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FF520
50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER
Owner's Manual
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Congratulations on you purchase of the FF520! The STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this unit. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand behind every product we sell, and our Product Support team invites you to contact us should you require technical advice or assistance, at 800/767-2450. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class A digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate rad
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 7 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................... 7 1.1 PACKING LIST ................................................................................................. 8 1.1.0 FF520 Packing List .............................................................................. 8 2. MOUNTING THE FF520 .........
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4. FISH FINDER SETUP MENU .................................................................................... 25 4.0 PRESETS ...................................................................................................... 25 4.1 PAGE SELECTION......................................................................................... 25 4.2 GAIN MODE .................................................................................................... 26 4.3 RANGE MENU ........................
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1. INTRODUCTION This chapter provides basic information in becoming familiar with the advanced functions of the FF520 before you start using it combined with the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters. 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters combined with the sonar performance of the FF520 creates the most advanced marine navigation system available. This Owner's Manual covers the Fish Finder functions of the FF520 when used with the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters. The
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Performance of the FF520 used in conjunction with optional transducers (sold separately) will vary based on water conditions, bottom composition, boat hull, vessel speed, installation, and specific transducer model. This includes but is not limited to both minimum and maximum depth performance. 1.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the FF520 is first opened, please check for the following contents. 1.1.0 FF520 Packing List Replacement part Item S8101640 Tee cable FF520 S8101641 Power ca
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2. MOUNTING THE FF520 The FF520 must be properly installed according the following instructions to get the best possible performance. NOTE TRANSDUCER: refer to Chapter 6 and to the Installation Manual supplied with the transducer. 2.0 INSTALLATION The FF520 must be mounted in a dry, cool and well ventilated location. The FF520 can be mounted horizontally or vertically. After the cables have been run, and connected as per Section 2.2, mount the FF520 in the desired location using the supplied ha
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2.2 CONNECTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTERS TO THE FF520 CP155C/CP1000C/CP180/CP180i/CPV350 connections to FF520 1. If the power/data cable is plugged into the CP155C/CP1000C/CP180/CP180i/CPV350, remove it. 2. Route the cable from the FF520 to the GPS Chart Plotters location. NOTE You can disconnect the "Tee" cable from the FF520 to make installation easier. Refer to Section 7. 3. Plug in the "Tee" connector into the GPS Chart Plotter DC/Data connector. 4. Plug in the power data cable into the "Tee" c
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CPV350 FF520 Tee Cable Figure 2.2c - CPV350 Connection CP175C connections to FF520 1. Cut off the "Tee" connector on the FF520 as close to the "Tee connector as possible. 2. Route the cable from the FF520 to the CP175C location. 3. Strip back the black insulation on the "Tee" cable about three inches to expose the wires inside the cable. Connect the wires from the CP175C to the FF520 "Tee" cable referring to Figure 2.2d CP175C Connection. Figure 2.2d - CP175C Connection 2.3 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS
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Figure 2.3a - The FF520 Optional Connections (II) 2.3.0 NMEA Output The following sentences are outputted: DPT and DBT (Depth), VHW (Speed), VLW (Trip Log), MTW (Water Temperature), XDR (External Sensor Temperature). 2.3.1 Alarm Buzzer This connection has the capability to drive a buzzer that draws 400mA. Any 12VDC buzzer within the current draw requirements can to be connected. 2.3.2 Second temp sensor Any thermistor type temp sensor that produces 10K ohms at 77 degrees F can to be connected.
