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Data inputs

The ST60 Tridata instrument can fulfil master and/or repeater roles by

receiving data either from the appropriate transducers and/or from a

SeaTalk instrumentation system.

SeaTalk

SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to operate as a

single, integrated navigational system. Instruments in a SeaTalk

system are linked by means of a single cable, which feeds both power

and data. Instruments can therefore be added to the system by plugging

them into the network. SeaTalk is flexible enough to adapt to any

number of compatible instruments without requiring a central

processor. SeaTalk can also communicate via an interface, with non-

SeaTalk equipment using the internationally-accepted National

Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) protocol.

In a SeaTalk system, each instrument can be either a master or

dedicated repeater unit. A master instrument is directly connected to a

transducer (the device that provides the raw data), and transmits data

and control to other units on the network. A slave instrument is not

directly connected to a transducer but repeats information provided by

other equipment in the SeaTalk network.

Stand alone operation

In Stand alone operation, the ST60 Tridata instrument is connected

only to the relevant transducers and does not display information from,

or provide information to, any other instruments.

Remote control

When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Tridata instrument can be

controlled remotely by a SeaTalk Remote Keypad Unit, to provide

instant remote access to the various display readouts.

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