Supported Devices
NMEA
Device Summary
The NMEA device interfaces with GPS and navigation systems using the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) protocol, relaying position data into the GSatTrack platform. It suits applications that need accurate location data from standardized marine and navigation equipment.
Using NMEA
Many devices report via standardized NMEA sentences. The tracking portal supports generic parsing of the position sentences, including GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSV, GPVTG, and GPGSA.
However, NMEA submissions must have an identifying sentence prefixed to correctly identify the submitting device. The prefixed message should be formatted as such:
- $GPSTN,{UniqueId},{DeviceType},{Model}
{DeviceType} and {Model} are optional.
An example NMEA submission is thus (1234567890 being the unique identifier):
- $GPSTN,1234567890
- $GPRMC,160700.000,A,3855.6524,N,07712.9790,W,0.00,191.38,170316,,,A*76
- $GPGSA,A,3,32,14,31,10,22,18,01,11,,,,,2.2,1.6,1.5*3E
- $GPGGA,160701.000,3855.6524,N,07712.9790,W,1,08,1.6,125.1,M,-33.5,M,,0000*65
- $GPGSV,3,3,12,25,45,090,,12,25,051,,04,22,281,,26,02,188,*7D
Additional Information
Key Features
- Standardized NMEA Protocol — supports NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 for compatibility with a broad range of GPS and navigation devices.
- Real-Time Data Transmission — delivers immediate location updates.
- Multi-Device Connectivity — connects to multiple devices simultaneously for flexible integration with existing systems.
- Durable Design — built for harsh environments, including marine and outdoor conditions.
- GSatTrack Integration — feeds directly into the GSatTrack platform for monitoring and reporting.
Use Cases
- Marine Navigation — real-time tracking of vessels for safe navigation and maritime compliance.
- Fleet Management — track vehicle movements and optimize routes.
- Emergency Response — track emergency vehicles for faster coordination and response.
- Surveying and Mapping — collect precise location data for land surveys and mapping projects.