Lowrance X102C, Operation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Pub 988 0156 061 www lowrance com X102C X107CDF Fish finding Depth Sounding Sonars Operation Instructions...

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Page 3: ...Fish Arches 17 Shoot Thru Hull Installation 18 Speed Temperature Sensors 22 Power Connections 24 Powering a NMEA 2000 Buss 25 NMEA 2000 Power cable 25 Mounting the Unit Bracket In Dash or Portable 28...

Page 4: ...ivity Auto Sensitivity 64 Set Keel Offset 66 Set Language 67 Software Version Information 67 Sonar Chart Mode 67 Sonar Chart Display Options 68 Full Sonar Chart 68 Split Zoom Sonar Chart 69 Split Freq...

Page 5: ...concept you re already familiar with we ll show you how and where to skip ahead for the next important topic We ve also made it easy to look up any tips you may need from time to time Here s how The m...

Page 6: ...cm diagonal high color contrast Film SuperTwist programmable to viewing preference Resolution 480 pixel x 480 pixel resolution 230 400 to tal pixels Backlighting X102C X107CDF White LED backlit scree...

Page 7: ...20 degrees to 75 degrees Celsius Extended stor age in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liq uid crystal display in your unit This type of damage is not covered by the warran...

Page 8: ...aragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for those commands and other instructions Arrow Keys The arrow keys control a horizontal line depth cursor on the sonar screen The arrow keys als...

Page 9: ...complete English step 1 above would mean Start on the Sonar Page Press the Menu key then repeatedly press or press and hold the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select highlight the Sonar Fe...

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Page 11: ...e sonar unit Transducer Installation These instructions will help you install your Skimmer transducer on a transom on a trolling motor or inside a hull These instructions cover both single and dual fr...

Page 12: ...tirring and applying epoxy and a paper plate or piece of cardboard to mix the epoxy on Supplies rubbing alcohol 100 grit sandpaper specially formulated epoxy adhesive available from LEI see ordering i...

Page 13: ...ransducer cable away from other wiring on the boat Electrical noise from engine wiring bilge pumps and aerators can be displayed on the sonar s screen Use caution when routing the transducer cable aro...

Page 14: ...e transducer is bonded to the inside of the hull with epoxy The sonar ping signal actually passes through the hull and into the water This differs from a bolt thru hull installa tion often called simp...

Page 15: ...ith the ground The following instructions sometimes vary depending on the mounting bracket that came with your transducer Single frequency Skimmers come with a one piece stainless steel bracket while...

Page 16: ...14 angle Insert and align ratchets Add ratchets to bracket and transducer 2 Aligning the transducer on the transom A One piece bracket Slide the transducer between the two ratch ets Temporarily slide...

Page 17: ...e transducer assembly but don t tighten the nut at this time Hold the assembled transducer and bracket against the transom Looking at the transducer from the side check to see if it will adjust so tha...

Page 18: ...ck nut at this time 4 Drilling mounting holes Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground The trans ducer s centerline should b...

Page 19: ...ugh bracket Side view shown left and seen from above at right Both bracket types Attach the transducer to the transom Slide the transducer up or down until it s aligned properly with the bottom of the...

Page 20: ...This can prevent the transducer from enter ing the boat if it is knocked off at high speed If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through the required hole size be 1 Caution...

Page 21: ...en the motor is in the water Tighten the strap securely 3 Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft Use plastic ties not included to attach the transducer cable to the troll ing mo...

Page 22: ...r may even prevent operation Shoot Thru Hull Preparation Hulls With Floatation Materials The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an area that does not have air bubbles in the r...

Page 23: ...ectly to the outer layer of fiberglass After the epoxy cures for 24 hours fill the remaining space with polyester resin When the job is finished the hull is watertight and structurally sound Remember...

Page 24: ...nt 2 Next take the transducer out of the water and place it in the water in the sump of the boat face down The transducer face is shown in the figure on the following page Notice how the signal streng...

Page 25: ...ulls With Flotation Ma terials beginning on page 18 1 Make sure the area is clean dry and free of oil or grease then sand both the inside surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with 100 gr...

Page 26: ...lace for a minimum of three hours Allow the epoxy to cure for 24 hours before moving the boat 5 After the epoxy has cured route the cable to the sonar unit and it s ready to use Speed Temperature Sens...

Page 27: ...ius fill the gap between the tran som and the sensor with the sealant This will help ensure a smooth water flow Route the sensor s cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit If you need to dr...

Page 28: ...used with your unit The end with three wires red black and shield is a power cable that connects to a NMEA 2000 buss The thicker three wire cable red black and white is the Power Supply for your unit...

Page 29: ...a NMEA 2000 Buss NMEA 2000 Power cable A NMEA 2000 buss must be connected to a power source to operate If you have a pre existing NMEA 2000 installation it may already be connected to another power so...

