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Raymarine

A06048

SeaTalk NG to SeaTalk2 cable

The Raymarine A06048 adapter cable ensures interconnection between the proprietary SeaTalkng and SeaTalk2 networks, enabling integration of your older equipment. It facilitates compatibility and expansion of your marine electronics system. The product includes a SeaTalk NG to SeaTalk2 cable.

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Technical specifications

Connector type	SeaTalkng (5-pin) / SeaTalk2 (5-pin)
Cable type	Network adapter cable
Cable length	0.4
Compatible network	SeaTalkng, SeaTalk2
Wired network	SeaTalkng, SeaTalk2
Operating voltage	12 V DC
Certifications	CE, EMC Compliance
Product type	Adapter cable
Compatible models	Raymarine devices equipped with a SeaTalk2 port (e.g., certain instruments, autopilots) and SeaTalkng networks.

Detailed description

Designed for system integration, the Raymarine SeaTalk NG to SeaTalk2 cable A06048 is an essential component for connecting devices using Raymarine’s proprietary SeaTalk2 protocol to a SeaTalkng network. This adapter cable maintains compatibility and extends the lifespan of existing equipment during upgrades or new installations based on Raymarine’s SeaTalkng technology.

Interoperability and Network Architecture

Raymarine’s SeaTalkng system is an interconnection bus consisting of a backbone to which Raymarine products are connected via spur cables. SeaTalkng cables and connectors use color coding for ease of installation: backbone cables are blue, and spur cables are white. This A06048 cable is an adapter that functions as a spur, allowing SeaTalk2 products to integrate into this architecture. Unlike other SeaTalkng adapter cables, which may connect NMEA 2000 devices, it provides a specific gateway for Raymarine’s proprietary SeaTalk2 equipment, such as older instruments or autopilots.

Installation and System Terminology

Installing the SeaTalk NG to SeaTalk2 cable A06048 involves connecting one end to a SeaTalkng spur port (typically via a T-connector or a 5-way splitter) and the other to the SeaTalk2 device. It is critical to follow SeaTalkng network installation guidelines, particularly the use of terminators at both ends of the backbone to ensure proper data transmission. The SeaTalkng reference manual (81300-1) emphasizes the importance of terminators for system functionality—a fundamental principle for all components connected to the network, including adapters like the A06048. While this cable ensures reliable connectivity, adherence to SeaTalkng network rules is essential for a stable system.

Documentation

Type	Nom
	EN - Manuel d'utilisation - Câble SeaTalk NG vers SeaTalk2

Expert opinion

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« Essential bridge for integrating SeaTalk2 to SeaTalkng »

The Raymarine A06048 adapter cable is a targeted technical solution for integrating heterogeneous systems within the Raymarine ecosystem. It is specifically designed for boat owners looking to modernize their electronic network to SeaTalkng while retaining existing SeaTalk2 instruments or equipment. Its purpose is to bridge the gap between these two generations of proprietary buses.

In terms of practical use, this cable is essential to avoid the costly replacement of still-functional SeaTalk2 devices. It enables older sensors or displays to communicate with SeaTalkng multifunction displays (MFD) or autopilot computers, ensuring continuity of essential navigation data. Installation is straightforward: it connects as a spur cable on the SeaTalkng network on one end and to the SeaTalk2 device on the other. No specific software configuration is required for the cable itself, as data recognition is handled by the software gateways integrated into SeaTalkng devices.

This type of cable differs from NMEA2000 adapters, which open the network to other brands, by focusing on internal Raymarine compatibility. It is not suitable for directly interconnecting SeaTalkng networks with NMEA2000 networks, nor for older systems like SeaTalk(1) without a specific gateway device (such as certain ST70 instruments). It is ideal for sailboats and motorboats equipped with a SeaTalkng backbone where the need to reuse SeaTalk2 peripherals is present.

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SeaTalk NG to SeaTalk2 cable

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What is the Raymarine A06048 SeaTalk NG to SeaTalk2 cable used for?

This adapter cable is designed to connect Raymarine equipment using the proprietary SeaTalk2 protocol to a SeaTalkng network. It enables integration of older, but still functional, devices into a modern SeaTalkng network architecture, ensuring compatibility and extending the lifespan of your existing equipment.

Which Raymarine SeaTalk2 devices are compatible with this cable?

The A06048 cable is specifically designed to connect Raymarine products equipped with a SeaTalk2 interface. This typically includes certain older navigation instruments, multifunction displays, or autopilots from the Raymarine brand that use this proprietary protocol.

How to install cable A06048 in an existing SeaTalkng network?

Cable A06048 integrates into your SeaTalkng network by connecting to an available spur port. This is typically done via a SeaTalkng T-connector or a 5-way splitter. The other end of the cable connects directly to the SeaTalk2 port of your Raymarine device.

Are terminators required for a SeaTalkng network using this adapter cable?

Yes, it is mandatory to use terminators at both ends of the backbone of your SeaTalkng network to ensure correct data transmission and proper system operation. The A06048 cable itself is a spur and does not require terminators at its ends, but the backbone to which it connects does.

What is the difference between SeaTalk, SeaTalk2 and SeaTalkng?

These terms refer to Raymarine’s proprietary communication protocols for interconnecting marine electronics:

SeaTalk (or SeaTalk(1)): Raymarine’s oldest protocol, commonly used for first-generation instruments and autopilots.SeaTalk2: An evolution of SeaTalk(1), offering increased data capacity and improved communication speeds, used for mid-generation instruments and autopilots.SeaTalkng (Next Generation): Raymarine’s current protocol, based on the NMEA2000 standard, providing a more robust network architecture with a backbone and drop lines, and better interoperability.The A06048 cable is specifically designed to connect SeaTalk2 devices to a SeaTalkng network.

How to identify the different types of SeaTalkng cables and connectors?

SeaTalkng cables and connectors use color coding to simplify installation and prevent wiring errors:

Backbone cables are blue.Backbone spur cables, such as the A06048 cable, are white.Power cables are identifiable by a red stripe.

Can this A06048 cable be used to connect NMEA2000 devices to a SeaTalkng network?

No, the Raymarine A06048 cable is specifically designed to adapt devices using the proprietary SeaTalk2 protocol to the SeaTalkng network. To connect NMEA2000 devices to a SeaTalkng network, specific NMEA2000 to SeaTalkng adapter cables are required, but the A06048 is not designed for this function.