6600 F I TRACKFISH S H 4 5 0 0 /4600 C H A R T P L O T T E R A N D F I S H F I N D E R S F I S H F I N D E R Installation and Operation Manual www.navman.com English ................. 2 Español ................. 38 Português .............
This is the Installation and Operation manual for the Navman FISH 4500 and FISH 4600 (here after referred to as FISH 4500/4600) sh nders. The FISH 4500/4600 is set up with default units of feet, °F (Fahrenheit), US gallons and knots. See section 3-6 Setup > Units, to change the units. FCC Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents 1 Introduction............................................................................................ 4 1-1 Benefits of the FISH 4500/4600 ...................................................................4 1-2 How the FISH 4500/4600 works ...................................................................5 2 Basic Operation ..................................................................................... 6 3 Setting up the FISH 4500/4600 .................................................
1 Introduction Congratulations on choosing a Navman fishfinder. For maximum benefit, please read this manual carefully before installation and use. This manual describes how to install and set up the FISH 4500/4600 and the associated dualfrequency transom transducer. (If a through hull transducer is used, refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with that transducer.
1-2 How the FISH 4500/4600 works The FISH 4500/4600 has two parts: - the transducer attached to the hull - the display unit. The transducer generates an ultrasonic pulse (sound that is above the hearing range of the human ear), which travels down towards the bottom at a speed of about 4800 ft/sec (1463 m/ sec), spreading out into a cone shape. When the pulse meets an object, such as a fish or the bottom, it is partly reflected back up towards the boat as an echo.
2 Basic Operation Key Names ESC + If a menu is not displayed then go to the sonar display. If a menu is displayed then cancel any changes and return to the previous menu. Shows the Display menu. Cursor keys move the selection highlight and change settings. Press to show the Options menu on a display; press again to show the Setup menu. Confirms any changes or from a sonar display shows the Gain controls. Increases the Range. -- Decreases the Range. AUTO Selects manual, cruising or fishing mode.
Power Off Simulate Mode To turn the fishfinder off, hold . A countdown box appears. Continue to hold for 3 seconds until the fishfinder turns off. Note: If the unit is wired for Auto Power (section 6-5 Wiring options) the fishfinder can be turned off only when the boat’s ignition is turned off. An internal simulator allows users to learn how to operate the fishfinder off the water. In Simulate mode the word Simulate flashes on the bottom of the display.
3 Setting up the FISH 4500/4600 Press MENU twice, to show the Setup menu, then select a particular option using the or cursor keys. (Section 2 Basic Operation, describes the basic use of keys.) The Setup menu and options are summarized below. The factory default settings are shown where applicable. Each Setup menu option is explained in the following sections.
3-1 Setup > System Press MENU once or more until the Setup menu is displayed, then select System: Auto power off Select to have the fishfinder power off automatically every time the boat’s ignition is switched off. This applies only if the display unit is wired for Auto Power. See section 6-5 Wiring Options. Style Use this to choose the appearance of the FISH 4500/4600 interface. Select Classic to have the fishfinder interface use the same style as a TRACKER 5500/5600.
Fish filter Palette Use this to select the minimum fish symbol size to be displayed. There is a choice of: Small, Medium and Large. Use this to select a color palette. Each color within the palette represents a different echo strength, as shown on the sonar displays There is a choice of five color palettes: Black, Blue, White, Vivid and 8 color. The first four display more detail, whilst the 8 color palette shows a greater distinction of signal strength between each adjacent color.
Set remaining Flow filter Before doing a partial refill of the tank or removing fuel manually from the tank (for example, by siphoning it off): Most engines do not draw fuel from the tank at a steady rate. To give a stable fuel flow reading, the fishfinder calculates the flow value(s) by taking several measurements and averaging them. Use the Flow filter to set the period over which the fuel flow is averaged. 1. Note the Remaining reading on the Fuel display. 2. Note how much fuel is added or removed.
