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2.6 Connecting with NMEA 0183 Devices
WideLink B600 supports two NMEA 0183 ports and external silent mode switch with its
12-pin data cable. The default NMEA 0183 baud rates are 38400-bps (high speed) and
4800-bps (low speed). The baud rates can be changed with the provided configuration
tool. Typically the high-speed setting is primarily for chart plotter connection, while the
low-speed setting can be used for NMEA 0183 compatible instruments.
WideLink B600 NMEA 0183 supports multiplexer function. Received NMEA 0183 data
from both ports will be multiplexed and forwarded to all output ports as well as USB
and Wi-Fi (B600W only).
Figure 8 NMEA 0183 Connection
Warning: During installation, you may have to peel off some wires to
make the appropriate connections. After completing the installation,
please cover all exposed wires with a rubber-vulcanized tape to prevent
the devices from malfunctioning or short-circuited.