Vexilar CLC-200 User Manual

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CONTENTS

General Description 2
Specifications 3
Gimbal Unit Assembly and Installation 4
Portable Unit Assembly and Installation 10
Operation 14
Menu Functions 16
Using the Zoom modes 19
Understanding the Colors 20
Typical Indications 21
Frequently Asked Questions 24
Maintenance 25
Troubleshooting 26
Other Vexilar Products 27
Optional Transducers 30
Service and Support 32

Founded in 1960, Vexilar, Inc. has a long
history of bringing revolutionary
technology to the sport fishing industry.
Some of the Vexilar firsts include: the first
liquid crystal display, the first fish alarm,

the first three color display, the first CRT and straight line
paper graphs, and the first split-screen zoom flasher for the
sport fisherman.

CLC-200 Operation Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The five-color CLC-200 is a compact and light-weight
liquid crystal depth sounder. It indicates depth, shows
changes in bottom content, and conditions. It can also
discriminate between large underwater targets, such as
fish, and smaller targets such as bait fish and plankton.

The unit transmits bursts of high frequency pulses which
are converted from electrical to mechanical energy by the
transducer. These "sound" pulses radiate from the
transducer downward and are reflected back up to the
transducer where the energy is converted back to
electrical signals. The CLC-200 then processes these
signals and displays them.

The graphic display is accomplished by activating
individual or groups of multi-colored pixels, or dots, on
the LCD. The first vertical column of pixels, on the right
edge of the display, shows the most current information.
This column is then moved to the next place, to the left, as
soon as a new column is
ready. This process is
repeated continually to make
up the graphic display. Thus
what you see on the display
is a brief history of what the
boat just went over. The CLC­200 also displays the depth as
an easy to read digital
number on the right side of
the display.

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• Operating Voltage:

• Current Draw:

• Power Output:

• Frequency:

• Beam Angle:

• Resolution:

• Sounding Rate:

• Display Size:

• Display Colors

• Background Color

• Temperature Range

8 - 17 VDC (12 Volts Nominal)

83 mA

400 Watts (Peak to Peak)

200 kHz

12˚

(Gimbal) / 22˚

(Boundary Waters)

192 x 160 Pixels

410/min. Max

2 3/4" x 2 1/4"

Black, Red, Green, Yellow, White

Selectable White or Black

30 - 100 Degrees F

SPECIFICATIONS

• Depth Ranges:
0-20', 0-30', 0-50', 0-75', 0-100', 0-125',

0-150', 0-200', 0-250’, and 0-300'.

CLC-200 Gimbal version (Left)

CLC-200TM - Transom transducer
CLC-200PK - Puck style transducer

CLC-200BW Boundary Waters
portable version (Right)

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UNIT ASSEMBLY (Gimbal Version)

You will need to
find a place to mount
the CLC-200 that will
make it easy to view
and reach. You must
provide the unit with
power and mount the
transducer in an effective location.

MOUNTING THE UNIT

Attach the CLC-200 to the ProMount™ bracket system.
First, remove the platform by lifting the tab and pulling it
forward, as in figure 4. Use the supplied hardware with
locking washers to securely attach your unit to the remov­able platform section. Be sure you mount the unit to the
ProMount

™ platform so that the “lift” tab is facing forward.

You are now ready to locate the permanent base. First
look for a flat area for mounting. If you are going to drill
holes in your dash or deck to run cables, make sure you
spend a little time to place the holes in the right spot before
beginning. Allow for
plenty of movement
for your electronics
and cables. If you are
drilling a large hole
to accommodate the
cable connectors, you
may want to position

Lift

Pull

Figure 4

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your base directly over the hole
using the hole cover spacer
gasket. Be sure to run cables out
the back side of the spacer
gasket which has the pre-cut
groove. (See figure 5 )

Now mark the center of each

of the four holes with a fine point
marker or center punch. Pre-drill
the mounting holes using a 1/8" drill bit and use the
supplied mounting screws. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE
SCREWS.

When reattaching the ProMount platform (unit attached)

to the mounted base, slide it back into position until you
hear a loud“click”. This confirms it is locked into place.

IN-DASH MOUNTING

The CLC-200 can be mounted in

the dash of your boat using the
optional In-Dash Mounting Kit (part#
IDK001). This kit will contain the
necessary hardware and instructions
to complete the installation.

CONNECTING POWER

Plug the 2 pin connector into the back of the unit. Find

the closest source of 12 volts and route the cord to it. Keep
the cord away from sharp metal edges and avoid tight
places where the cord may get crushed. Connect the white

Figure 5

CLC-200 In-Dash

Kit #IDK001

wire to positive and the black wire to negative. If the cord
provided is not long enough, more can be added. Use 18
gauge wire minimum. Install the included 1 amp in-line
fuse, placed in the positive line, as close to the power source
as possible, to protect against shorts in the wiring.

ASSEMBLING THE TRANSOM STYLE
TRANSDUCER

Locate the transducer, and bracket hardware. This
includes;

1 - Transducer
2 - Angle Brackets
4 - Bracket Screws
2 - Bracket Plates
4 - Nuts

4 - Mounting Screws

Attach the bracket to the transducer as shown in Figure

7. The flanges of the bracket normally point outward, away
from the transducer. If mounting space is tight, you can
reverse the angle brackets and face the flanges inward.

TRANSOM TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION

When choosing an area to mount the transducer, keep
in mind that you need clear water flow across the face of
the transducer to insure a clear reading at all speeds. Try
to stay away from rivets, ribs, or strakes that would be just
in front of the transducer. They can disturb the water and
scramble the reading.

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With the mounting bracket

attached to the transducer,
hold it up to the boat where
you are planning to mount it.
Mark the holes on the transom,
or mounting plate, so that
when the bottom of the
transducer is flush with the
bottom of the boat the holes are
located at the bottom of the
bracket slots. This gives you
room to "fine tune" the position
of the transducer and optimize
your reading after you've put
the boat in the water. Ideally,
the transducer should be just
under the bottom of the boat.
However, you may need to
lower it 1/2” to 5/8” to get a clear reading at top speed.

Drill out the holes and tighten the bracket to the hull

securely. Be sure to seal any holes drilled into the transom
with silicone to prevent water from leaking into the boat.
Give the transducer a slight tilt downward so that the back
is about 1/8” lower than the front. Tighten the bracket
screws and nuts securely. Run the transducer cord up to
the unit. Plug the transducer connector into the back of the
unit and screw the retaining ring down snugly.

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Figure 7

PUCK TRANSDUCER MOUNTING

To attach a Puck style transducer to a trolling
motor use the large cable tie
provided. Notice the slots in the
transducer for this purpose. Locate
the transducer on the bottom of the
lower unit (figure 8). Run the cable
up the shaft using smaller cable ties
to hold it in position. Make sure that
the motions of the trolling motor will
not damage the cable. Plug the trans­ducer connector into the back of the
unit and screw the retaining ring down tight.

IN-HULL MOUNTING

Puck transducers can also be mounted in-hull. This
method gives high-speed reading without the worry of
having a transducer hanging on the back of the boat to get
damaged. Finding the best location for the transducer before
installation is critical. Choose a flat smooth spot near the
center of the bilge and near the back of the boat. Be sure to
make a "test run" before you permanently install the
transducer to make sure that you can get a good reading
through your hull at all speeds. When the boat is in the
water, put about a half inch of water in the bilge and hold
the transducer in the intended location. Move the it around
until you get the best reading. Mark the spot.

To install the transducer, first clean the spot of mud and
oil. Using an epoxy* or silicone glue, make a puddle, about

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Figure 8

the same size as
the transducer,
on the inside of
the hull. Place
the transducer in
the glue and
press it down
firmly, gently
twisting it back and forth, making sure that there are no air
bubbles in the glue between the transducer and the hull. It
is important that you let the glue dry completely before
turning the unit on.

* If your hull is aluminum, use silicone. This material will flex with

the hull at high speeds and in rough water.

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OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR

To install the optional temperature sensor (part# TP0002)

use the supplied mounting screws to secure the probe to
boat transom. Alternately, you can use a plastic cable tie or
wire twist tie to secure it to existing hardware. The probe
should be in the water, but not below the hull line.

Route the cable up to the unit just as you ran the

transducer cable. Remove the plastic protective cap from
the temperature sensor jack on the back of the unit. Be sure
to keep it for future use. Plug the 8
pin connector into the CLC-200.
When you turn the unit on, the
temperature reading will appear on
the screen automatically.

TP0002

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UNIT ASSEMBLY (Portable Version)

Remove the gimbal knobs from the unit and then
remove the rubber washers from the knobs. Set the battery
pack down on a table top and place the unit, face down,
inside with the top of the unit opposite the battery pack
handle. Place one gimbal knob on each side of the unit.
Place the metal ends of the carry strap over each knob with
the bend pointing outward, away from the threads. Put a
flat rubber washer onto each of the threaded shafts to hold
the strap ends in place. Install the knobs into the unit,
through the battery pack. Tighten both slightly.

INSTALLING THE
BATTERIES

Turn the unit over to
access the battery compart­ment door (figure 11).
Unscrew the two retaining
screws and remove the com­partment door. Install eight
AA

ALKALINE batteries (not

included) by following the
imprinted guides in the battery compartment. Replace the
compartment door and tighten the screws back into place.
Plug the power cord from the battery pack into the
CLC-200 and tighten snugly.

Note— The battery compartment is not sealed. After use in a wet
environment, remove the batteries and leave the compartment open.

This allows it to dry and minimize any corrosion that may develop.

Figure 11