[CA] [CA11] Axiom Pro RVX and Transducer Compatability

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Jon,

Q1 - Will these three pieces of hardware interface successfully without any additional hardware? (Using the RV , and the 1kW ports to plug both in directly to the Axiom)
A1 - Yes.

Q2 - We have heard from some dealers/installers that the B265LM will not work 'in real time' with the Axiom Pro scanning both frequency bands simultaneously. These same folks say using a CP570 would alleviate this latency rendering issue. Is there any truth to this?
A2 - This would certainly be the best option for those seeking to maximize high power CHIRP fishfinder performance through utilization of the CP570's Dual independent CHIRP channels.

Q2a - If the problem is that the Axiom cannot monitor both frequency bands simultaneously successfully, can only one frequency band be viewed at a time to alleviate this?
A2a - It's not that the Axiom Pro RVX's Fishfinder application cannot display both frequency bands simultaneously using the MFD's internal 1kW CHIRP sonar circuitry, it is that the MFD's internal 1kW CHIRP sonar circuitry will alternate transmission/reception of the two frequency bands, resulting in a slower plots.

Q3 - For this setup specifically would there be any benefit to using a CP570, outside from redundancy, for finding fish, bottom, structure etc?
A3 - I believe so and would recommend the CP570 for those seeking optimal fishfinder performance.

Q4 - We are planning on mounting both transducers on flat spots on the hull, these are slightly outboard of the center line and there may be some shadowing on one side of the RV-200 in side scan mode. Will this have a serious adverse effect on the performance of side scan or real vision?
A4 - The situation described would essentially produce some loss of data within the portion of the sonar beam which is blocked by structure. I see this on my own boat when my outdrive is fully down, where it will produce some loss of data on the side facing the outdrive. There's not much that can be done to improve this situation other than to consider installation of a RV transducer pair which will be installed on the hull's deadrise.