Side Imaging Transducers, Operating Frequencies and Areas of Coverage

Below is a list of Side Imaging transducers, including their operating frequencies, coverage areas, and the fish finder models they come standard with. For a detailed list of compatible transducers for your fish finder, please refer to our Transducer Compatibility Resources.

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XM 9 HW MSI T

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This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models:

HELIX 8 MEGA SI+ G4N, HELIX 9 MEGA SI+ G4N, HELIX 10 MEGA SI+ G4N, HELIX 12 MEGA SI+ G4N, HELIX 15 MEGA SI+ G4N, HELIX 8 MEGA SI+ G3N, HELIX 9 MEGA SI+ G3N, HELIX 10 MEGA SI+ G3N, HELIX 12 MEGA SI+ G3N models.

Other transducers with the same beam pattern and frequencies include:

XM 9 HW MSI T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging+
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 800 ft (244 m)
    • 800 kHz: 250 ft (76 m)
    • MEGA Imaging+: 400 ft (122 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging+: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging+
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 400 ft (122 m)
    • 800 kHz: 125 ft (38 m)
    • MEGA Imaging+: 200 ft (61 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: 45° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging+: 75° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUAL SPECTRUM CHIRP

  • Default Operating Frequency: 150 kHz - 220 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1200 ft (366 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • Full: 25 - 42° @ -10 dB in 150-220 kHz
    • Wide: 42° @ -10 dB in 140-200 kHz
    • Narrow: 25° @ -10 dB in 180-240 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

XM 14 HW MSI T

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This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models:

APEX 13 MEGA SI+, APEX 16 MEGA SI+, APEX 19 MEGA SI+, SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G3, SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G3 and the SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G3, SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G2, SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G2 and the SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G2 models.

Other transducers with the same beam pattern and frequencies include:

XM 14 HW MSI T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging+
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 800 ft (244 m)
    • 800 kHz: 250 ft (76 m)
    • MEGA Imaging+: 500 ft (152 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: (2) 55° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging+: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging+
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 400 ft (122 m)
    • 800 kHz: 125 ft (38 m)
    • MEGA Imaging+: 250 ft (76 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: 45° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging+: 75° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUAL SPECTRUM CHIRP

  • Default Operating Frequency: 150 kHz - 220 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1200 ft (366 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • Full: 25 - 42° @ -10 dB in 150-220 kHz
    • Wide: 42° @ -10 dB in 140-200 kHz
    • Narrow: 25° @ -10 dB in 180-240 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

XM 14 HW CMSI T

This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models: XPLORE 9 CMSI+, XPLORE 10 CMSI+, and XPLORE 12 CMSI+.

XM 14 HW CMSI T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging+
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 800 ft (244 m)
    • MEGA Imaging+: 400 ft (122 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging+: (2) 75° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging+
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 400 ft (122 m)
    • MEGA Imaging+: 200 ft (61 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging+: 70° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUAL SPECTRUM CHIRP

  • Default Operating Frequency: 150 kHz - 220 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1200 ft (366 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • Full: 25 - 42° @ -10 dB in 150-220 kHz
    • Wide: 42° @ -10 dB in 140-200 kHz
    • Narrow: 25° @ -10 dB in 180-240 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

XNT 9 HW MSI 150 T

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This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models:

HELIX 7 CHIRP MSI GPS G3, HELIX 7 CHIRP MSI GPS G4, HELIX 7 CHIRP MSI GPS G3N, and HELIX 7 CHIRP MSI GPS G4N

Other transducers with the same beam pattern and frequencies include:

XNT 9 HW MSI 150 T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, MEGA Imaging
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 480 ft (146 m)
    • MEGA Imaging: 250 ft (76 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging: (2) 75° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, MEGA Imaging
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 125 ft (38 m)
    • MEGA Imaging: 75 ft (23 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging: 75° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUAL SPECTRUM CHIRP

  • Default Operating Frequency: 150 kHz - 220 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1000 ft (305 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • Full: 25 - 42° @ -10 dB in 150-220 kHz
    • Wide: 42° @ -10 dB in 140-200 kHz
    • Narrow: 25° @ -10 dB in 180-240 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

XNT 9 HW SI T

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This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models:

HELIX 7 CHIRP SI GPS G4

XNT 9 HW SI T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequency: 455 kHz
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 480 ft (146 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequency: 455 kHz, MEGA Imaging
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 125 ft (38 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUAL SPECTRUM CHIRP

  • Default Operating Frequency: 150 kHz - 220 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1000 ft (305 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • Full: 25 - 42° @ -10 dB in 150-220 kHz
    • Wide: 42° @ -10 dB in 140-200 kHz
    • Narrow: 25 °@ -10 dB in 180-240 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

XM 9 20 MSI T

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This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models:

HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N, HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N and the HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N models.

