Active DST Module:

Digital signal processing for

Depth, Speed and Temperature
transducers

DST-2-C

User Manual
Issue 1.51

 Breathes new digital life into old and new analogue transducers
 Connects to depth sounder transducers to produce NMEA 0183
depth sentences DBT and DPT
 Connects to log hall-effect sensors to produce NMEA 0183 speed
and distance travelled sentences VHW and VLW
 Connects to 10kΩ @ 25ºC temperature sensors to produce NMEA
0183 temperature sentences MTW
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Telephone: +44 (0)1202 746682

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Contents
Important Notices 4
Notices 4
Foreword 4
Introduction 4
General features 5
Depth transducer interface 5
Speed transducer interface 5
Temperature transducer interface 5
Technical features 5
Software updates 5
Connecting devices together 6
The basics 6
The NMEA signals 6
The different NMEA standards 6
Connections 7
Connecting to NMEA devices 8
Depth transducer input/outputs 8
Speed/Log transducer input/outputs 8
Temperature transducer inputs 8
Other Connections 9
NMEA 0183 Output 9
RS232 (PC) compatible Output 9
Connecting to the battery supply 9
Cable grommets 9
Using the ActiPatch upgrade utility 10
Main Window 10
Availability 10
Connecting for re-programming 10
Troubleshooting guide 11
Specifications 12
Compatible Transducer List 13
Order part numbers 16
Company Information 16

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Important Notices Active Research Limited will not be held responsible for
any damage to the user that may result from accidents
Actisense and the Actisense logo are registered trademarks or any other reasons during operation of the user’s unit
of Active Research Limited. All rights are reserved. The according to this document.
contents of this manual may not be transferred or copied
without the expressed written permission of Active Foreword
Research Limited. All other trademarks are the property of Actisense recognises that instructions are often skipped,
their respective owners. so we have aimed to write this document in an informative,
yet direct manner that will aid the user. We have tried
The Actisense Depth, Speed and Temperature module to cover all the points a typical user may need to know.
(DST-2) is intended for use in a marine environment, Please read all sections before installing and using the
primarily for below deck use. If the unit is to be used in a Actisense DST module product and any related software
more severe environment, such use may be considered programs.
misuse under the seller’s warranty.

The Actisense DST-2 has been certified to comply with Introduction

the European directive for Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
(EN60945), and is appropriately CE marked. Operation The Actisense Depth, Speed and Temperature
of the unit should be in conjunction with appropriate module (DST-2) was developed to breathe new digital
CE approved shielded connectors and cabling used in life into old and new analogue (standard, passive, no
accordance with the CE directive EN60945. Any EMC electronics) transducers. By adding an advanced digital
related issues should be reported to Active Research signal processing (DST) module to standard analogue
immediately to allow the company to rectify or resolve transducers, they can interface directly with any instrument
EMC related problems in accordance with its obligations with an NMEA 0183 digital data input.
under EN60945.
The NMEA 0183 marine standard is a purely digital data
If the unit is connected such that compliance failure occurs transmission scheme, using binary format ‘1’s and ‘0’s,
beyond the company’s control, the company shall not be to communicate a digital representation of the required
held responsible for compliance failure until suitable EMC information (depth, speed etc.) to a connected instrument.
guidelines for connection are seen to have been taken.
A depth sounder transducer is a sensor that must be
Warning: Depth sounders are not designed to perform as interfaced to a depth sounder circuit, capable of both
navigational instruments, nor as devices to avoid grounding producing the high voltages to drive the depth transducer,
a vessel. Any such use of the Actisense depth output is at yet have very sensitive circuitry to receive the faint echoes
the vessel owner’s own risk, and no responsibility will be of the sound reflected from the sea-bed. Such a depth
accepted for any resulting damage or personal injury. sounder circuit also needs a powerful software algorithm
to track the sea-bed, and reject false signals that occur
Always use caution when operating in shallow areas and throughout the ocean. For example, an unsophisticated
maintain a very slow speed. Be aware that the depth may depth sounder device can lock on to a false sea-bed due
change more quickly than your ability to react and avoid to reflections from nearby targets, other depth sounder
grounding the vessel. devices working on the same frequency, double depths
and even algae formations.

