Raymarine e80 installation

[navstar]

I've acquired an E80 plotter and need help installing it.
I have a power cable but I can't see where the GPS antenna plugs into it
Do I use the NMEA port/socket?

 

[Lightwave395]

I run a C90W, back panel much the same, I would expect the GPS connects through either seatalk or NMEA 0183

You can download the manual from Raymarine 'Legacy products'

 

[Concerto]

From memory, my E7 that I fitted 8+ years ago does not require a separate antenna. You can certainly check this via the correct manual.

 

[Pete7]

From memory, my E7 that I fitted 8+ years ago does not require a separate antenna. You can certainly check this via the correct manual.

The E80 and C80 do have a separate GPS antenna and it has electronics inside it. Before fitting it would be worth replacing the battery inside the antenna, then its good to go for about 5 years.

Pete

 

[wilkinsonsails]

Our E80 needed a connection to the NMEA cable and a separate GPS aerial to find where it was .

 

[TSB240]

The E80 and C80 do have a separate GPS antenna and it has electronics inside it. Before fitting it would be worth replacing the battery inside the antenna, then its good to go for about 5 years.

Pete

I snipped the old battery off and soldered one of these on.
1/2/5Pcs CR2032 Coin Cell Battery Holder With Wire Leads ON-OFF Battery Case Z | eBay
Easier to replace battery in 5 years time.

 

[Ammonite]

The E80 and C80 do have a separate GPS antenna and it has electronics inside it. Before fitting it would be worth replacing the battery inside the antenna, then its good to go for about 5 years.

Pete

That's interesting. I think I have just learnt the reason for my intermittent lost fix because of your post. Thanks
I also found this but there seem to be plenty of similar accounts detailing the battery replacement and it looks like the E80 and E120 share the same Raystar antenna.
Raymarine chart plotter intermittently showing GPS NO FIX position lost alarm - Helpful Captain

 

[TSB240]

That's interesting. I think I have just learnt the reason for my intermittent lost fix because of your post.
Raymarine chart plotter intermittently showing GPS NO FIX position lost alarm - Helpful Captain

Plenty of second hand 1st generation raymarine MFDs for sale in perfect or near perfect working order.

Many not with latest software upgrades and slow to get a fix.

Some people are easily parted with their cash for a complete replacement with built in gps.

A blank or intermittent display can usually be fixed with little more than contact spray in the right place and a set of jewellers drivers and a you tube vid!