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Interfacing TackTick Instruments with MFD a97 - nvallettejr12 - 08-30-16 09:43 AM
I just recently had a EV-100 Autopilot as well as an a97 MFD installed on my sailboat. I am interested in linking the wireless TackTick interface with the MFD. It have the wind, speed, and depth package.
I understand there may be multiple ways of doing this, however, I am unsure of what equipment is required.
Does the a97 receive NMEA 0183 V2.30 automatically or does it only receive NMEA 2000 sentences?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
RE: Interfacing TackTick Instruments with MFD a97 - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 08-30-16 11:20 AM
nvallettejr12,
The NMEA 0183 OUT terminals of the TackTick Wireless Interface may be interfaced the NMEA 0183 IN2 leads found on the MFD's Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable. The MFD's NMEA 0183 Port 2 would need to be configured to "NMEA 4800". No other settings need be configured.
RE: Interfacing TackTick Instruments with MFD a97 - nvallettejr12 - 08-31-16 11:08 AM
Thanks Chuck,
Where would I find about 10-15 feet of NMEA 0183 cable? Also how do I access the NMEA 0183 Port 2 settings to configure it on the a97?
RE: Interfacing TackTick Instruments with MFD a97 - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 08-31-16 01:27 PM
nvallettejr12,
Commonly available marine grade twisted pair signal cable should be used to extend NMEA 0183 leads of the MFD's Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable.
The MFD's NMEA Port 2 is configured via the command sequence HOME->SET-UP->SYSTEM SETTINGS->NMEA SET-UP->NMEA INPUT PORT 2.