Raymarine RV2 Series User manual

Applicable products
This document is applicable to the RV-2oo, RV-212(P/S), and Rv-2zo(P/s) Realvision" 3D bronze thru-hull transducers.
These transducers are capable of producing 3D sonar images when connected to Realvision'.3D variant MFDS running LightHouse'" 3 software. Five transducers are available in
the RV-2xx series, each having the same external shape and dimensions.
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splii-pair of RV-212(P/5) or RV-220(P/S) transducers.
The hull geometry of your vessel determines the most appropriate transducers to use. You should fit transducers whose internal elements are matched to within t6' of your hull's
Model no. Part no. Descripiion Hull geometry
RV-200 A80465 Realvision'" 3D Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer, 0', single ("all in one") Hull with O'(flat-bottom) to 6' deadrise angle.
RV-212P 480466 Realvision'" 3D Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer, 12', split-pair Hull with 6'to 18' deadrise angle, port side
(pair with A80467 below)
RV-212S AAO467 Hull with 6" to'18' deadrise anqle, starboard side
(pair with 480466 above)
RV.22OP A80468 Realvision" 3D Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer, 2O', split-pair Hull with 14'to 26" deadrise angle, port side
(pair with A80469 below)
RV-220S A80469 Hull with '14" to 26" deadrise angle, starboard side
(pair with A8O468 above)
. Bronze thru-hull transducers are recommended for fiberglass and wooden hulls and should not be used on a metal hull.
. Do NOT install bronze transducers on vessels with a positive ground system.
refer to the separate installation sheet.
Tools required
The following tools are required to install any of the
transducers listed under'Applicable products".
675 mm / 3 inch wrench (spanner) or suitable
size adjustable wrench (spanner)
7Marine grade sealant (non-acetate based)
8Adhesive tape
Warning: Transducer
operation
Only test and operate the transducer in the
water. Do NOT operate out of water as
overheating may occur.
II Warning: Marine-grade
sealant
Only use marine-grade neutral cure
polyurethane sealants. Do NOT use
sealants containing acetate or silicone,
which can cause damage to plastic pans.
Caution: Transducer cable
. Do NOT use the transducer cable to
lift or suspend the transducer; always
support the transducer body dlrectly
during installation.
. Do NOT cut, shorten, or splice the
transducer cable.
. Do NOT remove the connector.
lf the cable is cut, it cannot be repaired.
Cutting the cable will also void the warranty.
Testing the transducer
Transducer operation should be checked before
installation.
1. Connect the transducer to the multifunction display's
transducer connection.
2. Fully submerge the transducer in water.
3. Power up the display.
4. Open a Fishfinder application on your display.
5. lf required, select the relevant transducer/channel
from the Channel selection page (Menurlicheiiilil).
6. Check that accurate depth and temperature readings
are displayed.
7. lt you experience difficulties obtaining readings then
contact Raymarine Technical Support.
Multiple transducers
Note: lf you are installing a split-pair of transducers
(for example, an RV-212P unit with an RV-212S unit),
ensure that you test both transducers together by
connecting them to the multifunction display using a
Y-cable and extension cable.
Refer to the colored "Port" and "Starboard" labels on
the cables to ensure that you connect the transducer
cables to the correct Y-cable tails.
1Power drill
262 mm / 23/e inch hole cutter
Drill bit (suitable size for drilling pilot holes)
49 mm / 3/a inch drill bit (for drilling
anti-rotation bolt hole)
5Half round file

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sa il-
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Fin keel - mount forward of the
keel, ensuring that the keel will not
obstruct the transducers wide beam
width
6Keel
sail-
boat
Full keel - mount away from the
keel at a location with minimum
dead rise, ensuring that the keel will
not obstruct the transducers wide
beam width
Location requirements
Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location
for your single transducer or split-pair transducers.
For best performance, transducers should be installed in
a location with the Ieast turbulence and aeration.
lmportant: Do NOT install transducers in-line
with trailer rollers, your vessel's engine intake or
discharge openings.
Transducers should be installed as close to the center
line of the vessel as possible.
The mounting surface for the transducers should be
flat so that the supplied rubber washer sits firmly
against the hull.
When installing split-pair transducers with angled
elements, you must ensure that the hull's deadrise
angle at the chosen mounting location is appropriate
for the selected transducers. Refer to the table in
Applicable products.
The transducers should be installed away from any
protrusions such as other transducers, steps, ribs,
strakes, or rows of rivets.
. Transducers should be installed in a location where
no load will be applied to the transducers during,
launching, liftin9, trailering and storage ofthe boat.
. Transducers must be installed in the correct
orientation, with the anti-rotation bolt closest to the
stern of the vessel. Additionally, a dlrection arrow
pointing to the bow is embossed on the anti-rotation
bolt cap. Refer to the the illustration in Mounting
- RV-2x bronze thru-hull, which includes a "bow"
direction arrow.
. When installing split-pair transducers:
- the correct transducer (port or starboard) must be
installed in the matching (poft or starboard) side of
the hull; each transducer in a split pair has a label on
the attached cable, and markings and labels on the
transducer body to help you identify the transducer:
choose mounting positions that are symmetric
about the center line of the vessel.
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Item Color Description
1Red Port-side split-pair transducer
cable
2Green Starboard-side split-pair
transducer cable
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1Planing
hull Outboard ot llo - mount forward
and to the side of the propelle(s)
2 PIaning
hull lnboard - mount forward of the
propelle(s) and shaft(s)
3Planing
hull Stepped hull - mount on the first
step as far aft as possible
4Dis-
place-
ment
hull
Displacement hull - mount
approximately 1/3 of the way along
the lenqth of the hull, measured
along the waterline
Step
2 Rib
3Row of rivets
4Strake Item Description
1Direction to vessel bow
2Element angle and vessel side:
- 1"12""; "2o"")
* (port, "P"; starboard, "S")
Single (all-in-one) transducers are marked
Vessel side and direction to vessel keel
Single (all-in-one) transducers omit this label.
Dimension Measurement
H308.O mm (12.13 in.)
105.3 mm (4.15 in.)
- choose mounting positions that are at least 300 mm
('12 inches) below the water line.
Transducers should be installed in a location where
there is sufficlent clearance inside the hull to Iit the
nut and have at least 1OO mm (4 in) of headroom to
allow for withdrawal.
To avoid interference with the internal magnetometer,
mount transducers at least 1 m (39 inches) from other
electrical devices.
Transducer dimensions -
RV-2xx
All transducers in the RV-2xx series have the same
external dimensions.
. RV-2OO attached cable length: 8 m (26.2 ft).
. RV-212(P/S) and RV-22O(P/S) attached cable length:
2 m (6.5 ft).
Mounting - RV-2xx bronze
thru-hull
This procedure applies to all transducers in the RV-2xx
series.
The following procedure should only be performed with
your vessel out of the water.
lmportant:
. Do NOT use the transducer cable to lift or suspend
the transducer; always support the transducer
body directly during installation.
. The threads on the Huli nut may be sharp, ensure
that the supplied Cable protector is fitted to the
Hull nut before feeding the transducer cable
through the nut.
. Do not remove the label attached to the transducer
cable as it helps to ensure that connections are
made correctly.
lmportant Wooden hulls may be susceptible to
shrinkage if the vessel is removed from the water foI
an extended period, followed by swelling when the
vessel is returned to the water
To avoid leaks or damage to the transducer caused
by swelling:
. ensure that the vessel has been in the water for
some time immediately prior to removing the
vessel from the water and starting the transducer
installation.
. when you have completed the transducer
installation and fully tightened the hull nut and
anti-rotation nut, return the vessel to the water to
avoid subsequent hull shrinkage.
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2Anti-rotation nut
3Bronze washer
4Transducer cable
5Hull nut
Dimension Measurement
A727mm (2.a6 in.)
B6O.0 mm (2.36 in.)
c85.O mm (3.35 in.)
D8.o mm (0.31 in.)
E80.o mm (3.15 in.)
F3Ol mm (1.19 in.)
G1o9.o mm (4.29 in.l

6Rubber washer
7Anti{otation bolt
8Transducer stem
IAnti-rotation bolt cap
10 Transducer
't'l lvlarine grade sealant (non-acetate based)
12 Direction of vessel's bow
Uslng the location guidelines provided, ensure
you have selected an appropriate location for the
transduce( (See Location requirernents.)
Check the labels on the bronze face ofthe transducer
to confirm that you are using the correct type of
transducer (element angle; port or starboard) for the
mounting location you have chosen.
Fix the transducer mounting template to the selected
location using masking or self-adhesive tape,
ensuring that the arrow on the template is pointed
towards the vessel's bow.
