Relay Output page

The EK80 system allows you to export the same sensor data that was originally imported. This can "reuse" the same information on other systems. The Relay Output page is used to set up and control this export functionality.

Prerequisites

The Output dialog box is not available when your EK80 system is set to Inactive mode.

How to open

This page is located in the Output dialog box.

The Output dialog box is located on the Operation menu.

Description

The information imported to the EK80 system from various sensors can also be useful for other systems on board your vessel. The EK80 system allows you to "re-export" this sensor information. When activated, the selected sensor information is sent out on the chosen communication port (serial or LAN).

The following sensor data can be exported:

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Navigation

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Motion sensor

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Temperature

Once an output type has been defined, it is listed in the Installed Outputs box on the left side of the page. To remove or edit an output type, select it in the Installed Outputs box. Select Edit to change the settings. Select Remove to delete the output.

Note

In this context, the phrase "sensor" is used to describe an external device providing information. This information is useful or essential for the operation of the EK80 system. Typical sensors are those providing navigational information (heading, speed or geographical position) or vessel movements in the sea (motion sensors).

You can not define the communication port parameters here. If you need to adjust these, you must select I/O Setup after you have defined the data output parameters. The I/O Setup page is located in the Installation and Output dialog boxes.

Details

Installed Outputs

The Installed Outputs box lists all the currently selected outputs. To remove or edit an output type, select it in the Installed Outputs box.

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Select Remove to delete the output.

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Select Edit to change the settings.

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Select New to add a new output.

Output

Select which information to export.

Port

Select the Ethernet port or serial port you want to use for the communication.

Inspect Port

Select Inspect Port to check the communication parameters for the port. The relevant port setup dialog box opens. You are not permitted to make any changes. You can not define the communication port parameters here. If you need to adjust these, you must select I/O Setup after you have defined the data output parameters. The I/O Setup page is located in the Installation and Output dialog boxes.

Monitor

Select Monitor to open the Port Monitor dialog box. The Port Monitor dialog box allows you to study the communication stream on the chosen serial line or local area network (LAN) port.

Add

Select Add to start export of the chosen data format. Once an output type has been defined, it is listed in the Installed Outputs box on the left side of the page.

Remove

Once an output type has been defined, it is listed in the Installed Outputs box on the left side of the page. To remove the output, select the relevant format in the Installed Outputs box, and then select Remove.

Edit

Once an output type has been defined, it is listed in the Installed Outputs box on the left side of the page. To edit the settings of a specific output, select it in the Installed Outputs box, and then select Edit.

Save

Once you have finished editing the output settings, select Save to keep the changes.