Humminbird Fish Finder 100SX User Manual

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION  
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW  
Determining How to Mount the Transducer  
Your Humminbird fishfinder includes a standard  
transducer. This transducer can be mounted on the  
transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass  
hull boat.  
The transom installation, which is the most widely used,  
places the transducer on the outside of the boat hull. This  
technique produces the least signal loss, and provides a  
way to adjust the transducer after installation. The  
mounting hardware included is designed to protect both  
the boat and the transducer should the boat strike debris in  
the water or when trailering.  
As an alternative to transom mounting, it is possible on  
many fiberglass-hulled boats to glue the transducer on  
the inside of the boat hull. Since fiberglass has similar  
sonar characteristics as water, the sonar signal can  
pass through the boat hull with minimal loss. The hull  
of the boat must be single layer construction (not  
double-hulled) Also, any air trapped in the lamination  
of the fiberglass would prevent the sonar signal from  
passing through.  
Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled  
into the boat and through experimentation, high-speed  
operation comparable to transom mounting can be achieved. Two-part slow cure  
epoxy (not included) is required to glue the transducer in place.  
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INSTALLATION PREPARATION  
ALTERNATE MOUNTING METHODS  
ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS  
Your Humminbird fishfinder comes with everything necessary for installation and  
operation on most boats. However, there are several situations which may  
require a different type of transducer. Inboard boats, wood or metal hulls, and sail  
boats create unique transducer mounting needs Alternate transducers and  
mounting methods are detailed below.  
Portable Mounting  
The standard transducer can be adapted for portable  
installations with a portable mounting kit available from  
Humminbird. This accessory adapts your transducer to a  
suction cup mount for temporary installation on the boat hull  
or other surface.  
Trolling Motor Mounting  
The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on  
most trolling motors using a different accessory kit. This  
accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows  
mounting the transducer to the body of most trolling motors.  
Thru-Hull Mounting  
Thru-hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull  
of the boat. Larger boats or boats with inboard motors create  
turbulence that make transom mounting ineffective. Also,  
hulls that are very thick or are double layered, or made from  
materials such as wood or metal, (which do not conduct  
sonar signals) make inside the hull mounting inadvisable.  
Thru-hull mounting may require the use of a fairing block to level the transducer  
with the waterline. Also, since special tools and knowledge may be required to  
perform this type of installation, it is best to refer to a qualified marine technician.  
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TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE  
TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE  
Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer.  
You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by  
returning it to the address listed in Customer Support. Some transducers may  
have additional cost. Refer to the Accessory catalog or call Customer Support for  
information.  
BEGINNING INSTALLATION  
Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method you can begin  
installation of your new Humminbird fishfinder. The installation guide included on  
the next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of  
the control head and transducer. For transom mount transducer installations you  
will need the mounting template included with your manual.  
In addition to the parts included you need the following for installation and  
operation:  
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A powered hand drill and various drill bits  
Philips and flat-head screwdrivers  
A ruler or measuring tape  
Pen or pencil  
12 volt power source (your boat’s battery)  
A 1-amp fuse  
A fuse holder (if you are wiring directly to the boat’s battery)  
Silicone sealant (for sealing drilled holes)  
2-part, slow-cure epoxy (for inside the hull transducer installations)  
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INSTALLATION  
TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
Do not begin this transducer installation until you read the Installation  
Preparation in the Operation Guide. This chapter contains information  
critical to the correct installation of your transducer.  
Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, only general instructions are  
presented in the installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set  
of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation.  
TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
Step One - Determine Where to Mount the Transducer  
Begin the transducer installation by determining where on the  
transom to install the transducer. Consider the following to find  
the best location:  
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It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is  
relatively free of turbulent water, As a boat moves through the  
water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat, and  
the thrust of the propeller(s). This turbulent water is normally  
confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of  
rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the immediate area of  
the propeller(s) (Figure 1). On outboard or inboard/outboard  
boats it is best to stay at least 15” (40cm) to the side of the  
propeller(s).  
