Replacing an a/c/e/eS-Series MFD(s) with an Axiom MFD(s)
MOUNTING: At the time that this FAQ was posted, Raymarine had not released adapter plates for mounting an Axiom MFD within the flush mounting [censored] of an a/c/e/eS-Series MFD. Mounting templates and cut-out / footprint dimension for the Axiom MFDs may be found here. Mounting templates and cut-out / footprint dimension for the a/c/e-Series MFDs may be found here. Mounting templates and cut-out / footprint dimension for the eS-Series MFDs may be found here.
Please note that the Axiom MFDs may not be installed within an Ethernet (SeaTalkhs/RayNet) network which additionally includes a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs until Raymarine releases software update permitting such. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject. Following the release of LightHouse 3 software for a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs, Raymarine’s Axiom MFDs and a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs may be mixed or matched in any combination within an Ethernet network. Once updated, the Axiom MFDs and a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs will share all system data (except for NTSC/PAL video) with one another via the Ethernet network to which they will be interfaced.
POWER: Axiom MFDs are designed be powered via the Power/NMEA 2000 Cable included within the package of the the Axiom MFD. Accordingly, the currently installed E-Series MFD Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable will need to be replaced with the Power/NMEA 2000 Cable supplied with the Axiom MFD. Axiom MFDs are designed to be powered from a 12VDC power circuit.
ETHERNET: Should the a/c/e/eS-Series MFD currently be interfaced one other compatible Raymarine product having an Ethernet communications interface, then the RayNet Cable may simply be unplugged from the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD and then be plugged into the Axiom MFD's Ethernet Network socket. As Axiom MFDs have only one Ethernet Network socket, should the currently installed a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD be interfaced to two or more compatible devices having an Ethernet communications interface, then the Axiom MFD would, as would the other compatible devices having an Ethernet Network communications interface, instead need to be interfaced to an A80007 HS5 RayNet Network Switch.
SEATALKNG / NMEA 2000: Should the Data Master a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD be interfaced as a spur to a SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone, then the Data Master Axiom MFD will instead be interfaced to the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone.
Should the vessel's SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone have been constructed using SeaTalkng networking components, then an an A06045 15.7in (0.4m) DeviceNet (F) to SeaTalkng Spur Adapter or A06075 39.4in (1.0m) DeviceNet (F) to SeaTalkng Spur Adapter may be used to adapt the Axiom MFD's DeviceNet Micro-C (M) plug to be mated to a SeaTalkng spur socket of a SeaTalkng backbone. Should the vessel's SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone have been constructed using third party networking components featuring DeviceNet Micro-C plugs and sockets, then the Axiom MFD's DeviceNet plug may be interfaced as a spur to the NMEA 2000 backbone via an appropriate length (up to 6m) of spur cable from the supplier of the system's NMEA 2000 networking components.
NMEA 0183: The NMEA 0183 leads of any NMEA 0183 devices which are presently interfaced to the E-Series Classic MFD's NMEA Cable will need to be disconnected from this cable and will instead be interfaced to a NMEA 0183 to SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 data bridging device(s) (ex. Actisense NGW-1-ISO-STNG, Actisense NGW-1-ISO-AIS, etc.), which in turn will be interfaced as a spur(s) to the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone.
EXTERNAL ALARM: Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to add an alarm to an Axiom MFD or a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD.
RADAR: Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to add radar features to an Axiom MFD or a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD.
Video Input: Raymarine’s Axiom MFDs support video input exclusively from IP video sources (ex. CAM210IP, CAM220IP, FLIR M100/M200 Thermal Camera, etc.). Accordingly, should the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD have been interfaced to an analog video source, then this source would need to be encoded with a third party video encoder (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) to viewed via the Axiom MFD.
Video Output: Video output is not available from Axiom MFDs.
FISHFINDER(s): Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to add fishfinder features to an Axiom MFD. Axiom MFDs are not compatible with the DSM30, DSM300, CP300, and CP450C.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION: While the replacement of this equipment is well within the capabilities of those familiar with marine electronics equipment installation, there will be some cable splicing and cable chasing required. Should this not be within your comfort zone or skills, then click here to locate a Certified Raymarine Installer in your area.
