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1. iv Chapter 1 Overview 1 11 Introduction eren tette tete erect 1 Feat res zaseussebesebpse en npn RR ORDERS 2 General 2 Chapter 2 Installation 5 2 1 Introduction etii 5 Planning the Installation 5 Suppression Ferrites sese 5 Connections to Other Equipment esee 5 2 2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components 6 2 3 Selecting the Equipment Location eee 7 Mounting Location seisean enen teri e 7 24 Cable Runs aane t m a get 8 2 5 Mounting the Fishfinder eene 10 Bracket Mounting eese 10 Console Mounting optional 2 10 2 6 System Connections essere eene 12 DC Power Connection eese 12 Transducer Connection eere 13 2 7 Installing the E66062 P58 Transducer 15 Applications eese nennen nene 15 Tools and Materials 0 15 Pretest 16 Mounting Location
2. Menu Sub Menu Options Default COG ON OFF OFF TTG OFF OFF ON Bearing Mode TRUE TRUE MAGNETIC Time Offset UTC UTC 13 to 13 hours Time Format 12 HOUR 12 HOUR 24 HOUR Time OFF OFF ON ALARM CLOCK OFF OFF ON Date Format MM DD YY MM DD YY DD MM YY Date OFF OFF ON Brightness Use the trackpad lt and gt keys to select the brightness value from a low of 10 to a high of 100 Each trackpad key press changes the value in 10 increments The default is 100 Note This setting will never be less than 40 at power up Target Depth ID You can select whether the depth or a fish icon is shown for sonar echoes displayed on the screen OFF displays neither the depth or a fish icon This is the default setting DEPTH displays the depth just above each fish echo FISH displays a fish icon instead of an echo Three different fish icons appear representing the size of the target detected small medium and large FISH amp DEPTH displays both the depth and a fish icon Chapter 5 Display Controls 59 Depth Digit Size This setting controls the size of the digital depth readout at the lower left of the screen Choose from the following e LARGE default SMALL Transparent Menu This option removes the background white from the menu dialog box enabling you to see data that would normally be hidden OFF selects a normal opaque Menu box which is the default setting
3. 47 Sounder Interference Rejection Int Rej 47 Second Echo Rejection 48 48 Max Ping S akha awakuy as 48 ZOOM GS 49 VIEW steht etd ite teet d de e dee es 49 Zoom x2 x3 4 Masenification 50 Mode eed tod etes 50 teet 51 DISPLAY SETUP 51 SOUNDER SET UD 5 cette 51 Chapter 5 Display Controls 53 5 1 Introduction 53 52 DISPLAY 2 222 2 2 53 Brighiness soe ei eR 56 Target Depth ID gaa aaa asas AA 56 Depth Digit Size ados Aged oo e e es 57 Transparent Menu esee 57 PALELTE megan AE 57 Selection 57 Background Color eene 57 DATA ITEMS d BUR 58 NAV SET UP Navigation Data 59 Chapter 6 Sounder Setup 61 6 1 Introduction esce eee ee eO mee 61 62 SOUNDER SETUD ete etae RUDPe eg 61 eee tei dao edu mies 65 Target Depth ID sese 66 Fish Alarm 66 Shallow Alarm 2 ee E is 66 Shallow Ra
4. PAGE key toggles between scrolling bottom display temperature graph and navigation data pages MENU key displays menu items QUIT key returns to previous menu page or exits menu mode ENTER key selects highlighted menu item amp places VRM RANGE key adjusts the displayed range TRACKPAD navigates through menu options and changes their value Moves VRM POWER key turns unit and x Shortcut to DISPLAY SET UP BRIGHTNESS Menu 6453 1 Figure 3 3 Keypad Functions PAGE Press this key to display a data page containing Temperature Graph over time Boat Speed Boat Battery Voltage Log and Trip Distances and Depth Press again to display Navigation data Lat Lon Speed Over Ground SOG Course Over Ground COG Waypoint location Range and Bearing and Time of day This information is only available if the fishfinder is connected via NMEA to another device outputting navigation data Press again to return to the Fishfinder Page or scrolling bottom graph display MENU Press this key to enter Main Menu setup mode QUIT Press this key to back up one menu level If already at the first menu level this exits Menu mode Chapter 3 Getting Started 31 ENTER Pressing this key when a Menu box is displayed selects the menu item currently highlighted When no Menu box 1 open this key places the Variable Range Mar
5. selects the transparent Menu box PALETTE The DS600 offers you six different display color combinations You can select the color set for a bold or soft color palette The brightness of the screen can be adjusted over a wide range suitable for viewing in daylight high brightness level or at night low brightness level Selection Select the optimal color scheme for your lighting conditions CLASSIC default e SUNBURST GRAYSCALE e INV GRAY e COPPER NIGHTVISION Background Color When the CLASSIC Palette is selected you can also choose the backeround color used Three colors are available for the sonar display backeround black white and blue You will probably find that you need to change the background color in different light conditions For example a white background is probably easiest to see in bright sunlight but a black background may be preferable at night 60 05600 Digital Fishfinder Select from the following WHITE default BLACK BLUE DATA ITENS Data Items provide regularly used data in a compact form so that most of the graphics can still be seen Each data item can be displayed in a separate data field or scrolled through a single data field every three seconds Select ON or OFF for each item The default is OFF Speed Reading from transducer s paddlewheel Temperature Reading from transducer s thermistor Battery The boat s battery voltage Lo
6. n eene 16 Installation eese 4 17 Checking for Leaks seen 22 Operation and Maintenance sse 23 Chapter3 Getting Started 3 1 Introduction 3 2 Powering on the Fishfinder esee 25 3 3 Simulator ete eo RR HERE 25 3 4 CD Display ssi trt ERST 26 3 5 Keypad Operation 5 eee tee eet er ers 28 3 6 Selecting the Display Page 29 3 7 Mam Menu deese o ipte 31 Selecting MENU Items 32 viii DS600 Digital Fishfinder 3 8 Interpreting and Adjusting the Sounder Image 35 Fish Indications 36 Effect of Frequency and Boat Speed 36 3 9 Using the Variable Range Marker VRM 37 Chapter 4 Menu Operation 39 4 1 Introduction rte rtt ree 39 4 2 Fishfinder Operation Controls eee 40 Scroll Speed icici dete 22520 hA one 41 Range tinua tiw ah ame ER 41 Hunt Mode eee Rete iet ett 43 Frequency RE RERO Rs 43 A SCODe 1 cir d dt ete inde 44 GAIN MODE 45 GAIN defcriptio 46 Color nr 47 Time Variable Gain TVG
7. 3 0 to 3 0 METERS Speed Calibrate 1 to 200 in 1 incre 100 ments Temp Calibrate 5 0to 5 0 0 9 0 to 9 0 F Sounder Simulator OFF OFF when transducer ON connected ON when transducer not connected METERS settings only available in CE models ALARMS This menu group is used to set up alarms that are available to alert you of certain conditions Each alarm can be toggled ON and OFF and you set the threshold at which the alarms are triggered except for the fish and battery voltage alarms Alarms consist of an audible tone and moving arrows pointing to the data display for that particular item When an alarm is activated press a key to mute the tone The visual indicator continues as long as the condition exists DEPTH ALARM Indicator scrolling Figure6 2 Alarm Condition You may want to use the shallow and deep water alarms when you are anchored Set the limits to just above and below your anchor depth the sounder triggers an alarm if the anchor drags and the boats moves into shallower or deeper water 68 05600 Digital Fishfinder Note After you have acknowledged the sounding ofa shallow or deep water alarm a minimum of 30 seconds must elapse before a another shallow deep alarm can sound again However the visual indicator will continue as long as the condition exists Target Depth ID You can select whether the depth or a fish icon is shown for sonar echoes displayed on th
8. Figure 5 1 Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A Scope OFF GAIN MODE 200M TRIP RESET DISPLAY SET UP SOUNDER SET UP AUTO FISHING Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A Scope FF GAIN MODE AUTO FISHING 200M TRIF RESET DISPLAY SET UP SOUNDER SET UP DISPLAY SET UP Brightness 100 Target Depth ID FF Depth Digit Size LARGE Transparent Menu OFF PALETTE DATA ITEMS HAV SET UP D6630 1 Accessing Display Set Up Menu Items Chapter 5 Display Control 5 57 The Display Set menu items are listed in Table 5 1 and then described following that Table 5 1 DISPLAY SET UP Menu Menu Sub Menu Options Default Brightness 10 100 100 Note never pow in 10 increments ers up atless than 40 Target Depth ID OFF OFF DEPTH FISH FISH amp DEPTH Depth Digit Size LARGE LARGE SMALL Transparent Menu OFF OFF ON PALETTE Selection CLASSIC CLASSIC SUNBURST GRAYSCALE INV GRAY COPPER NIGHT VISION Background Color WHITE WHITE BLACK BLUE DATA ITEMS Speed OFF OFF Temperature ON Battery Log Trip Auto Scroll Analog Gauges NAV SET UP SOG OFF OFF Note not displayed ON if Analog Gauges ON LAT LONG OFF OFF ON Waypoint OFF OFF ON RNG BRG OFF OFF ON 58 05600 Digital Fishfinder
9. 7 48 190 gt 7 00 in 178 mm 39 9 mm r 2 52 in 64 mm 5 12 in 130 mm plug clearance 1 38in 1 38 in 35 mm 35 mm Figure 2 2 D6455 1 DS600 Unit Dimensions 4 72 in 120 mm 10 05600 Digital Fishfinder 2 5 Mounting the Fishfinder DS600 can be mounted on a dash chart table bulkhead or deckhead using the supplied hardware The unit can also be flush mounted directly into the console Bracket Mounting gt To mount the DS600 on the supplied bracket 1 2 knobs and remove mounting bracket from the unit Mark the locations of the mounting bracket screw holes on the mounting surface Drill 5 16 7 mm holes through the mounting surface at the marked locations Align the mounting bracket holes with the holes on the mounting surface Use the screws and nuts supplied to attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface at the marked locations Attach the unit to the mounting bracket adjust the display angle and tighten the knobs Console Mounting optional The fishfinder may also be installed directly into the console This requires the purchase of an optional Flush Mount kit Raymarine part number E32051 gt To flush mount the unit directly into the console using the optional kit 1 Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind
10. face If the degradation is sudden not gradual identify the boat speed at which the onset occurred Return the boat to this speed then gradually increase speed while making moderate turns in both directions If the performance improves while turning the transducer s position probably needs adjustment It is probably in aerated water Move the transducer farther down into the water in increments of 3mm 1 8 If the performance does not improve satisfactorily move the transducer closer to the centerline of the boat Fill unused screw holes with marine sealant Chapter 2 Installation 21 High speed operation above 40MPH may require less projection in the water to improve performance Stabilizing the Bracket Stabilize the bracket by installing the third bracket screw at the bottom of the center slot see Figure 2 10 Using a4mm 23 or 9 64 drill bit drill a hole 22mm 7 8 deep To prevent drilling too deeply wrap masking tape around the bit 22mm 7 8 from the point Fiberglass hull Minimize surface cracking by chamfering the gelcoat If a chamfer bit or countersink bit is not available start drilling with a 6mm or 1 4 bitto a depth of 1 mm 1 16 Apply marine sealant to the threads of the 10 x 1 3 4 self tapping screw to prevent water seepage into the transom Tighten the screw D6768 1 Figure2 10 Stabilizing the Bracket Cable Routing Route the transducer cabl
