[CA] [CA11] AIS 700 not listed with Axiom

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Q1. So both MFD should be wired to the NEMA 2000 backbone.
A1. As indicated within my initial response, unless seeking a level of redundancy, only one of the system's MFDs will be interfaced to the NMEA 2000 backbone. However, doing so would be considered to be a best installation practice.

Q2. Is it a software setting to configure an MFD as master or is it the first MFD to power up?
A2. Selection of the system's Data Master MFD is configured via the Network tab of either MFD (HOME->SETTINGS->NETWORK). The Network tab will list each MFD within the system's Ethernet network. The character string "- DM" will be appended to one of the MFDs listed ... this is the system's Data Master. Selecting a different MFD to serve as the system's Data Master is accomplished by holding your finger pressed to another MFD from within the Network tab's list and then selecting "Assign as Data Master" when the pop-up dialog is displayed.