Humminbird 967C User Manual
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Table of Contents
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900 Series™ Introduction 1
How the 900 Series™ Works............................................................................ 1
3D Sonar ............................................................................................................ 2
2D Sonar ............................................................................................................ 2
How GPS and Cartography Work .................................................................... 3
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot.................................................................... 4
Software Updates .............................................................................................. 4
Accessory Bus .................................................................................................... 4
Installation Overview 5
Control Head Installation 6
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head ................................................................ 6
Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat .............................. 11
Transducer Installation 12
Transom Transducer Installation .................................................................... 12
Inside the Hull Transducer Installation .......................................................... 17
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation .......................................................... 20
Trolling Motor Transducer Options ................................................................ 20
Test and Finish the Transducer Installation .................................................. 20
GPS Receiver Installation 21
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem ................................ 22
Access Under Mounting Location .................................................................. 23
No Access Under Mounting Location............................................................ 23
Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation .................... 24
Temperature Probe Accessory Installation .................................................... 25
Testing the System Installation 26
Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series™ 27
Powering Up the Control Head ...................................................................... 27
What’s on the 3D Sonar Display .................................................................. 28
What's on the 2D Sonar Display......................................................................29
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window.................................................................... 30
Bottom Presentation........................................................................................ 30
Key Functions 31
POWER/LIGHT Key .......................................................................................... 31
VIEW Key .......................................................................................................... 32
MENU Key ........................................................................................................ 32
4-WAY Cursor Control Key .............................................................................. 33
View Preset Keys.............................................................................................. 33
EXIT Key ............................................................................................................ 33
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INFO Key .......................................................................................................... 34
MARK Key ........................................................................................................ 34
GOTO Key .......................................................................................................... 34
ZOOM (+/-) Keys.............................................................................................. 35
Views 35
Views and Readouts........................................................................................ 35
3D/2D Combo View.......................................................................................... 36
2D Sonar View.................................................................................................. 37
2D Zoom View.................................................................................................. 38
6-Beam Sonar View ........................................................................................ 39
Snapshot and Recording View........................................................................ 40
Bird’s Eye View ................................................................................................ 44
Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View ........................................................................ 45
Chart/Chart Combo View ................................................................................ 46
Chart View........................................................................................................ 47
Chart/3D Combo View .................................................................................... 48
Chart/2D Combo View .................................................................................... 49
Chart Orientation ............................................................................................ 50
Viewing Cartography 50
Navigation 51
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks........................................................................ 52
Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint.................................................................... 53
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position................................................................ 54
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid.......................................................... 54
Save, Edit or Delete a Route .......................................................................... 55
Save or Clear a Current Track.......................................................................... 56
Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks .................................................................. 56
Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation ................................................................ 57
The Menu System 58
Start-Up Options Menu 59
Normal Operation ............................................................................................ 60
Simulator ........................................................................................................ 60
System Status ................................................................................................ 60
Self Test ............................................................................................................ 61
Accessory Test.................................................................................................. 61
GPS Diagnostic View ...................................................................................... 62
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2D Sonar X-Press™ Menu 63
Active Side........................................................................................................ 63
Split Position .................................................................................................... 64
Sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 64
Upper Range
(Advanced: 2D Sonar, or 3D/2D Combo View when 2D Sonar side is active only)
...... 65
Lower Range .................................................................................................. 65
Chart Speed .................................................................................................... 66
Bottom Lock
(2D Zoom View only)
...................................................................... 66
Bottom Range
(2D View only, when Bottom Lock is on)
........................................ 66
2D/3D Priority .................................................................................................. 67
Cancel Navigation
(only when navigating)
.......................................................... 67
3D Sonar X-Press™ Menu (3D Sonar Views only) 68
Active Side........................................................................................................ 68
Split Position .................................................................................................... 68
6-Beam Sensitivity
(6-Beam Sonar View only)
.................................................... 69
3D Bottom Zoom.............................................................................................. 69
3D Lower Range .............................................................................................. 69
3D History ........................................................................................................ 70
Reset 3D View.................................................................................................. 70
2D/3D Priority .................................................................................................. 70
Cancel Navigation
(only when navigating)
........................................................ 71
Navigation X-Press™ Menu 71
Active Side........................................................................................................ 72
Split Position .................................................................................................... 72
Waypoint [Name]
(only with an active cursor on a waypoint)
.............................. 72
Cursor to Waypoint
(Chart or Combo view only)
................................................ 73
Save Current Track .......................................................................................... 73
Clear Current Track .......................................................................................... 73
Save Current Route
(only when navigating)
...................................................... 74
Skip Next Waypoint
(only when navigating)
...................................................... 74
Cancel Navigation
(only when navigating)
........................................................ 74
Cancel MOB Navigation
(only when MOB Navigation is activated)
.................... 74
Remove Target
(only if a Target is active)
............................................................ 75
Remove Grid
(only if a Grid is active)
.................................................................. 75
Waypoint Name
(most recently-created waypoint)
.............................................. 75
Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu
(Snapshot and Recording View only)
76
Start Recording
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)....................
77
Stop Recording
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only)........................................................................
77
Delete Image
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)....................
77
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Delete All Images
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)....................
78
Delete Recording
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)....................
78
Delete All Recordings
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)....................
79
Pings Per Second
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)....................
