Combi Manual
Contents
1. Fault Finding Spares and Accessories Dimensions Specification Service amp Warranty cc ce keen nen er nase 4 4 Enee 44 4 3 4 4 APPENDIX 1 2 3 4 5 1512 Combi 1 GENERAL 1 1 Introduction The Simrad 1512 System is a flexible modular series of instru ments that offer large clear displays easy to operate functions and robust weatherproof construction Whether as a stand alone instrument or as part of a networked navigation system the 1512 Combi will offer superb performance M DEPTH amp gmp Be Ums SPEED SIMRAD 2 A ALARM UPPER LOWER Cc aCe Fig 1 1 1512 Combi Instrument The IS12 Combi Speed Depth system is supplied complete with a through hull depth transducer a self sealing through hull speed transducer and all the necessary cabling All func tions are easily accessed thanks to IS12 s intuitive user friend ly control system Thank you for choosing Simrad If you are pleased with your instrument we hope you will be interested in our range of marine electronic equipment which is manufactured to the same high standards as IS12 Please contact your nearest Simrad Agent for a catalogue showing our increasing range of high tech navigational instruments GPS autopilots Radar Fishfinders and VHF radio sets Simrad operate a policy of continual development and reserve the right to alter2. Company RG 3 ee gg H e bm a a 40 il Nil i nl nt Instruction Manual Simrad 1S12 Combi Instrument I 1512 Combi 2001 Simrad Ltd The technical data information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print We reserve the right to change specifications equipment installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without prior permission from Simrad Ltd No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication although every care has been taken to make it as com plete and accurate as possible IV E04052 Issue 1 0 9 11 01 MDL Instruction Manual CONTENTS Introduction 1512 Network Systemi lt lt segi dees ena as wn ee ee oe KR Depth Display Depth Alarms Speed Display Log Display THD LOR Water Jemperattite gists eee eters Average Speed Maxim m Sp dh sesse sars rere ee eae ses Race Timer 2 10 Backlighting GENERAL 1 1 1 2 OPERATION 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 11 Remote Control Alarm Option CALIBRATION 83 1 Keel
3. Flattened edge Fig 4 16 Rear Connections The first link in the IS12 system is the power cable which should be connected to the boat s 12v DC supply via a 3 Amp breaker or fuse as follows Red wire 12v DC Black wire Ov NOTE Only one power cable is required in an 1512 system but power must be supplied via an IS12 power cable with a red connector end or the system will not function E04052 39 1512 Combi A three way joiner part no SDJ is available as a separate accessory Fig 4 18 Three Way Joiner SDJ Fig 4 18 Three way joiner Fold wire Ensure bare wires The Transducer is connected to the instrument via crimp termi end back are not visible 5 1 nals To ensure a good connection when fitting the terminals to the Transducer cable fold back the exposed wires over the insulation before inserting into the terminal Fig 4 19 Use a Fig 4 19 Crimp Terminals good quality crimp tool to crimp the terminals NOTE The screen wire should be crimped into the same terminal as the black BK wire The transducer wires are colour coded and correspond to the clearly marked terminals on the rear of the instrument Fig 4 20 Speed WH White GN Green RD Red BK Black BR Brown Depth BK Black screen BU Blue Fig 4 20 Transducer Connections 4 4 Electronic Interference Suppression 1512 has been designed to minimise the effects of interference generated by the engine alterna
4. A resettable Trip Log is available by pressing the LOWER INFO key twice The Trip Log shows the distance travelled since it was last reset Fig 2 6 SIMRAD 1812 ALARM UPPER LOWER 2 e am Fig 2 6 Trip Log Display To reset the Trip Log back to zero press the ALARM TIMER key NOTE The Trip Log can only be reset while the Trip Log is being displayed and is automatically reset when the instrument is switched off NOTE The Log and Trip can be displayed in Nautical Miles or Kilometres as selected in the Units calibration menu see Section 3 1 2 6 Water Temperature The water temperature Fig 2 7 can be displayed by pressing the LOWER INFO key again while in the Trip Log display or pressing LOWER INFO three times from the default display a gmp gn A SIMRAD 1812 upper Fig 2 7 Water Temperature Display NOTE The water temperature can be displayed in Centigrade or Fahrenheit as selected in the Units calibration menu see Section 3 1 12 E04052 Instruction Manual 2 7 Average Speed The Average Speed Fig 2 8 is calculated using the mean boat speed taken over the time that the Combi has been switched on Press LOWER INFO once from the Water Temperature dis play or press LOWER INFOx4 from the default display to show Average Speed Um o B AV SPEED Kts SIMRAD IS12 ETE UPPER LOWER Fig 2 8 Average Speed Displa
