GN70

MX610/MX612
Operator Manual
Addendum
ENGLISH

Addendum for GN70/MX61x CDU and MX61xJB

junction box software updates
This addendum documents new features that are included in the new software for the
GN70, MX610, MX612, MX610JB and MX612JB that are not included in the original
manuals (988-10370-001 and 988-10372-001) or other documentation.
Feature

GN70

MX610

MX612

Refer

GPS / GLONASS mode

indicator

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 1: Introduction Page 7

GPS/GPS+GLONASS selector

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 1: Introduction Page 7

Setting the antenna port

(port 3) baud rate

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 10

NMEA 0183 output over

junction box

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 16

Determine units software

version

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 18

CDU and antenna software

version

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 18

All devices in the N2K network

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 19

GNSS mode

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 19

GPS/GPS+GLONASS

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 20

Reset procedure

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 21

How to reset the junction

box

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 21

How to reset the MX antenna

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 21

How to restore the CDU to

default settings

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 23

Maintenance/
Trouble shooting

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 12: Maintenance Page 25

Software updates

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 12: Maintenance Page 26

MX610/MX612 CDU
software update procedure
(USB method)

No

Yes

Yes

Section 12: Maintenance - Page 26

MX61xJB software update

procedure using the MX61x
display (USB method)

No

Yes

Yes

Section 12: Maintenance - Page 26

GN70/MX61x software update using PC

Yes

Yes

Yes

Section 12: Maintenance - Page 27

Addition of MX521B, MX575D

and HS80A antenna models

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 15 - MX61s_Wiring
- Page 40-42

Addition of new MX antennas (MX521B, HS80A &

MX575D)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sec. 16 - Specifications
Page 45-46

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Contents
5 Introduction
5
6

GN70/MX610/MX612 Front panel and keys

GN70/MX610/MX612 Screens

System configuration

9 General
9
Quick Menu dialog and submenus
9
Network settings

24 Maintenance
24
24
24
26

Preventive maintenance
Simple maintenance procedures
Trouble shooting
Software upgrades

28

List of components

31 Wiring
31
31
32
33
35
35
36

Wiring guidelines
MX61x navigation system; basic wiring principles
CAN bus
Power supply
NMEA 2000 and SimNet devices
IEC61162-1/2 (NMEA 0183) devices
Alarm interface

44 Specifications
44
44
45
47
48

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Technical specifications
GN70/MX610/MX612 control unit
MX61xJB junction box
GN70/MX610/MX612 Connector pinouts
Supported data

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GN70/MX610/MX612 Front panel and keys

1 2 3

CLR

MENU

MOB

ENT

POS

8
No.

1
2

NAV

HDG

4
6
7

14

12

AIS

USB

PAGE

USB

Introduction

9 10 11 12 13

Key description
PAGE key: Brings up different screen page every time this key is pressed or to
change tab in the settings and tools menu.
MENU key: Brings up the quick menu dialog box.

PWR/LIGHT key
Short press - to turn ON the unit.
Momentary press brings up the backlight and night view controls.
Series of short presses will cycle through 6 levels of display brilliance.
Long press - to turn power off.

ROTARY KNOB: Rotate to scroll through the menu icons or numbers in the virtual
keypad. Press the knob to select menu item or accept entry. Same entry action when
you press the ENT key.

CLR key: Press to clear, escape or back out of the menu or data entry.

ENT key: Press to accept menu selection or data entry. The same action as pressing
the rotary knob.

MOB key: Short press will save the present position L/L into the next vacant
waypoint. Press and hold for 3 seconds activates the Man-Over-Board (MOB)
function.

POS key: Hot key to display the present position Latitude, Longitude, COG, SOG, Date
and Time. Press repeatedly to show POS1, POS2 or POS3 screens.

NAV key: Hot key to display the navigation information. Press repeatedly to show
NAV1, NAV2 or NAV3 screens.

10

HDG key: HDG key: Hot key to show the compass data. Press once to bring up the
HDG1 screen showing the heading and compass rose, press twice to show the HDG2
screen showing the digital heading, turn, pitch, roll and yaw information.

11

AIS key: Hot key to display the PLOT screen showing your vessel, waypoints, route
and other navigation information. Will show AIS targets when connected to an AIS
receiver via the NMEA 2000 network.

12

USB door: To open, lift the right tab and slide the cover to the right. To close, slide cover to
left and push the tab down. Close USB door at all times to prevent moisture intrusion. (MX610
and MX612 only).

13

USB key: Press to display the files contained in the USB memory stick.

14

USB Connector.

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GN70/MX610/MX612 Screens
1

4 6
2
3

5
1 Instrument bar
Navigation data is contained on the bar on top of the PLOT page. The PLOT is under the AIS
key.
2 Plotter orientation
Possible orientation of the plotter is North Up or Course Up.
3 Ships location
Always located in the center of the plot screen.
4 Status bar
Appears on all navigation screens. It indicates the GPS and RAIM status or if an alarm is present (refer to Status bar indications below for more details). Normally, the status bar blinks off
every 4 seconds to show what is behind it. This is not an alarm condition.
5 Main menu
The main menu is used to operate the system and to adjust configuration settings. There are
two tabs under the main menu, namely: Settings and Tools. To toggle between the Tools and
Settings tab, press the PAGE key.
6 Alarm icon
The system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an Alarm bell icon will appear on the status
bar.
If you have enabled the siren, an audible alarm will be activated when an alarm situation occurs.

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Status bar indications

Mode indicator
Icon

Description

Definition

GP

GPS Position

Position displayed is calculated using GPS satellites

GN

GPS +GLONASS
Position

Position displayed is calculated from combined GPS and

GLONASS satellites

Note: This feature is available in SIMRAD GN70/MX610/MX612 CDUs with software version
1.0.42.235 or higher.

GPS/GLONASS selection
By default, the SIMRAD CDU is set to navigate using the GPS satellite system. When using the
MX521B smart antenna or the HS80A/MX575D smart GPS compass models, the SIMRAD CDU
can be controlled to navigate using combined solutions from GPS and GLONASS satellites.
Setup procedure to use GPS and GLONASS satellites:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Scroll Tools and Settings menu, press ENT.
3. Scroll to GPS icon under the Settings page, press ENT.
4. Scroll to GNSS Mode, press ENT.

5. Scroll to GPS+GLONASS, press ENT.

6. Press the CLR key repeatedly or press any hot key to exit.

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D/GPS indicator
Icon

Description

Definition

No Position
fix

Not tracking satellites (no position update). This is normal

the very 1st time you turn on the unit. It takes a few
seconds to get a fix.

DGPS Position

Position Fix is differentially corrected using RTCM

corrections from beacon stations. This is the normal
operating condition. Position accuracy is better than 1
meter.

DGPS Position

Position Fix is augmented using the SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS

or MSAS) signal correction. Position accuracy is better
than 5 meters.
Note: SBAS correction is not an IMO compliant system.

Good GPS
position

GPS Position is good but selected DGPS correction

(Beacon or SBAS) is temporarily not available.

Good GPS
position

Good GPS position fix indication when MX610/MX612 is

operated in autonomous GPS only mode. DGPS mode
setting is OFF.

RAIM status
RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) is a fault-detection feature required by IMO
for type-approved GPS units. It is another layer of safety that alerts the operator that a condition may exists in the GPS positioning solution that reduces the desired accuracy of the ships
position. This feature requires at least five GPS satellites to operate properly, four satellites or
less will indicate a RAIM caution condition (R?). If the statistical RAIM error exceeds a specified
limit (100 meters-default) a RAIM Unsafe (R-) alarm will be indicated. This means that the RAIM
estimated position error is equal or greater than the preset limit. The operator is advised to
take extra precautionary measures when using the navigation solution until the RAIM indicator switches to RAIM safe (R+) condition.
Icon

Description

Definition

R+

RAIM Safe

Position error is less than 100 meters (RAIM limit).

R-

RAIM Unsafe

Position error is equal or more than the 100 meter RAIM

limit.

R?

RAIM Caution

Not enough satellites are available. RAIM requires 5 (or

more) satellites for proper operation.

A red bell icon indicates an alarm fault has been detected.

Alarm condition The bell icon will be grayed-out when the alarm is
corrected.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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The RAIM feature and Alarm can be turned ON or OFF using the procedure below:
Press the MENU key.
Scroll down to Tools and Settings menu, press ENT.
Select the GPS icon, press ENT.
Scroll to Enable RAIM (or RAIM Alarm), press the ENT key to remove or leave a check mark.
Press the CLR key several times or any hot heys to exit.

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System configuration
General
When the GN70/MX610/MX612 system installation is completed or when the unit is restored
to the default settings, a simple network configuration to select the data source is needed.
This can be done during the initial turn on. A series of dialog boxes will prompt you through
the setup process. Answering yes by pressing the ENT key will initiate the auto selection of
the antenna unit. Failure in setting up the GN70/MX610/MX612 correctly will prohibit the
positioning and navigation system from functioning properly.
For installation with more than one display or more than one antenna unit, some setup is
required to assign an antenna to a display unit. This section will help you perform the proper
setup.

