Eagle Electronics 2 SONAR User Manual
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1. www eaglesonar com TriFinder 2 Fish finding amp Depth Sounding Sonar Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright 2002 Eagle Electronics All rights reserved Eagle is a registered trademark of Eagle Electronics Marine Tex is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice All screens in this manual are simulated For free owner s manuals and other information visit our web site www eaglesonar com Eagle Electronics P O Box 669 Catoosa OK USA 74015 Printed in USA Table of Contents Introductio eneee aeiee aae e eons E e Boosts E aay 1 Capabilities and Specifications ccccceeeesessssssscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 Installationen eaa a and EA T ses ees 2 Transducer Installation cc ccccesesssecccccccccceeeeeeeaesaeseeseeeeeeeeeeees 2 selecting a transducer location sssssssseeeeccccceeeeeeeceaeaaeasees 3 shoot thru hull vs transom MOUNtING cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 transom transducer assembly and mounting cccee0es 5 trolling motor bracket installation ccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 8 transducer orientation and fish arches cc cccccccscceeeeeeees 9 Speed and temperature Sensors ccccc2. 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement you must first receive a return authorization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted When shipping we recommend you do the following 1 Always use the original shipping container and filler material the product was packed in 2 Always insure the parcel against damage or loss during shipment Eagle does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure to include your name return shipping address and a daytime telephone number Visit our web site Successful Fishing Made Simple Eagle Pub 988 01438 651 Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 091902 Eagle Electronics
3. DEPTH UNITS OF MEASURE This unit can show the depth in feet fathoms or meters To change the depth units of measure press MENU DOWN until the SYSTEM menu appears press UP ARROW then press MENU until the DEPTH menu appears Use the arrow keys to select the desired unit of measure then press the PWR key to clear the menu Depth icc Fathoms Meters Depth menu controls the unit of measure used to show depth 39 TEMPERATURE UNITS OF MEASURE This unit can show the temperature if a temperature sensor is attached in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius To change the unit of measure press MENU DOWN until the System menu appears Press UP ARROW then press MENU until the TEMPERATURE menu appears Use the arrow keys to select the measurement unit then press PWR to clear the menu Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius SPEED and DISTANCE LOG UNITS OF MEASURE The speed and distance log can be displayed in statute miles MPH Nautical miles knots or Metric kilometers per hour if a speed sensor is attached To change the unit of measure press MENU DOWN until the SYsTEM menu appears Press UP ARROW then press MENU until the SpEED LOoG menu appears Use the arrow keys to select the desired measurement unit then press PWR to clear the menu dees ito Speed Log Statute Nautical Metric 40 RESET DISTANCE LOG You can reset the distance log to zero with this command Press MENU DOWN until System a
4. or non conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunction or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been connected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any
5. pilot holes screwdriver Required supplies for this job include four 8 stainless steel wood screws 3 4 long high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound First find a location on the boat s transom where the water flow is smooth est Don t mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs These will disturb the water flow to the speed sensor Make sure the sensor will remain in the water when the boat is on plane Also make sure the location doesn t inter fere with the boat s trailer Typically the sensor is mounted about one foot to the side of the transom s centerline Once you ve determined the proper location for the unit place the sen sor on the transom The bottom of the bracket should be flush with the hull s bottom Using the sensor as a template mark the hull for the screws pilot holes Drill four 1 8 holes one in each end of the slots Mount the sensor to the hull using 8 stainless steel wood screws not included Use a high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound to seal the screws Make sure the sensor is flush with the bottom of the hull and tighten the screws 12 If the base of the transom has a radius fill the gap between the tran som and the sensor with the caulking compound This will help ensure a smooth water flow Good location Stern view showing good location for mounting sensor on transom Transom Bottom of hull Bottom of h
6. Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer 2 Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB S through the slot in the transducer bracket and wrap it around the trolling motor Po sition the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in the water Tighten the strap securely i 3 Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft Use plastic ties not included to attach the transducer cable to the troll ing motor shaft Make sure there is enough slack in the cable for the motor to turn freely Route the cable to the sonar unit and the trans ducer is ready for use Transducer mounted on trolling motor side view TRANSDUCER ORIENTATION AND FISH ARCHES If you do not get good fish arches on your display it could be because the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds yee Partial fish arches Ay Transducer aimed Transducer aimed too far back too far forward Full fish arch pea Proper transducer angle Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches If the arch slopes up but not back down then the front of the trans ducer is too high and needs to be lowered If only the back half of the arch is printed then the nose of the transducer is angled too far down and needs to be raised NOTE Periodically wash the transducer s face with soap and water to re move any oil film Oil and dirt on the fa
7. Press DOWN MENU until the SIMULATOR menu appears Now press UP ARROW to turn it on and press PWR to clear the menu Repeat the above steps to turn it off or you can simply turn the unit off and back on again 26 3 Par Sarin i Simulator Off Simulator menu 42 NOTE If you turn on your unit before attaching a transducer it may enter a demo mode The words demo mode flash on the bottom of the screen and a sonar chart plays much like the Simulator feature Un like the simulator the demo mode is for demonstration only and will automatically stop as soon as you turn on the unit with a transducer attached The simulator will continue to function normally CHART SETUP The Chart Setup menu lets you further customize the display The size of the digital numbers for the depth temperature speed and distance log can be customized from this menu The depth scales shown on the right side of the screen can be modified and the Fish Reveal modes can be turned on or off To enter the Chart Setup menu sequence press MENU DOWN until the CHART SETUP menu appears Press UP ARROW and then you can use the menu keys to cycle through the chart setup menus A Ae 42 Chart Setup OOmphe ss 6 Chart Setup menu LIMIT SEARCH The Limit Search command helps you maintain maximum chart detail when you are moving fast in deep water about 200 feet When turned on Limit Search prevents the digital sona
