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Furuno Ls4100 Fish Finder User Manual

1. TdS OZS CNS OZS OZS TdS SZS n E m n m E A ld S YAO aq ma ND MU ss 0000 m U 0 0 4 6 ma FURUNO ELECTRIC CO LTD Your Local Agent Dealer 9 52 Ashihara cho Nishinomiya Japan Telephone 0798 65 2111 Telefax 0798 65 4200 Allrights reserved in Japan FIRST EDITION MAR 2003 HIMA LS 4100 00014698000 OME23710A0
2. 1 1 DETAIL FOR FIXING SCALE 1 1 96 0 5 B FIXING HOLES X 1 2 1 CHASSIS 3 B M4x20 BORA 1 1 lt As 1 4 BHTGHEBONEIBSU A 7 8 2 8 mm BR p RECOMMENDED SERVICE CLEARANCE TABLE 1 INDICATES TOLERANCE OF DIMENSIONS HOO se ae 1 USE SEMS SCREWS M4x20 FOR FIXING THE UNIT ie Xa THICKNESS A 116AS14 OR SCREW LENGTH A 7 8 22 ar in DO NOT FASTEN SCREWS INTO UNIT MORE THAN B mn 868 1 3 f 06 ka MOUNTING DIMENSIONS FRONT SIDE 17 2154199793 ONIS IAM LIDANNCDYAIN TOTO 20 D LD EEN TWO ND BNOD AMA uix NDS ODS ROI IV CALL Id Md DDHNND commer fp OEN AN HHHHH VIWA UN OOTY 5 C UN
3. 23 4 INSTALLATION 24 4 1 Display Unit 24 4 2 Thru hull Mount Transducer 24 4 3 Transom Mount Transducer 26 4 4 nside hull Transducer 28 4 5 Optional Triducer 29 4 6 Optional Water Temperature Speed Sensor 33 AT WING pice 34 4 8 IEC 61162 1 Data Sentences 35 4 9 Installation Menu 36 SPECIFICATIONS SP 1 OUTLINE DRAWING INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM AN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions for the Operator A WARNING Do not open the equipment There are no uer serviceable parts inside Do not disassemble or modify the equipment Fire electrical shock or serious injury can result Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock Contact a FURUNO agent for service Do not maneuver the vessel based on the depth indication alone Grounding may result Use the proper fuse Fuse rating is shown on the equipment Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage to the equipment CAUTION Do no turn on the equipment with the transducer out of water The transducer may be damaged The picture is not refreshed when picture advancement is stopped Maneuvering the vessel in this condition may result in a dangerous sit
4. Mount at the stripe Transom Stripe Nei 10 525 5PWD mounting location Installing the 525 5PWD Referring to Installing the 520 5PWD in the left column for mounting of the bracket and the figure shown on the top of next page install the 525 5PWD to the transom Bracket Transducer 2 to 5 Epoxy material 525 5PWD mounting 4 4 Inside hull Transducer The thru hull mount transducer 520 5PSD 520 5MSD may also be installed inside the hull following the procedure below Necessary tools You will need the following tools Sandpaper 100 Silicone sealant e Silicone grease Remarks on installation e Turn off the engine and anchor the boat while installing the equipment e Install the transducer in the engine room Choosing the mounting location The mounting location should be where the hull is of single hull thickness and is void of air or flotation materials other than solid fiberglass between the transducer face and the water Do not place the transducer over hull struts or ribs which run under the hull e Avoid a location where the rising angle of the hull exceeds 15 to minimize the effect of the boat s rolling You will finalize the mounting location through some trial and error The procedure for this is shown later 1 2 Centerline 1 3 Transducer mounting location Inside hull trans
5. key of the RANGE key and the display should now look something like the one on at the top of the next page 2 Press the or key of the RANGE key again to choose a basic range 1000ft 600ft 400ft 200ft 120ft 60ft 30ft 15ft Basic ranges default 3 Press the MENU ESC key to close the window Shifting the range The basic range may be shifted up or down in the manual mode as follows Window can be shifted up and down to select the depth Display Range and display shift concept 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Choose SHIFT from page 1 of the menu 3 Press gt to open the shift options window A Oft v Shift window 4 Use A or V to choose amount of shift desired 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the window Note The picture may not be displayed if the amount of shift is greater than actual depth Adjusting the gain The GAIN key adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver Generally use a higher gain setting for greater depths and a lower setting for shallower waters AN CAUTION Use the proper gain setting Incorrect gain may produce wrong depth indication possibly resulting in a dangerous situation Gain too high Gain proper Gain too low Examples of proper and improper gain 1 Press the GAIN key and the display shown below appears Min Max 200k Y 50k Gain adjustment window
6. 2 When using the dual frequency display press or Y to choose frequency 3 Press the GAIN key to set You may also use lt or gt Adjust so that a slight amount of noise remains on the screen 4 Press the MENU ESC key to close the gain adjustment window 1 8 Measuring Depth The VRM Variable Range Marker functions to measure the depth to fish schools etc 1 Press A or Y to place the VRM on the object which you wish to measure range 2 Read the VRM depth just above the VRM How to measure depth with the VRM 1 9 Choosing Picture Advance Speed The picture advance speed determines how quickly the vertical scan lines run across the screen When choosing a picture advance speed keep in mind that a fast advance speed will expand the size of the fish school horizontally on the screen and a slow advance speed will contract it Note that the picture is not refreshed when picture advancement is stopped Therefore use caution when steering the vessel under this condition Fast Slow Picture and picture advancement speed 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Choose PIC ADVANCE from page 1 of the menu 3 Press gt to show the options window Picture advance options window 4 Use A or V to choose picture advance speed desired The fractions in the options window denote the number of scan lines produced per transmission For example 1 8 means one scan line is
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8. Route the cable over or through the transom 3 On the outside of the hull secure the cable against the transom using the cable clamps Position a cable clamp 50 mm 2 above the bracket and mark the mounting hole with a pencil Attaching the sensor to the bracket Retaining cover 32 Position the second cable clamp halfway between the first clamp and the cable hole Mark this mounting hole If a hole has been drilled in the transom open the appropriate slot in the transom cable cover Position the cover over the cable where it enters the hull Mark the two mounting holes At each of the marked locations use a 3 mm or 1 8 bit to drill a hole 10 mm 3 8 deep The prevent drilling too deeply wrap masking tape around the bit 10 mm 3 8 from the point Apply marine sealant to the threads of the 6 x 1 2 self tapping screw to prevent water from seeping into the transom If you have drilled a hole through the transom apply marine sealant to the space around the cable where it passes through the transom Position the two cable clamps and fasten them in place If used push the cable cover over the cable and screw it in place Route the cable to the instrument being careful not to tear the cable jacket when passing it though the bulkhead s and other parts of the boat To reduce electrical interference separate the sensor cable from other electrical wiring and noise sources Coil any exces
9. speed sensor or separate speed sensor or NMEA Requires speed data TEMP CALIB If the water temperature sensor generated water temperature indication is wrong you can correct it here when Own is selected as temperature source For example if the water temperature indication is 2 higher than actual water temperature enter 2 The setting range is 40 F to 40 F SPEED CALIB If the speed sensor generated speed indication is wrong you can correct it here when Own is selected as speed source For example if the speed indication is 10 lower than actual speed enter 10 The setting range is 50 to 50 Page 3 BASIC RANGE 1 BASIC RANGE 8 Set range of each of the eight basic ranges Selectable range 7 to 1500 ft Note 1 All default basic ranges are restored whenever the depth unit is changed Therefore change the depth unit before changing the basic ranges Note 2 A range may not be lower than the range preceding it For example if basic range 3 is 60 feet basic range 4 must be greater than 60 feet ZOOM RANGE Choose the range to zoom in the marker zoom and bottom zoom modes You may choose a range between 7 and 150 feet 2 and 50 meters B L RANGE The expansion width for the bottom lock display can be chosen from 10 to 30 feet 3 and 10 meters ZOOM MARKER The zoom marker appears in the normal bottom marker and bottom zoom displays and marks the area which is expanded in t
