BB 50/200 Dual Frequency 50 & 200kHz Black Box Fish Finder CODE: A-160205 Copyright 2005 Seiwa - Hong Kong All rights reserved. Printed in Italy. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher.
Contents Important Information CAUTION ................................................................................. 6 ................................................................................. 6 About this User Manual INTRODUCTION CONVENTIONS USED HOW THIS USER MANUAL IS IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................................................................. 7 ................................................................................. 7 .................................
.1.15.1 Keel Offset ........................................................................... 3.1.15.2 Calibrate Sound Speed .......................................................... 3.1.15.3 Calibrate Water Speed ........................................................... 3.1.15.4 Calibrate Water Temperature .................................................. 3.1.15.5 Calibrate Aux Temperature ..................................................... 3.1.16 Alarms ...........................................
Important Information CAUTION ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ NOTE 6 Please read through this manual before the first operation. If you have any questions, please contact the Company's customer service or your local dealer. The BB 50/200 is not built water proof. Please make sure to avoid water intrusion into the unit. Water damage is not covered by the warranty. Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the BB 50/200. Connection to the power source with reversed polarity will damage the BB 50/200 severely.
About this User Manual INTRODUCTION The chart plotter combined with the sonar performance of the Fish Finder is one of the most advanced marine navigation system available. Please read carefully this User Manual to learn the operating features for your unit. Refer to your chart plotter User Manual for all other unit operating instructions.
SEAWAVE 12 MK II * 12" Color Display XSegSW12c 12.1 External Smart GPS Receiver NOTE* To connect the SEAWAVE 12 MK II below s/n 4129999 please contact your local dealer (to make the hardware change necessary). HOW THIS USER MANUAL IS ORGANIZED ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ CHAPTER 1: Overview Introduction to the basic information on the Fish Finder, its features and use. CHAPTER 2: Fish Finder Helps you understand how the chart plotter is connected to the Fish Finder and how to operate to improve your fishing.
1. Overview The Fish Finder consists of a high power transmitter, sensitive receiver and a transducer. The Fish Finder sends an electrical pulse to the transducer which contains an element that converts the pulse into acoustic (sound) wave which is sent through the water. As this wave travels from the transducer to the bottom, it may strike fish, structures, thermal clines (temperature changes in the water).
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ White Line (help distinguish between fish and bottom, when fish is swimming close to the bottom) STC (allows reducing or eliminating the surface clutter) Interference Rejection (allows reducing interference from other boats/ Fish Finders) Noise Filter Fish Symbol feature (*) Automatically Transducer Setup.
2. Fish Finder This chapter is intended to help you understand how the chart plotter with the Fish Finder connected operates to improve your fishing. 2.1 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE The display on chart plotters shows a history of time of the echoes received by the transducer. The chart plotters have a menu that allows adjustments to receiver sensitivity, depth range and scrolling speed of the Fish Finder display. Fig. 2.
Digital Depth Readout of the current bottom depth. Water Temperature Readout of the current water temperature returned by the TEMP 1 sensor included into specific transducers. Alarm Bar Bars showing the shallow water and deep water alarm values. The alarm is triggered when depth is outside the range. Depth ruler Vertical graduated bar. It is a scale which reflects the depth of the area being displayed. Variable Depth Marker (VDM) Horizontal line on to the Echogram window with a depth label.
In fact as the boat passes over the fish the leading edge of the cone strikes the fish, causing a display pixel to be turned on. As the boat passes over the fish, the distance to the fish decreases turning each pixel on at a shallower depth on the display. When the boat is directly over the fish, the first half of the arch is formed and since the fish is closer to the boat, the signal is stronger and the arch is thicker.
Fig. 2.2.1 - Fish Finder page selection by Menu NOTE On 10.4 Model: [DATA] + "FISH FINDER" + [ENTER] On 12.1 Model: [PAGE] + "FISH FINDER" + [ENTER] The screen is shown in the following figure: Fig. 2.2.1a - Fish Finder page selection by Menu On 10.4 and 12.1 Types The menu now shows four selections related to the Fish Finder, Full, Dual Frequency, Zoom and Chart/Fish. Move the cursor to select the desired item and then press [ENTER]. 2.2.1.
Fig. 2.2.1.1 - Fish Finder page selection by Soft Key Press [FF STD] to show the Full page, [FF DF] to show theDual Frequency page, [FF SPLT] to show the Zoom page and [FF +MAP] to show the Chart/Fish page. 2.2.2 Fish Finder Full page To display the Fish Finder Full Page Echogram, follow this procedure: [MENU] + "PAGE" + [ENTER] + "FISH FINDER" + [ENTER] + "Full" + [ENTER] NOTE On 10.4 LCD: On 12.
