Humminbird ID 600 User's Manual
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1. 12600 OPERATIONS MANUAL INSTALLATION PREPARATION PARTS SUPPLIED PARTS SUPPLIED Before installing your new Humminbird fishfinder please ensure the following parts are included in the box Fishfinder Transducer with 20 6m of cable and mounting hardware kit Mounting system and mounting hardware kit 6 2m power cable Publications kit It any of these items is missing call our Customer Support Hotline ACCESSORIES Humminbird offers a wide assortment of accessories that complement and expand the capability of your new fishfinder These accessories are designed with the same high standards and are backed by the same one year warranty The Humminbird Accessory catalog included with your unit contains descriptions of the many accessories available and ordering information All Humminbird accessories are available through your full service Humminbird dealer or factory direct through our number listed in the Customer Support section INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Your Humminbird fishfinder consists of two primary components to install the control head and the transducer The control head contains the sonar transmit and receive circuitry as well as the user controls and display It should be installed in a location that provides access to the controls and visibility while in use The control head mounts on a quick disconnect mounting system that swivels and tilts providing flexibility for viewing from almost2. On Automatic 7 50 I vva Selects Depth Range Auto Range When you turn the SeaScope ID600 on it finds the bottom sets the ideal depth range and automatically adjusts the depth range to as much as 480 ft as the depth changes In this Auto Depth Range mode the bottom is blacked in for easy to understand readings If you prefer you can turn Auto Depth Range off Select RANGE press ON OFF and adjust the Depth Range with the UP or Down arrow key You can set Depth Range up to 600ft In this Manual Depth Range mode the bottom is not blacked in This lets you see a second return which is preferred by some fishermen because the width of the second echo can indicate bottom hardness Fish ID 8 Selecting Fish ID Factory setting On Automatic 476 a ON OF Turns ID Feature On and When you turn the SeaScope ID600 on the unit automatically sets Fish ID to the On position To turn the ID feature off and display fish with pixels instead of the ID icons press the ON OFF button while within the Fish ID menu Pressing the ON OFF button again reactivates the ID function
3. Ranges See Specifications on page 42 for specifications on fathom and meter ranges Remember If Zoom is the last function selected you can use the arrow button to adjust the Zoom depth or ON OFF to switch Zoom on and off without having to press SELECT first Bottom Lock 5 Using Bottom Lock Factory setting OFF ON OFF Enables Bottom Lock Bottom Lock provides an up close view like Zoom except that in this case the zoomed view automatically moves up or down to stay on the bottom To use this feature select BTM LOCK and press ON OFF The range of the display is shown when the Bottom Lock is on This is an ideal feature for finding structure or locating fish near the bottom Remember Bottom Lock is the last function selected you can use the ON OFF button to switch Bottom Lock on and off without having to press SELECT first Display Speed 6 Setting Display Speed Factory setting One level below maximum SPEED SeaScope 10600 display is updated advances across the screen as you move through the water The speed at which the display is updated depends on the Display Speed setting To adjust it select SPEED and press the Up arrow for a faster setting or the Down arrow for a slower setting In general higher Display Speed setting provide faster updates while slower Display Speeds provide more detailed information Depth Range 7 Setting Depth Range Factory setting
4. Route the cable through the hole 2 Fill the hole with silicone sealant 3 Place the escutcheon plate over the hole and attach with the two 8 x 5 8 16mm screws 4 Secure the cable by attaching the cable camp to the transom using a 8 x 5 8 16mm screw Note The transducer will pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket Allow enough slack in the cable for this movement It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the transducer during movement INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION Inside the hull installation requires the mount system and control head be installed and operational See Installing the Control Head for instruction on installing the unit Inside the hull mounting generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass hulled boats Humminbird cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat since some signal loss occurs The amount of loss depends on hull construction and thickness and the installation This installation requires slow cure two part epoxy Do not use silicone or any other soft adhesive to install the transducer as this material reduces the sensitivity of the unit Five minute epoxy has a tendency to cure before all the air bubbles can be purged Step One Determine the Mounting Location Begin the transducer installation by determining where inside