Page 30: ...sults in electrical interference or if such a switch is not available we recommend connecting direct to the battery and in stalling an inline switch This will let you shut off power to the power cable...

Page 31: ...is product without a 3 amp fuse wired into the power cable Failure to use a 3 amp fuse will void your warranty This unit has reverse polarity protection No damage will occur if the power wires are rev...

Page 32: ...tion instructions are supplied with the R A M mounting kits Optional R A M mounting system Bracket Installation Mount the unit in any convenient location provided there is clearance behind the unit wh...

Page 33: ...location This way the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole holds the cables in position and results in a neat installation Some customers however prefer to mount the bracket to the side...

Page 34: ...ainst the rear edge of the hole Then slide the bracket over the hole and butt the rear of the bracket base firmly against the cables thus pinning them in place against the side of the hole Finally fas...

Page 35: ...be used with eight D cell alkaline batteries or an optional sealed rechargeable battery Visit our web site for a complete listing of all the available portable power packs PPP 15 Portable Power Pack w...

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Page 37: ...ar Menu the five Page options and how they all work together BUT if you just can t wait to get on the water turn to the one page Quick Reference on page 40 Keyboard Sonar unit front view with keyboard...

Page 38: ...PWR will cycle through the backlight settings turn off the backlight then turn it back on again Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for about 3 seconds Menus Your sonar unit will wor...

Page 39: ...n or off and changes alarm thresholds The fish alarm used with Fish I D is the most popular use It tells you when the sonar sees a fish You can also set deep or shallow depth alarms and zone alarms Po...

Page 40: ...ware Information command tells you which version of the op erating software is loaded in your unit Sonar Menu The Sonar Menu contains commands for the major sonar features and options You access the S...

Page 41: ...pth of a sonar target Overlay Data command chooses what types of information such as water temperature to show overlaid on the sonar chart screen Sonar Features command launches the Sonar Features men...

Page 42: ...f the water column beneath the boat The chart moves across the screen displaying sonar signal echoes that represent fish structure and the bottom Sonar Page showing full sonar chart mode Surface clutt...

Page 43: ...and other data are dis played in many ways We ll discuss all of those features and options in Section 4 but to show you how easy the sonar unit is to operate the fol lowing page contains a simplified...

Page 44: ...filter out some information but could omit important images We recommend adjusting sensitivity until the background is lightly peppered that is scattered dots ap pear but individual objects like fish...

Page 45: ...see more detail try increasing the sensitivity a little at a time There are situa tions when too much clutter appears on the screen Decreasing the sensitivity can reduce the clutter and show the stro...

Page 46: ...uto turned on the unit will continue to track the bottom and make minor adjustments to the sen sitivity level with a bias toward the setting you selected Adjusting sensitivity in Manual Sensitivity Mo...

Page 47: ...bol feature Here s why Fish I D is an easier way for a sonar novice to recognize a fishy signal return when he sees it However locating fish by symbol only has some limitations Your sonar unit s micro...

Page 48: ...ailable on our web site it makes a great supplement to this operation manual For the ultimate training aid be sure to download the free emulator software for your unit Aside from being just plain fun...

Page 49: ...e unwanted marks on the display The ASP feature has four settings Off Low Medium and High If you have high noise levels try using the High ASP setting However if you are having trouble with noise we s...

Page 50: ...r example if you set the shallow alarm to 10 feet the alarm will sound a tone if the bottom signal is less than 10 feet It will continue to sound until the bottom goes deeper than 10 feet The deep ala...

Page 51: ...LARM key on the front of the unit or press MENU MENU and use or to select Sonar Alarms then press ENT Press to DEEP ALARM ENABLED ENT EXIT To switch to a different depth setting open the Sonar Alarms...

Page 52: ...arm Use the fish alarm for a distinctive audible alarm when fish or other suspended objects are detected by the Fish I D feature Fish I D must be turned on for the Fish Alarm to work a different tone...

Page 53: ...er you have a correction figure here s how to enter it 1 Press MENU MENU to CALIBRATE WATER SPEED ENT 2 Enter the number you calculated earlier press or to change the first character or then press to...

Page 54: ...ears Press to decrease chart speed press to increase chart speed 3 When it s set at the desired level press EXIT Left Sonar Page menu with ColorLine command selected Right the ColorLine control bar Co...

Page 55: ...l press EXIT Contrast See the entry in this section for Screen Contrast and Brightness Depth Cursor The depth cursor consists of a horizontal line with a digital depth box on the right side The number...

Page 56: ...A blue bar highlights the selected range Lightly shaded numbers can not be selected 3 When the new range is selected press EXIT to clear the menu Depth Range Manual You have complete control over the...

Page 57: ...nations Nearly any segment of the water column from the surface to the bottom can be shown This enlarges the sonar targets to best suit your fishing needs and water conditions Left Sonar Page Menu wit...

Page 58: ...ts all echoes to short horizontal lines on the display s far right side The graph on the rest of the screen con tinues to operate normally FasTrack gives you a rapid update of condi tions directly und...

