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FLS 2D Instruction Manual

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EchoPilot FLS 2D

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Protected by USA Patent 5530680 and European (UK) Patent 0624253

Author: Chris Phillips (Chief Dogs Body)

Last Updated: 22/05/2012

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FLS 2D Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions

Switching on

Keypad Operation - Overview

Operating Modes

Changing the Unit Settings

How FLS Technology Works

Some Guidance on Use

Installation Instructions

Transducer Installation

Fitting the Display

Applying Power

Wiring Diagrams

Fault Finding

Technical Specification

Contents

Summary of Contents for FLS 2D

Page 1: ...RINE ELECTRONICS LTD 1 Endeavour Park Crow Arch Lane Ringwood Hampshire United Kingdom BH24 1SF Telephone 01425 476211 2 Fax 01425 474300 E Mail info echopilot com Webpage www echopilot com Colour Forward Looking Sonar FLS 2D Instruction Book ...

Page 2: ...formance pleasure and safety from your equipment so please take the time to read the instructions Please observe the following warnings Please do not cut the transducer cables they are fine multi core cable matched to the transducer Please do not remove the transducer plug from its cable if a hole is too small make the hole bigger Any join in the cable will reduce sensitivity performance Disclaime...

Page 3: ...hts reserved Protected by USA Patent 5530680 and European UK Patent 0624253 Author Chris Phillips Chief Dogs Body Last Updated 22 05 2012 For up to date information and advice please telephone browse our Website or send us an E Mail e mail info echopilot com website www echopilot com 3 FLS 2D Instruction Manual Operating Instructions 4 Switching on 4 Keypad Operation Overview 5 Operating Modes 5 C...

Page 4: ...osen for the current depth Pressing the up or down arrows will turn off auto mode and the user will now have control of the range with the up and down buttons Up is soft key one down is soft key 4 as shown on the LCD 21 FLS 2D Instruction Manual Specification FLS Platinum Voltage 12v or 24v DC Current Consumption Display 380mA with max brightnes 150 mA min Operating frequency 200 kHz LCD type Tran...

Page 5: ...dify the unit settings See the section Changing the Unit Settings for more information on the menu Up Down Keys Soft key1 soft key4 When in FLS Mode sonar data displayed changes the sonar range up or down accordingly When in the menu the up and down arrows change the selected option See the section Changing the Unit Settings for more information on the menu Mode Key soft key 3 When in the menu the...

Page 6: ...been selected History Display The FLS 2D displays a 15 second history to the left of the vertical line 0m line on the sonar display The history plot is based on the digital depth readout and gives the user a little more information about the shape of the seabed behind the vessel As the history plot is the last 15 seconds of seabed the area of seabed covered will depend on the speed of the vessel F...

Page 7: ...natively the user can return to the sonar display by pressing the mode key Shallow Alarm The Shallow Alarm can be set to Off or 1m to 20m When a certain number of echoes occur above this setting an alarm will sound 1 second on 1 second off The alarm setting is retained after power down The shallow alarm is provided as a guide to warn the user that echoes are appearing above the set level It should...

Page 8: ...at Length Allows the user to set the displayed boat length to match their own boat up to a maximum of 20m Boat Type 3 boat types are available to the user 2 motor boats and 1 sailing boat Bow Offset 17 FLS 2D Instruction Manual FLS 2D Installation Instructions Fitting the display The FLS 2D is designed to be flush mounted on an instrument panel or bulkhead or alternatively bracket mounted The brac...

Page 9: ... CUT THE TRANSDUCER CABLE 9 FLS 2D Instruction Manual FLS 2D Operating Instructions This is the distance from the boat s bow to the transducer position and allows the user to obtain a more realistic picture of the seabed with respect to the vessel Language Allows one of the currently available languages to be selected for unit operation Depth Units Units can be set to Metres or Feet Depth Offset T...

Page 10: ...en seriously If in doubt use an experienced shipwright For the standard plastic skin fitting cut a 45 mm 1 3 4 diameter hole For the Professional bronze skin fitting cut a hole 60 mm 2 1 2 in diameter Fit the skin fitting with reinforcing pads if needed or wedges if required to ensure the transducer is as near to vertical as possible fore aft AND port starboard Use plenty of underwater sealant but...

Page 11: ...nnot see around corners so stand under the boat with your head near the proposed position You must be able to see from your toes up to above the horizontal ahead If the boat has a full or deep forefoot obstructing the view a more forward position maybe called for 11 FLS 2D Instruction Manual How FLS Technology Works Sonar Beam The EchoPilot FLS is a unique and patented invention It can see through...

Page 12: ...ce and air bubbles will limit the performance of the FLS system or any depth system for that matter However if a place can be found on the hull where there is a clear flow of water then good results can be obtained even at speed 13 FLS 2D Instruction Manual Transducer Installation The choice of transducer position will have a major effect on final performance so please consider carefully all facto...

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