Raymarine a127 User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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Stephanie ClarkSep 3, 2025
Why are the controls on my Raymarine Marine Equipment erratic?
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  Charles MathisSep 3, 2025
  If you are experiencing erratic or unresponsive controls on your Raymarine Marine Equipment, check that the controller and thermal camera are correctly connected to the network. Verify the status of the Raymarine network switch and ensure that SeaTalkhs/RayNet cables are free from damage. Ensure that no other controllers are in use at the same time to avoid control conflicts. Check the power/network cabling to the controller and PoE injector (if PoE is only used with optional Joystick Control Unit). If available, check other controllers to eliminate the possibility of a more fundamental camera fault.
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Cathy WalterSep 2, 2025
What to do if video is not displayed on Raymarine Marine Equipment?
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  Sherri LopezSep 3, 2025
  If the video is not displayed on your Raymarine Marine Equipment, the camera may be in Standby mode. Use the camera controls (either the thermal camera application or JCU) to wake the camera from standby. Check the thermal camera video cables to ensure they are sound and properly connected, and ensure that the video is connected into video input 1 at the multifunction display or GVM. Also, ensure that the correct video input is selected at the display. Check the power connections to the camera and JCU/PoE injector (if used), and ensure that the power switch/breaker is on and the fuse/breaker is in good condition.
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Mark ClarkAug 23, 2025
What to do if my Raymarine a127 Monitor shows no depth reading or lost bottom lock?
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  Mark BrownAug 25, 2025
  If your Raymarine Monitor shows no depth reading or has lost bottom lock, check the transducer location to ensure it's installed correctly. Also, verify the transducer angle, adjusting if it's too great. If the transducer has a kick-up mechanism, ensure it hasn't kicked up. Check the power supply voltage under load, and inspect the transducer for damage or fouling.
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James SalasSep 1, 2025
What causes Raymarine Marine Equipment radar to not initialize?
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  Lisa NealSep 1, 2025
  If the radar on your Raymarine Marine Equipment will not initialize and the Voltage Control Module (VCM) is stuck in “sleep mode”, check the power connection at the VCM. Ensure the voltage at the input is 12/24V and the voltage at the output is 40V. The issue could be due to an intermittent or poor power connection.
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Stephanie IrwinAug 31, 2025
Why is instrument data missing from all Raymarine Marine Equipment displays?
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  john85Aug 31, 2025
  If instrument, engine, or other system data is unavailable at all displays on your Raymarine Marine Equipment, check the data bus (e.g., SeaTalkng) wiring and connections to ensure data is being received at the display. Verify the overall integrity of the data bus (e.g., SeaTalkng) wiring. Check the source of the missing data (e.g., ST70 instrument or engine interface) to ensure it is operating. Also, check the power to the SeaTalk bus. If a software mismatch between equipment is suspected, contact Raymarine technical support.
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pguerreroAug 30, 2025
What to do if Raymarine Marine Equipment shows no data or scanner message?
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  Dennis HumphreyAug 30, 2025
  If you have no data or are receiving a 'No scanner' message on your Raymarine Marine Equipment, begin by checking the scanner power supply cable to ensure it is sound and that all connections are tight and free of corrosion. Check the relevant fuses and breakers. Ensure the power source provides the correct voltage and sufficient current, using a voltage booster if needed. Verify that the scanner is correctly connected to a Raymarine network switch or SeaTalkhs crossover coupler, as applicable, and check the status of the Raymarine network switch. Make sure SeaTalkhs/RayNet cables are free from damage and the scanner pedestal switch is in the ON position. If a software mismatch between equipment is suspected, contact Raymarine technical support.
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Kimberly WilsonAug 29, 2025
Why does my Raymarine Marine Equipment show a “No Fix” GPS status?
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  Wayne JonesAug 30, 2025
  If the Raymarine Marine Equipment displays a “No Fix” GPS status icon, it could be due to several reasons. The geographic location or current conditions might be preventing a satellite fix; in this case, check periodically to see if a fix is obtained in better conditions or another geographic location. Alternatively, there may be a GPS connection fault, so ensure that external GPS connections and cabling are correct and fault free. Finally, the external GPS antenna might be poorly positioned, so ensure the GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky.
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Robert PadillaAug 29, 2025
How to fix a Raymarine a127 Monitor radar that will not initialize (Voltage control module (VCM) stuck in “sleep mode”)?
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  Marco VincentAug 29, 2025
  If your Raymarine Monitor radar will not initialize because the Voltage Control Module (VCM) is stuck in 'sleep mode', check the power connection at the VCM. Ensure the voltage at the input is 12/24V and the voltage at the output is 40V.
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Charles RiveraAug 28, 2025
What does it mean if my Raymarine Monitor displays 'No Data' or 'No scanner message'?
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  Christopher ReynoldsAug 28, 2025
  If your Raymarine Monitor displays 'No Data' or 'No scanner message', check the scanner power supply cable to ensure it's sound and connections are tight and free from corrosion. Also, check that the scanner is correctly connected to a Raymarine network switch or SeaTalkhs crossover coupler, as applicable. Ensure the scanner pedestal switch is in the ON position.
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Mr. Gregory GibsonAug 27, 2025
What to do if my Raymarine a127 will not boot up (re-boot loop)?
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  Thomas AllenAug 27, 2025
  If your Raymarine Monitor will not boot up, it could be due to the power supply and connection issues. Also, in the unlikely event that the product's software has become corrupted, please try re-flashing the latest software from the Raymarine website. On display products, as a last resort, you can try to perform a ‘Power on Reset’; however, this will delete all settings/presets and user data and revert the unit back to factory defaults.

