Raymarine RV2 Series Installation Instructions

Applicable products
This document is applicable to the RV-2oo, RV-212(P/S), and Rv-2zo(P/s)
Realvision" 3D bronze thru-hull transducers.
These transducers are capable of producing 3D sonar images when connected to Realvision'.3D
variant
MFDS
running LightHouse'" 3 software.
Five transducers are available in
the
RV-2xx series, each having the same external shape and dimensions.
D'13799-1
splii-pair of
RV-212(P/5) or RV-220(P/S) transducers.
The hull geometry
of
your vessel determines the
most appropriate transducers
to
use. You should fit transducers whose internal elements are matched to within
t6'
of
your
hull's
Model
no. Part no.
Descripiion Hull geometry
RV-200 A80465
Realvision'" 3D Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer, 0', single ("all in one") Hull with O'(flat-bottom) to 6' deadrise angle.
RV-212P 480466 Realvision'" 3D Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer, 12', split-pair
Hull
with
6'to
18'
deadrise angle, port side
(pair
with A80467 below)
RV-212S
AAO467 Hull
with
6"
to'18' deadrise anqle, starboard side
(pair with 480466
above)
RV.22OP
A80468
Realvision" 3D Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer, 2O', split-pair
Hull with
14'to 26" deadrise angle, port side
(pair with A80469
below)
RV-220S A80469
Hull with
'14"
to 26" deadrise angle, starboard side
(pair with
A8O468 above)
.
Bronze thru-hull transducers are recommended for fiberglass and wooden hulls and should not be used on a metal
hull.
.
Do NOT install bronze transducers on vessels
with a positive ground system.
refer to the separate installation sheet.
Tools required
The following tools are required to install any of the
transducers listed under'Applicable
products".
6 75 mm / 3 inch wrench (spanner) or suitable
size adjustable wrench (spanner)
7
Marine grade sealant (non-acetate based)
8
Adhesive tape
Warning:
Transducer
operation
Only test and operate the transducer in
the
water.
Do NOT operate
out of water
as
overheating may
occur.
II
Warning: Marine-grade
sealant
Only
use marine-grade neutral cure
polyurethane sealants. Do
NOT
use
sealants containing acetate or silicone,
which can cause damage to plastic pans.
Caution: Transducer cable
.
Do NOT use
the
transducer cable
to
lift or suspend
the
transducer; always
support
the transducer
body dlrectly
during installation.
.
Do NOT cut, shorten, or splice the
transducer cable.
.
Do NOT remove
the
connector.
lf the cable is cut, it cannot be repaired.
Cutting the cable will also
void the warranty.
Testing the transducer
Transducer operation should be checked before
installation.
1.
Connect the transducer to the multifunction display's
transducer connection.
2.
Fully submerge the transducer in water.
3.
Power up
the
display.
4.
Open
a
Fishfinder application on your display.
5.
lf required, select
the
relevant transducer/channel
from the Channel selection page
(Menurlicheiiilil).
6.
Check that accurate depth
and
temperature readings
are displayed.
7.
lt
you experience difficulties obtaining readings then
contact Raymarine Technical Support.
Multiple transducers
Note:
lf
you are installing
a
split-pair
of
transducers
(for example, an RV-212P unit
with
an RV-212S unit),
ensure that you test
both transducers
together by
connecting them to
the multifunction display using
a
Y-cable and extension cable.
Refer
to the colored "Port" and "Starboard" labels
on
the cables to ensure that you connect the transducer
cables to the correct Y-cable tails.
1
Power drill
2
62
mm
/
23/e
inch hole cutter
Drill bit (suitable
size
for drilling pilot holes)
4
9
mm
/ 3/a
inch drill bit (for drilling
anti-rotation bolt
hole)
5 Half round file