Overview

The Raymarine E70242 is a 1 m Yamaha Command-Link Plus cable used to connect a Raymarine ECI-100 engine interface to an available socket on a Yamaha Command-Link or Command-Link Plus hub.

Once installed as part of a compatible Raymarine engine integration setup, the cable allows Yamaha engine data to be shown on select Raymarine multifunction displays. It is a practical interface cable for boats where the helm electronics need access to engine information without adding a separate engine display at the dash.

Key features

• Links the Raymarine ECI-100 through its NMEA 2000 DeviceNet connection to a Yamaha Command-Link or Command-Link Plus hub.
• Supports display of Yamaha engine data on compatible Raymarine multifunction displays when used with the required engine interface setup.
• 1 m cable length suits short helm, console, and rigging-space connections where the ECI-100 is mounted near the Yamaha hub.
• Useful for clean engine-data integration on Yamaha outboard installations that already use Command-Link or Command-Link Plus networking.
• Helps reduce duplicated helm hardware by bringing engine information into the Raymarine display environment.

Compatibility and fit

This cable is for Yamaha Command-Link and Command-Link Plus installations that use the Raymarine ECI-100 as the engine interface. One end connects to the NMEA 2000 DeviceNet side of the ECI-100, while the other connects to an open port on the Yamaha hub.

Before ordering, confirm that the boat has a compatible Yamaha engine network, an available hub socket, and the Raymarine ECI-100 in the system plan. For engine-data display only, the Yamaha engine connection is made through the ECI-100 without requiring an EV-2 autopilot sensor.

Installation and routing

The short 1 m length works best when the ECI-100 can be mounted close to the Yamaha hub, often behind the helm, inside a console, or in a protected electronics space. Route the cable away from sharp edges, high-heat areas, and moving steering or throttle components, and leave enough service loop to inspect or unplug the connection later.

As with any engine-network cable, keep the connector ends clean and dry during installation. Make sure the Yamaha hub port and the ECI-100 connector are fully seated before testing engine data on the Raymarine display.

Use cases on board

This cable is a good match for center consoles, fishing boats, cruisers, and other Yamaha-powered vessels where the owner wants engine information available on a Raymarine MFD at the main helm. It is especially useful during electronics upgrades where the boat already has Yamaha Command-Link hardware in place and the new display layout is being built around Raymarine navigation equipment.