Ray marine C80 gps

pvb said:
I'm not sure whether that's correct, and the radio's manual isn't clear. Normally, AIS data is transmitted at 38400baud, and DSC data is transmitted at 4800baud. By default, GPS data output is turned off. However, it's possible to set the radio to transmit both AIS and DSC data at 38400 (this is the functionality SH introduced with the 2150 to solve the problem of interfacing with single-port plotters). So it's quite likely that if GPS output is turned on, it might also be transmitted on the 38400 connection. I think a phone call to Standard Horizon might resolve the question.
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A re-check of the manual suggests you are correct, as per page 18.

I'd still not want to lose the heading sensor though. Can't remember how it all works with the C80, but some plotters won't overlay radar without the heading sensor,if i recall correctly. MARPA definitely won't work.
 
davethedog said:
multiplexor....what type and from where????? And what extra cost I wonder!
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If, as I suspect, the GX2200 will output AIS, DSC and GPS data together at 38400baud, then you only need a simple multiplexer (around £100) to combine the Smart Heading data (if that is indeed what the existing NMEA connection on your plotter is for). If on the other hand the GX2200 won't send everything at 38400, you'll need a more complex multiplexer costing perhaps £200+.
 
PaulRainbow said:
A re-check of the manual suggests you are correct, as per page 18.
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Thank you for your confidence, but I don't think the manual is clear, so I reckon the OP should still ask SH before he decides whether to buy a GX2200.

PaulRainbow said:
I'd still not want to lose the heading sensor though. Can't remember how it all works with the C80, but some plotters won't overlay radar without the heading sensor,if i recall correctly. MARPA definitely won't work.
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The C80 will overlay radar without the Smart Heading finesse. In fairly gentle sea conditions, MARPA definitely will work without a Smart Heading input - my old C120 did that before I added a Smart Heading unit.
 
Thanks for the help and it is all complicated this yachting lark!

Will look at what to do then as ideally want gps to the c80 to feed the chartplotter and also the radar to function. In a few years I will look to upgrade the whole system anyway but whilst the radar is working I am better off getting the chartplotter to work and also use an iPad to aid the navigation.

So, I guess it will be better to retain the smart heading sensor on the nmea input and then get a multiplexer to run the gps input as well. Why can't it just be simple!
 
davethedog said:
Thanks for the help and it is all complicated this yachting lark!

Will look at what to do then as ideally want gps to the c80 to feed the chartplotter and also the radar to function. In a few years I will look to upgrade the whole system anyway but whilst the radar is working I am better off getting the chartplotter to work and also use an iPad to aid the navigation.

So, I guess it will be better to retain the smart heading sensor on the nmea input and then get a multiplexer to run the gps input as well. Why can't it just be simple!
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There are going to be a few options. You could buy the SH VHF and a multiplexor, for instance. Total cost, about £280 for the VHF and around £200 for the multiplexor.

You could, of course, just got with a new GPS and a multiplexor, probably around £275, but all you'll have will be GPS.

As you say, nothing is simple :(
 
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PaulRainbow said:
Another way might be this http://www.cactusnav.com/comar-nmea-0183-wifi-convertor-p-12678.html It would take the output from your heading sensor and a GPS and multiplex them both, adding in AIS and send the lot to your plotter via a single port. You'd also need the GPS and an antenna, but this would all work with your upgraded system in the future. Total cost, circa £350
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You may have pasted the wrong link, but the Comar unit you linked to doesn't receive AIS, and only has one 4800baud input. It also outputs via wifi, which the OP's C80 can't accept. So it wouldn't do what you've said.
 
pvb said:
You may have pasted the wrong link, but the Comar unit you linked to doesn't receive AIS, and only has one 4800baud input. It also outputs via wifi, which the OP's C80 can't accept. So it wouldn't do what you've said.
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Apologies, i had posted the wrong link. I've corrected the original post. Thanks for spotting it.
 
PaulRainbow said:
Apologies, i had posted the wrong link. I've corrected the original post. Thanks for spotting it.
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PaulRainbow said:
Another way might be this http://www.comarsystems.com/ais_3r.html It would take the output from your heading sensor and a GPS and multiplex them both, adding in AIS and send the lot to your plotter via a single port. You'd also need the GPS and an antenna, but this would all work with your upgraded system in the future. Total cost, circa £350
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I'm afraid the Comar AIS-3R which you've recommended won't do what you say either. It only has one NMEA input at 4800baud, so could take the GPS, or the heading sensor, but not both. Perhaps the OP should take professional advice.
 
pvb said:
I'm afraid the Comar AIS-3R which you've recommended won't do what you say either. It only has one NMEA input at 4800baud, so could take the GPS, or the heading sensor, but not both. Perhaps the OP should take professional advice.
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You're right, i've deleted the link. I misread the amount of input ports on the AIS unit.

Looks like a multiplexor will be the way forward. Shipmodul do some good multiplexors.
 
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