Another good video, Thank you. I currently use a 2005 Raymarine C80 system and it is time to move up, I am considering changing up to an Axiom+ 12 based system this year. I cruise mainly on the west coast of Canada and around Vancouver Island. Most of the videos I see on sonar are geared more for fish finding. I also use the sonar to locate good anchorages and try to scan the bottom before I drop the hook. The small bays where I like to anchor my C-Dory 22' Cruiser are old logging sites, so there is always the problem of dropping the hook into spoil ground, where the bottom may be littered with wrecks, old logging booms and cables. Definitely not a place where you want to drop your anchor and face the real possibility of loosing the anchor after it fouls in the junk on the bottom. I also like to look at the bottom, to see what it is like, sand, mud, rocks, kelp or eel grass, all of which would make it harder to anchor in. I would like to request that maybe you do video on your sonar and how it can be used to identify what is on the bottom and not just the fish. Thank you in advance.
Hi Peter. Thank you for watching! The DownVision and SideVision are great tools for scanning the bottom for debris, rocks, wrecks, and sometimes treasure! We'll try to get some on-the-water time with those tools in one of our 2022 episodes.
Hi Raymarine, thank you for providing a solution to poor contours on Sonar Chart Live and also the cable part number to connect Minn Kota Universal Sonar. It was an excellent response. Regards, Frank
Hey Jim, I don’t think this is currently available but it would be cool if your track could change color based on water temp. Often we’re driving and blow through a big temp change but we don’t notice where that happened. If we could look at our track and see where the color changed, we’d know where to go back and look. Great when fishing.
Hi Mike. This is a great idea and something I know we're taking a look at. Having a clear indication of those temperature breaks can really be a game-changer out there on the water.
Jim on those overlays where you’re adding a feature to the screen I would like to be able to increase the size of my speed on my screen in my Raymarine element can that be done the same way as the axiom? Can I also adjust the layout of which corner of the screen the speed appears on?
On Element the size of the data item isn't adjustable, but you can change the corner it appears on. Go to Menu...Settings...Databoxes. Each corner of the page can have a different data item assigned to it.
High frequency sonar offers enhanced resolution, detail, and target separation, the ability to see the fish individually. The downside to high-frequency sonar is its signal is attenuated more quickly than low-frequency, meaning it can't go as deep. Low-frequency sonar has much longer wave-length signals which can travel to much deeper depths. The downside is the long wavelengths have less resolution, so the image is not a sharp or detailed. That's why most fish finding systems offer both options. A good analogy is FM radio (high frequency) versus AM radio (low frequency.) Music sounds great on FM, but you need to be within a short range of the radio station to hear it. AM radio is a bit more scratchy and muted, but its signal can travel hundreds or thousands of miles and still be heard.
You can make manual adjustments on all of our sonars. In the bottom left corner of the screen there is a small icon that looks like an equalizer. Tap it and the manual controls appear. The controls vary just a bit depending on what channel you are looking at, but there are controls for things like Gain, Intensity, Color Gain, Surface Filter and Noise Filter. Gain determines the signal strength at which target returns are shown onscreen. A higher value produces more target returns and noise. Typically you'd adjust it upwards until you see just the slightest bit of speckle in the display, then down 1 notch. Intensity or Color Gain controls set the lower limit for the color used for the strongest target returns. All target returns above this value are displayed using the color for the strongest targets. Those with a weaker value are divided equally between the remaining colors in the palette. In any of the CHIRP or Non-CHIRP down-looking sonar channels these are generally full-color, 256-color palettes. On the DownVision and SideVision channels this control is adjusting the white levels for the strongest target returns. You can sometimes extract a bit more detail from man-made or hard targets on these images by turning the intensity control down. This lets it better show many of the small details, nooks and crannies in the structure. Surface Filter or Noise Filter determines the amount of noise displayed onscreen by varying the gain throughout the water column. A lower value decreases the depth at which the control is applied. The All to Auto button instantly returns any manual settings adjustments back to 0%, and returns those functions to automatic control. Don't be afraid to play with these settings. All-to-Auto has your back, and can restore a great picture in case you adjust too much. You can't break it. Also, keep in mind that you can make all of these adjustments on targets you've already passed over by using the sonar scroll pause and rewind. If you pass over a wreck, structure, fish school, etc. that is a great time to pause the scroll and play with these settings to see how they change the image. If you see something good you can use the cursor to mark it as a waypoint and navigate back to it.
I'm using an Axiom 12"pro and a Axiom plus. I'm using navionics on the pro and when I select raymarine light house, which the card is in the plus, it switching the pro to the raymarine light house chart. Can i use the two different charts at the same time?
Hi Steve. Yes, you can access both charts at the same time. The tiles on the homescreen and the apps programmed into them are shared between units, so if you select the same instance of "Chart" on the homescreen, when you change the chart on one MFD, it will change on the other one too. For example, out of the box the top left tile on the homescreen is usually pre-programmed for a full-screen chart. If you are selecting that same tile on both screens, the map you have selected one one will display on the other one too. You can either build out another tile with the Chart app, and then select that one on the 2nd screen, or pick one of the other tiles that shows the chart alongside another app. If you need to build another tile out, simply long-press on it and select Edit, and then follow the prompts to choose the layout and assign apps to it.
Hi Jim, You should do more of these sort of tutorials. They are great for people who are new to reading and setting up their MFD. I'm new to boating and I have purchased element 7 HV. I've read a lot online about setting up the sonar to improve the clutter and get a better image. the more i read the more am getting confused. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information, so I am Tring to stick to the Raymarine forums. If I could get a bit of advice from you. I normal fish in between 16 and 100 feet in saltwater. When im moving at 5 to 9 knots im not picking up much at all but when i slow down to below 5 Kt there seem to be an unrealistic amount of fish sign being displayed on the screen. I think the placement of the transducer is OK because even at 30kt i don't loose bottom and get a good depth reading. Is there a methodological approach to adjusting the settings and sensitives for scroll speed, ping rate, gain etc? There's a lot in there that can be adjusted and in can be hard to know where to start. Thanks Steve
Hello Steve. The best place to start is with the system in fully automatic mode, and then adjust the other parameters one at a time. We have a function, ALL TO AUTO, that you'll see in the menu that will instantly get things back into automatic controls in case manual adjustments have gone awry. If you are seeing excessive false targets you might want to begin by adjusting the surface filter. Bring it up in small increments until you see the false targets reduced. The surface filter works more strongly towards the top of the water column, and less-so at the bottom. Its main purpose is to remove clutter caused by wave action, turbulence, cavitation, and debris that is more found near the surface than the bottom. Next I would make small adjustments to the gain. Since it seems like you are picking up false echoes from small targets, bring the gain down a few points at a time. The scroll speed won't do much for removing false echoes, but slowing it down will tend to generate more detailed images. The default scroll speed is 100. On my boat I slow it down to about 60 or 70 because I am interested in seeing a sharper, more detailed picture. We'll try to get another session covering these topic in for our 2024 season, starting soon.
Thanks for the response. Replying to a 2 year old video is a big tick in the Raymarine customer support check box. I had a play around this weekend and found slowing things down to 60 really helped me read the sonar image. I also found bringing colour threshold down to 85 cleaned the screen up without removing fish sign. We had some good success finding and catch fish. Thank for your help. Steve
Hi! Great episode, I found out answers about quite a few things that bothered me and a few problems I did not even know I had :) I own Axion 7 RV and RV-200 Bronze transducer. When using RealVision 3D at 200 feet, I get a lot of noise on the far sides (looks like huge spikes). Probably due to not the best transducer placement. I am not sure but maybe I get the same noise in shallow water, it is just not so obvious. Is there a way to limit side range for RealVision 3D (or side vision channel)?
If the gain is set high the RealVision 3D will sometime pick up turbulence or air bubbles in the water column and plot them as targets, resulting in the arc-like spikes. Try bumping the gain down just a bit until they disappear.
The RV100 transducer used with your Axiom+ 9 RV has a sensor inside of it called an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS.) This solid-state gyroscope measures the pitch, roll and yaw motions of the boat. The device is self-calibrating, and the fact that you are seeing sideways motion of your boat icon indicates that it has not calibrated fully. Calibration is an automatic process and starts after your vessel has turned approximately 100° at a speed of between 3 -15 knots. Calibration requires no user input, however at least a 270° turn is required before the calibration process can determine the local deviation and apply a relevant offset. Typically, you can accelerate this process by doing several figure-8 maneuvers at low speed (5 to 10 knots) to allow the sensor to fully measure the magnetic deviation around it. You can also reset the calibration process and start it again by going to Home....Fishfinder...Menu....Settings...Sonar....Sonar Reset. This will flush any stored calibration and start it again.
Jim, when searching for a small wreck (8m length, 2m high) in 12m of water, is it better to use 3D vision or use a split screen with downvision and side vision? Using a RV220 and an Axiom 12 Pro. Thanks.
Hello David. I think it would be more efficient to use a split of DownVision and SideVision, rather than 3D, only because your target is not very high off he bottom (at 2 meters.) I'd suggest splitting the screen vertically so both sonar channels are running full-width on the screen. Put the DownVision on the top, and SideVision on the bottom. If you also need to see the chart display then split the upper half between Chart and DownVision.
I have and axiom pro 12 RVX and Axiom +RV with dual transducers. B175HW 1 KW Chirp and B175L . Can I run side scan and chirp to see whats directly underneath on top of whats to the side?
Any suggestions on connecting to the internet? My boat is at home and close to the router, Inever had a problem connecting before for software updates but for the last 3 updates no luck. I have 2 raymarine axioms and both have the same problem. The wifi signal is strong on both but won't let me connect. My internet provider is century link.
Hi Don. I'm not sure what the problem could be there. As an experiment try opening the Apps menu and running something like Netflix or Spotify on your Axiom just to check the internet connection. If you can stream a movie or music, there should be enough bandwidth to download an update.
Hi Jim I have a cp 470 with airmar b175hw I like to tuna fish out in thousands of feet of water I am never going to hit bottom with transducer beam but so Iam wondering how to set the sonar up in that sanareo
In your scenario you would be better off selecting a manual range for your sonar, rather than leaving it in automatic mode. In auto mode the sonar will keep searching for the bottom, and in the process of doing so will be changing the depth scale on the display as it searches. Select a depth range in the vicinity of, or slightly deeper than where you expect the fish to be and leave it there. This might be a good time to utilize the fish alarm feature accessible by touching Menu...Settings...Fish Detection. You can adjust the detection sensitivity so it will alert you to new fish targets on the scope in your desired range.
Hi Ron. Speed and SOG (Speed Over Ground) are 2 different values, coming from 2 different sources. SOG comes from your GPS receiver, while Speed comes from a paddlewheel or ultrasonic speed sensor. SOG represents your speed over the surface of the earth, while Speed represents your speed through the water which can be impacted by water currents. By comparing both values your Axiom can actually tell you the speed of the current the boat is being subjected to at any given time. If you want to see a value for Speed populated you might need to add another transducer to your system. Our i50 Speed Instrument is capable of providing that data, for example.
Hi Jeff. That feature is called A-Scope. On your Axiom touch Menu....Settings...and the A-Scope on/off control is the 2nd item down on the tab that appears. We had it in "Cone" mode, which is probably the most popular way to display it. The Right and Center Modes just shift the A-Scope image slightly to make it appear larger and consistently wider through the entire height of the water column.
my ducer feels dirty i use a boat brush to clean it but it goes into the 1ft 2 ft 4ft and random very shallow slow or fast it will start doing this any tips for cleaning ?
Do make sure your Axiom screen is up-to-date on its software updates. We have made some improvements over the last few releases to bottom tracking and double-bottom rejection. As for cleaning your transducer, the best way to do it is with a boat brush. If there are stubborn particles still attached you can very carefully give it a scrape with a plastic scraper. Be very careful not to damage the rubberized outer shell. To prevent buildup in the future you can coat your transducer with some transducer anti-fouling paint. You can find it in most marine hardware and paint shops. MDR, Petit and Airmar all make paints specifically for this. They are designed to resist and repel marine growth, but are gentle enough not to cause any degradation of the transducer's rubberized window.
Why is it so hard to turn my MFD off. It seems to turn on pretty easily usually but takes 10 minutes to turn off. It’s the Axiom 12” touch screen with the “slide” power button at the bottom right.
Hello Tyler. Its a 2-step process to turn it off. Swipe the slide bar to make the quick access menu appear. Then touch and hold on the on-screen power button for about 3 seconds. You'll see the round edges of it light up in red as it is powering down, and then it will go off. If it helps, it is also OK to kill the power to Axiom from the boat's circuit breakers or main power switch. It won't hurt it. Axiom actually remembers its power state. If Axiom is on when you kill the power to it, it will turn on automatically when the power is restored. If Axiom was last powered down using the on-screen controls, it will remain off until you turn it back on manually using the swipe control.
Heard today that you can use AIRMAR transducer on RV AXIOM setup. I have a RV100, came with the system purchase. but purchase a RV312 with the kit. sadly no space left for this bad boy! didn't realize there that big! Can you recommend and 1000w AIRMAR truhaull or transom install that is compatible with my axiom setup.. Also question about chirps vs sonar. what is the difference between the 2. which would you recommend for better bottom clarity scan..
Hello Reyo. The Axiom RV and Axiom+ RV 7, 9 and 12-inch models can be used with an Airmar non-CHIRP transducer by attaching an adapter cable onto the 25-pin RealVision 3D connection. There is actually a 2nd complete sonar transceiver that supports the discrete frequencies of 50 KHz and 200 KHz with 600-watts of transmit power. It is not as powerful as the 1kW you mention, but it is pretty capable. There are 2 ways you can do it. We offer an adapter cable that allows you to connect dual transducers. One is any standard RealVision 3D transducer (transom, through-hull, through hull pair) plus an Airmar non-CHIRP transducer from our CP370-compatible transducer lineup. This adapter is part number A80492. We also have a cable that lets you run ONLY the Airmar transducer, skipping the RealVision 3D altogether. The part number is A80489 and allows you to connect any transducer from our line of models compatible with the CP370 sonar module. Any of the transducers listed here are compatible with this setup: www.raymarine.com/transducers/sonar-fishfinder-transducers/conical-sonar/ The sonar in Axiom in this configuration outputs 600-watts of power. Some of these transducers listed are rated for 600-watts, and some for 1kW. You can use either. Even though the 1kW models will be driven with less power overall, they still offer an advantage over a 600-watt transducer in that they are also more sensitive to returning echoes so will offer better performance. CHIRP sonars transmit across a band of frequencies, where non-CHIRP (or discrete) sonars transmit on an exact frequency. For example in the high band, a CHIRP sonar will transmit across 170 to 230 kHz on every pulse. A discrete sonar will transmit only on 200 kHz, which is the center channel of the CHIRP. The benefit of CHIRP technology is that it offers higher resolution. When a CHIRP system passes over a school of fish, it can better show you the individual fish in the school, where the discrete sonar may merge many of those targets together if they are packed tight together. For bottom clarity both are very good, but the CHIRP will generally have an advantage.
@@Raymarine Thank you so much with your quick feedback. Its a mouthfull for me so I will be reviewing it until the next show. The RV100 is installed bu the goal was to install the RV312 with no luck. I like your explanation about the CHIRP sonar so tilting in the chirp direction. I will sell the new RV312 in exchange for a CHIRP sonar with a minimum of 1kw.
I have an es-9 and axiom pro 9 both have dials in addition to touch screen. They are connected together with the short cable in rear. Both have lighthouse 3 , appropriate version for each. I use es forchart and the axiom for sonar. If I turn on radar, it overlays the chart on the es. Question: if I upgrade the axiom pro to the guadalupe, does this make the two units not compatible to talk to each other. What should I do, leave system alone, or disconnect each unit from the other and run independently.?
Hello Lou. If you want to keep them linked together you cannot upgrade to LightHouse Guadeloupe. The eS-Series units running LightHouse 3 are limited to version 3.11. Axiom needs to be running the same version. It sounds like you already have one dedicated to one purpose, and the other to something else. In this case I don't think you really lose much if you disconnected them from each other and upgraded the Axiom. Simply remove the Raynet cable that links them together. If you don't already have it connected to both, do connect them both to the SeaTalk NG/NMEA2000 network. That will enable them to share navigation data, digital depth, GPS, speed, etc.
Hi Lou. Your MFDs have 2 different kinds of network connections on them. One of them is a low-bandwidth network for navigation data, engine date, GPS, waypoints, routes, etc. It is commonly called SeaTalk NG in Raymarine nomenclature or NMEA2000 in the bigger marine industry. SeaTalkNG and NMEA2000 are the same protocol, with slightly different connectors on the ends of the cables. Your MFDs also both have a broadband Ethernet connection on them called RayNet. RayNet is used to share bandwidth-intense information like the picture from your radar, the picture from each of your sonar channels, CCTV and FLIR cameras, and even the maps on your system. Currently, at least one of your MFD's has the SeaTalk connection in place and both of your MFDs have the RayNet connection in place. Because you have both old and new MFDs in the same system, yours is a bit of a special case. We offered the LightHouse 3 upgrade for your older eS-9 display, but there were some hard limits as to what it is capable of handling as the LightHouse 3 systems matured and more features were added. For this reason there were no more LightHouse 3 updates offered for the eS-Series products after version 3.11. It is not recommended to run MFDs on the same high-speed network (RayNet) with dissimilar software versions. You are very likely to experience network crashes or other oddities if you do because the software levels and feature sets are different. You can, however, keep the low-bandwidth data connected to both displays. You'll want to check that both screens have the low-bandwidth connection plugged in. It is normally only necessary to connect it to 1 display because the high-bandwidth network will actually pick up all the low speed information too, and transmit it across the faster connection. For this reason many installations only have 1 MFD connected to STNG or NMEA2000. When you remove one of your MFDs from the high-speed network to prevent crashing, you'll want to make sure that it still has a connection to the low speed network so it can continue to receive GPS, basic depth, waypoints, etc.
Is a through hull transducer that much better than a transom mount? I'm especially interested in maintaining the bottom at faster speeds. What are the advantages?
Yes. Through hull transducers tend to track better overall, and at much higher speeds than transom mounts because they are deeper in the water, and less impacted by turbulence. That said, the through-hull installation site needs to be chosen wisely as there are appendages on the underside of the boat that can be problematic too like steps, tunnels, and other through-hull fittings. What type of boat do you have, and what transducer are you running now?
@@Raymarine I have a 2015 Robalo R222 and a A98 with CPT-200 side vision transducer. Robalo actually has a location for a thru hull transducer. I'm trying to convince myself a hole in the bottom of the boat is OK... LOL I plan to add a Axiom on a articulating arm mount with thru hull at some point.
I run an Axiom with an RV100 that is painted with transducer paint. The boat stays in the water all season. How important is it that I keep algae growth off the transducer?
Hi Pete. Great jobin getting it painted in the first place. It is actually very important to keep the transducer clear of algea and other growth. The sound energy leaving and returning to the transducer needs to pass to/from the water with as little resistance as possible. Growth on the transducer will degrade the signal path over time. Additionally, growth on the transducer is going to create a more turbulent flow of water under the transducer. Sonar signals pass most efficiently between the transducer and water when the flow is smooth. Turbulence in the water creates low-pressure pockets of cavitation which generates air bubbles. Air under the transducer severely disrupts the signal path causing drop-outs and poor bottom tracking.
Jim, great series BTW, On my Axiom 7, I connect to gps but I cant get my speed to display....something simple but can you point in the right direction to display speed? I have the overlay but no speed indicated which I assume should be read from the internal GPS, right?
Hi Glenn. Anytime you see the word "Speed" on a Raymarine system it is referring to Speed Through Water, and requires a paddlewheel transducer or ultrasonic speed transducer. Your GPS provides SOG (Speed Over Ground) which is a different value. Change your overlay to SOG and you'll have what you are looking for. SOG is under the GPS category in the data library.
I have 2 axiom pro with the Airmar 175hw transducer. I have noticed quite a lot of vertical lines in the picture. What could cause this? Any help would be greatly appreciated
Hi David. Vertical lines are often in-band interference from another sonar. The 175HW covers the same frequency band as the high CHIRP that is part of your RealVision 3D transducer, assuming you have one of those too since it is an Axiom Pro. That could be the source. On Axiom, open its high CHIRP channel. Its the one simply called "Sonar." Touch Menu....Settings...Sounder and look for the Ping enable switch and switch it off. If the lines go away, that was the source.
