my system consists of an 1198csi (bow) and helix 12 chirp si gps G1 (console).
the 1198 is connected to the helix 12 with a network cable (round connection to 1198, and rectangular plug adapter to the helix 12).
the 1198 is also connected to the bow mount trolling motor transducer (minn kota terrova - US2 with adapter cable).
the helix12 is connected to a transom mounted si transducer (XHS 9 HDSI 180 T)
the 1198 is configured (through the setup menu), to use the transom mounted transducer for the advanced 2d sonar signal.
the si images appear fine on the helix 12.
but i was hoping this configuration would enable 2d side imaging to be displayed on the 1198 (in order to view si images while sitting at the bow deck).
however, nothing appears on the side image screens of the 1198 (with boat stationary, or moving 5mph).
do i need to use a different setup configuration to obtain si images on the 1198 display?
in addition, about every 2 minutes the 1198 displays a network error message "2d advanced sonar signal lost. use local yes/no? [choose with arrow key input left/right]" the error message essentially "freezes up" the 1198 for a few seconds until you clear this message manually. however, even after the error message is cleared (by choosing option - no), the error reappears constantly.
i chose the "no" option with the logic of trying to use the transom transducer for si imaging on the 1198.
however, si imaging isn't appearing on the 1198, and the network error message will not go away.
is my only choice to change the 1198 setup configuration to utilize the bow mount US2 transducer? (and give up on the si imaging to display on the 1198)
there are only 2 changeable options on the 1198 setup menu:
temperature signal source - (1198/bow or helix12/transom)
advanced 2d sonar source - (1198/bow or helix12/transom)