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FishFinder L365 Instruction Manual Raymarine Contents Echo sounding ­ How it works (inside front cover) FishFinder L365 ­ Features and functions i For information and service ii 1 2 Introduction 1 About the FishFinder L365 1 System Components 2 Standard Equipment 2 Standard Transducers 2 Optional Accessories 2 Installation 4 About the Transducer 4 Selecting the Correct Type of Transducer 5 Assembling the Transducer Bracket 6 Positioning the Transom-Mount Transducer 6 Mounting the Transom-Mount Transducer 9 Mounting the Optional Sidelooker Transducer 10 Installation Notes ­ Thru-Hull Transducer 11 Installation Notes ­ In-Hull Transducer 12 Installation Notes ­ Trolling Motor Transducer 13 Installation Notes ­ Transducer for Speed and Temperature Only 14 Mounting the Display Unit ­ Standard Mount 14 Dismounting the Display Unit 16 Mounting the Display Unit ­ Flush Mount 16 Installing the Transducer Cable 17 Installing the Transducer Cable ­ Sidelooker Option 19 Installing the Transducer Cable ­ Separate Speed and Temperature Sensors 20 Making the DC Power Connections 20 Calibrating the Sensors 22 3 iv Operating Instructions 24 Controls on Display Unit 24 Turning the Power On and Off 25 Setup Memory 25 Lamp/Contrast Menu 26 Operating Pages 28 4 FishFinder Page 29 Choosing a Frequency 34 Fish Indications 35 Bottom Indications 36 Performance Modes 37 Zoom Page 38 A-Scope (Bottom Coverage) Page 40 Digital Page 42 Sidelooker Page 43 Setup Instructions 47 The Setup Menu 47 Range Setting 48 Sensitivity Setting 49 Chart Speed Setting 50 Zoom Setting 52 Frequency Setting 53 Resetting the Log 54 System Setup Display 55 Fish Alarm 58 Simulator 56 Buzzer 58 Fish Symbol 56 Depth Units 59 White Line 56 Speed Units 59 Sidelooker 56 Temp Units 59 Speed Cal 57 Speed 59 Temp Cal 57 Log 59 Shallow Alarm 57 Temp 59 Deep Alarm 58 Setup Instructions for Sidelooker 60 Resetting the Unit to Factory Defaults 62 Default Settings 63 5 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 64 Cleaning Instructions 64 Troubleshooting Suggestions 64 Servicing a Thru-Hull Transducer 68 How to Contact Raymarine 68 Specifications 72 General Information 72 FishFinder Functions 73 Connector Diagrams 74 Glossary of Terms 75 v List of Figures Figure 1-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-14 2-15 2-16 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-11 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-11 4-12 5-1 6-1 Page Unit in Use Inside front cover Front Panel i Typical Installation 1 Transducer Types 5 Assembling the Transducer Bracket 6 Transducer Mounted on Transom 7 Transducer Bracket, Side View 7 Correct Mounting Position 8 Mounting the Transducer 8 Installing the Sidelooker Transducer 10 Installing the Sidelooker Transducer Trolling Motor 13 Installation on Bracket 14 Dimensions 15 Flush-Mount Installation 16 Disassembling from Bracket 17 Installing Cable on Transom 18 Cable for Sidelooker Transducer 19 Cable for Speed and Temperature Sensor 20 DC Power Connections 21 Display Panel 24 Lamp/Contrast Menu 26 Selecting DisplayPages 27 FishFinder Page 29 Fish Indications 36 Bottom Conditions 37 Zoom Page 38 A-Scope Page 40 Digital Page 42 Sidelooker Feature 43 Sidelooker Page 44 Moving Through the Setup Menu 47 Range Settings 48 Sensitivity Setting 49 Changing the Chart Speed Setting 50 Chart Speed Setting 51 Zoom Settings 52 Frequency Setting 53 Resetting the Log 54 Reaching the System Setup Display 55 System Setup Display 55 Sidelooker Range Settings 61 Sidelooker Sensitivity Settings 62 Sample Mailing Label 70 Connector Diagrams 74 vi 1 ­ Introduction About the FishFinder L365 The FishFinder L365 is a system that uses sound waves ("sonar") to detect fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The system includes a transducer and a display unit, connected by a cable. The transducer sends high-frequency sound waves down into the water. These sounds strike fish, the bottom, or other objects in the water, and return as echoes. The FishFinder then interprets these echoes and presents a display. The FishFinder L365 can handle many different jobs: · detect the presence of fish below the boat · trigger an alarm when fish are found · measure