07 Pro Operation Manual CONTENTS General Description Specifications Unit Installation Mounting the Sensor Box Assembling the Transducer Attaching the Sensor Mounting the Transducer Operation Menu Functions Typical Indications Maintenance Trouble Shooting Other Products Service and Support 2 4 5 6 6 7 8 12 15 22 26 27 28 31 Founded in 1965, Vexilar, Inc. has a long history of bringing revolutionary technology to the sport fishing industry.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The 107 Pro incorporates an extremely high quality sonar circuit with an easy to understand interface. The unit is designed to be effective and easy to use. All the main functions are only one button away. Range and Gain controls are selectable as fully automatic or easily controlled manual modes independent of each other. Internal battery backup saves all selections upon power off. The output frequency of 107 KHz is much lower than most depthfinders of today.
play modes provide a standard graphic view mode or a digital mode which includes a temperature graph. There is also a trip log feature to help keep track of the distance you have traveled. There are more features, including programmable bottom alarm, fish alarm, a high speed vertical mode, and a Clean Echo feature to eliminate interference All told, the 107 Pro is a powerful tool for visualizing structure and fish, in almost all situations. Quality construction and superior product support.
SPECIFICATIONS • Operating Voltage: • Current Draw: • Power Output: • Frequency: • Resolution: • Sounding Rate: • Display Size: • Dimensions: • Weight: 8.5 - 16 Volts (12 Volts Nominal) 200mA (400 mA w/Backlight On) 1200 Watts (Peak to Peak) 107 Khz 64 x 128 Pixels 700/Min. 2" x 4 3/4" 7.1"H x 9.5"W x 1.9"D 1.1 Lbs. (Unit Only) • Depth Ranges: 0-5', 0-10', 0-15', 0-20', 0-30', 0-40', 0-60', 0-80', 0-120', 0-160', 0-240', 0-320', and 0-480'.
INSTALLATION You will need to find a place to mount the 107 Pro that will make it easy to view and reach. You must provide the unit with power and mount the transducer and sensor assembly in an effective location. MOUNTING THE UNIT Find a convenient place to mount the unit. This may include a boat seat, deck, dash, or a portable case. Make sure that there is plenty of room for the unit to tilt freely without the cables binding or stretching behind the unit.
MOUNTING THE SENSOR BOX The sensor box needs to be located within three feet of the main unit. It is recommended that it be fastened to a sturdy surface. You can mount it, using the screws provided, to a flat surface or you can simply tie it to a frame or wire harness, using cable ties which are not provided. The sensor box is weather proof, but be sure to keep it out of an area that may fill with water. ASSEMBLING THE TRANSDUCER Locate the transducer, and bracket hardware.
ATTACHING THE SENSOR ASSEMBLY The speed and temperature sensor assembly attaches to the transducer as shown. Pinch, or squeeze, together the tabs at the top of the sensor and slide the assembly down into the tracks on the back of the transducer. Push it down until it stops, and then, push the tabs back outward until the catches snap into the holes on the transducer.
MOUNTING THE TRANSDUCER The 107 Pro transducer is designed to be mounted on the transom of the boat. The shape will allow a clear depth reading at any boat speed, if properly installed. Locate a spot similar to the one in figure 7. Keep in mind that you need clear water flow across the face of the transducer to insure a clear reading at all speeds. Stay away from rivets, ribs, or strakes that would be just in front of the transducer. They will disturb the water and scramble the reading.
so that when the bottom of the transducer is flush with the bottom of the boat the holes are located at the bottom of the bracket slots. This gives you room to "fine tune" the position of the transducer and optimize your reading after you've put the boat back in the water. Drill out the holes and install the transducer bracket assembly. Tighten the screws down securely. Be sure to seal any holes drilled into the transom with silicone to prevent water from leaking into the boat.
PORTABLE MOUNTING An optional suction cup bracket can be used to temporarily attach a transducer to the transom or side of the boat. The cups should be placed in a location where they will not be torn off when the boat goes high speed, but still just low enough to maintain the high speed reading. The optional BK0044 suction cup mounting plate works well for this application. An arm assembly that clamps to the transom or side of the boat can also be used to hold the transducer.
