Lowrance electronic X47 User's Manual
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1. Backlit screen and keypad for night use Input power 10 to 17 volts DC Current drain 110 ma lights off 250 ma lights on Back up memory Built in memory stores sonar settings when unit is turned off Sonar Transducers 6 A Skimmer transducer comes packed with your sonar unit Its 20 cone angle offers a wide fish detection area of up to 60 with high sensitivity settings Operates at boat speeds up to 70 mph 61 kts Transmitter 800 watts peak to peak 100 watts RMS Sonar sounding depth capability 600 feet 180 meters Actual capability depends on transducer configuration and installation bottom composition and water conditions All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water Depth display Continuous digital readout Audible alarms Deep shallow fish Automatic ranging Yes Auto bottom track Yes Zoom bottom track Yes Surface water temp Yes NOTICE The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from 4 degrees to 167 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius Extended storage or operation in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit This type of damage is not covered by the warranty For more information contact the factory s Customer Service De2. 49 6 iii fe ny Fig 3 80 80 uy S i These figures show results of different sensitivity levels on the same location Fig 1 Sensitivity at 98 percent determined by Auto Sensitivity Typical of full auto mode Fig 2 Sensitivity set at 71 percent Fig 3 Sensitivity set at 47 percent Fig 4 Sensitivity set at 100 percent 30 To adjust sensitivity Press MENU until the SeENsmivity ADJUSTMENT menu appears Press UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity DOWN ARROW to decrease it When it s set at the desired level press PWR to clear the menu Sens 97 The sensitivity percentage in use shows in this menu As you change the setting echoes scrolling onto the screen will show the effects of the change If you reach the maximum or minimum sensitivity level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits NOTE If you want to change the sensitivity in Manual Mode 3s first turn off Auto Sensitivity press MENU until the SENSITIVITY AUTOMATIC MANUAL menu appears Press DOWN Auto ARROW to select Manua then press PWR to clear the menu Manual To adjust the sensitivity follow the same steps used for adjusting sensitivity in auto mode above GRAYLINE Shae Grayline lets you distinguish between strong and weak SUGES echoes It paints gray on targets that are stronger than a preset value This allows you to tell the difference between a 72 hard and soft bottom For example a so
3. I D is broken No the feature is simply interpreting sonar returns in a specific way to help take some of the work out of reading the screen Remember Fish I D is one of the many tools we provide so you can analyze your sonar returns for maximum fish finding information This and other features can help you successfully see beneath the boat under varied water and fishing conditions So practice with the unit in both the Fish I D mode and without to become more familiar with the feature This unit s default Fish I D setting is off Fish I D is most handy when you re in another part of the boat or performing some task that prevents you from watching the sonar screen Then you can turn on Fish I D and the audible FISH ALARM When that lunker swims under your boat you ll hear it Fish I D can also be useful when you want to screen out some of the sonar detail gathered by your unit For example it can help cut through the clutter of suspended bubbles caused by wave action or boat wakes To turn Fish I D on press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press UP ARROW to select ON then press PWR To turn it back off repeat the above steps but press DOWN ARROW to select OFF FISHTRACK The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it appears on the display To turn it on press MENU until the FisHID menu appears Press UP ARROW to select Track On then press PWR To turn it off repeat the above steps but press DOW
4. N ga oO Select the desired mounting location Make sure there is enough room behind the dash to attach the unit s cable The case is approximately 1 3 4 45 mm behind the mounting surface You also need to allow an additional 1 25 mm for the power transducer cable and connector Cut or tear out the template in the back of this manual page 43 and tape it to the dash Begin the cutout by drilling a starter hole near the center of the template Use a drill bit big enough for the jigsaw blade Slip your saw blade into the starter hole and then cut along the outside line Be careful when working around the corners because there is little room for error Remove the backing from one side of the double sided mounting tape contained in the mounting kit Apply it to the outer ledge on the back of your unit Starting at the bottom center work the tape around all four sides of the unit Cut off any excess tape when finished Attach the power transducer cable to the back of the unit 15 6 Remove the backing from the exposed side of the tape Carefully place the unit into the dash cutout Press down firmly around the entire outer edge to make sure the unit is secured to the dash Top ALWAYS VERIFY DIMENSIONS Cut along this line ger In dash mounting template for X47 NOTE This figure is not printed to scale See the back of this manual for a scaled template copy you can tear out and use Manual is available on our web
5. This unit has permanent memory that saves the following user settings when power is turned off Units of Measure Fish Alarm Temp Size Depth Size Fish I D mode Noise Reject mode Display Contrast Shallow and Deep alarms It does not require nor does it use an internal backup battery so you never have to worry about replacement batteries MENUS This unit uses menus to guide you through the various functions and features Menu names and settings appear in the manual text as small capital letters like Sensmivity which represents the Sensitivity menu The menu keys access these features allowing you to customize the unit to your particular needs and water conditions All you have to do to leave one menu and enter another is press MENU repeatedly If you ever get lost in the menus simply press the PWR key This clears the menus from the screen Menus change depending on the mode the unit is in Messages may appear in menu boxes or new menus can appear depending on previous selections Menu DISPLAY Opening Screen The lights flash for about 20 seconds when the unit is turned on The backlight menu first appears on the screen To turn the lights on press UP ARROW If you don t press a key the menu will disappear after a few seconds If you don t want to wait press PWR to clear the menus from the screen When the sonar unit is first turned on and the backlight menu disappears the display screen shows the Full Chart P
6. alongside the trolling motor shaft Use plastic ties not included to attach the transducer cable to the trolling motor shaft Make sure there is enough slack in the cable for the motor to turn freely Route the cable to the sonar unit and the transducer is ready for use Transducer mounted on trolling motor side view TRANSDUCER ORIENTATION AND FISH ARCHES If you do not get good fish arches on your display it could be because the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds ra Partial fish arches k E Transducer aimed Transducer aimed too far back too far forward Full fish arch _____ Proper transducer angle Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches If the arch slopes up but not back down then the front of the transducer is too high and needs to be lowered If only the back half of the arch is printed then the nose of the transducer is angled too far down and needs to be raised NOTE Periodically wash the transducer s face with soap and water to remove any oil film Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the sensitivity or may even prevent operation SHOOT THRU HULL PREPARATION The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an area that does not have air bubbles in the resin or separated fiberglass layers The sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass A successful transducer installation can be made on
