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Raymarine Dragonfly 6, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

The Raymarine Dragonfly 6 is a cutting-edge fishfinder and chartplotter designed for anglers and boaters. This powerful device features a 5.7-inch display, CHIRP sonar technology, and GPS navigation capabilities. To get the most out of your Dragonfly 6, make sure to download the Installation And Operation Instructions Manual for free from manualshive.com.

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Dragonfly 6
Dragonfly 7

Installation and operation
instructions

English (EN)

Date: 02-2016
Document number: 81345-5 
© 2016 Raymarine UK Limited

Release 12

Summary of Contents for Dragonfly 6

Page 1: ...Dragonfly 6 Dragonfly 7 Installation and operation instructions English EN Date 02 2016 Document number 81345 5 2016 Raymarine UK Limited Release 12...

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Page 3: ...and The World s Sixth Sense are registered or claimed trademarks of FLIR Systems Inc All other trademarks trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the p...

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Page 5: ...sion cable connection 38 Chapter 6 Getting started 39 6 1 Controls 40 6 2 Switching the unit on and off 41 6 3 Initial set up procedures 41 6 4 Satellite based navigation 42 6 5 Checking the sonar app...

Page 6: ...4 Sonar DownVision troubleshooting 101 11 5 Miscellaneous troubleshooting 103 Chapter 12 Technical support 105 12 1 Raymarine product support and servicing 106 12 2 Learning resources 107 Chapter 13...

Page 7: ...voltage Connecting this product to a voltage supply greater than the specified maximum rating may cause permanent damage to the unit Refer to the Technical specification section for voltage rating Wa...

Page 8: ...racy of such information and you are advised that errors in such information may cause the product to malfunction Raymarine is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use or inability t...

Page 9: ...ge at www raymarine com Pixel defect policy In common with all TFT units the screen may exhibit a few wrongly illuminated dead pixels These may appear as black pixels in a light area of the screen or...

Page 10: ...ssions it may contain In addition our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice As a result Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the pr...

Page 11: ...Chapter 2 Document and product information Chapter contents 2 1 Document information on page 12 2 2 Product overview on page 13 Document and product information 11...

Page 12: ...and user manuals www raymarine com Product documentation The following documentation is applicable to your product Description Part number Dragonfly 6 mounting and getting started guide Installation...

Page 13: ...at These PDF files can be viewed on a PC laptop tablet smartphone or on the latest generation of Raymarine multifunction displays 2 2 Product overview The unit connects directly to a Raymarine DownVis...

Page 14: ...al beam is the water column directly beneath the vessel Conical beam Sonar is effective at a range of speeds In deeper waters the CHIRP bandwidth is automatically optimized to improve bottom lock and...

Page 15: ...r compatibility on page 18 3 4 Tools required for installation on page 19 3 5 Software updates on page 19 3 6 Warnings and cautions on page 20 3 7 Selecting a location for the transducer on page 20 3...

Page 16: ...tallation Task 1 Plan your system 2 Obtain all required equipment and tools 3 Site all equipment 4 Route all cables 5 Drill cable and mounting holes 6 Make all connections into equipment 7 Secure all...

Page 17: ...mounting fixings 3 Documentation pack 1 Supplied with E70085 and E70231 Item Description Qty 0 0 CPT 60 DownVisionTM transom mount transducer including fitted 6 m 19 7 ft transducer cable and 2 m 6 6...

Page 18: ...fly 6 Legacy Dragonfly 7 DVS Pro Note Adaptor cable required for connection Note Connecting a CPT DV to a DVS or a Pro will prevent the Sonar application from functioning Connecting a CPT DVS to a DV...

Page 19: ...can update the software for your product using a connected and compatible multifunction display Refer to www raymarine com software for the latest software updates and the software update procedure fo...

Page 20: ...eration The most effective way to determine this is by checking the water flow around the transom whilst underway The transducer should be mounted close to the keel centreline of the vessel so that th...

Page 21: ...avoid interference the cable must be routed as far away from VHF radio antenna cables as possible The cable can be routed through or over the transom Check that the cable is long enough to reach the e...

