Lowrance electronic X50 DS manual Installation, Recommended Tools and supplies

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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.

Installation

These instructions will help you install your Skimmertransducer on a transom, on a trolling motor or inside a hull. Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation. Your Skimmer transducer typi- cally comes packaged with a one-piece stainless steel bracket for mount- ing it to the transom of your boat. The trolling motor mount uses a one- piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap.

These are all "kick-up" mounting brackets. They help prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving. If the trans- ducer does "kick-up," the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools.

Depending on your sonar unit's connectors, your transducer cable may also have the sonar unit's power cable attached to it. If that is the case, be sure to install the transducer first, before connecting the power cable to a power source. See the instructions later in this manual for connect- ing the power cable to a battery or other power supply.

Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat. Use extreme care if mounting the transducer inside the hull, because once it is epoxied into position, the transducer usually cannot be removed.

Remember, the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation.

Recommended Tools and supplies

If you prefer the option of routing the cable through the transom, you will need a 5/8" drill bit. Each transom mount requires use of a high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound.

NOTE:

The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies (supplies are not included):

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Contents Fish-Finding Sonar Copyright 2006 Lowrance Electronics, Inc All rights reserved Visit our web siteTable of Contents Troubleshooting Capabilities and Specifications X50 DS GeneralBack-up memory SonarHow Sonar Works Sonar soundingAutomatic ranging Zoom bottom trackDual Search Transducer PreparationsInstallation Recommended Tools and suppliesSelecting a Transducer Location How low should you go? Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom MountingAlign plastic ratchets in bracket Assemble transducer and bracket Transom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hullDeep-vee hull Trolling Motor Bracket Installation Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches Shoot-Thru-Hull PreparationEpoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull Testing Determines Best Location Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation Power Connections permanent mount only Mounting the Sonar Unit In-Dash, Bracket or Portable Bracket Installation Using the Quick Release Mounting Bracket Portable Sonar Installation Installing the Batteries Mounting the UnitRatchet Tie Nylon Cord here Suction Portable Transducer Storage Page Operation Keyboard BasicsUP & Down Arrows ↑ ↓ MemoryMenus Full Chart DisplayDepth Range Zoom Sensitivity To adjust sensitivity in Auto Mode To adjust sensitivity in Manual ModeGrayline Chart Speed Frequency Fish I.D.Fish arches Fish I.D. symbols FishTrack AlarmsFish Alarm Depth Alarms Shallow AlarmDeep Alarm Battery AlarmNoise Rejection and ASP Noise Rejection menu Temperature Display To display TemperatureDepth Display To display DepthTo display battery voltage VoltageBacklight ContrastReset Options Set LanguageSoftware Information To select a languageUnit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically Unit turns on only in simulator modeUnit wont turn on No fish arches when the Fish I.D. feature is off NoisePage Lowrance Electronics How to Obtain Service… Not toll-freeAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site