Humminbird 200DX Dual Beam, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...ransom Installation 6 Inside the Hull Installation 10 Control Head Installation 12 Test the Installation 15 USING THE 200DX 16 How Sonar Works 16 Simulator Operation 17 What You See On Screen 18 Control Functions 21 Menu Functions 24 ADVANCED FEATURES 33 Using Diagnostic 33 SPECIFICATIONS 35 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY 36 Maintenance 36 Troubleshooting 37 Warranty 40 Service Policy 41 Customer Suppor...

Page 3: ...irect through our number listed in the Customer Support section INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Your Humminbird fishfinder consists of two primary components to install the control head and the transducer The control head contains the sonar transmit and receive circuitry as well as the user controls and display It should be installed in a location that provides access to the controls and visibility while in...

Page 4: ...e transducer should the boat strike debris in the water or when trailering As an alternative to transom mounting it is possible on many fiberglass hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull Since fiberglass has similar sonar characteristics as water the sonar signal can pass through the boat hull with minimal loss The hull of the boat must be single layer construction not d...

Page 5: ...boat hull or other surface Trolling Motor Mounting The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on most trolling motors using a different accessory kit This accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows mounting the transducer to the body of most trolling motors Thru Hull Mounting Thru hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull of the boat Larger boats or boats w...

Page 6: ... your new Humminbird fishfinder The installation guide included on the next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer For transom mount transducer installations you will need the mounting template included with your manual In addition to the parts included you need the following for installation and operation A powered hand drill and ...

Page 7: ...hrust of the propeller s This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat and in the immediate area of the propeller s Figure 1 On outboard or inboard outboard boats it is best to stay at least 15 40cm to the side of the propeller s If possible viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is moving will provide the bes...

Page 8: ... 4 Using a 5 32 4mm bit drill the two holes to a depth of approximately 1 3cm On fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating Step Three Assemble the Transducer 1 Attach the Pivot to the transducer body as shown in Figure 5 using the 8 3 8 9mm long allen headed pivot screw the headed pi...

Page 9: ... instillation after high speed testing 1 First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat Then pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1 4 inch 6mm lower than the front Figure 9 2 Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the Allen wrenches It may be necessary to retighten the pivot screws after the initial use as the plastics ...

Page 10: ... of interference If the cable is too short extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50 15 m Call Humminbird Customer Support for more information Follow these steps to route the cable through the transom 1 Drill a 5 8 16mm hole above the water line Route the cable through the hole 2 Fill the hole with silicone sealant 3 Place the escutcheon plate over the hole...

Page 11: ...ide the hull to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water Avoid ribs strakes and other protrusions as these create turbulence Figure 14 As a general rule the faster the boat can travel the further aft and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be locate...

Page 12: ...oroughly dry the mounting surface If the surface is excessively rough it may be necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting surface Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry 3 Mix an ample quantity of two part slow cure epoxy slowly and thoroughly Avoid trapping air bubbles 4 Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull Figure 16 5 Press the transducer into place with a s...

Page 13: ...equately supported to protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration and provide visibility while in operation The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to pivot and swivel freely and for easy removal and installation Figures 18 19 Step Two Connect the Power Cable to the Boat A 6 2m long power cable is included to supply power to the fishfinder You may shorten or ...

Page 14: ...ounting holes Figure 22 Note if the cables must pass through the mounting surface at a different location drill the 1 25mm hole at that location and pass the cables through from underneath Also you must break out the tabs on the rear of the mounting base using needle nose pliers Figures 24 25 2 Insert all cables through the 1 25mm hole from beneath the mounting surface 3 Pass the cables through th...

Page 15: ...ully pull the excess cable from beneath the mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket Figure 27 3 Snap the support plate to the rear of the connector holder Figure 28 4 Insert the connector holder into place and use the two 6 32 x 9mm screws to fasten it to the mounting bracket Figure 28 5 Install the control head by sliding it ont...

Page 16: ...p or normal operation unless you choose another option If you do not press any button before the timer reaches 0 the normal operation screen is displayed If the boat is in water sonar data appears If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout the unit is working properly Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2 but less than the depth capability of the unit and the transducer i...

