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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT LIST
L.O.A. L.W.L. BEAM DRAFT DISPLACEMENT 38,000 lbs. FUEL CAPACITY 425 gallons WATER CAPACITY 300 gallons HOLDING CAPACITY 125 gallons ENGINES Cummins 6CTA8.3-M4 (540CE)
DESIGNED BY: C. Raymond Hunt & Associates Dettling Yacht Company BUILT BY: STANDARD EQUIPMENT: CONSTRUCTION Standard yacht is an Express Cruiser with hardtop extending the full length of the aft deck, plus fully enclosed, heated and air-conditioned bridge with Forward Plan C-Aft Plan 2 arrangement Hand laid molded fiberglass hull and deck with Airex, Core-cell and Divinycell vacuum bagged cores all vinylester resins throughout (hull and deck) Molded tunnels for prop protection and reduced draft Integral molded spray rail Solid fiberglass grounding keel and chines Hull to deck joint all solid glass marine grade plywood structural bulkheads Double engine room bulkhead (two plywood, 3 apart with sound insulation between) Core relieved in high stress areas and for thru hulls Molded integral rubrail with stainless steel striker Entire interior bonded to hull and deck throughout for quietness and strength All windows recessed All tanks integral fiberglass, constructed with vinylester resins and West system epoxy, with stainless steel inspection ports accessing all compartments Awlgrip painted hull and deck
MECHANICAL Walker Airseps Engine alarms for engine temperature and oil pressure Ball type valves, stainless steel, Apollo Bilge pumps, electric, (3) Rule 3700 automatic and (4) Rule 800 automatic with pump running indicator lights at bridge control station and main electrical panel Exhaust blowers, galley and heads Engine controls, single lever, Mathers Micro Commander Fresh water pressure system and gauges, dual Shurflo Extreme Series Smart Sensor Pumps Fresh water tanks, sanitized fiberglass

Fuel filters with water separators, Racor 75/1000 Max, 2 sets (4 filters); Racor 500 (1) Fuel lines, flexible aircraft type, Parker-Hannefin Fuel tanks (2) reinforced fiberglass with gauges Trim tabs, Bennett (4) Fuel fill hoses 2, both located starboard side beside pump-out fitting Holding tank, reinforced fiberglass with monitor; electric overboard pump-out for use where legal; fresh water flush system to clean overboard pump and lines Water heaters, stainless steel (3), Atlantic Marine (one 6 gallon and two 4 gallon heaters) Hydraulic steering, Hynautic Insulation, acoustical and thermal throughout Refrigeration system, Sea Frost, holding plate type, driven by two compressors, one hp water cooled, one hp air cooled, either of which will carry refrigerator and freezer alone, both 110 V. Electric heads, Atlantes by Raritan, operate on either fresh or salt water Mufflers, waterlift type, Vernalift Engine raw water intake seacocks (Groco) with emergency position for pumping bilges with main engines Propellers, Nibral, 5 blade Propeller shafts, Aquamet 22 stainless steel 2, reversible Propeller pullers and shaft coupling pullers Rudders, manganese bronze transom hung wedge shape Seacocks and thru-hulls, all bronze Seawater strainers oversized for main engines Shaft logs, Norscot Shaft Seal, dripless type, ATF lubricated Struts, bronze Sump tanks (2), with automatic primary and backup pumps Vibration isolating mounts on engines, Barry Controls of England Fuel, water, and holding tank monitoring system, Hart Tank Tender All hoses Shields or equal All hose clamps 316 stainless steel, ABA Air conditioning, two 16,000 btu and one 7,000 btu reverse cycle heat pumps, Cruisair Mathers Micro Commander (MMC) electronic engine controls, 3 stations Automatic halon systems Fireboy Six hand-held fire extinguishers Fuel transfer system with electric pump Stainless steel (316) transom mounted exhaust ports, 8 Diamond plate aluminum sole in engine room finished with white Awlgrip paint Engine room fresh water hose bib Entire engine room finished with white Awlgrip paint Preluber and oil change systems for each engine Transmissions, ZF 302 VLD combination reverse, reduction, and V drive Backup holding tank level indicator, Sealand
ELECTRICAL 240V AC system distribution panel and meters, Bass 120V AC system distribution panel and meters, Bass 12V DC system distribution panel and meters, Bass Separate auxiliary panels for bilge pump system and for electronics Alternators (3), (2 engine start 130A, 1 house 210A on starboard engine) Batteries, (5) 8-D Absorbed Glass Mat, arranged in 3 banks plus generator start battery

Momentary paralleling solenoids to parallel engine start batteries, and/or to parallel engine start batteries with house batteries, and/or to parallel generator start battery with house batteries Permanent paralleling switch between house batteries and either engine start battery to allow charging of both banks from one alternator in the event of failure of either alternator Permanent paralleling switch between engine start batteries to allow charging of both banks from one alternator in the event of alternator failure Bonded electrical system with ground plates (2) Wonderbar Marine Mark VI plates Coded wiring system Engine room lights (12) stainless steel Ground fault protected 120V AC circuits Lighting 12V/120V throughout Navigation lights, Aqua-Signal Tinned wire throughout Vapor proof battery switches Electrical outlet in engine room (120V) 13.5 KW generator, Onan, with remote panel Manual cablemaster with 85 50A/240V shore power cable, permanently installed Trace SW2512 inverter/charger by Xantrex, 2500w true sine wave inverter/150 amp battery charger with remote panel Balmar 210 amp alternator on starboard engine for house batteries Electric holding tank pump, Sealand Separate battery charger, 20A Professional Mariner, for engine and generator batteries only Shore power adapter (enables use of 110V 30 amp input) Phone and TV cables, 25 and 50 Phone and TV inlets both forward and aft Separate battery (12V) with separate dedicated battery charger located in bridge and wired to separate breaker panel for switching one VHF radio, the Datamarine depth sounder and the Northstar 6000i GPS/plotter from house power to emergency battery power

