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Accessory Ordering Information
for all countries

To order Lowrance GPS accessories such as computer cables or MMC
cards, please contact:

1)

 Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality

dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer
electronics should be able to assist you with these items.

To locate a Lowrance dealer near you, visit our web site,

www.lowrance.com

 and look for the 

Dealer Locator

. Or, you can consult

your telephone directory for listings.

2)

 U.S. customers: LEI Extras Inc., PO Box 129, Catoosa, OK 74015-0129

Call 1-800-324-0045 or visit our web site 

www.lei-extras.com

.

3)

 Canadian customers can write:

Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. E. Mississauga, Ontario
L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118.

Shipping Information

If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement, you
must first receive a return authorization number from Customer
Service. Products shipped without a return authorization will not be
accepted. When shipping, we recommend you do the following:

1.

 Always use the original shipping container and filler material the

product was packed in.

2.

 Always insure the parcel against damage or loss during shipment.

Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in
transit.

3.

 For proper testing, include a brief note with the product describing

the problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address
and a daytime telephone number.

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Страница 1: ...Pub 988 0105 961 www lowrance com X87 X88DF X97 X98DF Fish finding Depth Sounding Sonars Operation Instructions...

Страница 2: ...rance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to...

Страница 3: ...Installation 17 Speed Temperature Sensors 20 Optional Speed Sensor Installation 22 Power Connections 23 Mounting the Unit Bracket In Dash or Portable 25 Bracket Installation 26 In Dash Installation 2...

Страница 4: ...3 Reset Water Distance 63 Screen Contrast and Brightness 63 Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity 64 Set Keel Offset 66 Set Language 67 Software Version Information 67 Sonar Color Mode 68 Sonar Chart Display O...

Страница 5: ...ou what content is coming up next If it s a concept you re already familiar with we ll show you how and where to skip ahead for the next important topic We ve also made it easy to look up any tips you...

Страница 6: ...lay 5 0 12 7 cm diagonal high contrast Film SuperTwist programmable to viewing pref erence Resolution 320 pixel x 320 pixel resolution 102 400 total pixels 10 level grayscale definition Backlighting F...

Страница 7: ...s from 4 degrees to 167 degrees Fahrenheit 20 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius Extended stor age in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liq uid crystal display in your unit This t...

Страница 8: ...aragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for those commands and other instructions Arrow Keys The arrow keys control a horizontal line depth cursor on the sonar screen The arrow keys als...

Страница 9: ...Sonar Page Press the Menu key then repeatedly press or press and hold the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select highlight the Sonar Features menu command Then press the Enter key Step 2 w...

Страница 10: ...6 Notes...

Страница 11: ...and route it to the sonar unit 6 Mount the sonar unit Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom on a trolling motor or inside a hull These...

Страница 12: ...installations Tools two adjustable wrenches flat head screwdriver Supplies plastic cable ties Shoot through hull installations Tools these will vary depending on your hull s composition Consult your b...

Страница 13: ...ld you go For most situations you should install your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull This will usually give you the best combination of smooth wate...

Страница 14: ...ond the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches This can be a problem on some hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds Follow the procedure listed...

Страница 15: ...ters molded into each ratchet Place the ratchets into the bracket with the letter a aligned with the alignment mark molded into the bracket Place the ratchets onto the transducer with the letter a ali...

Страница 16: ...cer s face isn t parallel with the ground remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket Place the ratchets into the holes in the bracket with the letter B aligned with the dot stamped in the bra...

Страница 17: ...with the bracket alignment mark Place them on the transducer aligned with the 12 o clock posi tion on the transducer stem Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom Agai...

Страница 18: ...the mounting screw pilot holes You will drill one hole in the center of each slot Drill the holes For the one piece bracket use the 29 bit for the 10 screws For the two piece bracket use the 20 bit fo...

Страница 19: ...he sonar unit Make sure to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer If possible route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from the engine s wiring bilge pum...

