I am trying to import a GPX file containing routes and waypoints into Axiom Pro. The GPX file contains about 2500 waypoints. Each waypoint has a distinct name. There are also about 175 routes. Most, but not all, of the routes import into Axiom Pro. What could be the reason that some of the routes are not importing?
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[CA11] Importing to Axiom Pro
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[CA11] MFD autopilot control
Looking to replace our existing e7d MFD with a newer unit. It appears that the new axioms do not support autopilot control. I'm seeing autopilot control supported in the es75 series. However compatibility information only shows the Evolution series. I have an older SPX unit and am wondering if that will be supported by the Es75. The documentation does not reflect any mention of SPX that I'm able to find.
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[CA11] Further questions about WiFi connectiions to gS MFD
If I read the information correctly, I can connect the Quantum 2 chirp via WiFi to the gS MFD equipped with Lighthouse v3.4.66 for the data link. This means that the radome only requires a power connection and installation becomes that simple? Is this a correct assumption?
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EV-1 Sensor ROT Data
In addition to the RayMarine MFDs, I also use an iPad with iNavX. It gets NMEA 0183 data from a wireless gateway from Yacht Devices.
While doing some testing, I see that the EV-1 is sending ROT data ranging from -2.8° to +2.5°... that's over a 5° range. The ROT data changes frequently (every second at least) and falls somewhere within this range.
Here's the issue... the boat is stationary on the dock!
Why would the EV-1 be reporting that large of an ROT range on a non-moving boat?
In order to ensure this was not an issue with the wireless gateway and translation to NMEA 0183, I also captured raw NMEA 2000 PGNs and the data in those packets matches the info provided by the wireless gateway.
EV-1 is running firmware version 2.18, which is the latest. All other RayMarine components also updated to the latest firmware.
Attaching network design in case it helps figure this out.
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Simplicity Raymarine Network - 2018-04-29.pdf (Size: 979.12 KB / Downloads: 1)
While doing some testing, I see that the EV-1 is sending ROT data ranging from -2.8° to +2.5°... that's over a 5° range. The ROT data changes frequently (every second at least) and falls somewhere within this range.
Here's the issue... the boat is stationary on the dock!
Why would the EV-1 be reporting that large of an ROT range on a non-moving boat?
In order to ensure this was not an issue with the wireless gateway and translation to NMEA 0183, I also captured raw NMEA 2000 PGNs and the data in those packets matches the info provided by the wireless gateway.
EV-1 is running firmware version 2.18, which is the latest. All other RayMarine components also updated to the latest firmware.
Attaching network design in case it helps figure this out.
Simplicity Raymarine Network - 2018-04-29.pdf (Size: 979.12 KB / Downloads: 1)
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[CA11] Legend for Navionics Platinum + via Xplain
In researching the Navionics website for a legend to the chart symbols used in the Platinum +, a reference is made to Xplain through the Raymarine chart plotters. How do I access Xplain?
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[CA11] Upload Navionics Sonar Logs directly from Axiom Pro with wireless connection
Is it possible for Raymarine to incorporate in future Lighthouse software update the capability to upload sonar logs directly from a Axiom Pro unit to Navionics via wireless connection? It is inconvenient to remove the Navionics card from the Axiom Pro unit, connect the card to a laptop, upload the sonar logs to Navionics, then return the card to the Axiom Pro unit.
Thanks
Thanks
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[CA11] New wireless remote but no seatalk port available on course computer
Hello,
I've bought a new wireless remote for my spx5 autopilot but realized that the 2 seatalk pins are used ; can I plug two items at the same pins ; I mean in parallel?
Thank you for your support
I've bought a new wireless remote for my spx5 autopilot but realized that the 2 seatalk pins are used ; can I plug two items at the same pins ; I mean in parallel?
Thank you for your support
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Axiom Pro 12”
I purchased 2 new Axiom Pro 12” MFDs and installed them today. One has Navionics and the other Lighthouse Vectors. The order came with SD cards. Do I need microSD cards instead?
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(DG11) EV-400 Sail -- Use with existing drive motor
I am interested in buying an EV-400 Sail Kit for use on my 42' sail boat. The boat currently has a rudder drive system that is in good operating condition -- rotary motor connected to rudder post via chain and cables. This is a very simple, strong and reliable system. No need to replace it. Will the EV-400 work with this drive system? Will I need to add a rudder angle indicator?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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3rd party mechanical drive unit for Autopilot
Installing Raymarine Autopilot electronics to existing old Raymarine mechanical Drive unit or 3rd party autopilot mechanical drive unit.
Some vessels already have a pre-existing drive installed to the vessel's steering system and provided it is in good condition, operating smoothly and efficiently and is reliable, it most likely can be used with current Autopilot electronics.
