Technical Documentation

6NMEAto6-E
6 channel NMEA multiplexer and LWE

6NMEAto-E
6 channel NMEA multiplexer to LWE

5NMEAto1-E
5 channel NMEA multiplexer to 1 and LWE

Version: 1.4
Software Version: 4.0.4
Date: 24.08.2021

man_6NMEAto6-E_1.4_eng.docx
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Revision History Documentation

Revision Date Description Author
1.0 30.07.2020 Initial Version RD, RMN
1.1 01.10.2020 Redesign and SW part added CB
1.2 08.10.2020 Formatting and adaptions MK, CB
1.3 29.06.2021 Added User and Pass for WebServer AN
1.4 24.08.2021 New parameters on WebServer (e.g. MAC) AN, CB
and Installation chapter - mounting

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Table of contents

Table of contents ......................................................................................................................... 3

1 Safety instructions........................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Personnel ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Proper Use of the Device ................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Limitation of Liability........................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Electric Current .................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 Electric Shock .................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Safety Operations .............................................................................................................. 8
1.7 Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.8 Cable Connection .............................................................................................................. 8
1.9 Ventilation .......................................................................................................................... 8
1.10 Water and Moisture............................................................................................................ 8
1.11 Temperature und Heat ....................................................................................................... 9
1.12 Opening the Device ........................................................................................................... 9
1.13 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 9
1.14 Unusual Smell .................................................................................................................... 9
1.15 Fuses ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.16 Repairing ............................................................................................................................ 9

2 Introduction and system description........................................................................... 10

3 Technical data ................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Technical functionality ..................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Software functionality ....................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Supported / implemented ................................................................................................. 12
3.2.2 Not supported / not implemented..................................................................................... 12
3.3 Ambient conditions........................................................................................................... 12

4 Drawings ......................................................................................................................... 13
5 Installation and commissioning ................................................................................... 16
6 Hardware ......................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 a) 6NMEAto6-E – connections ........................................................................................ 17
6.2 b) 6NMEAto-E – connections .......................................................................................... 17
6.3 c) 5NMEAto1-E – connections ......................................................................................... 18
6.4 External and internal Connections and Displays ............................................................. 18
6.4.1 ON LED ............................................................................................................................ 19
6.5 RS422 connection............................................................................................................ 20

7 Talker / Listener connections scheme ........................................................................ 21

8 Software .......................................................................................................................... 22
8.1 Login/Authentication ........................................................................................................ 22
8.2 Settings ............................................................................................................................ 23
8.2.1 Menu „General” ................................................................................................................ 23
8.2.2 Menu „CHANNEL 0” to „CHANNEL 7”............................................................................. 27
8.2.3 Menu „PC (PORT 8)” ....................................................................................................... 36
8.2.4 Menu „NETWORK (PORT 9)” .......................................................................................... 37
8.2.5 Menu „IEC 61162-450 SERVER” .................................................................................... 39
8.3 General information for configuration .............................................................................. 42
8.4 Heartbeat sentence.......................................................................................................... 43
8.5 Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 43

9 General Information ....................................................................................................... 45

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9.1 Operating personal requirements .................................................................................... 45

10 Contact information ....................................................................................................... 46

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List of figures
Figure 1: 6NMEAto6-E (parent version) ....................................................................................... 10
Figure 2: Dimensions 6NMEAto6-E (variant a) ............................................................................ 13
Figure 3: Dimensions 6NMEAto-E (variant b) .............................................................................. 14
Figure 4: Dimensions 5NMEAto1-E (variant c) ............................................................................ 15
Figure 5: Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 6: 6NMEAto6-E – front view ............................................................................................. 17
Figure 7: 6NMEAto6-E, 6NMEAto-E, 5NMEAto1-E - rear view ................................................... 17
Figure 8: 6NMEAto-E - front view ................................................................................................ 17
Figure 9: 5NMEAto1-E - front view .............................................................................................. 18
Figure 10: Talker / Listener connections scheme – Normal speed [SOURCE: IEC 61162-1] ..... 21
Figure 11: Talker / Listener connections scheme - High speed [SOURCE: IEC 61162-2] .......... 21
Figure 12: Login ........................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 13: Menu General ............................................................................................................. 23
Figure 14: Network ....................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 15: Filter for Logging ......................................................................................................... 25
Figure 16: Time and Date (UTC) ................................................................................................. 26
Figure 17: Menu Channel 0 to Channel 7 .................................................................................... 27
Figure 18: Channel configuration ................................................................................................. 28
Figure 19: Data transmission ....................................................................................................... 29
Figure 20: Destinations & redundancy ......................................................................................... 30
Figure 21: IEC 61162-450 Parameters ........................................................................................ 32
Figure 22: Destinations ................................................................................................................ 33
Figure 23: TAG block parameter “Group” .................................................................................... 35
Figure 24: Add new Group Multi-sentences messages (MSM) ................................................... 35
Figure 25: Filter ............................................................................................................................ 36
Figure 26: „NETWORK (CHANNEL 9)” ....................................................................................... 37
Figure 27: Channel configuration ................................................................................................. 38
Figure 28: Destination & Multicast ............................................................................................... 38
Figure 29: IEC 61162-450 SERVER ............................................................................................ 39
Figure 30: Transmission groups .................................................................................................. 42
Figure 31 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 43

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List of tables
Table 1: Technical functionality .................................................................................................... 11
Table 2: Connections ................................................................................................................... 19
Table 3: Menu General ................................................................................................................ 24
Table 4: Menu „CHANNEL 0” to „CHANNEL 7” ........................................................................... 27
Table 5: Menu „NETWORK (CHANNEL 9)”................................................................................. 37
Table 6: IEC 61162-450 SERVER ............................................................................................... 40

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Safety instructions

1 Safety instructions
Please read carefully the safety and instruction manual before using this device! Follow all in-
structions that are in the User Guide (Manual) to achieve the optimal performance. Please keep
these safety and operating instructions safe for further use.

General Safety Instructions

Symbol Explanation

refers to an information

means warning and indicates a special situation

indicates a hazardous situation which may cause to heavy or serious injury or

even death

1.1 Personnel
The installation, commissioning and dismantling of the device must be done only by
trained and authorized personnel. During installation, it is necessary to pay atten-
tion to the safety regulations defined by the user and local laws and rules.

