6" ECHO SOUNDER

LS-6100
 Your Local Agent/Dealer

9-52 Ashihara-cho,
Nishinomiya, Japan

Telephone : 0798-65-2111
Telefax : 0798-65-4200

All rights reserved. Printed in Japan

FIRST EDITION : FEB. 2002
C : JUN. 10,2002
PUB.No. OME-23690
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( DAMI ) LS-6100 *00080926502*
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ................................................iii 2. SYSTEM & INSTALLATION MENUS .... 18

SYSTEM OVERVIEW...................................iv 2.1 System Menu................................. 18
2.2 Installation Menu ........................... 20
1. OPERATION ............................................1
1.1 Control Description ..........................1 3. MAINTENANCE,
1.2 Turning the Power On/Off ................1 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 22
1.3 Adjusting Display Contrast, 3.1 Maintenance .................................. 22
Brilliance ..........................................2 3.2 Cleaning the Display Unit............... 22
1.4 Choosing a Display, Frequency........2 3.3 Transducer Maintenance ............... 22
1.5 Menu Operating Procedure ..............5 3.4 Replacing the Fuse........................ 22
1.6 Automatic Operation ........................5 3.5 Battery Voltage Alert ...................... 22
1.7 Manual Operation ............................6 3.6 Troubleshooting ............................. 23
1.8 Choosing Picture 3.7 Diagnostics.................................... 23
Advance Speed................................7 3.8 Test Pattern ................................... 24
1.9 Measuring Depth..............................8
1.10 A-scope Display ...............................8 4. INSTALLATION ..................................... 25
1.11 Suppressing Interference .................9 4.1 Display Unit ................................... 25
1.12 Suppressing Low Level Noise ..........9 4.2 Thru-hull Mount Transducer........... 25
1.13 Erasing Weak Echoes....................10 4.3 Transom Mount Transducer ........... 27
1.14 White Line......................................10 4.4 Inside-hull Transducer ................... 29
1.15 Waypoints ......................................10 4.5 Optional Triducer ........................... 30
1.16 PROG Key .....................................12 4.6 Optional Water Temperature/Speed
1.17 Picture Color (Hue) ........................13 Sensor ........................................... 34
1.18 Deep Gain......................................13 4.7 Wiring ............................................ 34
1.19 Alarms ...........................................13 4.8 IEC 61162-1 Data Sentences......... 36
1.20 Resetting Trip Distance ..................15
1.21 Setting the Draft .............................15
SPECIFICATIONS .................................. SP-1
1.22 Gain Compensation .......................15
1.23 Setting Up Nav Data Displays ........16
OUTLINE DRAWING
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions for the Operator

WARNING CAUTION
Do not open the equipment. Do no turn on the equipment with the
transducer out of water.
There are no uer-serviceable parts inside.
The transducer may be damaged.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment. The picture is not refreshed when
picture advancement is stopped.
Fire, electrical shock or serious injury can
result. Maneuvering the vessel in this condition
may result in a dangerous situation.
Immediately turn off the power at the
switchboard if the equipment is emitting Use the proper gain setting.
smoke or fire.
Incorrect gain may produce wrong depth
Continued use of the equipment can cause indication, possibly resulting in a dangerous
fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO situation. See "Adjusting the gain" on page
agent for service. 7 for details.

Do not maneuver the vessel based

on the depth indication alone.

Grounding may result.

NOTICE
The high quality LCD shows 99.99% of
Use the proper fuse. its pixels. The remaining .01% may drop
out or brighten, due to the property of
Fuse rating is shown on the equipment. the LCD, however this is not a sign of
Use of a wrong fuse can result in damage
malfunction.
to the equipment.
A warning label is attached to the equip-
ment. Do not remove the label. If the
label is missing or damaged, contact
a FURUNO agent or dealer.

WARNING Name: Warning Label (1)

To avoid electrical shock, do not Type: 86-003-1011-1
remove cover. No user-serviceable Code No.: 100-236-231
parts inside.

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 Safety Instructions for the Installer

WARNING CAUTION
Turn off the power at the switchboard Do not install the equipment where
before beginning the installation. air bubbles and noise are present.

Fire or electrical shock can result if the Performance will be affected.

power is left on.
The following are guidelines for
Be sure no water leaks in at the trans- handling of the transducer cable.
ducer or sensor mounting location.
- Do not locate near oils and fuels.
Water leakage can sink the vessel. Also - Locate it in a safe place.
confirm that the transducer and sensor will - Do no paint the cable.
not loosen by ship's vibration. The installer
of the equipment is solely responsible for The sheath of the cable is made of
the proper installation of the equipment. chloroprene rubber (or polychloride
FURUNO will assume no responsibility for vinyl). For this reason do not paint
any damage associated with improper the cable.
installation.
Observe the following compass safe
Use the specified power cable. distances to prevent interference to a
magnetic compass:
Use of other power cable may result in
Standard Steering
fire. compass compass
Display 0.5 m 0.35 m
unit

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FOREWORD
A Word to LS-6100 Features
Owners The FURUNO LS-6100 is a dual frequency
(50 kHz, 200 kHz) monochrome LCD echo
Congratulations on your choice of the
sounder. Comprised of a display unit and a
FURUNO LS-6100 6” Echo Sounder. We
transducer, the LS-6100 displays
are confident you will see why the
underwater conditions on a bright 6-inch
FURUNO name has become synonymous
monochrome LCD.
with quality and reliability.

The main features of the LS-6100 are

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric
Company has enjoyed an enviable • Compact design permits installation
reputation for innovative and dependable where space is limited.
marine electronics equipment. This
• Bright 6-inch monochrome LCD gives
dedication to excellence is furthered by our
excellent readability even in broad
extensive global network of agents and
daylight.
dealers.
• Wide variety of display modes: single
This equipment is designed and frequency, dual frequency, bottom-lock,
constructed to meet the rigorous demands marker-zoom, bottom-zoom, and nav
of the marine environment. However, no data.
machine can perform its intended function
• Automatic function permits unattended
unless operated and maintained properly.
adjustment of range and gain. The range
Please carefully read and follow the
scale and gain automatically change to
recommended procedures for operation
display the bottom in the darkest gray
and maintenance.
tone on the lower half of the screen.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the • User-programmable nav data displays
end-user, about whether we are achieving provide analog and digital nav data.
our purposes. • Alarms: Bottom, Fish (bottom-lock and
normal), Speed, Water Temperature and
Thank you for considering and purchasing Arrival. (Speed and arrival alarms require
FURUNO equipment. appropriate sensor; water temperature
alarm requires water temperature data.)
• A-scope display helps discern echo
amplitude.
• White line feature helps discriminate fish
lying near the bottom.
• Destination waypoint feature provides
range, bearing, and time-to-go to
destination waypoint.
• Waterproof construction permits
installation on open bridge.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
System configuration

Equipment lists
Standard supply
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Display Unit LS-6100 — 1
520-5PSD 000-015-204 Thru-hull mount
Transducer 520-5MSD 000-015-212 Thru-hull mount
Select
520-5PWD 000-015-126 Transom mount
one
Triducer (transducer 525ST-MSD 000-015-263 Thru-hull mount
plus spd/temp sensor) 525ST-PWD 000-015-261 Transom mount
• Tapping screw (4 pcs., 5 x 20 SUS304, 000-802-081)
Installation Materials
• Washer head screw B (4 pcs., M4 x 20 SUS304, 000-804-742)
(CP02-07000)
• Cable assy. (1 pc., MJ-A15A3F0003-030, 000-145-513)
Spare Parts
Fuse (1 pc., 61NM-125V, 1A, Code No. 000-145-864)
(SP02-04500)
Template Type 02-139-1035-2, Code No. 100-298-502, 1 pc., for flush mount

Optional equipment
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
MJ-A15A7F0004-005 000-145-690 1 0.5 m, for wind sensor
NMEA Cable
MJ-A15A7F0005-020 000-145-691 1 2 m, w/o +12V line
Conversion Cable 02S4147 000-141-082 1 For spd/temp sensor
Water Temperature & ST-02MSB 000-137-986 Select
Thru-hull type
Speed Sensor ST-02PSB 000-137-987 one
Inner Hull Kit 22S0191 000-802-598 1

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1. OPERATION
1.1 Control Description

Display unit

How to remove the hard cover 1.2 Turning the Power

Place your thumbs at the center of the On/Off
cover, and then lift the cover while
pressing it with your thumbs. Press the [POWER/BRILL] key more than
one second to turn on the power. The unit
beeps, the startup screen appears, and
then the equipment checks the ROM and
RAM for proper operation and displays
program number. (If “NG” (No Good)
appears, try to press any key except the
[POWER/BRILL] key to start operation.
However, the equipment may not work
properly. Contact your dealer.) You may

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press any key after the completion of the Note 1 : Setting windows other than those
equipment check to start operation sooner. on menus are erased if there is no
operation within about seven seconds.

Note 2: When the power is reapplied after

turning off the equipment with minimum
brilliance, minimum brilliance will be set
6" ECHO SOUNDER after the equipment goes through its initial
start up. Adjust the brilliance as necessary.
LS-6100
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
ROM : OK RAM : OK
Program No: 0252308-01.**
1.4 Choosing a Display,
** Program version no.
Frequency
Start-up screen
To turn off the power, press and hold down Seven displays are available: single
the [POWER/BRILL] key until the screen frequency (50 or 200 kHz), dual frequency,
goes blank. The time remaining until power marker-zoom, bottom-zoom, bottom-lock,
is turned off is counted down on the screen. and nav data (two displays).