8. SYSTEM SETUP To customize the display press MENU DOWN until the System SETUP menu appears then press UP ARROW The display contrast units of measure temperature and system information screens are all under this menu The Contrast menu appears first Press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN keys to cycle through the menus When you re finished press the PWR key to clear the menus ori System Setup menu DISPLAY ADJUSTMENTS BACKLIGHTS The display is backlit for night use To turn the backlight on or off press MENU repeatedly until the Back LiGHT menu appears Press UP ARROW to turn the light on or the DOWN ARROW to turn it off Back Light On Backlight menu 38 DISPLAY CONTRAST The unit s display contrast is adjustable to suit different lighting condi tions This will help you see the screen from different angles or at vari ous times of the day The default setting is 50 percent To adjust the contrast press MENU DOWN until the System menu ap pears press UP ARROW and the Contrast menu appears To decrease screen contrast press the DOWN ARROW key Press the UP ARROW key to increase screen contrast The bar graph in the Contrast menu box shows a graph of the contrast The screen will also show the effects of the change If you reach the maximum or minimum level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits Press the PWR key to clear the menu Contrast AN Nph gt 60 Display Contrast menu
9. The slots in the mounting brackets allow you to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down If you fre quently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed the trans ducer may be coming out of the water as you cross waves or wakes Move the transducer a little lower to help prevent this 4 If you cruise or fish around lots of structure and cover your transducer may be frequently kicking up from object strikes If you wish you may move the transducer a little higher for more protection There are two extremes you should avoid Never let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull Never let the bottom the face of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull Shoot thru hull vs Transom Mounting A shoot thru hull installation is not recommended for the BroadView transducer TRANSOM TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING The best way to install the transducer is to loosely assemble all of the parts first place the transducer s bracket against the transom and see if you can move the transducer so that it s parallel with the ground 1 Assembling the bracket Press the two small plastic ratchets into the sides of the metal bracket as shown in the following illustration Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet Place each ratchet into the bracket with the letter A aligned with the dot stamped into the metal bracket This position sets the transducer s coarse angle adjustment for
10. manual along for reference Capabilities and Specifications TriFinder 2 General Case Size sence 5 2 H x 5 4 W x 2 4 D 13 2 cm H x 13 6 cm W x 6 cm D sealed waterproof suitable for saltwater use Display ccccccccceees High contrast Film SuperTwist LCD 4 0 10 2 cm diagonal viewing area Resolution 005 240 pixels vert x 160 pixel horiz resolu tion 38 400 total pixels Backlighting Backlit screen and keypad for night opera tion Input powe 0 10 to 17 volts DC Current drain 300 ma lights off 400 ma lights on Back up memory built in memory stores sonar settings when unit is turned off Sonar Frequency cccccccees 200 kHz Transducer 0 BV WSX BroadView transducer offers fish detection area up to 150 with high sensitiv ity settings Operates at speeds up to 70 mph 61 kts Transmitter 1500 watts peak to peak power typical 188 watts RMS power typical Sonar sounding Depth capability 800 feet 244 meters Actual capability de pends on transducer configuration and in stallation bottom composition and water conditions All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water Depth display Continuous digital readout Audible alarms Deep shallow fish Automatic ranging Yes with instant
11. proportion to their signal strength 32 In Inverted FishReveal mode the weakest echoes are black and the strongest echoes are white Again echoes in between vary in gray in proportion to their signal strength In all modes the Grayline control determines the range for black to white Chart Mode Normal FishjReveal Normal Fish Reveal Inverted Invented Fish Reveal holomph 2 0 0mph 60 At left standard FishReveal mode Right Inverted Fish Reveal mode To turn FishReveal on press MENU DOWN until CHart SETUP appears then press UP ARROW Press MENU DOWN until CHART MobDE appears Press DOWN ARROW to select the desired FishReveal mode Press PWR to clear the menu To return to normal operation repeat the above steps but select Normal before clearing the menu CHART SCROLL SPEED and HYPERSCROLL The rate that echoes scroll across the screen is called the chart scroll speed The default for this unit is 60 percent we recommend that you leave the scroll speed set there for virtually all fishing conditions However you might consider experimenting with chart speed when you are stationary or drifting very slowly You may sometimes achieve bet ter images as you slow down the chart speed to match how fast you are moving across the bottom Switching to a scroll speed faster than 60 percent can be helpful when running at high speed Any setting greater than 60 switches the unit to HyperScroll This featu
12. should be roughly parallel to the ground The transducer s centerline should be in line with the bottom of the hull Don t let the bracket extend below the hull Mark the center of each slot for the mounting screw pilot holes You will drill one hole in the center of each slot Drill the holes using the 29 bit for the 10 screws Transom Transom oN Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes Side view shown at left and seen from above at right 5 Attaching transducer to transom Remove the transducer from the bracket and re assemble it with the cable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown in the following figures Route cable over bolt and through bracket Side view shown at left and seen from above at right Attach the transducer to the transom Slide the transducer up or down until it s aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown in the preceding and following figures Tighten the bracket s mount ing screws sealing them with the caulking compound Adjust the transducer so that it s parallel to the ground and tighten the nut until it touches the outer washer then add 1 4 turn Don t over tighten the lock nut If you do the transducer won t kick up if it strikes an object in the water Bottom Flat bottom hull Deep vee hull Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach to transom 6 Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit M
13. the echoes on the display the 4x zoom quadruples the echo size To zoom the display first press the MENU key until the Zoom menu ap pears Use the arrow keys to select either 2X or 4X zoom then press PWR to clear the menu 2X ALI Zoom screen showing Zoom menu and the 2X zoom indicator at the top right of the screen When the display is in Zoom mode the screen will show a zoom indica tor box at the top right corner of the screen This is a reminder that the display is zoomed and it tells what level of zoom is in effect To turn the zoom feature off press the MENU key until the ZOOM menu ap pears Use the arrow keys to select Off then press PWR to clear the menu NOTE Using the Zoom command while in auto Range mode will always enlarge the echoes near the bottom because auto Range always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen When you Zoom in manual Range mode echoes are enlarged near the middle of the displayed range For example with a manual depth Range of 100 feet your screen shows the water column from zero at the top of the screen to 50 feet in the middle to 100 feet at the bottom of the screen Select 2X Zoom and the screen will show the water column from zero to 50 feet with 25 feet shown in the middle of the screen Select 4X Zoom and the screen shows the wa 24 ter column from 13 feet to about 39 feet with 25 feet still in the middle of the screen Important Tip Your
14. DOWN ARROW to select Orr If you want to turn off FishTrack depths but leave Fish I D on press DOWN ARROW to select On then press PWR Remember Fish I D must be on in order to use the FishTrack feature 40 7 FishID t TRACK L amp R 4 mea On i Off 6 Fish I D symbol showing FishTrack depth indicator 0 0mph 60 Fish ID menu and symbol with FishTrack on The fish is 44 feet deep 30 TARGETTRACK The TriFinder 2 has the unique ability to see targets not only straight down but also to the right and left thanks to the BroadView trans ducer The TargetTrack feature shows you if the target is to the left right or straight down The BroadView transducer has three elements left right and down The TriFinder uses all three elements to display targets between the surface and the bottom Targets are shown as Fish I D symbols This feature also shows the depth of the target directly above the fish symbol In the following figure there are two symbols from the right element at 4 feet and 5 feet one from the left element at 35 feet and one from the center element at 15 feet AS B u 277 R4 a R Ix i Tox 15 a aA Target Track Screen The TargetTrack feature identifies fish symbols coming from the right element with a R in front of the symbol s depth An L identifies symbols from the left element No letter identifies fish symbols from the center element
