• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.
• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.
• Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.
• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
• The example screens (or illustrations) shown in this manual can be different from the screens
you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment settings.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Any modification of the equipment (including software) by persons not authorized by FURUNO
will cancel the warranty.
• All brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their
respective holders.
How to discard this product
Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal
in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the
correct method of disposal.
How to discard a used battery
Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter
on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of
battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
In the European Union
The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries
must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the
used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national
legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.
In the USA
The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd
and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used
batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.
In the other countries
Ni-CdPb
Cd
There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can
increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operator and installer must read the applicable safety instructions before attempting to
operate or install the equipment.
Indicates a condition that can cause death or serious injury
WARNING
CAUTION
if not avoided.
Indicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
Warning, CautionProhibitive Action
Safety Instructions for the Operator
WARNINGCAUTION
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment (other
than when installing flush mount
hanger cover).
Hazardous voltage exists inside the
equipment. Refer repair to authorized
service personnel.
Immediately turn off the power at the
switchboard if the equipment is
emitting smoke or fire.
Continued use of the equipment can
cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a
FURUNO agent for service.
Mandatory Action
Do not turn on the equipment with the
transducer out of water.
The transducer can be damaged.
The picture is not refreshed when
picture advancement is stopped.
Maneuvering the vessel in this condition
can result in a dangerous situation.
Adjust the gain correctly.
Incorrect gain may give a wrong depth
indication, which could result in a
dangerous situation.
Do not maneuver the vessel based on
the depth indication alone.
Grounding can result.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
Fire, electrical shock or injury can result.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of an incorrect fuse can damage the
equipment and can cause fire.
The data presented by this equipment
is intended as a source of navigation
information.
The prudent navigator never relies
exclusively on any one source of
navigation information, for safety of
vessel and crew.
The LCD panel is made of glass.
Handle it with care.
Injury can result if the glass breaks.
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Warning Label
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock,
do not remove cover.
No user-serviceable parts
inside.
A warning label is attached to the display unit.
Do not remove the label. If the label is missing
or damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or
dealer about replacement.
Safety Instructions for the Installer
WARNINGCAUTION
Turn off the power at the switchboard
before beginning the installation.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power is left on.
Be sure no water leaks in at the
transducer or sensor mounting
location.
Water leakage can sink the vessel. Also
confirm that the transducer and/or
sensor will not loosen by ship's vibration.
The installer is solely responsible for the
proper installation of the equipment.
FURUNO will assume no responsibility
for any damage associated with
improper installation of the transducer.
Do not install the transducer or sensor
where air bubbles and noise are
present.
Performance will be affected.
The following are guidelines for
handling of the transducer cable.
- Keep fuels and oils away from the
cable.
- Locate cable in a safe place.
- Do not paint the cable.
The sheath of the cable is made of
chloroprene rubber (or polychloride
vinyl). For this reason do not paint the
cable.
Use the specified power cable.
Use of other power cable can cause fire.
Do not turn on the equipment with the
transducer out of water.
The transducer can be damaged.
Observe the following compass safe
distances to prevent interference to a
magnetic compass:
Display
unit
FCV-628
FCV-588
Standard
compass
0.40 m
0.50 m
Steering
compass
0.30 m
0.30 m
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................ v
INDEX ..............................................IN-1
Warranties
2.SYSTEM MENU ..........................26
2.1How to Display the
System Menu ........................... 26
2.2Range Menu............................. 26
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FOREWORD
A Word to FCV-588/628 Owners
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FCV-588/628 Fish Finder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has
become synonymous with quality and reliability.
Since 1948, FURUNO Electric Company has
enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative
and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of
agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed
to meet the rigorous demands of the marine
environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated
and maintained properly. Please carefully
read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.
™
• RezBoost
fish echoes clearly. (Not available when the
transducer is installed with the inside hull
installation method.)
• Bottom discrimination display provides estimate of bottom composition. (Not available
when the transducer is installed with the inside hull installation method.)
• White line feature helps distinguish bottom
fish from the bottom echo.
• Gain adjusts sensitivity over the entire
screen.
• Various alarms alert you to presence of
fish, dangerous situations, etc.
• Destination waypoint feature provides
range, bearing, and time-to-go to destination waypoint (up to 20 waypoints).*
• Echo position can be output to a navigational plotter.*
raises echo resolution to see
We would appreciate hearing from you, the
end user, about whether we are achieving our
purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing
FURUNO equipment.
Features
The FURUNO FCV-588 and FCV-628 are
dual frequency (50 kHz and 200 kHz) Fish
Finders. Comprised of a display unit and a
transducer, The FCV-588 and FCV-628 show
underwater conditions on a color LCD, 8.4
inch (FCV-588) or 5.7-inch (FCV-628).
The main features of the FCV-628/588 are
• Bright color LCD gives excellent readability
even in broad daylight.
• Waterproof construction permits installation on open bridge.
• “Tankenmaru” system* outputs video signal
to other Tankenmaru-equipped partner
ship, etc., via a radio transmitter. (Available
in the future.)
* Requires connection of appropriate sensor,
navigation device.
LCD Panel
The LCD panel used in this equipment is a
TFT LCD. The panel is constructed using the
latest LCD techniques, and displays 99.99%
of its pixels. The remaining 0.01% of the pixels may drop out or blink, however this is not
an indication of malfunction; it is an inherent
property of the LCD.
• Automatic mode automatically adjusts the
set to provide the best possible display,
from shallow to deep depths.
• ACCU-FISH
length with fish size dependent fish mark.
TM
provides estimate of fish
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Solid lines indicate standard equipment; dashed lines show optional or local supply equipment.
For wiring, see the interconnection diagram at the back of this manual.
FCV-628
DISPLAY UNIT
CV-628-E
12-24 VDC
GPS Navigator
External Equipment
Radio Transmitter*
Short press: Turns on power; opens the [Brill] adjustment window.
Long press: Turns off power.
* Inoperative when equipped with “Tankenmaru” system.
6
7
8
9
How to remove the cover
Pull down on the catch at the bottom of the cover
and pull the cover toward you.
If you remove the display unit (for desktop
installation) after an outing...
Cover the connectors with the supplied caps to
keep dust out of terminals.
• Transducer cable: Use the MJ cable cap
(large) supplied with the transducer cable.
• 12-24 VDC, NMEA, XDR: Use “port” and
“XDR” caps.
• Power cable assy.: Use supplied cap.
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1. OPERATION
1.2Power On/Off
1.Press the /BRILL key to turn on the
power. The unit beeps then the startup
screen appears.
Wait 3-5 seconds, or
select mode with the
MODE knob to
display the picture.
Start-up screen
2.To turn off the power, press the /BRILL
key more than three seconds. The time
remaining until the power is turned off is
counted down on the screen.
1.4Display Mode
1.Rotate the MODE knob to open the mode
setting window, which is displayed for six
seconds.
Nav data mode 1
Low frequency zoom mode*
Low frequency mode (50 k)
Dual frequency mode
High frequency mode (200 k)
High frequency zoom mode**
Nav data mode 2
*: The indication at the top of the screen is
BL-LF, BZ-LF or MZ-LF.
**: The indication at the top of the screen is
BL-HF, BZ-HF or MZ-HF.
BL: Bottom lock, LF: Low frequency,
BZ: Bottom zoom, HF: High frequency,
MZ: Marker zoom
2.Rotate the MODE knob again to select
the display mode desired. The screen related to the mode you selected appears.
1.3Display Brilliance
1.Press the /
BRILL key mo-
mentarily to show
the [Brill] adjustment window.
2.Press the /BRILL key. Continual
pressing changes the brilliance continuously (01...98...0 1...).
"0" is the dimmest and "9" is the brightest.
You can also adjust the brilliance with
or .
3.Press the ENTER key or MENU/ESC key
to save the setting and close the window.
(The window automatically closes if there
is no key operation for approx. six seconds.)
Note 1: Key panel brilliance cannot be adjusted manually; its brilliance is changed automatically with display brilliance, as shown
below.
Max. brilliance: Min. panel brilliance
Min. brilliance: Max panel brilliance
Brill
1.4.1Single frequency display
Low frequency (50 kHz)
The sounder uses ultrasound pulse signals to
detect bottom conditions. The lower the frequency of the signal, the wider the detection
area. Therefore, the 50 kHz frequency is useful for general detection and judging bottom
condition.
High frequency (200 kHz)
The higher the frequency of the ultrasound
pulse signal, the better the resolution. For this
reason the 200 kHz frequency is ideal for detailed observation of schools of fish.
Low
frequency
High
frequency
Note 2: The brilliance of the FCV-588 may
change if the ambient temperature is not within the rated temperature range.
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1. OPERATION
AUTO_R G:AF
LFLFx1
0.0
15.5
kn
13.5
°
C
0
20
40
60
80
48.6
m
48.6
m
AUTO_RG:AF
LF/HF
0.0
0
20
40
60
80
0
20
40
60
80
AUTO_R G:AF
BL-LF
0.0
0
10
20
30
40
5
4
3
2
1
0
21.7
m
Picture advance
speed
Display
modeRange
0.0
Range
scale
Alarm
icon
x1
0
20
40
Minute
marker
(Each bar
equals 30
sec.)
Color
bar
Gain
AUTO_R G:AF
15.5
kn
°
13.5
C
Transmission
line
Data
box
Fish
Bottom
60
Depth
48.6
m
80
1.4.2Dual frequency display
The 50 kHz picture appears on the left; the
200 kHz picture on the right. This display is
useful for comparing the same picture with
two different frequencies.
AUTO_RG:AF
50 kHz
picture
LF/HFx1x1
0
200 kHz
picture
20
40
0.0
0
20
40
1.4.3Zoom displays
Zoom mode expands chosen area of the single frequency picture. Three modes are available: bottom lock, bottom zoom and marker
zoom. The default zoom mode is bottom lock.
Bottom lock display
The bottom lock display provides a normal
picture on the right half of the screen and a
10-30 feet (default: 15 feet) wide layer in contact with the bottom is expanded onto the left
half of the screen. This mode is useful for detecting bottom fish.
Bottom
displayed
flat
Bottom lock
display
AUTO_R G:AF
Zoomed
fish
21.7
m
* This section zoomed on
the left half.
Single freq.
display
BL-LFx1x1
5
0.0
Zoom
marker
4
Fish
3
2
1
0
0
10
20
*
30
40
Freq.
(kHz)
50
200
48.6
Beamwidth
Wide
Narrow
m
60
80
Resolution
Low
High
60
80
Detection
range
Deep
Shallow
Note 1: To adjust the range of the zoom display, go to the [Range] menu (see section
2.2).
Note 2: To show or hide the zoom marker, go
to the [Display] menu.
Bottom
tail
Long
Short
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1. OPERATION
AUTO_R G:AF
BZ-LF
0.0
30.8
m
0
10
20
30
40
27
28
29
30
31
32
AUTO_R G:AF
MZ-LF
0.0
25.0
0
10
20
30
40
17
18
19
20
21
22
AUTO_RG:AF
LFLFx1
AUTO_RG:AF
LFLFx1
0
20
40
60
80
Bottom zoom display
The bottom zoom mode expands bottom and
bottom fish on the left-half window. This mode
is useful for tracking bottom contour. When
the bottom depth increases (or decreases),
the display automatically shifts to keep the
bottom echo at the lower part of the screen.
Bottom zoom
display
AUTO_R G:AF
Bottom
m
30.8
Single freq.
display
BZ-LFx1x1
27
28
29
30
31
32
0.0
0
10
20
Zoom
marker
30
Switched with
depth
40
Marker zoom display
1.4.4Nav data display
The nav data displays appear on the left 2/3
of the screen. Data other than depth requires
appropriate sensor.
Two nav data displays are available, Nav
Data 1 or Nav Data 2, and you may select
which to use on the [Display] menu. The default settings are as follows.
You can display between two and four items
in a nav data display and select the item and
order to display them. For details, see section
1.20.
AUTO_RG:AF
x1
20
0
AUTO_RG:AF
x1
The marker zoom mode expands chosen
area of the normal picture to full vertical size
of the screen on the left-half window. You may
specify the portion to expand by operating the
VRM (Variable Range Marker), which you can
shift with or . The area between the VRM
and zoom marker is expanded. This mode is
useful for determining the size of fish in the
middle water.
Marker zoom
display
AUTO_R G:AF
Zoomed
fish
25.0
* This section is zoomed.
m
Single freq.
display
MZ-LFx1x1
17
18
19
20
21
22
0.0
Fish
17.0
0
10
20
30
40
Variable range
marker
*
Zoom marker
40
60
49.6
m
49.6
80
m
NAV1 displayNAV2 display
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1. OPERATION
1.5How to Select a
Range
The basic range may be selected in the [Auto]
or [Manual] mode.
Note: The RANGE key is inoperative when
the bottom discrimination feature is active.
1.Press the RANGE key to open the
[Range] setting window.
These are
available with
Manual mode.
3.For [Manual], use the RANGE key (or
or ) to select the range.
Unit
m
ft
fm
HR*
pb
2
1
5
5
3
84
Basic Range
3
456 7
2010
40
80
400
200120603015
2010
40
15
20
1005030
100
501053
80
200150
600
100
150
150
8
300
1000
150
200
200
*: Japanese unit of depth measurement
(hiro)
Note: Basic ranges may be preset as desired. See section 2.2.
4.Press the ENTER key.
Note: The range mode indication, which appears at the top-left corner, may be turned on
or off with [Header Info] on the [Display]
menu. For details, see [Header Info] on page
23.
2.Use or to select [Auto] or [Manual].
[Auto]: The range changes automatically
to display the bottom echo on the screen
always. (The shift function is inoperative
in the auto mode.) [AUTO_R] is shown at
the top left corner on the screen. Note that
the deepest detection range of Auto
Range is the largest setting of [Range 1]
to [Range 8] of Manual Range. In case
the sea bottom is deeper than the largest
setting of Auto Range, set the setting of
[Range 1] to [Range 8] deeper than the
sea bottom.
[Manual]: The range may be selected
from the eight ranges listed below.
[MAN_R] is shown at the top left corner
on the screen.
If you selected [Auto], go to step 4.
For [Manual], go to the next step.
1.6How to Adjust the
Gain
How to select the gain adjustment mode
The gain may be adjusted automatically
([Fishing] or [Cruising]) or manually. In automatic adjustment, the range is automatically
selected to display the bottom echo in reddish
brown. The automatic gain setting can be fine
tuned with the offset gain feature. Clutter and
TVG are also adjusted automatically when
automatic gain is active.
For manual gain adjustment, adjust the gain
according to signal strength.
CAUTION
Adjust the gain correctly.
Incorrect adjustment can lead to a dangerous
situation if the boat is steered according to the
depth indication in shallow waters.
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1. OPERATION
49.6
m
AUTO_R G:AF
LFLFx1
Gain too highGain proper
Gain too low
1.Press the GAIN knob to open the [Auto
Gain] setting window.
1.7How to Measure
Depth
The VRM (Variable Range Marker) functions
to measure the depth to schools of fish, etc.
This function is inoperative when a NAV data
display is active.
1.Use or to place the VRM on the ob-
ject to measure depth.
2.Read the VRM depth just above the VRM.
2.Press the GAIN knob (or or ) again
to select [Fishing] or [Cruising].
[Fishing]: This mode clearly displays
weaker echoes and is useful for searching schools of fish. "G:AF" is shown at the
top left corner on the screen.
[Cruising]: This mode clearly displays
stronger echoes (for example, bottom)
and suppresses weak echoes. Use this
mode for general cruising. "G:AC" is
shown at the top left corner on the screen.
[Off]: For manual gain adjustment. The
display shows, "G:X.X" (X.X=gain setting)
when manual gain is active.
If you selected [Fishing] or [Cruising], you
can apply an offset to the gain, at step 3.
To apply no offset, go to step 4. For [Off],
do steps 4 and 5.
AUTO_R G:AF
Depth to VRM
VRM
49.6
m
x1
39.8
3.Press or (setting range: -5 to +5) to
apply an offset. Press to decrease the
offset; to raise the offset.
