Lowrance ActiveTarget User manual
ActiveTarget™
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
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Preface | Installation Manual
Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
reected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing maritime safety practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS
PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR
THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and aliates
reserve the right to make changes to specications without notice.
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information relating to the product (Documentation) may be
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(Translation). In the event of any conict between any Translation
of the Documentation, the English language version of the
Documentation will be the ocial version of the Documentation.
Copyright
Copyright © 2020 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of
any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or system:
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Compliance statements
Declarations
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Europe
Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product
conforms with the requirements of:
• CE under EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
United States of America
!Warning: The user is cautioned that any changes or
modications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Australia and New Zealand
Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product
conforms with the requirements of:
• level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) standard 2017
Trademarks
®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. O, and ™ common law marks. Visit www.
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rights and accreditations for Navico Holding AS and other entities.
• Navico® is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
• Lowrance® is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
• ActiveTarget™ is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
About this manual
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:
¼Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
!Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that
they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or
damage to equipment/personnel.
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Contents | Installation Manual
Contents
6 Parts included
8 Sonar module installation
8 Mounting guidelines
9 Installation
10 Transducer installation
10 Shaft mounting
16 Motor mounting
20 Wiring
20 Guidelines
21 Wiring overview
22 Transducer
23 Ethernet
24 Power
27 Grounding
27 LED indicators
28 Dimensional drawings
28 Sonar module
29 Transducer
30 Technical specication
30 Sonar module
31 Transducer
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Parts included
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Parts included | Installation Manual
A ActiveTarget transducer
B Sonar module mounting screws
C M4 sonar module grounding screw
D Sonar module
E Ethernet cable
F Power cable
G M6x20 cap screw, 4x
H Trolling motor shaft collar back (shaft mount)
I Rubber collar inserts, 2x
J Trolling motor shaft collar front (shaft mount)
K M6 nut, 4x
L Trolling motor bracket arm (shaft mount)
M M6 metal washers, 2x
N Transducer arm knobs, 2x
O Hose clamp
P M6x20 cap screw, 2x
Q M6 metal washer, 2x
R Trolling motor scout arm (motor mount)
S M6 nut
T Trolling motor scout mounting bracket (motor mount)
U Trolling motor down/forward mounting bracket (motor mount)
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Sonar module installation
This chapter describes how to install the sonar module.
Mounting guidelines
Choose the mounting location carefully, make sure that there are
no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind the panel before
you drill or cut. Ensure that any cutting or drilling is done in a
safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in doubt,
consult a qualied boat builder, or marine electronics installer.
Do not:
• Mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold.
• Mount any part where it might be submerged or exposed to
moisture.
• Mount any part where it will interfere with the operation,
launching, or retrieving of the boat.
• Mount in a way so that moisture or condensation water can
follow the cables into the device.
Do:
• Consider the overall width and height requirements.
• Leave sucient clearance to connect all relevant cables.
• Check that it is possible to route cables to the intended mount-
ing location.
¼Note: The enclosure should be dry and well ventilated. In small
enclosures, it may be required to t forced cooling.
!Warning: Inadequate ventilation and subsequent overheating
of the equipment may cause unreliable operation and reduced
service life. Exposing the equipment to conditions that exceeds
the specications could invalidate your warranty.
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Sonar module installation | Installation Manual
Installation
Mark the screw locations using the module as a template, and drill
pilot holes. Secure the module using fasteners that are suitable for
the material you are mounting the module to.
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Transducer installation
This chapter describes how to install the transducer.
The transducer can be mounted either to the shaft or to the motor
of the trolling motor.
Shaft mounting
The transducer can be oriented in three dierent ways; down
looking, forward looking, or in scout position.
Down Forward Scout
The transducer can be mounted on the port or starboard side of
the shaft.
Port side Starboard side
Down:
Use for vertical shing to see what is below the transducer. Watch
your lure and sh movements in real time.
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