4. Drill a pilot hole for the transducer stem hole.
5. Drill the stem-hole out using a suitable size hole
cutteI
6. Using a half round file and / or sandpaper, ensure
there are no rough edges or burrs around the stem
hole.
7 Guide the transducer cable up through the hole in
the vessel's hull while supporting the transducer
from beneath.
8. From inside the vessel, feed the transducer cable
through the rubber washel
9. Guide the transducer stem up through the hole in
the vessel's hull, while supporting the transducer
from beneath.
10. With the transducer held in place, check that the
anti-rotation bolt hole lines up correctly with the
mounting template.
11. Drill a pilot hole for the anti-rotation bolt hole.
12. Drill the hole for the anti-rotation bolt using a suitable
size drill bit.
13. Lower the transducer away from the hull (while
keeping the cable threaded through the hull), and
remove the mounling template; ensure that the
transducer is still supported from beneath.
'14. Carefully remove all labels from the bronze face of
the transducer.
15. Wipe all surfaces, both outside and inside the hull,
with an appropriate cleaning agent (for example,
isopropyl alcohol), and ensure they are dry, clean
and free from debris.
16. Apply a thick bead of marine-grade sealant:
i. all around the base ofthe transducer stem, where
it will meet the hull.
ii. all around the threaded section of the
stem, ensuring that the sealant will protrude
approximately 6 mm abrove the final tightened
hull nut.
iii. all around the stem hole, on the exterior of the
hull.
iv all around the anti-rotation bolt hole, on the
exterior of the hull.
'17 Apply marine-grade sealant all over the top, bronze
face of the transducet where it will meet the hull.
18. Guide the transducer stem up throuqh the hole in
the vessel's hull, while supporting the transducer
from beneath.
19. Fit the anti-rotation bolt by sliding it up through the
transducer housing, ensuring that the bolt head is
properly seated within the transducer
20.Apply a thick bead of marine-grade sealant:
i. all around the stem hole, on the interior ofthe hull.
ii. all around the anti-rotation bolt hole, on the
interior of the hull.
21. Slide the rubber washer down the transducer cable,
and over the threaded section of the transducer
stem; ensure that the washer is sitting on the sealant.
22. Ensuring the cable protector is fitted to the hull nut,
feed the transducer cable through the nut, resting
the nut on top of the threaded stem-tube.
23. Remove the Cable protector by pulling the 2 tabs
away from the back of the Hull nut.
24.Apply a thick bead of marine grade sealant to the
bottom face of the Hull nut.
25.Screw the hull nut onto the threaded stem-tube and
tighten by hand.
26.Fully tighten the hull nut using a sultable sized
wrench (spanner).
ln order to prevent leaks and transducer movement,
ensure that the nut is adequately tightened. You
shou/d see the sealant protruding from the edges of
all applied surfaces.
lmportant Do NOT overtighten. Overtightening can
cause damage to the hull which may result in water
leakinq into the vessel.
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27 From inside the vessel, slide the small bronze washer
over the anti-rotation bolt.
28.Screw the anti-rotation bolt nut onto the bolt and
tighten by hand.
29. Fully tighten the anti-rotatlon bolt nut using a suitable
sized wrench (spanner).
lmportant Do NOT overtighten. Overtightening can
cause damage to the hull which may result in water
leaking into the vessel.
30.Apply a small amount of marine grade sealant to the
inside of the anti-rotation bolt cap.
31. Fit the anti-rotation bolt cap by pressing it firmly into
the hole in the bottom face of the transducer.
34. Once the vessel has been put back in the water
check for leaks around the transducer immediately.
Important Do NOT leave your vessel in the water
unchecked for more than a few hours after first
installing the transducel Very small leaks may not
be immediately obvious, and considerable bilge
water could accumulate over the course of a day,
or overnight.
35. Check for leaks at regular interuals after installation
until you are satisfied that there are no leaks.
36. Ensure checking for leaks around the transducer is
added to your routine vessel maintenance schedule.
Cable routing
Cabie routing requirements for the transducer cable.
lmportant To avoid intederence, the cable must be
routed as far away from VHF radio antenna cables
as possible.
Check that the cable is long enough to reach the
equipment it will be connected to. lf you are installing
split-pair transducers, you must use a Y-cable
(A8O478) along with an extension cable to connect
the transducers to your multifunction display. The
following optional extension cables are available:
- Realvision'" transducer extension cable 3 m (9.8 ft)
(part number A80475)
- Realvision'. transducer extension cable 5 m (16.4
ft) (part number 480476)
- Realvision'" transducer extension cable I m (26.2
ft) (part number 480477)
Use grommets in any pass through holes to prevent
damage to the transducer cable.
