Interfacing TackTick Instruments with MFD a97

[nvallettejr12]

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.

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

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.

[nvallettejr12]

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?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

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.