4.Press the ENTER key. The new gain setting is also applied to past echoes.
5.For manual adjustment, rotate the GAIN
control to set the gain (0.0 to 10).
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1. OPERATION
1.8Menu Operating
Procedure
Your fish finder has five main menus: [Sounder], [Display], [Alarm], [Data], and [System].
Below is the basic menu operating procedure.
1.Press the MENU/ESC key to open the
menu.
Cursor
(yellow)
Main menu
Main menu
Names of sub
menus appear
when selected.
Menu item
See Chapter 2.
window
Operating
guidance
Currently selected menu
Sounder
Sub menu
6.Press the ENTER key (or ) to save the
setting. The setting box or window disappears. To escape without changing a setting, press the MENU/ESC key instead of
the ENTER key.
7.To select another menu, press the
MENU/ESC key (or ). The cursor (yel-
low) moves to the main menu.
8.Press the MENU/ESC key to close the
menu.
Note: Hereafter, this manual replaces the instruction “use or to (select an item or
change a value)”, with “select”.
1.9How to Shift the
Range
The basic range and range shift together give
you the means to select the depth you can
see on the screen. The basic range can be
thought of as providing a “window” into the
water column and range shifting as moving
the “window” to the desired depth.
2.Use or to select the main menu de-
sired. The cursor (yellow) highlights current selection. The items in the sub menu
change with the menu selected.
3.Press the ENTER key (or ). The cursor
(yellow) shifts to the sub menu and the
current selection on the main menu window (left) is highlighted in gray.
4.Use or to select the menu item de-
sired, then press the ENTER key. A setting box or window appears depending on
menu item. The example below shows
the setting options and setting window for
[Depth Size].
“Window” can be
shifted up and
down to select
starting depth.
Display
Note: This function is inoperative when [AUTO_R] (auto range mode indication) is displayed.
The basic range can be shifted up or down in
the [Manual] mode as follows:
1.Open the menu, select the [Sounder]
menu, then press the ENTER key.
Setting options
Setting window
5.Use or to select an option or change
a value.
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1. OPERATION
2.Select [Shift], then press the ENTER key.
3.Set the amount of shift desired, then
press the ENTER key. The step for the
amount of shift depends on setting range
on the [Range] sub menu in the [System]
menu. Below are the steps for feet and
meters.
4.Press the MENU/ESC key twice to close
the window.
Note: Echoes may be lost if the amount of
shift is greater than actual depth.
1.10Picture Advance
Fast
1.Open the menu, select [Sounder], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select [Pic. Advance], then press the EN-TER key.
3.Select picture advance speed desired,
then press the ENTER key. [1/16] is the
slowest speed and [x4] is the fastest
speed. [1/16] means one scan line is produced every 16 transmissions. [Stop]
stops picture advancement and is useful
for taking a screenshot. Current picture
advance speed is displayed at the topright corner of the screen.
Slow
Fast
Slow
Speed
The picture advance speed determines how
quickly the vertical scan lines run across the
screen. When selecting a picture advance
speed, keep in mind that a fast advance
speed will expand the size of a school of fish
horizontally on the screen and a slow advance speed will contract the school. Use a
fast advance speed to observe a rugged bottom, and use a slow advance speed to monitor a smooth bottom.
CAUTION
The picture is not refreshed when picture
advancement is stopped.
Cruising in this condition may result in grounding in shallow waters.
4.Press the MENU/ESC key twice to close
the window.
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1. OPERATION
1.11How to Reduce
Interference
Interference from other acoustic equipment
operating nearby or other electronic equipment on your boat may show itself on the display as shown in the figure below. Follow the
procedure below to reduce interference.
Interference from
other sounder
1.Open the menu, select [Sounder], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select [Interference], then press the EN-
TER key.
Interference from
electrical equipment
1.12How to Reduce
Low Level Noise
Low intensity "speckles," caused by sediments in the water or noise, may appear over
most of screen. These speckles can be suppressed by adjusting the [Clutter].
Note: [Clutter] cannot be adjusted when
[Fishing] or [Cruising] is selected (on the [Auto
Gain] setting window).
1.Open the menu, select [Sounder], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select [Clutter], then press the ENTER
key.
3.Select the degree of interference reduction desired, then press the ENTER key.
[Auto]: Interference is suppressed automatically.
[High], [Medium], [Low]: [High] provides
the greatest degree of interference reduction and [Low] the smallest.
[Off]: Turn off the interference rejector.
Note: Turn off the interference rejector
when no interference exists, so as not to
miss weak echoes from small targets.
4.Press the MENU/ESC key twice to close
the window.
3.Select the degree of clutter reduction desired, then press the ENTER key. The
setting range is 0% to 100% in intervals of
ten. The larger the setting value, the
greater the degree of reduction.
4.Press the MENU/ESC key twice to close
the window.
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1. OPERATION
1.13How to Erase
Weak Echoes
Sediment in the water or reflections from
plankton may be painted on the display in low
intensity tones.
Weak
echoes
These weak echoes may be erased by using
the [Color Erase] feature. This feature erases
weaker echoes sequentially to show only
strong echoes and clear the picture.
1.14A-scope Display
The A-scope display shows echoes at each
transmission with amplitudes and tone proportional to their intensities, on the right 1/3 of
the screen. The display shows strong echoes
with strong amplitude; weak echoes in weak
amplitude. Thus the A-scope display is useful
for estimating the kind of school of fish and
bottom composition.
Note: The A-scope display is only available
with the high frequency display in dual frequency operation.
1.Open the menu, select [Display], then
press the ENTER key.
1.Open the menu, select [Sounder], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select [Color Erase], then press the EN-TER key.
3.Select the color to erase, then press the
ENTER key. The setting range is 0 to
50% in intervals of one per cent. The larger the setting value, the greater the number of colors that are erased.
2.Select [A-Scope], then
press the ENTER key.
3.Select the A-scope presentation type desired,
then press the ENTER key.
[Off]: Turn off the A-scope display.
[Normal]: Display shows echoes at each
transmission with amplitudes and tone
proportional to their intensities.
[Peak]: "Normal" A-scope display plus
peak-hold amplitude picture for last five
seconds in dots.
4.Press the MENU/ESC key twice to close
the window.
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1. OPERATION
AUTO_R G:AF
LFLFx1
59.8
m
0.0
25.5
0
20
40
60
80
LF
x1
0.0
25.5
0
20
40
60
80
4.Press the MENU/ESC key twice to close
the window.
AUTO_R G:AF
Reflection
from school
of fish
59.8
m
Single freq.
display
0.0
0
20
40
25.5
60
80
A-scope
display
8.5
x1
Weak reflection
(small school of
fish or noise)
Past amplitude
pictures are
displayed with
dots in [Peak]
mode.
Strong
reflection
(bottom)
Directional angle display
With the transducer selected for other than
600 W or 1kW (FCV-588 only), directional angle range line, direction angle, directional radius, directional radius value and directional
radius line appear on the A-scope display.
The directional angle display provides an ata-glance view of the available detection
range. In the example below an echo from a
school of fish is at the depth of 20 m. and within 8. 5 m radius of the center of the transducer
beam.
LF
0.0
Directional
angle radius
20
Directional
angle radius
line
40
x1
0
8.5
Directional
angle range
line
School of
fish
1.15Fish Information
TM
(ACCU-FISH
The ACCU-FISHTM feature measures the
length of individual fish and tags the fish with
a fish symbol whose size is proportional to the
length of the fish. The length or depth of the
fish can be indicated digitally. Connection to a
transducer that supports ACCU-FISH
quired.
Note: The fish length calculated by this fish
finder is intended for reference purposes; it is
not a completely accurate measurement of
fish length.
• Echo intensity depends on fish species.
When the fish length differs between the indicated length and the actual length, you
can compensate the difference on the
[Calib] menu (see section 2.6).
TM
• ACCU-FISH
zero line rejector is active.
• High and low frequencies are alternately
transmitted when ACCU-FISH
regardless of mode selection.
• A fish whose depth is shallower than 2 m or
greater than 100 m cannot be measured.
is inoperative when the
)
TM
TM
TM
is active,
is re-
60
80
25.5
Note: The directional angle range lines represent the transducer beamwidth. They are not
an indication of echo strength.
• If the transducer is installed inside the hull,
the signal is attenuated by the hull. Therefore, a fish may not be detected or the fish
length indicated may be shorter than actual
length.
• In a school of fish, echoes overlap one another, so the margin of error will be greater.
• The bottom echo must be present to show
the fish symbols.
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• The TX pulse length changes according to
TM
ACCU-FISH
On/Off state. This causes a
difference in both sensitivity and the
echoes viewed.
1.15.1How to activate
ACCU-FISH
ACCU-FISHTM is inoperative when the transducer type is selected to 600W or 1kW FCV588 only), on the [Transducer] menu.
1.Open the menu, select [Display], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select [ACCU-FISH], then press the EN-
TER key to show the [ACCU-FISH] menu.
TM
4.Select desired symbol, then press the
ENTER key. The size of the symbol is
scaled according to the estimated length
of the fish.
Striped
Large fish symbol
(more than 50 cm, or
more than 20 inches)
Small fish symbol
(10 to 49 cm, or 4 to
19 inches)
SolidCircleSquare
Note: To hide the fish symbol, select [Off]
at step 4, then press the ENTER key.
Note: You can select which frequency display
to show the fish symbols and fish information,
with [Symbols Area] on the [ACCU-FISH]
menu.
• [Dual]: Symbols and info shown on both HF
and LF displays.
• [HF]: Symbols and info shown on HF dis-
play.
3.Select [ACCU-FISH], then press the EN-TER key.
4.Select [On] to enable ACCU-FISH
TM
.
1.15.2Fish symbols
1.Open the menu, select [Display], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select [ACCU-FISH], then press the EN-TER key to show the [ACCU-FISH] menu.
3.Select [Fish Symbols], then press the EN-TER key.
• [LF]: Symbols and info shown on LF display.
1.15.3Fish info
1.Open the menu, select [Display], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select [ACCU-FISH], then press the EN-
TER key to show the [ACCU-FISH] menu.
3.Select [Fish Info], then press the ENTER
key.
4.Use or to select [Off], [Fish Size] or
[Depth] as appropriate, then press the
ENTER key.
Fish length or depth
is shown in red.
[Fish Symbols] setting box
Note 1: You can show the fish info figure
alone (without fish symbol) by turning off
[Fish Symbols] on the [Display] menu.
Note 2: You can show the fish info in
small or large characters, with [Info Size]
on the [ACCU-FISH] menu.
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1.16Bottom Discrimination Display
The bottom discrimination display analyzes
the bottom echo to categorize bottom hardness in one of four types (rocks, gravel, sand,
mud) and shows the results in a colorful
graphic display. A transducer or triducer that
supports the bottom discrimination display is
required.
There are two bottom discrimination displays:
graphic and probability.
Graphic display: The most probable material
on the bottom (mud, sand, gravel, rock) is indicated graphically.
Probability
bar
Bottom
discrimination
Hardness legend
RockGravelSandMud
Probability bar:
Degree of trust for bottom discrimination display
(Green, Normal; Yellow, Caution;
Background color, Abnormal)
Probability display: The most probable bottom material is indicated in proportion.
display column
About the bottom discrimination display
• The bottom discrimination display provides
an estimate of bottom composition. Actual
composition may be different.
• The transducers that support the bottom
discrimination feature are as follows:
• The high and low frequencies are alternately transmitted, regardless of current display
selection. The TX interval is slower when
this feature is active.
• Operating environment:
- Depth: 16 to 328 ft
- Speed: 10 knots or less
• This feature uses the range from the boat’s
draft; therefore, enter the ship’s draft. See
page 26.
• Be sure that the transducer is mounted
straight. Otherwise the bottom discrimination display may not function accurately.
How to activate the bottom discrimination display
Note 1: Auto range (AUTO_R) is automatical-
ly turned on when the bottom discrimination
display is activated.
Hardness
legend
Graph example
Graph example
Mud probability
(Approx. 25%)
Sand probability
(Approx. 25%)
Rock probability
(Approx. 50%)
Mud
Sand
Gravel
Rock
Probability
bar
Bottom
discrimination
display
column
Note 2: The bottom discrimination is inoperative when the transducer type is selected to
600 W or 1 kW (FCV-588 only), on the [Transducer] menu.
1.Open the menu, select the [Display]
menu, select [Bottom Disc.], then press
the ENTER key.
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AUTO_R G:AF
LFLFx1
2.Select [Bottom Disc.], then press the ENTER key.
3.Select [Graphic] or [Probability], then
press the ENTER key.
4.Select [Legend], then press the ENTER
key.
5.Select [Off] or [On], then press the EN-TER key to show or hide the hardness
legend.
To turn off the bottom discrimination display,
select [Off] at step 3, then press the ENTER
key.
1.17RezBoost
™
With a RezBoost™ capable transducer, echo
resolution can be improved. In the example
below, it is difficult to distinguish fish from the
™
bottom. With [Enhanced] RezBoost
, the default setting, fish near the bottom are clearly
seen.
Enhanced
mode
1.17.1How to set RezBoost
™
Note: RezBoost™ is inoperative if [Type] in
the [Transducer] menu is set to [600W] or
[1kW] (FCV-588 only).
1.Open the [Display] menu, then select
[RezBoost Mode].
2.Select [Standard] or [Enhanced], then
press the ENTER key.
1.18Alarms
This fish finder has six fish alarms and two
navigation alarms. When the conditions of an
alarm are met, the audio alarm sounds and
the alarm icon (flashing) appears at the top
right corner on the display. The audio alarm
may be silenced by pressing any key. The
alarm icon remains on the screen until the
cause of the alarm is removed or the offending alarm is disabled.
The fish school alarm alerts you to a school
of fish in the set alarm zone.
The bottom fish alarm is given when a fish is
within the specified distance from the bottom.
Available when the bottom lock display is active.
The water temperature alarm* alerts you
when the water temperature is within (inside
alarm) the alarm range set or under/over (outside alarm) the range set.
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The bottom type alarm alerts you when the
bottom type (rock, sand, mud, gravel) matches the bottom type selected. Available when
the bottom discrimination display is active.
The bottom alarm alerts you when the bottom echo (displayed in red or reddish brown)
is within the alarm range set.
Navigation alarms
The speed alarm* alerts you when your
boat’s speed is within (inside alarm) or under/
over (outside alarm) the preset speed.
There are two types of arrival alarms*: [Inside] and [Outside]. The [Inside] alarm alerts
you when you are within the specified range
from a waypoint. The [Outside] alarm alerts
when your boat travels a specific distance
from the location at the activation of the alarm.
* Requires GPS navigator or applicable sensor.
How to activate a fish alarm
Multiple fish alarms (ALARM1 - ALARM5, default names) can be activated. In this case,
the audio and visual alarms are released
when all alarm conditions are met. For example, the [Bottom Type] alarm is set for [Rock]
and the [Bottom] alarm is set for 10-20 feet.
Then, if the system judges the bottom to be
rock and the depth to the bottom is 10-20 feet,
the audio and visual alarms are released. The
alarms are not released if only one condition
is met.
1.Open the menu, select [Alarm], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select an alarm among [ALARM1] [ALARM5] (default alarm names), then
press the ENTER key.
3.Select [Setting], then press the ENTER
key. If you want to change the name of an
alarm, go to step 4. Otherwise go to step
6.
*
*
*
* Operable when corresponding
alarm is activated.
4.To change the name of the
alarm, select [Name], then
press the ENTER key.
5.Enter the name of the
alarm. (Max. of eight characters)
1) Use or to select a character. Use
to select a character in numerical
order followed by alphabet order. Use
to select a character in reverse order of that with .
2) Press to move the cursor to the
next place.
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to complete
the name.
4) Press the ENTER key to finish.
6.Select [Sound], then press the ENTER
key.
7.Select desired alarm sound, then press
the ENTER key.
8.Select [Fish Type], [Temperature], [Bottom Type] or [Bottom] as applicable, then
press the ENTER key.
