DSM300 Digital Sounder Module Installation Manual Document number: 87048-1 Date: November 2004 Trademarks and registered trademarks HSB, Raymarine and SeaTalk are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Contents of this handbook ©Raymarine 2004 3 Contents Preface .....................................................................................................................5 Purpose .................................................................................................. 5 SAFETY NOTICE ...................................................................................... 5 EMC Conformance ................................................................................. 6 Conventions ........................................................................................... 6 Technical Accuracy ................................................................................. 6 Warranty ................................................................................................ 6 Chapter 1: DSM300 Installation ..........................................................................7 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 7 Planning the Installation ........................................................................ 7 EMC Installation Guidelines ................................................................... 7 1.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ........................................... 9 1.3 Selecting Sounder Module Mounting Location .................................... 10 1.4 Mounting the Sounder Module ............................................................ 11 1.5 Cable Runs ........................................................................................... 14 1.6 System Connections ............................................................................. 15 DC Power Connection .......................................................................... 15 Transducer Connection ........................................................................ 17 Ground Connection .............................................................................. 17 1.7 Configuration ....................................................................................... 20 Chapter 2: Transducer Installation ...................................................................23 2.1 Selecting the Correct Type of Transducer .............................................. 23 Applications ......................................................................................... 23 Accessories .......................................................................................... 25 2.2 Transducer Cable .................................................................................. 26 Transducer Cable Connections ............................................................. 26 2.3 Selecting the Equipment Location ........................................................ 29 Transducer Mounting Location ............................................................. 29 Transom Mount Transducer .................................................................. 30 2.4 Installing the Transom Mount Transducer ............................................ 35 Preparation .......................................................................................... 35 Installation ........................................................................................... 36 2.5 Installing the Thru-hull Transducer ....................................................... 36 Tools and Material Needed .................................................................. 36 Preparation .......................................................................................... 37 Installation ........................................................................................... 41 Drilling Holes ........................................................................................ 41 Installation in a Cored Fiberglass Hull .................................................. 48 2.6 Installing the In-hull Transducer ........................................................... 50 Tools and Material Needed .................................................................. 50 4 DSM300 Installation Manual Testing the Selected Mounting Location ...............................................50 Installation ...........................................................................................52 Installation in a Cored Fiberglass Hull ...................................................55 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Problem Solving ...............................................57 3.1 Maintenance ........................................................................................57 Routine Checks .....................................................................................57 Cleaning Instructions ............................................................................57 EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines ...................................................58 3.2 Resetting the System ............................................................................59 3.3 Problem Solving ...................................................................................61 Common Problems and Their Solutions ................................................61 Status LED ............................................................................................62 3.4 How to Contact Raymarine ...................................................................64 On the Internet .....................................................................................64 In the US ...............................................................................................64 In Europe ..............................................................................................66 Worldwide Support ..............................................................................66 Appendix A: Specifications...............................................................................67 General .................................................................................................67 Sounder Features ..................................................................................67 Index ......................................................................................... 69 5 Preface Purpose Raymarine DSM300 Digital Sounder Modules provide echo sounder data that can be displayed on Raymarine E Series, C Series, and hsb2 PLUS (Pathfinder) Series display units. DSM300 Digital Sounder Modules are intended for recreational depth finding and fishfinding purposes. Echo sounder systems require an appropriate Raymarine transducer unit and inter-connecting cable. This manual contains very important information for installing your DSM300 and transducer. To obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly. Raymarine's Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have. SAFETY NOTICE This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular: CAUTION: High Voltage The DSM300 contains high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians ­ there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the cover or attempt to service the equipment. CAUTION: Transducer Cable Removing the transducer cable from the rear of the DSM300 while the sounder module is powered on can cause sparks. Only remove the transducer cable after power has been removed from the DSM300. As with any electronic device, be sure the sounder module is mounted where it is well ventilated and free from gasoline fumes. If the transducer cable is accidentally removed while the DSM300 is powered on, remove power from the sounder module, replace the transducer cable, and then return power to the module. As a safety feature, the DSM300 only recognizes that the transducer is connected at power-up. 6 DSM300 Installation Manual EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Conventions Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals; for example, ENTER. The soft key functions, menu names and options are shown in normal capitals; for example, SCREEN. Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a symbol in the margin. When the procedure requires you to press a soft key, the soft key icon is shown in the margin. Technical Accuracy To the best of our knowledge, the technical and graphical information contained in this handbook was correct as it went to press. However, the Raymarine policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior 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. Warranty To register your DSM300 Digital Sounder Module ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits. 7 Chapter 1: DSM300 Installation 1.1 Introduction This chapter provides details for mounting the DSM300 and connecting to the display. For the system to display depth, water temperature and speed, you must install the transducer type(s) capable of transmitting the appropriate data. Transducer information is provided in Chapter 2. Planning the Installation Before you install your system, plan the installation, considering: · Correct transducer for your application, as described in Section 2.1 · Location of the sounder module, as described in Section 1.3 · Cable Runs, as described in Section 1.5 EMC Installation Guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Although every effort has been taken to ensure that they will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand what factors could affect the operation of the product. The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC performance, but it is recognized that it may not be possible to meet all of these conditions in all situations. To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the constraints imposed by any location, always ensure the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical equipment. For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that wherever possible: · Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: · At least 5 ft (1.5 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals, e.g., VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 7 ft (2 m). 8 DSM300 Installation Manual · More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element. · The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V and starter motor transients can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode. · Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. · If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position. Suppression Ferrites The following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine. D3548-3 Figure 1-1: Typical Suppression Ferrites Connections to Other Equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be c ...