[CA] System upgrade to new Axiom 9's, auto pilot, radar.

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Brian,

Q1a - Two (2) Axiom 9 MFD's. My understanding is that if I network the two displays using a HS5 Raynet switch, I can use one Axiom 9 RV with RealVision and Navionics+ North America Charts and one standard Axiom 9 as a repeater and I will have all the functionality of the 9 RV on both displays, is this correct?
A1a. Yes

Q1a. Also, do they both have to have the Navionics charts or will the 2nd display get the Navionics info from the first?
A1a. With a system of Axiom / Axiom Pro MFDs, only one of the MFDs need have a Navionics chart card within it's memory card reader.

Q2a. - EV 200 Power Auto Pilot, EV-1 Sensor Core, P70R Control Head and Evolution Cabling kit, less drive and rudder reference. - From what I can tell from the Raymarine website and Forum, my current drive unit and rudder reference should work, but I would need you to confirm.
A2a. If supplied with the model of drive unit which is presently installed, then we may be able to specify the other Evolution autopilot components.

A2b. It appears the Auto pilot uses a SeatalkNG connection. If this is true, is there a cable with the proper ends to connect it to the HS5 Raynet switch?
A2b. Negative. Raymarine's Evolution autopilot components feature a SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 communications interface. The Data Master MFD and each Evolution autopilot component having a SeaTalkng communications interface will each be interfaced to a spur socket within the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone which will be installed onboard the vessel.

Q3 - Enhanced 4 kW HD Color Radar Pedestal w/ 48" HD scanner. If I would direct connect to the Axiom 9 RV, will I have the ability to have the radar return visible on either or both displays? Radar overlay as well?
A3 - As long as both displays will be switched ON, then radar and all other features and data will be shared between the MFDs.

Q4 - RV-220 (Bronze) Thru-Hull CHIRP Transducer Pack. Direct connect to one of the displays, visible on both?
A4 - Yes

Q5 - Will this set up provide me with the ability for all equipment to communicate with each other (including radar overlay and the ability for the autopilot to follow a course laid out on the gps from either display.)?
A5 - Yes

Q6 - Would I run power to each display individually using the supplied cables and run separate power to the network via the EV 200?
A6 - Yes