Humminbird Ultima Fish Finder User Manual
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1. TESTING THE INSTALLATION After installing your Ultima transducer and cables you should test the installation Testing should be performed on the water since that is the only way to check your transducer s performance With your boat at idle press the POWER button until it chirps once to turn the unit on The Ultima performs a self test on its electronics then automatically selects the right depth range and sensitivity level for conditions Momentarily you ll see the reading start to march across the screen from right to left Increase your boat speed to ensure that you get a continuous bottom reading as the boat moves Your Ultima and its transducer are designed to operate at up to 120 kph However use caution when operating any boat at high speed High speed testing does not apply to portable transducers with suction cup mount If the Ultima performs well at idle or slow speeds but the display is not continuous at higher speeds the transducer is not installed properly Air bubbles or turbulence from the boat hull are passing across the transducer face blocking the transmitted signal By following the instructions in Mounting the Transducer you can make simple adjustments that should fix the problem NOTE If other problems occur see Troubleshooting later in this manual for lips from the Humminbird engineers If you don t find the solution there call our toll free Customer Service Hotline USING THE ULTIMA This2. Ness amesa 1S _ 7A Adjusts Alarm Depth ON OFF n P is a Enables or Disables Alarm 4 Enabling Fish Alarm Factory setting OFF The Fish Alarm alerts you with a chirping sound whenever the Ultima detects fish or another object not attached to the bottom To activate it select FISH ALARM and press the ON OFF button A fish symbol reminds you that the alarm is on 5 Using Zoom Factory setting OFF Zoom provides an up close view To activate it select Zoom and press ON OFF The Zoom view initially begins at the surface pressing the UP or DOWN arrow adjusts Zoom depth The range of the display is shown when Zoom is on and a ZM appears by the bottom range number The Zoom range depends on the current depth range 3 meters in the 5 and 9 and 19 meter depth ranges 5 meters in the 37 55 and 74 meter depth ranges and 10 meters in the 11 to 185 meter depth ranges Remember If Zoom is the last function selected you can use the arrow button to adjust the Zoom depth or ON OFF to switch Zoom on and off without having to press SELECT first TENE ON OFF iii Enables or Disables Fish Alarm 5 5 3 30 25 6 ra Selects Zoom Depth ON OFF on Enables or Disables Zoom 6 Using Bottom Lock Factory setting OFF Bottom Lock provides an up close view like Zoom except that in this case the zoomed view automatically moves up or down to stay on the bottom To use this feature select BOTTOM LO
3. Next place the gimbal bracket on the swivel base and attach with four small machine screws provided Place the LCR in the gimbal mount and make certain the rubber washers provided are placed between the unit and the gimbal bracket Important Note which side of the gimbal faces forward Slots on gimbal bracket go towards rear Also rubber washer must be located between the unit and the gimbal bracket Install the mounting knobs and tighten snugly The unit can now be swiveled and tilted to any desired position Pi GIMBAL pert er DECK L L a NUIT LOCKWASHER FLAT WASHER FIGURE IMPORTANT RUBSER WASHER MUST BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE UNIT AND THE GIMBAL BRACKET AUBGER WASHER MOUNTING KNOBS BRACKET IMPORTANT SLOTS ON GIMBAL BRACKET GO TOWARD REAR FIGURE 10 OTHER MOUNTING OPTIONS 1 The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted on the SM 4 quick disconnect swivel mount 2 The LCR gimbal bracket can also be mounted directly to the dash without the swivel mount however this method is not recommended since the unit cannot be rotated INSTALLING THE CABLES Your LCR comes equipped with Humminbird s new Angle Lock power and transducer connectors The power connector is identified with the letter P on the back of the plug It plugs into the outlet on the back of the unit marked Power The transducer connector is identified with the letter T and plugs into the outlet on the back