15. Fish I D is broken No the feature is simply inter preting sonar returns in a specific way to help take some of the work out of reading the screen Remember Fish I D is one of the many tools we provide so you can analyze your sonar returns for maximum fish finding information This and other features can help you successfully see beneath the boat under varied water and fishing conditions So practice with the unit in both the Fish I D mode and without to become more familiar with the feature The default for Fish I D is off Fish I D is most handy when you re in another part of the boat or per forming some task that prevents you from watching the sonar screen Then you can turn on Fish I D and the audible fish alarm When that lunker swims under your boat you ll hear it Fish I D can also be useful when you want to screen out some of the so nar detail gathered by your unit For example it can help cut through the clutter of suspended bubbles caused by wave action or boat wakes To turn Fish I D on press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press UP ARROW to select ON then press PWR To turn it back off repeat the above steps but press DOWN ARROW to select OFF FISHTRACK The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap pears on the display To turn it on press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press UP ARROW to select Track On then press PWR To turn it off repeat the above steps but press
16. Naw ns These figures show results of different sensitivity levels on the same location Fig 1 Sensitivity at 87 percent determined by Auto Sensitiv ity Typical of full auto mode Fig 2 Sensitivity set at 50 percent Fig 3 Sensitivity set at 20 percent Fig 4 Sensitivity set at 100 percent You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitiv ity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode The adjustment method works the same in both modes but it gives you slightly different results Adjusting sensitivity in Auto Sensitivity Mode is similar to manually ad justing a car s speed with the accelerator pedal while cruise control is on You can tell the car to run faster but when you let off the gas the cruise control automatically keeps you from running slower than the minimum speed setting In your unit auto mode will let you increase sensitivity to 26 100 percent but the unit will limit your minimum setting This prevents you from turning sensitivity down too low to allow automatic bottom tracking When you change the setting with auto turned on the unit will continue to track the bottom and make minor adjustments to the sensi tivity level with a bias toward the setting you selected Adjusting sensitivity in Manual Sensitivity Mode is similar to driving a car without cruise control you have complete manual control of the car s speed In your unit manual mode allows you to set sensitiv
17. The bottom signal and the digital depth display are read from the center element only To turn TargetTrack on press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press UP ARROW to select TRack L amp R then press PWR to clear the menu To turn TargetTrack off press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press DOWN ARROW to select OFF or any other option then press PWR to clear the menu 31 Fish ID TRECKIISR Track On On Off Target Track option in Fish ID menu FISHREVEAL When displaying actual sonar returns the FishReveal feature helps show fish targets hidden by surface clutter thermoclines weed beds and other cover with 10 levels of gray tones Normal operation with FishReveal turned off shows the weakest ech oes as black and the strongest in light gray Since all weak echoes are black fish arches show boldly against the white background The drawback is that all weak echoes such as thermoclines are also accentuated This can make it hard to distinguish fish signals inside thermoclines or other cover Chart Mode RishiReveal Inverted Fish Reveal Fish Reveal Inverted Fish Reveal At left FishReveal menu screen The feature is off and screen is in normal mode Right Fish Reveal is on in standard mode There are two FishReveal modes standard and inverted In standard mode the weakest echoes are white and the strongest echoes are black Echoes in between vary in gray in
18. a 14 transom Most outboard and stern drive transoms have a 14 angle Dot Align plastic ratchets in bracket 2 Aligning the transducer on the transom Slide the transducer be tween the two ratchets Temporarily slide the bolt though the trans ducer assembly and hold it against the transom Looking at the trans ducer from the side check to see if it will adjust so that its face is paral lel to the ground If it does then the A position is correct for your hull If the transducer s face isn t parallel with the ground remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket Place the ratchets into the holes in the bracket with the letter B aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s parallel with the ground If you can then go to step 3 If it doesn t repeat step 2 but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly 3 Ratchets Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom 3 Assembling the transducer Once you determine the correct posi tion for the ratchets assemble the transducer as shown in the fol lowing figure Don t ngne uals lock nut at this time eta Metal washer Assemble transducer and bracket 4 Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assem bly against the transom The transducer
19. accident misuse negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required EAGLE ELECTRONICS PO BOX 669 CATOOSA OK 74015 800 324 1354 49 How to Obtain Service in the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Eagle replacement parts If you re in the United States and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 324 1354 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping policies regulations and special offers at an
20. ake sure to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from the engine s wiring bilge pumps VHF radio wires and cables and aerators can be picked up by the sonar Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires WARNING Clamp the transducer cable to the transom close to the transducer This can prevent the transducer from enter ing the boat if it is knocked off at high speed If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size is 1 Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure it is lo cated above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline seal ant used for the mounting screws 7 Make a test run to determine the results If the bottom is lost at high speed or if noise appears on the display try sliding the trans ducer bracket down This puts the transducer deeper into the water hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise Don t allow the transducer bracket to go below the bottom of the hull TROLLING MOTOR BRACKET INSTALLATION 1 Attach the TMB S bracket to the transducer as shown in the follow ing figure using the hardware supplied with the transducer Note The internal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB S 8 P S bracket Internal tooth washer Pa
21. ar com If you use the supplied gimbal bracket you may be interested in the optional GBSA 1 swivel bracket kit This converts the unit s gimbal bracket to a swivel mount which can be used on the dash or overhead mounting positions Installation instructions for the in dash and swivel mounting kits are supplied with the adapter kits Bracket Installation Mount the unit in any convenient location provided there is clearance when it s tilted for the best viewing angle Holes in the bracket s base allow wood screw or through bolt mounting It may be necessary to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin panels to reinforce the panel Make certain there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power and transducer cables 15 136 5 35 Millimeter 66 Inch 2 60 Front view left and side view right showing dimensions of the Tri Finder sonar unit when mounted on gimbal bracket Drill a 1 inch 25 4 mm hole in the dash for the power and transducer cables The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location This way the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole holds the cables in position and results in a neat installation Some customers however prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole it s a matter of personal preference After drilling the hole pass the transducer connector u
