Installation Instructions for Garmin 12-Pin Transducer Adapter Box

Quick Guide

The Garmin 12-Pin Transducer Adapter Box allows you to connect various transducers (12-pin, 8-pin, or 6-pin) to a 12-pin sounder. Before installation, ensure your transducer is compatible. Note that water speed wheels are not supported on the 12-pin sounder connector.

Mounting the Adapter Box

Tools Needed: Drill with 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) bit, #2 Phillips screwdriver, 3 mm flat screwdriver, wire cutter, wire stripper, 21 mm wrench, and an optional 15 mm (or adjustable) wrench.

1. Drill pilot holes using the 3.2 mm bit.
2. Insert screws into the pilot holes, leaving them slightly loose.
3. Place the adapter box on the screws and slide it into place.
4. Connect the wires before fully mounting.
5. Tighten the screws until the adapter box is securely fastened to the surface.

Mounting Considerations: Ensure the device is not submerged in water and is mounted at least 15.25 cm (6 in.) away from sources of electrical interference, such as motors.

Connecting the Device to a Transducer

Preparation:

• For transducers with a connector, cut the cable as close to the connector as possible.
• Feed the cut end through the nut on the side of the housing.
• Strip about 90 mm (3 1/2 in.) of the outer cable jacket and foil shield.
• Strip about 6 mm (1/4 in.) of insulation from each internal wire. Tinning the stripped wires is recommended.
• If your transducer lacks a temperature sensor, you can connect a separate one through the nut on the bottom of the housing.

Wiring:

• Use a 3 mm flat screwdriver to connect the transducer wires to the wire block inside the adapter.
• Refer to the specific wiring block tables in the manual to identify wire functions for your specific Garmin or Airmar transducer model.
• Once connections are secure, use a 21 mm wrench to tighten the nut around the transducer cable.
• Secure the lid on the adapter using the four captive Phillips screws.

Wiring Block Tables

The manual provides comprehensive wiring block tables for various transducer types, including Garmin 12-pin, Garmin 8-pin, and Airmar bare wire/8-pin transducers. These tables detail the color-coding and function for each of the 12 wire block positions (e.g., Shield/Ground, Temp+, GID, XID, SideVü, ClearVü). Always consult the specific table corresponding to your transducer model to ensure correct wiring.

Specifications

Dimensions: 59.1 x 48.97 x 104 mm (2.3 x 1.9 x 4.1 in.)Cable length: 61 cm (24 in.)Water rating: IEC 60529 IPX7 (withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min).