Garmin Fishfinder 240 User Manual
Fishfi nder 240
owner’s
manual
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Thank You for choosing the GARMIN Fishfi nder 240. This product is
designed for easy operation and to provide years of reliable service.
Please take the time to read this Owner’s Manual, and learn the operation of your new unit. This will help ensure that you get the most from
the Fishfi nder 240.
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Introduction
Customer Service
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GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials
and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole
Introduction
Limited Warranty
ii
option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or
replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The
customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does
not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or
repairs.
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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
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To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service department
(913-397-8200) for a returned merchandise tracking number. The unit should be
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repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or
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BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
The Fishfi nder 240 Standard Package contains the following items:
• Fishfi nder 240
• Protective Front Cover
• Surface/Flush Mount Kit
• Wiring Adapter Cable
• Owner’s Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• *Transom Mount Transducer (w/depth/temp)
* Optional
Optional Transducers:
010-10107-00 Bronze Thru-Hull (w/depth/temp)
010-10177-00 Bronze Thru-Hull (w/depth/temp/speed)
010-10119-00 Plastic Thru-Hull (w/depth)
010-10224-00 Plastic In-Hull (depth only)
010-10249-00 Plastic Transom Mount (w/depth/temp)
010-10200-00 Trolling Motor Mount (w/depth/temp)
010-10225-00 Remote Temperature Sensor
010-10252-00 Speed Sensor
Accessories:
010-10170-00 10’ Transducer Extension Cable
010-10170-01 20’ Transducer Extension Cable
010-10269-00 Protective Front Cover
Introduction
Packaging and Accessories
iii
Introduction.......................................................................... i-vi
Customer Service ............................................................................................... i
Introduction
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................. ii
Packaging and Accessories................................................................................ iii
Unit Display ......................................................................................................vi
Installation ...........................................................................1-9
Table of Contents
Selecting A Transducer ...................................................................................... 1
Transom Mount Installation ............................................................................. 2
In-hull Installation ............................................................................................ 3
Trolling Motor Installation................................................................................. 4
Wiring Harness Installation ............................................................................... 5
Wiring to a Fuse Block ................................................................................... 5-6
Display Installation (Surface Mount) ................................................................. 7
Display Installation (Flush Mount) .................................................................... 8
Testing the Installation ...................................................................................... 9
Unit Operation.................................................................10--27
Using the Adjustment Bar
Keypad Function............................................................................................. 10
Range .............................................................................................................. 12
Zoom .............................................................................................................. 13
View................................................................................................................ 13
Gain ................................................................................................................ 14
Setup Menu
Chart
Whiteline ........................................................................................................ 16
Scroll Speed .................................................................................................... 16
Scale................................................................................................................ 17
Tools
Noise Reject .................................................................................................... 18
Flasher ............................................................................................................ 19
Simulator ........................................................................................................ 19
Numbers
Number Size ................................................................................................... 20
Battery Voltage................................................................................................. 20
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Temperature .................................................................................................... 21
Speed .............................................................................................................. 21
Alarms
Fish Alarm ..................................................................................................... 22
Shallow Water................................................................................................. 22
Deep Water ..................................................................................................... 23
Battery Voltage ................................................................................................ 23
System
Contrast .......................................................................................................... 24
Beeper ............................................................................................................. 24
NMEA Output................................................................................................. 24
Calibration
Keel Offset....................................................................................................... 25
Water Type ...................................................................................................... 25
Units
Depth ............................................................................................................ 26
Temperature .................................................................................................... 26
Speed .............................................................................................................. 26
Memory
Remember....................................................................................................... 27
Factory Setup .................................................................................................. 27
Software Version.............................................................................................. 27
On the Water ....................................................................28-33
Understanding Sonar....................................................................................... 28
Transducer Coverage ....................................................................................... 29
Understanding the Chart................................................................................. 30
Whiteline ........................................................................................................ 31
Thermoclines .................................................................................................. 32
Simulator Mode............................................................................................... 33
Appendix ..........................................................................34-40
Appendix A—Specifi cations ............................................................................ 34
Appendix B—Alarm Messages and Icons......................................................... 35
Appendix C—Fishfi nder 240 Portable ....................................................... 36-37
Appendix D—Index ................................................................................... 38-40
Introduction
Table of Contents
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Introduction
What can the Fishfi nder 240
Display?
