AIS Connection Lost | C90W | IC-M506 | NMEA-2000

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Gregg,

Q1: how should C90W be configured to receive NMEA 2000?
A1: Other than ensuring that the NMEA 2000 network has been been interfaced to the Data Master MFD, there are no configuration settings which need to or can be made to cause the MFD to receive data via its SeaTalkng/NMEA 2000 port. If the MFD is receiving data from a compatible device then one need only configure the AIS Objects layer to ON within the Chart application page/pane being viewed. Like any other device supporting SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 communications, each NMEA 2000 device to be networked must be interface as a spur to a powered and properly terminated SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone.

Q2: do I need to add a Seatalk ng to NMEA 2000 converter for either the ST60 and/or C90W?
A2. As the SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter's software is more advanced with respect to NMEA 2000 processing, it is recommended that when interfacing the MFD to a SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone that a SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter rather than the MFD be used as the system's SeaTalk to SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 data bridging device. Accordingly, it would be recommended that a SeaTalk to SeaTalkng Converter which has been updated with the latest available Raymarine product software updates be installed so support integration of the ST60 instruments with the system.