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9.1 Network connections overview
The following section will provide two different network connection scenarios,
one of which is required in order for the performance display to function:
• p.38 — Required compatible multifunction display connection
• p.38 — Multiple performance display connections
Note:
Power connections are not shown throughout each of the following
illustrations. For appropriate power connection information, refer to the
instructions which accompany each device.
Required MFD connection
In order to function, your performance display must be networked to a
compatible multifunction display / chartplotter via a separately available 8-pin
right-angled power to RayNet and bare end power wires cable.
Example: RayNet cable connection scenario
1. Alpha Series performance display.
2. 8-pin right-angled power to RayNet and bare end power wires cable,
available separately.
3. Compatible Raymarine® multifunction display / chartplotter (Axiom 2 Pro
illustrated).
Note:
• For a list of compatible multifunction displays / chartplotters, refer to:
p.14 — Multifunction display (MFD) requirement
• For information on the available cables and accessories, refer to the
following section: p.63 — Spares and accessories
Multiple performance display connections
Multiple performance displays can be connected together (daisy-chained)
for the purpose of an expanded system, via a separately available 8-pin
right-angled daisy-chain accessory cable. A maximum of 4 performance
displays can be daisy-chained in a series and a maximum of 10 performance
displays can be connected per system.
Example: daisy-chain network connection scenario
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