Like our smartAIS products, Cortex can output data from your network to navigation apps and computers over WiFi.
If you need a reference of what data Cortex will output onto the network, see: NMEA 2000 PGNs for Cortex
The connection info you’ll need is:
- Connection Type = TCP
- IP Address = 10.1.1.1
- Port = 39150
We’ve included below some specifics on a few of the most common connections we see.
OpenCPN Configuration
- Connect your computer to the AIS via WiFi.
- Configure openCPN using the "wrench tool" and then click on the Connections tab.
- Click on Add Connection.
- Type=Network
- Protocol=TCP
- Address=10.1.1.1
- DataPort=39150
- Click OK
iNavX Configuration
On your device, go to the device home screen
- Select “Settings” app
- Select “Wi-Fi”
- Set “Wi-Fi” to “ON”
- Select your Cortex’s WiFi network.
- Enter the Cortex’s WiFi password
- Exit “Settings”
Launch iNavX
- Select “TCP/IP NMEA Client” on the iNavX “Preferences” menu
- Enter the Host = 10.1.1.1
- Enter Port = 39150
- Select = TCP
- Set “Location Services” to “OFF”
- Enable “Link”
- Select “Save” button
Navionics Configuration
Make sure we’re connected to the Cortex WiFi
In the Boating app, go to Menu
- Connect a Device
- Add Device, and enter:
- Connection type = TCP
- IP Address = 10.1.1.1
- Port = 39150
Switch on the ‘AIS Targets’ layer under ‘Advanced Map Options’.
iSailor Configuration
Please note, an in-app purchase is required to add AIS overlay.
- On your mobile device goto “Settings” and connect to the Cortex’s WiFi network. Set the “Auto-Join” option to ON.
- On iSailor, go to the “Settings” menu.
- Once the AIS option is unlocked (purchase required), switch on “AIS enabled”.
- Select “Add source”.
- Enter:
- Protocol (TCP)
- Address (10.1.1.1)
- Port (39150)
It’s best to name this network so we know later what this connection is, such as ‘Cortex’ or the name of our boat. Wait for the connection to be made, as soon as a tick appears the data link is ready.
TimeZero Configuration [PC based]
- Connect your computer to the Cortex HUB (either direct connection or via boat nework)
- On TimeZero, go to the Menu page
- Select "Configuration Wizard"
- Select “Manual Port configuration: to manually add / configure an instrument or connection", Press "Next once done.
- Select "Add/Configure TCP connection (advanced)", Press "Next once done.
- Enter:
- Distant IP Address: 10.1.1.1
- Distant IP Port: 39150
- Once done, you should see NMEA messages appear in the box.
- Press "Next" once done
- Select the NMEA Data you want to present in TimeZero by checking the boxes, Press "Next once done.
- Press "Next"
- Press "Finish"
All selected data will be made visible at the TimeZero chart display