Quick Menu dialog and submenus

The network configuration settings can be accessed through the quick menu or through the
Tools and Settings, then Network submenu. This dialog is accessed by pressing the MENU key
then selecting Data sources menu or by highlighting the Tools and Settings and then select
the Network

Network settings
Selecting Data sources
A data source can be a GPS sensor, smart junction box or a device connected to the network,
providing data to other devices. Data can be of different type such as position data, compass
data, depth data, etc.
Source of position selection is required on initial start up of the system, if any part of the CAN
bus network has been changed or replaced, or if an alternative source is made available for a
given data type and this source has not been selected automatically.
At the first time turn on of the GN70/MX610/MX612 the display will ask you to do an auto
selection of data sources. You can have it perform an auto selection by pressing the ENT key.
It will search for all available source of position, navigation, compass from an internal SimNet
priority list. If a data source is connected to SimNet after the first time turn on, this will be
identified and automatically selected if no other data source already is selected for the given
data type.
Note: Only sources providing valid data are visible and can be selected
Auto Select

The Auto Select option will look for all SimNet sources connected to the network. If more
than one source is available for each data type, the system will automatically select from an
internal priority list.
The Auto select function is mainly for situations where the source selection needs to be
updated because a selected data source is not supplying data or has been physically replaced
with another one. The update secures that the existing source selections are valid and
maintained. Missing sources are either automatically exchanged with an alternative source
from the list of available sources for the given data type, or the replacing source is selected.
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MX521A/MX525A/MX575C/MX575D Antenna setup

In the initial commissioning of the MX61x navigation system or when a new MX antenna is
installed, you need to manually select the position data source of the GN70/MX610/MX612
when using the MX521A, MX525A, MX575C and MX575D smart GPS antenna sensors. They
are normally connected via the NMEA 0183 ports #3 and #4 of the MX61xJB junction box.
Use the manual selection procedure below:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Highlight the Data sources menu then press ENT.
3. Scroll to Position submenu then press ENT
4. Scroll to MXJB-NMEA3 [xxxxx#], where NMEA3 is Port 3 and xxxxx# is
the serial number of the source as indicated on the junction box PCB
then press the ENT key to place a check mark.
5. Press CLR key.
6. Scroll down to RTCM signal, press ENT.
7. Scroll to MXJB-NMEA4 [xxxxx#], press ENT to place a check mark.
8. Press the CLR key.
9. Scroll down to RTCM corrections, press ENT.
10. Scroll to MXJB-NMEA4 [xxxxx#], press ENT to place a check mark.
11. Press the CLR key to bring back the Quick Menu or any hot key to exit.
12. End of setup procedure.
Setting the antenna port baud rate

If the CDU fails to detect the MX521A/MX525A/MX575C/MX575D antenna connected to

NMEA3 of the J-Box, do the following:
1. Press the MENU key to bring up the quick menu.
2. Scroll to Data sources, press ENT.
3. Select Position, press ENT.
4. Deselect MXJB-NMEA3 as source of position to enable configuring.
5. Press the CLR key until the Settings menu appears (or press the MENU then scroll to Tools
and Settings, press ENT).
6. Select NETWORK, press ENT.
7. Scroll to Device List, press ENT.
8. Scroll to MXJB-NMEA3, press ENT.
9. The Configure button will be highlighted,
press the ENT key.
10. Scroll to Baud rate, press ENT.
11. Scroll to 4800 (or 19,200) baud, press ENT.
12. Press the CLR key several times to exit to Settings menu.
13. Select Network, press ENT.
14. Select Sources, press ENT.
15. Scroll to Position, press ENT.
16. Select MXJB-NMEA3, press ENT to leave a check mark.
17. Press the CLR key to exit.
18. Verify if position L/L is displayed in POS1 screen.
Notes:
If MXJB-NMEA3 (Port 3) is selected as position source the Configure button is not available.
To configure Port 3, it has to be deselected first as source.
Possible baud rates are 4800 or 19,200. When both antenna and J-Box port 3 are at the same
baud rate (i.e. 4800), the J-Box sends a setup command to change the antenna baud rate to
19,200. Port 3 in turn switches itself to 19,200 baud automatically. If this fails to happen, you
may have to manually reset the baud rate of the Port 3 of the junction box to 19,200 (see
setting the antenna port baud rate for procedure).

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 Group selection
The GN70/MX610/MX612 can use GPS antennas or data sources that all other products on the
N2K network use, or you may select individual sources for the GN70/MX610/MX612 system.
If the group is set to Simrad, any changes to a source will also affect other similar display
systems on the network.
If the group is None, the selected source will be used for that particular GN70/MX610/MX612
unit only.
Advanced selection
This is similar to the manual selection mode. Using this mode will allow you to view all the
available resources available in the N2K network. Selection can be done by placing a check
mark on the item selected. You can only use one source of position at a time.

Device list
From the device list you can:
-- List all of the active SimNet and NMEA 2000 devices on the network, showing model
description and serial number. Devices can be sorted by model ID or by serial number
-- Display information relating to a device such as, name, manufacturer, software version,
instance, status
-- Give the device a logical name relevant to the user (Ant#1 or FWD Ant., Etc.)
-- See data coming from the device
-- Get access to configuration page for the device.
Displaying the Device list

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

6.
7.
8.

Press the MENU key.

Highlight the Tools and Settings, then press the knob or the ENT key.
Scroll to NETWORK icon and press the ENT key.
Scroll to Device List then press the ENT key. This will bring up the list of all devices that are in
the N2K network.
Scroll to the device desired (i.e. GS70, MXJB-Ch1, etc.) then press the ENT key to bring up the
Device Information screen. This screen shows the Device model, Name, Manufacturer, Software Version, Address, s/n, Status, etc.
Scroll to the Data button and press the ENT key. This will display the Data List for the selected
device.
Press the CLR key to exit the data list screen.
Highlight the Close button and press the ENT key or press the CLR key several times to exit.
You may also press any hot key to directly go to that screen.

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Changing BAUD rate

There are cases where you may need to change the baud rate speed of the NMEA 0183 port
of the MX61xJB to match a NMEA talker or listener. This can be done using the procedure
below:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Scroll to the Tools and Settings, then press the knob or the ENT key.
3. Scroll to Network then press the ENT key.
4. Scroll to NMEA 0183 over MX61xJB then press ENT.
5. Scroll to the Port# desired (i.e. Port 1) then press ENT. The MXJB-Ch1 NMEA1 - Device Information dialog box will show.
6. The Configure button will be highlighted at this point, press the ENT key to activate the
configure button.
7. Scroll to Baud rate... 4800, press ENT. The baud rate selections are 4800, 9600, 19200 and
38400.
8. Scroll to the correct baud rate then press ENT to accept.
9. Press the CLR key several times or press any hot key to exit.

Diagnostics
The diagnostic page shows details for the NMEA 2000/CAN bus network. This can be
accessed under the Tools and Settings/Network menu.

Option

Description

Bus State

Indicates if network backbone is operating. If no data is detected,

check power and check the terminations

Rx Overflows
Rx Overruns

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Value greater than 0 could indicate the software is very busy and
unable to keep up with incoming messages

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Option

Description

Rx Errors

CAN interface error counters. Count up when there are errors on

the CAN bus, and down when things are okay. Should normally be
0. Check same things as for Bus state if greater than 0 observed

Tx Errors

Detected errors since power up. Check the network if this is

continually increasing

Fast packet Errors:

Rx Messages

A count since power up of messages received / transmitted

Tx Messages
Bus Load

Real time bus load in percentage of max capacity

SimNet groups
The SimNet Group function is used to control parameter settings, either globally or in groups
of units. The function is used on larger vessels where several SimNet units are connected via
the network. By assigning several units to the same group, a parameter update on one unit
will have the same effect on the rest of the group members.
The illustration below shows a network of three GN70/MX610/MX612 units (two on the
bridge and one in the remote area). The two units on the bridge can be made to belong to
one group (i.e. Group #1) so that when the backlight and damping settings is adjusted in one
of the bridge units, the other GN70/MX610/MX612 display settings will also change. The third
GN70/MX610/MX612 unit in the remote location which does not belong to group #1 will not
be affected.
MX61x CONTROL HEAD

MX61x CONTROL HEAD

PAGE

PAGE

MENU

MAIN BRIDGE
Group #1

MENU

GS70
MOB

POS

NAV

HDG

MOB

ENT

POS

AIS

NAV

HDG

MENU

MOB

POS

NAV

HDG

ENT

REMOTE STATION
Group #2

MX61x CONTROL HEAD

PAGE

AIS

MX61xJB J-Box

ENT

AIS

Damping
Controls how quickly the display updates values from sensors.
Increasing the damping applies more averaging or smoothing of the data update rate on the
display.
Damping settings are applied to SimNet units belonging to particular damping SimNet
Groups.