Notices Actisense has designed and improved their current depth

sounder circuitry and software over a development period
When using this document, keep the following in mind: spanning 15 years. The algorithms have now been proven
in tens of thousands of products throughout the world that
The products described in this manual and the specifications Actisense has either manufactured itself, or has played
thereof may be changed without prior notice. To obtain up- an important design consultancy role in.
to-date information and/or specifications, contact Active
Research Limited or visit the Actisense website (www. To that, Actisense has added speed and temperature
[Link]). transducer interfaces to the system. This creates a feature
rich product that benefits the prospective user.
Active Research Limited will not be liable for infringement
of copyright, industrial property right, or other rights of a The resulting module can measure the four quantities of
third party caused by the use of information or drawings depth, speed, log (distance) and temperature in one device
described in this manual. and so save the cost of the extra electronic devices. The
NMEA 0183 port requirements of the receiving instrument
are also reduced from three to just one.

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Full information on the complete Actisense product range This connection also allows the unit to be updated via the
can be found on the Actisense website. free flash upgrade software available on the Actisense
website if the DST-2 software requires an update.

General features
Depth transducer interface
Wide battery input voltage range to offer maximum
Connects to a standard piezoelectric depth transducer compatibility, the NMEA 0183 DST-2 can operate from a
crystal element using a three-wire interface. Generates battery supply anywhere between 10 and 28 volts.
the high transmit voltages, and receives the weak echo
returns from the sea-bed. Using an advanced sea-bed Low Power Consumption - typically 65mA at 12 volts.
tracking algorithm, the depth value is determined and Very tough Polycarbonate case is certified to IP66
output as NMEA 0183 depth sentences DBT and DPT. (classified as “totally protected against dust and protection
against low pressure jets of water from all directions”).
Speed transducer interface Being Polycarbonate, it is also incredibly strong, offering
Connects to a standard ‘paddle-wheel’ hall-effect speed a wide temperature range and superior protection to the
transducer using a three-wire interface. Generates the electronics inside. The IP66 rating of the case is only
required power supply, and receives the pulse signal from limited by the sealing gasket strip, which can be enhanced
the paddle-wheel. Once a speed transducer has been by applying a suitable non-acid based marine sealant to
detected (after sensing a minimum of three log pulses), the gasket after wiring and testing. This will allow use of
statistical analysis is used to determine both speed and the unit in areas where salt spray could enter, accidental
distance values, and output them as NMEA 0183 speed immersion may occur, or in environments where maximum
sentence VHW and distance travelled sentence VLW. long-term reliability is paramount.
Data output will then continue, regardless of the transducer
output until a power reset occurs. Robust Nylon grommets are certified to IP68 (classified
as immersible for long periods without water ingress). Note
Temperature transducer interface that to achieve this level of water integrity all grommets
must be occupied by round-section cables.
Connects to a standard thermistor transducer using a two-
wire interface. Once a temperature transducer has been
Large range of possible cable diameters of between
detected (after sensing a resistance at power-up), a very
4.5mm and 10mm, single or multi-pair wire types can be
high resolution algorithm is used to determine the
easily accepted.
temperature value and output it as NMEA 0183 temperature
sentence MTW.
Software updates
Technical features The DST-2’s built-in firmware is held in “flash” memory,
allowing quick and easy upgrades using a simple Microsoft
High-speed microcontroller capable of 10 million
Windows (95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP) user interface program
instructions per second. More than enough power to perform
(ActiPatch) running on a connected PC.
all the processing required to produce the accurate and
very fast tracking depth output of the system, in addition to
It is our policy to provide these updates free on our website,
the speed, distance and temperature calculations.
[Link], so that your DST module can
become more sophisticated with time, and should there be
Flash ROM technology that supports automatic
any bugs reported in the software, they can be promptly
programming for quick and easy updates, 10,000+ erase
fixed without the unit coming out of commission.
cycles and a 10-year Data Retention provides carefree
user configuration.
This upgrade can be performed with the unit completely
in-situ, via a PC connected to the NMEA 0183 port with the
Sounding transducer circuitry capable of interfacing to
Actisense RS485-to-RS232 converter cable.
a wide selection of transducers, including Airmar (www.
[Link]). Refer to the Compatible transducer list
section for further details.

NMEA 0183 full-differential output driver. This can

drive up to 4 fully compliant NMEA 0183 device loads, with
a 10mA (maximum) drive capability. The full-differential
output ensures better quality communications and lower
noise emissions on unshielded twisted pair cabling.

