Will the new CPT100 DVS work on A98 MFD

[Freemdav]

I have an A98 and am using the CPT100. The break away bracket is broken. I saw that there is a new CPT100 DVS transducer; with what appears to be a better bracket. Will the new transducer work on the A98 MFD, is it better then the old CPT100 or can I just purchase the new style bracket and use it with the original CPT100. Thank You Dave

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Freemdav,

Should the CPT-100's bracket be broken, then it may be replaced (part #R70257). The CPT-100 DVS bracket may not be used with CPT-100 transducers. Click here to view the FAQ addressing how to purchase Raymarine parts. The ax8 MFDs, eSx8 MFDs, and CP100 will all function with any of the CHIRP/DownVision transducers found here, including the CPT-100 DVS.

[Freemdav]

What are the new improvements the CPT100 DVS has?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Freemdav,

The CPT-100 DVS is designed to deliver the same CHIRP/DownVision performance found in the CPT-100. The CPT-100 DVS is more cost effective to produce and will replace the CPT-100 for ax8, eSx8, and CP100 applications.

[gunslinger]

I have a related question regarding the A98 MFD and adding the CPT-100dvs transducer. I am confused about the sonar module CP100. Since the A98 is "Downvision Ready" does this mean I can simply connect the Cpt-100dvs directly to my MFD, or is the sonar module (CP100) still required?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum gunslinger,

Yes. Should the vessel's marine electronics system feature an ax8 MFD or eSx8 MFD, then it would not be necessary to install a CP100 CHIRP / DownVision Fishfinder Sounder Module within the system, as these MFDs feature internal CHIRP/DownVision Fishfinder Sonar circuitry. The compatible transducer would simply be connected directly to the MFD's TRANSDUCER socket. However, should the vessel's marine electronics system feature a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs, but not include an ax8 MFD or eSx8 MFD, and should CHIRP (conical) / DownVision Fishfinder Sonar features be desired, then it would be necessary add
- a compatible CHIRP/DownVision Transducer and
- a CP100 CHIRP / DownVision Fishfinder Sounder Module, or an ax8 MFD, or an eS8 MFD
to the system.

[gunslinger]

Thank you for the quick reply and helping clarify that for me.

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

You're welcome.