Страница 20: ...rnal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB S Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer 2 Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB S through the slot in the transducer bracket and wrap it aro...

Страница 21: ...printed then the nose of the transducer is angled too far down and needs to be raised NOTE Periodically wash the transducer s face with soap and water to re move any oil film Oil and dirt on the face...

Страница 22: ...ur hull can result in damage that could sink your boat Contact your boat dealer or manufacturer to confirm your hull specifications To choose the proper location for thru hull mounting anchor the boat...

Страница 23: ...ce of the transducer with 100 grit sandpaper The surface of the hull must be flat so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to bonding Epoxy transducer to hull 2 Follow the instr...

Страница 24: ...or Temp 3 The first Water temperature sensor is built into the transducer This is the sensor that measures surface water temperature If you want two or more temperature readings from other locations y...

Страница 25: ...nstallation Three temperature sensor installation with speed Three temperature sensor installation TS 3X temperature sensor SP X speed sensor MY 4X Cable TS 2X temperature sensor Temperature sensor bu...

Страница 26: ...the water flow to the speed sensor Make sure the sensor will remain in the water when the boat is on plane Also make sure the location doesn t inter fere with the boat s trailer Typically the sensor...

Страница 27: ...o go ahead and attach the power cable directly to the battery CAUTION When using the unit in a saltwater environment we strongly rec ommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when t...

Страница 28: ...es a 3 amp fuse Power connections for the sonar unit CAUTION Do not use this product without a 3 amp fuse wired into the power cable Failure to use a 3 amp fuse will void your warranty This unit has r...

Страница 29: ...sh or mounted on a portable power supply If you use the supplied bracket you may be interested in the optional R A M bracket mounting system This converts the unit s gimbal bracket to a swivel mount w...

Страница 30: ...t page shows the dimensions of a gimbal mounted sonar unit Holes in the bracket s base allow wood screw or through bolt mounting You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin fiber...

Страница 31: ...ma rine caulking compound Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening No matter what type of installation you prefer be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tiltin...

Страница 32: ...many Lowrance products this sonar unit is capable of portable operation by using the optional PPP 11 portable power pack The power pack and an optional portable transducer expand the uses for your so...

Страница 33: ...is intended for use when your unit and the vehicle it s mounted in are idle WARNING When the unit is mounted in an unprotected area such as an open boat cockpit the protective face cover must be remo...

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Страница 35: ...Sonar Menu the five Page options and how they all work together BUT if you just can t wait to get on the water turn to the one page Quick Reference on page 38 Keyboard Sonar unit front view with keybo...

Страница 36: ...levels Repeatedly pressing PWR will cycle through the back light settings turn off the backlight then turn it back on again Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for about 3 seconds Me...

Страница 37: ...ar Alarms command turns alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds The fish alarm used with Fish I D is the most popular use It tells you when the sonar sees a fish You can also set deep or shallow...

Страница 38: ...n of the op erating software is loaded in your unit Sonar Menu The Sonar Menu contains commands for the major sonar features and options You access the Sonar Menu by pressing the MENU key one time You...

Страница 39: ...ure the depth of a sonar target Overlay Data command chooses what types of information such as water temperature to show overlaid on the sonar chart screen Sonar Features command launches the Sonar Fe...

Страница 40: ...w of the water column beneath the boat The chart moves across the screen displaying sonar signal echoes that represent fish structure and the bottom Sonar Page showing full sonar chart mode Surface cl...

Страница 41: ...es and other data are dis played in many ways We ll discuss all of those features and options in Section 4 but to show you how easy the sonar unit is to operate the fol lowing page contains a simplifi...

Страница 42: ...filter out some information but could omit important images We recommend adjusting sensitivity until the background is lightly peppered that is scattered dots ap pear but individual objects like fish...

Страница 43: ...see more detail try increasing the sensitivity a little at a time There are situa tions when too much clutter appears on the screen Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce the clutter and show the stro...

