The Gateway allows you to see data from NMEA 0183 marine devices on a PC or smartphone. With it, you get marine network data including vessel course, speed, position, wind speed and direction, water depth, AIS messages from vessels and aircraft and other navigation data in popular software applications.
The Gateway has two physical NMEA 0183 ports (two inputs and two outputs) with configurable speed from 300 to 115200 baud. This allows organization of data exchange between two devices with different speeds. Multiple physical listeners can be connected to the Gateway's outputs. Both "single ended" (RS-232) and "differential" (RS-422) NMEA 0183 connections are supported. Compatible with COM (serial) ports of PC and with USB-to-serial adaptors.
The Gateway creates its own Wi-Fi network (with range of about 30 meters in open spaces) or it can be connected to an existing Wi-Fi network. In the second case, the coverage depends on coverage of the base network; laptops and PCs can be connected to Wi-Fi routers (and the Gateway) by Ethernet; and you can configure remote access to a Gateway over the Internet.
Picture 1. NMEA 0183 Wi-Fi Gateway
The Gateway supports TCP and UDP network protocols (both can be enabled at the same time). It is compatible with virtually all marine software, including OpenCPN, iNavx, Navionics Boating App, MaxSea and others.
Pictures 2-6. Built-in web gauges (IPhone screenshots)
But to see the data, you don't need to install applications! Gateway has colorful web-based gauges on an internal web site, and you can see the wind, engine, tanks and batteries, course, speed, depth and other data right from a browser. You can customize any page's layout and its sets of data bars. You can even watch NMEA logs! Save on apps, save on additional instrument displays and monitor your boat from your sofa with a smartphone! No internet connection is required and it is free. See this guide to learn more about the built-in web gauges. Or see this video!
The Gateway:
- can duplicate or replace broken instruments or complement obsolete instruments;
- has built-in web gauges, only a browser is required to view realtime vessel data;
- has two physical NMEA 0183 ports (300 - 115200 baud), with flexible routing and data filtering;
- compatible with virtually all marine applications;
- can act as a NMEA 0183 wireless extender and allows wireless connection of two or more physical devices;
- supports TCP and UDP protocols, works as a Wi-Fi Access Point or can be connected to an existing Wi-Fi network;
- automatically records your track and other data to the internal memory;
- contains an internal web server for diagnostics, firmware updates and configuration.
Despite the fact that the Gateway case is waterproof, the terminals are open and seawater can cause a short circuit. Do not place the device where it can be flooded by water, get wet in the rain or be sprayed with water.
Picture 14. Drawing of NMEA 0183 Gateway YDWN-02
For additional technical details, please see the User Guide and FAQ.