11. 12 VDC power connection and NMEA connection D6460 1 Power NMEA Transducer Figure 2 4 DS600 Connector Panel The following sections detail the connectors used when installing the DS600 DC Power Connection The DS600 is intended for use on the boat s DC power systems rated from 10 18 Volts DC 13 8V nominal The power connection to the unit should be made at either the output of the battery isolator switch or at a DC power distribution panel Raymarine recommends that power is fed directly to the DS600 via its own dedicated cable system 2 amp fast blow fuse is attached in line to the red positive wire A 5 ft 1 5 Power NMEA cable is supplied for connecting the boat s DC power to the unit The Power NMEA cable may be extended by up to 60 ft 20 m using a wire gauge of AWG 12 or greater DC power is connected at the seven pin Power NMEA connector on the unit s connector panel The connector viewed from the outside and pin functions are shown in the following diagram and table Chapter 2 Installation 13 PinNo Function Color 1 Battery negative Black 2 Battery positive 10 0VDC to 18 0VDC Red 3 NMEA Input White 4 NMEA Input Green 5 CGND Gray 6 NMEA Output Yellow 7 NMEA Output Brown The RED wire must be connected to the feed from the positive battery terminal and the BLACK wire to the feed from the negative battery terminal A fa
12. Offset 59 TTG 59 Waypoint 59 Palette 57 Background Color 57 Target Depth ID 56 Transparent Menu 57 Distance Determining Using VRM 37 Distance Units 69 82 05600 Digital Fishfinder E List Echoes 26 Display Set Up Menu items 55 Strength 35 Main Menu items 40 ENTER key 29 Sounder Set Up Menu items 63 Location F Mounting 7 Features 2 Log 58 Fish Alarm 66 Fish Indications 36 M Fishfinder Main Menu 31 39 Basic System 3 List 40 Typical Display Screen 27 Maintenance 73 Fishfinder Page 26 28 29 Max Ping Rate 48 Frequency 36 43 Menu 41 Fuse 12 A Scope 44 Frequency 43 G Gain Gain 46 Color Gain 47 Gain Mode 45 47 Mode 52 Gain Settings 46 Int Rej 47 Int Rej 47 Max Ping Rate 48 Max Ping Rate 48 Power 48 Second Echo Rejection 46 Second Echo Rejection 48 Operation 39 H Range 41 Help from Raymarine 76 Scroll Speed 41 Hunt Mode 43 Selecting 32 Trip Reset 51 Zoom 49 Installation 5 Magnification 50 Cables 8 Mode 50 E66032 P58 Transducer 15 View 49 EMC Guidelines 6 Menu Items 40 Location 7 MENU key 28 Mounting 10 Menu List 40 Int Rej 47 Display Set Up 55 K Main Menu 40 Key Beep 71 Sounder Set Up 63 Key Help 71 Mounting 10 Keypad 28 N L Nav Data Page 28 29 Language 71 Nav Set Up 59 LAT LONG 59 Alarm Clock 59 Bearing 59 83 59 Date 59 Date Format 59 LAT LONG 59 RNG BRG 59 SOG 59 Time 59 Time Format 59 Time Offset 59 TTG 59 Waypoint 59 NMEA out S
13. and bottom detection in conditions where other fishfinders see very little or nothing at all 05600 Digital Fishfinder Features 5 7 Transmissive High Brightness TFT Color LCD VGA 76 800 Pixel Display Resolution Patented Digital HDFI Technology Hands Off Adaptive Auto Adjustments Dual Frequency 200 50 kHz 500W RMS Depth Temp Speed transducer included with some models which can measure water depth water temperature and speed Speedometer style digital data screen overlay NMEA 0183 compliant Easy Bracket or Flush mounting Waterproof to IPX7 General The DS600 system illustrated below is comprised of the digital fishfinder transducer and associated cables The DS600 is waterproof to IPX7 and can be installed either above or below deck The unit includes connections to Power NMEA the transducer Chapter 1 Overview 3 Fishfinder Transducer Figure 1 2 Basic Fishfinder System using the 05600 Transducer The DS600 requires a transducer for measuring water depth water temperature distance traveled and speed A transducer is included with some fishfinder models It is important to position your transducer correctly Details on your transducer including location and installation instructions are included in the transducer box Note Instructions for mounting the E66062 P58 Multisensor Transom Mount Transducer is not included with the transducer Instal
14. clutter by varying the gain throughout the water column This function is useful for reducing noise that can appear Increasing the TVG value increases the maximum depth to which TVG is applied Decreasing reduces the maximum depth Although you can manually set the TVG level Raymarine recommends letting the unit choose the proper level for you by selecting AUTOMATIC The default setting is AUTOMATIC Sounder Interference Rejection Int Rej Two or more sonar equipped vessels operating within range of each other can interfere with sounder operation This usually appears as vertical streaks on the display that do not represent actual targets This option can reduce such interference either manually or automatically AUTOMATIC selects the best rejection level for you 50 05600 Digital Fishfinder LOW minimizes rejection of potential interference Use this setting when you want to be sure that what has been removed are really false returns e HIGH rejects much more interference but can potentially weaken the appearance of actual targets The default setting is AUTOMATIC Second Echo Rejection A so called second echo can caused by the sonar signal returning from the bottom reflecting off the water s surface bouncing off the bottom again and returning This option helps eliminate identifying a false bottom Select from the following OFF which offers no rejection LOW which provides minimal rejection by s
15. cuts or nicks Check that the cable connectors are firmly attached Cleaning Instructions Cleaning the Unit The 056001 a sealed unit and does not require regular cleaning However if you find it necessary to clean the unit please follow these basic procedures Ensure power is off Wipe the module clean with a damp cloth Ifnecessary use IPA isopropyl alcohol or a mild detergent solution to remove grease marks Cleaning the Transducer Sea growth can collect quickly on the bottom of the transducer this can reduce the performance in just a few weeks To prevent the build up of sea growth coat the transducer with a thin layer of paint Use only a water based antifouling paint or a water based paint specifically designed for transducers Apply the paint with a brush 76 05600 Digital Fishfinder If your transducer becomes fouled or stops working because of sand or sea growth use stiff brush to clean it You may sand the surface with a fine grit wet or dry sandpaper 320 grade or finer but this will affect the performance of the unit when the boat is moving at higher speeds The paddlewheel mechanism may become jammed by dirt grit or barnacles Work the contaminant out of the mechanism then clean the unit with soap and water or alcohol Cleaning the Hull Use caution when sanding or cleaning the outside of the hull near the transducer CAUTION Harsh cleaning solvents such as acetone may damage
16. generally weaker than the fish or bottom echoes and produce background noise or clutter on the display The digital sounder provides controls to reduce the background noise and to adjust the way in which echoes of different strengths are displayed 05600 Digital Fishfinder Fish Indications When the sounder detects a fish it displays an arch shaped mark In general alarger arch indicates a larger fish though this rule is not always true Let s say that there are two fish of the same size one 1 close to the surface the other is near the bottom The fish which is close to the surface has a larger arch because being closer more sound waves get returned to the fishfinder To display the depth of the fish switch on the TARGET DEPTH ID from the menu as described on page 58 The sound waves are actually reflected by the swim bladder near the center of the fish not by the body of the fish The size of this swim bladder is different for different kinds of fish and this can affect the size of fish arches on the image A fish with a large swim bladder produces a large fish arch while a fish with a small one produces a small arch Several arches together show a school of fish Figure 3 6 illustrates some typical fish indications fq An arch shaped image indicates a fish M smi The same fish appears differently when shown by the 50 kHz 50 kHz or 200 kHz transducer beams 200 kHz Qa A shallow arch is generated when the the boat i
17. sealant Straight edge Zip ties Water based antifouling paint mandatory in salt water 05600 Digital Fishfinder Pretest Connect the multisensor to the instrument and spin the paddlewheel Check for a speed reading and the approximate air temperature If there is no reading or itis inaccurate return the product to your place of purchase Figure 2 5 E66062 P58 Multisensor Transducer Mounting Location For the best performance the transducer must be in contact with aeration free and turbulence free water Mount the transducer on the transom as close to the centerline keel of the boat as possible On slower heavier displacement hulls positioning it farther from the centerline is acceptable Do not mount in an area of turbulence or bubbles Near water intake or discharge openings Behind strakes struts fittings or hull irregularities Behind eroding paint an indication of turbulence CAUTION Avoid mounting the transducer where the boat may be supported during trailering launching hauling or storage Single drive boat Mount the transducer on the starboard side at least 75mm 3 beyond the swing radius of the propeller see Figure 2 6 Twin drive boat Mount the transducer between the drives Chapter 2 Installation 17 75 mm 3 minimum beyond swing radius Figure 2 6 Mounting Location on Single D
18. the location before proceeding Make sure there is sufficient rear access for mounting and cabling Check the selected location for the unit A clear flat area at least 714 184 mm wide by 7 4 184 mm high with at least 312 89mm of clearance behind the panel is required Using the template supplied at the end of this handbook trace out the unit opening and four mounting screw locations Drill a 1 2 in 12 7 mm pilot hole in each corner of the cut out area Using a suitable saw cut along the inside edge of the cut out line Remove the mounting bracket knobs and bracket from the unit Make sure that the unit fits in the cut out area Drill four 3 16 in 5 mm holes as indicated on the template Chapter 2 Installation 11 8 Hand tighten the studs into the holes provided at the rear of the unit 9 Connect the Power NMEA cable and transducer cables to the unit Avoid tight bends in the cables 10 Place the gasket on the unit and slide the unit into the panel cut out 11 Hand tighten the nuts to secure the unit to the console 12 Alternatively place a spacer over each of the four studs and secure with thumb nuts 06645 1 2 3 05600 Flush Mounting Arrangement 12 05600 Digital Fishfinder 2 6 System Connections The rear of the display unit provides the following connection sockets Transducer connection Power for
19. to the space around the cable where it passes through the transom 8 Position the two cable clamps and fasten them in place If used push the cable cover over the cable and screw it in place 9 Route the cable to the instrument being careful not to tear the cable jacket when passing it through the bulkhead s and other parts of the boat To reduce electrical interference separate the transducer cable from other electrical wiring and the engine s Coil any excess cable and secure it in place with zip ties to prevent damage 10 Connect the transducer to the transducer connector on the rear of the fish finder Checking for Leaks CAUTION When the boat is placed in the water immediately check for leaks around the screws and any holes drilled in the hull Never install a transducer and leave the boat in the water unchecked for several days Chapter 2 Installation 23 Operation and Nlaintenance Releasing the transducer The transducer releases easily when it is fastened to the hull Give a sharp blow to the bottom of the transducer using the palm of the hand CAUTION Never strike the transducer with anything except the palm of the hand Never strike the paddlewheel Antifouling Paint Marine growth can accumulate rapidly on the transducer s surface reducing performance within weeks Surfaces exposed to salt water that do not interlock must be coated with anti fouling paint Use water based anti fouling paint only Nev
