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Side Imaging Forums => 997c SI, 998c SI & 999ci HD SI => Topic started by: aucivil on June 06, 2015, 11:27:57 PM

Title: Just got my 999ci - question/issue
Post by: aucivil on June 06, 2015, 11:27:57 PM
mounted the transducer on a board to test a location before I mounted it permanently.  Worked great even at speed (with some noise).  Did notice that in SI mode the left side looked like an image on the moon in full sun (bright) while the right side was darker and had better detail. 

Does this sound like a mounting issue, transducer issue or head issue?

TIA
Title: Re: Just got my 999ci - question/issue
Post by: ITGEEK on June 06, 2015, 11:41:21 PM
I would eliminate any mounting issues first.
For SI, the transducer needs a clear line of site to both sites.
Could your main motor be blocking all or part of the signal going to the left?
Also, if your hull has rivets, the water coming off rivets could be aerated.
Could that be happening to the left side of the transducer?
Title: Re: Just got my 999ci - question/issue
Post by: Bob B on June 07, 2015, 01:10:12 AM
Determine if the image on the left is still blocked when just drifting ..... If it is, trim the motor up and see if it goes away.
Title: Re: Just got my 999ci - question/issue
Post by: aucivil on June 07, 2015, 01:16:32 PM
Will be a few weeks before I can take her out again but will give ideas a try.  I did have the motor trimmed and visually the transducer looked clear.  Had it mounted below everything at the high speed waterline.  It's a Triton sf21. 
Title: Re: Just got my 999ci - question/issue
Post by: badaxed on July 15, 2015, 11:17:22 PM
Same thing with me. Did a reset and improved.
Title: Re: Just got my 999ci - question/issue
Post by: Notchyfl on July 25, 2015, 09:32:10 PM
Maybe you already know but make sure you mount transducer on correct side in regards to prop rotation. Mounted mine where old transducer had been, did not work.
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