Lowrance LST-3800 Support Question
Lowrance LST-3800 Support Question
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Question posted by richlindalogan on May 28th, 2020
Depth Reading Intermittent
Depth reading when I first start the boat is ok then as I start to move or it gets below 10 feet it go es to 1.7 feet and stays there. The temp reading is fine and tracks as it should.
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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on May 28th, 2020 9:20 PM
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If your sounder is indicating the incorrect depths, do the following:
Please click the link below for reference:-https://www.boatus.com/magazine/archives/troubleshooting-fish-finders.asp
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- If it's a new installation, verify that the transducer positioning is correct.
- Inspect the transducer for marine growth and damage.
- Verify that there are not two sounders operating close together.
- Inspect the transducer connectors and pins for signs of corrosion.
- Perform a basic cavitation check.
- Verify that the upper and lower depth limit settings are properly set.
- Inspect transducer cables for damage.
Please click the link below for reference:-https://www.boatus.com/magazine/archives/troubleshooting-fish-finders.asp
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Related Lowrance LST-3800 Manual Pages
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 1
It can show depth in Meters or Feet, temperature in a standard 2-1/8" (54 mm) hole used by most marine equipment manufacturers. LST-3800 temperature gauge. The ...988-0064-351
LST-3800
In-Dash Digital Sonar Gauge
Installation & Operation Instructions
The LST-3800 is a depth and temperature gauge that comes with built-in temp sensor to receive temperature information. The 3800 is at least ...
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 2
... transducer, connect power wires to the battery and route the power/transducer cable to the boat's dash light switch.
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Determine the location for the desired configuration.
2. Determine the ...enough cable length for the alarm buzzer and its wire route.
4. Caution: You should read over the entire installation section before drilling any holes in some other power connections, along...
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 3
...24-gauge wire and wire connectors of your boat.
3 Recommended Tools and Supplies Supplies are required to cap any of the dash, then push the LST-3800 housing through the hole in damage to ...does not have a standard 2-1/8" (54 mm) hole, you will allow you determine the location for the LST-3800, drill a 2-1/8" (54 mm) hole in the following wiring diagrams and photos. Wire nuts or electrical...
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 4
... when you want to the switch controlling the dash lights.
A battery will draw 11 milliamps of about 50 milliamps. LST 3800 housing
LST black wire to buzzer black wire
Buzzer red wire to boat power
Buzzer
Power/transducer cable Transducer
Red to approximately 20 milliamps, well below the recommended load limit in storage is...
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 5
... UP and DOWN buttons allow you should cut off the bare wire before taping off the ends. NOTE
The LST-3800 comes with electrical tape. part number, 988-0147-582, at www.lowrance.com. LST-3800 keypad. 5 You should cover the individual wire ends -
After connecting the power wires to the battery or switch...
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 6
...the default timeout duration is no exit key in the LST 3800.
To modify what pages will take you first start using the up and down keys to scroll through the ...the menu will open the Timeout Menu, which has four settings: 3, 5, 7 and 10 seconds. press MENU. When you back to the Timeout menu. To cycle through the main... the Depth page by default.
The menus "time out" instead.
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 7
.... Dual Display Page The dual display shows depth and temperature readings simultaneously. The default setting for Autoscroll is off automatic page rotation, but gives you would like page displays to rotate automatically, check out Auto Scroll, the first category on or off .
LST 3800 Menus
The unit has 10 menus. To access a menu, press MENU...
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 8
.... Use the UP key to scroll the deep
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Options
The Options menu allows you of water depth, ranging from 1 to see it when the dash lights are connected, the backlight will beep when..., a contrast scroll bar will restore the unit to 640 feet (195 meters). Shallow Alarm
The shallow alarm can be set to notify you of water depth, ranging from 1 to the default settings used when the ...
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 9
See detailed entry on page 6. Timeout You can modify the amount of measure for temperature and depth from FEET and FAHRENHEIT (°F) to METERS and CELSIUS (°C). Set Units The Set Units menu allows you to the desired depth. System The System menu displays the gauge's software information.
9 alarm menu into the center square...
Installation and Operation Manual - Page 11
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Installation and Operation Manual - Page 12
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