The Fishfi nder 240 is able to display a variety of useful information
about the underwater environment. Below are a few things the unit will
help you see.
Water Depth
The unit displays water depth and can provide a warning for shallow
or deep-water conditions.
Battery Voltage
The unit can display the battery voltage that is available to the unit.
Water Temperature*
If equipped with a capable transducer, the unit can display the water
temperature.
Speed Over Water*
If equipped with a capable transducer or Speed Sensor, the unit can
display the boat’s speed over water.
Fish
The unit displays fi sh as arches or fi sh symbols and can alert you when
a fi sh is detected.
Thermocline and Structure
With GARMIN’s See-Thru® technology the Fishfi nder 240 can display
more than just the thermocline and structure, the unit displays fi sh
in and below the thermocline, trees, brush and deadfall like you have
never seen before!
Bottom Shape and Type
Garmin’s unique DCG® (Depth Control Gain) system provides a clear
graphic representation of the bottom type and its shape.
* requires optional transducer or sensor
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Transducers
The transducer acts as the eyes and ears of your new sonar. Proper
transducer selection and installation are critical to the operation of your
unit.
Installation
The transducer transmits sound waves toward the bottom in a cone
shape. The larger the cone angle the larger the coverage area at a given
depth. While it is good to see as large of an area as possible, it is best to
select a transducer that suits the water that you are on.
A wide cone angle transducer works best in shallow water. The wide
cone angle provides a large coverage area, but at a decreased bottom
resolution. In deeper water this can result in a large dead zone where
fish cannot be seen.
A narrow cone angle transducer is better suited to deep-water installations. The narrow cone angle provides a smaller viewing area (compared
to a wide cone angle transducer at the same depth) with improved bottom
resolution and a smaller dead zone.
Included in the Optional Package is a 20° cone angle, temperature sensing, transom mount transducer. This transducer provides good all-around
performance. A variety of optional transducers are available from your
local dealer or GARMIN.
Selecting a Transducer
Wide cone angle
Narrow cone angle
dead zone
fish not seen
X
X
1
Installation
Proper transducer installation is key to getting the best performance
from your new unit. If the transducer lead is too short, extension cables
are available from you GARMIN dealer. DO NOT cut the transducer lead,
this will void your warranty.
Mounting the Transducer
DO NOT mount the transducer behind strakes,
struts, fi ttings, water intake or discharge ports, or
anything that creates air bubbles or causes the
water to become turbulent. It is important that
the transducer be in calm, non turbulent water for
optimal performance.
2
Following are some tips and basic installation instructions for three popular transducers. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the transducer kits.
Transom Mount Installation
010-10248-00 (depth/temp) Transom Mount Transducer.
Apply marine sealant to all
screw threads to prevent water
from seeping into the transom.
OK
Mount the transducer parallel with the bottom.
Mount the transducer cable cover
well above the waterline.
Transducer should extend 1/8" below
fiberglass hull or 3/8" below aluminum hull
Make sure that the transducer is
below water level when the boat
is on plane at high speed
Do not mount transducer directly in the
path of the prop. The transducer can cause
cavitation that may degrade the boat's performance
and damage the prop.
In-hull Installation
The 010-10224-00 transducer is designed to be mounted inside a
fiberglass hull. The standard plastic transom mount transducer can also be
mounted in this fashion using this method. If using a temperature sensing
transducer, the temperature displayed will reflect the hull temperature.
Selecting a Location
The location has to be solid fi berglass, devoid of any air bubbles,
laminates, fi llers or dead air space. The location needs to be in an
area of clean water at all speeds. Do not place the transducer over
any strakes or behind any obstruction on the hull that would create
turbulence at speed.
Many modern hulls have a prelocated pocket for In-hull transducer installation.
If you are unsure if your hull is equipped with a prelocated pocket, contact
your hull manufacturer.
Testing the Location
Place the transducer in the water, pointed directly at the bottom and set
unit for optimum performance. Place the transducer in the test device as
show on the side bar. If the sonar performance is signifi cantly degraded,
Apply twisting motion
another location will need to be tested.
Installing the Transducer
1. Lightly sand the surface of the hull and face of the transducer with 400
grit wet or dry sandpaper.
