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Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................. 1 Capabilities and Specifications .................................................... 1 Installation.................................................................................. 3 Transducer Installation ............................................................... 3 selecting a transducer location.................................................. 4 shoot-thru-hull vs. transom mounting..
System Setup .............................................................................46 Display backlights .....................................................................46 Display contrast ........................................................................46 Depth units of measure.............................................................47 Temperature units of measure .................................................48 Speed and distance log units of measure .............................
Introduction Thank you for buying an Eagle sonar! Your unit is a high-quality sonar designed for both professional and novice fishermen. All Eagle sonars have an automatic mode that finds and displays the bottom, fish, underwater structure and more – right out of the box. All you have to do is press the on (PWR) key. However, if you want to fine-tune your unit, press the MENU UP key.
Sonar Frequency:...................... 200 kHz (or 50/200 kHz – SeaFinder only). Transducers: .................. A Skimmer transducer comes packed with your sonar unit. Single frequency models have a 20° cone angle; dual frequency models have 35°/12° cone angles. Both models offer a wide fish detection area of up to 60º with high sensitivity settings.
NOTICE! The storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone numbers are inside the manual's back cover.
Single-frequency transom installations Tools include: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #29 (0.136") drill bit, flathead screwdriver (for mounting screws and their pilot holes). Supplies: none. Dual-frequency transom installations Tools: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #20 (0.161") drill bit, flat-head screwdriver (for mounting screws and their pilot holes). Supplies: four, 1" long, #12 stainless steel slotted wood screws.
CAUTION: Clamp the transducer cable to transom near the transducer. This will help prevent the transducer from entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed. Good location Poor location Good location Good location Poor angle Good and poor transducer locations. How low should you go? For most situations, you should install your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull.
There are two extremes you should avoid. Never let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull. Never let the bottom – the face – of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull. Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting Typically, shoot-thru-hull installations give excellent high speed operation and good to excellent depth capability. There is no possibility of damage from floating objects. It can't be knocked off when docking or loading on the trailer.
B. Two-piece bracket: Locate the four plastic ratchets in the transducer's hardware package. Press two ratchets into the sides of the plastic bracket and two on either side of the transducer as shown in the following illustrations. Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet. Place the ratchets into the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the alignment mark molded into the bracket.
2. Aligning the transducer on the transom. A. One-piece bracket: Slide the transducer between the two ratchets. Temporarily slide the bolt though the transducer assembly and hold it against the transom. Looking at the transducer from the side, check to see if it will adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground. If it does, then the "A" position is correct for your hull. If the transducer's face isn't parallel with the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket.
parallel with the ground. If you can, then go to step 3B. If it doesn't, repeat step 2B, but use a different alignment letter until you can place the transducer on the transom correctly. Lock washer Bolt Nut Flat washer Flat washer Assemble transducer and bracket. 3. Assembling the transducer. A. One-piece bracket: Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets, assemble the transducer as shown in the following figure. Don't tighten the lock nut at this time.
Mark the center of each slot for the mounting screw pilot holes. You will drill one hole in the center of each slot. Drill the holes. For the one-piece bracket, use the #29 bit (for the #10 screws). For the two-piece bracket, use the #20 bit (for the #12 screws). Transom Transom Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes. Side view shown at left and seen from above at right. 5. Attaching transducer to transom. A.
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 hull as shown in the preceding and following figures. Tighten the bracket's mounting screws, sealing them with the caulking compound. Adjust the transducer so that it's parallel to the ground and tighten the nut until it touches the outer washer, then add 1/4 turn.
7. Make a test run to determine the results. If the bottom is lost at high speed, or if noise appears on the display, try sliding the transducer bracket down. This puts the transducer deeper into the water, hopefully below the turbulence causing the noise. Don't allow the transducer bracket to go below the bottom of the hull! TROLLING MOTOR BRACKET INSTALLATION (single-frequency only) 1.
