Intermec Fish Finder PRO 128 User Manual

PRO 128 FISHFINDER  
OPERATIONS  
MANUAL  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
USING THE PRO TRACKER UNIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
How Sonar Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Simulator Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
What You See On Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Control Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
ADVANCED FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Using Diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Rev. 11206D  
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HOW SONAR WORKS  
HOW SONAR WORKS  
Your Tracker unit uses sonar to locate  
and define underwater objects, define  
the bottom terrain, as well as deter-  
mine distance.  
Sonar technology is based on sound  
waves. Your Tracker unit sends out a  
sound wave signal. With this signal it  
determines distance by measuring the  
time between the transmission of the  
sound wave and when the sound  
wave is reflected off an object. Your  
Tracker uses the reflected signal to  
interpret location, size and composi-  
tion of an object.  
Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of  
240' (70m) and back again in less than 1/10 of a second. It is unlikely that  
your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal.  
The Tracker unit is a dual frequency, dual beam unit, and generates two dis-  
tinct sonar signals - one narrow, one wide. Each signal is optimized for a  
particular purpose. First, the center beam transmits at a frequency of 200  
kHz in a 20 degree (narrow) symmetrical pattern for greater depth capa-  
bility and excellent detail. Information from this center beam is used to  
draw the graphic representation of the bottom on the display.  
Second, the wide beam transmits at a frequency of 83 kHz in a 53 degree  
(wide) symmetrical pattern for greater area of coverage. Information from  
the wide beam is used to accurately detect the presence and location of  
fish. A wide beam has a large area of coverage but limited resolution of  
detail. A narrow beam has excellent detail, but within a limited area  
of coverage.  
The combination of the two beams and dual frequencies provides the com-  
bination of a large area of coverage and a high level of detail.  
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SIMULATOR OPERATION  
Actual depth capability depends on factors such as bottom hardness, water  
conditions, and transducer installation. Units will typically read to deeper  
depths in fresh water than in salt water.  
SIMULATOR OPERATION  
The Tracker unit contains a simulator that  
allows you to use the unit as if you are on the  
water. The simulator is invaluable for learn-  
ing how to operate the Tracker unit.  
There are two ways to start the simulator. If  
the unit is powered off, press and hold the  
POWER button for approximately three sec-  
onds until you hear a continuous chirp.  
The simulator can also be started by selecting the Simulator option on the  
start-up screen after you power-up the unit. When this screen is shown,  
simply press the DOWN ARROW until Simulatoris highlighted. When the  
screen times out, the unit will be in simulator mode.  
When in simulator operation, the Tracker unit responds to control inputs as  
if it is in actual operation, so feel free to experiment, or to customize the  
unit for your particular operation.  
To exit Simulator mode, power the unit off.  
When in simulator mode, the word “simulator” appears on the  
display, blinking on and off, indicating the information on-screen  
is not real sonar data.  
FEATURE MEMORY  
If your Tracker unit is installed with a transducer connected, any changes  
you make to the set-up or User Options (see Control Functions) while in  
Simulator are retained in the units memory. This allows you to use simula-  
tor to experiment with the various set-up options, and retain your selected  
settings for normal operation.  
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WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN  
If you are using the Tracker unit in Simulator when no transducer is con-  
nected, any selected options are lost when the unit is powered off. The  
Tracker unit will return to Factory Settings, or options selected when last  
used with a transducer, if no transducer is connected.  
IMPORTANT: A transducer must be connected to the Tracker unit  
in order to retain user settings selected when in simulator mode.  
If no transducer is detected, the unit defaults to pre-selected  
options when powered off.  
Figure A  
What You See On-Screen  
Your Tracker unit uses a 128 V x 64 H  
matrix FSTN LCD display. This display  
provides outstanding viewability in all  
light conditions over a wide range of  
temperatures.  
At initial power-up, the Tracker unit uses  
settings that were set at the factory.  
After initial use, the Tracker unit will  
remember the settings you enter.  
There are several elements on-screen  
that are common to all modes of opera-  
tion.  
Temperature/Speed. The initial screen layout takes one of two basic forms  
depending on whether the optional Temp/Speed accessory is installed. Figure  
A shows the default view when the Temp/Speed accessory is installed. Figure B  
shows the default view when the Temp/Speed accessory is not installed.  
Depth. The digital depth number shows the water depth directly beneath the  
transducer location.  
Depth Range. The depth range is shown to the right of the screen. The upper  
number is 0 indicating the surface of the water. The lower number is one of  
the nine depth ranges available that best match the depth of the water. As the  
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WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN  
Bottom Depiction  
Zero Line  
depth of the water changes, the range  
changes as necessary in order to retain a  
bottom representation on-screen.  