If possible, viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is  
moving will provide the best means of locating turbulence free  
water. If maximum high-speed operation is a high priority, this  
is the recommended method. If this is not possible, select a  
location on the transom where the hull forward of this location  
is smooth, flat, and free of protrusions or ribs.  
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The transducer when mounted should point straight down.  
The design of the transducer will accommodate a wide range  
of deadrises and remain ported straight down (Figure 2).  
On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer on  
the step. Never mount the transducer on the transom behind a step, as this  
area of the transom will not be in contact with the water at high speed (Figure  
3).  
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TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
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If the propeller(s) is (are) forward of the transom, it may be impossible to find  
an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or  
transducer type should be considered.  
Step Two - Drill the Mounting Holes  
1. Remove the mounting template from the front of the Operations Manual.  
2. Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where the  
transducer will be installed (Figure 4). Align the template vertically, ensuring  
the lower edge of the transom meets with the bottom corner  
of the template.  
3. Using a pencil or punch, mark the two mounting holes  
shown on the template onto the transom. Do not mark or  
drill any other holes at this time.  
4. Using a 5/32” (4mm) bit drill the two holes to a depth of  
approximately 1" (3cm). On fiberglass hulls, it is best to  
start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits  
to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer  
coating.  
Step Three - Assemble the Transducer  
1. Attach the Pivot to the transducer body as shown in Figure  
5, using the #8 – 3/8” (9mm) long allen headed pivot screw,  
the headed pin, the two flat washers, and the two toothed  
lock washers.  
Note: The toothed lock washers must be positioned  
between the transducer and the pivot ears. The flat  
washers must be positioned to the outside at the pivot  
ears.  
2. Using the AIlen wrenches provided, loosely tighten the pivot  
screw (Figure 6). Do not completely tighten the assembly at  
this time, so the pivot angle can be adjusted later.  
3. Insert the pivot/transducer assembly into the mounting  
bracket as shown in Figure 7. Do not snap the assembly  
closed.  
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INSTALLATION  
TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
Step Four - Mount the Transducer to the Transom  
1. Apply silicone sealant to the mounting holes drilled into the transom.  
2. Align the transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the transom (Figure 8).  
3. Use either a flat head screwdriver, a 5/16" (8mm) hex driver, or a 5/16" (8mm)  
socket to mount the assembly. Using the two #10 – 1”  
(25mm) long slotted hex head screws, mount the transducer  
assembly to the transom as shown. Do not fully tighten the  
mounting screws in order to vertically adjust the transducer.  
Snap the pivot down into place.  
Step Five - Adjust the Running Position of the Transducer  
The bracket allows height and tilt adjustment, the pivot screws  
allow angular adjustment. Initially, adjust the transducer as  
described in the following paragraphs. Further adjustment may  
be necessary to refine the instillation after high speed testing.  
1. First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its  
length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat. Then  
pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1/4 inch  
(6mm) lower than the front (Figure 9).  
2. Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the Allen wrenches.  
It may be necessary to retighten the pivot screws after the  
initial use as the plastics may still be seating to the lock  
washers.  
3. Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the  
transducer is 3/16" (4.5mm) beneath the lower edge of the  
transom (Figure 10). Mark the position of the mounting  
bracket on the transom with a pencil.  
4. Force the pivot to the up position to gain access to the  
mounting screws. Assure the transducer location has not  
changed, then fully tighten the two mounting screws (Figure  
11). Snap the pivot back down.  
Confirm the pivot angle has not changed.  
Note: A third screw location is provided for the  
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mounting bracket. Drill this hole and install the screw after final testing and  
adjustments have been completed.  
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INSTALLATION  
TRANSOM INSTALLATION  
Step Six - Route the Cable  
There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the to the area where the  
control head will be installed. The most common procedure routes the cable  
through the transom into the boat.  
Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other  
wiring that the cable can be routed along. Do not cut or shorten  
the transducer cable and try not to damage the cable insulation.  
Route the cable as far as practical from the VHF radio antenna  
cables or tachometer cable to reduce the possibility of  
interference.  
If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend  
the transducer cable up to a total of 50' (15 m). Call Humminbird  
Customer Support for more information.  