TRANSDUCER ORIENTATION AND FISH ARCHES If you do not get good fish arches on your display, it could be because the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds. Partial fish arches Transducer aimed too far back Transducer aimed too far forward Full fish arch Proper transducer angle Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches.
transducer installation can be made on hulls with flotation materials (such as plywood, balsa wood or foam) between layers of fiberglass if the material is removed from the chosen area. Fill with epoxy Flotation material Epoxy to hull first Inner hull Outer hull Epoxy the transducer to a solid portion of the hull. For example, some (but not all) manufacturers use a layer of fiberglass, then a core of balsa wood, finishing with an outer layer of fiberglass.
cation that shot through the hull the best and follow the instructions on the following pages for a shoot-thru-hull mounting. Transducer location (high speed) Transducer location (trolling speed) Shoot-thru-hull transducer locations for high speed or trolling speed operation. Shoot-thru-hull Installation 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 grit sandpaper.
Place the transducer into the epoxy, twisting and turning it to force any air bubbles out from under the transducer face. The face of the transducer should be parallel with the hull, with a minimum amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer. After the epoxy dries, route the cable to the sonar unit. Speed/Temperature Sensors The FishEasy 2 family can accept as many as two temperature sensors, which can be used to monitor the temperature of surface water, a live well or some other location.
Sonar unit rear view TS-2U temperature sensor 3-amp fuse 12-volt battery Power/transducer cable Transducer with no temperature sensor Sonar unit with external temperature sensor. Transducer lacks a builtin temperature sensor. Sonar unit rear view ST-TU combination speed and temperature sensor 3-amp fuse 12-volt battery Power/transducer cable Transducer with no temperature sensor Sonar unit with external combination speed and temperature sensor. The transducer has no temperature sensor.
Sonar unit rear view TS-2U temperature sensor 3-amp fuse 12-volt battery Power/transducer cable Temperature sensor built into transducer Sonar unit with secondary external temperature sensor. Primary temp sensor is built into the transducer. Sonar unit rear view SP-U speed-only sensor 3-amp fuse 12-volt battery Power/transducer cable Temperature sensor built into transducer Sonar unit with external speed sensor. The temperature sensor is built into the transducer.
Speed Sensor Installation If you wish to purchase an optional sensor for your unit, refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual. The following instructions describe how to install the speed sensor. Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 5/8"drill bit, 1/8" drill bit for pilot holes, screwdriver. Required supplies for this job include: four #8 stainless steel wood screws (3/4" long), high quality, marine grade aboveor below-waterline caulking compound.
If the base of the transom has a radius, fill the gap between the transom and the sensor with the caulking compound. 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 drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through, the required hole size is 5/8". Caution: If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable, make sure it is located above the waterline.
power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. It uses a 3-amp fuse. CAUTION: Do not use this 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 reversed. However, the unit will not work until the wires are attached correctly.
mounting positions. Installation instructions for the in-dash and swivel mounting kits are supplied with the adapter kits. Bracket Installation Mount the unit in any convenient location, provided there is clearance when it’s tilted for the best viewing angle. Holes in the bracket’s base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. 57.2 [2.25] 136 [5.35] 23.8 [0.94] 132 [5.20] 147.4 [5.80] Millimeter [Inch] 66 [2.
be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the unit. If you choose to fill in the hole, be sure to position the cables against the rear edge of the hole as you apply the fill material. Before positioning the bracket, be sure to hold the cables against 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, fasten the bracket to the dash.
Plastic washer Rubber washer Gimbal bracket Gimbal knob Sonar unit For a secure portable mount, attach the unit to the portable power pack's gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal knobs and washers as shown above. Installing the Batteries Release the latch on the front of the battery case. Open the compartment and install either an optional rechargeable battery or eight "D" cell batteries into the adapter. For the longest life, we recommend you use alkaline batteries.
"D" cell battery Install batteries in power case battery adapter. In cold weather the efficiency of dry cell batteries drops with the temperature. We find it a good idea to have the sonar unit good and warm along with the batteries before we leave home. If the batteries do lose a charge, you can sometimes restore them by placing them in a warm room or car interior. A better way is to replace them with batteries that have been kept warm.
