B&G / Simrad / Navico

The Autopilot can connect to B&G, Simrad, or other Navico plotters using either Wi-Fi or Ethernet to receive NMEA 0183 data such as GPS, wind, and AIS information. Follow the steps below depending on your preferred connection method.

Step 1a: Wi-Fi connection

Connect the Autopilot to the plotter's Wi-Fi Network

1. Open the Autopilot's web interface in your browser.

2. Go to the Wifi / network config page.

3. Under Wifi Mode, select 'Managed (client)' .

4. Enter the SSID (network name) and password of your plotter’s Wifi network.

5. (Optional) You may enter a static IP address, but it is recommended to leave this blank and use DHCP instead for automatic configuration.

6. Click Submit to apply the changes and initiate the connection. The Autopilot will now attempt to join the plotter's Wifi network.

7. To get the IP address of the Autopilot you can choose Settings ⇒ Wifi on the Controlhead. The device’s IP address is displayed at the bottom of the WiFi menu.

Step 1b: Ethernet connection

1. Enable the Autopilot’s ethernet DHCP server

   1. Open the Wifi / network config page.

   2. In Ethernet mode, choose 'DHCP Server' and click Submit.

2. Physically connect the devices • Plug a standard ethernet cable from the Simrad MFD (e.g., NSS12 evo3) into the Autopilot’s USB ethernet adapter.

3. Verify the IP lease • Refresh the Wifi / network config page • The plotter's hostname and IP address should appear under IP Leases.

Step 2: Configure the Autopilot as a NMEA 0183 Data Client

1. On the same Wifi / network config page, locate NMEA data clients

2. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the plotter (typically 192.168.76.1).

3. In the Port Number field, enter 10110.

4. Click Submit to save the settings.

The Autopilot will now make a TCP-connection to the plotter and begin receiving NMEA 0183 data (such as GPS, wind, and AIS information).

Limitation: B&G / Simrad / Navico plotters only transmit NMEA 0183 data, but do not accept incoming NMEA 0183 data.