Pub. 988-0143-641 www.eaglesonar.com Fish-finding & Depth Sounding Sonars FishEasy 2, FishEasy 2T, FishEasy 2 Portable, SeaFinder 240DF Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright © 2002 Eagle Electronics All rights reserved. Eagle® is a registered trademark of Eagle Electronics Marine-Tex is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc. Eagle 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 change without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated. For free owner's manuals and other information, visit our web site: www.eaglesonar.com Eagle Electronics P.O. Box 669 Catoosa, OK USA 74015 Printed in USA. Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................. 1 Capabilities and Specifications .................................................... 1 Installation.................................................................................. 3 Transducer Installation ............................................................... 3 selecting a transducer location.................................................. 4 shoot-thru-hull vs. transom mounting...................................... 6 transom transducer assembly and mounting ........................... 6 trolling motor bracket installation...........................................12 transducer orientation and fish arches ....................................13 shoot-thru-hull preparation and installation .......................... 13 Speed and temperature sensors ..................................................16 Optional speed sensor installation ..............................................19 Power connections ........................................................................20 Mounting sonar unit: in-dash, bracket or portable ....................21 In-Dash installation ..................................................................21 Bracket installation...................................................................22 Portable installation..................................................................23 Operation and features ...........................................................27 Keyboard basics............................................................................27 Turn on and off ..........................................................................27 Menus ...........................................................................................27 Display opening screen ................................................................28 Chart scroll (stop or start scroll) .................................................29 Screen Display Modes (Page Menu) ............................................30 Full Chart ..................................................................................30 Split Chart .................................................................................31 Dual Frequency (Dual Freq -- SeaFinder 240DF only).......31 Large Digital (Lrg Digital)........................................................32 Range - automatic and manual ...................................................33 Zoom..............................................................................................33 Sensitivity.....................................................................................35 Grayline® ......................................................................................37 Fish I.D. .....................................................................................38 FishTrack ..................................................................................39 FishReveal chart mode .............................................................40 Chart scroll speed and HyperScroll .........................................41 Noise reject and ASP (Advanced Signal Processing)...............42 Alarms...........................................................................................43 Fish alarm .................................................................................43 Shallow alarm............................................................................44 Deep alarm ................................................................................45 i System Setup .............................................................................46 Display backlights .....................................................................46 Display contrast ........................................................................46 Depth units of measure.............................................................47 Temperature units of measure .................................................48 Speed and distance log units of measure .................................48 Reset distance log......................................................................49 Preset unit (reset all options) ...................................................49 System Info (operating software version) ................................50 Simulator ...................................................................................50 Chart Setup ................................................................................51 Limit Search ..............................................................................51 Change Frequency (SeaFinder 240DF only)............................52 Digital data size for depth, temperature, speed and distance log....................................... 53 Scales .........................................................................................54 Chart Mode (see FishReveal)....................................................40 Troubleshooting............................................................................55 Warranty and service information ..............................................61 ii Introduction Thank you for buying an Eagle sonar! Your unit is a high-quality sonar designed for both professional and novice fishermen. All Eagle sonars have an automatic mode that finds and displays the bottom, fish, underwater structure and more ­ right out of the box. All you have to do is press