9.Do one of the following according to the
item selected at step 8.
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Fish Type
1) Select [ACCU-FISH], [Fish School],
[Bottom Fish(Only BL)] or [Bottom],
then press the ENTER key.
For [ACCU-FISH] go to step 2). For
other choices go to step 6).
2) Select [From] (under
[Fish Type]), then
press the ENTER key.
3) Set the minimum fish
length, then press the
ENTER key.
4) Select [Span] (below [Fish Type]),
then press the EN-TER key.
5) Set the width of the
alarm, then press the ENTER key. Go
to step 8. (The maximum measureable fish length is 78 inch.)
tion. For the [Bottom Lock] alarm the
starting depth is the distance from the
bottom.
Alarm range
(width from
starting depth)
Alarm marker
- ACCU-FISH, Fish School, Bottom: Left side
- Bottom lock: Center
Starting
depth
10)Select [Span], then press the ENTER
key.
6) Select [Fish Level], then press the
ENTER key.
7) Select the echo strength that triggers
the alarm, referring to the description
below.
[Weak]: Echoes stronger than lightblue trigger the alarm.
[Medium]: Echoes stronger than yellow trigger the alarm.
[Strong]: Echoes stronger than red
trigger the alarm.
8) Select the [From] that is below
[Depth], then press the ENTER key.
ACCU-FISH,
Fish School
alarms
Bottom Fish
alarm
9) Enter the width of the alarm, then
press the ENTER key.
The alarm marker appears at the
starting point for the alarm. (The
marker appears only when the corresponding alarm is active.) The starting
depth for the ACCU-FISH
TM
and [Fish
School] alarms is the transducer posi-
ACCU-FISH,
Fish School
alarms
Bottom Fish
alarm
11)Enter the alarm width, then press the
ENTER key.
Water temperature
1) Select [Inside] or [Outside] as appli-
cable, then press the ENTER key.
2) Select [From], then
press the ENTER key.
3) Enter the starting tem-
perature for the alarm,
then press the ENTER key.
4) Select [Span], then
press the ENTER key.
5) Enter the width for the
alarm, then press the
ENTER key.
Bottom Type
Select [Rock], [Gravel], [Sand] or [Mud],
then press the ENTER key.
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Bottom
1) Set [Bottom] to [On], then press the
ENTER key.
2) Select [From], then
press the ENTER key.
3) Set the starting depth,
then press the EN-TER key.
4) Select [Span], then
press the ENTER key.
5) Set the width of the
alarm, then press the
ENTER key.
10. Press the MENU/ESC
key to show the [Fish School] setting window.
11. Select [Alarm], then press the ENTER
key.
12. Select [On], then press the ENTER key.
Note 1: To disable an alarm, select [Off] at
step 12 in the above procedure.
Note 2: The default alarm settings can be restored. Open the [Fish Alarm] setting window,
select [Reset?], press the ENTER key, select
[Yes], then press the ENTER key.
Navigation alarms
Do the following to set the navigation alarms
(speed alarm and arrival alarm).
Speed
1) Select [Speed], then press the EN-TER key.
2) Select [Inside] or [Outside] as applicable, then press the ENTER key.
3) Select [From Speed],
then press the ENTER
key.
4) Enter the starting
speed, then press the ENTER key.
5) Select [Speed Span],
then press the EN-TER key.
6) Enter the width of the
alarm, then press the ENTER key.
Arrival
1) Select [Arrival], then press the EN-TER key.
2) Select [Inside] or [Outside] as applicable, then press the ENTER key.
3) Select [Radius], then
press the ENTER key.
4) Enter the alarm radius,
then press the ENTER
key.
To disable the alarm, select [Off] at 2) of
step 3.
1.Open the menu, select [Alarm], then
press the ENTER key.
2.Select [Speed] or [Arrival], then press the
ENTER key.
*
* Settable when alarm is activated.
3.Do one of the following two procedures
according to the item selected at step 2.
*
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AUTO_RG:AF
LFLFx1
49.6
m
0
20
40
60
80
1.19FUNC Key
The FUNC key provides for one-touch call up
of desired function setting window. 11 items
are available: picture advance, shift, interference, clutter, color erase, white line, white
marker, WPT list, bottom zone, TVG, and fish
symbols.
1.19.1How to use the FUNC
key
1.Short-press the FUNC key to open the
setting window programmed; for example, the [Pic. Advance] setting window.
1.20Waypoints
A waypoint can be used to mark a school of
fish, reef, etc., and 20 waypoints may be entered. You can set a waypoint as a destination
to get the range, bearing and time to go that
point. The latitude and longitude position of
the waypoint can be output to a navigation device, using the TLL sentence.
Note 1: The waypoint feature requires latitude
and longitude position from a navigator.
Note 2: The waypoint feature is not available
when the Tankenmaru feature is active.
1.20.1How to register a waypoint
There are two ways to register a waypoint: directly on the screen or manual input of latitude
and longitude.
2.Use the FUNC key, or to select a
setting, then press the ENTER key.
1.19.2How to change the function
1.Press and hold down the FUNC key to
show the [FUNC Key] menu.
How to register a waypoint on the screen
1.Press the MARK key. The cross cursor
appears on the screen together with guidance on how to enter a waypoint. To register a waypoint to your current position,
go to step 3.
Depth and temperature at
cursor position
AUTO_RG:AF
Cross cursor
49.6
m
42.8°F
x1
0
Guide for how to
enter waypoints
20
40
60
80
2.Select a function, then press the ENTER
key.
Note: If there is no position data the message "No position data!" appears. Check
the navigator.
2.Operate the TrackPad to set the cross
cursor where desired. Up, down for vertical movement; left, right for horizontal
movement. Picture advancement is
stopped until step 3 is completed.
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3.Press the MARK or ENTER key to register the position set at step 2. A red vertical
line appears on the position set at step 2.
The waypoint is automatically named with
the next sequential waypoint number. If
you want to change waypoint name, go to
step 4. Otherwise, go to step 6.
Note 1: When [TLL] or [FURUNO-TLL] is
selected at [TLL Output] on the [NMEA]
menu of the [System] menu, the latitude
and longitude position at the cursor position is output to the navigator.
Note 2: If you attempt to enter more than
20 waypoints, the message "Already entered 20 waypoints. No more waypoint
can be entered." appears. In this case,
erase an unwanted waypoint to enable
entry. (See paragraph 1.19.3 for details.)
However, the L/L position is output to the
connected equipment.
How to register a waypoint by manual
entry of latitude and longitude
1.Open the menu, select [Data], then press
the ENTER key.
*
*
*: Not operative when no position data
is input (to the 12-24 VDC/NMEA port).
2.Select [WPT List], then press the ENTER
key.
4.Press the ENTER key to open the waypoint name entry box.
01
5.Enter the waypoint name (Max. 8 characters).
6.Press the MENU/ESC key to close the
window.
3.Select an empty waypoint, then press the
ENTER key. The Waypoint setting window appears. [Lat] and [Lon] show the
current position.
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4.Select item desired, then press the EN-TER key to show corresponding input
box.
Waypoint nameLatitudeLongitude
5.Enter name or latitude and longitude as
applicable.
6.Press the MENU/ESC key to register the
window.
7.Press the MENU/ESC key again to close
the window.
1.20.2How to edit registered
waypoints
Registered waypoints can be freely edited.
1.Open the menu, select [Data], then press
the ENTER key.
2.Select [WPT List], then press the ENTER
key.
How to erase all waypoints
1.Open the menu, select [Data], then press
the ENTER key.
2.Select [Delete All WPT], then press the
ENTER key.
3.Select [Yes], then press the ENTER key.
1.20.4How to set destination
waypoint
Set a destination waypoint to show the range,
bearing and time-to-go to that point, on the
Nav data display. See the next section for details.
1.Open the menu, select [Data], then press
the ENTER key.
2.Select [Go to WPT], then press the EN-TER key.
3.Select a destination waypoint, then press
the ENTER key.
3.Select the waypoint to edit, then press the
ENTER key.
4.Select the item desired, then press the
ENTER key.
5.Edit data as appropriate.
6.Press the MENU/ESC key twice to return
to the [WPT List].
1.20.3How to erase waypoints
Waypoints can be erased two ways: individually or collectively. A waypoint set as destination cannot be erased.
How to erase individual waypoints
1.Open the menu, select [Data], then press
the ENTER key.
2.Select [WPT List], then press the ENTER
key.
3.Select the waypoint to erase, then press
the ENTER key.
1.21Setting Up Nav
Data Displays
The user may arrange the nav data displays
as desired.
1.Rotate the MODE knob to select the Nav
data display to change. (This window is
displayed for 10 seconds.)
/ : Window Selection
/ : Data Selection
[ENTER] : Set
[MENU] : Cancel
2.Use or to select a data display win-
dow desired.
3.Use or to select the item to display.
The items that can be displayed depend
on the screen division.
4.The message "Erase?" appears; press
the ENTER key.
5.Select [Yes], then press the ENTER key.
6.Press the MENU/ESC key to close the
window.
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(1)
(2)
Two-data
display
(3)
(4)
(5)
Three-data
display
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Four-data
display
Items displayable in (1) - (3): speed (STW)*,
wind speed and direction*, destination
waypoint data*, compass*, heading*, depth,
position, course, range and bearing, trip
meter, odometer, water temperature, air
pressure, time-to-go to destination waypoint,
XTE*, speed (SOG)*
Items displayable in (4) - (9): depth, position,
speed (SOG), speed (STW), course, range
and bearing, trip meter, odometer, water
temperature, heading, wind speed, wind
direction, air pressure, time-to-go to
destination waypoint, XTE
* = Graphic display
4.Press the ENTER key.
Note: Applicable data must be input to
the 12-24 VDC/NMEA port in order to display the data mentioned in the table below.
Necessary dataItem
Longitude/latitude
position
Position, waypoint
data, course, range
and bearing, time-togo to destination,
XTE
BearingCompass, heading
Ship speed Speed over the
ground, speed
through the water
([Speed Source] on
[Data] menu set for
[NMEA])
Wind speed,
wind angle
Atmospheric
pressure
Wind speed, wind an-
gle
Atmospheric
pressure
Water temp.Water temperature
Note: A triducer w/speed sensor is required
to display distance, distance run and speed
through the water. A triducer w/temperature
sensor is required to display water temperature.
XTE 01
NM
NM
Cross-track error
SPEED (STW)
kn
Speed thru the water
WPTCOMPASS True(or Mag)
WPT
Destination WPT
HEADING True(or Rel)
DEPTH
SPEED (STW)
TRIP METER
HEADING True
BAROM PRESS
01
NM
NM
Heading
POSITION
COURSE True
kn
ODOMETER
NMNM
WIND SPEED True*
TIME TO GO
SPEED (SOG)
Speed over the ground
WIND True(or Apparent)
m/s
STBD
Wind speed and direction
Bearing
XTE: Cross-track error
Rng: Range to WPT
Brg: Bearing to WPT
Cse: Course
STBD: Starboard
PORT: Port
SPEED (SOG)
kn
RNG/BRG
NM
TEMP
WIND DIR. True*
m/s
XTE 01
0 . 25
STBD
NM
: Starboard, : Port
* Wind speed and direction
True: Wind speed and direction when boat is
anchored.
Relative: Wind speed and direction when
boat is in motion.
Note: [- -] appears when respective data is
not received for 30 seconds.
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1.22Menu Description
This section describes menu items not previously mentioned. For the [System] menu, see
chapter 2.
Sounder menu
[Zoom Mode]: Select the zoom display (bottom lock, bottom zoom and marker zoom) to
show when "ZOOM" is selected with the
MODE knob. For details, see page 3 and 4.
1.Select [White Marker] in the [Sounder]
menu, then press the ENTER key.
Color
bar
Select echo color
to display in white.
2.Use or to select color desired. For
example, move the arrow to the top of the
color bar to display the bottom echo in
white. The echo color chosen on the color
bar is changed to white. That color is also
white on the color bar.
To turn off the white marker, select [Off].
3.Press the ENTER key.
4.To restore the original color, move the arrow to [Off], then press the ENTER key.
[White Line]: Display the leading edge of the
bottom echo in white to help you distinguish
bottom fish from the bottom echo.
1) Select [White Line], then press the EN-TER key.
2) Set the width. The larger the number the
greater the width of the line. Select [Edge]
to show the contour of the bottom in white.
3) Press the ENTER key.
[White Marker]: Display the selected echo
color in white.
[TVG]: Two schools of fish of the same size
are displayed in different colors between deep
water and in shallow water because of the
feature of the ultrasound waves. TVG compensates for propagation attenuation of the
ultrasound waves. It does this by equalizing
echo presentation so that the schools of fish
of the same size appear in the same color
(echo strength) in both shallow and deep waters. The gain is adjusted automatically depending on the depth. The gain is low at short
distance and increases over distance. [High]
provides the greatest degree of gain reduction
against short range echoes.
Note: Auto gain must be disabled to use the
TVG.
[Smoothing]: Smooth echo presentation
when enabled. Turn smoothing on when
echoes appear "spotty" or “jagged”.
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[Bottom Zone]: Set the area where to display
the bottom echo when selecting the [Auto]
mode on the RANGE key.
Note: The bottom discrimination feature must
be disabled to use this feature.
1.Select [Bottom Zone], then press the EN-TER key.
Border (above)
Seabed display
range
Border (below)
[TX Rate]: Change pulse repetition rate. Normally, the highest rate (10) is used. When in
shallow waters second reflection echoes may
appear between the surface and actual bottom echo. In this case, lower the TX rate level.
The setting [MAX] automatically adjusts the
frequency and pulse length with depth. The
[S] setting, which requires speed data, selects
the TX rate according to your boat’s speed. A
high rate for fast speed; a slow rate for slow
speed.
Note: The TX rate may not change when [Pic.
Sync] in the Tankenmaru menu is set to [Yes].
This is because of the communications speed
limitation between this unit and Shimano’s receiver.
Display menu
[Bottom zone] setting window
2.Use or to select the border desired
([Above] or [Below]).
3.Use or to move upper or lower border, then press the ENTER key.
[TX Power]: Interference may appear on the
screen when an echo sounder having the
same frequency as your own is being operated in the vicinity of your vessel. In this case,
lower your TX power and contact the vessel to
request them to reduce their TX power. The
higher the numeric (percentage) the greater
the TX power. The [Auto] setting automatically adjusts TX power with depth. The [Off] setting disables transmission.
Note: The bottom discrimination and
ACCU-FISH
TM
functions must be disabled to
use other than [Auto]. If one of those features
is active, the TX power setting is automatically
set to [Auto].
[Depth Size]: Select the font size of the depth
indication ([Small], [Medium], [Large] or [Off]).
[Zoom Marker]: Turn the zoom marker on or
off (on the single frequency display) when the
bottom lock display, the bottom zoom display
or the marker zoom display is active.
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49.6
m
AUTO_R G:AF
LFLFx1
24
0.0
28
32
0
20
40
60
80
49.6
m
AUTO_R G:AF
LF/HF
0.0
0
20
40
60
80
0
20
40
60
80
AUTO_R G:AF
LFLFx1
[Temp Graph]: Turn the water temperature
graph on or off. The temperature scale range
is 16°(°F) in [Narrow]; 40°(°F) in [Wide]. Require water temperature data.
0.0
x1
0
20
40
60
80
AUTO_R G:AF
Temperature
Graph
40
Temperature
46
Scale
32
28
24
49.6
m
[Window Size]: Adjust the display area of the
dual frequency mode or zoom mode. This
function is inoperative with the single frequency, nav data mode or A-scope display.
1.Select [Window Size], then press the EN-TER key.
AUTO_R G:AF
[ENTER] : Set
[MENU] : Cancel
LF/HFx1x1
0
20
40
▲
▲
/ : Adjust
60
60
0.0
0
20
Dividing
line
40
60
[Header Info]: Turn the operational info display (appears at the top on the screen) on or
off.
AUTO_R G:AF
x1
Header info
[Header Scale]: The header scale (below the
header info) provides an estimate of time or
distance.
