Honeywell KLN 94 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish or other targets not connected to the bottom The Fish Alarm has three different settings that correspond to the three different size fish symbols shown onscreen The default setting is OFF With the Large fish only setting the 400TX alarms on only those targets that are represented by the large FISH ALARM fish symbols The 400TX can be set to alarm on only large and medium fish or set to alarm on all fish OFF Once the Fish Alarm is enabled the 400TX emits an audible beep when the selected size fish symbol appears on screen The sound is Slightly different for each of the three fish symbol sizes so with practice it is possible to distinguish the size of the detected fish without looking at the unit ADJUST FISH ALARM Fish Alarm settings are remembered when the unit is powered off Triplog Triplog provides a running log of information based on input from the Temp Speed sensor Since Triplog requires information from the Temp Speed sensor to operate if this sensor is not detected by the 400TX the Triplog menu will not appear as an option Triplog provides four pieces of information the total time elapsed since power up or reset the distance traveled since the 400TX was powered up or reset the average speed and the input voltage from your boat s electrical system The time speed and distance calculations are useful for track2. ae Tri beom 5 Regie se ri begm appear Passed indicates the internal test discovered no failures Failed indicates a significant TEE internal problem was discovered and the unit requires Connected factory service A code number appears that tells TEMPERATURE repair personnel where the problem is Connected TOTAL TIHE Transducer The first connection tested is Transducer nn TEE input If a transducer is detected TriBeam or Wide Side appears If a series of dashed lines is shown no Press YIEwW for next screen transducer is connected or there is a problem with the transducer or cable If you are using multiple transducers switch between transducers to confirm the connections for each Boat Speed Water Temperature Connection Other connections tested include the boat speed and surface water temperature sensors These accessory sensors can be purchased independently or together as a single sensor see the Humminbird Accessories catalog If the sensors are connected and working properly a connected message appears The speed input feature only works when the boat is in motion as the paddle wheel on the speed sensor must rotate to be detected Voltage Input Another connection tested is the voltage input and is especially helpful in diagnosing input voltage problems The current input voltage is displayed If voltage fluctuations Or power supply in excess of 20 VDC or less than 10 VDC is suspected use the diagnos
3. applicable should be installed first and must reach the mounting location Extension cables are available e There are two ways to route the cables to the unit through a hole in the mounting surface underneath the mounting bracket Fuels or from a hole outside the mounting bracket Routing the cables down under the mount provides maximum weather protection however this is not always feasible if the area under the fishfinder is inaccessible In this case route the cables through a hole at another location and cover with the supplied hole cover e The mounting surface should be adequately supported to ye protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration U and provide visibility while in operation e The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to Eat pivot and swivel freely and for easy removal and installation Ben e Figures 18 19 en H GO g Step Two Connect the Power Cable to the Boat iy ls A 6 2m long power cable is included to supply power to the fishfinder You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi stranded copper wire CAUTION Some boats have 24 or 36 volt electric systems Be sure your unit is connected to a 12 VDC power supply The Power can be connected to the boat s electrical system at two places a fuse panel usually located near the console or directly to the battery lf a fuse terminal is available use crimp on type electrical connectors
4. connected to the 400TX in order to retain user settings selected when in simulator mode If no transducer is detected the unit defaults to pre selected options when powered off What You See On Screen Your 400TX uses a 160 x 160 matrix FSTN LCD display This display provides outstanding viewability in all light conditions over a wide range of temperatures At initial power up the 400TX uses settings that were set at the factory After initial use the 400TX will remember the settings you enter Fr oO oh There are several elements on screen that are 1 S 74 6 8 i TEM P common to all modes of operation Ua a H Temperature Speed The initial screen layout takes one of two basic forms depending on whether the optional Temp Speed accessory is installed Figure A shows the default view when the Temp Speed accessory is installed Figure B shows the default view when the Temp Speed accessory is not installed Depth The digital depth number shows the water Bottom Degicrion Zero Line depth directly beneath the transducer location En T Depth Range The depth range is shown to the right cx of the screen The upper number is 0 indicating the ee surface of the water The lower number is one of the x nine depth ranges available that best match the depth of the water As the depth of the water changes the range changes as necessary in order to retain a bottom representation on screen When in Auto mode the
5. hull with minimal loss The hull of the boat must be single layer construction not double hulled Also any air trapped in the lamination of the fiberglass would prevent the sonar signal from passing through inside the Hull Mounted Transducer Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled into the boat and through experimentation high speed operation comparable to transom mounting can be achieved Two part slow cure epoxy not included is required to glue the transducer in place INSTALLATION PREPARATION ALTERNATE MOUNTING METHODS ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS Your Humminbird fishfinder comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats However there are several situations which may require a different type of transducer Inboard boats wood or metal hulls and sail boats create unique transducer mounting needs Alternate transducers and mounting methods are detailed below Portable Mounting The standard transducer can be adapted for portable installations with a portable mounting kit available trom Humminbird This accessory adapts your transducer to a suction cup mount for temporary installation on the boat hull or other surface Trolling Motor Mounting The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on most trolling motors using a different accessory kit This accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows mounting the transducer to the body of most t
