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Post by ncsportfisher on Nov 27, 2015 9:16:19 GMT -5
I have a question for all you electronics guru's out there. I currently have and HDS 7 in dash Gen 2 with LSS1 box and downscan and side scan. i just purchased a new HDS gen 2 touch that i am going to install so i can have downscan on 1 and traditional sonar on the second. My question is, do i use the LSS1 box with the touch or can i just direct connect my downscan transducer to the touch? i know it is capable of running downscan without the box but since my transducer is older i am not sure if it compatible? it is hard for me to water test this, so i would figure i would ask! thanks
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HDS Gen 2
Nov 27, 2015 10:24:34 GMT -5
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Post by mwardncsu on Nov 27, 2015 10:24:34 GMT -5
You can connect the Lss-1 xducer to the Touch but you need an adapter cable.
Some say the lss-1 box / xducer combo is superior to the lss-2, so you may want to keep the LSS-1 box and connect the two HDS units over Ethernet - most likely via the LSS box.
You could connected LSS xducer to the Touch but you need an adapter cable. Then you could get rid of the LSS box and connect the hds units via Ethernet only.
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HDS Gen 2
Nov 27, 2015 10:26:28 GMT -5
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Post by mwardncsu on Nov 27, 2015 10:26:28 GMT -5
Also - once networked you can view the regular sonar on either unit - and same with Structurescan
Honestly I'd suggest doing a split screen of regular sonar and downscan on one, and dedicate the other for side scan.
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Post by ncsportfisher on Nov 27, 2015 10:27:47 GMT -5
Okay great, what i may do is what you suggest. thanks for the help
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Post by ncsportfisher on Nov 27, 2015 10:28:20 GMT -5
What network cable is used? just the standard Grey one?
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HDS Gen 2
Nov 27, 2015 10:37:16 GMT -5
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Post by mwardncsu on Nov 27, 2015 10:37:16 GMT -5
Ethernet is the cable with the yellow ends
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