Furuno LS-6100 manual Installation, Display Unit, Thru-hull Mount Transducer

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4. INSTALLATION

4.1 Display Unit

Mounting considerations

The display unit can be installed on a desktop, on the overhead or flush mounted in a panel. When choosing a mounting location keep the following in mind:

•Keep the display unit out of direct sunlight.

•The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable.

•Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.

•The mounting location should be well ventilated.

•Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.

•Keep the unit away from electromagnetic field-generating equipment such as motors and generators.

•For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit and leave slack in cables.

•A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the display unit. Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass:

Standard compass: 0.5 meters

Steering compass: 0.35 meters

Desktop, overhead mounting

1.Fix the bracket to a desktop or the overhead with tapping screws (supplied).

2.Loosely screw knobs into the display unit.

3.Set the display unit to the bracket and then tighten the knobs.

Flush mounting in a panel

See the instructions on the flush mounting template (supplied).

4.2Thru-hull Mount Transducer

Transducer mounting location

The thru-hull mount transducer (520-5PSD, 520-5MSD) provides the best performance of all, since the transducer protrudes from the hull and the effect of air bubbles and turbulence near the hull skin is reduced. When the boat has a keel, the transducer should be at least 30 cm away from it. Typical thru-hull mountings are shown in the figure on the next page.

The performance of this sounder is directly related to the mounting location of the transducer, especially for high-speed cruising. The installation should be planned in advance, keeping the standard cable length (8 m) and the following factors in mind:

•Air bubbles and turbulence caused by movement of the boat seriously degrade the sounding capability of the transducer. The transducer should, therefore, be located in a position where water flow is the smoothest. Noise from the propellers also adversely affects performance and the transducer should not be mounted nearby. The lifting strakes are notorious for creating acoustic noise, and these must be avoided by keeping the transducer inboard of them.

•The transducer must always remain submerged, even when the boat is rolling, pitching or up on a plane at high speed.

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Contents Echo Sounder 00080926502 Table of Contents Use the proper gain setting Do not open the equipmentDo not disassemble or modify the equipment Use the proper fuseSafety Instructions for the Installer Use the specified power cableFeatures ForewordWord to LS-6100 Owners IiiSystem configuration Equipment lists System OverviewStandard supply Name Type Code No Qty Remarks Optional equipment Name Type Code No Qty RemarksTurning the Power On/Off How to remove the hard coverOperation Control DescriptionAdjusting Display Contrast, Brilliance Brilliance/contrast adjustment windowMode selection window Choosing a Display, FrequencyMarker-zoom display Single frequency displayDual frequency display Bottom-zoom display Bottom-lock displayNav data displays Bottom-zoom displayMenu Operating Procedure Automatic OperationHow automatic operation works Choosing automatic operationChoosing the manual mode Manual OperationRange offset Gain offsetAdjusting the gain Choosing Picture Advance SpeedUnit Basic Range Shifting the rangeMeasuring Depth Scope DisplaySuppressing Interference Suppressing Low Level NoiseClutter appearance Forms of interferenceErasing Weak Echoes White LineWaypoints 49.6Setting destination waypoint Registering waypoint from the waypoint listUsing the Prog key Prog KeyEditing waypoints Erasing waypointsAlarms Alarm descriptionActivating an alarm Picture Color HueDepth, temperature, speed setting window Alarm menuAlarm options Fish level optionsSetting the Draft Resetting Trip DistanceHow 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 System & Installation Menus Water temperature display wide, FSystem Menu System menusNav window water temperature and speed Installation Menu Installation menuWaas options window Clear memory displayBottom level display MAINTENANCE, Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DiagnosticsTroubleshooting table If… Then check …Test Pattern Test patternsThru-hull Mount Transducer InstallationDisplay Unit Thru-hull mount transducer mounting Dimensions millimeters Typical thru-hull mount transducer installationsAcceptable transducer mounting locations Suitable transducer mounting locationsTransom mount transducer Mounting locations Transom Mount TransducerConstruction of fairing block Tape Transom mount transducerInside-hull Transducer Pre-test for speed and temperature Optional TriducerFinal preparation Tools and materials neededInstallation of bracket Height required at mounting locationMounting location on single drive boat Positioning the templateAdjusting 10 11 transom angle TransomAngle Shim with Taper down Taper up Parallel Transom angleCable routing Attaching the sensor to the bracketAttaching the sensor to the bracket Optional Water Temperature/Speed Sensor WiringWater temperature/speed sensor Establishing the groundOptional equipment Pin arrangement on Nmea portWater 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
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