If the drive is mechanical, it must use a reversing electric motor and have an electromagnetic clutch.
To be certain that the Autopilot ACU will operate the drive reliably it is important to know the max and average current draw of the motor in the drive unit, since 3rd party drives can take large slugs of current when starting and stopping and we need to make sure that this will not damage the ACU. The ACU400 is the largest Actuator Control unit and will handle a maximum transient start-up current of 60Amps with a maximum continuous current of 30Amps.
The current draw will increase depending on the boat displacement and the weather conditions, remember that frequent motor reversals in adverse weather or with a poor installation will boost temperatures, boost current consumption and possibly lead to premature failure.
The clutch maximum current support by the ACU400 is 3Amps and can be either 12v or 24v, this is selectable on the ACU400
We would recommend fitting a rudder angle transducer to accurately measure the rudder position and to help control the duty cycle of the Autopilot. It is useful to note that increasing the RUDDER DAMPING in the autopilot calibration will reduce the motor instability in installations where the drive 'oscillates' to and fro and hence reduce the heat, current consumption and system wear and tear.
Check here for more details about the importance of rudder damping
For more information on testing the drive units click here
#RAYFAQ
Some vessels already have a pre-existing drive installed to the vessel's steering system and provided it is in good condition, operating smoothly and efficiently and is reliable, it most likely can be used with current Autopilot electronics.
If the drive is mechanical, it must use a reversing electric motor and have an electromagnetic clutch.
To be certain that the Autopilot ACU will operate the drive reliably it is important to know the max and average current draw of the motor in the drive unit, since 3rd party drives can take large slugs of current when starting and stopping and we need to make sure that this will not damage the ACU. The ACU400 is the largest Actuator Control unit and will handle a maximum transient start-up current of 60Amps with a maximum continuous current of 30Amps.
The current draw will increase depending on the boat displacement and the weather conditions, remember that frequent motor reversals in adverse weather or with a poor installation will boost temperatures, boost current consumption and possibly lead to premature failure.
The clutch maximum current support by the ACU400 is 3Amps and can be either 12v or 24v, this is selectable on the ACU400
We would recommend fitting a rudder angle transducer to accurately measure the rudder position and to help control the duty cycle of the Autopilot. It is useful to note that increasing the RUDDER DAMPING in the autopilot calibration will reduce the motor instability in installations where the drive 'oscillates' to and fro and hence reduce the heat, current consumption and system wear and tear.
Check here for more details about the importance of rudder damping
For more information on testing the drive units click here
#RAYFAQ
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[CA11] Transducer Identification
My Axiom 9 list my Transducer as RV 3D Xdcr. I was expecting it to say RV100 or one of the Axiom model names. Is this the correct way it should be listed? Is this another name for RV100?
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[CA11] EV 400 not tracking route
I have a eS 127 and a EV 400 AP.
I planned a route on the 127.
So long as I start the tracking using the first waypoint, no worries. Works great. Yesterday, because of ship traffic I had to wait to engage the AP. I was already at the second waypoint. When I engaged the AP, it immediately wanted to do a 180 degree turn to the fist waypoint. I could not get the AP to engage in the middle of the route without wanting to turn back to the first waypoint.
What am I doing wrong?
Thank You
Tom
I planned a route on the 127.
So long as I start the tracking using the first waypoint, no worries. Works great. Yesterday, because of ship traffic I had to wait to engage the AP. I was already at the second waypoint. When I engaged the AP, it immediately wanted to do a 180 degree turn to the fist waypoint. I could not get the AP to engage in the middle of the route without wanting to turn back to the first waypoint.
What am I doing wrong?
Thank You
Tom
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[CA11] No Drive Detected
Problem: My P70r is throwing a "no drive detected" error message.
1 year ago my system was a Classic A65 MFD, P70r, EV-1, ACU-200. System was working fine connected through the Sea Talk and Tpiece back bone.
I upgraded my Classic A65 to an Axiom 9. I connected this in with A06045 conversion cable, Tpiece, SeatalkNg.
I have updated the software to the following:
P70r 3.07 version
EV-1 2.18 version
Axiom 3.4.102 version
Power is the following:
P70r: 12.63V
EV-1: 12.36V
The system is communicating, I was able to update the software on the P70r and EV-1 through my Axiom 9 and wifi connection.
Once updated, I performed the factory reset and verified magnets through sea trial.
I still am receiving the "no drive detected".
My current set-up does not have power going to the SeatalkNg backbone. Do I need to power my SeatalkNg with the A06049 Network Power Cable?
I would prefer not converting my backbone with Tpieces to the 5-Way SeaTalkng Connector but was also wondering if this is required and if so what components need connected into the 5-way vs. Piece.
