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Summary of Contents for Transducers

Page 1: ...Transducers for Fishfinders Owner s Handbook Document number 81196_2 Date August 2002...

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Page 3: ...instructions contained in this manual Failure to do so can result in personal injury and or navigational inaccuracies Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representativ...

Page 4: ...notice As a result unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time for which liability cannot be accepted by Raymarine Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raym...

Page 5: ...e Transom Mount Transducer 15 Preparation 15 Installation 16 2 2 Installing the Thru hull Transducer 17 Tools and Material Needed 17 Preparation 17 Installation 22 Installation in a Cored Fiberglass H...

Page 6: ...vi Transducers for Fishfinders...

Page 7: ...nt to position your transducer correctly as described in Section 1 4 Selecting the Equipment Location Note If speed and temperature are being input via SeaTalk these values are displayed instead of th...

Page 8: ...rmance it is recommended that wherever possible Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are At least 1 m 3 ft from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e g VHF radios cab...

Page 9: ...lenotsuppliedbyRaymarine asuppressionferriteMUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit 1 2 The Fishfinder System Transducers enable fishfinders to display depth water temperature...

Page 10: ...nting Method Max Power E66008 Depth Plastic In Hull 600 W E66013 Depth Plastic Thru Hull 600 W E66014 Depth Bronze Thru Hull 600 W E66015 Depth Stainless steel Thru Hull 600 W E66018 Speed Temp Bronze...

Page 11: ...a metal housing in a vessel with a positive ground system Transom Mount Transducers are recommended for personal watercraft and powerboats with outboard inboard outboard and jet drives They are NOT r...

Page 12: ...n wascurrentas ofthedatethis handbookwas printed Check with your dealer for the most current list of parts and accessories 1 4 Selecting the Equipment Location Transducer Mounting Location It is very...

Page 13: ...and bubbles especially at high speeds The transducer will be continuously covered by water when the boat is moving If the transducer is mounted near the side of the boat it may be exposed when the boa...

Page 14: ...hull fittings intakes or other parts extending from the hull that may cause turbulence or air bubbles The bracket has a quick release mechanism shown Figure 1 2 This allows the transducer to flip up i...

Page 15: ...the trailer Figure 1 3 Transom Mount Transducer Vertical Position D4872 2 Transducer in released position Allow a clearance of at least 254 mm 10 in No No No Average transom angle no wedge necessary...

Page 16: ...sults of similar boats before proceeding Fin keel sailboats Mount to the side of the centerline and for ward of the fin keel 1 2 ft 300 600 mm Full keel sailboats Locateamidships and away fromthe keel...

Page 17: ...re 1 4 Best Location for Thru Hull Transducer 1 3 Aft Load waterline length LWL Pressure waves 6 12 in 150 300 mm Displacement hull Planning hulls Outboard and I O Inboard Step hull Fin keel sailboat...

Page 18: ...pplied with the transducer The transducer cable may be extended up to a maximum of 60 ft 20 m using optional extension cables Thetransducercableconnectorhasanutthathasbeenremovedtoaid installation To...

Page 19: ...terior of the boat If the 30 ft 10 m cable is not long enough extension cables are available from your Raymarine dealer See Table 1 2 on page 6 Total cable length from the transducer to the fishfinder...

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Page 21: ...ilboats 2 1 Installing the Transom Mount Transducer Preparation Transducer Mounting Bracket When installed the lower surface of the transducer should tilt down toward the rear at a slight angle 2 to 5...

Page 22: ...low hole chamfer at each location about 1 16 1 5 mm deep Drill pilot holes 3 4 19 mm deep using a 9 64 3 6 mm drill bit To preventdrilling too deeply wrap masking tapearoundthedrill bit about 7 8 22 m...

Page 23: ...hull interior 2 3 8 60 mm Cylinder wax tape and casting epoxy Fairing required with E66020 E66029 and E66043 transducers optional for E66024 E66033 and E66035 Level and protractor installation with a...

Page 24: ...high performance transducers See the table that follows The fairing is used to Vertically orient the sound beam by mounting the transducer par allel to the water surface Minimize aerated water flowing...

Page 25: ...Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Transducer Fairing E66023 Cutting the Fairing 1 Measure the deadrise angle of the hull at the selected location using a digital level or bubble level and protractor see Figure 2...

Page 26: ...on the port side and away from you for installation on the star board side of the boat WARNING Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when drilling 4 Recheck steps 1 through 3 then cut the fairing...

Page 27: ...llustratedinFigure2 6paintthefollowing surfaces Exposed area of the housing including the acoustic window Bore of the housing up to 1 30 mm Outside wall below lower O ring Exposed end of the paddle wh...

Page 28: ...better location Apply masking tape to the outside of the hull over the incorrect hole and fill it with epoxy 2 Cut a hole from outside the hull Fiberglass or wood hull Use a 2 51 mm hole saw Aluminium...

