Multifunction Displays by Raymarine E Series
Saturday, October 31st, 2009When 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 available devises, one may even in the beggining feel overwhelmed by the number of options. Nevertheless, for a compact and effective devise that will get the job done and stand the test of time (and water) two selections absolutely stand beyond the rest: the Raymarine C Series models and the Raymarine E Series models. Here, we’re going to be exploring the benefits of the Raymarine E Series and taking a look at some of the differences between the E80 and E120.
The Raymarine E Series navigation systems utilize Raymarin’s exclusive Ultra-Bright Sunlight Viewable display technology. This ensures 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 can be integrated with other E Series displays as components of a SeaTalkHS network, or can be viewed as single screens. The E Series units include 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 models 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. Additionally, industry standards NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 are supported so that 3rd party electronics are also easily integrated.
These models are furnished with 4 video input jacks for easy combination with Raymarine marine cameras, CCTV cameras, satellite television, receivers, infrared cameras and more. Due to the easy-to-use multipage option, each video input can be used either full-screen or divided alongside other navigation or weather displays. Also included is a VGA video output port for connection to remote monitors and entertainment systems. Affording extra powerfulness, there is an optional remote control keyboard available.
Both units are built on a rugged aluminum chassis and waterproof to CFR46 standards. They allow for both a convenient trunion mounting bracket and a low-profile flush mounting kit for a clean, unobtrusive dash.
The Raymarine E80 Pak includes 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 difference between these two models comes in size and, because of the size difference, price. The E80 is an 8. 4″ unit that will run the buyer about ,200. The E120, by contrast, is a 12. 1″ model that is better suited for bigger boats. This unit costs ,600.