5. can make simple adjustments that should fix the problem NOTE If the other problems occur se Troubleshooting later in this manual If you don t find the solution there call our toll free Customer Service Hotline Section 4 Using the SeaScope 10600 This section provides complete information on operating the SeaScope ID600 through its front panel controls You are encouraged to read this information completely as you first learn to use the SeaScope ID600 Doing so will ensure you make the most if it many features and functions The first part of this section explains the use of the built in simulator which you can use to practice selecting functions through the front panel The remaining instructions which can be followed while using the simulator or in actual operation explain each function and are organized according to the front panel layout Using the Built In Simulator The SeaScope 10600 includes a built in simulator that helps you learn to use your new equipment The simulator displays a typical underwater scene and lets you practive with the controls The unit must be turned off before you start the simulator To activate it press down and hold the POWER button until a chirping sound begins Release the button and the built in simulator begins displaying a typical SeaScope ID600 reading You can use the simulator to learn the functions explained in the following pages just as if you were getting actual on the w
6. from underneath Also you must break out the tabs on the rear of the mounting base using needle nose pliers Figures 24 25 2 Insert all cables through the 1 25mm hole from beneath the mounting surface S 3 Pass the cables through the grommet if the cable hole is underneath the mounting bracket then press the grommet lt in place around the cables and into the 1 25mm hole 4 Pass the cables through the mounting base out the top of al Figure 25 the mounting bracket 5 Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes Insert the four flathead wood screws into the mounting holes and tighten fully Figure 23 Optional If the cables pass outside the mounting bracket install the hole cover over the hole and fasten in place using the two 8 x 7 8 22mm wood screws Figure 24 INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Step Five Assembling the Connector Holder 1 Insert the cable connectors into the connector holder The cable connectors are labeled and there are corresponding labels the connector holder Figure ee 26 The slots for the connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation so do not force the connector into the holder 2 Carefully pull the excess cable from beneath the mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket Figure 27 Li 3 Snap
7. the hull to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location e Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water Avoid ribs strakes and other protrusions as these create turbulence Figure 14 As a general rule the faster the boat can travel the further aft and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be located to remain in contact with the water at high speeds Step Two Test the Mounting Location There is no opportunity for adjustment after the transducer glued Transducer Mounted Inside the Hull Preferred Mounting Area in place Therefore it is best to perform a trial installation on inside the hull transducers first and run the boat at high speeds to determine the best mounting area 1 At the identified mounting location lay the transducer body face down with the pointed end towards the bow 2 Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body Use a sand filled bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in position The transducer cannot transmit through air The water purges any air from between the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface 3 4 INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION Power up the Control Head Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen on the Control Head If the unit functions well at low s
8. the support plate to the rear of the connector holder Figure 28 ARS g A t 4 Insert the connector holder into place and use the two SS Figure 2 6 32 x 34 9mm screws to fasten it to the mounting bracket Figure 28 5 Install the control head by sliding it onto the mounting bracket until it is fully seated remove the unit simply depress the latch on the rear of the unit and lift Figure 29 Your Humminbird is now ready for operation t s INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION Testing should be performed with the boat in the water however you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat trailered Press POWER once to turn the unit on There will be an audible chirp when any button is pressed to confirm the button press If the unit does not power up ensure the unit is fully seated on the mount and that power is available The first screen provides four options Start up Options Simulator and Diagnostic A message at the bottom of the screen indicates the transducer connection If no transducer is detected or one is not connected the message will indicate this and the unit will go into simulator after the initial screen times out Note the transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection If a transducer is detected the unit will enter Start Up or normal operation unless you choose another option If you do not press an
9. to the area you intend to mount the unit and proceed with the instruction applicable to the mounting option you have chosen Gimbal Mount Installation Set the gimbal bracket on the mounting surface Mark 1 8 holes for the four mounting screws At least 3 behind the bracket mark a 5 8 hole to run the cables through Set the gimbal mount aside and drill the holes as marked Mount the bracket using the mounting hardware supplied with you SeaScope ID600 Pull the transducer and power cables up through the 5 8 hole behind the gimbal brachet and connect them to the back of the SeaScope ID600 Mount the unit on the Gimball and tighten the knobs Oooh gt N Flush Mount Installation 1 Remove the bezel of the SeaScope ID600 by gently prying with a coin or scre driver the slot on the bottom side 2 Remove the four Phillips head screws in the corners of the clear plastic lens 3 Remove the rear housing and store for future use 4 Drill 3 1 2 hole in the dash or console at the location you have chosen This is a standard gauge opening size and hole saws are available at hardware stores tool rental stores or marine dealers 5 Place the SeaScope 10600 in the opening and mark the four mounting holes from which you removed the screws onto the mounting surface 6 Remove the SeaScope ID600 and drill four 1 8 holes in the mounting surface at the points marked 7 Route the power and transducer cables t
