[CA] [CA11] 3 MFDs Through HS5 RayNet Network Switch?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Steve,

The MFDs are designed to communicate with each other and with peripherals featuring an Ethernet communications interface (RayNet) via an Ethernet network. Each MFD features two Ethernet (RayNet) Network sockets. Unfortunately, I cannot tell where the RayNet (F) to RayNet (F) Cables shown connected to the Network sockets on the back side of one of the MFDs are going. No cable other than power appears to be connected to the HS5 RayNet Network Switch. However, I suspect that if you trace the RayNet (F) to RayNet (F) Cables, you will find that
- the two MFDs have been interfaced to one another via a length of RayNet (F) to RayNet (F) Cable
- that one of the MFDs has been interfaced to the CP570 via a length of RayNet Cable; and
- should the system feature radar, then you may find that the Digital Radar Cable has been interfaced to one of the MFDs.

When expanding the network with another MFD, it was necessary to add additional Ethernet (RayNet) Network sockets to the system. It would have also been recommended that the RayNet Cables which are presently interfaced to the back of the MFDs be traced to determine what they are connected to. Once this has been accomplished,
- each MFD should be interfaced to the HS5 RayNet Network Switch via an appropriate length of RayNet (F) to RayNet (F) Cable
- the RayNet (F) to RayNet (F) Cable which is interfaced to the CP570
- should the system feature radar, then the Digital Radar Cable should be connected to the HS5 RayNet Network Switch.