Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions

Table of Contents

Section 1: Read Me First!......................................................... 1

Capabilities and Specifications: .................................................... 3

How Eagle Sonar Works............................................................... 5

How GPS Works............................................................................ 6

Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 7

Free Training Aids Available ..................................................... 10

How to use this manual: typographical conventions ................ 11

Arrow Keys.............................................................................. 11

Keyboard ................................................................................. 11

Menu Commands .................................................................... 11

Instructions = Menu Sequences ............................................. 11

Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................. 13

Preparations................................................................................ 13

Transducer Installation.............................................................. 13

Recommended Tools and Supplies ......................................... 14

Single-frequency transom installations ............................. 14

Dual-frequency transom installations ............................... 14

Single-frequency trolling motor installations.................... 14

Shoot-through hull installations ........................................ 14

Selecting a Transducer Location............................................ 14

How low should you go?.......................................................... 15

Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ............................... 16

Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting ..................... 17

Trolling Motor Bracket Installation (single-frequency only) 22

Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches .............................. 23

Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation................................................. 24

Hulls With Flotation Materials .......................................... 24

Testing Determines Best Location......................................... 24

Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation ................................................. 26

Speed/Temperature Sensors....................................................... 28

Optional Speed Sensor Installation ........................................... 29

Power Connections...................................................................... 31

Antenna/Receiver Module Installation ...................................... 32

NMEA Cable Connections .......................................................... 33

NMEA Wiring ......................................................................... 33

Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable .................... 33

MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation ............................ 37

Other Accessories........................................................................ 38

Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation ........................................ 41

Keyboard ..................................................................................... 41

Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 42

Main Menu .................................................................................. 42