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HS70/HS80/MX575C D/GPS Compass antenna offset

The difference between the compass lubber line and the boats center line should be
compensated for. This can be done in two ways, namely: physically rotating the compass
antenna so the heading is corrected or by entering an offset value using the procedure
below. This offset value is saved in the antenna unit.
Entering heading offset procedure:
1. Find the bearing from the boat position to a visible object. Use a chart or a chart plotter
2. Steer the boat so that the center line of the boat is aligned with the bearing line pointing
towards the object
3. Activate the device configuration dialog as shown below, by pressing the MENU key
4. Scroll to Tools and Settings, press the ENT key
5. Scroll to NETWORK icon, press the ENT key
6. Scroll to Device list, press the ENT key
7. Scroll to Compass, press the ENT key
8. Highlight the GPS compass unit being used, press the ENT key
9. The highlight will be in Configure button, press the ENT key
10. Highlight the Offset field, press the ENT key. The virtual keypad will show
11. Highlight (+) or (-), press the ENT key
12. Scroll to Enter the offset, press the ENT key
13. Enter the offset value using the virtual keypad
14. Highlight OK, press the ENT key
15. Highlight the Close button, then press the ENT key
16. Press the HDG hot key to exit.

Note: Make sure that both the compass heading and the bearing to the object have the same
unit (Magnetic or True).

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NMEA 0183 Output over TCP/IP (LAN)

The GN70/MX610/MX612 has the capability to output NMEA 0183 over the Ethernet
(LAN) port. Since there is no bandwidth restrictions in LAN, all listed NMEA messages are
transmitted (see message table below). The data of the sentences comes from the data
source selected.

List of NMEA messages supported in LAN

NMEA Message

Description

GGA

GPS system fix data

GLL

Geographic position

GSA

GNSS DOP and Active Satellites

GSV

GNSS Satellites in view

GRS

GNSS Range Residuals

GBS

GNSS Satellite Fault Detection

GNS

GNSS Fix Data

APB

Autopilot Sentence B

VTG

Course over ground and speed over ground

ZDA

Time and Date

DTM

Datum

RMC

Recommended minimum specific GNSS data

AAM

Waypoint arrival alarm

BOD

Bearing - Origin to destination

MTW

Water temperature

XTE

Cross-Track error

DBT

Depth below transducer

VHW

Water speed and heading

HDG

Heading, deviation and variation

VLW

Distance Traveled through the Water

MWV

Wind Speed and Angle

Note: NMEA 0183 over LAN is enabled by default, no user operation is required to turn it on/
off.

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NMEA 0183 output over junction box

NMEA port selection is available only when a MX61xJB junction box is connected in the N2K
network. The MX610JB has four RS-422 NMEA 0183 data ports while the MX612JB has twelve
RS-422 NMEA 0183 ports. When the GN70/MX610/MX612 CDU senses the presence of the
MX61xJB junction box, it will provide a list of port numbers based on the CDU model. Limit
the number of NMEA messages to eight per port.
The junction box supplies the power used by devices connected to the NMEA 2000 bus.
When an MX smart antenna is connected in Ports 3 & 4 of the junction box and selected as
source of position, port 3 will be grayed out in the list. The operator will be able to control
ports 1 and 2 only for data output.
To activate the NMEA 0183 port, use the procedure below:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Turn the rotary knob to scroll down to Tools & Settings menu then
press ENT.
3. Scroll to Network then press ENT.
4. Scroll down to NMEA 0183 over junction box then press ENT. A list
of port numbers will be shown. The MX610JB has 4 ports while the
MX612JB has 12 ports.
5. Scroll to the port you want to use (i.e. Port 1) then press ENT to bring up
the Port# -Device configuration dialog screen.
6. Scroll to the Output sentences button then press ENT to bring up the
NMEA 0183 Output Sentences dialog window.
7. Scroll to the GPS and press ENT to expand the list of NMEA messages
related to GPS positioning.
8. Scroll to the desired NMEA message (i.e. GGA, VTG, etc.)
9. Turn on the NMEA sentence by pressing the ENT key to put a check mark on
it.
10. Press the CLR key to go back to the dialog screen.
11. Highlight the CLOSE button then press ENT.
12. Press any hot key to exit.

Notes:
A limit of eight (8) NMEA messages will be saved in the RAM memory of the MX610JB junction
box NMEA when power is turned off. If this is exceeded, the NMEA 0183 messages will still
be transmitted, however, when the junction box power is turned off , only the first 8 NMEA
messages will be saved. The 9th and higher NMEA messages will be off the next time the
power to the junction box is turned on.
When an MX smart antenna (i.e. MX521A or MX575C) is connected to Port 3 of the junction
box and selected as source of position, Port 3 will be grayed out from the list and will not be
accessible to the operator until it is de-selected as source of position data.

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List of NMEA messages supported by the Junction Box

Classification

GPS

NAV

ECHO

Compass

NMEA message Description

GGA

GPS system fix data

GLL

Geographic position

GSA

GNSS DOP and Active Satellites

GSV

GNSS Satellites in view

GRS

GNSS Range Residuals

GBS

GNSS Satellite Fault Detection

GNS

GNSS Fix Data

VBW

Dual Ground/Water Speed

VTG

Course over ground and speed over ground

ZDA

Time and Date

DTM

Datum

RMC

Recommended minimum specific GNSS data

AAM

Waypoint arrival alarm

BOD

Bearing - Origin to destination

BWC

Bearing and Distance to Waypoint

XTE

Cross-Track error

DPT

Depth

VHW

Water speed and heading

HDG

Heading, deviation and variation

HDT

Heading, True

ROT

Rate of Turn

THS

True heading and status

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Multi-Hz feature
For navigation applications that require more than 1 position or heading update per second
data output, the GN70/MX610/MX612 can configure the GS70 antenna and the MX610JB
junction box NMEA ports to output the NMEA sentences up to 10 Hz position. Use the setup
procedure below to turn on the multi-Hz output feature:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

GS70 antenna setting:

Press the MENU key.
Select the Tools and Settings then press ENT.
Highlight the GPS icon then press ENT.
Select Advance configuration then press ENT.
Select Position update rate then press ENT to bring up the drop-down submenu.
Selection rates are 1, 5 or 10 Hz. Select desired speed then press ENT.
Press the CLR button to go back to main menu.

GN70/MX610/MX612 port setting:

1. Highlight the Network icon then press ENT.
2. Scroll down to NMEA 0183 over junction box menu then press ENT. A drop-down list
showing the port numbers will be shown.
3. Scroll to the port# you want to use (i.e. Port 1) then press ENT to bring up the list of NMEA
messages.
4. Scroll to GGA then press MENU.
5. Select 10 (for 10 Hz) then press ENT.
6. Repeat the steps 11-12 for other NMEA sentences that you want to use.
7. Press the CLR key or any hot keys to exit.

Determine the units software version

The About screen displays the copyright information, wheelmark icon and other technical
information about the CDU model and MX antenna connected through the MX61xJB
junction box. For devices connected through the NMEA 2000 network, the software version
can be viewed using the device list.
CDU and antenna software version:
Press the MENU key.
Scroll to Tools and Settings, press ENT.
Scroll to Systems icon, press ENT.
Scroll to About, press ENT. The system Model#, s/w version, Antenna model# and s/w version
will be indicated
5. To exit, press the CLR key repeatedly or press any hot key.

1.
2.
3.
4.

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All devices in the N2K network:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Press the MENU key.

Scroll to Tools and Settings, press ENT.
Scroll to Network icon, press ENT.
Scroll to Device List, press ENT.
Scroll to the device to be verified, press ENT.
Dialog box will show the software version and other technical data for that device.

GPS settings
This settings screen allows the operator to control the RAIM feature, RAIM Alarm, RAIM
protection radius, Lat/Long offsets, GNSS Mode and DGPS Mode. Use the procedure below to
access this settings:
1. Press the MENU key to bring up the quick menu.
2. Select the Tools and Settings, press ENT.
3. Scroll to GPS icon, press ENT.
4. Scroll to RAIM or other features listed below.

RAIM feature
RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) is a fault detection feature that works in
conjunction with the MX antenna unit. It gives the operator timely warnings when the GPS
system error exceeds the pre-set limit of 100 meters. This feature requires at least five or more
GPS satellite to operate properly. There are three RAIM states, namely:
RAIM safe (R+) - system error is less than 100 meters
RAIM unsafe (R-) - system error is equal or more than 100 meters
RAIM caution (R?) - less than 5 satellites are available
The Enabled RAIM and RAIM alarm can be disabled by removing the check mark next to
them. The RAIM protection radius can be either 10 or 100 meters. Default setting is 100
meters.

Lat/Long offset
This feature allows the operator to enter the Latitude and Longitude offset values between
the center of the ship to antenna position.