10. anywhere on the boat The transducer converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves The transducer also receives the reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for display on the control head It should be installed in contact with the surface of the water in an area that has smooth waterflow usually on the transom of the boat There are several mounting options for the transducer Review the following section to determine the method that works for you and your boat INSTALLATION PREPARATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Determining How to Mount the Transducer Your Humminbird fishfinder includes a standard transducer This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat The transom installation which is the most widely used places the transducer on the outside of the boat hull This technique produces the least signal loss and provides a way to adjust the transducer after installation The A mounting hardware included is designed to protect both the boat and the transducer should the boat strike debris in PARLE BPS the water or when trailering Inside the Hull Mounted Transducer As an alternative to transom mounting it is possible on many fiberglass hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull Since fiberglass has similar sonar characteristics as water the sonar signal can pass through
11. ater readings To turn off the simulator turn off the unit by pressing the POWER button again Of course the best way to learn the SeaScope ID600 is with actual use expecially in familiar waters If you know what s below and see it on screen you ll quickly become SeaScope 10600 expert Operating the SeaScope ID600 The SeaScope 10600 offers several functions that you can adjust with the front panel buttons Note that to select something with a button you must press it fully so that you hear a chirp sound You can get acquainted with these features by actual operation or when using the simulator POWER Press this once to turn the SeaScope ID600 on Pressing it again turns the SeaScope ID600 off Any adjustments you make with other front panel buttons are retained as long as the 12 volt DC pwer supply remains connected When the unit is off keeping POWER pressed for about 2 seconds starts the built in simulator STOP Press this to freeze the display so you can study it Press it again to restart the display movement SELECT This button is used to access the following functions for further adjustments e Sensitivity Units e Bottom Alarm Fish Alarm Zoom Bottom Lock Display Speed Depth Range e FishID To adjust any of these press SELECT until the function you want appears Each function s display tells you how to use the arrow buttons and ON OFF for adjustment when first learning you should als
12. cer is 3 16 4 5mm beneath the lower edge of the transom Figure 10 Mark the position of the mounting bracket on the transom with a pencil Force the pivot to the up position to gain access to the mounting screws Assure the transducer location has not changed then fully tighten the two mounting screws Figure 11 Snap the pivot back down Note A third screw location is provided for the mounting bracket Drill this hole and install the screw after final testing and adjustments have been completed INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step Six Route the Cable There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the to the area where the control head will be installed The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other wiring that the cable can be routed along Do not cut or shorten Route the Cable the transducer cable and try not to damage the cable insulation Pate Route the cable as far as practical from the VHF radio antenna 9 S cables or tachometer cable to reduce the possibility of l interference 5 AN If the cable is too short extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50 15 Call Humminbird Y Customer Support for more information ay Follow these steps to route the cable through the transom Q g 1 Drill a 5 8 16mm hole above the water line
13. e lower edge of the transom meets with the bottom corner of the template Template alignment 3 Using pencil or punch mark the two mounting holes shown on the template onto the transom Do not mark or drill any other holes at this time 4 Using 5 32 4mm bit drill the two holes to a depth of approximately 1 3cm On fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating Transducer Assembly Step Three Assemble the Transducer 5 1 Attach the Pivot to the transducer body as shown in Figure 6 gt 9 9 5 using the 8 3 8 9mm long allen headed pivot screw 8 fi the headed pin the two flat washers and the two toothed Pivot Screw gt lock washers potted tock LY ag Note The toothed lock washers must be positioned between the transducer and the pivot ears The flat om A washers must be positioned to the outside at the pivot ears U gt 2 Using the Allen wrenches provided loosely tighten the pivot screw Figure 6 Do not completely tighten the assembly at this time so the pivot angle can be adjusted later ie 3 Insert the pivot transducer assembly into the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 7 Do not snap the assembly closed 2017 ra Ky INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step Fo
