Z-9500 INSTALLATION/OPERATION .4 MANUAL LITHO IN U.S.A. 988-0119-26 EAGLET4 PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor Copyright© 1990,1991.1992, Eagle Electronics. All rights reserved. WARNING! USE THIS LORAN RECEIVER ONLY AS AN AID TO NAVIGATION. A CAREFULNAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLYONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION This loran receiver, (like all loran navigation equipment) will show the shortest,most direct path to a waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Therefore, the prudent navigatorwill not only take advantage of all available navigation tools when travellingto a waypoint,but will also visually checkto make certain a clear, safe path to the waypoint is always available. NOTICE! MAKE CERTAIN THE LORAN IS DISPLAYING THE CORRECT POSITION IN LATITUDE/LONGITUDE COORDINATES BEFORENAVIGATING WITH THIS UNIT. THE POSITION MUST BE CORRECT FOR THENAVIGATION FEATURES TO WORK PROPERLY. Features and specifications subjectto changewithout notice. All display screens in this manual are simulated. PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor INTRODUCTION MOUNTING - DISPLAY UNIT POWER CONNECTIONS TRANSDUCER CONNECTIONS NOISE MOUNTING - ELC-1 LORAN MODULE KEYBOARD DISPLAY- General SONAR OPERATION AUTOMATIC SENSITIVITY GRAYUNB CHARTSPEED RANGE RANGE-Automatic RANGE-Manual ZOOM ZOOM-BottomTrack . SONARTABLE OF CONTENTS 1 1 1 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 10 10 10 SONAR ALARMS ZONEALARM BOTTOM ALARM FISH ALARM AUDIOALARM ON/OFF 12 13 15 16 16 18 20 21 Note: This is an "Unofficial-Preliminary Coverage Diagram". Coverage was computed usingconservatIve estimates of station range limits atmospheriC noise, and grid geometry. MENU CHART FREOUENCY CHART DUALFREQUENCY OPERATION SURFACE CLARITY CONTROL (SCC) DISCRIMINATION ASP FISH I.D DIGITAL DISPLAYS DIGITAL DEPTH DISPLAY SPEEDOMETER SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION TEMPERATURE DISTANCE LOG LORAN DISPLAY CHARACTER SIZE TENTHS SPEAKER VOLUME DISPLAY CONTRAST LIGHT DEPTH UNES KEELOFFSET NEGATIVE KEELOFFSET POSITIVE KEEL OFFSET SYSTEM INFORMATION TURN AUTOMATIC/DIGITAL ON/OFF DIGITALSONAR FREQUENCY SELECT MEMORY-PRESET FISH ARCHES SONAR TROUBLESHOOTING LORANOPERATION 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 28 40 40 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 53 PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor LORAN-C NORTH CENTRAL U.S. CHAIN GRI 8290 (NOCUS) DRAFT Approximate Umits of Coverage-- 1:3 SNRand 1/4 NM Fix Accuracy (95% 2 dRMS), Noise 53db HAVRE, MT BAUDE1TE, MN GILLETTE, WY WILLIAMS LAKE, BC PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor INTRODUCTION The Z-9500 represents one of the best values in sportfishing sonar today. It rivals other combination sonar/loran units costing much more in featuresand performance. The 2-9500 offers easy-to-use operation at thetouch of a button. The wide screen showsthe underwaterworki with high resolution and detail. It also displays digital depth, boat speed, surface water temperature, and distance travelled (distance log). Although the Z-9500 has many features and functions,the "soft key" menu system makes it easy to use. Above all, don't be afraid to try differentfeatures and functionson the unit. You can't hurt it by pressing buttons! Read this manual and take it with you the first few times you use your unit. It makes a great referenceshould you need it. Note: This is an "Unofficial-Preliminary Coverage Diagram". Coverage was computed using conservative estimates of station range limits, atmospheric noise, and grid geometry. MOUNTING - DISPLAY UNIT Install the Z-9500 in any convenient location,, provided there is clearance behind the unit when it is tilted for thebest viewing angle. Holes in the bracket base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back of thin fiberglass panelsto secure themounting hardware, Makecertainthere is enough room behind the unit to attach thepower and transducercables. The smallest hole that will pass one power or transducerplug is one inch. After the hole is drilled, pass the transducer connector up through the holefirst, then pass thepower cable down through it. After the cables have been routed, fill the hole with a good marine sealingcompound. Offsetthe bracket to coverthe majorityof the hole. POWER CONNECTIONS The Z-9500 works from a twelve-volt battery system only. You can attach the power cable to an accessoryor power buss, howeverif you have problems with electrical interference, then attachthe powercable directlyto thebattery. Ifthecable is not longenough,splice#18 gauge wire onto it. Requires optional ST-TSpeed/Temperature sensor. 