Interphase Tech U1-BBFF-DFN User Manual
50-200 FISH FINDER
Dual Frequency 50 & 200kHz Black Box Fish Finder
CODE: B-300806
Copyright 2006 Interphase Technologies Inc.
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Contents
Important Information ............................................................................... 6
WARRRANTY STATEMENT ............................................................................... 6
CAUTION ............................................................................... 6
About this User Manual ............................................................................... 7
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 7
CONVENTIONS USED ............................................................................... 7
HOW THIS USER MANUAL IS ORGANIZED ............................................................... 8
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ............................................................................... 8
1. Overview ............................................................................... 9
1.1 FISH FINDER ............................................................................... 9
Features & Functions ............................................................................... 9
1.2 Selecting the Fish Finder port ........................................................................ 10
2. Fish Finder ............................................................................. 11
2.1 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE ..................................................... 11
2.1.1 Understanding the Fish Finder display .................................................. 12
2.2 DISPLAYING THE FISH FINDER PAGE ............................................................. 13
2.2.1 How to select the Fish Finder page ....................................................... 13
2.2.2 Fish Finder Full Display page ............................................................... 14
2.2.3 50/200 kHz Full Display page .............................................................. 15
2.2.4 Zoom Full Display page ...................................................................... 15
2.2.5 Chart/Fish Display page ..................................................................... 16
2.2.6 Fish Finder and Radar pages ONLY FOR CM 11CV/11 CVS+/169 CS/169 CSI . 16
2.3 ZOOM MODES ............................................................................. 17
2.3.1 The Bottom Lock Zoom ...................................................................... 17
2.3.2 The Marker Zoom ............................................................................. 17
2.4 INFO ON FISH FINDER: SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................... 18
2.4.1 The System Update menu .................................................................. 18
3. Setup your Fish Finder ............................................................................. 19
3.1 FISH FINDER SETUP MENU ........................................................................... 19
3.1.1 Preset Mode ............................................................................. 19
3.1.2 Gain Mode ............................................................................. 19
3.1.3 Range Mode ............................................................................. 19
3.1.4 Bottom Range ............................................................................. 19
3.1.5 Depth ............................................................................. 20
3.1.6 Shift ............................................................................. 20
3.1.7 Frequency ............................................................................. 20
3.1.8 Interference Rejection ....................................................................... 20
3.1.9 Sensitivity ............................................................................. 20
3.1.9.1 Frequency ........................................................................... 20
3.1.9.2 Gain ............................................................................. 20
3.1.9.3 STC ............................................................................. 20
3.1.9.4 STC Length .......................................................................... 21
3.1.9.5 STC Strength ....................................................................... 21
3.1.9.6 Surface Noise Filter ............................................................... 21
3.1.10 Display Setup ............................................................................. 21
3.1.10.1 Color Settings ONLY FOR COLOR CHART PLOTTER ........................ 21
3.1.10.2 Scrolling Speed .................................................................... 21
3.1.10.3 White Line ........................................................................... 21
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3.1.10.4 Fish Symbols ........................................................................ 21
3.1.10.5 Water Temperature ............................................................... 22
3.1.11 Transducer Setup ............................................................................. 22
3.1.11.1 Keel Offset ........................................................................... 22
3.1.11.2 Calibrate Sound Speed .......................................................... 22
3.1.11.3 Calibrate Water Speed ........................................................... 22
3.1.11.4 Calibrate Water Temperature .................................................. 22
3.1.11.5 Calibrate Aux Temperature ..................................................... 22
3.1.12 Alarms ............................................................................. 22
3.1.12.1 Shallow Water ...................................................................... 23
3.1.12.2 Depth Water ........................................................................ 23
3.1.12.3 Temperature Upper ............................................................... 23
3.1.12.4 Temperature Lower ............................................................... 23
3.1.12.5 Temperature Rate ................................................................. 23
3.1.12.6 Fish Alarm ........................................................................... 23
3.1.13 Load Settings from User C-CARD ......................................................... 23
3.1.14 Save Settings to User C-CARD ............................................................ 23
3.1.15 Restore Current Preset Defaults .......................................................... 23
4. 50-200 FISH FINDER ............................................................................. 25
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 25
4.2 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................. 26
4.3 MOUNTING THE FISH FINDER ....................................................................... 26
4.3.1 Installation ............................................................................. 27
4.3.2 Installing Optional Devices ................................................................. 27
4.4 STATUS LED ............................................................................. 27
4.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................ 28
4.6 POWER SUPPLY WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................ 28
4.7 CHART PLOTTER Connection Diagram ............................................................ 29
5. Transducers ............................................................................. 31
6. Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................ 33
Analytical Index ............................................................................. 37
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Important Information
WARRRANTY STATEMENT
Interphase Technologies, Inc. warrants this unit to be free from defects in material
and workmanship. During the warranty period, Interphase Technologies, Inc. will
repair or replace any component which fails in normal use without charges for parts
or labour. To receive warranty service, the unit must be returned to a Interphase
Technologies, Inc. Authorized Warranty Service Centre, freight charges prepaid along
with a copy of the original retail purchase receipt. This warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties either expressed or implied.
