PRO 128 FISHFINDER OPERATIONS MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS USING THE PRO TRACKER UNIT. How Sonar Works . . . . . . . Simulator Operation . . . . . . What You See On Screen . . Control Functions. . . . . . . . Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 3 4 7 9 ADVANCED FEATURES . . . . . . . . .
USING THE TRACKER UNIT HOW SONAR WORKS HOW SONAR WORKS Your Tracker unit uses sonar to locate and define underwater objects, define the bottom terrain, as well as determine distance. Sonar technology is based on sound waves. Your Tracker unit sends out a sound wave signal. With this signal it determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off an object.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT SIMULATOR OPERATION Actual depth capability depends on factors such as bottom hardness, water conditions, and transducer installation. Units will typically read to deeper depths in fresh water than in salt water. SIMULATOR OPERATION The Tracker unit contains a simulator that allows you to use the unit as if you are on the water. The simulator is invaluable for learning how to operate the Tracker unit. There are two ways to start the simulator.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN If you are using the Tracker unit in Simulator when no transducer is connected, any selected options are lost when the unit is powered off. The Tracker unit will return to Factory Settings, or options selected when last used with a transducer, if no transducer is connected. IMPORTANT: A transducer must be connected to the Tracker unit in order to retain user settings selected when in simulator mode.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN depth of the water changes, the range changes as necessary in order to retain a bottom representation on-screen. Bottom Depiction Zero Line When in Auto mode, the horizontal line at the top of the screen is the “zero line,” representing the surface of the water. Occasionally there is a gap in this line. This gap indicates the unit is updating the display even if the bottom is not visible on-screen, or if the bottom information is not changing.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN moving up and down over flat bottom, the bottom depiction often appears in regular variations that match wave timing. Structure. Structure is defined as any object physically attached to the bottom. The sonar configuration of the Tracker unit is optimized to give the most accurate depiction of bottom structure possible.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT CONTROL FUNCTIONS There are three different size fish symbols used to indicate the intensity of the sonar return. While signal intensity is a good indicator of relative fish size, different species of fish have different sonar characteristics, so it is not always possible to distinguish fish size between varying species. The signal intensity is "normalized" for depth so that a small fish close to the boat does not appear as a large fish symbol.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT CONTROL FUNCTIONS al seconds until a continuous chirp is heard. Light. LIGHT controls the unit’s display backlight. With the unit powered on, press LIGHT once to turn the backlight on “high.” Press LIGHT a second time to turn the backlight on “low,” and a third time turns the backlight off. The backlight is very effective for low-light and nighttime operation. When the backlight is on, the Tracker unit will consume more power than with the backlight off.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT CONTROL FUNCTIONS The ARROW buttons often can be used when no menu is on-screen. In these situations, pressing the ARROW button affects the function of the active (lastused) menu. This is a short-cut to menu operation. The menu appears on-screen while the adjustment is made and times out. A frequently used menu can be adjusted very quickly using this technique.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS Sensitivity. The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver. The Tracker unit automatically adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and the level of noise present. Noise can be caused by other electronic devices, engines, trolling motors, propeller cavitation and hydrodynamic flow among others.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS After an adjustment is made, the menu disappears and the new sensitivity setting is in affect. If additional time is needed to study a menu, press and hold the MENU button and the menu will remain on-screen indefinitely. If you need to make an additional adjustment, press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button. Depth Range. The Depth Range function controls the vertical distance displayed on the graphic area of the display. There are nine depth ranges available.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS always determines the depth of the bottom, even if it is not visible on-screen. Using manual Depth Range control, you can view sonar information from the area near the surface in great detail. To return to automatic Depth Range control, press the MENU button until the Depth Range menu appears onscreen and use the UP ARROW to select AUTO. Depth Range Zoom. Zoom is similar to Depth Range because it controls the range of information displayed on screen.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS The Zoom range is shown on the left side of the screen and full range information is shown on the right side of the display. Zoom can either operate automatically, in which the Zoom range is constantly adjusted to show the bottom, or manually, in which the user controls the location of the Zoom range. Automatic Zoom is especially helpful when looking for structure or bottom detail.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS sounds continuously for about five seconds, and then intermittently to remind you that you are still in shallow water. Fish Alarm. The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish, or other targets not connected to the bottom. The Fish Alarm has three different settings that correspond to the three different size fish symbols shown on-screen. The default setting is “OFF.