the depth of the water · set alarms for minimum and maximum depth · show the shape of the bottom · determine whether the seabed is hard or soft · measure the speed of the boat and the distance traveled · show the water temperature We are sure you will find the FishFinder L365 to be one of the most useful devices on your boat. Raymarine PWR FishFinder 365 Display Unit PAGE SETUP CLEAR L365 Optional Thru Hull Transducer Transducer mounted in quick release transom bracket Fig. 1-1 Typical Installation Introduction 1 System Components The FishFinder L365 consists of a compact display unit connected to a transducer. The transducer is attached to the boat and extends into the water. Standard Equipment When you unpack your FishFinder L365, you should find the following standard equipment in the carton. If any items are missing, please notify your Raymarine dealer immediately, or contact the Customer Service Department at Raymarine at 1-800-539-5539, ext. 2333. Please provide the serial number of the FishFinder when reporting any missing items. Description FishFinder L365 display unit Quick-release swivel-mount bracket (with mounting hardware) DC power cable Instruction manual Four #10 x 3/4" ss mounting screws PartNo. E61010 M78945 M99-146 G627296-3 -- Standard Transducers Depending on which model of the L365 you have purchased, the box will include one of the transducers listed below: Description Transom-mount transducer (with speed and temperature sensors, including mounting bracket and hardware) Bronze thru-hull transducer (with speed and temperature sensors) PartNo. M78898 M78923 Optional Accessories Optional accessories and parts can be purchased directly from Raymarine. For prices and ordering information, please call the Parts Department at (800) 539-5539 ext. 2333. 2 Introduction Description Part No. Sidelooker transom-mount transducer M78930 Sidelooker transducer for trolling motor mounting. Companion with M78928 downlooker depth/temp transducer, with 12 ft. (3.6 m) cable and hardware M78929 Extension for transducer cable (15 ft, 5 m) Extension for transducer cable, for Sidelooker transducer (15 ft, 5 m) Flush-mounting kit (with hardware and mounting template) Fairing block for M78923 thru-hull transducer (Lexan®) Low profile plastic thru-hull transducer (Valox® plastic, sensor for depth only) Bronze thru-hull transducer (sensor for depth only) In-hull/trolling motor transducer (for installation in fiberglass hull only, or mounting on trolling motor, including hardware for either installation) Angled in-hull transducer (for installation in fiberglass hull only, where deadrise angle is 10° to 22°) M99-140 M99-139 M99-137 M99-142 M78922 M78921 M78928 M78946 Plastic thru-hull transducer (Valox® plastic, with speed and temperature sensors, used with depthonly transducers M78922, M78928, M78946) M78937 Transom-mount speed and temperature sensor (used with depth-only transducers M78922, M78928, M78946) Replacement transom transducer mounting bracket kit M78936 M99-148 Soft storage/carrying case M99-114 Transducer switch box (select between two L365 FishFinder displays, using one transducer) M99-136 Replacement paddle wheel kit (for transommount transducer) Replacement paddle wheel kit (for thru-hull transducer) M99-143 M99-144 Introduction 3 2 ­ Installation The installation process has four parts: · · · · Mounting the transducer Mounting the display unit Connecting the cables for the transducer and power supply Calibrating the display unit About the Transducer Several different kinds of transducers can be used with this unit. The transom-mount style, used most often, and in-hull types are shown in Fig. 2-1. Besides measuring water depth, the transducers also have two other sensors: a paddle wheel which detects the speed of the boat, and a sensor for the water temperature. The display unit uses the speed information to calculate the distance the boat has traveled. An optional transducer, the Sidelooker, detects objects by looking out to the sides of the boat. Since the transducer is very important to the operation of the FishFinder, it is vital that the transducer be mounted correctly. The transducer will give the most reliable readings if it looks into water which is smooth and undisturbed. If