Micro-Talk interface, wireless Micronet to SeatalkNG (Wireless Wind)

The Micro-Talk interface is a bridge that connects wireless sensors using the older Micronet protocol (such as Tacktick wind transducers/vane anemometers) to a modern Raymarine SeaTalkNG network or a standard NMEA 2000 network. It translates wireless data so that it can be read by your multifunction displays and recent instruments.

This interface is designed to work with Raymarine wireless sensors using the Micronet protocol. It primarily includes:

The wireless wind transducer / vane anemometerThe Triducer wireless sensor (speed, depth, temperature)The wireless hull sensor for speed and temperatureThe wireless depth sensor

The Micro-Talk interface is powered directly by the network bus to which it is connected. It requires no external power source. Simply plug it into your SeaTalkNG or NMEA2000 network for it to power on.

Yes. The Micro-Talk interface converts Micronet data into standard NMEA2000 sentences. Therefore, any display or instrument compatible with NMEA2000, regardless of brand (Garmin, B&G, Simrad, etc.), will display the data transmitted by your wireless sensors via the interface.

The Micro-Talk interface housing has a dual waterproof rating:

IPX6: Protected against powerful water jets. IPX7: Protected against temporary immersion in water (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes).

For optimal performance, it is recommended to install the Micro-Talk unit in a central and as unobstructed location as possible to ensure reliable wireless communication with all your Micronet sensors. Avoid placing it behind metal or carbon bulkheads that could weaken the signal.

Yes, absolutely. Raymarine’s Micronet technology is the direct successor to Tacktick wireless systems. This interface is specifically designed to allow Tacktick equipment owners to keep their reliable sensors while integrating them into a modern NMEA 2000 navigation system.

The interface transmits data received from your Micronet sensors. This typically includes wind speed and angle (true and apparent), depth, surface speed, and water temperature.

No, installation is relatively simple. It involves connecting the unit to a free spur socket on your SeaTalkNG or NMEA2000 backbone using a suitable cable. The second step is pairing (synchronizing) the wireless sensors with the interface, which is done via the configuration menu of a Raymarine multifunction display.

Only one Micro-Talk interface is required for your entire Micronet wireless sensor system. It can manage and transmit data from multiple sensors (wind, speed, depth, etc.) simultaneously to your NMEA 2000 network.

The main advantage is economic. The Micro-Talk interface lets you retain your initial investment in Micronet/Tacktick sensors, which are often still fully functional, while giving you access to modern chartplotter and navigation system features.

Yes, you will need a SeaTalkNG spur cable or an NMEA2000 drop cable (with an adapter if necessary) to connect the interface to a T-connector on your main backbone network.

No, the Micro-Talk interface is not directly compatible with the SeaTalk1 network. It is designed for SeaTalkNG and NMEA2000 networks. To integrate this data into a SeaTalk1 network, a SeaTalk1 to SeaTalkNG converter would be required in addition.

Once the interface is installed and the sensors paired, you can check their status in the device list of your NMEA 2000 network, accessible from the configuration menu of your multifunction display. The data (wind, depth, etc.) should also display on your instruments.

No, the Micro-Talk interface has an internal antenna. This is why its positioning on board is important to ensure good signal reception from your wireless sensors.

Yes, this bridge allows wireless Micronet sensors to connect to wired networks. It plugs into the boat’s SeaTalkNG network to communicate with wired instruments, multifunction displays, and autopilots.

The box typically contains the Micro-Talk bridge housing, a mounting gasket, a 6 m SeaTalkNG spur cable, mounting hardware, and installation documentation.

It is always recommended to check if a software update is available for your Raymarine equipment. Updates for the Micro-Talk interface can be performed via a Raymarine multifunction display connected to the same SeaTalkNG network.

Yes. SeaTalkNG is Raymarine's commercial name for its NMEA2000 cabling system. The interface is fully compatible with the NMEA2000 standard. You may need an adapter cable to connect the SeaTalkNG port of the interface to a standard NMEA2000 (DeviceNet) connector.

The exact weight of the Micro-Talk interface is not explicitly stated in Raymarine's official technical specifications, but it is approximately 0.36 kg (0.8 lbs) according to retailers.