Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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Traditional Sonar and DSI Sonar Installation This document covers the installation of this installation does not apply to the GPS only units since they do not have a transducer. NOTE: This majority of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit to ... drilling holes in the last section of a traditional sonar skimmer transducer. The first section of the document covers the installation of the manual. DSI sonar installation is covered in your vessel! Traditional Sonar Transducer Installation One piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies -
Traditional Sonar and DSI Sonar Installation This document covers the installation of this installation does not apply to the GPS only units since they do not have a transducer. NOTE: This majority of the transducer and display unit installation, which includes connecting the unit to ... drilling holes in the last section of a traditional sonar skimmer transducer. The first section of the document covers the installation of the manual. DSI sonar installation is covered in your vessel! Traditional Sonar Transducer Installation One piece bracket (Recommended Tools and Supplies -
Sonar and DSI Installation Manual
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also used for NMEA 0183 Optional temp sensor Optional paddlewheel speed/temp sensor 9/14/2011 11:55:34 PM Red (power) wire Power port 3 Amp fuse (not included) Black (ground) wire 12V 9 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 9 Traditional Sonar External GPS port Speed/temp port;
also used for NMEA 0183 Optional temp sensor Optional paddlewheel speed/temp sensor 9/14/2011 11:55:34 PM Red (power) wire Power port 3 Amp fuse (not included) Black (ground) wire 12V 9 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 9 Traditional Sonar External GPS port Speed/temp port;
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Traditional Sonar NMEA 0183 Connection Diagram (GPS capable units only) 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 10 NDC-4 Temp /Speed port Yellow TX NMEA0183 NMEA IN (+) Shield (ground) NMEA IN (-) Optional NMEA 0183 cable 10 9/14/2011 11:55:35 PM
Traditional Sonar NMEA 0183 Connection Diagram (GPS capable units only) 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 10 NDC-4 Temp /Speed port Yellow TX NMEA0183 NMEA IN (+) Shield (ground) NMEA IN (-) Optional NMEA 0183 cable 10 9/14/2011 11:55:35 PM
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NMEA 0183 Connection Diagram (GPS capable units only) NDC-4 Temp /Speed port Yellow TX NMEA0183 NMEA IN (+) Shield (ground) NMEA IN (-) Optional NMEA 0183 cable 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 20 9/14/2011 11:55:45 PM
NMEA 0183 Connection Diagram (GPS capable units only) NDC-4 Temp /Speed port Yellow TX NMEA0183 NMEA IN (+) Shield (ground) NMEA IN (-) Optional NMEA 0183 cable 0.TWEETY INSTALL_SONAR_DSI.indd 20 9/14/2011 11:55:45 PM
Operation Manual
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save screen captures; Selecting a GPS Source Select GPS Source from the System menu and press Enter. Adjusting This unit has 10 backlight levels. Introduction Introduction Unit Controls LIGHT/POWER: controls backlight level and ... settings, context and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections; or insert a microSD mapping card to the MOB waypoint. Select internal or external and press Enter. (Elite-5 DSI only) 3 the Press the Light/Power key to terminate the function. Man Overboard waypoint Press the Zoom in /zoom out Turn unit on/off Getting...
save screen captures; Selecting a GPS Source Select GPS Source from the System menu and press Enter. Adjusting This unit has 10 backlight levels. Introduction Introduction Unit Controls LIGHT/POWER: controls backlight level and ... settings, context and page menus ENTER: finalizes menu selections; or insert a microSD mapping card to the MOB waypoint. Select internal or external and press Enter. (Elite-5 DSI only) 3 the Press the Light/Power key to terminate the function. Man Overboard waypoint Press the Zoom in /zoom out Turn unit on/off Getting...
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GPS Source (Elite-5 DSI only) Selects the antenna your unit will use as a NMEA 0183 port or a secondary speed/temp sensor. Chart/Sonar Split Allows you have a LGC-16W ... time, and select the time and date format. Mute Audio Turns on menus and text boxes. GPS Status Monitors the location of satellites in the pages section. 31 You will use for use the builtin GPS antenna unless you to display the Chart/ Sonar combo page with with pages split vertically or...
GPS Source (Elite-5 DSI only) Selects the antenna your unit will use as a NMEA 0183 port or a secondary speed/temp sensor. Chart/Sonar Split Allows you have a LGC-16W ... time, and select the time and date format. Mute Audio Turns on menus and text boxes. GPS Status Monitors the location of satellites in the pages section. 31 You will use for use the builtin GPS antenna unless you to display the Chart/ Sonar combo page with with pages split vertically or...
