The Raymarine CAM400 can show an area that is difficult to see, for example when the headsail obstructs the view ahead from the helm, or when the bow is so high up that it is difficult to judge the distance to the jetty. The section of the view that appears on screen is determined by the camera’s mounting position and orientation. If you already have a Axiom-2 plotter can integrate the video feed into the existing display.
Wide-angle and infrared for short distances
The fixed-position IP camera delivers 1,920 by 1,080 pixels at up to 30 frames per second. According to the technical data sheet, its horizontal field of view is 129.4 degrees. According to the manufacturer, the built-in infrared LEDs have a range of up to ten metres. The CAM400 is not a thermal imaging camera.
The housing measures approximately 81 by 65 by 70 millimetres and weighs 420 grams. Raymarine states that the camera has IPX6 and IPX7 protection ratings. It can be mounted with the camera head facing up or down; the image can be rotated or flipped accordingly. It is powered either via Power over Ethernet or via 12-volt DC. The data sheet specifies a rated power consumption of 2.1 watts and a maximum of five watts when the infrared lighting is switched on.
AR200 and a network connection are required for on-screen displays
The camera alone does not display AIS targets or waypoints on the screen. For Raymarine’s ClearCruise function, the AR200 sensor required. It provides position, course and motion data so that the chartplotter can overlay navigation information onto the live image. The CAM400 and Axiom are connected via a RayNet network, whilst the AR200 must be connected to the chartplotter’s SeaTalk NG network. LightHouse 4 or LightHouse 5, version 4.11.133 or later, is also required. The existing network connections and the chartplotter’s software version are therefore relevant for retrofitting. When used in combination with an Axiom 2 and LightHouse 5 software, configurable distance guide lines can be displayed.
Price and models
For the white CAM400, specify Raymarine on the German product page A recommended retail price of 768 euros, including VAT. The white bundle with the AR200 is priced at 1,542 euros. The manufacturer has announced that the black camera and the black bundle will be available in early 2027.
Technical specifications of the Raymarine CAM400
| Characteristic | Manufacturer’s specifications |
| Resolution | 1,920 × 1,080 pixels (Full HD) |
| Image sensor | CMOS, 1/2.8-inch |
| Horizontal field of view | 129.4 degrees |
| Frame rate | Adjustable, 1 to 30 frames per second |
| Infrared lighting | 850 nanometres, range of up to ten metres |
| Power supply | Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) or 12-volt DC |
| Power consumption | 2.1 watts nominal, maximum five watts when the LEDs are on |
| Dimensions and weight | 80.8 × 64.5 × 70.5 millimetres; 420 grams |
| Protection class | IPX6 and IPX7 |
| AR overlays | Only with the AR200, a compatible Axiom plotter and a suitable version of LightHouse |
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Hauke Schmidt
Test & Technology editor