3-5 Setup > Alarms Press MENU one or more times until the Setup menu is displayed, then select Alarms: Trigger settings can be defined to suit the boat and individual preferences as follows: Alarms can be set (enabled) to automatically detect certain conditions, such as the water being too shallow. Alarms that are enabled are shown as black icons in the Alarm status box on the sonar displays.
3-7 Setup > Comms Use this feature when the FISH 4500/4600 is connected to other Navman instruments through NavBus or any compatible NMEA instrument. be transmitted (see Appendix A - Specifications and section 5-7 Data display, for information about how to display NMEA data). Press MENU once or more until the Setup menu is displayed, then select Comms: NavBus NavBus is the preferred method for connecting the FISH 4500/4600 to other Navman instruments. Select if the instruments are connected using NavBus.
Fuel Keel offset Warning: Extreme precautions must be observed when carrying out this procedure. Failure to do so could create hazardous conditions that can cause serious personal or property damage. Calibrating the fuel usage can improve the accuracy of fuel measurements. Twin engine installations require each fuel transducer to be calibrated. This can be done at the same time with two portable tanks or at different times using one portable tank.
4 Using the FISH 4500/4600 This section explains how to interpret the sonar displays, when and why to use the different frequencies and how fish are detected and displayed. It also describes Gain and Range and shows examples of some of the different sonar displays. Also see section 1-2 How the FISH 4500/4600 works.
Frequency and cone width The pulse generated by the FISH 4500/4600 transducer travels down through the water, spreading outwards to form a rough cone shape. However, the cone width is dependent upon the frequency of the pulse; at 50 kHz it is 45°, whereas at 200 kHz it is 11°. The chart shows how the cone width varies over depth for each frequency used. Figures are approximate.
4-2 Single and Dual frequency fishfinding When to use 200 kHz When to use 50/200 kHz The 200 kHz frequency is especially suitable for use in shallow and medium depth water, typically less than 500 ft. (150 m) and while running at speed. Operating the FISH 4500/4600 at both 50 kHz and 200 kHz simultaneously on a split display can be very useful when operating in shallow to medium water, typically less than 500 ft.
Comparison of the same fish scenario displayed at different frequencies: Now 30 seconds ago 1 minute ago 50 kHz display 200 kHz display Note the smaller, defined fish arches and more bottom detail.
4-3 Fish detection and display Where to find fish Fish symbols Off Underwater features like reefs, wrecks and rocky outcrops attract fish. Use the 50 kHz or 50/200 kHz frequency display to find these features, then look for fish by passing over the feature slowly several times using the Zoom display (see section 5-2 Sonar Zoom display). If there is a current, the fish will often be found downstream of the feature.
4-4 Gain Gain (sensitivity) controls the amount of detail displayed on the FISH 4500/4600. Understanding how to set suitable Gain settings is important for optimum performance. The Navman fishfinder has two gain modes, Auto Gain and Manual Gain. Normally the best results are obtained in Manual Gain, but practice and experience are required to obtain the optimum settings for different conditions.
4-5 Range Range is the vertical depth displayed on the FISH 4500/4600. The Navman fishfinder has two range modes, Auto Range and Manual Range: • In Auto Range, the fishfinder adjusts the depth range automatically so the bottom is always shown in the lower part of the display. The use of Auto Range is recommended for normal conditions. • In Manual Range, the fishfinder shows only a selected depth range.
5 The Displays Press DISP to show the Display menu. Use or to select display tab, then select a particular display using the or cursor keys. The Display menu is summarized here and each display is shown in the following sections. Most displays have an Options menu so that relevant features can be changed quickly. The Display menu Note: Refer to Section 3-2 Setup > Sonar, for information about customizing features on the sonar displays.
To customize the size of the Data header, highlight Size and press ENT. There is a choice of Small, Medium, Large. To customize the data items to be displayed: 1. Highlight Data setup and press ENT. The Data header increases in size to display all twelve data fields. Some data fields may be blank. 2. Use the cursor keys to move from data field to data field. 3. Press ENT at any data field to show the list of data items that can be displayed there. 4. Highlight the required data item and press ENT.
