Furuno LS-6100 manual Erasing Weak Echoes, White Line, Waypoints, 49.6

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1.13Erasing Weak Echoes

Sediment in the water or reflections from plankton may be painted on the display in low intensity tones.

Weak echoes

Appearance of weak echoes

These weak echoes may be erased as follows:

1.Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the menu.

2.Use ▲ or ▼ to choose SIGNAL LEVEL from page 1 of the menu.

3.Press ► to show the options window.

4.Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the degree of suppression desired; Off, Low, or High (highest).

5.Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the menu.

6.To turn off the signal level function, choose "Off" at step 4 and then press the [MENU/ESC] key.

1.14 White Line

The white line feature displays a leading edge of the bottom echo in white. This is useful for discriminating bottom fish near the bottom.

1.Press the [MENU/ESC] key to display the menu.

2.Use ▲ or ▼ to choose WHITE LINE from page 1 of the menu.

3.Press ► to show the options window.

4.Use ▲ or ▼ to choose Off, Tone or Mesh as appropriate. “Mesh” paints the white line in darker tone than “Tone.”

5.Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the menu.

 

 

 

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How white line works

1.15 Waypoints

Waypoints may be used to:

Record the latitude and longitude position of an important echo. 12 points may be registered.

Output a waypoint position to a plotter to mark position on its screen

Find range, bearing and time-to-go to a location (waypoint)

Note: Requires latitude and longitude position from a navigator.

Registering a waypoint on the screen

1.Press the [MARK] key. The cursor appears along with waypoint entry instructions.

Note: If there is no position data the message “No position data!” appears. Check the navigator.

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Contents Echo Sounder 00080926502 Table of Contents Do not open the equipment Use the proper gain settingDo not disassemble or modify the equipment Use the proper fuseUse the specified power cable Safety Instructions for the InstallerForeword FeaturesWord to LS-6100 Owners IiiSystem Overview System configuration Equipment listsStandard supply Name Type Code No Qty Remarks Optional equipment Name Type Code No Qty RemarksHow to remove the hard cover Turning the Power On/OffOperation Control DescriptionBrilliance/contrast adjustment window Adjusting Display Contrast, BrillianceMode selection window Choosing a Display, FrequencyMarker-zoom display Single frequency displayDual frequency display Bottom-lock display Bottom-zoom displayNav data displays Bottom-zoom displayAutomatic Operation Menu Operating ProcedureHow automatic operation works Choosing automatic operationManual Operation Choosing the manual modeRange offset Gain offsetChoosing Picture Advance Speed Adjusting the gainUnit Basic Range Shifting the rangeScope Display Measuring DepthSuppressing Low Level Noise Suppressing InterferenceClutter appearance Forms of interferenceWhite Line Erasing Weak EchoesWaypoints 49.6Registering waypoint from the waypoint list Setting destination waypointProg Key Using the Prog keyEditing waypoints Erasing waypointsAlarm description AlarmsActivating an alarm Picture Color HueAlarm menu Depth, temperature, speed setting windowAlarm options Fish level optionsResetting Trip Distance Setting the DraftHow the alarm works Gain CompensationNav data window and item displayable Setting Up Nav Data DisplaysNAV Data Setup window Nav data displays 30 00.065N130 00.574E Water temperature display wide, F System & Installation MenusSystem Menu System menusNav window water temperature and speed Installation menu Installation MenuWaas options window Clear memory displayBottom level display MAINTENANCE, Troubleshooting Diagnostics TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table If… Then check …Test patterns Test PatternThru-hull Mount Transducer InstallationDisplay Unit Typical thru-hull mount transducer installations Thru-hull mount transducer mounting Dimensions millimetersAcceptable transducer mounting locations Suitable transducer mounting locationsTransom mount transducer Mounting locations Transom Mount TransducerConstruction of fairing block Transom mount transducer TapeInside-hull Transducer Optional Triducer Pre-test for speed and temperatureFinal preparation Tools and materials neededHeight required at mounting location Installation of bracketMounting location on single drive boat Positioning the template10 11 transom angle Transom AdjustingAngle Shim with Taper down Taper up Parallel Transom angleCable routing Attaching the sensor to the bracketAttaching the sensor to the bracket Wiring Optional Water Temperature/Speed SensorWater temperature/speed sensor Establishing the groundPin arrangement on Nmea port Optional equipmentWater temp/speed sensor Connection of converterFeeding data to RD-30 via the LS-6100 IEC 61162-1 Data SentencesWind sensor Specifications of the Echo Sounder LS-6100 Page