NorthStar Navigation 491 Appendix a Technical specifications, technical specifications

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APPENDIX A — Technical specifications

Table 8: 491 technical specifications

Performance characteristics

Frequencies

50 and 200 kHz

 

 

Output power

1000 watts with dual-element transducers

 

600 watts with single-element transducers

 

 

Pulse lengths

0.1 to 2 ms

 

 

Pulse repetition rate

30 to 600 pulses/min

 

 

Alarms

Fish, bottom, and temperature

 

 

Update rate

10 Hz maximum (depends on water depth)

 

(up to 20Hz when used with the Northstar

 

6000i)

 

 

Zoom modes

Marker, bottom lock, bottom lock/center,

 

bottom

 

 

Auto modes

Fishing or cruising

 

 

Navigation data

Shown on bottom of screen

 

 

Display modes

Single/dual frequency, split-screen, four

 

zoom modes, A-Scope

 

 

Physical characteristics

 

 

 

Dimensions

8.78 x 7.22 x 2.35 inches (including back-

 

plate)

 

 

Weight

2 pounds

 

 

Environmental characteristics

 

 

Temperature

-25˚C to +60˚C operating temperature

 

-55˚C to +90˚C storage temperature

 

 

Standards

Waterproof, sealed design meets the follow-

 

ing: EN60529 IP65; EN60945 emissions; CE

 

 

Electrical characteristics

 

 

 

 

8 to 36 VDC, 8 watts, reverse polarity and

 

overvoltage protection

 

Transducer outputs protected against open

 

circuit/short circuit

 

 

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Contents Echo Sounder Installation Manual Page Table of Contents Page Welcome to the Northstar Section ONE IntroductionWho 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 transducerTurning the 491 on Initial checkoutFor 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