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898 Transducer Extension Cable
« on: October 22, 2012, 03:12:20 PM »
Hello,

Can someone confirm if this is the correct cable to use for 898 SI unit?  When I review the list of compatible devices on HB's site, it did not include 898SI.   

http://store.humminbird.com/products/460960/EC_W10

Thanks!!

Brian


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Re: 898 Transducer Extension Cable
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2012, 03:16:00 PM »
Yep, the EC-W10 is a common 10 foot extension cable.  HB does not always have an updated list..

Chuck
« Last Edit: October 22, 2012, 04:15:43 PM by sonar2000 »

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Re: 898 Transducer Extension Cable
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2012, 04:14:49 PM »
That is the correct one.
Looks like they only partially listed the 898c Si models name as “898C”

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Re: 898 Transducer Extension Cable
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2012, 08:44:49 PM »
Thanks!! 

Now I have another problem.  Since I'm having trouble deciding where to mount the SI transducer on a In/Out board setup, would it cause any damage to the head unit if I use the ECW10 extension cable to connect this old 2D transducer to the 898 unit?  The old 2D transducer came from a Humminbird 400TX. 

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Re: 898 Transducer Extension Cable
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2012, 10:50:42 AM »
No it should not Brian, but that looks like one of the older Tri-Beam transducers.  Your 898c Si unit may not automatically recognize that a transducer is connected to it when you power the 898 on.  Plus you should change the Transducer Select/Connected Transducer menu setting to the “Quad Beam” menu setting as the Tri-Beam transducer will not make for good Si sonar readings!  This same transducer could be used as a high-speed 2D sonar transducer if you are planning on using the AS-Si-DB-Y cable or a Transducer Switch (TS3).

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Re: 898 Transducer Extension Cable
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2012, 02:51:18 PM »
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you should change the Transducer Select/Connected Transducer menu setting to the “Quad Beam” menu setting as the Tri-Beam transducer will not make for good Si sonar readings! 

Thanks!!  Although I don't understand the reason why you are suggesting "Quad Beam" setting for a Tri-Beam transducer.  In any case, I'll give a try. 

In any case, I still need to work on mounting the actual SI transducer on in/out board setup.   Since this thread is getting some what off it's original track, I'll start a new thread.

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Re: 898 Transducer Extension Cable
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2012, 04:13:20 PM »
The QuadraBeam transducer is basically the Tri-Beam transducer with a built-in temperature sensor.

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