Using an epoxy or silicone glue, make a puddle about the same diameter as the transducer on the hull. Place the transducer in the glue. Press it down firmly, gently twisting it back and forth, making sure that there are no air bubbles in the glue between the transducer and the hull. Let the glue dry completely before turning the unit on. TROLLING MOTOR MOUNTING Use two hose clamps or large cable ties (not included) to attach the transducer to an electric trolling motor.
OPERATION Figure 11 shows the main controls of the 107 Pro. POWER - OFF / ON Turns the 107 Pro OFF and ON. Press the ON button to turn the unit on. You will hear a short beep when the unit powers on. Press the OFF button to turn the unit off. All feature settings will be stored in memory so that when you turn the unit on again, it will operate the same way as it did when you last used it. Figure 11 MENU Pressing the menu button enters the first menu page.
GAIN CONTROL The 107 Pro comes selected from the factory to run in automatic gain mode. The unit will monitor the conditions and adjust the gain, or sensitivity, to an optimum level. If you wish, you can over ride this feature in the MENU settings and adjust the gain manually. Then, you will press the DEC button to decrease the gain level. Press the INC button to increase the gain level. RANGE CONTROL The 107 Pro comes selected from the factory to run in automatic range mode.
DISPLAY Selects between two different display modes. Press the A button to view the standard graphical view. Press the B button to view the "windowed" view. This view provides depth, temperature, speed, and log information in large, easy to read, numbers. It also displays a temperature graph and an A-Mode depth display. A-mode is an instantanious vertical depth display, described in the next section. ZOOM The 107 Pro has three different Zoom Zones.
MENU FUNCTIONS Press the MENU button to enter the first menu page. Press the MENU button again to enter the second menu page. AUTO GAIN Press MENU, then, the 1, or DEC, button to enter the AUTO GAIN submenu. This feature has three available settings. Press the 1 button to turn off the automatic gain feature. You now must change the gain level manually using the GAIN buttons on the front of the unit. Press the 2, or SHALLOW button to turn the automatic gain control on to the High setting.
BOTTOM ALARM Press MENU, then the 3, or SLOW, button to enter the Bottom Alarm submenu. Press the 1 button turn this feature off, the default. Press the 2 button to turn this feature on. There are two values to be entered in the alarm settings. There are also several different ways in which the alarm works, depending on the depth values you enter. The best way to describe this feature is by example.
Example 3 - To set the alarm to sound whenever the depth gets less than five feet or more than fifteen feet, press the 4 button to enter the upper alarm limit. Press the 1 button and then the 5 button to enter the value of fifteen. Press the SET button to enter this value. If you make a mistake entering the value, press the CLR button and then retry. Now, press the 5 button to set the lower alarm limit. Press the 5 button, and then, the SET button to enter the value of five. Then, press FREEZE/RESUME.
LIGHT To turn on the backlight, for night use, press the MENU button, then, the 5 button to enter the Light submenu. Press the 2 button to turn it on and the 1 button to turn it off. CONTRAST To adjust the liquid crystals display contrast, press MENU, then, the 6 button to enter the Contrast adjustment submenu. Press any numbered button between 1 and 8 to adjust the Contrast. 1 will give the lightest setting and 8 will give the darkest setting.
LOG The Log is a feature that works with the Speed sensor to keep track of total distance traveled. Press MENU, then, the 9 button to enter the Log submenu. Press the 2 button to turn it on and the 1 button to turn it off. The Log will keep accumulating your distance traveled until you turn it off. You can turn the Log back on to add more distance or press the 3 button to clear the Log and start a new reading.
CLEAN LINE Clean Line is a feature which can help determine the hardness of the bottom. Clean Line "cleans out" the target signal on harder objects. A hard bottom will appear cleaned out in the center. A soft bottom will be all black. Press the MENU button twice, then, the 3 button to enter the Clean Line submenu. There are two levels, High and Low. Use High over softer bottom and Low over harder bottom. Press the 2 button to activate the Clean Line feature on High. Press the 3 button for Low.