14. hrough the opening from behind and connect them to the SeaScope ID600 Fasten the SeaScope ID600 to the mounting surface with the screws provided Ensure that the rubber keypad is in position inside the front bezel and snap the bezel onto the SeaScope ID600 by engaging the top edge first then snapping the lower edge over the lip Section 3 Testing the Installation After installing your SeaScope ID600 transducer and cables you should test the installation Testing should be performed on the water since that is the only way to check you transducer s performance With your boat at idle press the POWER button to turn the unit on The SeaScope ID600 performs a self test on its electronics then automatically selects the right depth range and sensitivity level for conditions Momentarily you ll see the reading start to march across the screen from right to left Increase your boat speed to ensure that you get a continuous bottom reading as the boat moves Your SeaScopelD600 and its transducer are designed to operate at up to 75 mph However exercise caution when operating any boat at high speed If the SeaScope ID600 performs well at idle or slow speeds but the display is not continuous at higher speeds the transducer is not installed properly Air bubbles or turbulence from the boat hull are passing across the transducer face blocking the transmitted signal By following the instructions in Mounting the Transducer you
15. ing OFF 7 2 a Adjusts Alarm Depth Enables Alarm The Bottom Alarm lets you specify the minimum depth you want to maintain To use it select B ALM then press the ON OFF button to activate the alarm and the Up or Down arrow key to adjust the depth at which the alarm will sound An alarm symbol is displayed when this function is on When the Bottom Alarm is you ll hear a continuous chirping sound when the bottom is shallower than you defined This is very handy for alerting you to shallow water or helping you to maintain position over structure Fish Alarm 3 Using Fish Alarm Factory setting OFF kma Enables Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm alerts you with a chirping sound whenever the SeaScope ID600 detects fish or another object not attached to the bottom To activate it select FISH ALM and press the ON OFF button A fish symbol reminds you that the alarm is on Zoom 4 Using Zoom Factory setting OFF Fa Selects Zoom Depth ON OFF Enables Zoom Zoom provides an up close view To activate it select Zoom and press ON OFF To activate it select Zoom and press ON OFF The Zoom view initially begins at the surface pressing the Up or Down arrow adjusts Zoom depth The range of the display is shown when Zoom is on The Zoom range depends on the current Depth Range 3ft in the 6ft and 9ft Depth Ranges 5ft in the 15ft and 30ft Depth Ranges 1Oft the 45ft to 185ft Depth
16. llation by determining where to mount the control head Consider the following to determine best location e The cables for power transducer and temp speed accessories if applicable should be installed first and must reach the mounting location Extension cables are available e There are two ways to route the cables to the unit through a hole in the mounting surface underneath the mounting bracket or from a hole outside the mounting bracket Routing the cables down under the mount provides maximum weather protection however this is not always feasible if the area under the GG fishfinder is inaccessible In this case route the cables through a hole at another location and cover with the supplied hole cover e The mounting surface should be adequately supported to protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration and provide visibility while operation e The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to 45 ZSR pivot and swivel freely and for easy removal and installation et A fH Figures 18 19 28 Step Two Connect the Power Cable to the Boat 6 2m long power cable is included to supply power to the fishfinder You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi stranded copper wire CAUTION Some boats have 24 or 36 volt electric systems Be sure your unit is connected to a 12 VDC power supply The Power can be connected to the boat s electrical syste
17. m at two places a fuse panel usually located near the console or directly to the battery If a fuse terminal is available use crimp on type electrical connectors not included that match the terminal on the fuse panel Attach the black wire to ground and the red wire to 12 VDC power Figure 20 Be sure to use a one amp fuse in the connection If you must wire the control head directly to a battery be sure to install an inline fuse holder INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION and one amp fuse not included for the protection of the unit Figure 21 Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures In order to minimize the potential for interference with other 1 25n marine electronics a separate power source Such as a 2 second battery be necessary a Step Three Drill the Mounting Holes 1 Set the mounting bracket in place on the mounting surface Mark the four mounting screw locations with a pencil or punch 2 Set the mounting bracket aside and drill the four bracket mounting screw holes using a 9 64 3 6mm bit ross Step Four Run the Cables A 1 Ifthe cables must pass through a hole underneath the S mounting surface mark and drill a 1 25mm hole centered between the four mounting holes Figure 22 Note if the cables must pass through the mounting surface at a different location drill the 1 25mm hole at that location and pass the cables through
