Simrad GO9 XSE 9-inch Chartplotter with Active Imaging User Guide

Simrad GO9 XSE 9-inch Chartplotter with Active Imaging

Specifications

• BRAND: Simrad
• MODEL NAME: 000-14840-002
• VEHICLE SERVICE TYPE: Car
• SCREEN SIZE: 9 Inches
• SPECIAL FEATURE: Touchscreen
• CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY: Cellular
• MAP TYPE: Nautical, North America
• SPORT: Boating, Fishing
• MOUNTING TYPE: Dashboard Mount
• ITEM WEIGHT: 43 pounds
• PACKAGE DIMENSIONS: ‎ 2 x 10.9 x 10.3 inches

Introduction

With GO9, you can equip your boat with GPS navigation, sonar assistance, radar functionality, and much more. This is ideal for center-console sportboats and smaller cruisers. Full-featured Vector Charts, Custom Depth Shading, Tides & Currents, C-MAP high-resolution Bathymetric contours, and extremely broad coverage in the US and Canada are all included on the C-MAP DISCOVER card that is included. With Active Imaging 3-in-1 sonar, which combines CHIRP, SideScan, and DownScan imaging with FishReveal, you can see structure and cover with a new degree of fine detail. Through plug-and-play connectivity to Simrad radar solutions for powerboats of all sizes, GO9 enables safer cruising and more effective fishing. Access charts, radar, and other features from anywhere on board by mirroring your display to a phone or tablet. There are more integration options with NMEA 2000 connectivity.

HOW TO TURN ON DEPTH IN SIMRAD

Sonar Features can be chosen by pressing Menu. Now activate the Chart Manual Mode. With the exception of the depth, everything will remain in Automatic Mode. Return to the main menu now and select a depth range that corresponds to the depth you are currently at, such as 0 to 20 feet.

HOW TO CONNECT PHONE TO SIMRAD

Connect the mobile device to the MFD Wi-Fi and then turn it on. Follow the on- screen instructions to ensure that all MFDs and linked devices are turned on after logging into the SIMRAD mobile app and selecting Menu > My devices. After that, scan the QR code that is visible on the MFD.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD MAPS ON SIMRAD

To Download the selected map to your smartphone, open the Social Map menu, choose the place and region you want to view, and then click the download button. Note: Before adding the map to an SD card, remember to unzip the downloaded file.

HOW TO GET TRACKS ON SIMRAD

From the tracks dialogue, which is opened by using the waypoints tool on the home page, you can begin a new track. When the length reaches its maximum point, the system keeps recording the tracks and then automatically starts overwriting the oldest points.

HOW TO USE NAVIONICS ON SIMRAD

• Activate the chart panel’s cursor.
• Select New > New Route from the menu.
• On the chart panel, place the first waypoint.
• The second waypoint should be placed on the chart panel.
• Choosing Dock-to-Dock Autorouting
• Pick either the entire route or a selection.
• To begin creating a route, select Accept.

FAQs

How deep can this transducer operate?****

I’ve previously used it in 1600 feet of water! Effective depth ranges considerably between 300 and 600 feet of water.

So all I need is this model and the transducer that comes with it?****

Yes

What additional supplies other those in the box do I need to install the device in my boat?****

Get the model that comes with the transducer so that mounting it and mounting the transducer won’t require any additional equipment.

What source does it use for its radar signal?****

The radar device that mounts on the boat’s roof must be purchased. Though not cheap, it connects to G09 XSE. The Auto Pilot is a separate component/accessory as well.

Is this device C-Map Reveal compatible?****

Yes

Does this model have a screen cover?****

The Go12 that I purchased does include one.

Can the device withstand being splashed by salt water and working with wet fingers?****

Phil My center console boat gets quite soaked. I have not encountered any issues so far.

Can I link this Go9 XSE device to the Fusion Nema2000 radio?****

Yes

Does the system support Apple iPads and iPhones?****

You may use Simrad’s app with the Go device.

Is everything in this specific device ready to plug in and use?****

Yes. Sonar and a chart plotter are provided.

Does the transducer come with this specific unit?****

True, a 3-in-1 transducer. It is stated in the title.

In the description, a transducer is mentioned.****

Yes, it has a transducer for all of the sonar and fishfinder functions that we mounted off the back of the boat.

What kind of transducer is included with the device? thru the hull?****

It merely has a screen.

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