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Last Updated by NavGuy: 9/14/2023
Raymarine eS128 | Review
The Raymarine eS128 – Can be used as a single all-in-one, radar, and sonar navigation display or expand into a navigation network with multiple displays. You can add CHIRP SideVision sonar, a 2nd radar, thermal night vision, video, and a bunch more.
The HybridTouch 12.1″ display – allows for simple touch screen control or control using the rotary unicontroller with an integrated joystick and the built-in keypad.
The optically bonded screen is sunlight-viewable with a very sharp color and has nice contrast in all conditions. The Sleek glass bridge design comes with 3 mounting options, bracket mount, surface mount, or fully recessed flush mounting.
The LightHouse II operating system – makes the eS Series pretty simple and easy to use. Setup is pretty straightforward and customization can be done in just a few steps. Setting up your favorite, most-used apps is pretty quick.
With just a few swipes from the home screen, you will quickly become an expert. LightHouse II makes it easy to customize the display with full or split-screen windows for charting, radar, sonar, and any other items you connect.
Software updates are done using MicroSD and seem daunting but are mostly smooth following the instructions from Raymarine. See “Resources” – below for the software update link.
Excellent Chart Options – LightHouse II gives you a lot of choices when it comes to charts. Choose charts from C-MAP by Jeppesen, premium Navionics and Navionics community sourced Sonar charts, and Raymarine’s expanding LightHouse chart catalog including vector and raster charts of US waters.
Networking – Expand the network with any Lighthouse II powered Raymarine MFD like another eS Series or the eSeries units. Up to 10 LightHouse powered MFDs can be connected using SeaTalkhs. See the table below for more on compatibility.
Additional sensor options include onboard video monitoring, thermal night vision, digital switching, engine monitoring via NMEA2000 or ECI-100v, the evolution autopilot, and a bunch of other NMEA2000 and SeaTalkNG instrumentation.
BlueTooth | WiFi – Bluetooth for remote and MP3 control and Wi-Fi for mobile app integration.
Built-In Sonar – The eS128 has 2 x CHIRP Sonar Channels. 1 traditional sonar – conical beam sonar and 1 DownVision wide, port & starboard and thin, fore & aft fan beam. The maximum depth range is about 600ft.
If you need a bit more power, you can add the advanced CP370 1kW digital sonar option for bluewater fishing or the offshore-ready 2kW CP470 or 4kW CP570 CHIRP black box sonar modules.
For high-performance CHIRP SideVision sonar, the eS128 is compatible with CP200.
Chartplotter/MFD – Built-in Sonar
The Raymarine eS Series HybridTouch comes in 3 screen sizes… 7″, 9″ and 12″ and have mostly the same features and connections. The rear connections differ somewhat on the 7″ units in regards to video and network ports.
The differences are mainly in the sonar options.
eS128 | Home Screen Controls
The LightHouse II – operating system is designed to give you feature control using apps. Functions are very similar to how we use smartphones like tap and swipe.
Feature Apps – are opened from app page icons available on the Home screen. Additional apps are added as additional devices are added to the network like radar, autopilot, or a thermal camera. Multiple apps can be displayed simultaneously by creating custom split-screen pages.
LightHouse II software updates – You can get the latest updates and see new release features for Lighthouse II here.
Home Screen Control – Each eS Series display features the simplicity of touch screen control and the use of full keypad control when the seas are rough.
eS128 | Button Controls
1. Touch Screen | Common Functions & Menus
2. Home | Return to the home screen
3. Menu | Open/Close Menu
4. UniControl | Joystick/Rotary control & OK button
5. OK – Push Button
6. Back
7. WPT / MOB | Waypoints & Man Overboard
8. Power | On/Off
9. Card reader slot | 2 – MicroSD Slots
10. Pilot | Autopilot control
11. Switch Active Pane | Splitscreen Control
Networking for the eS128 includes Raynet Ethernet, NMEA2000, WiFi, and BlueTooth. You can connect multiple displays or expand with Radar, Thermal cameras, engine gauges, autopilots, and additional instrumentation.
