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With a positionner

If you wish to connect other types of electronic equipment (and not simply a positionner) see following paragraph.

The software and its driver are delivered configured by default to be connected to a positionner which sends the standard positioning NMEA 183 chain (GLL, etc.). This is the usual configuration for positionners on the market and in particular for GPSs.

The PC computer features a RS 232 type input/output port (the Com 1 port), or the Macintosh features a RS 232 / RS 422 type input/output port (the Modem port). This port is used for data acquisition. Connect your positionner to this port using the appropriate lead (see paragraph Cable diagram).

Note: if the position of your ship does not appear in MaxSea, check the positionner connection as well as its configuration.