Digital Yacht iKommunicate

Digital Yacht iKommunicate

iKommunicate is a NMEA to Signal K gateway and server 

• NMEA 0183/2000 to Signal K gateway – an easy way to get Signal K on existing and new systems
• 1 x NMEA 2000 Interface
• 3 X NMEA 0183 Interface
• Signal K connection via RJ45 to suitable router (New iK Connect router also available as an accessory)
• NMEA 2000 certified
• Built in web server and web interface for easy setup
• Built in micro SD slot for expansion and apps
• Also provides NMEA data over TCP/UDP ports
  

What is Signal K?

• Next generation interfacing solution for marine data exchange
• Intended to be used not only for communication between instruments and sensors on board a single vessel, but also to allow for sharing of data between multiple boats, aids to navigation, marinas and other marine assets
• Designed to be easily consumable by web and mobile applications and to connect modern boats to the Internet of Things.
• Open source platform that has been rapidly growing over past few years with a core global programming group of talented boat owning developers
• Signal K data is transmitted as a JSON string which is native to the internet and internet browsers allowing data to be very easily manipulated and displayed
• Data can be sent over multiple mediums from wifi to Ethernet, Bluetooth to regular serial connections.
  

Why Signal K?

• A need for a more sophisticated method of interfacing for marine electronics in todays ever more connected world – allowing a next generation range of applications for boating
• A need for open source development to engage the applications development community and allow speedy, easy development of new apps
• A need not just for on board interfacing of equipment but also connection to the Internet of Things and for interfacing between multiple marine assets – boats, ships, buoys, ports and more
• A need for integration of web, cloud and mobile devices into the boat’s core navigation system
  

Easy Installation

• iKommunicate features NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interfaces so can just “T” into the NMEA 2000 back bone
• Supplied with a 1m NMEA 2000 drop cable
• Multi core NMEA0183 IN/OUT and power cable
• Just connect to a router and NMEA/Signal K data will be available to the on board network
• Updateable as standards develop using micro SD card or over internet/network