22. cally a good location on alumi num boats is between the ribs closest to the engine 2 The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight down if possible 3 If the transducer is mounted on the transom make sure it doesn t interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat Also don t mount it closer than approximately one foot from the engine s lower unit This will prevent cavitation bubble interference with propeller operation 3 4 If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from engine wiring bilge pumps and aerators can be displayed on the sonar s screen Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires CAUTION Clamp the trans ducer cable to transom near the transducer This will help prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed Good location Poor location Good location Poor angle Good and poor transducer locations Good location How low should you go For most situations you should install your BroadView transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protec tion from bangs and bumps Transom Transducer centerline Hull bottom Align transducer centerline with hull bottom However there are times when you may need to adjust the transducer slightly higher or lower
23. ce will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation Speed Temperature Sensors The TriFinder 2 can accept an optional speed sensor for showing speed and distance traveled It can also accept an optional temperature sen sor or a combination speed temp sensor 10 Temp sensor display from an external TS 1X or combo speed temp sensor Full Chart page showing dual temperature display See the following charts for sample sensor combinations and cable con nections TriFinder 2 a rear view x 3 amp fuse TS 1X temperature sensor Transducer with no temperature sensor TriFinder 2 with external temperature sensor This unit has a power cable with a connector for sensors Transducers with built in temp sensors are not compatible with TriFinder 2 units 11 TriFinder 2 i q rear view x 3 amp fuse ST TX combination speed temp sensor Transducer with no temperature sensor TriFinder 2 with external combination speed and temperature sensor Transducers with built in temp sensors are not compatible with Tri Finder 2 units Speed Sensor Installation If you wish to purchase an optional sensor for your unit refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual The following instructions describe how to install the speed sensor Recommended tools for this job include drill 7 8 drill bit 1 8 drill bit for
24. cent before clearing the menu NOISE REJECT and ASP Advanced Signal Processing The ASP Advanced Signal Processing feature is a noise rejection system built into the sonar unit It constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed water conditions and electrical interference and automati cally gives you the best display possible under most conditions ASP is an effective tool in combating noise In sonar terms noise is any undesired signal It is caused by electrical and mechanical sources such as bilge pumps engine ignition systems and wiring air bubbles passing 34 over the face of the transducer even vibration from the engine In all cases noise can produce unwanted marks on the display The ASP noise rejection feature is especially useful because it typically lets you operate the boat at all speeds without adjusting the sensitivity or other controls Bud ik 60 Noise Reject menu The ASP feature has four settings Off Low Medium and High When first turned on noise rejection is set on low If you have high noise levels try using the medium or high ASP setting However if you are having trouble with noise we suggest that you take steps to find the interference source and fix it rather than continually using the unit with the high ASP setting There are times when you may want to turn ASP off This allows you to view all incoming echoes before they are processed by the ASP feature To change the ASP
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27. eeeessssssseeeeeees 32 Troubleshooting eissernir Eak E KE Enn EEAS 46 Warranty and service information sssssssssessessssssssssssrerereeeesees 49 Introduction Thank you for buying an Eagle sonar Your unit is a high quality so nar designed for both professional and novice fishermen All Eagle so nars have an automatic mode that finds and displays the bottom fish underwater structure and more right out of the box All you have to do is press the on PWR key However if you want to fine tune your unit press the MENU UP key The TriFinder 2 has several powerful features you can control by scrolling through easy to use menus with the arrow and menu keys To get started with your Eagle sonar first read the installation section It contains instructions for mounting the sonar unit the transducer and any optional accessories such as a speed sensor Following recommended installation practices will pay off in optimum performance of your Eagle sonar Improper installation can cause problems down the road especially if the transducer is badly mounted After you ve read the installation instructions install the unit and ac cessories Then read the rest of the manual The more you know about your sonar the better it will work for you Take advantage of the Simulator feature It allows you to practice oper ating your sonar before you get it in the water And when you finally head for your favorite fishing hole take this
28. ess MENU re peatedly If you ever get lost in the menus simply press the PWR key This clears the menus from the screen 19 Menus change depending on the mode the unit is in Messages may appear in menu boxes or new menus can appear depending on previous selections DISPLAY Opening Screen The lights flash for about 10 seconds when the unit is turned on The backlight menu first appears on the screen To turn the lights on press UP ARROW If you don t press a key the menu will disappear after a few seconds If you don t want to wait press PWR to clear the menus from the screen When the sonar unit is first turned on and the backlight menu disap pears the display screen shows the Full Chart Page or mode The Fish I D feature is off The depth range shows on the depth scale on the right side of the screen On the screen below the range is from 0 to 60 feet and the bottom depth is 33 2 feet shown by the digital sonar Digital depth mee School of bait fish Surface clutter T Fish arches near bait fish 24 a A in Depth scale 36 Thermocline Bottom signal Grayline Depth range i pe at bottom of Speed 00mph depth scale Opening screen Full Chart page or mode CHART SCROLL stopping and starting In normal operation the sonar chart will scroll from right to left across the screen You can stop the chart from scrolling across the screen This is useful when you want to freeze the pictu
29. ity at 100 percent maximum or zero percent minimum Depending on wa ter and bottom conditions the bottom signal may completely disappear from the screen when you reduce sensitivity to about 20 percent or less Try adjusting sensitivity in both auto and manual modes to see how they work Manual Right Sensitivity Adjustment menu To adjust sensitivity Press MENU until the Sensmvity ADJUSTMENT menu appears Press UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity DOWN ARROW to decrease it When it s set at the desired level press PWR to clear the menu The sensitivity percentage in use shows in this menu As you change the setting echoes scrolling onto the screen will show the effects of the change If you reach the maximum or minimum sensitivity level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits 27 NOTE If you want to change the sensitivity in Manual Mode first turn off Auto Sensitivity press MENU until the Sensitivity AUTOMATIC MANUAL menu appears Press DOWN ARROW to select MANUAL then press PWR to clear the menu To adjust the sensitivity follow the same steps used for adjusting sensitivity in auto mode above GRAYLINE Grayline lets you distinguish between strong and weak echoes It paints gray on targets that are stronger than a preset value This al lows you to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom For ex ample a soft muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker signal which is shown with a narrow
