to begin with thanks for the add ,, so i just bought a dragonfly pro 5 ,,installed it went to the lake ,, from the start it had strange lines slanting across the screen ,, no arches ,, just lines ,,lots of lines ,,tried restart,,tried settings nothing helps ,, ill try sending pics ,, any ideas ?? needin a little help,,,,
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[CA11] dragonfly pro 5
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[CA11] Wildly wrong depth reading
This is sort of a follow-on to my previous post entitled "Using an old transducer with a new plotter".
I installed my two new MFDs, one an Axiom Pro 9 RVX and one an Axiom Pro 12 S. The former is master. My existing B60 transducer is attached to the master MFD with the adapter cable that Chuck recommended in my previous thread. After installation, all components in my system were updated to the latest software versions.
Now, to my problem. When I power up my system, master first of course, about half the time I get a depth reading of about 1000 feet while at the dock! I checked to make sure that both ends of the adapter cable were firmly and completely connected. The only thing I've found that "corrects" the problem is to shut everything down and restart. Sometimes this works, sometimes not. If there's a repeatable pattern, I haven't found it.
Suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.
I installed my two new MFDs, one an Axiom Pro 9 RVX and one an Axiom Pro 12 S. The former is master. My existing B60 transducer is attached to the master MFD with the adapter cable that Chuck recommended in my previous thread. After installation, all components in my system were updated to the latest software versions.
Now, to my problem. When I power up my system, master first of course, about half the time I get a depth reading of about 1000 feet while at the dock! I checked to make sure that both ends of the adapter cable were firmly and completely connected. The only thing I've found that "corrects" the problem is to shut everything down and restart. Sometimes this works, sometimes not. If there's a repeatable pattern, I haven't found it.
Suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.
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[CA11] Can't create Wind-related Data overlays
The Lighthouse 3 manual on page 202 says that "The data items listed below can be added to a Dashboard data page or to an app's Data overlay.
The list of items is long and includes many wind-related items. True enough, any of them can be added to a dashboard, but none are available for use as a data overlay.
Is the manual incorrect? Is the use of wind as an overlay a yet-to-be-implemented feature? Or is this a bug?
Thanks for your help.
The list of items is long and includes many wind-related items. True enough, any of them can be added to a dashboard, but none are available for use as a data overlay.
Is the manual incorrect? Is the use of wind as an overlay a yet-to-be-implemented feature? Or is this a bug?
Thanks for your help.
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[CA11] How can I rearrange MFD apps on the Homescreen
Lighthouse 3 lets me add and delete additional MFD app instances, but I don't see a way to rearrange apps into an order that suits me. Is there a way to move an existing app to a new position on the Homescreen - same or a different page?
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[CA11] Axiom 12
I've just had 2 Axiom 12 MFD's installed and cannot get the Auto Routing feature to work. Any suggestions?
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[DG] Possible lightening/EMP damage
Lightening recently struck a sailboat about 4 slips away from ours. Several boats suffered damage of some degree, including some issues with Raymarine electronics on a boat a couple slips further away than ours.
All my instruments power up, and the chart plotting function of my MFD is working. However, I have no depth data, no wind data, no radar, no AIS, and no autopilot recognized by the controller.
Is it possible that one or more of the network interfaces were damaged? If so, what would be the best troubleshooting approach?
Here are the key elements to my system. Most of the instrument controllers date to 2010, but the MFD and AIS were new this year. The ITC-5 was new in 2016.
MFD - Axiom Pro 12
Radar - Digital RD418 with RF Base
Instruments - ST70 (Wind (2), Depth, Autopilot)
Course Computer - Smart Pilot x30
AIS 650
ITC-5
High Speed Interface - E85001
Seatalk HS High Speed Network
Seatalk - Seatalk NG Converter
Flux Gate Compass
Rudder Position Sensor
Wind Instruments - E22078
Depth Transducer - Airmar Smart x1 20-633-01
GPS - Raystar 125
VHF - Ray55e + RayMic
Thanks,
Tom
All my instruments power up, and the chart plotting function of my MFD is working. However, I have no depth data, no wind data, no radar, no AIS, and no autopilot recognized by the controller.
Is it possible that one or more of the network interfaces were damaged? If so, what would be the best troubleshooting approach?
Here are the key elements to my system. Most of the instrument controllers date to 2010, but the MFD and AIS were new this year. The ITC-5 was new in 2016.
