FF520 INSTALLATION and OPERATION GUIDE
This guide relates to the following GPS CHART PLOTTERS: CP180, CP180i, CP300, CP300i, CPV350, CP500 and CPV550. For older GPS Chart Plotters, the manual is available for download at www.standardhorizon.com or by contacting Marine Product Support at 800-767-2450. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class A digital devices.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 7 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 7 1.1 PACKING LIST ................................................................................................. 8 1.1.0 Replacement Part ................................................................................ 8 2. MOUNTING THE FF520 ....................
5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.1.2 Zoom Full page .................................................................................. 28 5.1.3 Chart/Fish ........................................................................................... 29 GAIN MODE .................................................................................................... 29 5.2.0 Auto Mode .......................................................................................... 29 5.2.1 Manual Mode ...
1. INTRODUCTION This chapter provides basic information in becoming familiar with the advanced functions of the FF520 before you start using it combined with the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters. 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION The STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters combined with the sonar performance of the FF520 creates the most advanced marine navigation system available. This Owner's Manual covers the Fish Finder functions of the FF520 when used with the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters.
Performance of the FF520 used in conjunction with optional transducers (sold separately) will vary based on water conditions, bottom composition, boat hull, vessel speed, installation, and specific transducer model. This includes but is not limited to both minimum and maximum depth performance. 1.1 PACKING LIST When the package containing the FF520 is first opened, please check for the following contents. 1.1.
2. MOUNTING THE FF520 The FF520 must be properly installed according the following instructions to get the best possible performance. NOTE TRANSDUCER: refer to Chapter 3 and to the Installation Manual supplied with the Transducer. 2.0 INSTALLATION The FF520 is designed to be mounted horizontally or vertically to enable it to be installed in the most convenient position. Although the unit is water resistant, care must be taken to select a location where it will not be subjected to spray or rain.
2.2 POWER CONNECTIONS It is recommended the installation of a switch and a 5A fuse (not supplied) in the positive DC supply to the FF520. The installation of a switch is necessary to turn On or Off the FF520. Standard Horizon recommends connection the FF520 and GPS Chart Plotter to the same switch and fused source as shown in the following images below. 2.3 GPS CHART PLOTTER CONNECTIONS The FF520 is connected to Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotters via the TEE Cable. Refer to the following images below.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the FF520 box by unscrewing the four screws. Once the screws are removed, pull out the panel and the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Unscrew the cables from the PCB. Wire the cables as needed. Reconnect the cables to the PCB. Figure 2.4c - Internal connections 6. Push the panel towards the case (be sure to have well positioned the rubber gasket). 7. Close the FF520 box by screwing the four screws. IMPORTANT Refer to software setup section after connections have been made.
2.4.0 CP180 and CP180i FF520 Fish Fin der Switch Fuse + Red Black BATTERY Green Blue Brown Gray White Yellow 2.4.1 Accessory cable NMEA Common Port1 Input Port1 Output Port2 Input Port2 Output Port3 Output Note: Gray and White wires should not be connected to other devices when the FF520 is connected.
2.4.2 CPV350 Switch Fuse + Red - BATTERY Black FF520 Accessory cable Fish Fin der Red Black Green Blue Brown Gray White Yellow 2.4.3 NMEA Common Port1 Input Port1 Output Port2 Input Port2 Output Port3 Output Note: Gray and White wires should not be connected to other devices when the FF520 is connected. CP500 Switch Fuse + - BATTERY GPS ANT FF520 Red PWR & ACC 1 ACC 2 VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 Note: The Tee cable is supplied with the FF520.
2.4.4 CPV550 Switch Fuse + Red - BATTERY 1 RAM 2 Black I/O FF520 Red (no connection) Black (no connection) Green Blue Brown Gray White Yellow 2.5 Fish Fin der NMEA Common Port1 Input Port1 Output Port2 Input Port2 Output Port3 Output AUX GPS VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Accessory cable Note: Gray and White wires should not be connected to other devices when the FF520 is connected. SOFTWARE SETUP After connections have been made, the GPS Chart Plotter must be setup to communicate with the FF520.
a. NMEA device capable of listening to DBT, DPT, VHW, VLW, MTW b. Temperature sensor (10K ohms at 77°F) c. 12VDC alarm buzzer (400mA max current draw) WIRE COLOR FUNCTION BLACK GND RED Not connected WHITE NMEA Output(+) GREEN NMEA GROUND GRAY Not connected YELLOW Temp 2 INPUT(+) BROWN Not connected BLUE Alarm OUTPUT(+) ORANGE Not connected PINK Not connected Figure 2.6 - The FF520 Optional Connections 2.6.
