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====== Garmin MFD integration ====== | ====== Garmin MFD integration ====== | ||
- | Preliminary manual | ||
- | ===== Introduction ===== | + | ===== 1. Introduction ===== |
+ | This document explains how to connect to Garmin MFDs using an Ethernet connection. | ||
The integration technology used is called [[https:// | The integration technology used is called [[https:// | ||
- | ===== Compatibility ===== | + | Make sure to also study the [[https:// |
- | OneHelm is currently available for the GPSMAP® 8400/8600 MFD series. | + | Note that there is an alternative method to connect, which is NMEA2000. See the [[https:// |
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+ | ===== 2. Compatibility ===== | ||
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+ | OneHelm is currently available for the following models: | ||
+ | * GPSMAP® 8400/8600 MFD series | ||
+ | * GPSMAP® 722/ | ||
Also, Active Captain is supported. This screenshot shows ActiveCaptain, | Also, Active Captain is supported. This screenshot shows ActiveCaptain, | ||
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- | ===== Wiring ===== | + | ===== 3. Wiring ===== |
The Garmin needs to be connected to the [[https:// | The Garmin needs to be connected to the [[https:// | ||
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* Marine Network Cables - 500ft - PART NUMBER 010-10647-01 | * Marine Network Cables - 500ft - PART NUMBER 010-10647-01 | ||
- | ===== Configuration ===== | ||
- | ==== GX device settings ==== | + | ===== 4. Configuration ===== |
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+ | ==== 4.1. GX device settings ==== | ||
- | | + | - Go to //Settings -> Services//, and there enable |
- | | + | - Go to //Settings -> System Setup -> Scroll to the bottom -> Marine MFD App configuration// |
- | - Go to Settings -> System Setup -> Scroll to the bottom -> Battery measurements. And there set up what batteries you want to see on the MFD, and by what name. Make sure to check out [[https:// | + | |
- For boats; and other applications with DC loads such as lighting and a Battery Monitor installed, make sure to enable the "Has DC system setting" | - For boats; and other applications with DC loads such as lighting and a Battery Monitor installed, make sure to enable the "Has DC system setting" | ||
- | ==== Networking ==== | + | ==== 4.2. Networking ==== |
No special networking settings are necessary. Not on the Garmin; and not on the Victron GX Device. | No special networking settings are necessary. Not on the Garmin; and not on the Victron GX Device. | ||
The Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the [[https:// | The Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the [[https:// | ||
- | To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https:// | + | To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https:// |
- | ===== Usage ===== | + | :!: Connecting a Garmin MFD to a network router over Ethernet leads to IP address conflicts, due to the integrated DHCP server. |
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+ | :!: It is not possible to use a [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors | ||
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+ | ===== 6. Step by Step ===== | ||
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- | TBD add screenshots and so forth. |
venus-os/mfd-garmin.txt · Last modified: 2023-06-22 19:35 by sloges