Connecting the WatchMate to a Computer

Output from all models of WatchMate and XB Transponder can be sent directly to a computer's serial port. If there is charting or navigation software that accepts AIS data then it can run the computer at those times and still have the benefits of the WatchMate.

All models of WatchMate and XB Transponder also provide NMEA multiplexing which means it will merge both GPS and AIS data into a single output stream. It will also merge any NMEA 0183 instrument data provided to it, such as from a heading sensor, into the output stream. This allows for combining multiple sources of NMEA data into a single feed for a computer or other device.

WatchMate 850, WatchMate Vision, XB-6000 and XB-8000 can also plug directly into the computer's USB port, making interfacing even easier.