[CA] [CA11] Upgrade E120 questions

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Wdeertz,

Q1. I will replace my analog radar with a quantum 2. I see there is a A80308 y cable for the quantum 2, will this work with my existing cable (see attached photo)?
A1. Negative.

Q2. I will be replacing my E80 mfd on the flybridge with an axiom pro 12. The E80m is currently connected via SeaTalkHS Ethernet cable (male on both ends). Is A80160 raynet female to SThs female what I need on both ends?
A2. Yes. The A80160 RayNet (F) to SeaTalkhs (F) Adapter may be used to adapt a SeaTalkhs (M) to RJ45 (M) Cable to instead be mated to the Ethernet Network (RayNet) socket of an Axiom/Axiom Pro/Axiom XL or a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD.

Q3. Since the flybridge mfd will just be a slave to the Axiom Pro 16 in the pilothouse is there a more economical solution than the AP12? Would a gS series using Lighthouse 3 work equally well?
A4. As the system does not already feature an eS-Series MFD or gS-Series MFD, adding a gS-Series MFD to an Axiom Pro system would not typically be recommended as Raymarine will likely discontinue LightHouse 3 software updates for the eS/gS-Series MFDs at some point ... possibly before the end of this year. If seeking an more economical MFD for the flybridge, it would be recommended that an Axiom 12 MFD be considered. A RMK-10 may also be installed on the flybridge to permit the Axiom MFD to be operated via the keyboard as well as via the MFD's touchscreen should this be desired.