30. les appears then press DOWN ARROW to select UPPER Lower OnLy Press the PWR key to clear the menus To turn scale on press MENU DOWN until CHart SETUP appears then press UP ARROW Press MENU DOWN until Scales appears then press UP ARROW to select SHOW INTERMEDIATE Press the PWR key to clear the menus 45 Troubleshooting If your unit is not working or if you need technical help please use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customer service department It may save you the trouble of returning your unit for repair For contact information refer to the last page just inside the back cover of this manual Unit won t turn on 1 Check the power cable s connection at the unit Also check the wiring 2 Make certain the power cable is wired properly The red wire con nects to the positive battery terminal black to negative or ground 3 Check the fuse 4 Measure the battery voltage at the unit s power connector It should be at least 11 volts If it isn t the wiring to the unit is defective the battery terminals or wiring on the terminals are corroded or the bat tery needs charging Unit operates only in demo mode 1 The transducer has not yet been connected or has been disconnected To leave demo mode make sure the transducer is securely connected before turning the unit on Unit freezes locks up or operates erratically 1 Electrical noise from the boat s motor trolling motor or a
31. m the time it enters the cone until it leaves If the sensitivity is not high enough the unit shows the fish only when it is in the center of the cone 3 Use the Zoom feature It is much easier to display fish arches when zoomed in on a small range of water than a large one For example you will have much better luck seeing fish arches with a 30 to 60 foot range than a 0 to 60 foot range This enlarges the targets allowing the dis play to show much more detail 4 The boat must be moving at a slow trolling speed to see fish arches If the boat is motionless fish stay in the cone showing on the screen as straight horizontal lines 47 NOISE A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise This usually ap pears on the sonar s display as random patterns of dots or lines In se vere cases it can completely cover the screen with black dots or cause the unit operate erratically or not at all To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise first try to de termine the cause With the boat at rest in the water the first thing you should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off Make sure the engine is also off Turn your sonar on then turn off Noise Reject also known as the ASP feature Advanced Signal Processing Sensi tivity should be set at 90 95 percent There should be a steady bottom signal on the display Now turn on each piece of electrical equipment on the boat and view the effect on the sonar s di
32. n accessory may be interfering with the sonar unit Rerouting the power and trans ducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat may help Route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery instead of through a fuse block or ignition switch 2 Inspect the transducer cable for breaks cuts or pinched wires 3 Check both the transducer and power connectors Make certain both are securely plugged in to the unit Weak bottom echo digital readings erratic or no fish signals 1 Make certain the transducer is pointing straight down Clean the face of the transducer Oil dirt and fuel can cause a film to form on the transducer reducing its effectiveness If the transducer is mounted in side the hull be sure it is shooting through only one layer of fiberglass and that it is securely bonded to the hull Do NOT use RTV silicone rubber adhesive or Marine Tex epoxy 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or 46 noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display 3 The water may be deeper than the sonar s ability to find the bottom If the sonar can t find the bottom signal while it s in the automatic mode the digital sonar display will flash continuously It may change the range to limits far greater than the water you are in If this hap pens
33. n your boat or take it to the dock on a float tube on an ice fishing trip or use it as a second sonar in a friend s boat The PPP 10 package includes the power pack battery adapter and a portable transducer Batteries are not included The power pack has a storage compartment for the portable transducer The pack can be used with eight D cell alkaline batteries or an optional sealed rechargeable battery For set up directions refer to the pack s instruction sheet part 988 1047 45 Install batteries in power case battery adapter 17 NOTE Though the PPP 10 will give you the liberty of a portable sonar unit the portable transducer that comes with it is not a Broad View transducer While using the portable transducer you will not get the extra sonar information necessary to use TargetTrack Operation KEYBOARD BASICS The unit sounds a tone when you press any key This tells you the unit has accepted a command Numbers in the photo correspond to key ex planations below Eagle TriFinder 2 Sonar front view showing screen and keyboard 1 PWR CLEAR power and clear This key appears in the manual text simply as PWR Press this key to turn the unit on and off It also clears menu selections and the menus from the screen NOTE You must hold the PWR key down for a countdown of five in order to turn the unit off 18 2 MENU UP menu up 3 MENU DOWN menu down These keys appears in the manual text as MENU UP
34. ols Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation Determine which of the installation methods is right for your boat Remember the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation Recommended Tools and supplies Recommended tools include two adjustable wrenches flat head screw driver If you prefer the option of routing the cable through the tran som you will need a 1 drill bit The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies supplies are not included Transom installation Tools include drill 29 0 136 drill bit Supplies high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound Trolling motor installation Tools none Supplies plastic cable ties Selecting a Transducer Location 1 The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times If the transducer is to be mounted inside the hull then the chosen location must be in the water at all times If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water interference caused by bubbles and turbulence will show on the sonar s display in the form of random lines or dots whenever the boat is moving NOTE Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed These boats typically have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat at speeds faster than 35 mph Typi
35. or MENU DOWN In some units the keys may appear as MENU FWD or MENU REV respec tively Most of the time the instructions require you to press either menu key so the text simply uses the word MENU Usually when we say MENU you can simply press the MENU UP key for consistency This sonar unit has many features that are accessed with the menu keys The MENU UP key moves up or forward through the menus the MENU DOWN key moves down or backward To see the first menu sim ply press either MENU key To see the other menus press a MENU key repeatedly to cycle through the menu list 4 UP and DOWN ARROWS These keys appear in the manual text as DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW Use these keys to adjust virtually every feature and function on the sonar unit MEMORY This unit has permanent memory that saves all user settings even when power is removed It does not require nor does it use an internal backup battery so you never have to worry about replacement batteries MENUS This unit uses menus to guide you through the various functions and fea tures Menu names and settings appear in the manual text as small capital letters like Sensmvity which represents the Sensitivity menu The menu keys access these features allowing you to customize the unit to your par ticular needs and water conditions may Scroll Speed yo This screen Noa a typical menu the Scroll Speed menu All you have to do to leave one menu and enter another is pr
