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14 M ID SIDB Y - SOLIX/APEX Side Imaging & 2D Splitter Cable
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SKU: 1109854
Overview
This splitter cable is designed for anglers who want to run a separate 2D transducer alongside a Humminbird MEGA Imaging or non-MEGA Imaging transducer on a single control head. It supports a high-speed Humminbird 2D transducer for depth reading and sonar performance, or an accessory Airmar 2D transducer paired with a Side or Down Imaging setup. Transducer ID support helps with automatic recognition and simpler setup of compatible Airmar accessory transducers. For boats that need both imaging and dedicated 2D sonar from one head unit, it offers a practical way to combine those functions without changing the core display.
Why Hunters Choose the Humminbird
Connects Separate
2D transducer to one Humminbird
Works Mega
MEGA Imaging and non-MEGA Imaging
Supports High-speed
Humminbird 2D transducer for depth
Can Add
Accessory Airmar 2D transducer alongside
Supports Transducer
ID for automatic recognition and
Key Features
- Connects a separate 2D transducer with a Humminbird MEGA Imaging or non-MEGA Imaging transducer to one control head.
- Supports installation of a high-speed Humminbird 2D transducer for depth reading and sonar performance.
- Can add an accessory Airmar 2D transducer to a Humminbird control head.
- Works with a Side or Down Imaging transducer connected at the same time.
- Supports Transducer ID for automatic recognition and easier setup of Airmar accessory transducers.
Best Used For
- Humminbird users pairing a Side or Down Imaging transducer with a separate 2D transducer on one control head
- Boaters wanting high-speed depth reading from an installed Humminbird 2D transducer
- Owners adding an accessory Airmar 2D transducer to a compatible Humminbird setup
- Installations that need automatic Transducer ID recognition for easier setup
Specifications
| Airmar Accessory 2d Transducer Support | Yes |
|---|---|
| Automatic Recognition | Yes |
| Cable Type | Splitter Cable |
| Compatibility | SOLIX/APEX |
| Control Head Connection | Single Humminbird control head |
| Down Imaging Support | Yes |
| High Speed 2d Transducer Support | Yes |
| High Speed Depth Reading | Yes |
| Installation Use | Separate 2D transducer paired with imaging transducer |
| Mega Imaging Compatibility | Yes |
| Non Mega Imaging Compatibility | Yes |
| Separate 2d Transducer Support | Yes |
| Side Imaging Support | Yes |
| Sonar Performance | Yes |
| Supports Transducer Id | Yes |
| Transducer Connection Count | Two transducers |
Pros
- Connects a separate 2D transducer to one Humminbird control head.
- Works with MEGA Imaging and non-MEGA Imaging transducer setups.
- Supports a high-speed Humminbird 2D transducer for depth reading.
- Can add an accessory Airmar 2D transducer alongside Side or Down Imaging.
- Supports Transducer ID for automatic recognition and easier setup.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a compatible Humminbird control head and the right transducer combination; it is not a standalone sonar solution.
- Designed for pairing two transducers on one control head, so installation is more involved than a single-transducer setup.
- Best suited to users who specifically need separate 2D and Side/Down Imaging capability; it adds flexibility, but also another cable in the system.
- Supports Transducer ID for Airmar accessory transducers, but setup still depends on matching the cable to the connected hardware.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fishfinder transducer splitter cables
- Side imaging sonar accessories
- 2D transducer installation kits
- Marine electronics connection cables
Suggested Accessories
- Transducer mounting hardware
- Cable management accessories
- Sonar transducer accessories
- Marine connector accessories
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 14 M ID SIDB Y cable let me connect to a single Humminbird control head?
It allows a separate 2D transducer to be paired with a Humminbird MEGA Imaging or non-MEGA Imaging transducer and connected to one Humminbird control head.
Can this cable be used with Side Imaging or Down Imaging setups?
Yes. The description says it can also be used to add an accessory Airmar 2D transducer to a Humminbird control head that already has a Side or Down Imaging transducer connected.
Does this splitter cable support automatic recognition of accessory transducers?
Yes. It supports Transducer ID for automatic recognition and easier setup of Airmar accessory transducers.
Why would a hunter want a separate 2D transducer with this cable?
The product description says it provides the ability to install a separate high-speed Humminbird 2D transducer for high-speed depth reading and sonar performance.
Is this cable specific to SOLIX and APEX units?
The product title identifies it as a SOLIX/APEX Side Imaging & 2D Splitter Cable. The provided data does not list additional compatibility details beyond that.