This warranty does not apply to an Interphase product that has failed due
to improper installation, misuse, or accident, nor does it apply to products
which have been repaired or altered outside the Interphase factory.
Any costs incurred with transducer replacement are specifically excluded
from this warranty other than the cost of the transducer itself.
THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY. INTERPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL INTERPHASE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. NAVIGATION SYSTEMS LTD. BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF USE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
CAUTION
♦ Please read through this manual before the first operation. If you have any
questions, please contact the Company's customer service or your local
dealer.
♦ The 50-200 FISH FINDER is not water proof. Please make sure to avoid
water intrusion into the unit. Water damage is not covered by the warranty.
♦ Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the 50-200 FISH FINDER.
♦ Connection to the power source with reversed polarity will damage the 50-200
FISH FINDER severely. This damage is not covered by the warranty.
♦ The 50-200 FISH FINDER contains dangerous high voltage circuits which
only experienced technicians MUST handle.
WARNING
♦ When plugging in or unplugging a transducer to the 50-200 FISH FINDER
make sure power is turned off.
NOTE We will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or
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consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this
material.
About this User Manual
INTRODUCTION
The chart plotter combined with the sonar performance of the Fish Finder is one
of the most advanced marine navigation system available.
Please read carefully this User Manual to learn the operating features for your
unit. Refer to your chart plotter User Manual for all other unit operating instructions.
CONVENTIONS USED
Throughout this User Manual, the labelled keys are shown in capital letters enclosed in square brackets, for example [ENTER]; the software keys are shown in
small capital letters enclosed in square brackets, for example [EDIT].
Menu operations are in bold characters listed by keys sequence with the menu
names enclosed between inverted commas, for example [MENU] + "SETUP" +
[ENTER] + "MAP" + [ENTER] means: press the [MENU] key, using the cursor
key select the SETUP menu, press the [ENTER] key, select the Map menu and
then press [ENTER].
Any menu operation and function activation in this User Manual is related to all
chartplotter models (see the, following table). Whenever it is necessary, a note
has been inserted for those models with differences.
CHART PLOTTER NAME DESCRIPTION SOFTWARE
CHART MASTER V6 5.7" Sunlight Readable Color Display S3egIN7vc
External Smart GPS Receiver
CHART MASTER V6i 5.7" Sunlight Readable Color Display S3igIN7vc
Internal GPS Receiver
CHART MASTER 7MX 5.6" Gray Levels Display S3egIN7m
External Smart GPS Receiver
CHART MASTER 7MI 5.6" Gray Levels Display S3igIN7m
Internal GPS Receiver
CHART MASTER 7CXS 5.6" Sunlight Readable Color Display S3egIN7c
External GPS Receiver
CHART MASTER 7CI 5.6" Color Display S3igIN7c
Internal GPS Receiver
CHART MASTER 169CS 7" Sunlight Readable Color Display S3egIN7wc
External Smart GPS Receiver
CHART MASTER 169CSI 7" Sunlight Readable Color Display S3igIN7wc
Internal GPS Receiver
CHART MASTER 11 CV+ 11" Color Display S3egIN11c
External Smart GPS Receiver & Video Input
CHART MASTER 11 CVS+ 11" Sunlight Readable Color Display S3egIN11c
External Smart GPS Receiver & Video Input
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HOW THIS USER MANUAL IS ORGANIZED
♦ CHAPTER 1: Overview
Introduction to the basic information on the Fish Finder, its features
and use.