5. 6kts Displayed Boat Speed 5kts Actual O Error Therefore a percentage correction of 120 must be entered Select the option in the speed cal menu and press The display will show the current boat speed and correction percentage on the display Fig 3 8 Gms SIMRAD 2 x ALARM UPPER LOWER Fig 3 8 Entering Percentage Correction Use the and keys to adjust the percentage correction to the required level and press J to set The display will then return to the main calibration menu NOTE Press J to exit to the main calibration menu at any point 24 E04052 Instruction Manual 3 5 2 Measured Mile This procedure automatically calibrates the speed sensor by measuring the average time to cover a known distance and comparing this with the time it should have taken to cover this distance at the measured boat speed Fig 3 9 NM _ pista Measured Boat Speed is compared Lee to the Calculated Boat Speed over ft nae 1 a measured distance Fig 3 9 Calibrating Boat Speed Over Measured Mile From this the error is automatically calculated and used to adjust the speed sensor data Select the LEG1 option in the speed cal menu Do not press at this point The display will show and LEG1 Fig 3 10 GNM y SIMRAD IS12 ALARM UPPER LOWER F
6. Metres Feet by pressing the or G keys Press to set the selected depth units The speed units can then be selected Knots Kmh mph using the or keys Fig 3 2 SIMRAD 1S12 KTS SIMRAD 1S12 UPPER LOWER or INFO INFO SIMRAD 1S12 ALARM UPPER LOWER TIMER INFO INFO Fig 3 2 Selecting Speed Units Press WY to set the selected speed units The distance units can then be selected Nm Km Again use the and keys to select then press WY to set The top digits will then show the Temperature units Centigrade or Fahrenheit Use the and keys to select then press J to set The unit will then return to the main cali bration menu Press to exit to the main calibration menu at any point E04052 NOTE 18 Instruction Manual 3 2 Damping The Damping function adjusts the update rate of the display A damping level of 0 minimum will cause the display to update rapidly while a damping level of 4 maximum will result in a more stable display but one that is less frequently updated Enter calibration mode press J once the display will show CAL DPG and press LOWER INFO The damping level can be adjusted using the or keys Fig 3 3 SIMRAD 1812 ALARM UPPER LOWER ED EE A Fig 3 3 Adjusting Damping To set the selected damping level press J The display will then return to the main calibration menu N
7. and improve the specification of their prod ucts without notice E04052 Instruction Manual 1 2 1512 Network System The 1512 system is built around a high speed bus networking system that allows instruments to be easily interconnected and share data All units are interconnected and powered using a standard sin gle cable Fig 1 2 COMPASS Tx WIND Tx CONTROLLER ALARM Coie Fig 1 2 IS12 Network System Additional instruments can be added to the system to act as repeaters for example at the chart table of a sailboat or the fly bridge of a powerboat Thus as shown in the example above the Mega and Data Repeater instruments repeat the informa tion from the main instruments E04052 7 1512 Combi 2 OPERATION 2 1 Depth Display When the IS12 Combi is switched on the current water depth is shown on the top line of the display Fig 2 1 ALARM UPPER LOWER honn N SIMRAD IS12 A Fig 2 1 Default Combi Display The digits show the water depth below the boat In this exam ple the depth is displayed in Metres NOTE As a default the Combi will display the depth below the trans ducer An offset can be entered so that the display shows either the depth below the keel or the waterline depth Refer to Section 3 3 for more details 2 2 Depth Alarms The IS12 Combi features an audible alarm function that can be set to alert if the water depth f
8. method of installation but does require precise cutting of the apertures into the bulkhead or dashboard Therefore it is recommended that installation is done by a professional marine installer The instrument can be fixed to the panel using either the self tapping screws supplied if the panel is thick enough or using 2mm studs fixed to the rear of the panel which align with the four fixing holes Fig 4 5 Tools required for installation Drill 5mm 0 2in drill bit Fretsaw A fine toothed file To assist in cutting a precise aperture for the display a self adhesive template is supplied with the unit Fig 4 6 Fig 4 6 Cutting Aperture Fix the template in the correct position and drill four 5mm holes on the waste side of the four corners of the aperture Starting from one of these holes carefully cut along the dotted line around the four edges To ensure the hole is a good fit cut slightly inside the line on the waste side and then use the file to smooth the edges until the display fits precisely Because the keypad is not accessible with this method of mount ing the Remote Control unit see Section 2 11 will be required to enable control of instrument functions JE i iE i Pat i g 2 Cut on Cut along short dashed line 8 waste side for rear mounting o window clearance 2 of template Dc 7_1 J Cige p
9. 6 The display will then return to the main cali bration menu aul SIMRAD 1812 A ALARM UPPER LOWER TIMER INFO INFO Fig 3 6 Turning Depth Transducer Off On While the transducer is set to off the main depth display will show OFF To turn the transducer back on again repeat the above proce dure NOTE Press to exit to the main calibration menu at any point 22 E04052 Instruction Manual 3 5 Speed Sensor Calibration When the IS12 Combi is first installed it is important that the speed sensor is calibrated properly as different boats with dif ferent hull shapes and characteristics can give a slightly differ ent speed reading to the actual speed through the water Enter calibration mode press J x 4 the display will show CAL SPD and press J Two speed calibration options are then available by pressing or Fig 3 7 arg SIMRAD IS12 J ES ET FNM y Fig 3 7 Speed Calibration Options The first option is calibration by Percentage Correction Section 3 5 1 which can be performed at the dockside or at sea The second is calibration by measured mile Section 3 5 2 which must be performed at sea Either one of these can be used to calibrate the speed log E04052 23 1512 Combi 3 5 1 Percentage Correction This method can be used if the displayed speed and the actual speed vary by a certain ratio For example Actual Boat Speed
10. Installing the Depth Transducer From the inside of the boat apply more silicone sealant around the transducer where it meets the hull Fig 4 10B Again be liberal in application any excess can always be removed Replace the transducer nut and tighten down as hard as possi ble by hand Fig 4 10C Take care if using a wrench to tighten the nut overtightening could cause it to break Normally hand tight is sufficient Check the installation both inside and out Remove any excess sealant using white spirit making sure that there are no gaps in the sealant around the transducer Refer to the instructions supplied with the sealant for curing times allow sufficient time for the sealant to set completely before proceeding 35 WARNING E04052 When the sealant is set recheck the seal integrity around the transducer The outside face of the transducer can be carefully painted with antifouling to protect it but check the instructions of the antifouling to ensure that it is not solvent based as this could damage the transducer 4 2 4 Installing the Speed Transducer D A j 2 10119997 a p ia ee Skin Fitting Sea Valve Paddlewheel Assembly Assembly Fig 4 11 Speed Transducer Assembly The speed transducer consists of four main parts Fig 4 11 The Skin Fitting the outer flanged moulding which is bonded permanently to the hull The Sea Valve Assembly which prevents sea
11. OTE Press to exit to the main calibration menu at any point E04052 19 1512 Combi 3 3 Depth Offset As a default the Depth Sounder displays the water depth between the transducer and the sea bed However for boats such as sailing yachts with a keel it is more useful for the display to show the available water below the keel which is sometimes as much as 2m below the transducer In other circumstances it may be more important to show the waterline depth that is the total depth of water from the bot tom to the surface The IS12 Depth Sounder allows a keel or waterline offset to be entered so that the displayed depth will more accurately reflect the depth of water available beneath the boat To calculate the offset amount measure the vertical distance between the bottom of the keel and the bottom of the transduc er for a keel offset or the vertical distance between the surface of the water and the bottom of the transducer for a waterline offset Fig 3 4 o WE g 5 2 a Yso era T i O E LE a 10 8 T 3 SS E El amp olL 0 O ajlo 2 5 iz cj fei a Q 6 0 6 2 Fig 3 4 Depth Offset The offset amount will be in the same units as selected in Section 3 1 To enter the offset enter calibration mode then press J twice the display will show CAL OFST and press 9 E04052 NOTE 20 Instruction Manua
12. Offset saasa 483 3 3 2 Waterline Offset 66 eek 3 4 Switching Depth Transducer Off On 3 5 Speed Sensor Calibration ic0 s0sseeseiw sere id Percentage CORECOR 54 spake airi e 3 5 2 Measured Mile 4 4 des ee whos eee eee 3 6 Setting Race Countdown Time 3 7 Local amp Network Ba cklighting seni were va Shop Mode 3 1 Selecting Units Damping Depth Offset 3 2 3 3 3 8 3 9 Disable Remote Control INSTALLATION 4 1 Instrument Head Installation 4 1 1 Front Mounting cess 8 8 3 3 8 41 2 Rear M unting ss B55 kee 4 2 Transducer Installation 8 ds aes 4 2 1 Selecting a Suitable Location 4 2 2 Cutting and Sealing the Holes 4 2 3 Installing the Depth Transducer 4 2 3 Installing the Speed Transducer 4 2 4 Withdrawing the Speed Transducer Electrical Installation 3 23 82 8 8 8 sss Electronic Interference Suppression
13. alls below or above a specified value The shallow alarm will sound if the water depth falls below a specified amount to warn if the boat is about to run aground and the deep alarm will sound if the water depth goes above a specified amount NOTE This function can also be used as a navigation tool when navi gating using depth contours by setting the shallow and depth alarms below and above the required contour depth the alarm will sound if the boat strays off the contour To access the depth alarms press the UPPER INFO key once 8 E04052 Instruction Manual for the shallow alarm and twice for the deep alarm Fig 2 2 SIMRAD 1812 gmp gmp gmp SHALLY am a Gas U M DEPTH gmp B o lms SPEED Kis SIMRAD IS12 enn Ems 8 8 DEPTH Fig 2 2 Depth Alarms DEEP Y The display shows the current alarm setting default is OFF While the alarm is on the g icon will be shown in the top right of the display NOTE If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the display will revert to showing depth E04052 9 To adjust the alarm settings select the shallow or deep alarm using the UPPER INFO key and press ALARM TIMER The display shows four icons E 9y on the bottom line Fig 2 3 SIMRAD 1S12 eon a A 1xPress Shallow Alarm 2xPress Deep Alarm LOWER INFO SHALL W M DEPTH ama ama SIMRAD 1812 UPPER INFO Fig 2 3 Adjusting Ala