AFT DECK Teak high-low table opens to seat six Courtesy boarding light on transom Stainless steel overhead lights Recessed drains and scuppers Teak sole 11/16 solid teak Removable engine hatches bolted in place provide 8 square clear opening for easy engine removal Triple stainless steel hand rails with 3 gates aft Built-in seat with cushions and footrest Storage compartments (2) for lines & fenders Engine room access hatch for mechanic (owners access is through aft stateroom) Polyplaner overhead stereo speakers Large storage locker in sole for deck chairs, etc. Electrical outlet (120V) Fresh water outlet Swim platform, fiberglass with stainless steel brackets Swim ladder, stainless steel swing-down type, permanently attached Boarding ladder, stainless steel, from swim platform to aft deck Stainless grab rails at cockpit entry Chairs, 4 solid teak and brass, directors type
BRIDGE Ritchie compass (5) Intercom system, 5 stations, Newmar Upholstered bench seat for four adults Single lever controls Two overhead red/white lights, 2 wall mount reading lights Edson 26 stainless steel helm wheel with teak trim Instrument console with full engine instrumentation, electronics, and annunciator panel to show water pump, bilge pumps, sump pumps, generator running and engine room lights Second complete control station on canopy top includes engine controls, autopilot control, depth, speed and heading indicators, steering control, spotlight control, remote windlass control, and windscreen Sliding windows (6) UV block tempered laminated glass with screens Full height door to aft deck with fixed window Exalto windshield wipers and washers, with pantograph armsets Varnished teak interior, 6 coats, hand rubbed Teak parquet sole Windshield ventilation portlights (6), Bomar, with screens Overhead day/night lighting, chart light and reading lights (2) Two 120V outlets Chart drawer, binocular storage compartment, 3 utility drawers One telephone jack Two stereo speakers Separate Cruisaire reverse cycle air conditioning system Third complete stand up control station on port side of bridge includes engine controls and autopilot control with steering
SALOON Bookcase 5 Electric outlets Sharp 20 LCD flat screen TV Zenith DVD player/VCR recorder 4 stereo speakers 5 wall mounted lights, 5 overhead lights, 3 lamps Hi-low table opens to seat six Carpet throughout, Karastan Upholstered L-shaped settee 2 swivel chairs UV block tempered laminated windows with mirror-polished stainless steel trim rings Varnished teak interior, 6 coats, hand rubbed Pass-over counter from galley 12V/120V lighting throughout Curved companionway steps and curved teak handrail 4 opening hatches (stainless steel) with screens Valances for window treatment throughout 2 recessed desks with drop-down work surfaces and fluorescent lighting 2 cupboards 8 bins Separate 2-drawer cabinet for bottle and glass storage Electrical control center at eye-level with Lexan doors 2 under sole storage compartments 4-drawer table between chairs

GALLEY Intercom Holding plate refrigerator with separate freezer, Sea Frost Icemaker, Raritan Microwave Garbage disposal Separate drinking water faucet with water supply triple processed as follows: Village Marine carbon block filter to remove chlorine Aqua Pure charcoal filter for taste and to remove odors, dirt and rust Seagull for taste and removal of harmful contaminants and impurities Force 10 stainless steel electric 3-burner stove, 240V Double Moen stainless steel sink Trash compartment Corian countertops Exhaust blower at stove Electric outlets (3) 120V Single lever hot/cold faucet plus hand spray Storage cabinets, drawers and bins Teak parquet sole Lighting in refrigerator, freezer and cabinets Recessed lighting above counter top Glass racks, wine glass storage, liquor cabinet All vertical surfaces off-white matte Formica; all trim, drawers, etc. varnished teak Numerous drawers, cabinets and bins Under sole storage (2 compartments)

AFT STATEROOM AND HEAD Full-size washer and separate 220V dryer Electric head, fresh or salt, Atlantes by Raritan Ceramic tile shower and head sole 4 opening portlights, stainless steel, with screens Enclosed head with separate shower stall Carpet throughout, Karastan Hanging locker, 7 drawers and 4 bins Queen berth, 5 foam mattress, storage under Intercom Bed reading lights, (2); 4 wall mount and 5 overhead lights Bedside utility shelf Finish vertical surfaces off-white matte Formica with varnished teak trim Large storage locker for folding bicycles, etc. Door for owners access to engine room Separate vanity with sink outside head and shower, Corian countertop Exhaust fan in head Electric outlet in cabinet for charging accessories
OWNERS STATEROOM Walk-around queen berth, 5 foam mattress Carpeting throughout, Karastan Hanging lockers (2) Drawers under berth (8) Dresser with 4 drop-down bins and 2 drawers Small seat with cushion (shoe storage under) 1 stainless steel hatch with screen 2 bookcases Berth reading lights Full-length mirror Shoe storage (3 lockers) Special built-in ventilation system to introduce outside fresh air through a vent in headboard, in any weather condition Air conditioning controls, intercom, telephone, central light switching and outside air vent controls all located at owners bed Extensive storage under berth, large enough for four golf bags Intercom Night tables (2), each with 2 drawers and bins TV shelf 4 opening portlights, stainless steel, with screens Extensive under sole storage 3 lamps with central switching, 3 overhead lights, 2 wall mount reading lights