36. or no gray line A hard bottom returns a strong signal which causes a wide gray line If you have two signals of equal size one with gray and the other with out then the target with gray is the stronger signal This helps distin guish weeds from trees on the bottom or fish from structure Grayline is adjustable The factory default for this unit is 69 percent Since Grayline shows the difference between strong and weak signals adjusting the sensitivity may also require a different Grayline level The level chosen by the sonar unit at power on is usually adequate for most conditions Experiment with your unit to find the Grayline setting that s best for you To change Grayline level press MENU until the GRAYLINE menu appears Grayline Wider Grayline At left Grayline menu screen Center little Grayline indicates a soft bottom probably sand or mud At right the wider Grayline indicates a harder rocky bottom 28 Press UP ARROW to increase the level or press DOWN ARROW to de crease it The percentage of Grayline in use shows in this menu Echoes scrolling onto the screen will also show the effects of the Grayline change If you reach the maximum or minimum level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits Press PWR to clear the menu FISH I D The Fish I D feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish The microcomputer analyzes all echoes and eliminates surface cl
37. p through the hole from under the dash Drop the power cable s bare wire end down though the hole from the top If you wish you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good ma rine caulking compound Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening No matter what type of installation you prefer be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the unit If you choose to fill in the hole be sure to position the cables against the rear edge of the hole as you apply the fill material Before positioning the bracket be sure to hold the cables against the rear edge of the hole Then slide the bracket over the hole and butt the rear 16 of the bracket base firmly against the cables thus pinning them in place against the side of the hole Finally fasten the bracket to the dash Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal knobs and washers Slide the rubber washers onto the gimbal knobs then loosely screw the knobs into their sockets Slide the unit into the bracket with the rubber washers to the outside of the bracket arms Tilt the unit to the desired viewing angle and tighten the knobs finger tight Portable Sonar Installation Like many Eagle products the TriFinder 2 sonar is capable of portable operation by using the optional PPP 10 portable power pack The power pack and portable or floating transducers expand the uses for your so nar You can use your TriFinder 2 o
38. place the unit in the manual mode then change the range to a realistic one for example 0 100 feet and increase the sensitivity As you move into shallower water a bottom signal should appear 4 Check the battery voltage If the voltage drops the unit s transmitter power also drops reducing its ability to find the bottom or targets Bottom echo disappears at high speeds or erratic digital read ing or weak bottom echo while boat is moving 1 The transducer may be in turbulent water It must be mounted in a smooth flow of water in order for the sonar to work at all boat speeds Air bubbles in the water disrupt the sonar signals interfering with its ability to find the bottom or other targets The technical term for this is cavitation 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display Try using resis tor spark plugs or routing the sonar unit s power and transducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat No fish arches when the Fish I D feature is off 1 Make certain the transducer is pointing straight down This is the most common problem if a partial arch is displayed 2 The sensitivity may not be high enough In order for the unit to dis play a fish arch it has to be able to receive the fish s echo fro
39. ppears then press UP ARROW Press MENU until the Reset Loc menu appears Press UP ARROW and the log returns to zero Press PWR to clear the menu Reset Log menu PRESET UNIT reset all options This command is used to reset all features options and settings to their original factory defaults This is useful when you have changed several settings and want to return the unit to basic automatic operation Press MENU DOWN until System appears then press UP ARROW Press MENU DOWN until the Preset Unit menu appears Press UP ARROW and the unit will turn itself off and reset all options Turn the unit back on by pressing PWR Preset Unit menu resets all options to the factory settings 41 SYSTEM INFO To show the operating software system information press MENU DOWN until the System menu appears then press UP ARROW Press MENU DOWN until the System INFo screen appears Press PWR to clear the screen 535 15 X System Info TriFinder 2 Ver 14 4 15 02 Eagle Electronics System Info screen SIMULATOR This unit has a built in simulator that shows a simulated bottom signal with fish signals This lets you practice with the unit as if you were on the water all features and functions of the unit are usable A message appears occasionally to remind you that the simulator is on To use the simulator press DOWN MENU repeatedly until the System menu appears then press UP ARROW
40. ps but press the Down Arrow to select Off Also remember to switch the depth range setting back to automatic This will restore the digital sonar s ability to auto matically track the bottom DIGITAL DATA SIZE FOR DEPTH TEMPERATURE SPEED and DISTANCE LOG The size of the digital numbers for the depth temperature speed and distance log can individually be changed to any one of three sizes The digital displays can also be turned off or on 44 Depth Temperature Speed istance Log ay i Large iz i Large Large Large e Medium Medium Small Small Small Small Oft Off eki 60 ii Menus for changing digital number size To change any of these options press MENU DOWN until CHART SETUP appears then press UP ARROW Use the MENU keys to cycle through the list and display the desired menu then use the ARROW keys to select the desired number size or turn the numbers off Press the PWR key to clear the menus SCALES The depth scale between the upper and lower limit on the right side of the screen can be turned on or off The default is on Show Intermediate Intermediate Upper Lower Only Em San br kif 60 z 60 Scales menu with scale on left and off right With the scale off only the upper and lower limits zero and 60 in this case are displayed To turn the scale off press MENU DOWN until CHart SETUP appears then press UP ARROW Press MENU DOWN until Sca
41. r from over riding the sonar chart s depth range setting Limit Search does this by preventing the digital sonar from slowing down the ping speed as it automatically searches for and tracks the bot tom The default setting is off and this should fit most freshwater fishing situations High boat speed and slow ping speed caused by the deeper bottom can reduce the screen refresh rate This in turn can reduce the amount of 43 detail seen on the sonar chart Try this command only if you are in deep water traveling at high speed and notice a reduction in detail on the sonar chart When Limit Search is turned on the digital sonar will limit its search for the bottom to the depth range you have set for the sonar chart NOTE Turning Limit Search on can cause the digital sonar to lose the bot tom in some situations The digital depth will flash if that occurs The sonar chart must be in manual depth range mode to use the Limit Search command To switch from auto depth range to manual press MENU until the Rance menu appears Use the arrow keys to select the desired range When you re finished press PWR to clear the menu from the display Next press MENU DOWN until the CHarT SETuP menu appears then press UP ARROW to enter the list of Chart Setup commands where the Limit SEARCH menu appears Press UP ARROW to turn it on and press PWR to clear the menu Limit Search menu To turn Limit Search off repeat the above ste