Page 59: ...imbs ex tending outwards from a group of limbs is the hardest object for the Fish I D feature to distinguish from fish You may see fish symbols on the screen when actually there are no fish The revers...

Page 60: ...in step 2 FishTrack The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap pears on the display This lets you accurately gauge the depth of tar gets This feature is available only when the...

Page 61: ...35 cone angle The default frequency is 200 kHz which is best for use in shallow water about 300 feet or less This frequency is the best choice for about 80 percent of the fresh and saltwater sport fis...

Page 62: ...uency setting to 200 kHz 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to SONAR FEATURES ENT 2 Press then press to 200 KHZ ENT 3 Press EXIT EXIT to clear the menu HyperScroll See the entry on Ping Speed which cont...

Page 63: ...wing Water Speed selected to display on Sonar Page 3 To return to the previous page press EXIT To turn off displayed data 1 Press MENU to OVERLAY DATA ENT 2 Press or to select Data Type ENT The select...

Page 64: ...speeds or just want the fastest possible screen update you may want to use the HyperScroll feature When you change the Ping Speed to any setting greater than 50 per cent the unit automatically enters...

Page 65: ...turn off HyperScroll 1 From the Sonar Page press MENU to PING SPEED ENT 2 The Ping Speed Control Bar appears Press to decrease ping speed to 50 percent When it s set at the desired level press EXIT W...

Page 66: ...librate Water Speed command located on the Main Menu Reset Options This command is used to reset all features options and settings to their original factory defaults This is useful when you have chang...

Page 67: ...s reset to 0 00 Screen Contrast and Brightness To access the Screen menu press MENU MENU ENT Adjusting the display s contrast The CONTRAST slider bar is already selected Press or to move the bar The l...

Page 68: ...o matic mode sensitivity is automatically adjusted to keep a solid bottom signal displayed plus a little more power This gives it the capability to show fish and other detail However situations occur...

Page 69: ...sitivity in manual mode 1 First turn off Auto Sensitivity from the Sonar Page press MENU to AUTO SENSITIVITY ENT 2 Press to SENSITIVITY ENT and the Sensitivity Control Bar appears Press or to pick a d...

Page 70: ...yed on the screen To calibrate the depth indicators first measure the distance from the face of the trans ducer to the lowest part of the boat In this example we will use 3 5 feet We enter this as a n...

Page 71: ...the operating system software in some of its products These software upgrades are usually offered to customers as free downloads from our web site www lowrance com These upgrades make the unit perfor...

Page 72: ...onar Chart This is the default mode used when the unit is turned on for the first time or when it s reset to the factory defaults The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left Depth s...

Page 73: ...om left corner of the screen Split Zoom Sonar Chart Left image shows the left window zoomed to 2X The image on the right shows the left window zoomed to 4X The depth overlay data is set to the default...

Page 74: ...ensitivity press to increase sensitivity When it s set at the desired level press EXIT When you reach the maximum or minimum limit a tone sounds The Split Frequency Sonar Chart page allows you to adju...

Page 75: ...ed box flashes black 2 The Water Speed window title bar flashes indicating the window contents can be changed Press ENT or to select data type ENT EXIT Tip You can customize other digital data windows...

Page 76: ...st echoes shows up as a narrow blue line while a hard bottom surface will be a thick yellow band The bottom depth is shown as a black bar across the outer circle There is also a narrow chart display o...

Page 77: ...f the sonar and stops the chart from scrolling Sonar restarts automatically each time you turn on your unit Press MENU to STOP CHART ENT EXIT To turn on sonar and start the chart scrolling again repea...

Page 78: ...enu In the illustration at left Surface Clarity is turned off The right view shows Surface Clarity set at High Transducer Type X107CDF only A dual frequency unit includes a TRANSDUCER TYPE command Wit...

Page 79: ...nsparency will usually make menu text easier to read at the cost of watching your display Main Menu with Transparency command selected To adjust Menu Transparency level Press MENU MENU to TRANSPARENCY...

Page 80: ...ottom structure This unit lets you zoom in quickly and easily by pressing the Zoom In key ZIN Pressing ZIN once doubles the size 2X of all echoes on the screen Pressing it again quadruples the size of...

Page 81: ...row key The Zoom Pan feature lets you rapidly move the zoomed area up and down to different depths By pointing your zoom at different portions of the chart as it scrolls you can get a good close up lo...

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Page 83: ...cal wiring on the boat may help Route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery instead of through a fuse block or ignition switch 2 Inspect the transducer cable for breaks cuts or pinched...

Page 84: ...nit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display Try using resis tor spark plugs or routing the sonar unit s power and transducer cables away from other electrical wirin...

Page 85: ...r s wires away from it You may need to route the sonar unit s power cable directly to the battery to isolate it from other wiring on the boat If no noise displays on the sonar unit from electrical equ...

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