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Connecting devices together The different NMEA standards
The NMEA 0183 specification has slowly evolved over the
The basics years, so connecting one device to another is not always a
NMEA data is transmitted from an information source such straight forward matter. The earlier versions of NMEA 0183
as GPS, depth sounder, gyro compass etc. These data (before v2.0, as detailed above), used slightly different
sending devices are called “Talkers”. connection methods and signal levels: the instruments
had just one “NMEA” data line (‘Tx’ or ‘Out’), and used
Equipment receiving this information such as a chart- the ground as the other line - similar to the way a computer
plotter, radar or NMEA display is called a “Listener”. serial port works. This connection method is referred to as
“single ended” instead of the “differential” method used by
Unfortunately, only one Talker can be connected on to a NMEA 0183 v2.0 devices.
single NMEA 0183 system at any one time. Two or more
Talkers are simply not possible because they are not The data format is largely the same between both
synchronised to each other, and will attempt to ‘talk’ at systems, with v2.0 adding some extra sentence strings,
the same time (over each other), resulting in corruption of and removing older (redundant) sentence strings from the
the NMEA data, and potentially in disaster if valuable data specification. The situation is further complicated, as many
such as navigation information is lost or corrupted so that manufacturers still use the old (“single ended”) method of
it is incorrect and/or misleading. connection because it is cheaper to implement.

Actisense produces a full range of products to solve all So how can an older type NMEA device be connected to a
NMEA interfacing requirements. newer type device?

Please visit the Actisense website for full details on these Care is needed – it is possible to damage or overload
and other Actisense interfacing, Depth sounding and the output of a newer differential device if it is incorrectly
Sonar products. connected to an older device. This is because the older
devices used ground as the return, whereas the newer
devices actually drive the NMEA “-/B” line between 5v and
The NMEA signals 0v. Thus, connecting this output to ground will result in high
The NMEA 0183 system v2.0 and later uses a ”differential” currents being drawn by the driver instrument, resulting in
signalling scheme, whereby two wires are used to transmit potential overheating and damage to the driver circuits.
the NMEA data. These connections will be labelled as
either NMEA “A” and “B“ or NMEA “+” and “-“ respectively, To connect a new type differential device to an old type
depending on the instrument and manufacturer. single-ended system, connect the NMEA “+/A” output from
the differential driver to the single-ended NMEA “Rx” or “In”
When connecting between different manufacturers, there input of the device. Leave the NMEA “-/B” output floating.
can be some confusion, but it is simple and easy to Connect the ground line of the differential output device to
remember: NMEA “A” connects to NMEA “+” and NMEA the ground of the single-ended device. This provides the
“B“ connects to NMEA “-“. required data signal return current path.

To connect an old type single-ended device to a new type

differential device, connect the NMEA ”Tx” or “Out” output
from the single-ended driver to the differential NMEA
“+/A” input of the device. Connect the ground line of the
single-ended output device to the NMEA “-/B” input of the
differential device. This provides the data signal return
current path. If the NMEA “-/B” input is left floating, then
data corruption / errors may occur.

Please refer to the Other Connections section for example

of these connection methods.

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Connections

99999

NMEA DST MODULE

DST-2-C-200

Figure 1 – All external connections

The DST module (DST-2) has screw-terminal “Phoenix” type external connections for: -

1. Depth transducer input/outputs. Note:

The three-wire connection type is flexible enough to 1. To complete the NMEA 0183 standard all device
interface to most standard piezoelectric crystal depth interconnection NMEA cables used should meet the
transducers. two-conductor, shielded, twisted pair configuration
specification. The shield connection of these wires
2. Speed transducer input/output. should be connected at the instrument end only to
The standard three-wire connection type should prevent ground loops.
easily interface to most standard hall-effect paddle-
wheel speed transducers. 2. Refer to the Specifications section for the full details
on input/output specifications.
3. Temperature transducer inputs.
The standard two-wire connection type should 3. If a laptop / PC that is to be used with the DST-2
easily interface to most standard thermistor type module does not have an RS-232 serial port available,
temperature transducers. the Actisense USB to RS-232 adapter cable
has been tried and tested to provide a compatible
4. An NMEA 0183 data output. communications port, when used in conjunction with
The NMEA 0183 output comprises of two connections: the Actisense NMEA Opto-isolator adapter cable.
‘+/A’, ‘-/B‘ and conforms in full to the NMEA 0183 Please visit the Actisense website for full details on
standard for differential communications. these, and other Actisense products.

