Garmin Rino 120 - Manual (Page 111)

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Interface Information
Interface formats are selected in the Setup Interface Page.
See also the “Transferring MapSource Data” section of
this Appendix for information on using the Rino 120 with
MapSource. The input/output lines on your Rino 120 unit
are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide
range of external devices, including PC’s, differential
beacon receivers, marine autopilots, and /or a second GPS
receiver.
The NMEA 0183 version 3.0 interface format is
supported by the Rino 120 and enables the unit to drive
up to three NMEA devices.
NMEA 0183 Version 3.0 Approved Sentences:
GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC,
GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD
GARMIN Proprietary Sentences:
PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string),
PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control)
DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in
RTCM-SC-104 version 2.0 format through the Data
IN line. The Garmin GBR 21 and GBR 23 are the
recommended beacon receivers for use with the Rino
120. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM
format may be used, but may not correctly display status
or allow tuning control from the GPS unit.
The Rino 120 may be hard-wired to a serial connector
using a Data Only Cable. Refer to the wiring diagram and
the Rino 120 unit data connection illustrated below.
The PC Interface Cable provided with this unit allows
you to connect your Rino 120 to a PC-compatible
computer’s serial port.