20. will return you to the previous page You may have to press QUIT more than once to exit the Menu screen completely and return to the fish finder page 7 Tfenabled the SOUNDER SET UP menu the Key Help function displays tips on which keys to press to make your menu selections Key Help appears at the bottom of the screen adjacent to the depth reading Chapter 3 Getting Started 37 Scroll Speed Range Frequency 4 Scope GAIN MODE 200M RESET DISPLAY SET UP SOUNDER SET UP AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC OFF AUTO FISHING ARROW and ENTER key help symbols prompting you to use Trackpad and ENTER keys to change this menu item Note Menu items that are displayed in all caps followed by an ellipsis GAIN MODE for example contains sub menus Use the trackpad keys to scroll through the sub menus 3 8 Interpreting and Adjusting the Sounder Image The DS600 uses sound waves to find fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea The transducer sends high frequency sound waves into the water these sound waves strike fish the bottom or other objects in the water and return as echoes The DS600 interprets these echoes to present an image of the fish and bottom The strength of echoes is indicated by different colors You can use this information to determine the size of fish and the bottom structure Other objects in the water such as debris and air bubbles also return echoes these echoes are
21. 05600 Digital Fishfinder Owner s Handbook Document number 81235 1 Date December 2003 05600 Digital Fishfinder iii Preface This handbook describes the Raymarine DS600 Digital Fishfinder Conventions Used Throughout this handbook the labelled keys are shown in bold capitals for example MENU The software menu names and options are shown in normal capitals for example AUTOMATIC Operating procedures which may consist of a single key press or a sequence of numbered steps are indicated by a gt symbol in the margin Technical Accuracy The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook to the best of our knowledge was correct as it went to press However the Raymarine policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior notice As a result unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time for which liability cannot be accepted by Raymarine Warranty To register your DS600 Digital Fishfinder ownership please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits iv DS600 Digital Fishfinder Important Information This handbook contains important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment In order to obtain th
22. Controls 55 Chapter 5 Display Controls 5 1 Introduction This chapter will help you to become familiar with the functions of the display s controls A general discussion of the fishfinder s menu items was provided in Chapter 4 Information on setting up the sounder is provided in Chapter 6 5 2 DISPLAY SET UP The Display Set Up menu items affect how data appears on the screen In most cases you will only need to use these options when you first set up your system As you become more familiar with your system you may decide to customize some aspects gt access the Display Set Up menu items 1 Press the MENU key The Main Menu appears 2 Press the A or V trackpad keys to navigate to DISPLAY SET UP 3 Press the trackpad gt key or ENTER to select 4 Press the A or V trackpad keys to browse to the desired Display Menu item 5 Press the trackpad lt or gt keys to select the desired option For menu items with sub menu items menu title in all CAPITALS press the trackpad gt key or ENTER to browse the sub menus 6 Press QUIT to exit when finished Figure 5 1 also demonstrates how to access the Display Set Up menu items A description of how to browse the menu and make selections is outlined in Selecting MENU Items on page 34 Note You also access the DISPLAY SET UP Brightness menu by pressing and releasing the POWER key 56 05600 Digital Fishfinder y T OR
23. ET QUIT no ENTER yes DISPLAY SETUP See Chapter 5 SOUNDER SET See Chapter 6 Scroll Speed This menu item enables you to start and stop the bottom graph display from moving across the screen e ONstarts the bottom graph display PAUSED stops the bottom graph display Note The PAUSED setting doesn t stop sonar pinging Digital depth con tinues to be calculated while scrolling is paused The default is ON Range By default the sounder automatically adjusts the display range selecting the shallowest range that keeps the bottom in the lower half of the display window Alternatively the Range setting enables you to select the maximum depth displayed on the scrolling bottom and A Scope displays This parameter determines whether the depth range displayed is set automatically by the sounder or manually using the RANGE key e AUTOMATIC for the sounder to determine the range as dictated by the cur rent depth Select MANUAL to enable the RANGE key for setting the range If you press the RANGE key to manually set the range while the automatic setting is enabled displays the fishfinder displays the following message 44 05600 Digital Fishfinder The range mode mustbe set to MANUAL before the range will change Press UP DOWN or MENU Pressing A or V on the RANGE key or pressing the MENU key opens the Range field in the MAIN MENU so you can make the change if desired If you wish to rem
24. If the transducer cable is accidentally removed while the DS600 is powered on remove power from the fishfinder replace the transducer cable and then restore power As a safety feature the DS600 only recognizes that the transducer is connected at power up Chapter 2 Installation 15 2 7 Installing the E66062 P58 Transducer Please use the following installation instructions if your fishfinder is equipped with a E66062 P58 Multisensor Transom Mount Transducer Installation instructions for other transducer models are included with the transducer Please read these instructions completely before proceeding with the installation CAUTION NEVER USE SOLVENTS Cleaners fuel paint sealants and other products may contain strong solvents such as acetone which attack many plastics greatly reducing their strength Appi ications Notrecommended for boats with large or twin screw inboard engine s Requires 89mm 3 1 2 of headroom to install Good operation up to 44kts 5 Vertically orients sound beam on hull with deadrise angle up to 30 Adjusts to transom angles from 2 22 Bracket protects multisensor from frontal impact only Tools and Materials Screwdrivers Pencil Safety goggles Dust mask Electric drill Drill bits Bracket holes 4mm 23 or 9 64 Fiberglass hull chamfer countersink 6mm or 1 4 Transom hole optional 18mm 11 16 or 3 4 Cable clamp holes 3mm or 1 8 Masking tape Marine
25. RGY The transducer transmits high frequency energy while in use The unit should be turned off when swimmers or divers are in close proximity to the transducer There is a lack of scientifically sound standards or guidelines for exposure levels and limits to ultrasound This notice is precautionary only WARNING Do not disconnect the transducer cable without first powering off the display unit Removal of the transducer cable from the DS600 while power is turned on can cause sparks Mount unit where it is well ventilated and free from gasoline fumes vi DS600 Digital Fishfinder Raymarine Products and Services Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives 5 Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have For information on Raymarine products and services contact either of the following United States Europe Raymarine Incorporated 22 Cotton Road Unit D Nashua New Hampshire 03063 4219 USA Telephone 1 603 881 5200 1 800 539 5539 Fax 1 603 864 4756 Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 STD England Telephone 44 0 23 9269 3611 Fax 44 0 23 9269 4642 Or you may contact us on the World Wide Web at www raymarine com Raymarine Limited 2003 vii Contents li iii Important Information
26. Simulator mode and can help you to become familiar with the basic functions of the fishfinder s operation controls More detailed information on using the menu items and display controls is provided in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 respectively 3 2 Powering on the Fishfinder Connect the power cord to boat s power source and plug into the power port on the connector panel Press the POWER button on the DS600 Details on setting up your DS600 and display are given in Chapter 6 3 3 Simulator If you have not fully installed the fishfinder you can still operate in Simulator mode by connecting the fishfinder to a 12 power supply Figure 3 1 demonstrates how to setup the DS600 for Simulator mode Attach thered wire from the power lead to positive and the black wire to negative When you power up the DS600 without connecting the transducer the unit enters Demo mode This provides a preprogrammed demonstration highlighting the fishfinder s main features This function enables you to practice operating the fishfinder without data from the transducer using simulated data If the transducer is connected you can enter Simulator Mode by following instructions outlined on page 74 28 05600 Digital Fishfinder Fishfinder Black DC Volts D6646 1 Figure 3 1 Demo Simulator Mode Setup 3 4 LCD Display When you first switch on the fishfin
27. T UP Menu Items Menu Sub Menu Options Default ALARMS Target Depth ID OFF OFF DEPTH FISH FISH amp DEPTH Fish Alarm ON OFF OFF Shallow Alarm ON OFF OFF Shallow Range 2 1999 FEET 5 FEET 0 332 FATHOMS 1 1 608 METERS 2 METERS Deep Alarm ON OFF OFF Deep Range 3 2000 FEET 1500 FEET 1 333 FATHOMS 250 FATHOMS 1 609 METERS 457 METERS Temp Alarm OFF OFF ON Temp Rng High 99 9 75 F 37 7 C 23 9 C Temp Rng Low 9 99 60 F 23 2 C 15 6 C ALARM CLOCK OFF OFF ON UNITS Depth Units FEET FEET FATHOMS METERS Temp Units FAHRENHEIT FAHRENHEIT CENTIGRADE 66 05600 Digital Fishfinder Menu Sub Menu Options Default Speed Units KNOTS KNOTS MILES PER HOUR KMPERHOUR Distance Units NAUTICAL MILES NAUTICAL MILES STATUTE MILES KILO METERS KILO YARDS Bearing Mode TRUE TRUE MAGNETIC Date Format MM DD YY MM DD YY DD MM YY Time Format 12 HOUR 12 HOUR 24 HOUR NMEA OUT SET BWC OFF OFF BWR ON DBT DPT GLL MTW VHW VLW VTG ZDA Language ENGLISH UK ENGLISH US ENGLISH US DANISH FRENCH GERMAN DUTCH ICELANDIC ITALIAN NOWEGIAN PORTUGUESE SPANISH SWEDISH FINNISH Key Beep ON OFF Key Help ON ON OFF Chapter 6 Sounder Setup 67 Menu Sub Menu Options Default Depth Offset 9 9 to 9 9 FEET 0 1 7 to 1 7 FATHOMS
28. ackground noise Generally a high gain is used in deep and or clear water a low gain in shallow and or murky water The default setting is AUTO FISHING Chapter 4 Menu Operation 49 Color Gain Color Gain determines how echoes of different strengths are displayed 128 colors per palette are available with the strongest signals displayed in colors representing the strongest signals in the currently selected palette The Color Gain control sets the lower limit threshold for the strongest signal and is represented as a percentage of that strongest signal A lower Color Gain percentage means a stronger echo is required to be displayed in the strongest signal colors All echoes with a signal strength above this value are displayed in darker colors All echoes weaker than this value are divided equally between the remaining colors Your choices are AUTOMATIC Displays colors based on current conditions with as many colors as possible while minimizing noise and clutter As conditions change the auto color gain adjusts MANUAL Setting alow value produces a wide band for the weakest colors but a small signal band for the other colors setting a high value gives wide band for the strongest colors but a small signal band for the other col ors If you select manual adjustment you will need to re adjust the gain as conditions change The default setting is AUTOMATIC Time Variable Gain TVG TVG Time Variable Gain reduces