4. Meters or Feet 2 Setting Depth Range Factory setting On Automatic When you turn the Ultima on it finds the bottom sets the ideal depth range and automatically adjusts the depth range to as much as 185 meters as the depth changes In this Auto Depth Range mode the bottom is blacked in for easy to understand readings If you prefer you can turn Auto Depth Range off Select DEPM RANGE press ON OFF and adjust the Depth Range with the UP or DOWN arrow key In this Manual Depth Range mode the bottom is not blacked in This lets you see a Second return which is preferred by some fishermen because CREME Fa the width of the second echo can indicate bottom Css Selects Depth Range hardness ON OFF sus ables or Disables Auto Range 3 Enabling Bottom Alarm Factory setting OFF The Bottom Alarm lets you specify the minimum depth you want to maintain To use it select Bottom Alarm then press the ON OFF button to activate the alarm and the UP or DOWN arrow key to adjust the depth at which the alarm will sound An alarm symbol is displayed when this function is on When Bottom Alarm is on you ll hear a continuous chirping sound when the bottom is shallower than you defined This is very handy for alerting you to shallow water or helping you to maintain position over structure NOTE The Ultima should not be used as a navigation aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury
5. center of the transom is on the bottom edge of the transom Figure B CENTER OF TRANSOM TEMPLATE TRANSOM L PARALLEL DEADRISE TO WATER ANGLE l t i BOTTOM E DGE CE LOCATE TEMPLATE TO BOTTOM OF TRAMEDM TRANSOM AND DRILL HOLES PER INSTRUCTIONS Once the location is determined mark and drill three 7 64 dia holes noted on the template Attach the metal bracket using three 10 self threading screws supplied Be sure to align holes in the center of the Bracket slots On some aluminum boats it may be necessary to use a wood back up plate It is important to use a silicone sealant between the screwhead and bracket in order to prevent leaking See Figure C HO S0R Rw aa Figure Step 2 BRACKET INSTALLATION Fiberglass Boats If your boat has a stepped transom located below and under the main transom the compact transducer design allows mounting in this area This mounting location is recommended for good reading at very high speeds See Figure D To install the metal bracket on a fiberglass boat locate the template on the transom in the same manner as for an aluminum boat See Figure C Figure D TRANSOM TEMPLATE MOUNT HERE FOR EXTRA HIGH SPEED OPERAEION ON BOATS WITH STEPPED TRANSOM EITHER SIDE NOTE On boats with more than 15 degree deadrise angle it may be necessary to mount the transducer slightly off parallel with the water level See Figure E Mark and drill the three 9 64 dia
6. holes as shown on the template Attach the metal bracket using the three 10 self threading screws supplied Be sure to align the holes so that they are centered vertically in the three slots found in the bracket It is important to use a silicone sealant between the screwhead and bracket in order to prevent leaking Figure E TEMPLATE TEMPLATE DEAGRISE IS MORE a Ed EE WAOMG AIGHT Step 3 TRANSDUCER PIVOT ASSEMBLY Assemble the pivot to the transducer main body using the two 14 x5 8 allen head screws two 3 8 tooth washers and two 1 4 square nuts Make sure the tooth washers are sandwiched between the transducer main body and the pivot The square nuts are trapped inside the pivot and will not rotate as the allen head screws are tightened HOWEVER DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS POINT See Figure F PIVOT CAUTION DO NOT APPLY PR LOCTITE OR SIMILAR LOCK YOOTH ING COMPOUNDS BECAUSE 5 THEY WILL ATTACK THE PLASTIC SEE Figure F stop 4 TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY Insert the transducer assembly into the metal bracket from the bottom Push up until the holes in the plastic pivot align with the uppermost holes in the bracket Slide the O ring on to the headed pin and insert it through the two parts Assemble by screwing the 14 x3 8 allen head screw into the end of the pin and tighten See Figure G La CABLE CLAMP PLH O PS AW METAL SPARING BRACKET Figure amp Step 5 ANGLE ALLIGHMENT Set th
7. of the unit marked Transducer Note An adapter AD 4 is available to allow use of an old waterproof BNC transducer with the LCR but be sure that the transducer is a 16degree A 32 degree transducer cannot be used A 11 8 hole must be drilled to pull through the transducer connector After drilling the hole pull the transducer connector up through the hole If you are installing two units both transducer connectors can be pulled through this 1 1 8 inch hole Next push the power cable wires down through the hole A hole cover has been provided which will dress and hold the wires Install the hole cover after determining the necessary wire length from the hole The power cable has a red lead to the positive post and the black lead to the negative post Install a 1 amp fuse between the red cable and positive post of your 12 volt battery If a fuse panel is available we recommend wiring the power cable into the fuse panel Note The LCR must be fused separately from any other accessory Your Angle Lock connectors can only be plugged in one way Position the connector so the letter P or T can be read and the 90 degree bend is pointed downward Push the connector in as far as it will go Turn the positive locking ring as far as it will go clockwise until you feel it lock Locking ring as far as it will go clockwise until you feel it lock Your connector is now locked into place Note For easy access to the connectors simply loosen
