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Depth Finder Doesn't Work- New Information
Frank - Does your thru-hull look like this?
http://www.dmimarine.com/DMIPIX/DMI%20THRU%20HULL.JPG If so, DMI have dummy plugs for $10.00. Their current transducers are $150.00 and have a screw cap instead of the pin. They are knowledgeable about the Datamarine units, so a call to them may help. The other company was SEA Inc, but they seem to have given up on Datamarine repairs. "frank1492" wrote in message ... Wow! I can't thank you guys enough. I have an appointment to go to but will comment at length later. I've never seen such a wealth of info amassed all in one place! Frank On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:17:54 GMT, frank1492 wrote: I now have full info on the depth finder that many of you requested when initially trying to help me solve my problem. The unit is a Datamarine LX201. With the input connected (RCA plug) the display always reads 2 or 2.1 feet. (I checked to make sure the plug was properly seated.) With the plug disconnected, the display reads "MSD" and only a decimal point is shown. I assume this is normal. The transducer housings are located just forward of the engine. The coax to the depth transducer (starboard side) appears to have no splices. The speed transducer (paddle wheel) lies on the port side. Both transducers show a housing that's about 2" in diameter and the wires are molded in. (The speed transducer appears a little taller.) Both appear to have screw threads and large "wing nuts" that are marked "hand tight." The coax from the speed transducer terminates in a coaxial fitting in the instrument compartment, which means I could have a speedometer if I wanted one. More than you wanted to know, but that's it. I'm suspicious that the depth transducer itself is faulty, but what are your thoughts? And if you think it is, how easy to replace? Your help is always very much appreciated!! Frank |
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Depth Finder Doesn't Work- New Information
Thanks GBM. Please see my new thread.
On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:37:50 -0400, "GBM" wrote: Frank - Does your thru-hull look like this? http://www.dmimarine.com/DMIPIX/DMI%20THRU%20HULL.JPG If so, DMI have dummy plugs for $10.00. Their current transducers are $150.00 and have a screw cap instead of the pin. They are knowledgeable about the Datamarine units, so a call to them may help. The other company was SEA Inc, but they seem to have given up on Datamarine repairs. "frank1492" wrote in message .. . Wow! I can't thank you guys enough. I have an appointment to go to but will comment at length later. I've never seen such a wealth of info amassed all in one place! Frank On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:17:54 GMT, frank1492 wrote: I now have full info on the depth finder that many of you requested when initially trying to help me solve my problem. The unit is a Datamarine LX201. With the input connected (RCA plug) the display always reads 2 or 2.1 feet. (I checked to make sure the plug was properly seated.) With the plug disconnected, the display reads "MSD" and only a decimal point is shown. I assume this is normal. The transducer housings are located just forward of the engine. The coax to the depth transducer (starboard side) appears to have no splices. The speed transducer (paddle wheel) lies on the port side. Both transducers show a housing that's about 2" in diameter and the wires are molded in. (The speed transducer appears a little taller.) Both appear to have screw threads and large "wing nuts" that are marked "hand tight." The coax from the speed transducer terminates in a coaxial fitting in the instrument compartment, which means I could have a speedometer if I wanted one. More than you wanted to know, but that's it. I'm suspicious that the depth transducer itself is faulty, but what are your thoughts? And if you think it is, how easy to replace? Your help is always very much appreciated!! Frank |
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