Other transducers with the same beam pattern and frequencies include:

XM 9 20 MSI T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 800 ft (244 m)
    • 800 kHz: 250 ft (76 m)
    • MEGA Imaging: 250 ft (76 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: (2) 55° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 400 ft (122 m)
    • 800 kHz: 125 ft (38 m)
    • MEGA Imaging: 125 ft (38 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: 45° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging: 75° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUALBEAM PLUS

  • Default Operating Frequencies: 200 kHz, 83 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1500 ft (457 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz
    • 20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

XM 14 20 MSI T

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This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models:

SOLIX 10 MEGA SI, SOLIX 12 MEGA SI and the SOLIX 15 MEGA SI models. It can also be used with the ONIX 8 SI and ONIX 10 SI however these products will not gain any MEGA Imaging features.

Other transducers with the same beam pattern and frequencies include:

XM 14 20 MSI T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 800 ft (244 m)
    • 800 kHz: 250 ft (76 m)
    • MEGA Imaging: 250 ft (76 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: (2) 55° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz, MEGA Imaging
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 400 ft (122 m)
    • 800 kHz: 125 ft (38 m)
    • MEGA Imaging: 125 ft (38 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: 45° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
    • MEGA Imaging: 75° @ -10 dB in MEGA kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUALBEAM PLUS

  • Default Operating Frequencies: 200 kHz, 83 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1500 ft (457 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz
    • 20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

XHS 9 HDSI 180 T

This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models:

898c SI, 898c HD SI, 987c SI, 997c SI, 998c SI, 998c HD SI, 999ci HD SI, 1197c SI, 1198c SI, 1199ci HD SI, HELIX 9 SI GPS, HELIX 10 SI GPS, HELIX 12 CHIRP SI GPS models.

In addition, the following models are capable of using the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T. By upgrading to the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T, users are likely to see enhanced performance from the 455 kHz element but these fish finders will not support the 800 kHz elements in this transducer:

398ci SI, 598ci SI, 698ci SI, 797c SI, 798c SI, 798ci SI, 798ci HD SI, 899ci HD SI, HELIX 5 SI GPS, HELIX 5 SI GPS G2, HELIX 7 SI GPS, HELIX 7 SI GPS G2, HELIX 7 SI GPS G2N models.

Other transducers with the same beam pattern and frequencies include:

XHS 9 HDSI 180 T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 800 ft (244 m)
    • 800 kHz: 250 ft (76 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: (2) 55° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequencies: 455 kHz, 800 kHz
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 400 ft (122 m)
    • 800 kHz: 125 ft (38 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
    • 800 kHz: 45° @ -10 dB in 800 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUALBEAM PLUS

  • Default Operating Frequencies: 200 kHz, 83 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1500 ft (457 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz
    • 20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

XNT 9 SI 180 T

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This transducer was designed for and comes standard with the following models:

398ci SI, 598ci SI, 698ci SI, 797c SI, 798c SI, 798ci SI, 798ci HD SI, 899ci HD SI, HELIX 5 SI GPS, HELIX 5 SI GPS G2, HELIX 7 SI GPS, HELIX 7 SI GPS G2, HELIX 7 SI GPS G2N and HELIX 9 SI GPS models.

Other transducers with the same beam pattern and frequencies include:

XNT 9 SI 180 T Frequencies, Areas of Coverage, and Power Output

SIDE IMAGING

  • Operating Frequency: 455 kHz
  • Range Capability (Side to Side):
    • 455 kHz: 800 ft (244 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: (2) 86° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DOWN IMAGING

  • Operating Frequency: 455 kHz
  • Depth Capability:
    • 455 kHz: 400 ft (122 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 455 kHz: 75° @ -10 dB in 455 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

DUALBEAM PLUS

  • Default Operating Frequencies: 200 kHz, 83 kHz
  • Depth Capability: 1500 ft (457 m)
  • Area of Coverage:
    • 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz
    • 20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz
  • Power Output (MAX): 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak)

 

Transducer Exchange

Humminbird Side Imaging models come standard with transom mount Side Imaging transducers. If you are seeking a different style of Side Imaging Transducer (Trolling motor mount, thru-hull mount, etc.) please see our FAQ on the Transducer Exchange Program for details on how to swap your new and unused transducer for the model of your choice.

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