Operation Manual
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... exceeded, the Off Course alarm will sound when your vessel comes within a selected distance (arrival radius) of the world. 33 All three systems help increase GPS accuracy for the Arrival alarm. Settings Navigation Controls Arrival Radius and Off Course distance settings and is enabled. Arrival Radius Sets the arrival radius threshold...
... exceeded, the Off Course alarm will sound when your vessel comes within a selected distance (arrival radius) of the world. 33 All three systems help increase GPS accuracy for the Arrival alarm. Settings Navigation Controls Arrival Radius and Off Course distance settings and is enabled. Arrival Radius Sets the arrival radius threshold...
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Simulator Simulates GPS and sonar activity. 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 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.
Simulator Simulates GPS and sonar activity. 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 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.
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... Creating trails 27 Cursor 9 Custom Range 17 D Data Port 31 Depth Range 16 Dialogs 8 Dropdown menus 7 DSI menu 15 DSI Page 11 E Editing waypoints 22 Entering text/numbers 8 F Frequency 17 G Goto waypoint 23 GPS Source 31 GPS Status 31 Grid Lines 35 I Installation menu 36 K Keel Offset 36 M Magnetic Variation 34 Man Overboard waypoint...
... Creating trails 27 Cursor 9 Custom Range 17 D Data Port 31 Depth Range 16 Dialogs 8 Dropdown menus 7 DSI menu 15 DSI Page 11 E Editing waypoints 22 Entering text/numbers 8 F Frequency 17 G Goto waypoint 23 GPS Source 31 GPS Status 31 Grid Lines 35 I Installation menu 36 K Keel Offset 36 M Magnetic Variation 34 Man Overboard waypoint...
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... (internal); optional external GPS antenna sold separately Mapping compatibility Fishing Hot Spots, NauticPath & Navionics (HotMaps, Premium & Gold) Waypoints, Routes Up to 2GB); Case Size Display Backlight Communications Shared devices supported Transmit Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Elite 5 DSI General 5.4" H (134mm...Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer DSI Sonar 250 ft (76m) 455/800kHz 50 mph (80 kph) 2-8 mph (3-12 kph) optimal for imaging DSI (Downscan) transducer Transducer cable 20ft (6m) GPS Mapping card slot microSD (up to 3000...
... (internal); optional external GPS antenna sold separately Mapping compatibility Fishing Hot Spots, NauticPath & Navionics (HotMaps, Premium & Gold) Waypoints, Routes Up to 2GB); Case Size Display Backlight Communications Shared devices supported Transmit Power Power Requirement Voltage Input Current drain Fuse type Elite 5 DSI General 5.4" H (134mm...Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer DSI Sonar 250 ft (76m) 455/800kHz 50 mph (80 kph) 2-8 mph (3-12 kph) optimal for imaging DSI (Downscan) transducer Transducer cable 20ft (6m) GPS Mapping card slot microSD (up to 3000...
Operation Manual
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... 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 4: (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 (256 color) TFT LCD Mark 4: (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 monochrome TFT LCD... supplied) Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer DSI Sonar 200 ft (76m) 455/800kHz 50 mph (80 kph) 2-8 mph (3-12 kph) optimal for imaging DSI (Downscan) transducer Transducer cable 20ft (6m) GPS Mapping card slot microSD (up to 3000 waypoints,...
... 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 4: (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 (256 color) TFT LCD Mark 4: (3.5" diagonal) 320x240 monochrome TFT LCD... supplied) Max depth Transducer Frequency Max speed Transducer DSI Sonar 200 ft (76m) 455/800kHz 50 mph (80 kph) 2-8 mph (3-12 kph) optimal for imaging DSI (Downscan) transducer Transducer cable 20ft (6m) GPS Mapping card slot microSD (up to 3000 waypoints,...
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... the instructions in Canada, 800-661-3983, or dial 905 629-1614 (not toll free), 8 a.m. To locate a Lowrance dealer, visit the web site, www.lowrance.com, and look for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118. Eastern Standard Time, M-F. to change or end shipping policies...
... the instructions in Canada, 800-661-3983, or dial 905 629-1614 (not toll free), 8 a.m. To locate a Lowrance dealer, visit the web site, www.lowrance.com, and look for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118. Eastern Standard Time, M-F. to change or end shipping policies...