Ethernet

An address based data packet network capable of high speeds (10/100/1,000Mbs) originally developed for the computer industry that is seeing adoption in the marine industry. Ethernet networks are designed as a star topology. Systems of three or more nodes require a hub, router or switch to facilitate all point to point connections. An NMEA standard for the transfer of NMEA 2000 messages using an Ethernet protocol is being developed that will be called OneNet.

Cable System

There are numerous cabling systems for Ethernet but the ones applicable to Raymarine installations include:

Cat5 w/ RJ45		SeaTalkHS		RayNet		WiFi
The standard cable/connector of the computer industry that is very low cost but alternatives such as SeaTalkHS and RayNet are preferred connectors in the marine environment.		Raymarine’s first generation Ethernet connector which consisted of putting a waterproof collar around an RJ45 connector.   Explore SeaTalkHS		Raymarine’s current generation system that replaces the RJ45 connector with a waterproof vibration tolerant twist pin connector that is designed for the marine environment.		A wireless system that doesn’t use any wires that provides for low cost flexible installations but are not as robust as wired systems. WiFi is ideal for non-mission critical accessory connections.

Available cables:    

NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk^ng

The current marine industry standard. All current Raymarine MFDs are NMEA2000 certified. The standard utilises the CAN (Control Area Network) design developed by Bosch for the automotive market but with messages/sentence appropriate for the marine industry.

A multi-talker, multi-listener approach using serial data at moderate date rates (250kbs).

Cable System

Under the NMEA standard, manufacturers can use the cable/connector design of their choice so long as it conforms to certain requirements. The topology is a robust terminated backbone/spur design.

		SeaTalkng Raymarine’s proprietary cable system for use in NMEA 2000 networks. The design provides two advantages. First, the connector collars are retained on the product which allows for a smaller cable diameter making installations easier. More importantly, the cable can include a sixth wire which allows for backward compatibility with SeaTalk1 equipment. Products with SeaTalkng connectors can be used on NMEA 2000 networks that use Devicenet cabling through simple connector adaptors and conversely equipment with Devicenet connectors can be used on NMEA 2000 networks that use SeaTalkng cabling through simple connector adaptors.   Explore the networking possibilities with SeaTalkng
		Devicenet Created for the factory automation industry, Devicenet has been approved by the NMEA for NMEA 2000 installations.   Explore Devicenet cables

Available cables:

SeaTalk / SeaTalk¹

SeaTalk / SeaTalk¹

Raymarine’s proprietary network design released at the same time as NMEA0183 that had several key advantages. SeaTalk¹ is included in many Raymarine MFDs and instruments to provide legacy support but now NMEA 2000 offers several advantages over SeaTalk¹.

Data

A multi-talker, multi-listener approach using serial data at low data rates (4.8Kbps).

Cable System

The network used proprietary cables and connectors that were designed for the marine environment. The connectors are three pin moulded and incorporate 1/8” automotive spades as mating elements. The network could be implemented as either a simple daisy chain structure or the more robust approaches of backbone/spur or star design.

Cables available for:

NMEA 0183

NMEA 0183

The first industry standard marine network specification released over 20 years ago. While still frequently used by VHF radios, most other applications have migrated to NMEA 2000.

Data

A single-talker, multi-listener approach using serial data at low data rates (initially 4.8Kbps now up to 38Kbps). Message formats are standardised to provide cross-vendor interoperability.

Cable System

Uses a daisy chain architecture but there is no standard for cables or connectors. The daisy chain design is low cost and simple but it is susceptible to having a single point of failure taking down the network. Most implementations of NMEA 0183 use terminal block connections which are simple to install but failure prone in a marine environment.

View NMEA 0183 cables for:

Raymarine SeaTalk^hs Connections

SeaTalk^hs Plug and Play

By using SeaTalk^hs networking, you can instantly transfer radar, chartplotter, fishfinder, thermal imaging and navigation functions. Configuring your system is a simple as determining which SeaTalk^hs devices you'd like to have (chart, radar, sonar, video) and where you would like to see them.  

Networking two devices   The most basic system may consist of a C Series Widescreen or an E Series Widescreen with a DSM30, DSM300 or a radar.   Using a SeaTalkhs Crossover coupler, they can be quickly and easily connected together. Because the components are all auto sensing, there is no complicated setup required. Simply plug them in.   If you're not using a DSM, you can link any two E Series Widescreen displays with the crossover coupler too.

Multistation Networking - New HS-5 SeaTalkhs Network Switch   SeaTalkhs data is quickly distributed to other SeaTalkhs using the HS-5 Network Switch.   The switch has 5 ports - 4 RayNet ports supporting 10 or 100 Mbit/sec network speeds and a 5th gigabit port allowing a higher speed across switches, should a 2nd switch be necessary.