8. screws 3 At least 3 behind the bracket mark a 3 4 hole to run the cables through 4 Set the gimbal mount aside and drill the holes as marked S Mount the bracket using the mounting hardware supplied with your Ultima 6 To connect the power cable to the 12 volt DC power source wire the Ultima through your fuse panel with al amp fuse not included If your boat does not have a fuse panel you can wire the power cable to the battery with an in line 1 amp fuse and fuse holder not included in the positive wire as shown on the following page Do not connect directly to the battery without a fuse Attach the black lead to the negative terminal and wire the red lead through the fuse to the positive terminal Note Do not use any power cable other than the one provided with your Ultima However you may lengthen the cable with 18 gauge wire 7 Pull the transducer power speed and temperature cables up through the 3 4 hole behind the gimbal bracket and connect them to the back of the Ultima The power cable is identified by a 1 on the plug the transducer cable by a 2 the speed cable by a 3 and the temperature cable by a 4 on the plug 8 Push any excess cable into the hole 9 Mount the Ultima on the gimbal bracket by loosening the mounting knobs and slipping the unit into the bracket Be sure to keep the rubber washers between the bracket and the unit Tighten the knobs to hold the Ultima in viewing position
9. CK and press ON OFF The range of the display is shown when bottom lock is on and a BL appears by the bottom range number This is an ideal feature for finding structure or locating fish near the bottom Remember If bottom Lock is the last function selected you can use the ON OFF button to switch Bottom Lock on and off without having to press select 7 Selecting Fish ID Factory Netting On When you turn the Ultima on the unit automatically sets Fish ID to the On position To turn the ID feature off and display fish with pixels instead of the ID icons press the ON OFF button while within the Fish ID menu Pressing the ONOFF button again reactivates the ID function ILES TE 15 On OFe ieee nables or Disables Bottom Lock C 543 330 25 6 5 ON OFF eS Enables or Disables Fish 1D 8 Setting Display Speed Factory setting Maximum The Ultima display is updated advances across the screen as you move through the water The speed at which the display is updated depends on the Display Speed setting To adjust it select DISPLAY SPEED and press the UP arrow for a faster setting or the DOWN arrow for a slower setting i 1 4 Se See In general higher Display Speed settings provide ik Stg faster updates while slower Display Speeds provide more Re oag g 5 detailed information 23 0 e v Lace Adjusts Speed 9 Using TripLog Factory Setting Off The
10. Operations Manual ULTIMA TRANSDUCER MOUNTING PROCEDURE Humminbird s high speed transducer is supplied with your LCR This transducer has been designed to give good high speed readings on most all boat designs including aluminum Please carefully consider the following before installing your transducer BOTTOM FISH AT ZEA LIGHT AT SQFT AT MFT FISH A AT SOFT FLASHER WSPLAT SHOW IRG WHAT LE UNCER THE BOAT FIGURE 1 TRANSDUCER MOUNTING OPTIONS A Transom Mount The Humminbird high speed transducer allows the transducer element to be mounted below the bottom of the boat hull keeping the transducer out of turbulent water and insuring good high speed operation The transducer will absorb the blow of any obstruction by rotating up out of the metal spring bracket without harming the transducer or your boat The transducer can be re engaged by simply rotating the transducer down and snapping it back in place See Figure A Figure B Inside Hull Mount The high speed transducer can be mounted inside the hull without pivot assembly using the proper two part epoxy such as Humminbird s epoxy kit Even though there is some loss of signal in shooting through the hull your LCR will perform well with this type of installation You cannot shoot through the hull of an aluminum boat C Trolling motor Mount This type of transducer is not supplied with your LCR It is designed to mount on the foot of a trolli