6. not included that match the terminal on the fuse panel Attach the black wire to ground and the red wire to 12 VDC power Figure 20 Be sure to use a one amp www reelschematic com fuse in the connection If you must wire the control head directly to a battery be sure to install an inline fuse holder INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION and one amp fuse not included for the protection of the unit Figure 21 Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures In order to minimize the potential for interference with other P rnp Hae tion marine electronics a separate power source Such as a second battery may be necessary Step Three Drillthe Mounting Holes 1 Set the mounting bracket in place on the mounting surface Mark the four mounting screw locations with a pencil or punch 2 Set the mounting bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 9 64 3 6mm bit Step Four Run the Cables 1 Ifthe cables must pass through a hole underneath the mounting surface mark and drill a 1 25mm hole centered between the four mounting holes Figure 22 Note if the cables must pass through the mounting surface at a different location drill the 1 25mm hole at that location and pass the cables through from underneath Also you must break out the tabs on the rear of the mounting base using needle nose pliers Figures 24 25 2 Insert all cables through the 1 2
7. setting is remembered when the unit is powered off Bottom Black There are two selections available Off and On OPTIONS The factory setting is Off With this setting the 400TX displays the bottom using 4 level grayscale This allows you to determine BOTTOM BLACK the texture and relative hardness of the bottom Selecting Bottom Black ON causes the unit to blacken in the display below the bottom This gives the user easiest recognition of the bottom location even from a great distance The 400TX remembers the Bottom Black setting when powered off _ 26168 74 Reset With the many User Options available to customize the 400TX it is easy to configure the unit in such a way that it is detrimental to a particular use By using the Reset function all variable or user controlled features of the 400TX are returned to the factory settings The Reset function is an important first step in troubleshooting problems to ensure that a user selected setting is not the cause for the perceived problem USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE OPTIONS The 400TX contains a powerful diagnostic tool that can aid in determining the cause of a problem To use the Diagnostic feature select the Diagnostic feature on the start up menu on the initial screen Self Test Initially the 400TX will perform a self test This test confirms the operation of all internal circuitry TRANSDUCER At the conclusion of the test one of two messages will
8. the cable by attaching the cable camp to the transom using a 8 x 5 8 16mm screw Note The transducer will pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket Allow enough slack in the cable for this movement It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the transducer during movement INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION Inside the hull installation requires the mount system and control Transducer Mounted head be installed and operational See Installing the Control Head in ae for instruction on installing the unit Inside the hull mounting generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass hulled boats Humminbird cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat since some signal loss occurs The amount of loss depends on hull construction and thickness and the installation This installation requires slow cure two part epoxy Do not use silicone or any other soft adhesive to install the transducer as this material reduces the sensitivity of the unit Five minute epoxy has a tendency to cure before all the air bubbles can be purged Step One Determine the Mounting Location Begin the transducer installation by determining where inside the hull to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location e Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are
9. 5 5m depth range TruZoom displays a range equal to one half the current depth range In the 30 10m 60 20m 120 40m 180 60m 240 80m 360 110m 480 150m and 600 185m depth ranges TruZoom displays a range equal to one fourth the current depth range The box at the right side of the screen outlines the area to be zoomed www reelschematic com The 400TX shows Zoom range in conjunction with the Unger Zoom Limit full depth range The Zoom range is shown on the left side of the screen and full range information is shown on the right side of the display The area which is being enlarged by Zoom is indicated by the square box Zoom can either operate automatically in which the Zoom range is constantly adjusted to show the bottom or manually in which the user controls the location of the Zoom range C Automatic Zoom is especially helpful when looking 38 64 5 a for structure or bottom detail The Automatic Zoom an En keeps the bottom in view even in quickly changing terrain Manual Zoom provides detailed information of any area from the surface to the bottom eee ernannt In Manual Zoom the Zoom range does not move as the terrain changes ADJUST To operate Zoom press MENU repeatedly until the Zoom menu is on screen Three options are available Off Factory Setting Auto Automatic bottom tracking Zoom and Manual User controlled Zoom range Press the DOWN ARROW once to hig
10. 5mm hole from beneath the mounting surface yee E 3 Pass the cables through the grommet if the cable hole is AVE N underneath the mounting bracket then press the grommet See in place around the cables and into the 1 25mm hole 4 Pass the cables through the mounting base out the top of the mounting bracket 5 Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes Insert the four flathead wood screws into the mounting holes and tighten fully Figure 23 www reelschematic com Optional If the cables pass outside the mounting bracket install the hole cover over the hole and fasten in place using the two 8 x 7 8 22mm wood screws Figure 24 reeischematic com INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Step Five Assembling the Connector Holder 1 Insert the cable connectors into the connector holder The cable connectors are labeled and there are corresponding labels on the connector holder Figure 26 The slots for the connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation so do not force the connector into the holder Carefully pull the excess cable from beneath the mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket Figure 27 Snap the support plate to the rear of the connector holder Figure 28 Insert the connector holder into place and use the two 6 32 x 3 4 9mm screws to fasten it to th
11. See the detailed description of each function for further explanation Menu Functions sensitivity The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver The 400TX automatically adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and the level of noise present Noise can be caused by other electronic devices engines trolling motors propeller cavitation and hydrodynamic flow among others The user has the option of adjusting the Sensitivity higher or lower based on personal preference You can select one of 11 sensitivity settings from 5 to 5 A setting of O factory setting has no effect on the automatic sensitivity control Increasing the sensitivity 1 through 5 enables the unit to display the information from progressively smaller sonar returns By decreasing the sensitivity 1 through 5 the unit effectively filters small sonar returns In murky or muddy water it is often helpful to reduce the sensitivity This prevents the display from being cluttered with sonar returns from debris or suspended particles In very clear or very deep water it may be helpful to increase the sensitivity since even the smallest sonar return may be of interest to the user To adjust Sensitivity press MENU repeatedly until High Sensitivit the Sensitivity heading is displayed When the Sensitivity menu appears use the UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity or the DOWN ARROW
12. arts included you need the following for installation and operation A powered hand drill and various drill bits Philips and flat head screwdrivers A ruler or measuring tape Pen or pencil 12 volt power source your boat s battery A 1 amp fuse A fuse holder if you are wiring directly to the boat s battery Silicone sealant for sealing drilled holes 2 part slow cure epoxy for inside the hull transducer installations INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Do not begin this transducer installation until you read the Installation Preparation in the Operation Guide This chapter contains information critical to the correct installation of your transducer Due to the wide variety of boat hulls only general instructions are presented in the installation guide Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step One Determine Where to Mount the Transducer Begin the transducer installation by determining where on the transom to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location e tis very important to locate the transducer in an area which is relatively free of turbulent water As aboat moves through the water turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the propeller s This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat and i
13. depiction If a Wide Side transducer is being used see Using Alternative Transducers the VIEW button is used to select one of four views available Both Left Right and Down You can select side simulator to view this presentation even if a Wide Side transducer is not connected Menu MENU displays a menu on screen for adjustment In normal Kent operation pressing MENU repeatedly cycles through all available menus A menu remains on screen for several seconds and can be adjusted by using the ARROW keys If no adjustment is made in the allotted time the menu disappears If you want the menu to remain on screen longer press and hold MENU the menu will remain on screen indefinitely Once you release the menu button the screen will time out Once a menu times out it is still considered the active menu Press MENU to bring up the last menu used MANUAL Arrow Keys The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW make adjustments to menu functions On the left side of every menu there are UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols The symbols indicate which ARROW button has a function in a particular situation Either one or both ARROW buttons can be used to adjust the menu function A hollow ARROW symbol means the corresponding ARROW button has no function Pressing that button will Abbreviated Menu result in no adjustment and the error audible will be heard A solid ARROW symbol means the corresponding ARROW button can be used to affect the menu ad
14. e bottom a second time Second returns appear as a slightly weaker bottom representation exactly twice the depth of the primary bottom return The second return is most likely to occur in shallow water and in areas of relatively hard bottom Fish ID The 400TX uses advanced signal Fish in Left Beam Bish in Right Beam processing to further evaluate any sonar return 7 between the surface and the bottom For instance a small school of bait fish usually appears as a dense cluster of individual dots If the return meets certain additional criteria a fish symbol will be assigned There are three different size fish symbols used to indicate the intensity of the sonar return While signal intensity is a good indicator of relative fish size different species of fish have different sonar characteristics so it is not always possible to distinguish fish size between varying species The signal intensity is normalized for depth so that a small fish close to the boat does not appear as a large fish symbol ID adds an additional piece of information to help the user locate fish On selected fish symbols the digital depth of the designated fish is drawn to help locate the fish vertically This is especially helpful in setting bait depths or for downrigger operation The specific fish symbol indicates the type of sonar beam the fish is detected in This gives you a reliable indicator of side to side location relative to boat movement Fish symbo
15. e displayed on screen The digital depth of the water beneath your boat is always present Viewing both left and right sides simultaneously SOLE gives you an excellent tool when searching for bait fish in open water or when following a creek bed However you will have a greater display resolution if you view only one side The down view is similar to the traditional view when using the standard transducer however there is no Tri Beam information available such as fish location When operating in Wide Side mode the range must be adjusted manually since the bottom is often not Acie on screen ces of 15 5 5m 30 10m 60 20m and 120 40m are available Also Zoom is not possible in Wide Side mode and the Zoom menu is not available
16. e mounting bracket Figure 28 Install the control head by sliding it onto the mounting bracket until it is fully seated To remove the unit simply depress the latch on the rear of the unit and lift Figure 29 Your Humminbird is now ready for operation Connector Holder INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION Testing should be performed with the boat in the water however you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat trailered Press POWER once to turn the unit on There will be an audible chirp when any button is pressed to confirm the button press If the unit does not power up ensure the unit is fully seated on the mount and that power is available The first screen provides four options Start up Options Simulator and Diagnostic A message at the bottom of the screen indicates the transducer connection If no transducer is detected or one is not connected the message will indicate this and the unit will go into simulator after the initial screen times out Note the transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection lf a transducer is detected the unit will enter Start Up or normal operation unless you choose another option If you do not press any button before the timer reaches 0 the normal operation screen is displayed If the boat is in water sonar data appears If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout the unit is work
17. e transom meets with the bottom corner of the template Template alignment 3 Using a pencil or punch mark the two mounting holes shown on the template onto the transom Do not mark or drill any other holes at this time 4 Using a 5 32 4mm bit drill the two holes to a depth of approximately 1 8cm On fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating Step Three Assemble the Transducer 1 Attach the Pivot to the transducer body as shown in Figure 5 using the 8 3 8 9mm long allen headed pivot screw the headed pin the two flat washers and the two toothed lock washers che oa aa Sil D Note The toothed lock washers must be positioned N between the transducer and the pivot ears The flat a jj washers must be positioned to the outside at the pivot VY ears 2 Using the Allen wrenches provided loosely tighten the pivot ka screw Figure 6 Do not completely tighten the assembly at N R this time so the pivot angle can be adjusted later 3 Insert the pivot transducer assembly into the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 7 Do not snap the assembly closed INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step Four Mount the Transducer to the Transom 1 Apply silicone sealant to the mounting holes drilled into the transom 2 Align the transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the tran
18. hen TRI BERM the 400TX is turned off SIDE lf a faulty transducer is connected the 400TX may not change the screen presentation to match the transducer In this instance you may need to manually select Tri beam for the tribeam transducer or Side for the WideSide transducer Often a transducer switch is used to connect two tri beam transducers or a tri beam and a wide side to the 400TX In Auto the 400TX identifies the transducer as the switch is changed Only if the transducer is faulty do you need to manually identify the transducer in the menu When using a dual beam DHS W and tri beam transducer together with a switch leave the menu set to Tri beam When using a dual beam and Wide Side transducer together with a switch manually select the correct transducer in the menu each time the switch is changed Display Speed Display Speed controls the rate at which the OP TIONS graphic information moves across the display There are 5 possible speeds the fastest rate 5 is the factory setting If your DISPLAY l SPEED boat is stationary or moving very slowly for extended periods it F may be desirable to update the display at a slower rate The closer the update rate matches boat speed the more accurate is the graphic depiction of the terrain beneath your boat Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select the desired update rate 1 is the slowest 5 is the fastest Use the MENU button to advance to the next menu The Display Speed
19. hlight Auto or twice to highlight Manual If Manual is selected a submenu will appear allowing manual zoom range adjustment When the menu disappears full range information is displayed on the right as always The square box indicates the Zoom range In Auto Zoom the box will move vertically to remain in the general area of the bottom return The left side of the screen is a magnified view of the information seen inside the Zoom range box The upper and lower depth limits of the Zoom range are shown on the right side of the Zoom view www reelschematic com It is not possible to use Zoom in conjunction with the Large Digital View DEPTH ALARM To disable Zoom press the MENU button until the Zoom menu is on screen Use the UP ARROW to highlight Off and let the menu time out When the unit is powered off the Zoom menu returns to Zoom Off Depth Alarm The 400TX contains an audible alarm to warn you of shallow water depths The alarm is adjustable to depths of 2 6m to 99 30m When the alarm is enabled an audible alarm sounds if the water beneath the boat is equal to or less than the selected alarm depth The alarm sounds continuously for about five seconds and then intermittently to remind you that you are still in shallow water Additionally the 400TX can anticipate quickly changing terrain and sound the Depth Alarm before the bottom depth actually reaches the preset alarm depth FISH ALARM 1 DEPTH ALARM
20. horizontal line at the top of the screen is the zero line representing the surface of the water Occasionally there is a gap in this line _ 180 This gap indicates the unit is updating the display Water Depth Depth Range even if the bottom is not visible on screen or if the i bottom information is not changing Figure B New sonar information appears on the right side of Surface Gutter Rocky Bottom the graphic area of the display and moves to the left as new information is displayed The 400TX automatically selects the appropriate depth range to show the depth of water beneath the transducer This range is selected so the bottom representation is typically shown about 2 3 down the display Bottom The graphic depiction of the bottom provides the user with an effective tool for understanding the composition of the bottom The FSTN type display uses 4 discrete levels of gray to indicate the intensity of the returned sonar signal The 400TX can display even the smallest sonar returns with light gray pixels Larger returns are displayed with darker shades of Hard Bottom Soft Bottom gray If the bottom is hard and smooth the bottom depiction is narrow and dense If the bottom is soft mud or sand the depiction will be thick and less dense This indicates that much of the signal is absorbed by the soft bottom If the bottom is rocky or rugged in composition the depiction is of varying density and textured in appearance w reelschematic co
21. iagnostic function and return to the Start Up screen rec Eu VN ischematic com USING ALTERNATIVE TRANSDUCERS Wide side operation The Wide Side Transducer is a specialized side looking transducer that is extremely useful for bank fishing or looking for bait fish in open water The Wide Side transducer uses three different sonar elements that transmit signals to the left right and straight down from your boat The downward beam is 200 kHz with a 24 degree area of coverage This beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat The side beams are 455 kHz with a 16 degree area of coverage The side looking elements can be used independently or together to locate targets near the surface of the water on either side of your boat The Wide Side transducer can be connectedly Bo ler a Ar directly to the 400TX or used in conjunction with the u Qj u standard transducer through a transducer switch When used with a switch in conjunction with the Tri Beam transducer the 400TX recognizes which transducer is connected whenever the switch position is changed When a Wide Side transducer is connected the screen display changes to display the information from the side looking elements The Wide Side transducer has four views available Left Right Down and Both These views are controlled by the View button The default view is both in which information from both the left and right elements ar
22. ill be depicted as fish symbols This is useful for identifying many smaller sonar returns Such as baitfish as fish symbols Decreasing the value to a number less than zero shows fewer fish De On Raw Sonar symbols on screen In this case smaller sonar returns are h disregarded This is useful for eliminating many small sonar returns when seeking larger species of fish The 400TX remembers this selection even when the unit is 35 powered off ox oc Numeral Size Two options are available Big and Small The factory es ha cas ar Si OP TIONS setting is Big With this setting the digital depth and speed and temp numerals are drawn large enough to be read from across the boat The big numerals occupy space on the display that could be used for the graphics area Hence the small numerals option With small AUTO numerals selected a greater amount of the display area is available TRI BERM for the graphic view This effectively increases the display resolution SIDE of the unit Numeral Size settings are remembered when powered off Transducer The Transducer Option controls the 400TXs ability to OPTIONS determine the transducer connected If you are using the standard tri beam transducer or wide side transducer no adjustment to this TRANSDUCER menu is needed unless the transducer develops a fault which is a rare occurrence The factory setting for the Transducer menu is AUTO Auto The transducer menu selections will be remembered w
23. ing properly Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2 but less than the depth capability of the unit and the transducer is fully submerged Remember the sonar signal cannot pass through air lf the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high speed performance If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer requires adjustment Refer to the appropriate transducer installation section for more detail Note it is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed performance is achieved Important For Transom Mount transducer installations install the third mounting screw after the final transducer adjustments Tin il to Humminbird e 3 Humminbird Lane e Eufaula Alabama 36027 www reelschematic com SIMULATOR OPERATION The 400TX contains a simulator that allows you to use the unit as if you are on the water The simulator is invaluable for learning how to operate the 400TX START UP OPTIONS SIMULATOR DIAGNOSTIC There are two ways to start the simulator If the unit is powered off press and hold the POWER button for approximately three seconds until you hear a continuous chirp The simulator can also be started by selecting the Simulator option on the start up screen after you power up the unit When this screen is shown simply press the DOWN ARROW until Simulator i
24. ing your progress on a trip The input voltage is useful for determining the condition of the charging system of the boat When used in a portable application or whenever the 400TX is operated from a battery source the voltage number can be used to determine battery life The 400TX will operate at voltages from 10 to 20 VDC Voltages in excess of 20 or less than 10 VDC cause the unit to power off The Triplog resets at power off www reelschematic com TIME MSTANEE eos 8 45 at RYG SPEED VOLTS 120 Minog Options The Options Menu is a series of linked menu functions used initially to set your preferences Once your preferences are selected it is unlikely these functions need to be accessed during the normal operation of the product There are eight Option menus Contrast Units Fish ID Numeral size Transducer Display Speed Bottom Black and Reset Press the view key at any time to exit options and return to normal operation Contrast The Contrast function allows the user to control the level of contrast of the LCD display The 400TX will automatically adjust the display contrast to compensate for changing ambient temperatures however some situations may occur where manual adjustment will provide a higher level of contrast Eleven contrast settings 5 to 5 are possible The display contrast will change as the adjustment is made so the optimum level of contrast can easily be adjusted Use the ARROW buttons
25. ired depth Test different locations in the hull until the optimum performance is achieved Step Three Permanently Mount the Transducer 1 Once the mounting location is determined mark the position of the transducer 2 Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the mounting surface If the surface is excessively rough it may be necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting Surface Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry 3 Mix an ample quantity of two part slow cure epoxy slowly and thoroughly Avoid trapping air bubbles 4 Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull Figure 16 5 Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to T ER purge any trapped air from underneath keeping the pointed end of the transducer body pointed forward Figure 17 s Note Proper operation requires the pointed end of the transducer body to face towards the bow 6 Weight the transducer so it does not move while the epoxy is curing When the epoxy cures no water is necessary inside the hull Neither water spilled gasoline or oil will affect the performance of the transducer INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Step One Determine Where to Mount Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head Consider the following to determine best location e The cables for power transducer and temp speed accessories if
26. justment The ARROW buttons often can be used when no menu is on screen In these situations pressing the ARROW button affects the function of the active last used menu This is a short cut to menu operation An abbreviated menu appears on screen while the adjustment is made and times out A frequently used menu can be adjusted very quickly using this technique After an adjustment is made to a menu function the menu times out after a few seconds and the unit returns to normal operation Menu Layout All menus use the same basic layout The heading at the top describes the menu function The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are available for adjustment In menus that have several possible settings a range of adjustment indicator shows the total range available and the current setting m m u Serected Setting Mim r ai 7 P k 1 i a yt A ri r a rrpt de Pen r E LADT Anky DH Ate Fa ai nerti J cn ach Within the menu are the options available The selected option or current setting is highlighted in the black box If no adjustment is made this is the selected setting Press an ARROW button while the menu is displayed to select another option Several of the menus are multi step In some situations if an adjustment is made additional options become available for further adjustment Examples of these multi step menus are Depth w reelschematic com Range Depth Alarm and Zoom