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3. TRANSDUCER WARNING When plugging in or unplugging a transducer to the FF520 make sure power is turned Off. The transducer is a device that transmits and receives sound waves into the water. The active component inside the transducer is commonly referred to as an element but actually is a piezoelectric ceramic material. 3.0 TRANSDUCER MOUNTING 3.0.0 Power Boats Basically there are two hull types of powerboats: Planing and Displacement.
3.0.3 Low Profile Thru-Hull If the user is planning to mount a thru-hull transducer first he has to know the dead rise angle where the transducer will be located on the boat. The "Dead Rise" is a nautical term that refers to the angle of the hull where the transducer will be mounted (see picture below). Specific transducers are designed to be installed on boats with different dead rises. Figure 3.0.3 - Dead rise 3.0.
3.0.8 Fish Finder Basics The FF520 consists of a high power transmitter, sensitive receiver and a transducer. The FF520 sends an electrical pulse to the transducer, which contains an element that converts the pulse into acoustic (sound) wave, which is sent through the water. As this wave travels from the transducer to the bottom, it may strike fish, structures, thermalclines (temperature changes in the water).
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4. OPERATION 4.0 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE The display on STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters shows a history of time of the echoes received by the transducer. The STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters have a menu that allows adjustments to receiver sensitivity, depth range and scrolling speed of the Fish Finder display. Figure 4.
Shallow Alarm Bar Located on the right side of the depth ruler showing the range outside of which the depth measurement will trigger a Shallow Alarm. Range Bar Vertical graduated bar that is located along the right side of the screen. It is a scale which reflects the depth of the area being displayed. Variable Depth Marker (VDM) Horizontal line on to the Fish Finder page window with a depth label. Move the ShuttlePoint knob Up or Down to change the position of the VDM.
Thermoclines Are the zones where two layers of different water temperatures meet. The greater the temperature differential, the denser the thermocline shows on the screen. Thermoclines are represented as horizontal stripes of noise. They are very important for fishing since often many species of game fish like to suspend in, just above, or just below the thermoclines.
4.2.1 Customizing the Fish Finder menu selection The default setting of the FISH FINDER selection in the Main Menu is 200kHz Full page. However this may be changed to show images as shown in the following Figure. From the Chart page: 1. Select the Fish Finder page. 2. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob down to select PAGE SELECTION and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. The PAGE SELECTION window will be shown.
Figure 4.3.1 - Customizing Soft Keys 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the desired Fish Finder page and press [ENT].
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5. FISH FINDER SETUP MENU There are two methods to select the Fish Finder Setup menu: 1. From the Chart page a. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to SETUP (Setup menu) and press [ENT]. b. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to FISH FINDER SETUP and press [ENT]. 2. From the Full Fish Finder page a. Press [MENU] to show the Fish Finder Setup menu. Figure 5 - Fish Finder Setup menu The following paragraphs describe the Fish Finder Setup menu sub-options. 5.
Figure 5.1 - Page Selection menu The Page Selection options are: 5.1.0 Auto Automatically switches the transmit frequency depending on the water depth: a. 200kHz, less than 400Ft b. 50kHz, greater than 400Ft 5.1.1 Full Display Allows the user to setup the Chart Plotters display to show 200kHz, 50kHz or 200/50 kHz split screen Fish Finder. Figure 5.1.1 - Full Display pages 5.1.
5.1.3 Chart/Fish Selects the Chart Plotters display to show the Chart page on the left half of the screen and the Fish Finder on the right half of the screen. 200kHz or 50 kHz Fish Finder can be selected on the right half of the display. Figure 5.1.3 - Chart/Fish page 5.2 GAIN MODE Figure 5.2 - Gain Mode menu 5.2.0 Auto Mode Allows the Gain to FF520 to automatically adjust receiver Gain depending on water depth. 5.2.
5.3.0.0 Manual Mode Used to set the depth Range (from the surface) the Fish Finder display will show. 5.3.0.1 Auto Range The Fish Finder determines automatically the Range as to keep the bottom visible in the lower bottom of the screen. In this mode, Shift is always set to 0. 5.3.0.2 Bottom Lock The Bottom Lock function keeps the screen display locked onto a certain Range around the bottom.
