Nmea 0183 Reader Software Mac Rating: 8,1/10 605 reviews
Welcome to the OpenSkipper project, which provides Open Source C# code for Windows for integrating and displaying NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and AIS data from nautical instruments, GPS units and internet data sources. OpenSkipper can be run on a laptop aboard your boat to show electronic instruments displaying speed, heading, etc. Open Skipper can also receive and transmit data over multiple connections, including a serial port (for NMEA 0183), an ActiSense NGT-1-USB NMEA-2000-to-USB converter to read NMEA 2000 (N2K) data, and wired and wireless network connections (including TCP and UDP). It also contains a built-in webserver, so you can run OpenSkipper on a laptop and use this to display data on an iPad or Android phone or tablet.
OpenSkipper was initially developed by Dr Andrew Mason in the Yacht Research Unit and Dept of Engineering Science at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, with fantastic assistance from student Jason Drake. OpenSkipper was updated in 2014 by Timo Lappalainen and Kave Oy from Finland.
The Toolkit software allows Actisense NGT-1 owners to view NMEA 2000 device information directly from the network, helping users to easily identify potential problems. For viewing live NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 data we recommend our free NMEA Reader software, although this functionality will be added to Toolkit in future. The GPS160 with NMEA 0183 output (4800, 38400 and 115200 baud programmable). As well as a USB variant for PC, MAC and Linux. For NMEA 2000 systems, we offer a bundle with a Digital Yacht iKonvert NMEA 2000 gateway. Therefore allowing the easy and flexible install of NMEA 2000 without the need for cumbersome drop cables.
If you are interested in the NMEA 2000 standard, then Open Skipper provides both code and definition files for interpreting NMEA 2000 messages. This work uses the definition files developed by as part of his excellent CanBoat project.
NMEA 2000 messages can be received using the Actisense (www.actisense.com) NGT-1-USB NMEA-to-USB converter (a product that we recommend). We have not signed any non disclosure agreements with Actisense, but instead written our own low level COM-port driver. Our accessing of an NGT-1 in this way is not officially supported by Actisense. It works for us, but we take no responsibility in any way for any consequences.
NMEA 0183 Sentences Not Recommended for New Designs, Approved by the NMEA 0183 Standard Committee as of October 1, 2008 NMEA 0183 Talker Identifier Mnemonics - 2019 OpenCPN does not use or recognize NMEA 2000. A world chart for showing AIS targets; Just plug in your AIS receiver - works with NMEA 0183 or USB connection; Works with most receivers including NASA; Shows AIS targets on chart; Zooms to chart location on receiving first AIS data - no need for GPS; Auto text overlap reduction (no overlapping); Displays AIS Class A and B vessels, Search and Rescue helicopters, Base stations, Aids to.
Open Skipper contains XML definition files used to describe how an NMEA 2000, AIS and NMEA 0183 message should be decoded. These definition files are a beta release, have not been tested and contain errors, so please do not rely on any output from open skipper for your navigation. These definitions are unofficial, and are not supported by NMEA (www.nmea.org) or any other body in any way. We welcome community feedback on improvements to these.
Open Skipper is beta software designed to serve only as an aid for navigators. It in no way replaces the need to follow good nautical practices.
By using this software, you agree to the terms of the GNU Public License v3 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html), and in particular that:
There is no warranty for the program, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Except when otherwise stated in writing the copyright holders and/or other parties provide the program “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is with you. Should the program prove defective, you assume the cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction.
In no event unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing will any copyright holder, or any other party who modifies and/or conveys the program as permitted above, be liable to you for damages, including any general, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the program (including but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate or losses sustained by you or third parties or a failure of the program to operate with any other programs), even if such holder or other party has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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NMEA Reader Software
The Actisense team have developed powerful software tools to enable customers to view and diagnose any potential network problems quickly and easily.
NMEA Reader can be used with the NGT-1 NMEA 2000 PC Interface to view information from the NMEA 2000 network. NMEA 0183 Information can also be displayed using a USG-2 serial to USB Gateway.
Nmea Reader Software
The NMEA Reader PC software allows Actisense NGT-1 owners to view NMEA 2000 information directly from the network, helping users to easily identify potential problems.
NMEA Reader is incredibly useful as it breaks down the unreadable binary NMEA 2000 messages into easy to read values.
NMEA Reader is also very adept at displaying NMEA 0183 information, either through the Actisense USG-2 or any other safe connection to a PC like the OPTO-4.
This powerful diagnostic tool helps the user to understand and identify exactly which devices are active on the NMEA 2000 network, providing the details of each one.
Receives and displays NMEA 2000 messages
Nmea 0183 Reader Software Mac Pro
Receives and displays NMEA 0183 sentences
Provides detailed field data information on the currently selected message
View multiple connections simultaneously
Record log files of received data as EBL files for viewing and analysing with EBL Reader at a later date
Text To Speech Software
Change the Device & System instances, plus installation details of NMEA 2000 devices
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- NMEA Reader (release notes included in ZIP file)