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Eagle Electronics 502cDF manual Free Training Aids Available, Sonar Viewer, Emulator

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and your destination, for example. It’s up to you to safely navigate around obstacles, no matter how you’re using this product.

Free Training Aids Available

Now that you know something about the technology that makes this unit possible, you are ready to start learning how to use that technol- ogy! This manual will guide you through the process of setting up and running your unit, but that is only one of many resources available.

If you or a friend has Internet access, visit our web site! Find us at WWW.EAGLESONAR.COM. The site is packed with additional informa- tion on using our products. For instance, you can learn more about in- terpreting what you see on your sonar screen with our free Sonar Tuto- rial. The tutorial includes animated illustrations and more pictures of actual sonar returns, all described in detail. There's even a printer friendly version of the tutorial available on our web. It makes a great supplement to this manual.

Sonar Viewer

You can also download a free copy of our Sonar Viewer software. This PC-based software application plays back any sonar chart log recorded with a Eagle sonar product. Features include:

•Adjustable range, zoom, sensitivity, ColorLine, noise rejection, surface clarity, etc.

•Color interpretation of sonar signals can be user defined.

•Operates like a Windows Multimedia Player with forward, re- verse, pause, fast forward, fast reverse, and scroll buttons.

•Adjustments update the entire record displayed.

•Can print in full color.

•Window can dynamically be sized on your monitor.

•Mouse cursor shows GPS position, depth and sounding number anywhere on the visible record.

Emulator

For the ultimate training aid, be sure to download the free emulator software for your unit. This program can help you learn both basic and advanced operations without burning boat fuel!

This PC application simulates the actual sonar/GPS unit on your com- puter. You can run it from your computer keyboard or use your mouse to press the virtual keys. Easy download and installation instructions are available on our web site. The emulator works exactly like your real sonar/GPS unit. When using the Sonar and GPS Simulators you can

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Eagle Electronics 502cDF manual Free Training Aids Available, Sonar Viewer, Emulator

