[CA] Axiom Pro Transducer and Chart Considerations

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum jwasko,

Q1. Am I correct in assuming I can extend the existing transducer cable with an E66010 and that the extension will connect directly to an RVX Pro using the A80489 pigtail adapter?
A1. The A80489 adapter is used with Axiom RV MFDs, while the A80496 adapter is used with Axiom Pro RVX MFDs. CP370/DSM30/DSM300/DSM250 compatible transducers should accordingly be adapted with the A80496 adapter for use with Axiom Pro RVX MFDs.

Q2. Is there a maximum recommended length of cabling connecting a traditional transducer such as the B164 directly to an Axiom Pro?
A2. Raymarine recommends that no more than one 5m transducer extension cable be used with a CP370/DSM30/DSM300/DSM250 compatible transducer.

Q3. The boat has upper and lower helms with a C140W at each. If I installed a Pro RVX (w/NAG) at the lower helm as per above, then it would seem installing an S variant at the upper helm would be advantageous from a price and flexibility viewpoint. Are there any technical issues mixing variants?
A3. As networked MFDs are designed to share all system resources / features, the configuration which you have suggested would typically be recommended as a cost savings measure for customers desiring sonar imaging produced by a RV transducer as well as imaging produced by a 50kHz/200kHz transducer.

Q4. What are the main considerations in choosing between the base S and the S w/LNC for the second helm in this scenario?
A4. As cartography is shared among networked MFDs and as the LNC card is bundled at no additional cost, it is recommended that any additional MFD purchases include cartography of another type and/or that the MFD be bundled with a LightHouse chart card to provide an alternate type of cartography for use with the system.