29. ain in Automatic Range mode press QUIT The following range shift values are available Table 4 2 Range Values Meters CE Feet Fathoms models only 5 1 2 10 2 4 15 3 6 20 4 8 30 6 10 40 8 15 50 10 20 60 15 25 80 20 30 100 25 40 150 30 50 200 40 60 250 50 80 300 60 100 400 80 150 600 100 200 800 150 300 1000 200 400 1500 250 500 2000 300 600 Chapter 4 Menu Operation 45 Hunt The DS600 features a digital Hunt mode that automatically searches for the bottom while the sounder is in Auto Range If bottom cannot be determined while AUTO RANGE is selected the DS600 pings the last known depth and then incrementally increases the ping depth until the bottom is found If bottom is not found the sounder returns to the original depth and repeats the process If AUTO FREQUENCY is also selected see the section describing Frequency on page 45 when the sounder completes the auto range hunt process the process is repeated in the other frequency If MANUAL FREQUENCY is selected hunt mode only continues in the selected frequency This process continues until bottom is detected or you switch to manual range mode The maximum depth to which Hunt mode searches is as follows 200 kHz 500ft 150m 50 kHz 2000 ft 600m For example let s say 05600 is set for auto range amp auto frequency and bottom is currently detected at 250 ft u
30. d 13 transom angle The shim is not needed for this installation Skip to Mounting the Bracket Stepped transom and jet boats 3 transom angle Use the shim with the tapered end down Be sure the nuts are in the slots in the back of the bracket before applying the shim see Figure 2 7 Small aluminum and fiberglass boats 20 transom angle Use the shim with the tapered end up Be sure the nuts are in the slots in the back of the bracket before applying the shim see Figure 2 7 If you are unsure about using the shim do one of the following Measure the transom angle of your boat using a digital level or bubble level and protractor Then follow the instructions above for your tran som angle Experiment with the shim by following the instructions Mounting the Bracket and Checking the Angle and Projection Mounting the Bracket 1 Apply marine sealant to the threads of two 10 x 1 3 4 self tapping bracket screws to prevent water seepage into the transom Screw the transducer with the shim if needed to the hull see Figure 2 9 Do not tighten the screws at this time Chapter 2 Installation Checking the Angle and Projection Do not position the bow of the transducer lower than the stern because aeration will occur Do not position the transducer farther into the water than necessary to avoid increasing drag spray and water noise and reducing boat speed Using a straight edge sight the underside
31. depend on your system package as follows Table 2 1 Parts and Accessories Part Supplied Item No Option One of the following units DS600 Digital Fishfinder without Transducer US version 63065 supplied DS600 Digital Fishfinder without Transducer CE version 63066 supplied Sun Cover DS600 E32050 supplied Mounting Bracket DS600 E35005 supplied Mounting Bracket Knobs DS600 W145 supplied Power NMEA cable R69074 supplied Handbook DS600 81235 supplied Mounting hardware N A supplied Flush Mount Kit 32051 optional Transducers are supplied with some models and optional with others The following transducer options are available Table 2 2 Transducer Options Item PartNo Option Transducer Adapter Cable for L365 L470 Style Transducers E66070 option Transducer Adapter Cable for hsb DSM250 Style Transducers 266066 option Transom Mount Transducer for 05600 P58 E66062 varies Bronze Thru hull Transducer or DS600 B744V E66061 varies supplied with some models Chapter 2 Installation 7 2 3 Selecting the Equipment Location Mounting Location DS600 is waterproof to IPX7 is and designed to be mounted either above or below deck The unit should be protected from physical damage and excessive vibration CAUTION Mount the DS600 in a protected area away from prolonged exposure to rain salt spray and direct sunlight but well ventilated When planni
32. der the scrolling bottom graph or Fishfinder Page is displayed This is a graphical representation of the echoes seen by the DS600 As time passes this display scrolls from right to left and becomes a record of the echoes seen A typical display is shown in Figure 3 2 The images at the right hand side of the display are the most recent echoes Some echoes indicate fish and others show the bottom It can also indicate bottom structures such as a reef or shipwreck The upper and lower depth range limits are shown You can customize the sounder by choosing what is displayed and how it is displayed including language and units For example you can set whether the bottom graph display scrolls and you can select the range to adjust the depth displayed You can view the cursor position and a variety of data such as speed and depth from the transducer and other equipment in user selectable data boxes These data boxes can be moved around the screen and they can be switched on or off Chapter 5 includes details on adjusting the display other set up options are described in Chapter 6 Chapter 3 Getting Started 29 Frequency Water surface lt Depth markers Target image fish arch Image depth Bottom depth Range Figure 3 2 Typical Fishfinder Display Screen 30 05600 Digital Fishfinder 3 5 Keypad Operation The DS600 has seven keys with which you can control operation
33. e best results in operation and performance please read this handbook thoroughly Raymarine s Product Support representatives or your authorized dealer are available to answer any questions you may have Intended Use Raymarine DS600 Digital Fishfinders are intended for recreational fishfinding EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standards but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised Although every effort has been taken to ensure that they will perform under all conditions it is important to understand what factors could affect the operation of the product The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC performance but it is recognized that it may not be possible to meet all of these conditions in all situations To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the constraints imposed by any location always ensure the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical equipment For optimum EMC performance it is recommended that wherever possible Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are Atleast 3 ft 1 m from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e g VHF radios cables and antennas M
34. e boat is displayed next to the vertical line The VRM distance units correspond to the depth units assigned in the system set up parameters you have assigned for your unit However when set to fathoms the VRM is displayed in feet The vertical line does not scroll with the scrolling sonar image If the display range changes the VRM retains its position When you switch on the VRM itis displayed at its last position Press QUIT to remove VRM from the screen If the sounder is in split frequency display mode the VRM is shown in only one window at a time 40 05600 Digital Fishfinder 75ft 4 cm R Distance from boat VRM D6640 1 Figure 3 7 Using VRM Chapter 4 Menu Operation 41 Chapter 4 Menu Operation 4 1 Introduction This chapter provides basic menu functions for using the DS600 Digital Fishfinder More detailed information on using the Display controls and sounder setup is provided in Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 respectively gt access the Display Set Up menu items Press the MENU key The Main Menu appears Press the A or V trackpad keys to browse to and highlight the desired menu item Press the trackpad lt or gt keys to select the desired option For menu items with sub menu items menu title in all CAPITALS press the trackpad gt key or ENTER to browse the sub menus 4 Press QUIT to exit when finished Figure 4 1 also demonstrates how to acces
35. e over the transom through a drain hole or through a new hole drilled in the transom above the waterline Never cut the cable or remove the connector this will void the warranty CAUTION Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask 1 Ifahole must be drilled through the transom choose a location well above the waterline see Figure 2 9 Check for obstructions such as trim tabs pumps or wiring inside the hull Mark the location with a pen cil Drill a hole using the appropriate size bit to accommodate the connec tor 2 Route the cable over or through the transom 05600 Digital Fishfinder 3 On the outside of the hull secure the cable against the transom using the cable clamps Position a cable clamp 50mm 2 above the bracket and mark the mounting hole with a pencil 4 Position the second cable clamp halfway between the first clamp and the cable hole Mark this mounting hole 5 Ifahole has been drilled in the transom open the appropriate slot in the cable cover Position the cover over the cable where it enters the hull Mark the two mounting holes Ateach of the marked locations use a3 mm or 1 8 bit to drill a hole 10mm 3 8 deep To prevent drilling too deeply wrap masking tape around the bit 10mm 3 8 from the point 7 Apply marine sealant to the threads of the 6 x 1 2 self tapping screws to prevent water from seeping into the transom If you have drilled a hole through the transom apply marine sealant
36. e screen The default setting is OFF e OFF displays neither the depth or a fish icon e DEPTH displays the depth just above each fish echo FISH displays a fish icon in place of each echo FISH amp DEPTH displays both the depth and a fish icon Fish Alarm If this alarm is ON the unit sounds a beeper whenever it finds a fish The default setting is OFF Shallow Alarm If this alarm is ON and the depth below the boat is less than the value set using the Shallow Range setting the beeper sounds and moving arrow indicators point to the digital depth display You cannot set the shallow alarm to be deeper than the deep alarm The default setting is OFF Shallow Range Use the lt and gt trackpad keys to decrement increment the depth at which the Shallow Alarm will sound The depth units are dependent on the value set using the UNITS parameter See page 71 Changing the value set for Shallow Range automatically enables the Shallow Alarm Deep Alarm If this alarm is ON and the depth below the boat is greater than the value set using the Deep Range setting the beeper sounds and moving arrow indicators point to the digital depth display You cannot set the deep alarm to be shallower than the shallow alarm The default setting is OFF Chapter 6 Sounder Setup 69 Deep Range Use the lt and gt trackpad keys to decrement increment the depth at which the Deep Alarm willsound The depthunits are dependent on the value
37. ep When set ON the keys sound a tone when you press them Key Help When Help is set to ON icons appear next to the digital depth display prompting you to make the appropriate key presses The help message is cleared when an action is selected See page 37 for an illustration of Key Help on the screen Depth Offset The depth offset is added to the measured depth value before it is displayed You can specify the depth as a positive value waterline offset or a negative value keel offset The depth offset can be adjusted in 0 1 increments of the units you have assigned using the UNITS parameter See page 71 05600 Digital Fishfinder Speed Calibrate If the transducer is equipped with a speed paddlewheel the DS600 calculates the speed of the boat through the water The Speed Calibrate option enables you to adjust the displayed speed so that it matches your actual speed through the water You can adjust the displayed speed from 1 to 200 If the sounder reading is too low set Speed Calibration to more than 100 If the sounder reading is too high set Speed Calibration to less than 100 This setting also calibrates the Log Trip and paddlewheel distance Temp Calibrate If the transducer is equipped with a thermistor the DS600 calculates the temperature of the water The temperature calibrate option enables you to adjust the displayed temperature in 0 1 degree increments of the temperature units you have assigned using t
