Standard Horizon FF520 manual

FF520 INST ALLA TION and OPERA TION GUIDE[...]

Page 4 FF520 This guide relates to the following GPS CHART PLOTTERS: CP180, CP180i, CP300, CP300i, CPV350, CP500 and CPV550. For older GPS Chart Plotters, the manual is available for download at www.standardhorizon.com or by contacting Marine Product Support at 800-767-2450. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limi[...]

FF520 Page 5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 7 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 7 1.1 PACKING LIST ........................................................................[...]

Page 6 FF520 5.1.2 Zoom Full page .................................................................................. 28 5.1.3 Chart/Fish ........................................................................................... 29 5.2 GAIN MODE .................................................................................................... 29 [...]

FF520 Page 7 1. INTRODUCTION This chapter provides basic information in becoming familiar with the advanced functions of the FF520 before you start using it combined with the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters. 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters combined with the sonar performance of the FF520 creates the most advanced[...]

Page 8 FF520 Performance of the FF520 used in conjunction with optional transducers (sold separately) will vary based on water conditions, bottom composition, boat hull, vessel speed, installa- tion, and specific transducer model. This includes but is not limited to both minimum and maximum depth performance. 1.1 PACKING LIST When the package conta[...]

FF520 Page 9 2. MOUNTING THE FF520 The FF520 must be properly installed according the following instructions to get the best possible performance. NOTE TRANSDUCER : refer to Chapter 3 and to the Installation Manual supplied with the Transducer. 2.0 INSTALLATION The FF520 is designed to be mounted horizontally or vertically to enable it to be instal[...]

Page 10 FF520 2.2 POWER CONNECTIONS It is recommended the installation of a switch and a 5A fuse (not supplied) in the positive DC supply to the FF520. The installation of a switch is necessary to turn On or Off the FF520. Standard Horizon recommends connection the FF520 and GPS Chart Plotter to the same switch and fused source as shown in the foll[...]

FF520 Page 11 1. Open the FF520 box by unscrewing the four screws. 2. Once the screws are removed, pull out the panel and the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). 3. Unscrew the cables from the PCB. 4. Wire the cables as needed. 5. Reconnect the cables to the PCB. Figure 2.4c - Internal connections 6. Push the panel towards the case (be sure to have well p[...]

Page 12 FF520 2.4.0 CP180 and CP180i Accessory cable FF520 Fish Finder Black Red Green Gray Blue Brown White Y ellow NMEA Common Port1 Input Port1 Output Port2 Input Port2 Output Port3 Output Note: Gray and White wires should not be connected to other devices when the FF520 is connected. Fuse Switch + BA TTERY - 2.4.1 CP300 and CP300i FF520 Fish Fi[...]

FF520 Page 13 2.4.2 CPV350 FF520 Fish Finder Black Red Fuse Switch + BA TTERY - Accessory cable Black Red Green Gray Blue Brown White Y ellow NMEA Common Port1 Input Port1 Output Port2 Input Port2 Output Port3 Output Note: Gray and White wires should not be connected to other devices when the FF520 is connected. 2.4.3 CP500 Note: Gray and White wir[...]

Page 14 FF520 2.4.4 CPV550 VIDEO 1 GPS AUX 1 RAM 2 I/O VIDEO 2 Black Red Fuse Switch + BA TTER Y - Green Gray Blue Brown White Y ellow NMEA Common Port1 Input Port1 Output Port2 Input Port2 Output Port3 Output Note: Gray and White wires should not be connected to other devices when the FF520 is connected. FF520 Fish Finder Accessory cable Black (no[...]

FF520 Page 15 a. NMEA device capable of listening to DBT, DPT, VHW, VLW, MTW b. Temperature sensor (10K ohms at 77°F) c. 12VDC alarm buzzer (400mA max current draw) WIRE COLOR BLACK FUNCTION RED WHITE GREEN GRA Y YELLOW BROWN BLUE GND Not connected NMEA Output(+) NMEA GROUND T emp 2 INPUT(+) Alarm OUTPUT(+) Not connected Not connected ORANGE Not c[...]