11. Ultima TripLog provides a full screen of information on current conditions for elapsed time distance and speed To display it select TRIPLOG and press ON OFF Further information is given on the next page OH El OM jaa All log information is continuously updated as mer long the Ultima remains powered on if you want to reset ess Average Speed Elapsed Time and Elapsed Distance i g press the STOP button 33 ne a5 g h Pressing ON OFF exits the Trip Log and returns you to normal operation ON OFF Note TripLog requires the proper input from the temp any ivates or deactivates TripLog and speed accessories on the transom of the boat TRIP LOG ELAPSED TIME 07 33 HIH ELAPSED DIST 58 7 KM AVERAGE SPEED 7 8 EFH peor 15 STOP Les To Clear Settings N OFF se To Exit Maintenance Your Humminbird Ultima is designed to give you years of trouble free operation with virtually no maintenance Follow the simple procedures below to ensure that you Ultima continues to deliver top performance If the unit comes in contact with salt spray simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water When cleaning the LCD screen use a chamois and non abrasive cleaner such as WindexO Do not wipe while dirt or grit is on the screen Be careful to avoid scratching the screen The transducer face may become dirty from storage or contact with marine environment oil Oil will cause the face to lose the wa
12. area the transducer is to be mounted The puddle should be larger than the bottom of the transducer 9 Coat the bottom of the transducer with epoxy then put it in the center of the puddle and push down on the transducer while moving it around in a circular motion This forces out any air bubbles that may be trapped between the bottom of the transducer and the hull of the boat 10 Let epoxy cure then the transducer is ready to operate No water is now required in the bottom of the boat and gas and oil that is spilled inside of the boat will not degrade performance as it will if the transducer is placed only in water CAUTION Do not use the silicone seal or any soft adhesive to bond the transducer to the hull This will reduce the sensitivity of the unit CAUTIONS 1 Occasionally the eye of your transducer may become dirty from storage or from contact with oils present in boats or marina environments Oil will cause the eye to lose the intimate contact with the water which is necessary for efficient operation The eye may be cleaned with liquid detergent 2 Improper installation of the transducer can alter the efficiency and accuracy of the entire system 3 If your boat of transducer is out of the water for a period of time it may take a short period of time for the transducer to become thoroughly wetted when returned to the water Also re entry may cause turbulence which will create air bubbles in the eye of
13. e transducer angle so that it is parallel with the bottom of the boat hull Once proper alignment is achieved tighten the two allen head screws using the 5 32 allen wrench provided The screws are visible through the access holes on each side of the metal bracket Check to make sure the transducer main body is rigidly fastened to the pivot See Figure H Figure H E AQTESo HOLE PCF TS HTERIRS FAST TO Malh DOC AGILEET MEN BOOY SO THAT IT IS PARALLEL WRORGS Step 6 CHECK POSITION OF TRANSDUCER At this point check to see that the bottom of the transducer is a minimum of 1 4 below the bottom of the transom However as noted in STEP 2 the top of the transducer cannot fall below the bottom of the transom If it is not remove the transducer assembly from the metal bracket by removing the pin installed during STEP 3 Loosen the metal bracket mounting screws re position the bracket utilizing it s slotted holes tighten and re assemble It may be necessary to replace the silicone sealant after this adjustment is made NOTE It may be necessary to make several high speed runs to adjust transducer either UP DOWN or to re adjust the angle to achieve optimum results Step 7 CABLE CLAMPS Install cable clamps as necessary by drilling a 1 8 dia hole for the 8 screw supplied 2 INSIDE HULL MOUNTING PROCEDURE Warning In order to achieve proper results with this type installation it is important that the transducer be moun
14. ma expert Operating the Ultima bah 19 Actual View Ultima View WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN Zero Lane Fish Symbols Bottom Contour Zoom Indicator okie SensilivitySetung Depth or Zoom Range s 5 lt 3 Fish Alarm Indicator F 23 ae 26 g 4 Depth Bottom Alarm Indicator A Boat Speed Water Temperature OPERATING THE ULTIMA The Ultima offers several functions that you can adjust with the front panel buttons Note that to select something with a button you must press it fully so that you hear a chirp sound You can get acquainted with these features by actual operation or when using the simulator POWER Press this once to turn the Ultima on Pressing it again turns the Ulfma off When the unit is off keeping POWER pressed for about 2 seconds starts the built in simulator STOP Press this to freeze the display so you can study it Press it again to restart the display movement SELECT This button is used to access the following functions for further adjustments e Sensitivity Units e Depth Range Bottom Alarm e Fish Alarm Zoom Bottom Lock e Fish ID e Display Speed e TripLog To adjust any of these press SELECT until the function you want appears Each function s display tells you how to use the arrow buttons and ONOFF for adjustment when first learning you should also refer to the following instructions After you adjust any function the display returns