Page 22: ...uch as a structural bulkhead or the interior of larger vessels may result in a reduced GPS signal Before locating equipment with an internal GPS antenna below decks seek professional assistance Prevai...

Page 23: ...entation Cradle Up Cradle Down The cradle mounting steps are the same regardless of orientation 3 10 Installation process The steps listed below are required to successfully install your product and e...

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Page 25: ...ng the display in the cradle on page 28 4 4 Fitting the 7 inch display in the cradle Cradle down on page 28 4 5 Security on page 29 4 6 Removing the display from the bracket on page 30 4 7 Surface mou...

Page 26: ...om propeller 2 Ensure the template is parallel to the waterline 3 Drill 2 x holes for the adjustment slot screws as indicated on the template Note Do NOT drill the third mounting hole at this stage 4...

Page 27: ...cer be struck by an object when underway Note The third locking screw is not used until the transducer has been successfully tested 4 2 Cradle mounting Follow the steps below to mount the display s cr...

Page 28: ...n the display must still be fitted the correct way up 1 Ensure the cradle is securely mounted 2 Position the display so that the guide on the right hand side of the display lines up with the guide on...

Page 29: ...rt and over the safety latch The safety latch and retaining ring should be kept in case required for future use 4 5 Security The display can be locked into the bracket using a proprietary lock i e the...

Page 30: ...with the lock 4 6 Removing the display from the bracket The display can be easily removed from its mounting bracket 1 If a lock has been fitted ensure it is in the unlocked position 2 Disconnect the...

Page 31: ...et onto the surface mount adaptor and press firmly onto the flange 7 Place the surface mount adaptor into the prepared hole and secure using the nuts washers and bolts provided 8 Attach the front gask...

Page 32: ...d re tested each time until you obtain optimum performance 7 To adjust the angle of the transducer loosen the pivot bolt approximately 3 turns and then pivot the transducer either up or down 8 Re tigh...

Page 33: ...les and connections Chapter contents 5 1 General cabling guidance on page 34 5 2 Connections overview on page 34 5 3 Cable connection on page 35 5 4 Extension cable connection on page 38 Cables and co...

Page 34: ...r lines antennae Strain relief Ensure adequate strain relief is provided Protect connectors from strain and ensure they will not pull out under extreme sea conditions Cable shielding Ensure that the c...

Page 35: ...oduction date 3 keyway introduction serial number Dragonfly 6 E70085 January 2015 E700850150001 Dragonfly 7 E70231 November 2014 E702311140712 CPT 60 A80195 December 2014 A801951240023 CPT 70 A80278 J...

Page 36: ...o provide the correct level of protection please consult an authorized Raymarine dealer or a suitably qualified professional marine electrician Implementation direct connection to battery The power ca...

Page 37: ...ommends a minimum wire gauge of 18AWG 0 82 mm2 for any length of cable extension For all lengths of extension to the power cable ensure there is a continuous minimum voltage at the product s power con...

Page 38: ...p to 4 m 13 1 ft 1 Existing cable 2 Extension cable connected to the vessel s power supply and to the existing cable 3 Isolated power supply wires on existing transducer cable Note Only 1 extension ca...

Page 39: ...es on page 41 6 4 Satellite based navigation on page 42 6 5 Checking the sonar application on page 44 6 6 Checking the DownVision application on page 44 6 7 Shortcuts page on page 45 6 8 Applications...

Page 40: ...ssing the power button will display the Shortcuts page Press and hold to turn the display off UniControl The UniControl consists of Rotary Joystick and push button controls 1 Rotary use this to naviga...

Page 41: ...e or after a system reset the Startup Wizard is displayed after you have accepted the Limitations On Use disclaimer The Startup Wizard guides you through the following initial settings 1 Language sele...

Page 42: ...status of the available satellites that are compatible with your receiver The satellite constellations are used to position your boat in the Chart application You can set up your receiver and check i...

Page 43: ...ude position of your receiver Date Time Displays the current date and time generated by the position fix in UTC format Mode Identifies wether the receiver is working in differential mode or non differ...

Page 44: ...ucture you should also see a depth reading in the top left databox 6 6 Checking the DownVision application Products which include the DownVision application and the CPT DV or CPT DVS transducer can us...

