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  1. 02-22-2018, 04:59 PM #1
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    Xi5 transducer

    I have a motorguide xi5 tm with built in transducer, on a new to me boat. The front graph is a lowrance elite 5x chirp. I have a hard time seeing the screen and it seems to lock up often.

    I have questions on the built in transducer on the XI5. What are its capabilities and what graphs/brands is it compatible with? I am looking to upgrade the front graph and am wondering what other brands would be compatible with that transducer, or are the built in transducers limited, and would I be better off going with an new transducer up front?

    Thanks for any suggestions
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    #2 02-23-2018, 06:42 AM
    It should work on all mid to high end Lowrance units. Hook, HDS, Elite. Just have to have the adapter cable.
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    #3 02-23-2018, 07:34 AM
    I get great sonar shots with my hds gen 1 and gen 3.
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    #4 02-23-2018, 10:26 AM
    I also have had no issues with the transducer in the Xi5 with an HDS gen 2. Since it is a new to you boat perhaps it is an electrical issue? That was my situation when I bought my boat. The previous owner was not an "electrical engineer" let me put it that way. Things tapped and spliced all funky. I had to undo/redo so many things to get the electronics working properly. I hope it is a quick fix for you. One other thing did you set up your graph for use with a generic 83/200 transducer signal? That is where I would focus first, transducer setup and consistent power.
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    #5 02-23-2018, 11:00 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by FishinDad View Post
    I also have had no issues with the transducer in the Xi5 with an HDS gen 2. Since it is a new to you boat perhaps it is an electrical issue? That was my situation when I bought my boat. The previous owner was not an "electrical engineer" let me put it that way. Things tapped and spliced all funky. I had to undo/redo so many things to get the electronics working properly. I hope it is a quick fix for you. One other thing did you set up your graph for use with a generic 83/200 transducer signal? That is where I would focus first, transducer setup and consistent power.
    Thank you for that advice. Just to be clear...what transducer setting should it be set to?
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    #6 02-23-2018, 02:25 PM
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    #7 02-23-2018, 04:17 PM
    Thank you guys.

    I will try that.
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