Secure the cable at regular interuals using cable clips
(not supplied).
Any excess cable should be coiled up at a convenient
location.
Attaching the connector locking
collar
The supplied cable is provided with a separate locking
collar assembly, ensuring that the cable connection is
secure_
This procedure describes how to attach the locking
collar to the cable connectol The locking collar parts
are supplied in a separate bag, in the package with your
product.
lmportant: Ensure that you route the cable all the
way to its destination before attaching the locking
collaI
1. Slide the locking collar over the end of the connector,
then push it towards the cable-end of the connecto[
lmportant Ensure that the lugs on the locking collar
(labelled A in the illustration), are closest to the
plug-end of the connector
Ensure that the anti-rotation bolt cap (1), is oriented
correctly, with the embossed "BOW" arrow pointing
towards the temperature sensor in the base of the
transducer (2).
32.To prevent aeration around the transducer, remove
any excess sealant on the outside of the hull.
33. Ensure that the sealant has fully cured before putting
the vessel back in the water
Refer to the sealant manufacturer's instructions for
curing times.
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2. Slide the split-ring over the end of the connector,
then push it towards the cable-end of the connector

lmportant: Ensure that the tabs on the split-ring
(labelled 'B' in the illustration), are closest to the
cable-end of the connectoI
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the split ring to be pushed further back onto the Gttn" trg, on the locking collar (labelled,D,in the
connector in the following step' illustration) pass through the channels (labelled 'E')
lmportant: Always use the supplied tool when
attaching the split ring. The split ring may become
overstretched and break if you try to attach it without
using the tool.
in the split-ring.
4. Use the tool to gently lever the split ring over the
moulding on the connector until it snaps into position
approximately 0.5 cm further back towards the
cable-end of the connector
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The split-ring slides easily for approximately / cm
onto the connectoc before butting up against the
connector moulding.
Carefully insert the pointed end of the supplied tool
into the spiit ring's gap (labelled'C'in the illustration).
You can now remove the tool. The split-ring stays in
position on the connectot; but rotates freely.
Slide the O-ring over the end of the connector,
and ensure that it is seated squarely against the
connector moulding, adjacent to the split-ring.
The locking collar slides easily towards the plug-end
of the connectot before butting up against the
splitring moulding.
Grasp the body of the connector with one hand, then
with the other hand, pull the locking collar firmly
towards the plug-end of the connector.
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RealVision" 3D transducer extension
cable
For best performance, cable runs should be kept to a
minimum. However, for some installations (including all
split-pair transducer installations) it may be necessary to
extend the transducer cable.
. 3 m (9.8 ft), 5 m (16.4 ft), and 8 m (26.2 ft) transducer
extension cables are available (part numbers: 3 m -
480475, 5 m - 480476, 8 m - A8O477).
. lt is recommended that a maximum of two cable
extensions are used, with the total cable length not
exceeding 24 m.
Cable ferrite installation
Your product is supplied with a cable ferrite. To ensure
EMC Compliance, the supplied ferrite must be fitted to
the power cable according to the following instructions.
As you pull the /ocking collar it clicks into place over
the split-ring. The locking collar stays in position on
the connectot but rotates free/y.
Making connections
Follow the steps below to connect the transducer cable
to your multifunction display.
1. Ensure that the vessel's power supply is swltched off.
2. Ensure that the multifunction display has been
installed in accordance with the installation
instructions supplied with it.
3. lf your installation comprises split-pair transducers:
i. Connect the cable from each transducer to the
Y-cable tails (A8O478); check the colored labels
on the cables to ensure that the transducers are
connected to the correct Y-cable tail.
ii. Connect an extension cable to the remaining
free plug on the Y-cable. See Realvision'" 3D
transducer extension cable.
4. Ensuring correct orientation, push the transducer
cable (or extension cable) connector fully onto
the corresponding connector on the multifunction
display.
5. Turn the locking collar clockwise to secure the cable.
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Transducer connector.
The supplied cable ties should be used to secure
the ferrite in position.
Fit the supplied ferrite to the transducer cable,
ensuring a tight fit. The ferrite should be fitted as
close as possible to the connector, but ensure that
the distance between the ferrite and the top of the
connector is no more than 150 mm (5.9 in).
Transducer cable.
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