What is the preferred way to load Canadian Hydrographic Service Digital ENC Charts into my Raymarine C-125 & Es-98 MFD. It seem they come on CD. Do I just copy them to the memory card the MFD uses?
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Canadian ENC Charts
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ST50 Plus Tridata display speed is 50% low
I have a ST 50 plus tridata. Recently the boat speed reads about half of what the SOG (from GPS) reads. I have checked at slack tide and same problem. I just replaced the speed/temp transducer with a ST800 and same problem. I went through the ST 50 plus re-calibration (not as easy as you might think) numerous times and the cal factor was 2.5 which is higher than the allowable limit so it didn't store the cal factor or fix the issue. I am having basically the same issue with the new transducer as with the old one. I also have a Ray-marine C7 MFDU and i60 Wind right now everything is tied togeher so I am worried that swapping out for a newer i50 tridata will cost a lot and not fix the problem.
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Cp470c problem
Hi
My name is Geoffrey Dutton , have a problem with a customers system.
He has two c Series displays connected to Radar and a CP470c sounder module.
The system worked fine for a year or so then one day all info disappeared from the f/finder page, the page comes up ok but it is blank.. The green light on the CP470c is normal flashing green apro 1per seco. The transducer was thought to be bad and was replaced with no result. Do you believe the CP470c has a problem and should we replace it.. I have looked through and chequed evrything I could think of in the menus but still no luck ..I thank you in advance for a prompt reply. Yours truly
Geoffrey Dutton
My name is Geoffrey Dutton , have a problem with a customers system.
He has two c Series displays connected to Radar and a CP470c sounder module.
The system worked fine for a year or so then one day all info disappeared from the f/finder page, the page comes up ok but it is blank.. The green light on the CP470c is normal flashing green apro 1per seco. The transducer was thought to be bad and was replaced with no result. Do you believe the CP470c has a problem and should we replace it.. I have looked through and chequed evrything I could think of in the menus but still no luck ..I thank you in advance for a prompt reply. Yours truly
Geoffrey Dutton
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Em-Trak B100 AIS and C80 Plotter
I recently bought a new boat, it came with an Em-Trak B100 AIS unit and a S100 Splitter which were not connected.
I know nothing about connecting these things and the local contractor knew less!
I have a conversion of their color wires to the C80 wire colors.
Is there a diagram of how I connect this to my older C80 Plotter.
Where would I find the place to connect.
I have an SPX 30 box and I see I could connect GPS data to that, but is there any point?
Any great ideas appreciated!
I know nothing about connecting these things and the local contractor knew less!
I have a conversion of their color wires to the C80 wire colors.
Is there a diagram of how I connect this to my older C80 Plotter.
Where would I find the place to connect.
I have an SPX 30 box and I see I could connect GPS data to that, but is there any point?
Any great ideas appreciated!
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AIS on i70
I have GX2150 VHF with AIS receiver communicating to my a128 through NMEA at 38400 and all is fine on the a128. i see the targets etc. The issue is that I want to see it in the i70 AIS display. The a128 and i70 are connected through the seatalk ng network so I was assuming that data is available on the network. Any ideas how to get this data to display on the i70? When I look for transducers on i70 I just see the ITC-5 (depth, speed, wind).
thanks.
thanks.
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Dragonfly screen glare?
I have a Dragonfly 5 Pro fishfinder on my kayak. When it came out of the box, there was a clear plastic sheet protecting the MFD screen. I left this on in order to provide an extra layer of scratch protection. But this plastic sheet does create some glare making the screen hard to read in direct sun. So I am wondering if the main screen surface beneath this is any better at glare reduction. If it is not a low-glare screen, I will leave the protective plastic sheet on. If it is a low-glare screen, then I will remove the protective sheet. Once removed, it obviously cannot be put back on, so that is why I am writing for advice before doing anything.
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A68 (replaced A67) and older thru hull transducer
Until last month, my sailboat had a Raymarine A67 with an older transducer. I believe it is an Airmar B744V (possibly even a B44). The A67 died, and I found a grear deal on an A68 with no transducer. Sounded good. I guess I assumed, incorrectly, that an A68 would be a newer version of an A67.
I can't really pull the boat out of the water to put in a new transducer. The one in the boat now works fine. I only need depth from it; I don't need temperature or speed. I don't even need fishfinder display, I just need depth.