Note: The example screens shown in this 1. Press the [MODE] key to show the
manual may not match the screens you see mode selection window.
on your display. The screen you see MODE
depends on your system configuration and SINGLE FREQ.
DUAL FREQ.
equipment settings. MARKER ZOOM
BOTTOM ZOOM
BOTTOM LOCK
NAV DATA-1
NAV DATA-2
1.3 Adjusting Display 50kHz 200kHz

Contrast, Brilliance Mode selection window

1. Press the [POWER/BRILL] key 2. Press the [MODE] key again within
momentarily to show the seven seconds to choose a mode. You
brilliance/contrast adjustment window. may also choose a mode with ▲ or ▼.
Min Max 3. For modes other than DUAL FREQ,
CONTST 4 choose frequency; press ◄ for 50 kHz;
Min Max ► for 200 kHz.
BRILL 9 4. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
menu.
Brilliance/contrast adjustment window
2. For contrast, press the [POWER/BRILL]
key to adjust contrast cyclically. (You
may also use ◄ or ► on the Cursor
Pad to adjust contrast.)
3. To adjust brilliance, use ▲ or ▼.
4. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
brilliance/contrast adjustment window.

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Single frequency display Dual frequency display
50 kHz The 50 kHz picture appears on the left; the
200 kHz picture on the right. This display is
The sounder uses ultrasonic signals to
useful for comparing the same picture with
detect bottom conditions. The lower the
two different transmitting frequencies.
frequency of the signal, the wider the
detection area. Therefore, the 50 kHz 0
50/200
0.0 0
1/1

frequency is useful for general detection 50 kHz 200 kHz

picture picture
and judging bottom condition. 20 20

200 kHz
40 40

The higher the frequency of the ultrasonic

signal the better the resolution. For this 60 60
reason the 200 kHz frequency is ideal for
detailed observation of fish schools. 49.6 80 80

Dual frequency display

50 kHz
Marker-zoom display
200 kHz
This mode expands chosen area of the
normal picture to full vertical size of the
screen on the left-half window. You may
specify the portion to expand by operating
Frequency and coverage area the VRM (Variable Range Marker), which
you can shift with ▲ or ▼. The area
Picture Advance Speed between the VRM and zoom range marker
Mode is expanded.
(AUTO or MANUAL)
Frequency Single frequency display
50k 1/1
17 0.0 00
Zoomed
50k 1/1 fish
Minute 0
Fish Variable range
0.0 school 18 school 10 marker
Marker 40.7°F
16.2kt Nav Display
(Shows time. 17.0
19
Each bar Level Bar 20
This section
is 30 sec.) 20 is zoomed
Fish Transmission 20
School Line
30
Range Scale 21
40
25.0 22 40
Zoom marker
Bottom Marker-zoom display
60
Marker-zoom display

Depth 49.6 80

Typical 50 kHz display

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Bottom-zoom display Nav data displays
This mode expands bottom and bottom fish The nav data displays appear on the left
in the range width set with ZOOM RANGE 2/3 of the screen. Data other than depth
on page 3 of the SYSTEM menu. This requires appropriate sensor.
mode is useful for determining bottom
contour. You can display between two and four
50k 1/1
items in a nav data display and choose the
27 0.0 00 item and order and to display them. See
Single paragraph 1.23 to choose the items to
frequency
28
10
display display and “NAV DATA-1” and “NAV
29
DATA-2” in paragraph 2.1 to choose the
Bottom number of items to display.
20
Zoom
30 marker Depth
30

29.8
31

Switched with 69.4m

32 40 depth Temperature
Bottom-zoom display

Bottom-zoom display
65.5°F
Odometer

Bottom-lock display
56nm
The bottom-lock display provides a normal Trip meter
picture on the right half of the screen and a
15 feet (5 meter)* wide layer in contact with
the bottom is expanded onto the left half of
10.0nm
the screen. This mode is useful for NAV DATA-1 display
detecting bottom fish.
XTE
* = Operator selectable

Bottom-lock display 0.25nm

50k 1/1
5 00

Zoom 1 0.5 0 0.5 1

Zoomed
fish 4 marker
10 Speed
60
3
This section 50
is zoomed 40
20

2
30
Single 20

1
Fish 30
school
frequency
display 0
10
kt 17.2
21.7 0 40 NAV DATA-2 display
Bottom displayed flat
Sample NAV DATA displays
Bottom-lock display

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1.5 Menu Operating Off
Cruising
Procedure Fishing
The LS-6100 has three menus: Main menu
Auto mode options window
(referred to in text as “menu”), System and
Installation. Below is the basic menu 4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose option or set
operating procedure. numeric value.
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the menu, or press ◄ to continue menu
menu. Page 1 or Page 2 of the menu operation.
appears depending on the page last
used.
P = Function of PROG key 1.6 Automatic Operation
P AUTO MODE Off How automatic operation works
SHIFT : 0ft
PIC. ADVANCE : 1/1 The automatic function automatically
NOISE LIMIT : Off chooses the proper gain, range scale and
CLUTTER : Off clutter. It works as follows:
SIGNAL LEVEL : Off
A-SCOPE : Off • The range changes automatically to
HUE : Day display the bottom echo on the screen.
WHITE LINE : Off
DEEP GAIN : Low • The gain is automatically adjusted to
(1/2)
display the bottom echo in the darkest
[MENU]: Exit tone.
Note: SHIFT and CLUTTER are
not available in the auto mode. Page • Clutter (on the menu), which suppresses
no. low-level noise, is automatically adjusted.
Menu, page 1
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to select an item. To view Choosing automatic operation
page 2 of the menu, press ▼ to show The automatic mode provides two choices
the display below. of modes: cruising and fishing.

GOTO WPT Off 1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the

WAYPOINT LIST... menu.
2. Choose AUTO MODE from page 1 of
TRIP RESET?
the menu.
GAIN ADJ 200 : +0 3. Press ► to open the mode options
GAIN ADJ 50 : +0 window.
DRAFT : 0.0ft 4. Choose Cruising or Fishing as
appropriate.
SYSTEM MENU...
(2/2)
“Cruising” is for tracking the bottom;
[MENU]: Exit
“Fishing” is for searching fish schools.
Since “Cruising” uses a higher clutter
Menu, page 2
rejection setting than fishing, it is not
3. Press ► to show selected item’s recommended for fish detection - weak
options window. The example below fish echoes may not be displayed.
shows the options window for AUTO “Fishing” clearly displays weaker
MODE. echoes.

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5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the 1.7 Manual Operation
menu.
Choosing the manual mode
The auto mode in use is shown as 1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the
(Auto-Fishing) or (Auto-Cruising) at menu.
the top left corner on the screen. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to choose AUTO MODE
from page 1 of the menu.
Range offset 3. Press ► to show the options window.
To display the bottom tail in detail in the 4. Choose Off with ▲.
automatic mode, offset the range as below. 5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
menu. “MANUAL” appears in reverse
1. Press the [+] or [-] key of the [RANGE] video at the top left corner on the
key. screen.

AUTO RANGE OFFSET Choosing range

+0 ft
The basic range and range shifting
Auto range offset window functions used together give you the means
to choose the depth you can see on the
2. Press the [+] or [-] key of the [RANGE] screen. The basic range can be thought of
key again to choose offset desired as providing a “window” into the water
(range: -100 to +300 ft). Note that if the column and range shifting as moving the
range is changed the offset is returned “window” to the desired depth.
to “0”.
3. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to finish.

Gain offset Shift

Gain offset lets your override automatic
gain adjustment.

1. Press the [GAIN] key.

AUTO GAIN OFFSET Display
Min ±0 Max Range and display shift concept
Choosing basic range
Auto gain offset window
The basic range may be chosen with the
2. Press ◄ or ► key to offset gain (setting [RANGE] key from the eight ranges shown
range –5 to +5). The gain selected is in the table on the next page. (“P/B” in the
shown at the top of the screen as table means Passi/Braza.)
G (Gain) + (or -) XX (offset).
3. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to finish.

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 Table 1-1 Default ranges Adjusting the gain
Basic Range The [GAIN] key adjusts the sensitivity of the
Unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 receiver. Generally, use a higher gain
meters 5 10 20 40 80 150 200 300 setting for greater depths and a lower
feet 15 30 60 120 200 400 600 1000 setting for shallower waters.
fathoms 3 5 10 20 40 80 120 200
P/B 3 5 10 30 50 100 150 200

1. Press the [+] or [-] key of the [RANGE]

key and the display should now look
something like the one below.
2. Press the [+] or [-] key of the [RANGE] Gain too high Gain proper Gain too low
key again to choose a basic range.
Examples of proper and improper gain
1000ft
600ft 1. Press the [GAIN] key and the display
400ft shown below appears.
200ft
120ft GAIN
60ft
Min Max
30ft
15ft 200k 2
Basic ranges (default)
50k 3
Shifting the range
Gain adjustment window
The basic range may be shifted up or down
2. When using the dual frequency display,
in the manual mode as follows:
press ▲ or ▼ to choose frequency.
3. Press the [GAIN] key to set. (You may
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the
also use ◄ or ►.) Adjust so that a slight
menu.
amount of noise remains on the screen.
2. Choose SHIFT from page 1 of the
4. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
menu.
gain adjustment window.
3. Press ► to open the shift options
window.

1.8 Choosing Picture

0ft
Advance Speed
Shift window The picture advance speed determines how
quickly the vertical scan lines run across
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose amount of shift
the screen. When choosing a picture
desired.
advance speed, keep in mind that a fast
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
advance speed will expand the size of the
menu.
fish school horizontally on the screen and a
slow advance speed will contract it. Note
Note: The picture may not be displayed if
that the picture is not refreshed when
the amount of shift is greater than actual
picture advancement is stopped. Therefore,
depth.
use caution when steering the vessel under
this condition.

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 50k 1/1
0

VRM

VRM depth 20

39.8
40
Fast Slow
Picture and picture advancement speed
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the 60
menu.
2. Choose PIC. ADVANCE from page 1 of
the menu. 49.6 80
3. Press ► to show the options window.
How to measure depth with the VRM
Stop
(

1/16 Slow
1/8 1.10 A-scope Display
1/4
This display shows echoes at each
1/2
transmission with amplitudes and tone
1/1
proportional to their intensities, on the right
2/1
1/4 of the screen. It is useful for estimating
4/1 Fast
the kind of fish school and bottom
)

Picture advance options window composition.

4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose picture advance
speed desired. The fractions in the Note: In the dual frequency display, the
options window denote the number of A-scope display is only available with the
scan lines produced per transmission. high frequency display.
For example, 1/8 means one scan line
Single frequency display
is produced every 8 transmissions.
“Stop” freezes the display and it is 50k 1/1

convenient for observing an echo. 0

5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the

Weak
menu. 10
reflection
(fish or noise)

20 Strong
1.9 Measuring Depth reflection
(fish)
The VRM (Variable Range Marker)
30
functions to measure the depth to fish
schools, etc.
32.3 40 Strong
1. Press ▲ or▼ to place the VRM on the reflection
object which you wish to measure (bottom)
A-scope display
range.
2. Read the VRM depth just above the A-scope display
VRM.

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1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the Turn the noise limiter off when no
menu. interference exists, otherwise weak echoes
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to choose A-SCOPE may be missed.
from page 1 of the menu.
3. Press ► to show the options window.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to choose the A-scope 1.12 Suppressing Low
presentation type desired.
Normal: Display shows echoes at each Level Noise
transmission with amplitudes and tone Low intensity “speckles” may appear over
proportional to their intensities most of screen. This is mainly due to
Peak: Peak-hold amplitude picture. sediment in the water or noise. These can
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the be suppressed by adjusting CLUTTER on
menu. the menu. When the automatic mode is on,
6. To turn off the A-scope display, clutter is automatically rejected. To
choose Off at step 4 and then press the suppress low level noise in manual sounder
[MENU/ESC] key. operation, do the following:

1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the

1.11 Suppressing menu.
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose CLUTTER from
Interference page 1 of the menu.
Interference from other acoustic equipment 3. Press ► to show the options window.
operating nearby or other electronic 4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the degree of
equipment on your boat may show itself on suppression desired; 1, 2, 3 ,4, 5 or 6.
the display as shown in the figure below. The higher the number the greater the
To suppress interference, do the following: suppression.
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the menu.
menu. 6. To turn off low-level noise
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose NOISE LIMIT suppression, choose Off at step 4 and
from page 1 of the menu. then press the [MENU/ESC] key.
3. Press ► to show the options window.
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the degree of
suppression desired; Off, Low, Medium,
or High (highest).
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
menu.

Clutter appearance

Interference from Electrical interference

other sounder
Forms of interference

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1.13 Erasing Weak 50k
0.0
1/1
00
50k 1/1
00

Echoes 20 Fish school 20

clearly shown
Sediment in the water or reflections from 40 40

plankton may be painted on the display in White line

low intensity tones.
60 60

52.6 80 52.6 m
80

Weak White Line OFF White Line ON (Mesh)

echoes
How white line works

1.15 Waypoints
Appearance of weak echoes Waypoints may be used to:
These weak echoes may be erased as • Record the latitude and longitude position
follows: of an important echo. 12 points may be
registered.
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the
• Output a waypoint position to a plotter to
menu.
mark position on its screen
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose SIGNAL LEVEL
from page 1 of the menu. • Find range, bearing and time-to-go to a
3. Press ► to show the options window. location (waypoint)
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the degree of Note: Requires latitude and longitude
suppression desired; Off, Low, or High position from a navigator.
(highest).
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the Registering a waypoint on the
menu.
screen
6. To turn off the signal level function,
choose "Off" at step 4 and then press 1. Press the [MARK] key. The cursor
the [MENU/ESC] key. appears along with waypoint entry
instructions.
Note: If there is no position data the
1.14 White Line message “No position data!” appears.
Check the navigator.
The white line feature displays a leading
edge of the bottom echo in white. This is 50k 1/1
0.0 0
useful for discriminating bottom fish near
WAYPOINT ENTRY
the bottom.
( Move) Cursor
[MARK] Enter 20
[MENU] Cancel
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to display
Cursor
the menu.
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose WHITE LINE 40

from page 1 of the menu.

3. Press ► to show the options window.
60
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose Off, Tone or
Mesh as appropriate. “Mesh” paints the
white line in darker tone than “Tone.” 49.6 80
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
menu. 50 kHz display

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2. Use ▲ or ▼ to set the cursor where Registering waypoint from the
desired. Picture advancement is waypoint list
stopped until step 3 is completed.
3. Press the [MARK] key again. The 1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the
latitude and longitude position at the menu.
cursor is output to the navigator and a 2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose WAYPOINT
vertical line marks location. Further, the LIST from page 2 of the menu.
display shows the waypoint name (next 3. Press ►.
sequential number) and position of the WAYPOINT LIST
location selected at step 2. 0101
0203
03
WAYPOINT ------
Name FREQ.
05 ------
Lat : 34°22.796'N ------
Lon : 136°07.264'E ------
------
Erase? ------
------
[MENU]: Exit ------
------
Waypoint data display [MENU]: Exit

Note: If you attempt to enter 13th Waypoint list

waypoint, the message “Memory full!” 4. Choose an empty waypoint and press
appears. In this case, erase an ►. Press ► again.
unwanted waypoint to enable entry.
NEW WAYPOINT
4. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to save the Name FREQ.
04------ ENT
05
waypoint under the name shown, or go Lat : 34°22.796'N
to step 5 to change its name. Lon : 136°07.264'E
5. Press ► to open the waypoint name Erase?
entry window. [MENU]: Exit

WAYPOINT
New waypoint window, name entry
Name FREQ.
01------ ENT
05
Lat : 34°22.796'N 5. Use ▲ or ▼ to set character; ◄ or ► to
Lon : 136°07.264'E shift cursor.
Erase? 6. Press ► to select ENT.
[MENU]: Exit 7. Enter latitude and longitude, similar to
how you entered waypoint name
Waypoint window, name entry 8. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to register
6. Use ▲ or ▼ to set character; ◄ or ► to the waypoint.
shift cursor. The name may consist of
eight alphanumeric characters. Setting destination waypoint
Note: Character order is Set a destination waypoint to find range,
0→1…9→A→B…Z→0… bearing and time-to-go to that point. You
7. Press ► to choose ENT. can see range and bearing to a waypoint.
8. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to register Time-to-go is shown on the Time to Go
the waypoint. digital display.

1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the

menu.

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2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose GOTO WPT 7. Press ▲ to select YES to erase the
from page 2 of the menu. waypoint. The waypoint list appears,
3. Press ► to open the waypoints list. with the erased waypoint blank.
Off
8. Press the [MENU/ESC] key twice to
01 close the menu.
02
03
04
--------
-------- 1.16 PROG Key
--------
-------- The [PROG] key provides for instant
--------
-------- display of a user-programmed options
-------- window from page 1 of the menu
--------

Waypoint list Using the PROG key

4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose a waypoint. 1. Press the [PROG] key. The pop-up
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the window corresponding to the item
menu. programmed appears. In the example
below the auto mode options (default
Editing waypoints [PROG] key setting) is shown.
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the AUTO MODE
menu. Off
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose WAYPOINT Cruising
LIST from page 2 of the menu. Fishing
3. Press ► to open the waypoints list.
Auto mode options window
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose a waypoint and
press ►. 2. Use ▲ or ▼ to select option or adjust
5. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the item to edit; setting.
name, latitude or longitude. 3. Press the [MENU/ESC] to close the
6. Press ► to open the data entry window. window.
7. Use ▲ or ▼ to set character; ◄ or ► to
choose location. Registering function
8. Press ► to choose ENT.
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to show the
9. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
menu.
menu.
2. Choose the item on page 1 of the menu
that you wish to use.
Erasing waypoints 3. Press and hold down the [PROG] key
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key. (about three seconds) until you hear a
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose WAYPOINT beep. The “P” mark moves to item
LIST from page 2 of the menu. selected.
3. Press ► to open the waypoints list. 4. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the waypoint to menu.
erase, and then press ►.
Note: You cannot erase a waypoint
which is selected as “GOTO WPT.”
5. Press ▼ to choose “Erase.”
6. Press ► to open the options window.

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1.17 Picture Color (Hue) 1.19 Alarms
Two picture color arrangements are Alarm description
available: Day and Night. Day shows
The LS-6100 has six conditions which
echoes on a white background; Night
generate both audio and visual alarms:
shows them on a black background.
bottom alarm, normal fish alarm, bottom
lock fish alarm, water temperature alarm,
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to display
arrival alarm and speed alarm. (The water
the menu.
temperature, arrival and speed alarms
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose HUE from page
require appropriate sensors.)
1 of the menu.
3. Press ► to show the options window.
Bottom alarm: The bottom alarm alerts
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose Day or Night as
you when the bottom is within the alarm
appropriate.
range set. To activate the bottom alarm the
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
depth must be displayed.
menu.