See the table below for a list of items that can be added to the network.
Bluetooth connectivity – has been added for connecting with the Raymarine RCU-3 Remote and for Media player control (such as a smartphone).
eS Series | Bluetooth connection
1. MFD
2. Bluetooth connection
3. Bluetooth media player
WiFi Connections – Video Streaming and remote control
1. RayRemote – MFD remote control from a mobile device.
2. RayView – Mirror MFD screen directly to a tablet or smartphone.
3. RayControl – Good for tablets: 2-way control between your MFD and tablet.
These apps are available through the Google Play Store and Apple iTunes.
eS Series | Remote Control Apps
The eS Series MFDs are compatible with a wide range of devices that use various protocols to transfer data between devices in the system.
The image below shows some examples of additional devices that can be connected and the type of connections that might be used.
Reference:
eS128 | Networking Example
Compatible eS Series Devices – here are some details on which devices can be connected to the eS Series, and the type of connections (in terms of protocols and physical interfaces). Might be helpful for planning purposes.
Device Type | Suitable Devices | Connection |
Remote Control 1- Per MFD |
Raymarine RCU-3
|
Bluetooth |
Mobile device 1- Per MFD |
For Raymarine wireless video • Android device with minimum • Amazon Kindle Fire • Apple iPhone or iPad • Any Bluetooth-enabled device
|
• Chartplotter sync with • Video streaming and remote • Media player control: Bluetooth |
Vessel tank sensors • Up to 5 x fuel.
|
Third-party NMEA 2000 interfaces |
NMEA 2000 (via optional |
GNSS Receiver
|
Any combination of the following:
|
SeaTalk | SeaTalkng NMEA 0183 |
Instruments – Raymarine Max# – As determined by |
SeaTalkng: SeaTalk (via optional SeaTalk to
|
SeaTalk | SeaTalkng |
Pilot control heads — Max# – As determined |
SeaTalkng: SeaTalk (via optional SeaTalk to
|
SeaTalk | SeaTalkng |
Autopilots – Raymarine Max 1 |
SeaTalkng: SeaTalk (via optional SeaTalk to
|
SeaTalk | SeaTalkng NMEA 0183 |
AIS – Raymarine Max 1 |
• AIS350
|
SeaTalkng | NMEA 0183 |
AIS – third-party Max 1 |
Third-party NMEA 0183
|
NMEA 0183 |
Trim tabs Max 1 Pair
|
Third-party NMEA 2000 interfaces |
NMEA 2000(via optional |
Analog video/camera Max 1
|
Composite PAL or NTSC video |
BNC connectors |
IP cameras Max – Multiple |
CAM200IP Note: While third-party
|
SeaTalkhs network |
Lifetag (Man overboard alert) Max 1 – Base
|
All Raymarine Lifetag |
SeaTalk (via optional SeaTalk to |
Engine Interface Max – 1 unit for each engine CAN bus
|
ECI-100 |
SeaTalkng |
Engine Interface Max – 1
|
Third-party NMEA 2000 interfaces | NMEA 2000 (via optional DeviceNet adaptor cables) |
Transducers Max 1 |
Analog transducers:
|
SeaTalkng (via optional iTC-5 |
Transducers and Max 1
|
• DT800 Smart Sensor |
SeaTalkng (via optional iTC-5 converter) |
External Display Max – eS7x = 0
|
HDTV |
HDMI eS9x | eS12x |
Sonar transducer Max 1 |
• P48 OR • Any 600-watt / 1Kw compatible OR • Any Minn Kota transducer (via • Any sonar module-compatible
|
Direct connection to 600W |
DownVision Max 1 |
Direct connection to internal
|
Direct connection to CHIRP |
DSC VHF radio Max 1 |
SeaTalkng: NMEA 0183:
|
NMEA 0183 | SeaTalkng |
Raymarine Sirius
|
SeaTalkhs: SeaTalkng:
|
SeaTalkhs | SeaTalkng |
Additional Max of 10 on a network |
3rd generation Raymarine Note: You can connect
|
SeaTalkhs |
Additional Max Connections to |
NMEA 0183–compatible |
NMEA 0183 |