When in Auto mode, the horizontal line  
at the top of the screen is the zero  
line,representing the surface of the  
water. Occasionally there is a gap in this  
line. This gap indicates the unit is up-  
dating the display even if the bottom is  
not visible on-screen, or if the bottom  
information is not changing.  
New sonar information appears on the  
right side of the graphic area of the dis-  
play and moves to the left as new infor-  
mation is displayed. The Tracker unit  
automatically selects the appropriate  
Water Depth  
Depth Range  
Figure B  
depth range to show the depth of water beneath the transducer. This  
range is selected so the bottom representation is typically shown about 2/3  
down the display.  
Bottom. The graphic depiction of the  
Surface Clutter  
Rocky Bottom  
bottom provides an effective tool for  
understanding the composition of the  
bottom. If the bottom is hard and  
smooth, the bottom depiction is narrow  
and dense. If the bottom is soft mud or  
sand, the depiction will be thick and less  
dense. This indicates much of the signal  
is absorbed by the soft bottom. If the  
bottom is rocky or rugged in composi-  
tion, the depiction is of varying density  
and textured in appearance.  
Wave action also affects the bottom  
depiction. The information drawn is a  
distance measurement, so if the boat is  
Soft Bottom  
Hard Bottom  
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WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN  
moving up and down over flat bottom, the bottom depiction often appears  
in regular variations that match wave timing.  
Structure. Structure is defined as any object physically attached to the bot-  
tom. The sonar configuration of the Tracker unit is optimized to give the  
most accurate depiction of bottom structure possible. Grass, trees, stumps,  
wrecks or other debris are accurately displayed, however the depiction of  
these objects varies with boat speed and direction. The best way to learn to  
interpret structure is to operate the Tracker unit over a variety of known con-  
ditions and experiment with user functions to best represent those condi-  
tions on-screen.  
Surface Clutter. Surface clutter is the layer of water near the surface that  
is rich in algae and other growth, and often is aerated by wind or wave  
action. This area of water interferes with sonar transmission and often  
appears on-screen as regular clusters of individual dots near the 0line.  
Thermoclines. Thermoclines are sharp  
differences in water temperature.  
These are easily identified by the con-  
tinuous nature of the return.  
Thermocline Second Return  
Second Returns. When a sonar signal  
is reflected off the bottom back to the  
transducer, there is often enough ener-  
gy left in the signal to be reflected off  
the surface of the water back to the  
bottom a second time. Second returns  
appear as a slightly weaker bottom  
representation exactly twice the depth  
of the primary bottom return. The sec-  
ond return is most likely to occur in  
shallow water and in areas of relatively  
hard bottom.  
Fish ID. The Tracker unit uses advanced signal processing to further evalu-  
ate any sonar return between the surface and the bottom. For instance, a  
small school of bait fish usually appears as a dense cluster of individual dots.  
If the return meets certain additional criteria, a fish symbol will be assigned.  
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
Fish in  
Fish in  
Wide Beam  
Narrow Beam  
There are three different size fish sym-  
bols used to indicate the intensity of the  
sonar return. While signal intensity is a  
good indicator of relative fish size, differ-  
ent species of fish have different sonar  
characteristics, so it is not always possi-  
ble to distinguish fish size between vary-  
ing species. The signal intensity is "nor-  
malized" for depth so that a small fish  
close to the boat does not appear as a  
large fish symbol.  
ID+ adds an additional piece of informa-  
tion to help the user locate fish. On  
selected fish symbols, the digital depth  
of the designated fish is drawn to help  
locate the fish vertically. This is especially  
ID+ Fish  
Depth  
helpful in setting bait depths or for downrigger operation.  
The fish symbols indicate the sonar beam the fish is detected in. This  
gives you a reliable indicator of side to side location of the fish relative to  
the boat. Fish symbols that are hollow are detected in the wide beam and  
are around the boat. Solid fish symbols represent fish detected in the nar-  
row beam and are directly under the boat.  
CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
The Tracker unit uses a simple five button keypad for all  
user input. Press any button and an audible chirp”  
confirms the control input. If a button has no function  
or is inappropriate for the situation, an audible error”  
is heard. The unit sounds multiple chirps.  
Power. The Power button powers the Tracker unit up  
for normal operation. When the unit is on, POWER  
turns the unit off. POWER can also be used to go  
directly into Simulator mode. To enter simulator, with  
the unit powered off, press and hold POWER for sever-  
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al seconds until a continuous chirp is heard.  
Light. LIGHT controls the units display backlight. With the unit powered  
on, press LIGHT once to turn the backlight on high.Press LIGHT a sec-  
ond time to turn the backlight on low,and a third time turns the back-  
light off. The backlight is very effective for low-light and nighttime opera-  
tion. When the backlight is on, the Tracker unit will consume more power  
than with the backlight off. This is important when using the Tracker unit  
in a portable configuration powered by a separate battery, or when pow-  
ering the unit from a trolling motor battery.  