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS Triplog provides seven pieces of information: the current digital depth, water surface temperature, current boat speed, the distance traveled since the Tracker unit was powered up or reset, the average speed, the total time elapsed since powerup or reset, and the input voltage from your boat’s electrical system. The time, speed and distance calculations are useful for tracking your progress on a trip.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS ent temperatures; however, some situations may occur where manual adjustment will provide a higher level of contrast. Eleven contrast settings, +5 to -5, are possible. The display contrast will change as the adjustment is made so the optimum level of contrast can be achieved. Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the desired selection. The Tracker unit will reset to the factory setting when the unit is powered off. Display Speed.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS Fish ID. There are three selections available: OFF, ID+ ON, and ADJUST. The factory setting is ID+ ON. With Fish ID OFF, sonar returns are displayed as “raw” information. There is no interpretation made by the unit. Selecting ID OFF also disables the fish alarm. ID+ ON enables the Tracker unit to interpret the raw sonar data and, using a variety of techniques, depict appropriate target returns as one of three different size fish symbols.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT MENU FUNCTIONS the boat. The big numerals occupy space on the display that could be used for the graphics area. Hence, the small numerals option. With small numerals selected, a greater amount of the display area is available for the graphic view. This effectively increases the display resolution of the unit. Numeral Size settings are remembered when powered off. Diagnostic. Two options are available: HIDE and SHOW. The factory setting is HIDE.
USING THE TRACKER UNIT USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE Another frequent use of depth offset is to show the depth beneath the deepest point of the hull. A negative value equal to the distance from the transducer location and the deepest point of the hull will have the same effect as mounting the transducer at the deepest point. Depth offset is remembered after power is disconnected. Reset.
ADVANCED FEATURES USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE sage CONNECTED appears. If a series of dashed lines is shown, no transducer is connected or there is a problem with the transducer or cable. If you are using multiple transducers, switch between transducers to confirm the connections for each. Boat Speed/Water Temperature Connection. Other connections tested include the boat speed and surface water temperature sensors.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING • If the unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water. Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens. Chemicals in the solution may cause cracking in the lens of the unit. • When cleaning the LCD protective lens, use a chamois and non-abrasive, mild cleaner. Do not wipe while dirt or grease is on the lens. Be careful to avoid scratching the lens.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Nothing happens when I turn the unit on. Check the power cable connection at both ends. Be sure the cable is connected correctly to a reliable power source—red lead to positive, black lead to negative or ground. Ensure the power available at the mount is between 10 and 20 VDC. If the unit is wired through a fuse panel, ensure the panel is powered. Often accessory fuse panels are controlled by a separate switch or the ignition switch.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING the digital depth readout is working but there is no bottom visible on-screen, it is possible the depth range has been adjusted manually to a range lower than what is needed to display the bottom. Also, in very deep water, it may be necessary to manually increase the sensitivity setting to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING/WARRANTY 7. My unit loses power at high speeds. Your Tracker unit has over-voltage protection that turns the unit off when input voltage exceeds 20 VDC. Some outboard motors do not effectively regulate the power output of the engine’s alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20 volts when running at high RPMs. The Tracker unit displays input voltage in the Diagnostic screen. Use this readout to determine if the voltage exceeds 20 VDC. 8.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICY This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no representatives or persons are authorized to provide for any other liability in connection with the sale of our products. Humminbird reserves the right to perform modifications or improvements on its products without incurring the obligation to install the changes on units previously manufactured, sold, delivered, or serviced.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY CUSTOMER SUPPORT transducer along with your unit when sending for repair. CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any questions, call our Humminbird Customer Support Hotline: 1-334-687-0503 Throughout the U.S. and Canada, hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time. If, after reading “Troubleshooting,” you determine your unit needs factory service, please attach a description of the problem and send it with the unit to the address below.
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SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 kHz and 83 kHz Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Watts (RMS) 2000 Watts (Peak to Peak) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Narrow: 20° at -10 db Wide: 53° at -10 db Power Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VDC Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FSTN LCD LCD Matrix . . . . . . . .
