Furuno Ls4100 manual Foreword, Word to LS-4100 Owners, Features, Iii

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FOREWORD

A Word to LS-4100

Owners

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO LS-4100 5” Echo Sounder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

The FURUNO LS-4100 is a dual frequency (50 kHz and 200 kHz) monochrome LCD echo sounder. Comprised of a display unit and a transducer, the LS-4100 displays underwater conditions on a bright 5-inch monochrome LCD.

The main features of the LS-4100 are

Bright 5-inch monochrome LCD gives excellent readability even in broad daylight.

Automatic function permits unattended adjustment of range and gain. The range scale and gain automatically change to display the bottom in the darkest gray tone on the lower half of the screen.

User-programmable nav data displays provide analog and digital nav data.

Alarms: Bottom, Fish (bottom-lock and normal), Speed, Water Temperature and Arrival. (Speed and arrival alarms require appropriate sensor; water temperature alarm requires water temperature data.)

White line feature helps discriminate fish lying near the bottom.

Destination waypoint feature provides range, bearing, and time-to-go to destination waypoint. (up to 12 waypoints)

Waterproof construction permits installation on open bridge.

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Contents Echo Soundr Table of Contents Safety Instructions Safety Instructions for the Installer Foreword FeaturesWord to LS-4100 Owners IiiSystem Overview System configurationEquipment lists Standard supplyHow to remove the hard cover Power On/OffOperation Control DescriptionBrilliance/contrast adjustment window Adjusting Display Contrast, BrillianceMode selection window Choosing a Display, FrequencyDual frequency display Single frequency displayMarker-zoom display 50 kHzBottom-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 offsetShifting the range Adjusting the gainMeasuring Depth How to measure depth with the VRMChoosing Picture Advance Speed Picture advance options windowSuppressing Low Level Noise Suppressing InterferenceForms of interference Clutter appearanceScope Display Erasing Weak EchoesAppearance of weak echoes Scope displayAlarm description AlarmsActivating an alarm Alarm menuWaypoints Depth, temperature, speed setting WindowSilencing the buzzer Fish level optionsRegistering waypoint by L/L Registering a waypoint on the screenKHz display Waypoint data displayEditing waypoints Setting destination waypointErasing waypoints Waypoint listNAV Data Setup window Setting Up Nav Data DisplaysNav data window and item displayable Nav data display-1HUE Picture Color Other Menu ItemsNAV data display-2 Deep Gain How white line worksSystem Menu Water temperature display wide, FSystem Menu System menusNav window Page MAINTENANCE, Troubleshooting Diagnostics TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table Installation menuTest Pattern Memory ClearClear memory display Test patternsThru-hull Mount Transducer InstallationDisplay Unit Typical thru-hull mount transducer installations Thru-hull mount transducer dimensionsAcceptable transducer mounting locations Suitable transducer mounting locationsTransom Mount Transducer Installing the 520-5PWD on a flat hullTransducer preparation 520-5PWD525-5PWD Installing the transom mount transducer on a deep-V hullInstalling the 525-5PWD Inside-hull Transducer Optional Triducer Pre-test for speed and temperatureFinal preparation Triducer 525ST-MSDMounting location Installation of bracketHeight required at mounting location Mounting location on single drive boatSensor position and transom angle AdjustingAttaching the sensor to the bracket Vertical adjustment and cable routingAttaching the sensor to the bracket Cable routingOptional Water Temperature/Speed Sensor Optional equipment Power connectorEstablishing the ground Water temp/speed sensor IEC 61162-1 Data SentencesNmea PORT, Nmea MIX Installation MenuBottom level display Waas options windowSpecifications of Echo Sounder LS-4100 Page Page Display Unit 00014698000