5. Battery supply input.

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+Temperature
G transducer
99999

NMEA DST MODULE

+ Speed
G transducer
DST-2-C-200

Ps

+ Depth
Sh transducer
-

Figure 2 – Transducer connections

Depth transducer input/outputs Temperature transducer inputs

Depth transducers have two or three connections: Thermistor type transducers have two connections:
A ‘Live’ connection marked ‘DEPTH TDUCER’ on A resistance input connection, marked ‘TEMP’ on
the PCB, usually a coloured wire on twisted pair cable the DST-2 PCB.
(Airmar), or the centre conductor on a coaxial cable. A second resistance connection, marked ‘TEMP
A ‘Ground’ connection marked ‘DEPTH GROUND’, GND’, is connected to the other side of the thermistor
often the black core of a twisted pair cable (Airmar). transducer. The polarity of these two signals is not
Coaxial cables have a common shield/ground. important.
A ‘Shield’ connection which is the shield of a two-wire
cable, or the outer sheath on a coaxial cable. Airmar “Triducer” type sensors share a common ground
connection for the speed/log and temperature sensors.
Two-connection transducers only provide the ‘Live’ and If the required transducer does not have a separate
ground connections. Whilst the DST-2 will work with these ground for log and temperature, simply connect the
types of depth transducers, the performance obtained may single ground to the temperature ground marked
not be as good as that from a transducer with separate “TEMP GND” on the DST-2 PCB.
shield and ground connections (due to a poorer SNR).
Temperature transducers suitable for connection to the
Speed/Log transducer input/outputs DST-2 are of the “thermistor” sensor type with a 10kΩ
impedance at 25º Centigrade, as used in all Airmar
Log transducers generally have three connections: technology transducers.
A pulse connection marked ‘LOG PULSE’ on the DST
PCB, supplies the speed pulses relative to speed.
A ground connection marked ‘LOG GROUND’, used Note:
as a return for the pulse signal and power supply. 1. Wire colours are for guidance only.
A power supply connection marked ‘LOG PWR’, 2. These connections should be carefully connected to
supplies the speed transducer with its power. The each transducer according to the instructions of the
installer must ensure that this power supply is only transducer manufacturer(s).
connected to the log transducer. Damage may occur
if this supply output is incorrectly connected, as it is
connected to the sensitive internal DST circuitry.

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Other Connections
PC or G
Laptop Tx
(RS232) Rx
NMEA +
99999

NMEA DST MODULE

Listener A -
NMEA A
Listener B B
DST-2-C-200

Battery/ +
PSU -

Figure 3 – NMEA 0183 and Battery connections

NMEA 0183 Output Connecting to the battery supply

The NMEA 0183 buffered output is capable of driving up to The Actisense DST-2 should be wired to the vessel’s
4 NMEA 0183 fully compliant listening devices. battery supply in the most direct manner possible, to
minimize interference from other electronic devices. The
NMEA Listener device’s A and B: These devices cable used should be of sufficient gauge to handle the
conform in full to the NMEA 0183 standard and their power requirements of the Actisense DST-2 (refer to the
connection ID’s match that of the DST module. Specifications section).

RS232 (PC) compatible Output Cable grommets

The RS232 (PC) output can be used to connect to a The Actisense DST-2 is provided with Nylon sealing
PC’s communication port using a cable conforming to the grommets. It is recommended that the box is positioned
following specification: with the double grommets pointing downwards, so that
two cables may exit downwards from the case. This will
1. A D-type female (socket) connector for the PC end of prevent any moisture from entering the case, as it will drain
the cable. downwards, and not into the case.

2. A minimum of 3 cores are required in a shielded cable. The module case lid is IP66 certified and has an integral
Higher quality cable will make longer cable lengths gasket. If additional protection from water is required,
possible. Most typical cables have two twisted pairs add a small amount of silicon / sicaflex sealant to the lid’s
inside. In this case, use one pair for the ‘TX’ line and gasket before the lid is screwed to the base.
one for the ‘RX’ line. Use the spare wire in each pair
as ground, and connect the cable shield to ground
only at the computer end. Note:
1. Wire colours are for guidance only.
3. The ‘TX’ of the DST-2 should be connected to the
‘RX’ of the computer (standard D-type, pin 2) and
the DST-2 ‘RX’ should be connected to the ‘TX’ of
the computer (pin 3). The ‘GROUND’ of the DST-2
should be connected to the PC’s ground (pin 5).

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Using the ActiPatch upgrade utility
The Actisense DST-2 hardware can be easily and quickly updated using the Actisense ActiPatch. The main window
has a simple look, as the flash update process has been completely automated for a trouble-free operation.