14. cause it to break Normally hand tight is sufficient Check the installation both inside and out Remove any excess sealant using white spirit making sure that there are no gaps in the sealant around the Skin Fitting Refer to the instructions supplied with the sealant for curing times allow sufficient time for the sealant to set completely before fitting the Sea Valve and Paddlewheel assemblies When the sealant is set recheck the seal integrity around the Skin Fitting and re insert the Sea Valve and Paddlewheel assemblies The Sea Valve assembly is keyed so that it can only be inserted into the Skin Fitting in the correct orientation align the peg on the Sea Valve Assembly with the notch on the top edge of the Skin Fitting Check that the Sea Valve and Paddlewheel assemblies are fully engaged into the Skin Fitting before tightening the locking nut 37 NOTE A Aa MDM N WARNING E04052 The outside face of the Paddlewheel Assembly can be carefully painted with antifouling to protect it but it should be removed if the boat is to be left standing in the water for long periods Replace the Paddlewheel Assembly with the bung when returning the boat to the water to prevent the paddlewheel impellor being damaged 4 2 5 Withdrawing the Speed Transducer When removing the Paddlewheel Assembly a valve automati cally closes which reduces the flow of seawater through the aperture allo
15. d countdown time as specified in the CHS2000 racing regulations this can be changed to any value in 1 min incre ments between 1 minute and 9min 59secs max Enter calibration mode press J x 5 the display will show CAL C DN and press LOWER INFO The countdown time can be adjusted using the and G keys Fig 3 13 rir 0 it SIMRAD IS12 7 S a am y v UL Fig 3 13 Changing the Countdown Start Time To set the selected countdown press J The display will then return to the main calibration menu NOTE Press to exit to the main calibration menu at any point E04052 27 1512 Combi 3 7 Local amp Network Backlighting The backlighting can be set so that any changes made are duplicated across the system Network or so that any changes are limited to this specific instrument only Local NOTE The 1512 instruments are set to Networked lighting as default Enter calibration mode press x 6 the display will show CAL LIGHT and press LOWER INFO The top line will show the current setting NET for Networked or LOC for Local The setting can be changed using the or keys Fig 3 14 SIMRAD 1812 UREB LRWER UREB INFO Ea f i tmi m 35 HEHE Fig 3 14 Changing from Network to Local Backlighting To set the selected backlighting press Y The display will then return to the main calibration menu NOTE Press to exi
16. erial number 5 2 Spares amp Accessories The following spares and accessories are available from local Simrad agents Please quote part number when ordering 1S12Data R Data y two line IS12Mega R Digital Repeater large digits IS12Remote F Remote Controller SPC2M Power Cable 2m SDC0 3M 1512 Cable 0 3m SDC02M 1512 Cable 2m SDC05M 1512 Cable 5m SDC10M 1512 Cable 10m SDJ Three Way Cable Joiner IS12TD Spare Depth Transducer IS12TS Spare Speed Transducer BUNG2 Spare Speed Transducer Bung LSP3 SS Spare Impellor PIC Spare Instrument Cover ISPK04 Spare Bezel amp Keypad Pack Combi E04052 41 1512 Combi 5 3 Dimensions 0 N A 50mm 2 0in 50mm 2 0in E Ty 5 I a 8 T JA S 5 5 gt lt 20mm 5 3 E 0 78in iG gt lt 17mm 0 67in y 6 an Es 75mm 3 0in 75mm 3 0in omm 4 3in a 5 4 Specification Supply Voltage 12v 9 16v DC Current Consumption Light Off 40mA Light On 60mA Transducer Frequency 200kHz Sounding Range 0 6 100m 2 327ft Max Depth Resolution 0 1m 1ft Speed Range 0 60 Kts mph Kmh Max Speed Resolution 0 1 Kts mph Kmh Sea Temperature 0 37 C 32 99 F Max units per system 32 Ambient Temp Range 10 C to 55 C 14 F to 140 F 5 5 Service amp Warranty Your equipment should seldom need ser
