Airmar WeatherCaster™ Software - Manual (Page 51)

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Communications/Diagnostics
Communication to a sensor can be set-up or modified. In the Advanced Setup
window, click the Communications/Diagnostics tab to access the
Communications window (see Figure 29).
The WeatherCaster software is designed to auto-detect the last known
communications interface setup. If the interface was last set to NMEA 0183, the
WeatherCaster software will attempt to find and connect to a sensor using the
communication port last selected. If the interface was last set to NMEA 2000 protocol,
WeatherCaster software will attempt to find and communicate with the last selected
PC/NMEA 2000 gateway and then to the last selected NMEA 2000 sensors.
If the previous interface is not currently available or it is undetected, a
Communications Interface Setup window will be displayed, similar to one of those
shown below (see Figure 65). In the Select Interface dialogue box, chose either an
NMEA 0183 or an NMEA 2000
® interface by clicking the button to the left of your
choice.
Figure 65. Sensor Communications Interface Setup window
NMEA 0183 interface Searching for NMEA 2000 ® Gateway