Eagle Accura 240 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Accura 240™ |
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION |
INSTRUCTIONS |
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. |
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INSTALLATION - BRACKET ........................................................................................................... |
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POWER CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................ |
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SPEED/TEMPERATURE SENSORS .............................................................................................. |
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KEYBOARD BASICS ....................................................................................................................... |
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OPERATION .................................................................................................................................... |
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POWER/LIGHTS .............................................................................................................................. |
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MENUS ............................................................................................................................................ |
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MODES ............................................................................................................................................ |
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AUTOMATIC ................................................................................................................................... |
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SENSITIVITY .................................................................................................................................. |
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RANGE ........................................................................................................................................... |
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ZOOM ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Automatic Operation ................................................................................................................... |
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Manual Operation ....................................................................................................................... |
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GRAYLINE® .................................................................................................................................. |
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CHART SPEED .............................................................................................................................. |
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FISH ID ........................................................................................................................................... |
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FISHTRACK™ ..................................................................................................................... |
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CHART SETUP ............................................................................................................................... |
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CHART CURSOR ....................................................................................................................... |
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DISPLAY ZOOM BAR ................................................................................................................ |
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DISPLAY ZONE BAR ................................................................................................................. |
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DIGITAL SONAR ........................................................................................................................ |
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ALARMS ......................................................................................................................................... |
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DEPTH ALARMS ........................................................................................................................ |
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ZONE ALARM ............................................................................................................................ |
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FISH ALARM .............................................................................................................................. |
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ADJUST CHART SURFACE CLARITY .......................................................................................... |
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ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING (ASP) .................................................................................. |
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SYSTEM SETUP ............................................................................................................................ |
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AUDIO/DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................ |
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SYSTEM INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... |
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UNITS OF MEASURE ................................................................................................................ |
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RESET DISTANCE LOG ............................................................................................................ |
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TEMPERATURE GRAPH ........................................................................................................... |
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SIMULATOR ............................................................................................................................... |
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PRESET OPTIONS .................................................................................................................... |
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KEEL OFFSET ........................................................................................................................... |
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CALIBRATE SPEED .................................................................................................................. |
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WINDOWS SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... |
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TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... |
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WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................... |
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................... |
INSIDE BACK COVER |
Copyright © 2000, Eagle Electronics
All rights reserved.
All features and specifications subject to change without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated.
INTRODUCTION
The Accura 240 is the latest member of the Eagle family that combines a high performance sonar with a wide, high definition screen. Using menu features and “soft-key” operation, the Accura 240 is also easy to use. The wide screen shows the underwater world with high resolution and detail. The display and keyboard are also lighted for night operation. The Accura 240 has digital boat speed, surface water temperature, and distance travelled (log) screens.
SPECIFICATIONS |
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Dimensions ................................................ |
4.94"H x 6.10"W x 2.71"D |
Transmitter Frequency .............................. |
192 kHz |
Transmitter Power ..................................... |
600 watts (p-p, typical) |
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75 watts (RMS, typical) |
Display ...................................................... |
Film Supertwist LCD |
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240 vertical x 240 horizontal |
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57,600 total pixels |
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NOTICE!
The storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department or your local service center.
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
Install the Accura 240 in any convenient location, provided there is clearance behind the unit when it is tilted for the best viewing angle. Holes in the bracket base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back of thin fiberglass panels to secure the mounting hardware. Make certain there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power and transducer cables.
The Accura 240's gimbal bracket will also accept the GBSA-1 swivel bracket adapter that lets you rotate the unit a full 360°.
The smallest hole that allows one power or transducer connector to pass through is 3/4". After the hole is drilled, push the transducer connector up through the hole first, then drop the power cable down through it.
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After the cables have been routed, fill the hole with a good marine sealing compound. Offset the bracket to cover the hole. Route the power cable through the slot. Break out one of the holes in the back of the bracket for the transducer cable.
FRONT
POWER CONNECTIONS
The Accura 240 works from a twelve-volt battery system. For the best results, attach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss, however you may have problems with electrical interference. Therefore, it’s safer to go ahead and attach the power cable directly to the battery. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto it. The power cable has two wires, red and black. Red is the positive lead, black is negative or ground. Make certain to attach the in-line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible. For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. The Accura 240 requires a 3-amp fuse.
IMPORTANT!
Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power cable! Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty.
If you’re installing a speed or temperature sensor, read it's mounting instructions. Route the sensor’s cable to the Accura 240's power cable and plug it into the connector marked “SPEED/TEMP CABLE”
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To Accura 240
POWER CONNECTIONS
RED
WIRE
BLACK |
3 amp |
WIRE |
FUSE |
TO SPEED/TEMP OR TEMP SENSORS
(Not included)
12 VOLT
BATTERY
SPEED/TEMPERATURE SENSORS
The Accura 240 accepts up to three temperature sensors which can monitor surface water, live well, air, and virtually any other temperature. You do need to be careful when purchasing the temperature sensors, however. Each temperature sensor has its own "address". The sensors are labeled "Water", "T-2" (or Temp-2), and "T-3" (or Temp-3). If you want two (or more) temperature readings, you'll need to use the proper sensors. For example, you can't use two T-3 sensors. The sensors that will fit the Accura 240 are:
TS-1BK |
One sensor for "Water" temperature display. |
TS-2BK |
One sensor for "T-2" temperature display. |
TS-3BK |
One sensor for "T-3" temperature display. |
TS-12BK |
Two sensors for "Water" and "T-2" temperature displays. |
ST-TBK |
One speed sensor and one temperature sensor for |
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"Speed" and "Water" displays. |
You can combine these sensors in many combinations. See the list on the following page for temperature and speed sensor combinations.
