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NMEA 0183 sentences over WiFi

Sway Breeze receives data from the onboard NMEA 2000 network and converts selected PGNs into standard NMEA 0183 sentences, which are transmitted live over WiFi (UDP/TCP).

All output depends on data available on the NMEA 2000 network.

NMEA 2000 PGNData usedNMEA 0183 output
129025Latitude, LongitudeRMC, GLL
129029Latitude, Longitude, System TimeRMC, GLL, ZDA
129793System TimeZDA
126992System TimeZDA
129026SOG, Magnetic COG, True COGRMC, VTG
127250Heading, Magnetic VariationHDG, VHW
127258Magnetic VariationHDG, RMC
127245Rudder PositionRSA
128259Speed Through WaterVHW
128267Depth, Depth OffsetDPT, DBT / DBK / DBS
128275Distance Log, Trip DistanceVLW
130310Water Temp, Air Temp, PressureMTW
130306Apparent & True Wind DataMWV (Apparent), MWV (True), MWD

Output sentences depend on availability and validity of source data.

AIS data conversion (NMEA 2000 → NMEA 0183)

Section titled “AIS data conversion (NMEA 2000 → NMEA 0183)”

When AIS data is present on the NMEA 2000 network, Sway Breeze converts AIS PGNs into standard NMEA 0183 VDM sentences and forwards them over WiFi.

NMEA 2000 PGNAIS message typeNMEA 0183 output
129038AIS Class A Position ReportVDM
129039AIS Class B Position ReportVDM
129041AIS Aids to NavigationVDM
129794AIS Static & Voyage DataVDM
129809AIS Class B Static Data (Part A)VDM
129810AIS Class B Static Data (Part B)VDM

Sway Breeze transmits all NMEA 0183 data live over WiFi using both UDP and TCP at 1 Hz.

IP address192.168.4.1
UDP port10110
TCP port2001

Compatible with popular navigation and sailing apps that support NMEA 0183 over IP.