Tie nylon cord here Suction cup Screw Nut Bolt Washer Washer Transducer Portable transducer assembly: rear view (left) and side view (right.) Clean the chosen area of the hull before attaching the suction cup. Locate the transducer on the hull as shown in the following figure. Don't allow the bracket to extend below the hull, because water pressure against it can cause the suction cup to come off at speed. Moisten the cup, then press it onto the hull as firmly as possible.
Operation KEYBOARD BASICS The unit sounds a tone when you press any key. This tells you the unit has accepted a command. Numbers in the photo correspond to key explanations below: 4 2 3 1 Eagle FishEasy 2 Sonar, front view, showing screen and keyboard. 1. PWR/CLEAR (power and clear) This key appears in the manual text simply as PWR. Press this key to turn the unit on and off. It also clears menu selections and the menus from the screen.
tively.) Most of the time, the instructions require you to press either menu key, so the text simply uses the word MENU. Usually, when we say MENU, you can simply press the MENU UP key for consistency. This sonar unit has many features that are accessed with the menu keys. The MENU UP key moves up or forward through the menus, the MENU DOWN key moves down or backward. To see the first menu, simply press either MENU key. To see the other menus, press a MENU key repeatedly to cycle through the menu list. 4.
UP ARROW. If you don’t press a key, the menu will disappear after a few seconds. If you don't want to wait, press PWR to clear the menus from the screen. When the sonar unit is first turned on and the backlight menu disappears, the display screen shows the Full Chart Page, or mode. The Fish I.D. feature is off. The depth range shows on the depth scale on the right side of the screen. On the screen below, the range is from 0 to 60 feet and the bottom depth is 33.2 feet, shown by the digital sonar.
SCREEN DISPLAY MODES or PAGES The FishEasy 2 series has three screen display modes, or "Pages:" Full Chart page, Split Chart page and Large Digital page. The SeaFinder 240DF also has a Dual Frequency page. The Page menu lets you select among the display modes, or pages. Left, FishEasy 2 series Page menu. Right, SeaFinder 240DF Page menu. To switch from one page to another page, press MENU until the PAGE menu appears. Press UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the desired page.
If an optional speed or temperature sensor is connected, digital displays for speed and/or temperature will also be shown. SPLIT CHART This shows the normal view of the underwater world from the surface to the bottom on the right side of the screen. The left side shows an enlarged or "zoomed" version of the echoes appearing on the right side. A zoom message, such as "2X," appears at the bottom of the "zoomed" side of the screen. Split Chart page with normal view at right; zoomed view at left.
You can adjust the sensitivity in each window. To change the 200 kHz window's sensitivity, press MENU until the SENSE 200K menu appears. Press UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity, DOWN ARROW to decrease it. When it's set at the desired level, press PWR to clear the menu. Change the 50 kHz window sensitivity in the same way, but use the SENSE 50K menu. Dual-Frequency Split Chart page. The 50 kHz sensitivity menu is shown at left and the 200 kHz sensitivity menu is shown at right.
RANGE When turned on for the first time, the unit automatically adjusts the depth range according to water conditions. It always keeps the bottom displayed in the lower portion of the screen. You can over-ride the automatic range control and manually select a range. To do this, press MENU until the RANGE menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select the desired range. When you're finished, press PWR to clear the menu from the display. Range Select menu.
To zoom the display, first press the MENU key until the ZOOM menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select either 2X or 4X zoom, then press PWR to clear the menu. When the display is in Zoom mode, the screen will show a zoom indicator box at the top right corner of the screen. This is a reminder that the display is zoomed, and it tells what level of zoom is in effect. To turn the zoom feature off, press the MENU key until the ZOOM menu appears.
When you Zoom in manual Range mode, echoes are enlarged near the middle of the displayed range. For example, with a manual depth Range of 100 feet, your screen shows the water column from zero at the top of the screen to 50 feet in the middle to 100 feet at the bottom of the screen. Select 2X Zoom and the screen will show the water column from zero to 50 feet, with 25 feet shown in the middle of the screen.
