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2 Functional Description
The MX510 and MX512 Navigation CDU models are generally described in this manual as
MX51x Control and Display Unit (CDU). Their general operating features are identical and
will be described in common details in this manual. Specific model number will be called
in areas where they differ from one another.
CDU Configurations
The MX510 and MX512 Navigation System is available in several configurations. Please
refer to the Auxiliary Unit Information section of the manual to view sample screens to
identify your particular model. Described below are the various configurations and their
differences.
Basic CDU configuration
The MX510 has two (2) bidirectional user NMEA ports while the MX512 has nine (9)
bidirectional user NMEA ports. Both models have one (1) high-speed Local Area Network
(LAN) port and two USB ports. The basic GPS navigation model includes the CDU and a
smart GPS antenna
Basic MX510/512 GPS Configuration
MX51x DGPS
The MX51x DGPS model is supplied with a smart DGPS antenna with built-in Beacon
receiver (MX521A B-10 DGPS). The smart DGPS antenna unit can achieve better than 1
meter accuracy in areas with good beacon differential coverage.
Basic MX51x DGPS Configuration
MX51x/BR
The MX51x/BR configuration is a dual-control system where two MX51x (one operating
as a master and the other as a slave) is supplied. Only one MX521A smart DGPS
antenna is required. The antenna unit is connected only to the master unit. The two
MX51x CDUs communicate via the high-speed LAN port.
LAN port must be setup before enabling this feature. The units can be connected
together using an ethernet crossover cable (when connected directly) or through a hub/
switch/router. See section 4 of this manual for setup details.
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