7. clear the menu while the chart is stopped you must press MENU until the ScrRoLL SPEED menu reappears then follow the instructions from the preceding paragraph 26 Sonar chart with scrolling stopped FULL CHART This shows all echoes scrolling across the full screen This is the default page The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left The line at the top of the screen represents the surface The bottom depth as determined by the digital sonar shows in the upper left corner Digital depth 6 9 Ft Rs oN Surface signal gt B4 5 2 Water TEMP iss Fish symbols Bottom signal f Structure or cover Depth range at bottom of Grayline turned on If the transducer with a built in temperature sensor is connected a digital display for water temperature will also be shown This temperature display can be turned on and off See the later entry on Temperature Size for off and on instructions DEPTH RANGE ZOOM automatic and manual When turned on the unit automatically adjusts the depth range according to water conditions When in auto range mode it always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen You can over ride the automatic depth range control and manually select a depth range To do this press MENU until the Rance Zoom menu appears Press the 27 DOWN ARROW to select MaNnuaL then press MENU UP to display the RANGE SizE menu Use the arro
8. settings restored SYSTEM INFO To show the operating software system information press MENU DOWN until the Unit INFo menu appears Press PWR to clear the screen 37 SIMULATOR Site This unit has a built in simulator that shows a simulated on bottom signal with fish signals This lets you practice with Off the unit as if you were on the water all features and functions of the unit are usable A message appears occasionally to remind you that the simulator is on To use the simulator press MENU DOWN repeatedly until the SimuLAToR menu appears Press UP ARROW to turn it on and press PWR to clear the menu Repeat the above steps to turn it off or you can simply turn the unit off and back on again DIGITAL DATA SIZE FOR DEPTH and TEMPERATURE The size of the digital numbers for the depth be changed to medium or large The digital display for both Depth and Temperature can also be turned off or on To change either of these options press MENU Kiu DOWN until either the DEPTH Size or Temp Size menu Wiid appears then use the ARROW keys to select the desired Lon option Press the PWR key to clear the menus Off 38 Troubleshooting If your unit is not working or if you need technical help please use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customer service department It may save you the trouble of returning your unit for repair For contact information refer to the last page just insid
9. the epoxy Apply a small amount on the face of the transducer as shown above then spread a small amount onto the sanded area on the hull Place the transducer into the epoxy twisting and turning it to force any air bubbles out from under the transducer face The face of the transducer should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer After the epoxy dries route the cable to the sonar unit 12 POWER AND CABLE CONNECTIONS The unit works from a 12 volt battery system For the best results attach the power cable directly to the battery You can attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss however you may have problems with electrical interference Therefore it s safer to go ahead and attach the power cable directly to the battery CAUTION When using the unit in a saltwater environment we strongly recommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when the unit is not in use When the unit is turned off but still connected to a power supply electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electrical contacts in the cable and the unit s power socket In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs If that results in electrical interference or if such a switch is not available we recommend connecting direct to the battery and ins
10. E Using the Zoom command while in auto depth Range Zoom mode will always enlarge the echoes near the bottom because auto Range always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen 28 When you Zoom while the unit is in manual depth Range Zoom mode you can select one of 13 pre set Zoom Sizes This lets you enlarge some other particular segment of the water column To do this first make sure the depth Range Zoom is in manual mode See previous instructions for Depth Range Zoom Next press the MENU key until the Zoom menu appears Press the UP ARROW key to select On then press MENU UP to display the Zoom Size menu Use the arrow keys to select a desired zoom size When you re n Enlarged fish arches r oui Zoom Size menu with the 5 15 foot zoom selected The boat is in 28 feet of water but the screen has zoomed in on the water column from 5 to 15 feet below the surface You can select from these zoom size ranges 0 10 5 15 10 20 15 30 20 40 30 60 40 80 60 120 80 160 120 140 160 320 240 480 and 320 640 SENSITIVITY Sensitivity controls the unit s ability to pick up echoes If you want to see more detail try increasing the sensitivity a little at a time There are situations when too much clutter appears on the screen Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce the clutter and show the strongest fish echoes if fish are present As you change the sensitivity setting you can see the di
11. Ly LOWRANCE Pub 988 0105 941 www lowrance com X47 and X47EX Fish finding amp Depth Sounding Sonars Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright 2002 Lowrance Electronics Inc All rights reserved Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics Inc Marine Tex is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice All screens in this manual are simulated For free owner s manuals and other information visit our web site www lowrance com Lowrance Electronics Inc 12000 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK USA 74128 2486 Printed in USA Table of Contents Tntrodu ction 2 22 Gslcachetee a aen aar Hid DUN 1 Capabilities and Specifications X47 and X47EX eeeee 1 Installation Preparations cccccccccccccccceceecececeasasseseeseeeeeeeeees 2 Transducer Installation cccccccccccsessseceeeeesesseeeeeseeeaees 3 Recommended Tools and Supplies ccccccsscsccccceeeeeeeeeeeees 3 Selecting a Transducer Location cccccccccsccceceeseeeeeesnettees 4 Shoot Thru Hull vs Transom Mounting cceeeeeeeeeeeeee 5 Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting 6 5 Trolling Motor Bracket Installation cccssssssescc
12. N ARROW to select Orr If you want to turn off FishTrack depths but leave Fish I D on press DOWN ARROW to select On then press PWR Remember Fish I D must be on in order to use the FishTrack feature 33 Fish ID Fish I D symbols showing FishTrack depth indicator CHART SCROLL SPEED Scroll The rate that echoes scroll across the screen is called the METTE chart scroll speed The default for this unit is max 100 percent we recommend that you leave the scroll speed set there for virtually all fishing conditions However you might consider experimenting with chart speed when you are stationary or drifting very slowly You may sometimes achieve better images as you slow down the chart speed to match how fast you are moving across the bottom If you are at anchor ice fishing or fishing from a dock experiment with a chart speed of 20 percent If you are drifting slowly try a chart speed of 50 percent When you are stationary and a fish swims through the sonar signal cone the image appears on the screen as a long line instead of a fish arch Reducing the chart speed may result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return Adjust scroll speed by pressing MENU until ScroLL SPEED appears Press UP ARROW to increase it and press DOWN ARROW to decrease it Press PWR to clear the menu To return to the original setting repeat the above steps but use the arrow keys to set the speed at Max before cl