Fish (normal) alarm: The fish (normal)

alarm tells you when fish are within the
1.18 Deep Gain preset alarm range.
“Deep Gain” compensates for propagation
attenuation of the ultrasonic waves. It does Fish (bottom lock) alarm: The fish
this by equalizing echo presentation so that (bottom lock) alarm, available with the
fish schools of the same size appear in the bottom-lock mode, sounds when fish are
same density in both shallow and deep within a certain distance from the bottom.
waters. In addition, it reduces surface Note that the Fish (normal) alarm must be
noise. turned on to use this alarm.

1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the Water temperature alarm: The water
menu. temperature alarm alerts when the water
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose DEEP GAIN temperature is within (Inside alarm) the
from page 1 of the menu. alarm range set or over the range set.
3. Press ► to show to the options window.
4. Choose Low, Medium, or High as Speed alarm: The speed alarm alerts you
appropriate. High provides the greatest when the speed is within (Inside alarm) or
degree of gain reduction against short over (Outside alarm) the preset speed.
range echoes.
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the Arrival alarm: The arrival alarm alerts
menu. when you are near a waypoint by the
distance set.

Activating an alarm
1. Press the [ALARM] key.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to show page 1 or page 2
of the Alarm menu as appropriate.

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 ALARM 8. Press ► to show the options menu.
BOTTOM On
FROM : 5ft 0ft 63.2°F 1.0 kt
RANGE : 10ft
FISH(Normal) : On
Depth Temperature Speed
FROM : 5ft
RANGE : 10ft
Depth, temperature, speed setting window
FISH(B/L) : On
FROM : 8ft 9. Use ▲ or ▼ to set starting depth,
RANGE : 1.0ft
FISH LEVEL : Medium
temperature or speed as appropriate.
(1/2) 10. Press ◄ to close the window.
[MENU]: Exit 11. Press ▼ to choose RANGE.
Page 12. Press ► to show the options menu.
no. 13. Use ▲ or ▼ to set alarm range.
ALARM
14. For the bottom alarm, temperature
alarm, speed alarm and arrival alarm,
TEMPERATURE Inside
FROM : 72.4°F press the [MENU/ESC] key to finish.
RANGE : 1.0°F For a fish alarm, press ◄ to close the
window, and then go to step 15.
SPEED : Off
FROM : 0.0kt
15. Press ▼ to choose FISH LEVEL.
RANGE : 1.0kt 16. Press ► to show the options menu.
ARRIVAL ALRM : Off
RANGE : 0.01nm Weak
(2/2)

[MENU]: Exit
Medium
Strong
Gray characters mean alarm is inactive.

Alarm menu Fish level options

3. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose BOTTOM, 17. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose the echo

FISH(Normal), FISH(B/L), strength level which will trigger a fish
TEMPERATURE or SPEED as alarm:
appropriate. Weak: Weak echoes (weakest tone on
4. Press ► to show the options menu. level bar)
Off Medium: Medium strength echoes
Off Inside (middle tone on level bar)
On Outside Strong: Strong echoes (darkest tone on
Fish, Arrival, Temp, Speed level bar)
Bottom Alarm Alarm Types 18. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
On/Off menu.
Alarm options
5. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose alarm type:
Off: Alarm off
On: Alarm on
Inside: Alarm generated when speed
(water temperature) is within the range
set.
Outside: Alarm generated when speed
(water temperature) is outside the range
set.
6. Press ◄ to close the window.
7. Press ▼ to choose FROM.

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 Alarm icon* Note: To reset the odometer to zero, clear
the memory.

Starting
Alarm range point
1.21 Setting the Draft
The default depth display shows the
distance from the transducer. If you would
Alarm range marker rather show the distance from the sea
l Bottom alarm, Fish alarm (normal): Right surface, set your ship’s draft as follows:
l Fish alarm (bottom/lock): Left
* Alarm icon 1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the
: Bottom alarm menu.
: Fish alarm (normal)
: Fish alarm (B/L)
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose DRAFT from
: Temperature alarm (°C or °F shown) page 2 of the menu.
: Speed alarm 3. Press ► and then use ▲ or ▼ to set
: Arrival alarm draft. The setting range is –15 to 50
How the alarm works (meters, feet).
4. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
Note: To disable an alarm, choose Off at
menu.
step 5 in the above procedure.

Silencing the buzzer

1.22 Gain Compensation
The buzzer sounds and the appropriate
alarm icon appears and flashes when an If the gain is too high or too low, or the gain
alarm is violated. You can silence the for the low and high frequencies appears
buzzer by pressing the [ALARM] key. unbalanced, you can compensate it as
However, the buzzer will sound whenever follows:
the alarm setting is violated.
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the
Note: The audio and visual alarms are menu.
released against the last-violated alarm 2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose GAIN ADJ 200
when multiple alarms are active. or GAIN ADJ 50 from page 2 of the
menu.
3. Press ► to show to the options window.
4. Use ▲ or ▼ to set the amount. The
1.20 Resetting Trip setting range is –50 to +50.
Distance 5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
1. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to open the menu.
menu.
2. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose TRIP RESET?
from page 2 of the menu.
3. Press ►.
4. Press ▲ to reset trip distance. Beeps
are generated while the trip distance is
being reset.
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
menu.

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1.23 Setting Up Nav Data (1) (3)
(6)
(7)
Displays (4) (8)
(2)
The user may arrange the nav data (5) (9)
displays as desired. Two-data Three-data Four-data
display display display
1. Use the [MODE] key to select the nav Items displayable in (1) - (3): depth, position,
data display you want to set up. course, range and bearing, trip distance,
2. Press the Cursor Pad to display the odometer, water temperature, heading,
NAV DATA SETUP window. air pressure, time-to-go to destination waypoint,
XTE*, speed*, wind speed and direction*,
NAV DATA SETUP destination waypoint data*, compass*
Items displayable in (4) - (9): depth, position,
/ : Window Selection course, range and bearing, trip distance,
/ : Data Selection odometer, water temperature, heading,
air pressure, time-to-go to destination waypoint,
[MENU]: Exit XTE*, wind speed and direction

NAV DATA SETUP window * = Graphic display

3. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose a data display Nav data window and item displayable
window desired. A dashed-line rectangle
5. Press the [MENU/ESC] key to finish.
circumscribes your selection.
4. Use ◄ or ► to choose item to display.
Note: You can choose the number of items
See the next page for a description of
to show in a nav data display with NAV
the displays.
DATA-1 and NAV DATA-2 on the System
menu.

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 GRAPHIC DISPLAYS DIGITAL DISPLAYS

XTE Depth Temperature

0.25 nm 32.8ft 69.8°F

DEPTH WATER TEMPERATURE
XTE scale
1 0.5 0 0.5 1 Position Heading TRUE/MAG#
XTE GRAPHIC 30° 00.065'N

Speed
130° 00.574'E 318°
60 POSITION HEADING
50
40
Speedometer Speed Wind Speed APP*
30
20

0
10
kt 17.2 19.3kt 8.0m/s
SPEED GRAPHIC SPEED WIND SPEED

Course Wind Dir. APP*

Wind APP*
30 0
30 123.0° 138°
60 60
COURSE WIND DIRECTION
90 120° 90
Rng Brg Air Pressure
120 120
150
180
150
1.21nm 140° 1018hpa
Speed 10.3 m/s
RANGE & BEARING& AIR PRESSURE
WIND GRAPHIC
Trip meter Time to Go

Destination
Wpt 03
Rng 0.19nm
XTE 0.00nm
Brg 321°
Cse 333°
Bearing, 121nm 00H30M
waypoint Course
data: TRIP DISTANCE TIME-TO-GO&
Name, Destination
Range, waypoint Odometer * APP or TRUE
XTE direction depending on menu

1 0.5 0 0.5 1
XTE 56nm setting.
# TRUE or MAG
scale
ODOMETER depending on menu
DESTINATION WAYPOINT GRAPHIC
setting.
&To destination
Brg waypoint
30°
Bearing to
destination N Note 1: Nav data is updated with some delay.
waypoint Note 2: When data is lost 120 sec., the
E display shows "- -" at the location where
Cse Course data is lost.
90°

COMPASS GRAPHIC

Nav data displays

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2. SYSTEM & INSTALLATION
MENUS
The System menu mainly consists of items 2.1 System Menu
which once set do not require frequent
adjustment. You may display this menu by Page 1
choosing SYSTEM MENU at page 2 of the LANGUAGE: The system language is
menu and pressing ►. available in English, several European
PAGE 1 SYSTEM MENU languages and Japanese. To change
LANGUAGE English language, select language desired and
DEPTH UNIT : ft press the [MENU/ESC] key.
SPEED UNIT : kt
WIND UNIT : m/s
TEMP UNIT : °F DEPTH UNIT: Choose unit of depth
TEMP GRAPH : Off measurement from meters, feet, fathoms,
NAV DATA-1 :
NAV DATA-2 : passi/braza and hiro (Japanese).
KEY BEEP : On
BATT VOLTAGE : Off SPEED UNIT: Choose unit of speed
(1/3) measurement from knots, miles per hour
[MENU]: Exit
and kilometers per hour. Requires speed
Page no.
data.
PAGE 2 SYSTEM MENU

