This article will walk through Compatibility, Sonar, and Features for Universal Sonar 2 (US2).
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- Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
- Universal Sonar 2 Available On
- Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Settings
- Universal Sonar 2 Temperature Sensing
- Cone Angle for Minn Kota's Universal Sonar 2 transducer
- Upgrading from a motor with Universal Sonar to a motor with Universal Sonar 2
- Resources
Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
A Universal Sonar 2 adapter plug will allow you to quickly and conveniently connect and disconnect your motor from your fish finder. Shielded cable connections virtually eliminate the possibility of sonar interference and are waterproof for extra dependability. Universal Sonar 2’s state-of-the-art, integrated and protected transducer is built into the lower unit of the motor and all wiring runs inside the indestructible composite shaft - out of sight and out of harm’s way. No clamps. No ties. No exposed wires or connections. You get optimal sonar performance to help you find fish.
Click here for compatible Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Humminbird, Lowrance, Garmin, and Eagle Units.
Universal Sonar 2 Available On
Humminbird Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Settings
HELIX
- To set the “Connected Transducer” go to the main menu (from most screens press the Menu Button Twice)
- Use the Left/Right Arrows to highlight the “Sonar” Tab.
- Use the Up/Down Arrows to Scroll Down to “Connected Transducer”.
- Use the Left/Right Arrows to Select the transducer that is connected to your unit. Once Selected press Exit to return to Normal Depth Finder Screens.
XPLORE, SOLIX and APEX
- Press the HOME key.
- Select Settings.
- Select CHIRP Sonar.
- Select the Sonar Source
- Once you have selected the sonar source that you are using you can select the home button to exit.
Universal Sonar 2 Temperature Sensing
The US2 transducer has an array of built-in temperature sensors that will display water temperature on most major fish finder brands that have this feature.
Cone Angle for Minn Kota's Universal Sonar 2 transducer
There are several different methods of specifying transducer cone widths. In electronic terms, the decibel is used. By measuring the power level from the center axis of the transducer to the point at which power drops by one half, an accurate cone angle can be measured. Minn Kota’s cone angle measures 20 degrees for the 200 kHz beam and 60 degrees for the 83 kHz beam. For an exact calculation use the equation (depth) tangent of 14 degrees. Charts are listed below:
Upgrading from a motor with Universal Sonar to a motor with Universal Sonar 2
- Some Universal Sonar users installed the optional fused ground wire between the grounds of their trolling motor batteries and starting battery. If this is your situation, this wire should be removed.
- All Universal Sonar 2 trolling motors have an internal bonding wire that connects the ground of the trolling motor batteries to the ground of the display (which is typically the starting battery ground).
- You will also need an adapter cable to connect US2 to your depth finder. To find out which cable you need for your fish finder, please see our Universal Sonar 2 Compatibility Chart.
