Overview

The Raymarine E70305 is a 12-way Caterpillar loom cable for connecting a Raymarine ECI-100 engine interface to compatible Caterpillar engine systems so engine data can be shown on Raymarine multifunction displays.

This is an engine-integration cable, not a general network patch lead. It belongs in installations where the ECI-100 is being used as the bridge between Caterpillar engine data and the Raymarine helm electronics, helping bring key engine information onto the MFD screen where it can be monitored underway.

Key features

• 12-way Caterpillar loom cable for Raymarine ECI-100 engine interface installations.
• Connects the ECI-100 to compatible Caterpillar engines for engine data display on Raymarine MFDs.
• Useful for helm upgrades where engine information is being integrated into the navigation display rather than viewed only on separate gauges.
• Engine-specific cable format helps keep the ECI-100 installation cleaner than adapting a generic cable in the engine or helm area.
• Matches Raymarine ECI-100 Caterpillar integration requirements, helping installers order the correct cable for this application.

Installation and setup

Use this cable as part of a planned ECI-100 installation on a compatible Caterpillar engine system. The cable should be routed with the same care as other engine-room and helm electronics wiring, avoiding sharp edges, hot surfaces, moving parts, and areas where service access could strain the connection.

Before installation, confirm the engine system, ECI-100 unit, and Raymarine MFD software are suitable for Caterpillar engine data integration. Final connection and configuration should follow the vessel wiring plan so engine data is carried into the Raymarine display system without adding unnecessary joins or unsupported adapters.

Compatibility and fit

This cable is application-specific for Raymarine ECI-100 to Caterpillar engine connections. It is a good match for boats already using Raymarine multifunction displays where the owner or installer wants Caterpillar engine information available at the helm alongside navigation, radar, sonar, and other vessel data.

Because engine interface layouts can vary by vessel and engine package, the cable should be checked against the exact Caterpillar engine installation and the ECI-100 connection plan before purchase. It should not be selected as a substitute for SeaTalkng, RayNet, NMEA 2000 backbone, or standard Ethernet network cabling.