Follow these steps to route the cable through the transom:  
1. Drill a 5/8” (16mm) hole above the water line. Route the  
cable through the hole.  
2. Fill the hole with silicone sealant.  
3. Place the escutcheon plate over the hole and attach with the two #8 x 5/8”  
(16mm) screws.  
4. Secure the cable by attaching the cable camp to the transom using a #8 x  
5/8” (16mm) screw.  
Note: The transducer will pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket. Allow  
enough slack in the cable for this movement. It is best to route the cable to  
the side of the transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the  
transducer during movement.  
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INSTALLATION  
INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION  
INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION  
Inside the hull installation requires the mount system and control  
head be installed and operational. See Installing the Control Head  
for instruction on installing the unit.  
Inside the hull mounting generally produces good results in single  
thickness fiberglass-hulled boats. Humminbird cannot guarantee  
depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the  
hull of the boat since some signal loss occurs. The amount of loss  
depends on hull construction and thickness, and the installation.  
This installation requires slow-cure two-part epoxy. Do not use  
silicone or any other soft adhesive to install the transducer, as this  
material reduces the sensitivity of the unit. Five minute epoxy has  
a tendency to cure before all the air bubbles can be purged.  
Step One - Determine the Mounting Location  
Begin the transducer installation by determining where inside the  
hull to install the transducer. Consider the following to find the  
best location:  
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Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are  
mostly free from turbulent water. Avoid ribs, strakes, and other  
protrusions as these create turbulence (Figure 14).  
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As a general rule, the faster the boat can travel the further aft  
and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be  
located to remain in contact with the water at high speeds.  
Step Two - Test the Mounting Location  
There is no opportunity for adjustment after the transducer glued  
in place. Therefore, it is best to perform a trial installation on inside the hull  
transducers first, and run the boat at high speeds to determine the best mounting  
area.  
1. At the identified mounting location, lay the transducer body face down with  
the pointed end towards the bow.  
2. Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body. Use a sand  
filled bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in position.  
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The transducer cannot transmit through air. The water purges any air from  
between the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse  
fiberglass surface.  
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INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION  
3. Power up the Control Head.  
4. Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen  
on the Control Head. If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip  
or miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer needs to be moved. If  
depth performance is required, test the fishfinder in water at the desired  
depth. Test different locations in the hull until the optimum performance is  
achieved.  
Step Three - Permanently Mount the Transducer  
1. Once the mounting location is determined, mark the position of the  
transducer.  
2. Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the  
mounting surface. If the surface is excessively rough, it may be  
necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting  
surface.  
Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry.  
3. Mix an ample quantity of two-part slow-cure epoxy slowly and  
thoroughly. Avoid trapping air bubbles.  
4. Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull (Figure  
16).  
5. Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to  
purge any trapped air from underneath, keeping the pointed end  
of the transducer body pointed forward (Figure 17).  
Note: Proper operation requires the pointed end of the  
transducer body to face towards the bow.  
6. Weight the transducer so it does not move while the epoxy is curing.  
When the epoxy cures, no water is necessary inside the hull. Neither water,  
spilled gasoline, or oil will affect the performance of the transducer.  
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INSTALLATION  
CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION  
CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION  
Step One - Determine Where to Mount  
Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head. Consider  
the following to determine best location:  
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The cables for power, transducer and temp/speed accessories (if applicable)  
should be installed first and must reach the mounting location. Extension  
cables are available.  
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There are two ways to route the cables to the unit: through a  
hole in the mounting surface underneath the mounting bracket  
or from a hole outside the mounting bracket. Routing the cables  
down under the mount provides maximum weather protection;  
however this is not always feasible if the area under the  
fishfinder is inaccessible. In this case, route the cables through  
a hole at another location and cover with the supplied hole  
cover.  
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The mounting surface should be adequately supported to  
protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration,  
and provide visibility while in operation.  
The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to  
pivot and swivel freely, and for easy removal and installation  
(Figures 18-19).  
