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Summary of Contents for Platinum ID 120

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Page 2: ...5 INSTALLATION 6 Transom Installation 6 Inside the Hull Installation 10 Control Head Installation 12 Test the Installation 15 THANK YOU 16 USING THE PLATINUM ID 120 17 How the Platinum ID Works 17 Fe...

Page 3: ...our number listed in the Customer Support section INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Your Humminbird fishfinder consists of two primary components to install the control head and the transducer The control head c...

Page 4: ...should the boat strike debris in the water or when trailering As an alternative to transom mounting it is possible on many fiberglass hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull...

Page 5: ...other surface Trolling Motor Mounting The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on most trolling motors using a different accessory kit This accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that...

Page 6: ...minbird fishfinder The installation guide included on the next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer For transom mount transducer in...

Page 7: ...the propeller s This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat and in the immediate area of the propeller s Figure 1 On...

Page 8: ...g a 5 32 4mm bit drill the two holes to a depth of approximately 1 3cm On fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chippi...

Page 9: ...ation after high speed testing 1 First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat Then pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1...

Page 10: ...erference If the cable is too short extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50 15 m Call Humminbird Customer Support for more information Follow these steps to r...

Page 11: ...hull to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water Avoid ribs strakes and...

Page 12: ...dry the mounting surface If the surface is excessively rough it may be necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting surface Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry 3 Mix an ample quantit...

Page 13: ...y supported to protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration and provide visibility while in operation The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to pivot and swivel...

Page 14: ...holes Figure 22 Note if the cables must pass through the mounting surface at a different location drill the 1 25mm hole at that location and pass the cables through from underneath Also you must break...

Page 15: ...ll the excess cable from beneath the mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket Figure 27 3 Snap the support plate to the rear of the...

Page 16: ...rmal operation unless you choose another option If you do not press any button before the timer reaches 0 the normal operation screen is displayed If the boat is in water sonar data appears If the bot...

Page 17: ...an be done quickly and easily through our website at www humminbird com NOTE Your Platinum ID 120 is completely waterproof simply hose it off to remove dirt or salt Periodically check the gold connect...

Page 18: ...12 volt DC battery The sensor and Platinum ID use the basic principles of sonar to reveal objects beneath the water s surface The Platinum ID continuously sends electronic signals to the sensor which...

Page 19: ...httime operation Advanced LCD super twist technology built into the Platinum ID offers a wider viewing angle and higher contrast than ordinary LCD screens You will notice that the display can be seen...

Page 20: ...enu functions ON OFF Turns the menu functions on and off The latch is used to remove the Platinum ID from the swivel mount To use simply press the bar and lift the unit from the mount The Connector Sy...

Page 21: ...um ID includes a built in simulator that helps you learn to use your new equipment The simulator displays a typical underwater scene and lets you practice with the controls USING THE BUILT IN SIMULATO...

Page 22: ...the unit off When the unit is off keeping POWER pressed for about two seconds starts the built in simulator STOP Press this button to freeze the display so you can study it Press it again to restart...

Page 23: ...its full screen reading If the menu doesn t stay on the screen long enough press the STOP button to hold the menu on the screen NOTE The last function you select remains active that is you can adjust...

Page 24: ...ned signal strength a good indicator of fish size Use the up and down arrow keys to switch between fish or arches or use the ON OFF switch to disable ID 2 Selecting Units Factory Setting MPH SM If you...

Page 25: ...ivity select SENS and press the Up or Down arrow button to adjust the display 4 Enabling Bottom Alarm Factory Setting OFF The Bottom Alarm lets you specify the minimum depth you want to maintain To us...

Page 26: ...is detected A single fish symbol is shown on the bottom of the display to represent that large fish only is selected While there is some variation in sonar characteristics of different species typical...

Page 27: ...member If Bottom Lock is the last function you selected you can use the ON OFF button to switch Bottom Lock on and off without having to press SELECT first 8 Display Speed Factory Setting One level be...

Page 28: ...l Depth Range mode the bottom is not blacked in This lets you see a second return which is preferred by some fishermen because the width of the second echo can indicate bottom hardness 10 Trip Log Fac...

Page 29: ...DC Power Cable Length 48 Sensor standard SHS6 16 Sensor Cone Angle 16 degrees Depth Range 0 15 0 30 0 60 0 120 Unit Construction High impact polycarbonate housing Unit Dimensions 6 W x 6 H x 1 D Displ...

Page 30: ...ul to avoid scratching the lens If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time algae and other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer Periodically clean the face of t...

Page 31: ...h a fuse panel ensure the panel is powered Often accessory fuse panels are controlled by a separate switch or the ignition switch Also often a fuse can appear to be good when in fact it is not Check t...

Page 32: ...bottom Also in very deep water it may be necessary to manually increase the sensitivity setting to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom If you are using a transducer switch to connect two trans...

Page 33: ...exceeds 20 VDC Some outboard motors do not effectively regulate the power output of the engine s alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20 volts when running at high RPMs Your fishfinder disp...

Page 34: ...not covered by our warranty The customer is responsible for shipping charges to Humminbird Humminbird will provide ground UPS or Parcel Post shipping back to the customer free of charge This warranty...

Page 35: ...n three working days from the receipt of your unit This does not include shipping time to and from our factory Units received on Friday are usually shipped by Wednesday units received Monday are usual...

Page 36: ...d Canada hours are Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central time If after reading Troubleshooting you determine your unit needs factory service please attach a description of the problem and send it...

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