15. ng motor You may exchange your un used high speed transducer for a trolling motor transducer Call the Humminbird Customer Service Department D Bronz Thru Hull Mount This transducer is not supplied with your LCR but for an additional cost you may exchange your un used high speed transducer for a bronz thru hull The bronz thru hull transducer has a threaded stem which installs through a hole drilled in the boat hull leaving the housing exposed under the boat This type of installation must be used for many boats with in board engines because there is no suitable location on the transom away from the noise and turbulence created by the prop A bronz thru hull transducer should be installed by qualified personnel only The LCR will operate well at high speeds with a properly mounted transducer Remember a transducer will not work transmitting through air or through air bubbles 1 TRANSOM MOUNTING PROCEDURE Step 1 MOUNTING LOCATION It is important that the transducer be mounted on the transom where water flow is in constant contact with the transducer You may wish to observe the rear of the boat while it is moving through the water to determine the best mounting location Step 2 BRACKET INSTALLATION Aluminum Boats To install the metal bracket on an aluminum boat locate the template on the transom between rows of rivets or ribs that are on the bottom of the boat Align the template so that the bottom corner of the template nearest the
16. section provides complete information on operating the Ultima through its front panel controls You are encouraged to read this information completely as you first learn to use the Ultima Doing so will ensure you make the most of its many features and functions The first part of this section explains the use of the built in simulator which you can use to practice selecting functions through the front panel The remaining instructions which can be followed while using the simulator or in actual operation explain each function and are organized according to the front panel layout USING THE BUILT IN SIMULATOR The Ultima includes a built in simulator that helps you learn to use your new equipment The simulator displays a typical underwater scene and lets you practice with the controls The unit must be turned off before you start the simulator To activate it press down and hold the POWER button until a chirping sound begins Release the button and the built in simulator begins displaying a typical Ultima reading You can use the simulator to learn the functions explained in the following pages just as if you were getting actual on the water readings but note that Sensitivity is disabled To turn off the simulator turn off the unit by pressing the POWER button again Of course the best way to learn the Ultima is with actual use especially in familiar waters If you know what s below and see it on screen you ll quickly become an Ulti
17. ted by someone familiar with the use of two part epoxy adhesives For this reason Techsonic Industries Inc will not be responsible for any damage due to the mounting of your transducer in this manner NOTE An Epoxy Kit Part N EPK is available from Humminbird This Epoxy Kit has been formulated for Inside Hull Transducer Installation 1 Select as flat an area as possible near the aft end and center of boat where the hull is thin and not double If the bottom has a runner down the center of boat select an area to one side of the runner but as close to the runner as possible 2 Clean the inside of the boat with lacquer thinner in the area transducer is to be mounted Outside of boat in this area should also be cleaned Not with lacquer thinner 3 Put approximately one inch of water in the bottom of the boat 4 Put transducer in the water The bottom of the transducer should be in a flat area and should be in good contact with the bottom of the boat 5 Operate the LCR with the boat operating at high speed The transducer may have to be moved in order to find an area where satisfactory operation is observed 6 When an area is found that produces satisfactory operation mark the location of the transducer 7 Remove the water and transducer and clean the marked area and the bottom of the transducer thoroughly 8 Using the Humminbird Epoxy Kit or equivalent mix an ample amount of epoxy without causing it to bubble and pour it in the
