1650 data transfer

[Anonymous]

Trying to get waypoints and routes into a 1650. Despite having a memory card to be able to transfer that way, I have no FP card reader. I purchased a serial cable and downloaded gps-utility software for the "old" way, but I can't seem to get the two talking. Anybody have some setup pointers/ tutorial on getting it setup? Currently I have cable connected to the dgps port, port 2 set to nmea 2.0, g-util I setup the gps as furuno, baud rate is 4800, and switched between the two available com ports the software said we're available.

 

[Johnny Electron]

I would recommend using a port monitor on your PC (like Microsoft HyperTerminal) to look at the port and see if you can see data. If not; then you might have the wiring wrong or a bad NMEA port on the 1650.

 

[Anonymous]

Im gonna try a serial to usb adapter to auto sense the port tonight. Hopefully that works. Are there any special setup instructions besides what I have outlined?

 

[Anonymous]

No luck with serial to USB. Port address was easy to determine but no transfer. Is there wiring diagram that I can look at? The 7 pin connector is fixed but I can likely change the serial side around.

 

[Johnny Electron]

Wiring for RS232/Serial is shown in the operator's manual. Any serial to usb adaptor you used, would require that you refer to that company for information.

 

[Anonymous]

Got it..was the cable wiring. Furuno must be selling it for another setup, but 3 bucks at radio shack for a new female connector and a few minutes with the diagram and all is well.

 

[Johnny Electron]

Yes, if you purchase a pre-made RS232 cable you must make sure they give you the correct one. The wiring for the RS232 cable for a NavNet 1/Vx2 is not the same as the GP1650/1850 series for example.

Glad to hear you got it working!
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