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· 3 SHORT FLASHES EVERY 2 SECONDS A non-Standard Horizon transducer (without transducer ID) has been connected · 4 SHORT FLASHES EVERY 2 SECONDS No transducer connected. 2.4 POWER CONNECTIONS It is recommended the installation of a switch and a 5A fuse (not supplied) in the positive DC supply to the FF520. The FF520 is designed to remain in stand-by mode even when the power of the GPS Chart Plotter is turned off. The installation of the switch allows the FF520 to be turned off so the battery wil
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Figure 2.4.0 - Selecting the FF520 on CP180/CP180i/CPV350 CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select SETUP and press [ENTER]. 3. Select ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENTER]. 4. Select IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENTER]. 5. Select Port 2 and press [ENTER], select FF520 and press [ENTER]. 5. Press [CLEAR] 3 times to exit. Figure 2.4.0a - Selecting the FF520 on CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C Page 14 FF520
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3. FISH FINDER This chapter is intended to help you understand how STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters with the FF520 connected operate. The FF520 consists of a high power transmitter, sensitive receiver and a transducer. The FF520 sends an electrical pulse to the transducer which contains a element that converts the pulse into acoustic (sound) wave which is sent through the water. As this wave travels from the transducer to the bottom, it may strike fish, structures, thermal clines (temperature
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1 Warning message Fish Finder window 2 6 3 Color Bar 7 4 Digital Depth 8 5 Water temperature 1 9 2 6 Alarm Bar 10 3 7 Depth ruler 6 4 8 Variable Depth Marker (VDM) 11 5 Zoom Bar 9 A-Scope 10 Operating Frequency 11 Figure 3.0 - The Fish Finder page Following there is a brief description of terms listed in the previous Figure 3.0: Warning Message This is a flashing label that is turned on when the echo sounder is in Simulation mode. Fish Finder window It is the graphic presentation of sonar sound
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Variable Depth Marker (VDM) Horizontal line on to the Fish finder page window with a depth label. Move the ShuttlePoint knob Up or Down to change the position of the VDM. The label displays the depth of the cursor position. The VDM can be moved to any location pinpointing the depth of a target. Zoom Bar Range bar that is located on the left side of the Depth Ruler representing the current zoom range. It is turned on in the un-zoomed window of the Standard/zoomed split view to indicate which port
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fishing since often many species of game fish like to suspend in, just above, or just below the thermoclines. White Line The White Line shows the difference between hard, soft bottoms and even distinguish- es between fishes and structures located near the bottom. In this way it is easier to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom and even to distinguish fishes and structures located nearby the bottom. For example, a soft, muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker echo that is shown with
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3. Press [ENTER] to select the Fish Finder Setup menu. 3.1.0a Menu selection for CP180/CP180i/CPV350 1. From all pages except the Fish Finder page, press [MENU]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight FISH FINDER. Figure 3.1.0a - Example of Fish Finder page selection by [MENU] on CP180/CP180i 3. Press [ENT] to select the Fish Finder Setup menu. 3.1.1 Customizing the Fish Finder menu selection The default setting of the FISH FINDER selection in the Main Menu is 200kHz Full page, however this
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Figure 3.1.2 - Example of Fish Finder page selection by Soft Keys on CP1000C 3.1.3 Customizing the Soft Keys for CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350 All of the Soft Keys may be customized to select the three Fish Finder display to be able to quickly select each mode: 200kHz 50kHz 50/200kHz Figure 3.1.3 - Fish Finder FULL DISPLAY pages To customize a Soft Key : 1. Press any of the Soft Keys. 2. Press and hold one of the Soft Keys until the menu is shown below. ACQUIRING Figure 3.1.3 -1 - Example of Fish Finder
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3.2.0 The MENU key 1. Pressing [MENU] when a Fish Finder page is displayed, will show the Fish Finder Setup: Figure 3.2.0 - The MENU key, Fish Finder Setup 2. If pressed again the GPS Chart Plotters Main Menu will be displayed. NOTE To change to the Chart page [MENU] must be pressed 2 times to show the Main Menu. Then move the ShuttlePoint Knob to select the Chart page and press [ENTER] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to select the Chart page. 3.2.1 The ENTER key 1. Pressing [ENTER] when a Fish Fi
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Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to move the VDM to the area you wish to zoom into. Press [ZOOM IN] once, and 2X will be shown in the bottom left corner of the display. Pressing [ZOOM IN] again switches to 4X and again to normal operation. Pressing [ZOOM OUT] switches from 4X to 2X and normal. 3.2.4 The MARK key With the Fish Finder page is displayed, pressing [MARK] places a Mark on the chart page under the boat position. 3.2.5 The SHUTTLEPOINT knob Moving up or down the ShuttlePoint knob