Страница 44: ...turned on the unit will continue to track the bottom and make minor adjustments to the sen sitivity level with a bias toward the setting you selected Adjusting sensitivity in Manual Sensitivity Mode...

Страница 45: ...bol feature Here s why Fish I D is an easier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fishy signal return when he sees it However locating fish by symbol only has some limitations Your sonar unit s micro...

Страница 46: ...ing aid be sure to download the free emulator software for your unit Aside from being just plain fun this program can help you learn both basic and advanced operations without burning boat fuel Lowran...

Страница 47: ...unwanted marks on the display The ASP feature has four settings Off Low Medium and High If you have high noise levels try using the High ASP setting However if you are having trouble with noise we su...

Страница 48: ...ing or deeper than the deep alarm s set ting For example if you set the shallow alarm to 10 feet the alarm will sound a tone if the bottom signal is less than 10 feet It will continue to sound until t...

Страница 49: ...ABLED ENT EXIT To switch to a different depth setting open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in step 3 above Zone Alarm The zone alarm is triggered when any echo passes inside the zone...

Страница 50: ...ze shown on the display Sonar Alarms menu with Fish Alarm selected The check box to the left is blank indicating the alarm is turned off To turn the fish alarm on 1 Press ALARM 2 Press to FISH ALARM E...

Страница 51: ...g very slowly You may sometimes achieve bet ter images as you slow down the chart speed to match how fast you are moving across the bottom If you are at anchor ice fishing or fishing from a dock exper...

Страница 52: ...can be moved to any location on the screen letting you pin point the depth of a target 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to DEPTH CURSOR ENT 2 The depth cursor appears Press to lower the cursor line pr...

Страница 53: ...th range a horizontal black bar highlights the selected range 4 When the new range is selected press EXIT to clear the menu To turn Auto Depth Range on again 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to AUTO D...

Страница 54: ...st number then press to move the cursor to the next number and re peat until the depth is correct then press EXIT 3 To set the lower limit press to LOWER LIMIT ENT Press or to change the first number...

Страница 55: ...onditions as fish The microcomputer analyses all echoes and eliminates surface clutter thermoclines and other signals that are undesirable In most instances remaining targets are fish The Fish I D fea...

Страница 56: ...n Remember Fish I D is one of the many tools we provide so you can analyze your sonar returns for maximum fish finding information This and other features can help you successfully see beneath the boa...

Страница 57: ...repeat the instructions in step 1 FishTrack The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap pears on the display This lets you accurately gauge the depth of tar gets This feature is...

Страница 58: ...urface clutter thermoclines weed beds and other cover The normal mode of operation with FishReveal turned off shows the weakest echoes as black and the strongest echoes in light gray Since all weak ec...

Страница 59: ...the maximum limit a tone sounds Sonar chart in regular grayscale mode left and in FishReveal mode right Notice how shallow fish formerly hidden in the surface clutter become visible in FishReveal mod...

Страница 60: ...ce The 200 kHz transducer will give you better detail and definition but less depth penetration The 50 kHz transducer will give you greater depth penetration but a little less detail and less definiti...

Страница 61: ...ttom returns a strong signal which causes a wide gray line If you have two signals of equal size one with gray and the other with out then the target with gray is the stronger signal This helps distin...

Страница 62: ...84 percent In Figure 1B no fish are near the left structure but the right structure shows fish holding next to the structure Notice in figures 2B and 3B how Gray line displays a hard rocky bottom the...

Страница 63: ...o select Data Type ENT Overlay Data command on the Sonar Menu at left Overlay Data Shown selection menu right In this example we scrolled down the data list to highlight Water Speed When selected the...

Страница 64: ...ss or to Data Size EXIT The selected data type will be displayed in the new size To change the font size for another Data Type press ENT and repeat these steps be ginning with step two above 3 To retu...