NAV DISPLAY Temp/Speed

NMEA0183 : Ver 2.0 WIND UNIT: Choose unit of wind speed
TLL OUTPUT
BEARING
: Off
: True
measurement from m/s, kt, km/h, and mph.
WIND SPD/DIR : Apparent Requires wind speed data.
TRIP SOURCE : Own

TEMP SOURCE : Own

SPEED SOURCE : Own
TEMP UNIT: Choose unit of temperature
TEMP CALIB. : +0.0°F (±40) measurement; Celsius or Fahrenheit.
SPEED CALIB. : +0% (±50)
Requires temperature data.
Own speed Own temp
10.0 kt 16.2°F (2/3) TEMP GRAPH: Turns the water
[MENU]: Exit temperature display on or off. The
temperature scale range is 16° (°F) in
PAGE 3 SYSTEM MENU “Narrow”; 40° (°F) in “Wide”. Requires
BASIC RANGE1 15 ft water temperature data.
RANGE2: 30
RANGE3: 60 50k 1/1
RANGE4: 120 0.0 00
RANGE5: 200 63.8°F
16.2kt
RANGE6: 400
80
RANGE7: 600 20
RANGE8: 1000 (7-1500)
70
Temperature Temperature
ZOOM RANGE : 15 ft (7-150) 40
B/L RANGE : 15 ft (10-30) Scale 60 Graph
(Bottom Lock)
50
60
ZOOM MARKER: On (3/3)
40
[MENU]: Exit
52.6 m 80
System menus
Water temperature display (wide, °F)

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NAV DATA-1, -2: Choose the number of WIND SPD/DIR: Choose the wind speed
navigation data items to display on the nav and direction reference from true and
data displays, from two, three or four items. apparent. Requires wind sensor.
Requires appropriate nav data. Apparent: The direction (in relation to
ship’s bow) and speed of the wind as it
KEY BEEP: Turn key beep on or off. appears to those on board, relative to the
speed and direction of the boat;
BATT VOLTAGE: Turn the battery voltage combination of the true wind and the wind
indication (appears at the top right corner caused by the boat's movement.
on the screen) on or off. When on it True: The speed and direction (in relation
replaces the picture advance speed to ship’s bow) of the wind felt or measured
indication. when stationary.

Page 2 TRIP SOURCE: Choose speed source for

the trip distance indication; Own
NAV DISPLAY: Choose the nav data to
(transducer w/speed sensor or separate
display in the nav data window at the top
speed sensor) or NMEA.
left-hand corner. You may choose from
temperature/speed, latitude/longitude,
TEMP SOURCE: Choose source of water
range and bearing, course over ground, trip
temperature input; Off, Own (transducer
distance or wind speed. Requires
w/water temperature sensor or separate
appropriate nav data.
temperature sensor), or NMEA.
40.7°F
16.2kt SPEED SOURCE: Choose source of speed
Nav window (water temperature and speed) input; Off, Own (transducer w/speed sensor
or separate speed sensor), or NMEA.
NMEA0183: Choose NMEA version of Requires speed data.
navigator; Ver. 1.5, Ver. 2.0 or Ver. 3.0.
TEMP CALIB.: If the water temperature
TLL OUTPUT: Enables/disables output of sensor-generated water temperature
TLL (Target Latitude, Longitude) position indication is wrong, you can correct it here,
when the [MARK] key is operated. “TLL” when “Own” is selected as temperature
outputs latitude and longitude position. source. For example, if the water
“FURUNO-TLL,” available with connection temperature indication is 2° higher than
of navigator that can output FURUNO TLL, actual water temperature, enter -2. The
outputs latitude and longitude, water setting range is -40°F to +40°F.
temperature, depth, etc.
SPEED CALIB.: If the speed
BEARING: Ship’s course and bearing to a sensor-generated speed indication is wrong,
waypoint may be displayed in true or you can correct it here, when “Own” is
magnetic bearing. Magnetic bearing is true selected as speed source. For example, if
bearing plus (or minus) earth’s magnetic the speed indication is 10% lower than
deviation. Requires bearing data. actual speed, enter +10. The setting range
is –50% to +50%.

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Page 3 2.2 Installation Menu
BASIC RANGE 1 - BASIC RANGE 8: Set The installation menu contains items which
range of each of the eight basic ranges. once set do not require frequent
Note 1: All default basic ranges are adjustment.
restored whenever the depth unit is
changed. Therefore, change the depth unit 1. Turn on the power while pressing the
before changing the basic ranges. [MENU/ESC] key. Continue pressing the
Note 2: A range may not be lower than the [MENU/ESC] key until the Installation
range preceding it. For example, if basic menu appears.
range 3 is 60 feet, basic range 4 must be
Installation Menu
greater than 60 feet.
SIMULATION On
ZOOM RANGE: Choose the range to zoom
in the marker-zoom and bottom-zoom TEST ...
LCD PATTERN ...
modes. You may choose a range between
MEMORY CLEAR
7 and 150 feet (2 and 50 meters).
NMEA PORT : In/Out
B/L RANGE: The expansion width for the NMEA MIX : Off
GPS WAAS* : Off
bottom-lock display can be chosen from 10
to 30 feet (3 and 10 meters). SET BOTTOM LEVEL ..

* = Setting cannot be changed when

ZOOM MARKER: The zoom marker NMEA PORT setting is "IN/IN."
appears in the normal, bottom marker and
bottom zoom displays and marks the area Installation menu
which is expanded in the bottom marker SIMULATION: The simulation mode
and bottom zoom pictures. You can turn the provides, without connection of the
marker on or off as desired. transducer, simulated operation of the
equipment, using internally generated
echoes. All controls are operative. The
message “SIM” appears at the top right
corner on the screen when the simulation
mode is active.

1. At the installation menu, press ► to

open the simulation mode options
window.
2. Press ▼ to choose “On” to turn on the
simulation mode.
3. Press the [POWER/BRILL] key about
three seconds to turn off the power.
4. Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to turn
on the power. “SIM” appears at the top
right corner of the display
5. To turn off the simulation mode, select
Off at step 2.

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TEST: Conducts diagnostic tests. For 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to choose “WAAS-02”
further details, see paragraph 3.7. (test signal). When the system becomes
LCD PATTERN: Tests the LCD. For further operational (in 2003), set to “00”
details, see paragraph 3.8 (regular WAAS signal).
4. Turn off the power.
MEMORY CLEAR: The memory can be
cleared to start afresh with default menu BOTTOM LEVEL: If the depth indication is
settings. unstable in automatic operation, or the
bottom echo cannot be displayed in the
1. At the installation menu, press ▼ to darkest gray tone by adjusting the gain
choose MEMORY CLEAR. controls in manual operation, you may
2. Press ► to open the options window. adjust the bottom echo level detection
: YES circuit, for both 50 kHz and 200 kHz, to
: NO stabilize the indication. Generally, lower the
bottom level for inner hull installation where
Clear memory display
the receive level is too low. If the bottom
4. Press ▲ to clear the memory. Beeps level is too low it may be difficult to
are generated while the memory is discriminate fish from the bottom, resulting
being cleared. in unstable depth indication. And if the
5. To restore normal operation, turn off the bottom level is too high the depth indication
power and then turn it on again. may not appear.
NMEA PORT: Sets the function of the
1. At the installation menu, press ▼ to
NMEA port. For further details, see
choose SET BOTTOM LEVEL and then
paragraph 4.7.
press ►. Several seconds later the
following display appears.
NMEA MIX: Turns data mixing on or off.
For further details, see paragraph 4.7. Bottom level
+0 (200k: -100 - +100 )
+0 ( 50k: -100 - +100 )
GPS WAAS: Chooses how to use the
WAAS signal. Bottom level display
2. While observing the picture, use ▲ or ▼
Note: WAAS is currently in the
to set 200 kHz; ◄ or ► to set 50 kHz.
developmental phase. During the
Set up for optimum picture.
developmental phase the reliability and
3. To restore normal operation, turn off the
availability of the WAAS signal cannot be
power and then it on again.
guaranteed. Therefore, any position data
should be verified against other sources to
Note: The mode must be other than NAV
confirm reliability.
DATA to show the bottom level display.
1. Display the Installation menu.
2. Choose GPS WAAS and then press ►
to open the GPS WAAS options
window.

Off

WAAS options window

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3. MAINTENANCE,
TROUBLESHOOTING
3.3 Transducer
WARNING Maintenance
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Do not open the equipment. Marine life on the transducer face will result
in a gradual decrease in sensitivity. Check
Only qualified personnel should work
the transducer face for cleanliness each
inside the equipment.
time the boat is dry-docked. Carefully
remove any marine life with a piece of
3.1 Maintenance wood or fine-grade sandpaper.

Regular maintenance is essential for good

performance. Checking the items listed in
the table below monthly will help keep your
3.4 Replacing the Fuse
equipment in good shape for years to The fuse in the power cable protects the
come. system from reverse polarity of the power
Checking supply and equipment fault. If the fuse
blows, find the cause before replacing it.
Item Action Use only a 1A fuse (61NM-125V, 1A, or
Transducer Check cable for damage. equivalent FGBO-A, AC125V, 1A, Code No.
cable 000-549-061). Using the wrong fuse will
Power cable, Check that they are tightly damage the unit and void the warranty.
transducer fastened. Refasten if
cable plug necessary. WARNING
Display unit Check for corrosion. Clean Use the proper fuse.
ground if necessary.
Fuse rating is shown on the equipment.
Power supply Check voltage. If out of Use of a wrong fuse can result in fire and
voltage rating correct problem. damage the equipment.