Step Two - Connect the Power Cable to the Boat  
A 6’ (2m) long power cable is included to supply power to the  
fishfinder. You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge  
multi-stranded copper wire.  
CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 volt electric systems. Be  
sure your unit is connected to a 12 VDC power supply.  
The Power can be connected to the boat's electrical system at two  
places: a fuse panel, usually located near the console, or directly to the battery.  
If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical connectors (not  
included) that match the terminal on the fuse panel. Attach the black wire to  
ground, and the red wire to 12 VDC power (Figure 20). Be sure to use a one amp  
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fuse in the connection. If you must wire the control head directly to a battery, be  
sure to install an inline fuse holder  
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CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION  
and one amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit (Figure 21).  
Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures.  
In order to minimize the potential for interference with other  
marine electronics a separate power source (such as a  
second battery) may be necessary.  
Step Three - Drill the Mounting Holes  
1. Set the mounting bracket in place on the mounting  
surface. Mark the four mounting screw locations with a  
pencil or punch.  
2. Set the mounting bracket aside, and drill the four  
mounting screw holes using a 9/64” (3.6mm) bit.  
Step Four - Run the Cables  
1. If the cables must pass through a hole underneath the  
mounting surface, mark and drill a 1” (25mm) hole  
centered between the four mounting holes (Figure 22).  
Note: if the cables must pass through the mounting  
surface at a different location, drill the 1" (25mm) hole at  
that location and pass the cables through from  
underneath. Also, you must break out the tabs on the  
rear of the mounting base using needle nose pliers  
(Figures 24-25).  
2. Insert all cables through the 1” (25mm) hole from beneath  
the mounting surface.  
3. Pass the cables through the grommet (if the cable hole is  
underneath the mounting bracket) then press the grommet  
in place around the cables and into the 1” (25mm) hole.  
4. Pass the cables through the mounting base, out the top of  
the mounting bracket.  
5. Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled  
holes. Insert the four flathead wood screws into the mounting holes and  
tighten fully (Figure 23).  
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Optional: If the cables pass outside the mounting bracket, install the hole  
cover over the hole and fasten in place using the two #8 x 7/8” (22mm)  
wood screws (Figure 24).  
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CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION  
Step Five - Assembling the Connector Holder  
1. Insert the cable connectors into the connector holder.  
The cable connectors are labeled, and there are  
corresponding labels on the connector holder (Figure  
26). The slots for the connectors are keyed to prevent  
reverse installation, so do not force the connector into  
the holder.  
2. Carefully pull the excess cable from beneath the -  
mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the  
mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket  
(Figure 27).  
3. Snap the support plate to the rear of the connector  
holder (Figure 28).  
4. Insert the connector holder into place and use the two  
#6-32 x ¾” (9mm) screws to fasten it to the mounting  
bracket (Figure 28).  
5. Install the control head by sliding it onto the mounting  
bracket until it is fully seated. To remove the unit simply  
depress the latch on the rear of the unit and lift (Figure  
29).  
Your Humminbird is now ready for operation.  
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TEST THE INSTALLATION  
TEST THE INSTALLATION  
Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, however you can initially  
confirm basic operation with the boat trailered.  
Press POWER once to turn the unit on. There will be an audible chirp when any  
button is pressed to confirm the button press. If the unit does not power-up,  
ensure the unit is fully seated on the mount and that power is available.  
The first screen provides four options: Start-up, Options, Simulator, and  
Diagnostic. A message at the bottom of the screen indicates the transducer  
connection. If no transducer is detected (or one is not connected), the message  
will indicate this and the unit will go into simulator after the initial screen times  
out.  
Note: the transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer  
detection.  
If a transducer is detected, the unit will enter “Start Up” or normal operation  
unless you choose another option. If you do not press any button before the timer  
reaches “0”, the normal operation screen is displayed. If the boat is in water,  
sonar data appears.  
If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working  
properly. Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2’ but less than the depth  
capability of the unit and the transducer is fully submerged. Remember the sonar  
signal cannot pass through air.  
If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high-  
speed performance. If the unit-functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or  
miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer requires adjustment. Refer to  
the appropriate transducer installation section for more detail.  