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MOUNTING: At the time that this FAQ was posted, Raymarine had not released adapter plates for mounting an Axiom MFD within the flush mounting [censored] of an a/c/e/eS-Series MFD. Mounting templates and cut-out / footprint dimension for the Axiom MFDs may be found here. Mounting templates and cut-out / footprint dimension for the a/c/e-Series MFDs may be found here. Mounting templates and cut-out / footprint dimension for the eS-Series MFDs may be found here.
Please note that the Axiom MFDs may not be installed within an Ethernet (SeaTalkhs/RayNet) network which additionally includes a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs until Raymarine releases software update permitting such. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject. Following the release of LightHouse 3 software for a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs, Raymarine’s Axiom MFDs and a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs may be mixed or matched in any combination within an Ethernet network. Once updated, the Axiom MFDs and a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs will share all system data (except for NTSC/PAL video) with one another via the Ethernet network to which they will be interfaced.
POWER: Axiom MFDs are designed be powered via the Power/NMEA 2000 Cable included within the package of the the Axiom MFD. Accordingly, the currently installed E-Series MFD Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable will need to be replaced with the Power/NMEA 2000 Cable supplied with the Axiom MFD. Axiom MFDs are designed to be powered from a 12VDC power circuit.
ETHERNET: Should the a/c/e/eS-Series MFD currently be interfaced one other compatible Raymarine product having an Ethernet communications interface, then the RayNet Cable may simply be unplugged from the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD and then be plugged into the Axiom MFD's Ethernet Network socket. As Axiom MFDs have only one Ethernet Network socket, should the currently installed a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD be interfaced to two or more compatible devices having an Ethernet communications interface, then the Axiom MFD would, as would the other compatible devices having an Ethernet Network communications interface, instead need to be interfaced to an A80007 HS5 RayNet Network Switch.
SEATALKNG / NMEA 2000: Should the Data Master a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD be interfaced as a spur to a SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone, then the Data Master Axiom MFD will instead be interfaced to the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone.
Should the vessel's SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone have been constructed using SeaTalkng networking components, then an an A06045 15.7in (0.4m) DeviceNet (F) to SeaTalkng Spur Adapter or A06075 39.4in (1.0m) DeviceNet (F) to SeaTalkng Spur Adapter may be used to adapt the Axiom MFD's DeviceNet Micro-C (M) plug to be mated to a SeaTalkng spur socket of a SeaTalkng backbone. Should the vessel's SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone have been constructed using third party networking components featuring DeviceNet Micro-C plugs and sockets, then the Axiom MFD's DeviceNet plug may be interfaced as a spur to the NMEA 2000 backbone via an appropriate length (up to 6m) of spur cable from the supplier of the system's NMEA 2000 networking components.
NMEA 0183: The NMEA 0183 leads of any NMEA 0183 devices which are presently interfaced to the E-Series Classic MFD's NMEA Cable will need to be disconnected from this cable and will instead be interfaced to a NMEA 0183 to SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 data bridging device(s) (ex. Actisense NGW-1-ISO-STNG, Actisense NGW-1-ISO-AIS, etc.), which in turn will be interfaced as a spur(s) to the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone.
EXTERNAL ALARM: Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to add an alarm to an Axiom MFD or a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD.
RADAR: Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to add radar features to an Axiom MFD or a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD.
Video Input: Raymarine’s Axiom MFDs support video input exclusively from IP video sources (ex. CAM210IP, CAM220IP, FLIR M100/M200 Thermal Camera, etc.). Accordingly, should the a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD have been interfaced to an analog video source, then this source would need to be encoded with a third party video encoder (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) to viewed via the Axiom MFD.
Video Output: Video output is not available from Axiom MFDs.
FISHFINDER(s): Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to add fishfinder features to an Axiom MFD. Axiom MFDs are not compatible with the DSM30, DSM300, CP300, and CP450C.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION: While the replacement of this equipment is well within the capabilities of those familiar with marine electronics equipment installation, there will be some cable splicing and cable chasing required. Should this not be within your comfort zone or skills, then click here to locate a Certified Raymarine Installer in your area.
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