Adapter cable (9 & 7-pin Y cable to 9-pin) for DownVision & Airmar AXIOM DV transducer

The Raymarine A80486 adapter cable is a Y-cable designed to integrate Raymarine DownVision and Airmar transducers with a Raymarine Axiom DV multifunction display. It allows connecting two different types of transducers to a single display input.

Its primary function is to enable simultaneous connection of a Raymarine DownVision transducer (with a 9-pin connector) and an Airmar transducer (with a 7-pin connector) to a single 9-pin input on the Raymarine Axiom DV multifunction display. This simplifies wiring and optimizes sonar capabilities.

Cable A80486 has three connectors:

A 9-pin connector for the Raymarine DownVision transducer. A 7-pin connector for the Airmar transducer. A single 9-pin connector for the Raymarine Axiom DV multifunction display.

It is called a "Y-cable" due to its physical shape. It has two separate input branches (for 9-pin and 7-pin transducers) that merge into a single output (for the Axiom DV display), resembling the letter "Y".

Yes, cable A80486 is a Raymarine original accessory, designed specifically to ensure compatibility and performance with its navigation equipment.

The part number (SKU) for this Raymarine adapter cable is A80486.

The main advantage is to simplify wiring and optimize the use of Axiom DV screen inputs. It allows combining the capabilities of two different transducers (DownVision and Airmar) via a single connection to the screen, making installation and sonar data management easier without requiring additional adapters or complex external modules.

Yes, like all Raymarine products, the A80486 cable is designed for use in a marine environment. It is built to withstand typical conditions encountered at sea and must be routed in accordance with Raymarine’s general wiring guidelines to ensure a secure and reliable connection.

This cable is specifically designed to be compatible with Raymarine Axiom DV series multifunction displays. It connects to the 9-pin dedicated sonar input on these displays.

The A80486 cable is designed to connect Raymarine DownVision transducers with a 9-pin connector to an Axiom DV display.

This cable connects Airmar transducers with a 7-pin connector to an Axiom DV display. It is typically used for conventional Airmar CHIRP sonar transducers (2D sonar).

No, this cable is specifically designed for Axiom displays in the "DV" (DownVision) series, which have the integrated sonar input required for this transducer configuration. It is not compatible with Axiom displays lacking native DV capability.

Yes, this cable is relevant for systems using LightHouse 4 operating instructions on Axiom displays, ensuring software compatibility for managing sonar data from connected sounders.

No, cable A80486 is specifically designed for Raymarine DownVision transducers (9-pin) and Airmar transducers (7-pin) to ensure compatibility and optimal performance with Raymarine Axiom DV displays. Use with other brands is not supported.

Although it is designed to connect two transducers simultaneously (a 9-pin and a 7-pin), it is technically possible to connect only one if the other branch of the Y-cable is not used. However, its Y-design is intended to optimize the joint use of both transducer types.

If you are using only a 9-pin DownVision transducer and do not intend to add an Airmar 7-pin transducer, this Y-cable is not required. A direct cable for your DownVision transducer would be sufficient to connect it to the 9-pin input of your Axiom DV. This cable is specifically designed for the combination of both transducer types.

The A80486 cable is compatible with Raymarine DownVision transducers (9-pin) and Airmar 7-pin transducers, which are typically traditional CHIRP transducers for 2D sonar. It allows you to integrate both sonar technologies with your Axiom DV display.

Installing cable A80486 involves the following general steps:

Connect the 9-pin branch of cable Y to the Raymarine DownVision transducer. Connect the 7-pin branch of cable Y to the Airmar transducer. Connect the single 9-pin end of cable Y to the sonar input of the Raymarine Axiom DV display. Route and secure the cable on the boat, following Raymarine's cabling recommendations.

Yes, it is important to route the cable in accordance with Raymarine’s general wiring guidelines. This includes:

Avoiding electrical interference sources (power cables, motors).Protecting the cable from physical damage (abrasion, pinching, cuts) using appropriate grommets and fasteners.Ensuring the cable is securely fastened to prevent excessive movement from vibration or shocks.

Yes, after physically installing A80486 cable and the transducers, it is often recommended to check the transducer settings in the Axiom DV display menu. This ensures the transducers are correctly detected and configured. Calibration of the transducer may also be required to optimize performance and accuracy of readings, as detailed in the Axiom display user manuals.