SpotlightScan™ Installation Manual ENGLISH lowrance.
Preface As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
About this manual The manual does not cover basic background information about how the heading sensor works. Such information is available from our web site: http://www.lowrance.com/Support/Library/ Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: ¼¼ Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
Contents SpotlightScan transducer Position sensor Roller plate Adhesive Foam pads (x4) Mounting plate No. 6 (6/32) screw No.
Installation ! Warning: Read all the installation instructions before installing the SpotlightScan system. The position sensor must be installed exactly as specified in this document or the system will not work correctly. If you have any concerns, have your system installed by a qualified technician. This document covers installation of the SpotlightScan system on all MotorGuide and Minn Kota cable-steer trolling motors.
SpotlightScan transducer (rear view) skeg Alignment marks Rear view of the skeg lined up between alignment marks on the SpotlightScan transducer. Installing the position sensor The position sensor will be installed on the foot pedal base. It must be installed so the lever arm is in constant contact with the underside of the foot pedal. ! Warning: We recommend walking through the installation before installing the sensor.
Foot pedal adjustment Make sure your foot pedal steering cable does not have any slack; otherwise, the quality of SpotlightScan images may be diminished. Refer to your trolling motor manual for information about tightening the steering cable. ¼¼ Note: SpotlightScan position alignment should be based on the direction the trolling motor is pointing. Do not use the arrow indicator on the trolling motor head as a reference as it may not be aligned correctly with the trolling motor.
MotorGuide Tour series foot pedal Make sure the pedal is in the heel down position before turning it upside down. Removing the switch on the side of the foot pedal base will make it easier to install the mounting plate. 1. Remove power from the trolling motor and deploy the motor so it can turn freely. 2. Make sure the pedal is in the heel down position. 3. Turn the foot pedal upside down. 4. Remove the switch from the side of the foot pedal base.
Rib Rib Mounting plate view with pedal turned right-side up. The plate will be installed on the Pull the lever arm back when base before the sensor is attached. installing the position sensor on the These images show only how the mounting plate. sensor fits on the plate. 10. Make sure the mounting plate is clean and dry. Clean the plate with rubbing alcohol, if necessary. 11. Pull the lever arm back and align the position sensor on the mounting plate using the attached adhesive strip.
MotorGuide plastic foot pedal There is not a solid contact point for the position sensor lever arm roller on the underside of the MotorGuide plastic pedal. Use the supplied adhesive foam pads and the plastic roller plate to create a contact point for the lever arm. Make sure the pedal is in the toe down position before turning it upside down. With the pedal upside down, remove the base plate. 1. Remove power from the trolling motor and deploy the motor so it can turn freely. 2.
5. Make sure the mounting surface is clean and dry. Clean the surface with rubbing alcohol, if necessary. 6. Install the adhesive foam padding in the four cavities next to the cable mount using the attached adhesive. The end of the roller plate should butt against this rib The side of the roller plate should butt against the cable mount The roller plate should be flush with the rib on the housing and the side of the cable mount. The textured side of the plate should be in contact with the foam pads.
Minn Kota foot pedal The pedal should be in the heel down position. Move the lever arm back when installing the position sensor. 1. Remove power from the trolling motor and deploy the motor so it can turn freely. 2. Make sure the mounting surface is clean and dry. Clean the surface with rubbing alcohol, if necessary. 3. Pull the lever arm back and place the rib of the position sensor on the edge of the base housing as shown below. Make sure the side of the rib butts against the housing. 4.
Wiring diagrams HDS Gen2 Touch Position sensor NMEA 2000 network T T SpotlightScan transducer HDS Gen2 Position sensor 12V/24V 3A POWER NET-1 NET-2 NET-3 NMEA 2000 network T SonarHub T TRANSDUCER1 TRANSDUCER2 SpotlightScan transducer 12 | SpotlightScan | Installation Manual
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