Standard Horizon Ff520 manual

FF520 50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER Owner's Manual[...]

Page 4 FF520 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.[...]

FF520 Page 5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 7 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 7 1.1 PACKING LIST ........................................................................[...]

Page 6 FF520 4. FISH FINDER SETUP MENU .................................................................................... 25 4.0 PRESETS ...................................................................................................... 25 4.1 PAGE SELECTION ......................................................................................[...]

FF520 Page 7 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[...]

Page 8 FF520 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 contain[...]

FF520 Page 9 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 [...]

Page 10 FF520 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 [...]

FF520 Page 11 T ee Cable F 520 F CPV350 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 exp[...]

Page 12 FF520 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 c[...]

FF520 Page 13 · 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 r[...]

Page 14 FF520 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. Figu[...]

FF520 Page 15 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 acoust[...]

Page 16 FF520 Color Bar 5 3 Fish Finder window Depth ruler V ariable Depth Marker (VDM) Zoom Bar 2 8 9 7 4 Digital Depth W ater temperature W arning message 1 7 1 5 3 6 8 9 A-Scope 10 6 2 6 Alarm Bar 11 4 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: Wa[...]

FF520 Page 17 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 th[...]

Page 18 FF520 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 [...]

FF520 Page 19 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 Fi[...]

Page 20 FF520 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 [...]

FF520 Page 21 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 Shuttle[...]

Page 22 FF520 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 Fin[...]

FF520 Page 23 The R ANGE Soft Key By pressing [R ANGE ] the window switches to the next RANGE status: MANUAL, BOTTOM LOCK and AUTO. If MANUAL is selected move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down will adjust the depth value in 10 Ft steps. To adjust the Shift move the ShuttlePoint knob to the Left or Right. When BOTTOM LOCK is selected, move the Shuttl[...]

Page 24 FF520 7. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight YES and press [ENTER] to confirm. 8. Press [CLEAR] to exit. WARNING Turn Off and after few seconds turn On the Fish Finder in case of failed firmware upload. 3.4 SYSTEM INFORMATION PAGE FOR CP180/CP180i/CPV350 For troubleshooting you maybe asked by a Standard Horizon Product Support Technicia[...]

FF520 Page 25 4. FISH FINDER SETUP MENU · From the Full Fish Finder page, press [MENU] to show the Fish Finder Setup menu. Figure 4 - Fish Finder Setup menu · From the Chart page, to access this menu: 1. Press [MENU] , move the ShuttlePoint knob to SETUP and press [ENTER] . 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to FISH FINDER SETUP and press [ENTER] . Th[...]

Page 26 FF520 Figure 4.1 - Page Selection sub-menu The Page Selection options are: Auto : Selects automatically the 50kHz if depth is greater than 400 ft and selects 200kHz if depth is less than 300 ft Full Display : Shows the full Fish Finder page allowing to select among the 200kHz Standard Fish Finder, 50 kHz Standard Fish Finder or 200/50 kHz D[...]

FF520 Page 27 automatically tracks the range around the bottom specified by the Bottom Range value. Depth : Moves the display from showing the bottom to the depth value entered. Shift : Shifts the display from the bottom of the transducer to the depth value entered. Example Your vessel is in about 57FT of water, however there is fish suspended in 3[...]

Page 28 FF520 STC : Sensitivity Time Constant: it is a time varying gain curve which attenuates the sonar receiver gain in shallow water, increasing the gain gradually as the depth increases. This is for the purpose of filtering out surface clutter. STC Length : If STC is Custom, it is possible to change the Length of the Sensitivity Time Constant.[...]

FF520 Page 29 The following are examples of Color Settings: Figure 4.6a - Color Settings item Figure 4.6b - Examples of Color Settings: white on the left and blue on the right 4.7 TRANSDUCER SETUP This menu allows you to calibrate the speed through the water, water temperature and the keel/prop offset of the transducer. Figure 4.7 - Transducer Setu[...]