Fig. 2.2.2a - Sensitivity sub-menu Pressing [CLEAR] turns off the Sensitivity menu. The CLEAR key By pressing [CLEAR] the Variable Depth Marker (VDM) is hidden. The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keys From this page pressing [ZOOM IN] once changes to Zoom 2X, pressing [ZOOM IN] twice changes to Zoom 4X, while pressing [ZOOM OUT] reverts to Zoom 2X and no zoom. 2.2.
Fish Finder Echogram on the right half of the screen, follow this procedure: [MENU] + "PAGE" + [ENTER] + "FISH FINDER" + [ENTER] + "Zoom" + [ENTER] NOTE On 10.4 LCD: On 12.1 LCD: [DATA] + "FISH FINDER" + [ENTER] + "Zoom" + [ENTER] [PAGE] + "FISH FINDER" + [ENTER] + "Zoom" + [ENTER] Fig. 2.2.4 - Fish Finder Zoom Page The Depth Cursor is shown only on the unzoomed Fish Finder Echogram.
♦ NOTE 2.3 if the focus (the active window) in on the Fish Finder, the Fish Finder Setup menu is shown. Pressing again [MENU] opens the Main menu and moves the focus to the Chart. When the focus is on the Chart, all keys behave as in standard chart mode. ZOOM MODES 2.3.1 The Bottom Lock Zoom The Bottom Lock Zoom mode is activated when the Fish Finder is in Auto Range or Bottom Lock mode (see Par. 3.1.3) and the Variable Depth Marker (VDM) is not displayed on the screen.
use the cursor left/right to adjust the Shift. When in meters the step is 2 meters and it increases to 10 meters when the key is pressed for more than 1 second. If BOTTOM LOCK, use the cursor up/down to adjust the Bottom Range value by 10ft at a time. If AUTO RANGE, the range value is set automatically by the ES and it cannot be changed by the user. The STC Soft Key The [STC] changes the STC value between OFF/SHORT/MID/LONG. The current value of STC is shown on a window right over the [STC] label. 2.
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3. Setup your Fish Finder 3.1 FISH FINDER SETUP MENU The Fish Finder Setup menu provides access to additional functions, setup and layout/data field options. From the Fish Finder page, access this menu by pressing: [MENU] Fig. 3.1 - Fish Finder Setup menu 3.1.1 Preset Mode Allows applying the following Fish Finder operating mode presets: Fish, Cruise, Autorange, Bottom Lock and Manual. See the following table.
bottom visible in the lower left of the screen. In this mode, Shift is always set to 0. In Bottom Lock Mode the Fish Finder automatically tracks the range around the bottom specified by the Bottom Range value. [MENU] + "RANGE MODE" + [ENTER] 3.1.4 Depth Mode This option is avauilable when Range Mode is Manual. If Depth Mode is Auto, the Fish Finder will search for the bottom in the whole depth range (0 - 4000 Feet) even if the range displayed is lower.
are related to the Frequency selected. [MENU] + "SENSITIVITY" + [ENTER] Fig. 3.1.12 - Fish Finder Sensitivity menu NOTE The Frequency value is only displayed: to select the desired frequency see the previous Par. 3.1.11. 3.1.12.1 Frequency This option is available only in the Dual Frequency page. It allows you to select the Frequency to which the Sensitivity parameters are applied. 3.1.12.2 Gain Allows you to control the Gain of the unit's receiver.
NOTE Only Gray Scale and Reversed Gray Scale are available on the 11" Gray Levels chart plotters. 3.1.15 Transducer Setup The Transducer Setup menu contains settings that does not require frequent changes. [MENU] + "TRANSDUCER SETUP" + [ENTER] Fig. 3.1.15 - Fish Finder Transducer menu 3.1.15.1 Keel Offset It is the transducer depth offset from the surface. This makes it possible to measure depth from the surface instead of from the trasducer's location. 3.1.15.
3.1.16.2 Depth Water Triggers an alarm when depth becomes deeper than the value set. 3.1.16.3 Temperature Upper Triggers an alarm when the transducer reports a temperature (from TEMP 1 sensor) above the value set. 3.1.16.4 Temperature Lower Triggers an alarm when the transducer reports a temperature (from TEMP 1 sensor) below the value set. 3.1.16.5 Temperature Rate Triggers an alarm when the transducer reports a temperature (from TEMP 1 sensor) variation rate above the value set. 3.1.16.