1.2 Proper Use of the Device

The equipment is designed exclusively for the intended purpose specified in the manual. Any
other use and / or misuse of the device can lead to unpredictable risks including death and
causes the loss of all the claims against the manufacturer.

1.3 Limitation of Liability

The manufacturer would not take over any liability for damages resulting from:
- the usage of the device by untrained and unauthorized personnel,
- use of device for not intended purpose
- opening and/or manipulation of the device
- not following the manual and safety instructions

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1.4 Electric Current

!!Danger of life from electric current!!
Direct contact to the parts of the device will cause an electric shock. In case of
damage to the insulation, the device must be switched off immediately and the
damaged area must be de-energized.
While maintaining on the device, ensure that the power supply is off at all times and
make sure the device is de-energized.

1.5 Electric Shock

If objects (e.g. hairpins, needles or coins) or liquids fall into the device, it can cause
life threatening electrical short-circuits, which can lead to fire. The user has to make
sure that above mentioned objects, especially made of metal and/ or liquid things,
will not fall in to the device intentionally or unintentionally.

1.6 Safety Operations

The operation and use of the device is to be done by instructed and authorized per-
sonnel only.

1.7 Power Supply

The equipment exclusively operates with the operating voltage indicated in the manual.

1.8 Cable Connection

When installing the cable connections, the user needs to pay attention to the safety
regulations. Always pay attention to the connection to the protective earth ground!
Pay attention when connecting with other devices that those have to be of the
same earth potential (same heavy current/voltage side).

1.9 Ventilation
The equipment must be installed in so that good ventilation to the device is ensured. Do not put
any covering objects on the device, such as newspapers, books or towels.

1.10 Water and Moisture

The device is not allowed to operate in close vicinity of electrical conductive liquids
or moist areas. It is not allowed to place any liquid things on the device or in the
nearby area of the device.
Attention: Danger of Electric Shocks!

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1.11 Temperature und Heat

The operating temperature of the device is defined in the specifications. The device must not
be placed near things which produce heat such as to blowers, heaters, furnaces or other de-
vices.

1.12 Opening the Device

Never open the body of the device. Touching the internal parts can lead to a dan-
gerous electric shock. It is not permitted to make any changes in the device.

1.13 Cleaning

Do not use any volatile solvents such as alcohol, diluents, gasoline etc. to clean the
device. Only use a dry, clean cloth.

1.14 Unusual Smell

If any unusual smoke or smell occurs, immediately switch off of the device and re-
move it from the main power supply! Contact your dealer or the manufacturer.

1.15 Fuses
The replacement of the fuses in the device is only permitted by trained and
authorized technical staff.
The change of the fuses is only allowed when the device is switched off and is re-
moved from the main power supply. Otherwise there is a risk of electric shocks.
The security functions and safety values are mentioned in the manual. The guaran-
tee for this equipment will expire in case of using other fuses than those specified
in the manual.

1.16 Repairing
The user is not allowed to perform the maintenance work by himself, except for those specified
in the manual. All maintenance and repair work must be done by trained and authorized tech-
nical personnel.

Special Safety Instruction

For the specific safety information about the device, please refer to manual!

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Introduction and system description

2 Introduction and system description

This technical manual explains how to use the different functions of the system; it gives
information concerning preventive measures and illustrates how to proceed for the basic
installation and troubleshooting. Please read these instructions carefully before use and
make sure to use the system correctly and efficiently.

Figure 1: 6NMEAto6-E (parent version)

The main function of the system is to collect and forward data from and to devices send and/or re-
ceive serial signals according to the IEC61162-1/2 (NMEA 0183) standard on ships and vessels. Fur-
thermore the system is also capable of sending and receiving NMEA data via network complying with
the IEC61162-450 (UDP multicast or TCP/IP) standard. It is available in three different versions/vari-
ants, which distinguish in equipping of pins layout only:

a) The 6NMEAto6-E  makes a signal combination of 6 NMEA sources possible to connect as

well as establishing a network connection. Programmable filters or separators can be config-
ured for each input. The data can be distributed to all 6 NMEA outputs and/or to network.

b) The 6NMEAto-E  is capable of merging signals from 6 NMEA sources to a network connec-
tion in a simple and reliable way. Programmable filters or separators can be configured for
each input. The data output can be distributed to network only. (Unidirectional)

c) The 5NMEAto1-E  is capable of merging signals from 5 NMEA sources to a network con-
nection in a simple and reliable way. Programmable filters or separators can be configured for
each input. The data can be distributed to 1 NMEA output and/or to network.

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3 Technical data

3.1 Technical functionality

24V DC -20/+30% max. 12W
Power supply
Serial Up to 6 x NMEA 0183 (HS) interfaces, RS-422
Input/Output Channels settable as input and - depending on version/variant - as
output
sentences according to IEC 61162-1/-2 computable
Sender and receiver galvanically isolated from each other, from the
network interface and from the operating voltage.
Connection via plug connector type RM5,08
Network 1x RJ-45 according to IEC 61162-450
(8P8C, IEEE 802.3, Ethernet 10/100 Mbit, CSMA/CD, IPv4)
Service port 1 x USB
Configuration Web-based configuration and filter functions for every channel
Baud rate for each port separately adjustable from 1.200 to
115.200 Baud
System status function Interference signal:
Alarm contact and red LED as a combination of alarm indication
Dimension 6NMEAto6-E: 165 mm x 112 mm x 54 mm
6NMEAto-E and 5NMEAto1-E: 165 mm x 112 mm x 44 mm
Weight 6NMEAto6-E: 790 g
6NMEAto-E and 5NMEAto1-E: 710 g
Fields of application Matrix distribution of RS-422 signals in maritime, industrial and se-
curity applications
Other features Rail or wall mounting
Category “Protected equipment” according IEC 60945
Protection class IP 20
Storage temperature: -40 to 85 °C
Operating temperature: -15 to 55°C
Humidity Max. 90% Not condensing
Standards IEC 60945 (4th Edition 2002, Cor1. 2008)
IEC 61162-1 (5th Edition 2016)
IEC 61162-2 (1st Edition 1998)
IEC 61162-450 (2nd Edition 2018)
NMEA 0183 (Version 4.11; 2018-11)

