SeatalkNG to S1 course computer

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum 57BlueWolf,

Q1. I have read a million posts, including a Raymarine SeatalkNG handbook which says I can't network an S1 course computer into the backbone, but there's no date on the handbook so I don't know if that's old information?
A1. As has been indicated within the FAQ found here this has not been the case since the introduction of v1.10 SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter software (Apr 2011), this is no longer the case.

Q2. My thought was to buy the Yellow Seatalk1 to SeatalkNG cable (A06047), cut the plug off and connect the bare wires to the course computer using only the yellow and black cables. There is no SeatalkNG input available on the S1 course computer (see attachment). Would that connect into the backbone by plugging into a 5 port connector with a white port, or do I need the 5 port connector with a yellow port?
A2. It is not possible to interface the autopilot to the system in the manner which you have suggested. Please refer to the FAQ within the response to Q1 addressing how to interface the autopilot to the system.