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  • Page 1

    1 Pub. 988-0152-081 Addendum I Additional Instructions for Eagle Cuda 240i S/GPS Your sonar/GPS unit, the Cuda 240i, functions exactly like the Cuda 240 described in the manual provided (part 988-0152-012). In addition, the Cuda 240i contains a communicat ions port for NMEA 0183 output. The instructions for connecting data cables and setting up the[...]

  • Page 2

    2 A few other radio brands (and other electronic devices) th at meet the NMEA 0183 standard won't need these adapters and you will have to remove the resistor and diode to make those work. This is Wiring Diagram B , which is described on page 4. Consult your other device's owner’s manual, th en r ea d t hr ou gh all of the following ins[...]

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    3 Twist the exposed wires together as shown in the following figures. If you're using a Uniden or similar radio, connect the radio's NMEA Wire to the Cuda 240i data cable's yellow wire, and the radio's Ground/Shield wire to the Cuda 240i data cable's black shield wire. If you're using another radio brand or NMEA device[...]

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    4 After taping the wire ends individually, wrap the entire connection with electrical tape as shown. This will help protect from moisture and prevent the wires from breaking contact. Wiring Diagram "B" If your VHF radio or other device requires true RS-232, you will need to remove the diode and resistor built into the end of the Cuda 240i[...]

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    5 After you've removed the adapter segment, use wire pliers to expose the ends of the five remaining wires in the cable. Cut off the black, blue and white wires, then seal their ends with electrical tape. After removing the adapter segment, prepare to connect by removing and taping off unneeded wires. Strip the end of the yellow wire. Strip ab[...]

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    6 Communications Port Configuration Now that you have the devices connected, use the Com Port command in the System Setup Menu to make them communicate. This command opens a menu that allows you to configure the communications port. Menus for changing Com Port settings. If you need additional assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with a[...]

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    7 To activate NMEA Output: From the Communication Ports menu, press ↓ to highlight NMEA Output. Press ENT to check (turn on) or uncheck (turn off) the NMEA Output checkbox. To exit the Communication Ports menu, press EXIT | EXIT | EXIT . Configure NMEA Once in the Communication Ports menu, you can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences[...]

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    8 • GGA transmits time, position and fix related data. • APB transmits autopilot information. • RMC and RMB transmits navigation information messages. • GSA and GSV transmits fix mode, DOP values and satellites in view information. • DBT transmits the depth below the transducer. • DPT transmits the depth • MTW transmits the water temp[...]