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Add Raymarine camera

This page covers the device-specific steps for Raymarine cameras. For general prerequisites, MFD network setup, and recommended stream settings, see Add camera.

Overview

BRNKL supports video feeds from the Raymarine Cam300.

Install camera

  1. Mount the camera according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Connect the camera to the Raymarine network.

  3. If using a Raymarine network switch and you want the camera available 24/7, configure the switch to remain powered on and ensure the camera and switch are powered by a 24/7 source.

Prepare camera

Find camera IP address

If BRNKL is connected via USB Ethernet adapter

  1. Open BRNKL Device Manager > Settings > Cameras.

  2. Click + Add Camera.

  3. From Available Cameras, find the camera and make note of its IP address.

If BRNKL is connected via VLAN in a router

  • Check the router's device list for the camera's IP address, or

  • Connect a laptop or smartphone directly to the camera's network and run an IP scanning tool such as LAN Scanner or Advanced IP Scanner.

Log in to the camera

  1. Open a browser and navigate to the camera's IP address.

  2. Log in using the credentials below.

Default Cam300 login:

  • ID: admin

  • Password: 1234

Configure stream settings

  1. In the camera's web interface, go to Setup > Camera > Stream Format.

  2. Under 1st Stream Setting, configure the recommended values (see Add camera for the full list — at minimum, set Frame Rate: 20 fps and Bitrate: 2400000 bps).

  3. Click Save.

Assign a static IP address

  1. In the camera's web interface, go to Network > Network Setting.

  2. Set IP Type to Static.

  3. Configure as follows:

    • If connected directly to the Raymarine network: keep the DHCP-assigned settings.

    • If connected via VLAN:

      • IP Address: 192.18.6.__ — pick a unique number between 50–90 and record the full address

      • Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

      • Default Gateway: 192.18.6.200 or your VLAN gateway

  4. Click Save.

Add camera to BRNKL Device Manager

  1. Open BRNKL Device Manager > Settings > Cameras.

  2. Click + Add Camera. If BRNKL is connected to the Raymarine network via USB Ethernet adapter, the Cam300 will be auto-discovered. Otherwise, click + Enter camera IP address and enter the static IP you configured.

  3. Enter credentials:

    • Username: root

    • Password: (leave blank)

  4. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., Engine Room, Cockpit) and click Add.