Topic: 898si Installation Question

[jacksnipe]

I'm in process of installing a new 898 si unit & going over the manual on the cable hook-up to the unit, it mentions a speed/temp cable with a paddle wheel. I did not receive one of these in the box. The question here is, was I suposed to recieve this item or is it nor required. When I boot up the unit is mentions on the check out screen that speed is not installed. I have only three cables going into the back of the unit,  Power, transducer, & gps cord

[edwardpic]

On my 898 the speed is covered by the GPS and the temp by the transducer. I also originally had just power-gps and trans hooked up. Mines now networked with a second 1198c

[Rüdiger]

Hey jacksnipe

The speedinformations comes from the GPS. You can by a paddle wheel extra, but you doesn't need it.

mvh
Rüdiger

[Humminbird_Greg]

The Temp./Speed Sensor (TS-W) is an optional accessory and does not come with the 898c Si unit.

[sonar2000]

Either was the boat has to be moving to display speed. We have found the GPS speed to be as accurate as the wheel.  In fact sometimes better.
Chuck