Humminbird ProAngler manual

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    INSTALLATION PREPARATION PARTS SUPPLIED PARTS SUPPLIED Before installing your new Humminbird fishfinder, please ensure the following parts are included in the box: • Fishfinder • Transducer with 20’ (6m) of cable and mounting hardware kit • Mounting system an d mounting hardware kit • 6’ (2m) power cable • Publications kit It any of t[...]

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    INSTALLATION PREPARATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Determining How to Mount the Transducer Your Humminb ird fishfinder includes a standard transducer. This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat. The transom installation, which is the most widely used, places the transducer on the outside [...]

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    INSTALLATION PREPARATION ALTERNATE M OUNTING METHODS ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS Your Humminbird fishfinder comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats. However, there are several situations which may require a different type of transducer. In board boats, wood or metal hulls, and sail boats create un[...]

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    INSTALLATION PREPARATION TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer. You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by returning i t to the address listed in Customer Support. Some transducers may have additional cost. Refer to the Accessory catalog or c[...]

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    INSTALLAT ION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Do not begin this transducer installation until you read the Installation Preparation in the Operation Guide. This chapter contains information critical to the correct installation of your transducer. Due to the wide variety of b oat hulls, only general instructions are presented in the installation guide. Each bo[...]

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    INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION • If the propeller(s) is (are) forward of the transom, it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered. Step Two - Drill the Mounting Holes 1. Remove the mounting template from the front of the Operations Manual. 2. Hold the te[...]

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    INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step Four - Mount the Transducer to the Transom 1. Apply silicone sealant to the mounting holes drilled into the transom. 2. Align the transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the transom (Figure 8). 3. U se either a flat head screwdriver, a 5/16" (8mm) hex driver, or a 5/16" (8mm) socket to mount th[...]

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    mounting bracket. Drill this hole and install the screw after final testing and adjustments have been completed.[...]

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    INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step Six - Route the Cable There are several ways to route the transducer c able to the to the area where the control head will be installed. The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat. Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other wiring that the cable can be [...]

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    INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION Inside the hull installation requires the mount system and control head be installed and operational. See Installing the Control Head for instruction on installing the unit. Inside the hull mountin g generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass - hulled boats. [...]

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    The transducer cannot transmit through air. The water purges any air from between the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface.[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION 3. Power up the Control Head. 4. Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen on the Control Head. If the unit functions well at low speeds but b egins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer needs to be moved. If depth performance is required, test the fish[...]

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    INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Step One - Determine Where to Mount Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head. Consider the following to determine best location: • The cables for power, transducer and temp/speed accessories (if applicable) should be installed first and must reach the mo[...]

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    fuse in the connection. If you must wire the control head directly to a battery, be sure to install an inline fuse holder[...]

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    INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION and one amp fuse (not inc luded) for the protection of the unit (Figure 21). Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures. In order to minimize the potential for interference with other marine electronics a separate power source (such as a second batter y) may be necessary. Step Thre[...]

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    Optional: If the ca bles pass outside the mounting bracket, install the hole cover over the hole and fasten in place using the two #8 x 7/8” (22mm) wood screws (Figure 24).[...]

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    INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Step Five - Assembling the Connector Holder 1. Insert the cabl e connectors into the connector holder. The cable connectors are labeled, and there are corresponding labels on the connector holder (Figure 26). The slots for the connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation, so do not force the connector [...]

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    INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, however you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat trailered. Press POWER once to turn the unit on. There will be an audible chirp when any button is pressed to confirm the button press. If the unit does not power - up, ensu[...]

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    AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Humminbird offers a wide assortment of accessories which complement and expand the capability of your new ProAngler. These accessories are designed with the same high standards and are backed by the same one - year warranty. The Humminbird Accessory catalog included with your unit contains descriptions of the many accessories [...]

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    The range of the graphic display is shown to the right of the graphic informatio n. The upper number is 0 indicating the surface of the water, the lower number is one of the 9 ranges available which best matches the depth of the water. As the depth of the water changes, the range changes as necessary in order to retain a bottom represe ntation onsc[...]

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    Sonar targets which are not physically attached to the bottom may take one of many shapes. Surface clutter is the layer of water near the surface which is rich in algae and other growth, and often is aerated by wind or wave action. This area of water inter feres with sonar transmission and often appears on - screen as regular clusters of individual[...]

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    CONTROL FUNCTIONS The ProAngler uses a simple 5 - button keypad for all user input. When any button is pressed, an audible "chirp" con firms the control input. In the event that a particular button has no function or is inappropriate for the situation, an audible "error", or multiple chirps, will be heard. POWER, powers the ProA[...]

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    options, press and hold MENU - the menu will remain on - screen indefinitely. Once you release the menu button, the screen will time out. Once a menu times out, it is still considered the active menu. Pressing MENU will bring up the last used menu. The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW make adjustments to menu functions. On the left side of every menu there [...]

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    Menu Functions The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the son ar receiver. The ProAngler automatically adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and the level of noise present. Noise can be caused by other electronic devices, engines, trolling motors, prop eller cavitation [...]

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    water, the 0 - 30' range would be selected). This provides the best display resolution and therefore the best target separation possible. The Depth Range can be adjusted manually. Press MENU repeatedly until the Depth Range menu is visible. The tw o options available are "Auto" (Factory Setting) and "Manual". Pressing the D[...]

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    shown on the right side of the display. Zoom can either operate automatically, in which the Zoom range is constantly adjusted to show the bottom, or manually, in which the user controls t he location of the Zoom range. "Automatic" Zoom is especially helpful when looking for structure or bottom detail. The "Automatic" Zoom keeps [...]

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    Depth Alarm The ProAngler contains an audible alarm to warn you of shallow water depths. The alarm is adjustable from 2' to 99' of depth. When the alarm is enabled, an audible alarm is sounded if the water beneath the boat is equal to or less than the selected alarm depth. Upon activation, the alarm sounds continuously for about 5 seconds[...]

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    To disable the Fish Alarm, press MENU until the Fish Alarm menu appears onscreen. Use the UP ARROW to highlight "Off", and let the menu time out. Triplog Triplog provides a running log of information based on input from the Temp/Speed se nsor. Since Triplog requires information from the Temp/Speed sensor to operate, if this sensor is not [...]

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    Press MENU unt il the Options menu is on - screen. There are two choices, Hide (Factory Setting) and Show. Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight Show and the first Options menu appears. Units The Units function allows the user to select the units of measurement for the speed r eadout. Both MPH or statute miles per hour and KTS or nautical miles per hour [...]

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    Bottom Black The next Option menu is Bottom Black. There are two selections available; Off and On. The factory setting is Off. With this setting, the ProAngler displays the bottom using Structure ID. This allows the user to determine the texture or relative hardness of the bottom. Selecting Bottom Black "ON", will cause the unit to blacke[...]

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    service. In conjunction with the failed indication will be a code which indicates to the repa ir personnel where the problem is. Press MENU to advance to the second Diagnostic screen. The second Diagnostic screen evaluates external connections to the unit. The first category is Transducer input. If a transducer is detected, a message will indicat e[...]