Страница 65: ...nd chart scroll speed can keep pace with the boat as it moves quickly over the bottom terrain When using HyperScroll you may also need to manually decrease the sensitivity for optimum performance Depe...

Страница 66: ...screen The allows you to better see the virtually instantaneous sonar returns just as you would on a flasher sonar unit For more informa tion on FasTrack see it s entry in this section Pop up Help He...

Страница 67: ...ater Distance The sonar chart s Digital Data display option includes a window that shows distance traveled called Water Distance W Distance This information is calculated from an optional water speed...

Страница 68: ...lay Mode menu Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity The sensitivity controls the ability of the unit to pick up echoes Sensi tivity can be adjusted because water conditions vary greatly a low sensitivity level...

Страница 69: ...control bar used to adjust sensitivity up or down is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode In automatic you can adjust sensitivity up to 100 percent but the unit will limit your...

Страница 70: ...unit measures water depth from the face of the transducer Since the transducer is installed below the water surface the distance dis played by the digital depth chart depth scale chart cursor or fish...

Страница 71: ...EEL OFFSET ENT 2 The Keel Offset dialog box appears with a plus sign at the front of the box 3 Press to the first number then press to change the number to 1 4 Press to the second number them press to...

Страница 72: ...ces You can select the chart to be displayed in reverse grayscale bottom black or FishReveal mode For more information on FishReveal see the entry on that topic elsewhere in this section To change the...

Страница 73: ...gets The line at the top of the screen represents the surface The bottom depth and surface temperature if equipped with a temperature sensor or a transducer with a temp sensor built in show at the top...

Страница 74: ...ows the left window zoomed to 4X The depth overlay data is set to the default large text size the water temperature is set to the small text size Split Frequency Sonar Chart X88DF and X98DF only This...

Страница 75: ...a tone sounds The Split Frequency Sonar Chart page allows you to adjust sensitivity separately for each window Digital Data Chart This mode shows the chart on the right side of the screen The left sid...

Страница 76: ...x flashes black 2 The W Speed window title bar flashes indicating the window con tents can be changed Press ENT or to select data type ENT EXIT Options List for customizing Digital Data windows At lef...

Страница 77: ...r that lets you run it as if you were on the water All sonar features and functions are useable When in simulator mode you will see Simulator Mode in the Sonar Page title bar To use the simulator 1 Fr...

Страница 78: ...ng across the screen Surface Clarity The markings extending downward from the zero line on the chart are called surface clutter These markings are caused by wave action boat wakes temperature inversio...

Страница 79: ...s or to select clarity level EXIT EXIT EXIT In the illustration at left Surface Clarity is turned off The right view shows Surface Clarity set at High Units of Measure This menu sets the speed and dis...

Страница 80: ...t lets you zoom the display quickly and easily by pressing the Zoom In key ZIN Pressing ZIN once doubles the size 2X of all echoes on the screen Pressing it again quadruples the size of the echoes 4X...

Страница 81: ...e touch of an arrow key The Zoom Pan feature lets you rapidly move the zoomed area up and down to different depths By pointing your zoom at different portions of the chart as it scrolls you can get a...

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Страница 83: ...is securely connected before turning the unit on Unit freezes locks up or operates erratically 1 Electrical noise from the boat s motor trolling motor or an accessory may be interfering with the sonar...

Страница 84: ...itation 2 Electrical noise from the boat s motor can interfere with the sonar This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or noise rejection feature This can cause the unit to e...

Страница 85: ...ransducer cable away from the wiring that is causing the interference VHF radio antenna cables radiate noise when transmitting so be certain to keep the sonar s wires away from it You may need to rout...

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Страница 89: ...PAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULT...

Страница 90: ...ge or end our ship ping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice in Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions...

Страница 91: ...ras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to send a product for repai...

Страница 92: ...Visit our web site Lowrance Pub 988 0105 961 Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 101702 Lowrance Electronics...

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