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C-80 to E-80 Classic

September 21, 2016, 9:54 am
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About 6 months ago, I started having problems with the C-80's power button. Some contact cleaner, cleared things out, until last week. The screen went blank, had to do a Factory Reset to bring it back on-line.

So, I found an E-80 to replace it. Now the fun starts, I have the RS130, which was connected to a 5 way R52131 Convertor (All in E22158 kit), then to the C-80, via a A22164 cable (ST1 to STNG).

After installing the E-80, I purchased an A06061 cable (ST2 to STNG). It doesn't see the RS130. Now I see that I need a different 5 way connector, A06064.

What is the difference between the two convertors? I have the A06064 convertor on order.

Thanks.... Capt. Hank
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Replacing all electronics

September 21, 2016, 10:35 am
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I had a lightning strike on my Beneteau 445 and am replacing all of the electronics. I composed a post listing the products that I have purchased so far and asking for help with the layout and suggestions for additional equipment that I need. When I tried to post it said too long and deleted it. I am new to this forum and need some help with the process.
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E125 Anomalies (includes Autopilot)

September 19, 2016, 3:36 pm
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My Raymarine system consists of:
• E125 MFD - V17.45-00403
• I70 (x4) – V3.05
• RS130 GPS – V2.20
• Ray 260 VHF – V2.030
• P70 – V3.05
• ACU-200 – V2.17 RSCP V1L4
• EV-1 – V2.17 RSCP V1L4
• Color HD Radar – V4.27 (not powered at time)
When engaging the autopilot while following a route. A display window pops up with something like "Heading 217 M, BTW 218, Turn Port 32 degrees". If I engage the autopilot, the boat will circle to the left, past the heading to the way point. The first time this was noticed, I engaged the AP and the boat circled until, for safe navigation, it was necessary to put the AP in Standby. The AP functions properly in Locked Heading mode, Wind Vane mode and when going to a designated waypoint while not following a route. Three photos of the screen showing the anomaly are attached. It can be easily duplicated on my boat. If possible and necessary, I can try to get a video of the boat’s behavior when the AP is engaged.

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Backlight on Remote?

September 21, 2016, 1:22 pm
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I have the Smart Controller remote for my autopilot and was wondering if the LCD display is supposed to have a backlight. Mine does not, and if it should I would like to return it for repair.
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Added a DSM30 Sounder

September 21, 2016, 1:30 pm
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I was running a P319 600W transducer straight to a Raymarine ST60+ Depth instrument with no problems. My chart plotter is a Raymarine C80 and I am using a Raymarine Smartpilot X30 autohelm, all on NMEA 0183 (I know, old school). I recently installed a Raymarine DSM 30 sounder to get a better picture of the bottom contour rather than just the depth in feet. I also bought a new B117 600W transducer. My question is how do I incorporate the DSM 30? Do I have to remove the transducer connections on the back of the ST60+ Depth instrument and re-connect them to the DSM 30? Should I scrap the P319 (no connector on the end of the cable) and just use the B117 with the connector plugged into the DSM 30? (Will this drive the ST60+ Depth instrument through the NMEA 0183 network?) Or, should I install the B117 as a second transducer straight to the DSM 30 and leave the P319 connected to the ST60+ Depth instrument?
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P70r and Spx Autopilot

September 21, 2016, 4:33 pm
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With current software in the P70R and an Spx-10, is it normal to have a grayed out option of "Restart XTE" on the P70R? I've seen it work paired to an evolution series, but wonder why it wouldn't work on an Spx series.

TJ
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Abrupt change in course

September 22, 2016, 8:33 am
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Once I set the autopilot (ST60) to a course, all is fine is I don't move from the wheel. If I physically move to the port side near where the instrument is mounted, the boat will abruptly change course to the port.

What could cause this?
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e120

September 22, 2016, 5:18 pm
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I have a radar rd218 2kw that was connected to a c80, but c80 damage.

Now I would like to buy a friend a e120 widescreen.

¿I can use my old radar with this e120?
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E125 Boat Position Display

September 22, 2016, 5:33 pm
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My Raymarine system consists of:
• E125 MFD - V17.45-00403
• I70 (x4) – V3.05
• RS130 GPS – V2.20
• Ray 260 VHF – V2.030
• P70 – V3.05
• ACU-200 – V2.17 RSCP V1L4
• EV-1 – V2.17 RSCP V1L4
• Color HD Radar – V4.27 (not powered at time)

The boat position on the chart display stopped updating. The actual position was off by about 1/4 nm. The position source for the E125 was the internal GPS. The boat was following a route at the time of the incident. Zooming in/out and panning the chart display did not correct the problem. It was finally corrected by going back to the Home Screen and then to Chart Display. The boat position then displayed correctly and resumed updating.
I had noticed this behavior several times on an earlier version of the firmware (maybe V13 or V14) and never observed it on V15. This was reported on an earlier forum post which I can't find. I believe that on one of the times the problem was noted, the RS-130 was used for position input. This is the first time I have noted the problem on V17 of the firmware. The earlier occurrences were very infrequent.
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A65 Orginal Question