GNSS mode
Depending on the antenna type in use, the operator can select whether the position Lat/Lon
will be determined using autonomous GPS satellites only or combination of GPS and
GLONASS satellites. The GPS+GLONASS selection becomes available only when the GN70,
MX521B or MX575D/HS80A antenna model is in use.

Autonomous GPS position fix is indicated by a GP icon in the status bar while GPS+GLONASS
is indicated by GN icon.

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GPS/GLONASS selection
By default, the SIMRAD CDU is set to navigate using the GPS satellite system. When using the
MX521B smart antenna or the HS80A/MX575D smart D/GPS compass models, the SIMRAD
CDU can be set to navigate using combined solutions from GPS and GLONASS satellites.
Setup procedure to use GPS and GLONASS (or GNSS) satellites:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Scroll Tools and Settings menu, press ENT.
3. Scroll to GPS icon, press ENT.
4. Scroll to GNSS Mode, press ENT.

5. Scroll to GPS+GLONASS, press ENT.

6. Press the CLR key repeatedly (or press any hot key) to exit.
7. The GP (GPS) icon in the status bar will change to GN when position solution from combined
GPS & GLONASS becomes available.

DGPS mode
The DGPS mode controls the implementation of DGPS corrections to the GPS receiver. The
three differential modes are Off, WAAS and Beacon. WAAS is also known in general term as
SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System). This includes WAAS; EGNOS, MSAS and other
satellite based GPS correction systems implemented by host countries. SBAS correction is
not recognized by IMO and should not be used in lieu of the land-based differential station
signals. It is recommended to turn the DGPS mode to OFF when navigating in areas where
the land-based differential beacon signals are not available.
The source of DGPS corrections can be controlled using the procedure below:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Scroll to Tools and Settings menu, press ENT.
3. Scroll to GPS icon, press ENT.
4. Scroll to DGPS mode, press ENT.
5. Scroll to OFF, Beacon or WAAS, press ENT.

6. Press any hot key to exit.

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Reset procedures
In order to access the RESET functionality, the following software versions have to be in place:
GN70/MX61x CDU - s/w version 1.0.42.235 (or newer),
MX61xJB junction box - s/w version 1100 100121 (or newer)
How to RESET the Junction Box: (MX610JB & MX612JB)
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Scroll to Tools and Settings, press ENT.
3. Scroll to NETWORK, press ENT.
4. Scroll to NMEA Over MX61xJB, press ENT.
5. Scroll to either Restore to Default or Power Reset, press ENT.
6. Press the CLR key repeatedly or press any hotkey to exit.

MX612 with 12 ports
MX610 with 4 ports
Where:
Power Reset - cycles the power to the junction box. No change to baud rate of ports.
Restore to default - restores baud rate of ports as per the table below.
Port#

MX610

MX612

Description

MXJB-NMEA1

4800

4800

NMEA 0183

MXJB-NMEA2

4800

4800

NMEA 0183

MXJB-NMEA3*

19,200

19,200

MXJB-NMEA4

4800

4800

NMEA 0183

MXJB-NMEA5

4800

NMEA 0183

MXJB-NMEA6

4800

NMEA 0183

MXJB-NMEA7*

19,200

MXJB-NMEA8

4800

NMEA 0183

MXJB-NMEA9

4800

NMEA 0183

MXJB-NMEA10

4800

NMEA 0183

MXJB-NMEA11*

19,200

MXJB-NMEA12

4800

NMEA 0183 - Antenna Port

NMEA 0183 - manually set to 4800 after restoring

to default

NMEA 0183 - manually set to 4800 after restoring

to default
NMEA 0183

*Note: Restoring to default causes the baud rate of Port 3 to match the antenna baud rate
at 4800 baud. When the antenna is detected, it will automatically configure the antenna to
19,200 and then adjust itself to 19,200 after 5 seconds. This action is duplicated in ports 7 and
11. Please remember to set the ports 7 and 11 back to 4800 manually so they can be used as
regular NMEA 0183 port.

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How to RESET the SIMRAD antenna: (MX521, MX521A, MX521B, HS80A, MX575C &
MX575D)
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Scroll to Tools and Settings, press ENT.
3. Scroll to GPS icon, press ENT.
4. Scroll to Antenna Reset menu, press ENT.
5. Select Cold Reset or Factory Default, press ENT.
Where:
Cold Reset - sets the baud rate to 4800, NMEA messages to default and clears the oscillator,
ephemeris and almanac data
Factory Default - sets the baud rate to 4800 and sets the NMEA messages to default

Note: Resetting the antenna will automatically change the baud rate of the antenna and the
MX61xJB port 3 to 4800 baud. When normal communication between the MX antenna and
the Junction box is restored, they both will usually go back to 19200 baud without user intervention. Normal operation of the system will be restored after 90 seconds.
How to restore the MX61x display to default settings:
Press the MENU key.
Scroll to Tools and Settings, press ENT.
Select SYSTEMS icon, press ENT.
Scroll to Systems Defaults, press ENT.
Place check mark on each item you want to reset by scrolling to it and pressing the ENT key.
Scroll to the OK button and Press ENT.
The MX61x CDU will restart.
Press the PWR key and hold it down until it beeps. Press the PWR key momentarily to stop
the beeping.
9. Turn the power ON by pressing the PWR key momentarily.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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Settings will be deleted or set to default when checked:

Local settings - local display settings will be restored to default
Global settings - global group settings will be restored to default
SimNet global reset - reset the SimNet network.
Alarm history - all alarms logged will be deleted
Waypoints and routes - all waypoints and routes will be deleted (if ticked)
Tracks - all tracks will be deleted (if ticked)

Note: Unless you need to clear all stored values during the installation setup procedure, you
should not perform a restore to factory settings.

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12

Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
The GN70/MX610/MX612 display and antenna unit does not contain any field serviceable
components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of
preventative maintenance.
It is recommended that you use an optional protective sun cover when the display unit is not
in use.

Simple maintenance procedures

Cleaning the display unit
The supplied cleaning cloth should be used to clean the screen, where possible. Use plenty of
water to resolve and take away salt remains. Crystallized salt may scratch the coating if using a
damp cloth. Apply minimal pressure to the screen.
Where marks on the screen cant be removed by the cloth alone, use a 50/50 mixture of warm
water and isopropyl alcohol to clean the screen. Avoid any contact with solvents (acetone,
mineral turpentine etc.) or ammonia based cleaning products, as they may damage the antiglare layer, plastics bezel, or rubber keys.
To prevent UV damage to the plastic bezel and rubber keys, it is recommended that sun cover
be fitted when the unit is not in use for an extended period.

Checking the keys

Make sure that no keys are stuck in the down position. If one is stuck, wiggle the key to free it
back to normal.

Checking the connectors

The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only.
Push the connector plugs into the connector, if the connector plugs are equipped with a lock;
ensure that this is in the correct position.

Trouble shooting
Failure

Corrective action

Unit fails to turn ON

Make sure the power cable is plugged in to the back of

the GN70/MX610/MX612 and the 12-24 VDC power is
turned ON. The unit normally takes about 30 seconds
to re-boot when power connection is removed and reconnected.
Check the in-line fuse (or circuit-breaker) of the power
cable. Replace the fuse when blown.
Using a voltmeter, verify that the 12-24 VDC supply is
present on the power cable connector pins.
If problem persist, replace the MX610/MX612 unit.

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Unit fails to detect the antenna

For N2K antenna models (GS70 or HS80):

Make sure the antenna is connected properly and the
cable connector is good. Check for any damage to the
cable.
Verify if the dedicated 12 VDC supply to the N2K network
is available. Re-cycle the power to the N2K bus.
Verify if the antenna is selected as the source of data
under the main Menu/Network/Sources page.
Make sure N2K terminators are used on both ends of the
NMEA 2000 bus.
For MX521A or MX575C/D antennas connected to Port 3
of the MX61xJB, check the following:
1. Port 3 of the MX61xJB is configured to match the
baud rate setting of the MX antenna (4800 (or
19,200).
2. The MXJB Port 3 is selected as the source of position
under the MENU/Data sources/Position..
3. Check the wiring for proper connections (see
installation wiring section)
If problem persist, replace the antenna unit.

True Heading is not displayed

Verify if the source of data is the HS70/HS80/MX575C

or Gyro is selected under the MENU/Data sources/
Compass. Perform an auto select procedure or manually
select the proper GPS compass unit. If problem persist,
replace the GPS compass antenna unit.

AIS targets are not detected

Verify if an AIS transponder is connected in the N2K bus.

Make sure the AIS transponder is ON.
Check the VHF antenna, coaxial cable and connector(s)
for any damage.
If problem persist, replace the AIS transponder.

Dim display

Press the power button momentarily to increase the

backlight brightness.

Red flashing power button, black

display

Local supply voltage missing or <5 V.

Check local supply, connections and fuses.
Press and hold down the power button for 5-6 seconds
to turn off the unit completely. Repower by pressing
the power key thereafter.