Note: it is often necessary to make several incremental transducer  
adjustments before optimum high-speed performance is achieved.  
Important: For Transom Mount transducer installations, install the third mounting  
screw after the final transducer adjustments.  
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HOW SONAR WORKS  
Your Humminbird unit uses sonar to locate and define  
underwater objects, define the bottom terrain, as well as  
determine distance.  
Sonar technology is based on sound waves. Your  
Humminbird 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  
Humminbird uses the reflected signal to interpret location,  
size and composition 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 1/4 of a second. It is unlikely that your boat can  
"outrun" this sonar signal.  
The 100SX is a 200kHz, single-beam fishfinder. The 200 kHz frequency provides excellent sonar  
resolution (the ability to distinguish small returns or returns which are close to the bottom), while  
providing depth capabilities to 600' (185m). The shape of the sonar beam is symmetrical and  
covers an area of approximately 24 degrees side to side and front to rear.  
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 100SX contains a simulator which allows you to use the unit as  
if you are on the water. The Simulator is invaluable for learning how  
to operate the many features of the 100SX. There are two ways to  
enable the simulator: if the unit is powered off, press and hold the  
POWER button  
for approximately 3 seconds until a continuous chirp is heard. The Simulator can also be enabled  
by selecting the Simulator option on the start-up screen after you normally powerup the unit.  
When this screen is shown, simply press the DOWN ARROW until "Simulator" is highlighted.  
When the screen times-out, the unit will be in simulator mode.  
When in simulator operation, the 100SX responds to control inputs as if it is in actual operation,  
so feel free to experiment with the many features and functions to customize the 100SX for your  
particular operation. To exit Simulator mode, power the unit off.  
WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN  
Your 100SX uses a 128 x 64 matrix FSTN LCD display. This type of display provides outstanding  
viewability in all light conditions over a wide range of temperatures.  
NOTE: When in simulator mode, the word "simulator" occasionally scrolls across the display  
indicating that the information on-screen is not real sonar data.  
At power-up, the depth range , sensitivity, and other user adjustments are set at their default  
settings. There are several elements on-screen which are common to all modes of operation. The  
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large digital number at the lower left of the display is the depth of the water directly beneath the  
transducer location.  
The range of the graphic display is shown to the right of the  
graphic information. The upper number is 0 indicating the  
surface of the water, the lower number is one of the 9 ranges  
available which best matches the depth of the water. As the  
depth of the water changes, the range  
changes as necessary in order to retain a bottom representation  
onscreen.  
When in Auto mode, the horizontal line at the top of the graphics  
area is the 0 line which represents the surface of the water.  
Occasionally there will be a gap in this line. This gap indicates  
that the unit is updating the display even if the bottom is not  
visible on-screen, or if the bottom information is not changing.  
The graphic representation of the bottom may vary considerably  
depending on the composition and regularity of the bottom surface (see Interpreting the Onscreen  
Information). Any sonar return which is determined to be not a part of the bottom is shown  
between the surface and the bottom. If this return is determined to be a fish, one of several fish  
shapes is drawn which indicate size, depth, and location of the fish (see Interpreting the On-  
screen Information).  
INTERPRETING THE ON-SCREEN INFORMATION  
Figure B shows a typical view you can expect to see on-water.  
New sonar information appears on the right side of the graphic  
area of the display and moves to the left as new information is  
displayed. The 100SX automatically selects the appropriate  
depth range to show the depth of water beneath the transducer.  
This range is selected so that the bottom representation is  
typically shown about 2/3 down the display.  
The graphic depiction of the bottom provides the user with 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 that much of the signal  
is absorbed by the soft bottom. If the bottom is rocky or rugged  
in composition, the depiction is of varying density and textured  
in appearance.  
Wave action also affects the bottom depiction. Remember that the information drawn is a  
distance measurement, so if the boat is moving up and down over flat bottom, the bottom  
depiction often appears in regular variations which match wave timing.  
Structure is defined as any object physically attached to the bottom. The sonar configuration of  
the 100SX 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 100SX over a variety of known conditions and experiment with user functions to best  
represent those conditions on-screen.  
