WiFi PGN Output from TZT2?

[Loy]

I want to have NMEA 2k PGN's output from my TZT2 system [2] and broadcast wirelessly on a local network. I have computers, etc. on my local network connected to the internet via a 5G modem/wireless router. The computers have navigation applications requiring the PGNs.

The OP Manual in 1.19.2 [Create Local Wireless Network] seems to indicate that the receiver of the output on the TZT2-created network is limited to IOS/Android devices only running the NavNet Viewer, Controller & Remote apps. However the directions seem to indicate that creating the local wireless network is done WHILE THE CONNECTION TO THE EXISTING LAN [1.19.1] IS STILL ACTIVE.
Does this mean that in this case the TXT2 is wirelessly transmitting PGN's over the existing LAN [internet-connected]to which it is already connected?

If not, how can I get the PGN's broadcast over my Wifi LAN?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Johnny Electron]

The built in wireless is designed to either HOST a connection of a iOS/Android device to run designed APPs like the REMOTE App, CONTROL App, VIEWER App, and the CATCH App... OR ... It can connect out to a wireless source for internet access to talk to the TZ Cloud to back up data or obtain NavCenter weather. That is all. It isn't designed to be a NMEA 2000 wifi bridge device for a PC. It seems the need you are looking for is something that Actisense offers called a NMEA 2000 to/from Wifi. The model number is W2K-1. You might talk to them to see if that product might meet your needs.

 

[Loy]

Thanks. Got it.

 

[Quitsa]

Thanks. Got it.

There are actually a few comparable products that can bridge from your TZT 2 NMEA 2000 output to wifi in addition to Actisense. Digital Yacht sells a few models including their simplest, which is this one: https://digitalyachtamerica.com/product/wln10sm/

There is another company called Yacht Devices that also makes a couple of bridges.

 

[Bayhouse]

The Vesper XB800 and Cortex AIS transponders both create a wifi network and broadcast N2K PGNs. I have a Cortex now, previously had the XB8000 on the last boat and use iNavX on my iPad for route planning and a backup MFD.

Vesper is now owned by Garmin.

 

[JSSailem]

The Vesper XB800 and Cortex AIS transponders both create a wifi network and broadcast N2K PGNs. I have a Cortex now, previously had the XB8000 on the last boat and use iNavX on my iPad for route planning and a backup MFD.

Vesper is now owned by Garmin.

I have a new TZT12F plotter. I also have the Vesper XB800.

• Is it possible to have the Plotter include the AIS data on the radar function?
• Can the wifi network be used to have an iPad as a monitor?
• And any insights how I configure this?

Thanks

 

[Bayhouse]

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I have a new TZT12F plotter. I also have the Vesper XB800.

• Is it possible to have the Plotter include the AIS data on the radar function?
• Can the wifi network be used to have an iPad as a monitor?
• And any insights how I configure this?

Thanks

Sorry, just saw this. Answers:

1 - The XB8000 connects over N2K and broadcasts the AIS data to the plotter and is also available on the radar. I believe there is a toggle to switch on AIS targets.

2 - Yes, with the right SW. Connect the iPad to the XB8000 wifi and use an app that can configure NMEA gateway connection over TCP/IP. I use iNavX but TZ iBoat is also a workable solution.

3 - YouTube video here -

for configuration. It's the same process for TZ iBoat, just different menus. In TZ iBoat, Go into Settings -> Initial Setup -> NMEA Gateway Configuration. On my ipad, the host is 10.1.1.1 and Port number is 39150. I "THINK" this is pretty standard out of the box.

Let me know if I can help further.