18. o refer tot eh following instructions After you adjust any function the display returns to its full screen reading NOTE The last function you select remains active that is you can adjust it without having to press SELECT again You can use this to simplify operations For example if the bottom alarm was the last function used you can readjust the alarm by pressing one of the arrow buttons Or if you often use Zoom you can select it once then switch it on and off by simply pressing ON OFF The following pages describe each funcion in order of appearance as you first press SELECT Sensitivity 1 Selecting Sensitivity Units Factory setting 0 FEET lumna Senistivriiy Seting Feet Meters or Fathour The Sensitivity Units function has two uses Its lets you adjust SeaScope ID600 sensitivity and controls whether depth measurement is in feet fathom or meters SeaScope 10600 automatically increases or decreases its sensitivity setting when water conditions change Ifyou want to manually adjust Sensitivity select SENS and press the Up or Down arrow button to adjust the automatic setting with a 5 to 5 range For example if you set it at 2 Sensitivity remains 2 settings higher that the normal automatic setting Pressing the ON OFF button when the SENS menu is displayed switches the unit of depth measurement between feet fathoms and meters Bottom Alarm 2 Using Bottom Alarm Factory sett
19. owing for installation and operation A powered hand drill and various drill bits Philips and flathead screwdrivers A ruler or measuring tape Pen or pencil 12 volt power source your boat s battery 1 amp fuse A fuse holder if you are wiring directly to the boat s battery Silicone sealant for sealing drilled holes 2 part slow cure epoxy for inside the hull transducer installations INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Do not begin this transducer installation until you read the Installation Preparation in the Operation Guide This chapter contains information critical to the correct installation of your transducer Due to the wide variety of boat hulls only general instructions are presented in the installation guide Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step One Determine Where to Mount the Transducer Begin the transducer installation by determining where on the transom to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is relatively free of turbulent water As a boat moves through the water turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the propeller s This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat and in the immediate area of
20. peeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer needs to be moved If depth performance is required test the fishfinder in water at the desired depth Test different locations in the hull until the optimum performance is achieved Step Three Permanently Mount the Transducer Note Proper operation requires the pointed end of the Once the mounting location is determined mark the position of the transducer Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the mounting surface If the surface is excessively rough it may be necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting surface Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry Mix an ample quantity of two part slow cure epoxy slowly and thoroughly Avoid trapping air bubbles Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull Figure 16 Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to purge any trapped air from underneath keeping the pointed end NO of the transducer body pointed forward Figure 17 transducer body to face towards the bow 6 Weight the transducer so it does not move while the epoxy is curing When the epoxy cures no water is necessary inside the hull Neither water spilled gasoline or oil will affect the performance of the transducer INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Step One Determine Where to Mount Begin the insta
21. the boat hull with minimal loss The hull of the boat must be single layer construction not double hulled Also any air trapped in the lamination of the fiberglass would prevent the sonar signal from passing through Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled into the boat and through experimentation high speed operation comparable to transom mounting can be achieved Two part slow cure epoxy not included is required to glue the transducer in place INSTALLATION PREPARATION ALTERNATE MOUNTING METHODS ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS Your Humminbird fishfinder comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats However there are several situations which may require a different type of transducer Inboard boats wood or metal hulls and sail boats create unique transducer mounting needs Alternate transducers and mounting methods are detailed below Portable Mounting The standard transducer can be adapted for portable installations with a portable mounting kit available from Humminbird This accessory adapts your transducer to a suction cup mount for temporary installation on the boat hull or other surface Trolling Motor Mounting The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on most trolling motors using a different accessory kit This accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows mounting the transducer to the body of most trolling motors Thru Hull Moun
22. the propeller s Figure 1 On outboard or inboard outboard boats it is best to stay at least 15 40cm to the side of the propeller s If possible viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is moving will provide the best means of locating turbulence free water If maximum high speed operation is a high priority this is the recommended method If this is not possible select a location on the transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth flat and free of protrusions or ribs The transducer when mounted should point straight down The design of the transducer will accommodate a wide range of deadrises and remain ported straight down Figure 2 Transom Mounting Location Stepped Hull On boats with stepped hulls it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step Never mount the transducer on the transom behind a step as this area of the transom will not be in contact with the water at high speed Figure 3 INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION If the propeller s is are forward of the transom it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered Step Two Drill the Mounting Holes 1 Remove the mounting template from the front of the Operations Manual 2 Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where the transducer will be installed Figure 4 Align the template vertically ensuring th
