[CA] Add chartplotter to legacy instruments?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Q1 – does my diagram look ok?
A1 - Yes

Q2 – I believe my entire backbone is in the converter – is that correct/ok?
A2 - Yes

Q3 – will my sensor info (wind, depth, temp, rudder position) all flow to the chartplotter?
Q3 - Yes

Q4 – will my chart plotter have any control over the AP?
A4 - As long as the MFD continue to run LightHouse II software, it's Autopilot Controls feature may be used. However, if updated with LightHouse 3 software, then the autopilot's control head would need to be used to command the autopilot into Standby, Auto, and Track modes.

Q5 – would likely hook chartplotter to radio via 0183 – this should not affect any of the above – correct?
A5 - Yes

Q6 – future expansion of the backbone would be as simple as remove a terminator and add more backbone, T or 5way connections with future items (like AIS, or itc-5/i70/etc) and finally a terminator -correct?
A6 - Yes