[CA] New System

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Eric,

Q1. Opt1
Axiom 12 (E70369-00-LNC) ... this is more specifically an Axiom 12 RV MFD
Add a Realvision transducer (RV-212S - A80467) ... This is not valid. When installing the RV-2xxP/S transducers, these transducers must be installed in pairs
Utilize my existing B256

Opt2
Axiom 12 (E70369-00-LNC) ... this is more specifically an Axiom 12 RV MFD ...
Add Realvision transducers (RV-220S - A80468 and RV-220P - A80469)
Utilize Y cable? ... Yes.
What benefit does this give me with 2 realvision transducers? ... See the response to option 1 regarding RV-2xxP/S transducers.
Another Question for OPT 2 - with 2 real vision transducers, can I still Utilize my B256, and or upgrade to a 1Kw Chirp? ... the B256 may be retained and used
How close can the Realvision and the B256 be? ... Raymarine Has not specified any minimum separation distances for RealVision transducer from other transducers. However, it is recommended that these transducers not be installed behind one another such that one transducer's movement through water may cause an aerated flow of water to be moved across the face of the other transducer. Use of a 1kW CHIRP transducer would require that the system include an Axiom Pro MFD or a CP470/CP570 CHIRP Sounder Module.

OPT3
Axiom 12 (E70369-00-LNC) ... this is more specifically an Axiom 12 RV MFD
Add Realvision transducers (RV-220S - A80468 and RV-220P - A80469)
Utilize Y cable? ... only if a compatible 50kHz / 200kHz transducer (ex. B256, etc.) will be used in addition to the RV transducer
Add in a CP470 and utilize my B256 or upgrade to a 1kw Chrip ... OK. The 1kW CHIRP transducer will be interfaced to the CP470, which in turn will be interfaced to the MFD via Ethernet.

Q2. With OPT 3, should I only use 1 Realvision transducer?
A2. See the response to Q1, Option 1. Only 0 degree RV transducers (ex. RV-100, RV-200, and RV-300) may be installed as a single RV transducer and these transducer would need to be installed on a flat bottom surface which will be parallel to the water's surface.

Q3. I may also go to the PRO system when its available. What would I be gaining over the standard?
A3. Beyond the advantages of the hybridtouch user interface and additional communications interfaces, the Axiom Pro RVX MFDs offer built-in 1kW CHIRP fishfinder circuitry in addition to RealVision sonar circuitry. The hybridtouch option may be particularly useful when operating the vessel under very wet or very rough operating conditions. This may potentially reduce the cost of additionally installing a CP470.

Q4. This is plan for hardware:

E70372-00-LNC AXIOM PRO 12 RVX w/LNC - Axiom Pro 12" MFD with RealVision 3D and 1kW CHIRP and Lighthouse US Coastal Vector Chart
E70368 Axiom 12, 12" Multifunction Display (MFD)
A80010 B265 transducer to fit in place of B256
A80469 RV220 for Starboard side
T70243 Quantum Q24C 18” Radar with 10m Power and 10m Data Cable
T70330 Evolution Hydraulic Pilot p70R control head, ACU-150, EV1 Sensor Core, KIT
E15023 Wireless Smart Controller
E70245 Ray 60 VHF
A06045 Adapter for connecting Autopilot to Axiom via STng

A4. See my response to Q1 Option 1. Should a RV200S be installed, then a RV220P will also need to be installed. As the Smart Controller's base station has a SeaTalk communications interface, installation of a SmartController will require that a SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter be installed within the backbone.

Q4. I'm hoping this works the best for salmon fishing
A4. If considering replacement of the B256 with another transducer, I would recommend considering installation of a wide beam transducer such as the B275LH-W 1kW CHIRP transducer or SS270 50kHz/200kHz transducer for fishing the depth in which salmon are typically found. Specifications and dimensions for the B256 may be found here. Specifications and dimensions for the B275LH may be obtained from Gemeco, Inc. (Airmar’s US distributor (803 693 0777)). Specifications and dimensions for the B270 may be found here.