38. er use ketone based paint since ketones can attack many types of plastic possibly causing damage to the transducer Apply paint every 6 months or at the beginning of each boating season Cleaning Clean the transducer with a soft cloth and mild household detergent If fouling occurs use a stiff brush or putty knife to remove the growth being careful to avoid scratching the transducer s face In severe cases wet sand the paddlewheel with fine grade wet dry paper Servicing the Paddlewheel If the paddlewheel becomes fouled or inoperable remove it for cleaning Remove the cover by depressing the latch near the paddlewheel Using a small finish nail push the shaft out see Figure 2 11 24 05600 Digital Fishfinder D6769 1 Figure2 11 Servicing the Paddlewheel Note The paddlewheel must be oriented correctly to measure boat speed After cleaning orient the short side of the paddlewheel blade as shown in Figure 2 12 Slide the shaft through the holes in the housing and paddlewheel see Figure 2 11 Be sure the ends of the shaft are flush with the housing Replace the cover e 067691 a A short side of BOW paddlewheel blade faces forward bow Figure 2 12 the Paddlewheel Chapter 3 Getting Started 27 Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 1 Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions to get you started using the DS600 Digital Fishfinder It describes
39. et Up 70 Page 28 29 Fishfinder 26 Palette 57 Background Color 57 Power 48 Cable 12 Connection 12 POWER key 29 Power on 25 Q QUIT key 28 R Range 41 Range and Bearing 59 RANGE key 29 Raymarine Addresses 77 Phone numbers 77 Website 76 Repair 77 RNG BRG 59 Routine Checks 73 5 Safety EMC Guidelines 6 Scroll 58 Scroll Speed 41 Scrolling Bottom Graph 26 Second Echo Rejection 48 Selecting Menu Items 32 Serial Number 72 Service 77 Shallow Alarm 66 Shallow Range 66 Simulator 25 72 Software Version 72 SOG 59 Sonar Echoes 26 Fish Indications 36 Image 35 Signal Strength 35 Sounder Basic System 3 Sounder Setup 61 Alarms 65 Alarm Clock 68 Deep Alarm 66 Deep Range 67 Fish Alarm 66 Shallow Alarm 66 Shallow Range 66 Target Depth ID 66 Temp Alarm 67 Temp Range 67 Depth Offset 71 Key Beep 71 Key Help 71 Language 71 Menu List 63 NMEA out Set Up 70 Serial Number 72 Sounder Simulator 72 Speed Calibrate 72 SW Version 72 Temp Calibrate 72 Units 69 Bearing Mode 69 Date Format 69 Depth Units 69 Distance Units 69 Speed Units 69 Temp Units 69 Time Format 70 Sounder Simulator 72 84 05600 Digital Fishfinder Specifications 79 Speed 58 Speed Calibrate 72 Speed Units 69 System Connections 12 T Target Depth ID 56 66 Technical Support 77 Temp Alarm 67 Temp Calibrate 72 Temp Graph Page 28 29 Temp Range 67 Temp Units 69 Temperature 58 Time Format 59 70 Time Offset 59 Time Setting 59 T
40. g Total distance travelled by the boat Trip Distance travelled since the counter was reset Auto Scroll Scrolls each data item that has been turned ON one at a time in the upper left corner of the screen every three seconds Analog Gauges Presents data items that have been turned ON as analog gauges rather than in digital format Note When analog gauges are selected the Navigation Items cannot be dis played on the Fishfinder page you need to switch to the Nav Data page using the PAGE key to view that information Chapter 5 Display Controls 61 NAV SET UP Navigation Data Similar to Data Items this is a list of navigation data you can display on the screen as separate data items Select from the following soG Speed Over Ground Display ON or OFF LATILONG Latitude and Longitude position of your boat Display ON or OFF Waypoint Latitude and longitude position of waypoint Display ON or OFF RNG BRG Range and bearing of waypoint Display ON or OFF COG Course Over Ground Display ON or OFF TTG Time to Go before reaching waypoint at current course and speed Display ON or OFF Bearing Mode The mode of all the bearing and heading data displayed Select TRUE or MAGNETIC Time Offset Number of hours to offset the displayed time from the Universal Time Constant UTC otherwise known as Greenwich Mean Time Select UTC time or from 13 to 13 hours of UTC Time Format Display 12 HOUR or 24 HOUR Ti
41. he UNITS parameter See page 71 Sounder Simulator The simulator enables you to operate your display without data from the transducer in order to become familiar with the sounder features and functions You can set the simulator ON or OFF You cannot select OFF when the unit is powered on without a transducer connected SW Version and Serial Number read only The area at the bottom of the Sounder Setup screen gives version information for the system This area is informational only it is not editable SW Version displays the software version of the DS600 Serial Number displays the serial number of the DS600 which should also be marked on the label on the rear of the unit Chapter 7 Maintenance and Problem Solving 75 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Problem Solving This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your DS600 7 1 Maintenance CAUTION This unit contains high voltage Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians Dancer there no user serviceable parts or adjustments and the operator should not attempt to service the equipment The operator should not remove the rear cover of the module Routine Checks The DS600 is a sealed unit Maintenance procedures are therefore limited to the following periodic checks Examine the cables for signs of damage such as chafing
42. ically with the zoom image in the left hand window and the scrolling bottom display in the right hand window See Figure 4 3 In a split window display a zoom box appears representing the range being displayed in the zoom window The depths of the upper and lower boundaries of the zoom box are displayed in the upper and lower right corners of the zoom window FULLSCREEN zooms the entire screen Note falso displaying dual frequencies the zoomed image is displayed ful ly in both frequency windows 05600 Digital Fishfinder SPLIT 4 AUTOHATIC D6641 1 Figure 4 3 Zoom with Split Screen Zoom x2 x3 x4 Magnification This parameter sets the level of display magnification The greater the zoom the smaller the area you are viewing so the smaller the Zoom Range Bar Select from x2 x3 Mode AUTOMATIC adjusts the position of the zoom window so that bottom details are always in view MANUAL enables you to reposition the zoomed image Chapter 4 Menu Operation 53 TRIP RESET This option resets the trip log Once TRIP RESET is selected you have the option to press QUIT to exit without resetting ENTER to confirm the reset DISPLAY SET UP These settings determine how information is displayed on the screen Options are described in Chapter 5 SOUNDER SET UP These setup parameters are described in Chapter 6 54 05600 Digital Fishfinder Chapter 5 Display
43. it your own question to our technical support staff who will reply to you by e mail In the US Accessories and Parts Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer Chapter 7 Maintenance and Problem Solving 79 However if you are in need of an item not available from the retailer please contact Raymarine Technical Services at 800 539 5539 ext 2333 603 881 5200 Technical Service is available Monday through Friday 4 00 AM to 6 00 PM Eastern Time Please have the Raymarine item or part number ready when calling if placing an order If you are not sure which item is appropriate for your unit you should first contact the Technical Support Department to verify your requirements 800 539 5539 ext 2444 or 603 881 5200 Technical Support For technical support call 800 539 5539 ext 2444 or 603 881 5200 Our Technical Support Specialists are available to answer questions about installing operating and trouble shooting all Raymarine products Questions can be sent directly to our Technical Support Department via the Internet Point your browser to www raymarine com and click on the Customer Support link From there select Find Answers and click the Ask Raymarine tab Product Repair and Service In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance The dealer is best equip
44. items and parts are available through your authorized Raymarine dealer Please refer to the lists of component part numbers and optional accessories in the Installation chapter of this manual and have the Raymarine part number ready when speaking with your dealer If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your unit please contact our Customer Services Department prior to placing your order Worldwide Support Please contact the authorized distributor in the country Appendix Specifications 81 Appendix A Specifications General CE Conforms to 89 336 EEC EMC EN60945 1997 Size HxWxD excluding mounting bracket 6 93 x 7 0 x 2 52 176 x 178 x 64 mm Weight Environmental 1 87 Ib 848 g Waterproofing Submersible to IPX7 standard suitable for external mounting Temp Range Operating 14 Fto 122 F 10 C to 50 C Temp Range Storage 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Humidity up to 95 at 35 C non condensing Power Input 10 0VDC to 18 0VDC 13 8 VDC nominal Consumption Typical lt 10W 12VDC Mounting Controls Mounting Bracket or optional Flush Mount 6 defined keys and trackpad Display 320 x 240 pixels VGA color portrait Display type 5 7 145 mm diagonal Transmissive TFT Color LCD Interface 7 pin Power NMEA NMEA 0183 receive and transmit Connector 7 pin transducer Sounder Output Powe
45. ker VRM a RANGE rana Press the v arrow key to increase displayed range deeper and press the arrow key to decrease it shallower TRACKPAD and When a Menu databox is displayed use the up and down arrow keys to move the selection bar item currently highlighted up and down the list When in Zoom mode use these keys to move the zoom area up or down on the display TRACKPAD lt and gt When a Menu item has more than one possible response use the left and right keys to change the value When a menu item appears in UPPER CASE it contains sub menus Press the right arrow or ENTER to access the sub menu items When the VRM is displayed use the right and left arrow keys to change the position on the screen POWER Press to turn on the fishfinder Press and hold for three seconds to turn unit off Press and release as a shortcut to the DISPLAY SET UP Brightness setting 3 6 Selecting the Display Page The DS600 Fishfinder provides you with three Display Pages for presenting information Fishfinder Page Displays sounder data This is the default screen it appears when you first power on the unit Temperature Graph Page Displays a graph plotting water temperature readings from the transducer over the past 60 minutes as well as current water temperature boat speed anda trip log 32 05600 Digital Fishfinder e Navigation Data Page Displays position if connected via NMEA and curren
46. lation instruc tions for this transducer can be found on page 15 05600 Digital Fishfinder Chapter 2 Installation 5 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Introduction This chapter provides installation instructions for your DS600 Note If you wish to practice using the unit before installation connect the power cable and use the simulator mode as described in Chapter 3 For pow er connect a 12VDC power supply attaching the red wire to positive and the black wire to negative See Section 3 3 for details Planning the Installation Before you install your system plan the installation considering Location of the fishfinder as described in Section 2 3 Cable Runs as described in Section 2 4 Suppression Ferrites The following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine equipment Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine 03548 3 Figure 2 1 Typical Suppression Ferrites Connections to Other Equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine a suppression ferrite must always be attached to the cable that is closest to the Raymarine unit 6 05600 Digital Fishfinder 2 2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack yoursystem carefully to prevent damage to the equipment Save the carton and packing case you need to return a unit for service Check that you have all the correct system components These