79
Playback Speed
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)....................
80
Stop Playback
(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only)........................................................................
80
Sonar Menu Tab 81
2D Sonar Colors .............................................................................................. 81
3D Bottom Style .............................................................................................. 81
3D Frame Style ................................................................................................ 82
2D Beam Select................................................................................................ 82
Fish ID+™ ........................................................................................................ 82
Fish ID Sensitivity ............................................................................................ 83
Fish ID 3D Reference ...................................................................................... 83
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window.................................................................... 84
Bottom View .................................................................................................... 84
Zoom Width
(2D Zoom View only)
...................................................................... 84
83 kHz Sensitivity ............................................................................................ 85
Depth Lines
(Advanced)
.................................................................................... 85
Surface Clutter
(Advanced)
.............................................................................. 86
Noise Filter
(Advanced)
...................................................................................... 86
Max Depth
(Advanced)
...................................................................................... 87
Water Type
(Advanced)
.................................................................................... 87
Color Bar .......................................................................................................... 88
Temperature Graph
(2D Sonar View only, with Temperature input)
...................... 88
Navigation Menu Tab 88
Current Track .................................................................................................... 89
Saved Tracks .................................................................................................... 89
Waypoints ........................................................................................................ 90
Routes .............................................................................................................. 90
Chart Orientation.............................................................................................. 91
North Reference .............................................................................................. 91
Trolling Grid Rotation ...................................................................................... 91
Trackpoint Interval............................................................................................ 92
Track Min Distance
(Advanced)
........................................................................ 92
Track Color Range ............................................................................................ 93
Map Datum
(Advanced)
.................................................................................... 93
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Course Projection Line .................................................................................... 93
Export All Nav Data
(Advanced)
........................................................................ 93
Delete All Nav Data
(Advanced)
...................................................................... 94
Continuous Navigation Mode ........................................................................ 94
Chart Menu Tab 94
Chart Detail Level ............................................................................................ 95
Map Borders .................................................................................................... 95
Lat/Lon Grid...................................................................................................... 96
Spot Soundings................................................................................................ 96
Navaids on Bird's Eye View ............................................................................ 96
Shaded Depth .................................................................................................. 96
Set Simulation Position
(Advanced)
................................................................ 97
Set Map Offset
(Advanced)
.............................................................................. 97
Clear Map Offset
(Advanced)
............................................................................ 98
Alarms Menu Tab 98
Depth Alarm .................................................................................................... 99
Fish ID Alarm.................................................................................................... 99
Low Battery Alarm .......................................................................................... 99
Aux Temp Alarm
(with optional-purchase temp. probe or Temp/Speed only)
................................ 100
Temp Alarm .................................................................................................... 100
Off Course Alarm............................................................................................ 101
Arrival Alarm .................................................................................................. 101
Drift Alarm ...................................................................................................... 102
Alarm Tone .................................................................................................... 102
Setup Menu Tab 103
Units - Depth .................................................................................................. 103
Units - Temp
(International only)
...................................................................... 103
Units - Distance
(with Speed input only)
.......................................................... 104
Units - Speed
(with Speed input only)
.............................................................. 104
User Mode...................................................................................................... 104
Language
(International only)
.......................................................................... 104
Triplog Reset
(with Speed input only)
................................................................ 105
Restore Defaults ............................................................................................ 105
Select Readouts
(Advanced)
.......................................................................... 105
Depth Offset
(Advanced)
................................................................................ 107
Aux. Temp. Offset
(Advanced)
........................................................................ 107
Temp. Offset
(Advanced)
................................................................................ 107
Speed Calibration
(Advanced, with Speed paddlewheel only)
............................ 108
Local Time Zone
(Advanced)
.......................................................................... 108
Daylight Saving Time
(Advanced)
.................................................................. 108
Position Format
(Advanced)
............................................................................ 108
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Time Format
(Advanced, International only)
...................................................... 109
Date Format
(Advanced, International only)
...................................................... 109
Digits Format
(Advanced)
................................................................................ 109
NMEA Output
(Advanced)
.............................................................................. 110
Sonar .............................................................................................................. 110
Views Menu Tab 111
Accessories Menu Tab 112
Using Screen Snapshot ................................................................................ 112
Troubleshooting 114
900 Series™ Doesn’t Power Up.................................................................... 114
900 Series™ Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached .............. 114
Display Problems 115
Finding the Cause of Noise 116
1-Year Limited Warranty 117
Humminbird® Service Policy 118
900 Series™ Accessories 119
Specifications 121
Glossary 122
Appendix A, Transducer Mounting Template SHS 7W 132
Contact Humminbird® 135
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International only) are only
available on products sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized
International Distributors. To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors,
please visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource
Center at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you.
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Speed Input) or (with
Temperature Input) may require the purchase of separate accessories. You can visit
our website at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact
our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
900 Series™ Introduction
Your 900 Series™ Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System comes in the following
configuration:
• Humminbird® 967c 3D Combo: Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System
with Chartplotter (Maps) and Dual Frequency 455 kHz and 83 kHz
Transducer, GPS Receiver included.
How the 900 Series™ Works
Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 900 Series™ Fishing System
uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition,
as well as depth directly below the transducer.
