Table 13-3 Simple troubleshooting (sounder)

If...

Then...

 

 

no picture but marks and characters

check if picture advance speed is set to "STOP" on the

appear

sounder setup options menu.

 

 

 

check for loosened transducer connector.

 

 

picture appears but no zero line

If using manual video sounder operation, range is shifted; set

 

shifting to zero to correct.

 

 

picture sensitivity is too low

check gain setting, if using manual operation.

 

 

 

marine life or air bubbles may be clinging to transducer face.

 

 

 

water may be dirty.

 

 

 

bottom may be too soft to return a suitable echo.

 

 

depth is not displayed

adjust gain to display bottom echo in dark tone.

 

 

noise or interference obstructs the

check if transducer cable is near ship's engine. If it is,

display

relocate it.

 

 

 

check ground.

 

 

 

other video sounders may be operating nearby and on same

 

frequency.

 

 

water temperature graph appears

check for loosened sensor cable.

but no or wrong readout

 

 

 

13.4 Error Messages

This equipment displays the following error messages on the alarm menu to alert you to possible trouble.

Table 13-4 Error messages

Error Message

Meaning, remedy

 

 

NO GPS FIX

No GPS signal.

Check antenna cable.

 

 

 

NO DIFFERENTIAL

No DGPS signal.

GPS CORRECTION.

Check antenna.

(GP-1650DF only)

 

 

 

VOLTAGE OF

Voltage of internal

battery is low.

INTERNAL BATTERY IS

Request replacement

LOW.

of battery.

 

 

 

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