Content
- Introduction to the topic
- Supported NMEA 2000® PGNs
- Supported J1939 PGNs
- NMEA 2000® network parameters
- Connecting the »Communication Interface AGT – NMEA 2000®«
- Changing the NMEA Device Instance (ISO ECU Instance)
- Starting the generator via NMEA 2000®
Introduction to the topic
The »Communication Interface AGT – NMEA 2000®« is a gateway for integrating fpCAN-equipped Fischer Panda AGT DC Generators with an NMEA 2000® network. The »Communication Interface AGT – NMEA 2000®« converts fpCAN messages to NMEA 2000® messages so you can monitor your Fischer Panda AGT DC Generator with NMEA 2000® displays.
The »Communication Interface AGT – NMEA 2000®« is certified by NMEA 2000® (https://www.nmea.org):
NMEA 2000® Product Certificate for the »Communication Interface AGT«
Fischer Panda part number: 0031409
Supported NMEA 2000® PGNs
| NMEA 2000® Name | NMEA 2000® PGN # |
| ISO Acknowledgement | 059392 |
| ISO Request | 059904 |
| ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer | 060160 |
| ISO Transport Protocol, Conn. Management | 060416 |
| ISO Address Claim | 060928 |
| ISO Commanded Address | 065240 |
| ISO Software Version | 065242 |
| NMEA Request / Command / Acknowledge | 126208 |
| PGN List (Transmit and Receive) | 126464 |
| Heartbeat | 126993 |
| Product Information | 126996 |
| Configuration Information | 126998 |
| Engine Parameters, Rapid Update | 127488 |
| Engine Parameters, Dynamik | 127489 |
| DC Detailed Status | 127506 |
| Battery Status | 127508 |
| AGS Configuration Status | 127512 |
| AGS Status | 127514 |
| DC Voltage / Current | 127751 |
A detailed documentation of the NMEA 2000® PGNs has to be bought from the NMEA website.
 Different multifunction displays show different subsets of the transmitted data. The »Communication Interface AGT – NMEA 2000®« reports itself as an AGT DC Generator. Check your multifunction display concerning its supported PGNs. |
The PGN fields transmit all data available for the generator. So with some generators not all fields (SPNs) contain valid data, for example, for the oil pressure. |
Supported J1939 PGNs
| J1939 PGN Name | J1939 PGN # |
| EEC1, Electronic Engine Controller #1 | 61444 |
| Generator Total Percent Power | 64911 |
| HOURS, Engine Hours | 65253 |
A detailed documentation of the J1939 PGNs has to be bought from the SAE International website (SAE J1939-75 Generator Sets and Industrial Applications, https://www.sae.org).
NMEA 2000® network parameters
Manufacturer code of Fischer Panda GmbH
The manufacturer code is 785 (0x311 hexadecimal).
Product Code, Class Code and Function Code of the »Communication Interface AGT – NMEA 2000®«
| Product Code | 17575 |
| Class Code | 35 – Electrical Generation |
| Function Code | 141 – DC Generator / Alternator |
Fischer Panda generators that can be connected to the NMEA2000 network
All Fischer Panda AGT DC Generators that come with xControl or fpControl can be connected to an NMEA 2000® network using the »Communication Interface AGT – NMEA 2000®«.
Connecting the »Communication Interface AGT – NMEA 2000®«
Connect the Communication Interface with the five pin Micro-C male connector to the NMEA 2000® network.
Changing the NMEA Device Instance (ISO ECU Instance)
See NMEA 2000 Settings for a detailed description.
Starting the generator via NMEA 2000®
Firmware-Version > V2.11
Giving / Revoking Clearance for controlling the Generator:
- Use the PGN 126208 to access the PGN 127512 (AGS Configuration Status) in command mode.
- Specify the field 3 (»AGS-Mode«) in the request: 1 – on, any other value – off.
Starting / Stopping the Generator:
- Use the PGN 126208 to access the PGN 127514 (AGS Status) in command mode.
- Specify the field 5 (»Generator On Reason«) in the request to 0x08 (»external on via AGS«) to initiate start (0x05 still works to keep backwards-compatibility).
- Specify the field 6 (»Generator On Reason«) in the request to 0x0c (»external off via AGS«) to stop again (0x07 still works to keep backwards-compatibility).
Firmware-Version <= V2.11
Giving / Revoking Clearance for controlling the Generator:
- Use the PGN 126208 to access the PGN 127512 (AGS Configuration Status) in command mode.
- Specify the field 3 (»AGS-Mode«) in the request: 1 – on, any other value – off.
Starting / Stopping the Generator:
- Use the PGN 126208 to access the PGN 127514 (AGS Status) in command mode.
- Specify the field 5 (»Generator On Reason«) in the request to 0x05 to initiate start.
- Specify the field 6 (»Generator On Reason«) in the request to 0x07 to stop again.
Firmware-Version <= V2.07
Starting / Stopping the Generator:
- Use the PGN 126208 to access the PGN 127512 (AGS Configuration Status) in command mode.
- Specify the field 3 (»AGS-Mode«) in the request: 1 – on, any other value – off.
For a detailed description, use the original documentation from the NMEA that has to be bought from the NMEA website.