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Sonar targets which are not physically attached to the bottom  
may take one of many shapes. Surface clutter is the layer of  
water near the surface which 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 "0" line.  
Thermoclines are sharp differences in water temperature.  
These are easily identified by the continuous nature of the  
return.  
When a sonar signal is reflected off the bottom back to the  
transducer, there is often enough energy 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 second return is most likely to  
occur in shallow water and in areas of relatively hard bottom.  
The 100SX uses advanced signal processing to further  
evaluate 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. There are  
three different size fish symbols used to indicate the intensity of  
the sonar return. While signal intensity is a good indicator of  
relative fish size, different species of fish have different sonar  
characteristics, so it is not always possible to distinguish fish  
size between varying species. The signal intensity is  
"normalized" 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 information 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 helpful in setting bait depths or for downrigger  
operation.  
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
The 100SX uses a simple 5-button keypad for all user input. When any button is  
pressed, an audible "chirp" confirms the control input. In the event that a  
particular button has no function or is inappropriate for the situation, an audible  
"error", or multiple chirps, will be heard.  
POWER, powers the 100SX 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. With the unit powered off, press and hold POWER for several seconds  
until a continuous chirp is heard.  
LIGHT controls the unit's 3-position display backlight. With the unit powered on,  
pressing LIGHT once will turn the backlight on "high". Pressing LIGHT a second  
time will turn the backlight on "low", and pressing a third time will turn the  
backlight off. The backlight is very effective for low-light and nighttime operation.  
When the backlight is on, the 100SX will consume more power than with the backlight off. This is  
important when using the 100SX in a portable configuration powered by a separate battery, or  
when powering the unit from a trolling motor battery.  
NOTE: When powering the unit from a battery such as in portable applications, avoiding use of  
the backlight prolongs battery life.  
The three lower buttons, MENU, UP ARROW, and DOWN ARROW work together to control the  
100SX menu-controlled user functions.  
MENU brings a menu on-screen for adjustment. In normal operation, pressing MENU repeatedly  
will cycle through all available menu headings. When the desired menu heading is displayed, the  
full menu appears after a short pause. A menu remains on-screen for several seconds allowing  
user adjustment by means of the ARROW keys. If no adjustment is made in the allotted time, the  
menu disappears. If you need the menu to remain on-screen longer to study the adjustment  
options, press and hold MENU-the 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.  
Pressing MENU will bring up the last used menu.  
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 that the corresponding  
ARROW button has no function. Pressing that button will result in no adjustment and the "error"  
audible will be heard. A solid ARROW symbol means that the corresponding ARROW button can  
be used to affect the menu adjustment.  
The ARROW buttons often can be used when no menu is on-screen. In these situations, 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 several seconds and  
the unit returns to normal operation.  
All menus use the same basic layout as shown in Figure F. The heading at the top describes the  
menu function (see Menu Functions for more details on individual functions). The UP ARROW  
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and DOWN ARROW symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are available for  
adjustment. In menus which have numerous possible settings such as depth range, a range of  
adjustment 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 will be the selected setting. Pressing one of the ARROW buttons while  
the menu is on-screen selects another option.  
Several of the menus are multi-step. In some situations if an adjustment is made, additional  
options become available for further adjustment. Examples of these multi-step menus are Depth  
Range, Depth Alarm and Zoom. See the detailed description of each function for further  
explanation.  
MENU FUNCTIONS  
Sensitivity  
The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver.  
The 100SX automatically adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity  
based on a number of factors including 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 biasing  
this Sensitivity adjustment either higher or lower based on  
personal preference. You can select one of 11 sensitivity bias  
settings from -5 to +5. A bias setting of 0 (Factory Setting) has  
no effect on the automatic sensitivity control. Increasing the bias  
(+1 through +5) causes 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 advantageous to reduce the  
sensitivity bias. This prevents the display from being cluttered  
with sonar returns from debris or suspended particles. In very  
clear or very deep water, it may be desirable to increase the  
sensitivity bias 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 bias, or the DOWN  
ARROW to reduce sensitivity bias. By holding either ARROW button depressed, the unit will  
sequence through the available settings until you release the button or the end of the adjustment  
range is reached. If additional time is needed to study a menu, press and hold the MENU button  
and the menu will remain onscreen indefinitely.  
