KEY FEATURES
Digital Yacht’s new WLN10 Smart NMEA 0183 to WiFi gateway takes iPad and tablet integration afloat even further with the ability to connect to existing on board GPS, AIS and instrument systems and transfer data wirelessly to an iPad or tablet – allowing compatible apps to display and compute with real time information. The WLN10 creates a secure, password protected wifi network on board to footprint the boat with data.
When connected to, for example, an AIS system, real time AIS target positions and identity data will be displayed on detailed electronic charting through compatible apps including NavLink, TimeZero, Navionics, AquaMap, iAIS, iSailor, Seapilot and hundreds more. The tablet becomes a full function navigation display.
You can now programme this new version of the WLN10 through its simple browser interface for NMEA 0183 data at 4800 or 38400 baud and for initial programming: Just logon to the IP address and you can set baud rate, SSID and password. No complicated programming! Through the web interface, you can also view NMEA data received for easy fault finding of issues.
The WLN10 Smart supports both UDP (for multiple connections) and TCP/IP interfaces for maximum compatibility with apps so you can be using a PC at the chart table with an iPad on deck. It’s also bidirectional so apps can control an autopilot if they enable this function.
The Smart WLN10 has one NMEA0183 input which can be configured through the web interface. You can also utilise our SeaTalk to NMEA adaptor to allow SeaTalk instrument data to be interfaced directly to the WLN10 Smart.
CONFIGURATION
You can configure the WLN10 through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the WLN10’s IP address and you can set baud rates, multiplexing mode, network name, password and select AP mode. So no complicated programming software or app required.
You can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues. Finally, The WLN10 supports TCP and UDP network protocols for maximum compatibility with apps. If you want to have full bi-directional control of an autopilot, with guaranteed data integrity or you want to be the only person receiving the data, then select TCP. If however, you want to receive the same data on multiple devices, for instance a PC at the chart table and an iPad on deck, then select the UDP broadcast protocol.
SPECIFICATIONS
- NMEA 0183 to WiFi server (4800 baud or 38400 baud)
- Web interface for setup and initial programming
- Set baud rate, SSID and password through web interface
- Supports both UDP (for multiple connections) and TCP/IP interfaces
- View NMEA data received for easy fault finding of issues.
- Supports a bi directional Wi-Fi interface
- Fully compatible with popular navigation apps and software
- Easy to install IPX4 black box solution