MFD - Axiom Pro 12
Radar - Digital RD418 with RF Base
Instruments - ST70 (Wind (2), Depth, Autopilot)
Course Computer - Smart Pilot x30
AIS 650
ITC-5
High Speed Interface - E85001
Seatalk HS High Speed Network
Seatalk - Seatalk NG Converter
Flux Gate Compass
Rudder Position Sensor
Wind Instruments - E22078
Depth Transducer - Airmar Smart x1 20-633-01
GPS - Raystar 125
VHF - Ray55e + RayMic
Thanks,
Tom
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[CA11] Speed display on Raymarine E15023 Smart Pilot Controller
Last weekend I installed a Raymarine E15023 Smart Pilot Controller. I have attached a network diagram showing how I connected the Smart Pilot into the existing network which includes a eS127 MFD, ST8001 Autopilot Controller and a S3G Autopilot Computer .
I noted the E15023 shows depth, heading and functions correctly in controlling the autopilot / direction of the boat. However it is not displaying speed. This is odd as vessel speed is correctly displaying on the MFD. Is there something I need to change or configure for it to display speed?
Thanks!
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I noted the E15023 shows depth, heading and functions correctly in controlling the autopilot / direction of the boat. However it is not displaying speed. This is odd as vessel speed is correctly displaying on the MFD. Is there something I need to change or configure for it to display speed?
Thanks!
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[CA11] Integration of Mercury NMEA2000 Gateway
This weekend I installed a Mercury NMEA2000 gateway. I have attached a network diagram showing how it was integrated into my eS127 MFD and SeaTalkng network.
I noted the following issues:
1) After installing the Mercury NMEA2000 gateway, I followed the Lighthouse II instructions around running the "Engine Identification Wizard". However I would get an error that it could not detect any engine data. My only option was to skip to the next engine, where I followed the instructions again to only have it report it couldn't see any engine data. I attached a picture showing the MFD detecting the gateway as "Gateway CAN-P MULTI". I was about to give up - when I went to the Data Page in the MFD - and it was correctly showing the RPMs for both port and starboard engines as well as other engine data. So in the end - it seems to be working- but still odd that the Engine Wizard reported that it couldn't see any data when the MFD was clearly receiving data. Is there a bug with the Engine Wizard in the MFD or Lighthouse software?
2) I was able to add my Port fuel tank onto the MFD data page just fine, but the Starboard fuel tank showed no data. I went back into the setup, and pretended that I had 3 fuel tanks instead of 2. Then the MFD was then able to see data from my Starboard fuel tank as tank 3. Is this an issue with Mercury or the gateway incorrectly reporting the tank as tank 3 instead of tank 2, or is this a MFD or Lighthouse issue?
Thank you!
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I noted the following issues:
1) After installing the Mercury NMEA2000 gateway, I followed the Lighthouse II instructions around running the "Engine Identification Wizard". However I would get an error that it could not detect any engine data. My only option was to skip to the next engine, where I followed the instructions again to only have it report it couldn't see any engine data. I attached a picture showing the MFD detecting the gateway as "Gateway CAN-P MULTI". I was about to give up - when I went to the Data Page in the MFD - and it was correctly showing the RPMs for both port and starboard engines as well as other engine data. So in the end - it seems to be working- but still odd that the Engine Wizard reported that it couldn't see any data when the MFD was clearly receiving data. Is there a bug with the Engine Wizard in the MFD or Lighthouse software?
2) I was able to add my Port fuel tank onto the MFD data page just fine, but the Starboard fuel tank showed no data. I went back into the setup, and pretended that I had 3 fuel tanks instead of 2. Then the MFD was then able to see data from my Starboard fuel tank as tank 3. Is this an issue with Mercury or the gateway incorrectly reporting the tank as tank 3 instead of tank 2, or is this a MFD or Lighthouse issue?
Thank you!
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Effect of Electro Static Discharge - Lightning near vessels
IMPACT OF LIGHTNING OR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
Whether it be a direct hit or near strike, the likelihood is that all electronics onboard a vessel will have some measure of damage caused by a direct lightning strike or close proximity to a significant Electrostatic discharge.
Given the nature of an integrated system onboard of electrics and electronics it is impossible to predict what route the static discharge will take as is goes to ground and it also depends whether the boat or boatbuilder or installer made any precautions to try to protect against such an event.
The damage to equipment, cabling and ancillaries can be immediate and components are blown up instantly or damage can be partial and the components will fail at an indeterminate period thereafter. It is also likely the majority of other electrical equipment onboard will either be damaged or partially affected and will prematurely fail at some future point in time.
The Electrostatic discharge will cause random damage to PCBs and especially will destroy ICs and flat pack devices, as well as arc across copper tracks completely or partially severing them.