So, since A68 and B744 seem to be incompatible, I am trying to figure out some options. I'm hoping someone can tell me whether any of these will work:
1) If I am willing to give up the fishfinder, and just want depth, is there a way to wire the A68 to the B744 directly, and run the A68 in non-chirp mode?
2) Install an i40 Depth, connected to the B44/B744. This seems like a great option for me because I can mount the i40 near my line of sight and see the depth easily. It looks like the i40 depth just has three pins to connect to the transducer, and I've seen B744 as being supported. Will that work? Wiring diagram somewhere?
3) Add a converter (itc5?) to convert the signal to Seatalk ng. This sounds like it would work.. I don't have a Seatalk network, though, and sound like more complication and expense than I'd like.
4) If #2 works, then can I assume that I could run a seatalk cable from the i40 to the A68 to display depth on A68? Not as critical but might be a nice to have in the future.
Thanks,
Chris
I can't really pull the boat out of the water to put in a new transducer. The one in the boat now works fine. I only need depth from it; I don't need temperature or speed. I don't even need fishfinder display, I just need depth.
So, since A68 and B744 seem to be incompatible, I am trying to figure out some options. I'm hoping someone can tell me whether any of these will work:
1) If I am willing to give up the fishfinder, and just want depth, is there a way to wire the A68 to the B744 directly, and run the A68 in non-chirp mode?
2) Install an i40 Depth, connected to the B44/B744. This seems like a great option for me because I can mount the i40 near my line of sight and see the depth easily. It looks like the i40 depth just has three pins to connect to the transducer, and I've seen B744 as being supported. Will that work? Wiring diagram somewhere?
3) Add a converter (itc5?) to convert the signal to Seatalk ng. This sounds like it would work.. I don't have a Seatalk network, though, and sound like more complication and expense than I'd like.
4) If #2 works, then can I assume that I could run a seatalk cable from the i40 to the A68 to display depth on A68? Not as critical but might be a nice to have in the future.
Thanks,
Chris
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Allow setting i70 screens from an MFD
Evening,
Seeing as it is already possible to group i70/p70 displays and control their brightnesss from one display, it seems a logical extension to be able to remotely change screens from another display.
This would permit pre-programmed 'screen lineups', i.e. i could configure the i70s to display one set of information for racing, another for cruising, another for fishing, etc.
Thanks for the consideration,
Heath
Seeing as it is already possible to group i70/p70 displays and control their brightnesss from one display, it seems a logical extension to be able to remotely change screens from another display.
This would permit pre-programmed 'screen lineups', i.e. i could configure the i70s to display one set of information for racing, another for cruising, another for fishing, etc.
Thanks for the consideration,
Heath
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Fishfinder option C-80
My boat has a C-80 display installed by the previous owner. The boat has a pathfinder radar, GPS, Auto Pilot an ST-60 digital depth readout. All read through the C-80 with the exception of depth indicated by the st-60 display, and the auto-helm control. I do know the auto helm is also connected to the C-80 display. All work efficiently at this time. My question: I want to add a fish finder, and it appears the C-80 is capable of that function from the literature I have. What do I need to add to connect the unit to read in a fish finder mode on the C-80 in addition to the digital depth on the ST-60. Do I need to add a DSM? Do I need a new transducer as well, or can the existing transducer run both? The books left aboard indicate the depth sounder is an A22020. The C-80 display is E02020.
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VHF not showing GPS coordinates
My Ray55 VHF is no longer showing GPS position. It still communicates. It is in use on a sailing catamaran attached to an E120W chart plotter. The antenna is at the top of the mast. The connections are secure. Suggestions?
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Connecting PC to E120
Hello all,
I am the new owner of an E120 system circa, 2008-9. I am trying to enable my licensed version of RNS 6.1 to work on my PC via ethernet cable connected to port 5 of the SeaTalk HS5 Network Switch.
I get a message that tells me I need to Reconfigure my DHCP Server to assign IP addresses and a subnet mask which I would do if I knew where/how to find those values in my Lenova Think Pad Laptop running Windows 7.
Anybody have any idea about how and/or if this is the right next step?
Thanks kindly!
Rob
I am the new owner of an E120 system circa, 2008-9. I am trying to enable my licensed version of RNS 6.1 to work on my PC via ethernet cable connected to port 5 of the SeaTalk HS5 Network Switch.
