INS Setup

The sensor connection and setup are performed in accordance with the procedure.

Depending on the architecture, INS may transmit data to a single port or to multiple ports to prevent communication channel overload.

Important

During sensor configuration, note that sensor coordinates are specified relative to CCRP (Center of Common Reference Point). If the ship documentation specifies coordinates relative to CCRS (Center of Common Reference System), coordinate recalculation is required. For more information on configuring sensor coordinates.

When creating sensors receiving data from INS, the following minimum set of NMEA sentences must be configured for reception. This is a mandatory requirement for correct ECDIS operation:

• Position:

  • $--GLL

  • $--DTM

  • $--VTG

  • $--ZDA

• Heading:

  • $--THS

• Speed:

  • $--VBW

  • $--VDR

• Depth:

  • $--DPT

All sensors connected to INS must receive the $INNSR sentence.

Hint

When the $INNSR sentence is selected, the user-defined sentence selection is automatically disabled, and the recommended sentence set is enabled as specified above.

Note

The navigator, based on console review, may enable reception of additional sentences from INS for the configured sensor type at their discretion.