Page 30 FF520 we would enter an offset of +5 feet. Then in this example, the digital depth would report a depth of 20 feet (from the surface) and the graphic image scale range would shift from 0 to 20' to 5 to 25'. Calibrate Water Speed : Allows calibrating the value of Water Speed coming from the transducer. The calibration value, in the[...]

FF520 Page 31 4.11 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS This option restores the default values only for the current presets (see Par. 4.0, Preset) and does not affect the other presets.[...]

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FF520 Page 33 5. SPECIFICA TIONS 5.0 FF520 SPECIFICATIONS Power supply : 10 - 35 Volt dc Max stand by current draw : 1KW:142mA at 12 Volt dc : 500W:100mA at 12 Volt dc Max current draw : 1KW:1.42A at 12 Volt dc : 500W:1A at 12 Volt dc Sounder Power : 500/1000W (4000/8000Wpp) Display Colors : 16 colors Display Vertical Resolution : 400 pixels on CP1[...]

Page 34 FF520 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. 5.1 FF520 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS NOTE The image below is for your reference only. Since the FF520 is pre-wired it is recommended that the box[...]

FF520 Page 35 6. TRANSDUCER The transducer is a device that transmits and receives sound waves into the water. The active component inside the transducer is commonly referred to as an element but actually is a piezoelectric ceramic material. 6.0 TRANSDUCER MOUNTING 6.0.0 Power Boats Basically there are 2 hull types of powerboats Planing and Displac[...]

Page 36 FF520 Figure 6.0.1a - Full Keel Figure 6.0.1b - Mounting Area 6.0.2 Transducer Types Since there are many different shapes and sizes of hulls, STANDARD HORIZON offers a range of Depth transducers to fit the vessels requirements. 6.0.3 Low Profile Thru-Hull If the user is planning to mount a thru-hull transducer first he has to know the dead[...]

FF520 Page 37 6.0.6 In-hull This transducer is epoxyed to the inside of the hull that is not more than 1/2 inch thick and is solid not cored. 6.1 OPTIONAL TRANSDUCER ID SENSORS Figure 6.1 - Optional Transducers[...]

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FF520 Page 39 7. TIPS OF OPERA TIONS 7.0 HOW CAN I DISCONNECT THE CABLES FROM THE FF520 IN CASE I NEED TO DO SO FOR THE INSTALLATION? · Open the FF520 box by unscrewing the four screws (see the following figure). Figure 7.0 - The FF520 (I) · Once the screws are removed, pull out the panel and the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Unscrew the cables fr[...]

Page 40 FF520 Figure 7.0b - The FF520 (III) 7.1 HOW CAN I SET OPTIMAL OPERATING PARAMETERS. Optimal operating parameters can be set accordingly with the intended use of the Fish Finder, to quickly get optimal operational parameters for fishing it is may be best to select the FISH preset from the Fish Finder Setup menu, while for cruising it is may [...]

FF520 Page 41 when the water is full of materials in suspension, with bad sea conditions. 7.6 WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE AUTO MODES FAIL? Failure of auto modes can happen for various reasons. Hereafter you can find a range of possibilities. 7.7 AUTO-RANGE FAILS IN VERY SHALLOW WATERS DIS- PLAYING A DIGITAL DEPTH READOUT DEEPER THAN THE ACTUAL VALUE. W[...]

Page 42 FF520 surface clutter, and increasing the STC strenght until the image on the screen cleans up. Please note that in very shallow waters it is usually better to switch to manual gain mode to reduce gain fluctuation due to rapidly changing bottom conditions. 2) Using Surface Declutter, increase the Surface Declutter value until the surface de[...]

FF520 Page 43 INDEX A A-Scope .......................................................... 17 Alarm Bar ........................................................ 1 6 Alarms ............................................................. 30 B Bottom Echo Profile ........................................ 18 C Calibrate Aux Temp ............................[...]

Page 44 FF520 S T A N D A R D H O R I Z O N L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y STANDARD HORIZON (a division of Vertex Standard USA) warrants, to the original purchaser only, each new Marine Product ("Product") manufactured and/or supplied by STANDARD HORIZON against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period[...]