TZTL12F/SCX20 Compatability

[r0ckb0tt0m3269]

I am running a TZTL12F,MB1100,B260 and a DRS6A radar.If I install a SCX20 Sat Compass,will I get Heave,Pitch,and Roll corrections? Seems like there is conflicting information on this subject. Thanks!!!

 

[Johnny Electron]

Good question and the answer is unfortunately NO. The TZT2 internal sounder does not have the heaving support offered by the TZT3 and most external sounders. While the SCX20 has other benefits, it will not give the TZT2 heaving compensation abilities. Nothing will. It is not a supported feature of TZT2 internal sounder.

 

[r0ckb0tt0m3269]

That’s a bummer! Was on a commercial boat this summer and I can tell you it’s a game changer when it comes to marking and finding small bottom in not so ideal conditions. Thanks for the prompt reply!

 

[Magnetron]

it’s a game changer when it comes to marking and finding small bottom in not so ideal conditions.

If you're looking for this feature, I'd highly recommend looking into getting the very affordable BBDS1 Network sounder for your TZ 2 and B260. The BBDS1, combined with that SCX20, will bring in that game changing heave control while also providing you better performance as a Fish Finder. :cool :cool

Just a thought, :sail

- Maggy

 

[r0ckb0tt0m3269]

Interesting! I will definitely look into that! Thank you!!!

 

[r0ckb0tt0m3269]

So I finally pulled the trigger on a SCX20 and BBDS1 Network Sounder.Installation Instructions has me plugging MB1100 into BBDS1 and from there to the blue network (Ethernet) plug on the TZTL12F which is currently being used by the Radar(DRS6A).Is there a certain Hub needed to make this work? Hopefully not the Hub101(Ouch)! Thx!

 

[Johnny Electron]

Get a low cost NetGear or TPlink hub. A five port hub normally runs under $15 on Amazon. The hub101 is mostly designed for the NN3D system and users who require a hub for 24v boat power. While the NetGear will have a wall adaptor; you just cut it off and wire to 12vdc. The internal circuits have a 16v regulator so it works perfect from 12v after removing the AC adaptor block.

 

[r0ckb0tt0m3269]

Awesome! Got one more question. Can I mount the BBDS overhead? Instruction say tabletop or vertical wall with cables pointing down.I Looked at drawings in manual and it showed pic of it overhead as well as tabletop and vertical.Thanks!

 

[Johnny Electron]

It needs to be protected from water and extreme vibrations. Cables down keeps any water running on the cables from running directly into the box. Electronic wise, I really won't matter how you mount it as long as it doesn't get water other damage.

 

[r0ckb0tt0m3269]

Thanks Johnny! I’m very limited on room and there’s no chance of water getting in unit.