10. 2 Use A or Y to choose CLUTTER from page 1 of the menu 3 Press to show the options window 4 Use A or V to choose the degree of suppression desired 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 The higher the number the greater the suppression 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu To turn off low level noise suppression choose Off at step 4 and then press the MENU ESC key Clutter appearance 1 12 Erasing Weak Echoes Sediment in the water or reflections from plankton may be painted on the display in low intensity tones Weak echoes Appearance of weak echoes These weak echoes may be erased as follows 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Use A or Y to choose SIGNAL LEVEL from page 1 of the menu 3 Press gt to show the options window 4 Use A or V to choose the degree of suppression desired Off Low or High highest 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu To turn off the signal level function choose Off at step 4 and then press the MENU ESC key 1 13 A scope Display This display shows echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and tone proportional to their intensities on the right 1 4 of the screen It is useful for estimating the kind of fish school and bottom composition Note In the dual frequency display the A scope display is only available with the high frequency display Single frequency display 50k 1 1 Weak reflection fish or noise St
11. Do the following a Press the POWER BRILL key to turn off the power b Gently dismount the transducer with a piece of wood c Reattach the transducer elsewhere as shown in Attaching the transducer d Check the installation again CON Oo Final preparation Support the transducer with a piece of wood to keep it in place while it is drying Let the transducer dry 24 72 hours 4 5 Optional Triducer 525ST MSD The optional triducer 525ST MSD is designed for thru hull mounting For how to install this transducer see paragraph 4 2 Triducer 525ST MSD 525ST PWD The Transom Mount Transducer or TRIDUCER Multisensor with Integral Release Bracket 525ST PWD is manufactured by AIRMAR Co These instructions are also included with the sensor Pre test for speed and temperature Connect the sensor to the instrument and spin the paddlewheel Check for a speed reading and the approximate air temperature If there is no reading return the sensor to your place of purchase Tools and materials needed Scissors Masking tape Safety goggles Dust mask Electric drill Drill bit for Bracket holes 4mm 223 or 9 64 Fiberglass hull chamfer bit preferred 6mm or 1 4 Transom hole 19mm or 3 4 optional Cable clamp holes 3mm or 1 8 Screwdrivers Straight edge Marine sealant Pencil Zip ties Water based antifouling paint mandatory in salt water Mounting location To ensu
12. connector Refer to the interconnection diagram to connect cables Leave slack in cables to facilitate checking and maintenance Note The fuse holder contains a spring which fixes the fuse To prevent detachment of the spring which would cause loss of power tie the line as shown below Fuse holder line red Catlle tie How to fix fuse holder Establishing the ground The ground wire 1 25 sq or more local supply should be as short as possible The signal line ground is isolated from the chassis ground however the power line is not insulated Therefore when connecting eternal equipment having positive ground do not ground the signal line to the chassis If excessive noise shows on the screen the ground may be inadequate In this case attach a steel plate measuring 20 cm by 30 cm on the outside of the hull to provide a ground point Connect the ground wire there Use a closed type lug to make the connection at the display unit Do not use an open type lug Optional equipment POWER connector The power supply port is commonly used for connection of external equipment such as a GPS receiver or wind indicator Use the power data cable MJ A7SPF0005 020 supplied for connection referring the figure shown in the right column Connector Color Remarks IEC 61162 1 NMEA0183 IEC 61162 1 NMEA0183 Power input e 12voc Ee eee C 34 Water temp speed sens
13. labeled B for the following transom angles 16 through 22 5 5 Ge BA SA BA Drill at locations labeled A for the following transom angles 2 through 15 Align arrow with bottom of transom Y Align template vertically 1 Deadrise angle lt s PT 1 Slope of hull parallel to 2 waterline Align template arrow with bottom edge of transom Positioning the template 30 Warning Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask Using a 4 mm 23 or 9 64 bit drill three holes 22 mm 7 8 deep at the locations indicated To prevent drilling too deeply wrap masking tape around the bit 22 mm 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 bit to a depth of 1 mm 1 16 If you know your transom angle the bracket is designed for a standard 13 transom angle 11 18 angle No shim is required Skip to step in Adjusting Other angles The shim is required Skip to step 2 of Adjusting If you do not know the transom angle temporarily attach the bracket and sensor to the transom to determine if the plastic shim is needed Using the two 10 x 1 1 4 self tapping screws temporarily screw the bracket to the hull DO NOT tighten the screws completely at this time Follow the step 1 4 in Atta
14. sec the GPS 3D 3D GPS fix display shows at the location GPS W2D 2D WAAS position fix where data is lost GPS W3D 3D WAAS position fix NAV data display 2 1 17 Other Menu Items 4 Use A or V to choose Day or Night as appropriate This section describes the menu items 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close not previously mentioned the menu Page 1 WHITE LINE HUE Picture Color The white line feature displays the leading edge of the bottom echo in white This is useful for discriminating bottom fish near the bottom Two picture color arrangements are available Day and Night Day shows echoes on a white background Night shows them on a black background 1 Press the MENU ESC key to 1 Press the MENU ESC key to display the main menu display the menu 2 Use A or V to choose WHITE LINE 2 Use A or Y to choose HUE from from page 1 of the menu page 1 of the menu 3 Press gt to show the options window 3 Press gt to show the options window 16 4 Use A or Y to choose Off Tone or Mesh as appropriate Mesh paints the white line in darker tone than Tone 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu Fish school 20 clearly shown at 40 White line _80 hite Line White Line OFF How white line works DEEP GAIN Deep Gain compensates for propagation attenuation of the ultrasonic waves It does this by equalizing echo presentation so that fish s
15. special connector is required to test the NMEA port Nothing appears if no connector is connected 5 The squares at the right side of the test display are for checking the controls Press each key and the arrows on the Cursor Pad one by one A control s corresponding on screen square lights in black if the control is normal 6 To return to the Installation menu press the MENU ESC key three times 7 To restore normal operation turn off the power and turn it on again 3 8 Test Pattern This feature tests for proper display of tones 1 On the Installation menu press Y to choose LCD PATTERN 2 Press to start the test The entire screen is black 3 Press gt again and the screen turns white 4 Press gt again and the screen shows a four toned display 5 Press gt again to return to the Installation menu 6 To restore normal operation turn off the power and then it on again WHITE FOUR TONE BLACK Test patterns 3 9 Memory Clear The memory can be cleared to start afresh with default menu settings 1 Atthe installation menu press V to choose MEMORY CLEAR 2 Press gt to open the options window A YES Clear memory display 3 Press A to clear the memory Beeps are generated while the memory is being cleared 4 To restore normal operation turn off the power and then turn it on again 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Display Unit Mounting considerations The display un
16. zoom display This mode expands bottom and bottom fish in the range width set with ZOOM RANGE of the SYSTEM menu This mode is useful for determining bottom contour When the bottom depth increases the display shift to keep the bottom echo at the lower part of the screen Single frequency display Zoom marker Switched with depth Bottom zoom display Bottom zoom display Bottom lock display The bottom lock display provides a normal picture on the right half of the screen and a 15 feet 5 meter wide layer in contact with the bottom is expanded onto the left half of the screen This mode is useful for detecting bottom fish Operator selectable Bottom lock display 50k lt 1 1 Zoom marker This section is zoomed Single frequency display j Fish 30 school _ 40 Bottom displayed flat Bottom lock display Nav data displays The nav data displays appear on the left of the screen Data other than depth requires appropriate sensor You can display between two and four items in a nav data display and choose the item and order to display them See paragraph 1 16 to choose the items to display NAV DATA 1 and NAV DATA 2 in paragraph 2 1 to choose the number of items to display Temperature 65 5 F 56nm Trip meter NAV DATA 1 display NAV DATA 2 display Sample NAV DATA displays Default setting 1 5 Menu Operating