You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitivity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode. The adjustment method works the same in both modes, but it gives you slightly different results. Adjusting sensitivity in Auto Sensitivity Mode is similar to manually adjusting a car's speed with the accelerator pedal while cruise control is on. You can tell the car to run faster, but when you let off the gas the cruise control automatically keeps you from running slower than the minimum speed setting.
To adjust sensitivity: Press MENU until the SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT menu appears. Press UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity, DOWN ARROW to decrease it. When it's set at the desired level, press PWR to clear the menu. The sensitivity percentage in use shows in this menu. As you change the setting, echoes scrolling onto the screen will show the effects of the change. If you reach the maximum or minimum sensitivity level, a tone sounds alerting you to the limits.
Thin or no Grayline Wider Grayline At left, Grayline menu screen. Center, little Grayline indicates a soft bottom, probably sand or mud. At right, the wider Grayline indicates a harder, rocky bottom. FISH I.D. The Fish I.D. feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish. The microcomputer analyses all echoes and eliminates surface clutter, thermoclines and other signals that are undesirable. In most instances, remaining targets are fish. The Fish I.D.
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 microcomputer is sophisticated, but it can be fooled. It can't distinguish between fish and other suspended objects such as trotlines, turtles, submerged floats, air bubbles, etc. Individual tree limbs extending outward from a group of limbs are the hardest objects for the Fish I.D. feature to distinguish from fish.
Fish I.D. symbol showing FishTrack depth indicator Fish ID menu and symbol with FishTrack on. The fish is 44 feet deep. FISHREVEAL When displaying actual sonar returns, the FishReveal feature helps show fish targets hidden by surface clutter, thermoclines, weed beds and other cover with 10 levels of gray tones. Normal operation (with FishReveal turned off) shows the weakest echoes as black and the strongest in light gray.
There are two FishReveal modes: standard and inverted. In standard mode, the weakest echoes are white and the strongest echoes are black. Echoes in between vary in gray in proportion to their signal strength. In Inverted FishReveal mode, the weakest echoes are black and the strongest echoes are white. Again, echoes in between vary in gray in proportion to their signal strength. In all modes, the Grayline control determines the range for black to white. At left, standard FishReveal mode.
If you are at anchor, ice fishing or fishing from a dock, experiment with a chart speed of 20 percent. If you are drifting slowly, try a chart speed of 40 percent. When you are stationary and a fish swims through the sonar signal cone, the image appears on the screen as a long line instead of a fish arch. Reducing the chart speed may result in a shorter line that more closely resembles a regular fish return. At right, Scroll Speed menu at default 60 percent setting.
ASP is an effective tool in combating noise. In sonar terms, noise is any undesired signal. It is caused by electrical and mechanical sources such as bilge pumps, engine ignition systems and wiring, air bubbles passing over the face of the transducer, even vibration from the engine. In all cases, noise can produce unwanted marks on the display.
To turn Fish I.D. on, press MENU until the FISH ID menu appears. Press UP ARROW to select ON, then press PWR. To turn off the fish alarm without turning off fish symbols, press MENU DOWN until FISH ALARM appears. Press DOWN ARROW to select OFF, then press PWR to clear the menu. Repeat the above steps to turn the alarm back on, but press UP ARROW to select ON before clearing the menu. Fish Alarm menu. Depth Alarms The depth alarms are triggered only by the bottom signal.
Press UP ARROW to increase the shallow alarm's depth setting or press DOWN ARROW to decrease it. The number in the shallow alarm’s menu box shows the current shallow alarm setting. When the number reaches the desired setting, press PWR to clear the menu. When the bottom depth goes shallower than the alarm’s setting, an alarm tone sounds and a message box appears on the screen. Press UP ARROW to silence the alarm. This turns the alarm sound off until the shallow alarm is triggered again.
