[CA] Airmar Smart Sensor w/ Axiom 9

[CaptDaveHowe]

As noted in other posts, I have upgraded twin E80’s with autopilot with the Axiom 9 and the EV-150 Auto Pilot. Both the Axiom 9 and EV-150 are installed and working.

I still have one E80 working as a stand alone for radar. It is also connected to the Airmar Smart Sensor via a 5 pin connector. The Airmar Smart Sensor cable is routed from the transducer to behind the helm, where the blue, white, red and black wires are connected to a terminal board. The 5 pin connector is wired from the terminal board, connected to the E80.

Q1: Is it possible to connect the transducer (from the terminal board) to a SeaTalkNG backbone? If so, would this then network for use on the Axiom 9?

Q2: Currently the system only reads depth, without any fish finder details. What is needed to add fish finder capabilities?

Thanks, Dave