Hi Jim In 3d 60m+ I'm getting high black triangle interference in the sides of the imaging . How to fillter them out without changing the range to narrow.
Your RealVision 3D and SideVision channels are joined together on the back-end and some settings from one can impact the other. I suspect the black triangles you see are the 3D sonar struggling for signal at the edge of its selected range. This might be from the SideVision sonar being set to manual range mode. Pop open SideVision, touch Menu....and either bump the range out manually to match how far you are trying to look in 3D, or put it into Automatic range mode. I think this should help.
@@Raymarine thanks for replying. I did not get a solution for the problem. That is where I'm. I own axiom sinc 2017 and pro sinc 2020 I got the first public release. I know my unit by heart and how to trick it. The side vision and 3d are joint together by the range One control the other and vice versa. And in auto range in deep water it's a joke and waste of time. I'm uselessly use the 3time range rule. In 60m deep I range it to manual 180m side to side. With side vision setting to manual gain to 48 and intensity to 21. Getting great definition out off this setting. The problem start when you guys change the software updates for side vision to make it more shades and dark shoulders . 3.7.or... Before that the side vision and the 3d was much lighter and brighter in a copper color ext...and really work in auto mode . And 3d image did not get distortions in the side of the tracking image. Please fix it or add a filter to shoulder image. Thank you Because I care and love my axioms.
I have a quick question, On my 9” element with hv100. In the transducer settings, there’s a setting for forward or backward alignment. What determines that setting?? Thank you, I appreciate these videos.
Normally the HV100 is transom mounted, and the mounting bracket faces towards the bow of the boat. In some rare instances it might be necessary to turn the transducer 180-degrees, and have it travel backwards through the water. That setting allows the port and starboard side-scan and 3D elements to be reversed for those applications.
@@Raymarine I appreciate the information. I actually found the explanation of the alignment on page #30 of the lighthouse sport 3.15 advanced instructions manual. It bothers me if I don’t think I have a full understanding so again I do appreciate your effort in responding to my question.
Jim, you mention during the 3D portion of the live stream that the transducer has role, pitch and yaw, is that something that can be visualized in another data window?
Hello Jon. That data from the transducer's sensors is unfortunately only available to the transducer and sonar. Its not communicated in a way that can be displayed as a data item. We do offer some other devices that also calculate those data items, which do communicate it in a way that can be displayed. For example the EV1 heading sensor from an Evolution autopilot calculates heading, pitch, roll and rate of turn. The AR200 Augmented Reality module does too. In Axiom's data library for populating on-screen data items, boxes, etc. there is a category called "Boat" and the items in there for display include Roll, Pitch and Rate of Turn. If you have the EV1 or AR200, those items should be populated. Some 3rd party compass sensors pass that data too over NMEA2000 that can be displayed the same way. For example, the Airmar Weather Station sensors output that information.
Hi Don. Boat speed, water conditions, and the installation of the transducer can all impact depth performance. The high-CHIRP sonar channel on the RV100 can work as deep as 900-feet in optimal conditions. The CHIRP DownVision channel is rated to 600-feet, and SideVision and 3D to about 300-feet. The best thing you can do it to make sure the transducer is mounted in a location where the water flow around (and under) it is smooth and clear. Turbulent or cavitated water contains lots of air bubbles which will interfere with the signals passing from the transducer to the water. If there seems to be any particular symptoms that bring on the problem, let me know.
You can use any transducer from our CP470 or CP570 lineup with your Axiom Pro. It's hard to suggest a single model without a little more information. Where are you fishing? Any particular species? What it the typical water depth you are fishing in? To get you started, all of these transducers will work on that system: www.raymarine.com/transducers/sonar-fishfinder-transducers/dual-element/
Based on 300 meters, I would take a look at a CHIRP Medium or CHIRP Low frequency transducer for the 1kW channel. If you have room on your boat for both of them, you can connect both to it simultaneously. The Medium CHIRP frequency at 1kW works well to about 450 meters. The low frequency can get you down as deep as 900 meters. While both of those are far beyond your stated fishing depth, keep in mind that the water conditions, temperature profile of the water column, and sea conditions can all impact the depth capability. Being well inside of the limits will ensure you'll have great coverage in less-than-ideal conditions. Also, each frequency band will show the fish and targets in slightly different ways. Some species of fish show up brighter when images with particular frequencies. Having more options gives you more versatility. Airmar Technology is the manufacturer of all of the high-power CHIRP transducers used on Axiom Pro RVX, CP470 and CP570. This page is a good reference to see all the options and compare: airmar.com/productinfo.html?category=CT&name=Chirp-Ready%20Transducers
Hi Jim, I love your Raymarine Live sessions and hope you are back on air soon. QUESTION 1 Is there an option that would allow me to run a higher frequency or higher power sidescan with my Axiom12+ to get better resolution of structure targets in 20m-50m of water? QUESTION 2 Are there any product developments in the pipeline that might be a solution to my issue? QUESTION 3 If there is no solution in the Axiom compatible family of products, would I be better off just getting an Elements system with Hypervision high frequency SideVision? BACKGROUND INFO I have an Axiom12+ with RV-100 transducer and use the system for fishing around the Great Barrier Reef in Far North Queensland, Australia. Recently I have been using SideVision in combination with CHIRP traditional sonar to search for Wonky Holes - freshwater springs which push through the sea floor creating holes 1m-5m in diameter and attract a concentration of fish. Typically I'll do a grid search pattern with about 150m- 200m between grid lines. Even though I have my SideVsion range set to 100m each side, the resolution is not very good to pick up these depression in the seabed unless they are within about 15m range of the centreline. Therefore I pretty much have to run over the top of them to find them rather than getting a wide sweep. I believe I have optimized my set up (transducer position and angle, speed 4-6knots when doing the search, depth 20m-50m, scroll speed 150%), Any assistance appreciated. kind regards Phil
Hello Phil. Thanks for watching the show and posting questions! We don't offer a higher power side-scan sonar, though I think we can improve the picture you are getting now with just some minor adjustments to settings. If you haven't tried it yet, consider slowing down the scroll speed of your SideVision display. By slowing down the scroll speed, you'll get more detail in the sonar image. While in SideVision mode, touch Menu...Settings...and the Sonar Display tab. Scroll speed is at the bottom. Consider dropping it below 100% speed, even as far down as 75 or 60%. You should see more detail develop in the image. When I am looking for small targets on the bottom I also prefer to manually adjust the target intensity setting on my SideVision and DownVision channels. There is a button on the bottom left corner of the display that gives you quick access to the Gain and Intensity settings. The Intensity control dictates the color (or level) threshold used to colorize the strongest target returns. I find that backing it down a bit will often improve small target identification by unmasking those targets from the stronger returns that are close by. The Element HV system on paper has much more SideVision power available, however, that increase in power is used in its HyperVision high frequency mode, which due to the frequency band it operates in, has relatively short range. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to send me a message at james.mcgowan@raymarine.com
Hi Jim, the live series are excellent. I’m struggling for a transom mount Speed Through Water solution for my Axiom Pro RVX. I’m using the RV100 and TM265HL so I don’t want to give up a transducer slot. The ST69 paddle wheel does not have good speed performance at 1-3 knots based on the specs so what are my options? Worst case how do I connect ST69 to the Axiom? I do have a NEMA 2000 network for my external GPS. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching, Eric. Axiom does not have a direct-connection for a speed-through-water transducer so we'd need to introduce it to the network through another device. For example you could use the ST69 transducer along with our iTC-5 instrument transducer converter. That turns it into NMEA2000. The other option might be one of Airmar's Smart Ultrasonic speed transducers, though those are all currently through-hull mount, rather than transom. The UST-800 is an example, and it offers speed down to 0.1 knots. www.airmar.com/productdescription.html?id=195
Hi Jim I have just installed my twin rv212 and the second trip out they would loose the the bottom I was in 85foot and it would go to 3foot with a fuzzy screen I would have to turn my mfd screen off then back on then it would be fine any thoughts much appreciated
Hi Kevin. Let's make sure your system is running the latest update, currently version 3.15 Guadaloupe. That will ensure you have all the latest features and bug fixes in-place. We did some work to the bottom tracking algorithm in that release. I do want to make sure you have it, though what you are describing should not typically happen anyway. You can update via Wi-Fi or by downloading from the internet and installing it on a card. This video details the process: th-cam.com/video/Rx2LhPHHcAA/w-d-xo.html Lets also make sure your system is starting out in automatic mode. With the sonar displayed touch Menu...Adjust Sensitivity, and then All to Auto on the controls that appear on the left. Select Yes when prompted to accept. This turns back on full automatic management of Gain, Intensity and Surface filtering.
These videos made a difference in my purchasing decision. I reviewed many different manufactures tutorials and information videos. After seeing this and comparing the alternatives, I decided to buy the Axios 9RV with an RV-100. The Raymarine was more configurable where it counts and still intuitive to use. Thanks for these videos and keep up the good work! Also: Do you have a video comparing RealBathy to the other alternatives for generating bottom maps of uncharted areas?
Hi Dan. Thank you for choosing Raymarine and watching our Live series! Your Axiom units support RealBathy (by Raymarine) and SonarChart Live. We have a couple of individual videos on each one, but not a comparison of the two. For the most-part, they perform a very similar function with a couple of differences. The Raymarine RealBathy system is not tied to any particular chart or map card. Put any blank microSD card into your MFD, turn it on, and it will begin building a chart based on your actual depth and position. It can do that starting from zero. No subscription is needed and the data and map it generates is yours to keep and use on any Raymarine system. SonarChart Live is a Navionics technology so it only works when one of their charts is in the system. It's also considered a premium feature so to use it your Navionics chart must be enrolled in their "freshest data" subscription program. The first year is included with the purchase of any of their charts, and then it is renewed yearly afterwards.
@@Raymarine one other question. I am up north and the boat is out of the water until the spring. If I run the axiom in demo mode and make settings changes then switch to regular mode when it goes back on the boat , will those settings stay and carry over to the operating mode, or do I have to wait until is back in the water with the transducer?
Any changes made in Demo mode will only be applied to that demo mode profile. Once you switch back to a live profile to go out on the water, those changes won't be reflected.
