The Panoptix PS70 stainless steel thru-hull transducer is powered by Garmin RapidReturn™ sonar, which gives you live sonar views up to 1,000’ below the surface.
Garmin Rapidreturn Sonar
This sonar sends multiple simultaneous pings through the water column. The result is live sonar capabilities up to 1,000’, giving deep sea anglers a real-time view of what’s below the surface.
LIVEVÜ™ Down Sonar
See real-time live sonar images up to 1,000’. With Garmin RapidReturn, anglers can see small baitfish and target game fish in real time. The wide 120-degree beam angle covers huge areas of water.
Traditional Sonar
View crisp, clear fish arches with excellent separation of targets under the boat.
TRIPLE-BEAM Sonar
Get a 3-way traditional sonar split that gives sonar returns from the port and starboard directions, as well as targets directly under the boat, in an easy-to-understand traditional sonar view. Adjust the beam angles to fine-tune your 3 columns of sonar data.
REALVÜ™ 3D Sonar
Historical scanning technology helps find fish and build a map of the ocean floor while your boat is moving. It shows the entire water column you have passed over in 3D, from the bottom to the surface and all fish in between. The True Motion 3D sonar returns feature now follows the vessel’s course over ground.
Quickdraw Contours Feature
Survey areas of the ocean floor in great detail. New QuickDraw Contours feature improvement allows users to survey wide swaths of the ocean floor, even at depths up to 1,000’.
Live sonar display rate
Panoptix PS70 will display at a minimum of 10 frames per second (6 to 8 times faster than the competition), which results in faster sonar returns.
Wide sonar beam
Locate bait and fish quickly with wide 120-degree by 8-degree sonar beam, which covers more of the water column at once.
Image stabilization
An internal sensor will stabilize sonar returns, so you see a clear view even in rough waters.
THRU-HULL Installation
The stainless steel thru-hull transducer can be flush mount or pocket mounted. A fairing block allows for deadrise angles of 0 to 20 degrees. The optional fairing block can survive high operating speeds and withstand the rough conditions found offshore.
HIGH-POWER Sonar
800-watt power output gives you stronger sonar penetration through the water.
Content:
- PS70 down-looking thru-hull down transducer
- Fairing block
- Stainless steel thru-hull mounting hardware
- Power cable
- Network cable 40 ft (12 meters) with network adapter
- Documentation
Specifications:
General |
| Transducer beamwidth | 120° X 8° |
| Transducer cable length | 8 ft + 40 ft extension |
| Dimension | 8.50" X 4.49" X 9.61" (21.6 X 11.4 X 24.4 cm) |
| Weight | 10.12 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Temperature range | 0° C to 40° c |
Electrical Features |
| Power input | 10-35 V |
| Power usage | 35 W |
| Fuse | 7.5 A |
Sonar Features |
| Frequency | 190-210 Khz |
| Transmit power | 800 W |
| Maximum depth | Saltwater: 1000' (304.8 m) |
| Sonar Type | Multi-beam phased array |
Connections |
| Garmin Marine Network Ports | 1 (small connector) |
Sonar Modes |
| RealVü 3D Historic | |
| 3-beam traditional | |
| Traditional sonar source | |
FAQs
Is the anti-rotation bolt required for installation?
Yes, the included anti-rotation bolt must be used during installation to prevent the transducer from rotating while the boat is moving.
What tools are required for typical installation?
Tools include a drill, drill bits, wrenches, marine sealant, sandpaper, masking tape, and optionally a bandsaw for the fairing block.
What is the purpose of using marine sealant during installation?
Apply marine sealant on all water paths to ensure a watertight seal between the transducer, hull, bolts, and fairing block.
What hull materials can the Panoptix PS70 transducer be installed in?
The transducer is compatible with cored fiberglass, non-cored fiberglass, and metal hulls when installed according to instructions.
How do I measure the hull deadrise angle before installation?
Use a smartphone app, angle finder, protractor, or digital level at the chosen location. Do not exceed 20 degrees deadrise.
What must be done when installing in a metal hull?
You must use the included isolation bushings to fully isolate the transducer from the hull and prevent electrolytic corrosion.
Can the transducer be installed near engines or in the engine room?
No, do not install near the engine, in the engine room, or other hot locations to prevent overheating or interference.
How should I select a mounting location for the transducer?
Pick a location with a deadrise angle of 20 degrees or less, in clean water away from turbulence caused by strakes, fittings, or propellers.
What cleaning products should NOT be used on the transducer?
Do not use solvents such as mineral spirits, acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), or a power sander/pressure washer on the transducer.
