Sharing NMEA 0183 Data with a PC

Sharing NMEA 0183 Data with a PC

 Connecting NMEA 0183 devices directly to a PC without isolation is not recommended as this can cause ground loops which will damage your PC and your NMEA 0183 devices. 

For examples of different connection methods, refer to the following article: https://www.actisense.com/knowledge-base/nmea-0183/sharing-nmea-0183-data-with-a-pc/

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