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ETHERNET BLACK BOX SONAR
Installation Guide
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ETHERNET BLACK BOX SONAR
Installation Guide
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ETHERNET BLACK BOX SONAR
Installation Guide
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NOTE:
Items labeled as High Frequency Pair refer to the higher of two given frequencies.
Items labeled as Low Frequency Pair refer to the lower of two given frequencies. For
example, a Low & Medium Frequency CHIRP transducer would use the medium frequencies
as the High Frequency Pair and the low frequencies as the Low Frequency Pair.
4. Unscrew the Broadband port cover on the Black Box Sonar.
5. Connect the adapter cable connector to the port. Hand-tighten the screw nut to secure the
cable connection.
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Connect the Power Cable
The Black Box Sonar power cable (included) can be connected to the electrical system of the boat at
two locations: a fuse panel (usually located near the console) or directly to the battery.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the power cable is disconnected from the Black Box Sonar at the
beginning of this procedure.
NOTE:
Humminbird is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures. The Black
Box Sonar must have adequate protection through the proper selection and installation of
a 5 amp fuse (separate purchase required).
1. Refer to the table,
Determine Your Voltage Requirement
, to confirm the voltage requirement
for your Fishing System.
2a. If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical connectors (not included) that match
the terminal on the fuse panel. Depending on your control head model, attach the black wire to
ground (-) and the red wire to positive (+) 12 VDC or 24 VDC power (see
Determine Your Voltage
Requirement
). Install a 5 amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the accessory.
Humminbird is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures.
or...
2b. If you need to wire the power cable directly to a battery, obtain and install an inline fuse holder
and a 5 amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the accessory. Attach the black wire to
ground (-) and the red wire to positive (+). Humminbird is not responsible for over-voltage or
over-current failures.
3. Connect the power cable connector to the port labeled POWER on the Black Box Sonar. The ports
are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the
connector port. Hand-tighten the screw nut to secure the cable connection.
4. Install cable ties (separate purchase required) to prevent the cables from moving and pulling,
which could stress and potentially damage the cable connectors.
Proceed to the
Set up Transducers and Select Sonar Sources
section to set up your transducer source
on the control head.
CHIRP Adapter Cable Wires
Airmar CHIRP Transducer Cable Wires
Functionality
Orange
Orange & White
Blue
Black
High Frequency Pair
Brown
Brown & White
Blue & White
Black & White
Low Frequency Pair
Green
Orange
XID
Green & White
White
Temperature
Drain (unshielded wires)
Drain & Brown
Ground/Drain
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Connect Transducer Cables
NOTE:
Some Airmar and previously installed Humminbird transducers may require an
adapter cable to connect to the Black Box Sonar. For more information, visit our Web site
at
humminbird.com
or Airmar’s Web site at
airmartechnology.com
.
1. See the table below to determine the port connection(s) for your transducer type(s) and Black
Box Sonar model.
*
The Airmar CHIRP transducer requires an adapter cable to connect to the Black Box Sonar. See the
instructions in the next section to connect the adapter cable and CHIRP transducer cable to the Black
Box Sonar.
**
MEGA Imaging™ transducers can be connected to the Black Box Sonar, but MEGA Imaging frequencies
are not supported.
2. Unscrew the port cover on the Black Box Sonar.
3. Connect the transducer cable connector to the port.
4. Hand-tighten the screw nut to secure the cable connection.
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Connect the CHIRP Transducer Adapter Cable (SM 3000 only)
If you plan to connect an Airmar CHIRP transducer, use the following instructions to connect it to the
CHIRP adapter cable (included with the SM 3000). Also, see the installation guide included with the
Airmar CHIRP transducer.
WARNING!
Turn off power for all related equipment before you start the installation.
1. Turn off the power for the Humminbird control head and each connected accessory.
2. See the installation guide included with the Airmar CHIRP transducer to confirm the wiring and
that the bare wire colors match those shown in the following table.
WARNING!
Your CHIRP transducer may have different wiring. It is important to refer to the
guide included with your transducer to confirm the wiring and cable connections.
3. Connect the adapter cable wires to the CHIRP transducer cable wires as shown in the following
table. Tape or apply heat-shrink insulation to each connection to prevent shorting the wiring.
NOTE:
To protect the wire connections, use a junction or break-out box (separate purchase
required).
Transducer Type
SM 1000
Port Connection
SM 2000
Port Connection
SM 3000
Port Connection
Airmar 2D Sonar
2D Sonar
2D Sonar
Broadband
Humminbird 2D Sonar
—
SI/DI/2D Sonar
SI/DI/2D Sonar
Humminbird Side Imaging®
or Down Imaging®**
—
SI/DI/2D Sonar
SI/DI/2D Sonar
Airmar CHIRP*
—
—
Broadband
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Install the Black Box Sonar
Once you have determined the mounting location, perform the following procedures to install the
Black Box Sonar on your boat.
1. Set the Black Box Sonar in place on the mounting surface. Mark the four mounting screw
locations with a pencil.
2. Set the Black Box Sonar aside, and drill the four mounting holes using a 1/8" drill bit.
NOTE:
On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the
chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.
NOTE:
If the mounting surface is thin or made of a lightweight material, you may need to add
reinforcing material below the mounting surface in order to support the Black Box Sonar.
3. Insert the rubber feet (included), with the adhesive side facing down, into the four circular
recesses on the bottom of the Black Box Sonar. See the illustration
Inserting the Rubber Feet
.
4. Place the Black Box Sonar on the mounting surface and align the screw holes with the drilled
mounting holes. Insert the four #10 screws (included) through the screw holes and into the
drilled mounting holes, and hand-tighten using a Phillips screwdriver.
Hand-tighten only!
NOTE:
Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant (separate purchase required) to both
screws and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
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Connect the Ethernet Cable
The Ethernet cable can be connected directly to the control head or to an additional Black Box Sonar
or Ethernet Switch on your network. Refer to your Ethernet Networking manual and the control head
installation guide for more information.
1. Unscrew the Ethernet port cover on the Black Box Sonar. Connect the Ethernet cable connector
to the port. Hand-tighten the screw nut to secure the cable connection.
2.
Control Head:
Connect the Ethernet cable connector to the Ethernet port on the back of the
control head.
Black Box Sonar:
Connect the Ethernet cable connector to the Ethernet port.
Ethernet Switch:
Connect the Ethernet cable connector to an Ethernet port.
NOTE:
See the Ethernet Switch installation guide for more details.
3. Hand-tighten the screw nut to secure the cable connection.
NOTE:
Make sure the port covers are tightly fastened over any unused connector ports.
Connectors that are left exposed may corrode.
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Connect the Airmar® Temp/Speed Cable
If you have the Airmar Speed and Temperature Paddlewheel Accessory, see the instructions below to
connect the cable to the Black Box Sonar. Also, see the installation guide included with the accessory.
1. Unscrew the Speed/Temp port cover on the Black Box Sonar.
2. Connect the Speed/Temp cable connector to the Speed/Temp port. Hand-tighten the screw nut
to secure the cable connection.
Connecting Cables
to the Black Box Sonar
(SM 3000 displayed below)
NOTE:
The connector ports are
keyed to prevent reversed
installation, so be careful not
to force the connector into the
port.
Installing the Black Box Sonar
Inserting the Rubber Feet
screw nut
rubber feet
Model
Voltage
SOLIX
12 VDC
ONIX
12 VDC
ION
12 VDC or 24 VDC
Determine Your Voltage Requirement
GROUND
GROUND
POSITIVEPOSITIVE
Connecting the Power Cable
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