Table 1: Technical functionality

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Max. number of network input datagram / sec.:

a) received, intended for and processed by equipment:
NOTE:
Due to equipment’s origin is to act as a gateway between network and serial and vice versa (SNGF),
possible max. network input rate is dependent on configuration of each serial port. Acc. to IEC 61162-
1/-2 processing speed is limited to bit rates of 4.800 baud or 38.400 baud for each serial port only
and has a maximum sentence length of 82 characters. Under this circumstances, if more than b/m
theoretical data need to be processed by the equipment from network to dedicated serial port, this
can result in data delay or loss, even for other serial ports!
o 6NMEAto6-E: CH 0 - CH 5: max. 45 Hz @38.400 baud and max. datagram length*
o 6NMEAto-E: N/A
o 5NMEAto1-E: CH 5: max. 45 Hz @38.400 baud and max. datagram length*
* Processing datagrams with shorter sentence length and/or - in case of environments where no type approval is
needed - by increasing the baud rate, a significant higher max. data rate can be achieved but without any responsibility.

b) received by, but not intended for equipment: N/A

c) received by, but not intended for equipment @ 50% max. load for item a): N/A

3.2 Software functionality

3.2.1 Supported / implemented

 IGMP Version 3
 Datagram-type „UdPbC“
 Message types SBM and MSM
 Transmission groups MISC, TGTD, SATD, NAVD, VDRD, RCOM, TIME, PROP, USR1 to
USR8, BAM1 to BAM2, CAM1 to CAM2, NETA,
 Multicast addresses 239.192.0.1 to 239.192.0.20 and 239.192.0.56
 Internal error logging of
o Serial line buffer overflow
o Unidentified/invalid datagram header

3.2.2 Not supported / not implemented

 Datagram - types „RaUdP“, „RrUdP“, „NkPgN“ and RrTcP

 Message type CRP
 Transmission groups PGP1 to PGP4, PGB1 to PGB4
 External error logging to Syslog

3.3 Ambient conditions

 Atmospheric moisture: 20% - 80% rel. air moisture.

 No aggressive or corrosive gases.

 No dirt or dust.

 No electro-magnetic disturbances pursuant to IEC 60945.

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4 Drawings

Figure 2: Dimensions 6NMEAto6-E (variant a)

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Figure 3: Dimensions 6NMEAto-E (variant b)

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Figure 4: Dimensions 5NMEAto1-E (variant c)

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5 Installation and commissioning

The 6NMEAto6-E is just clicked on a DIN rail as shown in picture below and then wired.

Figure 5: Mounting

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6 Hardware

6.1 a) 6NMEAto6-E – connections

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10

9 3 4 5 6 7 8 2

Figure 6: 6NMEAto6-E – front view

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Figure 7: 6NMEAto6-E, 6NMEAto-E, 5NMEAto1-E - rear view

6.2 b) 6NMEAto-E – connections

Figure 8: 6NMEAto-E - front view

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6.3 c) 5NMEAto1-E – connections

Figure 9: 5NMEAto1-E - front view

6.4 External and internal Connections and Displays

Extern Terminal Assignment Description Version/Variant
a) b) c)
1 X1 PIN 1 +24 V DC Power Supply (certi-
PIN 2 0V fied on 24 V)
PIN 3 Alarm contact Digital alarm output
PIN 4 Alarm contact (NC)
2 ETH PIN 1 TX_D1+ network interface
RJ45 LAN PIN 2 TX_D1- (for configuration,
100 Mbit/sec. PIN 3 RX-D2+ firmware update and
(100 Base-TX) PIN 4 B1_D3+ operation as NF)
PIN 5 B1_D3+ 8P8C
PIN 6 RX-D2- minimum CAT5 STP
PIN 7 B1_D4+ cable with maximum
PIN 8 B1_D4- 100 m length
Shield GND
3 CH0 PIN 1 RX+ / PIN 2 RX- / Input Channel 0 X X X
RS422 (HS) PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
PIN 1 TX+ / PIN 2 TX- / Output Channel 0 X N/A N/A
PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
4 CH1 PIN 1 RX+ / PIN 2 RX- / Input Channel 1 X X X
RS422 (HS) PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
PIN 1 TX+ / PIN 2 TX- / Output Channel 1 X N/A N/A
PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
5 CH2 PIN 1 RX+ / PIN 2 RX- / Input Channel 2 X X X
RS422 (HS) PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
PIN 1 TX+ / PIN 2 TX- / Output Channel 2 X N/A N/A
PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
6 CH3 PIN 1 RX+ / PIN 2 RX- / Input Channel 3 X X X
RS422 (HS) PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
PIN 1 TX+ / PIN 2 TX- / Output Channel 3 X N/A N/A
PIN 3 GND (High speed option)

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Extern Terminal Assignment Description Version/Variant

a) b) c)
7 CH4 PIN 1 RX+ / PIN 2 RX- / Input Channel 4 X X X
RS422 (HS) PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
PIN 1 TX+ / PIN 2 TX- / Output Channel 4 X N/A N/A
PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
8 CH5 PIN 1 RX+ / PIN 2 RX- / Input Channel 5 X X N/A
RS422 (HS) PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
PIN 1 TX+ / PIN 2 TX- / Output Channel 5 X N/A X
PIN 3 GND (High speed option)
9 PWR LED green LED Indication if external
power is supplied
10 ON LED red green LED Indication of opera-
tional readiness
(see 6.4.1 ON LED)
11 ERR LED red LED Indication if internal
power is not sup-
plied
12 USB Type B PIN 1 VCC For firmware update
(rear) PIN 12 D-
PIN 13 D+ NOTE:
PIN 14 GND For authorized tech-
nical staff only
13 Grounding Length of the cable maximum 50 cm
(rear) Cross section 6 mm²
Grounding resistance <0.1 Ohm
Intern Terminal Assignment Description
14 3V DC Battery CR2032-Socket Power supply for
real-time system
clock
15 MicroSD- PIN 1 DAT2 Micro SD Memory
Card Slot PIN 2 CD / DAT3 card Slot for optional
PIN 3 CMD data recording and
PIN 4 VDD error logs
PIN 5 CLK
PIN 6 GND2/VSS2
PIN 7 DAT0

Table 2: Connections

6.4.1 ON LED

Whenever the system is supplied with power, a self-check and hardware test starts. Dur-
ing this time period of approx. 20 seconds the ON LED stays green. The ON LED indi-
cates the system readiness for operation when it blinks continuously. If the ON LED does

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not start to blink after this time period, there is a technical problem, e.g. in firmware load-
ing!

