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KEY FEATURES
NAVLink Blue is a new interfacing product from Digital Yacht, connecting BT devices such as phones, tablets and sensors to NMEA 2000 networks. It allows app developers for iOS and Android who support Bluetooth to take advantage of data that’s available on the boat’s NMEA 2000 backbone – for instance, GPS, AIS, instrument, engine or electrical information. The gateway is also bi-directional so Bluetooth sensor data can be communicated back to the NMEA 2000 system. This allows an interesting range of 3rd party sensors to connect to boat systems.
NavLink Blue is self powered from the NMEA 2000 network so fits in seconds. It’s also easy to pair with the other BT device. For developers, Digital Yacht publish a SDK on their Github site which opens up raw NMEA 2000 data to coders for 3rd party development.
Many boaters may be happy utilising the existing and popular Digital Yacht NAVLink WiFi gateway which works with apps like Navionics, AquaMaps, TZ iBoat, etc. and provides data for AIS, instrument and GPS overlays. However, Bluetooth brings a new range of low power connectivity options to your on board NMEA 2000 network and the ability to integrate interesting sensors too.
The popular NMEA Remote app already supports NAVLink Blue, transforming an iPad into a full function, highly configurable instrument display.
CONFIGURATION
You can configure the NavLink Blue through its own simple web interface.
Just open your web browser, enter the NavLink Blue’s IP address, and you can filter by PGN Category, perform software updates, and debug the NMEA network.
Our gateway can be switched to a Wi-Fi mode like many of our products. This Wi-Fi mode can be used to perform software updates, debug the NMEA network, and configure filters. Please note that a maximum of three clients can connect to the gateway at any one time.
To switch from Bluetooth to Wi-Fi mode, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds.
- The LEDs will light up in sequence.
- When all 5 LEDs are illuminated, release the button.
SPECIFICATIONS
- NMEA 2000 to BT server
- Links NMEA 2000 data to BT devices such as phones and tablets
- Enables BT sensors to integrate with NMEA 2000 networks
- SDK available for developers looking to embed NMEA 2000 connectivity in their sensors or systems
- Self powered from NMEA 2000 network and includes connection cable
- Easy wireless setup using just a browser
- Supports multiple connections
- Compatible with popular NMEA Remote app for iOS – turns your phone or iPad into a sophisticated instrument display