Black Box Fishfinder Sonar Modules Max – Multiple
|
• CP100 DownVision
|
SeaTalkhs |
Radar – Raymarine Max 2 |
All Raymarine Non-HD Digital
|
SeaTalkhs |
Thermal camera Max 1 |
• T200 Series
|
SeaTalkhs – for control BNC – connector – for video |
Remote Keypad Max – Multiple
|
• RMK-9 |
SeaTalkhs |
Fusion Entertainment Max – Multiple |
Fusion 700 series entertainment
|
SeaTalkhs |
PC or Laptop Max 1 |
Windows-compatible PC or laptop
|
SeaTalkhs |
Raymarine eS128 | Rear Connections
1. DownVision Transducer
2. NMEA 2000 / SeaTalkng
3. SeaTalkhs | RayNet Network 1
4. SeaTalkhs | RayNet Network 2
5. HDMI Video in/out
6. POWER | Video | NMEA 0183
7. GA150 External GPS Port
eS128 | Shown with CP200 SideVision
The eS128 comes with built-in 2-channel CHIRP sonar with DownVision. The CHIRP Sonar is the traditional conical beam.
Raymarine eS128 | CHIRP Sonar
The max depth range is about 600ft. Depending on water conditions, the CHIRP Sonar channel can give a bit more increased depth range over the DownVision channel.
Raymarine eS128 | DownVision
CHIRP DownVision delivers more of a photo-like view, giving a better look at the bottom structure with excellent detail. DownVision is a wide (port/starboard) and thin (fore/aft) fan beam which helps paint a more detailed picture.
Need More Power?
Add a black box sonar module if you need something more powerful or you want to add SideVision Sonar. The eS Series is compatible with these black box sonar units.
CP200 SideVision Sonar Module
CP300 / CP370 Traditional Sonar Module
CP450C / CP470 CHIRP Sonar Module
CP570 Professional CHIRP Sonar Module
Raymarine eS128 | Radar
The eS Series can display radar data with all Raymarine Non-HD Digital Radomes, HD or SuperHD, Digital, HD Color or Super HD Color, and Quantum radar scanners.
The eS128 display includes Wi-Fi which makes the Raymarine Quantum radar a nice choice. Quantum Radar is one of the first compact marine radars to use CHIRP pulse compression technology. It delivers excellent radar imaging on both long and extremely short ranges.
Integrated Wi-Fi makes installation easy and Quantum’s lightweight design provides safe radiated emissions and reduced power consumption.
Raymarine Quantum Radar Review – Here is a pretty in-depth review done by Practical Boat a few years ago of the Quantum radar up against the RD418D traditional radar and some additional images next to an open array.
Raymarine eS128 | Quantum WiFi Radar
The eS128 ship’s standard with either no charts (Worldwide Basemap) or Navionics charts for North America with options for Navionics Europe, C-MAP USA, C-MAP AUS/NZ, C-MAP Europe, C-MAP World, and LightHouse NC.
It has additional charting support for a pretty wide range of charts like Navionics+ Navionics Platinum, C-MAP by Jeppesen, and Raymarine LightHouse chart formats on microSD cards.
Navionics Charts | Auto Routing
Here is a list of the compatible cartography available through the Raymarine Chart Store.
Waypoints, routes, and tracks – may be transferred to the eS Series display via MicroSD card using a GPX file produced by a navigational planning application supporting the GPX waypoint/route/track file format.
The unit will store 3000 waypoints in 100 waypoint groups, 15 Track Logs, and 150 Routes.
Pro Tip: While only 15 tracks may be stored within the MFD’s internal memory, waypoints, routes, and track data may be exported to a microSD card for a bunch more storage capacity.
This means you can move stored tracks back and forth as needed. Not ideal but possible.
