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Old 27-11-2017, 00:50   #1
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Any way to test before I replace

I've just read most of the threads I could find on the DST800. Mine is connected to a Simrad display and few weeks ago the depth sensor stopping sending data and then a couple of days later the speed and temperature failed. On rebooting the Simrad system the sensor is no longer found. My guess is the tri-sensor has failed and needs replacing. Fine. But before I replace it I have a couple of questions:

1) Is there any testing / troubleshooting I can do to confirm its dead.

2) Would you simply replace it with a like-for-like or would you look for something else? There seems to be many complaints about this sensor in this forum. But mine has been working fine for 5 years. If it gave up, I do not know why.

By the way, I have checked / cleaned the connection.

Any help is appreciated.
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Old 27-11-2017, 01:41   #2
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Re: Any way to test before I replace

No Speed or Temperature with DST800

Try here.
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Old 24-12-2017, 02:13   #3
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Re: Any way to test before I replace

Managed to run what tests I could. Folks at Raymarine were helpful until we got to the sealed trisensor. After some further cleaning I now have an intemittent problem. Depth sometimes works - generally in shallow (<5m) waters, sometimes flashes depth and most of the time just dashes.

Any thoughts before I fork out money for a new sensor?
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Old 24-12-2017, 03:23   #4
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Re: Any way to test before I replace

Contact Airmar to see if they can help you troubleshoot
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Re: Any way to test before I replace

I have had two of these fail in three years. The most recent only lasted 10 months. Total garbage. I won't waste my time on another.

I don't know of any alternative for direct N2K connect. Next time I'll install another Furuno FCV628 with conventional transducer. At least it's reliable.
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