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Interfacing a Rockford Fosgate stereo receiver to an a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD

December 12, 2016, 12:17 pm
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Chapter 22 - Audio Application of the LightHouse Release 17 Operation Instructions provides details of how compatible Rockford Fosgate stereo receivers may be interfaced to an a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD which has been updated with v17.45 or later a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD software and how the Audio application may be used to remotely control a compatible Rockford Fosgate stereo receiver. Raymarine has designed and tested the LightHouse II R17 software to be compatible with Rockford Fosgate's PMX-5 Punch Marine AM/FM/WB Digital Media Receiver. In short, the Rockford Fosgate's PMX-5 may be interfaced to Rockford Fosgate's PMX-CAN accessory to provide the PMX-5 with a NMEA 2000 communications interface through which the MFD may communicate. The PMX-CAN may in turn be interfaced a spur to a powered and properly terminated SeaTalkng backbone to which the MFD as also been interfaced as a spur. Raymarine offers the A06075 1m DeviceNet (F) to SeaTalkng Spur Cable and A06045 0.4m DeviceNet (F) to SeaTalkng Spur Cable to support interfacing third party products featuring a NMEA 2000 communications interface having DeviceNet Micro-C male plugs as a spur to a SeaTalkng backbone. Either of these two cables may be used to interface the PMX-CAN as a spur to the aforementioned backbone. simple backbone may be constructed from the following components:

- A06064 SeaTalkng 5-Way Connector
- A06031 SeaTalkng Termination Plugs x 2
- A06049 SeaTalkng Power Cable
- an appropriate length of SeaTalkng Spur Cable of appropriate length to interface the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD to the SeaTalkng 5-Way Connector
- A06056 or A06075 DeviceNet (F) to SeaTalkng Spur Adapter Cable to interface the PMX-5-CAN to the SeaTalkng 5-Way Connector.

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Using an instrument depth transducer with a fishfinder?

December 12, 2016, 1:04 pm
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Instrument depth transducers are designed to exclusively to be interfaced to the DEPTH transducer terminals of the following:
- an Depth instrument (ex. i40 Depth, i40 Bidata, i50 Depth, i50 Tridata, etc.)
- iTC-5 Analog Instrument Converter
- ST70/ST290 Depth Pod
support displaying numerical depth data within a Raymarine system. As Raymarine's MFDs do not support calibration and configuration of alarms associated with instrument transducers, systems utilizing an instrument transducer(s) must additionally include an instrument display(s) designed to calibrate data from an instrument transducer. Instrument transducers cannot be adapted to support the fishfinder application features of a MFD or fishfinder sounder module. If seeking to add fishfinder features to a MFD, the MFD will need to either
- be interfaced to a fishfinder transducer which is compatible with the MFD's internal fishfinder circuitry or
- be interfaced to a compatible fishinder sounder module which in turn will be interfaced to a fishfinder transducer which is compatible with the fishfinder sounder module's fishfinding circuitry.

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Wind transducer through iTC-5

December 6, 2016, 11:55 am
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My current system is as follows:
ST60 Wind + Speed + Depth + Repeater + Wireless remote on ST1;
ST1 into ST-STNG converter;
Evolution autopilot and e125 on NG side, with ACU400 powering the NG circuit. Everything works fine.

I just bought two i70s units + an i60 Wind display to replace the ST60s. I also bought an iTC-5 to consolidate the transducer cables below deck near the ACU400, so everything heads up to the deck via one NG backbone. I am keeping the ST60 repeater and remote (which are both mounted below deck at the nav station) through the converter for now.

I was under the impression that running the wind transducer into the iTC-5 would put the wind info on the NG network, but upon receiving the i60 I see that it still has provision for the wind transducer on it. Can I run the transducer through the iTC-5 or do I need to maintain the transducer connection directly to the i60? If running through the iTC-5 and backbone to the i60 & i70s's, does the wind data have any lag to it, in other words is it better to keep the direct connection of the transducer to the i60 as opposed feeding the i60 with NG only?