6.5 RS422 connection

For installations on bridge area with conformity according to IEC 61162-1/-2, only RS422 interfaces to
be used! Baud rates and pin connections have to be setup according table below:

Standard Baud Rate Pin Connection

IEC 61162-1 4.800 baud 1, 2 (see Figure 10)
IEC 61162-2 (High Speed) 38.400 baud 1, 2, 3 (see Figure 11)
Table RS422 interface connection acc. to IEC-6116-1/-2

NOTE:
TX = Transmit = Output to another device (max. 2.5 mm 2)
RX = Receive = Input to another device (max. 2.5 mm 2)
GND = Ground (min. 2.5 mm 2)
1 = A or A´
2 = B or B´
3 = C or C´

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7 Talker / Listener connections scheme

Figure 10: Talker / Listener connections scheme – Normal speed [SOURCE: IEC 61162-1]

Figure 11: Talker / Listener connections scheme - High speed [SOURCE: IEC 61162-2]

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8 Software
The Software configuration of the device is carried out via a web server integrated in the system. Ac-
cess from an external PC is possible via a web-browser. Following web-browser are supported:

 Mozilla Firefox version 80 and higher

 Google Chrome version 80 and higher

NOTE:
All subsequent configuration changes can only be carried out using the following described methods.
A dynamic change of parameters after installation by other means is not possible.

8.1 Login/Authentication
When starting the software configuration by entering http://<IP address> into address bar of your
web browser, a logon window will appear.

Figure 12: Login

Attention:
Default Username: Admin
Default Password: configure

NOTE:
To be able to modify the configuration of a multiplexer, your computer (where this configu-
ration software/browser is running) must be in the same subnet as the multiplexer, at least
during configuration.

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8.2 Settings

8.2.1 Menu „General”

1 2 3

5
4

6 7

Figure 13: Menu General

Menu Description

1 GENERAL The General tab is the base menu. Here, the necessary basic
settings such as the rate of recording (interval) or the filters to be
set for the different NMEA protocols can be selected and saved.
2 NETWORK The network settings i.e. IP address, netmask, gateway and host-
name of the multiplexer you want to configure.
(default IP address is: 192.168.2.175).

To be able to change the configuration of the multiplexer, the

computer where the configuration software/browser is running
needs to be in the same subnet as the multiplexer.
With a/m factory settings, your computer must have an IP ad-
dress between 192.168.2.1 and 192.168.2.254, but not the same
then multiplexer. Press button “Change network configuration” for
apply.
(see 8.2.1.1 Network configuration of the multiplexer)
3 FILTER FOR LOGGING For this filter setting you must have a sufficient knowledge of the
NMEA0183 protocol or of the protocols to be used of the different
boxes. Defined filters will exclude mentioned NMEA sentences
from logging.

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Menu Description

4 TIME AND DATE (UTC) These fields can be used to set a new date and time on the box.
The two fields are used to define the value of the date and time to
use, then clicking the button “Change Time configuration” will
configure the box to use these as the current date and time. The
given values must be in UTC. (see 8.2.1.3 Configuration of Sys-
tem Date and Time)
5 Login Define new user and Password for login.
6 SAVE&REBOOT All changes will be saved and the device will be restarted.
7 CANCEL All changes that have been made are discarded and reset to the
previous settings.
8 LOG OUT To exit the configuration menu without saving changes, please
use this button symbol.

Table 3: Menu General

8.2.1.1 Network configuration of the multiplexer

Figure 14: Network

You can change here the IP address, the netmask, the default gateway and the hostname of the cur-
rent multiplexer. By clicking "Change network configuration", you will set this new network configura-
tion to the multiplexer and a restart will be released.

8.2.1.1.1 Data Validation

Data validation is done before trying to change the network configuration. If these controls fail, then
an information message is displayed or edit field s highlighted red.

The following controls take place:

 The IP address must be of the form X.X.X.X where X are numbers between 0 and 255. Addi-
tionally, the first number must be between 1 and 223 (inclusive), and different from 127.
 The netmask must be of the form X.X.X.X where X are numbers between 0 and 255. It must
respect the constraints of a netmask (i.e. as a binary representation, it must be a continuous

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sequence of 1 followed by a continuous sequence of 0). 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are for-
bidden.
 The combination of the IP address and the netmask must make sense: the "host" part of the
IP address (not masked by the netmask) cannot be 0.
 The default gateway can be empty (no default gateway will be used), but if not, it must be of
the form X.X.X.X where X are numbers between 0 and 255. The first number cannot be 0.
 The hostname can be any combination of small unaccentuated letters (a-z), capital unaccen-
tuated letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), dashes (-), underscores (_) and points (.). It must contain
between 1 and 32 characters (inclusive). This means for example that it cannot contain any
space.

NOTE:
If you changed the IP address and/or netmask of the multiplexer, it can be that the multiplexer will not
be any more in your subnet once it is restarted. As required by IEC 61162-450, only private IP ad-
dresses/netmasks in the following ranges are allowed to use:

Class A: 10.0.0.0 -10.255.255.255 (10/8 prefix)

Class B: 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 (172.16/12 prefix)
Class C: 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 (192.168/16 prefix)

No other internal network addresses/subnets are used by the equipment for internal processing than
listed in Table 3: Menu General.

8.2.1.2 Filter Configuration for Data logging

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1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Figure 15: Filter for Logging

 + Add (2)
By clicking the "Add" button, the protocol data records (e.g. GGA) entered in field (1) are
added to list (3). The protocols displayed in window (3) are saved according to the selected
interval.

 - Delete (4)
The "Delete" button deletes the selected (saved) protocols in the selection window (3) (taken
from the storage).

 Selected filters (3)

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In this list are displayed the current filters used for logging. The number of stored filters is not
limited.

 Interval (5)
By using the arrow keys or by overwriting the values in the field, you can set the interval (in
Seconds) for the logging. Valid values are between 15 and 5000 seconds.

 Debug Port (6)

This field is used to enter the IP port on which debug information from the box can be read.

 Device Alias (7)

This is the alias name of device which is used as source name of device on 450 telegrams
sent on multicast groups (This alias name is used in case there is no hostname).

 Error Logging (8)

Error logging checkbox is a new parameter for IEC 61162-450 Ed.2. By enabling this, buffer
overflow and header error will be checked and logged, in case there is any.

 Buffer Size (9)

This field is used to enter buffer size of logging port.

8.2.1.3 Configuration of System Date and Time

1
2
3

Figure 16: Time and Date (UTC)

 Date Selection (1)

The date of the system date time can be selected via the selection menu.