17. 30 cm away from it Typical thru hull mountings are shown in the figure on the next page The performance of this sounder is directly related to the mounting location of the transducer especially for high speed cruising The installation should be planned in advance keeping the standard cable length 8 m and the following factors in mind e Air bubbles and turbulence caused by movement of the boat seriously degrade the sounding capability of the transducer The transducer should therefore be located in a position where water flow is the smoothest Noise from the propellers also adversely affects performance and the transducer should not be mounted nearby The lifting strakes are notorious for creating acoustic noise and these must be avoided by keeping the transducer inboard of them e The transducer must always remain submerged even when the boat is rolling pitching or up on a plane at high speed A practical choice would be somewhere between 1 3 and 1 2 of the boat s length from the stern For planing hulls a practical location is generally rather far astern so that the transducer is always in water regardless of the planing attitude 68 68 87 Unit mm 520 5PSD 520 5MSD Thru hull mount transducer dimensions Acceptable transducer mounting locations e Position 1 2 to 1 3 of the hull from stern e 15 to 30 cm off center line inside first lifting strakes HIGH SPEED V HULL
18. Depth temperature speed setting window 10 Use A or Y to set starting depth temperature or speed as appropriate For FISH B L the starting depth is the range from the bottom 11 Press lt to close the window 12 Press Y to choose RANGE 13 Press to show the options menu 14 Use A or Y to set alarm range 15 For the bottom alarm temperature alarm speed alarm or arrival alarm press the MENU ESC key to finish For a fish alarm press lt to close the window and then go to step 16 16 Press Y to choose FISH LEVEL 17 Press to show the options menu Weak Strong Fish level options 18 Use A or Y to choose the echo strength level which will trigger a fish alarm Weak Weak echoes weakest tone on level bar Medium Medium strength echoes middle tone on level bar Strong Strong echoes darkest tone on level bar 19 Press the MENU ESC key twice to close the menu icon Starting ram range point Alarm range marker 9 Bottom alarm Fish alarm normal Right 9 Fish alarm bottom lock Left Alarm icon Appropriate icon appears to show which alarm has been violated e Bottom alarm Fish alarm normal B4 Fish alarm B L EM Temperature alarm C or F shown Speed alarm 4 Arrival alarm How the alarm works Note To disable an alarm choose Off at step 5 in the above procedure Silencing the bu
19. FURUNO OPERATOR S MANUAL 5 ECHO SOUNDR MODEL LS 4100 p FURUNO ELECTRIC CO LTD NISHINOMIYA JAPAN TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWOBRBD iii SYSTEM OVERVIEW iv 1 OPERATION 1 1 1 Control Description 1 1 2 Turning the Power On Off 1 1 3 Adjusting Display Contrast 2 1 4 Choosing a Display Frequency 2 1 5 Menu Operating Procedure 5 1 6 Automatic Operation 5 1 7 Manual Operation 6 1 8 Measuring Depth 8 1 9 Choosing Picture Advanced Speed 8 1 10Suppressing Interference 9 1 11 Suppressing Low Level Noise 9 1 12Erasing Weak Echoes 10 1 13A scope Display 10 TTA ATSITIS annos 11 1 15Waypoints 12 1 16Setting Up Nav Data Displays 15 1 17 Other Menu ltems 16 2 SYSTEM amp INSTALLATION 3 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 21 3 1 Maintenance 21 3 2 Cleaning the Display Unit 21 3 3 Transducer Maintenance 21 3 4 Replacing the Fuse 21 3 5 Battery Voltage Alert 21 3 6 Troubleshooting 22 3 7 Diagnostics 22 3 8 Test Pattern 23 3 9 Memory Clear
20. In In when connecting GP 310B 320B and a wind sensor When connecting the GP 310B 320B and a wind sensor first turn on GPS WAAS in the Installation menu and then select In In as the NMEA port setting 1 Turn on the power while pressing and holding down the MENU ESC key Continue pressing the MENU ESC key until the Installation menu appears Choose NMEA PORT and then press to display the NMEA port options window Use A or V to choose In Out or In In as appropriate In Out Input and Output default setting In In Input only Available with connection of the GP 310B 320B and a wind sensor Press lt choose NMEA MIX and then press to display the NMEA MIX options window Use A or V to choose Off or On Choose On to output input data Off Outputs the data sentences of LS 4100 only On Outputs the data sentences of LS 4100 and sentences which are input from other equipment To restore normal operation turn off the power and then turn it on again GPS WAAS Chooses how to use the WAAS signal when connecting with a WAAS receiver for example GP 320B Note WAAS is currently in the developmental phase During the developmental phase the reliability and availability of the WAAS signal cannot be guaranteed Therefore any position data should be verified against other sources to confirm reliability 1 Display the Installation menu 2 Choose GPS WAAS and then press
21. Press to open the waypoints list Waypoint list 4 Use A or Y to choose a waypoint 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu 1 16 Setting Up Nav Data Displays The user may arrange the nav data displays as desired 1 Use the MODE key to show the NAV DATA 1 or 2 display whichever you want to set up 2 Press the MENU ESC key to close the mode selection window 3 Press the cursor pad to display the NAV DATA SETUP window NAV DATA SETUP A Y Window Selection Data Selection MENU Exit NAV DATA SETUP window 4 Use A or V to choose a data display window desired A dashed line rectangle circumscribes your selection 5 Use 4 or to choose item to display See the below for a description of the displays 6 1 3 7 4 8 ve 5 9 Two data Three data Four data display display display Items displayable in 1 3 depth position course range and bearing trip distance odometer water temperature heading air pressure time to go to destination waypoint XTE speed wind speed and direction destination waypoint data compass Items displayable in 4 9 depth position speed course range and bearing trip distance odometer water temperature heading air pressure time to go to destination waypoint wind speed wind direction Graphic display Nav data window and item displayable 6 Press t
22. Procedure The LS 4100 has three menus Main System and Installation Below is the basic menu operating procedure 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu Page 1 or Page 2 of the main menu appears depending on the page last used gt Off SHIFT Oft PIC ADVANCE 1 1 NOISE LIMIT Off CLUTTER Off SIGNAL LEVEL Off A SCOPE Off HUE Day WHITE LINE Off DEEP GAIN Low v MENU Exit Note SHIFT and CLUTTER are not available in the auto mode Page no Main menu page 1 2 Use A or Y to select an item To view page 2 of the main menu press Y until showing the display below A A GOTO WPT gt Off v WAYPOINT LIST TRIP RESET GAIN ADJ 200 0 GAINADJ 50 0 DRAFT 0 0ft ALARM MENU SYSTEM MENU 2 2 MENU Exit Main menu page 2 3 Press gt to show selected item s options window The example shown at the top of the right column is the options window for AUTO MODE Off Fishing Auto mode options window 4 Use A or V to choose option or set numeric value 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu or press lt to continue menu operation 1 6 Automatic Operation How automatic operation works The automatic function automatically chooses the proper gain range scale and clutter It works as follows e The range changes automatically to display the bottom echo on the screen e
23. SD 525ST PWD Equipment lists Standard a2 o Tye CodeNo Qty Remaks Dspayunt ies 1 Triducer transducer plus spd temp sensor 6 e Tapping screw 4 pcs 5 x 20 SUS304 000 802 081 Washer head screw B 4 pcs M4 x 20 SUS304 000 804 742 Cable assy 1 pc MJ A7SPF0005 020 000 139 384 for power and data Spare Parts SP02 04801 Fuse 2 pc FGMB 1A 125V Code No 000 114 805 C22 00301 000 146 981 for flush mount C22 00302 000 146 982 for bulkhead equipment Type CodeNo Qty Remarks Cable 02S4147 000 141 082 1 For spd temp sensor Transom mount Water Temperature amp ST O2MSB 000 137 986 Select Thru hull tvpe Speed Sensor ST 02PSB 000 137 987 one yp Inner Hull Kit S 22S0191 000 802 598 1 1 OPERATION 1 1 Control Description ff FURUNO 7 Cursor Pad Selects menu items shifts VRM Selects display mode Opens closes menu escapes from current operation Adjusts gain RANGE Selects basic display range Outputs L L position to external equipment registers selected position ECHO SOUNDER LS 4100 as waypoint J How to remove the hard cover Place your thumbs at the center of the cover and then lift the cover while pressing it with your thumbs m Long press Tur
