[CA] [CA11] Type 100/300, EV1, STng

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Oliver,

Q1. Would it be possible to connect the Course Computer to the stng network (using actisense converter i suppose)
A1. As the Type 100/300 course computers are not supported for use with the SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter, the only way to get navigational and wind data to the course computer would indeed be via NMEA 0183 communications. Typically, an Actisense NGW-1-STNG NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 data bridge would be recommended for this purpose.

Q2. And then getting rid of the fluxgate, by adding the Ev1 onto the network?
A2. Unfortunately, this does not appear to be an option for two reasons:
- according to the Type 100/300 Autopilot Course Computer's Owner's Manual, the NMEA 0183 input port of this autopilot course computer is not designed to accept heading data from a NMEA 0183 source.
- were it possible, an EV-1 CCU would not be recommended as you would essentially be adding a second autopilot to the system. If seeking a fully STng/N2K solution, the Type 100/300 course computer, fluxgate and controls should be replaced with an EV-1 CCU, ACU400, and optional p70S control head (recommended).

Q3. If I can link my old course computer to my network, will it pick up the wind info to be able to use the windvane mode?
A3. The answer to this question is dependent upon the model of wind instrument (unspecified) which is currently installed onboard ... which in turn indicates details of its communications interface(s).