Humminbird 987C SI COMBO manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

900 Series™ Introduction	1
How the 900 Series™ Works	1
Side Imaging Sonar	1
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar	1
GPS and Cartography (987c SI Combo models only)	2
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot	2
Accessory Bus	3
Installation Overview	3
Control Head Installation	4
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head	5
In-Dash Mounting the Control Head	8
Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat	10
Transducer Installation	11
Transom Transducer Installation	12
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation	16
Test and Finish the Transducer Installation	17
GPS Receiver Installation (987c SI Combo models only)	18
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem	18
Access Under Mounting Location	19
No Access Under Mounting Location	19
Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation	20
Speed Accessory Installation	20
Testing the System Installation	22

Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series™	23
Powering Up the Control Head	23
What’s on the Sonar Display	24
Understanding Sonar History	25
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window	25
Sonar Bottom Presentation	25
Understanding Side Imaging	26
What’s on the Side Imaging Display	27
Side Imaging Technology: How It Works	28
Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation	28
Key Functions	31
POWER/LIGHT Key	31
VIEW Key	31
MENU Key	31
4-WAY Cursor Control Key	32
View Preset Keys	32
EXIT Key	32
INFO Key (987c SI Combo models only)	32
MARK/GOTO Key (987c SI Combo models only)	33
ZOOM (+/- Key) (987c SI Combo models only)	33
Views	33
Views and Readouts	34
Sonar View	34
Sonar Zoom View	35
Split Sonar View	36
Side Imaging View	36
Side/Sonar Combo View	37
Bird’s Eye View (987c SI Combo models only)	38

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Contents Page Thank You Table of Contents Sonar Menu Tab Menu System Start-Up Options MenuSonar X-Press Menu Side Imaging X-Press MenuSetup Menu Tab Alarms Menu TabContact Humminbird Views Menu Tab Accessories Menu Tab TroubleshootingDualbeam Plus Sonar Series IntroductionHOW the 900 Series Works Side Imaging SonarMulti-Media Card MMC/SD Slot MULTI-MEDIA Card MMC/SD SlotInstallation Overview Accessory BUSControl Head Installation 900 Series has a wide variety of configurationsAccessory Bus Gimbal Mounting the Control Head Mounting Screws Washer Speed Communications Transducer Cable Collector Insert Cables Routed Near Mounting BracketIN-DASH Mounting the Control Head Parts and tools specific to In-dash mounting areBack of Control Head Expansion ports use for future accessories Beginning of this procedure Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the BoatTransducer Installation Transom Transducer Trolling Motor TransducerMotor Position Stepped Hull Transom Transducer InstallationNot a hull, motor, or other transducer, etc Without deadrise adjustmentBe fully tightened until all adjustments are made Headed pin can be inserted from either side of the bracketCompletely tighten Normal Cavitation Force is necessary to pivot the assemblyTrolling Motor Transducer Installation Hand-tighten only Test and Finish the Transducer InstallationTo the cable as shown Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiverAccess Under Mounting Location No Access Under Mounting LocationAccess Under Mounting Location Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation Speed Accessory InstallationHand tighten only Install the Speed accessoryRotating Retaining Axial Clip to Remove Paddlewheel Testing the System InstallationSeries 987c SI Combo Title Screen Powering UP the Control HeadTriplog WHAT’S on the Sonar DisplayUnderstanding Sonar History Real Time Sonar RTS WindowSonar Bottom Presentation KHz provides highest resolution with 160 total beam width Understanding Side ImagingKHz provides maximum coverage with 180 total beam width Topography Changes Bottom Return Triplog WHAT’S on the Side Imaging DisplaySide Imaging Technology HOW IT Works Side Imaging on the Water InterpretationSide Imaging Representation Submerged Ravine with Timber Submerged Swimming Pool Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber, Plus Bait FishMenu KEY POWER/LIGHT KEYKEY Functions View KEYInfo KEY View Preset KeysWAY Cursor Control KEY Exit KEYSonar views ViewsMARK/GOTO KEY Views available on your 900 Series areViews and Readouts Sonar ViewSonar View Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom ViewSide Imaging View Split Sonar ViewSide Imaging View Split Sonar ViewSide/Sonar Combo View SIDE/SONAR Combo ViewBird’s Eye View Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo ViewChart/Sonar View Chart View with Active CursorChart/Side Combo View CHART/SIDE Combo ViewNavigation Chart View with Cursor PresentWaypoints, Routes and Tracks WAYPOINTS, Routes and TracksNavigate to a Waypoint or Position Chart View with Target Chart View with GridADD a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid SAVE, Edit or Delete a Route Press Menu Menu SystemStart-Up Options Menu Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced ModeSTART-UP Options Menu Normal Simulator System StatusSystem Status Self Test Accessory Test GPS Diagnostic ViewNormal Operation SimulatorAccessory Test Accessory Test ScreenGPS Diagnostic View Split Position To Adjust Split Screen PositionSonar X-PRESS Menu Active SideUpper Range To adjust the SensitivityTo adjust the Upper Range SensitivityChart Speed Lower RangeZoom Level Bottom Lock Bottom RangeSonar Colors Highlight Split Position on the Side Imaging X-Press Menu Side Imaging Views onlySide Imaging X-Press Menu SI Side SI SensitivitySI Range Highlight SI Colors on the Side Imaging X-Pressmenu SI ColorsNavigation X-PRESS Menu To change the SI ColorsTo Clear Current Track Save Current TrackClear Current Track To Save Current TrackRemove Target Cancel NavigationSave Current Route Skip Next WaypointOnly if a Grid is active Remove GridSonar Menu TAB To Remove a GridBeam Select Side View FrequencyFish ID+ Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu To change the Fish ID Sensitivity settingFish ID Sensitivity To turn Fish ID+ on or offZoom Width To change the RTS Window settingTo adjust the Bottom View Bottom ViewNoise Filter KHZ SensitivityDepth Lines Surface ClutterMAX Depth Water TypeColor BAR Navigation Menu TAB Temperature GraphTo change the display of the Temperature Graph Sonar View only, with Temperature inputTracks WaypointsRoutes Trackpoint Interval Chart OrientationNorth Reference Trolling Grid RotationDelete ALL NAV Data Track MIN DistanceMAP Datum Export ALL NAV DataMAP Borders Chart Menu TABChart Detail Level To change the Chart Detail Level settingSET Simulation Position LAT/LON GridSpot Soundings Shaded DepthClear MAP Offset Alarms Menu TABTo change the Map Offset setting SET MAP OffsetTemp Alarm Depth AlarmFish ID Alarm LOW Battery AlarmOFF Course Alarm Arrival AlarmDrift Alarm Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu Alarm ToneSetup Menu TAB To change the Alarm Tone settingUnits Speed Units DepthUnits Temp Units DistanceLanguage User ModeTriplog Reset Restore DefaultsSelect Readouts Default Sonar ViewTemp Offset To change the Depth Offset settingTo change the Temp Offset setting Depth OffsetPosition Format Speed CalibrationLocal Time Zone Daylight Saving TimeTime Format Date FormatNmea Output To Change the View Status of Any View Views Menu TABTo turn Sonar on or off Following views are availableSeries Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached Accessories Menu TABTroubleshooting Series Doesn’t Power UpControl head loses power at high speeds Display ProblemsBoat’s engine Finding the Cause of NoiseOther electronic devices Noise re-appearsHumminbird Service Policy Year Limited WarrantyReturning Your Unit for Service Series AccessoriesFor IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps Area of Coverage SpecificationsTransducer Mounting Template XHS-9-SI-160-T Appendix aContact Humminbird