Supported datagram formats for target marker outputs
Use the Output Marker page to export target markers to a communication port. Each marker is identified with its geographical location. This marker location can be very useful for other instruments For example, you can export this information to a chartplotter.
The following datagram formats are supported:
MDS
Simrad MDS is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime. It contains the location, bearing and depth of a tracked target. All information is presented relative to your own vessel. All data are related to the tracked target.
TPP
Simrad TPP is a proprietary datagram format created by Kongsberg Maritime. It exports the horizontal range, bearing and depth of a tracked target. All data are related to the tracked target.
NMEA TLL
The NMEA TLL datagram contains target information; number, name, position and time tag. The TLL datagram allows the sonar system to export information about the currently tracked targets.