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trayson
02-20-2015, 02:15 AM
I'm trying to find out what brand of transducer (or the manufacturer of my depth gauge) that's on my 2008 XLV. Actually, I'm most interested in the FREQUENCY that the transducer operates on.

The transducer is separate from the paddlewheel that does speed/temp for my perfect pass. It appears to be an in hull transducer, but there's no markings on it and I can't find anything like it searching on the internet.



The reason I want to know is because I bought a new Faria depth/temp gauge and when I spoke to tech support at Faria, they confirmed that I'll be able to tap into the temp sensor on the paddlewheel, and IF the depth gauge operates at or near the 235 kHz frequency, then I can just use the existing transducer and not have to mount a new one or make a run of wire. Quick and easy!!!


Here are the pics of the transducer in my boat:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3TKsPUAhBu4/VOVctbRIuGI/AAAAAAAAYBE/MDIbjVhFfj0/s800/20150218_194151.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RemdcvnoEgo/VOVcxqA4SiI/AAAAAAAAYBU/jXX-PB4Uw5k/s800/20150218_194203.jpg

and I found this tag in the bilge. I don't know if it has anything to do with the transducer, but here's a pic just in case:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GGwoZxV-yng/VOVcv1IUf3I/AAAAAAAAYBM/dfuPtoZ8aYQ/s800/20150218_194235.jpg

And my depth gauge looks like this one, except in black.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg276/cab13367/gauges2.jpg

Again, I can't find anything online that's similar. If I could, that would allow me to determine the frequency of the transducer and if it's going to be compatible with my new Faria gauge.

DOCDRS
02-20-2015, 11:22 AM
I know SC has been using proprietary airmar triducers and maybe transducers that hve been set up specifically for medallion integration with there instrument control systems. Most work off the 235 kHz band but some are analog and some digital. You could follow the line and see if it's a direct connection to the gauge or see if it's integrated into an MDC unit. If direct then you may get lucky with your aftermarket gauge. Some of SC maybe supra specific and moomba specific although there is definitely crossover. That could be the airmar cross reference number for medallion instrumentation tag

trayson
02-20-2015, 12:49 PM
I know SC has been using proprietary airmar triducers and maybe transducers that hve been set up specifically for medallion integration with there instrument control systems. Most work off the 235 kHz band but some are analog and some digital. You could follow the line and see if it's a direct connection to the gauge or see if it's integrated into an MDC unit. If direct then you may get lucky with your aftermarket gauge. Some of SC maybe supra specific and moomba specific although there is definitely crossover. That could be the airmar cross reference number for medallion instrumentation tag

Thanks, that's fantastic information.

The transducer definitely makes a direct run from the transducer to the gauge. In fact, I could see that it has the same type of wiring with the black/bare spliced together and the other lead being the blue one. Just like what I'm trying to accomplish with my new gauge:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IqWBs4aN2WA/VN0BFRBG1JI/AAAAAAAAX5k/Bcg872i46s0/s800/Faria.jpg

bergermaister
02-22-2015, 04:52 AM
Are you sure it's not 1.21 gigawatts?

Andy Digital
02-22-2015, 02:03 PM
Pretty sure the 1.21 giga is required to run the LED's if you want them to stay on until you get to the Death Star

sandm
02-22-2015, 02:38 PM
not quite andy...

the 1.21 giga references the output of the flux capacitor located right above the transducer. if the transducer is operating at 235khz as indicated above, it will not be a direct plug-play to the flux and will require modification of the forward catalytic bearings and rearward main widget.

Andy Digital
02-22-2015, 04:30 PM
not quite andy...

the 1.21 giga references the output of the flux capacitor located right above the transducer. if the transducer is operating at 235khz as indicated above, it will not be a direct plug-play to the flux and will require modification of the forward catalytic bearings and rearward main widget.

I'm sure those were the readings I got on my brand new digital multimeter I purchased off gogiberjab.com . I knew I should have relied on my trusty analog meteor meter. Thanks for the correction

trayson
02-23-2015, 12:58 PM
Silly boys.

motosno963
02-23-2015, 02:07 PM
just dont hit 88mph