Humminbird ICE 35, ICE 55, ICE 45 manual HOW Sonar Works, Real Time Sonar

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HOW SONAR WORKS

Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder uses sonar to locate structure, bottom composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. YourICE Flasher Series™Fishfinder consists of two components: the control head and the transducer. The control head containsthe transmitter and receiver, as well as the user controls and display. The transducer is suspended beneath the water, underneath the ice, and converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves. The transducer also receives the reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for display on the Flasher Dial.

NOTE: The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection. The bottom of the transducer should be even with the bottom of the ice or hang slightly below the bottom of the ice.

Your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder sends a sound wave signal and determinesdistance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object; it then uses the reflected signal to interpret depth, size, and composition of an object.

Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft (70 m) and back again in less than 1/4 of a second.

Real Time Sonar

Instant Display

SONAR is an acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging. Sonar utilizes precision sound pulses or “pings” which are emitted into the water in a teardrop-shaped beam. The sound pulses “echo” back from objects in the water such as the bottom, fish and other submerged objects. The returned echoes, or signals, are displayed as colored lines on the Flasher Dial.

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Contents ICE 35, ICE 45, ICE Installation and Operations Manual Thank YOU Table of Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceYear Limited Warranty Humminbird Service Policy Specifications Contact HumminbirdReal Time Sonar HOW Sonar WorksPage Page HOW ICE Flashers Work Installation Overview Assembling the Transducer Storage Posts ICE Flasher Series Base AssemblySlide one spring over each flat-headscrew and set aside Repeat steps 2-5 for the second cable retentionarmAssembling the Base and Handle Installing the Handle Onto the Base Sliding in the HandleRepeat for the other side Assembling the Control Head to the Base and HandleCharging and Installing the Battery ICE Flasher Series AssemblyConnecting the Power Cable Spade Battery Terminals Slide the Battery Terminal Adapter over each spade terminalAssembling the Portable Bag ICE 55 Only Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation Transducer InstallationThis procedure you willassemblethe transducerand float Assembling the Transducer and FloatIce Layer Float Transducer Connecting the Transducer Cable Storing the Transducer Test and Finish the Installation Getting Started Using Your ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder WHAT’S on the Flasher Dial Powering UP the Control HeadSimulator Page KEY Functions WHAT’S on the Active Display ICE 45/55 onlyPOWER/RANGE Dial Range scales for the ICE 35 are shown below Selection DialZoom Gain ICE Noise RejectionPress the Beam key to toggle between 240 kHz and 455 kHz = 455 kHz, and Wide = 240 kHz Default = Wide ICE 45/55Beam See Palette 1, Palette 2, or Palette 3 for more information Palette1 ICE 35/45/55Palette2 ICE 55 Only Orange Palette3 ICE 55 OnlyTarget ICE 55 Only Dual Mode KEY Functions Transducer Maintenance MaintenanceICE Flasher Series Maintenance ICE Flasher Series Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up TroubleshootingYear Limited Warranty Humminbird Service Policy Returning Your Unit for Service Specifications Which your product was purchased Page By e-mail Contact Humminbird