ShipModul has just made a major update V.2.0.6 of MiniPlex-3 firmware. Once installed in the MiniPlex-3-N2K, it becomes a certified product NMEA2000®. To perform this update, It is imperative to download and install the new version of the utility MPX-Config3 V.2.4.1 (¹). the firmware update is integrated into the utility package.
Description
Many new features have been added for even more fluidity in the integration of networks NMEA 2000/0183 and SeaTalk¹ and to give better control of navigation data.
Control Raymarine autopilots in SeaTalk¹ was implemented and waypoints transfer from a navigation application to SeaTalk¹ and NMEA 2000. plotters. It means that, now, these data are transmitted to SeaTalk¹ network through SeaTalk bi-directional input port. This will connect the network SeaTalk¹ as shown opposite.
The NMEA 0183 sentences treatment method was changed, providing better throughput and loss reduction of sentences when too much data is sent to a NMEA 0183 too slow output.
The complete changelog of this update is available in English on ShipModul website.
Implementation
Warning : this update clears the current configuration of your MiniPlex-3 ! Thus the new utility vehicle MPX-Config3 V2.4.1 (¹) will no longer be able to read your old configuration file correctly. We advise, Before you update, first, make a screenshot of your configuration using the previous version of the MPX-utility Config3. This will allow you to redo your original configuration after the update.
The User Guide of the Miniplex-3 has also been partially corrected in French (made by me).
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(¹) At the time of writing this entry, the Windows version is available, but the MacOS version is still under development. This article will be updated with the implementation of screenshots as soon as received the Mac version.
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Hello Francis, First of all, thank you for this valuable information, which is always very relevant
I just updated my 3Wi miniplex, and my goal is to be able to control my ST1000 driver from the iSailor app. I connected the driver via NMEA on the Miniplex out, but it doesn't seem to work, while the data from my GPS and AIS are available on the iSailor application. The driver gets wrong when I switch to Track mode a priori no signal received. Can you enlighten me
thank you in advance
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Bonjour
Seemingly, Miniplex configuration is more complex when connected to a Raymarine SeaTalk network.
And for now, There is no specific information as to the procedure to be followed
Absolutely not. Simply connect a stripped SeaTalk cable to the IN1 port (see illustration) and configure this port as "SeaTalk". The Miniplex does everything else.
It is the installations on board the ships that are complex, often from several brands and several protocols (owner, NMEA0183, NMEA2000), that require wiring diagrams and proper configuration of the device. This is part of the services I offer.
ShipModul provides a very comprehensive installation guide in French and English, Available on its website.