There is limited protection which can be provided to electronics to protect against static damage, simply due to the massive energy levels involved, however, installations can be given limited protection, simply by bonding all rigging to deck fittings and to an independent grounding plate using appropriate sizes of copper strapping will offer a reasonable level of protection.
The provision of lightning protection should be considered if the craft is intended for use in an area where there is likely to be a high incidence of electrical storms, for example inland lakes, Caribbean, North East Asia are all areas of significant Electrostatic activity.
There is a standard ISO 10134 : 1993 for lightning protection on small craft.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Lightning protection is the provision of a direct low resistance path from the masthead to a ground plate on the craft. It should be noted that lightning tends to take the shortest path. The connection from each mast or air terminal should be in a straight direct path vertically down to low level then horizontally direct to the ground plate on the hull or to a metal keel.
Usually the mast, rigging, stanchions and toe rail are all bonded together and are grounded to the sea through a grounding plate, this offers a good degree of protection, but again, depending on the size of discharge may still not offer a complete solution.
ZONE PROTECTION
The zone of protection is equivalent to a cone, its point coincident with the top of the mast and the cone having a radius round the craft equal to the height of the mast and centred on the mast base – for example this can be formed by the effective bonding together of mast, shrouds and other standing rigging.
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR/WIRE CONDUCTOR
To provide an adequate lightning grounding conductor the entire circuit from the top of the mast or air terminal shall have a mechanical strength and conductivity not less than that of an 8 mm2 copper wire conductor, this can also be in the form of flat copper tape or strip of a similar cross section area.
LIGHTNING GROUND CONNECTION/PLATE
Any metal surface which is submerged in the water in any condition of heel or trim and the wetted surface area of which has an area of least 0.1m2.
Metallic radio ground plates or dynaplates may be used for the lightning ground connection.
NOTES:
i) Complete protection from equipment damage or personal injury may not be achieved and is not implied.
ii) Craft with metal hulls, if there is electrical continuity between the hull and the mast or other metallic superstructure of adequate height, no further protection against lightning is necessary.
iii) If a craft has been stuck by lightning, the compass, electronic and electrical gear should be checked for damage or change in calibration.
It is the customer’s/ boat builder’s responsibility to ensure the equipment onboard is correctly and effectively bonded and grounded and adequate lightning protection is provided appropriate to the region in which the boat is located.
Our recommendation to customers is to completely replace all electronics that are in the affected circuit – replace cabling and switch gear since they may also have been damaged or burned as well as replacing any associated ancillary equipment which may also have been affected.
RAYFAQ#
Whether it be a direct hit or near strike, the likelihood is that all electronics onboard a vessel will have some measure of damage caused by a direct lightning strike or close proximity to a significant Electrostatic discharge.
Given the nature of an integrated system onboard of electrics and electronics it is impossible to predict what route the static discharge will take as is goes to ground and it also depends whether the boat or boatbuilder or installer made any precautions to try to protect against such an event.
The damage to equipment, cabling and ancillaries can be immediate and components are blown up instantly or damage can be partial and the components will fail at an indeterminate period thereafter. It is also likely the majority of other electrical equipment onboard will either be damaged or partially affected and will prematurely fail at some future point in time.
The Electrostatic discharge will cause random damage to PCBs and especially will destroy ICs and flat pack devices, as well as arc across copper tracks completely or partially severing them.
There is limited protection which can be provided to electronics to protect against static damage, simply due to the massive energy levels involved, however, installations can be given limited protection, simply by bonding all rigging to deck fittings and to an independent grounding plate using appropriate sizes of copper strapping will offer a reasonable level of protection.
The provision of lightning protection should be considered if the craft is intended for use in an area where there is likely to be a high incidence of electrical storms, for example inland lakes, Caribbean, North East Asia are all areas of significant Electrostatic activity.
There is a standard ISO 10134 : 1993 for lightning protection on small craft.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Lightning protection is the provision of a direct low resistance path from the masthead to a ground plate on the craft. It should be noted that lightning tends to take the shortest path. The connection from each mast or air terminal should be in a straight direct path vertically down to low level then horizontally direct to the ground plate on the hull or to a metal keel.
Usually the mast, rigging, stanchions and toe rail are all bonded together and are grounded to the sea through a grounding plate, this offers a good degree of protection, but again, depending on the size of discharge may still not offer a complete solution.
ZONE PROTECTION
The zone of protection is equivalent to a cone, its point coincident with the top of the mast and the cone having a radius round the craft equal to the height of the mast and centred on the mast base – for example this can be formed by the effective bonding together of mast, shrouds and other standing rigging.
