Downloads
Welcome to our Downloads page. Here, you will always find the latest versions of our software solutions, designed to enhance the performance and reliability of your navigation and communication systems. We keep this page updated regularly to ensure you have access to the most recent releases and improvements of our in-house developed applications. Check back often for updates, new features, and optimized versions tailored to meet your operational needs.
Multicast Network Tool - MNT
Multicast Network Tool (MNT) is a lightweight and professional software application designed for receiving and transmitting NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-450 data over IP networks using multicast communication. The application enables users to easily configure multicast group IP addresses and port numbers to monitor, test, and distribute NMEA sentences across marine networks.
MNT is a valuable tool for service engineers, network engineers, and marine technicians who require a reliable and efficient solution for commissioning, troubleshooting, and validating NMEA network communications. With a strong focus on simplicity and clarity, NNT delivers essential network-based NMEA functionality without unnecessary complexity.
Key Features
- Easy to use interface designed for fast setup and operation
- Receive and transmit NMEA data over multicast IP networks
- Supports NMEA 0183 sentence formats and IEC 61162-450 protocol
- Data logging to text files, with date and time stamped records
- Configurable receive timeout, with warning indication when no data is received
- Adjustable transmit interval for multicast NMEA sender
- Built-in NMEA sentence templates (6 ready-to-use templates)
- User-defined custom NMEA sentence for flexible testing
- Automatic detection of wired Ethernet interfaces, with user warning if no suitable interface is available
Suggestions & Feedback
We highly value the input of our customers and industry partners. If you have suggestions for marine software that could benefit ship operators or ship owners, we would love to hear from you. Your feedback on our existing products is equally important, as it helps us improve and deliver solutions that meet your operational needs more effectively. Feel free to contact us anytime at info@alkotbmarine.com