13. P ARROW to turn the light on or the DOWN ARROW to turn it off 36 DISPLAY CONTRAST The unit s display contrast is adjustable to suit different lighting conditions This will help you see the screen from different angles or at various times of the day The default setting is min minimum percent To adjust the contrast press MENU DOWN until the DisPLay CoNnTRAST menu appears To decrease screen contrast press the DOWN ARROW key Press the UP ARROW key to increase screen contrast The bar graph in the Contrast menu box shows a graph of the contrast The screen will also show the effects of the change If you reach the maximum or minimum level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits Press the PWR key to clear the menu DEPTH UNITS OF MEASURE s This unit can show the depth in feet or meters nits To change the depth units of measure press MENU DOWN until the Units menu appears Use the arrow keys to select Meters the desired unit of measure then press the PWR key to clear the menu PRESET UNIT reset all options This command is used to reset all features options and settings to their original factory defaults This is useful when you have changed several settings and want to return the unit to basic automatic operation Turn the unit off Press and hold the DOWN ARROW key and the MENU DOWN key at the same time while you press the PWR key Release the keys as the unit powers up The unit will turn on with factory
14. age or mode The Fish I D fish symbol feature is off The depth range shows on the 25 depth scale on the left side of the screen In the following figure the screen shows a depth range from 0 to 80 feet and the bottom depth is 37 9 feet shown by the digital sonar The water temperature is 34 5 F Digital depth Water Temp gt Bait fish Surface clutter Structure Bottom signal or cover Fish arches Depth range at bottom of Grayline Full Chart page showing digital depth above and temp below The factory default setting has the Fish I D fish symbols turned off CHART SCROLL stopping and starting In normal operation the sonar chart will scroll from right to left across the screen You can stop the chart from scrolling across the screen This is useful when you want to freeze the picture to study it more closely To stop the chart press MENU until the ScrRoLL SPEED menu appears Use the DOWN ARROW to select Min The menu remains visible and a stationary Stop message appears in the screen s top right corner To resume scrolling use the UP ARROW to select Max or any speed other than minimum then press PWR to clear the menu For most fishing conditions you should return the chart to maximum speed Read more about this in the later entry on Chart Scroll Speed NOTE You cannot clear the menu until you raise the chart speed again If you accidentally press PWR to
15. alyses all echoes and eliminates surface clutter thermoclines and other signals that are undesirable In most instances remaining targets are fish The Fish I D feature displays symbols on the screen in place of the actual fish echoes There are three symbol sizes small medium and large These show the relative size between targets In other words it displays a small fish symbol when it thinks a target is a small fish a medium fish symbol on a larger target and so forth Fish arches Fish I D symbols H a WwW E At left underwater scene in normal fish arch mode Right Fish I D menu with the feature turned on 32 Fish I D is an easier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fishy signal return when he sees it However locating fish by symbol only has some limitations Your sonar unit s microcomputer is sophisticated but it can be fooled It can t distinguish between fish and other suspended objects such as trotlines turtles submerged floats air bubbles etc Individual tree limbs extending outward from a group of limbs are the hardest objects for the Fish I D feature to distinguish from fish To see what s under your boat in maximum detail we recommend you turn off Fish I D and begin learning to interpret fish arches You may see Fish I D symbols on the screen when actually there are no fish The reverse is also true Fish I D can actually miss fish that are present Does that mean Fish
16. arrow keys to select the desired setting then press PWR to clear the menu ALARMS The sonar unit has three different types of alarms fish shallow and deep Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm sounds a tone when a fish symbol appears on the screen The default setting is off and the Fish I D feature must be turned on for fish alarms to work To turn Fish I D on press MENU until the FisH ID menu appears Press UP ARROW to select On then press PWR Then press MENU until the FisH ALARM menu appears Press UP ARROW to select On then press PWR To turn off the fish alarm without turning off fish symbols press MENU DOWN until FisH ALARM appears Press DOWN ARROW to select Orr then press PWR to clear the menu Repeat the above steps to turn the alarm back on but press UP ARROW to select On before clearing the menu Depth Alarms The depth alarms are triggered only by the bottom signal No other echoes will activate these alarms The depth alarms consist of a shallow and a deep alarm The shallow alarm sounds an alarm tone when the 35 bottom goes shallower than the alarm s setting The deep alarm sounds a tone when the bottom goes deeper than its setting Both alarms adjust the same way although through different menus Shallow Alarm MATA To set the shallow alarm depth press MENU DOWN GELLE repeatedly until SHALLow ALARM appears Press UP ARROW to increase the shallow alarm s depth setting or press DOWN ARROW to decrease it Th
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18. ays remove the batteries because dead batteries can leak and corrode the contacts After installing the batteries close the case and plug the sonar unit s power cable into the socket on the battery case Install batteries in power case battery adapter PPP 13 shown Turn the sonar unit on If it doesn t work make sure the battery terminals are making good contact against the battery contacts Also 21 check the wiring connections on the battery adapter The red wire on the power cable should be attached to the red wire on the battery adapter and the power cable s black wire should be connected to the black wire on the battery adapter If it still doesn t work check the battery voltage Most of the complaints we receive about portable units result from stale batteries Make sure the ones you buy are fresh In cold weather the efficiency of dry cell batteries drops with the temperature We find it a good idea to have the sonar unit good and warm along with the batteries before we leave home If the batteries do lose a charge you can sometimes restore them by placing them in a warm room or car interior A better way is to replace them with batteries that have been kept warm WARNING Never heat the batteries over an open flame or direct hot air onto them A fire or explosion could result Portable Transducer Assembly Recommended tools for installation include a slotted screw driver and two adjustable wrenches Assemble the trans
19. battery to isolate it from other wiring on the boat If no noise displays on the sonar unit from electrical equipment then make certain everything except the sonar unit is turned off then start the engine Increase the RPM with the gearshift in neutral If noise appears on the display the problem could be one of three things spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Try using resistor spark plugs alternator filters or routing the sonar unit s power cable away from engine wiring Again routing the power cable directly to the battery helps eliminate noise problems Make certain to use the in line fuse supplied with the unit when wiring the power cable to the battery When no noise appears on the sonar unit after all of the above tests then the noise source is probably cavitation Many novices or persons with limited experience make hasty sonar installations which function perfectly in shallow water or when the boat is at rest In nearly all cases the cause of the malfunction will be the location and or angle of the transducer The face of the transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all boat speeds Read your transducer owner s manual for the best mounting position 41 Notes If the dash mount template on page 43 has been removed from this manual a free replacement manual containing the template can be downloaded from our web site www lowrance com 42 Top ALWAYS VERIFY DIMENSIONS Meas