1 PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor The power cable has three wires; red, white, and black. Red is the positive lead, black is negative or ground. Attachthe in-linefuse holder to the red lead as closeto thepowersource as possible. For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss, attach the fuse holder to the battery or power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. The white wire is for a NMEA interface. The Z-9500sendsdata for an autopilot or other electronic navigation devices through this wire. If the white wire is notused, tape the end so that it cannot short. LORAN-C GREAT LAKES CHAIN GRI 8970 DRAFT To connect a deviceto the Z-9500's NMEA output, attach a shielded, twisted pair cable from the autopilot's NMEA intputto thewhitewire on the Z-9500's power cable. Solder the ground conductorof thetwisted pair and the shield to the black wire on the power cable. Do not connect the shield to the autopilot. See the other device's manual for more wiring instructions. TheELC-1 suppliedwith the2-9500 hasan external groundlug. This is useful if you have noise problems or if you're in an area with low signals. See page 103 for wiring instructions. TO "P" CONNECTOR TO sPEED/TEMP SENSOR (NOTINCLUDED) SPUCEANDTAPE Fuse LEGEND: o * NMEA INPUT · Approximate Limits ofCoverage-- 1:3 SNRand 1/4 NM FixAccuracy (95% 2dRMS), Noise 53db TRANSMIUER CONTROL MONITOR M DANA W MALONE X SENECA V BAUDE1TE 2 BOISE CITY 2 PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor No other adjustments are required oncethe cable is connected. The Z9500 automatically sends NMEA information out the white wire once it acquires and "locks on" to the stations. TRANSDUCER CONNECTIONS The Z-9500has dual frequencycapability. It can operate at 50 or 192 kHz, separately, or at the sametime. The connection diagrambelow showsthepropermethodto attach thetransducersto theZ-9500. See the transducer owner's manual for transducer installation instructions. If dual frequency operation is desired, a 50 kHztransducerand the MY2 transducer adapter cable mustbe purchasedsepartately. 1. NOISE Minimize electrical noise by routing the power cable away from other possible sources of electrical interference. One of the largest noise generators is the engine's wiring hamess. For best results, keep the power, loran module, and transducer cables away from the engine wiring. Bilge pumpsand their wiringcan also radiate noise, so keepthe cables away from them, if possible. Note:This is an "UnofficialpreliminaryCoverage Diagram". Coverage was computed using conservative estimates of station range limits, atmospheric noise, and grid geometry. VHF radio antennas and cables radiate RF energy at high powerlevels. It is important to keep theZ-9500's cables awayfrom them, also. __________________________________________________________ SINGLE FREQUENCY DUAL FREQUENCY rr CONNEcTOR ON 95cc · 1' coNNEcToRON 95O · --.192kHz or5OkHz TRANSDUCER TRANSDUCER ADAPTER CABLE (MY-2) II 192kHz TRANSDUCER 11(llt4LISlk1 I 50kHz TRANSDUCER TRANSDUCER CONNECTIONS "N. -- I. ii PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor 3 Noise typically shows on the sonar display. If interference begins at slow boat speeds and gets worse as the speed increases, then the probablecause is acoustic noise or cavitation. This noise is not electrical, but is caused by air bubbles passing over the face of the transducer. It's easy to determine if this noise is electrical or cavitation. Stop the boat, put the engine in neutral, and increase the rpm. If the noise increases, then it's electrical. If it doesn't show on the sonar's display, then the problem is cavitation. To solve this problem, the transducermust be moved out of the turbulentwater flow or adjusted so that smooth water flowsover