Page 29: ...cer firmly in the recess in the fairing Note The transducer must be flush with the fairing If it is recessed more than 1 64 0 5mm inside the fairing you may carefully file or sand the fairing flush wi...

Page 30: ...rs around both holes with a file and sandpaper Figure 2 8 Using a Fairing and Backing Block Seating 1 Remove the transducer from the fairing if used 2 Stainless steel transducer in metal hull Slide th...

Page 31: ...ith the fairing in place into the mountinghole using atwisting motion to squeezeoutexcessseal ant 3 From inside the hull slide the backing block onto the transducer cable and stem seating it firmly ag...

Page 32: ...th a mallet CAUTION For smooth water flow over the transducer s sensor be sure that the external surface of the installed triangular plug is FLUSH with the external curved surface of the fairing 9 Bei...

Page 33: ...ety wire tightly around the stem of the housing and twist it together with the long end Lead the wire straightupandthroughoneeyeinthecap nut thenthroughoneof the safety rings Loop the wire through the...

Page 34: ...Paddle Wheel Insert and Valve Assembly Notches Top view of paddlewheel insert Paddlewheel insert Housing and valve assembly Pull ring O rings Cable Key 2 Valve assembly Cap nut Housing BOW Flat side o...

Page 35: ...e from outside the hull through the outer skin only 3 Usingthe23 8 60mm holesaw cutthroughtheinnerskinand most of the core from inside the hull The core material can be very soft Apply only light pres...

Page 36: ...nd leave the boat unchecked for several days 1 When the boat is placed in the water immediately check around the thru hull transducer for leaks Note that very small leaks may not be readily observed D...

Page 37: ...2 4 fl oz 71 mil Cored fiberglass hull installation Drill Hole saw for hull interior 4 100 mm Miniature disk sander Casting epoxy polyproxy 7035 7040 or resin Paper cup Stirrer Testing the Selected M...

Page 38: ...one of the methods below 1 Thismethodisrecommendedifthesensorwillbelocatednearthe stern and the boat has a minimum deadrise angle i Clean away any large build up of dirt and or grease using detergent...

Page 39: ...d compare itto thebaseline Lookforastabledepthreadingthatissimilartothebaseline compare the thickness and intensity of the bottom trace If the performance is close to the baseline this is a good mount...

Page 40: ...and dry both the selected area and the underside of the base 4 Using a carpenter s square draw a line on the hull perpendicular to the keel through the center of the mounting location This will be use...

Page 41: ...se Press the flange firmly in place to form a liquid tight seal and allow the adhesive to cure Figure 2 15 Aligning the Base Flange with 4 12 Deadrise Angle 7 Slide the transducer housing into the loc...

Page 42: ...l of mineral oil into the base 10 Lock the transducer assembly into the base by inserting the keys on the locking ring in the notches in the base Press down and rotate clockwise until seated see Figur...

Page 43: ...ll is difficult The objective is to bond the sensortotheinsidesurfaceofthehull souterskinwhilepreventing any moisture from penetrating the core CAUTION There is no way to determine if the outerskin is...

Page 44: ...ix a half cup of casting epoxy stirring carefully to avoid trapping air in the mix ture Pour this around the housing until the cavity is full Allow the casting epoxy to set for at least 1 hour Figure...

Page 45: ...l are large enough to accept the connector with the nut removed approximately 13 16 or 21mm Before attaching the transducer cable you will need to attach the connector nut and split ring These items p...

Page 46: ...n the type of transducer you have installed Combined depth speed temp transducers have a 7 pin female connector Attach the transducer cable connector directly to the fishfinder Combined speed temperat...

Page 47: ...Installation 41 CAUTION Do not cut the transducer cable or remove the connector Do not try to shorten or splice the cable If the cable is cut it cannot be repaired Cutting the cable will also void the...

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Page 49: ...addle wheel mechanism may become jammed by dirt grit or barnacles Work this out of the mechanism then clean the unit with soap and water or alcohol Cleaning the Hull Use caution when sanding or cleani...

Page 50: ...ion Problem Solving Common Problems and Their Solutions Table 3 1 Common Transducer Problems Problem Correction Fishfinder display freezes Check the transducer cable for damage If dam aged the cable a...

Page 51: ...y product category keywords or phrases If the answer you are seeking is not available click the Ask Raymarinetab to submit your own question to ourtechnical support staff who reply to you by e mail In...

Page 52: ...o handle your service requirements and can offer timesaving help in getting the equipment back into normal operation In the event that repairs can not be obtained conveniently product service may also...

Page 53: ...ternet Pointyourbrowserto www raymarine comand click on the Customer Support link From there select Find Answers and click the Ask Raymarine tab Accessories and Parts Raymarine accessory items and par...

Page 54: ...48 Transducers for Fishfinders...

Page 55: ...lation Cable Runs 5 12 EMC Guidelines 6 In hull Transducer 31 Location 5 Thru hull Transducer 17 Transom Mount Transducer 15 L Location In hull Transducer 10 Transducer 6 M Maintenance 43 P Problem So...

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