September 23, 2016, 4:02 am
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Hi, newbie to the forum and do appreciate all the great information provided. I was given an original A65 in like new condition and it seems to operate great. I updated the software to version V2.28 thanks to the information and files found in this forum. It did not have an antenna and I was able to get an RS125 Plus to use. I do not have the original cable so I could not cut and splice that, but I did find a connector that interfaces with the 6 pin male GPS socket on the A65. I found the below instructions previously provided, my question is the cable only has 5 leads and the diagram shows 6 leads being connected. I see two of them go to shield, do I just jump off the single shield wire to both connectors or eliminate one?

"Unfortunately, the requested cable & and plug were never available as individual parts. As this product was retired some time ago, details of the RS12 sensor plug are not readily available. The cable features a 6-pin plug which may be acquired from Gemeco (part #E36014). The pin-out for a RS12 GPS Sensor cable follows:
with the plug oriented with its female pins facing you and its indexing keyway at 12 o'clock, pins numbered clockwise:
1. red
2. shield
3. shield
4. yellow
5. green
6. center pin - brown"



I found many suggestions for using the NMEA interface on the unit, however I don’t have that cable or a five pin connector that matches and the few I found are crazy expensive for a connector and short piece of cable. If there is a better suggestion I would really appreciate the advice.

Lastly, the unit has the Navionics US All-in-One Marine OEM CF/91SN V17 card installed. Will that card display land mass as I navigate in our bayous and along our gulf coast? When I run simulation mode I only see blue seas with no land mass. If not is there an add on card still available for this older unit for Northwest Florida (Pan Handle) that I can purchase. Sorry for the long winded post, and again thanks for a great forum.
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Navionics microsd chart not recognized

September 23, 2016, 7:06 am
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My e7d will not read my navionics chart chip in either slot. It was working last week. Is this a hardware problem?
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Unable to view Nautical chart data from my Navionics chart card

September 23, 2016, 8:37 am
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It is recommended that the operational state of each of the MFD's microSD memory card reader slots be tested by attempting to capture the MFD's screen image to a microSD memory card (POWER->SCREEN CAPTURE). As some MFD have two microSD memory card slots (upper & lower) certain to test this feature using each of the MFD's microSD reader slots. Should the MFD report being unable to save a screen capture file using either of its microSD reader slots, then the MFD should be sent to Raymarine’s Product Repair Center to be bench checked / serviced.

Should the MFD's microSD memory card reader slots be deemed to be operational and should you be using Navionics or C-Map cartography, then please note the default Chart Selection setting following the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD v17.45 software update is LightHouse Charts rather than Navionics Chart. Please additionally note, that following the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD v17.45 software update, the Description field of the Chart Selection menu will include detailed information concerning the LightHouse, Navionics, and/or C-Map chart cards within your system (see the screen snapshot below).

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Should the Description field of the Chart Selection menu not be populated with this data, then it would indicate one of the following:

- the MFD has not been updated with v17.45 or later a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD software

- the microSD memory card(s) within the MFDs memory card reader do not contain chart data ... while the microSD to SD adapter sleeves provided with the chart card's containing LightHouse, Navionics, or C-Map cartography feature labels identifying the type of cartography which has been programmed onto the microSD memory card, the microSD memory card itself does not. As a result, microSD memory cards used to perform software updates, record data, backup data, or transfer data are commonly confused for the system's chart card.

The root level of a Navionics chart card will include but may not be limited to the following files:
- a file titled ntag.txt
- a folder titled Navionic containing Charts Folder which in turn contains several files having .nv2 file extensions.

The root level of a C-Map chart card will include but may not be limited to the following files:
- a file titled CMAP.BND
- a folder titled CHARTS containing Charts Folder which in turn minimally contains a file having .LIC and .MRC file extensions.

The root level directory of a LightHouse chart card will include one or more files having the file extensions:
- .rx5
- .r0x (where x is an integer value (ex. 1, 2, 3), ex. .r01, .r02, .r03, etc.)

- the chart data stored onto the chart card has become corrupted. If the chart card is believed to contain C-Map or Navionics cartography, then is it recommended that C-Map or Navionics accordingly be contacted to address the problem with your chart card.

