Sonar Overview - Humminbird SOLIX Operation Manual

S O
ONAR VERVIEW
A functioning transducer must be attached to the control head or selected as the transducer source on the Ethernet network to
enable sonar functions. To purchase transducers and black box sonar equipment, visit our Web site at humminbird.com.
The SOLIX control head supports digital CHIRP sonar. Digital CHIRP sonar (2D CHIRP, Side Imaging CHIRP, and Down Imaging CHIRP)
allows you to use multiple frequency ranges, either individually or blended together. Analog sonar (2D DualBeam PLUS, Side Imaging,
and Down Imaging) uses single frequency ranges. To use single frequency sonar, turn CHIRP off. See (Installation Information: Set
up or Change Transducer Settings).
NOTE: Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions, and transducer
installation. See the Specifications section for details.
2D CHIRP Sonar
(XNT 14 20 T)
2D CHIRP sonar beams provide conical coverage directly below the boat for depths up to 1500 feet (500 m). CHIRP sonar sends
continuous sonar pulses at varying frequencies to provide more detailed returns and better target separation. 2D CHIRP sonar
returns are displayed on the traditional (2D) Sonar Views. The beams can be blended together, viewed separately, or compared
side-by-side.
20˚
200kHz
60˚
83kHz
60 Degree Total Coverage

Sonar Overview

The transducer has a narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second beam of 60°,
expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth. In 20 feet of water, the wider beam
covers an area 20 feet wide.
The CHIRP sonar beams can be operated at one of three display frequencies: Medium, High,
Medium/High (see Installation Information: Set up or Change Transducer Settings).
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