FAQ

FAQ

Chartplotter

What is a Chartplotter ?

A chartplotter is a marine navigation device that integrates GNSS data with a marine electronic chart.

 

What is GNSS system

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) refers to any satellite constellation that provides global positioning navigation, nowadays several GNSS are currently available:

  • Galileo(EU)
  • GPS (USA)
  • GLONASS (Russia)
  • BeiDou (China)

Using signals from space, each of these systems transmits ranging and timing data to GNSS receivers onboard a vessel to determine the location of the vessel.

What marine electronic charts do Onwa chartplotters support?

Full series of Onwa chartplotter supports 4 electronic charting system, which are Navionics+, C-Map MAX, K-Chart2.0 and K-Chart3.0

What NMEA standards do Onwa chartplotters support?

–  KP-25 and KP-27 series support NMEA0183 and NMEA2000

–  KM-8 and KM-12 series support NMEA0183, NMEA2000 and ONENET

What is the format of user data (waypoints, routes, tracks etc.) in Onwa chartplotters ?

The data format of user data (waypoints, routes, tracks etc.) is called ODF (Onwa data format).

What is the waterproof standard of Onwa chartplotters

The waterproof standard of Onwa chartplotters is IPX6.

Can ODF (Onwa data format : waypoint, route, tracks etc.) be exchanged with other user data format ?

Yes, Onwa provides a PC data exchange software to convert Onwa data format (ODF) to GPX

How to Create and Edit Waypoints on a Chartplotter?

Waypoint creating and editing

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