We backyourinvestment inquality productswithquick, expertserviceand in the United Statesand genuine Lowrance®replacement parts. Ifyou're Customer ServiceDepartyouhavequestions, please contacttheFactory ment usingourtoll-freenumber listed below. You must send the unitto thefactoryforwarrantyservice orrepair. Please call thefactorybefore sending the unit. You will be asked for your unit's serial number (shown above). Use thefollowing toll-free number: How to Obtain Service 800-324-1356 Central time, except holidays. U.S.A.only. Monday through Friday 8:00 AM. 8:00 P.M. - Your unitis covered by afullone-yearwarranty. (Seethebackofthis flyer warranty details.) Ifyourunitfailsandthefailureis not covered forcomplete that covers by theoriginal warranty, Lowrance hasa flat-rate repairpolicy There is a with the unit at thefactory. your unitand accessories packed which is 180-day warranty on all non-warranty repairsfrom the factory, isfor180days ratherthan oneyear.For similartotheoriginal warranty, but furtherdetails,please call us at theabove number. Onfactoryrepairs, weguaranteeyour unitwillbe repaired inthreeworking includeshipping time. Iffor daysfromthe timeit is received. This does not this commitment, we will extend your some reason we cannot meet warrantyfor another full year, free of charge, fromthedate of repair. Lowrance also gives youfreeUPS shipping fromanywhere in thecontinental United States both to and fromthe factoryfor allwarrantyrepairs. You canalso usetheenclosed UPS shipping labelfornon-warrantyshipments. See theinside of thisflyerfor moreinformation. flatto Remember, non-warrantyrepairs are subject Lowrance's published and 180-daywarranty.A 3workingday turnaround timeatthe ratecharges factory repair center is guaranteed.(Does not include shippingtime.) LITHO IN U.S.A. 988-0133-10 X-55A INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ·®LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC. 12000E. SKELLY DR., TULSA, OK 74128 PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION MOUNTING POWER CONNECTIONS TRANSDUCER KEYBOARD BASICS DISPLAY MENUS HELP OPERATION AUTOMATIC SENSITIVITY RANGE UpperandLowerLimits ZOOM 1 .2 .2 11 NOTICE! This productusesthreaded nutsinside the caseto holdthe gimbalknobs ontotheunit.Thesenutswill rattle whenyoushake the unit, It'snormalfor thisto happenandshouldn't bea causeforconcern. Thisdoesn't affectthe watertight integrity of the unit. The unit won't raffle when it's installed With the gimbal knobs onto its bracket. 4 12 13 Automatic Operation ManualOperation ALARMS FISH ALARM ZONEALARM DEPTHALARMS ALARMMUTE MENU PAGE I CHARTSPEED 13 13 14 15 15 16 16 17 - GRAYLINE -- FISH I.D FISHTRACKTM DISPLAY CONTRAST .. 18 2l 21 21 20 MENU-PAGE2 ADJUSTBACKLIGHTLEVEL BACKLIGHTON/OFF SPEAKER VOLUME TURNDIGITAL BOXOFF CONSTRUCT DIGITAL BOX 22 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 MENU-PAGE3 CHARTCURSOR DISPLAY ZOOM BAR DISPLAY ZONE BAR DIGITAL SONAR MENU-PAGE 4 FASTRAK SELECT UNITS OF MEASURE CLEAR DISTANCE LOG MENU-PAGES ADJUST CHART SURFACE CLARITY ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING (ASP) WINDOWS VIEWING WINDOWS OPTIONS MODIFYING GROUPS RESETrINGALL GROUPS 28 29 29 29 29 30 31 32 32 BROADVIEW TRANSDUCERS ANDCONEANGLES FISH ARCHES SIGNAL INTERPRETATION WATER TEMPERATURE ANDTHERMOCLINES SURVEYING A LAKE BAITFISH TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY FREE UPS SNIPPING MISSING PARTS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION 34 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 41 47 48 so si PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor All featuresand specifications subjectto change withoutnotice. All screens in this manual are simulated. Copyright® 1994 LowranceElectronics All rightsreserved. 53 NOTES: The X-55A is a high quality, wide screen sonar with performance that is second to none in its class. Using menu featuresand "soft-key" operation, theX-55A isalso one of theeasiest-to-use sonars that Lowrance hasever built. Thewidescreen showstheundetwaterworld with highresolution and detail.The displayand keyboard are also lighted for nightoperation. The X-55Aalso hasdigitaldepth,boatspeed, surface watertemperature, and distancetravelled (log) displays. Inordertousethedigital speed, temperature, and log displays, you must purchase and install an optional ST-T (transom mount) orST-H(through-hull mount)speed/temperature sensor. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions TransmitterFrequency (all channels) TransmitterPower (down channel) INTRODUCTION 5 7/8"H x 7 3/4W x 3 718"D 192 kkz 600 watts (p-p, typical) 75 watts(RMS, typical) TransmitterPower(left & right channels) ... 275 watts (p-p. typical) 34.4 watts (RMS, typical) Display Supertwist LCD 128 verticalx 160 horizontal 20, 480 total pixels NOTICE! The storagetemperature foryour unitisfrom-4 degreesto +167degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celcius). Extended storage in higheror lowerthan specified will damagetheliquid crystal temperatures displayin your unit. Thistype of damage is not coveredby thewarranty. For moreinformation, contactthefactory's CustomerService Department oryour local service center. TOOLSYOU WILL NEED: TRANSOMMOUNT TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION: Hand-held" Drill with a variety of small bits Two (2) #12 stainless steelscrews (to attach bracket to the transomS) Marine grade caulking compound (to seal screws) SHOOT-THRU-HULL MOUNT: 100 grit sandpaper One package of theeither of thefollowing epoxies: Power Poxft, 1 oz package; Made by: Power Pox? Adhesives, Inc. or True Value® brand TRUE BOND epoxyor PLASTIC WELDERTM epoxy sold by True Value®storesor Devcon®brand PLASTIC WELDERTM epoxy. PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor 52 MOUNTING Install the X-55A in anyconvenient location, provided there is clearance behind the unit when it is tilted for the best viewing angle. Holes in the bracket baseallowwoodscrew or through-bolt mounting. You mayneed to placeapieceof plywood on thebackofthinfiberglasspanelsto secure themounting hardware. Make certain thereisenough roombehind theunit to attachthepowerand transducer cables. How to Obtain Service We back your investment in quality products with quick, expertservice and genuine Lowrance replacement parts. If you need service or repairs, contactthe Lowrance Factory Customer Service Department atthe toll-tree numberlistedbelow. A technician may beableto solvethe problem and saveyou theinconvenience ofreturning your unit. You will be askedfor your unitsserial number. CanadaOnly. Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. central Time, (CanadianCustomers Only) The smallestholethat willpassone power ortransducerplugis 5/8". After theholeis drilled, passthetransducer connectorupthroughtheholefirst, then pass the power cable down through it. After routing thecables,fill theholewith a good marine sealingcompound. Offsetthebrackettocoverthehole. Routethe powercablethrough theslot and breakoutoneoftheotherslotsin thebracket forthe transducer cable. 800-347-1014 How to Obtain Service (International Customers Only) Ifyou needserviceorrepairs, contact the dealerin the country you purchased your unit. WARRANTYREPAIR WILLBE HONORED ONLY IN THE COUNTRY UNITWAS PURCHASED. POWER CONNECTIONS The X-55A works from a twelve-volt batterysystem. For the bestresults, attach the powercabledirectlyto the battery. You can attach the power cable to an accessory or powerbuss, however you may have problems with electrical interference.Therefore, it's safertogoaheadand attach the powercable directlyto thebattery. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gaugewire onto it. Thepower cablehastwowires, red and black. Red isthepositivelead, black is negativeorground. Make certain to attach the in-linefuseholdertothered leadas closeto thepowersourceas possible. For example, ifyouhavetoextend thepowercabletothebattery power or buss,attachoneendofthefuseholderdirectlyto batteryorpower the buss. Thiswill protectboth theunitand the powercable in the eventof ashort. The X-55A usesa 3-amp fuse. Pleasefollowthe shipping instructions shown below onthispageif you haveto mail your unitto dealer.Forpropertesting, repair, andservice, sendabriefnote withthe product the describing the problem. Be sure to include yourname, return shipping address, and a daytime telephone number. When sending a product for repair, please do the following: 1. Alwaysuse the original shipping container and filler material the productwas packed in when shipping your product. Shipping Information 2 Alwaysinsure the parcel against damage orloss during shipment. Lowrance does not assume responsiblity for goods lost ordamaged in transit 3. Forpropertesting, repair, andservice, send abriefnotewiththe product describing the problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address, and a daytime telephone number. Do not usethis productwithouta 3-amp fuse wiredintothepowercable! Failureto usea 3-amp fusewill void yourwarranty. IMPORTANT! Accessory Ordering Information To orderaccessories suchas power cablesortransducers, please contact: 1. Your local marine dealer. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment should be able toassistyouwith theseitems. consultyourlocaltelephone directory for listings. Lowrance/Eagle canada, 919 Matheson Blvd., E. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 416-629-3118 51 2. canadian customers only can write: 2 PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor NOTICE! Pleasecheckthe items in the box against this list. You!hould have all of the itemsshown on this page. Ifyou are missing any of the items, pleasecall our special toll-free number: 1.800-324-1353 A RECORDED MESSAGE will request the following information. Please have it ready beforeyou call. 2. The part that's missing. 3. The model, serial number, and DATE AND PLACE OF PURCHASE OF YOUR UNIT. 1. Your name, shipping address, and telephone number. 4. The besttime of day to call you if we havequestions. Provided that all of the requested information is recorded and approved by our CustomerService Department, the missing item(s) will be shippeddirectlyto youfree of charge. SLOT DISPLAY UNIT GIMBAL KNOB GIMBAL KNOB RUBBER WASHER RUBBER WASHER RED GIMBAL BRACKET o 3 TRANSDUCER, BRACKET, AND HARDWARE (TRANSDUCER NOT SOLD WITH ALL X-55'S) POWER CABLE FUSE FUSE 50 OPTIONAL SPEED! TEMP SENSOR HOLDE) X-55A POWER CONNECTIONS 3 PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor TRANSDUCER Some X-55A's are sold with a HS-WSBK transommount transducer. It can be installed on anyoutboard or stern-drive (inboarcf\outboard) powered boat. It can also be permanently installed inside the boat to "shootthrough1'the hull on some fiberglass boats. The "kick-up" mounting bracket helps preventdamageif the transducer strikes an objectwhile the boat is moving. If the transducer does "kickup", the bracket can easily be pushed back in place withouttools. TO UPSAuthorizedReturn Sent 'II.tI ELEOThONICS LOWOANCE 12000EStSKELQY DONE1 ILILSA,OK 74120 If your unit came with a transducer, read this section carefully before attempting the installation. Determine whichof the mounting positions is right for your boat. Use extreme care if mounting thetransducer inside the hull, since once it is epoxied into position, the transducer usually cannot be removed. Remember, the transducer location is the most critical partof a sonar installation. If it isn't done properly, the sonar can't uMe0H ,Dè1rp010Ar,ON 1III performat it's designed potential. tII IllhIll lluI UPSAuthorized Return Location - General 1. The transducer must be placed in a location that hasa smooth flow of water at all times. If thetransducer is to be mounted inside the hull, then the chosen location must be in the water at all times. If the transduceris not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference will show on the sonar's display in the form of random lines or dots wheneverthe boat is moving. Sen'icej KEEP THIS LABELl YOU WILL NEED IT IF YOU EVER NEED TO RETURN YOUR UNITTO THE FAcToRY FOR REPAIR. This shipping offerIs goodonly InThe continental unitedstates (excludes Alaskaand Hawaii). us 2. The transducer should be installed with it's face pointing straight down, if possible. 3. If the transducer is mounted on thetransom, make certain it doesn't interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat. Also, don't mount it closerthan approximately onefoot from the engine's lowerunit. This will preventcavitation interference with the propeller. Typically, the transducershould be mounted as deep in the water as possible. This increases the chance that it will be in the water in high speed and reducesthe possiblity of air bubble interference. 4. If possible, routethe transducer cable away from otherwiring on the boat. Electrical noisefrom engine wiring, bilgepumps, and areators can be displayed on the sonar's screen. Use caution when routing thetransducercable around these wires. Lowrance Electronics may find It necess ...