Page 17: ... signal The 200DX is a dual frequency dual beam unit and generates two distinct sonar signals one narrow one wide Each signal is optimized for a particular purpose First the center beam transmits at a frequency of 200kHz in a 20 degree narrow symmetrical pattern for greater depth capability and excellent detail Information from this center beam is used to draw the graphic representation of the bot...

Page 18: ...reen after you power up the unit When this screen is shown simply press the DOWN ARROW until Simulator is highlighted When the screen times out the unit will be in simulator mode When in simulator operation the 200DX responds to control inputs as if it is in actual operation so feel free to experiment or to customize the unit for your particular operation To exit Simulator mode power the unit off ...

Page 19: ... 200DX uses settings that were set at the factory After initial use the 200DX will remember the settings you enter Them are several elements on screen that are common to all modes of operation Temperature Speed The initial screen layout takes one of two basic forms depending on whether the optional Temp Speed accessory is installed Figure A shows the default view when the Temp Speed accessory is i...

Page 20: ...h the transducer This range is selected so the bottom representation is typically shown about 2 3 down the display Bottom The graphic depiction or the bottom provides an effective tool for understanding the composition of the bottom If the bottom is hard and smooth the bottom depiction is narrow and dense If the bottom is soft mud or sand the depiction will be thick and less dense This indicates m...

Page 21: ... layer or water near the surface that is rich in algae and other growth and often it aerated by wind or wave action This area of water interferes with sonar transmission and often appears on screen as regular clusters of individual dots near the 0 line Thermoclines Thermoclines are sharp differences in water temperature These are easily identified by the continuous nature of the return Second Retu...

Page 22: ...ser locate fish On selected fish symbols the digital depth of the designated fish is drawn to help locate the fish vertically The fish symbols indicate the sonar beam the fish is detected in This gives you a reliable indicator of side to side location of the fish relative to the boat Fish symbols that are hollow are detected in the wide beam and are around the boat Solid fish symbols represent fis...

Page 23: ...creen for adjustment In normal operation pressing MENU repeatedly cycles through all available menu headings When a menu heading displays the full menu appears after a short pause A menu remains on screen for several seconds and can be adjusted by using the ARROW keys If no adjustment is made in the allotted time the menu disappears If you want the menu to remain on screen longer press and hold ME...

Page 24: ...e the same basic layout The shading at the top describes the menu function The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are available for adjustment In menus that have several possible settings a range of adjustment indicator shows the total range available and the current setting Within the menu are the options available The selected option or current setting...

Page 25: ...ncreasing the sensitivity 1 through 5 enables the Unit to display the information from progressively smaller sonar returns By decreasing the sensitivity bias 1 through 5 the unit effectively filters small sonar returns In murky or muddy water it is often helpful to reduce the sensitivity This prevents the display from being cluttered with sonar returns from debris or suspended particles In very cl...

Page 26: ...rs are available The range that positions the bottom depiction closest to the bottom of the screen will best utilize the available display resolution The 200DX automatically adjusts the depth range depending on the depth of the water The unit tries to maintain the bottom depiction about 2 3 down the total range for example in 20 6m of water the 0 30 0 10m range would be selected This provides the ...

Page 27: ...e surface and the bottom can be enlarged to provide more detailed information By using the full display to show a small area of coverage the effective display resolution is increased and the unit s ability to separate close targets is enhanced There are four Zoom ranges available 7 2m 15 5m 30 10m and 60 20m These ranges are not directly user controlled but are instead dependent on the current dep...

Page 28: ... to the bottom In manual Zoom the Zoom range does not move as the terrain changes When the range is shown in the menu the upper number represents the top of the current Zoom range The lower number represents the bottom of the Zoom range Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to move this range The upper number can never be less than 0 the surface of the water and the lower number can never be greater t...

Page 29: ...about five seconds and then intermittently to remind you that you are still in shallow water Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish or other targets not connected to the bottom The Fish Alarm has three different settings that correspond to the three different size fish symbols shown on screen The default setting is OFF With the Large fish only setting the 200DX alarms on only...

Page 30: ... appear as an option Triplog provides seven pieces of information the current digital depth water surface temperature current boat speed the distance traveled since the 200DX was powered up or reset the average speed the total time elapsed since power up or reset and the input voltage from your boats electrical system The time speed and distance calculations are useful for tracking your progress o...

