Can you run two transducers on Lowrance?

Yes, you can connect TotalScan and a 50/200 kHz transducer at the same time. My recommendation would be to combine TotalScan with an Airmar CHIRP transducer. Which model depends on fishing depths.

Can you use two Lowrance transducers at once?

If both transducers are using the same frequency, they will interfere with each other once you reach a water depth that allows the two beams to cross. In shallow water, they may work together if the transducers are far enough apart. Many of today's sounders can use more than one transducer frequency.

Can you put 2 transducers next to each other?

You can mount SI/DI and high speed transducers side by side on the same side of the boat without any problems. When they both transducers use the same frequency is when you may experience interference.

Can you run 2 Lowrance fish finders off 1 transducer?

If you wish to concurrently view more than one transducer on your unit at the same time, set the Network Sonar mode to Multi Source. For example a split screen showing two (or more) sonar sources. If there are incompatible devices or software versions you will be presented with the list.

Can you run 2 units off 1 transducer?

Yes, connect them together using a Lowrance Ethernet connector with yellow connectors. I recommend to connect the transducer to HDS and select HDS as sonar source on LMS-525. I replaced my LMS-525C by a HDS-5 so I tried the sonar sharing before I sold the LMS. Thanks abbor.

Dual Transducer Setup

Can you use 2 fish finders at the same time?

Any time you run two units with the same frequency there is a risk of interference. However, with the modern noise rejection systems built into today's fish finders, in most conditions when there is a unit on the front and back of the boat with the same frequencies, they will not interfere with each other.

How close can you have transducers together?

The transducer should be mounted forward of the propellers on inboard boats, and separated adequately from other transducers, strakes, rivet lines, or other protrusions that may create turbulence. Make sure there is nothing in front, behind, or to the side of the transducer that is closer than 12".

How far should a transducer be in the water?

Tip # 3 Waterline

Thirdly the best bet when mounting your transducer to read at speed is to have the bottom of it 3-4 mm below the waterline. Because the transducer can only ping in water so you do want it submerged. If it's too deep sometimes the front face of it will create turbulence and bubbles = bad.

Can you split a transducer cable?

The transducer manufacturers will not honor your waranty if you cut the cable. If you do cut it follow what the previous post said, solder and heat shrink to keep the water and moisture out.

Where is the best place to mount a transducer?

The location should be as close to the center of the boat as possible, but on the side of the downward swing the propeller. On the majority of boats, this will be on the starboard (right) side.

Can you mount a transducer on the port side?

I mounted my Transducer on the port side so when I'm fishing its on my side. If you can mount it 12 to 18 inches from your lower unit you should be fine. It's more important to have the transducer mounted properly.

Are Lowrance transducers interchangeable?

Are all Lowrance transducers interchangeable? No, currently none of the Lowrance transducers are universally compatible with all Lowrance fish finders. However, most Lowrance transducers are compatible with multiple Lowrance units, and most Lowrance fish finders are compatible with multiple transducers.

How far away from motor should transducer be?

The ideal mounting location on a boat powered by an outboard or an I/O engine is about 18-24 inches starboard of the engine's lower unit. If the boat has inboard power, mount the transducer far enough to starboard to clear any propeller turbulence.

Does it matter which way your transducer faces?

So the short answer is that no, it doesn't matter which way you face the "front" of your transducer.. the read out is going to look just the same to you. You do, however, want the BOTTOM of your transducer to face as straight down as you can, within reason.

What happens if transducer is too low?

A transducer placed too low in the water will cause water to flow over the top of the transducer creating a rooster tail and creating air bubbles that will travel over the bottom of the transducer.

Can a transducer cause cavitation?

The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the performance of the boat and damage the propeller.