• Time: An orange bar and a “blank” bar
scroll across the screen for 30 seconds
each. (One set is one minute.)
• Distance: An orange bar and a “blank” bar
scroll across the screen. Each bar is equal
to 0.03 NM. (One set is 0.06 NM.) Requires
speed and position data.
Time marker
(orange)
30s30s
0
Range marker
(green)
0.03NM 0.03NM
0
TX line
[Nav Data1, Nav Data2]: Set the division configuration of respective displays.
Data menu
This menu mainly sets up how to display data
input by external equipment.
49.6
80
m
80
Window size setting window
2.Use or to move the dividing line, then
press the ENTER key.
[Battery]: Turn the battery voltage indication
(appears at the top of the screen) on or off.
When displayed, the battery indication replaces the picture advance speed indication.
[Color Bar]: Turn the color bar on or off.
[Palette]: Change the background color of the
screen to suit surroundings. The choices are
white, blue, black, mono, and night.
[Data Box1(2)]: Show or hide the Data Box1,
Data Box2 indication, which appears below
the header info. You can select multiple indi-
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cations in which case they are displayed alternately every four seconds (default setting).
Requires appropriate sensors.
Data Box1 display
Data Box2 display
1) Select [Nav Data1], then press the ENTER key.
[Trip Source]: Select the source for the trip
indication: Select [Own] to use the speed data
from the speed sensor connected to this unit,
or [NMEA] to use speed data from a navigator.
[Temp Source]: Select the source for the water temperature indication: Select [Own] to
use the water temperature data from the water temperature sensor connected to this unit,
or [NMEA] to use the water temperature data
from a navigator.
[Speed Source]: Select the source for speed.
Select [Own] to use the speed data from the
speed sensor connected to this unit, or
[NMEA] to use the speed data from a navigator.
[Trip Reset]: Select [Yes] to reset the trip distance to zero. Two beeps sound after the
completion.
2) Select [Data Box1], then press the ENTER
key.
3) Select [On], then press the ENTER key.
4) Select a data, then press the ENTER key.
5) Select [On] or [Off], then press the ENTER
key.
6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 show or hide other
items.
7) Select [Switching Cycle], then press the
ENTER key.
8) Select the amount of time (in seconds) to
show each data, then press the ENTER
key.
9) Set the Nav Data2 box similar to how you
set the Nav Data1 box.
[Bearing]: Select the bearing sensor. [True]
for gyrocompass, satellite compass;
[Mag](netic) for magnetic compass.
[Wind Spd/Dir]: Select the format of wind
speed and direction output from a wind sensor, [True] or [Apparent].
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2.1How to Display the
System Menu
The [System] menu mainly consists of items
which do not require regular adjustment.
1.Press the MENU/ESC key to open the
menu.
2.Select [System]. For [Tests], and [Re-
store], see Chapter 3. See Chapter 4 for
“NMEA”.
Menus
shown
when
[System]
is selected.
Tankenmaru
Therefore, change the depth unit before
changing the preset ranges.
Note: The deepest detection range of Auto
Range is the largest setting of [Range 1] to
[Range 8] of Manual Range. In case the sea
bottom is deeper than the largest setting of
Auto Range, set the setting of [Range 1] to
[Range 8] deeper than the sea bottom.
[Zoom Range]: Select the range
to zoom in the bottom zoom and
marker zoom modes.
[B/L Range]: Select the expansion width for the bottom lock
display.
2.3Key Menu
Standard spec.
Tankenmaru spec.
2.2Range Menu
[Range 1] - [Range 8]: Set range
of each of the eight ranges
(available range: 7 to 4,000 ft).
Note that all default ranges are
restored whenever the depth unit is changed.
[FUNC Key]: Select the item to program to the
FUNC key. The programming can also be
done by long-pressing the FUNC key. See
section 1.18.2.
[Key Beep]: Turn key beep on or off.
2.4Language Menu
[Language]: The system language is available in English, and European and Asian languages. To change the language, select the
appropriate language, then press the ENTER
key.
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2.5Units Menu
[Depth]: Select unit of depth measurement,
among [m], [ft], [fm], [HR] (Hiro, Japanese)
and [pb].
[Temp]: Select unit of water temperature
measurement, between °C and °F. Water
temperature data is required.
[Fish Size]: Select unit of fish size measurement, between [inch] and [cm].
[Speed]: Select unit of speed measurement
among [kn], [km/h] and [mph]. Speed data is
required.
[Wind]: Select unit of wind speed measurement, among [kn], [km/h], [mph] and [m/s].
Wind speed data is required.
[Draft]: The default depth
display shows the distance
from the transducer. If you
would rather show the distance from the sea surface,
set your ship's draft.
[Gain ADJ HF], [Gain ADJ LF]: If the gain is too high or
too low, or the gain for the
low and high frequencies
appears unbalanced, you
can compensate it here.
[Temp]: If the water temperature indication is wrong,
you can correct it here. For
example, if the water temperature indication is 2°
higher than actual water temperature,
enter -2.
[Speed(STW)]: If the speed
indication is wrong, you can
correct it here. For example,
if the speed indication is
10% lower than actual
speed, enter +10.
[Fish Size]: Compensate for wrongful indication of fish size.
[Distance]: Select unit of distance measurement, among [NM], [km] and [SM].
2.6Calib Menu
Setting valueCompensation size
+100%Double
+50%1.5
-50%1/2
-65%1/3
-75%1/4
-80%1/5
[Water Type]: Select the water type with
which to use the equipment, from [Salt] or
[Fresh]. Select correct water type to get accurate depth data.
[Zero Line Rejector]: Turn the zero line
(transmission line) on or off. When turned on,
the transmission line disappears, which allows you to see fish echoes near the surface
clearly. The length of the transmission line
changes with transducer used and installation
characteristics. If the width of the transmission line is 4.5 ft (default value) or more, set
the transmission line width with [Zero Line Area], as below.
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AUTO_R G:AF
BL-LF
0.0
0
10
20
30
40
5
4
3
2
1
0
21.7
m
j
[Zero Line Area]: This feature adjusts the transmission
line so that the transmission
line disappears when the
menu item [Zero Line Rejector] is turned on. For a long tail, increase the
value. If the transmission line does not disappear, lower the TX power.
[Bottom Detect]: In some installations the tail of the TX
line or the echo afterglow can
be mistaken for the bottom
echo. If this occurs, raise this
setting to solve the problem. Too low a setting
may prevent display of the bottom echo.
[Bottom Level]: In the default
bottom level setting (+0), the
equipment judges consecutive strong echoes to be bottom echoes. If, in that setting,
the depth indication is unstable, adjust the
bottom level. If vertical lines extend upward
from the bottom echo in the bottom lock display, lower the bottom level to erase the vertical lines. If the level is too low, however, it
may be difficult to distinguish bottom fish from
the bottom echo.
Bottom lock display
2.7Transducer Menu
[Type]: Select the transducer. See section
4.11.
2.8Demo Menu
[Demonstrate]: The demonstration mode
provides, without connection of the transducer, simulated operation of the equipment, using internally generated echoes. All controls
are operative. The message [DEMO] appears
at the bottom right corner on the screen when
the demonstration mode is active.
[Off]: Deactivate the demonstration mode.
[On]: Activate the demonstration mode.
AUTO_R G:AF
21.7
Set the bottom level so that these vertical lines
ust disappear.
5
4
3
2
1
m
0
Bottom
BL-LFx1x1
0.0
0
10
20
30
40
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2.9Tankenmaru Menu
The Tankenmaru system outputs the video
signal from your display unit to the display unit
of a Tankenmaru-equipped partner ship, etc.,
via a radio transmitter.
[Output]: Select On to output this unit’s video
signal to the display unit of a partner ship in
the Tankenmaru system, via a radio transmitter.
2. SYSTEM MENU
[Pic. Sync]: Display or don’t display the same
video signal on your display unit and a partner’s display unit.
• [Yes]: Display the same video signal on
both your display unit and a partner’s display unit. Note that the TX interval is longer
when compared to the [No] setting.
• [No]: The display units are independent of
one another.
[Sub Clutter]: Reduce clutter at a partner’s
display unit. The higher the setting the greater
the degree of clutter reduction.
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3.MAINTENANCE,
TROUBLESHOOTING
3.2How to Clean the
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment
(other than when installing flush
mount hanger cover).
Only qualified personnel can work
inside the equipment.
NOTICE
Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant
or contact spray to coating or plastic parts.
Those items contain organic solvents that can
damage coating and plastic parts, especially
plastic connectors.
3.1Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential for good
performance. Check the items listed in the table below monthly to help keep your equipment in good shape for years to come.
Checking
ItemAction
Transducer
cable
Power cable,
transducer
cable plug
Display unit
ground
Power supply
voltage
Check cable for damage.
Check that they are tightly
fastened. Refasten if necessary.
Check for corrosion. Clean if
necessary.
Check voltage. If out of rating
correct problem.
Display Unit
Dust or dirt may be removed from the cabinet
with a soft cloth. Water-diluted mild detergent
may be used if desired. DO NOT use chemical cleaners to clean the display unit; they
may remove paint and markings. Wipe the
LCD carefully to prevent scratching, using the
cleaning cloth provided and an LCD cleaner.
To remove dirt or salt deposits, use an LCD
cleaner, wiping slowly with cleaning cloth so
as to dissolve the dirt or salt. Do not use solvents such as thinner, acetone or benzene for
cleaning. Also, do not use degreaser or antifog solution on the LCD, as they can strip the
coating on the LCD.
3.3Transducer Maintenance
Marine life on the face of the transducer will
result in a gradual decrease in sensitivity.
Check the face of the transducer regularly for
cleanliness. Carefully remove any marine life
with a piece of wood or fine-grade sandpaper.
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3.4How to Replace the
Fuse
The two fuses (Type: FGBO-A 125V 2A PBF,
Code No.: 000-155-849-10) in the power cable assy. protect the system from reverse polarity of the power supply and equipment fault.
If you cannot turn on the power, a fuse may
have blown. Find the cause before replacing
the fuse. If the fuse blows after replacement,
contact your dealer for advice.
WARNING
Use the proper fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire and damage the equipment.
3.5Battery Voltage
Alert
A battery icon appears at the top of the display when the battery voltage is too high or
too low.
Battery icon and meaning
IconMeaning
Voltage is lower than 10 VDC. If the
voltage goes below 9 V, the equipment is automatically turned off.
Voltage is higher than 32 VDC. If the
voltage goes higher than 33 V, the
equipment is automatically turned
off.
3.6Troubleshooting
The table below provides basic troubleshooting procedures which the user may follow to
restore normal operation.
Troubleshooting table
If...then check...
the screen is
blank
neither echo nor
fixed range
scale appears
no echo appears but the
fixed range
scale appears
echo appears
but zero line
does not
sensitivity is low• the gain setting.
there is extreme
interference or
noise
the speed/water
temperature
readout is unrealistic or not
present
the position
readout is unrealistic or not
present
• the brilliance setting.
• the battery voltage.
• the fuse.
• the power cable assy.
• if the display advance
speed is set to [Stop].
• the transducer plug.
• the transducer cable.
• if the range shifting is
set to "0".
• if the zero line rejection
is “Off”.
• the draft setting; it
should be other than “0”.
• if air bubbles or marine
life are clinging to the
transducer face.
• for dirty water.
• if the bottom is too soft
to return an echo.
• if the transducer is too
close to the engine.
• if the unit is properly
grounded.
• if other echo sounders
of the same frequency
as own are being operated nearby.
• if the sensor plug is securely connected.
• the connection between
fish finder and navigator.
• the navigator.
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3.7Diagnostics
If you feel your unit is not working properly,
conduct the diagnostic test to find the probable cause. If you cannot restore normal operation, contact your dealer for advice.
1.Open the menu, select [Tests] under
[System], then press the ENTER key.
2.Use or to select [Diagnostic Test],
then press the ENTER key.
Color bar
Factory use
*
Program
no.
Prog.FCV-628FCV-588
Starter0252427-XX.XX0252430-XX.XX
Booter0252428-XX.XX0252431-XX.XX
Main0252429-XX.XX0252432-XX.XX
XX.XX=version no.
Control check
0252XXX-XX.XX
0252XXX-XX.XX
0252XXX-XX.XX
No.Test itemContent
ROM"OK" is shown if
SDRAM
NMEAReserved for factory
1
Water temp.Water temp. and
Speed
2
PowerVoltage of power
check is normal; "NG"
for error.
use. Special connector required. Nothing
appears unless the
connector is used.
speed from the respective sensors. Updated every three
seconds.
source. Updated every three seconds.
3.The ovals and circles at the right side of
the test display are for checking the controls.
How to check the keys and TrackPad:
Press each key and the arrows on the
TrackPad one by one. A key’s (or arrow’s)
corresponding on-screen oval "lights" in
red if the control is normal. Release hold
and the oval turns white.
How to check the GAIN knob: Rotate
the knob. The indication goes higher with
clockwise rotation; lower with counterclockwise rotation. Press the knob. The
knob’s corresponding on-screen circle
"lights" in red if the knob is normal. Release hold and the circle turns white.
How to check the MODE knob: Rotate
the knob. The corresponding on-screen
circle "lights" in red or white with each
knob position selected and the name of
the setting selected appears.
4.To quit the test, press the MENU/ESC key
three times to close the test menu.
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3.8LCD Test
The LCD test checks the LCD for proper display of colors.
Note: To review the seven-tone screen easily, set the brilliance to maximum before starting the test.
1.Open the menu, select [Tests] (under
[System]), then press the ENTER key.
2.Use or to select [LCD Test], then
press the ENTER key.
3.Press any key except MENU/ESC key to
start the test. Press any key other than
the MENU/ESC key to change the test
color, in the sequence shown below. After
the checkered pattern, the [Tests] menu
appears.
Operating
descriptionBlackWhite
[ME NU ] : Q u it
Other Keys : Next
3.9How to Clear the
Memory, Reset the
Odometer
You can restore default menu settings and reset the odometer (trip distance indication) as
follows.
1.Open the menu, select [Restore] (under
[System]), then press the ENTER key.
2.Select [Default Setting] or [Odometer] as
appropriate, then press the ENTER key.
[Default Setting]: Restore all default
menu settings (excluding language).
[Odometer]: Reset the odometer to zero.
RedGreen
Seven tone
(black)
Seven tone
(blue)
Seven tone
(red)
Checkered
pattern
Blue
Seven tone
(green)
3.Use to select [Yes], then press the EN-
TER key.
For [Odometer], the unit beeps after the
reset is completed.
For [Default Setting], the unit beeps, the
startup screen appears, then the [Installation] menu appears. Select appropriate
language, then press the MENU/ESC key
twice.
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4.INSTALLATION
4.1Equipment List
Standard supply for FCV-628
NameTypeCode No.QtyRemarks
Display UnitCV-628-E-1With hard cover
Installation
• Spring Washer (Type: M4, Code No.: 000-167-405-10, 4 pcs.)
• Threaded Rod (Type: M450, Code No.: 000-162-679-10, 4 pcs.)
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Optional equipment
NameTypeCode No.Remarks
520-5PSD*000-015-204Thru-hull mount, plastic
Transducer
Triducer (transducer with speed/
temperature
sensor)
Converter Cable
Assy.
Cable Assy.MJ-A7SPM0001-
Cable Assy.KON-004-02M000-156-4052 m
Speed/Tempera-
ture Sensor
Temperature
Sensor
Inside Hull Kit S22S0191001-321-930w/installation instructions, not available
Matching BoxMB-1100000-027-226For FCV-588, necessary when using
Transducer (for
FCV-588)
Triducer (for
FCV-588)
520-5MSD*000-015-212Thru-hull mount, metal
520-PLD*000-177-684-10Thru-hull mount, plastic
525-5PWD*000-027-447Transom mount, plastic
525T-PWD*000-023-019Transom mount, plastic
525T-BSD*000-023-020Thru-hull mount, metal
525STID-MSD*000-011-783Thru-hull mount, metal
525STID-PWD*000-011-784Transom mount, plastic
525T-LTD/12*000-023-679Tilt angle 12°, thru-hull mount, metal
525T-LTD/20*000-023-678Tilt angle 20°, thru-hull mount, metal
SS60-SLTD/12*000-023-676Tilt angle 12°, thru-hull mount, alloy
SS60-SLTD/20*000-023-677Tilt angle 20°, thru-hull mount, alloy
02S4147001-258-330For connection of speed sensor, speed/
temperature sensor
000-169-364-100.5 m, for Tankenmaru
005+R
ST-02MSB001-164-150-10Thru-hull mount, metal
ST-02PSB001-164-160-10Thru-hull mount, plastic
T-04MSB000-026-893Thru-hull mount
T-04MTB000-026-894Transom mount
with bottom discrimination display.
