Eagle Electronics ID 128 User Manual

Fish ID 128

Fish ID 128Fish ID 128

Fish ID 128

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TION AND OPERATION AND OPERA

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TION AND OPERATION AND OPERA

UCTIONSUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................3

SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................3

INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................4

PERMANENT MOUNT TRANSDUCER ..........................................................5

POWER CONNECTIONS ...............................................................................10

FISH ID 128 PORTABLE ................................................................................11

KEYBOARD BASICS ......................................................................................14

DISPLAY .........................................................................................................1 4

OPERATION ................................................................................................... 1 5

MENUS ...........................................................................................................15

AUTOMATIC ................................................................................................... 1 5

RANGE ...........................................................................................................1 5

ZOOM .............................................................................................................1 6

SENSITIVITY ..................................................................................................17

FISH ID ...........................................................................................................17

FISH TRACK™ ...............................................................................................18

CHART SPEED ..............................................................................................19

DISPLAY MODE .............................................................................................19

ALARMS .........................................................................................................2 0

BACK LIGHT...................................................................................................21

FEET/METER .................................................................................................21

DISPLAY CONTRAST ....................................................................................21

ASP (Advanced Signal Processing) ...............................................................22

SIMULATOR ...................................................................................................22

FISH ARCHES ................................................................................................23

WATER TEMPERATURE AND THERMOCLINES.........................................24

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 2 5

WARRANTY ...................................................................................................29

All features and specifications in this manual are subject to change

without notice.

All screens in this manual are simulated.

Eagle Electronics PO Box 669 Catoosa, OK 74015

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing an Eagle sonar. Your Fish ID 128 is a high quality sonar designed for both professional and novice fishermen. This unit has an automatic feature that finds and displays the bottom, fish, structure, and more! All you have to do is press the on key. However, if you wish to fine tune the unit, simply press a menu key. This unit has powerful features available through easy-to-use menus.

To get started with your Eagle sonar, first read the installation section. This is where it all begins. Improper installation can cause problems down the road. After you’ve read the instructions, install the unit, then read the rest of the manual. The more you know about your unit, the better it will perform for you. Take this manual for reference when you head for the water.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions ...................... 5.9" W x 5.35" H x 3.4" D

Input Voltage.................... 10 - 15 vDC

Current Drain ................... 150 ma (lights off)

........................... 250 ma (lights on)

Transmitter

Frequency.......... 192 kHz

Output Power..... 275 watts (peak-to-peak)

........................... 37.5 watts (RMS)

Display ........................... 128 pixels (H) x 64 pixels (W)

........................... Supertwist Liquid Crystal Display

5.9" 3.4"

5.35"

NOTICE!

The storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celcius). 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 customer service department or your local service center.

INSTALLATION - Bracket

You can install the unit on the top of a dash or from an overhead with the supplied bracket. It can also be installed in the dash with an optional IDA3 or IDA-4 mounting kit. If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in the optional GBSA-1 swivel bracket kit. This converts the gimbal bracket to a swivel mount which can be used on the dash or overhead mounting positions. Installation instructions for the in-dash and swivel mounting kits are supplied with the adapter kits.

Mount the unit in any convenient location, provided there is clearance when it’s tilted for the best viewing angle. Holes in the bracket’s base allow wood screw or through bolt mounting. It may be necessary to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin panels to reinforce the panel. Make certain there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power and transducer cables.

Drill a hole in the dash for the power and transducer cables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket. This way, the bracket covers the hole. The smallest hole the power/transducer cable connector can pass through is 5/8". Note: Install the transducer before wiring the power cable!.After installing the transducer and power cables, slide the bracket over the hole, then route the transducer and power cables out the slot in the back of the bracket. Finally, fasten the bracket to the dash.

FISH ID 128

GIMBAL BRACKET

RUBBER WASHER

PLASTIC WASHER

(PORTABLE UNITS ONLY)

GIMBAL KNOB

Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal knobs and washers as shown above.

PERMANENT MOUNT TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION

The HS-WSPC supplied with your sonar is a transom mount transducer. It can be installed on any outboard or stern-drive (inboard\outboard) powered boat.

The “kick-up” mounting bracket helps prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving. If the transducer does “kickup”, the bracket can easily be pushed back in place without tools.

Read the enclosed transducer installation instructions carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat. Use extreme care when mounting the transducer, since the transducer location is the most critical part of a sonar installation. If it isn’t done properly, the sonar can’t perform at it’s designed potential.

Location - General

1. The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times. If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference will show on the sonar’s display in the form of random lines or dots whenever the boat is moving.

2. The transducer should be installed with it’s face pointing straight down, if possible.

3. Make certain the transducer's location doesn’t interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat. Also, don’t mount it closer than approximately one foot from the engine’s lower unit. This will prevent cavitation interference with the propeller. Typically, the transducer should be mounted as deep in the water as possible. This increases the chance that it will be in the water in high speed and reduces the possiblity of air bubble interference.

POOR LOCATIONPOOR LOCATION

POOR LOCATION

POOR LOCATIONPOOR LOCATION

POOR ANGLEPOOR ANGLE

POOR ANGLE

POOR ANGLEPOOR ANGLE

GOOD LOCATIONGOOD LOCATION

GOOD LOCATION

GOOD LOCATIONGOOD LOCATION

4. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat. Electrical noise from engine wiring, bilge pumps, and areators can be displayed on the sonar’s screen. Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires.

CAUTION!CAUTION!

CAUTION!

CLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TOCLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TO

CLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TO

CLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TOCLAMP THE TRANSDUCER CABLE TO

TRANSOM NEAR THE TRANSDUCER. THISTRANSOM NEAR THE TRANSDUCER. THIS

TRANSOM NEAR THE TRANSDUCER. THIS

TRANSOM NEAR THE TRANSDUCER. THISTRANSOM NEAR THE TRANSDUCER. THIS

WILL HELP PREVENT THE TRANSDUCERWILL HELP PREVENT THE TRANSDUCER

WILL HELP PREVENT THE TRANSDUCER

WILL HELP PREVENT THE TRANSDUCERWILL HELP PREVENT THE TRANSDUCER

FROM ENTERING THE BOAT IF IT ISFROM ENTERING THE BOAT IF IT IS

FROM ENTERING THE BOAT IF IT IS

FROM ENTERING THE BOAT IF IT ISFROM ENTERING THE BOAT IF IT IS

KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED.KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED.

KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED.

KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED.KNOCKED OFF AT HIGH SPEED.

CAUTION!CAUTION!

GOOD LOCATIONGOOD LOCATION

GOOD LOCATION

GOOD LOCATIONGOOD LOCATION

T ransducer Assembly and Mounting

The best way to install this transducer is to loosely assemble all of the parts first, then place the transducer’s bracket against the transom and see if you can move the tr ansducer so that it’s parallel with the ground.

1. Press the two small plastic ratchets into the sides of the metal brack et as shown below. Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet. Place each ratchet into the bracket with the letter “A” aligned with the dot stamped into the metal bracket. This position sets the transducer’ s coarse angle adjustment for a fourteen (14) degree transom. Most outboard and stern-drive transoms have a fourteen degree angle.

DOT

2. Slide the transducer between the two ratchets. Temporally slide the bolt though the transducer assembly and hold it against the transom. Looking at the transducer from the side, check to see if it will adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground. If it does, then the “A” position is correct for your hull. If the transducer’ s face isn’t parallel with the ground,

RATCHETS

remove the transducer and r atchets from the bracket. Place the ratchets into the holes in the bracket with the letter “B” aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket. Reassemble the transducer and brack et and place them against the transom. Again, chec k to see if y ou can mo ve the transducer so it’ s parallel with the ground. If it does, then go to step

3. If it doesn’t, repeat step 2, but use a different letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly.

3. Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets, assemble the transducer as shown below. Don't tighten the loc k nut at this time.

NUT

RUBBER

WASHERS

METAL

WASHER

METAL

WASHER

BOLT

4. Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground. The bottom of the transducer bracket should be in line with the bottom of the hull.

let the bracket extend below the hull!

Mark the center of the slots for

Don't

the mounting holes. Drill two 5/32" holes in the marked locations for the #10 screws supplied with the transducer .

TRANSOM

SIDE VIEW

5. Remove the transducer from the bracket and re-assemble it with the cable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown below. Attach the transducer to the transom. Slide the transducer up or down until it’s aligned properly on the transom as shown below. Tighten the bracket’ s mounting screws. Adjust the transducer so that it’ s parallel to the ground and tighten the lock nut until it touches the flat washer , then add 1/4 turn.

Don’t over tighten the lock n ut!

If you do, the tr ansducer

won’t “kic k-up” if it strikes an object in the water.

6. Route the transducer cable to the sonar unit. Make certain to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer as shown at the bottom of the previous page. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat. Electrical noise from the engine’ s wiring, bilge pumps, VHF r adio wires and cab les can be pic k ed up by the sonar.

IMPORTANT!

Clamp the transducer cable to the transom close to the transducer. This can prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed.

7. Make a test run to determine the results. If the bottom is lost at high speed, or if noise appears on the display, try sliding the transducer bracket down. This puts the transducer deeper into the water, hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise. Don't allow the transducer bracket to go belo w the bottom of the hull!

Fish Arches

If you do not get good fish arches on your display, it could be the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water, or at slow trolling speeds. If the arch slopes up, but not back down, then the front of the transducer is too high and needs to be lowered. If only the back half the the arch is printed, then the nose of the transducer is angled too far down and needs to be raised.

TRANSDUCER AIMED TOO FARTRANSDUCER AIMED TOO FAR

TRANSDUCER AIMED TOO FAR

TRANSDUCER AIMED TOO FARTRANSDUCER AIMED TOO FAR

BACKBACK

BACK

BACKBACK

PROPER TRANSDUCER ANGLEPROPER TRANSDUCER ANGLE

PROPER TRANSDUCER ANGLE

PROPER TRANSDUCER ANGLEPROPER TRANSDUCER ANGLE

TRANSDUCER AIMED TOOTRANSDUCER AIMED TOO

TRANSDUCER AIMED TOO

TRANSDUCER AIMED TOOTRANSDUCER AIMED TOO

FAR FORWARDFAR FORWARD

FAR FORWARD

FAR FORWARDFAR FORWARD

POWER CONNECTIONS -PERMANENT MOUNT UNITS ONLY

IMPORTANT! INSTALL THE TRANSDUCER BEFORE WIRING THE POWER CABLE!

The Fish ID 128 works from a 12 volt DC system only. For the best results, run the power cable directly to the boat’s battery. Keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, especially the engine’s wires. This will give the best isolation from electrical noise. If the supplied cable is not long enough to reach the battery, splice #18 gauge insulated wire to it. If you do extend the power cable, make certain to attach the in-line fuse holder supplied with the unit to the battery or power source. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. Use only 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!

You can also attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss, however, you may have problems with electrical interference. This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the wires are attached correctly.

SONAR

UNIT

TRANSDUCER

BLACK

WIRE

12 VOLT

BATTERY

RED

WIRE

3 amp

FUSE

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