NMEA 2000

As the maritime industry becomes increasingly digitalised, the need for fast, secure, and standardised onboard networks is growing. Ethernet has become...

The ultimate solution for distributing navigation, safety, and device data onboard

The Actisense PRO-NDC-1E2K is the first of its kind and industry-leading,...

The NMEA 2000 network is the backbone of modern marine electronics, connecting everything from GPS systems and fish finders to engine monitoring systems...

NMEA 2000 Messages

MEA 2000 data is sent as messages, which we refer to as PGNs. A Parameter Group Number (PGN) is a unique numerical identifier used...

GPS and GNSS satellites are used to provide a precise location of a person or object almost anywhere on Earth; the earth. The process of how GPS/GNSS...

When designing DC-powered products for marine networks, isolation must be considered. It is not recommended to connect NMEA devices directly to a computer....

A question we often get is about the cost of NMEA 2000 networks, how much it costs to build them, maintain them and upgrade them. While there is no...

Although there are some differences between J1939...

NMEA 2000 is a robust and reliable communication protocol that makes it possible for devices to exchange data as easily as possible. a boat or yacht....

Building a NMEA 2000 network can be a difficult task, with a number of standards and specifications that must be followed. However, it is not so örewarding...

Large and complex networks can be intimidating, especially for an installer and a carrier carrying out some of the the work itself. This short article...

There is no doubt that boating can be an expensive pastime, especially when you choose all the equipment you may want to have installed on board. As...

AXIOM MFDs (multi function displays) are designed to integrate directly with current generation Evolution autopilots through the STng network which...

When there is an existing autopilot installed that is to be integrated with a more modern system or when a controller is to be replaced, there are...

NMEA has recently released version 3.000 of NMEA Standard. When implemented by marine electronics manufacturers, this new and improved version will...

Connecting your NMEA 2000 network to a PC or laptop using TimeZero couldn't be easier with our NGT-1 NMEA 2000 to PC interface. NGT-1 -USB takes plug-and-play...

Installing new and exciting equipment on A ship should be a stress-free and easy process, but it doesn't always go according to plan. We know that...

It is important to save time and money when installing electronics on your home. your boat, and you will be aware of the many different devices we...

All NMEA 2000 certified devices must undergo; a strict certification process before they receive the mark "NMEA 2000 certified", where hardware and...

In the vast majority of cases, the installation of a motor data gateway works without any problems, however sometimes there are problems and there...

There are a number of situations when it is useful to be able to record NMEA2000 / SeaTalkng data from a LightHouse 3 multifunction display and in...

During the last year, we have helped thousands of you with various questions. From simple purchases right through to troubleshooting and troubleshooting...

Firstö voltage drop calculations
Searching; we have already covered the structure of your NMEA 2000 network. Now we must first the basics behind...

ActisenseCloud harnesses the power of cloud computing and provides users with the ability to upload EBL log files recorded on; any NMEA 2000 network...

Running your NMEA 2000 network shouldn't be a chore or a difficult task, but there are various things to think about; during the planning stage, which...

In the marine industry, there are a number of different data formats and protocols that are used. The purpose of this article is to help clarify the...

On-board computers are common equipment in today's world, and there are a number of different ways to get enter your vessel data into the computer...

Firstö the basics of NMEA 0183
NMEA developed a standard over 20 years ago that defines the interface between various pieces of marine electronic...

What is NMEA?
NMEA stands for National Marine Electronics Association. In a nutshell, they are a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve...

Buying and installing a new autopilot is satisfying for all boaters. The add-on will save you headaches and you will be able to focus on other things...

Multi-function displays (MFDs) are a common device found in most NMEA 2000 networks. To start these devices are critical to maintaining a healthy NMEA...

AIS is mandatory for all commercial vessels over 300 tons and all passenger ferries recognized under the SOLAS convention. Its use has also has become...

Use Wi-Fi on your boat
Trådlöös communication brings a number of benefits for a boat and its network. The main reason to use it is,...

What is GPS
You've all heard it mentioned more times than you care to admit, but what What is GPS?

GPS stands for Global Positioning System...

Your company's electronic network is full of usable data. Ändå äså many better not sure about what information is there, or what...

The sustainable cargo ship Grain de Sail is expected to arrive back home in France by the middle of this...

Today, after quite a long development & field testing cycle, we are releasing Venus OS version v2.60. Which marks a milestone. Unlike the minor...

Sailors and recreational vehicle adventurers will remember Stefanie’s last year’s blog, entitled...

Skippers of Commercial and Leisure vessels equipped with Furuno navigation systems can now...

Absolute – the Italian luxury yacht maker – sets out to create innovative craft which introduce the latest technologies. Take, for example,...