07-30-2010, 06:58 AM
I apologize for the late response on this as I thought this thread was dead. Being that you asked close to a month ago I imagine you have set up everything already, but I will answer your questions anyways. I have added a 3rd HDS since this thread was started, thus fully utilizing the full ethernet capabilities ot the system. Here what I got.
I installed the structure scan transducer about 3 inches away from my primary skimmer transducer. I have it mounted as a skimmer, it will read up to 20mph. I didnt want to have to slow down to an idle just to use the structure scan. Also, mounting it so close to the primary 200k transducer make full use of the structure/sonar overlay feature.
When you network both units through the structure scan box using the yellow ethernet cables they share waypoints. If you mark a waypoint on one it will show on the other. The nice thing is that if one is off and you mark a waypoint, it will update the other one when you turn it on (both have to be on for full updates). Also, when you make a change (such as name or location) of a waypoint that also will be updated on the other. They, however, can not share trails.
The transducer from your 532c is the same one that comes with the HDSs. Even though your 532c was only 200k, the HDS broadband software makes it run at either 200k or 83k. Since your are going to be connected via ethernet, you only have to run one transducer. Each HDS will share sonar data between each other (up to 3 head units). I have a seperate transducer for each of my 3. I can look at either one from any where in the boat. I can see the stern ducer from the bow or the bow from the dash or any combination. The nice thing about that is if you have one of the ducers crap out while fishing, a few pushs of some buttons and your back in business.
Hope that helps!
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I installed the structure scan transducer about 3 inches away from my primary skimmer transducer. I have it mounted as a skimmer, it will read up to 20mph. I didnt want to have to slow down to an idle just to use the structure scan. Also, mounting it so close to the primary 200k transducer make full use of the structure/sonar overlay feature.
When you network both units through the structure scan box using the yellow ethernet cables they share waypoints. If you mark a waypoint on one it will show on the other. The nice thing is that if one is off and you mark a waypoint, it will update the other one when you turn it on (both have to be on for full updates). Also, when you make a change (such as name or location) of a waypoint that also will be updated on the other. They, however, can not share trails.
The transducer from your 532c is the same one that comes with the HDSs. Even though your 532c was only 200k, the HDS broadband software makes it run at either 200k or 83k. Since your are going to be connected via ethernet, you only have to run one transducer. Each HDS will share sonar data between each other (up to 3 head units). I have a seperate transducer for each of my 3. I can look at either one from any where in the boat. I can see the stern ducer from the bow or the bow from the dash or any combination. The nice thing about that is if you have one of the ducers crap out while fishing, a few pushs of some buttons and your back in business.
Hope that helps!
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