Raymarine a127 Specifications

General

Brand	Raymarine
Model	a127
Category	Monitor
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Important Information

Certified Installation

Details recommended certified installation for enhanced warranty benefits.

Installation and Safety Warnings

Covers safe navigation, product installation, potential ignition sources, high voltages, and radar safety.

Regulatory and Compliance Information

Includes FCC, Industry Canada, Japanese approvals, third-party license agreements, and declaration of conformity.

General Product Handling and Technical Notes

Covers pixel defect policy, warranty registration, IMO/SOLAS, technical accuracy, suppression ferrites, and disposal.

Chapter 2: Document and Product Information

Handbook Information and Conventions

Explains handbook structure, conventions for icons, menus, and operations.

Product Overview and Variants

Details different display variants (a, c, e Series) and their features.

System Feature Highlights

Describes key system features like networking, data sensors, sonar, radar, and mobile integration.

Chapter 3: Planning the Installation

System Integration and Networking

Covers system architecture, protocols (SeaTalkhs, NMEA), networking constraints, and data master.

Multiple Data Sources (MDS) Overview

Explains how MDS manages data conflicts from multiple sources like GPS.

Installation Requirements and Parts

Lists parts supplied for various MFD series, tools required, and location selection advice.

Chapter 4: Cables and Connections

General Cabling and Network Guidance

Provides guidelines on cable types, routing, strain relief, circuit isolation, and network cable types.

Device-Specific Connection Details

Details connections for power, data, radar, sonar, cameras, GPS, AIS, DSC VHF, and media players.

Wireless and Remote Control Connections

Covers keypad, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and mobile app connectivity.

Chapter 5: Mounting

Mounting the a Series Displays

Instructions for surface and bracket mounting of a Series displays.

Mounting the c Series and e Series Displays

Instructions for surface and bracket mounting of c and e Series displays.

Chapter 6: Getting Started

Display Power and Homescreen Navigation

Covers powering the unit, device controls, homescreen structure, pages, and applications.

System Configuration and Setup

Details basic operations, initial setup, GPS status, autopilot, engine ID, AIS, preferences, and software updates.

Learning and Support Resources

Lists video tutorials, training courses, FAQs, and technical support forums.

Chapter 7: System Checks

GPS and Radar System Checks

Guides on verifying GPS operation and performing radar checks, including safety.