Page 45: ...werSave Mode The display is now in PowerSave mode 3 You can wake the display from PowerSave mode at anytime by pressing a physical button Note PowerSave mode is automatically cancelled if an alarm eve...

Page 46: ...res DVS Pro 6 9 View switcher Products that include more than 1 application use the View Switcher to cycle through available views Fullscreen and splitscreen application views are available 1 View thu...

Page 47: ...SC Micro Secure Digital High Capacity MicroSDHC Note The maximum supported memory card capacity is 32 GB MicroSD cards must be formatted to use either the FAT or FAT 32 file system format to enable us...

Page 48: ...t water ingress and damage to the display ensure the card door is closed 6 Press the OK button to close the confirmation dialog 6 11 Learning resources Raymarine has produced a range of learning resou...

Page 49: ...on page 50 7 3 Fishfinder applications features on page 52 7 4 Fishfinder applications controls on page 52 7 5 Zoom on page 53 7 6 Range on page 54 7 7 Scrolling on page 54 7 8 A Scope mode on page 55...

Page 50: ...bjects The Sonar application uses CHIRP processing with a centered 200 KHz ping frequency which provides a greater depth range than DownVision but less detail The Sonar application displays a scrollin...

Page 51: ...e target to thicken and arch slightly at fast speeds the mark resembles a double vertical line Target depth The closer the target to the surface the larger the mark on screen The depth of individual t...

Page 52: ...Scrolling mode the controls behave as follows from the default view turning the Rotary control clockwise enables Zoom mode when in Zoom mode use the Rotary control to increase and decrease the zoom le...

Page 53: ...Use the Joystick to highlight an object or area 2 Press the OK button The context menu is displayed 7 5 Zoom The Zoom function displays more detail onscreen by magnifying a specific area of the image...

Page 54: ...Range so that Man is selected 3 Select Shallow Range The Shallow Range defines the depth that will be shown at the top of the screen 4 Adjust the Shallow Range to the required depth 5 Select Deep Ran...

Page 55: ...features and manipulate the image to enable easier fish targeting Available depth features Target Depth ID Not available in DownVision application Depth Lines White Line Not available in DownVision ap...

Page 56: ...ation however for optimum performance in most conditions it is recommended that you use the auto setting All echoes with a signal strength above the specified value are displayed in the strongest colo...

Page 57: ...3 Use the Up and Down Directional controls to adjust the Noise Filter to the required value or 4 Press the OK button to switch between Auto and Manual 7 11 Color Palettes Various color palettes are a...

Page 58: ...es Copper default Inv Copper Slate Gray Inv Slate Gray Selecting a Color Palette From the application s menu 1 Select Display Options 2 Select Sonar Colors DownVision Colors 3 Select the palette you w...

Page 59: ...torage capacity on page 74 8 8 Navigation on page 74 8 9 Chart settings menu cartography compatibility on page 75 8 10 Chart selection on page 75 8 11 Chart Detail on page 76 8 12 High resolution bath...

Page 60: ...to the cursor s location from your vessel is displayed 11 Waypoint TTG During active navigation the estimated time to go to the target cursor waypoint based on your current speed is displayed 12 Curs...

Page 61: ...g LightHouse Charts to MicroSD card using the LightHouse Download Manager Raster charts Raster charts are an exact copy scan of an existing paper chart All information is embedded directly in the char...

Page 62: ...ory card into the card reader of your multifunction display 8 Open the Chart application on your multifunction display 9 Select the new chart from the Chart selection menu Menu Presentation Chart Sele...

Page 63: ...oat symbol remains centered onscreen and the Chart area moves around the boat symbol In Motion mode the controls behave as follows turning the Rotary control clockwise ranges in turning the Rotary con...

Page 64: ...Pilot Book only available at certain ports Chart Objects 8 4 Waypoints overview Waypoints are position markers used for the purposes of navigation Your display can create waypoints which can then be...

Page 65: ...sired location with the cursor 2 Press the OK button The context menu is displayed 3 Select Place Waypoint A confirmation pop up message is displayed 4 Select Ok to place the waypoint or Edit to edit...

