DSM300 & DSM30 Digital Sounder Module Installation Manual Document number: 87080-1 Date: November 2006
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Contents Trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................ 2 Important Information .........................................................................................5 Intended Use .......................................................................................... 5 Safety Notices ...................................................................................... 5 EMC Conformance .............................................................................
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual 2.4 How to Contact Raymarine ...................................................................28 On the Internet .....................................................................................28 Customer Support ..........................................................................28 In the US ...............................................................................................28 Accessories and Parts ............................................
Important Information Raymarine DSM300 and DSM30 Digital Sounder Modules provide echo sounder data that can be displayed on Raymarine E Series, C Series, and hsb2 PLUS (Pathfinder) Series display units. This manual contains important information for installing and maintaining your Digital Sounder Module. Raymarine’s Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
Chapter 1: DSM Installation 1.1 Introduction This chapter provides details for mounting the DSM300 and DSM30 and connecting to the display. For the system to display depth, water temperature and speed, you must install the transducer type(s) capable of transmitting the appropriate data. Planning the Installation Before you install your system, plan the installation, considering: • Location of the sounder module, as described in Section 1.3 • Cable Runs, as described in Section 1.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual • The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V and starter motor transients can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode. • Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual.
Chapter 1: DSM Installation 9 1.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. Save the carton and packing, in case you need to return the unit for service. Check that you have all the correct system components: DSM300 Power Cable, 3m part no. R69053 DSM300 & DSM30 Installation Manual Installation Manual, part no. 87080 DSM300 Operation Manual Operation Manual for PLUS Displays, part no. 81249 C Series Network Cable, 3m part no.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual A 3m-long cable is included for connecting your sounder module to a C Series or hsb2 PLUS (Pathfinder) Series display. Longer cables and connection cables for other types of systems must be purchased separately. Note: C Series displays have 4-pin connectors while the older hsb2 PLUS Series displays have a 3-pin configuration.
Chapter 1: DSM Installation 11 • Interference: The selected location should be far enough away from devices that may cause interference, such as motors, generators, and radio transmitter/receivers. (See the EMC guidelines earlier in this chapter.) • Magnetic compass: Mount the unit at least 3 ft (1 m) away from a magnetic compass. • Cable runs: The unit must be located near a DC power source. The power cable supplied is 10 ft (3 m). • Environment: Provide good ventilation to prevent overheating.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual To mount the DSM: 1. Hold the module in the location where you want to mount it, making sure it is perpendicular to the deck. 2. Mark the location of the four key holes onto the mounting surface. Ver t ica l x4 D7479-1 3. Drill a 9/64" pilot hole at each of the marked locations.
Chapter 1: DSM Installation 13 Note: For fiberglass with a gelcoat surface, you should overdrill the surface to prevent the gelcoat from chipping when driving in the screw. Before drilling the pilot hole, hand drill the marked location with an oversized bit and countersink to approximately 3/8" diameter. 4. Drive the supplied #8 screws into the pilot holes. Screw them in about half way. 5. Mount the module to the surface, slipping the screw heads through the four key holes. 6.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual 1.5 Cable Runs Consider the following before installing the system cables: • You will need to attach power, transducer, and display cables. • All cables should be adequately secured, protected from physical damage, and protected from exposure to heat. • Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways, or close to moving or hot objects. • Avoid sharp bends. • Use a watertight feed-through wherever a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead.
Chapter 1: DSM Installation 15 Transducer Connection A 30 ft (10 m) cable is supplied with the transducer. This cable has a connector plug (with an outer nut that you must attach) at one end for attaching to the “T/D” connector on the sounder module. Optional extension cables are available. CAUTION: Do Not Cut or Splice the Transducer Cable • There is high voltage on the transducer cable. Splicing could create a safety hazard. • Cutting the transducer cable severely reduces sonar performance.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual 1 2 D6162-1 3 Pin No. Function Color 1 Battery positive Red 2 Battery negative Black 3 Shield (drain wire) No insulation There is no power switch on the DSM. The unit turns on when the power cord is attached to boat’s power and plugged into the POWER connector on the connector panel. Note: You should locate the DSM so that the power cord can be easily removed, if necessary.
Chapter 1: DSM Installation 17 Sounder Module C Series Display Unit D9601-1 Power Supply Transducer Power Connections with a C Series Display Power Supply hsb 2 PLUS Series Display Unit D9602-1 Sounder Module Transducer Power Connections with an hsb2 PLUS Series Display
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual Ground Connection It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to the system. A single ground point should be used for all equipment. You can ground the sounder module by connecting the drain wire (shield) of the Power Input cable to the boat’s RF ground. If you need to extend the wire, the extension wire should be an 8 mm braid or AWG 10 multi-stranded cable.