Your 900 Series™ Fishing System sends a sound wave signal and determines
distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound
wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object; it then uses the
reflected signal to interpret location, size, and composition of an object.
Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of
240 ft (70 m) and back again in less than 1/4 of a second. It is unlikely that
your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal.
SONAR is an acronym for SOund and
NAvigation Ranging. Sonar utilizes precision
sound pulses or "pings" which are emitted into
the water in a teardrop-shaped beam.
The sound pulses "echo" back from objects in
the water such as the bottom, fish and other
submerged objects. The returned echoes are
displayed on the LCD screen. Each time a new
echo is received, the old echoes are moved
across the LCD, creating a scrolling effect.
When all the echoes are viewed side by side,
an easy to interpret "graph" of the bottom, fish
and structure appears.
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The sound pulses are transmitted at various
frequencies depending on the application.
Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for
greatest definition but the operating depth is
limited. High frequencies (200 kHz) are
commonly used on consumer sonar and
provide a good balance between depth
performance and resolution. Low frequencies
(83 kHz) are typically used to achieve greater
depth capability.
The power output is the amount of energy
generated by the sonar transmitter. It is
commonly measured using two methods:
• Root Mean Square (RMS) measures power
output over the entire transmit cycle.
• Peak to Peak measures power output at the
highest points.
The benefits of increased power output are
the ability to detect smaller targets at greater
distances, ability to overcome noise, better
high speed performance and enhanced depth
capability.
3D Sonar
Your 900 Series™ Fishing System
uses a six-element transducer that
transmits at 455 kHz and is capable
of reaching depths of 240 ft (75 m).
Each transmitted beam is 16 degrees
in width and is symmetrical. The six
beams are lined up next to each
other to provide a total coverage of
53 degrees from side to side, and 16
degrees from front to back. Using
multiple narrow beams together
gives you a wide area of coverage for terrain interpretation and fish location,
without sacrificing the detail only a narrow beam can provide. Your 900
Series™ Fishing System gathers information from a continuous series of
these returned signals. It then interprets this information to create a detailed
3-dimensional view of the terrain passing beneath your boat as you travel
across the water.
2D Sonar
Your 900 Series™ Fishing System also has the capability of displaying
traditional 2-dimensional sonar information from either a 455 kHz beam or
an 83 kHz beam. The 455 kHz single beam has the advantage of providing
increased sonar resolution but is limited to a depth capability of 240 ft
(75 m). The 83 kHz single beam sonar has the advantage of providing sonar
information to 1000 ft (330 m) but the sonar resolution is not as great as with
the 455 kHz single beam.
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How GPS and Cartography Work
Your 900 Series™ Fishing System also supports GPS and chartplotting, and
uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and
provide detailed underwater information. The Global Positioning System
(GPS) is a satellite navigation system designed and maintained by the U.S.
Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military use;
however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position
capabilities, typically within +/- 10 meters, depending on conditions. This
means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 10
meters of your actual position. Your GPS Receiver also uses information from
WAAS (the Wide Area Augmentation System), EGNOS (the European
Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), and MSAS (the MTSAT Satellite
Augmentation System) satellites if they are available in your area.
GPS uses a constellation of 24
satellites that continually send radio
signals to the earth. Your present
position is determined by receiving
signals from up to 16 satellites and
measuring the distance from the
satellites.
All satellites broadcast a uniquely coded signal once per second at exactly the
same time. The GPS receiver on your boat receives signals from satellites that
are visible to it. Based on time differences between each received signal, the
GPS receiver determines its distance to each satellite. With distances known,
the GPS receiver mathematically triangulates its own position. With once per
second updates, the GPS receiver then calculates its velocity and bearing.
The GPS Receiver included with your 900 Series™ Fishing System allows you
to combine easy-to-use FishingGPS® chartplotter and navigation capabilities
with advanced fishfinding. The following GPS functionality is currently
supported by the 900 Series™ Fishing System when it is connected to the
included GPS receiver:
• View current position
• View current track (breadcrumb trail)
• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver
• Save tracks, waypoints and routes
• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next.
Your 900 Series™ supports Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™ and HotMaps™
Premium on MMC or SD card media.
NOTE: Your 900 Series™ does not support Navionics® Classic Charts, only
Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™, and HotMaps™ Premium.
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Your unit also comes with a built-in UniMap™ with a more detailed map of
North America (Domestic models) or a more detailed map of Europe and
Southeast Asia, including Australia and New Zealand (International models).
Your 900 Series™ uses the GPS Receiver to determine the position of the
boat automatically, and uses the zoom level settings on a particular view to
select the best chart to display. See Viewing Cartography for more
information.
Multi-Media Card
(MMC)/SD Slot
Your 900 Series™ Fishing System also has a
multi-media card (MMC)/SD slot that is used
to insert optional-purchase cards containing
additional detailed maps. If you insert an
MMC/SD that contains a more detailed
chart for a particular location, your 900
Series™ Fishing System will retrieve that
chart and display it automatically. Use the
illustration to locate the position of the MMC/SD slot cover, remove the
MMC/SD slot cover, then insert the MMC/SD into the slot. The label on the
MMC/SD should face toward the left side of the unit. Press down on the
card until it clicks into place and replace the slot cover. Then, replace and
tighten snugly - do NOT overtighten, as this will not improve water
resistance, and may damage the cover.
