Digital Yacht’s new WLN30 is a Smart Wireless NMEA to WiFi Multiplexer that takes iPad and tablet integration afloat even further. The ability to connect to existing on board GPS, AIS and instrument systems and transfer data wirelessly to an iPad or tablet allows compatible apps to display and compute with real time information. The WLN30 creates a secure, password protected wifi network on board to footprint the boat with data.
When connected to, for example, anAIS system, real time AIS target positions and identity data will be displayed on detailed electronic charting through compatible apps includingNavLink, TimeZero,iAIS, iSailor, Seapilot and hundreds more. The tablet therefore becomes a full function navigation display.
The new WLN30 has three NMEA0183 Inputs and one NMEA0183 Output. You can programme these through its simple browser interface to operate at 4800 or 38400 baud rates. Data received on the three inputs is multiplexed together. The WLN30 can then transmit to any wireless device connected to the WLN30’s wireless network. The same multiplexed data is also available on the NMEA 0183 Output or in an alternative mode the NMEA 0183 Output can be configured to forward data from the wireless application, for instance the next waypoint or autopilot data, to other NMEA 0183 equipment.
With its three NMEA0183 inputs, you can also utilise our SeaTalk to NMEA adaptor. As a result, SeaTalk instrument data to be interfaced directly to the WLN30 or our iKonvert gateway to connect NMEA 2000 data.
Additionally, the WLN30 Now works with the popular Navionics Boating App for Apple iOS and Android to display GPS and AIS data on your Navionics charts.
CONFIGURATION
You can configure the WLN30 through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the WLN30’s IP address and you can set baud rates, multiplexing mode, network name, password and and even merge the WiFi to an existing WiFi network on board. So no complicated programming software or app required. You can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.
Finally, The WLN30 supports TCP and UDP network protocols for maximum compatibility with apps. If you want to have full bi-directional control of an autopilot, with guaranteed data integrity or you want to be the only person receiving the data, then select TCP. If however, you want to receive the same data on multiple devices, for instance a PC at the chart table and an iPad on deck, then select the UDP broadcast protocol.
SPECIFICATIONS
Three input NMEA 0183 to WiFi Multiplexer (4800 baud or 38400 baud)
Multiplexed data transmitted over Wi-Fi and NMEA 0183 Output
Web interface for setup and initial programming
Set baud rates, SSID and password through web interface
Supports both TCP and UDP (for multiple connections) protocols
View received NMEA data in web browser for easy fault finding of issues
Supports a bi directional Wi-Fi interface for autopilot control
Fully compatible with popular navigation apps and software