24. The gain is automatically adjusted to display the bottom echo in the darkest tone Clutter on the menu which suppresses low level noise is automatically adjusted Choosing automatic operation The automatic mode provides two choices of modes cruising and fishing 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Press A to choose AUTO MODE from page 1 of the menu 3 Press to open the mode options window 4 Choose Cruising or Fishing as appropriate Cruising is for tracking the bottom Fishing is for searching fish schools Since Cruising uses a higher clutter rejection setting than fishing it is not recommended for fish detection weak fish echoes may not be displayed Fishing clearly displays weaker echoes 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu mode in use is 85 ES Auto Fishing or Rue Cruising at the top corner on the screen Note When in the auto mode SHIFT and CLUTTER cannot be adjusted manually Range offset To display the bottom tail in detail in the automatic mode offset the range as below 1 Press the or key of the RANGE key AUTO RANGE OFFSET Auto range offset window 2 Press the or key of the RANGE key again to choose offset desired range 100 to 300 ft Note that if the basic range is changed the offset is returned to 0 3 Press the MENU ESC key to finish Gain offset Gain offset lets
25. ansmitting selectable 1 2 Transmit Method Single or dual transmitting 1 3 Output Power 300 Wrms 1 4 TX Rate Max 500 pulse min 1 5 Pulse length 0 1 to 0 8 ms 2 DISPLAY UNIT 2 1 Display system 5 inch monochrome LCD 76 mm W x 100 mm H 240 x 320 dots 2 2 Display Mode Single frequency high low freq Dual frequency Zoom Nav data 1 2 Marker zoom Bottom zoom Bottom lock Range Sail T Display range Fon rtr 2 4 Range Shift 0 500 m 0 1500 ft 0 250 fa 0 300 p b 2 5 Expansion Range Bottom lock expansion 3 to 10 m Sectional expansion 2 to 50 m 2 6 Display Advance Speed8 steps Lines TX Freeze 1 16 1 8 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 1 4 1 3 INTERFACE 3 1 Input data sentences IEC61162 1 NMEA0183 Ver 1 5 2 0 3 0 GGA RMA RMB RMC BWC GLL HDT HDG VTG VHW MTW MWV MDA XTE 3 2 Output data sentences IEC61162 1 NMEA0183 Ver 1 5 2 0 3 0 interval 2 s MTW VHW DBT DPT TLL by key operating External data required 4 POWER SUPPLY 4 1 Display Unit 12 VDC 0 5 A 5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION 5 1 Ambient Temperature Display unit 15 C to 55 C 5 2 Relative Humidity 9396 or less at 40 C 5 3 Waterproof IPX5 6 COATING COLOR 6 1 Display Unit N3 0 SP 1 E2371S01C LINN JHL 34 0 6 5 3495 INIddVL JS SNUISNGAIC 30 SONVAF IDL 511 11 JONVAV 41 191 815 1 1 14141 T DIUSUT EVN s20B3202xG8046tha esvc nli 6 S PIT XXPEENVGRBOMZBE CC X BIEYA AVEEXIES 1
26. ching the Sensor to the Bracket before proceeding with Adjusting Adjusting 1 Using a straight edge sight the underside of the sensor relative to the underside of the hull The stern of the sensor should be 1 3 mm 1 16 1 8 below the bow of the sensor or parallel to the bottom of the hull 31 2 10 11 transom angle 195 225 transom NO SHIM transom angle angle shim with shim with taper down taper up YES YES YES parallel parallel parallel 12 18 transom angle NO SHIM NO YES NO slight angle 2 reversed angle Sensor position and transom angle Note Do not position the bow of the sensor lower than the stern because aeration will occur To adjust the sensor s angle relative to the hull use the tapered plastic shim provided If the bracket has been temporarily fastened to the transom remove it Key the shim in place on the back of the bracket 2 10 transom angle stepped transom and jet boats Position the shim with the tapered end down 19 22 transom angle small aluminum and fiberglass boats Position the shim with the tapered end up If the bracket has been temporarily fastened to the transom remove it Apply a marine sealant to the threads of the two 10 x 1 1 4 self tapping screws to prevent water seeping into the transom Screw the bracket to the hull Do not tighten the screws completely at this time too steep 4 Repeat step 1 to ensure that th
27. chools of the same size appear in the same density in both shallow and deep waters In addition it reduces surface noise 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu Use A or Y to choose DEEP GAIN from page 1 of the menu Press to show to the options window Choose Low Medium or High as appropriate High provides the greatest degree of gain reduction against short range echoes Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu 2 Page 2 TRIP RESET This item resets trip distance to 0 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Use A or Y to choose TRIP RESET from page 2 of the menu 17 Press Press A toreset trip distance Beeps are generated while the trip distance is being reset Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu Note To reset the odometer to zero clear the memory 5 GAIN ADJ 200 GAIN ADJ 50 If the gain is too high or too low or the gain for the low and high frequencies appears unbalanced you can compensate it as follows 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu Use A or V to choose GAIN ADJ 200 or GAIN ADJ 50 from page 2 of the menu Press gt to show to the options window Use A or V to set the amount The setting range is 50 to 50 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu 2 DRAFT The default depth display shows the distance from the transducer If you would rather show the distance from the
28. d to adjust contrast Adjustable range 0 to 9 3 adjust brilliance use A or Y Adjustable range 0 to 4 4 Press the MENU ESC key to close the brilliance contrast adjustment window Note 1 When the power is reapplied after turning off the equipment with minimum brilliance minimum brilliance will be set after the equipment goes through its initial start up The start up screen appears with the maximum brilliance Adjust the brilliance as necessary Note 2 Setting windows other than those on menus are erased if there is no operation within about seven seconds 1 4 Choosing a Display Frequency Seven displays are available single frequency 50 or 200 kHz dual frequency marker zoom bottom zoom bottom lock and nav data two displays 1 Press the MODE key to show the mode selection window MODE DUAL FREQ MARKER ZOOM BOTTOM ZOOM BOTTOM LOCK NAV DATA 1 Y NAV DATA 2 lt 200kHz p Mode selection window 2 Press the MODE key again within seven seconds to choose a mode You may also choose a mode with or V 3 For modes other than DUAL FREQ choose frequency Press lt for 50 kHz or gt for 200 kHz 4 Press the MENU ESC key to close the window Single frequency display 50 kHz The sounder uses ultrasonic signals to detect bottom conditions The lower the frequency of the signal the wider the detection area Therefore the 50 kHz frequenc
29. ducer mounting location Attaching the transducer 1 Clean the transducer face to remove any foreign material Lightly roughen the transducer face with 100 sandpaper Also roughen the inside of the hull where the transducer is to be mounted 2 Clean the transducer face again 3 Warm the silicone sealant to 40 C before usage to soften it Coat the transducer face and mounting location with silicone sealant Transducer i Silicone Sealant Coating transducer face with silicone sealant 4 Press the transducer firmly down on the hull and gently twist it back and forth to remove any air which may be trapped in the silicone sealant Checking the installation 1 Connect the battery to the display unit 2 Turn on the display unit 3 Press the MODE key to choose SINGLE FREQ 4 Choose 50 kHz or 200 kHz and then press the MENU ESC key to close the mode menu 5 Press the MENU to show the main menu and then press A to select Auto mode Press gt A to choose Off Press the MENU ESC key Press the GAIN key to set the gain to 5 and then press the MENU ESC key 9 Press the RANGE key to set the range to 10 meters feet and then press the MENU ESC key 10 If the bottom is displayed in dark gray and the depth indication appears the mounting location is suitable Go to Final preparation If the bottom is not displayed in dark gray tone the mounting location may be unsuitable
30. e angle of the sensor is correct Note Do not position the sensor farther into the water than necessary to avoid increasing drag spray and water noise and reducing boat speed 5 Using the vertical adjustment space on the bracket slots slide the sensor up or down to provide a projection of 3 mm 1 8 Tighten the screws Step 4 Attaching the sensor to the bracket 2 Insert the sensor s pivot arms into the slots near the top of the bracket 3 Maintain pressure until the pivot arms click into place 4 Rotate the sensor downward until the bottom snaps into the bracket 5 Close the retaining cover to prevent the accidental release of the sensor when the boat is underway Hull projection 3 mm 1 8 ix P Cable routing Vertical adjustment and cable routing Route the sensor cable over the transom through a drain hole or thorough a new hole drilled in the 1 If the retaining cover near the top of transom above the waterline the bracket is closed open it by depressing the latch and rotating the Never cut the cable or remote the cover downward connector this will void the warranty Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask 1 If a hole must be drilled choose a location well above the waterline Check for obstructions such as trim tabs pumps or wiring inside the hull Mark the location with a pencil Drill a hole through the transom using a 19 mm or 3 4 bit to accommodate the connector 2
31. e Within the wetted bottom area e Deadrise angle within 15 Suitable transducer mounting locations 25 Typical thru hull mount transducer installations Flat Washer Rubber Washer Fairing Block ZN Hull Deep V Hull Flat Washer Hull Cork Rubber Washer Se Washer Typical thru hull mount transducer installations UA Flat Hull Procedure for installing the thru hull mount transducer 1 With the boat hauled out of the water mark the location chosen for mounting the transducer on the bottom of the hull If the hull is not level within 15 in any direction fairing blocks made out of teak should be used between the transducer and hull both inside and outside to keep the transducer face parallel with the water line Fabricate the fairing block as shown below and make the entire surface as smooth as possible to provide an undisturbed flow of water around the transducer The fairing block should be smaller than the transducer itself to provide a channel to divert turbulent water around the sides of the transducer rather than over its face Hole for BOW stuffing tube Lower Half Saw along slope of hull Construction of fairing block 3 Drill a hole just large enough to pass the threaded stuffing tube of the transducer through the hull making sure it is drilled vertically 4 Apply a sufficient amount of high quality caulking compound to the top surface
32. ertical line marks location Further the display shows the waypoint name next sequential number and position of the location selected at step 2 13 Press gt to choose Press the MENU ESC key to WAYPOINT Lat 34 22 796 N Lon 136 07 264 E MENU Exit Waypoint data display Note If you attempt to enter 13th waypoint the message Memory full appears In this case erase an unwanted waypoint to enable entry To save the waypoint under the name shown go to step 8 or go to step 5 to change its name Press gt to open the waypoint name entry window WAYPOINT MENU Exit Waypoint window name entry Use A or V to set character lt or to shift cursor The name may consist of 10 alphanumeric characters Note Character order is 051 9 A B Z _ 0 ENT register the waypoint Registering waypoint by L L 1 2 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu Use or Y to choose WAYPOINT LIST from page 2 of the menu Press p 4 Press to select Enter latitude and longitude similar WAYPOINT LIST MENU Exit Waypoint list Press A or Y to choose an empty waypoint and press gt Press gt again 0 Lat Lon 136 07 264 E MENU Exit New waypoint window name entry Use A or Y to set character 4 or gt to shift cursor to how you en
33. he MENU ESC key to finish Note You can choose the number of items to show in a nav data display with NAV DATA 1 and NAV DATA 2 on the System menu GRAPHIC DISPLAYS 0 25 1 05 0 05 1 XTE GRAPHIC XTE scale Wot 03 Destination Rng 0 19nm Brg 321 Cse 333 Bearing Course Destination waypoint direction XTE scale DESTINATION WAYPOINT GRAPHIC waypoint XTE 0 00nm data Name Range XTE SPEED GRAPHIC 150 Wind 3 D Speed 60 60 90 90 1209 420 180 150 Speed 10 3 mis WIND GRAPHIC Bearing to 4 destination waypoint COMPASS GRAPHIC Nav data display 1 15 DIGITAL DISPLAYS Depth Temperature Speed Wind Speed APP Wind Dir APP WATER TEMPERATURE SPEED WIND SPEED WIND DIRECTION Position i Heading TRUE MAG Course Rng Brg Air Pressure 30 00 065 N 130 00 574 318 1 21nm 140 1018 POSITION HEADING COURSE RANGE amp BEARING AIR PRESSURE Trip meter Time to Go Odometer APP or TRUE depending on menu setting 00 30 56 TRUE or MAG depending on menu setting TIME TO GO AEN TRIP DISTANGE ODOMETER amp To destination waypoint GPS receiving status Displays when connecting with GP 310B 320B and In Out is selected at the Installation menu Note 1 Nav data is updated with some NO FIX Position cannot be found delay GPS 2D 2D dimension GPS position fix Note 2 When data is lost 120
34. he bottom marker and bottom zoom pictures You can turn the marker on or off as desired 20 3 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment 3 1 Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential for good performance Checking the items listed in the table below monthly will help keep your equipment in good shape for years to come Checking Transducer Check cable for damage cable Power cable Check that they are tightly transducer fastened Refasten if cable plug necessary Display unit Check for corrosion Clean ground if necessary Power supply Check voltage If out of rating correct problem 3 2 Cleaning the Display Unit Dust or dirt on the display unit can be removed with a soft cloth If desired a water moistened cloth may be used Use special care when cleaning the LCD since it scratches easily Do not use chemical cleaners to clean the display unit they can remove paint and markings voltage 3 3 Transducer Maintenance Marine life on the transducer face will result in a gradual decrease in sensitivity Check the transducer face for cleanliness each time the boat is dry docked Carefully remove any marine life with a piece of wood or fine grade sandpaper 3 4 Replacing the Fuse The fuse in the power cable protects the system from reverse polarity of the power supply and e
35. it can be installed on a desktop on the bulkhead or flush mounted in a panel When choosing a location keep the following in mind Keep the display unit out of direct sunlight The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents The mounting location should be well ventilated Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal For maintenance and checking purposes leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit and leave slack in cables A magnetic compass will be affected if the display unit is placed too close to it Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass Standard compass 0 4 meters Steering compass 0 3 meters Desktop overhead mounting 1 Fix the bracket to a desktop or the overhead with tapping screws supplied 2 Loosely screw knobs into the display unit 3 Set the display unit to the bracket and then tighten the knobs Mounting on the bulkhead Flush mounting in a panel See the instructions on the bulkhead or flush mounting template supplied 4 2 Thru hull Mount Transducer Transducer mounting location The thru hull mount transducer 520 5PSD 520 5MSD provides the best performance of all since the transducer protrudes from the hull and the effect of air bubbles and turbulence near the hull skin is reduced When the boat has a keel the transducer should be at least
36. kHz and 200 kHz monochrome LCD echo sounder Comprised of a display unit and a transducer the LS 4100 displays underwater conditions on a bright 5 inch monochrome LCD The main features of the LS 4100 are Bright 5 inch monochrome LCD gives excellent readability even in broad daylight Automatic function permits unattended adjustment of range and gain The range scale and gain automatically change to display the bottom in the darkest gray tone on the lower half of the screen User programmable nav data displays provide analog and digital nav data Alarms Bottom Fish bottom lock and normal Speed Water Temperature and Arrival Speed and arrival alarms require appropriate sensor water temperature alarm requires water temperature data White line feature helps discriminate fish lying near the bottom Destination waypoint feature provides range bearing and time to go to destination waypoint up to 12 waypoints Waterproof construction permits installation on open bridge SYSTEM OVERVIEW System configuration FURUNO DISPLAY UNIT LS 4100 Note Contact your dealer for connection of other equipment ite oS S USC Power supply Waiter temperature 12 VDC Speed sensor Standard IST 02MSB ST 02PSB Option User supply 520 5PSD 520 5MSD 520 5PWD 525 5PWD 525S M
37. language select language desired and press the MENU ESC key DEPTH UNIT Choose unit of depth measurement from meters feet fathoms passi braza and hiro Japanese SPEED UNIT Choose unit of speed measurement from knots miles per hour and kilometers per hour Requires speed data WIND UNIT Choose unit of wind speed measurement from m s kt km h and mph Requires wind speed data TEMP UNIT Choose unit of temperature measurement Celsius or Fahrenheit Requires temperature data TEMP GRAPH Turns the water temperature display on or off The temperature scale range is 16 F in Narrow 40 F in Wide Requires water temperature data Temperature Scale Temperature Graph Water temperature display wide NAV DATA 1 2 Choose the number of navigation data items to display on the nav data displays from two three or four items Requires appropriate nav data WATER TYPE Choose the water type with which to use the LS 4100 from Salt or Fresh KEY BEEP Turn key beep on or off BATT VOLTAGE Turn the battery voltage indication appears at the top right corner on the screen on or off When on it replaces the picture advance speed indication Page 2 NAV DISPLAY Choose the nav data to display in the nav data window at the top left hand corner You may choose from temperature speed latitude longitude range and bearing course over ground trip distance or wind speed Req
38. lines for handling of the transducer cable Do not locate near oils and fuels Locate it in a safe place Do no paint the cable The sheath of the cable is made of chloroprene rubber or polychloride vinyl For this reason do not paint the cable Do not turn on the equipment with the transducer out of water The transducer may be damaged Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass Standard Steering compass compass unit FOREWORD A Word to LS 4100 Owners Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO LS 4100 5 Echo Sounder We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment However no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained properly Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance We would appreciate hearing from you the end user about whether we are achieving our purposes Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment Features The FURUNO LS 4100 is a dual frequency 50
39. ng locations Installing the 520 5PWD on a flat hull A suitable mounting location is at least 50 cm away from the engine and where the water flow is smooth 1 Drill four pilot holes in the mounting location 2 Attach the transducer to the bracket with 5 x 20 tapping screws supplied 3 Adjust the transducer position so the transducer faces right to the bottom Note If necessary to improve water flow and minimize air bubbles staying on the transducer face incline the transducer about 5 at the rear This may require a certain amount of experimentation for fine tuning at high cruising speeds 4 Fill the gap between the wedge front of the transducer and transom with epoxy material to eliminate any air spaces N Ww w NS d Tape Transom mount transducer mounting flush with hull Installing the transom mount transducer on a deep V hull This method is employed on deep V hulls and provides good performance because the effects of air bubbles are minimal Install the transducer parallel with water surface not flush with hull If the boat is placed on a trailer care must be taken not to damage the transducer when the boat is hauled out of the water and put on the trailer x 20 Transom mount transducer mounted projecting from hull 525 5PWD Choose the installation method depending on the rise angle of the hull Parallel with hull TE gt RE m ss than 10
40. ns power on off Momentary press Adjusts display contrast and brilliance Display unit 1 2 Power On Off Press the POWER BRILL key more than one second to turn on the power The unit beeps the startup screen appears and then the equipment checks the ROM and RAM for proper operation and displays program number If NG No Good appears try to press any key except the POWER BRILL key to start operation However the equipment may not work properly Contact your dealer You may press any key after the completion of the equipment check to start operation sooner FURUNO 5 ECHO SOUNDER LS 4100 FURUNO ELECTRIC CO LTD ROM OK RAM OK Program No 0252318 01 Program version no Start up screen To turn off the power press and hold down the POWER BRILL key until the screen goes blank The time remaining until power is turned off is counted down on the screen Note The example screens shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on your display The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings 1 3 Adjusting Display Contrast Brilliance 1 Press the POWER BRILL key momentarily to show the brilliance contrast adjustment window lt Min Max gt CONTST v Min Max A BRILL Brilliance contrast adjustment window 2 For contrast press the POWER BRILL key to adjust contrast cyclically You may also use lt or gt on the Cursor Pa
41. of the transducer around the threads of the stuffing tube and inside the mounting hole and fairing blocks if used to ensure watertight mounting 5 Mount the transducer and fairing blocks and tighten the locking nuts Be sure that the transducer is properly oriented and its working face is parallel to the waterline Note Do not over stress the stuffing tube and locking nuts through excessive tightening since the wood block will swell when the boat is placed in the water It is suggested that the nut be tightened lightly at installation and retightened several days after the boat has been launched Transducer preparation Before putting the boat in water wipe the face of the transducer thoroughly with a detergent liquid soap This will lessen the time necessary for the transducer to have good contact with the water Otherwise the time required for complete saturation ill be lengthened and performance will be reduced DO NOT paint the transducer Performance will be affected 4 3 Transom Mount Transducer The transom mount transducer is very commonly employed usually on relatively small I O or outboard boats Do not use this method on an inboard motor boat because turbulence is created by the propeller ahead of the transducer 520 5PWD There are two methods of installation flush with hull for flat hulls and projecting from hull for deep V hulls D250 cm Flat Hull 520 5PWD mounti
42. onal Input data sentences i sensors navaid BWC Bearing and distance to waypoint GGA Global positioning system GPS fix data latitude longitude 35 4 9 Installation Menu The installation menu mainly contains items which are set at installation 1 Turn on the power while pressing the MENU ESC key Continue pressing the MENU ESC key until the Installation menu appears Installation Menu SIMULATION TEST LCD PATTERN MEMORY CLEAR On NMEA PORT NMEA MIX GPS WAAS In Out SET BOTTOM LEVEL z Setting cannot be changed when NMEA PORT setting is IN IN Installation menu SIMULATION The simulation mode provides without connection of the transducer simulated operation of the equipment using internally generated echoes All controls are operative The message SIM appears at the top right corner on the screen when the simulation mode is active 1 At the installation menu press to open the simulation mode options window Press Y to choose to turn on the simulation mode Press the POWER BRILL key about three seconds to turn off the power Press the POWER BRILL key to turn on the power SIM appears at the top right corner of the display To turn off the simulation mode select Off at step 2 36 NMEA port setup NMEA PORT NMEA MIX The POWER port can function as an input port or input output port Change the setting to
43. or Input data sentences cont Connect the optional water temp speed Sentence Meaning sensor to the XDR connector with the MWV Wind speed and optional converter connector Type angle 0284147 as shown below RMA Recommended minimum specific Connect to XDR port LORAN C data at rear of display unit RMB Recommended minimum navigation MJ A10SPF information RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS TRANSIT data RN 2 VHW Water speed and heading Tape connectors with 1 VTG Course over ground Vulcaninzingtape 1 and ground speed then vinyl tape to waterproof them wise Maes Enor Bind tape ends with i Cable ties to prevent H tape from unraveling From Output data sentences Sentence Meanig Connection of converter DBT Ver 1 5 ransducer CONNOR OBS cnt DPT Ver 2 0 Ver Depth 3 0 4 8 IEC 61162 1 Data Sentences Ver 2 0 Recommended minimum navigation information sentences which can be input to and VHW Water speed and output rom the 18 4100 The speed and transmission speed for both input and TLL Target position output is 4800 bps Data is output at d output by MARK two second intervals key The tables below show the data Available with connection of opti
44. produced every 8 transmissions Stop freezes the display and it is convenient for taking a photo AN CAUTION The picture is not refreshed when picture advancement is stopped Maneuvering the vessel in this condition may result in a dangerous situation 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu 1 10 Suppressing Interference Interference from other acoustic equipment operating nearby or other electronic equipment on your boat may show itself on the display as shown in the figure below To suppress interference do the following 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Use A or Y to choose NOISE LIMIT from page 1 of the menu 3 Press to show the options window 4 Use A or Y to choose the degree of suppression desired Off Low Medium or High highest 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu Interference from Electrical interference other sounder Forms of interference Turn the noise limiter off when no interference exists otherwise weak echoes may be missed 1 11 Suppressing Low Level Noise Low intensity speckles may appear over most of screen This is mainly due to sediment in the water or noise These can be suppressed by adjusting CLUTTER on the menu When the automatic mode is on clutter is automatically rejected To suppress low level noise in manual sounder operation do the following 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu
45. quipment fault If the fuse blows find the cause before replacing it Use only a 1A fuse FGMB 1A 125V Code No 000 114 805 or equivalent Using the wrong fuse will damage the unit and void the warranty A WARNING Use the proper fuse Fuse rating is shown on the equipment Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire and damage the equipment 3 5 Battery Voltage Alert A battery icon appears when the battery voltage is too high or too low Battery icon and meaning d Voltage is lower than 10 VDC If the voltage goes below 9 V the equipment is automatically turned off Voltage is higher than 16 5 VDC If the voltage goes higher than 17 5 V the 21 equipment is automatically turned off 3 6 Troubleshooting 3 7 Diagnostics The table below provides basic If you feel your unit is not working troubleshooting procedures which the properly conduct the diagnostic test to user may follow to restore normal find the problem If you cannot restore operation normal operation contact your dealer for advice Troubleshooting table Then check 1 Turn on the power while pressing the neither echo nor battery voltage MENU ESC key Continue pressing fixed range scale fyse the MENU ESC key until the appears bowar Installation menu appears no echo appears if display advance Installation Menu but the fixed speed is set to Stop range scale e transducer plug n appea
46. re the best performance the sensor must be submerged in aeration free and turbulence free water Mount the sensor close to the centerline of the boat On slower heavier displacement hulls positioning it farther from the centerline is acceptable Allow adequate space above the bracket for it to release and rotate the sensor upward Height without speed sensor 191mm 7 1 2 Height with Height speed sensor 213mm 8 1 2 i Height required at mounting location Note 1 Do not mount the sensor 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 Note 2 Avoid mounting the sensor where the boat may be supported during trailering launching hauling and storage Note 3 For single drive boat mount on the starboard side at least 75 mm 3 beyond the swing radius of the propeller 75 mm 3 minimum beyond swing radius Mounting location on single drive boat Note 4 For twin drive boat mount between the drives Installation of bracket 1 Cut out the installation template shown on the left 2 At the selected location position the template so the arrow at the bottom is aligned with the bottom edge of the transom Being sure the template is parallel to the waterline tape it in place P66 Installation template for starboard side of boat Drill at locations
47. rong reflection fish 32 3 Strong reflection A scope display bottom A scope display 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Press A or V to choose A SCOPE from page 1 of the menu 3 Press to show the options window 4 Press A or V to choose the A scope presentation type desired Normal Display shows echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and tone proportional to their intensities Peak Peak hold amplitude picture 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu To turn off the A scope display choose Off at step 4 and then press the MENU ESC key 1 14 Alarms Alarm description The LS 4100 has six conditions which generate both audio and visual alarms bottom alarm normal fish alarm bottom lock fish alarm water temperature alarm arrival alarm and speed alarm The water temperature arrival and speed alarms require appropriate sensors Bottom alarm The bottom alarm alerts you when the bottom is within the alarm range set To activate the bottom alarm the depth must be displayed Fish normal alarm The fish normal alarm tells you when fish are within the preset alarm range Fish bottom lock alarm The fish bottom lock alarm available with the bottom lock mode sounds when fish are within a certain distance from the bottom Note that the bottom zoom display must be turned on to use this alarm Water temperature alarm The water temperature alarm alerts
48. rs e transducer cable TEST LCD PATTERN echo appears but if range shifting is set MEMORY CLEAR no zero line to 0 sensitivity is low gain setting if air bubbles or marine life is clinging to the transducer face if sediments are present in the water z Setting cannot be changed when i NMEA PORT setting is In In NMEA PORT In Out NMEA MIX GPS WAAS SET BOTTOM LEVEL e if the bottom is too soft to return an echo Installation menu there is extreme e if the transducer is too 2 Press V to choose TEST interference or close to the engine 3 Press to start the test noise if the unit is properly grounded Level bar ROM OK RAM OK e if other echo sounders of the same frequency as own are being operated nearby NMEA the speed water sensor plug temperature Water Temp 68 2 F readout is eed uy Speed 10 0km h unrealistic or not Battery Voltage a present Temperature Body 39 C the position the connection inside display readout is between sounder and age S ns icti i rogram INO Ul unrealistic or not navigator C Push MENU present navigator Program version no Only when GP 310B is connected For GP 320B 4850238 Test display 22 4 The ROM RAM and NMEA port are checked with the results shown as OK or NG No Good For any NG request service A
49. s cable and secure it in place with zip ties to prevent damage 33 4 6 Optional Water Temperature Speed Sensor Water temperature speed sensor ST 02MSB and ST 02PSB which are designed for thru hull mounting are optionally available Install them as shown below Mounting considerations Choose a suitable mounting location considering the following Choose a place free from vibration Choose a mid boat flat position The sensor does not have to be installed perfectly perpendicular The sensor must not be damaged in dry docking operation Choose a place apart from equipment generating heat Choose a place in the forward direction viewing from the drain hole to allow for circulation of cooling water Dry dock the boat Make a hole of approx 51 mm diameter in the mounting location Unfasten locknut and remove the sensor section Apply high grade sealant to the flange of the sensor Pass the sensor casing through the hole Face the notch on the sensor toward boat s bow and tighten the flange Set the sensor section to the sensor casing and tighten the locknut Launch the boat and check for water leakage around the sensor Locknut Face notch toward bow wr Flange Nut 123 Water temperature speed sensor ST 02MSB ST 02PSB 4 7 Wiring Connect the LS 4100 power data cable assy MJ A7SPF0005 020 2 m supplied to the POWER and the transducer cable to the XDR
50. sea surface set your ship s draft as follows 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu Use A or V to choose DRAFT from page 2 of the menu Press gt and then use A or V to set draft The setting range is 15 0 to 50 0 meters feet Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu 2 2 SYSTEM MENU The System menu mainly consists of items which once set do not require frequent adjustment You may display this menu by choosing SYSTEM MENU at page 2 of the main menu and pressing PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 SYSTEM MENU gt English LANGUAGE DEPTH UNIT SPEED UNIT WIND UNIT TEMP UNIT TEMP GRAPH NAV DATA 1 NAV DATA 2 WATER TYPE KEY BEEP BATT VOLTAGE MENU Exit Salt On Off SYSTEM MENU A NAV DISPLAY gt Temp Speed NMEA0183 Ver 2 0 TLL OUTPUT Off BEARING True WIND SPD DIR Apparent TRIP SOURCE Own TEMP SOURCE Own SPEED SOURCE Own TEMP CALIB 0 0 F 40 SPEED CALIB 0 50 Own speed Own temp 10 0 kt 16 2 F 2 3 MENU Exit BASIC 1 RANGE2 RANGE3 RANGE4 RANGES RANGE6 RANGE7 RANGES ZOOM RANGE B L RANGE Bottom Lock ZOOM MARKER 1000 7 1500 15 ft 7 150 15 ft 10 30 On MENU Exit System menus 2 1 System Menu Page 1 LANGUAGE The system language is available in English several European languages and Japanese To change
51. tered waypoint name Press the MENU ESC key to register the waypoint Editing waypoints 1 Press gt to choose Press the MENU ESC key Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu Use A or V to choose WAYPOINT LIST from page 2 of the menu Press to open the waypoints list Use A or V to choose a waypoint and press gt Use A or V to choose the item to edit name latitude or longitude Press to open the data entry window Use A or V to set character 4 or to choose location ENT Erasing waypoints 1 Press the MENU ESC key 2 Use A or Y to choose WAYPOINT LIST from page 2 of the menu 3 Press gt to open the waypoints list 4 Use A or Y to choose the waypoint to erase and then press gt Note You cannot erase a waypoint which is selected as GOTO WPT Press Y to choose Erase Press gt to open the options window Press A to select YES to erase the waypoint The waypoint list appears with the erased waypoint blank 8 Press the MENU ESC key twice to close the menu NO Setting destination waypoint Set a destination waypoint to find range bearing and time to go to that point You can see range and bearing to a waypoint Time to go is shown on the Time to Go digital display 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Use A or Y to choose GOTO WPT from page 2 of the menu 3
