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Optional speed sensor installation – Eagle Electronics FishElite User Manual

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Sonar unit with external temp sensor, external speed sensor, or combo

speed/temp sensor. The primary temperature sensor is built

into the transducer.

Optional Speed Sensor Installation

All the units in this series can display speed and distance traveled, but
only the SeaCharter 500CDF comes packed with a speed sensor. If you
wish to purchase an optional additional sensor for your unit, refer to
the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this man-
ual. The following instructions describe how to install the speed sensor.

Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 5/8" drill bit, 1/8" drill bit for
pilot holes, screwdriver. Required supplies for this job include: four #8
stainless steel wood screws (3/4" long), high quality, marine grade above-
or below-waterline caulking compound.

First find a location on the boat's transom where the water flow is smooth-
est. Don't mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs. These will disturb the
water flow to the speed sensor. Make sure the sensor will remain in the
water when the boat is on plane. Also make sure the location doesn't inter-

Speed or combo
speed/temp sensor.

Sonar unit rear view

Temp
sensor

Temp sensor built
into transducer.

Power/transducer
cable

3-amp fuse

Power/transducer socket

Accessory
socket

GPS antenna socket

GPS

module

12-volt
battery

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