SYSTEM SETUP To customize the display, press MENU DOWN until the SYSTEM SETUP menu appears, then press UP ARROW. The display contrast, units of measure, temperature, and system information screens are all under this menu. The Contrast menu appears first. Press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN keys to cycle through the menus. When you're finished, press the PWR key to clear the menus. System Setup menu. DISPLAY ADJUSTMENTS BACKLIGHTS The display is backlit for night use.
ous times of the day. The default setting is 50 percent. To adjust the contrast, press MENU DOWN until the SYSTEM menu appears, press UP ARROW, and the CONTRAST menu appears. To decrease screen contrast, press the DOWN ARROW key. Press the UP ARROW key to increase screen contrast. The bar graph in the Contrast menu box shows a graph of the contrast. The screen will also show the effects of the change. If you reach the maximum or minimum level, a tone sounds alerting you to the limits.
TEMPERATURE UNITS OF MEASURE This unit can show the temperature (if a temperature sensor is attached) in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. To change the unit of measure, press MENU DOWN until the SYSTEM menu appears. Press UP ARROW, then press MENU until the TEMPERATURE menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select the measurement unit, then press PWR to clear the menu. Temperature unit of measure menu.
RESET DISTANCE LOG You can reset the distance log to zero with this command. Press MENU DOWN until SYSTEM appears, then press UP ARROW. Press MENU until the RESET LOG menu appears. Press UP ARROW and the log returns to zero. Press PWR to clear the menu. Reset Log menu. PRESET UNIT (reset all options) This command is used to reset all features, options and settings to their original factory defaults.
SYSTEM INFO To show the operating software system information, press MENU DOWN until the SYSTEM menu appears, then press UP ARROW. Press MENU DOWN until the SYSTEM INFO screen appears. Press PWR to clear the screen. System Info screen. SIMULATOR This unit has a built-in simulator that shows a simulated bottom signal with fish signals. This lets you practice with the unit as if you were on the water; all features and functions of the unit are usable.
NOTE: If you turn on your unit before attaching a transducer, it may enter a demo mode. The words "demo mode" flash on the bottom of the screen and a sonar chart plays much like the simulator. Unlike the simulator, the demo mode is for demonstration only, and will automatically stop as soon as you turn on the unit with a transducer attached. The simulator will continue to function normally. CHART SETUP The Chart Setup menu lets you further customize the display.
High boat speed and slow ping speed (caused by the deeper bottom) can reduce the screen refresh rate. This in turn can reduce the amount of detail seen on the sonar chart. Try this command only if you are in deep water, traveling at high speed, and notice a reduction in detail on the sonar chart. When Limit Search is turned on, the digital sonar will limit its search for the bottom to the depth range you have set for the sonar chart.
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 salt water sport fishing applications. When you get into very deep salt water, 300 to 500 feet or deeper, the 50 kHz frequency is the best choice. The 200 kHz transducer will give you better detail and definition, but less depth penetration.
Menus for changing digital number size. SCALES The depth scale between the upper and lower limit on the right side of the screen can be turned on or off. The default is on. Scales menu, with scale on (left) and off (right). With the scale off, only the upper and lower limits (zero and 60 in this case) are displayed To turn the scale off, press MENU DOWN until CHART SETUP appears, then press UP ARROW. Press MENU DOWN until SCALES appears, then press DOWN ARROW to select UPPER LOWER ONLY.
Troubleshooting If your unit is not working, or if you need technical help, please use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customer service department. It may save you the trouble of returning your unit for repair. For contact information, refer to the last page, just inside the back cover of this manual. Unit won't turn on: 1. Check the power cable's connection at the unit. Also check the wiring. 2. Make certain the power cable is wired properly.
noise rejection feature. This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display. 3. The water may be deeper than the sonar's ability to find the bottom. If the sonar can't find the bottom signal while it's in the automatic mode, the digital sonar display will flash continuously. It may change the range to limits far greater than the water you are in.
NOISE A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise. This usually appears on the sonar's display as random patterns of dots or lines. In severe cases, it can completely cover the screen with black dots, or cause the unit to operate erratically, or not at all. To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise, first try to determine the cause. With the boat at rest in the water, the first thing you should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off. Make sure the engine is also off.
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