MaxSea Operator Manual version 12.6 - Furuno USA

MaxSea Operator Manual version 12.6
Next step depends on the chosen data transfer protocol:
NavNet protocol
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1. This system uses a network protocol and you have to enter the source name on which you will transfer data.
(for example PLOTTER etc...). Get information on available source name in related topic: "Option : Navnet..." .
2. Click Next
3. Parameters report is displayed confirming settings.
4. Click on Finish, Either if parameters are correct or Back to modify them and Cancel to quit.
Related topic: Data transfer protocol for NavNet
Others Protocols
1. Choose the port COM that you wish to use in the list. In case the port COM is not listed by default choose
"More..." for displaying all number COM and then click on "detected.." for adding it automatically in the list. If
it doesn't appear at all, this means that there is a problem, so refer to the topic of "PROBLEM: Can not open
a serial port." and read carefully all instructions described in the troubleshooting.
2. Then Select the Baud Rate under the pop up menu. (To choose the speed of transfer please refer to the
characteristics of your GPS).
3. In case your GPS is not compatible with the standard NMEA 183, you have to modify parameters according
to the GPS. Click on the "Advanced" button (see Flow control data parameters Chapter )
4. Click Next
5. Either click on Finish if parameters are correct or Back to modify them or Cancel to quit.
After configuring GPS data transfer the options of Downloading or Uploading become available in the "GPS
Upload/Download" menu. According to the chosen protocol:
• Click "Upload to GPS" for transferring data from personal computer to the GPS.
• Click "Download from GPS" for transferring data from the GPS to personal Computer.
Download from GPS
Download protocol consists in transferring data such as Routes and or Waypoints and or Marks and or Tracks from your
GPS to your personal computer.
After configuring your GPS data transfer you can access to this function by choosing [Download from GPS] from the
[Route] menu.
A dialog box is displayed and proposes a check boxes list according to GPS possibilities.
Certain GPS only accepts of transferring Routes and others than those of Tracks. In most cases you can download one or
several types of data simultaneously according to your choice :
Waypoints
Routes
Marks