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FF520 Page 17 3. TRANSDUCER WARNING When plugging in or unplugging a transducer to the FF520 make sure power is turned Off. The transducer is a device that transmits and receives sound waves into the water. The active component inside the transducer is commonly referred to as an element but actually is a piezoelectric ceramic material. 3.0 TRANSDUC[...]

Page 18 FF520 3.0.3 Low Profile Thru-Hull If the user is planning to mount a thru-hull transducer first he has to know the dead rise angle where the transducer will be located on the boat. The "Dead Rise" is a nautical term that refers to the angle of the hull where the transducer will be mounted (see picture below). Specific transducers [...]

FF520 Page 19 3.0.8 3.0.8 3.0.8 3.0.8 3.0.8 Fish Finder Basics Fish Finder Basics Fish Finder Basics Fish Finder Basics Fish Finder Basics The FF520 consists of a high power transmitter, sensitive receiver and a transducer. The FF520 sends an electrical pulse to the transducer, which contains an element that converts the pulse into acoustic (sound)[...]

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FF520 Page 21 4 . OPERA TION 4.0 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE The display on STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters shows a history of time of the echoes received by the transducer. The STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters have a menu that allows adjustments to receiver sensitivity, depth range and scrolling speed of the Fish Finder display. Figu[...]

Page 22 FF520 Shallow Alarm Bar Located on the right side of the depth ruler showing the range outside of which the depth measurement will trigger a Shallow Alarm. Range Bar Vertical graduated bar that is located along the right side of the screen. It is a scale which reflects the depth of the area being displayed. Variable Depth Marker (VDM) Horiz[...]

FF520 Page 23 Thermoclines Are the zones where two layers of different water temperatures meet. The greater the temperature differential, the denser the thermocline shows on the screen. Thermo- clines are represented as horizontal stripes of noise. They are very important for fishing since often many species of game fish like to suspend in, just ab[...]

Page 24 FF520 4.2.1 Customizing the Fish Finder menu selection The default setting of the FISH FINDER selection in the Main Menu is 200kHz Full page. However this may be changed to show images as shown in the following Figure. From the Chart page: 1. Select the Fish Finder page. 2. Press [MENU] , move the ShuttlePoint knob down to select PAGE SELEC[...]

FF520 Page 25 Figure 4.3.1 - Customizing Soft Keys 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the desired Fish Finder page and press [ENT] .[...]

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FF520 Page 27 5 . FISH FINDER SETUP MENU There are two methods to select the Fish Finder Setup menu: 1. From the Chart page a. Press [MENU] , move the ShuttlePoint knob to SETUP ( Setup menu ) and press [ENT] . b. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to FISH FINDER SETUP and press [ENT] . 2. From the Full Fish Finder page a. Press [MENU] to show the Fish Fin[...]

Page 28 FF520 Figure 5.1 - Page Selection menu The Page Selection options are: 5.1.0 Auto Automatically switches the transmit frequency depending on the water depth: a. 200kHz, less than 400Ft b. 50kHz, greater than 400Ft 5.1.1 Full Display Allows the user to setup the Chart Plotters display to show 200kHz, 50kHz or 200/50 kHz split screen Fish Fin[...]

FF520 Page 29 5.1.3 Chart/Fish Selects the Chart Plotters display to show the Chart page on the left half of the screen and the Fish Finder on the right half of the screen. 200kHz or 50 kHz Fish Finder can be selected on the right half of the display. Figure 5.1.3 - Chart/Fish page 5.2 GAIN MODE Figure 5.2 - Gain Mode menu 5.2.0 Auto Mode Allows th[...]

Page 30 FF520 5.3.0.0 Manual Mode Used to set the depth Range (from the surface) the Fish Finder display will show. 5.3.0.1 Auto Range The Fish Finder determines automatically the Range as to keep the bottom visible in the lower bottom of the screen. In this mode, Shift is always set to 0. 5.3.0.2 Bottom Lock The Bottom Lock function keeps the scre[...]