 Time Selection (2)

The time of the system date time can be selected via the selection menu.
The information should be given in UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. In case of
changes, the country-specific time offset and possibly summer/winter time should be taken
into account.

 Change time configuration (3)

All changes made in this setting range are applied when the button is clicked.

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8.2.2 Menu „CHANNEL 0” to „CHANNEL 7”

2 3
1

5 6

Figure 17: Menu Channel 0 to Channel 7

Menu Description

1 CHANNEL 0..5 Serial Line configuration

2 CHANNEL CONFIGURATION (see 8.2.2.1 Channel Configuration)
3 DATA TRANSMISSION (see 8.2.2.2 Data Transmission)
4 DESTINATION & (see 8.2.2.3 Destinations & Redundancy)
REDUNDANCY
5 IEC 61162-450 PARAMETERS (see 8.2.2.4 IEC 61162-450 Parameters)
6 FILTER (see 8.2.2.5 Filter)

Table 4: Menu „CHANNEL 0” to „CHANNEL 7”

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8.2.2.1 Channel Configuration

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2
3
4 5
6
7
8 9

10 11
10
Figure 18: Channel configuration

 Alias Name (default SFI) (1)

The unique name of the current port. This name will be used by the system when using the
“Set destination from header” functionality and the “source” TAG block parameter.
The format of this string shall be “ccxxxx” where “”cc” is fixed to “SI” and “xxxx” are four nu-
meric characters (0001-9999). E.g. SI0001 for serial port 0.

If the device connected to this port has been given a talker mnemonic code in IEC 61162-1,
this talker mnemonic should be used as the “cc” characters as an additional SFI (multi SFI).
E.g.GP0001 for a GPS equipment. If the device connected to this port is intended to trans-
mit/receive data with several talker IDs, either a specific character string can be selected for
“cc”, for example “EC” for ECDIS, “MD” for “Multiple Display”, or each device can be assigned
separately as multi SFI. Up to 5 multi SFI’s are possible to configure. Even here the numeric
character string “xxxx” should be an instance number in the range 0001-9999.
Proprietary sentences starting with “P”, followed by manufacturer’s 3 digit mnemonic code
can be assigned as SFI “Pcxxxx” or “ccxxxx”.

 Type (2)
Here you can define what type of port the current port (in that case, Port 0) is. By clicking on
the 'scroll down' button you can chose between:

 Off = port is deactivated.

 Line In = port is fixed as input.
 Line Out = port is fixed as output.
 Line In and Out = port can work both input and output.
 High Speed Line In (50 Hz) = port is fixed as input, with a 50 Hz reading capability

 Input with UDP destination = port is fixed as output

 Input and Output with UDP destination = port can work both input and output.

 Instance (3)
It’s a digit number and part of SRP message to be configured/increased in case of redun-
dancy (IEC 61162-450 Ed.2).

 Checksum(4)
By enabling this parameter, checksum of incoming serial sentence is tested and sentences
with wrong checksum will be blocked.

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 Parsing (5)
It’s another new parameter related to IEC 61162-450 Ed.2. By enabling this checkbox all in-
coming messages will be checked and handled accordingly, even they are malformed.

 Buffer Size (6)

If on one output several inputs (sources) are defined, it sometimes makes sense to increase
the size of the buffer to avoid unnecessary data loss/ failure recording. The buffer can be
changed between 5 and 60. The default setting is 20.

NOTE:
Data or signals of several inputs on one output lead to a so called bottle neck. Please chose
the number of inputs always in a meaningful way to avoid unnecessary failure recording. This
is when the data input is bigger than the output can treat.

Example: input = 38.000 bits per second and output = 4.800 bits per sec.
Please see the information given under "8.2.2.5 Filter"

 Set GPS Time (7)

If this field is checked, then the first valid ZDA or RMC sentence coming on this port will be
used to set the new date and time of the multiplexer.

 IP Address (8)
This field is used to enter IP address of UDP destination, in case channel is defined as serial
port with UDP destination.

 IP Port (9)
This field is used to enter port number of UDP destination, in case channel is defined as serial
port with UDP destination.

 RS422 ON/OFF (10)

default ON; use RS422

 Logging ON/OFF (11)

Enables logging of the data, using parameters defined in 6.3. Should be used for service pur-
poses only in a timely limited manner!

8.2.2.2 Data Transmission

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3
4

Figure 19: Data transmission

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 Speed (1)
Here, by clicking on the 'scroll down' button you must define the appropriate baud rate (in this
Example 4.800). Please define the baud rate specified by the transmitter.

NOTE:
Please also see the information given under "8.2.2.5 Filter" and "Buffer Size" in 8.2.2.1 Chan-
nel Configuration!

NOTE:
According to IEC 61162-2 chapter 4, the operation of Channel 0 and Channel 5 as High
Speed Line is only allowed with the fixed baud rate of 38.400 8N1 and when using the re-
spective ground “C” contact (PIN 3)!

 Parity (2)
Here you switch between "None" = no parity, "Even"= equal parity, or "Odd" = odd parity.
 Stopbits (3)
Here, by clicking on the 'scroll down' button you can switch between 1 (default setting) or 2.

 Databits (4)
Here you can select the number of data bits (default 8).

 Flow Control (5)

Here you can chose between "off" (default setting) and "on".

8.2.2.3 Destinations & Redundancy

1 2

3 4 5

6
7

Figure 20: Destinations & redundancy

Redundancy enables you to receive data in order of priority which means that the ports of low priority
are sleeping as long as the port of higher priority are receiving (valid) data. A port is considered re-
ceiving no valid data if he receives:

 no data within 2 seconds

or
 only invalid data within 2 seconds (checksum is examined)

[If you want to set up a different time range, see Chapter "3.7.3 Settings for redundancy" of the docu-
ment "Specification of the Configuration"]

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Redundancy does not apply to output ports.

Redundancy filters can also be applied: you can define which type of data must be received so that
the port is still considered receiving valid data.
In the following example, the port 4 is used as a backup for the port 0. As soon as the port 0 does not
receive any NMEA sentence containing GGA or GLL for more than 2 seconds, then the port 4 will be
activated. If ports of higher priority get data again (here Port0), the settings get automatically back to
the port of highest priority receiving valid data. To enable Redundancy, check the On/Off checkbox
(1). Set the backup port number in the field (2).