Page 31: ... Black Diagnostic and Reset Units Speed The Units Speed function allows the user to elect the units or measurement for the speed readout Both MPH or statute miles per hour and KTS or nautical miles per hour are available The 200DX remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off Units Depth Speed Only available on metric versions the Units Depth Speed function allows the user to select t...

Page 32: ...ore fish symbols on screen In this case smaller sonar returns will be depicted as fish symbols This is useful for identifying many smaller sonar returns suck as baitfish as fish symbols Decreasing the value to a number less than zero shows fewer fish symbols on screen In this case smaller sonar returns are disregarded This is useful for eliminating many small sonar returns when seeking larger spec...

Page 33: ...elative hardness of the bottom Selecting Bottom Black ON causes the unit to blacken in the display below the bottom This gives the user easiest recognition of the bottom location even from a great distance The 200DX remembers the Bottom Black setting when powered off Diagnostic Two options are available Hide and Show The factory setting is Hide Selecting Show brings up the Diagnostic screen See th...

Page 34: ...ic feature on the start up menu on the initial screen Diagnostic can also be accessed through the Options menu Self Test Initially the 200DX will perform a self test This test confirms the operation of all internal circuitry At the conclusion of the test one of two messages will appear Passed indicates the internal test discovered no failures Failed indicates a significant internal problem was dis...

Page 35: ... displayed If voltage fluctuations or power supply in excess of 20 DC or less than 10 VDC is suspected use the diagnostic screen to confirm input voltage Often small outboard motors do not effectively regulate voltage when operated at high engine speeds Use Diagnostic while running the boat at high speeds to show the voltage gain Also if you are using the 200DX in portable configuration or from th...

Page 36: ...rement 10 20 VDC Display FSTN LCD LCD Matrix 28 H x 64 V Viewing Area 2 90 H x 2 35 V 7 3cm H x 5 97cm V Mounting Quick Disconnect Mount Unit Size 6 H x 6 W x 4 D 17 1cm H x 15 9cm W x 10 5cm D Transducer Standard XT 6 20 Transducer Cable Length 20 6 meters Depth Range 15 30 60 120 180 240 360 480 600 5 10 20 40 60 80 110 150 185 meters Zoom Ranges 7 15 30 60 2 5 10 20 meters ...

Page 37: ...lens Be careful to avoid scratching the lens If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time algae and other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer Periodically clean the face of the transducer with liquid detergent Pivoting the transducer up in the bracket may allow better access for inspection or cleaning If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of...

Page 38: ... wired through a fuse panel ensure the panel is powered Often accessory fuse panels are controlled by a separate switch or the ignition switch Also often a fuse can appear to be good when in fact it is not Check the fuse with a tester or replace it with a fuse known to be good Check the power connection to the unit It is possible to force the power cable connector into the cable holder incorrectly...

Page 39: ...to display the bottom Also in very deep water it may be necessary to manually increase the sensitivity setting to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom If you are using a transducer switch to connect two transducers to the unit ensure the switch is in the correct position to connect a transducer that is in water If a trolling motor transducer is selected and the trolling motor is out of water...

Page 40: ...input voltage exceeds 20 VDC Some outboard motors do not effectively regulate the power output of the engine s alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20 volts when running at high RPMs Your fishfinder displays input voltage in the Diagnostic screen Use this readout to determine if the voltage exceeds 20 VDC 8 The screen begins to fadeout Images are not as sharp as normal Check the input v...

Page 41: ...trade name are not covered by our warranty The customer is responsible for shipping charges to Humminbird Humminbird will provide ground UPS or Parcel Post shipping back to the customer free of charge This warranty applies to the original purchaser only This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no representatives or persons are authorized to provide for any other li...

Page 42: ...ur unit within three working days from the receipt of your unit This does not include shipping time to and from our factory Units received on Friday are usually shipped by Wednesday units received Monday are usually shipped by Thursday etc We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer reasonably available or impossible to obtain After the original warr...

Page 43: ...ut the U S and Canada hours are Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central time If after reading Troubleshooting you determine your unit needs factory service please attach a description of the problem and send it with the unit to the address below If you are including a check please attach it to the unit Humminbird Service Department Three Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA ...