Replacing an a/c/e/eS-Series MFD(s) with an Axiom Pro MFD(s)

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Replacing an a/c/e/eS-Series MFD(s) with an Axiom Pro MFD(s)

MOUNTING: When upgrading from an c9x or e9x MFD to an Axiom Pro 9 MFD, the cutout will need to be slightly enlarged (i.e. not adapter plate required). Similarly, when upgrading from an c12x or e12x MFD to an Axiom Pro 12 MFD, the cutout will need to be slightly enlarged (i.e. not adapter plate required). At the time that this FAQ was posted, Raymarine had released the following adapter plates for mounting an Axiom MFD within the flush mounting cutout of an a/c/e/eS-Series MFD:
A80533 Axiom Pro 15 adapter plate for legacy e165 MFDs

The latest information on available Axiom Pro adapter plates may be accessed through the Accessories tab of the Axiom Pro 9, 12, or 16 MFD's Ordering Information web page. 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.

Please note that the Axiom Pro MFDs may not be installed within an Ethernet (SeaTalkhs/RayNet) network which additionally includes MFDs running LightHouse II software (i.e. a/c/e-Series MFDs). Raymarine's eS/gS-Series MFDs may be updated with LightHouse 3 software to permit them to be interfaced to Axiom Pro MFDs. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject. Updated eS/gS-Series MFDs and Axiom/Axiom Pro/Axiom XL MFDs may be mixed or matched in any combination within an Ethernet network. Updated eS/gS-Series MFDs and Axiom Pro MFDs will share system data, most resources, and most features with one another via the Ethernet network to which they will be interfaced.

POWER: Axiom Pro MFDs are designed be powered via the Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable included within the package of the the Axiom Pro MFD. This same Power/NMEA 0183/Video input Cable was used by a9x/a12x MFDs, c/e-Series MFDs, and eS9x/eS12x/eS16x MFDs. Accordingly, the if one these MFDs is being replaced with an Axiom Pro MFD, then the currently installed Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input cable may be left in place for use with the Axiom Pro MFD. However, should an a6x/a7x MFD or eSx7 MFD be replaced with an Axiom Pro MFD, then the currently installed Power Cable will need to be replaced with the Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable supplied with the Axiom Pro MFD.

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(s)may simply be unplugged from the a/c/e/eS-Series MFD and then be plugged into the Axiom Pro MFD's Ethernet Network socket(s).

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 Pro 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 the currently install SeaTalkng Spur Cable will be unplugged from the Data Master a/c/e/eS-Series MFD, adapted with an A06082 SeaTalkng (M) to DeviceNet (F) Spur adapter, and then be plugged into the Axiom Pro MFD's NMEA 2000 socket(s). 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 Pro 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: Should the currently installed Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable not be re-used, then the NMEA 0183 leads may be disconnected from the currently installed MFD's cable and would instead be interfaced to the corresponding leads of the Axiom Pro MFD's Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable.

EXTERNAL ALARM: Raymarine has recently released the SeaTalk NG Auxiliary Alarm Buzzer. This buzzer is designed to primarily produce alarms triggered by Raymarine instruments and autopilots.

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.

FISHFINDER(s): Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to add fishfinder features to an Pro Axiom MFD. Axiom Pro MFDs are not supported for use with the DSM30, DSM300, CP300, and CP450C fishfinder sounder modules.

SATELLITE WEATHER / RADIO: LightHouse 3 software supports SiriusXM Satellite Weather / Radio features when interfaced to SR150 Sirius Satellite Weather / Radio Receiver. Legacy Sirius Satellite Weather / Radio Receiver (i.e. SR100 & SR6) are not compatible with LightHouse 3 software.

VIDEO INPUT: Raymarine’s Axiom Pro MFDs support video input from analog (NTSC/PAL) video sources and from IP video sources (ex. CAM210IP, CAM220IP, FLIR M100/M200 Thermal Camera, etc.). Should an analog video source presently be interface to the MFD's Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable, then it may be used with the Axiom Pro MFD. Axiom Pro MFDs will encode analog video received via their analog video interface to support sharing this video with the system's Axiom/Axiom Pro/Axiom XL MFDs. Should the e-Series MFD have been interfaced to a second 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 is broadcast from the MFD via Miracast technology.

CARTOGRAPHY: chart cards which had been successfully used with an a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD may be retained for use with an Axiom/Axiom Pro/Axiom XL MFD. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing cartography which may be used with Axiom MFDs.

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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