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21. ch 2 77 7 Front view left and side view right showing dimensions of the X47 when mounted on quick release bracket If you wish you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine caulking compound Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening No matter what type of installation you prefer be sure to leave enough slack in the cable to allow tilting or swiveling the unit For the X47EX If you choose to fill in the cable hole be sure to position the cable against the rear edge of the hole as you apply the fill material Before positioning the gimbal bracket be sure to hold the cable against the rear edge of the hole Then slide the bracket over the hole and butt the rear of the bracket base firmly against the cable thus pinning it in place against the side of the hole Finally fasten the bracket to the dash Install the gimbal bracket Orient the bracket so the arms slope toward the front of your unit 18 Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal knobs and washers Slide the rubber washers onto the gimbal knobs then loosely screw the knobs into their sockets Slide the unit into the bracket with the rubber washers to the outside of the bracket arms Tilt the unit to the desired viewing angle and tighten the knobs finger tight For the X47 These units use a quick release mounting bracket When you run the cable through the hole make sure you allow enough slack for tilt
22. ctory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F outside Canada and the USA If you have technical return or repair questions contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit To locate a dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator 46 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance GPS accessories such as computer cables or MMC cards please contact 1 Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items To locate a Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator Or you can consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 Call 1 800 324 0045 or visit our web site www lei extras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary
23. different installations on the same hull This is caused by differences in hull lay up and construction Second the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches This can be a problem on some hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds Follow the procedure listed in the shoot thru hull installation section at the end of this lesson to determine if you can satisfactorily shoot through the hull TRANSOM TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING The best way to install the transducer is to loosely assemble all of the 5 parts first place the transducer s bracket against the transom and see if you can move the transducer so that it s parallel with the ground 1 Assembling the bracket Press the two small plastic ratchets into the sides of the metal bracket as shown in the following illustration Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet Place each ratchet into the bracket with the letter A aligned with the dot stamped into the metal bracket This position sets the transducer s coarse angle adjustment for a 14 transom Most outboard and stern drive transoms have a 14 angle Dot o o l gt sO Cys 8 Align plastic ratchets in bracket 2 Aligning the transducer on the transom Slide the transducer between the two ratchets Temporarily slide the bolt though the transducer assembly and hold it against the transom Looking at the transducer from the side check to see if it wil
24. ducer and bracket as shown in the following figure Attach the transducer to the bracket with the supplied hardware Make sure there is one washer on each side of the transducer inside the bracket Slide the other washer over the end of the bolt and thread the nut onto it Screw the suction cup onto the bracket using the supplied screw and flat washer Tie the nylon cord through the hole in the top of the bracket When using this transducer tie the other end of the nylon cord to the boat This will help prevent the loss of the transducer if it comes off the boat 22 Tie nylon cord here Suction Bolt Washer Portable transducer assembly rear view left and side view right Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suction cup Locate the transducer on the hull as shown in the following figure Don t allow the bracket to extend below the hull because water pressure against it can cause the suction cup to come off at speed Moisten the cup then press it onto the hull as firmly as possible Tie the nylon cord to the boat and route the transducer cable to the sonar unit Your portable sonar is now ready for use Suction cup iN Bracket Hull Transducer Portable transducer installed on boat transom NOTE For optimum operation the portable transducer should be adjusted so that it is parallel to the ground For more information on this see the earlier segment on Transd
25. e number in the shallow alarm s menu box shows the current shallow alarm setting When the number reaches the desired setting press PWR to clear the menu When the bottom depth goes shallower than the alarm s setting an alarm tone sounds and a message box appears on the screen Press PWR to silence the alarm This turns the alarm sound off until the shallow alarm is triggered again To turn the alarm off press MENU DOWN repeatedly until SHALLow ALARM appears Press DOWN ARROW until the words OFF FEET appear then press PWR to clear the menu Deep Alarm To set the deep alarm depth press MENU DOWN repeatedly until DEEP ALARM appears Press UP ARROW to increase the deep alarm s depth setting or press DOWN ARROW to decrease it The number in the deep alarm s menu box shows the current deep alarm setting When the number reaches the desired setting press PWR to clear the menu When the bottom depth goes deeper than the alarm s setting an alarm tone sounds and a message box appears on the screen Press PWR to silence the alarm This turns the alarm sound off until the deep alarm is triggered again To turn the alarm off press MENU DOWN repeatedly until DEEP ALARM appears Press DOWN ARROW until the words OFF FEET appear then press PWR to clear the menu DISPLAY ADJUSTMENTS BACKLIGHTS The display is backlit for night use To turn the backlight on or off press MENU repeatedly until the Back LigHT menu appears Press U
26. e the back cover of this manual Unit won t turn on 1 Check the power cable s connection at the unit Also check the wiring 2 Make certain the power cable is wired properly The red wire connects to the positive battery terminal black to negative or ground 3 Check the fuse 4 Measure the battery voltage at the unit s power connector It should be at least 11 volts If it isn t the wiring to the unit is defective the battery terminals or wiring on the terminals are corroded or the battery needs charging Unit turns on only in simulator mode There is a problem with the transducer or the transducer cable Check the cable for damage Unit freezes locks up or operates erratically 1 Electrical noise from the boat s motor trolling motor or an accessory may be interfering with the sonar unit Rerouting the power and transducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat may help Route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery instead of through a fuse block or ignition switch 2 Inspect the transducer cable for breaks cuts or pinched wires 3 Check both the transducer and power connectors Make certain both are securely plugged in to the unit Weak bottom echo digital readings erratic or no fish signals 1 Make certain the transducer is pointing straight down Clean the face of the transducer Oil dirt and fuel can cause a film to form on the transducer reducing its effectiveness If the tran