I get a message that tells me I need to Reconfigure my DHCP Server to assign IP addresses and a subnet mask which I would do if I knew where/how to find those values in my Lenova Think Pad Laptop running Windows 7.
Anybody have any idea about how and/or if this is the right next step?
Thanks kindly!
Rob
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CHANGE C120W TO ES127
I am helping a friend and we have the following situation:
Currently, the boat has installed the equipment shown in the attachment.
He wants to replace the C120W for ES127, in the attachment shows what we wanted to do.
Is this right?
Can you help us?
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Currently, the boat has installed the equipment shown in the attachment.
He wants to replace the C120W for ES127, in the attachment shows what we wanted to do.
Is this right?
Can you help us?
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C120 and RS130 GPS Fix but no satellite status
Hello,
Recently I had a problem when my C120 gps stopped working. The original RS125 was flashing red and I would get no fixed position. After verifying all wiring was good/ checking connections, and it still didn't work, I replaced it with a RS 130 and the ST1 to STng converter kit. Now when powering up, The unit does obtain a fix (and 130 flashes green). I now have 2 Problems: First, On the GPS status page where the field that supposed to show satellite status, it is now empty (no satellites in status or sky view). And second, I also noticed on that page the time is not correct. I tried to change it in the date and time section, but that had no effect. I have updated the MFD to the v5.16 and still no change. Any idea's?
Thanks for your help
Bob
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Recently I had a problem when my C120 gps stopped working. The original RS125 was flashing red and I would get no fixed position. After verifying all wiring was good/ checking connections, and it still didn't work, I replaced it with a RS 130 and the ST1 to STng converter kit. Now when powering up, The unit does obtain a fix (and 130 flashes green). I now have 2 Problems: First, On the GPS status page where the field that supposed to show satellite status, it is now empty (no satellites in status or sky view). And second, I also noticed on that page the time is not correct. I tried to change it in the date and time section, but that had no effect. I have updated the MFD to the v5.16 and still no change. Any idea's?
Thanks for your help
Bob
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Adding fishfinder features to a C-Series Classic MFD or hsb2 Pathfinder Series Displa
In order to add fishfinder features to a (C70, C80, C120) or hsb2 Pathfinder Series Radar and Chartplotter Displays (ex. RL70, RL70C, RL80, RC520, RC530, RC630, etc.), the display must be interfaced to one of the following retired Digital Sounder Modules (DSM):
- DSM300
- DSM30
- DSM250
The DSM will in turn be interfaced to a compatible fishfinder transducer. Please note that Raymarine no longer manufacturers DSMs for C-Series Classic MFDs or hsb2 Pathfinder Series Radar and Chartplotter Displays, necessitating that one seek such products within the second hand market. Please additionally note that instrument transducers and third party fishfinder transducers cannot be adapted for use with a DSM.
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- DSM300
- DSM30
- DSM250
The DSM will in turn be interfaced to a compatible fishfinder transducer. Please note that Raymarine no longer manufacturers DSMs for C-Series Classic MFDs or hsb2 Pathfinder Series Radar and Chartplotter Displays, necessitating that one seek such products within the second hand market. Please additionally note that instrument transducers and third party fishfinder transducers cannot be adapted for use with a DSM.
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Interfacing an E-Series Classic MFD to a PC running RayTech software
The following recommendations apply to customers interfacing RayTech RNS software to a system featuring E-Series Classic MFDs which have been updated with v5.69 E-Series Classic MFD software. Please pay particular heed to the instructions regarding installation and execution of the RayTech Network Configuration Tool prior to running the RayTech Instrument Configuration Tool.
1) Download RayTech RNS 6.1 from the bottom of the RayTech software updates web page onto a PC running the Window XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system. RayTech software is not compatible with Windows 10. Doing so will cause the file RayTechRNS_v6.1_version-.exe to be saved to your Downloads folder.
2) From the Windows Start screen, select the This PC icon too open a Windows Explorer dialog listing Favorites, This PC, and Network (other items may additionally be displayed)
3) Left click on the Downloads folder grouped under Favorites
4) Right click on the file titled RayTechRNS_v6.1_version-.exe display the file options pop-up menu
5) Left click on the Properties option within the displayed file options pop-up menu
6) Left click on the Compatibility tab within the Properties dialog
7) Left click on the checkbox titled "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
8) Select Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) from the operating system/service pack list displayed below the aforementioned checkbox
9) Left click on the Apply button at the bottom of the Properties dialog
10) Left click on the OK button at the bottom of the Properties dialog ... this will cause the Properties dialog to close and the Windows Explorer dialog to return to the foreground
11) Double left click on the RayTechRNS_v6.1_version-.exe to initiate installation of the RayTech software and follow the instructions within the InstallShield wizard to install the program. It is recommended that all of the defaulted installation options be chosen (i.e. simply "next' your way through the InstallShield wizard).