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR/WIRE CONDUCTOR
To provide an adequate lightning grounding conductor the entire circuit from the top of the mast or air terminal shall have a mechanical strength and conductivity not less than that of an 8 mm2 copper wire conductor, this can also be in the form of flat copper tape or strip of a similar cross section area.
LIGHTNING GROUND CONNECTION/PLATE
Any metal surface which is submerged in the water in any condition of heel or trim and the wetted surface area of which has an area of least 0.1m2.
Metallic radio ground plates or dynaplates may be used for the lightning ground connection.
NOTES:
i) Complete protection from equipment damage or personal injury may not be achieved and is not implied.
ii) Craft with metal hulls, if there is electrical continuity between the hull and the mast or other metallic superstructure of adequate height, no further protection against lightning is necessary.
iii) If a craft has been stuck by lightning, the compass, electronic and electrical gear should be checked for damage or change in calibration.
It is the customer’s/ boat builder’s responsibility to ensure the equipment onboard is correctly and effectively bonded and grounded and adequate lightning protection is provided appropriate to the region in which the boat is located.
Our recommendation to customers is to completely replace all electronics that are in the affected circuit – replace cabling and switch gear since they may also have been damaged or burned as well as replacing any associated ancillary equipment which may also have been affected.
RAYFAQ#
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[CA11] pictures
hey guys could you tell me how to send pictures to ya cant seem to get it to work,, may be missin a step thanks
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[CA11] Temperature reading problem
I’ve been experiencing a perplexing issue with my sea water temperature reading on my Axiom 9 running Lighthouse 3. When I populate a field to display sea temperature is displays a temperature much higher than actual ie: 106 degrees.
When I enter the transducer tab settings, at calibrate temp, the temperature is displayed properly, ie, 62 degrees. However, this is not the temperature that is displaying on either my Axiom or i70s.
I have both a T70226 i70s corepack which includes my DST tranducer through iTC-5, and a CPT-110 Downvision Transducer. I believe they both provide sea temperature.
I’ve tried disconnecting the temperature wires, White and Brown, at the iTC-5 to see if this would correct the problem. This did seem to correct the temperature reading, however, in doing so we lost our speed reading.
Do you have another solution that we should try?
P.S. Drone integration with the Axiom; We love it! Thank you!
When I enter the transducer tab settings, at calibrate temp, the temperature is displayed properly, ie, 62 degrees. However, this is not the temperature that is displaying on either my Axiom or i70s.
I have both a T70226 i70s corepack which includes my DST tranducer through iTC-5, and a CPT-110 Downvision Transducer. I believe they both provide sea temperature.
I’ve tried disconnecting the temperature wires, White and Brown, at the iTC-5 to see if this would correct the problem. This did seem to correct the temperature reading, however, in doing so we lost our speed reading.
Do you have another solution that we should try?
P.S. Drone integration with the Axiom; We love it! Thank you!
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[CA11] axiom 9 transducer
I have an Axiom 9, Do I need the dual transducer pack on my twin screw inboard sea ray, or can I use the rv-200 single transducer, 21 degree hull angle?
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[CA11] raymarine gs 95 restarts randomly
i have lots of raymarine electronics networked. my gs95 keeps re starting units own it happens at different times. some time it just reboots. this time it did a full restart, the equipment started beeping then i lost my chart in the gs165. the navionics card in in the gs95. i also notice missing data from my sonar chart live. it starts recording 2 hours into a trip or ends one hour early. any feedback would be great.
thanks
mike
thanks
mike
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[CA11] Pathfinder cables?
Hi I have just bought a secondhand old raytheon branded pathfinder 2kw radome (im guessing M92650-S?), to replace my broken rd218. I am waiting for it to arrive, trying to assess what other parts I might need. It will be connected to an rl70crc plus. Is the cable to connect this old radome with the rl70crc identical to that used for the rd218? (Which I already have)
Many thanks
Ryan
Many thanks
Ryan
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Upgrade electronics recommendations
I am considering upgrading the electronics on my 30' fly bridge trawler with Raymarine equipment. We use the vessel to cruise and fish in Puget Sound year around.
The current electronics:
1. Raymarine Autohelm ST5000+ autopilot
2. Raymarine depth sounder
3. Garmin GPSmap 541 chart plotter
4. Vesper Marine XB-8000 AIS with WiFi
I have the following questions:
1. Will the existing autopilot work with an Axiom MFD?
2. Will the existing depth sounder work with an Axiom MFD?
3. Can the existing Garmin external GPS antenna feed GPS data to an Axiom MFD?
4. Can the existing AIS unit feed AIS data to an Axiom MFD?
Our goals include improving fish finding capability and a radar unit. Please advise.