2. Build a dam using strip caulk about 1/4” tall. Pour about 1/8” of two
part, slow cure epoxy in the dam. Place the transducer in the epoxy,
turning the transducer to work out any air bubbles.
3. Weight the transducer in place and allow to cure for 24 hours.
Installation
Mounting the Transducer
PVC Pipe
or a Can
Strip Caulk or
RTV Sealer
Hull Surface
Testing the Location
Weight transducer in place
to eliminate any
trapped air bubbles
for at least 24 hours
Installing the Transducer
Weight
transducer to
hold it in place
Fill Pipe or Can
with water or a
light mineral oil
Slow cure two
part epoxy
Strip Caulk or
RTV Sealer
3
Installation
Mounting the Transducer
Worm Gear
Cable Ties
Clamp Band
Trolling Motor Installation
Included in the 010-10251-00 transducer kit you should have:
• Worm Gear Clamp
• Cable Ties
• Transducer
Mounting the Transducer:
1. Loosen the Worm Gear Clamp until end of the band is clear of the worm
gear.
2. Slide the clamp band through the slots on the transducer.
3. Place the free end of the clamp band into the worm gear and tighten
until the band is through the worm gear.
4. Place the clamp and transducer over the body of the trolling motor.
Finish tightening the clamp to secure the transducer to the trolling
motor.
5. Secure the transducer cable to the trolling motor shaft using the supplied cable ties.
If you are experiencing interference while the trolling motor is operating, try
installing the transducer cable at right angles to the trolling motor power
cables.
Slide clamp band through slot in bracket
4
Wiring Harness Installation
The Fishfinder 240 comes with a wiring harness that connects the unit
to power and the transducer with one easy-to-remove connection. Make
sure the wiring harness will reach the unit before beginning installation.
Installation
If it is necessary to extend the power/data wires, use a wire of comparable size and keep your extension as short as possible.
If the transducer lead is too short, DO NOT cut the transducer lead
to lengthen the cable. This will void the warranty. Transducer extension
cables are available in 10’ or 20’ lengths from your GARMIN dealer.
Wiring to a Fuse Block
If your boat has an electrical system, it may be possible to wire the unit
directly to an unused holder on your current fuse block. If you are using the
boat’s fuse block, remove the in-line fuse holder supplied with the unit.
Installing the Wiring Harness:
1. Determine the polarity of the fuse holder using a Test Light or Volt Meter.
2. Install the Red (+) wire on the Positive Fuse Holder Terminal.
3. Install the Black (-) wire on the Negative Fuse Holder Terminal.
4. Install a 2 amp fuse in the Fuse Holder.
During a typical installation, only the Red and Black wires are used. The
Blue wire supplies NMEA data, and doesn’t have to be connected for normal
operation of the unit. The Yellow (alarm) wire is not used, the Fishfi nder 240
does not support external alarms.
Continued on page 6
Installing the Wiring Harness
10-18 Volt Boat Supply
+
Install 2-Amp Fuse
2A
-
Boat Ground
Fishfi nder 240
Black Wire
Red Wire
5
Installation
Wiring Harness Installation (continued)
If your boat does not have a fuse block, the unit can be wired directly
to the battery. Make sure the 2-Amp in-line fuse supplied with the unit
is installed.
Installing the Wiring Harness
Power/Data
Connection
Speed Temp Transducer
Connecting a Transducer to Multiple Sensors
6
The Fishfi nder 240 can be connected to another piece of NMEA compatible electronic equipment. If equipped with a capable transducer, the
Fishfi nder 240 sends depth, temperature and speed information that could
be displayed on another device.
2-Amp In-Line Fuse
Display Installation (Surface Mount)
The Fishfi nder 240 can be mounted to a fl at surface using the supplied
Surface Mounting Bracket.
Installation
Surface Mounting the Display:
1. Position the Surface Mount in the desired location. Leave approximately
2'’ behind the unit for cable clearance.
2. Mark the location of the four mounting holes with a pencil.
3. Drill pilot holes for the mounting fasteners (not included in kit).
4. Secure the Surface Mount, using the mounting fasteners.
5. Slip the unit into the surface mount bracket.
6. Tighten the knobs to secure the unit to the bracket.
The Surface Mount Bracket is designed to be secured using a fl at head screw.
If you use a screw with a countersunk head you risk damaging the Surface
Mount Bracket.
OK
Installing the Display
Surface Mount Bracket
7
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