Panoptix
™
PS 30/31
Installation Instructions
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the
Important Safety and Product Information
guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your
vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the
water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the
responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you
navigate.
CAUTION
Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with
these instructions could result in damage or injury.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite
side of the surface.
This equipment should be installed by a qualified marine
installer.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today.
• Go to
http://my.garmin.com
.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Contacting Garmin
®
Product Support
• Go to
www.garmin.com/support
for in-country support
information.
• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
2
Go to
www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html
.
3
Select
Download
next to "Garmin Marine Network with SD
card".
4
Read and agree to the terms.
5
Select
Download
.
6
Select
Run
.
7
Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select
Next
>
Finish
.
Updating the Device Software
Before you can update the software, you must obtain a
software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a
memory card.
1
Turn on the chartplotter.
2
After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into
the card slot.
NOTE:
In order for the software update instructions to
appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is
inserted.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Wait several minutes while the software update process
completes.
The device returns to normal operation after the software
update process is complete.
5
Remove the memory card.
NOTE:
If the memory card is removed before the device
restarts fully, the software update is not complete.
About the Transducer
The transducer transmits and receives sound waves through the
water, and relays sound-wave information to your Garmin sonar
device.
Tools Needed
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 4 mm (
5
/
32
in.) drill bit
• Drill
• Masking tape (optional)
• 13 mm (
1
/
2
in.) Socket
• 13 mm (
1
/
2
in.) Wrench
• Marine sealant
Mounting Location Considerations
• The transducer should not be mounted behind strakes, struts,
fittings, water intake or discharge ports, or anything that
creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent.
• The transducer can place a significant strain on less-rugged
trolling motors. Consider the weight and drag of the mounting
hardware and transducer before mounting it on the trolling
motor.
• The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for
optimal performance.
• For optimal results, mount the transducer as close to the
center line as possible. Mounting to one side can affect the
handling of the boat.
• The transducer should not be mounted in a location where it
might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.
• On single-drive boats, the transducer must not be mounted in
the path of the propeller.
• On twin-drive boats, the transducer should be mounted
between the drives, if possible.
• For the downward-facing transducer, the cables should be
routed out of the transducer to the starboard side of the boat,
with the logo on the transducer facing the port side of the
boat.
• The forward-facing transducer should be mounted in a
location that allows a view of the surface of the water in front
of the boat.
• The forward-facing transducer should be mounted in a
location that is out of the water at speeds over 40 km/h
(25 mph).
• For a forward-facing transducer mounted on a trolling motor,
the cables should be routed out of the transducer toward the
March 2015
Printed in Taiwan
190-01885-02_0A