1 kW transducer
50B-6000-015-04210 m, 1 kW
50B-6B000-015-04315 m, 1 kW
200B-5S000-015-02910 m, 1 kW
50/200-1T*000-015-17010 m, 1 kW
526TID-HDD*000-023-021Thru-hull mount, metal, 1 kW (Does not
require Matching Box MB-1100.)
* Supports ACCU-FISH™, Bottom discrimination display, RezBoost™[Standard] mode. All trans-
ducers listed above provide the RezBoost
4.2Display Unit
Mounting considerations
The display unit can be installed on a desktop,
or flush mounted in a console. When choosing a location keep the following in mind:
• Locate the unit away from the air from air
conditioners.
• The operating temperature range is 5°F to
131°F.
• Locate the unit away from devices that emit
active gas.
™
[Standard] mode.
• The mounting location must be well ventilated.
• Select a location where vibration and shock
are minimal.
• Select a location out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can
cause LCD blackout.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the
display unit is placed too close to the compass. Observe the compass safe distances
in the safety instructions to prevent interference to the compass.
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Desktop mount
1.Remove the tape
from the bottom
of the bracket
assembly.
2.Fix the bracket
assembly to a desktop with four self-tapping screws (525, supplied).
Be sure to follow the recommended maintenance space show in the outline drawing. Insufficient space may cause
damage to connectors when disconnecting and reconnecting them.
3.Loosely screw knob into the bracket assembly.
4.Set the display unit to the bracket assembly.
5.Adjust the angle of the display unit and
then tighten the knob to fix the display
unit.
Note: When loosening the knob to adjust
the angle of the display, do not tilt the unit
90-degree backward or forward. The cable connector may be damaged if it contacts the bracket.
6.Attach the hard cover to the display unit
for protection when the unit is not in use.
Tape
(FCV-628 only)
Flush mount (in a console)
Select a flat mounting location and install the
unit as shown below.
It is recommended to set up a dedicated
breaker when flush mounting the unit, since it
will be difficult to disconnect cables.
1.Using the paper template (supplied),
make a cutout in the mounting location.
Washer head screw
Bracket cover
Cover
sponge
FCV-628FCV-588
3.Set the flush mounting sponge (supplied)
to the display unit.
4.Screw four threaded rods (supplied) to
the display unit.
5.Set the display unit to the cutout.
6.Fasten the display unit from behind with
four sets of flat washers, spring washers
and wing nuts (supplied).
4.3Thru-hull Mount
Transducer
520-PLD
For details of the installation, see the manual
of the transducer.
The thru-hull mount transducer provides the
best performance of all, since the transducer
protrudes from the hull and the effect of air
bubbles and turbulence near the hull skin is
reduced. When the boat has a keel, the transducer should be at least 30 cm away from it.
2.Unfasten four washer head screws on the
rear of the display unit to remove the
bracket cover and the cover sponge
(FCV-588 only).
The performance of this fish finder is directly
related to the mounting location of the transducer, especially for high-speed cruising. The
installation should be planned in advance,
keeping the length of the transducer cable
and the following factors in mind:
• Air bubbles and turbulence caused by
movement of the boat seriously degrade
the sounding capability of the transducer.
The transducer should, therefore, be located in a position where water flow is the
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smoothest. Noise from the propellers also
adversely affects performance and the
transducer should not be mounted nearby.
The lifting strakes are notorious for creating
acoustic noise, and these must be avoided
by keeping the transducer inboard of them.
• The transducer must always remain submerged, even when the boat is rolling,
pitching or up on a plane at high speed.
• A practical choice would be somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of the boat's length from
the stern. For planing hulls, a practical location is generally rather far astern, so that
the transducer is always in water regardless of the planing attitude.
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22
120
24
Procedure for installation of the thru-hull
mount transducer (for 520-5PSD/5205MSD)
1.With the boat hauled out of the water,
mark the location chosen for mounting
the transducer on the bottom of the hull.
2.If the hull is not level within 15° in any direction, fairing blocks made out of teak
should be used between the transducer
and hull, both inside and outside, to keep
the transducer face parallel with the water
line. Fabricate the fairing block as shown
below and make the entire surface as
smooth as possible to provide an undisturbed flow of water around the transducer. The fairing block should be smaller
than the transducer itself to provide a
channel to divert turbulent water around
the sides of the transducer rather than
over its face.
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68
520-5PSD
28
Unit: mm
68
BOW
87
520-5MSD
Thru-hull mount transducer
mounting dimensions
DEEP V
HULL
Position 1/2 to 1/3 of the hull from stern.
15 to 30 cm off center line (inside first lifting
strakes.)
HIGH SPEED
V HULL
Hole for
stuffing tube
Upper half
Lower half
Saw along slope
of hull.
BOW
Construction of fairing block
3.Drill a hole just large enough to pass the
threaded stuffing tube of the transducer
through the hull, making sure it is drilled
vertically.
4.Apply a sufficient amount of high quality
caulking compound to the top surface of
the transducer, around the threads of the
stuffing tube and inside the mounting hole
(and fairing blocks if used) to ensure watertight mounting.
Within the wetted bottom area
Deadrise angle within 15°
Suitable transducer mounting locations
5.Mount the transducer and fairing blocks
and tighten the locknut. Be sure that the
transducer is properly oriented and its
working face is parallel to the waterline.
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Flat washer
Rubber washer
Fairing
block
Hull
Deep-V Hull
Flat washer
Hull
Rubber
washer
Flat Hull
Cork
washer
Note: Do not over-stress the stuffing tube and
locknut through excessive tightening, since
the wood block will swell when the boat is
placed in the water. It is suggested that the
nut be tightened lightly at installation and retightened several days after the boat has
been launched.
Transducer preparation (for 520-5PSD/
520-5MSD)
Before putting the boat in water, wipe the face
of the transducer thoroughly with a detergent
liquid soap. This will lessen the time necessary for the transducer to have good contact
with the water. Otherwise the time required for
complete "saturation" will be lengthened and
performance will be reduced.
DO NOT paint the transducer. Performance
will be affected.
4.4Transom Mount
Transducer
The optional transom mount transducer is
very commonly employed, usually on relatively small I/O or outboard boats. Do not use this
method on an inboard motor boat because
turbulence is created by the propeller ahead
of the transducer.
DO NOT overtighten screws; they may be
damaged.
Parallel with hull
Transom
Transom
Stripe
525-5PWD mounting locations
Select the installation method depending on
the rise angle of the hull.
Installation procedure
A suitable mounting location is at least 50 cm
away from the engine and where the water
flow is smooth.
1.Drill four pilot holes for self-tapping screw
(520) in the mounting location.
2.Coat the threads of the self-tapping
screws (514) for the transducer with marine sealant for waterproofing. Attach the
transducer to the mounting location with
the self-tapping screws.
3.Adjust the transducer position so the
transducer faces right to the bottom. If
necessary, to improve water flow and
minimize air bubbles staying on the transducer face, incline the transducer about
5° at the rear. This may require a certain
amount of experimentation for fine tuning
at high cruising speeds.
Less than 10°
Mount at the stripe.
Over 10°
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a
4.Tape the location shown in the figure below. Fill the gap between the wedge front
of the transducer and transom with epoxy
material to eliminate any air spaces.
5×20
5×20
5°
Tape
M5×14
Bracket
Transducer
2 to 5°
Epoxy materialEpoxy materi
Hull
5.After the epoxy hardens, remove the
tape.
Necessary tools
You will need the following tools:
• Sandpaper (#100)
• Silicone grease
• Marine sealant
Remarks on installation
• Do the installation with the ship moored at a
dock, etc. The water depth should be 6.5-32
feet (2-10 meters).
• Turn off the engine.
• Install the transducer with the engine room.
• Do not power the unit with the transducer in
the air, to prevent damage to the transducer.
• Do not use this method on a double layer
hull.
• Before attaching the transducer to the hull,
check that the site is suitable. Put the transducer in a water-filled plastic bag. Connect
the transducer to the display unit and put
the transducer on the installation site. Turn
on the display unit and check that the depth
indication appears.
4.5How to Mount a
Thru-hull Transducer Inside the
Hull
The thru-hull mount transducer may also be
installed inside the hull on FRP boats. However, this installation method affects the ability to
detect the bottom, fish and other objects because the ultrasound pulse is weakened
when it passes through the hull. Do not install
the transducer inside the hull on a steel or
wooden hull vessel, since the ultrasound
pulse cannot penetrate those hulls.
NOTICE
This mounting method should not be
used to mount the transducer that
supports the bottom discrimination
display or [Enhanced] RezBoost™ since
performance is greatly degraded.
Installation procedure
If the thickness of the hull varies, then the attenuation of the ultrasound pulse may vary.
Select a location where the attenuation is the
lowest.
1.Select two or three locations considering
the four points mentioned below. (You will
finalize the mounting location through
some trial and error later.)
• Mount the transducer at a location 1/2
to 1/3 of the length of the boat from the
stern.
• The mounting location is between 15 to
50 cm from the centerline of the hull.
• Do not place the transducer over hull
struts or ribs which run under the hull.
• Avoid a location where the rising angle
of the hull exceeds 15°, to minimize the
effect of the boat's rolling.
Centerline
1/2
1/3
50 cm
50 cm
15 cm
15 cm
Transducer
mounting
location
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2.Decide the most suitable site from the selected locations by doing the following:
1) Connect the power cable and trans-
ducer cable to the display unit.
2) Put the transducer into a water-filled
plastic bag. Press the transducer
against the chosen site.
Plastic bag
Water
Hull plate
3) Turn on the display unit.
4) Push the MENU/ESC key to show the
main menu.
5) Select [Sounder] menu.
5.Dry the face of the transducer and the
hull. Coat the transducer face and mounting location with marine sealant. Hardening begins in approx. 15-20 minutes so do
this step without delay.
Transducer
Marine
sealant
6.Attach the transducer to the hull.
Press the transducer firmly down on the
hull and gently twist it back and forth to remove any air which may be trapped in the
marine sealant.
6) Set the [TX Power] to [10%].
7) Press the MENU/ESC key two times.
8) Check if the bottom echo appears on
the display. If it doesn’t, do this procedure until a suitable location is found.
9) After the mounting location is decided,
turn off the power of display unit.
3.Remove the transducer from the plastic
bag and wipe the face of transducer with
a cloth to remove water and any foreign
material. Lightly roughen the face of
transducer with #100 sandpaper. Also,
use the sandpaper to roughen the inside
of the hull where the transducer is to be
mounted.
4.Wipe off any sandpaper dust from the
face of the transducer.
Marine
Hull
sealant
7.Support the transducer with a piece of
wood to keep it in place while the sealant
is drying. It takes 24-72 hours to harden
completely.
8.Turn the power on and change the menu
setting as follows:
1) Push the MENU/ESC key to show the
main menu.
2) Select [Sounder] menu.
3) Set the [TX Power] to [Auto].
4) Push the MENU/ESC key to show the
main menu.
5) Select [Calib] and set the [Gain ADJ
HF] to [+8].
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6) Set the [Gain ADJ LF] to [+8].
7) Set the [Bottom Level] to [-60].
8) Press the MENU/ESC key two times.
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4.6Triducer
DO NOT overtighten screws. They may be
damaged.
525T-BSD, 526TID-HDD
For details of the installation, see the manual
of the triducer.
525STID-MSD
The optional triducer 525STID-MSD is designed for thru-hull mounting. For how to install this triducer see section 4.3.
φ
79
BOW
• Drill bit:
For bracket holes: 4 mm, #23, or 9/64"
For fiberglass hull: chamfer bit (preferred),
6 mm, or 1/4"
For transom hole: 9 mm or 3/4" (optional)
For cable clamp holes: 3 mm or 1/8"
• Straight edge• Marine sealant
• Pencil• Cable ties
• Water-based antifouling paint (mandatory
in salt water)
Mounting location
To ensure the best performance, the sensor
must be submerged in aeration-free and turbulence-free water. Mount the sensor close to
the centerline of the boat. On slower heavier
displacement hulls, positioning it farther from
the centerline is acceptable. Allow adequate
space above the bracket for it to release and
rotate the sensor upward. Refer to the illustration below for dimensions.
133
2.00"-12
threads
φ
27
51
UN
140
7
Unit: mm
Triducer 525STID-MSD
525T-PWD
For details of the installation, see the manual
of the triducer.
525STID-PWD
The optional transom mount triducer
525STID-PWD can be installed by the thruhull method or the inside-hull method.
Pre-test for speed and temperature
Connect the sensor to the instrument and spin
the paddlewheel. Check for a speed reading
and the approximate air temperature. If there
is no reading, return the sensor to your place
of purchase.
Height without
speed sensor
191 mm (7-1/2")
Height with
speed sensor
213 mm (8-1/2")
Height
NOTICE
Do not mount the sensor in an area of
turbulence or bubbles:
- near water intake or discharge openings
- behind strakes, struts, fittings, or
hull irregularities
- behind eroding paint (an indication of
turbulence).
Avoid mounting the sensor where the
boat may be supported during trailering,
launching, hauling, and storage.
Note 1: For single drive boat, mount on the
starboard side at least 75 mm (3") beyond the
swing radius of the propeller.
Tools and materials needed
• Scissors• Masking tape
• Safety goggles• Dust mask
• Electric drill• Screwdrivers
75 mm (3”)
mimimum
beyond swing
radius
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Note 2: For twin drive boat, mount between
the drives.
Installation of bracket
1.Cut out the installation template (enclosed with transducer) along the dotted
line.
2.At the selected location, position the template, so the arrow at the bottom is
aligned with the bottom edge of the transom. Being sure the template is parallel to
the waterline, tape it in place.
Deadrise angle
Parallel to
waterline
Align template arrow with
bottom edge of transom.
Positioning the template
Warning: Always wear safety goggles
and a dust mask.
3.Using a 4 mm, #23, or 9/64" bit, drill three
holes 22 mm (7/8") deep at the locations
indicated. To prevent drilling too deeply,
wrap masking tape around the bit 22 mm
(7/8") from the point.
Fiberglass hull: Minimize surface cracking by chamfering the gelcoat. If a chamfer bit or countersink bit is not available,
start drilling with a 6mm or 1/4" bit to a
depth of 1 mm (1/16").
4.If you know your transom angle, the
bracket is designed for a standard 13°
transom angle.
11°-18° angle: No shim is required. Skip
to step 3 in "Adjustments".
Other angles: The shim is required. Skip
to step 2 of "Adjustments".
If you do not know the transom angle,
temporarily attach the bracket and sensor
to the transom to determine if the plastic
shim is needed.
5.Using the three #10 x 1-1/4" self-tapping
screws, temporarily screw the bracket to
the hull. DO NOT tighten the screws completely at this time. Follow the step 1-4 in
"Attaching the sensor to the bracket", before proceeding with "Adjusting".
Adjustments
1.Using a straight edge, sight the underside
of the sensor relative to the underside of
the hull. The stern of the sensor should be
1-3 mm (1/16-1/8") below the bow of the
sensor or parallel to the bottom of the hull.
Note: Do not position the bow of the sensor lower than the stern because aeration
will occur.
2.To adjust the sensor's angle relative to
the hull, use the tapered plastic shim provided. If the bracket has been temporarily
fastened to the transom, remove it. Key
the shim in place on the back of the bracket.
