ShipModul released firmware V3.34.1 for MiniPlex-3

ShipModul B.V., a Dutch marine electronics manufacturer, announced that a new firmware, V3.34.1 was released for the MiniPlex-3 Series fixing a bug in the AIS MOB function. The Switch contact could open or close randomly, caused by the implementation of the Auto-Reverse Heading function in V3.33.0. This also controlled the Switch contact for automatic switching of navigation lights.

 Configuration Tool

The latest MPXConfig3 V3.18.0 which is available from 18-06-2025 can be used with this latest MiniPlex-3 firmware, providing an NMEA 2000 Tab with the following three sentence options for $MXPGN:

  • From unknown PGN’s: Received PGN’s which are not converted into NMEA 0183 sentences will be converted into $MXPGN sentences.
  • From RX PGN’s: All received PGN’s will be converted into $MXPGN sentences.
  • From TX and RX PGN’s: All transmitted and received PGN’s will be converted into $MXPGN sentences.

 

Furthermore, it should be noted that this latest MPXConfig3 version is only available for Windows and not yet for macOS. To use a MiniPlex-3 on a Mac, firmware V2.3.18 must be loaded using MPXConfig3 V2.4.1 for MacOS. The V2.3.18 firmware, however, can only be loaded in multiplexers with serial number ranges 3x00xxxx and 3x02xxxx. This firmware is not compatible with serial number range 3x01xxxx! For these multiplexers, you must use MPXConfig3 for Windows, which can be run in a virtual machine on your Mac.

ShipModul provides advanced solutions for the reliable communication of NMEA data between multiple talkers and listeners. They are offering several interfacing options (NMEA0183, N2K, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi …) a rich set of features and configurations while eliminating ground loops. This makes the outputs compatible with all sorts of inputs, whether they are isolated or not, differential (RS-422) or grounded (RS-232). Any combination of networks using NMEA 0183, N2K or SeaTalk data integrates seamlessly via the latest MiniPlex-3 Series NMEA multiplexers. They offer the ultimate solution to connect old and new worlds and the perfect gateway to computers and tablets onboard.

 

For further information you may contact the Official Distributor and Support Center for Greece:

 Aegean Electronics SA

4 Zosimadon Str, Piraeus 185 31, Greece

Tel: +30 210 4123000

E-mail: info@aegeanel.com