Eagle Electronics 500CDF manual Preparations, Transducer Installation

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Section 2: Installation & Accessories

Preparations

You can install the sonar system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence:

Caution:

You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vessel!

1.Determine the approximate location for the sonar unit, so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the transducer and power. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the de- sired configuration.

2.Determine the approximate location for the transducer and its cable route.

3.Determine the location of your battery or other power connection, along with the power cable route.

4.Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar unit.

5.Route the power cable from the unit's location to an appropriate power source and connect it there.

6.Connect the transducer/power cable to the unit and mount the sonar unit on the bracket.

Transducer Installation

These instructions will help you install your Skimmertransducer on a transom, on a trolling motor or inside a hull. These instructions cover both single- and dual-frequency Skimmer transducers. Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation.

Your Skimmer transducer typically comes packaged with a one-piece stainless steel bracket for mounting it to the transom of your boat. The

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Contents Installation and Operation Instructions Page Table of Contents ColorLine level To turn Auto Sensitivity back on Page How this manual can get you out on the water, fast Read Me FirstPage Figuration and installation, bottom composi How Sonar Works How to Use this Manual Typographical Conventions Page Preparations Transducer InstallationSingle-frequency transom installations Pad Deadrise less than Strakes Good and poor transducer locations Transom Page Dot Alignment letters Positions Transducer Ratchets Bolt Transom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hull Deep-vee hull Internal tooth washer TMB-S bracket Bolt Nut Flat washer Transducer mounted on trolling motor, side view Partial fish arches Hulls With Flotation Materials Transducer location High speed Trolling speed Page Epoxy transducer to hull Speed/Temperature Sensors Optional Speed Sensor Installation Good location Power Connections Power connections for the sonar unit Page Front 72.9 173.9 23.4 157.9 Millimeter 56.9 Inch In-Dash Template Face Cover Page Keyboard Basic Sonar OperationPower/lights on and off Main Menu Pages Pages Menu, showing Sonar display options Page Page Sonar Page, showing full sonar chart mode Basic Sonar Quick Reference Sonar Operations Page Page Important Tip Page Page Page ASP Advanced Signal Processing Sonar Options & Other FeaturesAlarms To adjust and turn on the shallow alarm To turn off the alarm, press ALARM↓ to Deep Alarm Enabledentexit Backlight Level Calibrate Speed Chart Speed ColorLine Thin or no ColorLine Wider ColorLine Depth Cursor ContrastDepth Range Manual Depth Range AutomaticFasTrack Fish I.D. Fish Symbols & Depths FishTrack Frequency Change Transducer Frequency SeaFinder CDF only Symbols with FishTrack depthsSonar Features menu with a frequency of 200 kHz selected Noise Rejection HyperScrollOverlay Data Page To return to the previous page, press Exit Tip Ping Speed & HyperScrollPage Pop-up Help Reset Options Screen Contrast and Backlight Level Reset Water DistanceSet Keel Offset Press MENUMENU↓ to SET Keel Offsetent Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity Page Software Version Information Set LanguageSonar Page & Sonar Chart Display Options Sonar Chart ModePage Page Customizing the Digital Data/Chart Screen Sonar Simulator Stop Chart Surface Clarity Press ↓ or ↑ to select clarity levelEXITEXIT Units of Measure TransparencyZoom & Zoom Bar VolumeZoom Pan Troubleshooting Page Page Page Supplemental Material FCC Compliance Page Index Page Page 102 103 How to Obtain Service… Accessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site