5.5 SENSITIVITY MENU All settings in the Sensitivity menu are related to the selected Fish Finder transmit frequency (50 or 200kHz). Figure 5.5 - Sensitivity menu 5.5.0 Gain Allows you to control the Sensitivity of the unit’s receiver from 0 to 99%. To see more detail, increase the receiver Sensitivity by selecting a higher Gain percentage. If there is too much detail or if the screen is cluttered, lowering the Sensitivity may increase the clarity of the display.
5.5.1.1 STC Strength It is the starting attenuation value of the STC. It acts by attenuating the Gain of the given percentage value. In custom mode it can be varied from 0% to 100%. The STC effect is maximum near the surface, to eliminate the Surface Clutter and it progressively diminishes to 0 at the selected STC depth. 5.5.1.
5.6 DISPLAY SETUP Allows the Fish Finder’s display page appearance to be changed. Figure 5.6 - Display Setup menu 5.6.0 Color Settings Allows you to change the color of the Fish Finder display from Blue, White (default), Black, Gray scale. Figure 5.6.0 - White and Blue background examples 5.6.1 Scrolling Speed Controls the rate the Fish Finder scrolls and updates the Fish Finder display. 5.6.2 White Line Controls how the bottom type (hard or soft) is shown on the display.
5.6.5 Water Temperature Allows selection between the temperature sensor in the depth transducer and an external temp sensor connected to the Optional Connection wires. 5.7 TRANSDUCER SETUP This menu allows you to calibrate the speed through the water, water temperature and the keel/prop offset of the transducer. Figure 5.7 - Transducer Setup menu 5.7.
Figure 5.8 - Alarms menu To set an Anchor Alarm, enter in a shallow water and depth value above and below your actual anchoring depth. The alarm will sound when the depth becomes shallower or deeper than the settings. 5.8.0 Shallow Water Triggers an alarm when depth becomes shallower than the set depth. 5.8.1 Depth Water Triggers an alarm when depth becomes deeper than the set depth. 5.8.
5.10 LOAD SETTINGS FROM USER C-CARD This option loads the complete set of Fish Finder settings from the User C-CARD (Memory Card that may be used to backup the User Points and Tracks too). Figure 5.10 - C-Card - Load settings 5.11 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS This option restores the default values only for the current presets (see Par. 5.0, Preset) and does not affect the other presets. Figure 5.
6. FF520 SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Max stand by current draw : : : Max current draw : : Power Output : Display Colors : Display Vertical Resolution : : Frequency : Max Depth* : : Min Depth : Max Typical* : : 10 - 35 Volt dc 1KW:142mA at 12 Volt dc 500W:100mA at 12 Volt dc 1KW:1.
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7. TIPS OF OPERATIONS FAQ 7.0 How can I disconnect the cables from the FF520 in case I need to do so for the installation? · Open the FF520 box by unscrewing the four screws (see Figure on Par. 2.4). · Once the screws are removed, pull out the panel and the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Unscrew the cables from the PCB. · Wire the cables as needed. · Reconnect the cables to the PCB (see Figure 5.1 for reference). · Push the panel towards the case (be sure to have well positioned the rubber gasket).
7.7 Auto-Range fails in very shallow waters displaying a digital depth readout deeper than the actual value. What should I do? This usually happens if the STC is set to LONG or MID and the bottom is shallow or SHORT if the bottom is very shallow causing the Auto Range to hook to the second or third echo from the bottom (since in shallow waters the sound bounces more times back and forth the surface to the bottom).
7.13 The Fish Finder is in Auto Gain mode but the picture display too many small targets, what shall I do to reduce the screen clutter? Try increasing the NOISE LEVEL or decreasing the GAIN OFFSET. 7.14 In very shallow waters when the Auto Gain mode is selected there are fluctuations in the bottom profile width and its color representation.
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INDEX A A-Scope .............................................. 7, 22, 33 Alarm Bar ........................................................ 22 Alarm Buzzer ................................................... 15 Alarms ............................................................... 7 Alarms menu ................................................... 34 Anchor Alarm .................................................. 35 arcs ................................................................. 22 Auto ...............
M Main Menu ....................................................... 23 Manual Mode ............................................ 29, 30 Manual Range ................................................. 29 Max current draw ............................................. 37 Max Depth .................................................. 7, 37 Max stand by current draw .............................. 37 Max Typical ................................................ 7, 37 Memory Card .......................................
PLEASE NOTE The following "Limited Warranty" is for customers that have purchased products in the United States. For Limited Warranty details outside the United States, contact the dealer in your country.