[CA] [CA11] DSM300 with Axiom 9 Pro

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Jon,

Indeed, a 1kW M260 which had been directly mated to a DSM300 may instead be adapted to be mated to the Transducer socket of an Axiom MFD. However, as the 50kHz/200kHz fishfinder circuitry of the Axiom RV and Axiom DV MFDs will only output 600W, when a compatible 1kW 50kHz/200kHz transducer is interfaced to an Axiom RV or Axiom DV MFD. In cases such as yours, it is typically recommended that the DSM300 be replaced with a CP370 fishfinder sounder module to permit the 1kW transducer to transmit 1kW of power and to maximize 50kHz/200kHz fishfinder performance. While Axiom Pro RVX MFDs feature internal 1kW 50kHz/200kHz fishfinder circuitry and the M260 may be adapted to be mated to the Axiom Pro RVX MFD's 1kW Transducer socket, some customers have reported better 1kW 50kHz/200kHz when a CP370 fishfinder sounder module is used.