SeaTalkNG and NMEA 2000. The lowdown.

🛰️ Using Quark-elec NMEA 2000 Devices with Raymarine SeaTalk NG* – Here’s What You Need to Know

Thinking about connecting your Quark-elec NMEA 2000 AIS, GPS, or wireless gateway to a Raymarine system? Or connecting Raymarine equipment to your NMEA 2000 network? You’re not alone—and yes, it’s possible! Here’s a quick breakdown:

SeaTalk NG* is Raymarine’s proprietary version of NMEA 2000. The two systems use the same communication protocol, so they can share data like AIS, GPS, depth, and heading—but the physical connectors are different.

Quark-elec devices are built to the standard NMEA 2000 format, usually using DeviceNet Micro-C connectors. Meanwhile, Raymarine uses their unique SeaTalk NG connectors.

🛠️ To Connect Them, You’ll Need:

• Quark-elec STNG-N2K-FM connector cable (available in 0.15m and 1m).Will be followed by a STNG-N2K-MF version later in the year to cover all possible connections.
• A SeaTalk NG backbone with power and terminators if you’re adding devices into a Raymarine network

Once connected, your Quark-elec NMEA 2000 devices will share data seamlessly with your Raymarine MFD, autopilot, or instruments—whether it’s AIS targets, GPS position, or sensor info. This is a Bi-directional connection, enabling connection and communication freely in both directions between NMEA 2000 and SeaTalkNG*

💡 This is especially useful if you:

• Want to use a Quark-elec AIS receiver/transponder with a Raymarine chartplotter, such as our latest A052T Class B+ AIS Transponder.
• Are adding wireless NMEA 2000 access to a SeaTalk NG network via Quark-elec WiFi gateways, like our A032 and A034B Bi-directional WiFi Gateways.
• Need to connect Raymarine equipment and MFD’s to an NMEA 2000 network.