[CA] [CA11] Upgrade & Network System Integration

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

JP,

Q1. Axiom Pro 12 with Lighthouse II to retain MFD autopilot control of the current SPX30. If this is correct:
A1. This is not correct. The Axiom Pro 12 MFD will indeed run the latest LightHouse 3 software. Axiom MFDs are not compatible with LightHouse II software. This simply means that the MFD's Autopilot Controls feature may not be used. Instead, the autopilot control head will need to be used to engage the A

Q2: Is there a way to interrogate the SPX30 as to its current software version from either the current E120 Classic or, proposed replacement Axiom Pro 12
A2. While not possible to check the SPX30's software via the E120, it would be possible to check its software level via the autopilot's control head. If uncertain, then you should attempt to update the SPX30's software via the E80 (if the E80 has been interfaced via SeaTalkng to the autopilot), as it cannot be updated via an Axiom/Axiom Pro/Axiom XL MFD. Alternatively, the SPX30 may be sent to Raymarine's Product Repair Center to have its software updated.

Q3: If the SPX software does require updating, can it be done via the Axiom Pro12 across STng?
A3. Negative ... see the response to Q2.