42. re scrolls the echoes at an extremely high rate of speed giving you the maximum screen update If you are at anchor ice fishing or fishing from a dock experiment with a chart speed of 20 percent If you are drifting slowly try a chart speed of 40 percent When you are stationary and a fish swims through the 33 sonar signal cone the image appears on the screen as a long line in stead of a fish arch Reducing the chart speed may result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return Scroll Speed 80 Scroll mi IE Parm A ES ch At right Scroll Speed menu at default 60 percent setting At left Scroll Speed menu with unit set to HyperScroll mode If you are running fast try a HyperScroll setting of 80 to 100 percent When using HyperScroll you may also need to manually decrease the sensitivity for best performance Depending on water conditions Hy perScroll may cause a second bottom echo and large amounts of clutter to appear on the screen If this occurs just decrease the sensitivity to a level that eliminates the clutter When you turn HyperScroll off you can return to your original sensitivity level Adjust scroll speed by pressing MENU until ScRoLL SPEED appears Press UP ARROW to increase it and press DOWN ARROW to decrease it Press PWR to clear the menu To return to the original setting repeat the above steps but use the arrow keys to set the speed at 60 per
43. re to study it more closely To stop or start the chart press MENU until the CHART menu appears Use the arrow keys to select or highlight the desired setting then press PWR to clear the menu 20 Y i s60 Chart menu Chart is running or scrolling normally at left Chart is stopped at right and Stopped warning message appears SCREEN DISPLAY MODES or PAGES The TriFinder 2 has three screen display modes or Pages Full Chart page Split Chart page and Large Digital page Fulllhart Split Chart Lrg Digital To switch from one page to another page press MENU until the PAGE menu appears Press UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the desired page The screen changes as you move through the menu When the page you want is selected press PWR to clear the menu FULL CHART This shows all echoes scrolling across the full screen This is the default page The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left 21 Depth scales on the right side of the screen makes it easy to determine the depth of fish structure and other targets The line at the top of the screen represents the surface The bottom depth as determined by the digital sonar shows in the upper left corner If an optional speed or temperature sensor is connected digital displays for speed and or tem perature will also be shown Full Chart page showing digital depth at top and speed at bottom SPLIT CHART This shows the no
44. rmal view of the underwater world from the surface to the bottom on the right side of the screen The left side shows an enlarged or zoomed version of the echoes appearing on the right side A zoom mes sage such as 2X appears at the bottom of the zoomed side of the screen 34 415 Split Chart page with normal view at right zoomed view at left Lrg DIGITAL Large Digital The Large Digital page shows all information in big numbers The digi tal depth display is at the top of this screen followed by the tempera ture speed and distance readings 22 NOTE Temperature speed and distance require optional temperature or speed sensors Depth Feet Temperature F Log Miles Large Digital page RANGE When turned on for the first time the unit automatically adjusts the depth range according to water conditions It always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen You can over ride the automatic range control and manually select a range To do this press MENU until the RANGE menu appears Use the arrow keys to select the desired range When you re finished press PWR to clear the menu from the display BZ Range Range Select menu This unit has the following ranges 10 15 20 30 40 60 80 100 150 200 300 500 800 and 1 000 feet 23 ZOOM The zoom feature enlarges all echoes on the screen The 2X zoom doubles the size of
45. screen updates Zoom bottom track Yes Split screen zoom Yes Surface water temp Yes with optional external temperature sen sor or combo speed temp sensor Speed distance log Yes with optional speed sensor or combo speed temp sensor Key features FishReveal HyperScroll Grayline ASP Fish I D symbols FishTrack TargetTrack full one year warranty NOTICE The storage temperature for your unit is from 4 degrees to 167 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit This type of damage is not covered by the warranty For more information contact the fac tory s Customer Service Department phone numbers are inside the manual s back cover Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your BroadView transducer on a transom or trolling motor Please read all instructions before pro ceeding with any installation 2 Your BroadView transducer comes packaged with a trolling motor mount that uses a plastic bracket with an adjustable strap It also comes with a bracket for mounting it to the transom of your boat These are both kick up mounting brackets They help prevent damage if the trans ducer strikes an object while the boat is moving If the transducer does kick up the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without to
46. setting press MENU DOWN until Noise REJECT ap pears Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired setting then press PWR to clear the menu ALARMS The sonar unit has two different types of alarms fish and depth Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm sounds a tone when a fish symbol appears on the screen The default setting is on but the Fish I D feature must be turned on for fish alarms to work To turn Fish I D on press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press UP ARROW to select On then press PWR 35 To turn off the fish alarm without turning off fish symbols press MENU DOWN until Fish ALARM appears Press DOWN ARROW to select Orr then press PWR to clear the menu Repeat the above steps to turn the alarm back on but press UP ARROW to select On before clearing the menu 33 2 1 koa 12 Fish Alarm Fish Alarm menu Depth Alarms The depth alarms are triggered only by the bottom signal No other echoes will activate these alarms The depth alarms consist of a shallow and a deep alarm The shallow alarm sounds an alarm tone when the bottom goes shallower than the alarm s setting The deep alarm sounds a tone when the bottom goes deeper than its setting Both alarms ad just the same way although through different menus Shallow Alarm To set the shallow alarm depth press MENU DOWN repeatedly until SHALLOW ALARM appears T86 Shallow Alarm o Off Feet a Shallow Alarm menu Pre
47. splay For example turn on the bilge pump and view the sonar display for noise If no noise is present turn the pump off then turn on the VHF radio and transmit Keep doing this until all electrical equipment has been turned on their effect on the sonar display noted then turned off If you find noise interference from an electrical instrument trolling mo tor pump or radio try to isolate the problem You can usually reroute the sonar unit s power cable and transducer cable away from the wiring that is causing the interference VHF radio antenna cables radiate noise when transmitting so be certain to keep the sonar s wires away from it You may need to route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery to isolate it from other wiring on the boat If no noise displays on the sonar unit from electrical equipment then make certain everything except the sonar unit is turned off then start the engine Increase the RPM with the gearshift in neutral If noise ap pears on the display the problem could be one of three things spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Try using resistor spark plugs alternator filters or routing the sonar unit s power cable away from engine wiring Again routing the power cable directly to the battery helps eliminate noise problems Make certain to use the in line fuse supplied with the unit when wiring the power cable to the battery When no noise appears on the sonar unit after all of the above
