19.2Change the water temperature offset

If there's a difference between the displayed water temperature and the actual water temperature, you can enter an offset to adjust the water temperature readouts to the correct level. The default offset is 0 (0°).

To change the offset for the water temperature:

1.Select Display from the top of the screen.

2.Select Setup from the control panel.

3.Select + Sounder to display a list of sounder specification options.

4.The Water Temperature Offset button shows the current setting. Select Edit, then enter the difference between the displayed water temperature and the actual water temperature. The difference must be within -10 to 10. If you want to check or change the temperature units, (see "Select the temperature units" page 31).

5.The new setting is applied immediately to all the Sounder screens.

6.When you are finished, select – Sounder.

19.3Change the water temperature averaging time

The water temperature sensor usually displays a readout every two seconds.

If you'd prefer to see the readout averaged out over a different time period, use this setting to specify the time period.

To change the water temperature averaging time:

1.Select Display.

2.Select Setup from the control panel.

3.Select + Sounder to display a list of sounder specification options.

4.The Water Temperature Averaging button shows the current time period in seconds. Select Edit, then enter the time period between temperature readouts. This can be a minimum of one second and a maximum of 30 seconds.

5.When you are finished, select – Sounder.

19.4Change the sounder's speed offset

If there's a difference between the displayed speed and the actual speed, you can enter an offset to adjust the speed readouts to the correct level. The default offset is 0.

You'll need to obtain an accurate measurement of your vessel's speed. You can use a GPS receiver when you're travelling faster than 5 knots, follow another vessel travelling at a known speed between 5 knots and 20 knots, or make a timed run over a known distance.

Best results are obtained in calm conditions where there is minimal current.

To change the speed offset:

1. Select Display.

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8000I specifications

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