[CA] [CA11] GPM400 to Axiom Pro upgrade/retrofit

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Chuck - Thanks for the response. . very helpful. . I was one of the first GPM installations I think way back in the day. Even had a G series sepcialist with Steve C and Chris C. . not even sure if they are still around. .. there were'nt a lot of GPM installations thats for sure.. . lol

anyhow, of course there is some follow up. . . Good to know on the SR100 and VPM400. I think the VPM400 had more satellite video feed into it than cameras. . The cameras are analog, so I imagine moving to IP will be in the future..

Follow - up questions. I'll even format them the way you like to respond :-)

Q1 - You mention the SPX autopilots have a slightly limited feature when interfaced with the Axiom. It appears that all functionality works as it is now, but if you want a bit more feature/functionality from the Axiom/LH3 - then you would need to be using the Evolution line of AutoPilots ?

Q2 - if the evolution line of autopilots answer is yes above - then is the change over of just the actuator unit applicable for the auto pilot ? As in its almost plug and play in that - the hydraulic pump needs to be interfaced (mines is a hynautic T2 that is being driven by the SPX)., the rudder feedback and the P70R head unit. Anything else that needs to be done when switching from an SPX-30 to ACU auto pilot ?

Q3 - what is the corresponding unit that matches the SPX30 ? The Evolution ACU-300 ?

Q4 - HSS/HS5 - I was thinking of just adding an HS5 and x-connecting the two switches with the adapter cable (RJ45M to RayNet M). Is it better to do that - or just go to the HS5 and use adapter cables to connect any older SeaTalkHS units to the HS5 (namely Radar and cant think of anything else on the HS network).


Q5 - Is the Axiom XL also touch screen eventhough essentially you want the RMK type of external input ?

Q6 is the Axiom XL 16 just announced or is shipping now ? I see later ship dates on the larger units, but not sure if the XL 16 is shipping now.

Q7 - Does the AXiom XL 16 come with mounting brackets ? As in to table mount upright rather than flush mounting. My bottom helm currently has two industrial mounts that mount the screens for the GPM. I know the existing mounts wont work, but wondering if the mounts are currently available now or a future release thing.

Q8 I have the CP370 on order (some sort of sale going on today). So i'll modularize the unit for now. But I think I should have gotten the 470 or 570 as the internal unit is equivalent to the 470. However, the transducer I have B744TL doesnt seem to be listed as a compatible transducer to the 470/570 units. . And the 370 appears to be a working replacement to the current DSM300.

Q9- i have always used navionics. I see the Axiom has Navionics and lighthouse. Is there a reason to run navionics other than familiarty if it seems RM seems to be pushing toward more LH ? I understand LH seems to cover both the OS and the actual maps. But from the map perspective - is there a larger feature set of one vs the other ?

Thanks for all the help and answers. Hopefully I didnt repeat anything that has already been answered elsewhere. tried to look through as many threads before posting.

regards
Ed