Software Updates
Use the MMC/SD slot to update the software version of your control head.
To update the software in your control head, plug in the appropriate
MMC/SD card that contains a software update file; the unit will recognize it,
will tell you what software version your control head is currently running,
and will ask you if you want to update the software in the unit to match that
on the MMC/SD card. You can obtain software updates from the
www.humminbird.com website.
Accessory Bus
Use the Accessory Bus to expand the
functionality of your 900 Series™. Accessories
plug directly into the 900 Series™, enabling
Advanced features such as WeatherSense®
and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link.
Additional tabs and menu choices will be
added to the menu system automatically when
an accessory is plugged into the unit. In
addition, multiple accessories can be attached
simultaneously. See Accessories Menu Tab
and 900 Series™ Accessories in this manual,
as well as your accessory Operations Manual
for additional details.
NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense® and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link
require separate purchases. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or
contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details.
Accessory Bus
Inserting an MMC/SD
into the Card Slot
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Installation Overview
Please read all instructions that are relevant for your configuration before
beginning the installation process.
NOTE: Installation procedures will depend on product configuration.
The 900 Series™ has a wide variety of configurations.
Sonar Transducer w/Temperature
1
Optional “Y” Cable
2
Power
3
Speed through water
GPS Receiver
WeatherSense®
5
6
7
Temperature
4
SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link
8
Accessory Bus
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other wiring, this
can be used to route cables. Be sure to route the cable as far as practical
from the antenna cable of VHF radios or tachometer cables to reduce the
possibility of interference. The transducer and GPS receiver cables should
not be cut, and care should be used not to damage the cable insulation.
Basic installation tasks that you must perform include:
• Installing the control head (choosing either gimbal or in-dash
mounting, where in-dash mounting requires a separate purchase)
• Installing the transducer (choosing either the transom mount,
inside the hull mount, or trolling motor mounting method)
• Installing the GPS Receiver (if included)
• Installing the Temperature Probe Accessory
• Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position.
NOTE: Accessories may require a separate purchase. You can visit our website at
www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our
Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
Control Head Installation
You have two choices for mounting your 900 Series™ control head, Gimbal
mounting, where you use a surface on the boat, such as the dash, to mount
the control head so that it can be tilted up or down, or In-dash mounting,
which requires a separate purchase.
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head
If you are gimbal mounting the Humminbird® 900 Series™, you can preassemble the unit in order to plan the best mounting location.
In addition to the hardware supplied with your control head, you will need a
powered hand drill and various drill bits, various hand tools, including a Phillips
head screwdriver, a socket wrench and a flat head screwdriver, a marker or
pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, and marine-grade silicone sealant.
Washer
1
Gimbal Knob
2
Gimbal Bracket
3
1
2
3
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1. Place the control head into the gimbal bracket. Make sure that the
straight side of the gimbal arm is against the back side of the control
head.
2. Place a 1" (25 mm) diameter black washer on the gimbal knob and
then thread the knob and washer into the housing. Tighten the
gimbal knob to secure the 900 Series™ control head to the mount.
Repeat step 2 for the other side.
You can now place the control head in various locations to decide which is
best for mounting. Rotating the mounting bracket to the top of the control
head will allow for overhead mounting. The chosen mounting area should
allow for sufficient room so the control head can pivot through the full tilt
range and allow for easy removal and installation.
NOTE: You can drill the cable pass hole underneath the gimbal bracket, allowing
you to thread the cables through the knock-out holes in the mount; however, if
you cannot drill the hole directly under the mounting bracket, then you will need
to drill the cable pass hole behind the bracket, and will need to mount the hole
cover there instead.
NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit
and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking
the outer coating. Fill all holes with marine grade silicone sealant.
NOTE: You must have underside access to the mounting location to pass the
cables through to the surface. Also, make sure that the mounting surface is
adequately supported to protect the control head from excessive wave shock and
vibration and provide visibility while in operation.
3. After the mounting location has been determined, loosen the gimbal
knobs and remove the control head from the gimbal bracket.
NOTE: Alternate hole patterns are available on the gimbal mounting bracket, and
may match existing holes on the boat. You may choose to use one of these
alternate hole patterns.
4. Place the gimbal bracket in the chosen position on the mounting
surface and mark the four mounting screw locations using a pencil
or center punch.
NOTE: Go to the installation instructions applicable to your transducer, GPS
Receiver and accessories. Make the required installations and then run the
cables to your control head mounting location. Do not cut any cabling (except the
power cable). If your cables are too short, extensions are available from your local
dealer or online from www.humminbird.com.
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5. Set the gimbal bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes
using a 5/32" (4.0 mm) drill bit.
6a. If the cables must pass through a hole directly beneath the
mounting bracket, mark and drill an additional 1" (25 mm) hole
centered between the four mounting holes. Route the cables
through the 1" hole. Place the hole cover over the mounting surface
hole, then use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws.
Remove the hole cover, drill the two mounting holes using a 9/64"
bit. Do not install the hole cover at this time.
or...
6b. If the cables cannot be routed directly beneath the mounting
bracket, mark and drill a 1" (25 mm) hole that will allow you to run
the cables close to the bracket. Pass the cables through the 1" (25
mm) hole, routing the cables through the grommet and pressing the
grommet into place. Place the hole cover over the mounting surface
hole, then use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws.