Main Window

Figure 4 – ActiPatch upgrade utility main window

Availability Connecting for re-programming

The current Actisense DST-2 software program is a very The DST-2 hardware should be connected to the PC
mature product that has evolved over the past 8 years, serial communications port via an Actisense bi-directional
and as such, we believe it has been tested more rigorously RS485-to-RS232 adapter cable, and a battery supply.
than any other depth sounder device currently available. Please refer to the NMEA 0183 Output section for full
Therefore, the upgrade feature has not yet become active, connection details.
but everything is in place should it ever be required.
If an Actisense NMEA Data Combiner (Multiplexer) is
Please monitor our Actisense website for possible being used between the PC and the DST, it will have to be
updates, which will be posted when required. If you would bypassed to allow bi-directional communication between
like to join our ‘Actiscope’ newsletter list, you will be kept the PC and the DST module.
up to date on the DST-2 and all other Actisense products
via a simple e-mail. This part of the document will contain
full details of the PC based system for re-programming
when it becomes available.

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Troubleshooting guide
This guide will concentrate on all relevant troubleshooting issues above simple cable connection faults. Therefore, the
cables between the Actisense DST-2 hardware and any other devices should be checked as a matter of course, before
continuing with this guide.

Problem / Error condition Required user response

Ensure that correct polarity of the NMEA connections have been observed - NMEA
connections are polarity sensitive. No damage should be caused if the polarity is
No data seen on reversed, but no NMEA data will be seen on the receiving instrument.
NMEA instrument display
“+” and “A” connections should be wired to the DST’s “+/A”.
“-” and “B” connections should be wired to the DST’s “-/B”.
Ensure that the PC software is selecting the correct PC Comms port number.

No data seen on As a diagnostic, you can use the standard Windows “HyperTerminal” utility to receive
PC display NMEA data. By selecting the NMEA DST-2 input comms port, the baud rate to that
required (4800 standard), no parity, 1 stop bit, 8 data bits and no flow control, the
received NMEA text data from the DST-2 will be shown on the PC screen.

Table 1 – Troubleshooting guide

Diagnostic LED
The NDC-2 hardware supports a tricolour diagnostic LED that indicates the current operating mode of the hardware, or
if an error has been detected during the self-test initiation process. Table 2 details what each LED colour represents and
if any user interaction is required.

LED Colour Mode / Error condition Required user response

The sequence below indicates a successful power-up of the

Normal operation modes
DST-2 and the commencement of data combining.

No response required. A normal operation mode that should

Red, Start-up mode,
last for no more than 1 second. Any longer indicates an error
No flashing No error
with the main program.
No response required. LED will stay red for the duration of
Red, Flash updating mode,
the flash update operation (using ActiPatch). Once operation
No flashing No error
completes, the DST-2 hardware will be automatically reset.
No response required. A normal operation mode that follows
Amber, Initialise and self-test mode,
after the Start-up mode and should last for approximately 0.25
No flashing No error
seconds (and so may not be visible).
No response required. A normal operation mode that follows
the Initialise and self-test mode. Indicates that no error was
Green, Normal and no data mode, detected during the self-test operation.
No flashing No error
Also indicates that no data is currently being transmitted by the
DST-2 hardware.
No response required. A normal operation mode that indicates
Green, Normal and data Rx mode,
that data is currently being transmitted by the DST-2 hardware.
Flashing No error
Flash length proportional to amount of data transmitted.

Table 2 – Diagnostic LED colours

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Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min. Max. Unit
Supply
Supply voltage 10 28 V
Supply voltage = 12v 55 80 mA
Supply current, no load (see note 1)
Supply voltage = 24v 50 80 mA
Supply voltage = 12v 70 130 mA
Supply current, loaded (see note 1)
Supply voltage = 24v 65 130 mA
NMEA
Output voltage between +/- and ground Logical ‘1’/stop bit 0.0 0.5 V
(see note 2) 4.8 5.2 V
At maximum load, drive voltage
Output current (see note 2) - 10 mA
reduces to 2v
Output short circuit current. 50 55 mA
Baud rate - fixed (see note 3) 4.8 kbit/sec
Data output rate 1 secs
Depth Sounder
Depth range, using narrow-beam sensor 0-10 Knots, ideal conditions 0.3 100 metres
(like the Airmar P66) 10-40 Knots, ideal conditions 0.3 100 metres
Depth range, using wide-beam sensor (like 0-10 Knots, ideal conditions 0.3 100 metres
the Airmar DT800) 10-40 Knots, ideal conditions 0.3 60 metres
Depth sounding frequency tolerance Around the designed frequency -2 +2 kHz
Speed / Log
Speed measurement Sensor dependant 0.5 50 Knots
Temperature
Temperature measurement, using 10kΩ @
Sensor dependant -10 +50 ºC
25ºC thermistor (all Airmar models)

General
Ambient temperature -20 +70 °C

Table 3 – DST-2 specifications

All specifications are taken with reference to an ambient temperature (TA) of +25°C.

