Hey guys, new to the forum and to nice electronics. My old boat had a piranha 4 max DI for reference lol. Any ways I picked up a helix 10 si gen 1, and a helix 7 G3n. Before I just install them and call it a day, I want to make sure there’s not a better way to hook up both units. Can I link the two together seeing as they are different Gen’s? Also will mounting the transducers side by side cause any issues? Any other suggestions, or tips is appreciated! Thanks!
The first generation Helix 10's are Networkable, the G3N Helix 7 is Networkable. Those will share data in a limited manner since the generations are so far apart.
Cannot share CHIRP sonar to the Helix 10.
Cannot share the MEGA Imaging frequency to the Helix 10
Cannot share HW CHIRP to the Helix 10.
Cannot share mapping with any Helix units.
Can share waypoints, temp sensors, GPS and Ethernet accessories.
The SI unit's Side Imaging pulses can be blocked by another transducer next to it. SI "sees" to the sides.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Originally Posted by Wayne P.
how would you recommend going about mounting them?
If you must have them on the transom, put them on opposite sides of the outboard.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
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