52. to open the GPS WAAS options window a WAAS options window 3 Press A or Y to choose WAAS 02 test signal When the system becomes operational in 2003 set to 00 regular WAAS signal 4 Turn off the power BOTTOM LEVEL If the depth indication is unstable in automatic operation or the bottom echo cannot be displayed in the darkest gray tone by adjusting the gain controls in manual operation you may adjust the bottom echo level detection circuit for both 50 kHz and 200 kHz to stabilize the indication Generally lower the bottom level for inner hull installation where the receive level is too low If the bottom level is too low it may be difficult to discriminate fish from the bottom resulting in unstable depth indication And if the bottom level is too high the depth indication may not appear 1 At the installation menu press V to choose SET BOTTOM LEVEL and then press gt Several seconds later the following display appears Bottom level 0 200k v 100 41004 0 50k 4 100 100 Bottom level display 2 While observing the picture use A or V to set 200 kHz lt or to set 50 kHz Set up for optimum picture 3 To restore normal operation turn off the power and then it on again Note The mode must be other than NAV DATA to show the bottom level display SPECIFICATIONS OF ECHO SOUNDER LS 4100 1 GENERAL 1 1 TX Frequency 50 kHz or 200 kHz 50 200 kHz dual tr
53. uation Use the proper gain setting Incorrect gain may produce wrong depth indication possibly resulting in a dangerous situation See Adjusting the gain on page 7 for details NOTICE The high quality LCD shows 99 99 of its pixels The remaining 01 may drop out or brighten due to the pro perty of the LCD however this is not a sign of malfunction A warning label is attached to the equipment Do not remove the label If the label is missing or damaged contact a FURUNO agent or dealer To avoid electrical shock do not Warning Label remove cover No user serviceable Type 02 146 1022 parts inside Code No 100 306 050 Safety Instructions for the Installer A WARNING Turn off the power at the switchboard before beginning the installation Fire or electrical shock can result if the power is left on Be sure no water leaks in at the trans ducer or sensor mounting location Water leakage can sink the vessel Also confirm that the transducer and sensor will not loosen by ship s vibration The installer of the equipment is solely responsible for the proper installation of the equipment FURUNO will assume no responsibility for any damage associated with improper installation Use the specified power cable Use of other power cable may result in fire AN CAUTION Do not install the equipment where air bubbles and noise are present Performance will be affected The following are guide
54. uires appropriate nav data 40 7 F 16 2kt Nav window NMEA0183 Choose NMEA version of navigator Ver 1 5 Ver 2 0 or Ver 3 0 TLL OUTPUT Enables disables output of TLL Target Latitude Longitude position when the MARK key is operated TLL outputs latitude and longitude position FURUNO TLL available with connection of navigator that can output FURUNO TLL outputs latitude and longitude water temperature depth etc BEARING Ship s course and bearing to a waypoint may be displayed in true or magnetic bearing Magnetic bearing is true bearing plus or minus earth s magnetic deviation Requires bearing data WIND SPD DIR Choose the wind speed and direction reference from true and apparent Requires wind sensor Apparent The direction in relation to ship s bow and speed of the wind as it appears to those on board relative to the speed and direction of the boat combination of the true wind and the wind caused by the boat s movement True The speed and direction in relation to ship s bow of the wind felt or measured when stationary TRIP SOURCE Choose speed source for the trip distance indication Own transducer with speed sensor or separate speed sensor or NMEA TEMP SOURCE Choose source of water temperature input Off Own transducer with water temperature sensor or separate temperature sensor or NMEA SPEED SOURCE Choose source of speed input Off Own transducer with
55. when the water temperature is within Inside alarm the alarm range set or under over outside alarm the range set Speed alarm The speed alarm alerts you when the speed is within Inside alarm or under over Outside alarm the preset speed Arrival alarm The arrival alarm alerts when you are near a waypoint by the distance set Activating an alarm 1 Press the MENU ESC key 2 Press A or Y to choose ALARM MENU from page 2 on the menu 3 Press the to show the ALARM menu ALARM gt On FROM 5ft RANGE 10ft FISH Normal On FROM 5ft RANGE 10ft FISH B L On FROM 8ft RANGE 1 05 FISH LEVEL Medium v MENU Exit ALARM A Us she Inside FROM 72 4 F RANGE 1 0 F ARRIVAL ALRM Off MENU Exit Gray characters mean alarm is inactive Alarm menu 4 Use A or Y to choose an alarm as appropriate 5 Press to show the options menu Off Fish Arrival Temp Speed Bottom Alarm Alarm Types On Off Alarm options 6 Use A or Y to choose alarm type Off Alarm off On Alarm on Inside Alarm generated when speed or water temperature is within the range set Outside Alarm generated when speed or water temperature is outside the range set 7 Press lt to close the window For ARRIVAL ALARM setting skip to step 12 8 Press Y to choose FROM 9 Press to show the options menu A A A 63 2 F 1 0 kt v v Depth Temperature Speed
56. y is useful for general detection and judging bottom condition 200 kHz The higher the frequency of the ultrasonic signal the better the resolution For this reason the 200 kHz frequency is ideal for detailed observation of fish schools iride es u 50 kHz basa be 2 1 work y 200 kHz K n Fs NU 7 helt d Pace 1 1 M Frequency and coverage area Picture Advance Speed Mode AUTO or MANUAL Frequency Minute Marker Nav Display Shows time Each bar Level Bar 25 is 30 sec Fish Transmission 20 School Line Range Scale Depth AG Typical 50 kHz display Dual frequency display The 50 kHz picture appears on the left the 200 kHz picture on the right This display is useful for comparing the same picture with two different transmitting frequencies 50 kHz 200kHz picture i picture Dual frequency display Marker zoom display This mode expands chosen area of the normal picture to full vertical size of the screen on the left half window You may specify the portion to expand by operating the VRM Variable Range Marker which you can shift with A or Y The area between the VRM and zoom range marker is expanded Single frequency display Variable range marker M This section is zoomed Zoom marker Marker zoom display Marker zoom display Bottom
57. you override automatic 1 7 Manual Operation Choosing the manual mode 1 Press the MENU ESC key to open the main menu 2 Press A to choose AUTO MODE from page 1 of the menu 3 Press gt to show the window 4 Choose Off with A 5 Press the MENU ESC key to close the menu ENA appears at the top left corner on the screen Choosing range The basic range and range shifting functions used together give you the means to choose the depth you can see on the screen The basic range can be thought of as providing a window into the water column and range shifting as moving the window to the desired depth Choosing basic range The basic range may be chosen with the RANGE key from the eight ranges shown in the table shown below P B in the table means Passi Braza The setting range can be arranged through the SYSTEM menu Default ranges HIEBISISDEITIGA meters 5 10 20 40 80 150 200 300 eet_ 15 Fao em vm 20 4n eno Froon atoms 3 5 20 40 160 im 4 8 15 60 t00 150 200 gain adjustment 1 Press the GAIN key AUTO GAIN OFFSET lt Min 0 Max p Auto gain offset window 2 Press lt or key to offset gain setting range 5 to 5 The gain selected is shown at the top of the screen as G Gain or XX offset value 3 Press the MENU ESC key to finish Japanese unit of depth measurement 1 Press the or
58. zzer The buzzer sounds and the appropriate alarm icon appears and flashes when an alarm is violated You can silence the buzzer by pressing any key However the buzzer will sound whenever the alarm setting is violated Note The audio and visual alarms are released against the last violated alarm when multiple alarms are active 1 15 Waypoints Waypoints may be used to Record the position of an important echo as waypoint 12 points may be registered Output a waypoint position to a plotter to mark position on its screen e Find range bearing and time to go to a location waypoint Note Requires latitude and longitude position from a navigator Registering a waypoint on the screen 1 Press the MARK key The cursor appears along with waypoint entry instructions To enter a waypoint to the current own ship s position go to step 3 Note If there is no position data the message No position data appears Check the navigator WAYPOINT ENTRY Move Cursor MARK Enter MENU Cancel 80 50 kHz display Press the cursor pad to set the cursor where desired Picture advancement is stopped until step 3 is completed and the instruction window is integrated into the nav display Press the MARK key again When TLL or FURUNO TLL is selected at TLL OUTPUT on the System menu the latitude and longitude position at the cursor is output to the navigator A v

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