Just bought a new Catamaran and I want to install a new autopilot (EV-200) that has a Seatalk HG connection... 4 wires from the Control unit ... Seatalk HG Plug at the other end... What do I need to connect in my Seatalk Network Switch # E55058... ???
Wil there be any communication issues with the E-120 Classic series MFP??
Help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Q1. Just bought a new Catamaran and I want to install a new autopilot (EV-200) that has a Seatalk HG connection... 4 wires from the Control unit ... Seatalk HG Plug at the other end... What do I need to connect in my Seatalk Network Switch # E55058... ?
A1. Evolution autopilots are not designed to support Ethernet communications and as such may not be interfaced to a SeaTalkhs Network Switch. Evolution autopilots are designed to support SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 communications. Evolution autopilots and the devices with which it will communicate are designed to be interfaced as spurs to a
powered and properly terminated SeaTalkng backbone. The E-Series Classic MFD will also be interfaced as a spur to the aforementioned SeaTalkng backbone.
Q2. Wil there be any communication issues with the E-120 Classic series MFP?
A2. Yes. First, you will need to ensure that your E-120 Classic MFD's software has been updated to
v5.69. After doing so, the MFD's SeaTalk2/NMEA 2000 socket may be interfaced as a spur to the aforementioned SeaTalkng backbone using an A06061 E-Series Classic MFD to SeaTalkng Adapter Cable. Should the SeaTalkng backbone not have an unoccupied spur socket to accommodate the E-Series Classic MFD, then please click
here to view a FAQ addressing how to add additional spur sockets to the SeaTalkng backbone.