OWNERS HEAD Electric outlet in cabinet for charging accessories Clothes hamper Ceramic tile shower sole and shower seat 2 vanities, one with mirror Stall shower with cupboards 2 opening hatches, stainless steel 2 opening portlights, stainless steel Exhaust fan Ceramic sink Electrical head, fresh or salt, Atlantes by Raritan Teak parquet sole Tilt-out waste bin All vertical surfaces off-white matte Formica; all trim varnished teak Corian countertops 120V outlets 2 drawers 8 cupboards, extensive linen and towel storage Intercom One lamp, 3 overhead lights, 1 wall mounted light, recessed fluorescent lighting over sink
INTERIOR APPOINTMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 2 swivel chairs with upholstered seats and backs Carpeting and teak parquet soles Bed coverlets and pillow shams Draperies, thermal lined Fitted sheets (3 sets owner, 2 sets guest) Towels (6 sets owners, 4 sets guest) Corelle dinnerware for 8 Stainless flatware for 8 Vacuum cleaner Toaster oven Full complement of pots and pans Miscellaneous galley utensils Sound deadening fabric covered foam overhead throughout, installed in removable panels Water glasses (both glass and insulated plastic) Lamps (7)
DECK Hand laid integral fiberglass rubrail Solid half oval stainless steel striker, (1-1/4) on rubrail All exterior fittings stainless steel Full stainless steel handrails, stanchions and gates (3 aft, 2 mid gates) Stainless steel triple handrails in cockpit Navigation lights stainless steel bow, stern and side lights, Aqua Signal anchor and steaming lights Chain locker Mast hinged to reduce bridge clearance; mast crutch 9 opening portlights, stainless steel 9 opening hatches, stainless steel 14 stainless steel cleats 12 with stainless steel chafe strips Stainless steel anchor chute with bronze roller All internal deck drains Anchor windlass, electric, Maxwell 2200 Forward and aft deck lights mounted on mast Searchlights (2), RCL 100B; with remote by ACR electronics Air horn, Kahlenberg, with engine room mounted compressor Quick release antenna mounts for easy lowering from side deck Foredeck hatches (2) stainless steel, to access shelved forepeak storage areas All-weather ventilation system built into forepeak which drains rain overboard and distributes air aft to living quarters Stainless steel handrails (4) on cabin top Fresh water outlets forward and aft Hot/cold shower aft deck 66# Bruce anchor 200 hi-tensile Acco chain (3/8) Anchor and chain wash system with 3100 GPH pump with 1-1/2 thru hull intake Bell 6 stainless steel bow chocks Fenders (6), docklines (8), boathooks (2), deck brushes (2), buckets (2), hose, 50 (2), hose, 25 (2)

10 life preservers Switlik 6 man coastal liferaft, canister type mounted on foredeck Flag, 3 x 5 (1) Flagpoles (2) plus pigstick for mast flag Stainless steel step to gain access to bridge canopy top Integral drip pan with overboard drain between anchor roller and windlass Ideal bronze chrome plated chain stopper Bow mounted halogen anchoring and docking light Stainless steel bow eye at waterline for anchor tag line Marquipt Lo-Boy davit on extended hardtop Sidepower SP75T bow thruster Dinghy chocks, custom aluminum, Awlgripped Boss Boats Yachtsman 10 fiberglass dinghy with bench seat, with 15 hp Yamaha outboard motor, lifting rig and cover Hardtop sliding hatches (2), one 24 x 24, one 40 x 40 Hardtop stainless handrails (4) Covers for: Sliding hatches on bridge (2) Bridge side windows, port & starboard Bridge windshield Saloon windows, port and starboard Aft deck table Dinghy
ELECTRONICS Simrad Robertson AP2005 RPU160 J300X rate auto pilot Simrad Robertson AP22 autopilot, second station Simrad Robertson AP22 autopilot, third station Simrad Robertson RC25 rate fluxgate compass Simrad Robertson J300 junction box Simrad Robertson IS15 expander box Simrad Robertson U3692 high speed transducer Simrad Robertson IS15 wind unit transducer Simrad Robertson IS15 instrument displays: multi head (5), compass (2), depth/speed/temp combintion (1), wind (1) Simrad Robertson Udepth transducer Airmar Smart Sensor depth/speed transducer Furuno 1932MK2 4KW 48 NM, 4 open array antenna, 10 display radar Standard Horizon CP175C differential GPS/color chart plotter with combination antenna Northstar 6000i chart plotter/GPS, 10.4 Northstar 6000i chart plotter/GPS, 6.4 Brookes & Gatehouse NET-DPDU-SB depth sounder (one of three depth finders) Icom IC-M502 DSC101 VHF radio Icom IC-M602 with 25w hailer VHF radio Loudhailer connected to Icom M602 VHF radio Glomex omnidirectional television antenna Shakespeare Galaxy antennas throughout ACR RapidFix 406 EPIRB with GPS interface
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50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER

Owner's Manual

Congratulations on you purchase of the FF520! The STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this unit. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand behind every product we sell, and our Product Support team invites you to contact us should you require technical advice or assistance, at 800/767-2450.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class A digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment. Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZION dealer or other qualified service technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION - The FF520 is designed for maritime use. - The FF520 contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only experienced technicians can handle. - STANDARD HORIZON will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material.
WARNING - When plugging in or unplugging a transducer to the FF520 make sure power is turned off.
Copyright 2006. STANDARD HORIZON All rights reserved. Printed in Italy. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION.... 7 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION... 7 1.1 PACKING LIST.... 8 1.1.0 FF520 Packing List... 8 2. MOUNTING THE FF520... 9 2.0 INSTALLATION.... 9 2.1 CONNECTIONS... 9 2.2 CONNECTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTERS TO THE FF520. 10 2.3 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS... 11 2.3.0 NMEA Output... 12 2.3.1 Alarm Buzzer... 12 2.3.2 Second temp sensor... 12 2.3.3 LED Status Indicator... 12 2.4 POWER CONNECTIONS... 13 2.4.0 Selecting the FF520 CP180/CP180i/CPV350... 13 CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C.. 14 3. FISH FINDER.... 15 3.0 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE.. 15 3.0.0 Understanding the Fish Finder display... 17 3.1 DISPLAYING THE FISH FINDER PAGE.. 18 3.1.0 Menu selection FOR CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C.. 18 3.1.0a Menu selection FOR CP180/CP180I/CPV350.. 19 3.1.1 Customizing the Fish Finder menu selection. 19 3.1.2 Soft Keys FOR CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350.. 19 3.1.3 Customizing the Soft Keys FOR CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350. 20 3.2 Key Operation when Fish Finder page is shown.. 20 3.2.0 The MENU key... 21 3.2.1 The ENTER key... 21 3.2.2 The CLEAR key... 21 3.2.3 The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keys.. 21 3.2.4 The MARK key... 22 3.2.5 The SHUTTLEPOINT knob... 22 3.2.6 Controls on Chart page or Fish page in Chart/Fish dual mode. 22 The Focus Soft Key for CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350. 22 3.2.7 Sounder Adjustments with Soft Keys FOR CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350... 22 The Gain Soft Key... 22 The Noise Soft Key... 22 The Range Soft Key... 23 The Frequency Soft Key... 23 The Sensitivity Time Control (STC) Soft Key. 23 3.3 SYSTEM INFORMATION PAGE FOR CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C. 23 3.3.0 The System Update menu... 23 3.4 SYSTEM INFORMATION PAGE FOR CP180/CP180I/CPV350. 24 3.4.0 The System Update menu... 24

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FISH FINDER SETUP MENU... 25 4.0 PRESETS.... 25 4.1 PAGE SELECTION.... 25 4.2 GAIN MODE.... 26 4.3 RANGE MENU... 26 4.4 INTERFERENCE REJECTION... 27 4.5 SENSITIVITY MENU... 27 4.6 DISPLAY SETUP.... 28 4.7 TRANSDUCER SETUP.... 29 4.8 ALARMS.... 30 4.9 LOAD SETTINGS FROM USER C-CARD... 30 4.10 SAVE SETTINGS TO USER C-CARD... 30 4.11 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS.. 31 SPECIFICATIONS.... 33 5.0 FF520 SPECIFICATIONS... 33 5.1 FF520 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS... 34 TRANSDUCER.... 35 6.0 TRANSDUCER MOUNTING... 35 6.0.0 Power Boats.... 35 6.0.1 Sailboats... 35 6.0.2 Transducer Types... 36 6.0.3 Low Profile Thru-Hull... 36 6.0.4 Transom... 36 6.0.5 Fairing Block... 36 6.0.6 In-hull... 37 6.1 OPTIONAL TRANSDUCER ID SENSORS... 37 TIPS OF OPERATIONS... 39.... 43

7. INDEX

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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.

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. The FF520 advanced features include: A-Scope (displays Sonar Echo in real time) Preset modes (Fish, Cruise) 2x and 4x Zoom (capability to magnify any part of the Fish Finder image of a fixed rate) Bottom Lock (capability to magnify a user defined range around the bottom) White Line (help distinguish between fish and bottom, when fish are swimming close to the bottom) Sensitivity Time Control (STC) reduces surface clutter show on the display by reducing echoes from water disturbances Advanced Surface Declutter Function (suppresses the displaying of surface clutter) Interference rejection (allows reducing interference from other boats/Fish Finders) Noise Filter Fish Symbol feature Transducer ID (automatically selects power output and parameters for best performance). Dual Frequency: 50 and 200kHz with the capability to display the two frequencies at the same time. Dual Power output: 500/1000W (4000/8000Wpp) depending on the transducer connected. Refer to Sec. 6.1 "Optional Transducers". Max Depth*: 1KW - 1200Ft (365m) at 200kHz, 4000Ft (1219m) at 50kHz 500W - 700Ft (213m) at 200kHz, 1500Ft (457m) at 50kHz Min Depth: 2.5Ft (0.8m) at 200kHz, 5Ft (1.6m) at 50kHz Max Typical*: 1KW - 980Ft (299m) at 200kHz, 2700Ft (823m) at 50kHz 500W - 600 Ft (183m) at 200kHz, 1350Ft (411m) at 50kHz
This is not a guaranteed specification. The actual maximum depth capability of the system depends on the type of transducer fitted, the reflectivity of the bottom, water condition, etc.
Speed Sensor (if available on transducer) Dual temperature inputs Sensor (One channel TEMP1, Optional second channel TEMP2) - if available on transducer Trip log External buzzer connections (buzzer not supplied) Alarms - Shallow, Depth, Temp Upper, Temp Lower
Transducer ID is only available with STANDARD HORIZON DST520, DST521, DST523, DST525, DST526, DST527 and DST528 transducers.

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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.

PACKING LIST

When the package containing the FF520 is first opened, please check for the following contents.

