[CA] [CA11] replace C80-help

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

jbodell,

Q1. So, the transducer adapter specified will work using my existing through hull transducer and the axiom 9 RV?
A1. Raymarine produced 600W, 1kW, and 2kW transducers which were designed for use with the DSM30/300. Should the existing transducer's cable have a plug which was designed to be mated directly to the DSM's Transducer socket, then using the previously specified adapter will permit the Axiom RV MFD to display the same type of 50kHz / 200kHz sonar imaging as had been provided by the DSM. The only caveat is that the internal sounder circuity of the Axiom RV MFDs is 600W as was that of the DSM30. As such, any 50kHz/200kHz transducer will be limited to transmitting 600W of power when interfaced to an Axiom RVs Transducer socket. Should one have a 1kW or 2kW 50kHz/200kHz transducer and desire to have it transmit 1kW of power, then it would be recommended that a CP370 Sounder Module be installed and interfaced to the Axiom RV MFD. I choosing to install a CP370 Sounder Module and not be interested in RealVision, SideVision, DownVision, or high CHIRP sonar image, then the previously referenced variant of the Axiom 9 MFD lacking internal fishfinder sounder circuitry would be recommended as a cost savings.

Q2. Can I connect the Axion 9 to my ray marine radio for Position data?
A2. Yes, but adaptation will be required if the VHF radio features a NMEA 0183 communications interface. An E70196 VHF NMEA 0183 to STng Converter Kit would typically be recommended for those seeking to supply GPS data to a DSC VHF radio.