ICE 35, ICE 45, ICE 55 Installation and Operations Manual 531611-1_C
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TABLE OF CONTENTS How Sonar Works 1 How Ice Flashers Work 4 Installation Overview 5 ICE Flasher Series™ Base Assembly 6 1. Assembling the Transducer Storage Posts .............................................................. 6 2. Assembling the Base and Handle ............................................................................ 7 3. Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle.......................................... 8 ICE Flasher Series™ Assembly 9 1. Connecting the Power Cable .
Gain .............................................................................................................................. 24 Noise Rejection............................................................................................................ 25 Beam ............................................................................................................................ 26 Color (ICE 55 Only) .................................................................................................
HOW SONAR WORKS Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder uses sonar to locate structure, bottom composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. Your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder consists of two components: the control head and the transducer. The control head contains the transmitter and receiver, as well as the user controls and display.
When all the echoes are viewed within the beam, an easy to interpret multicolor palette of sonar return signals appears on the Flasher Dial. The ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder plots the depth and intensity of sonar returns from the bottom, fish and structure. The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application. Your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder gives you the power to choose the frequency and coverage of your sonar.
Your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder uses selectable dual-frequency sonar with a wide area of coverage. Selectable dual-frequency gives you the option of two beams, and both beams will cover the bottom and provide high definition. The 9 degree center beam provides the highest definition, while the 19 degree beam provides wider coverage. Depth capability is affected by such factors as bottom hardness, water conditions, and transducer installation.
HOW ICE FLASHERS WORK Although the sonar part of an ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder works in the same way as any other Humminbird® control head, the return signal is displayed differently. The ICE Flasher Series™ LCD is modeled on the original analog displays and represents what is happening below the transducer the moment it happens. The Flasher Dial displays a multicolor palette indicating low to high sonar intensity returns, where red indicates high intensity and green indicates low intensity.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Before you start installation, we encourage you to read these instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder. You will assemble your control head first, then assemble and install your transducer. When you are done with both of these installation tasks, you should perform a final installation test before operating your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder.
ICE FLASHER SERIES™ BASE ASSEMBLY Perform the following high-level steps by following the instructions in each numbered section to assemble the ICE Flasher Series™ base assembly: 1. Assembling the transducer storage posts 2. Assembling the base and handle 3. Assembling the control head to the base and handle 1. Assembling the Transducer Storage Posts In this procedure you will install the posts to hold the transducer cable.
2. Assembling the Base and Handle In this procedure, you will install the handle onto the base, and attach the tie-down straps that will be used to secure the battery to the base in a later procedure. 1. Install the handle onto the base, so that the curved part of the handle faces towards the back of the base, towards the battery well.
3. Assembling the Control Head to the Base and Handle In this procedure you will install the ICE Flasher Series™ control head to the base/handle assembly. 1. Place the control head into the gimbal bracket located on the base. 2. Place the 1" diameter black washers as shown in the figure; then, thread the gimbal knob through the bracket and washers, into the housing. Tighten the gimbal knob to secure the ICE Flasher Series™ control head to the mount. 3. Repeat step 2 for the other side.
ICE FLASHER SERIES™ ASSEMBLY In this procedure you will connect the power cable to the control head and install the base/handle assembly into the portable bag. 1. Connecting the Power Cable 1. Insert the power cable into the back of the control head. The slots for the plugs are keyed to prevent reverse installation. 2. Charging and Installing the Battery 1. Charge the battery, using the included battery charger, until it is fully charged.
Spade Terminals Battery Foam Pad NOTE: Do NOT connect the power cable to the battery at this time. You should wait until just before fishing to connect the power cable to the battery. 3. Move the tie-down straps out of the way so that the battery well is fully accessible. 4. Hold the foam pad and the battery together, and slide them into the battery well. Make sure that the spade terminals are on the left side of the battery well and the foam pad fits evenly around the battery well edges.
3. Assembling the Portable Bag (ICE 55 Only) In this procedure, you will install the ICE 55 Flasher into the portable bag. The portable bag is not included with ICE 35/45 Flashers. 1. Unzip the largest opening on the front of the portable bag. 2. Insert the base/handle assembly into the portable bag, so that the Flasher Dial is facing out of the bag. For best results, pull the bag over one shoulder of the handle at a time. 3.
TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION Perform the following high-level steps by following the instructions in each numbered section to install the transducer. 1. Testing the transducer 2. Assembling the transducer and float 3. Connecting the cable 1. Testing the Transducer Prior to Installation Prior to installation, test the transducer to make sure that no damage occurred during shipping. 1. Connect the transducer to the control head.
3. Position the float so that the transducer will be submerged in the water, just below the ice. Ice Layer Float Transducer NOTE: The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection. The bottom of the transducer should be even with the bottom of the ice or hang slightly below the bottom of the ice. 4.
3. Connecting the Transducer Cable This section covers how to connect your transducer cable to your control head. NOTE: If you have an ICE 55 Flasher, remove the control head and base from the portable bag first. 1. Insert the transducer cable into the appropriate terminal slot on the rear of the control head. NOTE: The slots are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connector onto the holder. 2.
4. Storing the Transducer When you are done fishing, store the transducer using the following guidelines: 1. Wipe the cable dry. 2. Tuck the float under the control head, and wrap the cable around the storage posts. Store the transducer in the transducer well. NOTE: You do not have to detach the transducer cable from the control head to store the transducer.
TEST AND FINISH THE INSTALLATION Once you have assembled both the ICE Flasher Series™ control head and the Ice Fishing transducer, and have routed all the cables, you should perform a final test. Testing should be performed with the transducer in the water. 1. After connecting the transducer to the control head, and confirming that the power cable is connected to the battery, drop the transducer into the ice hole to confirm proper operation.
GETTING STARTED USING YOUR ICE FLASHER SERIES™ FISHFINDER Your ICE Flasher Series™ interface is easy to use. A combination of keys and special features allows you to control what you see on the Flasher Dial and Active Display. Refer to the following illustration, and see Key Functions for more information.
POWERING UP THE CONTROL HEAD Power-on your ICE 35/45/55 Flasher by turning the Range/Off dial to any range setting. The ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder will immediately enter Normal operation, and the sonar return signals from the bottom will be displayed on the Flasher Dial. SIMULATOR Use the Simulator to learn how to use your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder before taking it out on the ice. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on-the-water operation, providing a randomly-updated display.
1 3 2 7 6 5 4 1 Zero: Indicates the start of the dial and represents the surface of the water, or the top of the water column. 2 Reading Direction: Read the dial in a clockwise direction. The top of the Flasher Dial represents the top of the water column, and as you read further around the dial, you are reading deeper into the water column. 3 Sonar Return Signals Close to Zero: These lines indicate minor activity close to the surface of the water such as air bubbles, algae, seaweed, or turbulence.
WHAT’S ON THE ACTIVE DISPLAY (ICE 45/55 ONLY) Your ICE Flasher Series™ control head sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object. As your Ice Fishing transducer receives sonar signals, it converts them to a digital depth that is shown on the ICE Flasher Series™ Active Display. The depth reading is continuously updated.
POWER/RANGE DIAL Use the Power/Range dial to power-on the ICE Flasher Series™ control head and to also set the depth range. 1. To Power-On the Control Head: Turn the Power/Range dial from Off to any of the Depth Range settings. 2. To Set the Depth Range: Turn the Power/Range dial to A, x1, x2, x4, or x10. (A, x1, x2, x4, x10) Auto Range: Selecting A (Auto) will tell the unit to automatically choose the best range based on the actual depth of the bottom. A (Auto) setting is not available on the ICE 35.
Range scales for the ICE 35 are shown below: Outer Ring: x1 and x10. When set to x10, add 0 behind numbers shown on ring Middle ring: x2 Scale Inner ring: x4 Ring SELECTION DIAL The Selection dial allows you to set levels for the many functions on your ICE Flasher Series™ control head. To use the Selection dial: Press a function key, such as Gain. Then, turn the Selection dial to choose a setting for that function. Press the Selection dial to complete your selection.
ZOOM When you use the zoom feature, your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder will display a 2x magnified view of the area you choose. The zoomed view will display on the right side of the Flasher Dial between two blue lines. The normal view will display on the left side of the Flasher Dial. (2x, Default = Off) 1. Press the Zoom key. Two blue zoom lines will display on the Flasher Dial, which indicate that your Flasher Dial is in zoom mode. 2.
GAIN Gain controls how much the return sonar signal is amplified; the preferred setting depends on the conditions in the water under your transducer. Increase the gain to see more of what is below the transducer, and decrease the gain to reduce clutter on the screen. High gain levels should only be necessary in deeper water or to see smaller objects. 1. Press the Gain key. 2. Turn the Selection dial to choose a particular gain setting, then press the Selection dial to complete your selection.