CAN bus failure

Poor CAN bus backbone, defective cable/connector or

defective CAN bus receiver in autopilot control unit.
1. Check backbone terminations
2. Check cable(s) and connectors
3. Replace N2K power supply or MX61xJB junction
box unit.

Low CAN bus voltage

Check cable length, bus load and bus supply

feeding point. If possible, check if fault disappears by
disconnecting some units.

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Software upgrades
Software upgrade of the MX610/MX612 display unit and MX61xJB junction box can be
accomplished using USB memory stick or a PC. The GN70 software upgrade can only be
done using a PC.
The latest software files for the GN70/MX610/MX612 and junction box can be downloaded
from the SIMRAD professional website: pro.simrad-yachting.com

MX610/MX612 CDU software update procedure (USB method)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Copy the *.upd file to a USB memory stick.

Insert the USB stick into the MX61X USB connector.
Turn off the MX61x unit by pressing the power key for a few seconds until the beeper sounds.
Turn the power on by pressing the power key momentarily . The s/w update will start automatically.
5. At the end of the programming procedure, remove the USB memory stick.
6. Turn ON the unit.
7. Verify the software version number by pressing the MENU key.
8. Scroll down to Tool and Settings menu, press ENT.
9. Select the Systems icon, press ENT.
10. Scroll to About, press ENT.
11. End of procedure.

MX61xJB junction box software update procedure using the MX61x display
(USB method)
This programming feature is available in MX610/MX612 CDU with s/w version V1.0-42.226 or
newer. Program update of the junction box can be done through the display USB.
1. Copy the junction box software file (*.swup) to a USB memory stick.
2. Insert a USB memory stick loaded with the MXJB *.swup file.
3. Press the USB key.
4. Scroll to Memory Card - USB, press ENT.
5. Scroll to MXJB 1_0_01_20.swup file (or newer version), press ENT.
6. Select the Upgrade button, press ENT.

7. Put a check mark on the SI80 Pilot controller [00xxxx#] or MXJB NMEA0183 gateway
[00xxxx#] device in the list. The MX612JB has three of these, please put a check mark one at
a time starting at the gateway or controller with S/N [003xxx].

8. Press the MENU key, then choose Start Upgrade, press ENT.

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9. Answer YES on the dialog box.

10. The progress meter will indicate the status of download.
11. Repeat the process for gateway number [002xxx#], then finish with the programming with
the board s/n [001xxx#].
12. Remove the USB.
13. Verify the software version under the Menu/Tools and Settings/Network/Device List.
Notes:
It is important that the three MXJB gateways (or SI80 Pilot Controller) of the MX612 be
programmed one at a time to prevent conflicts.
Upgrading the MX610JB/MX612JB junction box software through the USB port of the MX61x
CDU (or via PC for GN70) may require an external 12 VDC supply to the NMEA 2000 bus (see
the diagram below). Software update of the junction box may fail if no external 12 VDC is
applied.

GN70/MX61x software update procedure using a PC

1. Copy the *.upd file to your PC (not a network location).
2. Connect the GN70/MX61x directly to your computer with a LAN network cable.
3. Completely cut the 12-24 VDC power to the MX61x unit by using the power supply switch or
circuit breaker.
4. Press and hold down the PAGE button (top left button above the rotary) and apply external
power to the unit.
5. Launch the Internet Explorer (or other web browser) and type the address as shown on the
MX61x (i.e. http://192.168.0.1).
6. Browse to the file on your PC.
7. Click on upload.
8. The display unit will start the update process automatically after the upload.
9. End of procedure.

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13

List of components
The tables below list parts that are included in MX610/MX612 GPS and DGPS navigation kits.
as well as optional items such as, cables and accessories that are available from your dealers.

MX610 DGPS navigation system (P/N 000-10919-001)

Part Name

Qty

Part number

MX610 Display Unit

000-10913-001

Operator and Installation Manual

988-10370-001

Quick Guide

988-10369-001

Power Cable Assembly

032-0055-88

Mounting Template

988-10201-001

Mounting kit

1 bag

003-8721-00

Mounting gasket

074-1114-000

Cable Assy, 6M N2KExt-BLK

003-8634-00

Micro-C, T-Connector

000-10404-001

MX610JB Junction Box

000-11139-001

MX521A DGPS antenna

727051

MX610 GPS navigation system (P/N 000-10917-001)

Part Name

Qty

Part number

MX610 Display Unit

000-10913-001

Operator and Installation Manual

988-10370-001

Quick Guide

988-10369-001

Power Cable Assembly

032-0055-88

Mounting Template
Mounting kit

988-10201-001

1 bag

003-8721-00

Mounting gasket

074-1114-000

Cable Assy, 6M N2KExt-BLK

003-8634-00

Micro-C, T-Connector

000-10404-001

MX610JB Junction Box

000-11139-001

MX521A GPS antenna

727050

MX612 DGPS navigation sytem (P/N 000-10923-001)

Part Name

Part number

MX612 Display Unit

000-10913-001

Operator and Installation Manual

988-10370-001

Quick Guide

988-10369-001

Power Cable Assembly

032-0055-88

Mounting Template

988-10201-001

Mounting kit

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Qty

1 bag

003-8721-00

Mounting gasket

074-1114-000

Cable Assy, 6M N2KExt-BLK

003-8634-00

Micro-C, T-Connector

000-10404-001

MX612JB Junction Box

000-10916-001

MX521A DGPS antenna

727051

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MX612 GPS navigation sytem (P/N000-10921-001)

Part Name

Qty

Part number

MX612 Display Unit

000-10913-001

Operator and Installation Manual

988-10370-001

Quick Guide

988-10369-001

Power Cable Assembly

032-0055-88

Mounting Template

988-10201-001

Mounting kit

1 bag

003-8721-00

Mounting gasket

074-1114-000

Cable Assy, 6M N2KExt-BLK

003-8634-00

Micro-C, T-Connector

000-10404-001

MX612JB Junction Box

000-10916-001

MX521A GPS antenna

727050

NMEA 2000 (N2K) smart antenna models (choose one)

Part Name

Part number

Remarks

GS70 Smart Antenna

000-11137-001

Standard GPS antenna

HS80 GPS compass with N2K adapter

000-10938-001

Option (HDG & POS)

NMEA 0183 smart antenna models (optional)

Part Name

Part number

Remarks

MX521A DGPS Antenna

727051

GPS, Beacon & WAAS

MX521A GPS Antenna

727050

GPS & WAAS

MX575C DGPS Compass w/ 15M cable

000-10747-001

GPS, HDG, Beacon & WAAS

Note: The MX610JB junction box is required when using antenna models that use NMEA 0183
interface. The MX610JB is not weatherproof and must be mounted in a sheltered location.

NMEA 2000 (N2K) cables and accessories (order separately)

Part Name

Part number

NMEA 2000 EXTENSION 0.5 MTR

000-10816-001

NMEA 2000 EXTENSION 2.0 MTRS

000-10817-001

NMEA 2000 EXTENSION 5.0 MTR

000-10814-001

NMEA 2000 EXTENSION 10 MTRS

000-10815-001

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Optional accessory items for N2K network

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Part name

Part number

Protective cover (White)

000-10596-001

Optional bracket mounting kit

000-10590-001

MX610JB Smart junction box

000-10425-001

MX612JB smart junction box

000-10916-001

AT10 N2K to NMEA Converter

24005936

Cable, Micro-C, Metal, 0.4m

000-10396-001

Cable, Micro-C, Metal, 2m

000-10397-001

Micro-C, Metal, 5m

000-10398-001 Cable

Cable, Micro-C, Metal, 9m

000-10399-001

Micro-C T-connector, Metal

000-10403-001

Micro-C, Field Connector

000-10404-001

N2K-PWR-RD - NMEA 2000 power cable

000-0119-75

NMEA2000 MicroTerminator, Metal, Female

000-10462-001

NMEA2000 MicroTerminator, Metal, Male

000-10463-001

NMEA 2000 FEMALE RESISTOR

000-10820-001

NMEA 2000 MALE RESISTOR

000-10821-001

N2K-EXP-KIT,MICRO-C,STARTER KIT

000-0124-69

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Wiring
Wiring guidelines
The CAN network cables and other signal cables (i.e. antenna, compass, NMEA) should not be
run in parallel with other cables carrying radio frequency or high current, such as VHF and SSB
transmitters, battery chargers/generators, and winches.
Dont make sharp bends in the cables, and avoid running cables in a way that allows water to
flow down into the connectors. If required, make drip and service loops.
If cables are shortened, lengthened or re-terminated, do insulate and protect all wiring
connections.
Most of the units are communicating on the CAN bus with drop cables. Try mounting the
units within the standard cable length supplied with each unit. Additional cables and cable
extensions are available from our distributors.

! Warning: Before starting the installation, be sure to turn electrical power off. If power
is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury
may occur. Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is compatible with the spec for the
units!

