Accessory

 

Sonar unit rear view

 

Power/transducer socket

socket

 

 

GPS antenna socket

 

Temp

 

sensor

3-amp fuse

Power/transducer

cable

 

 

12-volt

GPS

battery

Temp sensor built

module

into transducer.

Speed or combo speed/temp sensor.

Sonar unit with external temp sensor, external speed sensor, or combo

speed/temp sensor. The primary temperature sensor is built

into the transducer.

Optional Speed Sensor Installation

All the units in this series can display speed and distance traveled, but only the SeaCharter 500CDF comes packed with a speed sensor. If you wish to purchase an optional additional sensor for your unit, refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this man- ual. The following instructions describe how to install the speed sensor.

Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 5/8" drill bit, 1/8" drill bit for

pilot holes, screwdriver. Required supplies for this job include: four #8 stainless steel wood screws (3/4" long), high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound.

First find a location on the boat's transom where the water flow is smooth- est. Don't mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs. These will disturb the water flow to the speed sensor. Make sure the sensor will remain in the water when the boat is on plane. Also make sure the location doesn't inter-

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Eagle Electronics 500C manual Optional Speed Sensor Installation