FF520 Page 31 5.5 SENSITIVITY MENU All settings in the Sensitivity menu are related to the selected Fish Finder transmit frequency (50 or 200kHz). Figure 5.5 - Sensitivity menu 5.5.0 Gain Allows you to control the Sensitivity of the unit’s receiver from 0 to 99%. To see more detail, increase the receiver Sensitivity by selecting a higher Gain per[...]

Page 32 FF520 5.5.1.1 STC Strength It is the starting attenuation value of the STC. It acts by attenuating the Gain of the given percentage value. In custom mode it can be varied from 0% to 100%. The STC effect is maximum near the surface, to eliminate the Surface Clutter and it progressively diminishes to 0 at the selected STC depth. 5.5.1.2 Prese[...]

FF520 Page 33 5.6 DISPLAY SETUP Allows the Fish Finder’s display page appearance to be changed. Figure 5.6 - Display Setup menu 5.6.0 Color Settings Allows you to change the color of the Fish Finder display from Blue, White (default), Black, Gray scale. Figure 5.6.0 - White and Blue background examples 5.6.1 Scrolling Speed Controls the rate the [...]

Page 34 FF520 5.6.5 Water Temperature Allows selection between the temperature sensor in the depth transducer and an external temp sensor connected to the Optional Connection wires. 5.7 TRANSDUCER SETUP This menu allows you to calibrate the speed through the water, water temperature and the keel/prop offset of the transducer. Figure 5.7 - Transduce[...]

FF520 Page 35 Figure 5.8 - Alarms menu To set an Anchor Alarm, enter in a shallow water and depth value above and below your actual anchoring depth. The alarm will sound when the depth becomes shallower or deeper than the settings. 5.8.0 Shallow Water Triggers an alarm when depth becomes shallower than the set depth. 5.8.1 Depth Water Triggers an a[...]

Page 36 FF520 5.10 LOAD SETTINGS FROM USER C-CARD This option loads the complete set of Fish Finder settings from the User C-CARD (Memory Card that may be used to backup the User Points and Tracks too). Figure 5.10 - C-Card - Load settings 5.11 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS This option restores the default values only for the current presets (see[...]

FF520 Page 37 6. FF520 SPECIFICA TIONS Power supply : 10 - 35 Volt dc Max stand by current draw : 1KW:142mA at 12 Volt dc : 500W:100mA at 12 Volt dc Max current draw : 1KW:1.42A at 12 Volt dc : 500W:1A at 12 Volt dc Power Output : 500/1000W (4000/8000W Peak to Peak) Display Colors : 16 colors Display Vertical Resolution : 400 pixels ON CPV350/CP300[...]

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FF520 Page 39 7. TIPS OF OPERA TIONS F A Q 7.0 How can I disconnect the cables from the FF520 in case I need to do so for the installation? · Open the FF520 box by unscrewing the four screws (see Figure on Par. 2.4). · Once the screws are removed, pull out the panel and the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Unscrew the cables from the PCB. · Wire the[...]

Page 40 FF520 7.7 Auto-Range fails in very shallow waters displaying a digital depth readout deeper than the actual value. What should I do? This usually happens if the STC is set to LONG or MID and the bottom is shallow or SHORT if the bottom is very shallow causing the Auto Range to hook to the second or third echo from the bottom (since in shall[...]

FF520 Page 41 7.13 The Fish Finder is in Auto Gain mode but the picture display too many small targets, what shall I do to reduce the screen clutter? Try increasing the NOISE LEVEL or decreasing the GAIN OFFSET. 7.14 In very shallow waters when the Auto Gain mode is selected there are fluctuations in the bottom profile width and its color represent[...]

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FF520 Page 43 INDEX A A-Scope .............................................. 7, 22, 33 Alarm Bar ........................................................ 22 Alarm Buzzer ................................................... 15 Alarms ............................................................... 7 Alarms menu ........................................[...]

M Main Menu ....................................................... 23 Manual Mode ............................................ 29, 3 0 Manual Range ................................................. 29 Max current draw ............................................. 37 Max Depth .................................................. 7, 37 Max stand by cu[...]

PLEASE NOTE The following "Limited Warranty" is for customers that have purchased products in the United States. For Limited Warranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country. S T A N D A R D H O R I Z O N L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard USA) warrants, to the origi[...]