FAQ

What NMEA standard does Onwa MFD support ?

Onwa MFD supports NMEA0183, NMEA2000 and ONENET

Can the fishfinder and marine radar functions can be shared between Onwa MFD onboard ?

Yes, fishfinder function, marine radar function and NMEA data (OINENET) can be shared among Onwa MFD onboard by adding a KM-router and connected all Onwa MFD to KM-router by an Ethernet cable.

For details please consult your local Onwa dealer.

What accessory should be added to use marine radar function in Onwa MFD

An Onwa marine radar antenna (radome or open array) needs to be added to make Onwa MFD to become a marine radar display.

For details please consult your local Onwa dealer.

What is the choice Onwa MFD ?

Onwa MFD KM series provides 8”(KM-8) and 12” (KM-12) color LCD display includes the below built-in

options :

– KM-8/KM-12 : built-in GNSS navigator

– KM-8A/KM-12A : built-in Class B+ AIS transponder and GNSS navigator

– KM-8C/KM-12C : built-in fishfinder and GNSS navigator- KM-8X/KM-12X : built-in Class B+ AIS transponder, fishfinder and GNSS navigator

What is MFD ?

MFD includes almost all navigational functions that mostly use onboard a vessel, such as chartplotter, GNSS

navigation, wind display, fishfinder, AIS, marine radar, gauges etc

What is different of traditional fishfinder and a CHIRP fishfinder ?

CHIRP fishfinder can deliver much better target resolution than traditional fishfinder system, improved target resolution enables you to have more clear picture of underwater structure.

What is CHIRP fishfinder ?

CHIRP is the abbreviation of “COMPRESSED HIGH-INTENSITY RADIATED PULSE TECHNOLOGY”. Instead of sending a single frequency at a time as traditional fishfinder, CHIRP fishfinder sends a sweep frequencies.

What is fishfinder ?

Fishfinder allow anglers to see graphically what is happening below the boat so they can identify fish.

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