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4. BB 50/200 This chapter provides instructions to assist in planning the installation of the BB 50/200. 4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ♦ Display Colors ♦ Display Vertical Resolution ♦ Power Requirements Over Voltage protection Reverse Polarity protection Power Consumption - operating:17W max Power Consumption - stand by : 1.7W max Operating Frequency : Dual 50 and 200kHz Output Power : 500/1000W (4000/8000Wpp) Depth Range 1KW/200kHz : 2.5 Ft (0.8m) to 1200Ft (365m) 1KW/50kHz : 5 Ft (1.
4.2 DIMENSIONS Fig. 4.2 - BB 50/200 Dimensions 4.3 MOUNTING THE FISH FINDER The BB 50/200 should be preferabily mounted in a dry and well ventilated location. Do not mount it where it will be submerged in liquids or exposed to high temperature. Fig. 4.3 - The BB 50/200 4.3.1 Installation Picture showing actual example of the BB 50/200 installation.
Fig. 4.3.1 - The BB 50/200Installation ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Fix the BB 50/200 to the mounting location using the four screws (holes diameter 4 mm), see Fig. 4.3.2. Route the CHART PLOTTER cable to the chart plotter. Mount the transducer according to the instructions provided with it. Connect the POWER cable to the battery. Please be advised that the BB 50/200 when not operating will remain in Stand-By mode. 4.3.2 Installing Optional Devices See the External Connection diagram. 4.
30 ♦ 4. NORMAL FISH FINDER MODE LED Behavior: 1 short flash every 2 seconds The BB 50/200 and the transducer are operating properly. This is the normal behavior when everything is working. ♦ 5. WAITING FOR CONT LED Behavior: 2 short flashes every 2 seconds The BB 50/200 is not pinging because it is waiting for a command from the chart plotter. ♦ 6.
4.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS Fig. 4.
4.6 POWER SUPPLY WIRING DIAGRAM We recommended the installation of a switch and a (5A) fuse in the positive DC supply to the BB 50/200. The BB 50/200 is active sending the digital depth through the NMEA interface even when the power (chart plotter) is turned off, thus the need for a switch. In the example below you will notice the positive DC power connection is run through a switch and a fuse before connecting it to the BB 50/200 and the chart plotter. Fig.4.6 - The BB 50/200 Power Connection 4.
If the chart plotter has a 8 pin Power & I/O connector see the following picture: Fig.4.7a - Connection to the Fish Finder for chart plotter with 8 pin Power & I/O connector Only for the SEAWAVE 12 MK II chart plotter see the following picture: Fig.4.
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5. Transducers The transducer is a device that transmits and receives sound waves into the water. The active component inside the transducer is commonly referred to as an element but actually is a piezoelectric ceramic material. Please refer to your dealer and/or installer to choose your transducer. Seiwa suggest transducers.
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6. Frequently Asked Questions 6.1 ♦ How can I disconnect the cables from the BB 50/200 in case I need to do so for the installation? Open the BB 50/200 box unscrewing the four screws (see the following figure). Fig. 6.1 ♦ The BB 50/200 (I) Once the screws are removed, pull out the panel and the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Unscrew the cables from the PCB. Fig. 6.
♦ ♦ ♦ Wire the cables as needed. Reconnect the cables to the PCB (see the Fig. 4.5 for reference). Push the panel towards the case (be sure to have well positioned the rubber gasket). Close the BB 50/200 box screwing the four screws. Fig. 6.1b - 6.2 The BB 50/200 (III) How can I set optimal operating parameters.
conditions, user feeling and intended usage of the Fish Finder (e.g. fishing or cruising), anyway a good starting point is to select a full auto preset such as CRUISE or FISH and then, after waiting a while to allow the echogram displayed to stabilize around the auto calculated parameters, switch to the MANUAL preset mode. At this point it will be possible to fine tune the operating parameters by slightly changing the auto calculated parameters. 6.
Finder shall look to the bottom giving a correct depth reading and shall be possible to return in auto range mode. Please note that if one or more of the conditions that reduce the echoes from the bottom listed above is true the bottom may be not visible at all, in this situation a strong thermocline or surface clutter may be interpreted by the Fish Finder as the bottom. 6.9 At a very shallow range upper half of the screen appears almost completely filled by the surface clutter.
Analytical Index 50/200kHz Full Display .............................. 14 Mounting ................................................. 28 A A-Scope ............................................... 9, 12 Alarm ........................................... 10, 12, 24 Alarm Bar ................................................ 12 N Noise Filter ........................................ 10, 38 Noise Tresohold ........................................ 23 B Bottom Echo Profile ...................................
