Anyone know if the Ultrex heading sensor cable can be shortened without an impact to the pucks performance? The cable is way long for my installation. I prefer it not be coiled up under the bow panel. Thanks.
Anyone know if the Ultrex heading sensor cable can be shortened without an impact to the pucks performance? The cable is way long for my installation. I prefer it not be coiled up under the bow panel. Thanks.
2011 Ranger Z518
Mercury Pro XS 200
Lowrance, HDS Live, BBT mounts, Ghost, AT1, Power Poles, Charge
The Ultrex heading sensor has a power cord that you can shorten.Originally Posted by BigfishRanger
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
Thank you, I thought that was the case, but wanted to be sure!
2011 Ranger Z518
Mercury Pro XS 200
Lowrance, HDS Live, BBT mounts, Ghost, AT1, Power Poles, Charge
its just positive negative, you can put the sensor itself under the bow panel if you want
Based on what you said in the first statement Are you planning to mount your heading on the bow? To me it sounds like that. It is recommended that you not mount it on the bow.
See instructions below. Second paragraph of warning.
https://www.minnkotamotors.com/Suppo...ading-Sensor-/
So where are people mounting it? There are power cables running down bother sides of the boat all the way to the bow. And of course at rhe console. Was thinking of using a hand held compass to try to find a location without interference. Any ideas?
2011 Ranger Z518
Mercury Pro XS 200
Lowrance, HDS Live, BBT mounts, Ghost, AT1, Power Poles, Charge
Mine is on the bow. Seems to work ok.
Joe
2000 Viper Coral 202
2001 Mercury 200 EFI
That paragraph in the warning doesn't say you can't mount on the bow. Mine is on bow and works fine. You can use a compass to check the location while the TM is deployed. Can install it temporarily in location while testing on the water in case you need to move it.
Wes
Helix 10 MSI+,MDI+,Ultrex IPilot
2023 Phoenix 818
Never assume there's a tomorrow
on my old boat mine was UNDER the tm under all kinds of wires and power cables and it worked fine
Mine too !! No problems !
Ranger Boats / Mercury Motors
G Loomis Rods / Shimano Reels
Raymarine / MinnKota Ultrex
Garmin / Live Scope Plus
Pepper Jigs / Robo Worms
Troll Bridge / V-T2 Vents
Mine is at the back of the boat. Starboard side.
Mine is on the bow works fine
Savage 2016 ZX250/ 250 SHO
What is this puck for. I have a xi5 but I am thinking about switching to an ultrex.
GPS sensor(antenna) for the rolling motor.
Heading sensor only. GPS receiver is internal to TM.
Wes
Helix 10 MSI+,MDI+,Ultrex IPilot
2023 Phoenix 818
Never assume there's a tomorrow
Correct it’s just a heading sensor. The gps is in the head of the motor
Why Wouldn't they put the heading sensor in the motor like the xi5?
A better question is why wouldn’t they let me use the humminbird heading sensor I already had instead of installing another one
I always assumed there are components in the head unit that would distort and give the internal compass of the heading sensor interference issues. Was not aware that the xi5 had a heading sensor
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