When powering the unit from a battery such as in portable applications,  
you can prolong the battery life by using the backlight at a minimum.  
The three lower buttons, MENU, UP ARROW, and DOWN ARROW work  
together to control the Tracker unit menu-controlled user functions.  
Menu. MENU displays a menu on-screen  
for adjustment. In normal operation,  
pressing MENU repeatedly cycles through  
all available menu headings. When a  
menu heading displays, the full menu  
Menu Heading  
appears after a short pause. A menu remains on-screen for several seconds,  
and can be adjusted by using the ARROW keys. If no adjustment is made  
in the allotted time, the menu disappears. If you want the menu to remain  
on-screen longer press and hold MENUthe menu will remain on-screen  
indefinitely. Once you release the menu button, the screen will time out.  
Once a menu times out, it is still considered the active menu. Press MENU  
to bring up the last menu used.  
Arrow Keys. The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW make adjustments to  
menu functions. On the left side of every menu there are UP ARROW and  
DOWN ARROW symbols. The symbols indicate which ARROW button has  
a function in a particular situation. Either one or both ARROW buttons can  
be used to adjust the menu function. A hollow ARROW symbol means the  
corresponding ARROW button has no function. Pressing that button will  
result in no adjustment and the erroraudible will be heard. A solid  
ARROW symbol means the corresponding ARROW button can be used to  
affect the menu adjustment.  
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The ARROW buttons often can be used  
when no menu is on-screen. In these situ-  
ations, pressing the ARROW button  
affects the function of the active (last-  
used) menu. This is a short-cut to menu  
operation. The menu appears on-screen  
while the adjustment is made and times out. A frequently used menu can  
be adjusted very quickly using this technique.  
After an adjustment is made to a menu function, the menu times out after  
a few seconds and the unit returns to normal operation.  
Menu Layout. All menus use the same basic layout. The heading at the  
top describes the menu function. The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW  
symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are available for  
adjustment. In menus that have several possible settings, a range of adjust-  
ment indicator shows the total range available and the current setting.  
Within the menu are the options available. The selected option or current  
setting is highlighted in the black box. If no adjustment is made, this is the  
selected setting. Press an ARROW button while the menu is displayed to  
select another option.  
Several of the menus are multi-step. In some situations if an adjustment is  
made, additional options become available for further adjustment. Exam-  
ples of these multi-step menus are Depth Range, Depth Alarm and Zoom.  
See the detailed description of each function for further explanation.  
Menu Functions  
Heading  
Up Arrow Option  
Arrow Symbols  
Selected Setting  
Down Arrow Option  
Range of Adjustment Indicator  
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Sensitivity. The Sensitivity function controls  
the sensitivity of the sonar receiver. The Tracker  
unit automatically adjusts the level of receiver  
sensitivity based on a number of factors includ-  
ing the depth of the water and the level of  
noise present. Noise can be caused by other  
electronic devices, engines, trolling motors,  
propeller cavitation and hydrodynamic flow  
among others.  
The user has the option of adjusting the Sensitivity higher or lower based  
on personal preference. You can select one of 11 sensitivity settings from -  
5 to +5. A setting of 0 (factory setting) has no effect on the automatic sen-  
sitivity control. Increasing the sensitivity (+1 through +5) enables the unit to  
display the information from progressively smaller sonar returns. By  
decreasing the sensitivity bias (-1 through -5), the unit effectively filters  
small sonar returns.  
In murky or muddy water, it is often helpful to reduce the sensitivity. This  
prevents the display from being clut-  
High Sensitivity Low Sensitivity  
tered with sonar returns from debris or  
suspended particles. In very clear or  
very deep water, it may be helpful to  
increase the sensitivity since even the  
smallest sonar return may be of interest  
to the user.  
To adjust Sensitivity, press MENU  
repeatedly until the Sensitivity heading  
is displayed. When the Sensitivity menu  
appears, use the UP ARROW to  
increase the sensitivity, or the DOWN  
ARROW to reduce sensitivity. To  
sequence through the available set-  
tings, press and hold either ARROW  
button. Release the button at the set-  
ting you want to change.  
Sensitivity at “0”  
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After an adjustment is made, the menu disappears and the new sensitivity  
setting is in affect. If additional time is needed to study a menu, press and  
hold the MENU button and the menu will remain on-screen indefinitely. If  
you need to make an additional adjustment, press the UP ARROW or  
DOWN ARROW button.  