Why doesn't the Axiom (+) have 1.2 Khz frequency like the element does? It's a higher priced product and I need its capabilities (touchscreen and gps track), but I need the high frequency of the element series. Axiom has like 200/300 hz, so the frequency on the lower priced element-series is as 3 times higher. I really don't get it. That makes me not purchase any of those products right now. An axiom with a 1200 hz would be an instant buy for me. Are there any plans to release something like that?
Hello Janvh. Thanks for the questions and the feedback. Element is our only product series with the 1.2 MHz sonar inside. We don't offer that on the Axiom-series units. I will be sure to pass the feedback to our product team though. The SideVision, DownVision and 3D in all of the Axiom models chirps across the 320 to 380 kHz frequency band. Though it is not as high of a frequency as 1.2 MHz, it does have very good resolution because it is using CHIRP technology, and the lower frequencies penetrate the water better for a significantly longer range (300 to 600 feet for Axiom, vs. about 70 to 100-feet for 1.2 MHz on Element.)
@@Raymarine Thank you for the detailed reply. The reasoning behind it is that most lakes here at not deeper than 70 feet and I use it for archeological research. Using high frequency it would be great to map the entire lake in 3D, and easily add markers to all interesting structures and easily can navigate to them. It's just better than using sidescan only. Since it usually aren't huge shipwrecks but smaller things, the high res is important. I really like the user interface of ray marine products, and the element combined with the axiom would be the sweet spot for me. I know that's not really the target demographic of your products but I do think it's a gap in the market, especially since existing products for that demographic are very expensive. But thinking about it I also think it could be of huge benefit for police/finding drown victims etc.
Hi Jim thank you for the answers, on my second question I think I was not so clear, My question is Where should I install a transom if I have a boat with a single engine with dual propeller? Each propeller spinning to opposite side. Thanks in advance
Hello Felipe. Thanks for the additional information. In this case, you can mount it to either side of the motor as the counter-rotating propellers basically cancel each other out from a flow-noise perspective. Port or starboard is fine.
The Navionics detail should be comparable between Axiom and iPhone for navigation and fishing maps. There could be some minor variations between them due to differences in screen resolution so its not always a direct side-by-side like-for-like at any given range scale, but the core data should be the same. One thing that can make them look different is if you are running in EasyView mode on Axiom. This mode makes all of the Navionics data look larger on-screen. It can make the charts look a bit more blocky too. From the Chart app go to Menu...Settings....Layers....and toggle EasyView on or off to see the difference.
Just came across your video and found it very informative. I've had an axiom 9 since they came out so 3 or 4 years whatever, I only get out on the water maybe a dozen times a year and I have played around and played around with the settings on this unit and just can't the images I see especially in 3d and side scan like I see in videos, I've even sent it in thinking something was wrong with the unit but they say it's fine . Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
Thanks for watching, Paul. I think one of the keys to understanding what the screen is showing is also knowing the orientation of each sonar beam and where it is pointed. The one most people have the hardest time with is the SideVision display. Its tricky because it is generated by 2 different beams (one left, one right) and there is a hole in the middle between them where the SideVision can't see. That hole is actually imaged too, though its the DownVision channel that sees into that space directly below the boat. Sometimes a split screen layout can help a lot to bring it all together. On my own system I like to split the screen horizontally and dedicate the top half to the DownVision, and the bottom half to the SideVision. If you happen to have any photos of your system running, feel free to email them to me and I can help you to decipher them. james.mcgowan@raymarine.com
A question no one from the factory has ever been able to answer. How do you change time from daylight savings to normal. I have to compensate each time I look at the time. Thanks in advance.
Hi Jim. Our Axiom's don't have a Daylight Savings Time tick-box (though I would like to see one!) Instead, you'll simply adjust the time zone offset for the clock. On your home screen touch the clock and then touch the "Time Zone from UTC" item. I'm not sure where you are but I'll use US Eastern Time as an example. Normally, US Eastern time is -5.0 hours. During Daylight Savings Time we temporarily go to -4.0 hours. If you are on the West coast you'd normally be at -8.0 hours, and during DST set it to -7.0 hours.
@@Raymarine thanks Jim. I must have set it up before the times changed…that was an easy fix. All set now. I worked with the great Jeff Fink for several years. I miss being in touch with him.
Hi Jim great channel keep up the good work it's all very helpful. I have the rv212 transducers fitted to a cheetah cat at the back of the boat they are fitted in two separate compartments with hatches by the engines witch are about 600mm square. My question is sometimes they fill with water and go over the transducer on the inside. I'm assuming they are completely water proof And will it effect the transducer in anyway
Hi, this is one of the best video's on axiom thank you. I have an Axiom 9. Just a couple of queries: (a) how can I synchronize waypoints and tracks with Minn Kota Ulterra; also (b) can I remove (bad/error tracks due to incorrect RV transducer data) Live Chart tracks form my navionics card; and (c) what transducer would you recommend to attach under the trolling motor to give best results in shallow water (say 5-20m)? Thank you, Frank
Hi Frank. Thank for watching! The SonarChart Live contour lines on your system can't be deleted but they can be updated by piloting the boat back over those locations. The live sonar algorithm will adjust the depth contours accordingly. If you wanted to completely delete your SonarChart Live recordings and start over from scratch I believe that is possible, but I would need to refer you to Navionics support for specific instructions on which file needs to be deleted from the map card. The consequences of deleting the wrong file could be very bad (no maps) so do check with them if you want to go down that route. If you happen to have the MinnKota Ulterra with their Universal Sonar transducer pre-installed, we offer a transducer adapter cable that allows you to connect that to an Axiom RV. The part number is A62363.
Hi Randy. I think you are asking about the data overlays like depth, temperature, speed, etc. Anywhere you see them and want to add, change or delete them simply touch Menu...Settings....Page Settings....Edit Data Overlays. Touch the one you want to delete and you'll see that option in the popup menu.
A few episodes ago you mentioned you had done some training for the FDNY. Is this something you will do for any agency? We have a fireboat in production presently and it's outfitted with Raymarine. Also, how about an episode dedicated to using Raymarine equipment for search and rescue . . . ?
Hello Dean. Yes sir. Raymarine supplies the electronics to both the fire and police departments for the city of New York and many other agencies across the USA and around the world. Please send me an email to james.mcgowan@raymarine.com and I can connect you with our first responder team about training. I am glad you asked about an episode for first responders. That has been on my short-list of episodes to offer. We'll try to get it on the calendar very soon.
@@Raymarine many thanks for the reply. I look forward to your new technologies, but like the current offering and integration. I had E series displays with autopilot etc on my last boat (sail boat) and am now shopping for my next !
Thanks for watching the stream. In RealVision 3D mode the model is created automatically and the last 11 to 15 minutes is held in Axiom's memory buffer. At any time you can pause and rewind through that buffer by long pressing on the screen, or touching the pause button on the top right of the 3D screen. This data is not recorded though. The oldest information drops off as new information is added. When you exit 3D mode the buffer is flushed out and it restarts when you start 3D mode again.
Yes sir. It was our intention to get out into deeper water on this past broadcast but the wind and sea conditions were no helping. We will try it again on another day.
Hi Randy. If you are seeing lots of extra colorized dots on your RealVision 3D you can adjust them out with the Gain, Intensity and Surface Filter, similar to the other channels. Usually what you are seeing when this happens is wake noise from other vessels that have passed by. If its in the upper part of the water column the Surface Filter can normally take much of it out.
Yes indeed, sorry for the poor quality this time. We stream using 4G or 5G mobile connectivity. Evidently it was not up to the task this time. We were not expecting that either.
i couldn't get passed his first few moments of his obnoxious attempt at showmanship. how about forgetting you are being filmed and act natural. if that's your natural, might find a different narrator. ugghh. come on Ray marine. you can do better . I'd love ot learn more of your new equipment, rather than be annoyed by a goon.
@@Raymarine you are quite welcome. and great response, seriously. and yes, I hope to be in touch soon. no doubt, i might have been a bit overly harsh. after one too many click baits in a row (seeking knowledge, and getting bs instead). so for that my sincere apology. but yea: try a lot less hard for perfection (be yourself, without acting or "putting on a show") in turn forecast much more sincerity, and truly captivate your audience with your knowledge and products efficiencies (and in efficiencies, eliminating unexpected, unwanted surprises) coupled with the well earned great reputation. I, myself, at one point in life, ran off some real good customers by simply trying too hard, forgetting who i really was, trying to be who somebody thought they wanted instead. you probably did not get the luck (or misfortune) of being the narrator by being a goon when you can be yourself. No doubt a well educated, accomplished expert in the industry.
Hi Jim, thank you again for the great support, it was nice to see your home port in the background. Cheers from Oz
Thanks for tuning in, Chris!
Another good video, Thank you. I currently use a 2005 Raymarine C80 system and it is time to move up, I am considering changing up to an Axiom+ 12 based system this year. I cruise mainly on the west coast of Canada and around Vancouver Island. Most of the videos I see on sonar are geared more for fish finding. I also use the sonar to locate good anchorages and try to scan the bottom before I drop the hook. The small bays where I like to anchor my C-Dory 22' Cruiser are old logging sites, so there is always the problem of dropping the hook into spoil ground, where the bottom may be littered with wrecks, old logging booms and cables. Definitely not a place where you want to drop your anchor and face the real possibility of loosing the anchor after it fouls in the junk on the bottom. I also like to look at the bottom, to see what it is like, sand, mud, rocks, kelp or eel grass, all of which would make it harder to anchor in. I would like to request that maybe you do video on your sonar and how it can be used to identify what is on the bottom and not just the fish. Thank you in advance.
Hi Peter. Thank you for watching! The DownVision and SideVision are great tools for scanning the bottom for debris, rocks, wrecks, and sometimes treasure! We'll try to get some on-the-water time with those tools in one of our 2022 episodes.
Hi Raymarine, thank you for providing a solution to poor contours on Sonar Chart Live and also the cable part number to connect Minn Kota Universal Sonar. It was an excellent response. Regards, Frank
Glad it was helpful!
This was a great episode. Keep it up we love the the tips and tricks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Jim,
I don’t think this is currently available but it would be cool if your track could change color based on water temp. Often we’re driving and blow through a big temp change but we don’t notice where that happened. If we could look at our track and see where the color changed, we’d know where to go back and look. Great when fishing.