the on (PWR) key. However, if you want to fine-tune your unit, press the MENU UP key. The FishEasy 2 family has several powerful features you can control by scrolling through easy-to-use menus with the arrow and menu keys. To get started with your Eagle sonar, first read the installation section. It contains instructions for mounting the sonar unit, the transducer and any optional accessories, such as a speed sensor. Following recommended installation practices will pay off in optimum performance of your Eagle sonar. Improper installation can cause problems down the road, especially if the transducer is badly mounted. After you've read the installation instructions, install the unit and accessories. Then, read the rest of the manual. The more you know about your sonar, the better it will work for you. Take advantage of the Simulator feature. It allows you to practice operating your sonar before you get it in the water. And when you finally head for your favorite fishing hole, take this manual along for reference. Capabilities and Specifications: FishEasy 2 Family General Case size:......................... 5.2" H x 5.4" W x 2.6" D (13.2 cm H x 13.6 cm W x 6.6 cm D) sealed, waterproof; suitable for saltwater use. Display:............................ High-contrast Film SuperTwist LCD; 4.0" (10.2 cm) diagonal viewing area. Resolution:...................... 240 pixels (vert.) x 160 pixel (horiz.) resolution; 38,400 total pixels Backlighting:.................. Backlit screen and keypad for night use. Input power:................... 10 to 17 volts DC. Current drain: ............... 300 ma lights off; 400 ma lights on. Back-up memory: .......... Built-in memory stores sonar settings when unit is turned off. 1 Sonar Frequency:...................... 200 kHz (or 50/200 kHz ­ SeaFinder only). Transducers: .................. A Skimmer transducer comes packed with your sonar unit. Single frequency models have a 20° cone angle; dual frequency models have 35°/12° cone angles. Both models offer a wide fish detection area of up to 60º with high sensitivity settings. Transducers for FishEasy 2 family: FishEasy 2: HS-WSX Skimmer FishEasy 2T: HST-WSX Skimmer FishEasy 2 Portable: PT-WSX Skimmer SeaFinder 240DF: HST-WSU Skimmer Transmitter: ................... 1500 watts peak-to-peak power (typical); 188 watts RMS power (typical). Sonar sounding depth capability: ........... 800 feet (244 meters); 1300 feet (390 meters) at 50 kHz (SeaFinder 240DF only). Actual capability depends on transducer configuration and installation, bottom composition and water conditions. All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water. Depth display:................ Continuous digital readout. Audible alarms: ............. Deep/shallow/fish. Automatic ranging:....... Yes, with instant screen updates. Zoom bottom track: ...... Yes. Split-screen zoom:......... Yes. Surface water temp: ..... Yes, with optional external temperature sensor, combo speed/temp sensor or transducer with built-in temp. Speed/distance log: ....... Yes, with optional speed sensor. Key features: FishReveal; HyperScroll; Grayline; ASP; Fish I.D. symbols; FishTrack; full one-year warranty. Differences among the FishEasy 2 Family The FishEasy 2 ships with a single-frequency transducer. The FishEasy 2T ships with a transducer containing a built-in temperature sensor. The FishEasy 2 Portable includes a portable transducer and other items that enable portable use. The SeaFinder 240DF includes a dualfrequency transducer with built-in temp sensor and is the only unit with dual-frequency capability. 2 NOTICE! The storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone numbers are inside the manual's back cover. Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom, on a trolling motor or inside a hull. These instructions cover both single- and dual-frequency Skimmer transducers. Please read all instructions before proceeding with any installation. The smaller single-frequency Skimmers typically use a one-piece, stainless steel mounting bracket. The larger dual-frequency Skimmers typically use a two-piece, plastic mounting bracket. The trolling motor mount uses a one-piece plastic bracket with an adjustable strap. These are all "kick-up" mounting brackets. They help prevent damage if the transducer strikes an object while the boat is moving. If the transducer does "kick-up," the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools. Depending on your sonar unit's connectors, your transducer cable may also have the sonar unit's power cable attached to it. If that is the case, be sure to install the transducer first, before connecting the power cable to a power source. See the instructions later in this manual for connecting the power cable to a battery or other power supply. Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat. Use extreme care if mounting the transducer inside the hull, because once it is epoxied into position, the transducer usually cannot be removed. Remember, the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation. Recommended Tools and supplies If you prefer the option of routing the cable through the transom, you will need a 5/8" drill bit. Each transom mount requires use of a high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound. The following installation types also call for these recommended tools and required supplies (supplies are not included): 3 Single-frequency transom installations Tools include: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #29 (0.136") drill bit, flathead screwdriver (for mounting screws and their pilot holes). Supplies: none. Dual-frequency transom installations Tools: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #20 (0.161") drill bit, flat-head screwdriver (for mounting screws and their pilot holes). Supplies: four, 1" long, #12 stainless steel slotted wood screws. Single-frequency trolling motor 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 boat dealer or manufacturer. Supplies: 100 grit sandpaper, good quality epoxy adhesive. Selecting a Transducer Location 1. The tra ...