Fitting spade connectors to transducer wires

Legacy transducer pods use color coded male spade connectors for the transducer connection. 1/8th size female spade connectors are required to be fitted to the transducer wires.

Spade terminalsIf spade terminals need to be fitted follow the steps below:

  1. Prepare the cable as shown in 1 above.
  2. Fold back the wire strands and insert into the spade connector as shown in 2 above.
  3. Ensure the wire strands do not extend beyond the rear of the spade connector insulation.
  4. Crimp the connector to the wire.