47. lightly reducing the ping rate HIGH which offers the greatest signal rejection by decreasing the ping rate further The default setting is LOW Only set this setting to HIGH if you notice second echoes appear on your display Power The Power setting provides adjustment of the transducer signal Select from the following AUTOMATIC in which the sounder automatically determines the optimal power setting based on the current depth speed and bottom signal strength e MANUAL in which the power is increased or decreased in 10 incre ments The default setting is AUTOMATIC Max Ping Rate The setting determines the maximum number of sonar pulses or pings the transducer emits per second You can set Max Ping Rate anywhere between 5 30 in increments of 1 The default setting is 30 pings per second the maximum You can reduce this number down to a minimum of 5 pings per second if necessary to help reduce second echoes Chapter 4 Menu Operation 51 200 Zoom enlarges all or part of the scrolling bottom display at x2 x3 or x4 magnification You can select automatic zoom so the sounder keeps the bottom in the lower portion of the zoom window or manually pick the area to be zoomed The ZOOM sub menus are View Zoom magnification Zoom Mode View The View sub menu determines how the zoomed area appears on the screen OFF means the display is not zoomed SPLIT means the display is split vert
48. me Display ON or OFF ALARM CLOCK OFF or ON Date Format Display MM DD YY or DD MM YY Date Display ON or OFF 62 05600 Digital Fishfinder Note When analog gauges are selected as Data Items the Navigation Items cannot be displayed on the Fishfinder page you need to switch to the Nav Data page using the PAGE key to view this information Chapter 6 Sounder Setup 63 Chapter 6 Sounder Setup 6 1 Introduction Once you have installed your DS600 and are familiar with its basic operation you need to set it up so that it displays information according to your preferences The SYSTEM SET UP option enables you to set up your system configuration and personal preferences In most cases you will only need to use these options when you first set up your system As you become more familiar with your system you may decide to customize some aspects such as the Alarms and Offset and Calibrate settings 6 2 SOUNDER SETUP In most cases you will only need to use the Sounder Setup options when you first set up your system As you become more familiar with your system you may decide to customize some aspects At the end are displayed the serial number of your sounder and the software version running This information may be requested by Raymarine staff should technical support become necessary gt access the Sounder Set Up menu items Press the MENU key The Main Menu appears Press the A or v trackpad keys to
49. navigate to SOUNDER SET UP Press the trackpad gt key or ENTER to select Press the A or V trackpad keys to browse to the desired menu item Qe Rt Press the trackpad lt or gt keys to select the desired option For menu items with sub menu items menu title in all CAPITALS press the trackpad gt key or ENTER to browse the sub menus 6 Press QUIT to exit when finished Figure 6 1 also demonstrates how to access the Sounder Set Up Menu Items A description of how to browse the menu and make selections is outlined in Selecting MENU Items on page 34 64 05600 Digital Fishfinder weet Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC 4 Scope OFF BAIM MODE ALTO FISHING 200M TRIP RESET DISPLAY SET UP SOUMDER SET UP Scroll Speed On Ranae AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC 4 Scope OFF GAIN MODE AUTO FISHING 200M TRIF RESET DISPLAY SET UP SOUNDER SET UP SOURDERESETEUP ALARMS UNITS HMEA SET UP Language ENGLISH US gt Key Beep Help Depth Offset Speed Calibrate Temp Calibrate Sounder Simul ator SH Version Serial Number 25525532767 D6639 1 Accessing Sounder Set Up Menu Items Chapter 6 Sounder Setup 65 The following table lists the setup menus and their options and shows the factory default setting Each parameter is described in the following subsections Table 6 1 SOUNDER SE
50. nd the beeper at a particular time of day gt enable the Alarm Clock 1 Select highlight ALARM CLOCK 2 Press the lt or trackpad key to change the setting from OFF to ON The word ON and the alarm time are highlighted 3 Press ENTER The word ON and the time are no longer highlighted 4 Press the lt or gt trackpad key to decrement increment the alarm time 5 When the time at which you want the alarm to sound is displayed press ENTER again The word ON and the time are highlighted again The alarm is set 6 When the alarm clock sounds it is accompanied by a message box labeled ALARM CLOCK displaying the time The default setting is OFF ALARM CLOCK 09 09 am D6758 1 Figure6 4 Alarm Clock Chapter 6 Sounder Setup 71 UNITS You can set the units for each system parameter The units you set will be used to display all data including information received from other instruments on the system Depth Units FEET default FATHOMS METERS Available in CE models only Temp Units FAHRENHEIT default CENTIGRADE Speed Units e KNOTS default MILES PER HOUR e Distance Units e NAUTICAL MILES default e STATUTE MILES e KILO METERS Note VRM distance is measured by the transducer s paddlewheel and is based on the Depth units you have set If Depth is set in feet or fathoms Dis tance is displayed in feet If Depth is set in meters Dis
51. necessary clean the transducer 5 Check the voltage from the power source if this is too low it can affect the transmitting power of the sounder Unitis unreliable athigh Turbulence around the transducer may be confusing the boat speeds unit Unit displays alot of back 1 Check that the gain is not set too high ground noise 2 Check that the transducer is mounted correctly and is clean 78 05600 Digital Fishfinder Table 7 1 Common Problems Problem Correction Sounder speed or log read 1 Check that the transducer paddlewheel is clean ings are wrong 2 If necessary adjust the SPEED CALIBRATE parameter Temperature readings If necessary adjust the TEMP CALIBRATE parameter wrong 7 3 How to Contact Raymarine On the Internet Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at Wwww raymarine com Customer Support Navigate to the Customer Support page for links for Finding Factory Service locations and Authorized Dealers near you Registering your Raymarine products Accessing handbooks in Adobe Acrobat format Downloading RayTech software updates Accessing the Raymarine solution database Clicking the Find Answers link routes you to our solution database Search questions and answers by product category keywords or phrases If the answer you are seeking is not available click the Ask Raymarine tab to subm
52. ng subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs However if this unit should develop a fault please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation If you still have a problem after referring to the table below contact your local dealer national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services Department for further advice Always quote the product serial numbers The serial number is printed on the back of the unit Common Problems and Their Solutions Table 7 1 Common Problems Problem Correction Unit does not function 1 Make sure that the power supply cable 15 sound and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion 2 Check the system fuse Display freezes 1 Check the Scroll Speed is not set to PAUSE 2 Check the transducer cable for damage If damaged the cable and transducer must be replaced as a unit Unit does not display fish 1 Fish arches may not be displayed if the boat is stopped fish may appear on the display as straight line 2 Ensure the transducer is within 10 of vertical 3 Check that the gain is not set too low Unit does notsee bottom 1 Check that the transom mount transducer hasn t or fish kicked up on hitting an object 2 Check that the gain is not set too low 3 Check that the transducer is within 10 of vertical 4 Check that the transducer face is not covered or fouled If
53. ng the installation the following should be considered to ensure reliable and trouble free operation Access There must be sufficient space below the unit to enable cable connections to the panel connectors avoiding tight bends in the cable Interference The selected location should be far enough away from devices that may cause interference such as motors generators and radio transmitter receivers see the EMC guidelines earlier in this sec tion Magnetic compass Mount the unit at least 3 ft 1m away from a mag netic compass Cable runs The unit must be located near a DC power source The power cable supplied is 5 ft 1 5 m but a longer cable can be used if desired Refer to Section 2 4 The maximum length of cable between the fishfinder and the transducer unit should not normally exceed 25 ft 8 m If you need to use a longer cable refer to Section 2 4 Environment Good ventilation is required to prevent the unit from overheating WARNING AN Removal of the transducer cable from the DS600 while power is turned on cause sparks As with any electronic device be sure the fishfinder is mounted where it is well ventilated and free from gasoline fumes 05600 Digital Fishfinder 2 4 Cable Runs Consider the following before installing the system cables You will need to attach the power and transducer cables All cables should be adequately secured protected from physical dam age and protec
54. nge 66 Deep Alarm espe eene ce emere 66 Deep Raees a aasan aus 67 Temp 67 Temp Rng 2 000 1 67 Temp Rng Low oett ees 67 ALARM ER Ege 68 UNIS t ss u Sa 69 Depth Units u nas saus OE Red 69 Temp Units aeree ee 69 Speed UU 69 Distance Units deine RS RR 69 Bearing cetero 69 Date 69 Formats 70 NMEA OUT SET 5 4 ente rdi 70 Language UR ERES 71 Key Beepasusundounvaunenta ama ada d hs 71 71 Ronan alta deed 71 Speed Calibrate 5 ane doen Dn epe e Ped 72 Temp Calibrate sisne a a a a 72 Sounder Simulator 72 SW Version and Serial Number read only 72 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Problem Solving 73 7 4 sau apu Sisi 73 Routine CHECKS z idu onec eg ote ete e RORIS 73 Cleaning Instructions sssini 73 Servicing and Safety Guidelines 74 72 Problem Solving eerte 75 Common Problems and Their Solutions 75 7 3 How to Contact Raymarine 76 O the Int tnet 76 Cu
55. ntire A Scope window This mode provides the greatest res olution ON 3 in which the A Scope image is angled outward as the signal width indicated with dotted lines increases with depth The default setting is OFF Chapter 4 Menu Operation 47 A SCOPE Mode 1 Mode ON 2 Mode ON 3 D6629 1 Figure 4 2 Three Modes of A Scope GAIN MODE The sounder provides GAIN controls to reduce background noise and determine how different strength echoes are shown Automatic adjustment of each of these parameters is available or you can manually adjust the settings using the trackpad Note Automatic Gain settings take advantage of the hardware s advanced digital technology As a result the sounder typically performs better in auto matic mode than manual For better performance Raymarine recommends selecting AUTO mode for all Gain options Note that this menu item is in all caps and in followed by an ellipsis This is an indicator that the setting contains sub menus Gain Mode is comprised of seven sub menus Gain Color Gain Time Variable Gain TVG 48 05600 Digital Fishfinder Sounder Interference Rejection Int Rej Second Echo Rejection Power Maximum Ping Rate Use the trackpad to scroll through the sub menu items gt set a Manual Gain value in any of the following sub menus 1 Use the trackpad to highlight MANUAL 2 Press ENTER Normal not highlighted tex
56. o scroll through the available options Once the item is changed the change is accepted you need not use the ENTER key to select BAIH NODE AUTO TROLLING COLOF GATH AUTOMATIC TYG AUTOMATIC Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING Second Echo Rej LOM Power AUTOMATIC Max Ping Rate 30 06647 1 5 Forsome numerical settings you will press the ENTER key to select then use the trackpad to increment or decrement the value For example to change a manual setting i Use the trackpad to browse to MANUAL ii Press ENTER to accept The MANUAL field is no longer highlighted Use the trackpad to increment decrement the value iv Press ENTER again to accept The MANUAL field is again highlighted 36 05600 Digital Fishfinder GAIN MANUAL 75 COLOR GAIN AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING Second Echo Rej LOW Power AUTOMATIC Max Ping Rate 30 GAIN MANUAL 75 COLOR GAIN AUTOMATIC TYG AUTOMATIC Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING Second Echo Rej LOW Power AUTOMATIC Max Ping Rate 30 GAIN MANUAL 50 COLOR GAIN AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING Second Echo Rej LOW Power AUTOMATIC Max Ping Rate 30 GAIN MANUAL 50 COLOR GAIN AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING Second Echo Rej LOW Power AUTOMATIC Max Ping Rate 30 6 Press the QUIT key to exit If you are currently in a sub menu pressing QUIT
