Interfacing to Raymarine a, c and e Series

Most of the latest Raymarine a, c and e Series Multi-Function Displays have an NMEA0183 Output that can drive our Sonar Server. The smaller a6 and a7 models (a65, a67, a78, etc.) do not have an NMEA0183 Output and you would need to use our NavLink NMEA2000 Wireless Server with …

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Interfacing to old Autohelm/Raymarine SeaTalk Systems

Autohelm, the UK autopilot and instrument manufacturer who were bought by Raytheon in the 1990s and then evolved in to what is now Raymarine, developed their own instrument interface called SeaTalk. After NMEA0183, this is probably the most common network found on boats and there are still tens, possibly hundreds …

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Interfacing to Raymarine A50D, A57D and A70D Units

The A50D, A57D and A70D units all feature a built-in depth sounder, while the A50, A57 and A70 models require another depth unit to be in the network. All units have two NMEA0183 ports, either of which can be connected to our Sonar Server – click here for wiring diagram.

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Interfacing to Raymarine A60 + A65

Not to be confused with the latest touch screen a65 MFD, the original A60 and A65 units both had an NMEA0183 output that can be connected to our Sonar Server. The wiring is the same for both units and a diagram can be found by clicking here. The port must …

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Interfacing to Raymarine C + E Series Widescreen

The C + E Series Widescreen Multifunction Displays had three NMEA0183 Ports, although only two of the ports were bi-directional (input and output), the third port only having an input. It should also be noted that only one of the two bi-directional ports could be set to the high speed …

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Interfacing to Tacktick Micronet Instruments

The Tacktick Micronet instrument range features a proprietary wireless interface that cannot be directly connected to by tablets and smart phones. However, the T122 Wireless Interface has a single NMEA0183 Output that can be connected directly to the Sonar Server input. Click here for the wiring diagram Tacktick were recently …

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Interfacing to Raymarine Classic C + E Series

The Classic C + E Series plotters had just one NMEA0183 Port to connect the Sonar Server to – click here for wiring details. The port must output and input data at the same baud rate, so if you already have an AIS connected to this port then you will …

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