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Sensor Chart
(Note: Do not use these sensors in any other combination.) ST-TBK = 1 speed sensor and 1 temperature display
ST-T BK + TS-2BK = 2 temp sensors and one speed sensor
ST-TBK + TS-2BK + TS-3BK = 3 temp sensors and one speed sensor TS-1BK = 1 temperature sensor
TS-12BK = 2 temperature sensors or
TS-1BK + TS-2BK = 2 temperature sensors
TS-12BK + TS-3BK = 3 temperature sensors or
TS-1BK + TS-2BK +TS-3BK = 3 temperature sensors
Here's some sample wiring diagrams:
TS-12 BK
Two Temperature Sensors
(Water and T-2)
Accura 240
POWER CABLE
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TS-12 BK
TS-3 BK
Three Temperature Sensors
(Water, T-2, and T-3)
Accura 240
POWER CABLE
ST-TBK
TS-2 BK
TS-3 BK
Three Temperature Sensors
plus Speed
(Water, T-2, T-3, and Speed)
Accura 240
POWER CABLE
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KEYBOARD
The keyboard has keys arranged in two vertical columns beneath the arrow keys. The menu key near the bottom left corner of the keyboard activates the first menu page. The other keys are used to activate the alarm menu, make menu selections, and change modes.
MODE - Pressing this key switches the unit between different sonar modes.
MENU - Press this key to show the menus and gain access to most functions.
ARROW KEYS - These keys are used to make menu selections and to move objects on the screen.
ZOUT, ZIN - These keys let you zoom the screen in and out to see detail.
ALARM - Press this key to activate any of the sonar alarms.
PWR - This key turns the Accura 240 and it's lights on and off.
ENT, EXIT - These keys let you enter or erase values.
Accura 240
ZOUT ZIN
MODE ALARM
MENU EXIT
ENT PWR
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OPERATION
POWER/LIGHTS
To turn the Accura 240 on, simply press the PWR key. A screen similar to the one at right appears.
The PWR key also controls the lights. Once the Accura 240 is turned on, press the PWR key to turn the lights on. Press the PWR key again to turn the lights off.
To turn the Accura 240 off, press and
hold the PWR key while a "countdown" appears on the screen. The unit will shut itself off when the countdown reaches zero. Release the PWR key.
MENUS
The Accura 240 uses menus extensively to guide you through the functions and features of the unit. To use the menus, simply press the MENU key. The options on the menus let you to customize the unit to your particular needs and water conditions. Use the up and down arrow keys to move to different menus. The left and right arrow keys select and adjust menu items. If you ever get lost in a menu, simply press the EXIT key. This clears the menus from the screen.
MODES
The Accura 240 has five modes: Fastrak™, digital/chart, split-chart, full chart, and window groups. To select a differentmode,simplypresstheMODE key. A screen similar to the one at right appears. Press the up or down arrow key to select the desired mode, then press EXIT key to erase the modes menu. A summary of the modes starts on the next page.
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FASTRAK
This feature converts all echoes to short horizontal lines on the display’s far right side. The graph continues to operate normally. FASTRAK gives you a rapid update of conditions directly under the boat. This makes it useful for ice fishing, or when you’re fishing at anchor. Since the unit is not moving, fish signals are long, drawn out lines on a normal chart display. FASTRAK makes a useful addition to fishing at a stationary location.
CAUTION!
All depth alarms and automatic features are turned off when the Fastrak feature is turned on!
Full Chart
This is the default mode used when the Accura 240 is first turned on. The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left. Depth scales on the right side of the screen makes it easy to determine the depth of fish, structure, and other objects. The line at the top of the screen represents the surface. The bottom depth shows at the top left corner of the screen. The word "AUTO" at the screen's top center shows that the Accura 240 is in the automatic mode, freeing you from sen-
sitivity, range, and noise rejection adjustments.
Split Chart
A split chart shows the underwater world from the surface to the bottom on the right side of the screen. The left side shows an enlarged version of the right side. The zoom range shows at the bottom of the screen. In this example, the zoom range is 2X, or two times the right side's view. By pressing the ZOUT and ZIN keys, you can change the left side's zoom from 2X to 4X and back.
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Digital/Chart
The digital/chart shows the chart on the right side of the screen. The left side has four digital boxes containing the water depth at the top of the screen, boat speed, distance travelled (log), and surface water temperature. At the bottom of the screen is a temperature graph. (Note: Speed, distance, and temperature displays require a speed/ temperature sensor which must be purchased separately.)
Window Groups
You can change the displays on the Accura 240 by using the windows feature. This lets you use different displays for your own fishing or boating situations. This feature gives you 8 different display screens in the window groups alone.
The screens available in the windows mode are divided into two or more windows per screen. Each screen of windows is called a “group”. Group “A” as shown above has the digital depth display in one window, battery voltage in another, water temperature, speed, and distance travelled.
To use the windows feature, first press the MODE key. A screen similar to the one shown at right appears. Highlight the "Group" menu at the bottom of the screen. Now press the left or right arrow keys to sequence through the available groups. When the desired group appears, press the EXIT key to erase the modes menu.
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