- the MFD's memory card reader is not operational (see information above)

Accordingly if using Navionics Nautical Charts cartography or C-Map cartopgraphy, it will be necessary to configure each Chart application page/pane in which you desire to view your Navionics or C-Map Charts to Navionics Nautical Charts or C-Map Charts (MENU->PRESENTATION->CHART CHART SELECTION). If so configured, using Navionics Nautical Charts, and should the MFD's microSD memory card reader slots be operational, then it is recommended that you verify that the Chart application's Easy View feature (MENU->PRESENTATION->VIEW & MOTION->EASY VIEW) has been configured to OFF.

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AIS 650 transmission in Canada

September 23, 2016, 8:59 am
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On a recent cruise in British Columbia, I noticed that my AIS 650 wasn't transmitting my vessel location; reception worked fine. (We noticed this via web sites such as MarineTraffic.com.) Here in the states, both transmission and reception work correctly. Is there a configuration detail that could affect signal transmission in Canada?
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Ev 200 or 400

September 23, 2016, 10:22 am
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I have a 1990 Catalina 42 about 23000 plus lbs. I have an Octopus hydraulic actuator 1212Lam. Avg amp draw is about 4 to 6 amps max 19. Which raymarine auto pilot should I be looking at. Thanks.
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Supplying diagnostic data in support of investigating a problem with your system

September 26, 2016, 8:19 am
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Supplying diagnostic data can be very helpful, and in some cases is required, to support investigation of a problem with your Raymarine system. Systems featuring Raymarine's a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs permit customers to inspect and save information about the system's components, their configuration, error logs, and communications via the MFD's NMEA 0183 and SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 ports. In some cases, a system diagram may be requested to support an investigation.

- ETHERNET & SEATALKNG / NMEA 2000 DEVICES LIST - a list of all devices which have been interfaced to the Data Master MFD via Ethernet (SeaTalkHS / RayNet) and / or SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 to be listed along with their respective method of interfacing (SeaTalkHS or STng), serial numbers, and software versions.

- ERROR LOGS - The a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs continuously log system performance data (found within the chronologically latest MFDPP_xxxx.log file) and should the system encounter a failure, then an additional log file will be created each time that such a failure is encountered.

- SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SETTINGS - It is considered a best practice to back up your system's configuration settings on a regular basis to prevent accidental loss. It is also considered a best practice to our system's configuration settings and data prior to updating the software of the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs. Information concerning your system settings may also be beneficial in supporting investigation of a problem.

- WAYPOINT / ROUTE / TRACK DATA: - It is considered a best practice to back up your system's waypoint, route, and track data on a regular basis to prevent accidental loss. It is also considered a best practice to backup this data prior to updating the software of the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs. Information concerning your system settings may also be beneficial in supporting investigation of a problem.

- SCREEN CAPTURE: As the saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words" in describing a problem with your marine electronics system. Accordingly, it is recommended that a screen snapshot be executed on the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD exhibiting an on-screen issue which you are seeking assistance with.

- NMEA 0183 BUFFER: Should one of the MFD's NMEA 0183 ports be interfaced to a NMEA 0183 talker or listener and there be a suspected communications issue between the devices, then examining the MFD's NMEA 0183 port buffers may be very helpful in determining whether the MFD is transmitting data to or receiving data from the device supporting NMEA 0183 communications protocol.

- SEATALKNG / NMEA 2000 BUFFER: At the time that this FAQ was posted, the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 diagnostic buffer of the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs was limited to displaying and logging raw, untranslated (hexadecimal) data received by and transmitted by the Data Master MFD. Accordingly, if seeking to investigate a problem regarding SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 communications within a system, it may be necessary to interface a NMEA 2000 bus analyzing tool (ex. Actisense NGT-1-USB w/Actisense NMEAReader PC software, etc.) as a spur device to the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone to monitor and obtain detailed information concerning the system's SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 communications. As many NMEA 2000 bus analyzer products (ex. NMEAReader) convert the raw SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 data into translated data, such analyzers can be quite helpful in analyzing and identifying problems, and should be part of a properly equipped installer's / troubleshooter's tool kit. This is particularly true for SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 communications problems involving third party devices (ex. engine system gateways, tank level sensors, fuel flow sensors, etc) having a NMEA 2000 communications interface. As Raymarine products are neither designed to calibrate nor assign NMEA 2000 Instance Numbers to third party sensors having NMEA 2000 communications interfaces, it may be necessary to perform such calibrations or assignments using a third party display or a computer which has been interfaced to the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone and is running software from the sensor's manufacturer.

- SYSTEM DIAGRAM: In some cases, a system diagram (hand drawn will suffice) identifying the makes and models of each of the marine electronics devices within the system (including computers / tablets running navigational planning / chartplotting applications) may be be requested to support an investigation. The diagram should additionally identify how these devices have been interfaced to one another.