12) You can download an electronic copy of the instruction manual for RayTech RNS/Planner 6.1/6.2 by clicking here.
13) Download and install the RayTech Network Configuration Tool. Should there be an issue with install of the RayTech Network Configuration Tool (specifically .netframework), then it may instead be necessary to manually configure the PC's IP address (see below).
14) Interface the PC to the Ethernet (SeaTalkhs/RayNet) network linking the PC to the E-Series Classic MFD. This may be accomplished by interfacing the PC to the SeaTalkhs Network Switch via an appropriate length of SeaTalkhs Patch Cable. Should the system not include a SeaTalkhs Network Switch and no other device (ex. SR100, DSM300, Digital Radome, etc.) presently be interfaced to the MFD's SeaTalkhs socket, then the PC may be interfaced to the MFD's SeaTalkhs socket via a cable assembly constructed from a SeaTalkhs Crossover Coupler, a SeaTalkhs Patch Cable, and an appropriate length of SeaTalkhs (M) to RJ45 Cable.
15) Power on the vessel’s marine electronics and permit them to complete initialization
16) Disable the PC’s Wi-Fi Interface
17) Run the RayTech Network Configuration Tool per the instructions downloaded with the tool … recommend choosing IP address 10.0.0.7. Should there have been and issue with installing the RayTech Network Configuration Tool, then it may be necessary to manually configure the NIC's IP address (Internet Protocol Version 4) to the aforementioned IP address and additionally configure the Subnet Mask to 255.0.0.0. No changes/entries should be made to the Default Gateway field.
18) Run the RayTech Instrument Configuration Tool (Search->RayTech Instrument Configuration), choosing the NIC having the IP address 10.0.0.7
19) Run Raymarine RayTech Navigator in Onboard Mode
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1) Download RayTech RNS 6.1 from the bottom of the RayTech software updates web page onto a PC running the Window XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system. RayTech software is not compatible with Windows 10. Doing so will cause the file RayTechRNS_v6.1_version-.exe to be saved to your Downloads folder.
2) From the Windows Start screen, select the This PC icon too open a Windows Explorer dialog listing Favorites, This PC, and Network (other items may additionally be displayed)
3) Left click on the Downloads folder grouped under Favorites
4) Right click on the file titled RayTechRNS_v6.1_version-.exe display the file options pop-up menu
5) Left click on the Properties option within the displayed file options pop-up menu
6) Left click on the Compatibility tab within the Properties dialog
7) Left click on the checkbox titled "Run this program in compatibility mode for"
8) Select Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) from the operating system/service pack list displayed below the aforementioned checkbox
9) Left click on the Apply button at the bottom of the Properties dialog
10) Left click on the OK button at the bottom of the Properties dialog ... this will cause the Properties dialog to close and the Windows Explorer dialog to return to the foreground
11) Double left click on the RayTechRNS_v6.1_version-.exe to initiate installation of the RayTech software and follow the instructions within the InstallShield wizard to install the program. It is recommended that all of the defaulted installation options be chosen (i.e. simply "next' your way through the InstallShield wizard).
12) You can download an electronic copy of the instruction manual for RayTech RNS/Planner 6.1/6.2 by clicking here.
13) Download and install the RayTech Network Configuration Tool. Should there be an issue with install of the RayTech Network Configuration Tool (specifically .netframework), then it may instead be necessary to manually configure the PC's IP address (see below).
14) Interface the PC to the Ethernet (SeaTalkhs/RayNet) network linking the PC to the E-Series Classic MFD. This may be accomplished by interfacing the PC to the SeaTalkhs Network Switch via an appropriate length of SeaTalkhs Patch Cable. Should the system not include a SeaTalkhs Network Switch and no other device (ex. SR100, DSM300, Digital Radome, etc.) presently be interfaced to the MFD's SeaTalkhs socket, then the PC may be interfaced to the MFD's SeaTalkhs socket via a cable assembly constructed from a SeaTalkhs Crossover Coupler, a SeaTalkhs Patch Cable, and an appropriate length of SeaTalkhs (M) to RJ45 Cable.
