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The Micro-Talk interface is a bridge that connects wireless sensors using the old 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. This primarily includes:

Wireless wind transducer / vane anemometer
Wireless Triducer sensor (speed, depth, temperature)
Wireless hull sensor for speed and temperature
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.), can 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 clear a location as possible to ensure reliable wireless communication with all your Micronet sensors. Avoid placing it behind metal or carbon bulkheads, which could weaken the signal.

Yes, absolutely. Raymarine's Micronet technology is the direct successor to the Tacktick wireless systems. This interface is specifically designed to allow Tacktick equipment owners to keep their reliable sensors while integrating them into a modern NMEA2000 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 box 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 allows you to keep your initial investment in Micronet/Tacktick sensors, which are often still fully functional, while giving you access to the features of modern chartplotters and navigation systems.

Yes, you will need a SeaTalkNG "spur" cable (branch) 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 appear on your instruments.

No, the Micro-Talk interface has an internal antenna. This is why its positioning on board is critical to ensure good reception quality of your wireless sensor signals.

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 usually contains the Micro-Talk bridge housing, a mounting gasket, a 6 m SeaTalkNG spur cable, mounting hardware, and the 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 mentioned in Raymarine’s official technical specifications, but it is approximately 0.36 kg (0.8 lbs) according to retailers.