Frequently asked questions regarding EMU1, Open CPN, STng, NMEA 2000, ST1 etc.

During the last year, we have helped thousands of you with various questions. From simple purchases straight through to troubleshooting and troubleshooting on; very large installations. We attach great importance to what YOU, the customer, want to know. Here are the most common technical questions we've had several times over the years:

Works EMU-1 with my Raymarine Axiom MFD?

This is probably the most common question we get. Partly thanks to how comprehensive EMU-1 is, and partly thanks to Raymarine, undoubtedly the MFD that offers the most value for money.

The simple answer ä r yes. EMU-1 will work with a Raymarine Axiom MFD, just as it will work with any NMEA 2000 certified display capable of displaying and display engine data. EMU-1 can output a number of engine and transmission data PGNs. How these are displayed on MFD depends on The MFD manufacturer and the menus they have available. Some can accommodate multiple engines on one side, you can only allow one motor per side for example.

For any specific questions about the MFD you choose, we can help to cover if we can, but it is best to contact the manufacturer for their advice.

Will my W2K-1   to work with Navionics and OpenCPN?

W2K-1 is continuously tested against all the most popular apps in the industry, so that Superior reliability and optimized operation between the device and the app. We can confirm that W2K-1 will work with both Navionics and OpenCPN, along with a large number of other applications. The full list of compatible apps can be found here: https://actisense.com/w2k- 1-compatible-apps/

We are always open for more applications to test. Så if you have one not listed that you would like to test, please let us know; we look atå the! When it applies to OpenCPN and W2K-1, there is an article here that gives a detailed explanation of how to connect the device to the PC program; https://actisense.com/news/using-the-w2k-1-with-opencpn /

Är  SeaTalkNG same thing as NMEA 2000?

There is a common misconception that SeaTalkNG is a different protocol NMEA 2000. Fortunately, this is not true, as they are actually almost identical in terms of; all ways. På data and protocol levelå Are they exactly the same, which means STNG devices will communicate with NMEA 2000-certified devices together in the same network. The only difference between the twoå är the physical layer.

NMEA 2000 uses the DeviceNet standard for cable and connectors, where DeviceNet M12 connectors are used. STNG är a patented Raymarine method forö r cabling, but they can still be connected to NMEA 2000 with ease. With the help of adapter cables such as Raymarine A06045 can a STNG cable easily connected to a NMEA 2000 M12 connection.

Är SeaTalk 1 same as NMEA 0183?

Tyvärr är SeaTalk 1 and NMEA 0183 not the same and do not share the same connections or sentences. They both work on a serial data protocol, but they cannot be connected without a converter. SeaTalk 1 är a Raymarine proprietä rt message protocol as NMEA 0183 devices not fö ;rstår.

SeaTalk 1 consists of 3 threads; a 12V supply, GND / Common, and a data cable that is connected in parallel. NMEA 0183 has å the other side 4 wires (if NMEA 0183 v2.0+), with a transmit pair and a receive pair.

Can I change my NGT  to a NGW  or vice versa?

Unfortunately, this is not possible. There are a number of reasons why we cannot support this, with the simplest being the marking and product database issues. If an installer goes out to a vessel that has a NGT-1 på but more like a NGW-1 they risk getting confused. They could potentially be testing the wrong things.

In addition to this, our database and your carrier's/distributor's databases will detail what the product is. If it is ever returned or tested, the product may be considered faulty because it has been altered, but the tester is not aware of this.