Contents

FishElite502c iGPS & SeaCharter502cDF iGPS Copyright 2005 LEI-Eagle All rights reserved Table of Contents Sonar Options & Features Basic Sonar Quick ReferenceSonar Troubleshooting Basic GPS Operations Basic GPS Quick ReferenceAdvanced GPS Operations 117 System & GPS Setup Options 131 Searching 161 Supplemental Material 175Page Read Me First How this manual can get you out on the road, fastPage Back-up memory SeaCharter 502cDF iGPS 4,000 wattsGeneral SonarPosition updates Depth capability SeaCharter 502cDF iGPS 1,500 feetAudible alarms Sonar SoundingGraphic symbols for Waypoints or event How Eagle Sonar WorksPosition points How GPS Works Introduction to GPS and Waas Page Page Free Training Aids Available Sonar ViewerEmulator Arrow Keys How to use this manual typographical conventionsMenu Commands KeyboardPage Transducer Installation PreparationsSelecting a Transducer Location Pad Deadrise less than Strakes Transom How low should you go?Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting Transducer centerline Hull bottomTransom Transducer Assembly and Mounting Assembling the bracketDot Alignment letters Positions TransducerTransducer bracket RatchetRatchet Bolt Aligning the transducer on the transomRatchets NutMetal Nut Washer Rubber Assembling the transducerDrilling mounting holes WashersAttaching transducer to transom Bottom Hull Flat-bottom hull Deep-vee hullTrolling Motor Bracket Installation single-frequency only Internal tooth washer TMB-S bracket Bolt Nut Flat washerTransducer aimed Transducer Orientation and Fish ArchesPartial fish arches Too far backTesting Determines Best Location Shoot-Thru-Hull PreparationHulls With Flotation Materials Second bottom True bottom Manual range setting Transducer location High speed Trolling speedShoot-Thru-Hull Installation Epoxy transducer to hull Speed/Temperature Sensors Optional Speed Sensor Installation Accessory Sonar unit rear viewSocket Good location Transom Bottom of hullPower Connections Nmea Wiring GPS Internal AntennaNmea Cable Connections Mounting the Unit Bracket or Portable Orange ReceiveBracket Installation FrontPortable Installation 173.9 77.1 27.6 137.9 Millimeter 56.9 InchMMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation Cell batteryTo add an MMC or SD Card Other AccessoriesTo remove an MMC Thumb ScrewInsert card face up, this wayMapCreate 6 CD-ROM left. MMC card reader for USB ports right Basic Sonar Operation KeyboardPower/lights on and off Main MenuMain Menu Pages Satellite StatusNavigation MapSonar Split zoom display left. Digital data display right Digital data Surface signal Basic Sonar Quick Reference Sonar Operations To adjust sensitivity Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart To Restore Factory SettingsASP Advanced Signal Processing To change the ASP levelAlarms Depth AlarmsTo adjust and turn on the shallow alarm Zone Alarm To adjust and turn on the deep alarmTo adjust and turn on the zone alarm Fish Alarm To turn the fish alarm onCalibrate Speed Chart Speed To adjust the ColorLine level ColorLineCustomize Page Displays To change the information displayed in a data boxThin or no ColorLine Wider ColorLine Cursor line Depth box Depth Cursor Depth Range AutomaticDepth Range Manual To switch to Manual Depth Range FasTrackFish I.D. To turn on Fish ID Frequency Change Transducer Frequency Symbols with FishTrack depthsFishTrack To turn on FishTrackTo change the frequency setting to 200 kHz Log Sonar Chart DataTo change the frequency setting to 50 kHz HyperScrollTo record or log chart data Noise RejectionOverlay Data To overlay information on your screen To remove overlaid data To move overlaid dataPing Speed & HyperScroll To change displayed data font sizeSteering arrow To change Ping Speed To turn off HyperScrollReset Options Reset Water DistanceSet Keel Offset To adjust sensitivity in auto mode Sensitivity & Auto SensitivityAutomatic Sensitivity Sonar Chart Mode To adjust sensitivity in manual modeTo change the chart mode color scheme Sonar Page & Sonar Chart Display Options Full Sonar ChartSplit Zoom Sonar Chart Digital DataCustomizing the Digital Data Screen Tip Sonar Simulator Map With Sonar Split ScreenTitle bar with chart file name Play symbol flashing Stop Chart Surface ClarityPress MENUMENU↓ to Browse MMC Filesentent To adjust the Surface Clarity level Zoom & Zoom BarSurface clutter Zoom Pan Unit wont turn on Unit freezes, locks up or operates erraticallyNo fish arches when the Fish I.D. feature is off NoisePage Page Basic GPS Operations Power/lights on and off Pages Pages Menu showing some Map display options Page Navigation Page Map Background map vs. MapCreate map content Tip Marker School POI Restaurant Minor Interstate Major Street Cursor line StreetsPop-up Zoom Range Position, distance Bearing dataResize Window command Page Basic GPS Quick Reference Find Your Current Position Moving Around the Map Zoom & Cursor Arrow KeysSelecting Any Map Item With the Cursor SearchingCursor line Pop-up name box Selected wreck 101 Page Set a Waypoint To create and save a WaypointCreate Waypoint at Current Position Step Create Waypoint on MapCreate Waypoint by Entering a Position Navigate To a Waypoint Set Man Overboard MOB Waypoint Navigate Back to MOB WaypointNavigate to Cursor Position on Map Navigate to a Point of Interest Creating and Saving a TrailVisible Active Symbol To Save a TrailDisplaying a Saved Trail To turn off trail displayNavigating Trails Visual TrailingNavigate a Trail Page Navigate a Back Trail Present position arrow North Magenta trail line Trail pointRed course Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files Custom MapsGPS Data files 115 Cancel Navigation Find Distance From Current Position To Another Location Find Distance From Point to PointIcons Create Icon on Map Create Icon at Current PositionDelete an Icon Routes Navigate to an IconCreate and Save a Route PC-created RoutesRoutes Created in the Unit 121 Delete a Route Edit a Route Name Edit Route WaypointsMENUMENU↓ to Cancel NAVIGATIONENT← to Yesent Navigate a RouteNavigate a Route in Reverse Trail TrailsDelete a Trail MENUMENU↓ toEdit a Trail Name Edit a Trail ColorEdit a Trail Pattern Utilities WaypointsWaypoint Name To delete a waypoint from the mapEdit a Waypoint Waypoint PositionSelecting a Waypoint Set a Waypoint by Average PositionSet a Waypoint by Projecting a Position Page System & GPS Setup Options To change alarm settingsCommunications Port Configuration Check MMC Files and Storage SpaceConfigure Nmea Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS Setupent Coordinate System SelectionTo setup Loran TD Map FixTo configure a map fix Data Viewer with GPS and Navigation categories opened GPS Simulator To get to the GPS SimulatorInitialize GPS Hide GPS FeaturesPress MENUMENU↓ to GPS Setupentent Simulating Trail or Route NavigationMap Auto Zoom Map DataMap Boundaries Show Map DataPop-up Map Information Fill Water With WhiteMap Datum Selection Map Detail Category SelectionMap Orientation To get to Map Categories DrawnTrack Up mode, map shows N and arrow to indicate north NauticPath USA Marine Charts Nautical Chart NotesTo view Chart Note information Port InformationTo view Port Services information Port Services icon Pop-up name boxTidal Current Information Tidal Current Station icon in animated mode Cursor lines To view Tidal Current informationCurrent Time Line Velocity To select another dateTide Information ScaleCurrent Time Line Cursor lines Tide Station Icon in ani Mated modeTo view tide information Line Tide Table Height ScaleNavionics Charts To display a Navionics chartPop-up Help Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS SETUPENT↓ to Require Waasent Require WaasScreen Contrast and Brightness Set Language Show Waas Alarm Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS SETUPENT↓ to Show Waas AlarmSet Local Time Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles Software Version InformationTrack Smoothing Delete All Trails Update Trail OptionTrail Options General Trail OptionsUpdate Trail Criteria Auto, Time, Distance Trail Update Rate Time, DistanceTransparency Units of MeasureTo change the units Press MENUMENU↓ to System Setupentent Searching Find Addresses 163 Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor Find Interstate Highway Exits Service NameENT Find Map Places or Points of Interest Find Streets or Intersections Find a StreetFind Streets command left. Find Streets menu right Find an Intersection Page Find Waypoints Page Page Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit 176 177 178 FCC Compliance 180 181 182 Eagle Databases License Agreement Databases Limited Warranty Eagle Electronics Full ONE-YEAR Warranty How to Obtain Service… Not toll-freeAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site