Page 66: ...ew waypoint group With the Waypoint Group List displayed 1 Select New Group The on screen keyboard is displayed 2 Use the on screen keyboard to enter the required name for the new group 3 select SAVE...

Page 67: ...hat has been created and stored The following information is assigned or captured for each waypoint Symbol a default symbol is assigned or you can select an alternative Name a default name is assigned...

Page 68: ...nsure that you backup any data that you want to keep on to a MicroSD card From the Backup Reset menu 1 Select Erase from System 2 Select Erase Waypoints from System A confirmation dialog is displayed...

Page 69: ...ct the location for the first corner point of the search area 5 Select the location for the opposite corner of the search area A box is drawn on the screen which covers the selected area If the box is...

Page 70: ...End Diver Down Diver Down 2 Oil Rig Filled Circle FAD Fish Attracting Device Concrete Rubble Seaweed Oyster Green Can Green Nun Red Can Red Nun Yellow Can Yellow Nun Fish Trap Brushpile Preferred Mark...

Page 71: ...the track Note If the maximum number of tracking points is reached you will be warned The track will continue to be recorded with the earlier tracking points being overwritten 4 To complete your trac...

Page 72: ...he on screen keyboard is displayed 3 Use the on screen keyboard to change the track name 4 When finished Select SAVE You can also edit track details by selecting Edit Track from the track context menu...

Page 73: ...waypoints or tracks from a memory card Chartplotter variant displays can import waypoints and tracks from MicroSD card Ensure that the MicroSD card that contains your saved waypoints and or tracks is...

Page 74: ...rom the Chart application 1 If required press the Back button to enter motion mode 2 Press the OK button to open the menu 3 Select Waypoints The Waypoints list is displayed 4 Select the waypoint you w...

Page 75: ...nics Charts Jeppesen Deep Water From LightHouse Charts Navionics Charts Jeppesen 8 10 Chart selection You can select the cartography type to be used in the Chart application The Chart selection applie...

Page 76: ...Chart Settings 3 Select Chart Detail Selecting Chart Detail switched the detail between High and Low 8 12 High resolution bathymetry The High Res Bathy setting is available when using Jeppesen charts...

Page 77: ...gly This is the default orientation for the Chart application Course Up In Course Up mode during active navigation the Chart application displays the vessel s current destination waypoint directly up...

Page 78: ...ize so that Normal is selected to reduce text and symbol size to normal 8 15 Boat position The Boat position function determines the position of the boat symbol on screen Center With Boat position set...

Page 79: ...selected to display UGC or 3 Select Community Edits so that Off is selected to turn off UGC 8 17 Sonar logging When using compatible Navionics cartography you can share sonar information using Navion...

Page 80: ...The depth at which water color turns from blue shading to white can be changed to suit user requirements Example 1 Deep water from 60 ft Example 2 Deep water from 6 ft The deep water feature can also...

Page 81: ...sing for your system For full details of the features available for your chart cards contact your chart card supplier Displaying pilot book information From the chart application when a port symbol is...

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Page 83: ...Chapter 9 Tools Settings Chapter contents 9 1 System Settings menu on page 84 9 2 Alarms on page 89 9 3 Backup and reset on page 91 Tools Settings 83...

Page 84: ...up Allows selection of date and time formats Date Format Time Format Local Time Simulator Switches simulator mode On or Off Off default On On Demo movie Maintenance Provides diagnostic information Als...

Page 85: ...Chart application You can set up your receiver and check its status from the GPS Set up menu For each satellite the screen provides the following information 1 Sky view 2 Satellite status 3 Position...

Page 86: ...Chart application In order for your receiver and MFD to correlate accurately with your paper charts they must be using the same datum COG SOG Filter The COG SOG filter averages the velocity vectors to...

Page 87: ...d Time in 0 5 hour increments 13 to 13 hours in 0 5 hour increments Simulator mode The Simulator mode enables you to practice operating your display without data from the GPS receiver or transducer Th...

Page 88: ...ct your waypoints or tracks Yes No Settings and Data Reset In addition to the settings reset detailed above performing a settings and data reset will also remove ALL waypoint and track data Yes No Bac...