23. ting Thru hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull of the boat Larger boats or boats with inboard motors create turbulence that make transom mounting ineffective Also hulls that are very thick or are double layered or made from materials such as wood or metal which do not conduct sonar signals make inside the hull mounting inadvisable Thru hull mounting may require the use of a fairing block to level the transducer with the waterline Also since special tools and knowledge may be required to perform this type of installation it is best to refer to a qualified marine technician INSTALLATION PREPARATION TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by returning it to the address listed in Customer Support Some transducers may have additional cost Refer to the Accessory catalog or call Customer Support for information BEGINNING INSTALLATION Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method you can begin installation of your new Humminbird fishfinder The installation guide included on the next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer For transom mount transducer installations you will need the mounting template included with your manual In addition to the parts included you need the foll
24. to mount the unit on top of your boat console or to hang the unit from an overhead structure Or by removing the back of the SeaScope ID600 you can mount the unit flush in a console or bullhead by drilling a standard 3 1 2 gauge opening To choose the best location consider the following e mounting surface should be adequately supported to protect the SeaScope 10600 from excess wave shock and vibration e The mounting area should allow at least 2 clearance at back sides and top of the unit for connection air flow and ease of removal e Any VHF radio you have may incur some degree of interference with the depth sounder SeaRanger depth sounders are designed to minimize this interference although it is best to route the transducer cable and antenna cable as far away from each other as possible for example on opposite sides of the boat After you have determined the best location for your SeaScope ID600 proceed with the instructions on the following page After installing the transducer connect the power cable to a 12 VDC power source It is best to wire the SeaScope ID600 through your boat s fuse panel using a 1 amp fuse and fuse holder not included in the positive wire as shown on the following illustration Do not connect directly to the battery without a fuse Attach the black lead to the negative terminal and wire the red lead through the fuse to the positive terminal Route the power and transducer cables
25. ur Mount the Transducer to the Transom 1 2 3 Step Five Adjust the Running Position of the Transducer Apply silicone sealant to the mounting holes drilled into the transom Align the transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the transom Figure 8 Use either a flat head screwdriver a 5 16 8mm hex driver or a 5 16 8mm socket to mount the assembly Using the two 10 1 25mm long slotted hex head screws mount the transducer assembly to the transom as shown Do not fully tighten the mounting screws order to vertically adjust the transducer pay Snap the pivot down into place pa paa The bracket allows height and tilt adjustment the pivot screws allow angular adjustment Initially adjust the transducer as described in the following paragraphs Further adjustment may be necessary to refine the instillation after high speed testing 1 Confirm the pivot angle has not changed F Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the Allen wrenches Running Position First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its Adjustment length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat Then pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1 4 inch 6mm lower than the front Figure 9 It may be necessary to retighten the pivot screws after the initial use as the plastics may still be seating to the lock washers Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the transdu
26. y button before the timer reaches 0 the normal operation screen is displayed If the boat is in water sonar data appears If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout the unit is working properly Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2 but less than the depth capability of the unit and the transducer is fully submerged Remember the sonar signal cannot pass through air If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high speed performance If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer requires adjustment Refer to the appropriate transducer installation section for more detail Note it is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed performance is achieved Important For Transom Mount transducer installations install the third mounting screw after the final transducer adjustments Humminbird 3 Humminbird Lane Eufaula Alabama 36027 Installing the SeaScope 10600 Before mounting the SeaScope 10600 gather the parts you need SeaScope 10600 gimball mounting bracket mounting hardware kit power cable and transducer cable If the transducer cable is not long enough for your installation see Accessories earlier in the manual for information on the EC 6 10 extension cable Next consider where to mount the SeaScope ID600 The Gimbal mount allows you
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