Remove the hole cover, drill the two mounting holes using a 9/64"
(3.5 mm) bit, fill them with marine-grade silicone, then replace the
hole cover and insert the #8 Phillips countersink wood screws.
Hand-tighten only.
7. Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with
the drilled holes and fill the mounting holes with marine grade
silicone. Insert the four #10 Slotted-Hex wood screws into the
mounting holes. Hand-tighten only.
8. If the cable pass through hole is beneath the mounting bracket, you
will need to install the hole cover. Place the hole cover over the
mounting bracket cable pass thru hole and align with holes drilled
in step 6a. Insert the #8 Phillips countersink wood screws. Hand
tighten only.
NOTE: Be sure that the cables pass through the slots on the hole cover and there is
enough cable slack to allow for the control head to pivot through its full tilt range.
Extra cable slack will also help when connecting/disconnecting the cables.
8.5"
Mounting Screws
1
Washer
2
Gimbal Mounting Bracket
3
1
3
2
8
5"
3.6"
1.25"
9. Insert cable connectors into the proper recesses on the cable
collector insert. The cable connectors are keyed to prevent reverse
installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong
slots. If you don’t have a cable for every hole in the insert, install the
blank plugs to protect the control head from the weather.
1
2
Cables Routed Behind Mounting Bracket
3
Gimbal Bracket
1
Grommet
2
Hole Cover
3
1
Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket
Gimbal Bracket
1
Hole Cover
2
2
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10. While holding cables in place in
the cable collector insert, thread the
cables through the slot in the bottom
of the cable collector cover, line up
the cable collector insert and cover,
then slide the cover into place on the
insert.
NOTE: The tab on the Cable Collector
insert goes into the slot on the cover.
10. Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using
the 2 Phillips screws provided.
11. Place the control head back onto the mounting bracket. Plug in the
cable collector assembly to the back of the control head. Cable
connectors and cable sockets are keyed to prevent reverse
installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong
sockets. Once the cable collector and all cables are plugged into the
back of the control head, lock the assembly into place by threading
the knurled screw into the threaded insert on the back of the
housing. Adjust the control head to the desired viewing angle and
secure by tightening the gimbal knobs.
NOTE: You may wish to dress the cabling with nylon wire ties in order to hold the
cables together and create a cleaner assembly.
The Humminbird® 900 Series™ control head is now ready for operation.
Plug Cable Connector Assembly to
Back of Control Head
Cable Collector Insert
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Screws
2
Cable Collector Cover
3
Tab on Insert
4
Slot on Cover
5
1
2
3
4
5
Power
1
Temp/Speed
2
Communications
3
Transducer
4
Cable Collector Insert
5
1 2
3 4
5
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Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat
A 6' (2 m) long power cable is included to supply power to the control head.
You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi-stranded
copper wire.
CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems, but the control head
MUST be connected to a 12 VDC power supply.
The control head power cable can be connected to the electrical system of
the boat at one of two places: a fuse panel usually located near the console,
or directly to the battery.
NOTE: Make sure that the power cable is disconnected from the control head at
the beginning of this procedure.
NOTE: Humminbird® is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures.
The control head must have adequate protection through the proper selection
and installation of a 3 Amp fuse.
NOTE: In order to minimize the potential for interference with other marine
electronics, a separate power source (such as a second battery) may be
necessary.
You are now ready to install the transducer. Find the section that refers to
your specific transducer installation method.
1a. If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical
connectors (not included) that match the terminal on the fuse
panel. Attach the black wire to ground (-), and the red wire to
positive (+) 12 VDC power. Install a 3 Amp fuse (not included) for
protection of the unit. Humminbird® is not responsible for overvoltage of over-current failures.
or...
1b. If you need to wire the control head directly to a battery, obtain
and install an inline fuse holder and a 3 Amp fuse (not included)
for the protection of the unit. Humminbird® is not responsible for
overvoltage or over-current failures.
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Transducer Installation
There are three different installation methods for your transducer:
• Transom Transducer
• Inside the Hull Transducer
• Trolling Motor Transducer.
Find the section that describes the method of installation you will be using.
NOTE: If the included transducer will not work for your application, you may
exchange it, NEW and UNASSEMBLED, with mounting hardware included, for a
transducer appropriate for your application - often at very little or no charge,
depending on the transducer. Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center
(1-800-633-1468) for details and pricing, or visit www.humminbird.com, Product
Support/Transducer Exchange for more information.
NOTE: Due to the wide variety of hulls, only general instructions are presented
in this installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements
that should be evaluated prior to installation. In addition to the parts supplied,
you will need a hand drill with various bits, a socket wrench (5/16"), a Phillips
head screwdriver, and marine-grade silicone sealant.
NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit
and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking
the outer coating. Fill all holes with marine grade silicone sealant.
WARNING: Do not touch an active transducer during operation, as this may
cause physical discomfort and may result in personal injury in the form of tissue
damage. Handle the transducer only when the power to the control head is off.
Transom Transducer Installation
If you will be installing a transom mounted transducer, use the procedures
in this section. There are several procedures you will have to perform in order
to install a transom-mounted transducer. They are:
• Determine transducer mounting location
• Mount the bracket to the boat
• Attach the pivot to the transducer
• Mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket
• Adjust the running position of the transducer
• Route the transducer cable
• Perform a final test of the transom transducer installation.
