1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW

1.3Basic Operating Procedure

1.3.1Turning on the power

1.Press the POWER switch on the control unit to turn on the power.

2.Turn on the monitor (user supply).

The system initiates the START UP test to check itself for proper operation. The results are shown as OK or NG (No Good). For any NG, contact your dealer for advice. After the test is completed, the last-used display appears.

 

START UP TEST

MAIN-0

1050729-XX.XX F F

 

ROM

= OK

 

 

RAM

= OK

 

 

VRAM

= OK

 

EEPROM (P.W)

= OK

 

TRX

1050742-XX.XX

1050733-XX.XX

 

ROM

= OK

 

 

RAM

= OK

 

KEY-0

1050730-XX.XX

F

 

ROM

= OK

 

 

RAM

= OK

 

XX.XX = Program Version No.

Self test screen at start up (example: CSH-5L, 55 kHz transducer)

Note: The example screens shown in this manual may not match the screens you see on your display. The screen you see depends on your system configuration and equipment settings.

1.3.2Lowering the transducer

Set ship’s speed under 16 knots and then press the [↓] switch. The lamp above the switch flashes, and lights when the transducer is fully lowered. If you press the [↓] switch when the speed is over 16 knots and the speed warning is turned on in the SYSTEM menu, the message “Max allowable speed for extended transducer is 16 kt. Max allowable speed during raising lowering transducer is 16 kt.” and the audio alarm sounds. Press the [R/B] key to silence the audio alarm.

CAUTION

Do not exceed 18 knots with the transducer lowered; 16 knots when lowering the transducer.

The transducer may become damaged.

Note: The audio alarm may be set to sound and a message displayed when the ship’s speed goes higher than maximum allowable speed. For further details, see SPEED MESSAGE on page 7-4.

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Furuno CSH-5L/CSH-8L manual Basic Operating Procedure, Turning on the power, Lowering the transducer

CSH-5L/CSH-8L specifications

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