Insignia 250DX There is no transducer detected, There is no bottom reading visible on the display

Page 29

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit is wired through a fuse panel, ensure the panel is powered. Often accessory fuse panels are controlled by a separate switch or the ignition switch. Also, often a fuse can appear to be good when in fact is not. Check the fuse with a tester or replace it with a fuse known to be good.

Check the power connection to the 250DX. It is possible to force the power cable connector into the cable holder incorrectly. If the connector is reversed, the unit will not work. Examine the contacts on the back of the unit to ensure there is no corrosion. Finally, ensure the unit is firmly seated on the mount. The electrical contacts are not made until the unit is fully seated.

Ensure the metal cable retainer is properly installed in the mount. If not, the power connected may push out when the unit is put on the mount.

2. There is no transducer detected.

The 250DX has the ability to detect and identify that a transducer is connected. If, at power up, a message indicates “transducer not connected,” only simulator operation is possible. First, ensure that an appropriate transducer connector is positioned correctly in the connector holder, and that the unit is fully seated on the mount. The 250DX will work with the standard tri-beam transducer.

Second, inspect the transducer cable from end to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts in the outer casing of the cable. Also ensure the transducer is fully submerged in water. If the transducer is connected to the unit through a switch, temporarily connect it directly to the unit and try again. If none of these items identifies an obvious problem, the transducer itself is probably the problem. Be sure to in- clude the transducer if returning the unit for repair.

3. There is no bottom reading visible on the display.

There are a number of possible causes for this condition. If the loss of bottom information occurs only at high boat speeds, the transducer needs adjusting. If the digital depth readout is working but there is no bottom visible on-screen, it is possible the depth range has been adjusted manually to a range lower than what is needed to display the bottom. Also, in very deep water, it may be necessary to manually increase the sensitivity setting to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom.

27

Page 28 Page 30
Image 29
Page 28 Page 30
Contents Operations Manual Thank YOU Table of Contents Accessories Installation PreparationInstallation Overview Parts SuppliedDetermining How to Mount the Transducer Installation OverviewAlternate Transducers and Mounting Methods Alternate Transducers and Mounting MethodsPortable Mounting Trolling Motor MountingTransducer Exchange Beginning InstallationTransducer Exchange HOW Sonar Works Using the 250DXHOW Sonar Works Simulator Operation Feature MemorySimulator Operation What You See On-Screen What YOU see ON-SCREENDepth of the water changes, the range What YOU see on Screen Control Functions Control FunctionsUsing the 250DX Using the 250DX Menu Functions Menu FunctionsUsing the 250DX Depth Range Upper Zoom Limit To disable Zoom, press the Menu button until Fish symbols shown on-screen Using the 250DX Using the 250DX Using the 250DX Numeral Size. Two options are available Using the 250DX Using the Diagnostic Feature Advanced FeaturesUsing Diagnostic Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Nothing happens when I turn the unit on TroubleshootingTroubleshooting There is no bottom reading visible on the display There is no transducer detectedGet gaps in the reading at high speeds Unit comes on before I press POWER, and won’t turn offScreen begins to fade out. Images are not as sharp as normal My unit loses power at high speedsCustomer Support Customer SupportSpecifications TOP
Top Page Image Contents