Hi Mike. This is a great idea and something I know we're taking a look at. Having a clear indication of those temperature breaks can really be a game-changer out there on the water.
On the Higher frequency down vision chirp is it ideal fishing pelagics looking for tuna schoools down to about 300ft?
I suspect the high CHIRP (170-230 kHz) or even the low CHIRP would pick them up better than DownVision at that depth.
@@Raymarine so staying on the sonar tile would be ideal and maybe checking the 200khz tile ?
Jim on those overlays where you’re adding a feature to the screen I would like to be able to increase the size of my speed on my screen in my Raymarine element
can that be done the same way as the axiom?
Can I also adjust the layout of which corner of the screen the speed appears on?
On Element the size of the data item isn't adjustable, but you can change the corner it appears on. Go to Menu...Settings...Databoxes. Each corner of the page can have a different data item assigned to it.
Hi Jim why would you want to change the frequency from high to low or from low to high? Basically what is the benefit of doing so
High frequency sonar offers enhanced resolution, detail, and target separation, the ability to see the fish individually. The downside to high-frequency sonar is its signal is attenuated more quickly than low-frequency, meaning it can't go as deep. Low-frequency sonar has much longer wave-length signals which can travel to much deeper depths. The downside is the long wavelengths have less resolution, so the image is not a sharp or detailed. That's why most fish finding systems offer both options.
A good analogy is FM radio (high frequency) versus AM radio (low frequency.) Music sounds great on FM, but you need to be within a short range of the radio station to hear it. AM radio is a bit more scratchy and muted, but its signal can travel hundreds or thousands of miles and still be heard.
Are these units better in the manual mode and do you have a vid on how to set it up
You can make manual adjustments on all of our sonars. In the bottom left corner of the screen there is a small icon that looks like an equalizer. Tap it and the manual controls appear. The controls vary just a bit depending on what channel you are looking at, but there are controls for things like Gain, Intensity, Color Gain, Surface Filter and Noise Filter.
Gain determines the signal strength at which target returns are shown onscreen. A higher value produces more target returns and noise. Typically you'd adjust it upwards until you see just the slightest bit of speckle in the display, then down 1 notch.
Intensity or Color Gain controls set the lower limit for the color used for the strongest target returns. All target returns above this value are displayed using the color for the strongest targets. Those with a weaker value are divided equally between the remaining colors in the palette. In any of the CHIRP or Non-CHIRP down-looking sonar channels these are generally full-color, 256-color palettes. On the DownVision and SideVision channels this control is adjusting the white levels for the strongest target returns. You can sometimes extract a bit more detail from man-made or hard targets on these images by turning the intensity control down. This lets it better show many of the small details, nooks and crannies in the structure.
Surface Filter or Noise Filter determines the amount of noise displayed onscreen by varying the gain throughout the water column. A lower value decreases the depth at which the control is applied.
The All to Auto button instantly returns any manual settings adjustments back to 0%, and returns those functions to automatic control. Don't be afraid to play with these settings. All-to-Auto has your back, and can restore a great picture in case you adjust too much. You can't break it.
Also, keep in mind that you can make all of these adjustments on targets you've already passed over by using the sonar scroll pause and rewind. If you pass over a wreck, structure, fish school, etc. that is a great time to pause the scroll and play with these settings to see how they change the image. If you see something good you can use the cursor to mark it as a waypoint and navigate back to it.
I'm using an Axiom 12"pro and a Axiom plus. I'm using navionics on the pro and when I select raymarine light house, which the card is in the plus, it switching the pro to the raymarine light house chart. Can i use the two different charts at the same time?
Hi Steve. Yes, you can access both charts at the same time. The tiles on the homescreen and the apps programmed into them are shared between units, so if you select the same instance of "Chart" on the homescreen, when you change the chart on one MFD, it will change on the other one too. For example, out of the box the top left tile on the homescreen is usually pre-programmed for a full-screen chart. If you are selecting that same tile on both screens, the map you have selected one one will display on the other one too.
You can either build out another tile with the Chart app, and then select that one on the 2nd screen, or pick one of the other tiles that shows the chart alongside another app.
If you need to build another tile out, simply long-press on it and select Edit, and then follow the prompts to choose the layout and assign apps to it.
Hi Jim,
You should do more of these sort of tutorials. They are great for people who are new to reading and setting up their MFD.
I'm new to boating and I have purchased element 7 HV. I've read a lot online about setting up the sonar to improve the clutter and get a better image. the more i read the more am getting confused. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information, so I am Tring to stick to the Raymarine forums.
If I could get a bit of advice from you. I normal fish in between 16 and 100 feet in saltwater. When im moving at 5 to 9 knots im not picking up much at all but when i slow down to below 5 Kt there seem to be an unrealistic amount of fish sign being displayed on the screen. I think the placement of the transducer is OK because even at 30kt i don't loose bottom and get a good depth reading.
Is there a methodological approach to adjusting the settings and sensitives for scroll speed, ping rate, gain etc? There's a lot in there that can be adjusted and in can be hard to know where to start.
Thanks
Steve
Hello Steve. The best place to start is with the system in fully automatic mode, and then adjust the other parameters one at a time. We have a function, ALL TO AUTO, that you'll see in the menu that will instantly get things back into automatic controls in case manual adjustments have gone awry.
If you are seeing excessive false targets you might want to begin by adjusting the surface filter. Bring it up in small increments until you see the false targets reduced. The surface filter works more strongly towards the top of the water column, and less-so at the bottom. Its main purpose is to remove clutter caused by wave action, turbulence, cavitation, and debris that is more found near the surface than the bottom.
Next I would make small adjustments to the gain. Since it seems like you are picking up false echoes from small targets, bring the gain down a few points at a time.
The scroll speed won't do much for removing false echoes, but slowing it down will tend to generate more detailed images. The default scroll speed is 100. On my boat I slow it down to about 60 or 70 because I am interested in seeing a sharper, more detailed picture.
We'll try to get another session covering these topic in for our 2024 season, starting soon.
Thanks for the response. Replying to a 2 year old video is a big tick in the Raymarine customer support check box.
I had a play around this weekend and found slowing things down to 60 really helped me read the sonar image. I also found bringing colour threshold down to 85 cleaned the screen up without removing fish sign. We had some good success finding and catch fish.
Thank for your help.
Steve
Hi! Great episode, I found out answers about quite a few things that bothered me and a few problems I did not even know I had :)
I own Axion 7 RV and RV-200 Bronze transducer. When using RealVision 3D at 200 feet, I get a lot of noise on the far sides (looks like huge spikes). Probably due to not the best transducer placement. I am not sure but maybe I get the same noise in shallow water, it is just not so obvious. Is there a way to limit side range for RealVision 3D (or side vision channel)?
If the gain is set high the RealVision 3D will sometime pick up turbulence or air bubbles in the water column and plot them as targets, resulting in the arc-like spikes. Try bumping the gain down just a bit until they disappear.
When using 3D I get a model with the boat going sideways or really strange scaling. Anyway to correct this? Ax 9+ RV-100
The RV100 transducer used with your Axiom+ 9 RV has a sensor inside of it called an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS.) This solid-state gyroscope measures the pitch, roll and yaw motions of the boat. The device is self-calibrating, and the fact that you are seeing sideways motion of your boat icon indicates that it has not calibrated fully.
Calibration is an automatic process and starts after your vessel has turned approximately 100° at a speed of between 3 -15 knots. Calibration requires no user input, however at least a 270° turn is required before the calibration process can determine the local deviation and apply a relevant offset.
Typically, you can accelerate this process by doing several figure-8 maneuvers at low speed (5 to 10 knots) to allow the sensor to fully measure the magnetic deviation around it.
You can also reset the calibration process and start it again by going to Home....Fishfinder...Menu....Settings...Sonar....Sonar Reset. This will flush any stored calibration and start it again.
Jim, when searching for a small wreck (8m length, 2m high) in 12m of water, is it better to use 3D vision or use a split screen with downvision and side vision? Using a RV220 and an Axiom 12 Pro. Thanks.
Hello David. I think it would be more efficient to use a split of DownVision and SideVision, rather than 3D, only because your target is not very high off he bottom (at 2 meters.) I'd suggest splitting the screen vertically so both sonar channels are running full-width on the screen. Put the DownVision on the top, and SideVision on the bottom.
If you also need to see the chart display then split the upper half between Chart and DownVision.
I have and axiom pro 12 RVX and Axiom +RV with dual transducers. B175HW 1 KW Chirp and B175L . Can I run side scan and chirp to see whats directly underneath on top of whats to the side?
Yes. You can run multiple sonar windows each accessing different channels, all at the same time.
Any suggestions on connecting to the internet? My boat is at home and close to the router, Inever had a problem connecting before for software updates but for the last 3 updates no luck. I have 2 raymarine axioms and both have the same problem. The wifi signal is strong on both but won't let me connect. My internet provider is century link.
Hi Don. I'm not sure what the problem could be there. As an experiment try opening the Apps menu and running something like Netflix or Spotify on your Axiom just to check the internet connection. If you can stream a movie or music, there should be enough bandwidth to download an update.
Hi Jim
I have a cp 470 with airmar b175hw I like to tuna fish out in thousands of feet of water I am never going to hit bottom with transducer beam but so Iam wondering how to set the sonar up in that sanareo
In your scenario you would be better off selecting a manual range for your sonar, rather than leaving it in automatic mode. In auto mode the sonar will keep searching for the bottom, and in the process of doing so will be changing the depth scale on the display as it searches.
Select a depth range in the vicinity of, or slightly deeper than where you expect the fish to be and leave it there. This might be a good time to utilize the fish alarm feature accessible by touching Menu...Settings...Fish Detection. You can adjust the detection sensitivity so it will alert you to new fish targets on the scope in your desired range.
I have a axiom 9 and when I add SOG which I believe is "speed over ground" is will show on the screen but does not show the speed
Hi Ron. Speed and SOG (Speed Over Ground) are 2 different values, coming from 2 different sources. SOG comes from your GPS receiver, while Speed comes from a paddlewheel or ultrasonic speed sensor.
