Raymarine eS78

 

 

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Raymarine eS78

HIGH PERFORMANCE | HybridTouch Display

Last Updated by NavGuy: 9/13/2023

 

 

The Raymarine eS78 – Can be used as a single all-in-one chart, 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 7″ display –  allows for simple touchscreen control or control using the rotary unicontroller with the integrated joystick and the built-in keypad.

The optically bonded screen is sunlight-viewable with sharp colors and a nice contrast in all conditions. The sleek glass bridge design comes with 3 mounting options… bracket mount, surface mount, or fully recessed flush mounting.

Built on the LightHouse II operating system, the eS Series is 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 a MicroSD card and seem daunting at first but are mostly smooth following the instructions from Raymarine. See the Resources section 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 integration 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 & Wi-Fi for mobile app integration.

Built-In Sonar – The eS78 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 eS78 is compatible with CP200.

 

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eS78 | Model Numbers

 

Chartplotter/MFD – Built-in Sonar

• E70265 | No Charts
• E70265-LNC | LNC
• E70265-CANZ | AUS, NZ C-MAP
• E70265-CEUR | EUROPE C-MAP
• E70265-CROW | WORLD C-MAP
• E70265-US | USA C-MAP
• E70265-NAG | NORTH AMERICA NAVIONICS+
• E70265-EU | NAVIONICS EUROPE SILVER

 

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Raymarine eS Series

 

 

The Raymarine eS Series HybridTouch comes in 3 screen sizes, 7″, 9″ and 12″, and have mostly the same features, options, and connections. The differences are mainly in the sonar options.

 

• • 7″ | eS75 is an MFD only
• • 7″ | eS78 includes CHIRP & DownVision Sonar

 

• • 9″ | eS97 includes ClearPulse Sonar
• • 9″ | eS98 includes CHIRP & DownVision Sonar

 

• • 12″ | eS127 includes ClearPulse Sonar
• • 12″ | eS128 includes CHIRP & DownVision Sonar

 

The rear connections also differ somewhat on the 7″ units in regards to video and network ports.

 

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eS78 | 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 app 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 seas are rough.

 

 

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

 

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eS78 | Networking

 

Networking for the eS78 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
• • Wi-Fi
• • NMEA 0183
• • NMEA 2000 (via SeaTalkng)
• • Internal GPS
• • Video input

 

Bluetooth connectivity –  has been added for connecting with the Raymarine RCU-3 Remote and for Media player control (such as a smartphone).

 

 

1. MFD
2. Bluetooth connection
3. Bluetooth media player

 

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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.

 

 

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eS78 – System Integration

 

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:

• What is Raymarine SeaTalkng
• What is Raymarine SeaTalkhs

 

 