- CHART CARD(S) DETAILS: While Raymarine's a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs will support LightHouse, Navionics, and C-Map cartography a chart card which has been populated with such cartography must be present within the memory card reader of one of the MFDs within the system of a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs and that MFD must be in the ON power state. As one of the most common causes for chart plotting related issues involve confusion over type of cartography which is actually present within the system's chart card(s), those requesting assistance with chart plotting related issues should identify the type of chart card(s) which is present within the system of a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs.


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Diagnostics - a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD ETHERNET & SEATALKNG / NMEA 2000 DEVICES LIST

September 26, 2016, 8:50 am
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Supplying diagnostic data can be very helpful, and in some cases is required, to support investigation of a problem with your Raymarine system. Systems featuring Raymarine's a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs permit customers to inspect and save information about the system's components, their configuration, error logs, and communications via the MFD's NMEA 0183 and SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 ports.

- ETHERNET & SEATALKNG / NMEA 2000 DEVICES LIST:
Executing the command sequence (HOME->SET-UP->MAINTENANCE->DIAGNOSTICS->SELECT DEVICE from the system's Data Master MFD (HOME->SET-UP->DATA MASTER) will permit a list of all devices which have been interfaced to the Data Master MFD via Ethernet (SeaTalkHS / RayNet) and / or SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 to be listed along with their respective method of interfacing (SeaTalkHS or STng), serial numbers, and software versions.

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Using the command sequence SHOW ALL DATA->SAVE THIS DATA will in turn cause the following files containing the detailed list of data for each device to be created and saved to your microSD memory card:
----- Diagnostic_Data_xxxx_ALL_DEVICES_hh-mm-ss-MM-DD-YYYY.html (where xxxx is the diagnostic file counter and hh-mm-ss-MM-DD-YYYY is the time/date stamp)
----- Diagnostic_Data_xxxx_ALL_DEVICES_hh-mm-ss-MM-DD-YYYY.xml (where xxxx is the diagnostic file counter and hh-mm-ss-MM-DD-YYYY is the time/date stamp)


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Diagnostics - a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD Error Logs

September 26, 2016, 8:57 am
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The a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs continuously log system performance data (found within the chronologically latest MFDPP_xxxx.log file) and should the system encounter a failure, then an additional log file will be created each time that such a failure is encountered. These files may be request by Raymarine Product Support in support of an investigation.

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Executing the command sequence (HOME->SET-UP->MAINTENANCE->DIAGNOSTICS->SAVE ERROR LOGS from the system's Data Master MFD (HOME->SET-UP->DATA MASTER) will cause the following application error log files to be saved to your microSD memory card:
----- MFDAPP_xxxx.log (where xxxx is the log file counter) - Generally, only the two most recent logs will be required for supporting an investigation.
----- SYSLOG_ALL_YYYY-MM-DD-hh-mm-ss.log (where xxxx is the diagnostic file counter and YYYY-MM-DD-hh-mm-ss is the date/time stamp)
----- SYSLOG_CURRENT_YYYY-MM-DD-hh-mm-ss.log (where xxxx is the diagnostic file counter and YYYY-MM-DD-hh-mm-ss is the date/time stamp)


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a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD System Configuration Settings

September 26, 2016, 9:13 am
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It is considered a best practice to back up your system's configuration settings and data on a regular basis to prevent accidental loss. It is also considered a best practice to our system's configuration settings and data prior to updating the software of the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs. Information concerning your system settings may also be beneficial in supporting investigation of a problem. Executing the command sequence (HOME->MY DATA->IMPORT/EXPORT->BACK-UP SETTINGS from the system's Data Master MFD (HOME->SET-UP->DATA MASTER) or MFD on which the problem was observed will permit the following file containing your MFD's settings to be created and saved to your microSD memory card:
----- RayMFDSettings.tgz


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a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD Waypoint / Route / Track Data

September 26, 2016, 9:19 am
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It is considered a best practice to back up your system's waypoint, route, and track data on a regular basis to prevent accidental loss. It is also considered a best practice to backup this data prior to updating the software of the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs. Information concerning your system settings may also be beneficial in supporting investigation of a problem. Executing the command sequence (HOME->MY DATA->IMPORT/EXPORT->SAVE DATA->SAVE ALL from the system's Data Master MFD (HOME->SET-UP->DATA MASTER) will permit the following file containing your system's waypoint, route, and track data to be created and saved to your microSD memory card:
----- Raymarine/My Data/Archive_MM_DD_YYYY.fsh (where MM_DD_YYYY is the date stamp)
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a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD Screen Snapshot

September 26, 2016, 9:28 am
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As the saying goes, often "a picture is worth a thousand words" in describing a problem with your marine electronics system. Accordingly, it is recommended that a screen snapshot be executed on the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD exhibiting an on-screen issue which you are seeking assistance with. Executing the command sequence POWER->SCREEN CAPTURE will cause the following file to be created and saved to your microSD memory card:
----- Dumpxxx.png (where [censored] is the screen image file counter).


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