FAQ

FAQ

Multi-function display (MFD)

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 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 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.

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 NMEA standard does Onwa MFD support ?

Onwa MFD supports NMEA0183, NMEA2000 and ONENET

Can Onwa MFD convert NMEA0183 to NMEA2000 and ONENET ? and vice versa ?

Yes, Onwa MFD can convert all NMEA0183 to NMEA2000 and ONENET.

Also Onwa MFD can convert all external data from NMEA2000 and ONENET port to NMEA0183.

Therefore Onwa MFD can use as a NMEA0183/NMEA2000/ONENET converter

What other marine radar antennas that Onwa MFD can be supported ?

Beside Onwa marine radar antenna, Onwa MFD can also support SIMRAD solid state marine radar.

For details please consult your local Onwa dealer.

How to Install K-Chart on Your Chartplotter / MFD

How to Install K-Chart on Your Chartplotter or MFD

< 12 >