If you want to define filters, check the checkbox "Sentences on/off" (3), then type the filters you want
to use in the text field (4) and click "Add" (5). To remove a filter that has been set, select it in the list
(6) and click "Delete" (7).

8.2.2.4 IEC 61162-450 Parameters

As defined first by the standard IEC 61162-4 (withdrawn), NMEA sentences can be pre-
ceded by one or more TAG blocks, containing one or more parameters, which provide ad-
ditional information.
Besides, the IEC 61162-450 version defines a more complete sentence format and de-
scribes the conversion of older versions of NMEA sentences from/to the new format.
By clicking the checkbox beside “IEC 61162-450 PARAMETERS” to “ON”, you can con-
vert the data incoming on a serial port to the IEC 61162-450 format, and define which pa-
rameters its TAG block should contain.

NOTE:
If the checkbox "IEC 61162-450 PARAMETERS" is “OFF”, TAG block parameters can
also be added! The data output will not be in the complete IEC 61162-450 format, but the
TAG block parameters will still be present. The port data can then be for example routed
to a TCP writer or server on Port 9.
NOTE:
When checking the checkbox beside "IEC 61162-450 PARAMETERS to “ON”, two TAG block param-
eters are added by default if not already present:

 "source" with TalkerEnabled = true

 "line count"

8.2.2.4.1 Tag Block Parameter

If you chose to convert data to the IEC 61162-450 format, you can define a list of TAG block parame-
ters that will be added to it.

You can define 6 types of TAG block parameters:

 Destination - d:
 Line count - n:
 Source - s:
 Time - c:
 Text – t:
 Group (Multi-sentence messages) - g:

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2 3

4 5 6

Figure 21: IEC 61162-450 Parameters

 ON / OFF (1)
To enable IEC 61162-450 TAG Block parameters, check the On/Off checkbox
 Cut output Header (2).
Checking the checkbox "Cut output header" will ensure that the data written to the serial line
will contain no header (i.e. No TAG block), but only a plain NMEA sentence (starting with '$'
or '!'), whatever the original format of the data.

 Prioritized output (3).

Checking the checkbox "Prioritized output" will make the serial line output buffer management
use prioritized sentences, as defined in the IEC 61162-450 standard.

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NOTE:
During buffer processing, all new incoming telegrams are rejected if the buffer is full. This behaviour
also applies to "grouped" sentences. Parts of a "grouped message" already present in the buffer re-
main in the buffer.

 Add (4).
The list of added TAG block parameters is displayed in the bottom-right zone. To add a TAG
block parameter, click on the button Add

 Edit (5).
When a TAG block parameter or one of its configuration fields is selected, you can also mod-
ify edit by clicking Edit.
 Delete (6).
This button can be used to remove parameters that have already been created.

NOTE:
Several TAG block parameters "destination" and "text" can be added to the same port. The other pa-
rameters can be added only once.

8.2.2.4.1.1 TAG block parameter “destinations”

3 4

Figure 22: Destinations

 Destination (1)
You can add TAG block parameter destination to a port so that every message routed from
that port contains one or more destination parameter codes in its TAG block. To configure a
Destination TAG block parameter, select “Destination” in the upper combo box.

 Key and Value (2)

In the table you can see the list of defined configuration fields for this TAG block parameter.
The checkbox on the left indicates/defines if this field should be activated. The "Key" column
describes the name of the field, and "Value" its value.

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 Configuration (3), (4)

To activate a configuration field, check the checkbox in the first column. To change its value,
select the line containing the field you want to change, then type the new value in the textbox
(3) and click Set (4). For some configuration fields, a combo box is displayed instead of a text
box. You just have to select a value in the combo box to set the value then. Changing a value
automatically enables the configuration field (checks the checkbox), but you can always disa-
ble it manually.

For the destination parameter, you can configure one field

 "TalkerDestination": The value of this destination.

This should contain the ID of the device to which the data will be addressed.

Once the parameter is correctly configured, you can click OK to add it to the port configuration.

8.2.2.4.1.2 TAG block parameter "line count"

You can add a TAG block parameter "line count" to a port so that every message routed by this port
contains a line count parameter code. This TAG block parameter does not need any configuration.

8.2.2.4.1.3 TAG block parameter "source"

You can add a TAG block parameter "source" to a port so that every message routed by this port con-
tains a source parameter code, containing the ID of the source device. For the source parameter, you
can configure two fields:

 "TalkerEnabled": Indicates whether you want the source parameter to be added to the IEC
61162-450 output.

 "AcceptedSources": A list of sources accepted by the port.

When configuring "AcceptedSources", you must define a list of device identifiers. This list must be the
SFIs of all accepted sources, separated by commas.

Example:
GP0001, GP0002, GP0003 or AI0002
This parameter is used by the system only if the "IEC 61162-450 Destination ports” is set to “Set des-
tination from header”. See 8.2.5.1

8.2.2.4.1.4 TAG block parameter "time"

You can add a TAG block parameter "time" to a port so that every message routed by this port con-
tains a time parameter code, containing the current time at which the message is sent.
For the time parameter, you can configure one field

 "Format": The time format.

This format must be chosen between "Seconds" and "Milliseconds", as defined by the norm.

8.2.2.4.1.5 TAG block parameter "text"

You can add a TAG block parameter "text" to a port so that every message routed by this port con-
tains one or more additional text parameters.
For the text parameter, you can configure one field

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 "Content": The content of the text parameter.

8.2.2.4.1.6 TAG block parameter “Group” Multi-sentences messages

You can add a TAG block parameter "grouping" to a port so that some messages routed by this port
are grouped together, thanks to a grouping parameter code. Usually grouped sentences are so called
Multi Sentence Messages (MSM). This parameter has a different behavior as the other ones.