FF520 Packing List

Item Tee cable FF520 Power cable FF520 Owner's Manual
Replacement part S8101640 S8101641 EY307X100

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2. MOUNTING THE FF520
The FF520 must be properly installed according the following instructions to get the best possible performance.
TRANSDUCER: refer to Chapter 6 and to the Installation Manual supplied with the transducer.

INSTALLATION

The FF520 must be mounted in a dry, cool and well ventilated location. The FF520 can be mounted horizontally or vertically. After the cables have been run, and connected as per Section 2.2, mount the FF520 in the desired location using the supplied hardware.
Figure 2.0 - The FF520 Installing

CONNECTIONS

Figure 2.1 - The FF520

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CONNECTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTERS TO THE FF520
CP155C/CP1000C/CP180/CP180i/CPV350 connections to FF520 1. If the power/data cable is plugged into the CP155C/CP1000C/CP180/CP180i/CPV350, remove it. 2. Route the cable from the FF520 to the GPS Chart Plotters location.
You can disconnect the "Tee" cable from the FF520 to make installation easier. Refer to Section 7.
3. Plug in the "Tee" connector into the GPS Chart Plotter DC/Data connector. 4. Plug in the power data cable into the "Tee" connector.
Figure 2.2 - CP155C Connection
Figure 2.2a - CP1000C Connection

CP180/CP180i

GPS antenna for CP180i Connector present ONLY on CP180

Tee Cable

Figure 2.2b - CP180/CP180i Connection

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CPV350 FF520
Figure 2.2c - CPV350 Connection
CP175C connections to FF520 1. Cut off the "Tee" connector on the FF520 as close to the "Tee connector as possible. 2. Route the cable from the FF520 to the CP175C location. 3. Strip back the black insulation on the "Tee" cable about three inches to expose the wires inside the cable. Connect the wires from the CP175C to the FF520 "Tee" cable referring to Figure 2.2d CP175C Connection.
Figure 2.2d - CP175C Connection

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS

The FF520 has one NMEA output, one alarm buzzer output and a second input for a temperature sensor.
Figure 2.3 - The FF520 Optional Connections (I)

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Figure 2.3a - The FF520 Optional Connections (II)

NMEA Output

The following sentences are outputted: DPT and DBT (Depth), VHW (Speed), VLW (Trip Log), MTW (Water Temperature), XDR (External Sensor Temperature).

Alarm Buzzer

Understanding the Fish Finder display
Figure 3.0.0 - The Fish Finder display
Fishes Fishes are represented as arcs because of the cone angle of the transducer. In fact as the boat passes over the fish the leading edge of the cone strikes the fish, causing a display pixel to be turned on. As the boat passes over the fish, the distance to the fish decreases turning each pixel on at a shallower depth on the display. When the boat is directly over the fish, the first half of the arch is formed and since the fish is closer to the boat, the signal is stronger and the arch is thicker. As the boat moves away from the fish, the distance increases and the pixels appear at progressively deeper depths forming the remaining half of the arch. 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

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fishing since often many species of game fish like to suspend in, just above, or just below the thermoclines. White Line The White Line shows the difference between hard, soft bottoms and even distinguishes between fishes and structures located near the bottom. In this way it is easier to tell the difference between a hard and soft bottom and even to distinguish fishes and structures located nearby the bottom. For example, a soft, muddy or weedy bottom returns a weaker echo that is shown with a narrow white line while a hard bottom returns a strong echo that causes a wide white bottom line. Surface Clutter Appears like noise at the top of the screen extending many feet below the surface. Its caused by many things, including air bubbles, bait fish, plankton and algae. Structures Generally, the term structure is used to identify objects like wrecks and weeds rising from the bottom. Bottom Echo Profile Bottom profile recorded by the FF520. When the echo sounder is set in auto-range mode it is automatically kept in the lower half of the screen.
DISPLAYING THE FISH FINDER PAGE
This section explains how to show and customize the selection of the Fish Finder display pages. Legend:
[MENU] If you see brackets around a bold and capital letter word this refers to a key press. [CHART] If you see brackets around a bold and small capital letter word this refers to a Soft Key press. PAGE SELECTION An underlined word refers to a selection in the menu

CP180/CP180I/CPV350

In the following the [ENTER] key is the same of the [ENT] key, [CLEAR] is the same of [CLR].
Menu selection for CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C
1. From all pages except the Fish Finder page, press [MENU]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight FISH FINDER or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
Figure 3.1.0 - Example of Fish Finder page selection by [MENU] on CP1000C

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3. Press [ENTER] to select the Fish Finder Setup menu.
3.1.0a Menu selection for CP180/CP180i/CPV350
1. From all pages except the Fish Finder page, press [MENU]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight FISH FINDER.
Figure 3.1.0a - Example of Fish Finder page selection by [MENU] on CP180/CP180i
3. Press [ENT] to select the Fish Finder Setup menu.
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 Figure 3.1.1. From the Chart page: 1. Select the Fish Finder page (see previous Par. 3.1.0 or Par. 3.1.0a). 2. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob down to select PAGE SELECTION and press [ENTER] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. The PAGE SELECTION window will be shown. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down or left/right to select the desired display and press [ENTER].
Figure 3.1.1 - Page Selection menu
Soft Keys for CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350
1. Press any of the soft keys to show the key discriptions, then press the 200kHz Full Soft Key.

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Figure 3.1.2 - Example of Fish Finder page selection by Soft Keys on CP1000C
Customizing the Soft Keys for CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350
All of the Soft Keys may be customized to select the three Fish Finder display to be able to quickly select each mode:

200kHz 50kHz 50/200kHz

Figure 3.1.3 - Fish Finder FULL DISPLAY pages
To customize a Soft Key : 1. Press any of the Soft Keys. 2. Press and hold one of the Soft Keys until the menu is shown below.