27. earing the menu NOISE REJECT and ASP Advanced Signal Processing The ASP Advanced Signal Processing feature is a noise rejection system built into the sonar unit It constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed water conditions and electrical interference and automatically gives you the best display possible under most conditions 34 ASP is an effective tool in combating noise In sonar terms noise is any undesired signal It is caused by electrical and mechanical sources such as bilge pumps engine ignition systems and wiring air bubbles passing over the face of the transducer even vibration from the engine In all cases noise can produce unwanted marks on the display The ASP noise rejection feature is especially useful because it typically lets you operate the boat at all speeds without adjusting the sensitivity or other controls The ASP feature has three settings Off Low and High When first turned on noise rejection is set on low If you have high noise levels try using the high ASP setting However if you are having trouble with noise we suggest that you take steps to find the interference source and fix it rather than continually using the unit with the high ASP setting There are times when you may want to turn ASP off This allows you to view all incoming echoes before they are processed by the ASP feature To change the ASP setting press MENU DOWN until Noise REJECT appears Use the up and down
28. fference on the chart as it scrolls You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitivity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode The adjustment method works the same in both modes but it gives you slightly different results Adjusting sensitivity in Auto Sensitivity Mode is similar to manually adjusting a car s speed with the accelerator pedal while cruise control is on You can tell the car to run faster but when you let off the gas the cruise control automatically keeps you from running slower than the minimum speed setting 29 In your unit auto mode will let you increase sensitivity to 100 percent but the unit will limit your minimum setting This prevents you from turning sensitivity down too low to allow automatic bottom tracking When you change the setting with auto turned on the unit will continue to track the bottom and make minor adjustments to the sensitivity level with a bias toward the setting you selected Adjusting sensitivity in Manual Sensitivity Mode is similar to driving a car without cruise control you have complete manual control of the car s speed In your unit manual mode allows you to set sensitivity at 100 percent maximum or zero percent minimum Depending on water and bottom conditions the bottom signal may completely disappear from the screen when you reduce sensitivity to about 45 percent or less Try adjusting sensitivity in both auto and manual modes to see how they work Bait
29. for the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 45 How to Obtain Service in the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Lowrance parts If you re in the United States and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 324 1356 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice in Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Fa
30. form of random lines or dots whenever the boat is moving NOTE Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed These boats typically have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat at speeds faster than 35 mph Typically a good location on aluminum boats is between the ribs closest to the engine 2 The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight down if possible 3 If the transducer is mounted on the transom make sure it doesn t interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat Also don t mount it closer than approximately one foot from the engine s lower unit This will prevent cavitation bubble interference with propeller operation 4 If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from engine wiring bilge pumps and aerators can be displayed on the sonar s screen Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires CAUTION Clamp the transducer cable to transom near the transducer This will help prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed Good location Poor location Good location Poor angle Good location Good and poor transducer locations How low should you go For most situations you should install your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull This will 4 u
31. ft muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker signal which is shown with a narrow or no gray line A hard bottom returns a strong signal which causes a wide gray line If you have two signals of equal size one with gray and the other without then the target with gray is the stronger signal This helps distinguish weeds from trees on the bottom or fish from structure Grayline is adjustable The factory default for this unit is 72 percent Since Grayline shows the difference between strong and weak signals adjusting the sensitivity may also require a different Grayline level The level chosen by the sonar unit at power on is usually adequate for most conditions Experiment with your unit to find the Grayline setting that s best for you To change the Grayline level press MENU until the GRAYLINE menu appears 31 Wider Grayline 80 abet sain tes At left little Grayline indicates a soft bottom probably sand or mud At right the wider Grayline indicates a harder rocky bottom Press UP ARROW to increase the level or press DOWN ARROW to decrease it The percentage of Grayline in use shows in this menu Echoes scrolling onto the screen will also show the effects of the Grayline change If you reach the maximum or minimum level a tone sounds alerting you to the limits Press PWR to clear the menu FISH I D The Fish I D feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish The microcomputer an
32. hulls with flotation materials such as plywood balsa wood or foam between layers of fiberglass if the material is removed from the chosen area 10 Fill with epoxy Flotation material Inner hull eae ee ae eee Epoxy to hull first Outer hull Epoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull For example some but not all manufacturers use a layer of fiberglass then a core of balsa wood finishing with an outer layer of fiberglass Removing the inner layer of fiberglass and the balsa wood core exposes the outer layer of fiberglass The transducer can then be epoxied directly to the outer layer of fiberglass After the epoxy cures the hull is watertight and structurally sound Remember the sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass Any air bubbles in the fiberglass or the epoxy will reduce or eliminate the sonar signals WARNING Do not remove any material from your inner hull unless you know the hull s composition Careless grinding or cutting on your hull can result in damage that could sink your boat Contact your boat dealer or manufacturer to confirm your hull specifications To choose the proper location for thru hull mounting anchor the boat in 60 feet of water Add a little water to the sump of the boat Plug the transducer into the sonar unit turn it on then hold the transducer over the side of the boat Adjust the sensitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on the display Yo
33. ing the unit and attaching the connector The snug fit of the push on waterproof connector requires some force to attach Align the bracket over the cable hole with the cable slots facing away from you and fit the cable through one of the slots Fasten the bracket to the dash using the three screw holes foe Se R Rear away from viewer Screw hole Power transducer cable m Cable slot X47 quick release mounting bracket Slots in the base allow routing the cable from beneath the mount Attach the unit to the bracket by first connecting the power transducer cable Then hold the sonar unit vertically and slide it onto the bracket from above The back of the unit should be touching the front of the bracket as you lower it into position As you push down the unit will lock into place with a distinct click To adjust the viewing angle pinch the ratchets with one hand then tilt the unit with your other hand Release the ratchets and the unit locks into the new position To dismount the unit for storage press the ratchets and lift the unit off the bracket 19 Depress ratchets to release Adjust viewing angle use one hand to press and release the spring loaded ratchets while you move the unit with the other hand Portable Sonar Installation Like many Lowrance products the X47 sonar family is capable of portable operation The X47EX uses the optional PPP 13 portable power pack The X47 uses the optional PPP 12