Depth Range. The Depth Range function  
controls the vertical distance displayed on  
the graphic area of the display. There are  
nine depth ranges available. The top of the  
range is always 0, or the surface of the  
water. Ranges of 015', 030', 060',  
0120', 0180', 0240', 0360', 0480', and 0600' are available. In the  
metric version, ranges of 05, 010, 020, 040, 060, 080, 0110,  
0150, and 0185 meters are available.The range that positions the bot-  
tom depiction closest to the bottom of the screen, will best utilize the avail-  
able display resolution.  
The Tracker unit automatically adjusts the  
depth range depending on the depth of  
the water. The unit tries to maintain the  
bottom depiction about ²⁄₃ down the total  
range (for example, in 20' (6m) of water,  
the 0-30' (0-10m) range would be select-  
ed). This provides the best display resolu-  
tion and therefore the best target separa-  
tion possible.  
The Depth Range can be adjusted manually. Press MENU repeatedly until  
the Depth Range menu is visible. Two options are available: Auto and Man-  
ual.  
The manual setting enables you to adjust  
the current depth range setting. The unit  
no longer adjusts the Depth Range to the  
most appropriate range for bottom dis-  
play. Often, the bottom may not be visible  
on-screen. The digital depth readout  
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always determines the depth of the  
bottom, even if it is not visible  
on-screen.  
Using manual Depth Range control,  
you can view sonar information from  
the area near the surface in great  
detail.  
To return to automatic Depth Range  
control, press the MENU button until  
the Depth Range menu appears on-  
screen and use the UP ARROW to  
select AUTO.  
Depth Range  
Zoom. Zoom is similar to Depth Range  
because it controls the range of information  
displayed on screen. Zoom, however,  
allows selection of ranges beneath the surface  
so any area of water between the surface and  
the bottom can be enlarged to provide more  
detailed information. By using the full display to  
show a small area of coverage, the effective dis-  
play resolution is increased, and the units ability  
to separate close targets is enhanced.  
Upper Zoom Limit  
There are four Zoom ranges available: 7¹⁄₂'  
(2m), 15' (5m), 30' (10m), and 60' (20m).  
These ranges are not directly user controlled  
but are instead dependent on the current  
depth range. In shallow water, when the  
15' (5m) or 30' (10m) range is in use, the  
Zoom range is 7¹⁄₂' (2m). If the 60' (20m) or  
120' (40m) range is in use, the Zoom range  
is 15' (5m), if a 180'-480' (60-150m) depth  
range is in use, the Zoom range is 30'  
(10m), and if the 600' (185m) range is in  
use, the Zoom range is 60' (20m).  
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Lower Zoom Limit  
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The Zoom range is shown on the left side of the  
screen and full range information is shown on the  
right side of the display. Zoom can either operate  
automatically, in which the Zoom range is constantly  
adjusted to show the bottom, or manually, in which  
the user controls the location of the Zoom range.  
Automatic Zoom is especially helpful when looking  
for structure or bottom detail. The Automatic  
Zoom keeps the bottom in view even in quickly changing terrain, but is most  
useful in flatter areas without considerable depth variation. Manual Zoom pro-  
vides detailed information of any area from the surface to the bottom. In man-  
ual Zoom, the Zoom range does not move as the terrain changes.  
When the range is shown in the menu, the upper number represents the top of  
the current Zoom range. The lower number represents the bottom of the Zoom  
range. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to move this range. The upper  
number can never be less than 0 (the surface of the water), and the lower num-  
ber can never be greater than the active depth range. The difference between  
the two numbers (the Zoom range) is preset and determined by the active depth  
range.  
Once manual Zoom is selected, the display appears the same as in Auto Zoom,  
but the zoom range does not change automatically.  
To disable Zoom, press the MENU button until the Zoom menu is on-screen. Use  
the UP ARROW to highlight Off, and let the  
menu time out.  
When the unit is powered off, the Zoom  
menu returns to Zoom Off.  
Depth Alarm. The Tracker unit contains an  
audible alarm to warn you of shallow water  
depths. The alarm is adjustable to depths of  
3' (1m) to 99' (30m). When the alarm is  
enabled, an audible alarm sounds if the  
water beneath the boat is equal to or less  
than the selected alarm depth. The alarm  
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sounds continuously for about five seconds,  
and then intermittently to remind you that  
you are still in shallow water.  
Fish Alarm. The Fish Alarm alerts you to the  
presence of fish, or other targets not con-  
nected to the bottom. The Fish Alarm has  
three different settings that correspond to  
the three different size fish symbols shown  
on-screen.  
The default setting is OFF.With the  
Large fish onlysetting, the Tracker unit  
alarms on only those targets that are repre-  
sented by the large fish symbols. The Track-  
er unit can be set to alarm on only large and  
medium fish, or set to alarm on all fish.  
Once the Fish Alarm is enabled, the Tracker  
unit emits an audible beep when the select-  
ed size fish symbol appears on-screen. The  
sound is slightly different for each of the  
three fish symbol sizes, so with practice, it is  
possible to distinguish the size of the  
detected fish without looking  
Set for large fish only  
at the unit.  
Set for large and medium fish  
Triplog. Triplog provides a  
Set for all fish  
running log of information  
based on input from the Temp/Speed sensor.  
Since Triplog requires information  
from the Temp/Speed sensor to oper-  
ate, if this sensor is not detected by  
the Tracker unit, the Triplog menu  
will not appear as an option.  
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Triplog provides seven pieces of informa-  
tion: the current digital depth, water sur-  
face temperature, current boat speed, the  
distance traveled since the Tracker unit  
was powered up or reset, the average  
speed, the total time elapsed since power-  
up or reset, and the input voltage from  
your boats electrical system.  
The time, speed and distance calculations  
are useful for tracking your progress on a  
trip. The input voltage is useful for deter-  
mining the condition of the charging sys-  
tem of the boat. When used in a portable  
application or whenever the Tracker unit is  
operated from a battery source, the voltage number  
can be used to determine battery life. The Tracker unit  
will operate at voltages from 10 to 20 VDC. Voltages in  
excess of 20 or less than 10 VDC cause the unit to  
power off.  
Options. The Options Menu is a series of linked menu  
functions used initially to set your preferences. Once  
your preferences are selected, it is unlikely these func-  
tions need to be accessed during the normal opera-  
tion of the product.  
The Options menu works differently than other  
menu functions in that all of the options must be  
cycled through in order to return to normal operation. There are twelve.  
Option menus: Contrast, Display Speed, Bottom Black, Fish ID, Numeral  
Size, Diagnostic, Units, Speed Offset, Depth Off-  
set, and Reset.  
Contrast. The Contrast function allows the user  
to control the level of contrast of the LCD display.  
The Tracker unit will automatically adjust the dis-  
play contrast to compensate for changing ambi-  
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ent temperatures; however, some situations may occur where manual  
adjustment will provide a higher level of contrast.  
Eleven contrast settings, +5 to -5, are possible. The display contrast will  
change as the adjustment is made so the optimum level of contrast can be  
achieved. Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the desired selection. The  
Tracker unit will reset to the factory setting when the unit is powered off.  
Display Speed. Display Speed controls  
the rate at which the graphic information  
moves across the display. There are 5 pos-  
sible speeds; the fastest rate (5) is the fac-  
tory setting. Keep in mind that the closer  
the update rate matches your boat speed,  
the more accurate is the graphic depiction  
of the terrain beneath your boat.  
Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select the desired update rate. The Dis-  
play Speed setting is remembered when the unit is powered off.  
Bottom Black. There are two selections  
available: OFF and ON. The factory setting is  
OFF. With this setting, the Tracker unit dis-  
plays the  
Bottom Black View  
bottom  
u s i n g  
Structure  
ID. This  
allows you to determine the texture and  
relative hardness of the bottom. Select-  
ing Bottom Black ONcauses the unit  
to blacken in the display below the bot-  
tom. This gives the user easiest recogni-  
tion of the bottom location, even from a  
great distance.  
The Tracker unit remembers the Bottom  
Black setting when powered off.  
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Fish ID. There are three selections available: OFF, ID+ ON, and ADJUST. The fac-  
tory setting is ID+ ON. With Fish ID OFF, sonar returns are displayed as raw”  
information. There is no interpretation made by the unit. Selecting ID OFF also  
disables the fish alarm.  
ID+ ON enables the Tracker unit to interpret the raw sonar data and, using  
a variety of techniques, depict appropriate target returns as one of three  
different size fish symbols. Further identification shows whether the fish is  
in the wide or narrow beam. The Tracker unit also displays the depth  
beneath the surface with the corresponding fish symbol.  
Selecting Adjust and making incremental changes enhances the fishfinders  
ability to identify sonar returns as fish symbols.  
Increasing the value to a number greater than  
zero shows more fish symbols on-screen. In  
this case smaller sonar returns will be depicted  
as fish symbols. This is useful for identifying  
many smaller sonar returns (such as baitfish)  
as fish symbols.  
Decreasing the value to a number less than zero  
shows fewer fish symbols on-screen. In this case  
smaller sonar returns are disregarded. This is  
useful for eliminating many small sonar returns  
when seeking larger species of fish.  
The Tracker unit remembers this selection  
even when the unit is powered off.  
Numeral Size. Two options are available: BIG  
and SMALL. The factory setting is BIG. With  
this setting, the  
Raw Sonar  
ID+ On  
digital depth and  
speed and temp  
numerals  
drawn  
are  
large  
enough to be  
read from across  
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MENU FUNCTIONS  
the boat. The big numerals occupy space on the display that could be used  
for the graphics area. Hence, the small numerals option. With small numer-  
als selected, a greater amount of the display area is available for the graph-  
ic view. This effectively increases the display resolution of the unit.  
Numeral Size settings are remembered when powered off.  
Diagnostic. Two options are available: HIDE and  
SHOW. The factory setting is HIDE. Selecting SHOW  
brings up the Diagnostic screen. See the Using Diag-  
nostic section for more information.  
Units. The Units function allows the user to select  
the units of measurement for the depth and speed  
readout. FEET/MPH (feet/statute miles per hour) and FEET/KTS (feet/nautical  
miles per hour), are available.The Tracker unit remembers this selection even  
when the unit is powered off.  
Speed Offset. The Speed Offset option allows  
the user to compensate for differences in hull  
design, and its effect on the accuracy of the  
speed measurement.  
If there is a discrepancy between the indicated  
speed and another speed measurement device  
on the boat, the speed measurement can be var-  
ied to improve accuracy. Remember, the speed  
paddle wheel measures speed through the water,  
not speed over ground.  
Speed offset is remembered after power is disconnected.  
Depth Offset. The Depth Offset allows the user  
to select the point on the boat from which the  
depth measurement is made. Selecting a positive  
value adds distance to the measurement. If the  
transducer is mounted 3 feet beneath the water-  
line, a positive 3 will show the correct depth from  
the surface of the water.  
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USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE  
Another frequent use of depth offset is to show the depth beneath the  
deepest point of the hull. A negative value equal to the distance from the  
transducer location and the deepest point of the hull will have the same  
effect as mounting the transducer at the deepest point.  
Depth offset is remembered after power is disconnected.  
Reset. With the many User Options available to cus-  
tomize the Tracker unit, it is easy to configure the unit in  
such a way that it is detrimental to a particular use. By  
using the Reset function, all variable or user-controlled  
features of the Tracker unit are returned to the factory  
settings.  
The Reset function is an important first step in troubleshooting problems to  
ensure that a user selected setting is not the cause for the perceived prob-  
lem.  
USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE  
The Tracker unit contains a powerful diagnostic tool that can aid in deter-  
mining the cause of a problem.  
To use the Diagnostic feature, select the Diagnostic  
feature on the start-up menu on the initial screen.  
Diagnostic can also be accessed through the Options  
menu.  
Self Test. Initially, the Tracker unit will perform a self-  
test. This test confirms the operation of all internal cir-  
cuitry. At the conclusion of the test, one of two mes-  
sages will appear. PASSED indicates the internal test  
discovered no failures, FAILED indicates a significant  
internal problem was discovered and the unit requires  
factory service. A code number appears that tells  
repair personnel where the problem is.  
Transducer Connection. The first connection tested is  
Transducer input. If a transducer is detected, the mes-  
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USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE  
sage CONNECTED appears. If a series of dashed lines is shown, no transduc-  
er is connected or there is a problem with the transducer or cable.  
If you are using multiple transducers, switch between transducers to confirm  
the connections for each.  
Boat Speed/Water Temperature Connection. Other connections tested  
include the boat speed and surface water temperature sensors. These  
accessory sensors can be purchased independently or together as a single  
sensor (see the Humminbird Accessories catalog). If the sensors are con-  
nected and working properly, a connectedmessage appears.  
The speed input feature only works when the boat is in motion as the pad-  
dle wheel on the speed sensor must rotate to be detected.  
Voltage Input. Another connection tested is the voltage input, and is  
especially helpful in diagnosing input voltage problems. The current input  
voltage is displayed. If voltage fluctuations or power supply in excess of 20  
VDC or less than 10 VDC is suspected, use the diagnostic screen to confirm  
input voltage. Often, small outboard motors do not effectively regulate  
voltage when operated at high engine speeds.  
Use Diagnostic while running the boat at high speeds to show the voltage  
gain. Also, if you are using the Tracker unit in portable configuration or  
from the trolling motor battery, Diagnostic can be used to evaluate the  
health of the battery by showing the current voltage.  
Total Time. The total time category indicates the total time the unit has  
been in use since shipped from the factory. It is normal for some hours to  
appear in the total time when the unit is new due to factory testing. While  
this is often of interest to the user, it is primarily a diagnostic tool for the  
repair technician should the unit need service.  
MAINTENANCE  
Your Tracker unit is designed to provide years of trouble free operation with  
virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your  
Tracker unit continues to deliver top performance.  
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MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING  
If the unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected  
surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water. Do not use a chemical  
glass cleaner on the lens. Chemicals in the solution may cause cracking in  
the lens of the unit.  