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 (Smartphone / Tablet) 1- Per MFD	For Raymarine wireless video streaming and remote control apps: • Apple iPhone 4 (or later) or iPad 2 (or later) • Android device with minimum 1GHz processor and running Android 2.2.2 (or later) • Amazon Kindle Fire For Chartplotter sync with Navionics Marine app: • Apple iPhone or iPad • Android-compatible smartphone or tablet For media player control (Touchscreen MFDs only): • Any Bluetooth-enabled device that supports Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR power class 1.5 (supported profile: AVRCP 1.0)	• Chartplotter sync with Navionics Marine app: Wi-Fi • Video streaming and remote control: Wi-Fi • Media player control: Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR power class 1.5 (supported profile: AVRCP 1.0) or later
Vessel tank sensors — third-party • Up to 5 x fuel. • 1 x freshwater. • 1 x wastewater. • 1 x sewage. • 1 x bait/fish.	Third-party NMEA 2000 interfaces	NMEA 2000 (via optional DeviceNet adaptor cables)
GNSS Receiver (external) — Raymarine	Any combination of the following: • RS130 GPS • Raystar125 GPS • Raystar125+GPS (via optional SeaTalk to SeaTalkng® converter)	SeaTalk | SeaTalkng NMEA 0183
Instruments – Raymarine Max# – As determined by SeaTalkng® bus bandwidth and power loading.	SeaTalkng: • i50 Depth, Speed, or Tridata • i60 Wind, CH Wind • i70 • ST70+ • ST70 SeaTalk (via optional SeaTalk to SeaTalkng converter): • i40 Wind, Speed, Depth, or Bidata • ST60+ Wind, Speed, Depth, Rudder, or Compass • ST40 Wind, Speed, Depth, Rudder, or Compass	SeaTalk | SeaTalkng
Pilot control heads — Raymarine Max# – As determined by SeaTalk or SeaTalkng® bus bandwidth and power loading	SeaTalkng: • p70 • p70R • ST70 (SeaTalkng® course computer only.) • ST70+ (SeaTalkng® course computer only.) SeaTalk (via optional SeaTalk to SeaTalkng® converter): • ST6002 • ST7002 • ST8002	SeaTalk | SeaTalkng
Autopilots – Raymarine Max 1	SeaTalkng: • Evolution autopilots • All SPX course computers SeaTalk (via optional SeaTalk to SeaTalkng® converter): • ST1000 • ST2000 • S1000 • S1 • S2 • S3	SeaTalk | SeaTalkng NMEA 0183
AIS – Raymarine Max 1	• AIS350 • AIS650 • AIS950	SeaTalkng | NMEA 0183
AIS – third-party Max 1	Third-party NMEA 0183 compatible AIS Class A or Class B receiver/transceiver	NMEA 0183
Trim tabs  third-party Max 1 Pair	Third-party NMEA 2000 interfaces	NMEA 2000(via optional DeviceNet adaptor cables)
Analog video/camera Max 1	Composite PAL or NTSC video source	BNC connectors
IP cameras Max – Multiple	CAM200IP Note: While third-party ONVIF compatible IP cameras may work, Raymarine doesn’t guarantee their compatibility.	SeaTalkhs network
Lifetag (Man overboard alert) Max 1 – Base	All Raymarine Lifetag base stations	SeaTalk (via optional SeaTalk to SeaTalkng® converter)
Engine Interface Raymarine Max – 1 unit for each engine CAN bus	ECI-100	SeaTalkng
Engine Interface third-party Max – 1	Third-party NMEA 2000 interfaces	NMEA 2000 (via optional DeviceNet adaptor cables)
Transducers and sensors – Raymarine Max 1	Analog transducers: • Wind • Speed • Depth • Rudder reference • Fluxgate compass	SeaTalkng (via optional iTC-5 converter)
Transducers and sensors – Airmar Max 1	• DT800 Smart Sensor • DST800 Smart Sensor • PB200 weather station	SeaTalkng (via optional iTC-5 converter)
External Display Max – eS7x = 0 eS9x | eS12x = 1	HDTV	HDMI eS9x | eS12x
Sonar transducer Max 1	• P48 • P58 • P74 • B60 20º • B60 12º • B744V OR • Any 600-watt / 1Kw compatible transducer (via optional E66066 adaptor cable) OR • Any Minn Kota transducer (via optional A62363 adaptor cable) Connection via external Raymarine® Sonar Module: • Any sonar module-compatible transducer	Direct connection to 600W internal sonar variant displays.
DownVision transducers Max 1	Direct connection to internal CHIRP DownVision compatible displays • CPT-100 — Transom mount • CPT-110 — Thru-hull plastic • CPT-120 — Thru-hull bronze	Direct connection to CHIRP DownVision variant displays.
DSC VHF radio Raymarine Max 1	SeaTalkng: • Ray50 • Ray60 • Ray70 • Ray260 • Ray260 AIS NMEA 0183: • Ray50 • Ray60 • Ray70 • Ray49 • Ray55 • Ray218 • Ray240	NMEA 0183 | SeaTalkng
Raymarine Sirius marine weather / satellite radio receiver (North America only)	SeaTalkhs: • SR150 • SR100 • SR6 SeaTalkng: • SR50	SeaTalkhs | SeaTalkng
Additional MFDs Raymarine Max of 10 on a network	3rd generation Raymarine MFDs SeaTalkhs (recommended): • a Series • c Series • e Series • gS Series • eS Series Note: You can connect Raymarine multifunction displays using NMEA 0183 or SeaTalkng but not all functions are supported.	SeaTalkhs
Additional third-party multifunction displays Max Connections to multifunction display NMEA outputs: 4 • Connections to multifunction display NMEA inputs: 2	NMEA 0183–compatible chart plotters and multifunction displays	NMEA 0183
Black Box Fishfinder Sonar Modules Raymarine Max – Multiple	• CP100  DownVision • CP200 SideVision • CP300 / CP370 Traditional • CP450C / CP470 CHIRP • CP570 CHIRP Pro • 600W Sonar and CHIRP DownVision variant displays.	SeaTalkhs
Radar – Raymarine Max 2	All Raymarine Non-HD Digital Radomes and HD or SuperHD radar scanners.	SeaTalkhs
Thermal camera  Raymarine Max 1	• T200 Series • T300 Series • T400 Series • T800 Series • T900 Series	SeaTalkhs – for control BNC – connector – for video
Remote Keypad Max – Multiple	• RMK-9	SeaTalkhs
Fusion Entertainment systems Max – Multiple	Fusion 700 series entertainment systems: • MS-IP700 • MS-AV700	SeaTalkhs
PC or Laptop Max 1	Windows-compatible PC or laptop running Raymarine Voyage Planner software.	SeaTalkhs

 

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eS78 | Rear Connections

 

 

1. DownVision Transducer
2. NMEA 2000 / SeaTalkng
3. SeaTalkhs | RayNet Network 1
4. Video | NMEA 0183
5. POWER

 

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eS78 | Sonar Support

 

The eS78 comes with built-in 2-channel CHIRP sonar with DownVision. The CHIRP Sonar is the traditional conical beam.

 

 

The max depth range for CHIRP Sonar is about 600ft. Depending on water conditions, the CHIRP Sonar channel gives a bit more increased depth range over the DownVision channel.

