[CA] [CA11] Upgrade & Network System Integration

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

JPenny1961,

Diagram notes:
- The ST290 MastHead Wind Transducers are not compatible with the iTC-5. Raymarine's currently offered masthead wind transducer (first introduced for the ST60 instruments) must be used with the iTC-5.
- The ST-STng Converter is not supported (has not been designed and tested) for use with the ST290 DPU. This said, a similar configuration had been previously recommended for systems running E-Series Classic MFDs and ST290 product. You may want to try connecting the ST290 DPU as shown within your diagram and see how the system performs. That said, should the system not perform properly, then the only option would be to remove the ST290 DPU and its displays from the system or consider a more complex means of connecting them to the system (ex. NMEA 0183 output from Axiom Pro MFD to Brookhouse MUX w/SeaTalk option to ST290 DPU).
- It is considered to be a best installation practice to power the system's SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone from dedicated switched circuit rather than from the autopilot's course computer or ACU. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject. The power insertion spur should be located at the approximate midpoint of the backbone's LEN load.