[CA] [CA11] Axiom Upgrade???

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome back to the Raymarine Forum DFMott.

Q1. Will the Axiom 9 fit in the same holes as the ES97 without an adapter?
A1. Negative. An Axiom Pro 9 S/RVX MFD is designed to fit within the same cutout / footprint of the eS9x MFDs. If considering installation of an Axiom 9 in place of an eS9x MFD which had been flush mounted, then one would need to follow the recommendations indicated within the FAQ found here.

Q2. What is the functional difference between the Axiom and Axiom pro?
A2. In addition to buttons which support use of the MFD when conditions may prevent use of a touchscreen (rain, heavy spray, slamming, high speed operation, etc.), Axiom Pro MFD offer the following additional interfaces:
- NMEA 0183 interfaces
- Analog video input interface
- 1kW CHIRP transducer or 1kW 50kHz/200kHz transducer ... either at full 1kW.
- 2 Ethernet (RayNet) interfaces
- GA150 GPS Antenna interface
- programmable button (.)

Other than support for devices which would have been interfaced to the interfaces listed above, Axiom and Axiom MFDs are functionally equivalent.

Q3. Will the Axiom work with all of my existing products?
A3. Yes, the CP370 Quantum Radar, P70r, RS-150, EV-1, ACU200 and
Ray70 may all be retained for use with either an Axiom or Axiom Pro MFD

Q4. Can I buy the Axiom without the maps or built in sonar and transfer the maps from my ES97?
A4. Any chart card which had been previously used with the eS97 MFD may simply be ejected and then inserted into the memory card reader of the Axiom or Axiom Pro MFD to be installed. The no chart option would essentially be the option to purchase with bundled LightHouse US NOAA Vector charts, as these charts are bundled little, if any, additional fee. When separately purchased, these charts cost approx. $20 ($10 for east coast charts and $10 for west coast charts) when downloaded from Raymarine's Charts Store.