3.2 Cleaning the Display 3.5 Battery Voltage Alert

Unit A battery icon appears when the battery
voltage is too high or too low.
Dust or dirt on the display unit can be
removed with a soft cloth. If desired, a Battery icon and meaning
water-moistened cloth may be used. Use
special care when cleaning the LCD since it Icon Meaning
scratches easily. Do not use chemical Voltage is lower than 10 VDC. If the
cleaners to clean the display unit - they can voltage goes below 9 V, the equipment
remove paint and markings. is automatically turned off.
Voltage is higher than 16.5 VDC. If the
voltage goes higher than 17.5 V, the
equipment is automatically turned off.

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3.6 Troubleshooting 3.7 Diagnostics
The table below provides basic If you feel your unit is not working properly,
troubleshooting procedures which the user conduct the diagnostic test to find the
may follow to restore normal operation. problem. If you cannot restore normal
operation, contact your dealer for advice.
Troubleshooting table

If… Then check … 1. Turn on the power while pressing the

neither echo nor • battery voltage. [MENU/ESC] key. Continue pressing
fixed range scale • fuse. the [MENU/ESC] key until the
appears Installation menu appears.
• power supply.
• power cable. Installation Menu
no echo appears • if display advance SIMULATION On
but the fixed speed is set to “Stop.”
range scale • transducer plug TEST ...
appears LCD PATTERN ...
echo appears but • if range shifting is set MEMORY CLEAR

no zero line to “0.” NMEA PORT : In/Out

sensitivity is low • gain setting. NMEA MIX : Off
• if air bubbles or marine GPS WAAS* : Off

life is clinging to the SET BOTTOM LEVEL ..

transducer face.
• if sediments are * = Setting cannot be changed when
present in the water. NMEA PORT setting is "In/In."

• if the bottom is too soft Installation menu

to return an echo.
there is extreme • if the transducer is too 2. Press▼ to choose TEST.
interference or close to the engine. 3. Press ► to start the test.
noise • if the unit is properly Level bar
grounded.
• if other echo sounders ROM : OK
of the same frequency RAM : OK
NMEA :
as own are being
operated nearby.
the speed/water • sensor plug. Water Temp : 68.2°F
temperature Temperature, Speed : 10.0km/h
Speed
readout is
Battery Voltage Power : 12.4 V
unrealistic or not Temperature Body : 39°C
present inside display
the position • the connection unit
readout is between sounder and (Unit fixed at Program No. 0252308-01.**
°C.) Push [MENU] 3 times to exit.
unrealistic or not navigator.
present • navigator. ** = Program version no.

Test display

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4. The ROM, RAM and NMEA port are 3.8 Test Pattern
checked, with the results shown as OK
or NG (No Good). For any NG, request This feature tests for proper display of
service. (A special connector is required tones.
to test the NMEA port. Nothing appears
if no connector is connected.) 1. Turn on the power while pressing the
5. The squares at the right side of the test [MENU/ESC] key. Continue pressing the
display are for checking the controls. [MENU/ESC] key until the Installation
Press each key and the arrows on the menu appears.
Cursor Pad one by one. A control’s 2. Press▼ to choose LCD PATTERN.
corresponding on-screen square “lights” 3. Press ► to start the test. The entire
in black if the control is normal. screen is black.
6. To return to the Installation menu, press 4. Press ► again and the screen turns
the [MENU/ESC] key three times. white.
7. To restore normal operation, turn off the 5. Press ► again and the screen shows a
power and turn it on again. four-toned display.
6. Press ► again to return to the
Installation menu.
7. To restore normal operation, turn off the
power and then it on again.

BLACK WHITE FOUR-TONE

Test patterns

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4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Display Unit Flush mounting in a panel
Mounting considerations See the instructions on the flush mounting
template (supplied).
The display unit can be installed on a
desktop, on the overhead or flush mounted
in a panel. When choosing a mounting
location keep the following in mind:
4.2 Thru-hull Mount
Transducer
• Keep the display unit out of direct
sunlight. Transducer mounting location
• The temperature and humidity should be The thru-hull mount transducer (520-5PSD,
moderate and stable. 520-5MSD) provides the best performance
• Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes of all, since the transducer protrudes from
and vents. the hull and the effect of air bubbles and
• The mounting location should be well turbulence near the hull skin is reduced.
ventilated. When the boat has a keel, the transducer
• Mount the unit where shock and vibration should be at least 30 cm away from it.
are minimal. Typical thru-hull mountings are shown in
the figure on the next page.
• Keep the unit away from electromagnetic
field-generating equipment such as
The performance of this sounder is directly
motors and generators.
related to the mounting location of the
• For maintenance and checking purposes,
transducer, especially for high-speed
leave sufficient space at the sides and
cruising. The installation should be planned
rear of the unit and leave slack in cables.
in advance, keeping the standard cable
• A magnetic compass will be affected if length (8 m) and the following factors in
placed too close to the display unit. mind:
Observe the following compass safe
• Air bubbles and turbulence caused by
distances to prevent disturbance to the
movement of the boat seriously degrade
magnetic compass:
the sounding capability of the transducer.
The transducer should, therefore, be
Standard compass: 0.5 meters
located in a position where water flow is
Steering compass: 0.35 meters
the smoothest. Noise from the propellers
also adversely affects performance and
Desktop, overhead mounting the transducer should not be mounted
1. Fix the bracket to a desktop or the nearby. The lifting strakes are notorious
overhead with tapping screws for creating acoustic noise, and these
(supplied). must be avoided by keeping the
2. Loosely screw knobs into the display transducer inboard of them.
unit. • The transducer must always remain
3. Set the display unit to the bracket and submerged, even when the boat is rolling,
then tighten the knobs. pitching or up on a plane at high speed.

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• A practical choice would be somewhere Typical thru-hull mount
between 1/3 and 1/2 of the boat’s length transducer installations
from the stern. For planing hulls, a
practical location is generally rather far Flat Washer
astern, so that the transducer is always in
Rubber Washer
water regardless of the planing attitude.
Fairing
22 24 Block

120 120 Hull

Deep-V Hull
30 28

68 Flat Washer

Hull Cork
68 87 Unit: mm Rubber Washer
520-5PSD 520-5MSD Washer
Thru-hull mount transducer mounting
dimensions (millimeters)
Flat Hull
Acceptable transducer mounting Typical thru-hull mount
locations transducer installations

Procedure for installing the

thru-hull mount transducer
1. With the boat hauled out of the water,
mark the location chosen for mounting
the transducer on the bottom of the hull.
l Position 1/2 to 1/3 of the hull 2. If the hull is not level within 15° in any
from stern. direction, fairing blocks made out of teak
l 15 to 30 cm off center line should be used between the transducer
(inside first lifting strakes.) and hull, both inside and outside, to
HIGH SPEED-V HULL keep the transducer face parallel with
the water line. Fabricate the fairing
block as shown below and make the
entire surface as smooth as possible to
provide an undisturbed flow of water
around the transducer. The fairing block
should be smaller than the transducer
itself to provide a channel to divert
turbulent water around the sides of the
l Within the wetted bottom area transducer rather than over its face.
l Deadrise angle within 15°
Suitable transducer mounting locations

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 Hole for BOW There are two methods of installation: flush
stuffing tube with hull (for flat hulls) and projecting from
hull (for deep V-hulls).
Upper Half

Lower Half D

Saw along slope D>50 cm

of hull.
Deep-V
Construction of fairing block Flat Hull Hull
3. Drill a hole just large enough to pass the
Transom mount transducer
threaded stuffing tube of the transducer
mounting locations
through the hull, making sure it is drilled
vertically.
4. Apply a sufficient amount of high quality Installing the transom mount
caulking compound to the top surface of transducer on a flat hull
the transducer, around the threads of
A suitable mounting location is at least 50
the stuffing tube and inside the
cm away from the engine and where the
mounting hole (and fairing blocks if
water flow is smooth.
used) to ensure watertight mounting.
5. Mount the transducer and fairing blocks
1. Drill four pilot holes in the mounting
and tighten the locking nuts. Be sure
location.
that the transducer is properly oriented
2. Attach the transducer to the bracket with
and its working face is parallel to the
5 x 20 tapping screws (supplied).
waterline.
3. Adjust the transducer position so the
transducer faces right to the bottom.
Note: Do not over-stress the stuffing tube
and locking nuts through excessive Note: If necessary, to improve water
flow and minimize air bubbles staying
tightening, since the wood block will swell
on the transducer face, incline the
when the boat is placed in the water. It is
transducer about 5° at the rear. This
suggested that the nut be tightened lightly
may require a certain amount of
at installation and retightened several days experimentation for fine tuning at high
after the boat has been launched. cruising speeds.
4. Fill the gap between the wedge front of
the transducer and transom with epoxy
4.3 Transom Mount material to eliminate any air spaces.
Transducer
The transom mount transducer
(520-5PWD) is very commonly employed,
usually on relatively small I/O or outboard
boats. Do not use this method on an
inboard motor boat because turbulence is
created by the propeller ahead of the
transducer.