17. essionally repaired and it will be necessary to select an alternative location for the new transducer If the hole is too small for the new transducer the best way to drill a larger hole is to drive a wooden block into the existing hole and use this to locate the guide bit of the hole saw Fig 4 9 This will prevent the hole saw slipping Drill here Wooden block New hole diameter Fig 4 9 Enlarging an existing transducer hole E04052 1512 Combi NOTE co Fairing block Hull Fig 4 8 Using a Fairing Block NOTE 34 Instruction Manual The hole must then be sealed this is especially important with GRP or sandwich foam hulled boats to avoid osmosis damage Ensure the hole and surrounding area is clean and dry a hot air gun is a useful tool to use here Apply a coating of fibreglass resin to the inside edge of the hole making sure all the raw edges are thoroughly sealed This will prevent water seeping into the hull layers causing osmosis or delamination 4 2 3 Installing the Depth Transducer Remove the large plastic nut from the transducer and uncoil the cable Feed the cable through the hole from the outside of the boat and then pass it through the nut Ensure the nut is the right way round Apply a generous amount of silicone sealant to the inside of the transducer flange then offer it up to the hole from the under neath of the boat Fig 4 10A B 0 MND Fig 4 10
18. ig 3 10 Measured Mile Calibration Display NOTE The measured distance used in the calibration procedure will depend on the units selected see Section 3 1 If distance units are Nm then measured distance is 1Nm If distance units are Km then measured distance is 1Km E04052 25 1512 Combi When the boat reaches the start of the measured distance press the key the display will show run Fig 3 11 iiri LEJ NM y Fig 3 11 During Measured Distance Run Press the key to cancel the calibration At the end of the measured distance run press J The display will show End To calibrate the log based on the Leg 1 run only press J again the display will then exit to the main cali bration menu To re run Leg 1 again press or 7 to select LEG1 and repeat the above procedure For maximum accuracy the run should be repeated in the opposite direction press or to select LEG2 Fig 3 12 and repeat the above procedure es GNM YG SIMRAD 1812 Cone Fig 3 12 Selecting Leg 2 of Measured Distance Run At the end of Leg 2 press to calibrate the log as an average of the two Legs and return to the main calibration menu NOTE Press J to abort to the main calibration menu at any point 26 E04052 Instruction Manual 3 6 Setting Countdown Time Although the countdown timer is set at 6 minutes which is the recognise
19. l The current offset will be displayed default value 0 0 Fig 3 5 Cmca gmp Gh GR SIMRAD 1812 CC ES Fig 3 5 Setting Depth Offset 3 3 1 Keel Offset Since entering a keel offset is reducing the displayed depth this is entered using the key which will adjust the offset in 0 1m 0 1ft decrements To set the selected keel offset press J The display will then return to the main calibration menu Press to exit to the main calibration menu at any point 3 3 2 Waterline Offset A waterline offset increases the displayed depth so this is entered using the J key this adjusts the offset in 0 1m 0 1ft increments To set the selected waterline offset press YJ The display will then return to the main calibration menu Press to exit to the main calibration menu at any point 21 NOTE NOTE E04052 1512 Combi 3 4 Switching Depth Transducer Off On If the boat is also fitted with a fishfinder running at a different frequency there may be some interference between the two depth transducers In this case the transducer can be switched off This is also useful to conserve power when on a long ocean crossing where the depth sounder is not needed Enter calibration mode press 3 the display will show CAL TRAN and press Y The display will show On To turn the transducer off press the or key the display will show OFF and press WY to confirm Fig 3
20. ll sound a long beep indi cating the start of the race then the timer will start to count up recording the elapsed time 2 7 1 Pausing Timer To pause the countdown or elapsed timer press the ALARM TIMER key To continue press ALARM TIMER again 2 7 2 Resetting Timer To reset the timer press and hold the ALARM TIMER key 14 E04052 Instruction Manual 2 10 Backlighting The backlighting illuminates the display and the keys with five levels of brightness To switch the backlighting on press the LIGHT key The dis play will illuminate and the large digits will show the current lighting level Fig 2 11 ri 5 SIMRAD IS12 Era RH cma eon a FS 5 Fig 2 11 Adjusting Backlighting Press the UPPER INFO key to increase the brightness max 5 ALARM TIMER to decrease it min 1 Y LOWER INFO to accept the selected brightness or J LIGHT to turn the backlighting off NOTE While the backlighting is on the lamp icon 4 will be shown on the bottom left of the display The backlighting can either be Local or Network controlled Local control means that any adjustments to lighting will only affect this specific instrument With Network control all instruments in the network will be affected See Section 3 7 for more details E04052 15 1512 Combi 2 11 Remote Control Alarm Option The optional remote control allows all functions of each instru ment to be remotel
