[CA] [CA11] upgrading from e210 classics to axiom pro -- ac20 autopilot?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum dkwhit,

Q1. Can I use my old Seatalk HS switch to connect between CP370 & Axiom Pro?
A1. Yes, the SeaTalkhs Network Switch and SeaTalkhs cable continue to be used with the new equipment. The currently installed SeaTalkhs cables may be adapted to be used with the Axiom Pro MFD and CP370 by installing an A80160 SeaTalkhs (F) to RayNet (F) Adapter to the end of the SeaTalkhs Cable which will be interfaced to the MFD and to the CP370 respectively.


Q2. Also, the old system relies on a Simrad AC20 based autopilot with AP26, RC36, RPU80 & using NMEA0183 to talk to the e120's. Can I continue to use the old autopilot with the new displays & NMEA0183 on the Axiom Pro?
A2. Yes.

Q3. AC20 also has NMEA2000 capability I believe; would that be a better choice, or is there some reason the old pilot will not work?
A3. There would be no performance or feature advantage to interfacing the third party autopilot to the Raymarine products via NMEA 2000 vs NMEA 0183. That said, interfacing the third party autopilot via NMEA 2000 communications should work as well. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing the LightHouse 3 Autopilot Controls feature and autopilots other than Evolution autopilots.