This guide provides a comparison between the AS ETH 5PGL and AS ETH 5PXG, as well as troubleshooting these accessories.
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- AS ETH 5PXG and AS ETH 5PGL Compared
- Item Number, Description, and Compatibility
- Product Comparison
- AS ETH 5PGL LED Indicator Lights
- Troubleshooting
AS ETH 5PXG and AS ETH 5PGL Compared
Item Number, Description, and Compatibility
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This waterproof switch allows you to quickly and easily connect up to five Ethernet items. Use it to link multiple Humminbird head units, share transducers, add an NMEA 2000 network or step up to the Humminbird Radar. With so many options, the possibilities are endless. Note: AS ETH 5 PXG does not have any indicator lights. |
AS ETH 5PXG Compatible with:
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This Ethernet switch allows you to connect to up to five compatible Humminbird fish finders and Ethernet-compatible devices to create an integrated network capable of sharing information across all connected devices. The amber power light lets you know you are connected to power, while the amber and green connection lights give you a quick status of what’s connected. Amber Connection Light: HELIX G4N and G3N Fish Finder, AS ETH NMEA2K, Minn Kota Trolling Motor, and Humminbird CHIRP Radar. Green Connection Light: APEX or SOLIX Fish Finder, MEGA Live Imaging, MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock, AS ETH 5PXG, and AS ETH 5PGL. Connection Light: Solid = Connected; Flashing = Data Transfer in Progress; No Light = No Connection. |
AS ETH 5PGL Compatible with:
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Product Comparison
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Similarities
- Mounting and installation are the same for both switches; the housings have the same dimensions.
- The M12 connectors are the same; the same ethernet cables are used.
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Differences
- The 5PGL will come with an 18-gauge power cable. The 5PXG originally came with a 22-gauge. The connectors are the same.
- The power draw for the 5PGL is 200mA, and the 5PXG has a 165mA draw.
- The 5PGL only requires a 1A fuse, whereas the 5PXG recommends a 3A fuse.
- The 5PGL has a transparent housing with LED light indicators for connection and power.
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Number of Supported Devices
- Any network that includes a 5PXG switch can have a maximum of 4 control heads and 3 switches. This is the current maximum number we support.
- The 5PGL switches will support up to 6 control heads, and up to 20 networked devices (5 switches) total.
- A software update is required for control heads due to the IGMP version change.
- SOLIX G1, G2, G3, APEX, and HELIX G3N and G4N will get the update.
- XPLORE is compatible out of the box.
- HELIX G1 and G2 will not get an update and will not be compatible with the new switch
AS ETH 5PGL LED Indicator Lights
- The power indicator light will turn on when there is power to the switch
- Port lights change color according to the speed of the link
- A blinking light indicates activity on the link
| Color | Link Speed | Products |
| Green | Gigabit (1000Mbps) | SOLIX, APEX, 5PXG, 5PGL, and accessories that support Gigabit speed (ex. MEGA Live) |
| Amber | 100Base-T (100 Mbps) | XPLORE, HELIX and accessories that support 100Base-T (ex. HB 2124 CHIRP Radar) |
Light Status and Meaning
- Solid Amber: Power to the Switch
- Green Blinking: APEX, SOLIX, MEGA Live, MEGA Live TL, AS ETH 5PGL, or AS ETH 5PXG is connected and communicating.
- Amber Blinking: HELIX G3N/G4N, CHIRP Radar, 360 Imaging (Non MEGA), AS ETH NMEA2K, or i-Pilot Link is connected and communicating.
Troubleshooting
Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up
- If your Fishing System doesn’t power up, use the installation guide that is included with your Fishing System to confirm specific details, making sure that:
- The power cable is properly connected to the Fishing System control head
- The power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground, and the drain/shield wire to the boat’s chassis ground terminal
- The fuse is operational, and
- The battery voltage of the power connector is at least 12 Volts.
- Correct any known problems, including removing corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring, or actually replacing the battery if necessary.
Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached
- A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power up the Fishing System, it goes into Simulator mode automatically, even though a transducer is already connected, this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer. Perform the following troubleshooting tasks:
- Check the connections of all transducers that are connected to the control head or Ethernet network. See the transducer installation guide that was included with your Fishing System for connection information. Reconnect if necessary, and power up the Fishing System again to see if this fixes the problem.
- Replace the non-functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again.
- Check the transducer cable. Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded.