Stepped Hull
Rivets/Strakes
1
Deadrise Angle
2
Step
3
1
2
3
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Determine transducer mounting location
NOTE: If transom mounting is not possible because of a stepped hull or
cavitation noise, and you have a single layer fiberglass hull, In-hull installation is
an option. See Inside the Hull Transducer Installation for more information.
1. First, determine the best location on the transom to install the
transducer. Consider the following to find the best location:
• It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is
relatively free of turbulent water. As a boat moves through the
water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat, and the
thrust of the propeller(s) - either clockwise or counter-clockwise.
This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of
ribs, strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the
immediate area of the propeller(s). Clockwise propellers create more
turbulence on the port side. On outboard or inboard/outboard boats,
it is best to locate the transducer at least 15" (380 mm) to the side
of the propeller(s).
• The best way to locate turbulence-free water is to view the transom
while the boat is moving. This method is recommended if maximum
high-speed operation is a high priority. If this is not possible, select
a location on the transom where the hull forward of this location is
smooth, flat and free of protrusions or ribs.
• The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point
straight down without deadrise adjustment.
• On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the
transducer on the step. Do not mount the transducer on the transom
behind a step to avoid popping the transducer out of the water at
higher speeds; the transducer must remain in the water for the
control head to maintain the sonar signal.
• If the transom is behind the propeller(s), it may be impossible to find
an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique
or transducer type should be considered (see Inside the Hull
Transducer Installation).
Mount the transducer bracket to the boat
1. Remove the transducer mounting template from this manual. (See
Appendix A, Transducer Mounting Template: SHS 7W).
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2. Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where
the transducer will be installed. Align the template vertically,
matching the lower edge of the transom with the bottom corner of
the template. If your propeller moves clockwise as the boat moves
forward, mount the transducer on the starboard side, and use the
bottom left corner of the template. If your propeller moves counterclockwise as the boat moves forward, mount the transducer on the
port side, and use the bottom right corner of the template.
3. Using a pencil or punch, mark the three mounting holes on the
transom. Do not mark or drill any other holes at this time.
4. Using a 5/32" (4.0 mm) bit, drill the three holes to a depth of
approximately 1" (25 mm). On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use
progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or
flaking the outer coating. Use a marine-grade silicone sealant to fill
the drilled holes.
5. Align the metal mounting bracket with the mounting holes. The center
slot should be above the two outer slots. (This bracket and all other
hardware supplied is top quality stainless steel for maximum strength
and corrosion protection.) Insert the three 1" (25 mm) flat head wood
screws into the drilled holes, but do not completely tighten.
Attach the pivot to the transducer
1. Attach the pivot to the transducer body, using the two 1/4"-20 x 5/8"
(16 mm) machine screws, toothed washers, and square nuts. The
toothed washers must fit on the inside of the transducer ears,
between the pivot and the ears. The square nuts will be prevented
from rotating by the pocket in the back of the pivot. An Allen wrench
is provided which fits all the 1/4"-20 screws, but do not fully tighten
the screws at this time.
Pivot
1
Toothed Washer
2
Machine Screw
3
Square Nut
4
Insert the Square NutsAttach the Pivot
1
4
3
2
Attaching the Bracket
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Mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket
1. Slide the assembled transducer into the metal bracket from the
bottom, aligning the large hole at the top of the bracket with the
hole in the pivot.
2. Insert the headed pin through the pivot holes in the bracket and
pivot. The headed pin can be inserted from either side of the
bracket.
3. Place the nylon washer over the opposite end of the headed pin.
Place the stainless washer over the 1/4"- 20 x 5/8" screw threads,
then insert into the opposite end of the headed pin and finger
tighten only. The screw has a thread locking compound on the
threads to prevent loosening, and should not be fully tightened until
all adjustments are made.
NOTE: The running position of the transducer
is now completely adjustable. Subsequent
adjustment may be necessary to tweak the
installation after high speed testing.
Adjust the running position of the transducer
The transducer mounting bracket allows height and tilt adjustment, while
the pivot bolt allows angular adjustment. These adjustments will help
reduce cavitation. Initially, adjust the transducer as described in the
following paragraphs. Further adjustment may be necessary to refine the
installation after high-speed testing.
NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the
illustrations, but it will mount in exactly the same way.
1. First, adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body, so it is parallel
with the length of the hull of the boat.
2. Fully tighten the two pivot screws, using the supplied Allen wrench.
Access to the pivot screws is provided by the lower holes in the side
of the mounting bracket. It may be necessary to re-tighten the pivot
bolt after initial use as the plastic may still be conforming to the
pressure from the lock washers.
3. Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the transducer is
1/8" (3 mm) to 1/4" (6 mm) beneath the bottom of the transom, and
fully tighten the three mounting screws.
Normal Cavitation Cavitation that will cause
erratic sonar readings
Headed Pin
1
Nylon Washer (fits over headed pin)
2
Stainless Washer (fits over screw threads)
3
Screw
4
1
2
3
4
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4. In order to gain access to the mounting screws, the transducer
assembly must be pivoted up in the bracket as shown. Be careful
not to alter the running angle as some force is necessary to pivot the
assembly.
