Standard Horizon FF525, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...FF525 BLACK BOX FISH FINDER INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...itions 1 This device cannot cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION The FF525 contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only experienced technicians can handle STANDARD HORIZON will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with ...

Page 3: ...9 2 3 1 Tee Cable 9 2 4 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS 11 2 4 0 NMEA Output 11 2 4 1 Alarm Buzzer 11 2 4 2 Temperature Sensor 11 3 TRANSDUCER 12 3 0 TRANSDUCER MOUNTING 12 3 0 0 Power Boats 12 3 0 1 Sailboats 12 3 0 2 Transducer Types 13 3 0 3 Low Profile Thru Hull 13 3 0 4 Transom power boats only 13 3 0 5 Fairing Block 13 3 0 6 In hull 13 3 0 7 Optional Transducer ID Sensors 13 3 0 8 Fish Finder Basics 14...

Page 4: ...sh Finders Noise Filter Fish Symbol feature Transducer ID automatically selects power output and parameters for best performance Dual Frequency 50 and 200kHz with the capability to display the two frequencies at the same time Dual Power output 600 1000W 4800 8000Wpp depending on the transducer connected Refer to Par 3 0 7 Optional Transducers ID Sensors Max Depth 1KW 1200ft 365m at 200kHz 4000ft 1...

Page 5: ...ACKING LIST When the package containing the FF525 is first opened please check for the following contents 1 1 0 Replacement Parts Replacement part Item S8101640 Tee Cable FF525 S8101641 Power Cable FF525 EM040X104 FF525 Operation Manual for CP180 CP180i CP190i CP300 CP300i CPV350 CP390i CP500 CPV550 and CP590 EM040X152 FF525 Operation Manual for CPN700i and CPN1010i EM040X502 FF525 Installation Ma...

Page 6: ...er 3 and to the Installation Manual supplied with the Transducer 2 0 INSTALLATION The FF525 is designed to be mounted horizontally or vertically to enable it to be installed in the most convenient position After the cables have been run mount the FF525 in the desired location using the supplied hardware 4 56 116 mm 7 20 183 mm Figure 2 0 The FF525 Installing 2 1 CONNECTIONS Figure 2 1 The FF525 ...

Page 7: ...r of the Chart Plotter when the power cable is connected also If this is the case the Tee connector may be removed After removal connect each wire of the FF525 and the Chart Plotter via a terminal strip in a dry location or solder and heat shrink wire color to wire color as shown in the table below FF525 Gray White Green Gray White Green Chart Plotter Figure 2 3 1 FF525 Chart Plotter table Figure ...

Page 8: ...the four screws Cable color Function Terminal strip D E Black Red GND POWER SUPPLY 10 35 VDC F G H M I L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 GPS chart plotter Female 8 Pin Power I O cable of GPS chart plotter Male 8 Pin POWER Cable CHART PLOTTER Cable X X Terminal strip Cable color GPS chart plotter Function Function A B C FF TX FF RX FF GND Gray White Green Port2 Input Port2 Output NMEA Common GND A ...

Page 9: ...ORANGE Not connected Not connected PINK Figure 2 4 The FF525 Optional Connections 2 4 0 NMEA Output The following sentences are output DPT and DBT Depth VHW Speed VLW Trip Log MTW Water Temperature XDR External Temperature Sensor 2 4 1 Alarm Buzzer This connection has the capability to drive a buzzer that draws 400mA Any 12VDC buzzer within the current draw requirements can be connected 2 4 2 Temp...

Page 10: ...wo hull types of powerboats Planing and Displacement In the following pictures the boxes with lines are where the transducer should be installed Figure 3 0 0 Planing on the left and Displacement on the right The planing hull allows the boat to rise quickly out of the water allowing the boat to travel at higher speeds The displacement hull does not ride up on top of the water rather it pushes throu...

Page 11: ... ONLY The back of a boat is called the transom this is where this transducer is mounted This transducer has a bracket that is screwed down onto the hull 3 0 5 Fairing Block Used when a hull is over 10 15 degrees The Fairing Block is used to compensate the dead rise of the hull The Fairing Block STANDARD HORIZON offers is made from hard plastic which fits around the transducer To install the transd...

Page 12: ...tructures thermoclines temperature changes in the water When the wave strikes an object s a certain amount of the wave is reflected back to the transducer depending on the composition and shape of the object When the reflected wave is returned to the transducer it is converted into a voltage and is amplified by the receiver processed and sent to the display The speed of sound in water is roughly 4...

Page 13: ...m at 200kHz 4000ft 1219m at 50kHz 600W 700ft 213m at 200kHz 1500ft 457m at 50kHz Min Depth 2 5ft 0 8m at 200kHz 5ft 1 6m at 50kHz Max Typical 1KW 980ft 299m at 200kHz 2700ft 823m at 50kHz 600W 600ft 183m at 200kHz 1350ft 411m at 50kHz NOTE Thisisnotaguaranteedspecification Theactualmaximumdepthcapabilityofthesystemdepends on the type of transducer fitted the reflectivity of the bottom water condit...

Page 14: ... The FF525 has a small LED that blinks There are seven different LED behaviours representing seven different diagnostic conditions described below OFF DC power is not being supplied to the FF525 ON CONTINUOUSLY The transducer is not connected to the Chart Plotter and problem with cable of the transducer cable 1 LONG FLASH EVERY 2 SECONDS The FF525 is not connected with the Chart Plotter Black Box ...

Page 15: ... External buzzer 6 external devices 11 External Temperature Sensor 11 F Fairing Block 13 FCC 4 features 6 Fin Keel 12 Fish 6 fish 14 Fish Finder 14 Fish Symbol 6 Frequency 15 Full Keel 12 I In hull 13 INSTALLATION 8 installation 16 Interference Rejection 6 Internal connections 10 K keel 12 L LED Status 16 Low Profile Thru Hull 13 M Max current draw 15 Max Depth 6 15 Max Typical 6 15 Min Depth 6 15...

Page 16: ...through water 6 STC 6 Storage temperature 15 Surface Clutter 6 Surface Noise Filter 6 switch 9 T Tee Cable 7 9 10 Tee connector 9 Temperature 15 temperature inputs Sensor 6 Temperature Sensor 11 thermocline 14 thru hull transducer 13 TRANSDUCER 12 transducer 14 16 Transducer ID 6 TRANSDUCER MOUNTING 12 Transducer Types 13 transmitter 14 Transom 13 Trip Log 6 11 V VHW 11 15 VLW 11 voltage 14 W Wate...

Page 17: ...ration of the Product with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty STANDARD HORIZON disclaims liability for range coverage or operation of the Product and ancillary equipment as a whole under this warranty STANDARD HORIZON reserves the right to make changes or improvements in Products during subsequent production without incurring the obligation to i...

Page 18: ...the essential requirements of directive as included in following standards Test Standard Conducted Emissions Radiated Emissions Radiated interference IEC EN 60945 2003 11 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Conducted RF interference Conducted RF immunity IEC EN 60945 2003 11 Compass Safe Distance IEC EN 60945 2003 11 ISO R 694 EFT Bursts Fast Transients IEC EN 60945 2003 11 DC Power Interruptions Variatio...