it at all boat speeds. The Z-9500 has reversepolarity protection. No damage will occur to theunit ifthepower wiresare hooked up backwards. However, theunit will not work until thewiring is connectedproperly. INSTALLATION- ELC-1 Loran-C MODULE When choosing a mounting location, remember to install the ELC-1 where it's clear of other antennas, wires, masts, or other obstructions. A high location is preferred, however for lightning protection, the antenna shouldn'tbe the highest part oftheboat. The antennashould be mounted vertically. Makecertain it is as faraway as possible from VHF radio antennas. LORAN-C NORTH PACIFICCHAIN GRI 9990 Improper performancecan also occur if the antenna is mounted too close to metal objects such as tuna towers. Again, a location that places the Loran assemblyin the clear is preferable to one that is high and obstructed. You must purchase an eight foot stainless steel or fiberglass whip antenna. The threads are standard 3/8"-24 for the whip. A ratchet mount base is most commonly used to mount the Loran to the boat. The base mounting threads are conventional 1"-14 machine thread (NOT pipe thread). This allowsthe use of standard antenna mounting hardware. Tighten all hardware securely. The cable supplied with the ELC-1 is thirty feet long. Do not cut the cable if it's too long. Instead, coil and store it out of the way. An extensioncable is available if thecable is too short. Ask your dealer or call your local service center or the Eagle Factory Customer Service departmentfor moreinformation. The ELC-1 can be attached to a swivel bracket or hollow extension mast, if desired. 4 PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor KEYBOARD The keyboardhas keys arranged in two verticalcolumns. The keys in the left column are used for loran selections. The keys in the right column pertain to the basic sonar functions. The MENU key in the bottom right cornerof the keyboard activates thefirst menu page. SONAR- This switches the unit from loran to sonar operation. SENS- Use this to adjust thesonar's sensitivityand Grayline! RANGE- This key lets you adjust the sonar'sdepth range. ZOOM- Press this key to adjust the sonar'szoom and bottom track features. AUTO - SwitchestheSonar from automatic to manual operationand back. NORTH PACIFIC LORAN.C CHAIN GRI 9990 REGNALMANAGER COMMANDER. PACIFIC AREA. ALAMEDA. CA CHAIN MANAGER:COMMANDER. 17THCOASTGUARDDISTRICT. JUNEAU. AK COORDINATOROF CHAIN OPERATIONS LOCATION: LORMONSTA KODIAK. CONTROLSITE:LORMONSTA KODIAK. AK M Nal 0.0 0.0 .0.6 MENU - Press this key to show the menus and gain access to most functions. ECD NOTES 09250. MASTER XRAY VAM(EE &ATIGI coBa OCOR. (tE) EMUER A&UFPOI-42 PWR ThANSIU ANTE4NA 525 FT (XE) 225 225 1000 ON - The ON key turns theZ-9500on. LORAN - The LORAN key switchesthe unit to loran operation. StPALL AX ATOll AK PORT ClARENCE 5< NARROW 57091 23N 170 IS 09.8W M4OFO(.E hOES 3875.25 290ES 30Et05 430ES 2000A5 M4'FR4-42 AN'FW-42 525FT MO4CFOLE 1250 FT '721049.08 6514403N 18992 flOW 5728202N 15222 113W 524944.ON MClClOLE 825 PT MO4ESOLE ZULU CAPM( APLPPN44A 400 0.0 DUALRATE W10R17880 56.2r1 12 CHMT SPEED ED ED ED ED WAY POINT SAVE A /\ fl PLOT 24 38 48 80 /RANGE \zooM WAY POINT RECALL LORAN SONAR ON _______ _______ _______ ________ PDF compression, OCR, web-optimization with CVISION's PdfCompressor S PLOT - This enables the Iorans plotter function. WAYPOINT SAVE options. - This feature gives you more waypoint saving WAYPOINTRECALL - This key is used to recall waypoints from memory. LORAN-C GRI 9980 ICELANDIC CHAIN OFF - Press and HOLD the Off key to turn theZ-9500off. DISPLAY - General The lights are turned on for approximately ten seconds when the Z9500 is first turned on. A menu appears at the same time on the left side of the screen. This is the Light menu. ft controls thebacklighting used on the display and keyboard. If you wish to keep the lights on, press the keyadjacentto the ON label. To turn thelights off, pressthe key adjacent to the OFF label, or wait ten seconds and the lights will automaticallyturn themselvesoff. The menu will also disappearafter ten seconds,or you can turn it off by pressing the keyadjacent to the CLEARlabel at the bottom of thescreen. E6.2rT !IZjscia fir s'-n a' 0 CHART SPEED ...