Thanks
Tim
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Recommendations for system upgrade/update

December 6, 2016, 6:10 pm
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Hello,
I have a classic E80 that I would like to upgrade (I keep getting the dreaded DSM connection lost). It was installed in 2006 timeframe in a 2005 Silverton 35MY. It appears to be attached to a B744VL transducer, with a DSM300, unknown GPS antenna, all attached to a Seatalk box. There are no other attached items (radar, other depth indicators, etc)
I prefer to upgrade without changing the transducer if possible. My boat is located on a lake in Texas. I need the new MFD for navigation, speed, and depth. I really don't need a sonar as I don't fish. I don't need radar, but might like to add FLIR in the future. I prefer it fit in the current helm cutout.
Can you recommend a MFD that would meet those requirements and any additional equipment needed?
Thank You.
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Smart pilot S10

December 9, 2016, 5:55 pm
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My autopilot says it is aSmart Pilot S10 but the book that came with it
says SPX 10 what is the difference?
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Ferrite Supression required for new ACU-200?

December 10, 2016, 9:13 am
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I'm upgrading my A/H from a Raymarine 150/400 to the Evolution 1 with the ACU-200. I notice there is a Ferrite Supression module on the power line? Do I need this for my new unit? Any harm in leaving it there?

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Seatalk2 to STng

December 12, 2016, 12:03 pm
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I'm currently trying to straighten out some networking on a sailboat that has had several generations of electronics installed and I'd like to streamline and simplify the interfaces.

At the end of summer I had installed 2 eS127 MFDs to replace E-Classic displays. For these I used STng to ST2 and RayNet to STHS adapter cables to get it networked for a final cruise. This was serviceable but based on the other stuff already in the boat there were some data loops and redundant adapters.

In addition to the new eS127 MFDs the instruments are ST290 graphic displays, a DPU and separate Depth and Speed Pods all on ST2.
There are also 2 ST290 Wind instruments and a ST290 remote keypad using ST1.

--What I'd like to know is, can all the ST290 components be connected to a new STng backbone with spur cables (ST2 to STng)? This would include centralizing the transducers to an iTC-5.

--Will a ST1 to STng converter transmit necessary data for the ST290 wind displays (ST1) to get wind data from STng? (wind xducer connected to iTC-5) As well as enabling the ST290 remote keypad (Seatalk1) to control the ST290 displays (Seatalk2/STng)?

Thank You

P.S. I know that ST2 was the earlier version of STng and wire conductors are the same, but in the interest of progress I'm trying to adapt forward to STng rather than adapting new components backward to Seatalk2. I just want to make sure they can be connected almost as if they're i70 displays and thus eliminate the DPU.
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Electronics Upgrade

December 12, 2016, 3:06 pm
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On my Mainship 30 Pilot II Sedan I currently have a Raymarine c70 which I use for a chartplotter it uses a 125 GPS antenna, a RL70c which I use for my 24" Raymarine analog radar a ST60 Tridata with thru-hull Speed and Transducer and Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF with AIS/GPS. They are all networked via seatalk 1 and the system works well. I would like to update to some new Raymarine components.

I am planning to keep the Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF with AIS/GPS and the ST60 Tridata with thru-hull Speed and Transducer and replace the c70 and 125 GPS antenna, RL70c and the 24" analog radar with the following:

1. a95 with Navionics+
2. a95
3. 150 GPS antenna with 10m cable
4. Raymarine RD424HD 4kW HD Color Digital Radome with 10m cable
5. Raymarine RMK-9 Multifunction Display Remote Control.

I understand that to network my ST60 with the MFD's I will also need the Raymarine SeaTalk1 to SeaTalk ng converter.

