Humminbird HDR 650 User Manual

HDR 650 Installation

and Operations Manual

531874-1_B

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WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

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Table of Contents

How Sonar Works 1

Installation Overview 2

Installing the HDR 650................................................................................................ 3

1. Locating the HRD 650 Mounting Position ............................................................ 4

2. Cutting the Mounting Hole .................................................................................... 4

3. Customizing and Assembling the HDR 650 .......................................................... 5

4. Installing the HDR 650 .......................................................................................... 6

5. Installing the Buzzer................................................................................................ 7

6. Connecting to the Power Supply............................................................................ 7

7. Installing the Transducer........................................................................................ 8

Transducer Installation Overview 9

Transom Transducer Installation .............................................................................. 10

1. Locating the Transducer Mounting Position ...................................................... 10

2. Preparing the Mounting Location ...................................................................... 12

3. Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting .............................................. 13

4. Routing the Cable ................................................................................................ 18

5. Connecting the Cable .......................................................................................... 20

6. Test and Finish the Installation ............................................................................ 20

7. Locking Down the Transducer (Optional) ............................................................ 24

Inside the Hull Transducer Installation .................................................................... 25

1. Locating the Transducer Mounting Position........................................................ 25

2. Trial Installation .................................................................................................... 26

3. Routing the Cable ................................................................................................ 27

4. Permanently Mounting the Transducer .............................................................. 28

Trolling Motor Transducer Installation ........................................................................ 29

Trolling Motor Transducer Options .......................................................................... 29

Table of Contents

Operating the HDR 650 30

The HDR 650 Control Head............................................................................................ 30

Power On/Off.................................................................................................................. 31

Key Functions Overview ................................................................................................ 31

Units................................................................................................................................ 32

Shallow Alarm ................................................................................................................ 33

Deep Alarm .................................................................................................................... 34

Set Offset (waterline or keel) ........................................................................................ 35

Maintenance 36

HDR 650 Maintenance .................................................................................................. 36

Transducer Maintenance .............................................................................................. 36

Troubleshooting 37

HDR 650 Doesn't Power Up .......................................................................................... 37

No Bottom Reading on the Display .............................................................................. 38

No Continuous Depth Display in Very Shallow Water ................................................ 38

Screen Fades, Images are Not Sharp .......................................................................... 38

Bottom Reading Disappears During a Hard Turn ........................................................ 38

1-Year Limited Warranty 39

Humminbird® Service Policy 40

Returning Your Unit for Service .................................................................................... 41

Specifications 42

Contact Humminbird® 44

How Sonar Works

Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The HDR 650 Digital Depth Sounder uses sonar to determine depth directly below the transducer. Your HDR 650 Digital Depth Sounder consists of two components: the HDR 650 sonar unit and the transducer. The sonar unit contains the transmitter and receiver, as well as the user controls and display. The transducer is mounted beneath the water surface and converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves. The transducer also receives the reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for display on the sonar unit.

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.

How Sonar Works

Installation Overview

Before you start installation, we encourage you to read these instructions carefully in order to get thefull benefit from your HDR 650 Digital Depth Sounder.

In addition to the hardware included in the installation kit, you will also need the following supplies:

• powered hand drill and various drill bits, including a 2 1/8" hole saw if your boat does not have an existing gauge hole

• Phillips-head and flat-head screwdrivers

• ruler or measuring tape

• pen or pencil

• 12 Volt power source (your boat's battery)

• marine-grade silicone sealant (for sealing drilled holes)

• two-part, slow-cure epoxy (for inside-the-hull transducer installation only)

NOTE: If you are wiring directly to the boat's battery, you will also need a 1 Amp fuse and a fuse holder.

Installation

Installing the HDR 650

You will install your HDR 650 depth sounder first, then your transducer. When you are done with both of these installation tasks, you should perform a final installation test before operating your HDR 650. Perform the following high-level steps by following the instructions in each numbered section to install the depth sounder:

1. Locating the HRD 650 mounting position

2. Cutting the mounting hole

3. Customizing and assembling the HDR 650

4. Installing the HDR 650

5. Installing the buzzer

6. Connecting to the power supply

7. Installing the transducer

Installation

1. Locating the HDR 650 Mounting Position

You must select an appropriate mounting location for the HDR 650. Consider different positions on the console or deck of the boat, and note the following:

• The cables for the transducer and power must reach the mounting location. Extension cables are available.

• The mounting surface should be visible to theboat operator and adequately supported to protect the HDR 650 from excessive wave shock and vibration.

• Allow at least 2" clearance at the back, sides, and top of the unit for connection, air flow, and ease of installation and removal.

Choosing Mounting Hole Location

2. Cutting the Mounting Hole

Once you have selected your mounting location, perform the following steps:

1. Mark the desired mounting location, then drill a pilot hole.

2. Drill a 2 1/8" diameter hole using a hole saw and hand drill. This is a standard hole saw readily available for rental or purchase. If you prefer, any

marine service shop can perform this task.