34. ise This usually appears on the sonar s display as random patterns of dots or lines In severe cases it can completely cover the screen with black dots or cause the unit operate erratically or not at all To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise first try to determine the cause With the boat at rest in the water the first thing you should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off Make sure the engine is also off Turn your sonar on then turn off Noise Reject also known as the ASP feature Advanced Signal Processing Sensitivity should be set at 90 95 percent There should be a steady bottom signal on the display Now turn on each piece of electrical equipment on the boat and view the effect on the sonar s display For example turn on the bilge pump and view the sonar display for noise If no noise is present turn the pump off then turn on the VHF radio and transmit Keep doing this until all electrical equipment has been turned on their effect on the sonar display noted then turned off If you find noise interference from an electrical instrument trolling motor pump or radio try to isolate the problem You can usually reroute the sonar unit s power cable and transducer cable away from the wiring that is causing the interference VHF radio antenna cables radiate noise when transmitting so be certain to keep the sonar s wires away from it You may need to route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the
35. l adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground If it does then the A position is correct for your hull If the transducer s face isn t parallel with the ground remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket Place the ratchets into the holes in the bracket with the letter B aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Again check to see if you can move the transducer so it s parallel with the ground If you can then go to step 3 If it doesn t repeat step 2 but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly Ratchets Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom 6 3 Assembling the transducer Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets assemble the transducer as shown in the following figure Don t tighten the lock nut at this time Metal Metal washer Assemble transducer and bracket 4 Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground The transducer s centerline should be in line with the bottom of the hull Don t let the bracket extend below the hull Mark the center of each slot for the mounting screw pilot holes You will drill one hole in the center of each slot Drill the holes using the 29 bit for the 10 screws Transom Transom LC LA Positi
36. nably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunction or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been connected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual
37. nsducer does kick up the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation Determine which of the installation methods is right for your boat Remember the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation Recommended Tools and supplies If you prefer the option of routing the cable through the transom you will need a 5 8 drill bit The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies supplies are not included Transom installation Tools include two adjustable wrenches drill 29 0 136 drill bit flat head screwdriver Supplies high quality marine grade above or below waterline caulking compound Trolling motor installations Tools two adjustable wrenches flat head screwdriver Supplies plastic cable ties Shoot through hull installations Tools these will vary depending on your hull s composition Consult your boat dealer or manufacturer Supplies 100 grit sandpaper good quality epoxy adhesive Selecting a Transducer Location 1 The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water at all times If the transducer is to be mounted inside the hull then the chosen location must be in the water at all times If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water interference caused by bubbles and turbulence will show on the sonar s display in the
38. om close to the transducer This can prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size is 5 8 Caution If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable make sure it is located above the waterline After installation be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline sealant used for the mounting screws 7 Make a test run to determine the results If the bottom is lost at high speed or if noise appears on the display try sliding the transducer bracket down This puts the transducer deeper into the water hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise Don t allow the transducer bracket to go below the bottom of the hull TROLLING MOTOR BRACKET INSTALLATION 1 Attach the optional TMB S bracket to the transducer as shown in the following figure using the hardware supplied with the transducer Note The internal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB S Bolt Internal tooth washer TMB S bracket sS Nut CE Tal D washer C Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer 2 Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB S through the slot in the transducer bracket and wrap it around the trolling motor Position the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in the water Tighten the strap securely ise Route the transducer cable
39. on transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes Side view shown at left and seen from above at right 5 Attaching transducer to transom Remove the transducer from the bracket and re assemble it with the cable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown in the following figures Route cable over bolt and through bracket Side view shown at left and seen from above at right Attach the transducer to the transom Slide the transducer up or down until it s aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown in the preceding and following figures Tighten the bracket s mounting screws sealing them with the caulking compound Adjust the transducer so that it s parallel to the ground and tighten the nut until it touches the outer washer then add 1 4 turn Don t over tighten the lock nut If you do the transducer won t kick up if it strikes an object in the water Flat bottom hull Deep vee hull Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach to transom 6 Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit Make sure to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from the engine s wiring bilge pumps VHF radio wires and cables and aerators can be picked up by the sonar Use caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires WARNING Clamp the transducer cable to the trans
40. our unit press the MENU UP key The sonar has several powerful features you can control by scrolling through easy to use menus with the arrow and menu keys To get started with your Lowrance sonar first read the installation section It contains instructions for mounting the sonar unit and the transducer Following recommended installation practices will pay off in optimum performance of your Lowrance sonar Improper installation can cause problems down the road especially if the transducer is badly mounted After you ve read the installation instructions install the unit and accessories Then read the rest of the manual The more you know about your sonar the better it will work for you Take advantage of the Simulator feature It allows you to practice operating your sonar before you get it in the water And when you finally head for your favorite fishing hole take this manual along for reference Capabilities and Specifications X47 and X47EX General Case size ceeeceeteeees X47 5 8 H x 4 3 W x 2 5 D 14 7 cm H x 10 8 cm W x 6 6 cm D X47EX 5 4 H x 6 9 W x 3 4 D 13 8 cm H x 17 6 cm W x 8 6 cm D Sealed waterproof suitable for saltwater use Display cceeeeeeee High contrast Film SuperTwist LCD Diagonal viewing area X47 4 0 10 2 cm X47EX 4 5 11 4 cm Resolution 00 168 pixels vert x 132 pixels horiz resolution 22 176 total pixels Backlighting