57. of the transducer relative to the underside of the hull see Figure 2 8 The stern of the transducer should be 1 3 1 16 1 8 below the bow of the transducer or parallel to the bottom of the hull 13 transom angle OK parallel 14 17 angle OK angle 3 transom angle NO ES angle reversed shim with 2 down OK 20 transom angle NO b angle too steep shim with taper ui OK angle 2 angle Figure 2 8 Transducer Angle Adjustment D6767 1 2 Using the vertical adjustment space in the bracket slots slide the trans ducer up or down see Figure 2 9 Be sure the bottom left corner of the transducer projections 3mm 1 8 below the bottom of the hull 20 05600 Digital Fishfinder 9 cable cover cable clamp 1 parallel to waterline Hull projection 3mm 1 8 D6766 1 Figure2 9 Vertical Adjustment and Cable Routing 3 When you are satisfied with the position ofthe transducer tighten the two bracket screws Testing on the Water 1 Become familiar with your fishfinder s performance at a speed of 4kts 5 Gradually increase the boat speed and the gradual decline formance due to turbulent water flowing over the transducer s active sur
58. ore than 7 ft 2 from the path of a radar beam A radar beam can nor mally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating ele ment 05600 Digital Fishfinder Raymarine specified cables are used Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual Ifa suppression ferrite is attached to a cable this ferrite should not be removed If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position Safety Notices A 1 PRODUCT INSTALLATION This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook Failure to do so could result in poor product performance personal injury and or damage to your boat 2 HIGH VOLTAGE The display unit transducer cable and transducer contain high voltages Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments 3 NAVIGATION AID This unit is only an aid to navigation Its accuracy can be affected by many factors including equipment failure or defects environmental conditions and improper handling or use It is the user s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgments This fishfinder should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgment 4 ULTRASONIC ENE
59. ped to handle your service requirements and can offer timesaving help in getting the equipment back into normal operation In the event that repairs can not be obtained conveniently product service may also be obtained by returning the unit to Raymarine Inc Product Repair Center 22 Cotton Road Unit D Nashua NH 03063 4219 05600 Digital Fishfinder The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8 15 a m to 5 00 p m Eastern Time All products returned to the Repair Center are registered upon receipt A confirmation letter will be sent to you acknowledging the repair status and the product s reference number Should you wish to inquire about the repair status of your unit contact the Product Repair Center at 800 539 5539 Please have the product reference number or unit serial number ready when you call We will do everything possible to make the repair and return your unit as quickly as possible In Europe In Europe Raymarine support service and accessories may be obtained from your authorized dealer or contact Raymarine Ltd Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire England STD Tel 44 0 23 9269 3611 Fax 44 0 23 9269 4642 Technical Support The Technical Services Department handles inquiries concerning installation operation fault diagnosis and repair For technical helpdesk contact Tel 44 0 23 9271 4713 Fax 44 0 23 9266 1228 Accessories and Parts Raymarine accessory
60. r Adjustable to 500 watts RMS Frequency Dual 50 kHz and 200 kHz Pulse Length 100 psec to 4 msec Max Transmit Rate 1428 pulses min 50 range Depth 2 to 2000 ft 600 m 82 05600 Digital Fishfinder Data Connector Received Transmitted POWER NMEA BWC BWR GLL ZDA BWC BWR DBT DPT RMB VTG HDG HDT GLL MTW VHW VLW VTG ZDA 81 Index A Accessories 6 Obtaining 76 Alarm Clock 59 68 Alarms 65 Alarm Clock 68 Deep Alarm 66 Deep Range 67 Fish Alarm 66 Shallow Alarm 66 Shallow Range 66 Target Depth ID 66 Temp Alarm 67 Temp Range 67 Analog Gauges 58 A Scope 44 Auto Scroll 58 B Background Color 57 Battery 58 Bearing 59 Bearing Mode 69 Brightness 56 Cables Power 12 Running 8 Transducer 13 Cleaning Instructions 73 COG 59 Color Gain 47 Connections 12 Power 12 Transducer 12 13 Customer Support 76 D Data Items 58 Analog Gauges 58 Auto Scroll 58 Battery 58 Log 58 Speed 58 Temperature 58 Trip 58 Date Format 59 69 Date Setting 59 Deep Alarm 66 Deep Range 67 Depth Digit Size 57 Depth Offset 71 Depth Units 69 Dimensions 9 Display Setup 53 Brightness 56 Data Items 58 Analog Gauges 58 Auto Scroll 58 Battery 58 Log 58 Speed 58 Temperature 58 Trip 58 Depth Digit Size 57 Menu List 55 Nav Set Up Alarm Clock 59 Bearing 59 COG 59 Date 59 Date Format 59 LAT LONG 59 RNG BRG 59 SOG 59 Time 59 Time Format 59 Time
61. r Setup functions are described in Chapter 6 34 05600 Digital Fishfinder Selecting MENU Items This section provides an example of how to browse through the Main Menu by demonstrating how to make a change to the Gain setting gt To make changes to the menu settings 1 Press the MENU key The MAIN MENU screen appears The currently selected menu item in this case Scroll Speed is highlighted raul Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC 4 Scope OFF GAIN MODE AUTO FISHING 200M TRIP RESET DISPLAY SET UP SOUNDER SET UP D6632 1 2 Pressthe or v trackpad keys to browse to GAIN MODE Continue holding the key down to scroll at a faster rate GAIN MODE contains sub menu items you can change All menu items that have sub menus are shown with all capital letters followed by an ellipsis Scroll Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A Scope FF BAIM MODE AUTO FISHING 200 DISPLAY SET SOUNDER SET UP 06643 1 3 Press the trackpad gt key ENTER to browse the sub menus Chapter 3 Getting Started 35 NODE NS GAIN AUTO FISHING COLOR GAIN AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC Sounder Int Rej AUTO FISHING Second Echo Rej LOW Power AUTOMATIC Max Pina Rate 3 D6644 1 4 Toeditthe highlighted menu item press the trackpad lt or gt keys t
62. rackpad 29 Transducer 3 Cable 13 Cleaning 73 Connections 12 13 Frequency 36 Installing 15 Transparent Menu 57 Trip 58 Trip Reset 51 TTG 59 TVG 47 U Units 69 Bearing Mode 69 Date Format 69 Depth Units 69 Distance Units 69 Speed Units 69 Temp Units 69 Time Format 70 29 37 Warranty Waypoint 59 Website 76 2 Zoom 29 49 Magnification 50 50 View 49
63. rive Boat Installation Assembling 1 Insert the transducer s pivot posts into the recesses on the sides of the bracket see Figure 2 7 2 Press the two nuts into the slots in the back of the bracket 3 Aligned the holes in the transducer bracket and nuts Insert the two machine screws capturing the nuts Tighten the machine screws until the transducer will stay in the up released position unaided pivot post 2 recess 2 D6765 1 Figure 2 7 Assembling the Transducer 18 05600 Digital Fishfinder Marking and Hole Drilling 1 Atthe selected location on the starboard side of the hull position the transducer so the transducer projects 3mm 1 8 below the bottom edge of the transom see Figure 2 9 Being sure the bottom of the transducer is parallel to the waterline mark the location of the screw holes with an X in the center of the two outer most slots CAUTION Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask 3 Using a4mm 23 or 9 64 drill bit drill two holes 22mm 7 8 deep at the locations indicated To prevent drilling too deeply wrap masking tape around the bit 22mm 7 8 from the point Fiberglass hull Minimize surface cracking by chamfering the gelcoat If a chamfer bit or countersink bit is not available start drilling with a 6mm or 1 4 bitto a depth of 1 mm 1 16 Plastic Shim Standard transom 13 transom angle The bracket is designed for a standar
64. s moving slowly UMEN S This indicates a group of small fish A fish moving under a stopped boat shows as a line When the boat is moving very fast a fish appears as two parallel lines 05017 2 Figure3 6 X Fish Indications Effect of Frequency and Boat Speed The return from a fish has a different appearance depending on the frequency used 50KHz produces a wide beam so a fish spotted by this frequency gives a broad arch the 200 kHz beam is narrower so the same fish produces narrower arch Chapter 3 Getting Started 39 The shape of the arch is also affected by the speed of the boat If the boat is moving slowly the arches tend to be longer if the boat is moving more quickly the arches are short and peaked If the boat is moving very fast a fish may be indicated by vertical lines 3 9 Using the Variable Range Marker VRM The VRM variable range marker key is used to determine the distance behind the boat of an object on the display The VRM function is available on the scrolling sonar display and zoom windows if your transducer is equipped with a paddlewheel for measuring speed and distance To display the VRM press ENTER from the main fishfinder page The VRM is displayed as a vertical line running the entire height of the display You can use the lt and gt keys of the trackpad to move VRM over a particular object to reference it from the boat Distance behind th
65. s the Main Menu items A description of how to browse the menu and make selections is outlined in Selecting MENU Items on page 34 Scroll Speed OH Range AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC A Scope FF BAIM MODE AUTO FISHING 200 DISPLAY SET UP SOUNDER SET UP D6632 1 Figure 4 1 Main Menu Items 42 05600 Digital Fishfinder 4 2 Fishfinder Operation Controls The fishfinder operation menu items are outlined in Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Fishfinder Menu Items Menu Sub Menu Options Default Scroll Speed ON PAUSED ON Range AUTOMATIC MANUAL AUTOMATIC Frequency AUTOMATIC 200 kHz MAN 50 kHz MAN DUAL MAN AUTOMATIC A Scope OFF ON 1 ON 2 ON 3 OFF GAIN MODE GAIN AUTO FISHING AUTO TROLLING AUTO CRUISING MANUAL 0 99 AUTO FISHING COLOR GAIN AUTOMATIC MANUAL 0 99 AUTOMATIC TVG Time Variable Gain AUTOMATIC MANUAL 0 100 AUTOMATIC Sounder In Rej AUTOMATIC LOW HIGH AUTOMATIC Second Echo Rej OFF LOW HIGH LOW Power AUTOMATIC MANUAL 10 100 in 1096 increments AUTOMATIC Max Ping Rate 5 30 in increments of 1 30 Chapter 4 Menu Operation 43 Menu Sub Menu Options Default 700 View OFF OFF SPLIT FULL SCREEN Zoom X X x2 X4 Mode AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC MANUAL TRIP RES
66. set using the UNITS parameter See page 71 Changing the value set for Deep Range automatically enables the Deep Alarm Temp Alarm If this alarm is ON and the water temperature falls within the range set using the Temp Rng High and Temp Rng Low settings the beeper sounds and moving arrow indicators point to the temperature display In an alarm condition the temperature display appears even if this data item has been set OFF See DATA ITEMS on page 60 The temperature alarm also activates if the temperature moves outside the set range If data items are displayed as analog gauges when the alarm is active the temperature value flashes You cannot set the Temp Rng High setting to be lower than Temp Rng Low and vice versa The default setting is OFF Analog TEMP ALARM 70 amp Indicator flashing 55 20 06757 1 Figure 6 3 Temperature Alarm with Analog Display Temp Rng High Use the lt and gt trackpad keys to decrement increment the highest temperature at which the Temp Alarm will sound The temperature units are dependent on the value set using the UNITS parameter See page 71 Temp Rng Low Use the lt and gt trackpad keys to decrement increment the lowest temperature at which the Temp Alarm will sound The temperature units are dependent on the value set using the UNITS parameter See page 71 70 05600 Digital Fishfinder ALARM CLOCK Set this alarm to sou