2°-10° transom angle (stepped transom and jet boats): Position the shim
with the tapered end down.
19°-22° transom angle (small aluminum and fiberglass boats): Position the
shim with the tapered end up.
2º-10º
transom
angle
shim with
taper down
11º transom angle
NO SHIM
YES
parallelparallel
12º-18º transom angle
NONO
angle
reversed
YES
NO SHIM
YES
slight
angle
19º-22º
transom
angle
shim with
taper up
YES
parallel
angle too
steep
Sensor position and transom angle
3.If the bracket has been temporarily fastened to the transom, remove it. Apply a
marine sealant to the threads of the three
#10 x 1-1/4" self tapping screws to prevent water seeping into the transom.
Screw the bracket to the hull. Do not tighten the screws completely at this time.
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4.Repeat step 1 to ensure that the angle of
the sensor is correct.
Note: Do not position the sensor farther
into the water than necessary to avoid increasing drag, spray, and water noise
and reducing boat speed.
5.Using the vertical adjustment space on
the bracket slots, slide the sensor up or
down to provide a projection of 3 mm
(1/8"). Tighten the screws.
Cable cover
Cable
clamp
50 mm (2")
Hull projection
3 mm (1/8")
3 mm
3.Maintain pressure until the pivot arms
click into place.
4.Rotate the sensor downward until the bottom snaps into the bracket.
5.Close the retaining cover to prevent the
accidental release of the sensor when the
boat is underway.
Cable routing
Route the sensor cable over the transom,
through a drain hole, or thorough a new hole
drilled in the transom above the waterline.
Never cut the cable or remote the connector;
this will void the warranty. Always wear safety
goggles and a dust mask.
1.If a hole must be drilled, choose a location
well above the waterline. Check for obstructions such as trim tabs, pumps, or
wiring inside the hull. Mark the location
with a pencil. Drill a hole through the transom using a 19 mm or 3/4" bit (to accommodate the connector).
Vertical adjustment and cable routing
Attaching the sensor to the bracket
1.If the retaining cover near the top of the
bracket is closed, open it by depressing
the latch and rotating the cover downward.
Step 2
Step 1
Retaining
cover
Latch
Pivot
arm (2)
Slot (2)
Step 3
Step 4
2.Route the cable over or through the transom.
3.On the outside of the hull secure the cable
against the transom using the cable
clamps. Position a cable clamp 50 mm
(2") above the bracket and mark the
mounting hole with a pencil.
4.Position the second cable clamp halfway
between the first clamp and the cable
hole. Mark this mounting hole.
5.If a hole has been drilled in the transom,
open the appropriate slot in the transom
cable cover. Position the cover over the
cable where it enters the hull. Mark the
two mounting holes.
6.At each of the marked locations, use a 3
mm or 1/8" bit to drill a hole 10 mm (3/8")
deep. The prevent drilling too deeply,
wrap masking tape around the bit 10 mm
(3/8") from the point.
2.Insert the sensor's pivot arms into the
slots near the top of the bracket.
7.Apply marine sealant to the threads of the
#6 x 1/2" self-tapping screw to prevent
water from seeping into the transom. If
you have drilled a hole through the transom, apply marine sealant to the space
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around the cable where it passes through
the transom.
8.Position the two cable clamps and fasten
them in place. If used, push the cable cover over the cable and screw it in place.
9.Route the cable to the instrument being
careful not to tear the cable jacket when
passing it though the bulkhead(s) and
other parts of the boat. To reduce electrical interference, separate the sensor cable from other electrical wiring and "noise"
sources. Coil any excess cable and secure it in place with zip-ties to prevent
damage.
4.7Speed/Tempera-
ture Sensor
(option)
The speed/temperature sensors (ST-02MSB
and ST-02PSB) are designed for thru-hull
mounting. Install them as shown below.
Mounting considerations
4.Apply marine sealant to the flange of the
sensor. The height of the coat should be
approx. 6 mm
5.Pass the sensor casing through the hole.
6.Face the notch on the sensor toward
boat's bow and tighten the flange.
7.Set the sensor section to the sensor casing and tighten the locknut.
8.Launch the boat and check for water leakage around the sensor.
Locknut
Face
"notch"
toward
bow.
Brim
51
ø
77
Flange
nut
Coat with
marine
sealant.
Speed/Temperature sensor
ST-02MSB, ST-02PSB
123
Unit: mm
Select a suitable mounting location, considering the following:
• Select a mid-boat flat position. The sensor
does not have to be installed perfectly perpendicular.
• Select a location where the transducer will
not be damaged in trailering, launching,
hauling, and storage.
• Select a location in the forward direction
viewing from the drain hole, to allow for circulation of cooling water.
• Select a location away from water flow from
keel, water discharge pipe, etc.
• Vibration at the location shall be minimal.
• Do not install fore of the transducer of a fish
finder, to prevent disturbance (and loss of
performance) to the fish finder.
1.Dry-dock the boat.
2.Make a hole of approx. 51 mm diameter in
the mounting location.
3.Unfasten the locknut and remove the sen-
sor section.
4.8Wiring
Connect the cable assy. (supplied) to the [1224 VDC/NMEA] port, and the transducer cable to the [XDR] port. Refer to the interconnection diagram to connect cables. Leave
slack in cables to facilitate checking and
maintenance. See the next page for how to
ground the display unit.
Example:
FCV-628
Transducer
cable
Cable assy.
(KON-004-02M, 2 m)
Ground
Switchboard, ground terminal,
external equipment
Transducer
(option)
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Cable assy. signal names
ConnectorColorRemarks
1TD-AWHTIEC61162-1/
2TD-BBLU
NMEA0183
3RD-AYELIEC61162-1/
4RD-BGRN
NMEA0183
512V-P(+)BRNPower output
612V-M(-)ORG
(12 VDC)
7DC-P-IN (+)REDPower input
8DC-M-IN (-)BLK
12-24 VDC
9NC–
10SHIELD–Drain wire (to
GND terminal
on switchboard)
1
8
7
6
2
9
3
10
4
5
How to ground the display unit
NOTICE
Be sure to ground the display unit.
An improper ground or no ground can
affect performance and cause
interference to other equipment.
• Use a 1.25 sq wire (local supply) for the
ground wire.
• Make the length of the ground wire as short
as possible and connect it to the boat’s
ground.
• For FRP vessel, attach a steel plate measuring 20 cm by 30 cm on the outside of the
hull to provide a ground point. Connect the
ground wire there.
Note 1: Use a ring-type lug () to make
the connection at the display unit. Do not use
a fork-type lug ().
Note 1: Attach the MJ cable cap (supplied) to
the transducer cable to protect the connector
when the display unit is removed from the
boat.
Note 2: Cut unused cores and tape them.
Note 3: Connector of cable edge breaks eas-
ily. Be careful when connecting or disconnecting the connector.
Note 4: The fuse holder contains a spring
which fixes the fuse. To prevent detachment
of the spring, which would cause loss of power, tie the lines as shown below.
Fuse holder
Power supply lines
(red and black)
Cable tie
Note 2: For the boat with positive polarity DC
power and the fish finder is grounded to the
hull, external equipment cannot be connected
directly to the fish finder if the signal line of the
equipment is connected to ground.
External equipment
The [12-24 VDC/NMEA] port is commonly
used for connection of external equipment
such as a GPS receiver and/or wind indicator.
This port is also used to connect the radio
transmitter for the Tankenmaru system. Refer
to the interconnection diagram to connect cables.
Speed/Temperature sensor
Connect the optional speed/temperature sensor to the XDR port with the optional conversion cable (Type 02S4147) as shown on the
following page.
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Connect to XDR port
at rear of display unit
MJ-A10SPF
MJ-A6SRMDMJ-A10SRMD
Tape connectors with
vulcanizing tape and
then vinyl tape to
waterproof them.
Bind tape ends with
cable ties to prevent
From
sensor
tape from unraveling.
From
transducer
Connection of conversion cable 02S4147
Matching box for optional transducer
The optional matching box (Type: MB-1100,
Code No.: 000-041-353) is required to
connect the optional transducers 50B-6,
50B-6B, 200B-5S, and 50/200-1T.
PartTypeCode no.Qty
Match-
MB-1100000-041-0001
ing Box*
Crimp-on
Lug
Cord
Lock**
FV1.25-3
(LF)
000-116-75610
NC-1000-168-230-
10
6
1
*: With 10P connector cable
**: For connecting two transducers
Connect 10P
connector to
XDR port on
rear of
display unit.
Vinyl sheath
Crimp-on lug
FV1.25-3 (LF)
Shield
Taping
Shrink tubing
4.9IEC 61162-1 Data
Sentences
The table below shows the data sentences
which can be input to and output from your
fish finder. The transmission speed for both
input and output is 4,800 bps. Data is output
at two-second intervals.
Input/output data sentences
SentenceMeaning
BWCBearing (magnetic) and dis-
tance to waypoint
GGAGlobal positioning system
(GPS) fix data
GLLGeographic position - latitude/
longitude
GNSGNSS fix data
HDGHeading, deviation and varia-
tion
HDTHeading, true
MDAAtmospheric pressure
MTWWater temperature.
MWVWind speed and angle
RMALat/Lon, SOG, course
RMBNav data (waypoint, etc.)
RMCLat/Lon (GPS), SOG, course
VHWWater speed and heading
VTGCourse over ground and
ground speed
XTECross track error
ZDATime and date
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Order of priority
DataPriority
Latitude/Longitude:GNS>GGA>RMC>
RMA>GLL
Course (true):VTG>RMC>RMA
Course (magnetic):VTG
Ground speed:VTG>RMC>RMA
Water speed:VHW
Distance to waypoint:BWC>RMB
Bearing to waypoint
(true):
Bearing to waypoint
(magnetic):
Heading (true):HDT>VHW
Heading (magnetic):HDG>VHW
BWC>RMB
BWC
4.10Adjustments after
Installation
Language
1.Press the /BRILL key to show the
[Installation] menu.
Cross track error:XTE>RMB
Atmospheric pressure: MDA
Water temperature:MTW
Wind speed and
angle (true/apparent):
Output data sentences
SentenceMeaning
DBSDepth from sea surface
DBTDepth below transducer
DPTDepth
MTW*Water temperature
RMB*Recommended minimum
TLL*Target position, output by
VHW*Speed through the water
*Available with connection of applicable sensor or navaid.
MWV
navigation information
MARK key.
2.Select your language, then press the EN-
TER key. The units for depth, water temperature, fish length, ship speed, wind
speed and distance are set according to
the language selected.
Continue the procedure to select the
transducer, and set up the Tankenmaru
system and NMEA port.
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Transducer
If you have the transducer 525STID-MSD or
525STID-PWD, skip this procedure.
1.Select [Type] from the [Installation] menu,
then press the ENTER key.
FCV-628
FCV-588
2.Select your transducer, then press the
ENTER key.
Select [600W] for the 600 W transducer,
[1kW] for the 1 kW transducer, not listed
in the following table.
Note: Do not use a 600W transducer in
the 1kW setting. The transducer will be
damaged.
1.Select [Tankenmaru System] from the Installation menu, then press the ENTER
key.
2.Select [On], then press the ENTER key to
activate the Tankenmaru system. The
[System] menu changes as below.
Tankenmaru
[Off] selected
(Std. spec.)
[On] selected
(Tankenmaru spec.)
3.Press the MENU/ESC key to finish.
NMEA
The NMEA port is disabled when the Tankenmaru is active.
1.Press the MENU/ESC key.
2.Select [NMEA] from the Installation
menu, then press the ENTER key.
3.Press the MENU/ESC key to finish.
If you have the Tankenmaru system, go to the
next section. To set up external equipment,
go to “NMEA”.
Tankenmaru
The Tankenmaru system outputs the video
signal from your fish finder to a Tankenmaruequipped display device, via a radio transmitter. The radio transmitter and display device
are products of the Shimano Corporation. For
how to install the Tankenmaru unit see its installation manual.
Set the menu items according to the equipment connected to the fish finder.
[NMEA0183]: Select NMEA0183 version of
nav equipment connected to "12-24 VDC/
NMEA" port among [Ver 1.5], [Ver 2.0] and
[Ver 3.0].
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[NMEA Port]: The NMEA terminals in the "1224 VDC/NMEA" port can function as input
ports or input/output port. Change the setting
to "In/In" when connecting GP-320B and a
wind sensor. When connecting the GP-320B
and a wind sensor, first turn on "WAAS Setup"
and then select [In/In] as the [NMEA Port] setting. Only a wind speed/angle sensor that outputs the MWV sentence can be connected.
[In/Out]: Input and Output (default setting)
[In/In]: Input only (Available with connection of
both the GP-320B and a wind sensor.)
[NMEA Output]: Select what data sentences
to output.
[Off]: Output the "output data sentences".
[On]: Output the "output data sentences" and
sentences which are input from other equipment.
[WAAS Setup]: Select how to use the WAAS
signal when connecting with a WAAS receiver, for example GP-320B. The message types
(WAAS-00 to WAAS-27) are used as WAAS
correction. Select [WAAS-00] to enable
WAAS.
[Port Monitor]: Port Monitor shows the data
sentences input to the [12-24 VDC/NMEA]
port.
$GPGLL, 1353. 5678, N, 11111. 1111, E, , A, D*
4B<0d><0a>
$GNGNS, , 1111. 5751, S, 00013. 5596, E, D, , ,
, , , *3A<0d><0a>
$GPMWV, 111. 11, R, 11. 11, N, A*1B<0d><0a>
Press the ENTER key to display the latest
data sentence information. To display this information on the Port 2 screen when two sensors are connected, set [NMEA Port] in the
[NMEA] menu to [In/In].
Note: This function is available only when [In/
Out] is selected at [NMEA Port].
[TLL Output]: Output the position specified
by the MARK key to the plotter connected.
[Off]: Do not output latitude/longitude.
[TLL]: Output latitude/longitude.
[FURUNO-TLL]: Output latitude/longitude,
depth and water temperature. Requires [FURUNO-TLL] enabled device.
LCD Test
Default Setting (Yes, No)
Odometer (Yes, No)
Rejector (Off, On)
Area (4.5 - 9.8 ft, 4.5 ft)
*, 526TID-HDD*, 600W, 1kW*, Demonstrate)
* For FCV-588
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APPENDIX 2 INSTALLATION FOR
TRANSDUCER (THRU-HULL MOUNT)
This appendix provides a copy of the installation instructions for AIRMAR transducer.
525T-LTD/12 and 525T-LTD/20 corresponds to B60, SS60-SLTD/12 and SS60-SLTD/20 to SS60.
Thru-Hull
Tilted Element
TM
Transducer
Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference.
Part No. Date Frequency kHz
Tilt Angles: 0°, 12°, 20°
Models: B60, B75H/M/L, B150M, B619
P19, SS60, SS150M, SS565, SS619
U.S. Patent No. 7,369,458. UK Patent No. 2 414 077. U.S. Patent Pending
Follow the precautions below for optimal product
performance and to reduce the risk of property
damage, personal injury, and/or death.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust
mask when installing.
WARNING: Immediately check for leaks when the boat
is placed in the water. Do not leave the boat unchecked
for more than three hours. Even a small leak may allow
considerable water to accumulate.
WARNING: B150M, B619, SS150M, SS619 - Do not
use the spacer if there is insufficient space to tighten the
nut, or it is within 11 mm (1/2") of the top of the housing.
WARNING: Stainless steel housing in a metal hull Be sure the washer contacts the hull. Do not tighten the
hull nut with the washer against the isolation bushing,
as the housing will not be firmly installed. If necessary,
sand the isolation bushing until the washer rests against
the hull.
CAUTION: CHIRP transducer - Do not install in the
engine compartment or other hot place. The transducer
may fail if it overheats.
CAUTION: CHIRP transducer - Always operate the
transducer in water. Operating in air will allow the
transducer to overheat resulting in failure.
CAUTION: The arrow on the top of the transducer must
point toward the keel or centerline of the boat. This will
align the angle of the element inside the transducer with
the deadrise angle of your hull.