Raymarine eS128 | Dimensions
A. 358mm | 14″
B. 390.5mm | 15.4″
C. 222.8mm | 8.8″
D. 31.9mm | 1.3″
E. 13.5mm | .53″
F. 64.4mm | 2.5″
G. 244.5mm | 9.6″
H.150mm | 5.9″
eS128 | What’s In the Box
Here are the parts supplied in a new unit.
1. MFD
2. Sun Cover
3. Panel Seal Gasket
4. Trunnion bracket and knobs
5. Document pack
6. Bezel pieces and Home/Menu button
7. Fixing sets
8. 4.9 ft. Power & data cable (Power/NMEA/Video)
9. SeaTalkng to DeviceNet adaptor cable
10. 3.3 ft SeaTalkng spur cable
11. 6.6 ft. RayNet cable
Raymarine eS128 | Help & Support
Raymarine Forums – Great source for user info and technical questions
Raymarine eS128 / Lighthouse II | Software Updates – This also has the software update history which is a great place to see what features and fixes have been added.
Here are a couple of good forum posts I came across from people with additional opinions and experience using the eS Series.
TheHullTruth.com – ES128 Advice
TrawlerForum.com – eS128 feedback & opinions
Performance Features
Charting | Mapping
Sounder | Fishfinder
Model | Raymarine eS128 |
Physical dimensions |
14.1" x 8.8" x 2.6" 358 x 223 x 66mm |
Weight | 7.98 lbs |
Water rating | IPX7 |
Display type | HybridTouch + Rotary |
Display size | 12.1" diagonal |
Display resolution | 1280 x 800 WVGA |
Display - Brightness | 1250 nits |
Power consumption |
10.8 V DC to 31.2V DC 29.6W |
GPS Antenna | Built-in GNSS - 10Hz 72 Channel. |
GPS Receiver | GPS/GLONASS |
Mounting options | Flush | Bracket | Surface |
Model | Raymarine eS128 |
On-Board Memory | 6GB |
Accepts data cards | 2 microSD |
Waypoints | 3000 |
Routes | 150 Routes - 250 wpt max |
Track log | 10,000 points; 15 saved tracks |
Preloaded Maps | Optional - Navionics, C-MAP, Raymarine LightHouse |
Tide Tables | Yes | with Navionics or C-Map chart card |
Model | Raymarine eS128 |
Radar compatible | Yes |
Sonar compatible | Yes |
Supports AIS | Yes |
Weather | Supports - Sirius marine weather |
Supports DSC - GPS Data / VHF | Yes |
Supports FUSION-Link | Yes |
Black Box sonar support | Yes |
Planning Software Compatible | Yes - Voyage Planner |
App-Control Compatibility | Yes - RayView, RayControl ,RayRemote |
Remote Input Device - compatible | Yes |
Alarms |
Navigation Anchor Radar - when connected Sonar - when connected Weather - when connected |
Model | Raymarine eS128 |
Transmit Power | 200W |
Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable | 50/200 KHz |
Dual-Beam Sonar (77/200 kHz) capable | Yes (with external module) |
CHIRP sonar technology | Yes |
ClearVü | Down | Built-In - CHIRP DownVision |
SideVü | Side | Yes - CHIRP SideVision (with external module) |
Forward View | No |
Model | Raymarine eS128 |
NMEA 2000 compatible | Yes - 1 SeaTalk |
NMEA 0183 input ports | 2 |
NMEA 0183 output ports | 1 |
Marine Network Ports | 2 - SeaTalk |
Video input ports | 1 - BNC |
Video output ports | 1 - HDMI |
Wireless connectivity | Yes |
BlueTooth connectivity | Yes |
Other Ports | 1 x TNC | Ext GPS |
In The Box |
ES128 MFD Sun cover Panel seal gasket Trunnion bracket and knobs Document pack Bezel pieces and Home/Menu button Mounting Bolts x 4 1.5 m Power/NMEA/Video - cable SeaTalkng to DeviceNet adaptor cable 1 m SeaTalkng spur cable 2 m RayNet cable |