HB 898c SI, HB 899ci-HD-SI questions.

Hello All,

I'm a little behind the times. However I have been using an 899 and Piranha Max set up on my boat. This year I am retiring the PMAx220 and replacing it with an 898c SI (not HD). I also picked up the interlink set to join the two units.

The 898 comes with the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T which is also compatible with the 899.
The 899 comes with the XNT 9 SI 180 T. It is the compact side imaging transducer. Is it compatible with the 898?

My plan is to mount he 898 on the bow with the XNT 9 SI 180 T and GPS puck. Mount the 899 at the counsel and connect the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T it, transom mount the XHS. Then interlink both units and connect the GPS puck to the interlink.

the main question I have is will the XNT 9 SI 180 T work with the 898. I am not worried about SI on the 898. Besides, if I understand interlink correctly I can still pull SI from the transom to the 898 bow mounted unit.

Thoughts?

All you will need is a AS EC QDE this end fits the HB 899

http://www.humminbird.com/Products/AS-EC-QDE/
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AS EC 15E this cable is the cable that hooks to the AS EC QDE cable and the other end screws STRAIGHT to the back of the HB898 now this cable is 15 foot but they also have other lenght cables I just picked the 15 foot to show you.

http://www.humminbird.com/Products/AS-EC-15E/

I don't think you will even need the interlink unless you are going to link up to your trolling motor also.

Thanks. The interlink came with the sonar/TM. Not linking the trolling motor, only has I-Pilot (no Link). I am going to link the GPS to the interlink so I can use it on the 899 too.

Are you describing Ethernet or the older Interlink technology ...??

Rickie

The XNT 9 SI 180 T will work on the 898 ... but the 800kHz frequency choice in the Imaging Frequency menu will not give very good results - so use 455kHz Imaging Frequency ...

Rickie

Thanks Rickie. 455 check.

Interlink, not Ethernet.
I'm trying to work through the connections on the interlink and may need to get an extension cable.

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Originally Posted by Hanr3

Thanks Rickie. 455 check.

Interlink, not Ethernet.
I'm trying to work through the connections on the interlink and may need to get an extension cable.

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The older Interlink technology will only transfer Waypoints ... There is no Sonar sharing with Interlink ...

Here is some Interlink info ...

http://www.humminbird.com/WorkArea/D...t.aspx?id=2941

GPS and Mapping Information Resource

Interlink Frequently Asked Questions

Rickie

Thanks for the links. Would it be better to Ethernet link the units?

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Originally Posted by Hanr3

Thanks for the links. Would it be better to Ethernet link the units?

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Absolutely Ethernet is more versatile than Interlink ...

You would be able to share Waypoints, Accessories, and all Sonar between 898 and 899 ...

Like scrat mentions, you would need the AS EC QDE adapter cable for 899 and an Ethernet cable long enough to reach both units ...

The Ethernet cable will connect direct to 898 without an adapter ...

Interlink was a buggy technology ...

Rickie

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Originally Posted by rnvinc

Absolutely Ethernet is more versatile than Interlink ...
You would be able to share Waypoints, Accessories, and all Sonar between 898 and 899 ...
Like scrat mentions, you would need the AS EC QDE adapter cable for 899 and an Ethernet cable long enough to reach both units ...
The Ethernet cable will connect direct to 898 without an adapter ...
Interlink was a buggy technology ...
Rickie

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Great. I also have an external GPS puck. I don't think the 898 has internal GPS and needs the puck. Does it matter which unit I attach the external puck too? I want to be able to use it from both sonar units.

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Originally Posted by Hanr3

Great. I also have an external GPS puck. I don't think the 898 has internal GPS and needs the puck. Does it matter which unit I attach the external puck too? I want to be able to use it from both sonar units.

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You can share the external GPS antenna regardless of which unit you have it connected to ...

The 999 having internal GPS would be most effective at the bow because it is already close to the bow xducer ...

Then mount the external GPS antenna over the transom xducer ...with the 898 at the console ...

Rickie

thanks.

I can offset the transducer location in the 899. While the GPS is in the head unit (sonar) and the transducer is on the transom. I can change the settings in the 899 to show that the transducer is x feet from the GPS (horizontal), x feet below the GPS unit (vertical), and x feet offset from the center of the GPS. In other words I can offset the transducer in relationship to the GPS in the X, Y, and Z planes. Puts my X on the spot when marking waypoints.

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Originally Posted by Hanr3

thanks.

I can offset the transducer location in the 899. While the GPS is in the head unit (sonar) and the transducer is on the transom. I can change the settings in the 899 to show that the transducer is x feet from the GPS (horizontal), x feet below the GPS unit (vertical), and x feet offset from the center of the GPS. In other words I can offset the transducer in relationship to the GPS in the X, Y, and Z planes. Puts my X on the spot when marking waypoints.

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I don't recall these settings options in any HB units ...not even ONIX ...

Can you explain ...??

Rickie

Make sure you update both units to the latest release.

Rickie,
Ill look for it when I install everything and put the batteries back in the boat. I bought a Terrova 80# Trolling motor to replace my 55# 12v Edge and have to add a battery. To add the battery I have to move my starting battery and move some wiring. Then reconfigure the battery storage area so I can get both group 31 in there. Basically have to turn the battery trays 90 degrees for the trolling motor and install another battery box in my anchor compartment for the starting battery. Anyway, I need to get that done first.