Airmar TM185C Transducer High Wide CHIRP With Si-tex 8-Pin

The Airmar TM185C Transducer is a top - notch device. It's a high - wide CHIRP transducer with an Si - tex 8 - pin. Modeled as TM185 - HW, it serves as both a depth and fast - response water - temperature sensor. With a 1 kW power, it can reach a maximum depth of 152 m (500'). Operating at a high frequency from 150 kHz to 250 kHz with a constant 25° beamwidth, it offers 100 kHz of total bandwidth from a single transducer. This covers the popular 200 kHz fishing frequency and more. The high - frequency band gives great performance from shallow to mid - depth, sharp bottom details, and clear fish target separation. Its wide beamwidth allows for better fish detection in the upper water column under the boat. It's a urethane transom transducer with a stainless - steel bracket, suitable for outboard and I/O powered boats up to 10 m (32'). It works well on fiberglass or wood planing and displacement hulls. There are also thru - hull (B175HW) and in - hull (M285HW) models available. It features exclusive Xducer ID® technology. Airmar's unique wide - beam, high - frequency Chirp - ready transducers provide more coverage under the boat. The high - band's 150 - 250 kHz frequency range and fixed 25° beam offer superior resolution. Compared to most high - frequency narrow - beam transducers, it provides twice the coverage under the boat and excellent fish arches on the display. It's perfect for both inshore and pelagic fishing where high resolution and maximum boat - bottom coverage down to 500' are needed. Specifications include a weight of 4.16 kg (9.17 lb), accommodation of transom angles from 3° to 21°, an acoustic window made of urethane, a urethane transom transducer with a stainless - steel bracket, and one internal broadband ceramic assembly. The box includes TM185C - HW - MM and MMC - BB.

Using the Airmar TM185C Transducer is quite straightforward. First, make sure your boat is within the recommended size, which is up to 10 m (32'). If you have an outboard or I/O powered boat, install the urethane transom transducer with the stainless - steel bracket. Check that the transom angle is between 3° and 21°. Once installed, you can start using it to measure depth and water temperature. When fishing, the high - frequency and wide - beam features will help you detect fish in different water columns. As for maintenance, keep the acoustic window (made of urethane) clean. Avoid hitting the transducer against hard objects. If you notice any damage to the bracket or the transducer itself, have it checked by a professional. Also, when not in use, it's a good idea to store it in a dry place. If you plan to use the thru - hull or in - hull models, follow the specific installation instructions provided for those models.