27. ls which are hollow are detected in the outside two beams Hollow fish symbols facing to the right are in the right beam and therefore are to the right side of the boat as viewed from the driver seat facing forward Hollow fish symbols facing to the left are detected in the left beam and thus the fish is to the left side of the boat Solid fish symbols represent fish in the single center beam and these fish are directly under the boat CONTROL FUNCTIONS The 400TX uses a simple six button keypad for all user input Press any button and an audible chirp confirms the control input If a button has no function or is inappropriate for the situation an audible error is heard The unit sounds multiple chirps N Power The Power button powers the 400TX up for normal operation When the unit is on POWER turns the unit off POWER can also be used to go directly into Simulator mode To enter simulator with the unit powered off press and hold POWER for several seconds until a continuous chirp is heard a Light LIGHT controls the unit s display backlight With the unit powered on press LIGHT once to turn the backlight on low Press LIGHT a second time to turn the v backlight on medium a third time to turn the backlight on high and a fourth time to turn the backlight off The backlight is very effective for low light and nighttime operation When the backlight is on the 400TX will consume more power than with
28. m Wave action also affects the bottom depiction The information drawn is a distance measurement so if the boat is moving up and down over flat bottom the bottom depiction often appears in regular variations that match wave timing Structure Structure is defined as any object physically attached to the bottom The sonar configuration of the 400TX is optimized to give the most accurate depiction of bottom structure possible Grass trees stumps wrecks or other debris are accurately displayed however the depiction of these objects varies with boat speed and direction The best way to learn to interpret structure is to operate the 400TX over a variety of known conditions and experiment with user functions to best represent those conditions on screen J hermaochne Second Return Surface Clutter Surface clutter is the layer of water near the surface that is rich in algae and other growth and often is aerated by wind or wave action This area of water interferes with sonar transmission and often appears on screen as regular clusters of individual dots near the 0 line Thermoclines Thermoclines are sharp differences in _ TE AN water temperature These are easily identified by the oe Br a continuous nature of the return i ngh Second Returns When a sonar signal is reflected off cl 6 4 8 the bottom back to the transducer there is often enough energy left in the signal to be reflected off the surface of the water back to th
29. mostly free from turbulent water Avoid ribs strakes and other Pr fered Mounting Area protrusions as these create turbulence Figure 14 a e Asageneral rule the faster the boat can travel the further aft i O and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be located to remain in contact with the water at high speeds Step Two Test the Mounting Location N There is no opportunity for adjustment after the transducer glued in place Therefore it is best to perform a trial installation on inside the hull transducers first and run the boat at high speeds to determine the best mounting area 1 Atthe identified mounting location lay the transducer body face down with the pointed end towards the bow 2 Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body Use a sand filled bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in position www reelschematic com The transducer cannot transmit through air The water purges any air from between the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION 3 Power up the Control Head 4 Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen on the Control Head If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer needs to be moved If depth performance is required test the fishfinder in water at the des
30. n the immediate area of the propeller s Figure 1 On outboard or inboard outboard boats it is best to stay at least 15 40cm to the side of the propeller s e f possible viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is moving will provide the best means of locating turbulence free water If maximum high speed operation is a high priority this is the recommended method If this is not possible select a location on the transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth flat and free of protrusions or ribs e The transducer when mounted should point straight down The design of the transducer will accommodate a wide range of deadrises and remain ported straight down Figure 2 e On boats with stepped hulls it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step Never mount the transducer on the transom behind a step as this area of the transom will not be in contact with the water at high speed Figure 3 INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION e fthe propeller s is are forward of the transom it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered Step Two Drill the Mounting Holes 1 Remove the mounting template from the front of the Operations Manual 2 Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where the transducer will be installed Figure 4 Align the template vertically ensuring the lower edge of th
31. om The Depth Range can be adjusted manually Press MENU repeatedly until the Depth Range menu is visible Two options are available Auto and Manual DEPTH RANGE The manual setting enables you to adjust the current depth range setting The unit no longer adjusts the Depth Range to the most appropriate range for bottom display Often the bottom may not be visible onscreen The digital depth readout always determines the depth of the bottom even if it is not visible on screen TH 180 Using manual Depth Range control you can view sonar information from the area near the surface in great detail To return to automatic Depth Range control press the MENU button until the Depth Range menu appears on screen and use the UP ARROW to select AUTO Zoom The 400TX uses a greatly enhanced Zoom capability called TruZoom which offers expanded information on a select area of sonar information Zoom is similar to Depth Range because it controls the range of information displayed on screen Zoom however allows selection of ranges beneath the surface so any area of water between ad the surface and the bottom can be enlarged to provide more detailed information By using the full display to show a small area of coverage the effective display resolution is increased and the unit s ability to separate close targets is enhanced OFF AUTO MANUAL The Zoom ranges available are dependent on the current depth range In the 1
32. r shows the relative strength of each return signal The depth number shows the depth of water beneath the boat as measured by each of the three beams With the boat stationary over a flat consistent bottom the sonar returns from the left and right beams should be identical Any discrepancy between these signals may indicate a problem with the location of the transducer Often voids or irregularities in the laminated hull of a fiberglass boat will block or degrade one or more of the sonar signals DIAGHOS TIC SONAR BEAMS 34 Upper Range Limit Lia RIGHT _ Amplitude Readout Sonar Return Lower Range Limit Depth By referring to this screen prior to permanently mounting a through the hull transducer the location can be adjusted until no visible loss is observed The diagram of the center beam cannot be compared to the left and right beams as this beam is a different frequency and beam width The diagram is useful in ensuring that the center beam is present and of sufficient strength The depth of the water beneath the boat is shown for each of the three beams In operation only the center beam is used to display this depth however the depth number is another means of comparison When in diagnostic two menus are available to the user Depth Range and Diagnostic The Depth Range menu can be used normally to control the range of information displayed in the Diagnostic diagrams The Diagnostic menu is used to exit the D
