Axiom 7 adding Axiom 7+

[lipets]

I called support 2x and they gave me two different answers

1. only one spur cable to either one and a network cable between then

2. I need a a spur cable to each of them plus the network cable

Anyone have input who's correct?

Does it matter which one is the master?

 

[DDW]

I don't think the backbone connector will fit in the Axiom. You will need two spur cables, and then whatever in between, many ways to do that depending on what else is there.

I don't think it matters which is the master, but you will have to designate one (it will ask you to). You want to designate the one you are most likely to have on, or most likely to turn on first, because otherwise the other will complain until either: a) the master is turned on or b) the one turned on is re-designated as the master.

Also possibly the Axiom+ has more memory, and that might be better to use as master, especially when it comes time to update the software.

 

[heysteve]

It's been a while but I'll take a shot... I think you need the network cable (RayNet/Ethernet) if you want to share broadband information like charts or radar between devices. The spur cable (SeaTalkng/NMEA 2000) is needed for access to all the other instruments on the backbone (like depth, wind, etc).

On my installation, both were connected to each device. But that was a few years ago so not sure if things have changed with the new generations of Axiom devices.

 

[Mambo42]

It's been a while but I'll take a shot... I think you need the network cable (RayNet/Ethernet) if you want to share broadband information like charts or radar between devices. The spur cable (SeaTalkng/NMEA 2000) is needed for access to all the other instruments on the backbone (like depth, wind, etc).

On my installation, both were connected to each device. But that was a few years ago so not sure if things have changed with the new generations of Axiom devices.

You are absolutely right.
I have 2 Axiom 12 (classic) and am now adding a Axiom 12+ as well as an Axiom 7 (classic). All of them will be connected to a Raynet switch as well as the NMEA 2000.
Both connection are pretty straight forward. On the back side of the Axiom you will find one connection where you can plug in a Raynet cable and you can either plug the other end straight into another Axiom or you can go to a Raynet switch, where you can then also plug in your radar, cam300 or cam200 etc.
The NMEA2000 plug can be found next to the power cable, there are actually 2 cables coming together. You plug that one into the back bone and there you can add depth, AIS info, wind etc.

For the back bone just remember that sensors go into the white connectors and the blue cables are basically there to be able to connect more blocks into the backbone. Very important is to remember that you can only have 2 end caps on the blue cable / plugs
Once you have it all plugged in you can decide for yourself which Axiom should be the master. Since the computing power of the Axiom+ is better I would make that one the master.

 

[DDW]

You don't need to buy the Raymarine switch, any e-net switch will work. the Axioms have the Raynet connector, however Ray sells a Raynet to RJ45 10bt cable, which will then plug into normal e-net stuff. The Raynet (enet) link is needed to share chart and radar info. Nothing wrong with the Raymarine switch other than the price.

 

[Mambo42]

You don't need to buy the Raymarine switch, any e-net switch will work. the Axioms have the Raynet connector, however Ray sells a Raynet to RJ45 10bt cable, which will then plug into normal e-net stuff. The Raynet (enet) link is needed to share chart and radar info. Nothing wrong with the Raymarine switch other than the price.

???? I should have known that 2 weeks ago !
Just bought the Axiom 12+ and classic 7 plus a second Raynet switch and yes I can agree, they are expensive. Pity I am not so familiar with Enet, hubs etc. Never knew that you could just replace them with something else.
Thanks for the tip.

 

[DDW]

All of Raymarine's e-net stuff has their Raynet connector, which is watertight and therefore more marine friendly. But it is just e-net inside. Their very first switch, back in around 2008 had RJ45 connections, with a spash tight boot around them. Then they went to the Raynet connector. Depending on how much Raymarine stuff you have, you can spend a fair amount on the Raynet - RJ45 adapter cables, but then the Raynet cables aren't dirt cheap either.

Raymarine is trending more towards standards. The Axioms run Android, you can even run normal Android apps on them if you are brave.

 

[Mambo42]

All of Raymarine's e-net stuff has their Raynet connector, which is watertight and therefore more marine friendly. But it is just e-net inside. Their very first switch, back in around 2008 had RJ45 connections, with a spash tight boot around them. Then they went to the Raynet connector. Depending on how much Raymarine stuff you have, you can spend a fair amount on the Raynet - RJ45 adapter cables, but then the Raynet cables aren't dirt cheap either.

Raymarine is trending more towards standards. The Axioms run Android, you can even run normal Android apps on them if you are brave.

Would that mean that I can connect all my camera's which are also connected into an ethernet block, to the Raynet switch and thus see them on the Axiom ?
As you probably can understand from my question I am a complete nitwit on these issues.

 

[DDW]

You could try it. The Axioms will only display IP cameras, and seem a little picky on the exact protocol. I forget the details but it has to be some particular standard. Isn't going to hurt anything to try.

 

[CMichaux]

After several calls with RM, my final config was to network all Axioms together (we have four) with Raynet (e-net) and you will only need one N2K spur to the master. All N2K information is transmitted between the displays over Raynet. Working great....