48. ss UP ARROW to increase the shallow alarm s depth setting or press 36 DOWN ARROW to decrease it The number in the shallow alarm s menu box shows the current shallow alarm setting When the number reaches the desired setting press PWR to clear the menu When the bottom depth goes shallower than the alarm s setting an alarm tone sounds and a message box appears on the screen Press UP ARROW to silence the alarm This turns the alarm sound off until the shallow alarm is triggered again To turn the alarm off press MENU DOWN repeatedly until SHALLow ALARM appears Press DOWN ARROW until the words OFF FEET appear then press PWR to clear the menu Deep Alarm To set the deep alarm depth press MENU DOWN repeatedly until DEEP ALARM appears Press UP ARROW to increase the deep alarm s depth setting or press DOWN ARROW to decrease it The number in the deep alarm s menu box shows the current deep alarm setting When the number reaches the desired setting press PWR to clear the menu When the bottom depth goes deeper than the alarm s setting an alarm tone sounds and a mes sage box appears on the screen Deep Alarm eS Off Feet Deep Alarm menu Press UP ARROW to silence the alarm This turns the alarm sound off until the deep alarm is triggered again To turn the alarm off press MENU DOWN repeatedly until DEEP ALARM appears Press DOWN ARROW until the words OFF FEET appear then press PWR to clear the menu 37
49. tests then the noise source is probably cavitation Many novices or persons with limited experience make hasty sonar installations which function perfectly in shallow water or when the boat is at rest In nearly all cases the cause of the malfunction will be the location and or angle of the transducer The face of the transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all boat speeds Read your trans ducer owner s manual for the best mounting position 48 EAGLE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY We our or us refers to EAGLE ELECTRONICS a division of LEI the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal family or household use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specifications all for one 1 year from the date of original purchase by you WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction
50. ttach the in line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible For example if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short It uses a 3 amp fuse CAUTION Do not use this product without a 3 amp fuse wired into the power cable Failure to use a 8 amp fuse will void your war ranty This unit has reverse polarity protection No damage will occur if the power wires are reversed However the unit will not work until the wires are attached correctly MOUNTING THE SONAR UNIT In Dash Bracket or Portable You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied bracket It can also be installed in the dash with an optional FM 4 mounting kit In Dash Installation The following figure shows dimensions for in dash mounting The FM 4 in dash mounting kit includes a template for cutting the mounting hole and complete installation directions on instruction sheet 988 0147 44 14 121 a i In Dash Template Hole Millimeters diameter Inches 3 5 112 0 14 4 40 Cut on line ALWAYS VERIFY DIMENSIONS R 6 35 0 25 119 4 68 In dash mounting template for TriFinder 2 showing dimensions NOTE The figure above is not printed to scale A scaled template is available for free download from our web site www eagleson
51. ull Speed sensor mounting configuration side view left and rear view right Route the sensor s cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size is 7 8 Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure it is lo cated above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline seal ant used for the screws The sensor is now ready for use Connect the sensor to the in line con nector on the power sensor cable If you have any questions concerning the installation of the sensor please contact your local boat dealer POWER CONNECTIONS The unit works from a twelve volt battery system For the best results attach the power cable directly to the battery You can attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss however you may have problems with electrical interference Therefore it s safer to go ahead and attach the power cable directly to the battery 13 12 volt battery Power connections for TriFinder 2 If possible keep the power cable away from other boat wiring espe cially the engine s wires This will provide the best isolation from elec trical noise If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it The power cable has two wires red and black Red is the positive lead black is negative or ground Make sure to a
52. unit has the handy ability to quickly zoom in on any portion of the water column with just the touch of an arrow key The Zoom Pan feature lets you rapidly move the zoomed area up and down to different depths By pointing your zoom at different portions of the chart as it scrolls you can get a good close up look at structure or cover below you To use Zoom Pan switch to a manual depth Range setting see page 23 and turn on 2x or 4x Zoom Then simply press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to pan up and down the water column Fig 2 REF F 5 CRE In 34 feet of water with the Range set manually at 60 feet the unit shows the entire water column in Fig 1 To get a closer look turn around and follow your wake to troll over the structure again With the unit in 4x zoom press the down arrow key to look at the six fish along the ledge then press the up arrow to pan up the water column to see four game fish threatening a school of forage fish SENSITIVITY Sensitivity controls the unit s ability to pick up echoes If you want to see more detail try increasing the sensitivity a little at a time There are situations when too much clutter appears on the screen Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce the clutter and show the strongest fish ech oes if fish are present As you change the sensitivity setting you can see the difference on the chart as it scrolls 25 Bait school a Thermocline with re
53. utter thermoclines and other signals that are undesirable In most instances remaining targets are fish The Fish I D feature displays symbols on the screen in place of the ac tual fish echoes There are three symbol sizes small medium and large These show the relative size between targets In other words it displays a small fish symbol when it thinks a target is a small fish a medium fish symbol on a larger target and so forth AAS i 43 5 12 Fish I D 2 symbol 24 TRACK L amp R Track On Fish arches At left underwater scene in normal fish arch mode Right Fish I D menu with the feature turned on Fish I D is an easier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fishy signal return when he sees it However locating fish by symbol only has some limitations Your sonar unit s microcomputer is sophisticated but it can be fooled It can t distinguish between fish and other suspended objects such as trotlines turtles submerged floats air bubbles etc Individual tree limbs extending outward from a group of limbs are the hardest objects for the Fish I D feature to distinguish from fish To see what s under your boat in maximum detail we recommend you turn off Fish I D and begin learning to interpret fish arches 29 You may see Fish I D symbols on the screen when actually there are no fish The reverse is also true Fish I D can actually miss fish that are present Does that mean
54. y time We reserve the right to do so without notice in Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time M F outside Canada and the USA If you have technical return or repair questions contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit To locate a dealer near you visit our web site www eaglesonar com and click on Customer Support and then click Dealer Locator 50 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Eagle accessories such as power cables or transducers please contact 1 Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items To locate an Eagle dealer near you visit the web site www eaglesonar com and look for the Dealer Locator Or consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 Call 1 800 324 0045 or visit our web site www lei extras com
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