Using/Viewing NMEA 2000 Data on a PC

Using/Viewing NMEA 2000 Data on a PC

To view the NMEA 2000 data on your network you will require an Actisense NGT-1 and our freely available NMEA Reader software.  Together, these become great NMEA 2000 diagnostic tools.  As your NMEA 2000/SeaTalkNG network grows, being able to see what messages and devices are on your network will become vital to help you understand any issues:

For further details on the NGT-1 and NMEA Reader, visit the following article: https://www.actisense.com/knowledge-base/nmea-2000/ngt-1/using-viewing-nmea-2000-data-on-a-pc/


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