5. If access to the top mounting hole is not possible due to the selected
height of the transducer, fully tighten the two lower screws, then
simply remove the headed pivot pin and the transducer assembly,
and tighten the top screw, then reassemble.
6. Confirm that the pivot angle has not changed and that all mounting
screws are fully tightened.
Route the transom transducer cable
The transducer cable has a low profile connector that must be routed to the
point where the control head is mounted. There are several ways to route the
transducer cable to the area where the control head will be installed. The
most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat.
NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can
use for the transducer cable.
1. Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head.
Make sure that the cable is long enough to accommodate the
planned route by running the cable over the transom.
CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage the
cable insulation. Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna
cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable
is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to
a total of 50' (15 m). For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at
www.humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.
NOTE: Since the transducer may need to pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket if
it strikes an object, make sure there is sufficient cable slack to accommodate this
motion. It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the cable will
not be damaged by the rotation of the transducer.
2. If you will be routing the cable through a hole in the transom, drill a
5/8" diameter (16 mm) hole above the waterline. Route the cable
through this hole, then fill the hole with marine-grade silicone
sealant and proceed to the next step immediately.
Tighten the Pivot Screws Tighten the Mounting Screws
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3. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole
and use it as a guide to mark the two escutcheon
plate mounting holes. Remove the plate, drill two
9/64" (3.6 mm) holes, then fill both holes with
marine-grade silicone sealant. Place the
escutcheon plate over the cable hole and attach
with two #8 x 5/8" (16 mm) wood screws.
4. Route and secure the cable by attaching the
cable clamp to the transom; drill one 9/64" dia.
(3.5 mm) x 5/8" deep (16 mm) hole, then fill hole
with marine-grade silicone sealant, then attach
the cable clamp using a #8 x 5/8" (16 mm) screw.
5. Plug the other end of the transducer cable
back into the control head connection holder.
Perform a final test of the transom transducer installation
After transom transducer installation, please perform the final testing and then
finalize the installation (see Test and Finish the Transducer Installation).
Inside the Hull Transducer Installation
If you choose to mount your transducer inside the hull of your boat, perform the
procedures in this section. In-hull mounting generally produces good results in
single thickness fiberglass-hulled boats. Humminbird® cannot guarantee depth
performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat,
since some signal loss occurs. The amount of loss depends on hull construction
and thickness, as well as the installation position and process.
This installation requires slow-cure two-part epoxy. Do not use silicone or
any other soft adhesive to install the transducer, as this material reduces the
sensitivity of the unit. Do not use five-minute epoxy, as it has a tendency to
cure before all the air bubbles can be purged, thus reducing signal strength.
NOTE: In-hull mounting requires an installed and operational control head.
Rivets/Strakes
1
Step
2
1
Preferred Mounting Area
2
5/8” (18 mm) hole
1
Escutcheon Plate
2
Cable Clamp
3
Routing the Cable
1
2
3
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Determine the transducer mounting location
Decide where to install the transducer on the inside of the hull. Consider the
following to find the best location:
• Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly
free from turbulent water. Avoid ribs, strakes and other protrusions,
as these create turbulence.
• As a general rule, the faster the boat can travel, the further aft and
closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be located
in order to remain in contact with the water at high speeds.
Trial installation
You will not be able to adjust the mounting after an inside the hull
transducer is installed. It is best, therefore, to perform a trial installation first
that includes running the boat at various speeds, in order to determine the
best mounting area before permanently mounting the transducer.
1. Plug the transducer into the control head, then power up the control
head. When the control head detects a functioning transducer, it
will automatically enter Normal operating mode.
2. View the sonar signal at its best by holding the transducer over the
side, immersed in the water, so that it is pointing straight down over a
known flat bottom. Use the display to benchmark against the sonar
signal that will be detected once the transducer is placed in the hull.
3. Place the transducer body face down at the identified mounting
location inside the hull, with the end that has the mounting ears
pointed towards the bow of the boat.
4. Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body.
Use a sand-filled bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in
position. The transducer cannot transmit through air, and the water
purges any air from between the transducer and the hull, and fills
any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface.
5. View the sonar signal on the display and compare against what you
observed in Step 2, making sure that the boat is in the same location
as it was during your observations in Step 2. If the results are
comparable, move on to Step 6. Otherwise, locate a new position in
the hull and repeat Steps 3 through 5.
6. Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing
the screen on the control head. If depth performance is required,
test the transducer in water at the desired depth. If the performance
is acceptable, move on to Step 7. If the performance is not
acceptable, repeat Steps 3 through 6.
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7. Once you have determined the best mounting location using the
above steps, mark the position of the transducer.
Route the cable
1. Once the mounting location is determined and you have marked the
position of the transducer, route the cable from the transducer to
the control head.
Permanently mount the transducer
1. Make sure the position of the transducer is marked.
2. You may have to disconnect the cable to the control head and
reconnect it at the end of this procedure.
3. Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the
mounting surface. If the surface is excessively rough, it may be
necessary to sand the area to create a smooth mounting surface.
4. Slowly and thoroughly mix an ample quantity of two-part slow cure
epoxy. Avoid trapping air bubbles.
5. Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull with epoxy.
6. Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to
purge any trapped air from underneath, keeping the end of the
transducer that has the mounting ears pointed forward, towards the
bow of the boat.