♦ CHAPTER 2: Fish Finder
Helps you understand how the chart plotter is connected to the Fish
Finder and how to operate to improve your fishing.
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♦ CHAPTER 3: Setup your Fish Finder
♦♦
Description of the Fish Finder Setup menu.
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♦ CHAPTER 4: 50-200 FISH FINDER
♦♦
Technical specification, dimension and installation of the 50-200 FISH
FINDER and set up of the hardware configuration.
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♦ CHAPTER 5: Transducers
♦♦
Introduction to the basic information on the transducer (device that
transmits and receives sound waves into the water).
♦♦
♦ CHAPTER 6: Frequently Asked Questions
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The Analytical index is at the end of this User Manual.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
If your chart plotter does not operate properly, please refer to the chart plotter
User Manual.
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1. Overview
The Fish Finder consists of a high power transmitter, sensitive receiver and a
transducer. The Fish Finder sends an electrical pulse to the transducer which
contains an element that converts the pulse into acoustic (sound) wave which is
sent through the water. As this wave travels from the transducer to the bottom, it
may strike fish, structures, thermal clines (temperature changes in the water).
When the wave strikes an object(s) a certain amount of the wave is reflected back
to the transducer depending on the composition and shape of the object. When
the reflected wave is returned to the transducer it is converted into an voltage
and is amplified by the receiver, processed and sent to the display. The speed of
sound in water is roughly 4800 ft./sec, so the time lapse between the transmitted
signal and the received echo can be measured and the distance to the object
determined.
Fig. 1 - Fish Finder working principle
1.1 FISH FINDER
Features & Functions
♦ A-Scope (displays Sonar Echo in real time)
♦ 2X and 4X Zoom (capability to magnify any part of the Fish Finder
display of a fixed rate)
♦ Full auto to manual, working preset modes (Fish, Cruise)
♦ Bottom Lock (capability to magnify a user defined range around the
bottom)
♦ White Line (help distinguish between fish and bottom, when fish are
swimming close to the bottom)
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♦ STC (allows reducing or eliminating the surface clutter)
♦ Interference Rejection (allows reducing interference from other boats/
Fish Finders)
♦ Noise Filter
♦ Fish Symbol feature (*)
♦ Automatic Transducer Setup. Recognition for devices (automatic
trasducer identification and parameters setup for best performance)
♦ Alarms Handling (Shallow Alarm, Depth Alarm, Fish alarm, Tempera-
ture Upper, Temperature Lower)
NOTE* On specific software version available.
1.2 SELECTING THE FISH FINDER PORT
If the Fish Finder is connected to the Port 2 (see Par. 4.7), follow the procedure:
[MENU] + "SETUP" + [ENTER] + "Input/Output" + [ENTER] + "Port 2 Input" + [ENTER] + "BBFF 50/200" + [ENTER]
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2. Fish Finder
This chapter is intended to help you understand how the chart plotter with the
Fish Finder connected operates to improve your fishing.
2.1 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE
The display on chart plotters shows a history of time of the echoes received by
the transducer. The chart plotters have a menu that allows adjustments to receiver sensitivity, depth range and scrolling speed of the Fish Finder display.
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Warning message
Fish Finder Display window
2
Color Bar
3
4
Digital Depth
5
Water temperature
6
Alarm Bar
Depth ruler
7
8
Variable Depth Marker (VDM)
Zoom Bar
9
A-Scope
10
Operating Frequency
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2
3
4
5
Fig. 2.1 - The Fish Finder page
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The following is a short description of terms listed in the previous Fig. 2.1:
Warning Message
Flashing label "Simulation" when the echo sounder is in Simulation mode.
