How to Identify Your Transducer

This article walks through identifying transducers by type of transducer, item number, or by the serial number. 

JUMP TO: Transducer Definitions, Identifying Transducer or Cable by Part Number, Identifying Transducer of Cable by Serial Number, Serial Number Locations, Transducer Compatibility

Transducer Definitions

  • DI- Down Imaging
  • SI- Side Imaging
  • MDI- MEGA Down Imaging
  • MSI- MEGA Side Imaging
  • T- Provides Temperature Reading Sensor
  • TH-Thru Hull Mounted
  • XM- MEGA Imaging equipped Transom (back of boat) Mounted Transducer.
  • XNT- Transom Mounted (back of boat) Transducer.
  • XTM- Trolling Motor Mounted Transducer.
  • XP- In Hull Mounted Transducer
  • XPT- Portable Transducer
  • XI- Ice Transducer

Identifying Transducer or Cable by Part Number

Cables for transducers will have a label attached to the cable displaying part number 12" from connection, however it is important to keep in mind there may also be adapter cables or extension in the connections between the Humminbird Unit and the Transducer. 

Identifying Transducer of Cable by Serial Number 

Serial number can also be on the cables for transducers, however it is important to keep in mind there may also be adapter cables or extension in the connections between the Humminbird Unit and the Transducer. 

Serial Number Locations

Serial Number Location Example 

Trolling Motor Built-In Transducers 

Transducers that are built-in the lower unit of Minn Kota trolling motors will be identified by the serial number label on the trolling motor. 

Minn Kota Trolling Motor Built-In Transducer Serial Number Label Examples 

 

Transducer Compatibility

The guides below can be used to identify compatible transducers for you product.   

 

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