Sonar and Thermal Camera Checks

Covers sonar setup, calibration, and thermal camera setup procedures.

Chapter 8: Managing Display Data

Memory Card and Chart Card Usage

Instructions for inserting, removing, and using memory/chart cards for various display series.

Saving, Restoring, and Erasing Data

Covers backing up and restoring user data, settings, waypoints, routes, tracks, and erasing data.

System Reset and Screenshots

Details how to reset system settings and take screenshots.

Chapter 9: Customizing Your Display

Display and Unit Preferences

Covers language selection, boat details, units of measurement, time/date, and display preferences.

Data Display Configuration

Explains databar, databox customization, and lists available data items.

System Setup Menus and Customization

Details system setup menus for touch lock, alarms, fuel manager, autopilot, and other device configurations.

Chapter 10: Document Viewer Application

Using the Document Viewer

Instructions for viewing PDF documents, user manual, opening files, and searching text.

Chapter 11: Autopilot Control

Autopilot Operation and Engagement

Covers autopilot overview, enabling, engaging, disengaging, pilot dialog, and pilot bar.

Autopilot Setup and Commissioning

Details pilot setup, vessel settings, drive settings, alignment, linearization, and compass lock procedures.

Chapter 12: Alarm Management

Alarm Overview and Manager

Explains alarm severity, acknowledging alarms, and using the Alarm Manager.

Alarm Thresholds and History

Covers changing alarm thresholds and clearing the alarm history.

Specific Alarm Options

Details various safety and general alarms like waypoint arrival, off track, and fish alarms.

Chapter 13: Man Overboard (MOB)

Man Overboard (MOB) Function

Explains how to activate, cancel, and use the MOB function with physical buttons or onscreen icons.

Chapter 14: DSC VHF Radio Integration

DSC VHF Radio Integration Overview

Describes connecting a DSC VHF radio for distress messages and position data.

Enabling DSC VHF Radio Integration

Steps to enable DSC alerts for VHF radio integration.

Chapter 15: Fuel Manager

Fuel Manager Overview and Setup

Covers fuel manager functionality, enabling, setup, fuel logging, and low fuel alarms.

Fuel Readings and Range Features

Explains how to reset fuel readings and use fuel range rings for estimated travel.

Chapter 16: AIS Function

AIS Overview and Prerequisites

Covers AIS functionality, requirements, simulator mode, and how AIS information is displayed.

AIS Context Menu and Target Display

Explains the AIS context menu, accessing it, enabling AIS, displaying vectors, and target symbols.

AIS Modes and Buddy Tracking

Details AIS silent mode and the Buddy Tracking feature for adding contacts.

Chapter 17: Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Waypoint Management

Covers creating, displaying, managing, and searching waypoints and waypoint groups.

Route Management

Details building, following, editing routes, using Autorouting, and creating routes from tracks.

Track Management and Storage

Explains creating, reviewing, editing tracks, showing/hiding, import/export, and storage capacity.

Chapter 18: Chart Application

Chart Application Overview and Features

Covers application overview, features, electronic charts, navigation options, and chart datum.

Chart Display and Orientation Controls

Details ranging, panning, chart selection, vessel position display, orientation modes, and chart views.

Overlays, Objects, and Data Management

Covers chart overlays, cartography objects, object information, depth/contour settings, My Data, and chart sync.

Chapter 19: Fishfinder Application

Fishfinder Overview and Sonar Technologies

Covers overview, features, sonar modules, and technologies (Traditional, CHIRP, DownVision, SideVision).

Display Modes and Settings

Explains interpreting sonar images, depth/range controls, SideVision views, scrolling, display modes, and sensitivity settings.

Sonar Configuration and Troubleshooting

Details custom channels, alarms, frequency tuning, transducer setup, sonar reset, and crosstalk interference.

Chapter 20: Data Application

Data Application Overview and Pages

Covers overview, datapage selection (touch/non-touch), customization, and available data items.

Data Item Configuration and Display

Lists data items by category (Battery, Boat, Depth, Distance, Engine, Fuel, Environment, GPS, Heading, Navigation, Pilot, Speed, Tanks, Time, Wind).

