Garmin Panoptix PS51-TH Installation manual
Panoptix™ PS51-TH
FrontVü/LiveVü Thru-
hull Transducer
Installation Instructions
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
chartplotter product box for product warnings and other
important information.
The device must be installed with at least one of the included
anti-rotation bolts. Failure to do so could result in the device
rotating while the boat is moving and could cause damage to
your vessel.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your
vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the
water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the
responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you
navigate.
CAUTION
Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with
these instructions could result in damage or injury.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface.
This equipment should be installed by a qualified marine
installer.
To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your
boat, you must install the Garmin® device according to these
instructions.
Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the
installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, go
to support.garmin.com for more information.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Go to my.garmin.com.
1
Sign in to your Garmin account.
2
Contacting Garmin Support
• Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, and
customer support.
• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
You must copy the software update to a memory card using a
computer that is running Windows® software.
NOTE: You can contact Garmin support to order a preloaded
software update card if you do not have a computer with
Windows software.
Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.
2
Select the software update bundle that corresponds to the
3
chartplotter to be updated.
NOTE: The software update bundle includes updates for all
devices connected to the chartplotter. You can select See All
Devices in this Bundle to confirm the devices included in the
download.
Select Download.
4
Read and agree to the terms.
5
Select Download.
6
Choose a location, and select Save.
7
Double-click the downloaded file.
8
Select Next.
9
Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select
10
Next > Finish.
A Garmin folder containing the software update is created on the
memory card. The software update can take several minutes to
load onto the memory card.
Updating the Device Software
Before you can update the software, you must obtain a
software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a
memory card.
Turn on the chartplotter.
1
After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into
2
the card slot.
NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to
appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is
inserted.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Wait several minutes while the software update process
4
completes.
When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart
5
the chartplotter manually.
Remove the memory card.
6
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device
restarts fully, the software update is not complete.
Transducer Settings and Operation
For transducer settings and operation information, see your
chartplotter owner's manual.
Mounting Considerations
• On a boat with more than a 5° deadrise angle, a fairing block
will need to be fabricated (not available for sale).
• On a boat with a 12° deadrise angle, the transducer with a
fairing block can accommodate a hull up to 29 mm (1.15 in.)
thick.
• On a boat with a 20° deadrise angle, the transducer with a
fairing block can accommodate a hull up to 19 mm (3/4 in.)
thick.
• On displacement hull vessels, the transducer should be
mounted near the centerline.
May 2019
190-02163-90_0D
• On planing hull vessels, the transducer should be mounted
aft, on or near the centerline, inboard of the first set of lifting
strakes.
• On displacement hull and planing hull vessels, the transducer
should be mounted on the starboard side of the hull where
the propeller blades are moving downward.
• On stepped hull vessels, the transducer should be mounted
directly in front of the first step.
• On fin-keel vessels, the transducer should be mounted more
than 300 mm (12 in.) and less than 600 mm (24 in.) in front of
the keel and on or near the centerline.
• On full-keel vessels, the transducer should be mounted in the
center of the ship, away from the keel at the point of
minimum deadrise.
• On single-drive vessels, the transducer must not be mounted
in the path of the propeller.
• On twin-drive vessels, the transducer should be mounted
between the drives, if possible.
• The transducer must be mounted on a flat location at less
than 6° of deadrise angle.
• The transducer should be mounted well ahead of the
propellers and shafts.
• The transducer should be mounted in a location where it is
vertical when the boat is underway. If the transducer leans
forward, the marine bottom can appear to slope upward. If
the transducer leans aft, some surface clutter may appear.
• The transducer should be mounted more than 600 mm
(24 in.) from other transducers.
• The transducer should be mounted in a location that is
unobstructed by the keel or propeller shafts.
• The transducer must be mounted in a location where it is
continuously immersed in water.
• The transducer should be mounted in a location that allows
accessibility to the transducer from the inside of the vessel.
• The transducer should not be mounted behind strakes, struts,
fittings, water intake or discharge ports, or anything that
creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent.
• The transducer should not be mounted in a location where it
might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.
• The transducer can cause cavitation that can degrade the
performance of the boat and damage the propeller.
• The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for
optimal performance.
• If you have a question about the location of the thru-hull
transducer, contact your vessel builder or other owners of
similar vessels for advice.
Tools Needed
• Drill and 3 mm (1/8 in.) bit
• 51 mm (2 in.) hole saw (fiberglass hulls)
• 57 mm (2 1/4 in.) hole saw (metal hulls)
• 60 mm (2 3/8 in.) hole saw (cored-fiberglass hulls)
• Sandpaper
• Band saw (fairing block)
• Marine sealant
• Slip-joint pliers (metal hulls)
• Cable ties
• Metal file (metal hulls)
• Fiberglass cloth and resin (option for sealing a coredfiberglass hull)
• 51 mm (2 in.) cylinder, wax, tape, and casting epoxy (option
for sealing a cored-fiberglass hull)
Fairing Block Angle Cut
A fairing block positions your transducer parallel to the water line
for increased sonar accuracy. You must measure the deadrise
angle of your boat hull to determine if a fairing block is
necessary to mount the transducer. If the deadrise angle of your
mounting location exceeds 5°, you should use a fairing block to
mount the transducer.
Deadrise Angle
Deadrise is the angle formed between a horizontal line and a
boat hull at a single point. You can measure the deadrise angle
with a smartphone application, an angle finder, a protractor, or a
digital level. You can also ask your boat manufacturer for the
deadrise angle of the specific point on your boat hull.
NOTE: A boat may have several deadrise angles depending on
the shape of the hull. Measure the deadrise angle only at the
location where you plan to install the transducer.
Cutting the Fairing Block
CAUTION
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
Using wood screws, attach the fairing block to a piece of
1
wood.
The wood becomes a cutting guide for the fairing block.
Measure the deadrise angle of the hull at the mounting
2
location.
Tilt your table saw blade to match the deadrise angle and
3
secure the cutting fence.
Position the fairing block on the table so the cutting guide
4
rests against the fence and the angle matches the angle of
the mounting location.
Adjust the cutting fence to ensure the fairing block has a
5
minimum thickness of 2 mm (1/16 in.).
2
Loading...