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If a setting limit is reached, the ARROW symbol attached to the menu appears to be hollow which  
indicates that the related button has no further function. Also, the audible "error"  
consisting of multiple chirps will be heard.  
After an adjustment is made, the menu disappears and the new sensitivity setting begins to affect  
new sonar information as it flows onscreen. If additional adjustment is needed, the UP ARROW  
or DOWN ARROW can be pressed without having to first press MENU.  
Depth Range  
The Depth Range function controls the vertical distance displayed on the graphic area of the  
display. There are 9 different depth ranges available. The top of the range is always 0, or the  
surface of the water. Ranges of 0-15', 0-30', 0-60', 0120', 0-180', 0-240', 0-360', 0-480', and 0-  
600' are available. In the metric version, ranges of 0-5, 0-10, 0-20, 0-40, 0-60, 0-80, 0-110, 0-150,  
and 0-185 meters are available. The range which positions the bottom depiction closest to the  
bottom of the graphic area of the display, will best utilize the available display resolution.  
The 100SX 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' (0103) range would be selected). This  
provides the best display resolution and therefore the best target  
separation possible.  
The Depth Range can be adjusted manually. Press MENU  
repeatedly until the Depth Range menu is visible. The two  
options available are "Auto" (Factory Setting) and "Manual".  
Pressing the DOWN ARROW enables "Manual" depth range  
control and an additional menu will appear which allows the user  
to adjust the current depth range setting. If no further button is  
pressed, the current depth range is selected as the desired  
range and the unit returns to normal operation.  
Using "Manual" Depth Range control, the user can view sonar  
information from the area near the surface in great detail. If a  
depth range other than the current range is desired, pressing  
the DOWN ARROW to highlight "Adjust" will allow selection of  
one of the 9 available ranges. Simply press and hold the UP  
or DOWN ARROW button to scan through the available  
options. If a setting limit is reached, the audible "error" or  
multiple chirps will be heard and no further adjustment is  
allowed.  
When "Manual" range is used, the unit no longer adjusts the  
Depth Range to the most appropriate range for bottom  
display. Often, the bottom may not be visible on-screen. The  
digital depth readout always determines the depth of the  
bottom, even if it is not visible on-screen.  
When a Depth Range is selected manually and the Depth  
Range menu is still active (most recently used), further  
adjustment of the depth range can be achieved by simply pressing the appropriate UP or DOWN  
ARROW button. The button press will bring the Depth Range menu on-screen and allows  
immediate adjustment of the range.  
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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. The 100SX returns to Automatic  
operation.  
Zoom  
Zoom is similar to Depth Range in that it controls the range of  
information displayed in the graphics area of the display. 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 display  
resolution is increased, and the unit's ability to separate targets which are very close together is  
enhanced.  
There are four Zoom ranges available: 7 1/2' (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 7 1/2' (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).  
The 100SX shows Zoom range in conjunction with the full  
depth range. 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. "Manual" Zoom provides detailed information of  
any area from the surface to the bottom. In "Manual" Zoom, the Zoom range does not move as  
the terrain changes.  
To operate Zoom, Press MENU repeatedly until the Zoom menu is on-  
screen. Three options are available: "Off" (Factory Setting), "Auto"  
(Automatic bottom tracking Zoom), and "Manual" (User controlled Zoom  
range). Press the DOWN ARROW once to highlight Auto. When the  
menu disappears, the graphics area of the screen will be divided in half.  
Full range information on the right, Zoom information on the left. The  
digital depth readout is unaffected by Zoom.  
Pressing the DOWN ARROW again to highlight "Manual" activates Manual Zoom. The menu  
further expands to show the current Zoom range, and allows user adjustment of this range.  
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. The UP and DOWN ARROW  
buttons can be used to move this range. The upper number can never be less than 0 (the surface  
of the water), and the lower number 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.  