MX61x navigation system; basic wiring principles

The MX610 or MX612 navigation system is comprised of the MX61x display unit, MX61xJB
junction box and MX521A smart D/GPS antenna unit. The MX61x display use CAN bus
backbone which makes it simple to interface to SimNet and other NMEA 2000 (N2K) devices.
The 12-Volt DC power to the CAN bus can be supplied through a T-Connector or by the
junction box.
NMEA 0183 devices such as the MX521A DGPS smart antenna, autopilots, radar and PC-based
ECDIS can be interfaced using the MX61xJB smart junction box.
In systems with the MX61xJB junction box the CAN bus is powered by the junction box. The
MX610/MX612 model have separate power supply cable and can be wired directly to 12-24
VDC.
The following sections describe installation of the components listed in the illustration below.
Refer to separate manuals for detailed information about each interfacing unit.
GN70/MX610/MX612

MX521
MX521A
MX521B

12/24V DC

T
T
12V DC
(Max. 15 VDC)

MX61xJB

Port 3 & 4
12/24V DC

MX61x with MX521 antenna and junction box wiring diagram

Note: The MX521A antenna is connected to ports 3 and 4 of the junction box .

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CAN bus

FEMALE

MALE

FEMALE

The CAN bus is based on the well known SimNet plug & play concept and on the NMEA 2000
(N2K) SAE J1939 protocol. Hard wiring is based on standard NMEA 2000 cables with Micro-C
type connectors and joiners.
The bus consists of a linear backbone using drop cables and Micro-C T-joiners for connecting
NMEA 2000 and SimNet devices.
The bus has a maximum cable length of 150 m (500 ft), and a drop cable has a maximum
length of 6 m (20 ft).
In a default MX610/MX612 system the CAN bus backbone expands from the MX610JB, which
supplies power to the backbone. There will always be a female connector in the expanding
end of the backbone cables.

1
6

T
2

5
3

MX610/MX612 with MX610 junction box wiring diagram

No.

Description

MX610JB (or MX612JB) junction box with built-in CAN bus terminator and 12 V
network power supply

0,6 m (2 ft) pigtail cable, female connector

Micro-C T-joiner

CAN bus drop cable, with connectors in each end (female - male) - (6 meter max)

CAN bus Backbone, various lengths available. Connectors in each end

Optional GS70 smart antenna

Terminator, 120 Ohm, male

Note: If cables are not supplied by Simrad, ensure that they meet NMEA 2000/IEC61162-1/2
requirements.

Planning and installing a network backbone

Plan the network carefully
-- It is recommended to create a diagram of the network prior to starting the installation
Run the backbone between the locations of all CAN devices you want to install
-- It must be less than 6 m (20 ft) cable run from a device to the backbone
Consider the load/current draw from the devices
For details on network cables and components, refer to our websites:
pro.simrad-yachting.com and www.simrad-yachting.com

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Terminating the CAN bus

The CAN bus must have a 120 Ohm terminator at each end of the backbone.
In a default MX610/MX612 system the CAN bus can be powered and terminated from the
junction box PCB. The termination is enabled by the micro switch.
-- Set the switch to ON when the MX610JB board is at the end of the CAN bus
-- Set the switch to OFF when the MX610JB board is connected closer to the center of the
backbone or if used as additional power supply to the CAN bus which already has correct
termination.
Factory default setting of MX610JB terminator is OFF.
For location of the dip switch, refer to the illustrations inside the junction box unit.
A terminator in the other end of the CAN bus can be one of the following:
A power cable with built in terminator (plug marked 120 ohm)
A single terminator plug (marked 120 ohm)

Shield connection
It is required to use shielded cables to meet radio frequency interference requirements as
defined in the NMEA 2000 specification:
The shield shall not be electrically connected within the interface to the electronic device
chassis or ground
The shield shall be electrically continuous through the network connection
The shield shall be connected to ground at a single point, normally the ships ground at the
source of network power

Power supply
Notes:
Wheelmark/US Coast Guard approved systems require a Power Failure alarm. In such
installations the MX610/MX612 and the MX610JB must be connected to different independent
power supplies.
It is recommended to install an external on/off switch or circuit breaker for the Junction Box
power supply.
Do not connect the power cable to the same terminals as the start batteries, drive units,
thruster or other high current products.
If joining to an existing NMEA 2000 network or similar CAN bus network that has its own
power supply, use an NMEA 2000 Gateway to isolate the two power supplies.

Powering the CAN (N2K) bus

For larger systems additional power should be added at a central point in the backbone to
balance the voltage drop of the network. Additional power may be supplied by using an
MX610JB junction box or through a Micro T-Joiner.

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MX610

12/24V DC

T
T
12V DC
MX610 J-Box

12/24V DC

N2K power diagram

Network LEN
When you have a larger system with network power in center of the backbone you should
make the installation such that the load/current draw from the devices in each side/branch is
equal.
Note: 1 LEN (Load Equivalency Number) equals 50 mA current draw.
1
LEN

2
LEN

2
LEN

2
LEN

2
LEN

3
LEN

4
LEN

3
LEN

(12 LEN)

2
LEN

3
LEN

(12 LEN)

12 V DC

N2K system with balanced load

Powering the MX610/MX612 display units

The MX610/MX612 control units are powered directly from a 12 V DC or 24 V DC source.
The units are protected against reverse polarity, under voltage and over voltage.
Pin
1

Color

Description

Black

Battery (-)

Blue

External Alarm

Yellow

External MOB
1

Red

Battery (+), 12 - 24 V DC

Notes:
It is recommended to install an external circuit
breaker switch for power.
Do not connect the power cable to the same
terminals as the start batteries, drive units, thruster
or other high current products.

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1
4
3
2
12 - 24 V DC

+ _

NMEA 2000 and SimNet devices

NMEA 2000 devices can be connected to the CAN bus providing they are NMEA 2000
certified, meet the CE, FCC regulations and do not exceed the load specification.
NMEA 2000 devices and SimNet devices with Micro-C connectors connects directly to the
CAN bus backbone using drop cables and Micro-C T-joiners.
Note: It is recommended to use a gateway when connecting non-Simrad units to the CAN
bus backbone.
Devices with SimNet connectors only must be connected using a SimNet to Micro-C adapter
cable.

SimNet device connected via adapter cable

IEC61162-1/2 (NMEA 0183) devices

Connects to:

MX61xJB board (in MX61xJB computer).

The MX610JB board includes 4 NMEA Port terminals, while the MX612JB unit has 12 NMEA
port terminals.

O
N

MX61xJB PCB
Port1

Port2

REMOTE

Tx_B

Rx_B
Tx _A

Rx_A

Rx_B
Tx _A

Tx_B

Tx_B

NMEA 0183

Port4
Rx_A

GND

STBD

PORT

LAMP

IEC61162-1/2
(NMEA0183)
DEVICES

Port3

RX

Tx_B

NET-L

Rx_B
Tx _A

NET-H

Rx_B
Tx _A

Rx_A

NET-C

Rx_A

SIMNET

NET-S

Fuse

MX61xJB Computer

+
SUPPLY

NMEA 0183

NMEA 0183 wiring hookup to MX61xJB

RX1

The green LED at each NMEA port terminal will flash when serial data is received.
The MX61xJB board uses the serial RS422 (IEC 61162-1/2) standard and can be configured
in the MX610/MX612 display for different baud rates, up to 38,400 baud (default baud rate
is 4800). Sentence output by the MX610/MX612 can be individually turned on or off. The
default NMEA sentence setting is off.
Note: Limit the number of NMEA messages turned on to eight (8) per port. Although the
junction box allows you to turn on more than eight and will output all messages you turn on,
the MX61x JB memory can only retain up to 8 messages per port when power is turned off.

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Connecting the MX61xJB computer to the N2K bus

The MX61xJB smart junction box can connect anywhere on the N2K bus back bone by using
drop cables connected to the SIMNET connector and a female connector on the Micro-C
T-joiner.
Drop cables of varying lengths can be purchased from local SIMRAD dealers.

MX61xJB PCB

WHT

BLU

BLK

MX61xJB
Computer

NET-S
NET-C
NET-H
NET-L

RED

SIMNET

N2K Bus

MX61xJB connection to NMEA 2000 Bus

Alarm interface
External alarm
An external alarm can be connected to the MX610/MX612 display unit. The alarm signal has
an open contact for an alarm buzzer or an external alarm relay as illustrated below. The alarm
voltage is the same as the main supply voltage. The maximum load on the external alarm
output is 0.75 Amp.
Alarms are configured globally in the system, i.e. they can be configured on one unit and
seen, heard and acknowledged from all other SIMRAD control units.

1
4
3
2

12 - 24 V DC

+ _

External alarm connection

Pin

36 |

Color

Description

Black

Battery (-)

Blue

External Alarm

Yellow

Red

External MOB
1
8
Battery (+), 12 - 24 V DC

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ALARM
RELAY

External alarm setup

The siren must be enabled in order for the unit to drive the external alarm when an alarm
condition arises.

