i320W Bidirectional NMEA Wi-Fi Interface

OVERVIEW

The i320W Bidirectional NMEA Wi-Fi Interface is an upgraded version of the i300W. It provides a low-cost method of setting up a wireless network onboard (802.11b/g/n), enabling you to stream your boat’s NMEA 0183 electronic data, such as AIS data, position, depth, wind, compass heading to your tablet, smartphone, PC, or Wi-Fi enabled chart-plotter.

Simple to set up, the i320W has 2 NMEA inputs, which are multiplexed to a single high-speed data output which transmits NMEA 0183 data over Wi-Fi and provides communication with any suitable NMEA devices. With two inputs, it can accept NMEA 0183 data at 4800 from
any GPS, Chartplotter or other navigation instruments or 38,400 baud input from any AIS receiver or transponder, so you only need one unit to collect and transmit your boat’s navigation data via the wireless gateway.

For a vessel with a Chartplotter at the nav station, using the Comar i320W NMEA to Wi-Fi interface, the helmsman can view all the navigation data on deck via a suitable device, and for boats with the Chartplotter at the helm, it’s possible to check all the critical navigation data down below, making your boat’s data truly portable.

Compatible with all major charting applications, tested with Navionics, Aqua Map, AFTrack, iSailor, NV Charts, OpenCPN

FEATURES

For wireless re-transmission of NMEA 0183 AIS data
Up to 3 Wi-Fi connections and 5 TCP connections
It connects with tablets, smartphones, WiFi-enabled chartplotters, etc.
Ideal for AIS monitoring at various stations on a small vessel
Use two i320W units to create a bidirectional NMEA over a WiFi bridge
Comprehensive 802.11b/g/n network capability
Wi-Fi Client mode allows connecting to existing Wi-Fo networks
Quick to configure and easy to install
Two NMEA 0183 inputs with built-in multiplexer. One NMEA 0183 output
Configurable Baud Rate
Supports TCP and UDP protocol in Server or Client Mode
Built-in USB port for local monitoring
Compact Aluminium Housing

APPLICATIONS

A helmsman can view and/or all the navigation data on deck via a suitable device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
For boats with the Chartplotter at the helm, all the critical navigation data can be viewed from anywhere on the boat.