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Location of R5 transducer connection
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 12:10 pm
by BigA
Hello All,
I am hoping someone can share where the transduction connection is located and if it differs from a 9 pin connector. I did not find or was unable to identify it in the helm station. I have added a MFD and need to connect the transducer. Thanks for your time!
Re: Location of R5 transducer connection
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 3:25 pm
by BeaveR3
It will depend on the year. The newer boats use an NMEA backbone and the older ones have a standard (9-pin?) connector. Mine is 2018 without the glass cockpit and has older style connector behind the dashboard.
Re: Location of R5 transducer connection
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:01 am
by BigA
Thank for the reply.
I have a 2015 that has NMEA backbone with Medallion gauges (no MFD). The new Garmin 943XSV does not pick up any transducer on NMEA network. I have fuel, engine, and radio but no transducer data. I do not see the 9 pin connector behind the dash. Any idea where it is hiding?
Thanks!
Re: Location of R5 transducer connection
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2025 5:14 pm
by bruceb58
BigA wrote: Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:01 am
Thank for the reply.
I have a 2015 that has NMEA backbone with Medallion gauges (no MFD). The new Garmin 943XSV does not pick up any transducer on NMEA network. I have fuel, engine, and radio but no transducer data. I do not see the 9 pin connector behind the dash. Any idea where it is hiding?
Thanks!
You have other things on the NMEA network? You say you have fuel engine and radio which means you have a gateway right?
Is there a transducer in the engine compartment? Does it have a cable attached to it?
Re: Location of R5 transducer connection
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:01 pm
by BigA
Yes, I expanded the NMEA network (original pictured). I also changed the original gateway to the wireless Bluetooth one. There is the stock Airmar through hull transducer (depth/temp) with a cable.