I have attached a PDF of what I believe my setup should look like. I am just not completely sure of the actual network wiring, especially, how to network an a95 MFD to the ST60 using the SeaTalk1 to SeaTalk ng. If you could look at the PDF and let me know if this setup is correct. Also, would I have all the RayNet and SeaTalk ng connectors included with the two a95 MFD's and SeaTalk 1 to SeaTalk ng converter kit to complete this project.

Thank you

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Importance of maintaining separation of heading sensor from magnetics

December 13, 2016, 6:35 am
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Raymarine autopilots are designed to sense magnetic north and utilize magnetic heading data. In the case of Evolution autopilots, the magnetic north sensing component is the EV-1 Sensor Core. In the case of many earlier autopilot designs the magnetic north sensing component was a fluxgate compass transducer. Like the vessel's compass, the autopilot's magnetic north sensing component should not be located within close proximity to objects or structures producing magnetic fields. Objects or structures producing magnetic fields which are located in close proximity to a compass or autopilot's magnetic north sensing component will cause deviation in the sensed heading. While compasses and the autopilots may be configured to compensate for some degree of magnetic deviation, there are limits to the amount of compensation which may be configured within a compass or autopilot. For best autopilot performance, it is recommended that the maximum deviation sensed by the autopilot's magnetic north sensing component not exceed ten degrees.

Accordingly, the mounting location of the autopilot's magnetic north sensing component should not be located within three feet of any sources of magnetism (ex. ferrous materials (engine blocks, anchors, tools, tin cans, etc.), electric motors (compressors, winches, thrusters, etc.), speakers, or high current carrying conductors). In the case of vessels constructed with steel hulls, it is not uncommon for the autopilot's magnetic north sensing component to be installed above decks on mast or hard top. The area of the autopilot magnetic north sensing component's mounting location should labeled to indicate the presence of the magnetic sensor and should be regularly inspected to ensure that objects constructed from ferrous materials or magnets have not been stored nearby. One common tool used for detecting magnetic fields is a handheld compass. Should the compass needle/card deflect as it is moved into the proximity an object, then the object may be considered to produce a magnetic field. Similarly, a magnet may be used to test for or ferrous metal. Should a magnet be attracted to or be deflected from an object, then the object may be considered to produce a magnetic field. It is recommended that such testing be performed prior to permanently mounting the autopilot's magnetic north sensing component

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ACU-200 Drain Wire

December 12, 2016, 10:12 pm
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My boat's bonding system connects to the DC ground at a busbar that is located within 12" of where I am planning to mount the ACU-200. Would it be acceptable to connected the drain wire from the ACU-200 to the same terminal on the busbar where the bonding wire connects?
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Transducer adapter

December 13, 2016, 4:17 pm
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I have a P66 transducer with a 10 pin plug currently connected to a northstar 491. Is there an adapter or a way to modify this transducer cable/ connector so that I can connect this to my A67 MFD?
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What should I connect my mechanical linear drive's leads to?

December 14, 2016, 6:52 am
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The heavier gauge red and black leads of a Raymarine mechanical linear drive are its motor (power) leads. These leads will be connected to the autopilot course computer or Evolution ACU's MOTOR A / B terminals. As autopilot drive units feature reversing DC motors, should it be determined the rudder is moving in the opposite direction to that commanded by the autopilot control head, then one would simply swap the drive unit motor lead connections to the autopilot course computer or Evolution ACU's MOTOR A / B terminals. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject.

The lighter gauge red and blue leads a Raymarine mechanical linear drive are its clutch leads. These leads will be connected to the autopilot course computer or Evolution ACU's CLUTCH+ and CLUTCH- terminals respectively.