Chapter 1: DSM Installation 19 When used in a multiple display system, connect the DSM to the SeaTalkhs Network Switch. DSM SeaTalkhs Network Switch E55058 E Series Display D9604-1 E Series Display SeaTalkhs Cable SeaTalkhs Cable SeaTalkhs Cable Configuring an E Series System - Multiple Displays Configuring C Series Displays The C Series system uses cables with a round 4-pin twist-lock network connector.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual Configuring hsb2 PLUS (Pathfinder) Series Displays hsb2 PLUS network cables have a triangular 3-pin connector on both ends. When using the DSM with an hsb2 PLUS Series display, connect the supplied 4-pin to 3-pin hsb2 adapter between the sounder module and the network cable. The hsb2 system must be terminated at both ends of the network.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Problem Solving 21 Chapter 2: Maintenance and Problem Solving This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your Digital Sounder Module. 2.1 Maintenance CAUTION: The sounder unit contains high voltage. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual Use only a water-based antifouling paint, or a water-based paint specifically designed for transducers. Apply the paint with a brush. If your transducer becomes fouled or stops working because of sand or sea growth, use a stiff brush to clean it. You may sand the surface with a fine-grit wet or dry sandpaper (#320 grade or finer), but this will affect the performance of the unit when the boat is moving at higher speeds.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Problem Solving 23 2.2 Resetting the System The Reset function returns the sounder module to its factory default values. How you perform the reset depends on the type of display the sounder module is connected to. CAUTION: Factory Reset The factory reset clears the sonar depth offset and speed and temperature calibrations. For E Series and C Series Displays... ➤ To perform the factory reset: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make sure that FISHFINDER is the active screen on the display.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual iii. An audible alarm is sounded. iv. The normal sonar image resumes scrolling across the display. The reset is complete. ➤ To cancel the reset: Before pressing YES as described in item 4 above, press any of the following keys: DISPLAY, MULTI, VRM/EBL, MARKS, RANGE, GAIN, or ALARMS. This action opens up a new menu according to the key pressed. —or— Press either the ENTER or CLEAR key. This action returns the unit to the Sonar Set Up menu.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Problem Solving 25 2.3 Problem Solving All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. However, if this unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual Table 2-1: Common Sounder Problems Problem Correction Sounder temperature readings are wrong 1. If necessary, adjust the TEMP CALIBRATE parameter. 2. If receiving SeaTalk temperature, unplug the SeaTalk connector from the display. Sonar display is unreliable at high boat speeds 1. Turbulence around the transducer may be confusing the unit. Status LED The LED on the connector panel provides valuable information on the status of your sounder module.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Problem Solving 27 Table 2-3: Status LED Error Indications Color No of blinks Meaning Cleared every 10 min 1 Unknown Error ✓ E 2 Battery Voltage Error ✓ R 3 High Temperature Error ✓ R 4 Flash Memory Failure O 5 Reserved R 6 Reserved S 7 Reserved 8 Hardware Monitor Failure Red A solid red LED (not blinking) indicates a fatal error condition. If the event of a fatal error, the system will power cycle to attempt to self-correct the condition.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual 2.4 How to Contact Raymarine On the Internet Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.
Chapter 2: Maintenance and Problem Solving 29 Technical Support For technical support, call: 1-800-539-5539 ext. 2444, or 1-603-881-5200 ext. 2444. Our Technical Support Specialists are available to answer questions about installing, operating and trouble-shooting all Raymarine products. Questions can be sent directly to our Technical Support Department via the Internet. Point your browser to www.raymarine.com and click on the Customer Support link.
DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual In Europe In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your authorized dealer, or contact: Raymarine plc Anchorage Park Portsmouth, Hampshire England PO3 5TD Tel:+44 (0) 23 9269 3611 Fax:+44 (0) 23 9269 4642 Technical Support The Technical Services Department handles inquiries concerning installation, operation, fault diagnosis and repair.
Appendix: Specifications Appendix: 31 Specifications General Approvals: CE - conform to 2004/108/EC (EMC), EN60945:2002 Size: 10.76" x 7.37" x 2.43" (273.3 x 187.2 x 61.7 mm) Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg) Mounting: Four keyholed mounting tabs, mounting screws Power: Voltage: DSM300: DSM30: Current: Fuse: Reverse polarity protected External 10.7–32 VDC required External 10.7–18 VDC required 0.5 A (8.
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Index High Voltage 5 HSB2 Connector 14 hsb2 PLUS Series displays Connections 17, 20 A I Accessories 10 C C Series displays Connections 17, 19 Cable Runs 10, 14 Cleaning Instructions 21 Configuration 18 Connections 14 C Series displays 17, 19 Display 14 E Series displays 16, 18 Ground 18 hsb2 19, 20 hsb2 PLUS Series displays 17, 20 Power 14, 15 SeaTalk hs 14, 18 System 14 Transducer 14, 15 Crossover Coupler 18 D Dimensions 11 Display Configuration 18 Connections 14 Installation 7, 10 Cable Runs 14
Transducer Cleaning 21 Connections 14, 15 W Warning codes 26 Warranty 6 DSM300 and DSM30 Installation Manual
