Transducer Installation; General Considerations - Interphase Sonar Engine SE-200 Operation Manual

Transducer(s)
The SE-200 Sonar Engine's design includes the hardware
and software to work with several different types of thru-
hull and transom mounted phased array transducers.
When selecting the transducer type and hull location for
the transducer(s) keep in mind the primary rule for
transducer operation. This is: the transducer can function
as long as it has an unobstructed forward view and has
smooth flowing non-aerated water surrounding it.

General Considerations

♦
Do not cut or splice your phased array transducer
cable or removing the 9-pin connector as it will void
the transducer warranty.
♦
On both the thru-hull and transom mount transducers
the blunt end is the forward end! See sketch at right.
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If you need a longer length cable than comes with the
transducer (30'), then purchase the optional
extension cables, Interphase Part # 04-0014-008 for
30' or 04-1014-007 for 10' lengths. Total transducer
cable lengths over 60' are not recommended as they
will decrease the effective power and depth range.
♦
Choose a location where there is the least amount of
acoustic noise, air bubbles or turbulence caused by
the boat's movement. The transducer should not be
located nearby or especially directly behind the
propeller.
♦
Choose a location where the transducer can be
mounted so that it will be level to the water's surface
and will not be tilted to either side. Otherwise the
transducer will not scan from the surface ahead to
directly beneath the boat.
♦
DO NOT install a bronze transducer housing directly
into an aluminum or steel hull because electrolytic
corrosion will occur. Consult your boat-yard for
more information on how to properly install
transducers into these types of hulls.
♦
DO NOT allow any solvents i.e. gasoline, acetone to
come in contact with the transducer head unit as this
may dissolve the urethane material. In addition, DO
NOT force the cable by pulling on it. This may
cause damage to the internal transducer wiring.
Transom Mounted Transducer
Forward
Thru-Hull Transducer
side view
top view
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Forward Direction