When cleaning the LCD protective lens, use a chamois and non-abrasive,  
mild cleaner. Do not wipe while dirt or grease is on the lens. Be careful to  
avoid scratching the lens.  
If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time, algae and  
other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer. Peri-  
odically clean the face of the transducer with liquid detergent. Pivoting  
the transducer up in the bracket may allow better access for inspection  
or cleaning.  
If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of time, it may  
take some time to wet the transducer when returned to the water. Small  
air bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with  
proper operation. These bubbles dissipate with time, or you can wipe  
the face of the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in  
the water.  
Never leave the Tracker unit in a closed car or trunkthe extremely high  
temperatures generated in hot weather can damage the electronics.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Do not attempt to repair the Tracker unit yourself. There are no user serviceable  
parts inside, and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly to  
ensure the waterproof integrity of the housing. Repairs should be performed  
only by authorized Humminbird technicians.  
Many requests for repair received by Humminbird involve units that do not actu-  
ally need repair. These units are returned no problem found.If you have a  
problem with your Tracker unit, use the following troubleshooting guide before  
sending your unit in for repair. The Tracker unit contains several tools that can  
aid in determining if there is a problem and how to isolate and repair the prob-  
lem in many cases.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
1. Nothing happens when I turn the unit on.  
Check the power cable connection at both ends. Be sure the cable is connect-  
ed correctly to a reliable power sourcered lead to positive, black lead to neg-  
ative or ground. Ensure the power available at the mount is between 10 and 20  
VDC. If the unit is wired through a fuse panel, ensure the panel is powered.  
Often accessory fuse panels are controlled by a separate switch or the ignition  
switch. Also, often a fuse can appear to be good when in fact is not. Check the  
fuse with a tester or replace it with a fuse known to be good.  
Check the power connection to the Tracker unit. It is possible to force the power  
cable connector into the cable holder incorrectly. If the connector is reversed, the  
unit will not work. Examine the contacts on the back of the unit to ensure there  
is no corrosion. Finally, ensure the unit is firmly seated on the mount. The elec-  
trical contacts are not made until the unit is fully seated.  
Ensure the metal cable retainer is properly installed in the mount. If not, the  
power connected may push out when the unit is put on the mount.  
2. There is no transducer detected.  
The Tracker unit has the ability to detect and identify that a transducer is con-  
nected. If, at power up, a message indicates transducer not connected,only  
simulator operation is possible. First, ensure that an appropriate transducer con-  
nector is positioned correctly in the connector holder, and that the unit is fully  
seated on the mount. The Tracker unit will work with the standard dual-beam  
transducer.  
Second, inspect the transducer cable from end to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts  
in the outer casing of the cable. Also ensure the transducer is fully submerged  
in water. If the transducer is connected to the unit through a switch, temporar-  
ily connect it directly to the unit and try again. If none of these items identifies  
an obvious problem, the transducer itself is probably the problem. Be sure to in-  
clude the transducer if returning the unit for repair.  
3. There is no bottom reading visible on the display.  
There are a number of possible causes for this condition. If the loss of bottom  
information occurs only at high boat speeds, the transducer needs adjusting. If  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
the digital depth readout is working but there is no bottom visible on-screen, it  
is possible the depth range has been adjusted manually to a range lower than  
what is needed to display the bottom. Also, in very deep water, it may be nec-  
essary to manually increase the sensitivity setting to maintain a graphic depiction  
of the bottom.  
If you are using a transducer switch to connect two transducers to the Tracker  
unit, ensure the switch is in the correct position to connect a transducer that is  
in water. (If a trolling motor transducer is selected and the trolling motor is out  
of water, no sonar information appears.)  
If none of the above solve the problem, inspect the transducer cable from end  
to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts in the outer casing of the cable. If the transducer  
is connected to the unit through a switch, temporarily connect it directly to the  
unit and try again. If none of these items identifies an obvious problem, the  
transducer itself may be the problem. Be sure to include the transducer if return-  
ing the unit for repair.  
4. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading and  
inconsistent digital depth indication.  
The Tracker unit will work reliably in water 2' (.6m) or deeper. The depth is mea-  
sured from the transducer, not necessarily from the surface.  
5. The unit comes on before I press POWER, and wont turn off.  
Check the transducer cableif the outer jacket of the cable has been cut and  
the cable is in contact with bare metal, you need to repair the cut with electri-  
cal tape. If there is no problem with the cable, disconnect the transducer from  
the unit and see if the problem is corrected, to confirm the source of the prob-  
lem.  