SeaTalkhs Raymarine Products   The following devices have SeaTalkhs connections and can be easily connected together via the SeaTalkhs network switch and SeaTalkhs network cables:   New e Series Multifunction Displays New c Series Multifunction Displays C Series Widescreen Multifunction Display E Series Widescreen Multifunction Displays G Series Navigation E Series Classic legacy Display T Series Thermal Cameras DSM30 and DSM300 Fishfinders Super HD and HD Digital Open Array Radar Digital Radome Radar

SeaTalkhs Network Cables   Available in multiple lengths to simplify installation, the SeaTalkhs network cable locks positively into switches and couplers.     Sizes Available Product Number 1.5m E55049 5m E55050 10m E55051 15m A62135 20m E55052

SeaTalkhs Dual End (Waterproof) Cables   The Raymarine SeaTalkhs Dual End Weatherproof Network Cable is designed to connect your Raymarine C-Wide or Raymarine E-Wide to a DSM30 or DSM300.     Sizes Available Product Number 1.5m A62245 15m A62246

Converting Sea Talk¹ to SeaTalk^ng

Specific Raymarine products (e.g. ST70 instruments) perform a bridging function, to enable you to connect SeaTalk^ng to SeaTalk¹ products via appropriate adaptor cables.

Adaptor cables are also available to connect NMEA2000 products.

• A06031 SeaTalk^ng Terminators (Qty. 2) 
• A06037 Backbone Cable, 65.62ft (20m) 
• A06036 Backbone Cable, 16.4ft (5m) (Qty. 2) 
• A06028 T-Piece (Qty. 4) 
• A06049 Network Power Cable 
• 81300 SeaTalk^ng Reference Manual 

Note: ST70 Displays, transducer pods, transducers and network spurs are not included.  

PREVIEW

Smarter, sharper and more powerful...

Re-designed for clarity and simplicity, LightHouse II's fluid touchscreen experience makes accessing navigation information as simple as using a smartphone.

New menus make navigating to your favourite features quicker than ever, while toggle keys clearly indicate which features are enabled or disabled. Customise the menu with dark or light menu palette options.

LightHouse II also features a new DataBar Auto-Hide feature for maximum on-screen viewing.

Multiple Sonar Support 

Expanded Waypoint Symbols and Colours 

Support for Navionics Sonar Charts 

GPX Waypoint Transfer 

DataBar Auto-hide 

aSeries pinch to zoom 

Waypoints and routes are simple...

LightHouse II has all-new waypoint sorting and searching options; making it easy to find, retrieve, and navigate to all your saved hotspots and destinations.

LightHouse II supports up to 200 waypoints per route and uses the popular GPX file format for simple transfer.

Raymarine Raster Charts

Raymarine Vector Charts

Safe Emissions

Powerful enough to slice through atmospheric clutter, Raymarine radars still comfortably meet international limits for energy absorption - in fact, the energy absorbed from an ordinary mobile phone can be several times greater than that from a correctly installed Raymarine radar.

Installation

All radars work on line-of-sight principles so although antennas could theoretically be fitted almost anywhere, unobstructed and parallel to the water line is better.

Interference Resistance

Raymarine's radars use interference rejection technology to resist signal interference from other vessels' transmissions as well as close proximity objects already fitted to the boat.

Pulsed magnetron vs broadband (FMCW) radar technology

Broadband (FMC) radars typically emit low levels of energy, resulting in loss of ultimate performance in conditions of fog, rain, spray and snow, and limiting target detection at longer ranges.

Raymarine pulsed magnetron radars combine low average energy with high peak powers allowing the radar to detect targets at greater ranges, and to punch through adverse weather conditions ensuring targets are identified.

RACON and SART

Raymarine radar antennas also trigger RACON beacons and home in on signals from Search And Rescue Transponders.

Digital radar

Offers 4kW capability for improved performance and uses digital processing for increased target definition. Digital reduces the cable size (compared to analog) and makes an easier interface to larger systems. Lower power consumption and costs less than a full HD Digital system.

Available models: Digital Radome

HD Color radar

Raymarine's HD Color radar utlizes powerful signal processing technologies that help: distinguish between target types, automatically detect weak and distant contacts, and virtually eliminate clutter and noise. The truly adaptive transmitter and receiver automatically adjusts to changing environmental and sea conditions. HD Color radar delivers a dramatically clearer radar picture with crisp, well-defined contact echoes and a life-like target presentation.

Available models: HD Color Radome and HD Color Open Array

Super HD Color radar

Super HD Color radar is a giant leap forward in marine radar. Using highly advanced digital signal processing, Super HD Color radar has much greater dynamic range than conventional radar enabling the digital receiver to acquire and process vast amounts of echo information that is normally lost by conventional analog radar systems. Super HD Color technology intelligently isolates and identifies true radar targets, while simultaneously eliminating unwanted clutter. The extra-narrow beam width, pinpoints targets with stunning clarity. The result is a dramatically clearer radar display.

Available models: Super HD Color Open Array

Digital vs HD Color

HD Color vs Super HD Color

Weather advantage

Raymarine's HD Color scanners provide superior all weather performance allowing you to still see targets through rain and thunderstorms. Use radar to track weather too.

