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[CA] Airmar UST800 experiences - primemeridian - 05-01-18 06:55 AM
Has anyone installed an Airmar UST800 Ultrasonic Smart Sensor on their boat? I currently have a e125 MFD with multiple I70s. My current knot meter is an Airmar ST800, which is connected to an iTC-5.
Questions:
1) Does the UST800 really fits perfectly in the ST800 housing without leaks?
2) Should I just connect the UST800 directly to the SeaTalk network, skipping the iTC-5?
3) Will the I70s just work and recognize the new transducer?
Any other issues (other than price)?
RE: [CA] Airmar UST800 experiences - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 05-03-18 03:22 PM
Welcome to the Raymarine Forum primemeridian,
Q1) Does the UST800 really fits perfectly in the ST800 housing without leaks?
A1) The UST800 is not a Raymarine product ... it is manufactured by Airmar, Inc., as is the ST800 housing. It is recommended this question be addressed to Airmar, Inc. ((603) 673-9570).
Q2) Should I just connect the UST800 directly to the SeaTalk network, skipping the iTC-5?
A2) The processor box of the UST800 features a NMEA 2000 communications interface and as such, would simply be interfaced as a spur to the system's powered and properly terminated SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone.
Q3) Will the I70s just work and recognize the new transducer?
A3) The i70/i70S will simply repeat data from the UST800. The i70/i70S does not support speed or temperature calibration of this transducer.
RE: [CA] Airmar UST800 experiences - primemeridian - 05-04-18 02:29 PM
Thanks. I will report back when I know how it goes.
Eric
RE: [CA] Airmar UST800 experiences - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 05-04-18 03:14 PM
You're welcome.