
Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact
your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not
cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing maritime safety practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE
OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its
subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications
without notice.
Governing Language
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product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another
language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the
Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official
version of the Documentation.
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or system: www.simrad-
yachting.com.
Compliance statements
This equipment complies with:
• CE under EMC directive 2014/30/EU
• The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) standard 2008
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's section at the following
website: www.simrad-yachting.com.
About this manual
Intended audience
This manual is a reference guide for installing the S5100. The manual is written for marine
electronics technicians, and assumes some prior knowledge and skills relevant to the type of
work to be carried out.
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Trademarks
Navico® is a registered trademark of Navico.
Simrad® is used by license from Kongsberg.
NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics
Association.
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Contents
6 Introduction
6 Overview
6 Parts included
7 Connectors and LED location
8 Installation
8 Mounting location
8 Transducer installation
9 Wiring
9 Guidelines
9 Grounding the unit
10 Power connection
11 Connecting the S5100 to MFD systems
12 Transducer connection
14 Troubleshooting
14 LED indicators
15 Maintenance
15 Preventive maintenance
15 Checking the connectors
15 Software update
16 Spare parts and accessories
16 S5100 Spare parts and accessories
16 Transducers
17 Technical specifications
17 S5100
18 Dimensional drawings
18 S5100
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Overview
The S5100 is a networked triple CHIRP module including 3 independent sonar channels. This
allows for simultaneous use of High, Medium and Low CHIRP, and for dual independent
ranges on a single screen. In addition, each frequency range can be viewed on connected
MFDs in the network.
The module is compatible with a variety of Navico's Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). See
more details on the S5100 website on www.simrad-yachting.com.
Parts included
1 S5100 unit
2 (4x) Fixing screws, Phillips stainless steel, 25 mm (1")
3 Power cable, 2 m (6.5 ft)
4 Ethernet cable, 1.8 m (6 ft)
5 (3x) 7 to 9 pin adapter cables, 0.6 m (2 ft)
6 Fuse holder
7 Fuse, 5 Amp
8 Documentation pack
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