Eagle Optima INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................1
INSTALLATION - BRACKET ...........................................................................................................1
POWER CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................2
SPEED/TEMPERATURE SENSORS ..............................................................................................3
KEYBOARD BASICS.......................................................................................................................6
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................7
POWER/LIGHTS..............................................................................................................................7
MENUS ............................................................................................................................................ 7
MODES ............................................................................................................................................ 7
AUTOMATIC ................................................................................................................................... 10
SENSITIVITY .................................................................................................................................. 10
RANGE ...........................................................................................................................................11
ZOOM ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Automatic Operation ............................................................................................................ .......12
Manual Operation .......................................................................................................................13
GRAYLINE® ...................................................................................................................... .............13
CHART SPEED ..............................................................................................................................14
FISH ID ...........................................................................................................................................15
FISHTRACK™ ................................................................................................................................15
CHART SETUP...............................................................................................................................16
CHART CURSOR.......................................................................................................................16
DISPLAY ZOOM BAR ................................................................................................................17
DISPLAY ZONE BAR ................................................................................................................. 17
DIGITAL SONAR ........................................................................................................................ 17
ALARMS .........................................................................................................................................18
DEPTH ALARMS........................................................................................................................18
ZONE ALARM ............................................................................................................................1 9
FISH ALARM ..............................................................................................................................19
ADJUST CHART SURFACE CLARITY ..........................................................................................20
ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING (ASP) ..................................................................................20
SYSTEM SETUP ............................................................................................................................21
AUDIO/DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................21
SYSTEM INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 22
UNITS OF MEASURE ................................................................................................................22
RESET DISTANCE LOG ............................................................................................................ 22
TEMPERATURE GRAPH ...........................................................................................................22
SIMULATOR ...............................................................................................................................23
PRESET OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................23
KEEL OFFSET ...........................................................................................................................2 3
CALIBRATE SPEED .................................................................................................................. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................25
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................... 28
UPS SHIPPING .............................................................................................................................. 29
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION.................................................... INSIDE BACK COVER
Copyright © 1997, Eagle Electronics
All rights reserved.
All features and specifications subject to change without notice.
All screens in this manual are simulated.
INTRODUCTION
The Optima 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 Optima 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 Optima has
digital boat speed, surface water temperature, and distance travelled (log)
screens. (Requires optional ST-TBK speed/temperature sensor for both
speed and temperature screens.)
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions................................................ 4.94"H x 6.10"W x 2.71"D
Transmitter Frequency .............................. 192 kHz
Transmitter Power ..................................... 600 watts (p-p, typical)
75 watts (RMS, typical)
Display ...................................................... Supertwist LCD
240 vertical x 240 horizontal
57,600 total pixels
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.
INSTALLA TION
MOUNTING
Install the Optima 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 Optima'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.
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POWER CONNECTIONS
The Optima 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 Optima 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/temperature sensor, read it's mounting instructions. Route the sensor’s cable to the Optima's power cable and plug it into
the connector marked “SPEED/TEMP CABLE”
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To
Optima
POWER CONNECTIONS
RED
WIRE
TO SPEED/TEMP
OR TEMP SENSORS
(Not included)
BLACK
WIRE
12 VOLT
BATTERY
3 amp
FUSE
SPEED/TEMPERATURE SENSORS
The Optima 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 Optima
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-TBKOne speed sensor and one temperature sensor for
"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:
Two Temperature Sensors
(Water and T-2)
TS-12 BK
OPTIMA'S
POWER CABLE
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TS-3 BK
TS-12 BK
Three Temperature Sensors
(Water, T-2, and T-3)
OPTIMA'S
POWER CABLE
ST-TBK
Three Temperature Sensors
plus Speed
(Water, T-2, T-3, and Speed)
TS-2 BK
TS-3 BK
OPTIMA'S
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 Optima and it's lights on and off.
ENT, EXIT - These keys let you enter or erase values.
Optima
ZIN
ZOUT
MODE ALARM
MENU EXIT
PWRENT
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OPERATION
POWER/LIGHTS
To turn the Optima on, simply press
the PWR key. A screen similar to the
one at right appears.
The PWR key also controls the lights.
Once the Optima 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 Optima 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 Optima 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 Optima has five modes: Fastrak™,
digital/chart, split-chart, full chart, and
window groups. To select a different
mode, simply press the MODE 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 Optima 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 Optima is in the automatic mode, freeing you from sensitivity, 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
Optima 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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