I was thinking my new Axiom 9 was the problem so I unplugged my new Axiom 9 MFD from the backbone and still was received "no drive detected".
I also noticed when going through the dock side wizard that when asked to steer straight, then port, then starboard that I received an error of "inconsistent values"
My Deviation after completing the sea trial was:
P70r 4deg
EV-1 4deg
1 year ago my system was a Classic A65 MFD, P70r, EV-1, ACU-200. System was working fine connected through the Sea Talk and Tpiece back bone.
I upgraded my Classic A65 to an Axiom 9. I connected this in with A06045 conversion cable, Tpiece, SeatalkNg.
I have updated the software to the following:
P70r 3.07 version
EV-1 2.18 version
Axiom 3.4.102 version
Power is the following:
P70r: 12.63V
EV-1: 12.36V
The system is communicating, I was able to update the software on the P70r and EV-1 through my Axiom 9 and wifi connection.
Once updated, I performed the factory reset and verified magnets through sea trial.
I still am receiving the "no drive detected".
My current set-up does not have power going to the SeatalkNg backbone. Do I need to power my SeatalkNg with the A06049 Network Power Cable?
I would prefer not converting my backbone with Tpieces to the 5-Way SeaTalkng Connector but was also wondering if this is required and if so what components need connected into the 5-way vs. Piece.
I was thinking my new Axiom 9 was the problem so I unplugged my new Axiom 9 MFD from the backbone and still was received "no drive detected".
I also noticed when going through the dock side wizard that when asked to steer straight, then port, then starboard that I received an error of "inconsistent values"
My Deviation after completing the sea trial was:
P70r 4deg
EV-1 4deg
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[CA11] Sheared Rudder Shaft Bolt - 2011 Beneteau
All,
Here is what we think happened. The quadrant (part that the cables connect to) at the top of our rudder shaft worked its way loose and slowly rose up until the alignment pin was exposed.
At the point the quadrant shifted so that the system was out of alingment. The result was that when we tryed to steer to starboard we came up against the bumper.
We were scratching our collective heads trying to figure out what was going on and thought we must have something hanging on the rudder.
The autopilot seemed to work better as we were heading into port.
UNTIL. SNAP!!!!!!!!!!!
No steering.
After limping into port we found that the master link on of the the chain to swaged cable end connections had let go. After looking at things for quite a while we also figured that the quadrant had shifted. AND, one of the two bolts that fixed our autopilot to the shaft has sheared. We found it at the bottom of the aft lazarette. Images of the bolt and the [censored] from were it came are attached. We assume the autopilot must have tried to steer to port and applied enough pressure to sheer the bolt. Since the autopilot appears to work independently of the steering system, why any ideas why that bolt has sheered? Maybe it had happened before this event???
My Questions:
- Assume we should not run on 1 bolt.
- How hard is that to fix? Does that bolt thread into the shaft? Does it go all the way through the shaft? It did not appear to. It appears that a bolt was threaded into the shaft from each side. Is the shaft solid?
Many thanks. Trying to figure out who to approach to best fix. Can you recommend anyone in the Marion, MA area?
Thx!
Brent Byers
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Here is what we think happened. The quadrant (part that the cables connect to) at the top of our rudder shaft worked its way loose and slowly rose up until the alignment pin was exposed.
At the point the quadrant shifted so that the system was out of alingment. The result was that when we tryed to steer to starboard we came up against the bumper.
We were scratching our collective heads trying to figure out what was going on and thought we must have something hanging on the rudder.
The autopilot seemed to work better as we were heading into port.
UNTIL. SNAP!!!!!!!!!!!
No steering.
After limping into port we found that the master link on of the the chain to swaged cable end connections had let go. After looking at things for quite a while we also figured that the quadrant had shifted. AND, one of the two bolts that fixed our autopilot to the shaft has sheared. We found it at the bottom of the aft lazarette. Images of the bolt and the [censored] from were it came are attached. We assume the autopilot must have tried to steer to port and applied enough pressure to sheer the bolt. Since the autopilot appears to work independently of the steering system, why any ideas why that bolt has sheered? Maybe it had happened before this event???
My Questions:
- Assume we should not run on 1 bolt.
- How hard is that to fix? Does that bolt thread into the shaft? Does it go all the way through the shaft? It did not appear to. It appears that a bolt was threaded into the shaft from each side. Is the shaft solid?
Many thanks. Trying to figure out who to approach to best fix. Can you recommend anyone in the Marion, MA area?
Thx!
Brent Byers
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[CA11] Low, Medium or High CHIRP using Axiom Pro and RV-100 Transducer
I recently installed an Axiom Pro 12 RVX and a RV-100 Real Vision 3D Transom Mount Transducer. My understanding from the product information I reviewed is that I should be able to choose between low, medium or high Chirp when selecting a sonar channel on the Axiom unit. I don't seem to have that option, however. Is there something wrong with either the Axiom or the transducer I have? Or does this transducer not allow the user to select low, medium and high Chirp.