NOISE REJECTION Noise Rejection allows you to reduce cross-talk interference from neighboring fishfinders that are operating on the same frequency as your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder. If two nearby units are operating on the same frequency, your ICE Flasher Series™ Fishfinder display might show results from the neighboring fishfinder. NOTE: Your other option is to use the Beam key to switch to a different operating frequency (see Beam for more information). 1. Press the Noise key. 2.
BEAM Beam allows you to switch the frequency of your sonar beam. The Beam function allows you to eliminate cross-talk interference from neighboring fishfinders or to simply choose the type of beam that suits your fishing needs. Selecting 240 kHz will provide a wider beam with more coverage but less detail, while selecting 455 kHz will provide a narrower beam with more resolution. NOTE: Your other option is to use the Noise key to reduce cross-talk interference (see Noise Rejection for more information). 1.
COLOR (ICE 55 Only) ICE 35 Flasher and ICE 45 Flasher use Color Palette 1 to display sonar returns on the Flasher Dial. The Color Key, available in the ICE 55 Flasher only, allows you to choose between three color palettes so that you can view sonar return signals in higher detail. (Color Palette 1, 2, or 3; Default = Palette 1) 1. Press the Color key to choose Color Palette 1, 2, or 3. 2. ICE 55 will save the setting and display the palette immediately.
Palette 2 (ICE 55 Only) If you have a high-end ICE 55 Flasher, you will also have the choice of Palette 2 to display your sonar data. Red Palette Number Dense, large objects such as fish, thick vegetation, or hard bottom, are usually displayed as thick or thin red lines on the Flasher Dial. In Palette 2, Red indicates a strong sonar return signal. Green NOTE: The location of an object in relation to the transducer can influence how it appears on the Flasher Dial.
Palette 3 (ICE 55 Only) If you have a high-end ICE 55 Flasher, you will also have the choice of Color Palette 3, which is a 6-color palette. Red Palette Number Dense, large objects such as fish, thick vegetation, or hard bottom, are usually displayed as thick or thin red lines on the Flasher Dial. In Palette 3, Red indicates a strong sonar return signal. Orange NOTE: The location of an object in relation to the transducer can influence how it appears on the Flasher Dial.
TARGET (ICE 55 Only) When you activate the Target key, the ICE 55 Flasher displays the depth reading of a particular point of the Flasher Dial that you choose. (Default = Off) 1. Press the Target key. A purple line will display in the Flasher Dial. Target Symbol on the Active Display Showing Active Target Mode Target Line (Purple) Depth Reading of Target Line on the Dial 2. Turn the Selection dial and position the purple Target line to the depth you want to read.
DUAL MODE KEY FUNCTIONS There are several additional functions that you may use by holding and pressing certain keys. Additional features include: Backlight: Press and hold the Gain key to turn on and off the backlight for night fishing and to save battery power - ICE 45 and 55 only. (On, Off; Default = Off) Units: Press and hold the Noise key in order to change the units of measure from feet to meters or back again - ICE 45 and 55 only.
MAINTENANCE To keep both your ICE Flasher Series™ control head and your transducer working properly, perform the following maintenance tasks as needed. ICE FLASHER SERIES™ MAINTENANCE If your ICE Flasher Series™ unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water. Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens, as chemicals in the solution may cause cracking in the lens.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair. NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself, as there are no user serviceable parts inside, and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly in order to maintain the waterproof integrity of the housing.
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird® have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is effective for two years from the date of original retail purchase. Humminbird® products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird’s option and returned to the customer freight prepaid.
HUMMINBIRD® SERVICE POLICY Even though you’ll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible service policy, it’s good to know that we back our products this confidently. We do it because you deserve the best. We will make every effort to repair your unit within three business days from the receipt of your unit at our factory. This does not include shipping time to and from our factory.
Returning Your Unit for Service Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by phone or by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit. NOTE: Please do not return your Humminbird® product to the store for service. Please have your product model name and serial number available before calling the factory.
SPECIFICATIONS Depth Capability ................................................................................................ 200 ft (60 m) Power Cable Length .............................................................................................. 11", 28cm Operating Frequency ................................................................................ 240 kHz / 455 kHz Flasher Dial Resolution ....................................................................................................
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