Operation Manual
FarSounder, Inc.
F31552 (Rev. 3.8.0)
Page 14 of 69
2. If the installation is done underwater, a blank connector cover should have been used on the
Transducer Module Connection Cable's wet end connector. Remove the blank connector cover from
the cable.
Figure 16. Remove connector cap from cable
3. Connect the Transducer Module Connection Cable to Transducer Module. Be sure that the connector
is fully connected. The black rubber on the cable and the Transducer Module connectors should be
flush with each other.
4. Hand tighten the red connector locking collar on the cable and Transducer Module.
Figure 17. Connect cable and locking ring
5. Fix the Transducer Module into the installation mount. Use all 12 bolts if possible. Bolts are not included.
When installing the Transducer Module into your mount, the orientation of the Transducer Module is very
important. There is a protrusion on the black urethane face on the front of the unit that should be at the
12 o'clock position. The connector on the rear of the Transducer Module should also be at the 12 o'clock
position. As with any piece of bolted hardware, the use of washers and lock washers is recommended.
Important
Do not put caulking (such as Sikaflex) around the Transducer Module. It is important that water
be able to flow through the small slits in the installation collar in order to help with system cooling.
Important
For vessels with both bow and stern sonar nodes, the specific Transducer Module to be installed
each location are specified by the factory before shipment. This allows the software to be pre-
configured for the specific node locations.
Corrosion Protection
The standard material for the Transducer Module pressure case is SS 316. To ensure the longest
operational life of the unit, it is recommended that the Transducer Module is not electrically isolated from