SOG represents your speed over the surface of the earth, while Speed represents your speed through the water which can be impacted by water currents. By comparing both values your Axiom can actually tell you the speed of the current the boat is being subjected to at any given time.
If you want to see a value for Speed populated you might need to add another transducer to your system. Our i50 Speed Instrument is capable of providing that data, for example.
@@Raymarine Will a P66 connected via a Y cable be able to show speed from the paddle wheel?
Have an axiom rv9 . How do you get the boat with scope down below boat as on screen in the sonar version (the right side of screen)?
Hi Jeff. That feature is called A-Scope. On your Axiom touch Menu....Settings...and the A-Scope on/off control is the 2nd item down on the tab that appears. We had it in "Cone" mode, which is probably the most popular way to display it. The Right and Center Modes just shift the A-Scope image slightly to make it appear larger and consistently wider through the entire height of the water column.
my ducer feels dirty i use a boat brush to clean it but it goes into the 1ft 2 ft 4ft and random very shallow slow or fast it will start doing this any tips for cleaning ?
Do make sure your Axiom screen is up-to-date on its software updates. We have made some improvements over the last few releases to bottom tracking and double-bottom rejection.
As for cleaning your transducer, the best way to do it is with a boat brush. If there are stubborn particles still attached you can very carefully give it a scrape with a plastic scraper. Be very careful not to damage the rubberized outer shell.
To prevent buildup in the future you can coat your transducer with some transducer anti-fouling paint. You can find it in most marine hardware and paint shops. MDR, Petit and Airmar all make paints specifically for this. They are designed to resist and repel marine growth, but are gentle enough not to cause any degradation of the transducer's rubberized window.
Why is it so hard to turn my MFD off. It seems to turn on pretty easily usually but takes 10 minutes to turn off. It’s the Axiom 12” touch screen with the “slide” power button at the bottom right.
Hello Tyler. Its a 2-step process to turn it off. Swipe the slide bar to make the quick access menu appear. Then touch and hold on the on-screen power button for about 3 seconds. You'll see the round edges of it light up in red as it is powering down, and then it will go off.
If it helps, it is also OK to kill the power to Axiom from the boat's circuit breakers or main power switch. It won't hurt it.
Axiom actually remembers its power state. If Axiom is on when you kill the power to it, it will turn on automatically when the power is restored. If Axiom was last powered down using the on-screen controls, it will remain off until you turn it back on manually using the swipe control.
Heard today that you can use AIRMAR transducer on RV AXIOM setup. I have a RV100, came with the system purchase. but purchase a RV312 with the kit.
sadly no space left for this bad boy! didn't realize there that big! Can you recommend and 1000w AIRMAR truhaull or transom install that is compatible
with my axiom setup.. Also question about chirps vs sonar. what is the difference between the 2. which would you recommend for better bottom clarity scan..
Hello Reyo. The Axiom RV and Axiom+ RV 7, 9 and 12-inch models can be used with an Airmar non-CHIRP transducer by attaching an adapter cable onto the 25-pin RealVision 3D connection. There is actually a 2nd complete sonar transceiver that supports the discrete frequencies of 50 KHz and 200 KHz with 600-watts of transmit power. It is not as powerful as the 1kW you mention, but it is pretty capable.
There are 2 ways you can do it. We offer an adapter cable that allows you to connect dual transducers. One is any standard RealVision 3D transducer (transom, through-hull, through hull pair) plus an Airmar non-CHIRP transducer from our CP370-compatible transducer lineup. This adapter is part number A80492.
We also have a cable that lets you run ONLY the Airmar transducer, skipping the RealVision 3D altogether. The part number is A80489 and allows you to connect any transducer from our line of models compatible with the CP370 sonar module.
Any of the transducers listed here are compatible with this setup: www.raymarine.com/transducers/sonar-fishfinder-transducers/conical-sonar/
The sonar in Axiom in this configuration outputs 600-watts of power. Some of these transducers listed are rated for 600-watts, and some for 1kW. You can use either. Even though the 1kW models will be driven with less power overall, they still offer an advantage over a 600-watt transducer in that they are also more sensitive to returning echoes so will offer better performance.
CHIRP sonars transmit across a band of frequencies, where non-CHIRP (or discrete) sonars transmit on an exact frequency. For example in the high band, a CHIRP sonar will transmit across 170 to 230 kHz on every pulse. A discrete sonar will transmit only on 200 kHz, which is the center channel of the CHIRP. The benefit of CHIRP technology is that it offers higher resolution. When a CHIRP system passes over a school of fish, it can better show you the individual fish in the school, where the discrete sonar may merge many of those targets together if they are packed tight together.
For bottom clarity both are very good, but the CHIRP will generally have an advantage.
@@Raymarine Thank you so much with your quick feedback. Its a mouthfull for me so I will be reviewing it until the next show.
The RV100 is installed bu the goal was to install the RV312 with no luck. I like your explanation about the CHIRP sonar so tilting
in the chirp direction. I will sell the new RV312 in exchange for a CHIRP sonar with a minimum of 1kw.
I have an es-9 and axiom pro 9 both have dials in addition to touch screen. They are connected together with the short cable in rear. Both have lighthouse 3 , appropriate version for each. I use es forchart and the axiom for sonar. If I turn on radar, it overlays the chart on the es. Question: if I upgrade the axiom pro to the guadalupe, does this make the two units not compatible to talk to each other. What should I do, leave system alone, or disconnect each unit from the other and run independently.?
Hello Lou. If you want to keep them linked together you cannot upgrade to LightHouse Guadeloupe. The eS-Series units running LightHouse 3 are limited to version 3.11. Axiom needs to be running the same version.
It sounds like you already have one dedicated to one purpose, and the other to something else. In this case I don't think you really lose much if you disconnected them from each other and upgraded the Axiom. Simply remove the Raynet cable that links them together.
If you don't already have it connected to both, do connect them both to the SeaTalk NG/NMEA2000 network. That will enable them to share navigation data, digital depth, GPS, speed, etc.
@@Raymarine thanks for your reply but I dont understand what is necessary for this sea talk ng/nmea setup
Hi Lou. Your MFDs have 2 different kinds of network connections on them. One of them is a low-bandwidth network for navigation data, engine date, GPS, waypoints, routes, etc. It is commonly called SeaTalk NG in Raymarine nomenclature or NMEA2000 in the bigger marine industry. SeaTalkNG and NMEA2000 are the same protocol, with slightly different connectors on the ends of the cables.
Your MFDs also both have a broadband Ethernet connection on them called RayNet. RayNet is used to share bandwidth-intense information like the picture from your radar, the picture from each of your sonar channels, CCTV and FLIR cameras, and even the maps on your system.
Currently, at least one of your MFD's has the SeaTalk connection in place and both of your MFDs have the RayNet connection in place.
Because you have both old and new MFDs in the same system, yours is a bit of a special case. We offered the LightHouse 3 upgrade for your older eS-9 display, but there were some hard limits as to what it is capable of handling as the LightHouse 3 systems matured and more features were added. For this reason there were no more LightHouse 3 updates offered for the eS-Series products after version 3.11.
It is not recommended to run MFDs on the same high-speed network (RayNet) with dissimilar software versions. You are very likely to experience network crashes or other oddities if you do because the software levels and feature sets are different. You can, however, keep the low-bandwidth data connected to both displays. You'll want to check that both screens have the low-bandwidth connection plugged in. It is normally only necessary to connect it to 1 display because the high-bandwidth network will actually pick up all the low speed information too, and transmit it across the faster connection. For this reason many installations only have 1 MFD connected to STNG or NMEA2000.
When you remove one of your MFDs from the high-speed network to prevent crashing, you'll want to make sure that it still has a connection to the low speed network so it can continue to receive GPS, basic depth, waypoints, etc.
Is a through hull transducer that much better than a transom mount? I'm especially interested in maintaining the bottom at faster speeds. What are the advantages?
Yes. Through hull transducers tend to track better overall, and at much higher speeds than transom mounts because they are deeper in the water, and less impacted by turbulence. That said, the through-hull installation site needs to be chosen wisely as there are appendages on the underside of the boat that can be problematic too like steps, tunnels, and other through-hull fittings. What type of boat do you have, and what transducer are you running now?
@@Raymarine I have a 2015 Robalo R222 and a A98 with CPT-200 side vision transducer. Robalo actually has a location for a thru hull transducer. I'm trying to convince myself a hole in the bottom of the boat is OK... LOL I plan to add a Axiom on a articulating arm mount with thru hull at some point.
I run an Axiom with an RV100 that is painted with transducer paint. The boat stays in the water all season. How important is it that I keep algae growth off the transducer?
Hi Pete. Great jobin getting it painted in the first place. It is actually very important to keep the transducer clear of algea and other growth. The sound energy leaving and returning to the transducer needs to pass to/from the water with as little resistance as possible. Growth on the transducer will degrade the signal path over time.
Additionally, growth on the transducer is going to create a more turbulent flow of water under the transducer. Sonar signals pass most efficiently between the transducer and water when the flow is smooth. Turbulence in the water creates low-pressure pockets of cavitation which generates air bubbles. Air under the transducer severely disrupts the signal path causing drop-outs and poor bottom tracking.
@@Raymarine You folks are the best. I always learn something from every broadcast. Thank you so much!
Jim, great series BTW, On my Axiom 7, I connect to gps but I cant get my speed to display....something simple but can you point in the right direction to display speed? I have the overlay but no speed indicated which I assume should be read from the internal GPS, right?
Hi Glenn. Anytime you see the word "Speed" on a Raymarine system it is referring to Speed Through Water, and requires a paddlewheel transducer or ultrasonic speed transducer. Your GPS provides SOG (Speed Over Ground) which is a different value. Change your overlay to SOG and you'll have what you are looking for. SOG is under the GPS category in the data library.
I have 2 axiom pro with the Airmar 175hw transducer. I have noticed quite a lot of vertical lines in the picture. What could cause this? Any help would be greatly appreciated
Hi David. Vertical lines are often in-band interference from another sonar. The 175HW covers the same frequency band as the high CHIRP that is part of your RealVision 3D transducer, assuming you have one of those too since it is an Axiom Pro. That could be the source. On Axiom, open its high CHIRP channel. Its the one simply called "Sonar." Touch Menu....Settings...Sounder and look for the Ping enable switch and switch it off. If the lines go away, that was the source.