NOTE: Proper operation requires the end of the transducer that has the mounting
ears to face towards the bow of the boat.
7. Weight the transducer so that it will not move while the epoxy is
curing.
NOTE: When the epoxy cures, no water is necessary inside the hull.
8. If you unplugged the transducer cable at the beginning of this
procedure, plug it back into the control head.
NOTE: Neither water, spilled gasoline, nor oil will affect the performance of the
transducer.
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Trolling Motor Transducer Installation
If you want to install the transducer on a trolling
motor, use this procedure. Several styles of the
transducer are compatible with trolling motor
mounting. If you have a trolling motor bracket,
refer to the separate installation instructions that
are included with the bracket.
NOTE: After trolling motor transducer installation, please perform the final
testing and then finalize the installation (see Test and Finish the Transducer
Installation).
Trolling Motor Transducer Options
If you don’t have a trolling motor transducer, there are several options:
• You may purchase a Trolling Motor Adapter kit that will allow you to
mount the transducer on the trolling motor.
• You may also exchange your NEW and UNASSEMBLED transducer
(with mounting hardware included) for a trolling motor transducer.
There are also several transducer switches available that support the
following configurations:
• Two control heads with one transducer
• Two transducers with one control head.
NOTE: Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for
details and pricing, or visit www.humminbird.com for more information.
Test and Finish the Transducer Installation
When you have installed both the control head, the transom transducer, and
accessories and have routed all the cables, you must perform a final test
before locking the transducer in place. Testing should be performed with the
boat in the water, although you can initially confirm basic operation with the
boat out of the water.
NOTE: If you have installed an in-hull mount transducer, this procedure does not
apply, as the transducer is already locked in place.
1. Press POWER once to turn the control head on. There will be an
audible chirp when the button is pressed correctly. If the unit does
not power-up, make sure that the connector holder is fully seated
and that power is available.
2. If all connections are correct and power is available, the control
head will enter Normal operation. If no transducer is detected (or
one is not connected), the unit will go into Simulator mode and will
indicate this by displaying the word Simulator on the control head
display.
NOTE: The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer
detection.
3. If the bottom is visible on-screen with a digital depth readout, the
unit is working properly. Make sure that the boat is in water greater
than 2 ft (.6 m) but less than the depth capability of the unit, and
that the transducer is fully submerged, since the sonar signal
cannot pass through air.
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4. If the unit is working properly, gradually increase the boat speed to
test high-speed performance. If the unit functions well at low
speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds, the
transducer requires adjustment. Angling the rear of the transducer
downward and/or lowering the transducer farther into the water
will help achieve depth readings at high speeds.
NOTE: Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, it is not always possible to obtain
high speed depth readings.
NOTE: It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments
before optimum high speed performance is achieved.
Once you have reached a consistently good sonar signal at the desired
speeds, you are ready to lock down the transducer settings.
5. Mark the transducer bracket location on the transom with a pencil,
then pop up the bracket to reveal the mounting screws. Tighten
the stainless steel mounting bracket screws to secure in place.
Hand-tighten only!
GPS Receiver Installation
To optimize performance of the GPS receiver, mount it in an area that has full
exposure to the sky. The effective area of reception is 10° above the horizon.
Different circumstances determine the mounting method appropriate for
your GPS receiver.
If you have… Then use:
The pinouts of the pigtail cable are as follows:
• Red Wire, +12V (output voltage only)
• Black Wire, Ground
• White Wire, NMEA Out.
CAUTION! Please use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to any other
NMEA device. This is an output voltage provided by the Fishfinder unit and
GPS receiver and should only be connected to those NMEA devices that need a
12 volt input.
An existing antenna stem with
standard 1" – 14 thread stem
Access for cable routing under
the mounting location
No access under the mounting
location
Stem Mount with Existing
1” - 14 Thread Stem
Access Under Mounting
Location
No Access Under Mounting
Location
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Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem
Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver:
NOTE: If you have an existing stem for mounting the GPS receiver, proceed
directly to step 2 of the following procedure.
1. Determine the best location to mount your GPS receiver. Preplan
and test the cable routing to your control head before any drilling or
cutting of your boat surfaces. If you have purchased hardware to
stem mount your GPS receiver, follow the instructions included with
that hardware to mount the stem (antenna pole).
NOTE: AS-EC10 10' extension cables are available from Humminbird® if your
planned routing exceeds 20', (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extensions,
should not exceed 50' (16 m).
NOTE: Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to
protect your boat from water damage.
2. Screw on the receiver base to the stem
first, making sure that the stem pipe does
not protrude from the receiver base. This
adds protection to the cable when pulling it
through the pipe stem. In addition to this,
de-burr the pipe edges to reduce cable
abrasion.
3. Use electrical tape to secure the NMEA pigtail to the cable as
shown.
NOTE: Leave the NMEA pigtail secured to the cable unless needed. This will
make removing the receiver easier.
4. Route the GPS receiver cable through the stem and continue with
the planned route you chose in step 1.
5. Attach the GPS receiver to its base using the included #6 - 7/8"
screws.
NMEA Pigtail Taped
1
NMEA Pigtail Cable Out
2
Mounting Screws
3
4
1
2
4
3
Receiver
1
Receiver Base
2
Stem Pipe
3
1
2
3
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