Figure 23: TAG block parameter “Group”

When you add a group TAG block parameter to a port, no configuration field is proposed. You have to
add (or edit or remove) configuration fields using the buttons Add, Edit and Remove.
Configuring a grouping means that you can define that sentences (i.e. MSMs) containing specific sen-
tence formatters (e.g. ABM, ALC, ALF, BBM, NRX, TTD, TXT, VDM, VDO, AGL) should contain a
TAG block group parameter, and define how the values of the TAG block group parameter must be
computed. The indexes (position field) for example for a/m MSMs would be:

Sentence number: 2
(Total) Number of sentences (needed to transfer the message): 1
Group code (sequential message identifier): 3

Other MSMs may be vary. When adding or editing a configuration field, you get the following window:

Figure 24: Add new Group Multi-sentences messages (MSM)

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8.2.2.5 Filter

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4
5

Figure 25: Filter

Filters are important characteristics to enhance the efficiency and performance of the Multiplexer. Es-
pecially when data are routed from a fast port or several ports to a slow port there is a possibility of a
bottleneck effect. There are 2 different possibilities of filtering:

 Output filters let the data sets, which have been set in the filter, pass through and refuse all
others
 Input filters are barriers, which refuse the data sets that have been set in the filter

You can define for each port a list of filters to be applied to this port. A filter is a part of a
NMEA sentence. For example:

The filter "GGA" will filter "GPGGA" sentences but not "GPGLL" sentences.
The filter "GLL" will filter "GPGLL" sentences but not "GPGGA" sentences.
The filter "GP" will filter "GPGGA" sentences and "GPGLL" sentences.
To enable filters, check the Filter On/Off checkbox (1).
Type the filters you want to use in the text field (2) and click "Add" (3).
To remove a filter that has been set, select it in the list (4) and click "Delete" (5).

8.2.3 Menu „PC (PORT 8)”

N/A

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8.2.4 Menu „NETWORK (PORT 9)”

2 4

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5

Figure 26: „NETWORK (CHANNEL 9)”

Menu Description
1 NETWORK (PORT 9)” Network Input-/ Output configuration for data routing.
2 Network ON/OFF Enable or disable network port.
3 CHANNEL Here you can select the type of network protocol you want
CONFIGURATION to use for the port. E.g. You can choose between UDP,
Multicast or TCP (see 8.2.4.1Channel configuration).
4 FILTER Filters on the network port work the same way as on serial
ports (see 8.2.2.5 Filter).
5 DESTINATIONS & (see 8.2.4.2 Destination & Multicast)
MULTICAST

Table 5: Menu „NETWORK (CHANNEL 9)”

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8.2.4.1 Channel configuration

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1 2

4
5
Figure 27: Channel configuration

 Protocol (1)
Here you can select the type of network protocol you want to use for the port. E.g. You can
choose between UDP, Multicast or TCP.
 Type (2)
Here you can choose what type of port it will be, between Reader, Writer and Server.
Note that, if you chose the UDP protocol, you cannot choose the Server type.
 Broadcast (3)
Only usable, by UDP Reader or UDP Writer. Check it if you want to use a broadcast address.
 Remove TAG blocks from the input“ (4)
If checked, all incoming data on Channel 9 will be stripped of its TAG blocks (if any) before
being processed.
 Remove TAG blocks from the input“ (5)
If checked, all data to be sent on the Channel 9 will be stripped of its TAG blocks (if any).

8.2.4.2 Destination & Multicast

1 2

3
4

Figure 28: Destination & Multicast

 Set Destination from Header (1)

Only usable if you chose Reader or Server (see 8.2.4.1Channel configuration). Checking it
will disable and ignore the field 10. If checked, incoming NMEA sentences having a TCP
header containing the field d:Alias (e.g. “ \d:GP0002,c:168574.31*A3 “ ) will then be rerouted
to the port having the alias Alias (here GP0002).

 Destination (IP or Hostname) (2)

Here, you have to must enter the destination IP address and port, if you chose a Writer type.
(In case of a Multicast Writer, this must be a multicast group). If you chose a TCP Reader,
you must enter the parameters of the TCP server to which it should connect.

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 Multicast groups (3)

In case of the Multicast protocol, you can define one multicast group for destination if you
chose “Writer”, several multicast groups as input if you chose “Reader” and both of them if
you chose server. The destination group is to be entered in field 8. The input groups have to
be entered in field 9.

NOTE:

Using the Multicast Server type will disable the logging functionality!

 Destinations (4)
This part is only enabled if the port is defined as reader or server. In the list are displayed all
output (or input/output) Channels. By clicking one or more of these ports, you can define
where the incoming data of port 9 will be forwarded.

8.2.5 Menu „IEC 61162-450 SERVER”

5
3

Figure 29: IEC 61162-450 SERVER

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Menu Description
1 IEC 61162-450 SERVER
2 IEC 61162-450 Parameters Destination Ports
Multicast Input It defines to which ports should be routed the data that is
received on the multicast groups defined by the IEC 61162-
450 norm. You have two possibilities:

 “Set Destination From Header” : the data will be

routed to port(s) depending on the TAG block
header of every message
 “To all writers” : the data will be indifferently routed
to all the output (or input/output) serial ports, which
are then responsible for what they do with it
3 IEC 61162-450 Parameters Buffer Size
Multicast Output This combo box is only enabled when at least one of the
serial ports has the “Enable IEC 61162-450 emission/re-
ception” enabled (see 8.2.2.4 IEC 61162-450 Parameters).
Here you can define the maximum size of the queue for the
IEC 61162-450 multicast output of the whole multiplexer.
This value can be increased to avoid data loss.
4 Aliases In this table, you can define aliases for any combination of
the Ports 0 to 8. These aliases come additionally to the
usual alias of each port. This way, you can have several
names to identify one port, or even names to identify
groups of ports. When using the “Set destination from
header” capability (see 8.2.2 Menu „CHANNEL 0” to
„CHANNEL 7”), you can then re-route data to several ports
at a time, even if a header contains only one name.

To add/edit an alias name, click on the cell in the first col-

umn and type the name.
To assign this name to one or several ports, click on the
cells corresponding to the ports you want on this same row.
A cross indicates that the alias contains the related port.
5 Transmission Groups Opens a window allowing you to handle the transmission
groups. (see 8.2.5.2 Transmission groups)
Table 6: IEC 61162-450 SERVER

8.2.5.1 IEC 61162-450 input routing

The IEC 61162-450 data coming over the network is forwarded to serial ports depending on different
parameters. You can configure it using the combobox "Destination ports" (see above).
This combobox is only enabled when at least one of the serial ports has the “Enable IEC 61162-450
emission/reception” enabled (see 6.9). It defines to which ports should be routed the data that is re-
ceived on the multicast groups defined by the IEC 61162-450 norm.

You have two possibilities:

 “Set Destination From Header”: The data will be routed to the serial port(s) depending on
the content of their TAG block parameters. If a message contains one or more destination pa-
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(es). If (and only if) there is no destination parameter, but a source parameter, then the mes-
sage will be routed to the serial ports for which this source is an “accepted source” (see
6.9.1.3).