Chapter 21: Radar Application

Radar Overview, Scanners, and Status

Covers application overview, features, multiple scanners, status symbols, context menu, and safety.

Range, Image Quality, and Target Tracking

Details range factors, image quality, side lobes, echoes, clutter, interference, MARPA, and target tracking.

Radar Modes, Presentation, and Tuning

Explains orientation modes, motion modes, scan speed, presentation options, gain controls, adjustments, dual range, and reset.

Chapter 22: Camera Application

Camera Application Overview and Features

Covers overview, features, recording IP camera feeds, playing back footage, and taking photos.

Feed Management and Display Modes

Details changing camera feeds, Quad View, camera cycling, and naming feeds.

Image Adjustments and Recording

Covers adjusting video image, aspect ratio, selecting storage location, and managing recorded files.

Chapter 23: Thermal Camera Application — Pan and Tilt Cameras

Thermal Camera Overview and Image

Covers overview, image display, status icons, and camera control functions.

Camera Controls and Image Adjustments

Details camera controls, FFC, image adjustments (contrast, presets, color), and color modes.

Stabilization and Advanced Settings

Covers stabilization, point mode, slew to cue, camera alignment, and high power modes.

Chapter 24: Thermal Camera Application — Fixed Mount Cameras

Thermal Camera Overview and Image

Covers overview, image display, and status icons for fixed mount cameras.

Camera Controls and Image Adjustments

Details camera controls, FFC, and image adjustments for fixed mount cameras.

Chapter 25: Fusion Link Application

Fusion Link Overview and Media Sources

Covers Fusion link overview, accessing the application, and browsing media sources (iPod, USB, DVD, Radio).

Playback Controls and System Selection

Details shuffle/repeat functions, volume controls, zone selection, tone controls, and system selection.

Chapter 26: Weather Application (North America only)

Weather Application Setup and Overview

Covers setup requirements, application overview, display graphics, and weather symbols.

Weather Map Navigation and Reports

Details map navigation, context menu, viewing weather information, reports, and watchbox alerts.

Animated Graphics and Menu Options

Explains viewing animated weather graphics and available menu options, plus a glossary.

Chapter 27: Sirius Audio Application (North America only)

Sirius Audio Overview and Controls

Covers Sirius audio overview, accessing the application, changing channels, favorites, and volume controls.

Chapter 28: Mobile Applications

Raymarine Mobile Apps Overview

Introduces RayView, RayControl, RayRemote apps and their compatibility.

Wi-Fi and Mobile App Configuration

Guides on enabling Wi-Fi, mobile apps, security settings, and Wi-Fi channel selection.

Chapter 29: Maintaining Your Display

Routine Service and Equipment Checks

Covers recommended routine checks for service, maintenance, and cable integrity.

Product Cleaning Procedures

Provides instructions for cleaning the display case, screen, and sun cover.

Chapter 30: Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Information

Provides an overview of troubleshooting common marine electronics installation problems.

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Addresses issues with power up, radar, GPS, Autorouting, sonar, thermal camera, system data, video, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

Touchscreen and Miscellaneous Issues

Covers touchscreen operation problems, alignment, and other miscellaneous troubleshooting steps.

Chapter 31: Technical Specifications

a Series Physical and Power Specifications

Details physical dimensions, weight, and power consumption for a Series MFDs.

Display and Internal Storage Specifications

Lists display specifications and internal storage capacity for various MFD models.

c and e Series Physical and Power Specifications

Details physical dimensions, weight, and power consumption for c and e Series MFDs.

Chapter 32: Technical Support

Raymarine Customer Support Options

Provides contact details for Raymarine support via web, phone, and email.

Learning Resources and FAQs

Lists available learning resources like video tutorials, training courses, FAQs, and forums.

Third-Party Supplier Support Details

Provides contact websites for third-party suppliers like Fusion, Navionics, and Sirius.

Chapter 33: Spares and Accessories

Transducers and Related Accessories

Lists ClearPulse and DownVision transducers, and related accessories.

