Can the DSM250 be connected to my Raymarine network

[Southern Pirate]

I have a 2005 270AJ and I am upgrading the electronics. I have the Axiom 12 rv and Axiom 9 rv with Seatalk ng and HS5 network switch. I would like to connect the DSM250 to the network. I was thinking if I connected the 250 with Raymarine Adapter Cable Seatalk (1) To Seatalk Ng it would be on the network. Will my Axiom communicate with it or is the equipment too old?

 

[ocgrant]

Nope, 250 is too old. You need a 300 minimum to work. I did this on my last boat, bought a used 300 and the transducer adaptor cable and it "seatalked" right into the newer MFD's.

Now does your Axiom already have a built in port for a transducer? Most due... You might just need an adaptor cable for your transducer to plug into your Axiom.

 

[Southern Pirate]

Nope, 250 is too old. You need a 300 minimum to work. I did this on my last boat, bought a used 300 and the transducer adaptor cable and it "seatalked" right into the newer MFD's.

Now does your Axiom already have a built in port for a transducer? Most due... You might just need an adaptor cable for your transducer to plug into your Axiom.

I might

Nope, 250 is too old. You need a 300 minimum to work. I did this on my last boat, bought a used 300 and the transducer adaptor cable and it "seatalked" right into the newer MFD's.

Now does your Axiom already have a built in port for a transducer? Most due... You might just need an adaptor cable for your transducer to plug into your Axiom.

That is a great idea. I will check. Thank you

 

[dtfeld]

I have a Maretron DSM410 connected as you describe...all data transfers, although raymarine cant display some PGNs that Maretron does.

 

[Southern Pirate]

I was going to try and find a cable adapter for the thru hull transducer but from what I have seen, the one that came as OE with my boat only has 3 wires. I then thought about replacing the transducer but I am worried about a leak. Now I am thinking about going to the DSM300 and attempting to connect that way.

 

[ocgrant]

I was going to try and find a cable adapter for the thru hull transducer but from what I have seen, the one that came as OE with my boat only has 3 wires. I then thought about replacing the transducer but I am worried about a leak. Now I am thinking about going to the DSM300 and attempting to connect that way.

3 wires??? Sounds like a depth transducer only? This was the cable I needed for my older 50/200 transducer to connect to a newer MFD. Post of picture of what you have so we can dee it better.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Raymarine-...032106&hash=item4d9317cf85:g:hcIAAOSwQ0Rcy1QG

 

[dtfeld]

If you have a DST type you can buy the iTC-5 that puts that data on a SeaTalkng network.

 

[ocgrant]

If you have a DST type you can buy the iTC-5 that puts that data on a SeaTalkng network.

Correct but at this point since you are installing a Axiom state of the art MFD you might as well get a new transducer. I guess it depends on what you are planning to do, use it as a fish finder for fishing or just a depth gauge.

 

[Southern Pirate]

Really, I was just hoping to use the current transducer if possible. Right now it is just a hole plug. I have the Raymarine 3d downview for fishing.

 

[ocgrant]

Really, I was just hoping to use the current transducer if possible. Right now it is just a hole plug. I have the Raymarine 3d downview for fishing.

Then ITC 5 is you best solution to get it into the SeaTalkNG network. Or a standalone ST60 depth display.