ACQUIRING

Figure 3.1.3 -1 - Example of Fish Finder Soft Keys configuration on CP1000C
3. Move the ShuttlePoint to the desired Fish Finder page and press [ENTER].
KEY OPERATION WHEN FISH FINDER PAGE IS SHOWN
When the Fish Finder pages are shown [MENU], [ENTER], [CLEAR], [MARK], [ZOOM IN] and [ZOOM OUT] are used to perform specific functions described below.

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The MENU key
1. Pressing [MENU] when a Fish Finder page is displayed, will show the Fish Finder Setup:
Figure 3.2.0 - The MENU key, Fish Finder Setup
2. If pressed again the GPS Chart Plotters Main Menu will be displayed.
To change to the Chart page [MENU] must be pressed 2 times to show the Main Menu. Then move the ShuttlePoint Knob to select the Chart page and press [ENTER] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to select the Chart page.

The ENTER key

1. Pressing [ENTER] when a Fish Finder page is displayed, will show the Sensitivity Menu.
Figure 3.2.1 - The ENTER key, Sensitivity Menu

The CLEAR key

1. Pressing [CLEAR] hides the Variable Depth Marker (VDM). 2. Pressing [CLEAR] in ZOOM mode with AUTORANGE enabled, selects the BOTTOM FOLLOWING mode. In such mode the ZOOMED view automatically follows the bottom contour to keep it always displayed in the lower half of the screen.
The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keys
Pressing [ZOOM IN] when any of the Fish Finder displays are shown, allows the page to be zoomed into 2X or 4X the normal display.

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Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to move the VDM to the area you wish to zoom into. Press [ZOOM IN] once, and 2X will be shown in the bottom left corner of the display. Pressing [ZOOM IN] again switches to 4X and again to normal operation. Pressing [ZOOM OUT] switches from 4X to 2X and normal.

The MARK key

With the Fish Finder page is displayed, pressing [MARK] places a Mark on the chart page under the boat position.

The SHUTTLEPOINT knob

Moving up or down the ShuttlePoint knob when any of the Fish Finder displays are shown, will move the Variable Depth Marker (VDM) up and down.
Controls on Chart page or Fish page in Chart/Fish dual mode
When the GPS Chart Plotter is in the Chart/Fish display mode, it is possible to move the control between the Chart and the Fish: 1. To use the keys on the Chart Page, press [MENU] until the Main Menu is shown, then press [CLEAR]. 2. To use the keys to control Fish Finder operations, press [MENU] to until the display shows the Fish Finder Setup, then press [CLEAR].

The FOCUS Soft Key

CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350
When the Fish Finder Chart/Fish is displayed, pressing one of the Soft Keys and then pressing [FOCUS] will allow you to move the control between the Chart and the Fish.
Sounder Adjustments with Soft Keys CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350
When the Fish Finder full page is displayed, pressing one of the Soft Keys will allow control of Gain (receiver gain), Noise (Noise threshold), Range (manual depth range), Frequency (200kHz or 50kHz) and Sensitivity Time Control. If no key is pressed the Soft Keys will disappear in 5 seconds. To manually hide the Soft Keys, press [CLEAR].

The GAIN Soft Key

By pressing [GAIN] the Gain changes between AUTO GAIN and MANUAL GAIN. If MANUAL GAIN, use the ShuttlePoint knob left/right to adjust it: a bar with the % symbol is displayed on the screen above the [GAIN] label. If AUTO GAIN, use the ShuttlePoint knob left/right to adjust the Gain Offset: a bar with the % symbol is displayed on the screen above the [GAIN] label.

The NOISE Soft Key

Pressing [NOISE] and moving the ShuttlePoint knob to the right or left will increase or decrease the Noise threshold level.

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The RANGE Soft Key
By pressing [RANGE] the window switches to the next RANGE status: MANUAL, BOTTOM LOCK and AUTO. If MANUAL is selected move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down will adjust the depth value in 10 Ft steps. To adjust the Shift move the ShuttlePoint knob to the Left or Right. When BOTTOM LOCK is selected, move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to adjust the Bottom range 10 Ft at a time. If AUTO RANGE, the range value is set automatically by the FF520 and it cannot be changed by the user.

The FREQUENCY Soft Key

Pressing the [FREQUENCY] Soft Key toggles the FF520 output frequency between 50, 200kHz and Auto. The current value or Frequency is shown on a window right over the [FREQUENCY] label. [FREQUENCY] is not shown when the Fish Finder shows 50 and 200kHz Dual page.
The Sensitivity Time Control (STC) Soft Key
[STC] changes the STC value between OFF/SHORT/MID/LONG/CUSTOM. The current value of STC is shown on a window right over the [STC] label. Move the ShuttlePoint knob left or right will adjust the value.
SYSTEM INFORMATION PAGE FOR CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C
For troubleshooting you maybe asked by a Standard Horizon Product Support Technician for the software version of Fish Finder. The following procedure is how to access this information. 1. From the Chart Page, press [MENU] to open the Main Menu. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ABOUT. and press [ENTER] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. A window will be shown with the system information on the Fish Finder Library version and on the Fish Finder module type and version. 4. Press [CLEAR] to exit.

