Installing a Raymarine Autopilot and want to connect it to my E80 display

[Striper Blues]

Greetings all,
Can anyone help simplify this for me? I see a number of ways of connecting the E80 to the network, but which is the most effective? I see that I can run a spur cable from the E80 to my seatalk network switch, or I can use an NMEA0183 connection. I guess I can also go from the E80 tp the ST70 autopilot display and run that to seatalk etc.

I have a dual E80 setup into a network switch with radar and sounder. I bought the type 1 hydraulic pump to drive my dual outboards and they system pack includes the fluxgate compass.

Any one have experience with this install? Your suggestions would be appreciated.

thanks,
Pat

 

[dingbat]

Re: Installing a Raymarine Autopilot and want to connect it to my E80 display

I'd use Seatalk where I can and leave 0183 out of it unless it was the only way to communicate with a unit.

The more cable runs you have the more problems you'll have down the road. If you have a port available on the E-80, I?d forget a bout the swtich and go directly from the E-80 to the AP.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Installing a Raymarine Autopilot and want to connect it to my E80 display

I'd use Seatalk where I would and leave 0183 out of it unless it was the only way to communicate with a unit.

I agree. The NMEA 0183 protocol is of rather limited versatility and capacity.

 

[Striper Blues]

Re: Installing a Raymarine Autopilot and want to connect it to my E80 display

Update, I had install a seatalk ng back bone cable with three spur cables tee'd off. One to the E80, one to the x10 computer and one to the St70 control unit.

 

[bazzer69]

Re: Installing a Raymarine Autopilot and want to connect it to my E80 display

I have the same issue, a E809, already installed, a S1 autopilot and a gyroplus2. I contacted Raymarine and all they did was to send a link to a Pathfinder manual. What we both need is a wiring diagram.
I am not sure where to connect the Fluxgate compass and if 183 is needed as well as Seatalk.
Any help would be very welcome by both me and I'm sure Pat!