Teleflex TFX160, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...TFX160 Operations Manual...

Page 2: ...your Teleflex Sonar product Also to register your purchase and help us learn more about you please fill out the included warranty registration card WARNING This device should not be used as a navigat...

Page 3: ...Performance 5 Simulator and Feature Memory 6 Control Functions 7 Knobs 7 Real Time Sonar Window 9 Chart Window 10 Modes of Operation 12 Automatic Mode 12 Bottom Lock Zoom Mode 14 Manual Mode 15 Contro...

Page 4: ...es are designed with the same high standards and are backed by the same one year warranty All sonar accessories are available through your full service dealer or factory direct through our number list...

Page 5: ...rea that has smooth water flow usually on the transom of the boat There are several mounting options for the transducer Review the following section to determine the method that works for you and your...

Page 6: ...tion and operation on most boats However there are several situations which may require a different type of transducer Inboard boats wood or metal hulls and sail boats create unique transducer mountin...

Page 7: ...minates confusion created by too many buttons and menus High technology high performance with back to basics operation makes the 160 the ideal choice of the serious angler The 160 uses sonar to locate...

Page 8: ...of the 160 All controls are operational and settings can be changed to experiment with various features When operating in Simulator an indicator appears at the bottom left of the display There are tw...

Page 9: ...on Press and hold GAIN to turn the unit off Increasing the gain shows faint sonar returns from small bait fish and suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered in some wa...

Page 10: ...for specific information In all cases turning the knob clockwise increases the range while turning it counterclockwise decreases the range Turning the knob slowly increases the adjustment in small in...

Page 11: ...s from the bottom structure and fish that are within the transducer beam The RTS window updates with new sonar information much more quickly than the chart window up to 20 times per second in shallow...

Page 12: ...th The width of the RTS window can be adjusted to your preference Selecting a wider RTS window shows greater differences between the strength of the sonar returns however it reduces the amount of hist...

Page 13: ...e second return to be visible in any depth range See Modes of Operation for details The 160 displays structure such as submerged grass brush trees and wrecks on the bottom Structure can be distinguish...

Page 14: ...that sonar cannot distinguish between a fish and some other object suspended in the water Regardless of the object the sonar detects each has the possibility of being drawn as an arch MODES OF OPERATI...

Page 15: ...imum resolution follow these steps 1 Make sure the 160 is operating in Automatic Mode 2 Push the Range Knob An adjustment indicator appears at the lower right corner of the chart window 3 Turn the Ran...

Page 16: ...y shows a full range view on right and a zoomed window on the left The zoomed window provides added display resolution for separating sonar returns that are very close together such as fish suspended...

Page 17: ...acking leaving control of the depth range to the user Both the upper and lower depth ranges can be adjusted to show the bottom in great detail or any other desired depth When first switched to manual...

Page 18: ...ent indicator disappears from the screen The 160 does not make adjustments to keep the bottom information on screen If the depth is deeper or shallower than the ranges on the display the bottom contou...

Page 19: ...by a white background color 2 Rotate the CONTROL PANEL knob to select the desired option for adjustment Clockwise rotation selects options higher in the list counterclockwise rotation selects options...

Page 20: ...lay back light and selects the brightness level The light is manually controlled except when the 160 first powers up During start up the back light turns on at full brightness so the display will be v...

Page 21: ...d TVG Time Variable Gain to overcome surface clutter and counteract the affect of depth on sonar return strength The level 1 setting is optimal for making sonar information from all depths appear the...

Page 22: ...per water The Depth Alarm can be muted by pressing the CONTROL PANEL knob once muted the alarm will not sound again until the boat moves to water greater than the Depth Alarm setting Remember depth is...

Page 23: ...take some time to wet the transducer when returned to the water Small air bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper operation These bubbles dissipate with time or yo...

Page 24: ...n simulator mode The 160 has the ability to detect that a transducer is connected If at power up a transducer is not connected the unit starts up in simulator mode Ensure that an appropriate transduce...

Page 25: ...ay be the problem Be sure to include the transducer if returning the unit for repair 4 When in very shallow water I get gaps in the bottom reading and inconsistent digital depth indication The 160 wil...

Page 26: ...d by other electronic devices Turn off any nearby electronics and see if the problem goes away Noise can also be caused by the engine If engine noise is causing the interference the problem will inten...

Page 27: ...e Policy is valid in the United States only This applies to Teleflex Sonar units returned to our factory in Eufaula Alabama and is subject to change without notice All repair work is performed by fact...

Page 28: ...Customer Support Hotline 1 800 747 9329 Throughout the U S and Canada hours are Monday Friday 8 15 a m to 5 00 p m Central time If after reading Troubleshooting you determine your unit needs factory s...

Page 29: ...to Peak Area of Coverage 20 at 3 db Power Requirement 10 20 VDC Display 8 level FSTN Grayscale LCD LCD Matrix 160 H x 160 V Viewing Area 3 H x 3 V Mounting In dash or Gimbal Unit Size 4 V x 6 W x 2 D...

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