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Transducer Capability

December 14, 2016, 9:32 am
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Installing a pair of eS128 MFDs on a center console with a 22 degree deadrise and a single outboard engine. Recently a RAYMARINE technician informed me that a CPT-S E70341 transducer would provide CHIRP Downvision capability. Reading the online RAYMARINE specification it does not appear to. From my research it appears I would need the CPT-120 A80350 for CHIRP Downvision capability. Please advise.
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a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD with CHIRP/DownVision Transducer vs. CPT-S Transducer

December 14, 2016, 11:19 am
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Should a compatible CHIRP/DownVision transducer (i.e. CPT-100, CPT-110, CPT-120) be interfaced to an ax8 MFD, eSx8 MFD, or any model of a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD which has been interfaced to a CP100 CHIRP/DownVision Fishfinder Sonar Module, then the MFD will support both CHIRP (conical) sonar imaging and DownVision sonar imaging. The upper portion of the screen snapshot below is a CHIRP (conical) Fishfinder Sonar image and the lower portion of the screen snapshot below is a DownVision Fishfinder Sonar image.

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However, should a CPT-S transducer be interfaced to an ax8 MFD, eSx8 MFD, or any model of a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD which has been interfaced to a CP100 CHIRP/DownVision Fishfinder Sonar Module, then the MFD will support only CHIRP (conical) sonar imaging (see the upper portion of the screen snapshot above).

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ST50 Speed instrument compatible with CruzPro SOG-1?

December 13, 2016, 4:05 pm
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I'd like to avoid a paddlewheel sensor and so am considering using a CruzPro "SOG-1 paddlewheel converter" (http://cruzpro.com/sog1.html) to provide a speed signal to an ST50 Speed instrument, which would then be connected via SeaTalk to an ST50 Wind instrument.

I understand that the SOG-1 takes a GPS NMEA 0183 speed signal and converts it into a 22,000 pulses per nautical mile format that would normally come from a paddlewheel type sensor.

I'm hoping that this arrangement will enable the ST50 Wind instrument to display true wind, which it needs speed information to do. (Of course this speed information will be speed over ground, rather than speed through the water, but that's fine with me in terms of computing true wind.)

I'm also hoping that by connecting the ST50 Wind to the ST50 Speed via Seatalk that the Speed instrument will then be able to display VMG.

Q. Do you know if the ST50 Speed instrument normally uses a speed transducer that outputs 22,000 pulses per nautical mile, which I understand is an industry standard, and which would then make it compatible with the CruzPro SOG-1?
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P70

December 14, 2016, 7:03 pm
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Hi, I would like to replace my older control head st6002 with the p70. The st6002 Control head is on a pod mounted on the pedestal guard so I am trying to avoid running new cabling up the guard.

Can I connect the p70 using part number A06047 and plugging the seatalk 1 end into a D244 connector along with the seatalk 1 cable that is already run up the pedestal guard to my st6002?

Auto pilot is the SPX30 interfaced to a C80 MFD.
thanks for you help
bill
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Trip Log

December 14, 2016, 8:00 pm
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I see how to reset the trip logs, but how do I restart the counter after it has been reset to zero? I'm using a e7D with updated software and Navionics charts.

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schematic for sport pilot stalk arm

December 14, 2016, 9:25 pm
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I have a Sport Pilot with the ribbon cable from the stalk arm to the drive unit is severed, the stalk arm itself was also busted by a repairman working on the boats throttle. I have a stalk arm given to me that also has a severed ribbon cable. I need either a schematic of that wiring or someone to explain which way the ribbon cable goes together.
thanks TIM
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Unable to view diagrams

December 15, 2016, 5:36 am
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I found a description of a system diagram that is very close to one I am trying to do, but I am unable to get the 3 diagrams in it to display. Any advice would be appreciated. It is in the FAQ Knowledge Base under "Interface Diagram:ST290, SmartPilot and Pathfinder PLUS".

Vicki
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Quantum Radar power cord connection

December 15, 2016, 10:38 am
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I'm replacing a Nobeltec Radar with the Quantum Radar and I want to use the existing power cord. Where can I order an end connector (and the part #) to fit the Quantum Radar to attach to the end of the existing power cord? I would like to keep the power cord that came with the Quantum intact in case I need to use it.
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