NorthStar Navigation 491 installation manual 957/958/6000i echo sounder system troubleshooting

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SECTION FOUR — Troubleshooting and servicing the

No echoes displayed on sounder screen.

Is the

Advance YES Speed set to

zero?

NO

Configure the navigatorʼs

 

Has the

NO

navigatorʼs

Aux Port for the 491. See

Aux Port been

the “Initial checkout”

 

 

configured

section of this manual.

 

 

for the

 

 

 

 

491?

 

 

YES

1.Check fuses and circuit breakers.

2. Check power to 491 with

OFF

Check

STEADY

a voltmeter.

GREEN

 

3. Verify that the data cable

 

the 491's STAT

 

 

 

 

indicator

 

between the navigator and

 

 

 

 

 

 

the 491 is properly wired

 

 

 

 

and connected.

 

 

 

 

 

FLASHING

RED

 

 

GREEN

 

 

The 491 and the navigator aren't communicating properly. Check the wiring of the data cable between the navigator and the 491.

Change the Advance Speed setting.

491 is communicating with the navigator.

1.Check transducer connector for the proper wiring.

2.If wiring is correct,check transducer impedance with an ohmmeter.

3.If the transducer is open or shorted, replace it

There's a hardware problem with the 491.

Figure 13: 957/958/6000i echo sounder system troubleshooting

491 INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision A

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Contents Echo Sounder Installation Manual Page Table of Contents Page Section ONE Introduction Welcome to the NorthstarWho should read this manual Scope of this manual Installation considerations Safety considerations Section TWO Installing the transducerAirmar transducer elements Northstar-recommended transducersDo not mount the transducer Choosing a mounting locationHull thickness limits LWL Installing the transducerLWL Using anti-fouling paintDetail Cleaning a transducerPage Section Three Installing Section Three Installing Installation Manual Revision a Echo sounder system components with the Northstar 961/962 System components190 dia 360 dia MountingConnecting the 491 to the 961/962 WiringInterface cable connection from 961/962 to Cable connection between the 961/962Connecting the 491 to the 957/958 491-to-transducer connector pin wiring Connecting the 491 to a transducerInitial checkout Turning the 491 onFor the 961/962 For the 957/958/6000i Installation test checklistSetting up the echo sounder Turning the 491 offStatus LED Section Four Troubleshooting and servicing961/962 echo sounder system troubleshooting 957/958/6000i echo sounder system troubleshooting Contacting Northstar Getting technical supportHearing from you Ordering replacement parts ServicingReturning a 491 for service 491 technical specifications Appendix a Technical specificationsON/OFF Cavitation Deadrise Echo sounder Fairing block Transducer GlossaryGlossary Installation Manual Revision a Index 491 Index Index Installation Manual Revision a