Thanks
The current electronics:
1. Raymarine Autohelm ST5000+ autopilot
2. Raymarine depth sounder
3. Garmin GPSmap 541 chart plotter
4. Vesper Marine XB-8000 AIS with WiFi
I have the following questions:
1. Will the existing autopilot work with an Axiom MFD?
2. Will the existing depth sounder work with an Axiom MFD?
3. Can the existing Garmin external GPS antenna feed GPS data to an Axiom MFD?
4. Can the existing AIS unit feed AIS data to an Axiom MFD?
Our goals include improving fish finding capability and a radar unit. Please advise.
Thanks
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[CA11] P70r
Is the P70r control head compatible with the x10 course computer?
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[CA11] Axiom external monitor support
It does not look as if the Axiom or Axiom pro support a remote monitor, which is necessary for the way that my boat is configured. I am looking at upgrading a third party MFD connected to a large monitor in the pilothouse.
I notice that the Axiom does support a wireless connection to a monitor using a protocol called Miracast. In my configuration, it is critical that the connection between the remote chartplotter and the large monitor works. Is the Miracast wireless connection as robust as the VGA connection that I now use, or is it more intended for "nice to have" but not critical connections such as a display in the saloon for guests?
It appears that Microsoft supports a wired version of Miracast, does the Axiom?
Thanks!
I notice that the Axiom does support a wireless connection to a monitor using a protocol called Miracast. In my configuration, it is critical that the connection between the remote chartplotter and the large monitor works. Is the Miracast wireless connection as robust as the VGA connection that I now use, or is it more intended for "nice to have" but not critical connections such as a display in the saloon for guests?
It appears that Microsoft supports a wired version of Miracast, does the Axiom?
Thanks!
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[CA11] Upgrade C80 MFD to Axiom
Hello
I am a new user to the forum, I am looking for some assistance in upgrading from a C80 MFD to a Axiom MFD.
As difficult as the task is, have traced all wiring and produce a sketch (Existing Seatalk System). The existing installation is on a sailing vessel with two helms (P&S), C80 MFD located down below at the Navigators Desk. Instruments fitted are ST60+ Tridata and wind P&S, ST6002 controller, S2 Smart Pilot, VHF 54E Radio and Type 1 Drive unit.
Of note with the existing system is the terminal box where all cables are terminated onto a common buss bar.
In my new installation I wish to install one Axiom MFD down below and one at the helm.
Questions
1) Can I connect the E22158 converter via the terminal box directly to the Axiom MFD (Option one sketch) or do I have to connection all instruments via backbone cable and converter connection as shown on Option two sketch.
2) Assume the connection for the two Axiom MFD's is via RJ45 cable only.
Thank you
Billdownunder
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I am a new user to the forum, I am looking for some assistance in upgrading from a C80 MFD to a Axiom MFD.
As difficult as the task is, have traced all wiring and produce a sketch (Existing Seatalk System). The existing installation is on a sailing vessel with two helms (P&S), C80 MFD located down below at the Navigators Desk. Instruments fitted are ST60+ Tridata and wind P&S, ST6002 controller, S2 Smart Pilot, VHF 54E Radio and Type 1 Drive unit.
Of note with the existing system is the terminal box where all cables are terminated onto a common buss bar.
In my new installation I wish to install one Axiom MFD down below and one at the helm.
Questions
1) Can I connect the E22158 converter via the terminal box directly to the Axiom MFD (Option one sketch) or do I have to connection all instruments via backbone cable and converter connection as shown on Option two sketch.
2) Assume the connection for the two Axiom MFD's is via RJ45 cable only.
Thank you
Billdownunder
Existing Installation.pdf (Size: 15.28 KB / Downloads: 1)
Option One.pdf (Size: 20.38 KB / Downloads: 1)
Option Two.pdf (Size: 17.61 KB / Downloads: 1)
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Raymarine 12"chartplotter
I bought a boat 6 months ago which is fitted with a 2006 model Ray 12" chartplotter.
How do I update the software is it just a matter of putting the Ray card into the slot on my computer and going online?
Please advise
Popeye46
How do I update the software is it just a matter of putting the Ray card into the slot on my computer and going online?
Please advise
Popeye46
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[split] Diagnostics - recording NMEA2000 data on Lighthouse 3 MFDs
This is a great idea (and was there long ago on the classic E series). But logging only to the rear slot of an Axiom will make it a non-starter for many. If the Axiom is flush or surface mounted, rather than trunnion mounted, the labor overhead of removing it to access the card (at least twice per trial) will discourage it's use. Surely the bright engineers at Raymarine can figure out how to write to a slot in the RCR?
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