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 5 x 20

5 x 20 5 x 20
5 x 20

M5 x 14
No.1 M5 x 14 No. 2

5°
Tape
Transom mount transducer,
mounted projecting from hull
Transom mount transducer,
mounting flush with hull
Transducer preparation
Installing the transom mount Before putting the boat in water, wipe the
transducer on a deep-V hull face of the transducer thoroughly with a
detergent liquid soap. This will lessen the
This method is employed on deep-V hulls
time necessary for the transducer to have
and provides good performance because
good contact with the water. Otherwise the
the effects of air bubbles are minimal.
time required for complete “saturation” ill be
Install the transducer parallel with water
lengthened and performance will be
surface; not flush with hull. If the boat is
reduced.
placed on a trailer care must be taken not
to damage the transducer when the boat is
DO NOT paint the transducer. Performance
hauled out of the water and put on the
will be affected.
trailer.

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4.4 Inside-hull Attaching the transducer
Transducer 1. Clean the transducer face to remove
any foreign material. Lightly roughen the
The thru-hull mount transducer (520-5PSD, transducer face with #100 sandpaper.
520-5MSD) may also be installed inside the Also, roughen the inside of the hull
hull, following the procedure below. where the transducer is to be mounted.
2. Warm the silicone sealant to 40°C
Necessary tools before usage to soften it. Coat the
You will need the following tools: transducer face and mounting location
with silicone sealant.
• Sandpaper (#100)
• Silicone sealant
Transducer
• Silicone grease
Silicone
Remarks on installation Sealant
• Turn off the engine and anchor the boat
while installing the equipment.
• Install the transducer in the engine room. Coating transducer face
with silicone sealant
Choosing the mounting location 3. Press the transducer firmly down on the
hull and gently twist it back and forth to
• Keep the following points in mind when remove any air which may be trapped in
choosing a mounting location: the silicone sealant.
• The mounting location should be where
the hull is of single-hull thickness and is Checking the installation
void of air or flotation materials other than
1. Connect the battery to the display unit.
solid fiberglass between the transducer
2. Turn on the display unit.
face and the water.
3. Press the [MODE] key to choose
• Do not place the transducer over hull SINGLE FREQ.
struts or ribs which run under the hull. 4. Choose 50 kHz or 200 kHz, and then
• Avoid a location where the rising angle of press the [MENU/ESC] key to close the
the hull exceeds 15°, to minimize the mode menu.
effect of the boat’s rolling. 5. Press the [PROG] key to show the
pop-up window for automatic/manual
• You will finalize the mounting location
selection.
through some trial and error. The
6. Press ▲to choose Manual.
procedure for this is shown later.
7. Press the [MENU/ESC] key..
Centerline 1/2 8. Press the [GAIN] key to set the gain to
1/3 “5” and then press the [MENU/ESC] key.
50 cm 9. Press the [RANGE] key to set the range
15 cm Transducer to 10 meters (feet) and then press the
15 cm
50 cm mounting [MENU/ESC] key.
location
Inside-hull transducer mounting location

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10. If the bottom is displayed in dark gray 525ST-PWD
and the depth indication appears, the
The Transom Mount Transducer or
mounting location is suitable. Go to
TRIDUCER® Multisensor with Integral
“Final preparation.”
Release Bracket 525ST-PWD is
11. If the bottom is not displayed in dark
manufactured by AIRMAR Co. These
gray tone, the mounting location may be
instructions are included with the sensor.
unsuitable. Do the following:
a) Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to
turn off the power. Pre-test for speed and temperature
b) Gently dismount the transducer with Connect the sensor to the instrument and
a piece of wood. spin the paddlewheel. Check for a speed
c) Reattach the transducer elsewhere reading and the approximate air
as shown in “Attaching the temperature. If there is no reading, return
transducer.” the sensor to your place of purchase.
d) Check the installation again.
Tools and materials needed
Final preparation
Scissors
Support the transducer with a piece of Masking tape
wood to keep it in place while it is drying. Safety goggles
Let the transducer dry 24-72 hours. Dust mask
Electric drill
Drill bit for:
4.5 Optional Triducer Bracket holes: 4mm, #23, or 9/64”
Fiberglass hull: chamfer bit (preferred),
525ST-MSD 6mm, or 1/4”
The optional triducer 525ST-MSD is Transom hole: 19mm or 3/4” (optional)
designed for thru-hull mounting. For how to Cable clamp holes: 3mm or 1/8”
install this transducer see paragraph 4.2. Screwdrivers
Straight edge
Marine sealant
φ79 mm
Pencil
Zip-ties
Water-based antifouling paint (mandatory
in salt water).

Mounting location
To ensure the best performance, the sensor
must be submerged in aeration-free and
133 mm
2.00"-12 UN turbulence-free water. Mount the sensor
threads 7 mm close to the centerline of the boat. On
φ51 mm
slower heavier displacement hulls,
positioning it farther from the centerline is
acceptable.
27 mm 140 mm
Allow adequate space above the bracket
Triducer 525ST-MSD
for it to release and rotate the sensor
upward.

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 Height without
speed sensor P66 Installation template
191mm (7-1/2") for starboard side of boat
Height with Height
Drill at locations labeled "B"
speed sensor
for the following transom angles:
213mm (8-1/2") 16° through 22°

Height required at mounting location B B B

A A A
Note 1: Do not mount the sensor in an area Drill at locations labeled "A"
of turbulence or bubbles: near water intake for the following transom angles:
2° through 15°
or discharge openings; behind strakes,
struts, fittings, or hull irregularities; behind
eroding paint (an indication of turbulence). Align arrow with bottom of transom

Note 2: Avoid mounting the sensor where

the boat may be supported during trailering,
launching, hauling, and storage. Align template vertically.
Note 3: For single drive boat, mount on
the starboard side at least 75 mm
Deadrise angle
(3”) beyond the swing radius of the
propeller. Slope of hull
parallel to
waterline
Align template arrow with
bottom edge of transom.
Positioning the template
75 mm(3")
Warning: Always wear safety goggles
minimum beyond
swing radius and a dust mask.
3. Using a 4 mm, #23, or 9/64” bit, drill
Mounting location on single drive boat three holes 22 mm (7/8”) deep
at the locations indicated. To prevent
Note 4: For twin drive boat, mount
drilling too deeply, wrap masking tape
between the drives.
around the bit 22 mm (7/8”) from the
point.
Installation of bracket
Fiberglass hull: Minimize surface
1. Cut out the installation template shown cracking by chamfering the gelcoat. If a
on the left. chamfer bit or countersink bit is not
2. At the selected location, position the available, start drilling with a 6mm or
template, so the arrow at the bottom is 1/4” bit to a depth of 1 mm (1/16”).
aligned with the bottom edge of the 4. If you know your transom angle, the
transom. Being sure the template is bracket is designed for a standard 13°
parallel to the waterline, tape it in place. transom angle.
11°-18° angle: No shim is required. Skip
to step 3 in “Adjusting”.
Other angles: The shim is required. Skip
to step 2 of “Adjusting”.

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 If you do not know the transom angle, 2°-10° transom angle (stepped
temporarily attach the bracket and transom and jet boats): Position the
sensor to the transom to determine if shim with the tapered end down.
the plastic shim is needed. 19°-22° transom angle (small
5. Using the two #10 x 1-1/4” self-tapping aluminum and fiberglass boats):
screws, temporarily screw the bracket to Position the shim with the tapered end
the hull. DO NOT tighten the screws up.
completely at this time. Follow the step 3. If the bracket has been temporarily
1-4 in “Attaching the Sensor to the fastened to the transom, remove it.
Bracket”, before proceeding with Apply a marine sealant to the threads of
“Adjusting”. the two #10 x 1-1/4” self tapping screws
to prevent water seeping into the
Adjusting transom. Screw the bracket to the hull.
Do not tighten the screws completely at
1. Using a straight edge, sight the
this time.
underside of the sensor relative to the
4. Repeat step 1 to ensure that the angle
underside of the hull. The stern of the
of the sensor is correct.
sensor should be 1-3 mm (1/16-1/8”)
below the bow of the sensor or parallel Note: Do not position the sensor farther
to the bottom of the hull. into the water than necessary to avoid
increasing drag, spray, and water noise
2°-10° 11° transom angle 19°-22° and reducing boat speed.
transom NO SHIM transom 5. Using the vertical adjustment space on
angle angle
the bracket slots, slide the sensor up or
shim with shim with
down to provide a projection of 3 mm
taper down taper up
(1/8”). Tighten the screws.
YES YES YES

Cable cover
parallel parallel parallel
Cable
12-18° transom angle clamp
NO SHIM
NO YES NO
50 mm (2")

angle slight angle Hull projection 3 mm (1/8")

reversed angle too steep

Sensor position and transom angle Vertical adjustment and cable routing

Note: Do not position the bow of the

sensor lower than the stern because
aeration will occur.
2. To adjust the sensor’s angle relative to
the hull, use the tapered plastic shim
provided. If the bracket has been
temporarily fastened to the transom,
remove it, Key the shim in place on the
back of the bracket.