Hi Jim
In 3d 60m+ I'm getting high black triangle interference in the sides of the imaging .
How to fillter them out without changing the range to narrow.
Your RealVision 3D and SideVision channels are joined together on the back-end and some settings from one can impact the other. I suspect the black triangles you see are the 3D sonar struggling for signal at the edge of its selected range. This might be from the SideVision sonar being set to manual range mode. Pop open SideVision, touch Menu....and either bump the range out manually to match how far you are trying to look in 3D, or put it into Automatic range mode. I think this should help.
@@Raymarine thanks for replying.
I did not get a solution for the problem.
That is where I'm.
I own axiom sinc 2017 and pro sinc 2020 I got the first public release.
I know my unit by heart and how to trick it.
The side vision and 3d are joint together by the range
One control the other and vice versa.
And in auto range in deep water it's a joke and waste of time. I'm uselessly use the 3time range rule. In 60m deep I range it to manual 180m side to side.
With side vision setting to manual gain to 48 and intensity to 21.
Getting great definition out off this setting.
The problem start when you guys change the software updates for side vision to make it more shades and dark shoulders . 3.7.or...
Before that the side vision and the 3d was much lighter and brighter in a copper color ext...and really work in auto mode .
And 3d image did not get distortions in the side of the tracking image.
Please fix it or add a filter to shoulder image.
Thank you
Because I care and love my axioms.
Thanks for the additional clarification. When you have a moment, could you email me? james.mcgowan@raymarine.com.
I have a quick question,
On my 9” element with hv100.
In the transducer settings, there’s a setting for forward or backward alignment. What determines that setting??
Thank you, I appreciate these videos.
Normally the HV100 is transom mounted, and the mounting bracket faces towards the bow of the boat. In some rare instances it might be necessary to turn the transducer 180-degrees, and have it travel backwards through the water. That setting allows the port and starboard side-scan and 3D elements to be reversed for those applications.
@@Raymarine I appreciate the information. I actually found the explanation of the alignment on page #30 of the lighthouse sport 3.15 advanced instructions manual.
It bothers me if I don’t think I have a full understanding so again I do appreciate your effort in responding to my question.
Glad to help!
Jim, you mention during the 3D portion of the live stream that the transducer has role, pitch and yaw, is that something that can be visualized in another data window?
Hello Jon. That data from the transducer's sensors is unfortunately only available to the transducer and sonar. Its not communicated in a way that can be displayed as a data item. We do offer some other devices that also calculate those data items, which do communicate it in a way that can be displayed. For example the EV1 heading sensor from an Evolution autopilot calculates heading, pitch, roll and rate of turn. The AR200 Augmented Reality module does too.
In Axiom's data library for populating on-screen data items, boxes, etc. there is a category called "Boat" and the items in there for display include Roll, Pitch and Rate of Turn. If you have the EV1 or AR200, those items should be populated. Some 3rd party compass sensors pass that data too over NMEA2000 that can be displayed the same way. For example, the Airmar Weather Station sensors output that information.
I have the RV 100. Why do I lose bottom at 500 ft? Thanks
Hi Don. Boat speed, water conditions, and the installation of the transducer can all impact depth performance. The high-CHIRP sonar channel on the RV100 can work as deep as 900-feet in optimal conditions. The CHIRP DownVision channel is rated to 600-feet, and SideVision and 3D to about 300-feet.
The best thing you can do it to make sure the transducer is mounted in a location where the water flow around (and under) it is smooth and clear. Turbulent or cavitated water contains lots of air bubbles which will interfere with the signals passing from the transducer to the water.
If there seems to be any particular symptoms that bring on the problem, let me know.
Hi, I have Axiom Pro 12 RVX, I have the RV transducer, what would be a good selection for the second 1kW transducer?
You can use any transducer from our CP470 or CP570 lineup with your Axiom Pro. It's hard to suggest a single model without a little more information. Where are you fishing? Any particular species? What it the typical water depth you are fishing in? To get you started, all of these transducers will work on that system: www.raymarine.com/transducers/sonar-fishfinder-transducers/dual-element/
@@Raymarine I fish in Norwegian fjords. Depths range from 10 - 300 meter.
Based on 300 meters, I would take a look at a CHIRP Medium or CHIRP Low frequency transducer for the 1kW channel.
If you have room on your boat for both of them, you can connect both to it simultaneously. The Medium CHIRP frequency at 1kW works well to about 450 meters. The low frequency can get you down as deep as 900 meters. While both of those are far beyond your stated fishing depth, keep in mind that the water conditions, temperature profile of the water column, and sea conditions can all impact the depth capability. Being well inside of the limits will ensure you'll have great coverage in less-than-ideal conditions.
Also, each frequency band will show the fish and targets in slightly different ways. Some species of fish show up brighter when images with particular frequencies. Having more options gives you more versatility.
Airmar Technology is the manufacturer of all of the high-power CHIRP transducers used on Axiom Pro RVX, CP470 and CP570. This page is a good reference to see all the options and compare: airmar.com/productinfo.html?category=CT&name=Chirp-Ready%20Transducers
Hi Jim,
I love your Raymarine Live sessions and hope you are back on air soon.
QUESTION 1
Is there an option that would allow me to run a higher frequency or higher power sidescan with my Axiom12+ to get better resolution of structure targets in 20m-50m of water?
QUESTION 2
Are there any product developments in the pipeline that might be a solution to my issue?
QUESTION 3
If there is no solution in the Axiom compatible family of products, would I be better off just getting an Elements system with Hypervision high frequency SideVision?
BACKGROUND INFO
I have an Axiom12+ with RV-100 transducer and use the system for fishing around the Great Barrier Reef in Far North Queensland, Australia.
Recently I have been using SideVision in combination with CHIRP traditional sonar to search for Wonky Holes - freshwater springs which push through the sea floor creating holes 1m-5m in diameter and attract a concentration of fish. Typically I'll do a grid search pattern with about 150m- 200m between grid lines.
Even though I have my SideVsion range set to 100m each side, the resolution is not very good to pick up these depression in the seabed unless they are within about 15m range of the centreline. Therefore I pretty much have to run over the top of them to find them rather than getting a wide sweep.
I believe I have optimized my set up (transducer position and angle, speed 4-6knots when doing the search, depth 20m-50m, scroll speed 150%),
Any assistance appreciated.
kind regards
Phil
Hello Phil. Thanks for watching the show and posting questions!
We don't offer a higher power side-scan sonar, though I think we can improve the picture you are getting now with just some minor adjustments to settings. If you haven't tried it yet, consider slowing down the scroll speed of your SideVision display. By slowing down the scroll speed, you'll get more detail in the sonar image. While in SideVision mode, touch Menu...Settings...and the Sonar Display tab. Scroll speed is at the bottom. Consider dropping it below 100% speed, even as far down as 75 or 60%. You should see more detail develop in the image.
When I am looking for small targets on the bottom I also prefer to manually adjust the target intensity setting on my SideVision and DownVision channels. There is a button on the bottom left corner of the display that gives you quick access to the Gain and Intensity settings. The Intensity control dictates the color (or level) threshold used to colorize the strongest target returns. I find that backing it down a bit will often improve small target identification by unmasking those targets from the stronger returns that are close by.
The Element HV system on paper has much more SideVision power available, however, that increase in power is used in its HyperVision high frequency mode, which due to the frequency band it operates in, has relatively short range.
If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to send me a message at james.mcgowan@raymarine.com
Thanks Jim, Will give those tips a go, much appreciated 👍🏼.
Hi Jim, the live series are excellent. I’m struggling for a transom mount Speed Through Water solution for my Axiom Pro RVX. I’m using the RV100 and TM265HL so I don’t want to give up a transducer slot. The ST69 paddle wheel does not have good speed performance at 1-3 knots based on the specs so what are my options? Worst case how do I connect ST69 to the Axiom? I do have a NEMA 2000 network for my external GPS. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching, Eric. Axiom does not have a direct-connection for a speed-through-water transducer so we'd need to introduce it to the network through another device. For example you could use the ST69 transducer along with our iTC-5 instrument transducer converter. That turns it into NMEA2000. The other option might be one of Airmar's Smart Ultrasonic speed transducers, though those are all currently through-hull mount, rather than transom. The UST-800 is an example, and it offers speed down to 0.1 knots. www.airmar.com/productdescription.html?id=195
Hi Jim I have just installed my twin rv212 and the second trip out they would loose the the bottom I was in 85foot and it would go to 3foot with a fuzzy screen I would have to turn my mfd screen off then back on then it would be fine any thoughts much appreciated
Hi Kevin. Let's make sure your system is running the latest update, currently version 3.15 Guadaloupe. That will ensure you have all the latest features and bug fixes in-place. We did some work to the bottom tracking algorithm in that release. I do want to make sure you have it, though what you are describing should not typically happen anyway. You can update via Wi-Fi or by downloading from the internet and installing it on a card. This video details the process: th-cam.com/video/Rx2LhPHHcAA/w-d-xo.html
Lets also make sure your system is starting out in automatic mode. With the sonar displayed touch Menu...Adjust Sensitivity, and then All to Auto on the controls that appear on the left. Select Yes when prompted to accept. This turns back on full automatic management of Gain, Intensity and Surface filtering.
These videos made a difference in my purchasing decision. I reviewed many different manufactures tutorials and information videos. After seeing this and comparing the alternatives, I decided to buy the Axios 9RV with an RV-100. The Raymarine was more configurable where it counts and still intuitive to use. Thanks for these videos and keep up the good work!
Also: Do you have a video comparing RealBathy to the other alternatives for generating bottom maps of uncharted areas?
Hi Dan. Thank you for choosing Raymarine and watching our Live series!
Your Axiom units support RealBathy (by Raymarine) and SonarChart Live. We have a couple of individual videos on each one, but not a comparison of the two. For the most-part, they perform a very similar function with a couple of differences.
The Raymarine RealBathy system is not tied to any particular chart or map card. Put any blank microSD card into your MFD, turn it on, and it will begin building a chart based on your actual depth and position. It can do that starting from zero. No subscription is needed and the data and map it generates is yours to keep and use on any Raymarine system.