 “To all writers”: The data will be indifferently routed to all the output (or input/output) serial
ports, which are then responsible for what they do with it.

Examples:

"IEC 61162-450 Destination ports" is set to "Set Destination from Header"

- The following message is received:

\d:SI0001,d:SI0005*2B\$HEHDT,253.0,T*2B
This message will be routed to the ports having the alias SI0001 and SI0005, if any. If no
ports have this aliases, the message is simply ignored.
- The following message is received:

\d:SI0001,s:HE0001*2C\$HEHDT,253.0,T*2B
This message will be routed to the port having the alias SI0001 (it can be several ports if the
aliases table described in 6.3 is used), if any. If no ports have this alias, the message is
simply ignored. The source parameter is not taken into account here, because a destination
parameter is present.
- The following message is received:

\s:HE0001*45\$HEHDT,253.0,T*2B
This message will be routed to the ports who have defined HE0001 as on of their "accepted
sources" (see 8.2.2.4.1.3 TAG block parameter "source"), if any. If no port has defined
HE0001 as an accepted source, the message is simply ignored.

8.2.5.2 Transmission groups

The IEC 61162-450 defines a list of transmission groups, i.e. multicast addresses and ports, on which
data shall be transferred. Which group is to be used depends on the talker ID of each sentence. You
can also define your own proprietary transmission groups. By clicking the button "Transmission
groups" described above, you can open a window that allows you to handle these transmission
groups.

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2

3 4
Figure 30: Transmission groups

The Table (1, left) in is a list of the transmission groups. This always consists of the following compo-
nents:
A name, a multicast address and a multicast port. The column "Only send data (disable receiving
data)" allows you to define whether the transmission group should be used for both sending and re-
ceiving or only for sending data. For example, it makes sense if you write data to the Voyage Data
Recorder because if you enable receiving, you might receive the data twice. The multiplexer would
then make data processing without any reason. Please note, default transmission groups cannot be
changed but added acc. the IEC standard.
The table (2, right) makes the correspondence between talker IDs and transmission groups. For ex-
ample on this picture, the sentences having a talker ID "AP" will be sent and received on the transmis-
sion group "NAVD", which means on the multicast group "239.192.0.4" on port 60004. You can edit
both of these tables by double clicking any cell.
You can delete a line of a table by selecting it and then clicking the related "Delete" button under it.
If you go to the end of a table, you will always find an empty line, where you can type data to add a
new transmission group or a new talker ID/group correspondence. The window can be closed again
using the Cancel (4) button.

8.3 General information for configuration

NOTE:
All non-occupied ports must be set to "off"!

Alias names are important for a later identification or assignation of the different connected
boxes.

All inputs must be assigned to at least one output.

Once all channels are defined and assigned the "Save and Reboot" button must be
clicked. A pop up window will then appear indicating that the multiplexer is restarting. You
must then wait around 30 seconds before the settings are applied.

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8.4 Heartbeat sentence

If at least one of the multiplexer ports has enabled the IEC 61162-450 server, then the
multiplexer sends periodically a heartbeat sentence into the network.

This sentence is intended to inform any other device that the multiplexer is on and cor-
rectly working. The format of this sentence is the following:

\s:<DeviceSFI> n:<line_count>*<checksum>\$SIHBT,60,A,<index>*<checksum>

Where DeviceSFI (Device Alias) is the SFI of the multiplexer and index is an incremental
integer intended to distinguish sentences (from 1 to 9 inclusive)

Example:

\s:SI0020,n:59*4F\$SIHBT,60,A,1*48

This sentence is sent every 60 seconds. It is handled like any other sentence on the IEC
61162-450 network, so it’s (multicast) destination depends on the transmission groups
configuration (see 8.2.5.2 Transmission groups), by default: MISC, IP 239.192.0.1; port
60001.

8.5 Maintenance

1 2 3

4 5

Figure 31 Maintenance

 Upload Configuration File (1)

Here you can upload configuration.vini file, which has been downloaded from Web Server
earlier. This file cannot be edited manually.

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 Download Configuration File (2)

Here you can download configuration.vini file and upload it later on the same or another de-
vice (this cannot be edited manually).
 Upload Firmware (3)
This bottom is used to update the firmware. Please select Update_Package file (tar file) and
press upload bottom. It takes almost 3 minutes to make device up to date.
 Buffer Overflow Error Log (4)
If error logging on general page is enabled, the content of buffer overflow log file can be
shown here.
 Invalid Header Error Log (5)
 If error logging on general page is enabled, the content of invalid header error log file can be
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9 General Information
The logging of the multiplexer is allowed
for service purposes only!

9.1 Operating personal requirements

 General
The operating staff must not work while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar
agents. The operating staff must not suffer from a reduction of the field of view or other reduc-
ing disabilities, which might lead to an endangerment. The operating staff must be able to op-
erate the system (please pay attention to medical aids, such as cardiac pacemakers, etc.)

 Qualified staff:
All persons who are concerned with the start-up, operation, maintenance and service of the
equipment must be familiar with the system and adequately trained. They must have read and
understood the instruction manuals. Besides, when they work on the system, they must have
been instructed and be able to avert and minimize possible residual risks for themselves and
third parties. Safety-related instructions must be repeated at least once a year to keep the
level of qualification.

 Authorized electricians:
Work on electrical components of the system must only be done by a certified electrician be-
cause of the specific danger.

 Removal of used batteries:

Don't throw used batteries into the household garbage, fire or water. Batteries are to be col-
lected, recycled or removed in an environmentally friendly way. In accordance with the in-
struction 91/157/EWG, damaged or used batteries must be recycled. They can be brought to
the local disposal areas (collection stations...).

 WEES / ROHS: Professional removal of the device

Electrical equipment, packaging and accessories are to be recycled in an environmentally
friendly way. Don't throw the device into the household garbage. In accordance with the EU-
instruction 2002/96/EG and its implementation into national jurisdiction, non-serviceable elec-
trical equipment must be collected and recycled in an environmentally friendly way.

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10 Contact information

Do not hesitate to contact us for further information!

VEINLAND GmbH
Pappelallee 19
14554 Seddiner See OT Neuseddin
Germany
Phone: +49 33205 2697 0
Fax: +49 33205 2697 29
e-mail: support@veinland.net
web: www.veinland.net

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