Raymarine ECI-100 Engine and Control Interface

Connecting your ECI-100

Connection of your ECI-100 to the Volvo Penta engine* EVC System couldn't be simpler. Depending on the age of your engine, and type of installation, Raymarine have provided 2 cabling solutions:

Newer Volvo Penta engine* EVC Systems - with an available multi-link hub

For new and recent Volvo Penta engine* EVC systems, a multi-link hub should be available. This will have 6 connections, 1 of which must be available in order to connect your ECI-100.

For this connection, you will need the Raymarine Cable Link for use with Volvo Penta* Engine (Raymarine Part Number: E70240). This cable is connected between the DeviceNet connector of the ECI-100, and the available socket on the multi-link hub for use with Volvo Penta engines*.

If a Volvo Penta engine* IPS or Aquamatic steering system is fitted, then connecting an EV-2 as shown in the diagram below will give full autopilot steering control.

For engine data only, the connection between ECI-100 and Volvo Penta engine* EVC system is identical (as shown in the diagram below) but fitting the Raymarine EV-2 is not required.

EV-2 is connected to the Raymarine backbone via a SeaTalkng spur cable (white SeaTalkng plug on EV-2 to be used).

Connecting your ECI-100

Older Volvo Penta engine* EVC Systems - where no multi-link hub is available

For older Volvo Penta engine* EVC systems where no multi-link hub is available, it is necessary to use the E70240 Raymarine Cable Link for use with Volvo Penta* in conjunction with a Y-splitter cable (E70241). This connects into the system as per the diagram.

Connecting the cables as per the diagram below will allow the ECI-100 to interface between the Volvo Penta engine* EVC data bus, and the Raymarine navigation STng bus.

If a Volvo Penta engine* IPS or Aquamatic steering system is fitted, then connecting a Raymarine EV-2 as shown in the diagram below will give full autopilot steering control.

For engine data only, the connection between ECI-100 and Volvo Penta engine* EVC system is identical (as shown in the diagram) but fitting the Raymarine EV-2 is not required.

EV-2 is connected to the Raymarine backbone via a SeaTalkng spur cable (white SeaTalkng plug on EV-2 to be used).

Compatible Volvo* Systems

These Volvo Penta engine* EVC systems have the ability to display engine data on Raymarine’s latest generation of multifunction displays using the ECI-100.

What’s more, when an IPS or Aquamatic system is fitted with one of the compatible EVC systems, the ECI-100 enables Raymarine’s Evolution 9-axis sensor and adaptive autopilot full control of drive-by-wire steering without the need for a proprietary autopilot gateway.

Shown below are Volvo Penta* engines which may have a compatible EVC system fitted.

Important: Not all engines have an EVC system fitted as standard. Please check to see if the EVC is fitted, and of the correct type as shown above.

* Volvo and Volvo Penta are trademarks™ and/or registered® trademarks of Volvo Trademark Holding AB. Raymarine is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Volvo.

Connecting your ECI-100

Connection of your ECI-100 to a compatible Yamaha engine system couldn't be simpler. Depending on the age and type of your engine, Raymarine have provided a simple single-cable solution:

For all new and recent Yamaha outboard engine systems, a multi-link hub should be available. This will have 6 connections. 1 of the device connections must be available in order to connect your ECI-100.

For this connection, you will need the Yamaha Link Cable (Raymarine Part Number: E70242). The Yamaha Link Cable is connected between the NMEA2000 (DeviceNet) connector of the ECI-100, and the available socket on the Yamaha Command-Link or Command-Link Plus hub.

For engine data only, the connection between ECI-100 and Yamaha outboard engine system is identical (as shown in the diagram below) but fitting the Raymarine EV-2 is not required.

EV-2 is connected to the Raymarine backbone via a SeaTalkng spur cable (white SeaTalkng plug on EV-2 to be used).

Compatible Yamaha Outboard Engine Systems

These Yamaha outboard engine systems have the ability to display engine data on Raymarine’s latest generation of multifunction displays using the ECI-100.

Shown below are Yamaha engines which may have a compatible Yamaha electronic control system fitted.

Important: Not all engines have a Command-Link or Command-Link Plus system fitted as standard. Please check with your local engine dealer to ensure that you have a compatible system fitted to your boat before proceeding.

Connecting your ECI-100 Single engine connection

The ECI–100 can connect to compatible Yanmar engine and control systems. The ECI–100 enables engine data to be displayed on a Raymarine® MFD.

A DeviceNet cable and T-Piece connector is required. The T-Piece connector must be connected inline with the existing J1939 bus and the cable should be connected to the T-Piece and

to the DeviceNet connector on the ECI-100.

Connecting your ECI-100 Multi-engine connection

On multi-engine systems the engines’ J1939 CAN bus networks and the ECI-100 must all be connected to a separate NMEA 2000 network. This network may already be available, otherwise one should be created using DeviceNet cables and connectors as shown below.

Compatible Yanmar Engine Systems

Your ECI-100 is compatible with the following Yanmar engine systems. It has the ability to display engine data on Raymarine’s latest generation of multifunction displays.