18. ter contact it needs to maintain efficient operation Simply clean the face with liquid detergent If your boat is out of the water for a long time it may take a while for the transducer to become thoroughly wetted when returned to the water Also the turbulence of re entry may cause air bubbles to form on the transducer face The bubbles will quickly disappear or can be removed by rubbing the transducer with the fingers while the transducer is in the water Never leave the Ultima in a closed car or trunk especially in extreme temperatures Do not attempt to repair the Ultima yourself Repairs should be performed only authorized Humminbird technicians
19. the mounting knobs and tilt your LCR forward The connectors are now in full view and easy to plug or unplug INSTALLING THE ULTIMA Before mounting the Ultima gather the parts you need Ultima gimbal mounting bracket mounting hardware kit power cable and transducer cable If the transducer cable is not long enough for your installation see Accessories earlier in this manual for information on the EC 6 10 extension cable Next consider where to mount the Ultima_ The gimbal mount offers mounting capabilities for the top of a shelf or the bulkhead and lets you tilt the unit forward and backward for ease of viewing and operation To choose the best location consider the following e The mounting surface should be adequately supported to protect the Ultima from excess wave shock and vibration e The mounting area should allow at least 2 clearance at back sides and top of the unit for connection air flow and ease of removal e Any VHF radio you have may incur some degree of interference with the depth sounder Humminbird depth sounders are designed to minimize this interference although it is best to route the transducer cable and antenna cable as far away from each other as possible for example on opposite sides of the boat After you have determined the best location for your Ultima proceed with the instructions on the following page 1 Set the gimbal mount on the mounting surface 2 Mark lib holes for the mounting
20. the transducer The bubbles will disappear in a short time or can be removed by rubbing the transducer eye with your fingers while the transducer is in the water 4 If your instrument should fail to function be sure to check all the electrical connections before removing the transducer or calling a serviceman 5 Inspect your transducer cable and make sure that it has not been cut or damaged to the point where it will affect the performance of the transducer A slight nick or cut exposing the outer cable can be repaired by wrapping with electrical tape A transducer can be damaged if the inner cable and outer cable are allowed to make contact Such a problem can sometimes be corrected by properly splicing the coaxial cable This should only be attempted by a qualified service technician 6 If your LCR is not working properly and you suspect the problem might be in your transducer we would recommend you borrow a unit from a friend and try it on your boat If the symptoms are the same you can almost be certain that the problem is in the transducer INSTALLING THE LCR The LCR should be mounted on a flat solid surface for maximum stability The low profile swivel mount has four holes drilled in the base It is recommended that all four holes be used Position the swivel base and drill four 4 diameter holes Note The LCR hole pattern Is the same as for all Humminbird flasher units Use hardware provided to mount this base to the boat
21. to its full screen reading NOTE While the Ultima remains on he last function you select remains active that is you can adjust it without having to press SELECT again You can use this to simplify operations For example if the bottom alarm was the last function used you can readjust the alarm by pressing one of the arrow buttons Or if you often use Zoom you can select it once then switch it on and off by simply pressing ON OFF The following pages describe each function in order of appearance as you first press SELECT 1 Selecting Sensitivity Units Factory setting 0 Meters The Sensitivity Units function has two uses It lets you adjust Ultima sensitivity and controls whether depth measurement is in feet or meters The Ultima automatically increases or decreases its sensitivity setting when water conditions change as when the bottom is stirred up If you want to manually adjust Sensitivity select SENS and press the UP or DOWN arrow button to adjust the automatic setting with a 5 to SS Se 5 range For example if you set it at 2 Sensitivity PRE 3 s remains 2 settings higher than the normal automatic setting SC i An on screen indicator at the bottom of the screen shows 2 0 25 8 the sensitivity setting when the menu is hidden Fa Pressing the ON OFF button when the SENS menu Dam Adjusts Sensitivity Setting is displayed switches the unit of depth measurement ON OFF between meters and feet Lomme ee
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