15) Power on the vessel’s marine electronics and permit them to complete initialization
16) Disable the PC’s Wi-Fi Interface
17) Run the RayTech Network Configuration Tool per the instructions downloaded with the tool … recommend choosing IP address 10.0.0.7. Should there have been and issue with installing the RayTech Network Configuration Tool, then it may be necessary to manually configure the NIC's IP address (Internet Protocol Version 4) to the aforementioned IP address and additionally configure the Subnet Mask to 255.0.0.0. No changes/entries should be made to the Default Gateway field.
18) Run the RayTech Instrument Configuration Tool (Search->RayTech Instrument Configuration), choosing the NIC having the IP address 10.0.0.7
19) Run Raymarine RayTech Navigator in Onboard Mode
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Connecting a camera to a E120 series
I have an E 120 series and would like to purchase a camera to be mounted on the arch viewing the stern of the boat to help when docking. What camera if any would be compatible with the E 120 series.
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Testing the microSD card reader slot(s) of an a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD
Raymarine's MFDs are compatible with microSD memory cards having memory capacities up to 32GB. To test the microSD card reader slot(s) of an a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD, configure the MFD to save screen images to the desired slot (HOME->CUSTOMIZE->DISPLAY PREFERENCES->SCREENSHOT FILE) and then command the MFD to capture its screen image to a micoSD memory card (POWER->SCREEN CAPTURE). Should the MFD fail to be able to save a screen image file (*.png) onto the microSD memory card, then it will report the failure to the user. Should the MFD feature more than on microSD memory card reader slot, then both of its reader slots should be tested using the procedure specified above. Should such a failure be reported, then the MFD should be sent to Raymarine’s Product Repair Center to be bench checked / serviced. Should the MFD not report a failure during the screen captures, the MFD's memory card reader would be deemed to be operational.
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What type of video camera may be used with E Classic and C/E Widecreen MFDs
The following MFDs are exclusive compatible with analog video sources support NTSC or PAL video formats:
- E-Series Classic MFDs (E80, E120)
- C-Series Widescreen MFDs (C90W, C120W, C140W)
- E-Series Widescreen MFDs (E90W, E120W, E140W)
- G-Series GVM400
When seeking a video camera for these MFDs, Raymarine recommends the following video cameras:
- Raymarine CAM50 (available in Standard Image or Reverse Image)
- Raymarine CAM100 (available in Standard Image or Reverse Image)
Reverse image cameras, common referred to as backing or cockpit cameras, are typically oriented to point aft of the vessel.
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- E-Series Classic MFDs (E80, E120)
- C-Series Widescreen MFDs (C90W, C120W, C140W)
- E-Series Widescreen MFDs (E90W, E120W, E140W)
- G-Series GVM400
When seeking a video camera for these MFDs, Raymarine recommends the following video cameras:
- Raymarine CAM50 (available in Standard Image or Reverse Image)
- Raymarine CAM100 (available in Standard Image or Reverse Image)
Reverse image cameras, common referred to as backing or cockpit cameras, are typically oriented to point aft of the vessel.
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Vektor setting and laylines
HI i have problems, getting it right even if i chose the setting calculate tide
the vind direction isn't right the calculation is not calculated on COG but HDT
se the 2 picture below on starboard it should subtract the drift and on port added , in the advance setting you can set cal drift but nothing happens, but it have effect on the lay line set up so it doing it right , but in the layline setup there is also a setting for cal drift but it not working ??
kindregard
Peter Wraa
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the vind direction isn't right the calculation is not calculated on COG but HDT
se the 2 picture below on starboard it should subtract the drift and on port added , in the advance setting you can set cal drift but nothing happens, but it have effect on the lay line set up so it doing it right , but in the layline setup there is also a setting for cal drift but it not working ??
kindregard
Peter Wraa
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Autopilot "X'd" Out in Data Bar
Chuck, when my E120 Classic was installed and interfaced to a Simrad Autopilot. I was told the Data Bar Icon would only work with a Raymarine Autopilot. Is this still the case? I have the latest software updates on both boats using Simrad Autopilots.
Just an annoying item on the Data Bar.
Thanks in advance....
Just an annoying item on the Data Bar.
Thanks in advance....
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