Note:
1. The maximum quoted currents are for very short periods (less than 0.5 milliseconds) only.
2. NMEA output is RS-485 compatible.
3. NMEA 0183 inputs and outputs on the DST-2 are fixed to 4800 baud. Custom Baud rates and custom data rates
are available if required for specialised installations.

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Compatible Transducer List The 150kHz DST-2 model has been successfully tested
with the EchoPilot Marine and NASA Marine transducers.
This compatibility list is by no means exhaustive - more
transducer types and manufacturers are added every Seafarer transducers are essentially the same as the NASA
month after their compatibility has been proven. model, so should be identical in performance, though this
is yet to be proven conclusively.
Airmar Technology are always expanding and improving
their transducer range. Any of the 200kHz model types will Actisense would like personal feedback of any company
work well with the Actisense DST-2-C-200 module, and using the DST-2 module with a different manufacturer and/
likewise, any of the 235kHz model types will work well with or model type of transducer not included in this list. This
the Actisense DST-2-C-235 module. feedback will help greatly to expand this list.

Airmar do not currently make any 150kHz transducers.

Manufacturer Model Ceramic type

For use with Actisense DST-2-C-150
Echopilot Marine Standard in-hull stemmed, with oil bath mounting 150 kHz / 30mm circular element

NASA Marine Standard in-hull stemmed, with oil bath mounting 150 kHz / 30mm circular element

For use with Actisense DST-2-C-200

D800 & DT800 through-hull retractable,
Airmar (*1) All 200kHz models
with P17, B17 or B122 skin-fitting

DST800 through-hull retractable,

Airmar (*1) All 200kHz models
with P17 or B17 skin-fitting

P52 & P66 transom mount multisensor &

Airmar (*1) 200kHz-G
P79 adjustable in-hull depth

P19 & B22 through-hull low profile &

Airmar (*1) 200kHz-U
P39 transom mount multisensor

P23 transom mount depth/temp,

Airmar (*1) P319 through-hull low profile, & 200kHz-A
P32 transom mount multisensor

Airmar (*1) B39, B45 & B46 through-hull stemmed All 200kHz models

Airmar (*1) B744V & B744VL through-hull multisensor All 200kHz models

Airmar (*1) SS44V, B66V & B66VL multisensor All 200kHz models

Airmar (*1) SS505 & SS555 through-hull stemmed All 200kHz models

Skipper ETN200FS & ETN200F in-hull depth All 200kHz models

VDO Modis 120 200kHz

Table 4 – Transducer compatibility list

Note:
1. Airmar skin-fitting types: P - Plastic, B - Bronze, SS - Stainless Steel

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For use with Actisense DST-2-C-235
D800 & DT800 through-hull retractable,
Airmar (*1) All 235kHz models
with P17, B17 or B122 skin-fitting
DST800 through-hull retractable,
Airmar (*1) All 235kHz models
with P17 or B17 skin-fitting
P52 & P66 transom mount multisensor &
Airmar (*1) 235kHz-C/D
P79 adjustable in-hull depth
P19 & B22 through-hull low profile &
Airmar (*1) 235kHz-D
P39 transom mount multisensor
P23 transom mount depth/temp,
Airmar (*1) P319 through-hull low profile, & 235kHz-C
P32 transom mount multisensor
Airmar (*1) B39, B45 & B46 through-hull stemmed All 235kHz models
Airmar (*1) B744V & B744VL through-hull multisensor All 235kHz models
Airmar (*1) SS44V, B66V & B66VL multisensor All 235kHz models
Airmar (*1) SS505 & SS555 through-hull stemmed All 235kHz models

Table 4 (continued) – Transducer compatibility list

Note:
1. Airmar skin-fitting types: P - Plastic, B - Bronze, SS - Stainless Steel

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Notes:

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Order codes:

DST-2-150 Analogue to NMEA 0183 converter for 150kHz transducers (Depth, Speed and
Temperature)
DST-2-170 Analogue to NMEA 0183 converter for 170kHz transducers (Depth, Speed and
Temperature)
DST-2-200 Analogue to NMEA 0183 converter for 200kHz transducers (Depth, Speed and
Temperature)

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