Raymarine E Series for Navigation with Multifunction Display
When it comes to multifunction displays for navigation on the water, a lot of options and a lot of aspects need to be taken into consideration. Having so many useable systems, one may even in the beggining feel overwhelmed by the amount of options. However, for a compact and efficient system that will get the job done and stand the test of time (conditions) two choices clearly stand above the others: the Raymarine C Series models and the Raymarine E Series models. Here, we’re going to be investigating the benefits of the Raymarine E Series and having a view of some of the deviations between the E80 and E120.
The Raymarine E Series navigation systems utilize Raymarin’s exclusive Ultra-Bright Sunlight Viewable display technology. This guarantees fantabulous contrast and wide viewing angle. The screen itself is completely customizable, and each page can be viewed with multiple windows or as full screen.
These schemes could be integrated with other E Series displays as part of a SeaTalkHS network, or can be used as stand-alone screens. The E Series units allow 3D Navionics Platinum Plus chartplotting, radar, HD Digital fishfinder, Sirius satellite radio, and marine weather. Instrumentation and video applications are viewed in user-defined customizable pages.
As a standard feature, these units support Raymarine’s exclusive SeaTalkHS network protocol. This enables sharing of radar, chartplotting, fishfinder, weather and navigation between E series units. With SeaTalk and SeaTalk2/SeaTalkNG, you’ll have no problem integrating either system with Raymarine instruments and autopilots. In addition, industry standards NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 are supported so that third party electronics are also readily integrated.
These models come equipped with 4 video input jacks for easy combination with Raymarine marine cameras, CCTV cameras, satellite television, receivers, infrared cameras and more. Because of the easy-to-use multipage option, each video input can be viewed either full-screen or within a window alongside other navigation displays. Also included is a VGA video output port for connection to remote monitors and entertainment systems. Affording additional control, there is an optional remote control keyboard useable.
All units are built on a sturdy aluminum chassis and waterproof to CFR46 standards. They include both a handy trunion mounting bracket and a low-profile flush mounting kit for a clean, unobtrusive helm.
The Raymarine E80 kit comes with an owner’s manual, quick reference guide, full-face suncover, trunion mounting kit, flush mounting kit, NMEA input/output cable, power cable, SeaTalk/auxiliary alarm cable, SeaTalkhs network cable, and 4-channel composite video input cable.
The differences in these two models comes in size and, because of the size difference, cost. The E80 is an 8. 4″ unit that will run the buyer about ,200. The E120, by comparison, is a 12. 1″ model that is intended for bigger boats. This model costs ,600.