The System Update menu

The System Update menu allows downloading the Fish Finder firmware into the Fish Finder device. To select this menu follow the procedure: 1. From the Chart Page, press [MENU] to open the Main Menu. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ABOUT. and press [ENTER] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. A window will be shown with the system information. 4. Press [MENU]. 5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight BBFF FIRMWARE SOFTWARE and press [ENTER] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 6. The current Fish Finder firmware version is shown in the System Update window that appears on the screen. Insert the C-CARD with the firmware in one of the GPS Chart Plotter available slots, and the press [ENTER] to update.

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7. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight YES and press [ENTER] to confirm. 8. Press [CLEAR] to exit.

WARNING

Turn Off and after few seconds turn On the Fish Finder in case of failed firmware upload.
SYSTEM INFORMATION PAGE FOR CP180/CP180i/CPV350
For troubleshooting you maybe asked by a Standard Horizon Product Support Technician for the software version of Fish Finder. The following procedure is how to access this information. 1. From the Chart Page, press [MENU] for two times to open the Setup Menu. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ABOUT. and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. A window will be shown with the system information on the Fish Finder Library version and on the Fish Finder module type and version. 4. Press [CLR] to exit.
The System Update menu allows downloading the Fish Finder firmware into the Fish Finder device. To select this menu follow the procedure: 1. From the Chart Page, press [MENU] for two times to open the Setup Menu. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ABOUT. and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. A window will be shown with the system information. 4. Press [MENU]. 5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight BBFF FIRMWARE SOFTWARE and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 6. The current Fish Finder firmware version is shown in the System Update window that appears on the screen. Insert the C-CARD with the firmware in one of the GPS Chart Plotter available slots, and the press [ENT] to update. 7. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight YES and press [ENT] to confirm. 8. Press [CLR] to exit.

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4. FISH FINDER SETUP MENU
From the Full Fish Finder page, press [MENU] to show the Fish Finder Setup menu.
Figure 4 - Fish Finder Setup menu
From the Chart page, to access this menu: 1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to SETUP and press [ENTER]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to FISH FINDER SETUP and press [ENTER]. The following paragraphs describe the Fish Finder Setup menu sub-options.

Fish Cruise

PRESETS
: Gain mode = Auto, Range mode = Auto Range, Gain Offset = 0%, Shift = 0, STC = Short, Noise Level = 2, Scrolling Speed = 10, Fish Symbols = Echo, A-Scope = On, Surface Declutter = 0. : Gain mode = Auto, Range mode = Auto Range, Gain Offset = 10%, Shift = 0, STC = Short, Noise Level = 4, Scrolling Speed = 10, Fish Symbols = Echo, A-Scope = On, Surface Declutter = 4.
Allows selection of the following preset modes: FISH, CRUISE. The default values are:
For Gain and Gain Offset settings please see the Sensitivity menu (Par. 4.5). For Range and Shift settings see the Range menu (see Par. 4.3).

PAGE SELECTION

The Page Selection menu allows you to adjust the Fish Finder display page to your preference, sizing the Chart and Fish Finder page (see also Par. 3.1.0a).

FF520 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
The image below is for your reference only. Since the FF520 is pre-wired it is recommended that the box not be disassembled.
Figure 5.1 - FF520 Internal connections

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6. TRANSDUCER
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.

6.0 6.0.0

TRANSDUCER MOUNTING Power Boats
Basically there are 2 hull types of powerboats Planing and Displacement. In the pictures shown below the boxes with lines are where the transducer should be installed.

Figure 6.0.0 - Planing

The planing hull allows the boat to rise quickly out of the water, allowing the boat to travel at higher speeds.
Figure 6.0.0a - Displacement
The displacement hull does not ride up on top of the water; rather it pushes through the water.

Sailboats

Most sailboats that use digital depth sounders/transducers are displacement hulls. There are two basic hull types of sailboats:

Figure 6.0.1 - Fin Keel

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Figure 6.0.1a - Full Keel
Figure 6.0.1b - Mounting Area

Transducer Types

Since there are many different shapes and sizes of hulls, STANDARD HORIZON offers a range of Depth transducers to fit the vessels requirements.

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. See Par. 6.1.

= dead rise

Figure 6.0.3 - Dead rise
POWER BOATS ONLY The back of a boat is called the transom this is where this transducer is mounted. This transducer has a bracket that is screwed down onto the hull.

Transom

Fairing Block
Used when a hull is over 10-15 degrees this type of transducer should be used. What makes this transducer different from a Low Profile transducer is that it is used with a fairing block. The Fairing block is used to compensate the dead rise of the hull. The fairing block STANDARD HORIZON offers is made from hard plastic which fits around the transducer. To install the transducer and fairing block, the user measures the dead rise of the hull and cuts the fairing block to that angle. One half of the fairing block mounts on the inside while the other part of the fairing block mounts on the outside of the hull.

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In-hull
This transducer is epoxyed to the inside of the hull that is not more than 1/2 inch thick and is solid not cored.
OPTIONAL TRANSDUCER ID SENSORS
Figure 6.1 - Optional Transducers

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7. TIPS OF OPERATIONS

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 the following figure).
Figure 7.0 - The FF520 (I)
Once the screws are removed, pull out the panel and the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Unscrew the cables from the PCB.
Figure 7.0a - The FF520 (II)
Wire the cables as needed. Reconnect the cables to the PCB (see the Figure 5.1 for reference). Push the panel towards the case (be sure to have well positioned the rubber gasket). Close the FF520 box by screwing the four screws.

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Figure 7.0b - The FF520 (III)
HOW CAN I SET OPTIMAL OPERATING PARAMETERS.
Optimal operating parameters can be set accordingly with the intended use of the Fish Finder, to quickly get optimal operational parameters for fishing it is may be best to select the FISH preset from the Fish Finder Setup menu, while for cruising it is may be best to select the CRUISE preset.