External MOB command

An external N.O. (Normally Open) push button switch can be used to mark your present
position and activate the MOB feature (see diagram below for connection).
A momentary press on the Ext. MOB switch will save the MOB point and calculate the range
and bearing back to the MOB point.
To stop the MOB, press the MENU key. The Cancel navigation menu will be highlighted, press
the ENT key. Press CLR or any of the hot keys to exit.

BLK

Ext. MOB
Switch

RED 4

3YEL
2
BLU

12 - 24 V DC

+ _

External MOB switch connection

Pin

Color

Description

Black

Battery (-)

Blue

External Alarm

Yellow

Red

External MOB
1
8
Battery (+), 12 - 24 V DC

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Central alarm panel with direct I/O interface

The interfacing described below applies for central alarm panels that use direct lines for alarm,
mute and acknowledge. For alarm panel using serial interface, refer to IEC61162-1/2 (NMEA
0183) devices on page 35.
From the MX610/MX612 unit we are using the same two wires (red and blue) as for external
alarm relay connection.
Under normal operation you will see 12/24 V between these two wires. In an alarm situation,
or when power is lost, you will see no voltage.

1
4
3
2

+ _
12 - 24 V DC

CENTRAL ALARM PANEL

BATTERY+ (12 - 24 V DC)
ALARM

External alarm wiring Connection

Pin

38 |

Color

Description

Black

Battery (-)

Blue

External Alarm

Yellow

Red

External MOB
1

8
Battery (+), 12 - 24 V DC

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MX610/MX612 with MX521A smart antenna and MX525A sensor connections

MX61x

Option

MX521
MX521A
MX521B

MXB5
ANT.

12/24V DC
Coax
Cable

MX525
MX525A

MX61xJB

12/24V DC

Ports 3&4
Where:

Port 1
Port 2

N2K Backbone
Drop line
NMEA 0183 line

MX610, MX610JB junction box and MX521/MX525 diagram

MX610

GS70
Antenna

12/24V DC

T
T
12V DC

P2
12/24V DC

EXT. RTCM
@9600 Baud

TX+
TX-

P2
RX+
RX-

MX610JB

Plug-in
Conn.

RTCM (-)
RTCM (+)

External Differential Correction connection to GS70 though the MX610JB junction

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ANTENNA CABLE

MX521A

MX61xJB PCB Terminals

RED
BLK

SIMNET

SIMNET

TERMINATION

PORT1

PORT2
+

REMOTE

PORT3

PORT4

SUPPLY

NMEA 0183 PORT

CONNECTOR TERMINALS

NEG
12-24 VDC (+)
GRY
PRPL
YEL
WHT

RX+
RXTX+
TX-

BLU
BRN
ORG
GRN

MX521 to MX61xJB wiring Diagram

MX61xJB PCB Terminals

MX525A

SIMNET

COAX ANTENNA CABLE

MXB5

RED
BLK
SIMNET

TERMINATION

PORT1

PORT2

PORT3

PORT4

+
REMOTE

RX+
RXTX+
TX-

NMEA 0183 PORT

CONNECTOR TERMINALS

SUPPLY

NEG
+12-24 VDC
GRY
PRPL
YEL
WHT
BLU
BRN
ORG
GRN

MX525A to MX61x JB wiring diagram

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3-Meter
Power/Data Cable

MX575C/MX575D
GPS Compass
MX610

12/24V DC

T
MX610JB

12/24V DC

Ports 3&4
Port 1

Where:

Port 2

N2K Backbone
Drop line
NMEA 0183 line

MX610/MX612 system with MX575C GPS compass diagram

MX575C
GPS Compass

N2K

ANTENNA CABLE
051-0289-000#(A2)

MX610JB PCB Terminals

Gyro TX+
Gyro TX-

SIMNET

SIMNET

TERMINATION

RED
BLK

RED

BLK
WHT
BLU

PORT1

PORT2
+

REMOTE
Speed Log+

PORT4

NEG
12-24 VDC

SUPPLY
GRN
BLK/GRN

Speed Log NMEA 0183 CONNECTOR

TERMINALS
RX+
RXTX+
TX-

PORT3

BRN
BLK/BRN
YEL
YEL/BLK

NMEA 0183 connection of the MX575C to MX610JB wiring diagram

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SIMNET

REMOTE

REMOTE

SIMNET

Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B

Rx_A

NMEA 183 CH5

PORT9

PORT7

NMEA 183 CH7

NMEA 183 CH9

NMEA 183 CH6

NMEA 183 CH10

PORT10

PORT8

NMEA 183 CH8

Rx_A

Rx_A

NMEA 183 CH12

PORT12

NMEA 183 CH11

PORT11

Rx_A

Rx_A

Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B

PORT6

Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B

Rx_B
Tx _A
Tx_B

Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B

Rx_B
Tx _A
Tx_B

Rx_A

Rx_A
Rx_A

#3 PCB
(LOWER)

#2 PCB
(UPPER)

N2K
MICRO-C
CABLE

BLU

WHT

BLK

RED

SIMNET
TERMINATOR

REMOTE

PORT1

NMEA 183 CH1

Rx_A

NMEA 183 CH2

PORT2

TO MX521A/MX525A
SMART ANTENNA

NMEA 183 CH4

NMEA 183 CH3

Rx_A

Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B
Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B

Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B
Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B

GRN
ORG
BRN
BLU

PORT5

Rx_A

Rx_A

WHT
YEL

MX612JB JUNCTION BOX UNIT

Rx_B
T
x _A
T
x_B

Rx_B
Tx _A
Tx_B

RED

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BLK

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POWER
+ -

#1 PCB

+12-24 VDC
4 AMP.
NEG.

MX612JB junction box antenna connection

HS80/HS80A
GPS Compass
GN70/MX610/MX612

12/24V DC

T
MX61xJB
Junction Box

12/24V DC

Ports 4
Ports 3
Port 1
Port 2

Where:

N2K Backbone
Drop line
NMEA 0183 line

HS80/HS80A N2K connection

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16

Specifications
Technical specifications
Note: For updated technical specifications, compliance and certifications, refer to our website at
http://pro.simrad-yachting.com/.

GN70/MX610/MX612 control unit

GN70

MX610/MX612

DISPLAY
Size

5 in. (127 mm)

Resolution (HxW)

480x480

Type

16-bit color TFT

Antifog

Bonded LCD

Best viewing direction

Any direction

Backlight

Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL)

NETWORKING
CAN bus
Ethernet (LAN)
USB Socket

NMEA 2000 (N2K)

Yes- used for software update and NMEA 0183/IP
No

Yes

POWER
Local supply

12/24 VDC +30-10%

Consumption local supply

0.7/0.4 A at 12 VDC 0.4/0.3 A at 24 VDC

backlight full/off"

NMEA 2000 LEN* (50 mA)

INTERFACE

External alarm/Active unit output max 100 mA, 4.5 A

short circuit limit
External MOB input, contact current max 8 mA

ENVIRONMENT
Temperature, operation

-30C to +55C (-22F to 131F)

Temperature, storage

-25C to +70C (-13F to 158F)

Protection

IPx4

MECHANICAL
Weight
Size
Mounting
Material
Color
Cable inlet

1,2 kg (2.7 lbs)

230 (W) x 144 (H) x 54 (D)
mm

252 (W) x 144 (H) x 54

(D) mm

Panel (flush) or optional bracket

Epoxy coated seawater resistant aluminium back
cover, plastic front bezel
Black and grey
1 Power/alarm, 1 Micro-C connectors

* LEN - NMEA 2000 Load Equivalent Number. Where 1 LEN draws about 50 mA current from
the N2K network.

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MX61xJB junction box

MX610JB

MX612JB

POWER
Local supply

12/24 VDC, +30 - 10%.

0,3 - 5 A
CAN bus load dependent

Consumption local supply

NMEA 2000 LEN* (50 mA)

Output for CAN bus supply

3
15 VDC, +/- 5%, 4 A max

ENVIRONMENT
Temperature, operation

-15C to +55C (5F to 131F)

Temperature, storage

-30C to +70C (-22F to 158F)

Protection

IPx2

MECHANICAL
Weight
Size (width x height x depth)

0,9 kg (2 lbs)

4.4 kg (9.5 lbs.)

211 x 180 x 60 (mm)

340 x 250 x 100 (mm)

Mounting

Bulkhead
Plastic + Anodized
aluminium

Material
Color

Aluminum
Black

Slots: 9 x 95 mm and 18
x 45 mm
(0.4 x 3.7 and 0.7 x 1.8)

Cable inlet

Rubber cable glands

DATA I/O
NMEA 2000

1x CAN bus

NMEA 0183 Ver. 4.0

4x - Bidirectional RS-422 12x - Bidirectional RSSerial ports (+/-5 V)

422 Serial ports (+/-5 V)

Baud rate

4800 (default) configurable by GN70/MX610/MX612

1x Bidirectional RS-422 port (PPM configurable by
MX610/MX612)

Log Pulses I/O

Smart antenna unit

Receiver type
Number of
channels
Position update
rate

GS70

MX521A

L1 C/A code,
1.575 GHz

L1 C/A
Code @
1.575 GHz

32

12

MX521B
L1 GPS +
GLONASS

HS80/
MX575C

HS80A/
MX575D

L1 C/A Code
@ 1.575 GHz

L1 GPS +
GLONASS

12

540

270

1, 5, or 10 Hz

1, 2, 5, or 10 Hz

GPS accuracy
(2 DRMS)

<5 m

<3 m

DGPS accuracy

<2 m

<1 m

Cold start

50 sec.

