WALKER P1016

NMEA SPLITTER

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GENERAL
The unit buffers, and re-transmits, received NMEA 0183 serial data.
In standard P1016 configuration, the unit will accept NMEA 0183 data on one input channel and
re-transmit that data on each of the six output channels.
Alternative 2-3 factory configuration is available (P1016 / 2-3) for splitter to accept serial data
on two input channels with the three associated output channels per input channel being
available for re-transmission of the received serial data.
The aluminium alloy diecast box houses a single pcb, which contains all necessary connection
terminals. The unit requires a 24vDC power supply and a diode is fitted for polarity protection.
The input power terminals are linked to an adjacent set of terminals in order to provide a means
of connecting the input 24vDC supply through to other equipment if required. LEDs are fitted to
the pcb for information and diagnostic purposes. An L shaped plate is used to clamp cable
screens to the base mounting plate, and hence to ships earth, via the connected earth lead.
All messages are re-transmitted at the rate at which they are input.
See drawing 3396-A3-7 for connections to Standard P1016 (1 IN - 6 OUT) NMEA Splitter.
See drawing 3396-A3-8 for connections to P1016 / 2-3 (2 IN - 2x3 OUT) NMEA Splitter.
Power consumption, at 24vDC, is 30mA.

INSTALLATION
The unit is not watertight and must be fitted below deck in a protected position that will allow
for connection of the talker/s, the 24vDC power supply, and also the NMEA re-transmit / output
channels. Accessibility of the box, both for diagnostic purposes, and for any possible future
replacement, also needs to be taken into consideration. Four mounting holes, 3.5mm in diameter,
are provided externally in the base plate for mounting to either a horizontal or to a vertical
surface.
A slot in the side of the box allows for cable entry and the L shaped plate with its attached
conductive fabric wrap allows exposed screens of the cables concerned to be clamped to the
conductive fabric wrap attached to the base plate. The L shaped clamp plate runs on two M3
pan head screws and having brought the plate down sufficiently to compress the fabric wrap
against the laid in cables / screens, hold the plate in position and tighten the screws to secure
cables.
See drawing 3396-A3-5: Installation Drawing of the P1016 NMEA Splitter.

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CABLING
A 2 core screened cable, 16/0.2mm (0.5mm CSA), is required for connecting the ships 24vDC
supply to the P1016.
DC power connections to the P1016 Interface are as follows:
SHIPS SUPPLY
+24v
0v
Screen

P1016 POWER
TERMINAL CONNECTION
+V POWER CONN J2 / J3
0V POWER CONN J2 / J3
FABRIC WRAP

Whichever of the two available 2 way POWER connectors is used for 24vDC IN, the other 2
way POWER connector may be used to provide 24vDC OUT to other equipment if required.

A twisted pair cable with 16/0.2mm (0.5mm CSA) cores with an overall screen is recommended
for connecting the input NMEA 0183 serial data. Note that the screen is not connected at the
P1016 (receiver) end.
NMEA 0183 INPUT
FUNCTION
NMEA A LINE
NMEA B LINE
SCREEN

P1016 NMEA INPUT

TERMINAL CONNECTION
A CH1 / A CH2
CONN J11
B CH1 / B CH2
CONN J11
NOT CONNECTED

Only one input channel is used when the unit is configured as a standard P1016 NMEA splitter
(1 IN / 6 OUT). Either CH1 or CH2 may be used.
If the unit is configured as a 2 IN / 2x3 OUT NMEA splitter (P1016 / 2-3) both CH1 and CH2
input channels will be used.

A twisted pair cable with 16/0.2mm (0.5mm CSA) cores with an overall screen is recommended
for each connected NMEA 0183 output channel. Note that the screen is connected at the P1016
(talker end) only.
FUNCTION
NMEA A LINE

NMEA B LINE

SCREEN

P1016 NMEA OUTPUT

TERMINAL CONNECTION
A CH1 / A CH2 CONN J7 /
A CH3 / A CH4 CONN J8 /
A CH5 / ACH6 CONN J10
B CH1 / B CH2 CONN J7 /
B CH3 / B CH4 CONN J8 /
B CH5 / BCH6 CONN J10
FABRIC WRAP

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CABLING: continued
Note that when configured as a 2 IN / 2x3 OUT NMEA splitter unit (P1016 / 2-3), INPUT CH1
messages are transmitted on OUTPUT CH1 / CH 3 / CH5. INPUT CH2 messages are output on
OUTPUT CH2 / CH4 / CH6.

See drawing 3396-A3-7: Connection Diagram for Standard P1016 NMEA Splitter.
See drawing 3396-A3-8: Connection Diagram for P1016 / 2-3 NMEA Splitter.
Note that cables up to 1.5mm CSA maximum can be used with the cable mount screw terminals
provided with the P1016 unit.

MAINTENANCE
SERVICING:
No routine maintenance or servicing is required. In the event of a unit failure with received serial
data not being re-transmitted to the connected equipment, the P1016 unit must be replaced.
FAULT FINDING:
6 LEDs on the main pcb assembly are for diagnostic and fault finding purposes and can be used
to provide confirmation of power input, received serial data, transmitted serial data and also
internal 5v power line status.
Individual LED information is as follows:
Red LED (D6), above and to the right of the POWER connections, constantly lit if incoming 24v
DC supply has been wired incorrectly into the 2 way cable mount screw terminal. (SWITCH
POWER OFF AND REVERSE FITTED CORES INTO 2 WAY CABLE MOUNT SCREW
TERMINAL TO PROVIDE CORRECT POWER CONNECTIONS. RE-APPLY POWER. LED
(D6) WILL BE UNLIT)
+5V: Green LED (D30), constantly lit to indicate correct operation of internally generated
positive 5 volt line.
RX CH1: Green LED (D43), flashes with bursts of serial data received on INPUT CH1
connector.
RX CH2: Green LED (D45), flashes with bursts of serial data received on INPUT CH2
connector.
Note that both RX CH1 and RX CH2 LEDs operate simultaneously in normal P1016 (1 IN / 6
OUT) configuration regardless of which input channel is connected.
RX CH1 and RX CH2 LEDs would operate independently when the unit is configured as a
P1016 / 2-3 (2 IN / 2x3 OUT) NMEA splitter.
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FAULT FINDING: continued

TX CH1: Green LED (D24), flashes with bursts of serial data output on CH1.
TX CH2: Green LED (D29), flashes with bursts of serial data output on CH2.
Note that both TX CH1 and TX CH2 LEDs operate simultaneously in normal P1016 (1 IN / 6
OUT) configuration regardless of which input channel is connected.
TX CH1 and TX CH2 LEDs would operate independently when the unit is configured as a
P1016 / 2-3 (2 IN / 2x3 OUT) NMEA splitter.

REFERENCES
Drawing 3396-A3-5: Installation Drawing of P1016 NMEA Splitter
Drawing 3396-A3-7: Connection Diagram of Standard P1016 NMEA Splitter
Drawing 3396-A3-8: Connection Diagram of P1016 / 2-3 NMEA Splitter

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SPECIFICATION
INPUT PORTS / TERMINALS
OUTPUT PORTS / TERMINALS
(As configured refer to data sheet and
drawings 3396-A3-7 / 3396-A3-8)
INPUT FORMAT
COMMUNICATION FORMAT
STANDARDS
POWER REQUIREMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL
MECHANICAL
Size / Weight
Mounting
Material
DIAGNOSTIC INDICATION

1 off: Power
2 off: NMEA 0183
1 off: Power; 24vDC (as input)
6 off: NMEA 0183
NMEA 0183 version 2.3 / 3.01 or earlier
versions
RS422
IEC 61162-1: 2000
24v DC
30mA (NMEA 0183 outputs not connected)
Compliant with EN 60945: 2002
See sales drawing 3396-A3-6 Weight: 0.58kg
4 x clearance holes in base mounting flange for
M3 fixings
Aluminium Alloy: black powder coated
6 x LEDs (see fault finding section)
For receipt of NMEA data on input channels
For transmission of NMEA data on output
channels
For confirmation of availability of internally
generated 5v power line
For correct polarity of 24vDC power supply

Note:
This document shall not form part of any contract.
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, changes may be made from time to
time without prior notice.

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144.0 CRS
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4 FIXING HOLES: 3.5

WALKER

MODEL

59.5

24vDC

VOLTAGE

3396-A3-4

G.A.No.

COMPASS SAFE
DISTANCE

STANDARD

P1016
SERIAL No.
MANUFACTURED

0.9m

STEER

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A
B

NMEA 0183 OUT

NMEA 0183 OUT

NMEA 0183 OUT

SCN

NMEA 0183 IN

7. REFER TO P1016 DATA SHEET FOR FULL INFORMATION.

6. FOR CLARITY, NOT ALL PCB COMPONENTS OR REFERENCES ARE

SHOWN.

5. ENSURE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO SHIPS EARTH VIA FITTED EARTH

LEAD. EARTH LEAD IS FED THROUGH NORMAL "L" PLATE OPENING.

4. WHERE SHOWN, TRAP OVERALL SCREENS (360 f) OF CABLES IN "L"

CLAMP, COMPRESSING THE CONDUCTIVE FABRIC WRAP FOR
CONNECTION.

3. EITHER OF THE TWO SETS OF "POWER" TERMINALS AVAILABLE AT

J2 / J3 MAY BE USED TO CONNECT THE INCOMING 24vDC SUPPLY. THE
OTHER SET OF TERMINALS IS THEN AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE 24vDC
"OUT" TO OTHER EQUIPMENT IF REQUIRED.

2. SIX NMEA 0183 OUTPUT CHANNELS (CH1 TO CH6) ARE AVAILABLE AT

CONNECTORS J7 (CH1, CH2), J8 (CH3, CH4) AND J10 (CH5, CH6) FOR
CONNECTION TO OTHER LISTENERS. OVERALL SCREENS OF CABLES
ARE CONNECTED TO CONDUCTIVE FABRIC WRAP AT P1016 (TALKER)
END ONLY. SEE NOTE 4.

1. EITHER INPUT CHANNEL 1 (CH1) OR INPUT CHANNEL 2 (CH2) OF J11

CONNECTOR MAY BE USED TO CONNECT INCOMING NMEA 0183
SERIAL DATA. OVERALL SCREEN IS NOT CONNECTED AT THE P1016
(LISTENER) END.

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

+24v

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

0v

+24v

0v

0v

+24v

0v

+24v

NMEA 0183 OUT

NMEA 0183 OUT

NMEA 0183 OUT

24v DC OUT (OPTION)

TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
IF REQUIRED

24v DC SUPPLY

(ON/OFF SWITCH:
CUSTOMER SUPPLY)

A
B

SCN

SCN
A

CH1 NMEA 0183 OUT

CH1 NMEA 0183 OUT

CH1 NMEA 0183 OUT

CH2 NMEA 0183 IN

CH1 NMEA 0183 IN

7. REFER TO P1016 DATA SHEET FOR FULL INFORMATION.

6. FOR CLARITY, NOT ALL PCB COMPONENTS OR REFERENCES ARE

SHOWN.

5. ENSURE UNIT IS CONNECTED TO SHIPS EARTH VIA FITTED EARTH

LEAD. EARTH LEAD IS FED THROUGH NORMAL "L" PLATE OPENING.

4. WHERE SHOWN, TRAP OVERALL SCREENS (360 f) OF CABLES IN "L"

CLAMP, COMPRESSING THE CONDUCTIVE FABRIC WRAP FOR
CONNECTION.

3. EITHER OF THE TWO SETS OF "POWER" TERMINALS AVAILABLE AT

J2 / J3 MAY BE USED TO CONNECT THE INCOMING 24vDC SUPPLY. THE
OTHER SET OF TERMINALS IS THEN AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE 24vDC
"OUT" TO OTHER EQUIPMENT IF REQUIRED.

2. THREE NMEA 0183 OUTPUT CHANNELS (CH1 ON J7, CH 3 ON J8 AND

CH5 ON J10) REPEAT THE NMEA 0183 DATA SEEN AT INPUT CHANNEL 1
(CH1 ON J11).
THREE NMEA 0183 OUTPUT CHANNELS (CH2 ON J7, CH4 ON J8 AND
CH6 ON J10) REPEAT THE NMEA 0183 DATA SEEN AT INPUT CHANNEL 2
(CH2 ON J11).
ENSURE CORRECT CONNECTIONS ARE MADE TO PROVIDE THE
REQUIRED NMEA 0183 MESSAGE STREAM TO OTHER LISTENERS.
OVERALL SCREENS OF CABLES ARE CONNECTED TO CONDUCTIVE
FABRIC WRAP AT P1016 (TALKER) END ONLY. SEE NOTE 4.

1. BOTH INPUT CHANNEL 1 (CH1) AND INPUT CHANNEL 2 (CH2) OF J11

ARE USED TO CONNECT THE TWO INCOMING NMEA 0183 SERIAL DATA
SENTENCES / MESSAGE STREAMS . OVERALL SCREENS ARE NOT
CONNECTED AT THE P1016 (LISTENER) END.

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

2 CORE SCN

+24v
0v

+24v
0v

0v

+24v

0v

+24v

CH2 NMEA 0183 OUT

CH2 NMEA 0183 OUT

CH2 NMEA 0183 OUT

24v DC OUT (OPTION)

TO OTHER EQUIPMENT
IF REQUIRED

24v DC SUPPLY

(ON/OFF SWITCH:
CUSTOMER SUPPLY)