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Raymarine's engine and autopilot interface
New engine data, drive-by-wire and autopilot interface for your nav. screensRaymarine has just launched the ground-breaking new ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface, an innovative device for boat builders and system integrators that bridges the gap between engine instrumentation, generator data, drive-by-wire propulsion systems, and Raymarine network navigation systems (see video below).
The ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface collects and connects engine information to give the user simple and immediate access to engine performance data, fuel consumption and alarms via a full range of customisable information screens on Raymarine’s multifunction displays (MFDs). Data can also be relayed to Smartphones and tablets.
Engineered for simplicity, the ECI-100 is also touted as an affordable solution that integrates with Raymarine’s Evolution EV-2 drive-by-wire autopilot system, enabling simple drive-by-wire autopilot control from any Raymarine multifunction display.
Raymarine says compare this single interface approach with other competitor's systems that need an expensive specialised proprietary engine gateway for each engine, plus another dedicated gateway for autopilot integration.
Instead, the ECI-100 provides a simple inexpensive single point of connection for both interfaces.
The ECI-100 is a simple-to-fit little device, as each ECI-100 is fitted with a standard DeviceNet port which connects directly into the industry-standard NMEA2000 or J1939 Engine Data Bus used by major marine engine manufacturers.
ECI-100 then connects to any NMEA2000 network backbone using Raymarine’s SeaTalk cabling system. Each data port on the ECI-100 is independently powered and isolated, ensuring reliable and worry-free performance from both navigation electronics and engine systems.
Raymarine’s ECI-100 makes engine and navigation integration an affordable reality for virtually any size boat, says the big electronics maker. Large vessels with extended networks can access engine information and enjoy full autopilot control from any Raymarine display on the network.
A space-limited vessel can access that same vital engine data alongside Raymarine’s industry-leading radar, sonar and navigation technologies via a single touch-screen display.
The ECI-100 Universal Engine Control Interface is compatible with Volvo Penta, Yamaha Marine Command Link Plus, Caterpillar and Yanmar Marine engines and is a full-function autopilot interface for Volvo Penta IPS and Yamaha Helm Master propulsion systems. ECI-100 engine compatibility is constantly updating. Available October. See www.raymarine.com.au.
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