60 sec.

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GS70
Warm start

MX521A

MX521B

3 sec.

Input voltage

Yes
No

Yes

9-18 VDC

Data I/O
Protocol

HS80 - No

HS80A - No

MX575C - Yes

MX575D - Yes

10-32 VDC

Reverse polarity
protection
Power
consumption

HS80A/
MX575D

10 sec.

WAAS
Beacon receiver

HS80/
MX575C

Yes
<2 Watts

<2 Watts

<3 Watts

NMEA 2000

NMEA 1083

NMEA 2000/NMEA 0183

POWER
Local supply

9-18 VDC

Consumption
local supply

< 100 mA @
12 VDC

<150 mA @ 12 VDC

<200 mA @ 12 VDC

NMEA 2000
LEN* (50 mA)

N/A

15 V DC, +/5%, 4 A max

N/A

15 V DC, +/- 5%, 4 A max

Output for CAN

bus supply

12/24 V DC +30-10%

ENVIRONMENT
Temperature,
operation

-25C to +60C

-15C to +55C

Temperature,
storage

-40C to +85C

-30C to +70C

Protection

IPX6,7 (Exposed category)

MECHANICAL
Weight
Size (length x
width x height)
Connector

0.3 lbs.

1.3 lbs.

5.38 lb.

90 mm (Dia.) x
38 mm (H)

182 mm (Dia.)
102 mm (H)

209.16 mm (W) 668.54 mm (L)

122.32 mm (H)

N2K Micro C

10-Pin Round

Mounting

(N2K adapter option)

Surface mount or Pole

Material
Color

18-Pin Round

Plastic
White

White w/ red band

White -top, dark gray - bottom

* LEN - Load Equivalent Number @ 50 mA.

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GN70/MX610/MX612 Connector pinouts

1 Power
2 N2K bus
3 Ethernet

Power
Connector (male)

Layout

Pin

Wire color

Function

Black

Battery (-)

Blue

Alarm/Active

Yellow

External
1 MOB
8

Red

Battery (+), 12 - 24 V DC

Pin

Wire color

Function

Blue

NET H

Red

NET S (+12 V)

NET C (-)

Black
1(Bare) 8

Shield

White

NET L

Power cable
2 m (6.5 ft)

CAN/NMEA 2000
Micro-C connector (male)

Layout

1
4

2
3

Ethernet
Note: Regular LAN cable or crossed can be used for software upload.

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Supported data
IEC61162-1/2 (NMEA 0183) interfaces channels
MX610JB
Channels

MX612JB
Channels

Default
sentences

Default Baud
rate

MXJB-NMEA1

Off

4800

MXJB-NMEA2

Off

4800

MXJB-NMEA 3 - (ANTENNA - GPS I/O)*

Off

19.2K

MXJB-NMEA4 - (ANTENNA - BEACON Out)*

Off

4800

N/A

MXJB-NMEA5

Off

4800

N/A

MXJB-NMEA6

Off

4800

N/A

MXJB-NMEA7

Off

19.2K**

N/A

MXJB-NMEA8

Off

4800

N/A

MXJB-NMEA9

Off

4800

N/A

10

MXJB-NMEA10

Off

4800

N/A

11

MXJB-NMEA11

Off

19.2K**

N/A

12

MXJB-NMEA12

Off

4800

Default name

* Option for MX521A, MX521B, MX525A and MX575C, MX575D, HS80 and HS80A antenna connection
** Manually configure to 4800 after restore to default is done.

GN70/MX610/MX612 communications
Sentence

NMEA 2000

Message data type

In

Out

129284

Waypoint Arrival Alarm

ACK

130846, 130850

Acknowledge Alarm

ALR

130846

Set Alarm State

AAM

messages

BOD

129284

Bearing Origin to Destination

BWC

129284

Bearing & Distance to Waypoint

DPT

128267

Depth

DTM

129044

Datum

GGA

129025, 129029

Global Position System Fix data

GLL

129025, 129029

Geographic Position - Lat/Lon

GRS

129540

GNSS Range Residuals

GSA

129539

GNS DOP's And Active Satellites

GSV

129540

GNSS Satellites in View

HDG

127250

Heading Deviation & Variation

HDT

127250

Heading True

MWV

130306

Wind Data

129025,
129029,129284

Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data

ROT

127251

Rate Of Turn

RTE

TBD

TBD

THS

127250, 130577

True Heading

VBW

130578

Dual Ground/Water Speed

VLW

128275

Dual Ground/Water Distance

VHW

128259, 127250

Water Speed and Heading

RMC

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NMEA 0183

Routes

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VTG

WPL

TBD

TBD

129026

Course and Speed Over Ground

XTE

129283

Cross Track Error, Measured

ZDA

129033

Time & Date

Waypoints

Proprietary messages
$PMVXG,GBS

129545, 129029

Fills in RAIM integrity in 129029 field

$PCSI,CS0

129551

Beacon/WAAS Reference station data

$PMVXG,312

129549

DGPS Corrections

$PMVXG,310

129539

GNS DOP'S (additional DOP messages)

$PMVXG,313

129541

GPS Satellite Health

GS70/HS80 smart antenna communications

NMEA 2000 messages
PGN number

PGN title

59392

ISO Acknowledgement

59904

ISO Request

60928

ISO Address Claim

126996

Product Information

GPS related
65293

Configuration Message

126992

System Time

129025

Position on, RU

129026

COG & SOG RU

129029

Position Data

129539

GNS DOP

129540

GNS Satellites in view

127258

Magnetic variation

Compass related
127250

Compass Heading (Vessel Heading)

130845

Parameter Handle

127251

Rate of Turn

127257

Attitude

RAIM feature
129545

GNSS RAIM output

129546

GNSS RAIM settings

129542

GNSS Pseudorange noise statistics

129547

GNSS Pseudorange error statistics

RTCM correction
129549

Ext. RTCM correction data

130852

RTCM feedback to MX610/MX612

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Additional NMEA 2000 messages for AIS

NMEA 2000 messages
PGN number
PGN title
129038

AIS Class A position report

129039

AIS Class B position report

129040

AIS Class B extended position report

129041

AIS Aids to Navigation (A to N) report

129792

AIS DGNSS broadcast binary message

129793

AIS UTC and date report

129794

AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data

129795

AIS Addressed Binary Message

129796

AIS Acknowledge

129797

AIS Binary Broadcast Message

129800

AIS UTC/Date Inquiry

129801

AIS Addressed Safety Related Message

129802

AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message

129803

AIS Interrogation

129804

AIS Assignment Mode Command

129805

AIS Data Link Management Message

129806

AIS Channel Management

129807

AIS Group Assignment

129809

AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part A

129810

AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part B

NMEA-0183 messages for junction box

Messages
Description

50 |

APB

Heading/Track Controller (Autopilot) Sentence B

DPT

Depth

DTM

Datum Reference

GBS

GNSS Satellite Fault Detection

GGA

Global Positioning System Fix Data

GLL

Geographic Position Latitude/Longitude

GNS

GNSS Map Projection Fix Data

GRS

GNSS Range Residuals

GSA

GNSS DOP and Active Satellites

GST

GNSS Pseudorange Error Statistics

GSV

GNSS Satellites In View

HDG

Heading, Deviation & Variation

HDT

Heading, True

MWD

Wind Direction & Speed

MWV

Wind Speed & Angle

RMC

Recommended Minimum Navigation Information

ROT

Rate Of Turn

RTE

Routes

THS

True Heading and Status

VBW

Dual Ground/Water Speed

VHW

Water Speed and Heading

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VTG

Course Over Ground & Speed Over Ground

WPL

Waypoint Location

XTE

Cross-Track Error, Measured

ZDA

Time & Date

GPS and GNSS (GPS+GLONASS) modes NMEA 0183 messages

GPS mode

GNSS mode

Remarks
GGA message is used in GPS mode
only

GPGGA

Not applicable

GPGNS

GNGNS

GNSS Fix Data

GPZDA

GPZDA

Normally the time reference is synchronized to GPS time, so ZDA stays with
GP talker in combined mode

GPDTM

GNDTM

DATUM

GPGBS

GNGBS

RAIM sentence

GPRMC

GNRMC

Recommended Minimum Specific

GNSS Data

GPVTG

GNVTG

COG/SOG data

Where:
$GPxxx - NMEA message header when autonomous GPS system is used
$GNxxx - NMEA message header when combined GPS and GLONASS system is used

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