Interchangeability of Clearpulse and Downvision transducers

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

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Q1: Can a a78 MFD (Downvision variant) be connected directly to the B60?
A2: Negative. The CHIRP/DownVision fishifnder circuitry of the ax8 MFDs, eSx8 MFDs, and CP100 is not compatible with and cannot be adapted for use with transducers designed for use with any of the following fishinding products:
- ax7/cx7/e7D/e97/eSx7 MFDs
- CP370/CP300/DSM30/300 50/200kHz Sounder Modules
- CP450C CHIRP Sounder Module
- CP470/CP570 CHIRP Sounder Modules

The CHIRP/DownVision fishifnder circuitry of the ax8 MFDs, eSx8 MFDs, and CP100 is exclusively compatible with the CHIRP (Conical) / DownVision transducers found here. Unfortunately, Raymarine does not offer any flush mounted versions of these transducers. Some boat manufacturers have designed an exact fit recess within the hull to permit the thru-hull versions of these transducers to be installed.