Upgrading MFD to C95

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Phil,

Q1. If I power the Seatalk -Seatalkng convertor directly, does it always remain on? and if so, will the RS125 and ST60 Tridata remain on when not in use? Will this drain this battery?
Is there some way I can switch off the convertor and GPS? I think the ST60 Tridata has a on/off button.
A1. ST60 Instruments do not feature an ON/OFF button. The SeaTalkng backbone should be powered from a switched 12VDC power circuit, permitting it to be shut down when not in use.

Q2a.i've read that I have to update the firmware on the convertor. To do this I have to connect the convertor to my MFD via seatalkng and boot the MFD off of the downloaded software. In this process, does the convertor require it's own power connection?
A2a. Yes.

Q2b. Also, will the MFD firmware be updated during the same process?
A2b. The v16.47 a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD software update includes software update file for many SeaTalkng peripherals, including the SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter. After updating the MFD's software to v16.47, command the MFD to Check the card for software updates (HOME->SET-UP->MAINTENANCE->CHECK CARD FOR UPDATES) to view the updates which are available for the other networked devices and to command the MFD to update the selected devices.

Q3. Does the ST60 Tridata device provide any information to the MFD via the Seatalk - Seatalkng convertor: such as depth, speed etc?
If not, does it make sense to connect the ST60 via seatalk or just leave as a standalone device?
A3. When interfaced to the system via the SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter, the ST60 Tridata Instrument will supply the system with depth, speed through water, water temperature, Trip, and Log data.