UNIT You can select the unit of measurement for depth, temperature, and speed. Press MENU twice, then, the 6 button to enter the Unit submenu. For Depth, you can select Feet, Fathoms, or Meters. Press the 1 button for Feet, the 2 button for Fathoms, or 3 for Meters. For Temperature you can select from degrees Fahrenheit, the 4 button, or Centigrade, the 5 button. For Speed you can select from miles per hour (MPH), knots, or kilometers per hour (KPH).
TYPICAL INDICATIONS Once the boat is in the water and you have turned on the 107 Pro, in automatic range mode, you must allow it time to find the bottom. This can take just a short moment or several minutes, depending on the depth and conditions. If you are operating in manual range mode, you will need to adjust the range. As soon as the digital depth appears, the graphical representation of the bottom will start to move across the screen.
deeper, until it is no longer visible. The result is an arc drawn on the display. If the fish passes on the edge of the cone you will only see a partial arc. This arc affect will be more evident the deeper the fish target is. Also, the arc will be sharper as the boat speed increases. The Clean Line feature can also help you identify fish from floating debris. If the target appears cleaned out, you can assume it's something significant, like a fish. In heavy weeds this can be difficult to see.
Once the boat starts to plane, turbulence will develop behind the transom. If your transducer is poorly mounted, the unit will lose the bottom at a certain boat speed. This is due to all of the air bubbles in the turbulent water. Readjustment of the transducer mounting should solve this problem. SHALLOW WATER OPERATION When the 107 Pro is in the automatic range and gain modes, it automatically senses the bottom depth and tries to keep the best view at all times.
ICE FISHING The stable platform of ice lets you concentrate on your bait and the fish around it. The bottom becomes less important because it never changes. The only movement on the display is of your bait and fish. Unlike open water use, the direction in which the transducer is pointed is very critical. You want your bait to be located in the dead center of the cone sound, directly under the transducer. This way you can see very small baits at low gain settings and also see fish come in from all sides.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance for the 107 Pro is very simple. There, simply, is not that much to maintain. Because of this, problems can sneak up on you if you're not careful. The unit should be removed whenever the boat is parked to guard against theft. Don't store it in a place that may fill with water. Power connections need constant checking. Corrosion can develop and cause intermittent or loss of operation. Spray the power connector and battery terminals with silicone to prevent this.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Unit will not turn on. Check for proper battery polarity and that you have fully charged, working batteries. Unit is turned on, but there is no display. Battery voltage may be too low. The unit will show no display if the voltage is below 8.5 volts. Unit runs well for a short time, then the unit quits. Bad battery. Voltage may be good when checked, but may fall as it is loaded. Unit runs and shows display light, but does not read depth.
OTHER VEXILAR PRODUCTS The Boundary Waters LC-10 Powered by eight AA batteries, the compact, ultra lightweight Boundary Waters LC-10 is perfect for canoes, portages, or fly-ins. It has great performance and plenty of friendly features. The FL-8SLT Color Flasher The FL-8SLT is a compact and lightweight flasher designed for serious anglers. Besides indicating depth, the unit also shows changes in bottom content and conditions. It has three display colors.
PORTA CASE The unique Vexilar Flasher Porta Case holds your FL-8SLT, 107 Pro, or other manufacturer's sonar or GPS. It has space for your transducer, a rechargeable battery, and the Vexilar Battery Status Indicator. Just set it down on the ice or boat seat, position the transducer and turn on your unit. The round base is just the right size to fit down inside a standard 5 gallon bucket. 104 DEPTHERM The fishing odds are on your side when you use Deptherm.
CHARGE GUARD The Charge Guard is a foolproof way to get the right charge into your deep cycle and cranking batteries. Just connect the Charge Guard to your battery, hook up your battery charger, and walk away. It works with most battery chargers and gives your battery the correct charge every time. The Charge Guard monitors the charge going into your battery. It automatically stops accepting charge when the battery is full, and restarts charging when the battery loses charge.
SERVICE AND SUPPORT If you find that you need help, feel free to contact us. Please have ready the model number and, if possible, the serial number of your product. Be sure to read the Trouble Shooting sections first. Address Vexilar, Inc. 200 W. 88th St. Minneapolis, MN, 55420-2752 Telephone (952) 884-5291 (8 am to 5 pm M-F Central Time) Fax (952) 884-5292 Web Site www.vexilar.com Email service@vexilar.
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