Seafloor HydroLite-TM, Quick Start And User Manual

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4. Getting Started
4.1 Assemble the pole kit
Assemble the pole kit and attach to the boat. The pole
should be as straight as possible. The transducer
should be in water before turning it on.
4.2 Plug in the transducer
Plug the transducer into the echosounder. The red
light will flash (continuously) twice within a second,
indicating that the echosounder is turned on. The
transducer should be lower than the bottom of the boat.
If it is not, the hull could reflect return soundings.
4.3 Attach the GPS antenna
Attach the GPS antenna to the top of the pole and turn
it on. Give it 2-10 minutes to track satellites. Ensure the
GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky at all times.
4.4 Set the device
Depending on the GPS/data collector, follow the appropriate startup guide for that specific system; i.e., if using
Trimble Access, refer to the Trimble Survey Controller/Access appendix.
5. Things to check before calling technical support
5.1 Position of HydroLite-TM Pole:
Is the pole as straight as possible? Is the transducer in water and lower than the bottom of the boat?
5.2 Is there a blinking red light on the faceplate?
5.3 Is the transducer making a ticking sound?
If not, unplug the transducer, then plug in again.
5.4 Bluetooth:
If using Bluetooth, is there a solid blue light on the faceplate? If not, check Bluetooth pairing and connection.
5.5 Serial Connection:
Baud rate = 4800
For models prior to 2012: Baud rate = 9600
5.6 Data format:
Ensure you are using the correct data output format—should be “Old SonarMite Format”. Refer to SonarMite
User Manual. Be patient with the data collector—multiple taps could freeze it up.
Typical setup for using the HydroLite-TM
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HydroLite-TM Quick Start Guide/User Manual | Rev 08/11/2016