Topic: Helix 12 mega, another xducer question

[Woz]

Apologies if this question has been asked before, I've read through a few similar older threads but there might be more experience now.

I've just purchased the helix 12 mega and was wondering if I can use the y cable to run the 2D from an airmar B164 (50/200) and will that affect any of the SI/DI readings?

My previous unit was a 998SI and I had a rocker switch to go between x'ducers and I'd also have to change the XD type in the menu options.

[rnvinc]

HELIX MEGA units do indeed have a "Connected Transducer" option for Generic + 50/200kHz  ...



I do not know if any of the options affect the SI/DI performance  ...
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Remember that the MEGA units use a specified Y cable for the MEGA technology  ...

http://www.humminbird.com/Products/MSIDB-Y/

Rickie

[Woz]

Ok, thanks.

My aim is to be running both together, Mega SI/DI with the mega XD and the 2D sonar with the airmar for high speed. I don't want to be switching between constantly.

All of this will be dependant on how the mega XD runs at high speed.

[Bob B]

If the SI transducer is selected it is expecting the 2D to be 200/83

[Woz]

Thanks Bob, that's the answer that I needed. I think I'll just hook it all up like the last unit through the switch.

Unless I can find a 83/200 the same size as the B164