41. partment phone numbers are inside the manual s back cover Installation Preparations You can install the sonar system in some other order if you prefer but we recommend this installation sequence Caution You should read over this entire installation section before drilling any holes in your vessel 1 Determine the approximate location for the sonar unit so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the transducer and power This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration 2 Determine the approximate location for the transducer and its cable route 3 Determine the location of your battery or other power connection along with the power cable route 4 Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the sonar unit 5 Install the power cable and route it to the sonar unit 6 Mount the sonar unit Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom on a trolling motor or inside a hull Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation Your Skimmer transducer typically comes packaged with a one piece stainless steel bracket for mounting it to the transom of your boat The optional trolling motor mount uses a one piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap These are kick up mounting brackets They help prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving If the tra
42. portable power pack The power pack and portable or floating transducers expand the uses for your sonar You can use your X47 sonar unit on your boat or take it to the dock on a float tube on an ice fishing trip or use it as a second sonar in a friend s boat The PPP 12 or PPP 13 package includes the power pack battery adapter and a portable transducer Batteries are not included Each power pack 20 has a storage compartment for the portable transducer The PPP 12 can be used with eight AA alkaline batteries The PPP 13 can be used with eight D alkaline batteries or an optional sealed rechargeable battery To use a portable power pack you simply install the batteries and then attach the sonar unit to the power pack s bracket Plug in the power transducer cable and you re ready to fish The PPP 12 has a quick release mounting bracket built into the case The PPP 13 requires you to attach the gimbal bracket to the case and then attach the sonar unit to the bracket with the supplied washers and knobs Installing the Batteries Release the latch on the front of the battery case Open the compartment and install either an optional rechargeable battery eight D batteries or eight AA batteries into the adapter For the longest life we recommend you use alkaline batteries NOTE When the unit is not in use we recommend you unplug the power connector to reduce the possibility of corrosion or battery drain When you store the unit alw
43. rectly MOUNTING THE SONAR UNIT In Dash or Bracket You can install the sonar unit on the top of a dash with the supplied bracket It can also be installed in the dash with an optional dash mounting kit FM 5 mount kit for X47EX FM 6 mount kit for X47 In Dash Installation For the X47EX The following figure shows dimensions for in dash mounting an X47EX The in dash adapter kit includes a template for cutting the mounting hole and complete installation directions on instruction sheet 988 0147 43 NOTE The X47EX needs only one cable but some of the other products covered by the FM 5 instruction sheet use more When installing your unit use the instructions for the transducer cable and ignore references to any others 14 PA R 7 9 0 31 In Dash Template 113 5 4 46 Millimeters Inches ALWAYS VERIFY DIMENSIONS 7 In dash mounting template for X47EX showing dimensions NOTE The preceding figure is not printed to scale A scaled template is available for free download from our web site www lowrance com For the X47 The X47 can be mounted in dash using the removable scaled template inside the back cover of this manual page 43 The FM 6 mount kit includes the necessary materials but the instructions only appear here in this manual Please read all the instructions before proceeding NOTE Recommended tools for this job include jig saw drill drill bit for starting hole 1
44. rgets The technical term for this is cavitation 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display Try using resistor spark plugs or routing the sonar unit s power and transducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat No fish arches when the Fish I D feature is off 1 Make certain the transducer is pointing straight down This is the most common problem if a partial arch is displayed 2 The sensitivity may not be high enough In order for the unit to display a fish arch it has to be able to receive the fish s echo from the time it enters the cone until it leaves If the sensitivity is not high enough the unit shows the fish only when it is in the center of the cone 3 Use the Zoom feature It is much easier to display fish arches when zoomed in on a small range of water than a large one For example you will have much better luck seeing fish arches with a 30 to 60 foot range than a 0 to 60 foot range This enlarges the targets allowing the display to show much more detail 4 The boat must be moving at a slow trolling speed to see fish arches If the boat is motionless fish stay in the cone showing on the screen as straight horizontal lines 40 NOISE A major cause of sonar problems is electrical no
45. sducer is mounted inside the hull be sure it is shooting through only one layer of fiberglass and that it is securely bonded to the hull Do NOT use RTV silicone rubber adhesive or Marine Tex epoxy 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or 39 noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display 3 The water may be deeper than the sonar s ability to find the bottom If the sonar can t find the bottom signal while it s in the automatic mode the digital sonar display will flash continuously It may change the range to limits far greater than the water you are in If this happens place the unit in the manual mode then change the range to a realistic one for example 0 100 feet and increase the sensitivity As you move into shallower water a bottom signal should appear 4 Check the battery voltage If the voltage drops the unit s transmitter power also drops reducing its ability to find the bottom or targets Bottom echo disappears at high speeds or erratic digital reading or weak bottom echo while boat is moving 1 The transducer may be in turbulent water It must be mounted in a smooth flow of water in order for the sonar to work at all boat speeds Air bubbles in the water disrupt the sonar signals interfering with its ability to find the bottom or other ta
46. site Bracket Installation Mount the unit in any convenient location provided there is clearance when it s tilted for the best viewing angle You should also make sure there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power transducer cable See the following drawings which show the dimensions of a gimbal mounted X47EX sonar unit and an X47 Holes in the bracket s base allow wood screw or through bolt mounting You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware 16 Millimeter 56 9 Inch 2 24 Front view left and side view right showing dimensions of X47EX when mounted on gimbal bracket Drill a 5 8 15 9 mm hole in the dash for the power transducer cable The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location This way the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole holds the cable in position and results in a neat installation Some customers however prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole it s a matter of personal preference After drilling the hole pass the connector up through the hole from under the dash 17 107 5 82 7 Pr 4 23 7 3 26 156 6 26 12 09 0 48 76 9 F Millimeter 70 3 3 03 In