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 1. If a hole must be drilled, choose a
Attaching the sensor to the bracket
location well above the waterline. Check
1. If the retaining cover near the top of the for obstructions such as trim tabs,
bracket is closed, open it by depressing pumps, or wiring inside the hull. Mark
the latch and rotating the cover the location with a pencil. Drill a hole
downward. through the transom using a 19 mm or
Step 1 Step 2 3/4” bit (to accommodate the
connector).
Latch 2. Route the cable over or through the
Pivot transom.
arm (2) 3. On the outside of the hull secure the
cable against the transom using the
cable clamps. Position a cable clamp 50
mm(2”) above the bracket and mark the
Retaining
Slot (2) mounting hole with a pencil.
cover
4. Position the second cable clamp
halfway between the first clamp and the
Step 3 cable hole. Mark this mounting hole.
5. If a hole has been drilled in the transom,
Step 4
open the appropriate slot in the transom
cable cover. Position the cover over the
cable where it enters the hull. Mark the
two mounting holes.
6. At each of the marked locations, use a 3
mm or 1/8” bit to drill a hole 10 mm
(3/8”) deep. The prevent drilling too
Attaching the sensor to the bracket deeply, wrap masking tape around the
bit 10 mm (3/8”) from the point.
2. Insert the sensor’s pivot arms into the 7. Apply marine sealant to the threads of
slots near the top of the bracket. the #6 x 1/2” self-tapping screw to
3. Maintain pressure until the pivot arms prevent water from seeping into the
click into place. transom. If you have drilled a hole
4. Rotate the sensor downward until the through the transom, apply marine
bottom snaps into the bracket. sealant to the space around the cable
5. Close the retaining cover to prevent the where it passes through the transom.
accidental release of the sensor when 8. Position the two cable clamps and
the boat is underway. fasten them in place. If used, push the
cable cover over the cable and screw it
Cable routing in place.
Route the sensor cable over the transom, 9. Route the cable to the instrument being
through a drain hole, or thorough a new careful not to tear the cable jacket when
hole drilled in the transom above the passing it though the bulkhead(s) and
waterline. other parts of the boat. To reduce
electrical interference, separate the
Never cut the cable or remote the sensor cable from other electrical wiring
connector; this will void the warranty. and “noise” sources. Coil any excess
Always wear safety goggles and a dust cable and secure it in place with zip-ties
mask. to prevent damage.

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4.6 Optional Water Locknut

Temperature/Speed
Sensor Face "notch"
toward bow.
Water temperature/speed sensor
ST-02MSB and ST-02PSB, which are
51
designed for thru-hull mounting, are Flange Nut
123
optionally available. Install them as shown
below.

Mounting considerations Coat with

silicone sealant. Brim
Choose a suitable mounting location
φ77
considering the following:
• Choose a place free from vibration. Water temperature/speed sensor
• Choose a mid-boat flat position. The ST-02MSB, ST-02PSB
sensor does not have to be installed
perfectly perpendicular. The sensor must 4.7 Wiring
not be damaged in dry-docking
Refer to the interconnection diagram to
operation.
connect cables. Leave slack in cables to
• Choose a place apart from equipment facilitate checking and maintenance.
generating heat.
• Choose a place in the forward direction Establishing the ground
viewing from the drain hole, to allow for
The ground wire (1.25sq or more, local
circulation of cooling water.
supply) should be as short as possible. The
1. Dry-dock the boat. ground for the signal line is isolated from
2. Make a hole of approx. 51 mm diameter the chassis, however the power line is not
in the mounting location. insulated. Therefore, to connect external
3. Unfasten locknut and remove the equipment whose positive polarity is
sensor section. connected to the ground line, do not
4. Apply high-grade sealant to the flange connect the signal line ground to chassis
of the sensor. ground.
5. Pass the sensor casing through the
hole. The signal line ground is isolated from the
6. Face the notch on the sensor toward chassis ground, however the power line is
boat’s bow and tighten the flange. not insulated. Therefore, when connecting
7. Set the sensor section to the sensor external equipment having positive ground,
casing and tighten the locknut. do not ground the signal line to the chassis.
8. Launch the boat and check for water
leakage around the sensor. If excessive noise shows on the screen, the
ground may be inadequate. In this case,
attach a steel plate measuring 20 cm by 30
cm on the outside of the hull to provide a
ground point. Connect the ground wire
there. Use a “closed” type lug ( ) to
make the connection at the display unit. Do

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not use an “open” type lug ( ). 5. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose Off or On.
Choose On to output input data.
Optional equipment 6. To restore normal operation, turn off the
power and then turn it on again.
Pin arrangement on NMEA port

Connector Remarks Water temp/speed sensor

1 TD-A Connect the optional water temp/speed
IEC-61162-1/NMEA0183
2 TD-B sensor to the XDR connector with the
3 RD-A optional converter connector (Type
IEC-61162-1/NMEA0183
4 RD-B 02S4147) as shown below.
5 +Vout Connect to XDR port
Power output max. 100 mA*
6 GND at rear of display unit
7 FG
MJ-A10SPF
* = The LS-6100 can feed 12 V power to
GP-310B, GP-320B. The power voltage must
be at least 12 V to feed power to those units.

NMEA port setup MJ-A6SRMD MJ-A10SRMD

The NMEA port can function as an input

Tape connectors with
port or input/output port. Change the setting vulcaninzing tape
to “In/In” when connecting GP-310B and a and then vinyl tape
wind sensor. to waterproof them.
Bind tape ends with
When connecting the GP-320B and a wind cable ties to prevent
From tape from unraveling. From
sensor, first turn on “GPS WAAS” (in the
sensor transducer
Installation menu) and then select “In/In” as
the NMEA port setting. Connection of converter
connector 02S4147
1. Turn on the power while pressing and
holding down the [MENU/ESC] key. GP-320B
Continue pressing the [MENU/ESC] key
until the Installation menu appears.
DISPLAY UNIT
2. Choose NMEA PORT, and then press
► to display the NMEA port options
window. GPS Receiver GP-320B
® GPS Navigator GP-32,etc.
3. Use ▲ or ▼ to choose In/Out or In/In as ¬
appropriate.
In/Out: Input and Output (default
setting) 12 VDC
In/In: Input only (Available with NMEA port setting: IN/OUT
connection of the GP-310B and a wind
sensor.) Connection of GP-320B
4. Press ◄, choose NMEA MIX, and then
press ► to display the NMEA MIX
options window.

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Wind sensor Input data sentences (con’t)

DISPLAY UNIT Sentence Meaning

MWV Wind speed and angle
RMA Recommended
¬ Wind Sensor
minimum specific
LORAN-C data
RMB Recommended
minimum navigation
12 VDC information
RMC Recommended
NMEA port setting: IN/OUT
minimum specific
Connection of wind sensor GPS/TRANSIT data
Feeding data to RD-30 via the LS-6100 VHW Water speed and
heading
GP-310B VTG Course over ground
DISPLAY UNIT* and ground speed
® RD-30
Output data sentences
¬

12/24 VDC
Sentence Meaning
DBT (Ver. 1.5) Depth below
Wind Sensor transducer
12 VDC DPT (Ver. 2.0, Ver. 3.0) Depth
NMEA port setting: IN/OUT
MTW* Water temperature
NMEA mix setting: ON RMB* (Ver. 2.0) Recommended
*: Navigator-related data not displayed. minimum navigation
information
VHW* Water speed and
4.8 IEC 61162-1 Data heading
TLL* Target position, output
Sentences by [MARK] key.
The tables below show the data sentences * = Available with connection optional
which can be input to and output from the sensors/navaid
LS-6100. The transmission speed for both
input and output is 4800 bps. Data is output
at two-second intervals.
Input data sentences

Sentence Meaning
BWC Bearing and distance to waypoint
GGA Global positioning system (GPS)
fix data
GLL Geographic position -
latitude/longitude
HDG Heading, deviation and variation
HDT Heading, true
MDA Atmospheric pressure
MTW Water temperature

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 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ECHO SOUNDER LS-6100
1. GENERAL
1.1 TX Frequency 50 kHz or 200 kHz, 50/200 kHz dual transmitting selectable
1.2 Transmit Method Single or dual transmitting
1.3 Output Power 300 Wrms
1.4 TX Rate Max. 550 pulse/min
1.5 Pulse-length 0.1 to 1.0 ms
1.6 Sensitivity 10 dBµV

2. DISPLAY UNIT
2.1 Display system 6-inch monochrome LCD, 92 mm (W) x 122 mm (H), 240 x 320 dots
2.2 Display Mode Single frequency (high/low freq.), Dual-frequency, Zoom, Nav data-1/2
Marker zoom, Bottom zoom, Bottom-lock
2.3 Display Range
Range Range Setting Display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 range
Meter 5 10 20 40 80 150 200 300 2-500
Feet 15 30 60 120 200 400 600 1000 7-1500
Fathoms 3 5 10 20 40 80 100 150 1-250
Passi/Braza 3 5 10 30 50 100 150 200 1-300
2.4 Range Shift 0-500 m, 0-1500 ft, 0-250 fa, 0-300 p/b
2.5 Expansion Range Bottom-lock expansion: 3 to 10 m
Sectional expansion: 2 to 50 m
2.6 Display Advance Speed 8 steps (Lines/TX; Freeze, 1/16,1/8,1/4,1/2,1/1,2/1, 4/1)
2.7 Function Settings Noise limit, Clutter, Signal level, Shift, A-scope, Deep gain
Automatic bottom tracking, White line, Hue, Advance speed

3. INTERFACE
3.1 Input data sentences IEC61162-1/NMEA0183 Ver 1.5/2.0/3.0
GGA, RMA, RMB, RMC, BWC, GLL, HDT, HDG, VTG, VHW, MTW,
MWV, MDA, XTE
3.2 Output data sentences IEC61162-1/NMEA0183 Ver 1.5/2.0/3.0, interval: 2 s
MTW*, VHW*, DBT, DPT, RMB*, TLL* by key operating
*: External data required

4. POWER SUPPLY 12 VDC: 0.8 A

5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIO N
5.1 Ambient Temperature Display unit: -15°C to +55°C
5.2 Damp Heat 93% or less at 40°C
5.3 Water proofing IPX5

6. COATING COLOR N3.0

SP - 1 E2369S01E