[CA] [CA11] a95 to Axiom 9 upgrade

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Q1a. If I understand the FAQs correctly, the power supply cable/connector will have to be changed to go from the a95 to the Axiom (0183 to nmea2000).
A1a. Correct

Q1b. Are adapters available?
A1b. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to adapt the Axiom MFD's DeviceNet (M) socket to be mated to a SeaTalkng spur socket.

Q2. It also looks like the Axiom does not have a STng input. Is that correct?
A2. SeaTalkng communications protocol is simply an extension of the NMEA 2000 PGNs. Connecting the MFD's (or third party device's) DeviceNet (M) socket to the system's powered and properly terminated SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone will permit both SeaTalkng unique PGNs as well as NMEA 2000 PGNs to be communicated via the backbone.

Q3. The currently installed a95 is connected to the p70 via STng ports/cables.
Can the Axiom be connected to the p70 via an adapter cable?
A3. Yes. Regarding the Axiom MFD, see the response to Q1b. The p70 requires no adapter and may simply be connected to a spur socket within the backbone via an appropriate length of SeaTalkng Spur Cable.