33. rolling motors Thru Hull Mounting Thru hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull of the boat Larger boats or boats with inboard motors create turbulence that make transom mounting ineffective Also hulls that are very thick or are double layered or made from materials such as wood or metal which do not conduct sonar signals make inside the hull mounting inadvisable Thru hull mounting may require the use of a fairing block to level the transducer with the waterline Also since special tools and knowledge may be required to perform this type of installation it is best to refer to a qualified marine technician INSTALLATION PREPARATION TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by returning it to the address listed in Customer Support Some transducers may have additional cost Refer to the Accessory catalog or call Customer Support for information BEGINNING INSTALLATION Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method you can begin installation of your new Humminbird fishfinder The installation guide included on the next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer For transom mount transducer installations you will need the mounting template included with your manual In addition to the p
34. rom almost anywhere on the boat The transducer converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves The transducer also receives the reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for display on the control head It should be installed in contact with the surface of the water in an area that has smooth waterflow usually on the transom of the boat There are several mounting options for the transducer Review the following section to determine the method that works for you and your boat w reelschematic com INSTALLATION PREPARATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Determining How to Mount the Transducer Your Humminbird fishfinder includes a standard transducer This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat The transom installation which is the most widely used places the transducer on the outside of the boat hull This technique produces the least signal loss and provides a way to adjust the transducer after installation The mounting hardware included is designed to protect both gt the boat and the transducer should the boat strike debris in a al i the water or when trailering As an alternative to transom mounting it is possible on many fiberglass hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull Since fiberglass has similar sonar characteristics as water the sonar signal can pass through the boat
35. s highlighted When the screen times out the unit will be in simulator mode Once the Simulator mode is selected the next screen will allow you to select either down simulator or side simulator The down selection simulates normal operation of the unit with the Tri beam transducer connected Down simulator is the default setting so if no adjustment is made the down simulator will be selected The side simulator simulates operation with a Wide Side transducer connected This is an excellent way to see if you like the way the unit works using the optional Wide Side transducer SIDE When in simulator operation the 400TX responds to control inputs as if it is in actual operation so feel free to experiment or to customize the unit for your particular operation To exit Simulator mode power the unit off FEATURE MEMORY If your 400TX is installed with a transducer connected any changes you make to the set up or User Options see Control Functions while in Simulator are retained in the unit s memory This allows you to use simulator to experiment with the various set up options and retain your selected settings for normal operation If you are using the 400TX in Simulator when no transducer is connected any selected options are lost when the unit is powered off The 400TX will return to Factory Settings or options selected when last used with a transducer if no transducer is connected IMPORTANT A transducer must be
36. som Figure 8 3 Use either a flat head screwdriver a 5 16 8mm hex driver or a 5 16 8mm socket to mount the assembly Using the two 10 1 u 25mm long slotted hex head screws mount the transducer f assembly to the transom as shown Do not fully tighten the mounting screws in order to vertically adjust the transducer Snap the pivot down into place ys us nay Step Five Adjust the Running Position of the Transducer The bracket allows height and tilt adjustment the pivot screws allow angular adjustment Initially adjust the transducer as described in the following paragraphs Further adjustment may be necessary to refine the instillation after high speed testing Running Position 1 First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its Adjustment length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat Then pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1 4 inch 6mm lower than the front Figure 9 2 Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the Allen wrenches _ It may be necessary to retighten the pivot screws after the a initial use as the plastics may still be seating to the lock washers 3 Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the transducer is 3 16 4 5mm beneath the lower edge of the transom Figure 10 Mark the position of the mounting bracket on the transom with a pencil 4 Force the pivot to the up position to gain access to the g mounting screws Assure
37. the backlight off This is important when using the 400TX in a portable configuration powered by a separate battery or when powering the unit from a trolling motor battery When powering the unit from a battery such as in portable applications you can prolong the battery life by using the backlight at a minimum The three lower buttons MENU UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW work together to control the 400TX menu controlled user functions View VIEW selects one of several screen configurations or views possible depending on the transducer in use When using the standard 2 Tri beam transducer without the optional speed temp sensor connected the VIEW button toggles the display between the full screen 2D View and the Large Digital Readout View The 2D View is the default view and the view which is first seen at power up Pressing VIEW again will select the Large Digital Readout View which increases the size of key digital information so that it can be viewed from a great distance Normal 2D information is displayed on the right side of the display Pressing VIEW again will toggle the display back to the 2D view When using the standard Tri beam transducer with the optional soeed temp sensor connected the VIEW button toggles the display between the full screen 2D View the Chart View and the Large Digital Readout View The Chart View shows only the digital depth readout leaving more screen area for fish location and bottom