Page 89: ...arms menu Accessing the alarms menu The Alarms menu can be accessed at any time by following the steps below From any application 1 Press Back to open the View switcher If the application is currently...

Page 90: ...es fish alarm On and Off Fish Sensitivity If the Fish alarm is set to On an alarm is triggered when the fish return strength reaches the sensitivity that you specify Fish Depth Limits Switches depth l...

Page 91: ...splay BEFORE proceeding ensure that you backup any data that you want to keep on to a MicroSD card From the Backup Reset menu 1 Select Erase from System 2 Select Erase Waypoints from System A confirma...

Page 92: ...is displayed prompting you to confirm the action 4 Select Yes to proceed with the settings reset or No to cancel If Yes is selected the system will reboot and the settings will be reset to factory de...

Page 93: ...Chapter 10 Maintenance Chapter contents 10 1 Service and maintenance on page 94 10 2 Product cleaning on page 94 10 3 Transducer cleaning on page 95 Maintenance 93...

Page 94: ...he display unit is a sealed unit and does not require regular cleaning If it is necessary to clean the unit follow this basic procedure 1 Switch off the power to the display 2 Wipe the display with a...

Page 95: ...emperature sensor may not work properly if painted Note Never use ketone based paint Ketones can attack many plastics possibly damaging the sensor Note Never use spray paint on your transducer Sprayin...

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Page 97: ...contents 11 1 Troubleshooting on page 98 11 2 Power up troubleshooting on page 99 11 3 GPS troubleshooting on page 100 11 4 Sonar DownVision troubleshooting on page 101 11 5 Miscellaneous troubleshoot...

Page 98: ...king and shipping subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs However if you experience problems with the operation of your product this section will help you to diagnose and correc...

Page 99: ...oduct under load using a multi meter check the power supply voltage as close to the unit as possible to establish actual voltage when the current is flowing Refer to the Technical Specification sectio...

Page 100: ...hic location A GPS Status page is available This provides satellite signal strength and other relevant information Location of product For optimum performance the unit should be mounted above decks an...

Page 101: ...ay ensure you are using a dual element transducer such as the CPT DVS Refer to 3 3 DownVision transducer compatibility for transducer compatibility No depth reading lost bottom lock Possible causes Po...

Page 102: ...o see if this causes the unit to re boot loose power replace if necessary 5 Check the vessel s battery voltage the condition of the battery terminals and power supply cables ensuring connections are s...

Page 103: ...k that the power source is of the correct voltage and sufficient current Ensure you have the latest software Check the Raymarine website regularly for software updates for your product www raymarine c...

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Page 105: ...Chapter 12 Technical support Chapter contents 12 1 Raymarine product support and servicing on page 106 12 2 Learning resources on page 107 Technical support 105...

Page 106: ...y id 10125 FAQ Knowledgebase http www rayma rine co uk knowledgebase Technical support forum http rayma rine ning com Software updates http www rayma rine com software Telephone and e mail support Reg...

Page 107: ...in depth training courses to help you make the most of your products Visit the Training section of the Raymarine website for more information http www raymarine co uk view id 2372 FAQs and Knowledge B...

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Page 109: ...Chapter 13 Technical specification Chapter contents 13 1 Technical specification on page 110 Technical specification 109...

Page 110: ...ble length 6 m 19 7 ft Weight unit including cradle 0 60 kg 1 3 lbs Display power specification Dragonfly 6 Dragonfly 7 Nominal supply voltage 12 V dc 12 V dc Operating voltage range 10 8 V dc to 15 6...

Page 111: ...ons the Sonar channel maybe able to achieve increased depth range over the DownVision channel Note The DV and Wi Fish variants are single channel DownVision only products GPS specification Channels 50...

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Page 113: ...Chapter 14 Spares and accessories Chapter contents 14 1 Accessories on page 114 Spares and accessories 113...

Page 114: ...Dragonfly 7 part numbers Carrying case A80206 N A Trolling Motor Mount A80207 A80207 4 m 13 1 ft extension cable A80224 A80224 Surface mount adaptor A80223 A80287 Sun cover R70134 A80285 Mounting bra...

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