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[CA11] RS150 STNG connection failure
Having trouble with a RS150 on the STNG 5 way connector under cockpit. Two red blinks every four or five seconds. Documentation suggests network issue. I thought it was the cable, so got another, but still no connection (two red lines in attachment, original cable inside radar mounting pole, second direct run as boat is hauled, mast unstepped). Then tried new cable to an open port on 5-way at Nav Station and it worked (green line, shows up as GPS source on Axioms) . Then tried old cable to 5-way in pedestal pod and it worked again (green line, left), then connected P70 to 5-way under cockpit expecting connection to fail and to confirm that there was something wrong with the 5-way under the cockpit, BUT it worked (crossed green lines, left).
Will be trying a new 5-way, but doubt that will solve the issue. Anyone see any issues with this configuration?
Tried re-configuring slightly today with the RS150 connected to a T or a five-way connector near the middle of the backbone. It is not seen by the Axioms on the either end of the backbone, but is seen when connected to a five-way connector or st1-stng converter port (yes white, NOT yellow) at the end of the backbone.
Will be trying a new 5-way, but doubt that will solve the issue. Anyone see any issues with this configuration?
Tried re-configuring slightly today with the RS150 connected to a T or a five-way connector near the middle of the backbone. It is not seen by the Axioms on the either end of the backbone, but is seen when connected to a five-way connector or st1-stng converter port (yes white, NOT yellow) at the end of the backbone.
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[CA11] Help on updating a C80 System Please!
I'm new to Raymarine, have had many other brands just first time now with Raymarine. Bought a 2005 boat with probably 2005 vintage C80 MFD, enclosed radar probably 4K and depth sounder but have a typical sun damaged LCD display on the C80 MFD. Raymarine says no longer repairs the unit, should I search for a used C80 and hope it doesn't fade away as well. Sometimes people know of the source of components like the LCD screen which I could replace if I could find one. Are there more modern MFD units that would be compatible with my other 2005 vintage equipment. Any suggestions appreciated.
I can barely see symbols on the screen so it appears it is talking and maybe components are working, just can't tell. I really can't afford to put in a whole new system at this time so it's either repair or do without at this point. I would like to try the Raymarine family of products as I have many good references on them.
Thanks for any suggestions anyone may have.
jbman45
I can barely see symbols on the screen so it appears it is talking and maybe components are working, just can't tell. I really can't afford to put in a whole new system at this time so it's either repair or do without at this point. I would like to try the Raymarine family of products as I have many good references on them.
Thanks for any suggestions anyone may have.
jbman45
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[CA11] Best transducer to pair with an E165
Have an e165 hybrid touchscreen. What are my options for transducers for offshore tuna and yellowtail fishing in Southern CA. Fly the kite for bluefin a lot.
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[DG11] ST60 WIND INSTRUMENT FAULTS ON SAILBOAT
I recently had a new Raymarine anenometer and mast cable fitted by a Raymarine engineer in Turkey as previous readings were becoming unreliable. Since then the following faults are present, which the engineer, and another at a different location, have been unable to solve. (I’m not convinced either engineer fully understood apparent wind speed, one of them admitted as much).
When in Apparent wind mode the correct wind direction is displayed but the speed overestimated, by approximately 5kn. When in True wind mode the speed is even more overstated by maybe 8-10kn. The wind direction shown is the same as in Apparent mode.
I often use Wind Vane mode when sailing and the boat steers true to this. However the wind direction shown on the ST6002 Autopilot is approximately 170 degrees out, and the Autotack function won’t work.
The instruments are connected via a Smartpilot which was checked as functioning properly by the engineer.
I have recalibrated the compass and the wind speed readings.
Any ideas welcomed as to a solution to wind display issues!
When in Apparent wind mode the correct wind direction is displayed but the speed overestimated, by approximately 5kn. When in True wind mode the speed is even more overstated by maybe 8-10kn. The wind direction shown is the same as in Apparent mode.
I often use Wind Vane mode when sailing and the boat steers true to this. However the wind direction shown on the ST6002 Autopilot is approximately 170 degrees out, and the Autotack function won’t work.
The instruments are connected via a Smartpilot which was checked as functioning properly by the engineer.
I have recalibrated the compass and the wind speed readings.
Any ideas welcomed as to a solution to wind display issues!
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[CA11] Flir T-450 dual not getting low light video
I have a T-450 which displays the IR video but I am unable to toggle to the visible light video. Any tips on how to resolve? It is attached to a Raymarine Seatalk network and joystick control unit, and was new in about 2012. All controls work except ability to switch to low light video.
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