21. n Remote Control operation please refer to the user manual supplied with the Remote Control Alarm unit 29 NOTE NOTE E04052 1512 Combi 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Instrument Head Installation All 1512 instrument heads are a standard 110 x 110mm 4 3 x 4 3in size and can be mounted either from the front or the rear 4 1 1 Front Mounting Fig 4 1 Front Mounting 65mm 2 5in 00 minimum Front mounting Fig 4 1 is the standard method of fitting and gt is the most straightforward When mounting the instrument head it is important to ensure that there is adequate clearance behind the bulkhead for the rear of the instrument with the cables inserted allow at least 35mm 1 4 in clearance Fig 4 2 Additionally the instrument should not be fitted to a surface that has a curve greater than 1mm s in across the mounting area If fixing to an uneven surface care should be taken not to overtighten the screws When choosing a location consider ation should be given to the water integrity of the gasket seal if the surface is not flat IS12 is designed to be weatherproof but the rear of the instrument case with its electrical connections should be protected from moisture as far as possible Tools required for installation Drill Fig 4 2 Clearance Required 85mm 3 4in hole saw Behind Bulkhead 2 5mm 0 09in drill bit Countersinking bit Using the self adhesive template sup
22. p E04048 Template Instrument mount 1512 Combi Fig 4 5 Rear Mounting NOTE 32 Instruction Manual 4 2 Transducer Installation The IS12 Combi is supplied with 50mm 2in diameter plastic speed and depth sensors or transducers The speed unit includes an Aortic Sea Valve which allows the transducer to be removed for cleaning without seawater flooding the bilges through the hull fitting Plastic transducers are suitable for GRP ferrous ferrocement or wooden ply hulled boats They are not suitable for boats with a solid planked wooden hull as swelling can damage the trans ducers For this application a bronze transducer will be neces sary contact your local Simrad agent for more details As transducer installation involves drilling a hole in the bottom of the boat please read these installation instructions thorough ly before attempting installation If in doubt employ a quali fied marine electronics engineer to install the transducer Simrad cannot accept any responsibility for the cost of haul ing the boat out of the water in the event of the transducer not functioning it is recommended that the transducer is tested by connecting it to the powered instrument and spinning the pad dlewheel before attempting permanent installation 4 2 1 Selecting a Suitable Location For optimum performance the transducers must be located in positions that are clear from any turbulence caused b
23. plied drill the central aperture for the instrument case using the hole saw then the four fixing holes as indicated on the template If the instru ments are to be fixed to a GRP bulkhead the fixing holes should be countersunk after drilling to stop the screws split ting the gelcoat 30 E04052 Instruction Manual The instrument is 110mm 4 33 in square but a distance of at least 6mm 0 25 in should be allowed between adjacent units for the protective instrument cover supplied Long term exposure to direct sunlight can damage the liquid crystal display if left unprotected when not in use always use the instrument cover supplied The easiest way to fit the keypad and the bezel to the installed instrument head is to locate the keypad in the keyholes in the bezel and then offer this up to the instrument head angling the bezel back slightly to prevent the keypad falling out The bezel should click into place when located correctly Fig 4 3 Fig 4 3 Fitting Keypad and Bezel To remove the bezel simply lift the top edge of the bezel slightly to disengage the locking clips and pull away from the instrument head Fig 4 4 Fig 4 4 Removing Bezel 31 NOTE E04052 4 1 2 Rear Mounting When the instrument is rear mounted only the display can be seen the main body of the instrument including the keypad is hidden behind the panel This is a more elegant
24. rm Settings If the alarm is OFF pressing the or ALARM TIMER or UPPER INFO keys will switch on the alarm at the previously entered value Min 0 6m 2ft Max 100m 327ft Press or G to adjust the alarm in 0 1m or 1ft increments Press and hold or to scroll up and down in 1m 10ft increments Press LIGHT to turn the alarm off Press LOWER INFO to confirm and exit E04052 1512 Combi 10 Instruction Manual NOTE If no key is pressed within 5 seconds the display will exit to the main screen and any changes will be ignored If the alarm sounds press ALARM TIMER to acknowledge and cancel NOTE The deep alarm cannot be set lower than the shallow alarm and the shallow alarm cannot be set higher than then deep alarm 2 3 Speed Display When the IS12 Combi is switched on the current boat speed is shown on the bottom line of the display Fig 2 4 B o lms SPEED SIMRAD IS12 Maam f uee bonm ES ey ey N ee 4 7 Fig 2 4 Boat Speed Display The display shows the boat speed through the water In this example the speed is displayed in Knots 2 4 Log Display The Log is a non resettable record of distance travelled similar to the Odometer on a motor vehicle To display the Log read ing press the LOWER INFO key once Fig 2 5 amp dma amp LOG SIMRAD 1812 2 9 Fig 2 5 Log Display E04052 11 1512 Combi 2 5 Trip Log