67. sing 200 kHz The bottom signal becomes lost so the sounder switches to Hunt mode Pinging begins at 250 ft the last known good depth using 200 kHz and increments to 500 ft If bottom is not detected the sounder switches to 50 KHz repeats pinging at 250 ft and increments up to a maximum of 2000 ft If bottom is still not detected the DS600 returns to 250 ft using 200 kHz to continue the process When bottom is found Hunt mode ceases and the sounder adjusts to the range and frequency appropriate for the new depth The default setting is AUTOMATIC Frequency The DS600 uses dual frequency sonar 50 kHz and 200 kHz and can be used in either auto or manual modes The DS600 can automatically select the appropriate frequency based on the current display range As the depth increases while in Auto Frequency mode the fishfinder shifts from 200 kHz to 50 KHz As the depth decreases the fishfinder switches from 50 KHz to 200 KHz You select the transducer frequency for automatic or manual operation at 50 kHz 200 kHz or both frequencies simultaneously 46 05600 Digital Fishfinder e AUTOMATIC enables the digital fishfinder to determine the optimum fre quency based on the current conditions 200kHz MAN fixes the frequency at 200kHz no matter what depth you viewing This frequency is typically used for shallower water and a more detailed view When using this frequency the transducer scans a nar rower area b
68. st blow 2 amp fuse 15 installed in line on the red positive wire CAUTION If the power connections are accidentally reversed the system will not work Use a multimeter to ensure that the input power leads are connected for correct polarity Transducer Connection A 25ft 8m cable is supplied with the transducer The transducer cable connector has a nut that has been removed to aid installation To enable you to complete the installation without cutting the cable ensure that any holes you drill are large enough to accept the connector with the nut removed approximately 13 16 or 21 mm Before attaching the transducer cable you will need to attach the connector nut which is included in the transducer packaging The transducer cable is attached to the 7 pin male TRANSDUCER connector on the connector panel of the DS600 See Figure 2 4 14 05600 Digital Fishfinder CAUTION Donot pull on the cable This can damage the transducer wires e Do not cut the transducer cable or remove the connector Donottry to shorten or splice the cable Cutting the transducer cable will severely reduce sonar performance Ifthe cable is cut it must be replaced it cannot be repaired Cutting the cable will also void the warranty WARNING Removing the transducer cable from the rear of the DS600 while the fishfinder is powered on can cause sparks Only remove the transducer cable after power has been removed from the DS600
69. stomer Support 76 76 X 05600 Digital Fishfinder Accessories and Parts esee 76 Technical Support esee 77 Product Repair and Service 77 MUO E a 78 Technical Support naa 78 Accessories and Parts 78 Worldwide Support seen 78 Appendix A Specifications 79 Chapter 1 Overview 1 Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Introduction This handbook describes the DS600 Digital Fishfinder The DS600 features state of the art High Definition Fish Imaging technology Constantly adjusting transmitter and receiver parameters the DS600 intelligently analyzes fish and bottom echoes and automatically produces a crystal clear echo sounder display D6454 1 Figure 1 1 05600 Digital Fishfinder The DS600 employs a very high transmission repetition or ping rate which along with the digital adaptive high sample rate receiver ensures that fish and bottom structure are presented in superb detail and optimal color allocation The DS600 digital bandwidth adaptation adjusts the receiver band width dynamically from very wide to very narrow as required by the actual water conditions This provides superior fish
70. t appears 3 Press A or gt Trackpad key to increment and V or lt Trackpad key to decrement the Gain setting 4 Press ENTER to accept the MANUAL value GAIN The gain or sensitivity of the display adjusts background noise by varying echo strength for display The value of the gain control determines the strength above which echoes are displayed If the gain is low only the strongest echoes are displayed As the gain is increased weaker echoes from air bubbles for example are also displayed The automatic gain modes find the ideal sensitivity level for you based on depth and water conditions Automatic gain modes take advantage of the hardware s advanced HDFI technology As a result the sounder typically achieves a sharper image in any of the automatic gain modes than is possible in manual mode Automatic gain varies the gain throughout the water column based on the current conditions The DS600 provides three pre defined automatic gain settings e AUTO FISHING is the highest automatic gain setting It gives the best details of the targets you have located and is ideal for slow speeds and drifting e AUTO TROLLING is a medium gain setting that is better suited for trolling speeds AUTO CRUISING is the lowest automatic gain setting ideal for reducing background noise or travelling to your fishing spot at high speeds MANUAL gain should be set high enough to see fish and bottom detail but without too much b
71. t time date water temperature battery voltage and depth information gt change Display Pages Press the PAGE key Each key press advances the Page screen Press to display Press ee to return to 5 Fishfinder Screen Position 06 26 15 512 4 7 H 080 04 664 kts N 26 46 322 Pi 080 03 846 048 Temperature 71 5 F 74 Press TTG RNG BRG OOh 16m 1 25nm 042 T lt g M to display Hinutes 4 01 38 10 12 2004 Nav Data Speed 4 Temperature 71 79 Los 000005 J Batti 13 7 artery kd Trip 00005 80 2 50 2 06634 1 Figure 3 4 Display Pages Chapter 3 Getting Started 33 3 7 Main DS600 Fishfinder Page functions can be accessed using the controls that are displayed when you press the MENU key The Main Menu is displayed These function control General Fishfinder Operations Display Control Functions Sounder Setup Functions natn BEAU Serell Speed ON Range AUTOMATIC Frequencu AUTOMATIC General Controls A Scope OFF GAIN MODE AUTO FISHING 200M TRIP RESET Display Controls SSS SET UP Sounder Setup SOUNDER SET UP 06633 1 Figure3 5 Accessing the Menu Figure 3 5 identifies these groupings General Menu Controls described in Chapter 4 Display Setup functions are described in Chapter 5 Sounde
72. tance is also set in meters METERS settings are only available in CE models Bearing Mode e default e MAGNETIC Date Format e MM DD YY default DD MM YY 72 Time Format DS600 Digital Fishfinder 12HOUR default e 24HOUR NMEA OUT SET UP This option lets you disable the transmission of specific NMEA sentences which may be necessary if you have other instruments sending the same data as your sounder The factory default for all NMEA sentences is transmission ON Disable the sentence by selecting OFF The following table displays the available NMEA sentences and their meanings Table 6 2 NMEA Sentences Sentence Meaning BWC Bearing amp Distance to Waypoint BWR Bearing amp Distance to Waypoint Rhumb Line DBT Depth Below Transducer DPT Depth GLL Geographic Position Latitude Longitude MTW Water Temperature VHW Water Speed and Heading VLW Distance Travelled through the Water VIG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed ZDA Time and Date Data repeated from external device Chapter 6 Sounder Setup 73 Language Select the language in which you wish information to be displayed The selected language will be used for all screen text Select from the following ENGLISH UK ENGLISH US default e DANISH e FRENCH e GERMAN e DUTCH e ICELANDIC ITALIAN e NORWEGIAN e PORTUGUESE e SPANISH SWEDISH FINNISH Key Be
73. ted from exposure to heat Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways or close to moving or hot objects Sharp bends must be avoided Where acable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead a water tight feed through should be used Secure cables in place using tie wraps or lacing twine Coil any extra cable and tie it out of the way You will need to run the following cables Power NMEA cable supplied with the unit This 5 ft 1 5 m cable has aconnector plug at one end for connecting to the fishfinder and 3 wires at the other end for connecting the power supply The power cable may be extended by up to 60 ft 20 m using a wire gauge of AWG 12 or greater The DS600 is intended for use on the boat s DC power systems rated from 10 18 Volts DC 13 8V nominal Transducer cable supplied with the transducer This 25 ft 8 m cable has connector plug with an outer nut that you must attach at one end for the display unit or extension cable The transducer cable may be extended up to a maximum of 60 ft 20 m using optional extension cables Cutting the transducer cable will severely reduce sonar performance Donot cut the transducer cable or remove the connector Donot shorten or splice the cable If the cable is cut it must be replaced it cannot be repaired Cutting the cable will also void the warranty Chapter 2 Installation 5 08 in 129 mm 6 93 176
74. the transducer EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance There are no user ser viceable parts in any Raymarine product e Some products generate high voltages so never handle the cables con nectors when power is being supplied to the equipment When powered up all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another with a consequent adverse effect on operation To minimize these effects and enable you to get the best possible perfor mance from your Raymarine equipment guidelines are given in the installation instructions to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equipment i e ensure optimum Electromag netic Compatibility EMC e Always report any EMC related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer We use such information to improve our quality standards n some installations it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences In general this will not dam age the equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action or may result in momentary faulty operation Chapter 7 Maintenance and Problem Solving 77 7 2 Problem Solving All Raymarine products are prior to packing and shippi
75. ut produces a more detailed view The 200 kHz signal is good for finding fish near the bottom or close together It is better for use in shallow water 50kHz MAN fixes the frequency at 50kHz no matter the depth This fre quency is typically used for wide coverage and deep water When using this frequency the transducer scans a wide area The 50 kHz signal pene trates water well so is good for use in deep water e DUALMAN displays separate screens for both 50 and 200kHz The trans ducer can operate in both 50 kHz and 200 kHz frequencies at the same time If you choose dual frequency operation the scrolling bottom dis play is split vertically the left half shows the 200 kHz detailed view and the right half shows the 50 kHz image The default setting is AUTOMATIC A Scope Use the A Scope screen to show raw sonar data directly from the transducer beam This gives you a real time image of fish and bottom structure directly below the transducer This function is very useful in showing the strength of the echo returned from a fish The display is split vertically with the A Scope image in the right hand window and the scrolling bottom image in the left hand window Select one of the three modes for A Scope as demonstrated in Figure 4 2 OFF in which A Scope does not appear e ON 1 in which the image takes up the entire A Scope window ON 2 in which only the left side of the image displayed in Mode ON 1 expands to the e

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