Installation

3. Customizing and Assembling the HDR 650

Your HDR 650 includes a variety of face plates and trim rings so that you can customize the appearance.

1. Select one face plate and one trim ring.

2. Peel off the protective backing from the face plate. Be careful not to let the adhesive touch anything prematurely.

CAUTION: In order to provide a lasting, waterproof bond, the face plate adhesive is extremely sticky, and you will NOT be able to re-position it once you have stuck it onto the face of the HDR 650.

3. Carefully lineup the face plate with the faceof the HDR650. Press the face plate into place so that all keys are accessible and the display is visible (see illustration).

4. Align the inside tabs of the trim ring with the HDR 650 tabs, and snap the trim ring onto the front of the HDR 650 (see illustration).

HDR 650

Face Plate

Trim Ring

Tabs

Installation

4. Installing the HDR 650

After the mounting hole has been cut (see section 2), continue the installation as follows:

1. Insert the HDR 650 through the front hole of the dashboard.

2. From the rear of the dashboard, install the gasket and collar onto the HDR (see illustration).

Attaching the Gasket and Collar

Collar

Gasket

Hand-tightening the Collar

Installation

Dashboard View

HDR 650 Control Head

3. Hand-tighten the collar until the HDR is securely mounted in the dashboard. Makesure that the face of the HDR stays oriented upright.

5. Installing the Buzzer

Securing the Buzzer

Buzzer

Secure the buzzer to a nearby wire bundle using the cable ties (included).

6. Connecting to the Power Supply

Use the following information to connect your HDR 650 to an appropriate power supply:

• If your boat has an electrical system, there is probably a fuse panel in the console area that can be used to attach the HDR 650 power cable.

• 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 12 VDC power. You must use a 1-Amp fuse in the connection.

• 36" of power cableis included; you may shortenor lengthen this cable using 18-gauge, multi-strand copper wire.

Installation

GROUNDGROUND

POSITIVEPOSITIVE

Inline Fuse Holder

CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electrical systems. Make sure that your HDR 650 is connected to a 12 VDC power supply. Use a voltage conditioner for variable inputs.

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 1 amp fuse.

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 redwire to positive (+) 12 VDC power. Install a 1 ampfuse (not included) for protection of the unit. Humminbird® is notresponsible for over-voltage of over-current failures.

or...

1b. If you need to wire the HDR 650 directly to a battery, obtain and install an inline fuse

holder and a 1 amp fuse(not included) for the protection of the unit. Humminbird® is not responsible for overvoltage or overcurrent failures.

7. Installing the Transducer

Proceed to Transducer Installation Overview for installation instructions. Before you start installation, we encourage you to read the instructions carefully so that you may understand the installation requirements.

Installation

Transducer Installation Overview

Find the correct section for your transducer installation type. If you have a transom mount transducer, youcan mount iton thetransom (preferred), in the hull, or you can purchasethe trolling motor adapter and mountit on your trolling motor.

The included transducer is designed for transom mounting on the boat (directly exposed to the water). On fiberglass hull boats, this same transducer can be bonded to the inside of the hull. When mounted inside the hull, the sonar signal actually passes through the hull of the boat. One of these two mounting techniques will produce acceptable results on most boats. There are, however, several situations that may demand a different type of transducer. Inboard boats, wood or metal hulls, and sailboats often have unique transducer mounting requirements.

Transducer Installation Overview

Transom Transducer Installation

1. Locating the Transducer Mounting Position

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.

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

Stepped Hull

Step

Rib

Turbulence: You must first determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer. It is veryimportant to locate the transducer in an area that is relatively free of turbulent water. Consider the following to find the bestlocation with the least amount of turbulence:

• As the 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 rivetson 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" to the side of the propeller(s) (see the illustration Turbulence- Free Location).

• The best way to locate turbulence-free water is to view the transom while the boat is moving. This method is recommended if maximum highspeed 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 (see the illustration Areas of Possible Turbulence).

Transom Mount Transducer Installation

• On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer

15”

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 (see the illustration Stepped Hull).

• If the transom is behind the propeller(s), it may beimpossible to find an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered, such as an Inside the Hull Transducer.

• If you plan to trailer your boat, do not mount the transducer too close to trailer bunks or rollers to avoid moving or damaging the transducer during loading and unloading of the boat.

• If high speed operation is critical, you may want to consider using an In-Hull transducer instead of this Transom Mount transducer.

Turbulence-Free Location

Level

Find a turbulence-free location at least 15” from the propeller(s) and not in line with trailer bunks or rollers.

NOTE: The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point straight down without deadrise adjustment.

Deadrise Angle

NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your highspeed application, find an In-Hull Transducer by contacting our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or by visiting our Web site at humminbird.com.

Transom Mount Transducer Installation

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