Can anyone tell if my transducer is on correct?
Can anyone tell if my transducer is on correct?
Yes it is
Bill Perry
Zwolle, LA (Toledo Bend)
bpicinc_2000@yahoo.com
2001 ZX-250 VMAX 225. HDS-9 Carbon, HDS-7Carbon, 3D Sonar, HB 998c hd si, Active Target, MG Tour Pro 36v, 12" Slide Master
USN, USS Newport News CA-148
The icon on my screen is opposite of where my trolling motor is pointed.
Icon is not reliable, mine jumps all over the place
Bill Perry
Zwolle, LA (Toledo Bend)
bpicinc_2000@yahoo.com
2001 ZX-250 VMAX 225. HDS-9 Carbon, HDS-7Carbon, 3D Sonar, HB 998c hd si, Active Target, MG Tour Pro 36v, 12" Slide Master
USN, USS Newport News CA-148
2004TR-21X/2015 250 ProXS
2B112175
That is the correct angle for forward mode.
2023 Z520R 55th Anniversary Edition
(3) 12” HDS Live with active target
(1) Solix 15 with Mega 360
All I know is if you use a Point 1 for heading data and have Heading Up selected on the Chart page, the direction icon functions as expected. But I only have 1 unit and 1 AT
NoCAL
2004TR-21X/2015 250 ProXS
2B112175
Nocal that is great info. Thanks
I have a Point 1, Pro and AT 2 on the bow, the indicator on my screen lags a tiny bit as I move the turret but points in the right direction when I stop the turret.
I agree it’s not instantaneous but it points in the right direction. Just takes a 1/2 second to get there
2004TR-21X/2015 250 ProXS
2B112175
I took that icon off my screen because it is next to useless anyway. I have an Ultrex trolling motor so the head of the Ultrex points exactly where the AT transducer is point 100% of the time and is much easier to line up targets IMHO then an Icon on a screen.
Odd reading the comments, this is one of the places where my AT actually shines. The pointer is accurate, the ghost arrow is not.
If you set your Point-1 as the source for heading, and make it global, and set the Chart setting to "Heading Up" like NoCAL said, it will work for all AT units connected. My indicators work perfectly, as does the pointer on my Ghost with no lag.
ciao,
Marc
Good info. Just starting with the Active Target this year. I have the Ghost also and the point one deal sounds good. Thanks
The only thing I'd add is too make sure it is "level" with the trolling motor. With a point 1 my direction icon is correct, mostly only important to the guy in the back of the boat watching the feed on the console graph.
I've been frustrated with the AT and Ghost for the last two years. When I was installing my Ghost two years ago I asked, "why do I need this heading sensor when I have a point1?" Best answer was "you just do."
Just installed the BFE True Arrow. Be about 2-3 weeks before I get it out. I will also set the point1 as heading sensor. Still skeptical.
Just when I was getting pretty good at guessing where the sonar beam was at.
Ed R.
2006 ChampioN 198 225 Optimax