During this abnormally heavy rain storm (see left hand image), rain mode was used to cut the clutter to clearly reveal the targets (see right hand image). 

Cut the clutter

Detect targets at very close proximity to your vessel, or at very long ranges to see distant vessels, land features and even weather fronts. Distinguish targets through even the heaviest rain clutter.

Use the radar to see the weather coming, then use the radar overlay to map the weather pattern onto the chart. 

Track Targets

Not everything transmits AIS!

Using MARPA* (mini-automatic radar plotting aid) allows you to identify vessel, speed, bearing, closest point of approach (CPA) and time to closest point of approach (TCPA), dangerous/proximity alarms, overlay AIS info for further target clarification.

*For the best radar overlay and MARPA performance fit a smart heading sensor or an SPX autopilot course computer.

NEW c Series Multifunction Displays

NEW a Series Multifunction Displays
C Series Wide Multifunction Displays

E Series Wide Multifunction Displays

G Series Multifunction Navigation

NEW c Series Multifunction Displays

NEW a Series Multifunction Displays
C Series Wide Multifunction Displays

E Series Wide Multifunction Displays

G Series Multifunction Navigation

18in or 24 in (45cm or 61 cm) models

4 or 6 ft (1.2 or 1.8 m) models

RIBs

Smaller Powerboats

Available Super HD Color systems for ultimate  clarity and target detection

• Lower receiver noise figure (less than 5 dB) for more efficient target echo reception compared to competitive models

• Auto GST™ Fully automatic Gain, Sea Clutter and Tune Control for hands off operation and optimum performance

• Advanced microprocessor controlled transmitter receiver features eight Pulse width/PRF settings, providing enhanced targets returns though every range scale

Learn about LightHouse

Download Preview Brochure

a65 and a67 5.7" Multifunction Displays

Powerful, go anywhere, touch screen navigation displays, the a65 and a67 MFDs bring the speed and simplicity of Raymarine multifunction navigation into a sleek 5.7" display.

The a65 is the perfect choice for chartplotting and networking, while the ClearPulse^® digital sonar equipped a67 is the choice of serious anglers looking for a powerful GPS/Sonar combo with extensive add-on options.

View the features

Explore Features

View the Specifications

Networking Options

LightHouse User Interface

Download the Free App

Discover the power of the new Raymarine c Series.

Compare the models and see the specifications.

See how the c Series networks with other Raymarine products.

Stream the c Series to your iPhone or iPad with the RayView app

Networking Options

New look

The new e Series display's helm-friendly industrial design breaks away from box-like marine electronics and offers a clean, unobtrusive display solution that looks great on any helm. A smart new shape for marine displays, the sleek, low-profile, bezel offers maximum display size with minimum footprint. The rugged and handsome design is complemented by flush, easy-press buttons and "hidden" memory card slots along the right hand side.

• NEW e165! Raymarine's biggest and brightest MFD ever has now been added to the eSeries range. Compare the specifications here

• LightHouse Version 4 Software for e Series and c Series displays now available. Download here

• e7D display selected as the 2012 Editor's Choice award by Practical Sailor Magazine.

Networking two devices

The most basic system may consist of a C Series Widescreen or an E Series Widescreen with a DSM30, DSM300 or a radar.

Using a SeaTalk^hs Crossover coupler, they can be quickly and easily connected together. Because the components are all auto sensing, there is no complicated setup required. Simply plug them in.

If you're not using a DSM, you can link any two E Series Widescreen displays with the crossover coupler too.

Multistation Networking - New HS-5 SeaTalk^hs Network Switch

SeaTalk^hs data is quickly distributed to other SeaTalk^hs using the HS-5 Network Switch.

The switch has 5 ports - 4 RayNet ports supporting 10 or 100 Mbit/sec network speeds and a 5th gigabit port allowing a higher speed across switches, should a 2nd switch be necessary.

When networking three to eight SeaTalk^hs devices, the SeaTalk^hs Network Switch can be used.

The auto sensing SeaTalk^hs components make setup a breeze, simply plug them in. SeaTalk^hs does the rest.

SeaTalk^hs Raymarine Products

The following devices have SeaTalk^hs connections and can be easily connected together via the SeaTalk^hs network switch and SeaTalk^hs network cables:

• New e Series Multifunction Displays
• New c Series Multifunction Displays
• C Series Widescreen Multifunction Display
• E Series Widescreen Multifunction Displays
• G Series Navigation
• E Series Classic legacy Display
• T Series Thermal Cameras
• DSM30 and DSM300 Fishfinders
• Super HD and HD Digital Open Array Radar
• Digital Radome Radar

SeaTalk^hs Network Cables

Available in multiple lengths to simplify installation, the SeaTalk^hs network cable locks positively into switches and couplers.

SeaTalk^hs Patch Cables

Highspeed patch cable for connecting a SeaTalk^hs switch with a PC or G Series monitor.