[CA] Raystar125 Connection with Seatalk ng

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Q1a. Since it appears only the VHF can be connected to this converter, is it possible to have second seatalk to seatalk ng converter within the system to interface the ST6001 autopilot?
A1a. Yes.

Q1b. If so I assume the converter would be connected via a blue backbone cable.
A1b. Correct

Q1c. Would both need to be powered or just one? If only one, does it matter which?
A1c. Only one SeaTalkng Power Cable should be interfaced to the backbone. The spur socket used should be located at the approximate midpoint of the backbone's LEN load.

Q2. I should also ask if a device such as The Actisense NGW-1 device would be another method to connect the VHF to the backbone and receive the GPS signal from either the axiom internal GPS or the RS150.
A2. Indeed use of third party NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 data bridging devices such as the one you have referenced is another means of achieving the same end.