47. sually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protection from bangs and bumps Transom Transducer centerline Hull bottom Align transducer centerline with hull bottom However there are times when you may need to adjust the transducer slightly higher or lower The slots in the mounting brackets allow you to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down If you frequently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed the transducer may be coming out of the water as you cross waves or wakes Move the transducer a little lower to help prevent this If you cruise or fish around lots of structure and cover your transducer may be frequently kicking up from object strikes If you wish you may move the transducer a little higher for more protection There are two extremes you should avoid Never let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull Never let the bottom the face of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull Shoot thru hull vs Transom Mounting Typically shoot thru hull installations give excellent high speed operation and good to excellent depth capability There is no possibility of damage from floating objects It can t be knocked off when docking or loading on the trailer However the shoot thru hull installation does have its drawbacks First some loss of sensitivity does occur even on the best hulls This varies from hull to hull even from
48. talling an inline switch This will let you shut off power to the power cable when the unit is not in use When you are not using the unit you should always shut off power to the power cable especially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit Optional power off switch a for saltwater installations wire aN 12 volt To unit Red wire with 3 amp fuse Power and transducer connections for the X47 and X47EX sonar units direct battery connection shown If possible keep the power cable away from other boat wiring especially the engine s wires This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it The power cable has two wires red and black Red is the positive lead black is negative or ground Make sure to attach the in line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible For example if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or 13 power buss This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short It uses a 3 amp fuse CAUTION Do not use this product without a 3 amp fuse wired into the power cable Failure to use a 3 amp fuse will void your warranty This unit has reverse polarity protection No damage will occur if the power wires are reversed However the unit will not work until the wires are attached cor
49. to send a product for repair or replacement you must first receive a return authorization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted When shipping we recommend you do the following 1 Always use the original shipping container and filler material the product was packed in 2 Always insure the parcel against damage or loss during shipment Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure to include your name return shipping address and a daytime telephone number E LOWRANCE We Lead We Find You Win Lowrance Pub 988 0105 941 Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 111902 Lowrance Electronics Inc
50. u will need to turn off both automatic and ASP Don t touch the controls once they ve been set Next take the transducer out of the water and place it in the water in the sump of the boat Observe the sonar signal to see if there is a noticeable decrease in sensitivity The second bottom signal may disappear and the bottom signal may decrease in intensity Move the transducer around to find the best location If the sensitivity control must be increased greatly to compensate then the transducer should be mounted on the outside of the hull If not then mark the location that shot through the hull the best and follow the instructions on the following pages for a shoot thru hull mounting 11 D Transducer location Transducer location high speed trolling speed Shoot thru hull transducer locations for high speed or trolling speed operation Shoot thru hull Installation 1 Make sure the area is clean dry and free of oil or grease then sand both the inside surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with 100 grit sandpaper The surface of the hull must be flat so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to bonding Spread epoxy here Sand this surface Epoxy transducer to hull Follow the instructions on the epoxy package and mix it thoroughly Do not mix it too fast because it will cause bubbles to form in
51. ucer Orientation and Fish Arches 23 Operation KEYBOARD BASICS The unit sounds a tone when you press any key This tells you the unit has accepted a command Numbers in the following photos correspond to key explanations in the following pages E LOWRANCE X47 and X47EX Sonars front view each showing screen and keyboard 1 PWR CLEAR power and clear This key appears in the manual text simply as PWR Press this key to turn the unit on and off It also clears menu selections and the menus from the screen To clear a menu from the screen press PWR one time NOTE You must hold the PWR key down for a countdown of five in order to turn the unit off 2 MENU UP menu up 3 MENU DOWN menu down These keys appear in the manual text as MENU UP or MENU DOWN Most of the time the instructions require you to press either menu key so the text simply uses the word MENU Usually when we say MENU you can simply press the MENU UP key for consistency This sonar unit has many features that are accessed with the menu keys The MENU UP key moves up or forward through the menus the MENU DOWN key moves down or backward To see the first menu simply press either MENU key To see the other menus press a MENU key repeatedly to cycle through the menu list 4 UP and DOWN ARROWS These keys appear in the manual text as DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW Use these keys to adjust virtually every feature and function on the sonar unit 24 MEMORY
52. ure the reference cross hair below to confirm that this template is printed to the correct scale The vertical line and the horizontal line should each be 2 inches long 50 8 mm Cut along this line In dash mounting template for X47 NOTE This figure is printed to scale For use with FM 6 mount kit 43 Notes LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY We our or us refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS INC the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal family or household use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specifications all for one 1 year from the date of original purchase by you WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reaso
53. w keys to select a desired depth range When you re finished press PWR to clear the menu from the display This unit has the following depth ranges 10 20 40 80 160 320 and 640 feet Range Size menu with manual depth range set to 40 feet This in effect zooms or enlarges the display to show the water column from 0 to 40 feet deep In this figure the boat is in 57 5 feet of water but only the top 40 feet of the water column is shown on the screen ZOOM The zoom feature enlarges all images on the screen by doubling the size of the echoes a 2X zoom For example if x the current auto depth range is 0 to 60 feet Zoom will show an enlarged view of the water column from 30 feet to 60 feet always keeping the bottom in view zoom off To zoom the display press the MENU key until the Zoom menu appears Press the UP ARROW key to select On then press PWR to clear the menu You can tell when the display is in Zoom mode because the top depth scale on the left of the screen will no longer show zero For example if the current range is 0 to 80 feet with zoom off switching to zoom would enlarge the water column from 40 feet to 80 feet The number 40 instead of zero would appear at the top of the depth range scale To turn the zoom feature off press the MENU key until the Zoom menu appears Press the DOWN ARROW key to select Orr then press PWR to clear the menu The top of the depth range scale returns to zero NOT
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