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Once "Manual" Zoom is selected, the display will appear the same as in "Auto" Zoom, but the  
zoom range does not change automatically. If further adjustment of the zoom range is necessary,  
pressing either ARROW button while Zoom is active will move the Zoom range up or down. The  
Menu returns briefly to show the numeric values as the adjustment is made.  
To disable Zoom, press the MENU button until the Zoom menu is onscreen. 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 100SX contains an audible alarm to warn you of shallow  
water depths. The alarm is adjustable from 2' (.6m) to 99' (30m)  
of depth. When the alarm is enabled, an audible alarm is sounded  
if the water beneath the boat is equal to or less than the selected  
alarm depth. Upon activation, the alarm sounds continuously for  
about 5 seconds, and then intermittently to remind you that you  
are still in shallow water.  
To enable Depth Alarm, press MENU repeatedly until the Depth  
Alarm menu is on-screen. The Factory Setting is "Off". Use the  
DOWN ARROW to highlight On. The menu will expand to show  
the current Depth Alarm setting. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW  
to set the desired depth for alarm activation.  
Once the menu times out, the Depth Alarm is enabled. To further  
adjust the setting, simply press the UP or DOWN ARROW. The  
menu appears briefly to indicate the setting. If the alarm is  
sounding and you want to disable it, use the MENU button to  
bring the Depth Alarm menu on-screen, and the UP ARROW to  
highlight "Off".  
Fish Alarm  
The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish, or other targets  
not connected to the bottom. The Fish Alarm has 3 different settings  
which correspond to the 3 different size fish symbols shown on-  
screen.  
To enable Fish Alarm, press the MENU button repeatedly until the  
Fish Alarm menu appears on-screen. The menu shows two options, "Off" (Factory Setting) and  
"On". Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight "On" and the menu further expands to show the 3  
alarm options. The selected setting will be "Large fish only". With this setting, the 100SX alarms  
on only those targets which are represented by the large fish symbols (see Interpreting the On-  
Screen Information). Pressing the DOWN ARROW again highlights "large and medium fish" and  
pressing a third time highlights "large, medium, and small fish). With this setting, any fish symbol  
appearing on-screen activates the Fish Alarm.  
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Once the Fish Alarm is enabled, the 100SX emits an audible beep  
when the selected 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 at the unit.  
To disable the Fish Alarm, press MENU until the Fish Alarm menu  
appears on-screen. Use the UP ARROW to highlight "Off", and let  
the menu time out.  
Fish ID  
The Fish ID menu controls the method used to portray fish. There are  
three selections available: ID Off, ID On, ID+. The factory setting is ID+.  
With ID Off, sonar returns are displayed as "raw" information. There is no  
interpretation made by the unit. Selecting ID Off will also disable the Fish  
Alarm if selected.  
ID On enables the 100SX to interpret the raw sonar data and using a  
variety of techniques, depicts appropriate returns as one of three different  
size fish symbols.  
Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired setting.  
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USING DIAGNOSTIC  
The 100SX contains a powerful diagnostic tool which can aid  
in determining the cause of a problem. To enable Diagnostic,  
power the unit on and use the DOWN ARROW button to  
highlight the Diagnostic option on the initial screen.  
Diagnostic can only be accessed at power-up.  
After the menu times out, the first of two diagnostic screens  
will appear. Upon enabling diagnostic, the 100SX will perform  
a self-test. This test confirms the operation of all internal  
circuitry. At the conclusion of the test, one of two messages  
will appear; "passed" indicates that the internal test  
discovered no failures. "Failed" indicates that a significant  
internal problem was discovered and the unit will require  
factory service. In conjunction with the failed indication will be  
a code which indicates to the repair personnel where the  
problem is.  
Press MENU to advance to the second Diagnostic screen.  
The second Diagnostic screen shows  
I transducer connection and voltage input. The voltage input category is especially helpful in  
diagnosing input voltage problems. The current input voltage will be displayed. If voltage  
fluctuations or power supply in excess of 16 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 100SX 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.  
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