Fish Finder Display
Graphic presentation of sonar soundings recorded as a continuous profile
scrolling across the screen from right to left. Such recordings represent the
image of the water beneath your boat, items appear as they pass under your
transducer; the items on the right side of the screen are closer to you than
those on the left. The correct interpretation of the Fish Finder Display allows
retrieving useful information about what is under the boat. See the following
Par. 2.1.1 for more information.
Color Bar
Colored scale located on the left side of the screen that shows the colors used
in the Fish Finder Display to represent the echoes strength. The color on the
top of the bar represents the maximum sonar strength, while the color on the
bottom of the bar represents the minimum sonar strength.
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Digital Depth
Readout of the current bottom depth.
Water Temperature
Readout of the current water temperature returned by the TEMP 1 sensor
included into specific transducers.
Alarm Bar
Bars showing the shallow water and deep water alarm values. The alarm is
triggered when depth is outside the range.
Depth ruler
Vertical graduated bar. It is a scale which reflects the depth of the area being
displayed.
Variable Depth Marker (VDM)
Horizontal line on to the Fish Finder Display with a depth label. The up/down
cursor keys can move it up and down. The label displays the depth of the
cursor position. It can be moved to any location pinpointing the depth of a
target.
Zoom Bar
Bar showing the portion of the Fish Finder Display currently represented in
the zoomed window (on the left part of the screen). It is turned on selecting
Zoom Full display page.
A-Scope
A real time representation of fish and bottom features passing through the
beam of the transducer. It is drawn as horizontal lines whose length and hue
is proportional to the sonar strength returned. When the default palette is
selected, the strongest sonar returns will be shown as the color displayed of
the top of Color Bar while the weakest as the bottom color.
Operating Frequency
Readout of the selected operating frequency.
2.1.1 Understanding the Fish Finder Display
The main elements that can be easily distinguished into an Fish Finder Display are:
1
Fishes
Thermoclines
2
White Line
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4
Surface Clutter
Structures
5
Bottom Echo Profile
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Fish
Fish are represented as arcs because of the cone angle of the transducer. In
fact as the boat passes over the fish the leading edge of the cone strikes the
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2
3
Fig. 2.1.1 - The Fish Finder Display
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fish, causing a display pixel to be turned on. As the boat passes over the fish,
the distance to the fish decreases turning each pixel on at a shallower depth
on the display. When the boat is directly over the fish, the first half of the arch
is formed and since the fish is closer to the boat, the signal is stronger and
the arch is thicker. As the boat moves away from the fish, the distance increases and the pixels appear at progressively deeper depths forming the
remaining half of the arch.
Thermoclines
Are the zones where two layers of different water temperatures meet. The
greater the temperature differential, the thicker the thermocline is shown on
the screen. Thermoclines are represented as horizontal stripes of noise. They
are very important for fishing since often many species of game fish like to
suspend in, just above, or just below the thermoclines.
White Line
The White Line shows the difference between hard, soft bottoms and even
distinguishes between fish and structures located near the bottom. In this
way it is easier to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom and even
to distinguish fish and structures located nearby the bottom. For example, a
soft, muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker echo that is shown with a
narrow white line while a hard bottom returns a strong echo that causes a
wide white bottom line.
Surface Clutter
Appears like noise at the top of the screen extending many feet below the
surface. It’s caused by many things, including air bubbles, bait fish, plankton
and algae.
Structures
Generally, the term “structure” is used to identify objects like wrecks and
weeds rising from the bottom.
Bottom Echo Profile
Bottom profile recorded by the Fish Finder. When the echo sounder is set in
auto-range mode it is automatically kept in the lower half of the screen.
Other Elements
Large anchoring cables are returned by the echo sounder as very long and narrow
arcs on the screen.
2.2 DISPLAYING THE FISH FINDER PAGE
This section will take you through the frequently used operations and assist you
to customize the look of the chart plotter using the Fish Finder.
NOTE The Fish Finder display page is available only if the Fish Finder is connected
2.2.1 How to select the Fish Finder page
The Page Selection menu allows you to change the Fish Finder page displayed. To
access this menu:
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