you place the transducer so bubbles or turbulence flow across the face of the unit, the system may give inaccurate readings. There are three important rules when mounting any type of transducer: · The transducer should be continuously covered by water when the boat is moving. (If the transducer is mounted near the side of the boat, it may be exposed when the boat is turning.) The transducer should be placed where turbulence or bubbles will not pass directly over the face of the unit. Don't place the transducer behind any running strakes, intakes, or thru-hull fittings which create turbulence. The transducer should be mounted where it will not be affected by the wash from the propeller(s). · · 4 Installation M78898 Transom-mount transducer M78923 Thru-hull transducer M99-142 Fairing for thru-hull transducer M78946 In-hull transducer M78930 Sidelooker transducer for transom mount M78929 Sidelooker transducer for trolling motor Fig. 2-1 Transducer Types Selecting the Correct Type of Transducer Before you begin the installation, double-check to be sure you have the correct type of transducer. Each kind of transducer is designed for a particular type of use. In this manual we will include detailed mounting instructions for the transom-mount transducer. We will also include some general information on the other types. For detailed information on these other transducers, see the instructions which are packaged with the unit. Use a transom-mount transducer if ­ . . . your boat has an outboard or inboard-outboard engine(s), and if you're planning to use the Sidelooker option. This type of transducer must be mounted ahead of or beside the propeller(s). Do not use this type of transducer for a boat with a straight-shaft inboard engine. Use a thru-hull transducer if ­ . . . your boat has a straight-shaft inboard engine. This type of transducer is installed in a hole drilled through the hull. Use an in-hull transducer if ­ . . . you have a high-speed boat or if, for some reason, you cannot use a transom-mount or thru-hull transducer. The hull may be no more than 1" thick. Installation 5 Use a trolling motor transducer if ­ . . . you want to attach the transducer to a trolling motor. (Not recommended for deep-water operations.) Use a Sidelooker transducer if ­ . . . you need a way of searching for fish on either side of the boat. This type of transducer is attached to the bracket of the transom-mount transducer or to the shaft of the trolling motor. Assembling the Transducer Bracket Fit together the two parts of the transducer bracket as shown in Fig. 2-2. When the installation is complete, the parts snap together as shown. LIKE THIS! Attach the two parts NOT THIS! Bracket is installed upside down Lower the transducer and snap in the release clip Fig. 2-2 Assembling the Transducer Bracket Positioning the Transom-Mount Transducer Begin by finding the best location for the mounting bracket. Here are the rules: · If your boat has one propeller (outboard or inboard-outboard), mount the transducer about 18 (455 mm) to the side of the centerline of the boat. See Fig. 2-3. Choose the side that is on the downstroke of the propeller. (This is usually the starboard side of the boat.) This will reduce interference caused by air bubbles. If the propeller can be turned to steer the boat, allow at least 2" (50 mm) beyond the swing radius of the propeller. This will prevent the · 6 Installation Fig. 2-3 Transducer Mounted on Transom Allow a clearance of at least 10 inches (254 mm) 10" (254 mm) Transducer in released position Fig. 2-4 Transducer Bracket, Side View · · propeller from damaging the transducer when it is turned. After installation, check the clearance by turning the wheel so the propeller swings toward the transducer. There should always be a 2" (50 mm) clearance. If your boat has twin propellers (outboard or inboard-outboard), place the transducer near the centerline of the boat. Do not mount the transducer behind any hull fittings, intakes, or other parts which extend from the hull. These may cause turbulence or air bubbles. Installation 7 Average transom angle­ no wedge necessary Vertical transom ­ place wedge this way Sloping transom­ place wedge this way 2 to 5 2 to 5 2 to 5 For fiberglass hull ­ 1/ ...