SonarChart Live is a Navionics technology so it only works when one of their charts is in the system. It's also considered a premium feature so to use it your Navionics chart must be enrolled in their "freshest data" subscription program. The first year is included with the purchase of any of their charts, and then it is renewed yearly afterwards.
@@Raymarine one other question. I am up north and the boat is out of the water until the spring. If I run the axiom in demo mode and make settings changes then switch to regular mode when it goes back on the boat , will those settings stay and carry over to the operating mode, or do I have to wait until is back in the water with the transducer?
Any changes made in Demo mode will only be applied to that demo mode profile. Once you switch back to a live profile to go out on the water, those changes won't be reflected.
Why doesn't the Axiom (+) have 1.2 Khz frequency like the element does? It's a higher priced product and I need its capabilities (touchscreen and gps track), but I need the high frequency of the element series. Axiom has like 200/300 hz, so the frequency on the lower priced element-series is as 3 times higher. I really don't get it. That makes me not purchase any of those products right now. An axiom with a 1200 hz would be an instant buy for me. Are there any plans to release something like that?
Hello Janvh. Thanks for the questions and the feedback. Element is our only product series with the 1.2 MHz sonar inside. We don't offer that on the Axiom-series units. I will be sure to pass the feedback to our product team though.
The SideVision, DownVision and 3D in all of the Axiom models chirps across the 320 to 380 kHz frequency band. Though it is not as high of a frequency as 1.2 MHz, it does have very good resolution because it is using CHIRP technology, and the lower frequencies penetrate the water better for a significantly longer range (300 to 600 feet for Axiom, vs. about 70 to 100-feet for 1.2 MHz on Element.)
@@Raymarine Thank you for the detailed reply. The reasoning behind it is that most lakes here at not deeper than 70 feet and I use it for archeological research. Using high frequency it would be great to map the entire lake in 3D, and easily add markers to all interesting structures and easily can navigate to them. It's just better than using sidescan only. Since it usually aren't huge shipwrecks but smaller things, the high res is important. I really like the user interface of ray marine products, and the element combined with the axiom would be the sweet spot for me. I know that's not really the target demographic of your products but I do think it's a gap in the market, especially since existing products for that demographic are very expensive. But thinking about it I also think it could be of huge benefit for police/finding drown victims etc.
Why does Raymarine not have forward looking sonar like other suppliers?
Hello Bill. Forward-looking sonar is a great technology and something we are looking into. Stay tuned for more information on this topic, coming soon.
Hi Jim thank you for the answers, on my second question I think I was not so clear, My question is Where should I install a transom if I have a boat with a single engine with dual propeller? Each propeller spinning to opposite side. Thanks in advance
Hello Felipe. Thanks for the additional information. In this case, you can mount it to either side of the motor as the counter-rotating propellers basically cancel each other out from a flow-noise perspective. Port or starboard is fine.
Why is the quality of navionics mapping superior detail on my IPhone the my axiom ?
The Navionics detail should be comparable between Axiom and iPhone for navigation and fishing maps. There could be some minor variations between them due to differences in screen resolution so its not always a direct side-by-side like-for-like at any given range scale, but the core data should be the same.
One thing that can make them look different is if you are running in EasyView mode on Axiom. This mode makes all of the Navionics data look larger on-screen. It can make the charts look a bit more blocky too. From the Chart app go to Menu...Settings....Layers....and toggle EasyView on or off to see the difference.
great showJim
Thank you for watching!
Just came across your video and found it very informative. I've had an axiom 9 since they came out so 3 or 4 years whatever, I only get out on the water maybe a dozen times a year and I have played around and played around with the settings on this unit and just can't the images I see especially in 3d and side scan like I see in videos, I've even sent it in thinking something was wrong with the unit but they say it's fine . Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks
Thanks for watching, Paul. I think one of the keys to understanding what the screen is showing is also knowing the orientation of each sonar beam and where it is pointed. The one most people have the hardest time with is the SideVision display. Its tricky because it is generated by 2 different beams (one left, one right) and there is a hole in the middle between them where the SideVision can't see. That hole is actually imaged too, though its the DownVision channel that sees into that space directly below the boat. Sometimes a split screen layout can help a lot to bring it all together. On my own system I like to split the screen horizontally and dedicate the top half to the DownVision, and the bottom half to the SideVision. If you happen to have any photos of your system running, feel free to email them to me and I can help you to decipher them. james.mcgowan@raymarine.com
A question no one from the factory has ever been able to answer. How do you change time from daylight savings to normal. I have to compensate each time I look at the time. Thanks in advance.
Hi Jim. Our Axiom's don't have a Daylight Savings Time tick-box (though I would like to see one!)
Instead, you'll simply adjust the time zone offset for the clock.
On your home screen touch the clock and then touch the "Time Zone from UTC" item.
I'm not sure where you are but I'll use US Eastern Time as an example. Normally, US Eastern time is -5.0 hours. During Daylight Savings Time we temporarily go to -4.0 hours. If you are on the West coast you'd normally be at -8.0 hours, and during DST set it to -7.0 hours.
@@Raymarine thanks Jim. I must have set it up before the times changed…that was an easy fix. All set now. I worked with the great Jeff Fink for several years. I miss being in touch with him.
Hi Jim great channel keep up the good work it's all very helpful.
I have the rv212 transducers fitted to a cheetah cat at the back of the boat they are fitted in two separate compartments with hatches by the engines witch are about 600mm square.
My question is sometimes they fill with water and go over the transducer on the inside.
I'm assuming they are completely water proof
And will it effect the transducer in anyway
Hello Kevin. The RV212 transducers are waterproof from the inside and outside. The bilge water won't bother them. Thanks for watching the stream!
Hi, this is one of the best video's on axiom thank you. I have an Axiom 9. Just a couple of queries: (a) how can I synchronize waypoints and tracks with Minn Kota Ulterra; also (b) can I remove (bad/error tracks due to incorrect RV transducer data) Live Chart tracks form my navionics card; and (c) what transducer would you recommend to attach under the trolling motor to give best results in shallow water (say 5-20m)? Thank you, Frank
Hi Frank. Thank for watching! The SonarChart Live contour lines on your system can't be deleted but they can be updated by piloting the boat back over those locations. The live sonar algorithm will adjust the depth contours accordingly.
If you wanted to completely delete your SonarChart Live recordings and start over from scratch I believe that is possible, but I would need to refer you to Navionics support for specific instructions on which file needs to be deleted from the map card. The consequences of deleting the wrong file could be very bad (no maps) so do check with them if you want to go down that route.
If you happen to have the MinnKota Ulterra with their Universal Sonar transducer pre-installed, we offer a transducer adapter cable that allows you to connect that to an Axiom RV. The part number is A62363.
How do I remove unwanted overlays?
Hi Randy. I think you are asking about the data overlays like depth, temperature, speed, etc. Anywhere you see them and want to add, change or delete them simply touch Menu...Settings....Page Settings....Edit Data Overlays.
Touch the one you want to delete and you'll see that option in the popup menu.
A few episodes ago you mentioned you had done some training for the FDNY. Is this something you will do for any agency? We have a fireboat in production presently and it's outfitted with Raymarine. Also, how about an episode dedicated to using Raymarine equipment for search and rescue . . . ?
Hello Dean. Yes sir. Raymarine supplies the electronics to both the fire and police departments for the city of New York and many other agencies across the USA and around the world. Please send me an email to james.mcgowan@raymarine.com and I can connect you with our first responder team about training.
I am glad you asked about an episode for first responders. That has been on my short-list of episodes to offer. We'll try to get it on the calendar very soon.
Good job 😊
Thanks for watching, Ed!
Any sign of forward looking sonar for raymarine?
Hi Neil. I can't speak about unreleased products, but I can say we are well aware of the desire to have this technology. Stay tuned.
@@Raymarine many thanks for the reply. I look forward to your new technologies, but like the current offering and integration. I had E series displays with autopilot etc on my last boat (sail boat) and am now shopping for my next
!
Thanks for sticking with us, Neil!
where to go to get to the record on the 3d model
Thanks for watching the stream. In RealVision 3D mode the model is created automatically and the last 11 to 15 minutes is held in Axiom's memory buffer. At any time you can pause and rewind through that buffer by long pressing on the screen, or touching the pause button on the top right of the 3D screen. This data is not recorded though. The oldest information drops off as new information is added. When you exit 3D mode the buffer is flushed out and it restarts when you start 3D mode again.
All very good, those of us in the Uk fish at sea in 100 ft, could you cover that, ?
Yes sir. It was our intention to get out into deeper water on this past broadcast but the wind and sea conditions were no helping. We will try it again on another day.
my rt4 has this its amazing
Thanks for the comment! Those RT4 boats are pretty awesome.
How do I clear up clutter in realvision 3d
Hi Randy. If you are seeing lots of extra colorized dots on your RealVision 3D you can adjust them out with the Gain, Intensity and Surface Filter, similar to the other channels. Usually what you are seeing when this happens is wake noise from other vessels that have passed by. If its in the upper part of the water column the Surface Filter can normally take much of it out.
Why does the video quality look like 15 years ago?
Yes indeed, sorry for the poor quality this time. We stream using 4G or 5G mobile connectivity. Evidently it was not up to the task this time. We were not expecting that either.
i couldn't get passed his first few moments of his obnoxious attempt at showmanship.
how about forgetting you are being filmed and act natural. if that's your natural, might find a different narrator.
ugghh.
come on Ray marine. you can do better . I'd love ot learn more of your new equipment, rather than be annoyed by a goon.
The goon says, thank you for commenting. :-) If you have a product question, feel free to add it too.
@@Raymarine you are quite welcome. and great response, seriously.
and yes, I hope to be in touch soon.
no doubt, i might have been a bit overly harsh. after one too many click baits in a row (seeking knowledge, and getting bs instead). so for that my sincere apology.
but yea: try a lot less hard for perfection (be yourself, without acting or "putting on a show") in turn forecast much more sincerity, and truly captivate your audience with your knowledge and products efficiencies (and in efficiencies, eliminating unexpected, unwanted surprises) coupled with the well earned great reputation.
I, myself, at one point in life, ran off some real good customers by simply trying too hard, forgetting who i really was, trying to be who somebody thought they wanted instead.
you probably did not get the luck (or misfortune) of being the narrator by being a goon when you can be yourself. No doubt a well educated, accomplished expert in the industry.