E120 MFD Power

[mawyatt]

Almost saved enough lunch money for some electronics, unless the admiral finds it!!! I want to get the Raymarine DSM30 and RD424D wired into the E120 MFD. The data interface will be the SeaTalk switch. My question to the experts is: If I wire the DC power directly from the main source that the E120 is powered by; will the E120 turn the DSM30 and RD424D off or put them in standby when the E120 is not on? I don't want to have a heavy current draw when the E120 MFD is off, but don't want a seperate power switch for the DSM30 and/or the RD424D either. I realize I must fuse each module with the correct size fuse. BTW the E120 power is from a fuse box with multiple fuses for various things, this would be ideal for connecting the DSM30 and RD424D as there are spare slots available. Anyone know if the E120 can control these modules to effectively power them up when in use and shut them down when the the E120 is off.

Thanks

[tpp517]

You need to power all devices on their own, E-120 displays data from DSM & RD424D, it does not control any of the power functions. Best if you use your spare slots and add switches for control of the DSM & Radar.

[HDRyder999]

See the highly astute answer from Shake n Bake on boatfix.

[gotumon]

Each unit should have a switch of its own. That makes it a whole lot easier.

[abbor]

Wait until you can get the HD version of the radar, RD424HD, should be out in a couple of months time.

You can also expect some heavy rebates on E120 in the coming months as it's going to be replaced by the E-Series Wide.