6. I get gaps in the reading at high speeds.  
Your transducer needs adjusting. If the transducer is transom-mounted, there  
are two adjustments available to youheight, and running angle. Make small  
adjustments and run the boat at high speeds to determine the effect. It may take  
several tries to optimize high speed operation. This can also be a result of air or  
turbulence in the transducer location caused by rivets, ribs, etc.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING/WARRANTY  
7. My unit loses power at high speeds.  
Your Tracker unit has over-voltage protection that turns the unit off when input  
voltage exceeds 20 VDC. Some outboard motors do not effectively regulate the  
power output of the engines alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20  
volts when running at high RPMs. The Tracker unit displays input voltage in the  
Diagnostic screen. Use this readout to determine if the voltage exceeds 20 VDC.  
8. The screen begins to fade out. Images are not as sharp as normal.  
Check the input voltage using Diagnostic. The Tracker unit will not operate on  
input voltages below 10 VDC.  
9. The display shows many black dots at high speeds and high sensi-  
tivity settings.  
You are seeing noise or interference caused by one of several sources.  
Noise can be caused by other electronic devices. Turn off any nearby elec-  
tronics and see if the problem goes away. Noise can also be caused by the  
engine. If engine noise is causing the interference, the problem will inten-  
sify at higher RPMs. Increase the engine speed with the boat stationary to  
isolate this cause. Propeller cavitation can appear as noise on-screen. If the  
transducer is mounted too close to the propeller, the turbulence generated  
can interfere with the sonar signal. Ensure that the transducer is mounted  
at least 15" (38cm) from the prop.  
HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY  
First year repairs (from original date of purchase) on your Tracker unit are  
absolutely free. This does not include physical damage to the unit or its  
accessory items. Any modification or attempt to repair the original equip-  
ment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.  
Return the warranty registration card and retain your bill of sale for war-  
ranty verification. Accessories not manufactured under the Humminbird  
trade name are not covered by our warranty. The customer is responsible  
for shipping charges to Humminbird. Humminbird will provide ground UPS  
or Parcel Post shipping back to the customer free of charge. This warranty  
applies to the original purchaser only.  
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICY  
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no  
representatives or persons are authorized to provide for any other liability  
in connection with the sale of our products. Humminbird reserves the right  
to perform modifications or improvements on its products without incur-  
ring the obligation to install the changes on units previously manufactured,  
sold, delivered, or serviced.  
THIS IS A FULL WARRANTY AS DEFINED BY THE FEDERAL WARRANTY ACT,  
EFFECTIVE JULY 4, 1975.  
SERVICE POLICY  
This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies to Hum-  
minbird units returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama, and is subject  
to change without notice.  
All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exact-  
ing factory specifications. Factory serviced units go through the same rig-  
orous testing and quality control inspection as new production units.  
Even though youll probably never need to take advantage of our incredi-  
ble service guarantee, its good to know that we back our units this well.  
We do it because you deserve the best. We will make every effort to  
repair your unit within three working days from the receipt of your unit.  
This does not include shipping time to and from our factory. Units  
received on Friday are usually shipped by Wednesday, units received Mon-  
day are usually shipped by Thursday, etc.  
We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replace-  
ment parts are no longer reasonably available or impossible to obtain.  
After the original warranty period, a standard flat rate service charge will  
be assessed for each repair (physical damage and missing parts are not  
included). Please call our Customer Support Department to verify the ser-  
vice charge for your unit.  
If charges are not prepaid, the unit will be returned C.O.D. If you are expe-  
riencing problems related to bottom or depth readings, please send your  
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
transducer along with your unit when sending for repair.  
CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
If you have any questions, call our Humminbird Customer Support Hotline:  
1-334-687-0503  
Throughout the U.S. and Canada, hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to  
5:00 p.m. Central time.  
If, after reading Troubleshooting,you determine your unit needs factory  
service, please attach a description of the problem and send it with the unit  
to the address below.  
If you are including a check, please attach it to the unit.  
Humminbird  
Service Department  
108 Maple Lane  
Eufaula, AL 36027  
USA  
Further information on Humminbird products can be found at:  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 kHz and 83 kHz  
Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Watts (RMS)  
2000 Watts (Peak to Peak)  
Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Narrow: 20° at -10 db  
Wide: 53° at -10 db  
Power Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VDC  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FSTN LCD  
LCD Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 V x 64 H Pixels  
Viewing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.90" V x 2.35" H  
(7.3cm V x 5.97cm H)  
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quick Disconnect Mount  
Unit Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6³⁄₄"H x 6¹⁄₄"W x 4¹⁄₄"D  
(17.1cm H x 15.9 cm W x 10.5 cm D)  
Transducer (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XT-6-20  
Transducer Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20' (6 meters)  
Depth Ranges . . . .15', 30', 60', 120', 180', 240', 360', 480', & 600'  
(5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 110, 150 & 185 meters)  
Zoom Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7¹⁄₂', 15', 30', & 60'  
(2, 5, 10 & 20 meters)  
P/N 530991-1  
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