Hi All,

I have just finished installing a B&G Triton Edge processor. It connects nicely to Exp via Websocket, with reliable data flows and no real issues experienced to date. I am also trying to bring in AIS data. I have a B&G VHF100-B radio with integral AIS that drops the data onto the N2K system. I know Edge won't bring this AIS data into Exp via Websocket, so I am using a DY iKonvert that I have been using for several years for N2K (before the Edge) & AIS.

Over these years I have suffered many crashes / restarts of Exp - but only when I am connected to instruments / AIS via the iKonvert. I haven't had any issues with Exp during planning / prep works - remote from the instruments.

I hoped this issue would be solved by the Edge. Unfortunately, I am still seeing the same behaviour, but now only when I am using the iKonvert for AIS data. Using the Websocket connection to the Edge = no crashes / restarts / issues. I've also always had issues getting the iKonvert to boot up properly and to establish a connection, so I have viewed it with some suspicion for some time!

I am thinking of switching to Actisense to see if this is more reliable or compatible. Given the system above - should I be looking at the USB NGT-1 or the NGX-1 to bring the AIS data over? I think NGT-1 but maybe I'm missing something?

Also - does anyone see any issues with the system or any other hints for improvements I should be making?

Thanks in advance!!