25. t to the main calibration menu at any point NOTE Any changes will affect this specific instrument only 28 E04052 Instruction Manual 3 8 Shop Mode This is a simulation mode for in store demonstration do not use 3 9 Disable Remote Control On some installations which includes the IS12 Remote Control it may be more convenient to limit remote control access to only some instruments on the network for example on a fly bridge power boat with a set of instruments on both steering stations it would not be desirable to be able to control the instruments on the flybridge Fig 3 15 Flybridge Front mounted instruments no remote control required Remote control disabled Main Steering Station Rear mounted instruments remote control required Remote control enabled Fig 3 15 Flybridge system with Remote control of main steering system only To disable remote control functionality on this display enter calibration mode press G six times the display will show CTRL CAL on the top line and press 6 INFO The large digits will show the current setting ON for remote control enabled or OFF for remote control disabled The set ting can be changed using the or keys To set the selected mode press J The display will then return to the main calibration menu Press to exit to the main calibration menu at any point Any changes will affect this specific instrument only For further information o
26. tor However precautions should still be taken by routing the cables away from the engine compartment Do not run the cables down trunking carrying high current cables The transducer cable should also be kept separate from the boat s radio antenna cable Engines with spark ignition also some refrigerators should be fitted with suppressors Your local agent should be able to advise on this and supply suppression kits where necessary 40 E04052 Instruction Manual 5 APPENDIX 5 1 Fault Finding Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No display on any heads Faulty connection to power Check power connection in the system Fuse has blown Replace fuse and check power supply current No display on one or 1512 data cable loose or broken Check cable linked to more heads in system first faulty unit Replace if necessary Occasional poor e Electrical interference from other e Fit interference suppressors performance equipment on boat see Section 4 4 to equipment responsible Speed display shows Faulty connection to transducer Check transducer connection 00 0 while boat is moving Impellor is fouled Clean transducer impellor Depth display shows Faulty connection to transducer Check transducer connection These simple checks should be carried out before seeking tech nical assistance and may save time and expense Before contact ing your servicing agent please note the unit s s
27. vicing although it will benefit from an application of silicone or Teflon grease to the contacts each season The transducer should be removed and cleaned of fouling regularly and we recommend it is removed and replaced with the bung supplied if the boat is to be laid up The unit is guaranteed for 2 years from date of retail sale If it is necessary to have the unit repaired return it carriage prepaid to the agent in the country of purchase with a copy of the receipted invoice showing the date of purchase Where possible return all the components unless you are certain that you have located the source of the fault If the original box is not available ensure that it is well cushioned in packing the rigours of freight han dling can be very different from the loads encountered in the marine environment for which the unit is designed For Worldwide Warranty details please refer to the Warranty Card supplied with this unit 42 E04052 rent noe 10109 H k KONGSBERG Company A WwWww simr Ai gt 4 O 0 2 56 O 2 oc LL oc 0 lt gt lt gt lt x
28. water rushing into the boat when the paddlewheel is withdrawn The Paddlewheel Assembly which houses the electronics and the paddlewheel impellor The Bung which is used to seal the through hull opening when the paddlewheel is removed for cleaning etc To separate the skin fitting unscrew the large threaded collar as indicated in Fig 4 12 and pull the Sea Valve Assembly and Paddlewheel Assembly out ts Fig 4 12 Separating Skin Fitting E04052 1512 Combi 36 Instruction Manual The Skin Fitting is marked with an arrow on the flange which should be aligned so that it is pointing dead ahead otherwise the transducer will not give an accurate speed reading Apply a generous amount of silicone sealant to the inside of the Skin Fitting flange then offer it up to the hole from the under neath of the boat Fig 4 13A Check that it is oriented correctly see note above and press it against the hull B C Fig 4 13 Installing the Skin Fitting From the inside of the boat apply more silicone sealant around the Skin Fitting where it meets the hull Fig 4 13B Again be liberal in application any excess can always be removed Replace the skin fitting nut and tighten down as hard as possi ble by hand Fig 4 13C Check that the Skin Fitting does not get rotated from its correct orientation while tightening Take care if using a wrench to tighten the nut overtightening could