38. the transducer location has not N changed then fully tighten the two mounting screws Figure 11 Snap the pivot back down Confirm the pivot angle has not changed Note A third screw location is provided for the www reelschematic com mounting bracket Drill this hole and install the screw after final testing and adjustments have been completed INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step Six Route the Cable There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the to the area where the control head will be installed The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other wiring that the cable can be routed along Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable and try not to damage the cable insulation Route the Cable Route the cable as far as practical from the VHF radio antenna er cables or tachometer cable to reduce the possibility of i interference x If the cable is too short extension cables are available to extend Vy the transducer cable up to a total of 50 15 m Call Humminbird 2 Customer Support for more information Follow these steps to route the cable through the transom 2 1 Drill a 5 8 16mm hole above the water line Route the cable through the hole 2 Fillthe hole with silicone sealant 3 Place the escutcheon plate over the hole and attach with the two 8 x 5 8 16mm screws 4 Secure
39. tic screen to confirm input voltage Often small outboard motors do not effectively regulate voltage when operated at high engine speeds Use Diagnostic while running the boat at high speeds to show the voltage gain Also if you are using the 400TX in a portable configuration or from the trolling motor battery Diagnostic can be used to evaluate the health of the battery by showing the current voltage www reelschematic com Total Time The total time category indicates the total time the unit has been in use since shipped from the factory It is normal for some hours to appear in the total time when the unit is new due to factory testing While this is often of interest to the user it is primarily a diagnostic tool for the repair technician should the unit need service Sonar Beams The second Diagnostic screen provides valuable information about the sonar function of the 400TX The three columns of information show the raw sonar signal as it is seen by the unit This information is useful in both troubleshooting a potential fault as well as aiding in the transducer installation for through the hull installations only The sonar diagrams indicate the returned signal of each sonar pulse transmission By analyzing these diagrams the user can gain additional insight into the performance of the unit The diagrams show time delay distance on the vertical axis and amplitude or strength of return on the horizontal axis An amplitude numbe
40. to reduce sensitivity To sequence through the available settings press and hold either ARROW button Release the button at the setting you want to select After an adjustment is made the menu disappears and the new sensitivity setting is in affect If aan 3 additional time is nected to stufly a menu press and 56 58 hold the MENU button and the menu will remain TEMP SPE 120 onscreen indefinitely If you need to make an additional adjustment press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button Depth Range The Depth Range function controls the vertical distance displayed on the graphic area of the display There are nine depth ranges available The top of the range is always 0 or the surface of the water Ranges of 0 15 0 30 0 60 0 120 0 180 0 240 0360 0 480 and 0 600 are available In the metric version ranges of 0 5 0 10 0 20 0 40 0 60 0 80 0 110 0 150 and 0 185 meters are available The range that positions the bottom depiction closest to the bottom of the screen will best utilize the available display resolution DEPTH RANGE MANUAL DEPTH RANGE The 400TX automatically adjusts the depth range depending on the depth of the water The unit tries to maintain the bottom depiction about 2 3 down the total range for example in 20 6m of water the 0 30 0 10m range would be selected This provides the best display resolution and therefore the best target separation possible www reelschematic c
41. to highlight the desired selection u VX ischematic com Units Speed Units of Speed allows the selection of MPH statute OPTIONS miles per hour or KTS nautical miles per hour Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the desired selection UNITS 5PEEB Units Depth Only available on metric versions the Units Depth function allows the user to select the units of measurement for the depth readout FEET and METERS are available The 400TX remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off Fish ID There are three selections available Off ID ON and Adjust The factory setting is ID On With Fish ID Off sonar returns are displayed as raw information There is no interpretation made by the unit Selecting ID Off also disables the fish alarm br FEET METERS ID On enables the 400TX to interpret the raw sonar data and _ using a variety of techniques depict appropriate target returns as one of three different size fish symbols Further identification shows which beam the fish is detected in The 400TX also displays the depth beneath the surface with the corresponding fish symbol Selecting Adjust and making incremental changes enhances the fishfinder s ability to identify sonar returns as fish symbols Increasing the value to a number greater than zero shows more fish symbols onscreen In this case smaller sonar returns will be depicted as fish symbols This is useful for identifying many smaller sonar w
42. www reelschematic com 400TXTRIB Operations Manual INSTALLATION PREPARATION PARTS SUPPLIED PARTS SUPPLIED Before installing your new Humminbird fishfinder please ensure the following parts are included in the box Fishfinder Transducer with 20 6m of cable and mounting hardware kit Mounting system and mounting hardware kit 6 2m power cable Publications kit It any of these items is missing call our Customer Support Hotline ACCESSORIES Humminbird offers a wide assortment of accessories that complement and expand the capability of your new fishfinder These accessories are designed with the same high standards and are backed by the same one year warranty The Humminbird Accessory catalog included with your unit contains descriptions of the many accessories available and ordering information All Humminbird accessories are available through your full service Humminbird dealer or factory direct through our number listed in the Customer Support section INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Your Humminbird fishfinder consists of two primary components to install the control head and the transducer The control head contains the sonar transmit and receive circuitry as well as the user controls and display It should be installed in a location that provides access to the controls and visibility while in use The control head mounts on a quick disconnect mounting system that swivels and tilts providing flexibility for viewing f
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