 

 

Built-in 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.

 

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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

Crystal clear images with excellent detail side to side. Shows fish, bait, and bottom structure at distances up to 600ft horizontally per side.

Works seamlessly alongside Raymarine Digital, CHIRP, and CHIRP DownVision sonar. The adjustable CPT-200 transducer optimizes performance for shallow or deep water scanning.

 

 

CP300 / CP370 Traditional Sonar Module

Ideal for coastal anglers who make the occasional trip offshore. Digital ClearPulse sonar with dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) transceiver. Works seamlessly alongside Raymarine Digital, CHIRP, and CHIRP DownVision.

Adjustable CPT-200 transducer optimizes for shallow or deep water scanning with 1kW of power. Capable of showing fish and bottom structure to 5,000ft.

 

CP450C / CP470 CHIRP Sonar Module

1kW to 2kW transmit power with 2 independently adjustable channels. Each channel can be customized to a specific frequency. Low, medium, and high frequencies for excellent performance at all depths.

Supports CHIRP transmissions from 25-250kHz with exclusive mid-band frequency support in the 75-130 kHz range as well. Amazing resolution and depth performance up to 10,000ft.

 

CP570 Professional CHIRP Sonar Module

2kW of power with 2 fully independent sonar channels for faster target identification totaling up to 4kW of combined output power. Dual independent CHIRP channels from 25-250kHz.

Target fish, identify bait, and track the bottom down to 10,000ft with two adjustable CHIRP sonar channels. Hunt for fish in different parts of the water column 2 fully independent 2kW sonar channels.

 

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eS78 | 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 eS78 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.

 

 

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eS78 | Charts & Mapping

 

The eS78 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.

 

 

Here is a list of the compatible cartography available through the Raymarine Chart Store.

• LNC (Lighthouse US Coastal Vector Charts)  – charts are very basic and more like a base map.
• NAG – Navionics Silver, Navionics Gold, Navionics Gold+, Navionics Platinum, Navionics Platinum+, Navionics Fish’N Chip, and Navionics Hotmaps.
• C-Map Essentials, 4D MAX, and 4D MAX+

 

Waypoints, routes, and tracks  – may be transferred to the eS Series display via a 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.

 

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eS78 | Dimensions

 

 

A. 244mm | 9.6″
B. 275mm | 10.8″
C. 145mm | 5.7″
D. 31mm | 1.2″
E. 12.5mm | .49″
F. 61.9mm | 2.4″
G. 152.5mm | 6″
H.150mm | 5.9″

 

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eS78 | In the box

 

 

Here are the parts supplied in a new unit.

 

1. MFD
2. Panel seal gasket
3. 1.5 m (4.9 ft) Power cable
4. Sun cover
5. Trunnion bracket and knobs
6. Document pack
7. Power cable protective cap
8. Bezel pieces and Home/Menu button
9. Mounting Bolts

 

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eS78 | Resources

 

Raymarine eS78 | Help & Support

Raymarine Forums – Great source for user info and technical questions

Raymarine eS78 / 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.

• eS78 is the same as the eS128 except for screen size and connections.

 

TheHullTruth.com – eS Series Advice

TheHullTruth.com – eS78 feedback

TrawlerForum.com – eS128 feedback & opinions

RIBnet.com – eS98 and Quantum Radar User

 

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eS78 | Brochure PDF

 

 

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Key Facts: eS78

 

Performance Features

• HybridTouch | 7″ display
• Glass Bridge Design
• 800 x 480 WVGA
• Touchscreen Control
• Keypad/Multifunction Rotary Control
• Sunlight viewable | Sharp color and contrast
• Low power-consuming LED backlighting
• Super Bright Screen @ 1250 nits
• Built-in | Fast 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS GPS
• Composite video input for thermal cameras & entertainment
• Support for 10 IP video cameras
• Fully waterproof RayNet Ethernet cables and connectors
• NMEA 2000 support using SeaTalkng cabling
• NMEA 0183 input and output
• Engine data integration using NMEA 2000 or the optional ECI-100
• Optional RMK-9 remote keypad for remote control
• Optional RCU-3 Bluetooth steering wheel remote for 3-button control
• Internal PDF reader with Manual
• Custom Screen Support
• Built-In | WiFi / Bluetooth

 

Charting | Mapping

• Embedded Worldwide Base Map
• E70285-NAG Ships with US Navionics Charts
• Compatible with Navionics
• Compatible with LightHouse NC2 charts with Fishing Hot Spots
• Compatible C-MAP cartography
• 2 –  MicroSD card slots| Max 32GB
• 6GB – Internal Memory
• 3000 waypoints | 100 waypoint groups
• 15 TrackLogs – 10,000 max track points
• 150 Routes – 200 waypoints max

 

Sounder | Fishfinder

• Built-in 2 Channel Sonar
• CHIRP Traditional
• CHIRP DownVision
• Max Depth | 600′
• Support for Black Box Sonar

 

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Specifications

Manual

Downloadable PDF:

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Additional – eS Series manuals and templates from Raymarine: