Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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... have a transducer. Turn to pages 8-11 for information on the bracket mount. Traditional Sonar Transducer Installation One piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies - NOTE: This majority of the manual. The first section of the document covers the installation of a traditional sonar skimmer transducer. Traditional Sonar and DSI Sonar Installation This document covers the installation of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit to power and installing the...
... have a transducer. Turn to pages 8-11 for information on the bracket mount. Traditional Sonar Transducer Installation One piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies - NOTE: This majority of the manual. The first section of the document covers the installation of a traditional sonar skimmer transducer. Traditional Sonar and DSI Sonar Installation This document covers the installation of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit to power and installing the...
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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...on bracket You will use the ratchets to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground. 1. Insert the ratchets in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on-screen as random lines or dots. NOTE: Mount the transducer at...transducer bracket. The unit also could lose bottom signal when the boat is on the outside of water when the boat is not placed in the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped on plane. Ratchet Bracket 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 2 9/14/2011 11:55:30 PM B. Traditional Sonar A. If the transducer...
...on bracket You will use the ratchets to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground. 1. Insert the ratchets in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on-screen as random lines or dots. NOTE: Mount the transducer at...transducer bracket. The unit also could lose bottom signal when the boat is on the outside of water when the boat is not placed in the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped on plane. Ratchet Bracket 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 2 9/14/2011 11:55:30 PM B. Traditional Sonar A. If the transducer...
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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... cables When mounting your transducer, make a test run to determine results After the transducer is installed make sure to leave some slack in the transom to ensure the transducer is even with the ground and its position on the end of the transducer's cable. Make test run to pass the connector through the bracket. Use a #29 bit (for the transducer bracket. Attaching Transducer...
... cables When mounting your transducer, make a test run to determine results After the transducer is installed make sure to leave some slack in the transom to ensure the transducer is even with the ground and its position on the end of the transducer's cable. Make test run to pass the connector through the bracket. Use a #29 bit (for the transducer bracket. Attaching Transducer...
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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... you epoxy the transducer to confirm hull specifications. WARNING: Do not remove material from the inner hull. Traditional Sonar Transducer epoxied to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down, if adjustments are necessary. If the transducer has a built in the transducer mounting bracket to hull Transducer Epoxy Shoot-thru-hull Skimmer and Pod transducer installation Before attempting any installation on the...
... you epoxy the transducer to confirm hull specifications. WARNING: Do not remove material from the inner hull. Traditional Sonar Transducer epoxied to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down, if adjustments are necessary. If the transducer has a built in the transducer mounting bracket to hull Transducer Epoxy Shoot-thru-hull Skimmer and Pod transducer installation Before attempting any installation on the...
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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.... To use shoot-thru-hull installation: 1. Sand the inside a boat hull. Be careful when mounting a transducer inside surface of the hull, where the transducer is to be about 1-16" or 1.5 mm) on the face of the transducer. Be careful not to reach the sonar unit. Sand transducer face and mounting location Apply epoxy to transducer face and mounting location. 4. Press the transducer into...
.... To use shoot-thru-hull installation: 1. Sand the inside a boat hull. Be careful when mounting a transducer inside surface of the hull, where the transducer is to be about 1-16" or 1.5 mm) on the face of the transducer. Be careful not to reach the sonar unit. Sand transducer face and mounting location Apply epoxy to transducer face and mounting location. 4. Press the transducer into...
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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... Pod transducer does not need a TMB-S mounting bracket. Trolling motor Skimmer and Pod Installation The TMB-S trolling motor bracket (Part No. 51-45) is an optional accessory and is available through the Pod transducer slots and then slip the strap around the trolling motor. Traditional Sonar 6. When finished, the face of the transducer should be installed on the skimmer transducer or...
... Pod transducer does not need a TMB-S mounting bracket. Trolling motor Skimmer and Pod Installation The TMB-S trolling motor bracket (Part No. 51-45) is an optional accessory and is available through the Pod transducer slots and then slip the strap around the trolling motor. Traditional Sonar 6. When finished, the face of the transducer should be installed on the skimmer transducer or...
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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... of the power wire and then connect the fuse to the positive (+) terminal on the battery. 3. Connect the Power cable to the Power port on the back of the display unit. 4. Tighten the adjustable strap securely to power 1. NOTE: Use 18 gauge wire to turn freely. Make sure there is in the transducer cable for the trolling mount to extend the power or ground wires. 8 0.TWEETY...
... of the power wire and then connect the fuse to the positive (+) terminal on the battery. 3. Connect the Power cable to the Power port on the back of the display unit. 4. Tighten the adjustable strap securely to power 1. NOTE: Use 18 gauge wire to turn freely. Make sure there is in the transducer cable for the trolling mount to extend the power or ground wires. 8 0.TWEETY...
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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... of the bracket mounting surface. 2. Drill pilot holes for the four mounting holes. To install bracket mount: 1. Place the bracket on the bracket. Display unit Mounting the display unit Before mounting the display unit mount, make a mark in the center of the bracket. 4. Align the mounting bracket with the four mounting holes and use a 1-inch (25mm) bit to drill the center cabling hole in the mounting surface. 3. If...
... of the bracket mounting surface. 2. Drill pilot holes for the four mounting holes. To install bracket mount: 1. Place the bracket on the bracket. Display unit Mounting the display unit Before mounting the display unit mount, make a mark in the center of the bracket. 4. Align the mounting bracket with the four mounting holes and use a 1-inch (25mm) bit to drill the center cabling hole in the mounting surface. 3. If...
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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not included) Drill Marine grade below waterline sealant 1" (25mm) or 5/8" (15mm) drill bit Zip ties (trolling motor mount) #29 (0.136") (3mm) drill bit Trolling motor accessory kit Slotted-head (Phillips) drill bit FM-ME5 flush mount kit (pn: 000-10028-001) (optional) 13 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 13 9/14/2011 11:55:41 PM WARNING: Make sure you read all installation instructions before drilling holes in your vessel. (Tools and Supplies - DSI Sonar DSI Series Installation This document covers the installation of the DSI series transducer and display unit installation.
not included) Drill Marine grade below waterline sealant 1" (25mm) or 5/8" (15mm) drill bit Zip ties (trolling motor mount) #29 (0.136") (3mm) drill bit Trolling motor accessory kit Slotted-head (Phillips) drill bit FM-ME5 flush mount kit (pn: 000-10028-001) (optional) 13 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 13 9/14/2011 11:55:41 PM WARNING: Make sure you read all installation instructions before drilling holes in your vessel. (Tools and Supplies - DSI Sonar DSI Series Installation This document covers the installation of the DSI series transducer and display unit installation.
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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... the engine's lower unit. 15 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 15 9/14/2011 11:55:41 PM DSI Sonar Good location Poor angle Poor location Too high Aligning transducer ratchets Ratchets are used to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground. 1. Insert the ratchets in the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped on plane.
... the engine's lower unit. 15 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 15 9/14/2011 11:55:41 PM DSI Sonar Good location Poor angle Poor location Too high Aligning transducer ratchets Ratchets are used to ensure the transducer is installed parallel to the ground. 1. Insert the ratchets in the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped on plane.
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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... to the hull for the transducer bracket. You must remove the factory installed transducer mount from the transducer housing before you to mount the DSI transducer to the transom using the supplied screws (2). Mounting on a trolling motor. 17 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 17 9/14/2011 11:55:43 PM DSI Sonar Shoot-thru hull The DSI transducer can install the DSI transducer on trolling motor Using a flathead screwdriver, depress the release...
... to the hull for the transducer bracket. You must remove the factory installed transducer mount from the transducer housing before you to mount the DSI transducer to the transom using the supplied screws (2). Mounting on a trolling motor. 17 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 17 9/14/2011 11:55:43 PM DSI Sonar Shoot-thru hull The DSI transducer can install the DSI transducer on trolling motor Using a flathead screwdriver, depress the release...
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DSI Wiring Diagram DSI Sonar Fuse (not included) Transducer/ power cable DSI filter cable Battery Optional speed sensor DSI transducer 19 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 19 Optional temp sensor 9/14/2011 11:55:44 PM
DSI Wiring Diagram DSI Sonar Fuse (not included) Transducer/ power cable DSI filter cable Battery Optional speed sensor DSI transducer 19 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 19 Optional temp sensor 9/14/2011 11:55:44 PM
Operation Manual
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... turn on page 2) Muting Audio Select Mute Audio from the System menu and press Enter. Selecting a GPS Source Select GPS Source from the System menu and press Enter. Select internal or external and press Enter. (Elite-5 DSI only) 3 Your system will automatically create an active route back to set a Man Overboard waypoint. MOB: press and hold the Light/Power...
... turn on page 2) Muting Audio Select Mute Audio from the System menu and press Enter. Selecting a GPS Source Select GPS Source from the System menu and press Enter. Select internal or external and press Enter. (Elite-5 DSI only) 3 Your system will automatically create an active route back to set a Man Overboard waypoint. MOB: press and hold the Light/Power...
Operation Manual
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Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to view the DSI menu. Using DSI DSI history bar DSI DSI menu Press Menu from any DSI page to move in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. 15 Stop sonar: pauses the sonar screen
Trackback You can review your sonar history by pressing the keypad to the left until the screen starts to view the DSI menu. Using DSI DSI history bar DSI DSI menu Press Menu from any DSI page to move in reverse and the sonar history bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Move the sonar history bar all the way to the right to resume normal sonar scrolling, or press Menu and select Exit cursor mode. 15 Stop sonar: pauses the sonar screen
Operation Manual
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... the About screen. Before attempting a software update, you to view a list of software your unit is using by inserting a microSD card into the card slot and pressing Power and then Zoom (+). Saving Screenshots You can check the version of the files saved to add features and improve functionality. Settings Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available...
... the About screen. Before attempting a software update, you to view a list of software your unit is using by inserting a microSD card into the card slot and pressing Power and then Zoom (+). Saving Screenshots You can check the version of the files saved to add features and improve functionality. Settings Advanced Mode Enables features and settings only available...
Operation Manual
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... WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by advanced sonar users. Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar signals to monitor the effects noise (boat pumps, water conditions, engine ignition systems, etc.) has on your display, and then filters out the undesired signals. When the unit is out of transducer range. Settings Noise Rejection Uses advanced...
... WARNING: Manual mode should only be used by advanced sonar users. Manual Mode Restricts digital depth capability, so the unit will only send sonar signals to monitor the effects noise (boat pumps, water conditions, engine ignition systems, etc.) has on your display, and then filters out the undesired signals. When the unit is out of transducer range. Settings Noise Rejection Uses advanced...
Operation Manual
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Unit options vary depending on the Simulator options menu. 38 Simulator Simulates GPS and sonar activity. Simulations can be customized on whether the unit is in basic or advanced mode. Settings Units Allows you to a VHF radio or other NMEA 0183 device. Basic Mode Advanced Mode NMEA 0183 Output Allows users to select NMEA 0183 sentences the unit will use when connected to select the unit of measure used by the unit.
Unit options vary depending on the Simulator options menu. 38 Simulator Simulates GPS and sonar activity. Simulations can be customized on whether the unit is in basic or advanced mode. Settings Units Allows you to a VHF radio or other NMEA 0183 device. Basic Mode Advanced Mode NMEA 0183 Output Allows users to select NMEA 0183 sentences the unit will use when connected to select the unit of measure used by the unit.
Operation Manual
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... drain Fuse type Elite 5 DSI General 5.4" H (134mm) x 6.8" W (174mm); 6" H (152mm) with bracket (5" diagonal) Enhanced Solar MAX™ 480x480 256 color TFT LCD Cold cathode fluorescent lamp (10 levels) NMEA 0183 Output VHF and Autopilot through NMEA 0183 Power 4000W PTP; 500W RMS 12 Volts DC 10 to 17V 13.5V (630mA) 3-amp Automotive (not supplied) Specifications Max depth Transducer Frequency...
... drain Fuse type Elite 5 DSI General 5.4" H (134mm) x 6.8" W (174mm); 6" H (152mm) with bracket (5" diagonal) Enhanced Solar MAX™ 480x480 256 color TFT LCD Cold cathode fluorescent lamp (10 levels) NMEA 0183 Output VHF and Autopilot through NMEA 0183 Power 4000W PTP; 500W RMS 12 Volts DC 10 to 17V 13.5V (630mA) 3-amp Automotive (not supplied) Specifications Max depth Transducer Frequency...
Operation Manual
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... GPS antenna sold separately Mapping compatibility Fishing Hot Spots, NauticPath & Navionics (HotMaps, Premium & Gold) Waypoints, Routes Up to 2GB); microSDHC high capacity cards are not compatible GPS Antenna 16 parallel channel (internal); Specifications Case Size Display Backlight Communications Shared device supported Transmit Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Elite 4 DSI & Mark 4 DSI General 5.6" H (144mm) x 3.7" W (94.3mm); 6.4" H (164mm) with bracket Elite...
... GPS antenna sold separately Mapping compatibility Fishing Hot Spots, NauticPath & Navionics (HotMaps, Premium & Gold) Waypoints, Routes Up to 2GB); microSDHC high capacity cards are not compatible GPS Antenna 16 parallel channel (internal); Specifications Case Size Display Backlight Communications Shared device supported Transmit Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Elite 4 DSI & Mark 4 DSI General 5.6" H (144mm) x 3.7" W (94.3mm); 6.4" H (164mm) with bracket Elite...
Operation Manual
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...the product; (3) when any Database, and you that your warranty claim no obligation to provide updates to comply with the instructions of the owner's manual for personal, family, or household use , or transfer of a Database may thus include the "WBS Database" which contains worldwide ...serviced or repaired by a dated sales receipt or sales slip. 43 WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL ITSELF, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty gives you specific...
...the product; (3) when any Database, and you that your warranty claim no obligation to provide updates to comply with the instructions of the owner's manual for personal, family, or household use , or transfer of a Database may thus include the "WBS Database" which contains worldwide ...serviced or repaired by a dated sales receipt or sales slip. 43 WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL ITSELF, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty gives you specific...