CAUTION: Never pull, carry, or hold the transducer by
its cable; this may sever internal connections.
CAUTION: Plastic housing - Never use a fairing with
a plastic housing; the protruding sensor would be
vulnerable to damage from impact.
CAUTION: Metal housing - Never install a metal
housing on a vessel with a positive ground system.
CAUTION: Stainless steel housing in a metal hull The stainless steel housing must be isolated from a
metal hull to prevent electrolytic corrosion. Use the
isolation bushing supplied.
CAUTION: Never use solvents. Cleaners, fuel, sealant,
paint and other products may contain solvents that can
damage plastic parts, especially the transducer’s face.
IMPORTANT: Read the instructions completely before
proceeding with the installation. These instructions
supersede any other instructions in your instrument
manual if they differ.
17-364-01 rev. 07 01/12/13
Applications
• Plastic housing recommended for fiberglass or metal
hulls only. Never install a plastic housing in a wood hull
since swelling of the wood can fracture the plastic.
• Bronze housing recommended for fiberglass or wood
hulls. Never install a bronze housing in a metal hull,
because electrolytic corrosion will occur.
• Stainless steel housing compatible with all hull
materials. Recommended for metal hulls to prevent
electrolytic corrosion provided the stainless steel
housing is isolated from the metal hull.
Match Tilt Angle of Transducer to Deadrise
Be sure the tilt angle of your transducer model matches
the deadrise angle of your boat at the mounting location.
The tilt angle is printed on the top of the transducer (see
Figure 1). To measure the deadrise angle of your hull at
the selected mounting location, use an angle finder or a
digital level (see Figure 2).
• 0˚ models - For hull deadrise angles from 0˚ to 7˚
• 12˚ models - For hull deadrise angles from 8˚ to 15˚
B75H-12˚ - For hull deadrise angles from 6˚ to 15˚
B75M-12˚ - For hull deadrise angles from 6˚ to 15˚
B75L-12˚ - For hull deadrise angles from 0˚ to 24˚
• 20˚ models - For hull deadrise angles from 16˚ to 24˚
APPENDIX 2 INSTALLATION FOR TRANSDUCER (THRU-HULL MOUNT)
Identify Your Model
The model name is printed on the cable tag.
Model
(Housing)
P19Fiberglass
B150M
B619
SS150M
SS619
SS150M
SS619
B60
SS60
SS56
B75H/M/L
SS60
SS565
Hull
Material
metal
Fiberglass
wood
Metal
Fiberglass
wood
Fiberglass
wood
Metal70 mm or 2-3/4"
Outside Hull
Hole Saw Size
51 mm or 2"60 mm or 2-3/8"
51 mm or 2"60 mm or 2-3/8"
57 mm or 2-1/4"NA
60 mm or 2-3/8"80 mm or 3-1/8"
70 mm or 2-3/4"80 mm or 3-1/8"
Cored Fiberglass Hull
Hull Interior
Hole Saw Size
NA
Tools & Materials
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Angle finder
Electric drill with 10 mm (3/8") or larger chuck capacity
Drill bit: 3 mm or 1/8"
Hole saw (see table above)
Countersink tool (installing SS565)
Sandpaper
Mild household detergent or weak solvent
File (installation in a metal hull)
Marine sealant (suitable for below waterline)
Slip-joint pliers (installing a metal housing)
Grommet(s) (some installations)
Cable ties
Water-based anti-fouling paint (mandatory in salt water)
Installation in a cored fiberglass hull (see page AP-7):
Hole saw for hull interior (see table above)
Fiberglass cloth and resin
or Cylinder, wax, tape, and casting epoxy
CAUTION: Do not mount near water intake or discharge
openings or behind strakes, fittings, or other hull irregularities.
CAUTION: Do not mount in line with trailer rollers or bunks
that may damage the transducer’s face.
• The water flowing under the hull must be smooth with a
minimum of bubbles and turbulence (especially at high
speeds).
• The transducer must be continuously immersed in water.
• The transducer beam must be unobstructed by the keel or
propeller shaft(s).
• Choose a location away from interference caused by power
and radiation sources such as: the propeller(s) and shaft(s),
other machinery, other echosounders, and other cables.
The lower the noise level, the higher the echosounder gain
setting that can be used.
• CHIRP transducer - Mount in a cool well-ventilated area
away from the engine to avoid overheating.
Hull Types (see Figure 3)
• Displacement hull powerboats - Locate amidships near
the centerline. The starboard side of the hull where the
propeller blades are moving downward is preferred.
• Planing hull powerboats - Mount well aft, on or near the
centerline, and well inboard of the first set of lifting strakes
to ensure that the transducer will be in contact with the
water at high speeds. The starboard side of the hull where
the propeller blades are moving downward is preferred.
Outboard and I/O - Mount just forward of the engine(s).
Inboard - Mount well ahead of the propeller(s) and shaft(s).
Stepped hull - Mount just ahead of the first step.
Boat capable of speeds above 25 kn (29 MPH) - Review
the installation location and operating results of similar
boats before proceeding.
• Fin keel sailboats - Mount on or near the centerline and
forward of the fin keel 300 - 600 mm (1 - 2').
• Full keel sailboats - Locate amidships and away from the
keel.
Installation
Hole Drilling
Cored fiberglass hull - Follow separate instructions on page
AP-7.
1. Drill a 3 mm or 1/8" pilot hole from inside the hull. If there is
a rib, strut, or other hull irregularity near the selected
mounting location, drill from the outside.
2. Using the appropriate size outside hull hole saw, cut a hole
from outside of the hull perpendicular to the hull surface
(see table above).
SS565 - Use a countersink tool to create a “seat” in the
hull.
3. Sand and clean the area around the hole, inside and
outside, to ensure that the sealant will adhere properly to
the hull. If there is any petroleum residue inside the hull,
remove it with either mild household detergent or a weak
solvent (alcohol) before sanding.
Metal hull - Remove all burrs with a file and sandpaper.
Bedding
CAUTION: Be sure the surfaces to be bedded are clean and
dry.
Apply a 2 mm (1/16") thick layer of marine sealant around the
flange of the housing that contacts the hull and up the
sidewall of the housing (see Figure 4 or 5). The sealant must
extend 6 mm (1/4") higher than the combined thickness of the
hull, washer(s), hull nut, and any spacer. This will ensure
there is marine sealant in the threads to seal the hull and to
hold the hull nut securely in place.
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APPENDIX 2 INSTALLATION FOR TRANSDUCER (THRU-HULL MOUNT)
P19 housingB150M, B619, SS150M, or SS619
Housing
Wrench
flat (2)
Hull nut
Washer
Hull
Marine sealant on flange
and sidewall of housing
Figure 4. Bedding and installing in solid fiberglass or wood hull
Stainless steel housing in a metal hull - To prevent
electrolytic corrosion, the stainless steel housing must be
isolated from the metal hull. Slide the isolation bushing
onto the housing (see Figure 5). Apply additional marine
sealant to the surfaces of the bushing that will contact the
hull, filling any cavities in and around the isolation bushing.
1. From outside the hull, thread the cable through the
mounting hole. Push the housing into the mounting hole
using a twisting motion to squeeze out excess sealant.
12° and 20° models - From inside the hull, point the arrow
on the top of the transducer (and the cable exit) toward the
KEEL or centerline of the boat (see Figure 1). This will
align the angle of the element inside the transducer with
the deadrise angle of your hull.
2. Slide the washer onto the housing (see Figure 4 or 5).
B150M, B619, SS150M, SS619 - Also slide the spacer
onto the housing and rest it against the washer. Do not use
the spacer if there is insufficient space to tighten the nut or
it is within 11 mm (1/2") of the top of the housing.
Stainless steel housing in a metal hull - Be sure the
washer contacts the hull. Do not tighten the hull nut with
the washer against the isolation bushing, as the housing
will not be firmly installed. If necessary, sand the isolation
bushing until the washer rests against the hull.
3. Screw the hull nut in place.
Plastic housing - Do not clamp tightly on the wrench flats
to avoid possibly fracturing the housing.
B60, B75H/M/L, or SS60
Wrench
flat (2)
Housing
Hull nut
Spacer
Washer
Hull
Marine sealant on flange
and sidewall of housing
Plastic hull nut - Hand-tighten only. Do not over tighten.
Metal hull nut - Tighten with slip-joint pliers.
Metal hull - Use the spacer if there are not enough threads
to tighten the hull nut against the hull.
Cored Fiberglass Hull - Do not over tighten, crushing the
hull.
Wood hull - Allow the wood to swell before tightening the
hull nut.
4. Remove any excess marine sealant on the outside of the
hull to ensure smooth water flow under the transducer.
Wrench
flat (2)
Housing
Hull nut
Washer
Hull
Cable Routing & Connecting
CAUTION: If your transducer came with a connector, do not
remove it to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and
spliced, use Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035
and follow the instructions provided. Removing the
waterproof connector or cutting the cable, except when using
a water-tight junction box, will void the sensor warranty.
1. Route the cable to the instrument, being careful not to tear
the cable jacket when passing it through the bulkhead(s)
and other parts of the boat. Use grommets to prevent
chaffing. To reduce electrical interference, separate the
transducer cable from other electrical wiring and the
engine. Coil any excess cable and secure it in place using
cable ties to prevent damage.
2. Refer to the echosounder owner’s manual to connect the
transducer to the instrument.
solid fiberglass or wood hull
SS565
Housing
Wrench
flat (2)
Hull nut
Marine sealant on flange
and sidewall of housing
SS565
metal hull
Washer
Hull
Marine sealant on flange and
sidewall of housing and isolation
bushing where it contacts the hull
Marine sealant on flange and
sidewall of housing and isolation
bushing where it contacts the hull
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APPENDIX 2 INSTALLATION FOR TRANSDUCER (THRU-HULL MOUNT)
9-12 mm
6. Sand and clean the area around the hole, inside and
(3/8-1/2") larger
Pour in
casting epoxy
than the hole
through the hull’s
outer skin
Inner skin
7. Proceed with “Bedding” on page AP-5.
Hull thickness
Core
Maintenance & Replacement
Anti-fouling Paint
Surfaces exposed to salt water must be coated with
anti-fouling paint. Use water-based anti-fouling paint only.
Never use ketone-based paint, since ketones can attack
Solid or hollow cylinder
Outer skin
many plastics possibly damaging the transducer. Reapply
anti-fouling paint every 6 months or at the beginning of
each boating season.
Cleaning
Checking for Leaks
When the boat is placed in the water, immediately
check around the transducer for leaks. Note that very
small leaks may not be readily observed. Do not leave
the boat in the water for more than 3 hours before
checking it again. If there is a small leak, there may be
considerable bilge water accumulation after 24 hours. If
a leak is observed, repeat “Bedding” and “Installing”
immediately (see pages AP-5 to AP-6).
Installation in a Cored Fiberglass Hull
The core (wood or foam) must be cut and sealed carefully.
The core must be protected from water seepage, and the
hull must be reinforced to prevent it from crushing under
the hull nut allowing the housing to become loose.
CAUTION: Completely seal the hull to prevent water seepage
into the core.
1. Drill a 3 mm or 1/8" pilot hole from inside the hull (see
Figure 6). If there is a rib, strut, or other hull irregularity
near the selected mounting location, drill from the outside.
(If the hole is drilled in the wrong location, drill a second
hole in a better location. Apply masking tape to the outside
of the hull over the incorrect hole and fill it with epoxy.)
2. Using the appropriate size outside hull hole saw, cut a hole
from outside the hull through the outer skin only (see table
on page AP-5).
3. From inside the hull, using the appropriate size hull interior
hole saw, cut through the inner skin and most of the core.
The core material can be very soft. Apply only light
pressure to the hole saw after cutting through the inner
skin to avoid accidentally cutting the outer skin.
4. Remove the plug of core material, so the inside of the
outer skin and the inner core of the hull is fully exposed.
Sand and clean the inner skin, core, and the outer skin
around the hole.
5. If you are skilled with fiberglass, saturate a layer of
fiberglass cloth with a suitable resin and lay it inside the
hole to seal and strengthen the core. Add layers until the
hole is the correct diameter.
Alternatively, a hollow or solid cylinder of the correct
diameter can be coated with wax and taped in place. Fill
the gap between the cylinder and hull with casting epoxy.
After the epoxy has set, remove the cylinder.
Aquatic growth can accumulate rapidly on the
transducer’s face, reducing its performance within weeks.
Clean the surface with a Scotch-Brite® scour pad and
mild household detergent, being careful to avoid making
scratches. If the fouling is severe, lightly wet sand it with
fine grade wet/dry paper.
Replacement Transducer & Parts
The information needed to order a replacement
transducer is printed on the cable tag. Do not remove this
tag. When ordering, specify the part number, date, and
frequency in kHz. For convenient reference, record this
information on the top of page AP-4.
Lost, broken, and worn parts should be replaced
immediately.
P1904-00409-452-
B6002-133-01
B75H/M/L
B150M
B619
SS60
SS150M
SS619
Obtain parts from your instrument manufacturer or
marine dealer.
outside, to ensure that the marine sealant will adhere
properly to the hull. If there is any petroleum residue inside
the hull, remove it with either mild household detergent or
a weak solvent (alcohol) before sanding.
ModelHull NutWasher
09-813-01-
02-143-01
02-03009-452-
02-563-0109-813-0104-660-01
02-520-0209-452
09-1012-01-
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04-646-01
04-646-01
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Isolation
Bushing
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-
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04-186-1
04-589-01SS56502-563-0109-813-01
35 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, New Hampshire 03055-4613, USA
The installation instructions in this chapter are copied from the manufacturer's (AIRMAR® Technology Corporation) installation guide, which is included with your sensor.
The model numbers mentioned within the documentation should be read as follows:
• T42 T-04MSB
• T80 T-04MTB
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSOWNER’ S GUIDE &
Thru-Hull, Analog
High-Precision Temperature Sensor
Model T42
Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference.
Part No._________________Date___________
Follow the precautions below for optimal
product performance and to reduce the risk of
property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
17-437-02 rev. 0105/28/14
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust
mask when installing.
WARNING: Immediately check for leaks when the
boat is placed in the water. Do not leave the boat
unchecked for more than three hours. Even a small
leak can allow considerable water to accumulate.
CAUTION: Never install a bronze sensor in a metal
hull because electrolytic corrosion will occur.
CAUTION: Never install a metal sensor on a vessel
with a positive ground system.
CAUTION: Never pull, carry, or hold the sensor by its
cable; this may sever internal connections.
CAUTION: Never use solvents. Cleaner, fuel, sealant,
paint, and other products may contain solvents that can
damage plastic parts, especially the sensor’s face.
IMPORTANT: Read the instructions completely
before proceeding with the installation. These
instructions supersede any other instructions in your
instrument manual if they differ.
Applications
• Bronze sensor recommended for fiberglass or wood hull only.
• The hull must be a minimum of 8mm (5/16") thick at the
mounting location.
Mounting Location
Choose a location where the temperature sensor will be in contact
with the water at all times.
T42
Tools & Materials
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Electric drill
Drill bit/ hole saw / spade bit:
Pilot hole3 mm or 1/8"
mm2224Tor 7/8"
Sandpaper
Mild household detergent or weak solvent (alcohol)
Marine sealant (suitable for below waterline)
Slip-joint pliers
Installation in a cored fiberglass hull (see page 2)
Hole saw for hull interior: 30mm or 1-1/4"
Cylinder, wax, tape, and casting epoxy
Water-based anti-fouling paint (mandatory in salt water)
Sensor Installation
Hole Drilling
Cored fiberglass hull — Follow separate instructions on page 2.
1. Drill a 3mm or 1/8" pilot hole from inside the hull. If there is a rib,
strut, or other hull irregularity near the selected mounting
location, drill from the outside.
2. Using the appropriate drill bit, cut a hole perpendicular to the
hull from outside the boat.
3. Sand and clean the area around the hole, inside and outside, to
ensure that the marine sealant will adhere properly to the hull. If
there is any petroleum residue inside the hull, remove it with
either mild household detergent or a weak solvent (alcohol)
before sanding.
