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Puck Transducer Installation
Puck-style transducers can be mounted on the bottom of a trolling motor,
epoxied in the hull of a fiberglass boat, or mounted to a suction cup for
portable use. Mounting to a trolling motor is achieved with the use of a large,
adjustable stainless steel hose clamp available at most hardware or automo-
tive stores. Slots are included in the puck transducer for passing the clamp
through and then around the motor. Align the transducer so that it is perfectly
centered from right to left on the bottom of the motor. If the transducer is tilted
or angled, you won’t receive a signal on your sonar display. Do not mount
the transducer next to the propeller. Turbulence from the propeller may cause
disruption in the sonar display. In-hull mounting is designed for achieving
high-speed sonar readings in fiberglass boats. For the best readings, the
transducer must be mounted in the layer of fiberglass that is in direct contact
with the water. This is best achieved by mounting the transducer in the area
surrounding the bilge pump in the transom area of the boat. Some boats have
false bottoms or floors. Mounting the transducer in a location not in direct
contact with the water will result in dead air space and no sonar reading. Once
the correct area is located, the transducer is installed using a good grade of
marine epoxy. For more-detailed installation information, refer to the directions
included with the puck transducer.
Product Performance Specifications
Battery Draw - The LX-5 has a current draw between 350 and 400mA per
hour. To extend the battery life, recharge the battery after every use.
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2500 watts peak to peak
Depth Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 40, 80, & 160 feet
Transmit Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 KHz
Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 mA
Operating Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5 to 15 volts (12-volt DC)
Display Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red, Yellow, Green
Transducer Cone Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dual Beam (8 & 20 degrees)
Pack and High Speed for open
water use – 20 degree.
Target Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15 inches (20-foot depth scale)
3/4 inch in SuperFine Line Mode
(20 foot depth scale)