WHAT ARE PRESET MODES?

Preset modes are pre-defined settings of the Fish Finder operating parameters. You can use them to quickly set the Fish Finder in the most commonly used operating modes. These are: CRUISE: sets Fish Finder in full auto mode with the sensitivity settings (GAIN OFFSET, NOISE level and STC) optimized for displaying the bottom while underway. FISH : sets the Fish Finder in full auto mode with the sensitivity setting optimized for fish finding.
HOW CAN I RESTORE THE FISH FINDER DEFAULT OPERATING PARAMETERS?
While the Fish Finder page is shown, press [MENU] and move the ShuttlePoint knob to Transducer Setup and press [ENTER]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to Set Defaults and press [ENTER]. Press [CONFIRM] on the C175C/CP1000C/CPV350, or on the CP155C/ CP180/CP180i press [ENTER]. Note that this operation set all default settings, not only the working defaults.
CAN I ALWAYS LEAVE THE FISH FINDER IN FULL AUTO/ (AUTO GAIN AND AUTO RANGE) MODE?
Yes, but note that the full auto mode suits the 90% of the cases, however in extreme situations the auto modes mail fail and thus it is necessary to switch to the Manual mode.
WHAT ARE EXTREME SITUATIONS IN WHICH AUTO MODES MAY FAIL?
When the bottom is very deep, at high boat speed, when the bottom is very shallow (< 5 feet),

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when the water is full of materials in suspension, with bad sea conditions.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE AUTO MODES FAIL?
Failure of auto modes can happen for various reasons. Hereafter you can find a range of possibilities.
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). Try decreasing the STC value to SHORT in shallow waters or to switch it to VERY SHORT or OFF.
AUTO RANGE FAILS, AND THE DIGITAL DEPTH READOUT DISPLAYS A VERY SHALLOW READING. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
This usually happens if the STC is off or is set to a low value causing disturbance from surface clutter to be stronger than bottom echoes. Try increasing the STC value. As general rule STC has to be set as in shallow waters and LONG in depth waters.
AUTO-RANGE FAILS IN VERY DEEP WATERS DISPLAYING A DIGITAL VERY SHALLOW DEPTH READOUT. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
The Fish Finder capability to detect the bottom decreases as the bottom depth increase. If the bottom composition is soft as mud, if the sea conditions are bad, if there are thermoclines or the water is full of materials in suspension it can further decrease thus causing the digital depth readout to fail. When this happens the auto-range algorithm also fails. To recover from this situation it is necessary to switch to manual range mode and to set the manual depth mode. When manual depth mode is selected the algorithm that calculates the digital depth readout searches for the bottom within the range manually selected by the user. At this point it is necessary to increase manually the range until the bottom becomes graphically visible. If the echoes from the bottom are strong enough, the Fish Finder shall look to the bottom giving a correct depth reading and shall be possible to return in auto range mode. Please note that if one or more of the conditions that reduce the echoes from the bottom listed above is true the bottom may be not visible at all, in this situation a strong thermocline or surface clutter may be interpreted by the Fish Finder as the bottom.
AT A VERY SHALLOW RANGE UPPER HALF OF THE SCREEN APPEARS ALMOST COMPLETELY FILLED BY THE SURFACE CLUTTER. HOW CAN I ELIMINATE IT?

This is normal in shallow waters. To clean up the surface clutter without degrading the digital depth readout algorithm functionality there are two modes: 1) If Surface Declutter = OFF it is possible to set the STC value to custom setting the STC length to the same size of the

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surface clutter, and increasing the STC strenght until the image on the screen cleans up. Please note that in very shallow waters it is usually better to switch to manual gain mode to reduce gain fluctuation due to rapidly changing bottom conditions. 2) Using Surface Declutter, increase the Surface Declutter value until the surface declutter disappears completely.
WHY DO I NEVER SEE FISHES IN THE RANGE BETWEEN 0 TO 2 FEET?
The minimum range of the Fish Finder is 2 Feet. In this interval the Fish Finder can detect neither the bottom nor any target.
HOW CAN I REDUCE THE SURFACE CLUTTER?
You can act by: properly setting the STC as described at 7.10 and also by increasing the NOISE LEVEL and reducing the GAIN or the GAIN OFFSET (if you are in auto gain mode). However please note that a strong attenuation of surface clutter may also reduce the capability to detect targets.
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.
IN VERY SHALLOW WATERS WHEN THE AUTO GAIN MODE IS SELECTED THERE ARE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE BOTTOM PROFILE WIDTH AND ITS COLOR REPRESENTATION. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
In very shallow waters the environment situation (bottom/water condition) change very quickly thus causing the auto gain algorithm to create oscillations while trying to set optimal GAIN value for each situation. To avoid this it is advisable to switch to MANUAL GAIN mode and fine tune the GAIN to a fixed setting.
IN VERY DEEP WATERS EVEN SETTING THE GAIN TO ITS MAXIMUM VALUE I CANNOT SEE THE BOTTOM WHAT SHALL I DO?
Try decreasing the NOISE LEVEL. If still the bottom is not visible there is nothing you can do, the bottom echo is simply too weak to be detected.
GPS CHART PLOTTER SHOWS NO DATA WHEN VIEWING THE FISH FINDER PAGE
This may be due to the FF520 having an issue. To confirm, listen to the depth transducer for the transmit pulse. If the pulse is not heard the FF520 is defective.