raymarine axiom compatibility

[Muaddib1116]

Hi guys, I have raymarine electronics, which work pretty well for the most part. I have an e127 multifunction down at my nav desk, set as master, and an e97 at my helm, linked as slave. My e97 has been acting up a little bit, and if I have to replace it, all that is available new is the axiom stuff. It's a bummer that to get multitouch, I'd have to spring for the axiom pro, but I suppose I could do with just the axiom touch screen only.


But my question is, since the axiom multifunction stuff uses a different OS/interface, does it work with the older e-series stuff? Will I be able to link it to my e127 down below? or would that need to be replaced as well? Am I better off trying to find a replacement/backup e series for my helm station?

[shimari]

You don't necessarily need to get the Axiom pro for multi-touch. You can get an Axiom+ and a RMK-10 if you have the space. When I did my electronics refit last year, the Axiom+ with the RMK-10 was cheaper than an Axiom pro.

You do lose the SD card reader though. But, you can also add one of those if needed.

[Muaddib1116]

Thanks, that's really good to know. If the axiom can still slave to an e127 chartplotter, then the SD card wouldn't be a huge problem, since I load the chart package down at the nav desk.

[davethedog]

As far as I am aware you can not have MFDs on the same network running different versions of Light House, therefore the Axiom (LH3) and the E127(LH2) can not be interfaced.

DTD

[team karst]

I"m running a new Axiom with an old a series/old Lighthouse on same network.

the NEMA2k data transfer is fine. but, don't expect high bandwith transfers (radar, wx, etc)

[Josh.]

Their will be no/very limited connectivity between the older e series but ultimatly it will still receive the same basic NMEA signals and act as your standard backup basic plotter.

If its more convience over carrying a second dedicated plotter, I'd be recommending you carry an iPad with Navigraph for redunancy and the Raymarine streamer app which clones the display.
https://www.raymarine.com/mobile-apps/raycontrol/

That way you get all your AIS, Radar, Autopilot, Navigation etc.
Otherwise you can pickup a basic AXIOM 7 without the built in Sonar which is cheaper.

I honestly use the 9+ and have no issues with the touch screen in the wet/cold.
Lighthouse 3 almost fully expects you to use it as a touch screen and never found myself wanting physical controls.

[Cuvee]

I had the same situation in my FP Saba 50 - e125 at the inside Nav station configured as the Master and e95 at the outside helm configured as the Slave. The e95 failed so I replaced it with an Axiom 12.

Due to different OS, the e125 and Axiom each needs its own chart chip (if you want to keep a high resolution chart display on your e125/127).

I have an access panel at the helm so that I can get to the back of the flush mounted Axiom to insert microSD cards with software updates and charts, though I have to be very careful to not drop the microSD card as it will disappear deep inside the helm steering station.

I have the helm Axiom plotter now set as Master. It controls the autopilot. I no longer can set the autopilot from the Nav station e125.

I added a Raymarine Quantum 2 radar. It can only communicate with the Axiom, not the e125.

So basically the e125 just gives me a map & course display plus environment info (wind, temp, depth). I'll likely keep it until it fails.

[Muaddib1116]

This is super helpful, thank you guys! I think for now, my plan will be to find a good condition second hand e95/e97/es98 to replace my finicky e97, and keep my current unit as a backup. I suppose at some point, when my e127 starts acting up, I'll upgrade both units to Axiom.

[Josh.]

Originally Posted by Muaddib1116

I'll upgrade both units to Axiom.

Please bump the thread when you do upgrade, I'm intrested to know how long you last.

It only took me a couple of weeks of getting use the touch screens and outright speed of the new units before I promoted the old chart-plotter to anchor.

[Muaddib1116]

It depends on what I can find for how much. Based on prices at Defender, it would cost ~$3500-$4000 to upgrade both plotters. If I can find something on ebay for the right price that will allow me to push back that expense for a couple years, it could be worth it.

[George_SD]

One thing you may want to consider is replacing the main unit (i assume helm) with Axiom and then using a tablet in the cabin with RayRemote and RayView. They allow you to control and view remote Axiom. Does it over WiFi, no need for wiring.

I also have added a dual SD card reader to my axiom, so the chart and data cards are easily accessible and I can remove, replace them without needing access to the back. It's the small raymarine square in center.

[team karst]

My rayremote has very limited value. It allows control, but i need to watch the axiom during the control.

The view app with wifi is far more useful to me.