Network Hardware and Cables

Details network hardware like switches, couplers, and network cable types.

System-Specific Cables and Spares

Lists SeaTalkng, SeaTalk, video cables, and spares for a, c, and e Series.

Appendix A Connectors and Pinouts

Power, Data, and Video Connector Details

Shows pinout diagrams for power, data, and video connectors.

Network and SeaTalkng Connector Details

Shows pinout diagrams for network and SeaTalkng connectors.

Appendix B NMEA 0183 Sentences

Supported NMEA 0183 Sentences and Bridging

Lists NMEA 0183 sentences supported for transmit, receive, and bridging.

Appendix C NMEA Data Bridging

Explanation of NMEA Data Bridging

Explains how NMEA data bridging works between NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183.

Appendix D NMEA 2000 Sentences

Supported NMEA 2000 Sentences and Bridging

Lists NMEA 2000 sentences supported for transmit, receive, and bridging.

Appendix E Switch Panel Application

Vessel Control and Monitoring System

Covers system connection, overview, and switch panel modes.

Switch Panel Configuration and Loading

Details how to obtain and load configuration files for the switch panel application.

Appendix F Software Releases

Software Version History and Enhancements

Details software versions, compatible MFDs, and new features introduced with each release.

Appendix G Multifunction Display Compatibility

MFD Software Version Requirements for Hardware

Table showing MFD software versions required for listed Raymarine hardware.

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Raymarine a127 User Manual

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Raymarine a127

Questions and Answers:

Raymarine a127 Specifications

Summary

Chapter 1: Important Information

Certified Installation

Installation and Safety Warnings

Regulatory and Compliance Information

General Product Handling and Technical Notes

Chapter 2: Document and Product Information

Handbook Information and Conventions

Product Overview and Variants

System Feature Highlights

Chapter 3: Planning the Installation

System Integration and Networking

Multiple Data Sources (MDS) Overview

Installation Requirements and Parts

Chapter 4: Cables and Connections

General Cabling and Network Guidance

Device-Specific Connection Details

Wireless and Remote Control Connections

Chapter 5: Mounting

Mounting the a Series Displays

Mounting the c Series and e Series Displays

Chapter 6: Getting Started

Display Power and Homescreen Navigation

System Configuration and Setup

Learning and Support Resources

Chapter 7: System Checks

GPS and Radar System Checks

Sonar and Thermal Camera Checks

Chapter 8: Managing Display Data

Memory Card and Chart Card Usage

Saving, Restoring, and Erasing Data

System Reset and Screenshots

Chapter 9: Customizing Your Display

Display and Unit Preferences

Data Display Configuration

System Setup Menus and Customization

Chapter 10: Document Viewer Application

Using the Document Viewer

Chapter 11: Autopilot Control

Autopilot Operation and Engagement

Autopilot Setup and Commissioning

Chapter 12: Alarm Management

Alarm Overview and Manager

Alarm Thresholds and History

Specific Alarm Options

Chapter 13: Man Overboard (MOB)

Man Overboard (MOB) Function

Chapter 14: DSC VHF Radio Integration

DSC VHF Radio Integration Overview

Enabling DSC VHF Radio Integration

Chapter 15: Fuel Manager

Fuel Manager Overview and Setup

Fuel Readings and Range Features

Chapter 16: AIS Function

AIS Overview and Prerequisites

AIS Context Menu and Target Display

AIS Modes and Buddy Tracking

Chapter 17: Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Waypoint Management

Route Management

Track Management and Storage

Chapter 18: Chart Application

Chart Application Overview and Features

Chart Display and Orientation Controls

Overlays, Objects, and Data Management

Chapter 19: Fishfinder Application

Fishfinder Overview and Sonar Technologies

Display Modes and Settings

Sonar Configuration and Troubleshooting

Chapter 20: Data Application

Data Application Overview and Pages

Data Item Configuration and Display

Chapter 21: Radar Application

Radar Overview, Scanners, and Status

Range, Image Quality, and Target Tracking