5-3 Sonar Bottom display To show the Sonar Bottom display, press DISP and select Sonar Tab, select Sonar Bottom and press ENT. This shows a split display, with the sonar history on the right side and the zoom section on the left. The bottom signal is shown as a flat trace in the centre of the zoom section. Showing the bottom as a flat trace can make it easy to compare the echo strengths shown in the bottom signals. This can help to identify the type of bottom and objects close to the bottom.
When fishing among a school of fish and catching them, note the fish species and the strength of the echo that it returns on the A-scope. Then, when that particular echo is seen at future times on the fishfinder, it is likely to be the same fish species. 5-6 Fuel display Used shows total fuel used since this was last reset with the Clear Used command. Remaining shows the amount of fuel remaining in the tank(s). Flow shows the fuel consumption per hour.
5-8 About display To show the About display, press DISP, select Other Tab, select About and press ENT. There are no options. This shows the fishfinder model number, the software and hardware versions and wiring information. Note the software version before contacting your Navman dealer for technical advice. For more information on wiring, see section 6-5 Wiring options. For more information on NMEA and NavBus, see section 6-6 Systems of several instruments.
6 Installation and Maintenance Correct installation is critical to the performance of the FISH 4500/4600. There are two components to install, the display unit and the trans- ducer. It is vital to read the entire installation section of this manual before attempting to install the components.
Removing the display unit The display unit can be removed after each use for protection against the environment or security reasons. When removing the display unit, ensure that the plugs left in the boat are not exposed to the elements. Push the attached dust covers over the exposed ends of the plugs. Keep the display unit in a dry clean place such as the optional Navman carry bag. 6-4 Power and transducer connections The FISH 4500/4600 has three sockets located on the rear of the display unit.
6-5 Wiring Options The rear of the fishfinder has three connectors: Black - for Power and Comms; White - for Fuel and SmartCraft; and Blue for the Sonar Transducer.
Auto power wiring option Auto power wiring option Black wire: Connect this to the negative battery terminal. Red wire: Connect this to the positive battery terminal after the main switch. Fit a 2 Amp fuse as shown. Yellow wire: To enable the engine hours counter and fuel counter; and to start the fishfinder automatically when the ignition is turned on, connect the yellow wire to the ignition system through a 2 Amp fuse. Note: The fishfinder cannot be turned off while the ignition is on.
6-6 Systems of several instruments Several Navman instruments can be connected together to share data. The FISH 4500/4600 is particularly suited to work with the TRACKER 5500/5600 - Navman’s color display GPS chartplotter with worldwide coverage. There are two ways of connecting instruments together; NavBus or NMEA. of instruments. Then, if the backlight setting is changed in one group, it will automatically change for the other instruments in that group.
Appendix A - Specifications Specifications FISH 4500 FISH 4600 Display type: TFT Color Screen Resolution 320 high x 234 wide(pixels) CCFL multi-level backlighting Display size: 5.0” (127mm) diagonal Supply voltage: 10.5 to 32 V DC Supply current at 13.
Appendix C - Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide is written with the assumption that the user has read and understood the relevant sections in this manual. It is possible in many cases to solve difficulties without having to send the display unit back to the manufacturer for repair. Please follow this troubleshooting section before contacting the nearest Navman dealer. There are no user serviceable parts.
Appendix D - Como entrar em contacto connosco www.navman.com. NORTH AMERICA BNT - Marine Electronics 30 Sudbury Rd, Acton, MA 01720. Toll Free: +1 866 628 6261 Fax: +1 978 897 8264 e-mail: sales@navmanusa.com web: www.navman.com OCEANIA Australia Navman Australia Pty. Limited Suite 2, 408 Victoria Road Gladesville NSW 2111, Australia. Ph: +61 2 9879 9000 Fax: +61 2 9879 9001 e-mail: sales@navman.com.au web: www.navman.com New Zealand Absolute Marine Ltd. Unit B, 138 Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland.
FISH 4500 and FISH 4600 Made in New Zealand MN000201D Lon 174° 44.535`E LF 000150A English LF 000154A Spanish LF 000159A Portuguese NAVMAN Lat 36° 48.