29. wing time for the bung to be fitted Always have the bung to hand when withdrawing the Paddle wheel assembly Remove one of the key ring clips that lock the metal T bar in place on the top of the transducer remove the T bar and with draw the Paddlewheel assembly by pulling on the large ring on the top Fig 4 14 E mik mm rl Fig 4 14 Withdrawing the Paddlewheel Assembly Do not unscrew the large locking nut at the top of the Skin Fitting when withdrawing the Paddlewheel assembly this locks the Sea Valve assembly in place Once the Paddlewheel assembly is clear immediately replace it with the bung supplied and lock it in with the T bar the Sea Valve will slow the flow of seawater but it should not be relied upon to completely seal the hole E04052 1512 Combi NOTE NOTE CAUTION 38 Instruction Manual 4 3 Electrical Installation 1512 instruments are daisy chained together with each instru ment linking to the previous one by a single cable carrying power and data Fig 4 15 The cable plugs into either of the two circular network ports on the rear of the instrument Fig 4 15 IS12 Daisychain Cable System The cable connectors are keyed so that they will always be cor rectly oriented when inserting the cable into the instrument the flattened edge of the connector should be facing down when inserting Fig 4 16 Network Bus Ports
30. y NOTE The display will change back to the default display after 5 seconds 2 8 Maximum Speed The Maximum Speed Fig 2 9 is the highest boat speed mea sured by the Combi Press LOWER INFO five times from the default display to show the Max Speed SIMRAD 1812 n E D amp D MX B o Emp SPEED Kts SIMRAD 12 Ena EES E FE Fig 2 9 Maximum Speed Display NOTE The display will change back to the default display after 5 seconds E04052 13 1512 Combi 2 9 Race Timer The Timer function acts both as a race start countdown timer and an elapsed time display To access the Timer press LOWER INFO six times from the default display Fig 2 10 SIMRAD 1812 ALARM UPPER won aa Cara SIMRAD 1812 UPPER LOWER INFO INFO Fig 2 10 Race Timer Display NOTE The countdown is factory preset to 6 minutes the standard race start warning time as specified under the CHS2000 regulations However this can be changed in the calibration menu see Section 3 6 for more details To start the timer press the ALARM TIMER key Once the timer has been started the LOWER INFO key can be pressed to display other information the timer will continue to run in the background pressing ALARM TIMER will switch to the timer display When the countdown timer reaches 0 10 the instrument will starting beeping for each second of the countdown When the timer reaches 0 00 the instrument wi
31. y controlled Any alarms sounded are also repeated on this unit See Section 3 9 regarding enabling and disabling remote control functionality for this instrument As this unit is intended to control all instruments in the IS12 range the keypad is a generic design Fig 2 12 indicates the respective key positions M DEPTH amp amp Be Ums SPEED Kts SIMRAD IS12 LOWER INFO Select Fig 2 12 Remote Control Key Positions 16 E04052 Instruction Manual 3 CALIBRATION To protect the calibration functions these are held in a hidden menu To enter calibration mode press and hold the LIGHT key Fig 3 1 SIMRAD 1S12 ALARM UPPER LOWER TIMER INFO INFO SIMRAD 1812 ALARM UPPER LOWER wenn wam e Fig 3 1 Entering Calibration Mode Once in calibration mode pressing the ALARM TIMER and 7 UPPER INFO keys will cycle through the available calibration options Units Section 3 1 Damping Section 3 2 Depth Offset Section 3 3 Depth Transducer On Off Section 3 4 Speed Sensor Calibration Section 3 5 Race Countdown Time Section 3 6 Local Network Backlighting Section 3 7 Shop Mode Section 3 8 Disabling Remote Control Facility Section 3 9 To exit calibration mode press and hold LIGHT E04052 17 1512 Combi 3 1 Selecting Units Enter calibration mode and press LOWER INFO The depth units can then be selected
32. y hull pro trusions keels skin fittings etc Fig 4 7 Sailboat Planing Vessel Displacement Vessel Fig 4 7 Suitable Location For Transducers 33 WARNING WARNING NOTE 4 2 2 Cutting and Sealing the Holes For the depth reading to be accurate the depth transducer must be as near vertical as possible If the hull is angled in the selected position it may be necessary to use a fairing block cut to the correct angle so that the transducer is vertical when fit ted Fig 4 8 The fairing block should be glued to the inside and outside of the hull using marine grade sealant and allowed to set completely before proceeding This is not necessary for the speed transducer Equipment required Drill Small eg 5mm 0 2in drill bit 50mm 2 0in hole saw Marine grade silicone sealant eg Sikaflex Fibre glass resin White spirit Before drilling the holes check the areas selected are as dry as possible both inside and out this is especially important on GRP hulled boats to avoid possible osmosis damage First drill a pilot hole in the selected position a small hole is much easier to repair if there is a problem with the location Once satisfied with the location cut a 50mm 2 0in hole If replacing an existing transducer remove all old sealant and check the hole for any damage around the edges which may need to be repaired If the existing hole is larger than 50mm 2 0in then this will need to be prof
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search