[CA] CA11] Depth sensor for e7D

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Rob,

Q1. Will the P319 provide a pseudo color graphical depth display on the e7D?
A1. Yes, and the A80171 version of the P319 will support the MFD's 50kHz/200kHz conical fishfinder features.

Q2. I know Raymarine doesn't recommend cutting and splicing the depth transducer cable, but I don't see any other way of getting it up to the e7D in my Navpod. I guess I could buy an iTC-5 and connect the depth to that, or get a smart depth transducer?
A2. Indeed, Raymarine does not recommend splicing fishfinder transducers. Additionally, an iTC-5 or Smart depth transducer would not support the MFD's fishfinder features. For sailing applications, it would typically be recommended that a CPT-S Transducer be installed along with a CP100 DownVision Sounder Module. The CP100 would then be interfaced to the MFD or HS5 RayNet Network Switch via an appropriate length of RayNet (F) to RayNet (F) Cable. This combination would provide similar Fishfinder imaging and lower power consumption. RayNet cables may also be spliced or better yet cut, then fitted with shielded RJ45 plugs, and then re-joined using a R32142 RJ45 (F) to RJ45 (F) Waterproof Cable Joiner.