(3/8- 1/2")
larger than the
hole through the
hull’s outer skin
Figure 2. Preparing a cored fiberglass hull
inner skin
core
outer skinsolid or hollow cylinder
Bedding
1. Route the cable to the instrument being careful not to tear the
cable jacket when passing it through the bulkhead(s) and other
CAUTION: Be sure all surfaces to be bedded are clean and dry.
1. Remove the hull nut (see Figure 1).
2. Apply a 2 mm (1/16") thick layer of marine sealant around the
flange of the sensor that will contact the hull and up the stem.
The sealant must extend 6mm (1/4") higher than the combined
thickness of the hull and the hull nut. This will ensure that there
is marine sealant in the threads to seal the hull and hold the hull
nut securely in place.
3. Apply a 2 mm (1/16") thick layer of marine sealant to the flange
of the hull nut that will contact the hull.
parts of the boat. Use grommet(s) to prevent chafing. To reduce
electrical interference, separate the transducer cable from other
electrical wiring and the engine. Coil any excess cable and
secure it in place with cable ties to prevent damage.
2. Refer to the instrument owner’s manual to connect the
transducer to the instrument.
Installation in a Cored Fiberglass Hull
The core (wood or foam) must be cut and sealed carefully. The
core must be protected from water seepage, and the hull must be
reinforced to prevent it from crushing under the hull nut allowing
the sensor to become loose.
nstalling
1. From outside the hull, thread the cable through the mounting
hole.
2. Push the sensor into the mounting hole using a twisting motion
to squeeze out excess marine sealant (see Figure 1).
3. From inside the hull, slide the hull nut onto the cable. Screw the
hull nut in place. Tighten it with slip-joint pliers.
Cored fiberglass hull—Do not over tighten, crushing the hull.
Wood hull—Allow for the wood to swell before tightening.
4. Remove any excess marine sealant on the outside of the hull to
ensure smooth water flow over the sensor.
Checking for Leaks
When the boat is placed in the water, immediately check around
the thru-hull sensor for leaks. Note that very small leaks may not
be readily observed. Do not to leave the boat in the water for more
than 3 hours before checking it again. If there is a small leak,
there may be considerable bilge water accumulation after 24
hours. If a leak is observed, repeat “Bedding” and “Installing”
immediately (see page 2).
CAUTION: Completely seal the hull to prevent water seepage into
the core.
1. Drill a 3mm or 1/8" pilot hole from inside the hull. If there is a rib,
strut, or other hull irregularity near the selected mounting
location, drill from the outside. (If the hole is drilled in the wrong
location, drill a second hole in a better location. Apply masking
tape to the outside of the hull over the incorrect hole and fill it
with epoxy.)
2. Using the 21mm or 7/8" drill bit, cut a hole from outside the hull
through the outer skin only (see Figure 2).
3. From inside the hull using the 30 mm or 1-1/4" hole saw, cut
through the inner skin and most of the core. The core material
can be very soft. Apply only light pressure to the hole saw after
cutting through the inner skin to avoid accidentally cutting the
outer skin.
4. Remove the plug of core material so the inside of the outer skin
and the inner core of the hull is fully exposed. Clean and sand
the inner skin, core, and the outer skin around the hole.
5. Coat a hollow or solid cylinder of the correct diameter with wax
and tape it in place. Fill the gap between the cylinder and hull
Cable Routing & Connecting
CAUTION: If the sensor came with a connector, do not remove it
to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and spliced, use
Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035 and follow the
instructions supplied. Removing the waterproof connector or
cutting the cable, except when using a water-tight junction box,
will void the sensor warranty.
with casting epoxy. After the epoxy has set, remove the
cylinder.
6. Sand and clean the area around the hole, inside and outside, to
ensure that the sealant will adhere properly to the hull. If there is
any petroleum residue inside the hull, remove it with either mild
household detergent or a weak solvent (alcohol) before sanding.
7. Proceed with “Bedding” and “Installing” (see page 2).
2
AP-9
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APPENDIX 3 INSTALLATION OF TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Maintenance & Replacement
Aquatic growth can accumulate rapidly on the sensor’s surface
reducing its performance within weeks. Clean the surface with a
Scotch-Brite
care to avoid making scratches. If the fouling is severe, lightly wet
sand with fine grade wet/dry paper.
Anti-fouling Paint
Surfaces exposed to salt water must be coated with anti-fouling
paint. Use water-based anti-fouling paint only. Never use ketone-
based paint since ketones can attack many plastics possibly
damaging the sensor. Reapply anti-fouling paint every 6 months
or at the beginning of each boating season.
Replacement Sensor & Parts
The information needed to order a replacement sensor is printed
on the cable tag. Do not remove this tag. When ordering, specify
the part number and date. For convenient reference, record this
information at the top of page one.
Lost, broken, or worn parts should be replaced immediately.
Hull nut02-031-3
Obtain parts from your instrument manufacturer or marine dealer.
Follow the precautions below for optimal
product performance and to reduce the risk of
property damage, personal injury, and/or death.
17-584-01 rev. 0105/28/14
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust
mask when installing.
WARNING: Below the waterline mount—When the
boat is placed in the water, immediately check for
leaks around the screws and any other holes drilled in
the hull.
CAUTION: Installation on a metal hull—The
stainless steel housing must be isolated from a metal
hull to prevent electrolytic corrosion. Use marine
sealant.
CAUTION: Never install a metal sensor on a vessel
with a positive ground system.
IMPORTANT: Read the instructions completely
before proceeding with the installation. These
instructions supersede any other instructions in your
instrument manual if they differ.
Applications
• Measures air or water temperature.
• Stainless steel sensor is compatible with all hull materials.
Recommended for aluminum hulls to prevent electrolytic
corrosion, provided the stainless steel sensor is isolated from
the metal hull by using marine sealant.
Mounting Location
The sensor can be mounted anywhere that you want to know the
temperature. For example, you can mount the sensor on the
transom, in the live well, or in the engine compartment.
Record the information found on the cable tag for future reference.
Transom hole (some installations) 18 mm or 3/4"
2 Stainless steel, self-tapping screws 4 x 18mm or #8 x 3/4"
Marine sealant (suitable for below waterline)
Screwdriver(s)
Cable clamp(s) (some installations)
Grommet(s) (some installations)
Cable ties
Installation
Mounting on the transom
CAUTION: Mount the sensor as close to the centerline (keel) of
the boat as possible to ensure the sensor remains in the water
when the boat is turning (see Figure1).
CAUTION: Fiberglass hull—Minimize surface cracking by
running the drill in reverse until the gelcoat is penetrated.
CAUTION: If the sensor came with a connector, do not remove it
to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and spliced, use
Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035 and follow the
instructions provided. Removing the waterproof connector or
cutting the cable, except when using a water-tight junction box,
will void the sensor warranty.
transom hole
sensor cable
T80 sensor
If you are measuring water temperature, choose a location where
the sensor will be in contact with the water at all times.
Mount the sensor near the centerline and close to the bottom of
the transom.
Route the sensor cable over the transom, through a drain hole, or
through a hole that you have drilled in the transom above the waterline.
1. Place the sensor against the hull and mark the position of the
screw holes with a pencil.
2. Using a 3mm or 1/8" drill bit, drill pilot holes at the marked
locations, 10mm (3/8") deep.
3. Apply marine sealant to the threads of the purchased screws
to prevent water from seeping into the transom.
4. Screw the temperature sensor to the hull.
5. If a hole must be drilled through the transom, choose a
location well above the waterline. Check for obstructions
such as trim tabs, pumps, or wiring inside the hull. Mark the
location with a pencil. Drill a hole through the transom using
the appropriate size hole saw or spade bit (to accommodate
the connector). Do NOT remove the connector.
6. Route the cable over or through the transom.
7. On the outside of the hull, secure the cable against the
transom using a purchased cable clamp(s). Mark the position
of the screw hole(s) with a pencil.
8. Using a 3mm or 1/8" drill bit, drill a pilot hole(s) at the marked
locations, 10mm (3/8") deep.
9. Apply marine sealant to the threads of the screw(s) to prevent
water from seeping into the transom.
10.Fasten the cable clamp(s) in place.
11.If a hole has been drilled through the transom, apply marine
sealant to the space around the cable leading through the
transom.
Cable Routing & Connecting
1. Route the cable to the instrument, being careful not to tear the
cable jacket when passing it through the bulkhead(s) and other
parts of the boat. To reduce electrical interference, separate
the sensor cable from other electrical wiring and sources of
noise. Coil any excess cable and secure it in place with cable
ties to prevent damage.
2. Refer to the instrument owner’s manual to connect the sensor
to the instrument.
Replacement Sensor & Parts
The information needed to order a replacement sensor is printed
on the cable tag. Do not remove this tag. When ordering, specify
the part number and date. For convenient reference, record this
information at the top of page one.
Obtain parts from your instrument manufacturer or marine dealer.
1.2 Transmit method Single or dual frequency transmitting
1.3 Output power
FCV-628 600 W
FCV-588 600/1000 W
1.4 TX rate Max. 3,000 pulse/min
1.5 Pulse length 0.04 to 3.0 ms
1.6 Sensitivity 10 dBμV
2 DISPLAY UNIT
2.1 Display system
FCV-628 5.7-inch color LCD, 87 mm (W) x 116 mm (H), 480 x 640 dots
FCV-588 8.4-inch color LCD, 128 mm (W) x 171 mm (H), 480 x 640 dots
2.2 Brilliance 800 cd/m
2.3 Display mode Single frequency (high or low freq.), Dual frequency,
Zoom (high or low freq.), Nav data 1/2, A-scope
FURUNO Worldwide Warranty for Pleasure Boats (Except North America)
This warranty is valid for products manufactured by Furuno
Electric Co. (hereafter FURUNO) and installed on a pleasure
boat. Any web based purchases that are imported into other
countries by anyone other than a FURUNO certified dealer may
not comply with local standards. FURUNO strongly recommends
against importing these products from international websites as
the imported product may not work correctly and may interfere
with other electronic devices. The imported product may also be
in breach of the local laws and mandated technical requirements.
Products imported into other countries as described previously
shall not be eligible for local warranty service.
For products purchased outside of your country please contact
the national distributor of Furuno products in the country where
purchased.
This warranty is in addition to the customer´s statutory legal
rights.
1. Terms and Conditions of Warranty
FURUNO guarantees that each new FURUNO product is the
result of quality materials and workmanship. The warranty is
valid for a period of 2 years (24 months) from the date of the
invoice, or the date of commissioning of the product by the
installing certified dealer.
2. FURUNO Standard Warranty
The FURUNO standard warranty covers spare parts and labour
costs associated with a warranty claim, provided that the product
is returned to a FURUNO national distributor by prepaid carrier.
The FURUNO standard warranty includes:
Repair at a FURUNO national distributor
All spare parts for the repair
Cost for economical shipment to customer
3. FURUNO Onboard Warranty
If the product was installed/commissioned and registered by a
certified FURUNO dealer, the customer has the right to the
onboard warranty.
The FURUNO onboard warranty includes
• Free shipping of the necessary parts
• Labour: Normal working hours only
• Travel time: Up to a maximum of two (2) hours
• Travel distance: Up to a maximum of one hundred
and sixty (160) KM by car for the complete journey
4. Warranty Registration
For the Standard Warranty - presentation of product with serial
number (8 digits serial number, 1234-5678) is sufficient.
Otherwise, the invoice with serial number, name and stamp of
the dealer and date of purchase is shown.
For the Onboard Warranty your FURUNO certified dealer will
take care of all registrations.
5. Warranty Claims
For the Standard Warranty - simply send the defective product
together with the invoice to a FURUNO national distributor.
For the Onboard Warranty – contact a FURUNO national
distributor or a certified dealer. Give the product´s serial number
and describe the problem as accurately as possible.
Warranty repairs carried out by companies/persons other than a
FURUNO national distributor or a certified dealer is not covered
by this warranty.
6. Warranty Limitations
When a claim is made, FURUNO has a right to choose whether
to repair the product or replace it.
The FURUNO warranty is only valid if the product was correctly
installed and used. Therefore, it is necessary for the customer to
comply with the instructions in the handbook. Problems which
result from not complying with the instruction manual are not
covered by the warranty.
FURUNO is not liable for any damage caused to the vessel by
using a FURUNO product.
The following are excluded from this warranty:
a. Second-hand product
b. Underwater unit such as transducer and hull unit
c. Routine maintenance, alignment and calibration
services.
d. Replacement of consumable parts such as fuses,
lamps, recording papers, drive belts, cables, protective
covers and batteries.
e. Magnetron and MIC with more than 1000 transmitting
hours or older than 12 months, whichever comes first.
f. Costs associated with the replacement of a transducer
(e.g. Crane, docking or diver etc.).
g. Sea trial, test and evaluation or other demonstrations.
h. Products repaired or altered by anyone other than the
FURUNO national distributor or an authorized dealer.
i. Products on which the serial number is altered,
defaced or removed.
j. Problems resulting from an accident, negligence,
misuse, improper installation, vandalism or water
penetration.
k. Damage resulting from a force majeure or other natural
catastrophe or calamity.
l. Damage from shipping or transit.
m. Software updates, except when deemed necessary
and warrantable by FURUNO.
n. Overtime, extra labour outside of normal hours such as
weekend/holiday, and travel costs above the 160 KM
allowance
o. Operator familiarization and orientation.
FURUNO Electric Company, March 1, 2011
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FURUNO Warranty for North America
FURUNO U.S.A., Limited Warranty provides a twenty-four (24) months LABOR and twenty-four (24) months PARTS
warranty on products from the date of installation or purchase by the original owner. Products or components that are
represented as being waterproof are guaranteed to be waterproof only for, and within the limits, of the warranty
period stated above. The warranty start date may not exceed eighteen (18) months from the original date of purchase
by dealer from Furuno USA and applies to new equipment installed and operated in accordance with Furuno USA’s
published instructions.
Magnetrons and Microwave devices will be warranted for a period of 12 months from date of original equipment
installation.
Furuno U.S.A., Inc. warrants each new product to be of sound material and workmanship and through its authorized
dealer will exchange any parts proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use at no charge for a
period of 24 months from the date of installation or purchase.
Furuno U.S.A., Inc., through an authorized Furuno dealer will provide labor at no cost to replace defective parts,
exclusive of routine maintenance or normal adjustments, for a period of 24 months from installation date provided the
work is done by Furuno U.S.A., Inc. or an AUTHORIZED Furuno dealer during normal shop hours and within a radius
of 50 miles of the shop location.
A suitable proof of purchase showing date of purchase, or installation certification must be available to Furuno U.S.A.,
Inc., or its authorized dealer at the time of request for warranty service.
This warranty is valid for installation of products manufactured by Furuno Electric Co. (hereafter FURUNO). Any
purchases from brick and mortar or web-based resellers that are imported into other countries by anyone other than a
FURUNO certified dealer, agent or subsidiary may not comply with local standards. FURUNO strongly recommends
against importing these products from international websites or other resellers, as the imported product may not work
correctly and may interfere with other electronic devices. The imported product may also be in breach of the local
laws and mandated technical requirements. Products imported into other countries, as described previously, shall not
be eligible for local warranty service.
For products purchased outside of your country please contact the national distributor of Furuno products in the
country where purchased.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION
To register your product for warranty, as well as see the complete warranty guidelines and limitations, please visit
www.furunousa.com
provided through its authorized dealer network. If this is not possible or practical, please contact Furuno U.S.A., Inc.
to arrange warranty service.
and click on “Support”. In order to expedite repairs, warranty service on Furuno equipment is
FURUNO U.S.A., INC.
Attention: Service Coordinator
4400 N.W. Pacific Rim Boulevard
Camas, WA 98607-9408
Telephone: (360) 834-9300
FAX: (360) 834-9400
Furuno U.S.A., Inc. is proud to supply you with the highest quality in Marine Electronics. We know you had several
choices when making your selection of equipment, and from everyone at Furuno we thank you. Furuno takes great
pride in customer service.
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