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Interface information – Garmin 130 User Manual

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Interface Information

Interface formats are selected in the Setup Interface

Page. See also the “MapSource Setup” section of this

Appendix for information on using the Rino 130 with

MapSource. The input/output lines on your Rino 130 unit

are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide

range of external devices, including PC’s, differential

beacon receivers, marine autopilots, and /or a second GPS

receiver.
The NMEA 0183 version 3.0 interface format is

supported by the Rino 130 and enables the unit to drive

up to three NMEA devices.
NMEA 0183 Version 3.0 Approved Sentences:
GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC,

GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD
GARMIN Proprietary Sentences:
PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string),

PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control)

DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in

RTCM-SC-104 version 2.0 format through the ‘Data

IN’ line. The Garmin GBR 21 and GBR 23 are the

recommended beacon receivers for use with the Rino

130. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM

format may be used, but may not correctly display status

or allow tuning control from the GPS unit.
The Rino 130 may be hard-wired to a serial connector

using a Data Only Cable. Refer to the wiring diagram and

the Rino 130 unit data connection illustrated below.
The PC Interface Cable provided with this unit allows

you to connect your Rino 130 to a PC-compatible

computer’s serial port.