# Transducer Down Orientation

"Transducer down" should be the orientation of the receiver/transceiver if it is topside, or the orientation of the transmitter/transponder if it is topside.

![Mk III Transceiver in "transducer down" orientation](/files/AmVCCKTomRKaJCppLDBg)

![Mk III Transponder or Mk II transmitter or Mk II receiver in "transducer down" orientation](/files/C7RNNXNS1bfZE2x4ukYk)


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