Standard Horizon FF520 User manual
FF520
50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER
Owner's Manual
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Congratulations on you purchase of the FF520!
The STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this
unit. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand behind every product we
sell, and our Product Support team invites you to contact us should you require technical
advice or assistance, at 800/767-2450.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class A digital devices. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference
with radio communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the
problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZION dealer or other qualified service
technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
- The FF520 is designed for maritime use.
- The FF520 contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only experienced
technicians can handle.
- STANDARD HORIZON will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use
of this material.
WARNING
- When plugging in or unplugging a transducer to the FF520 make sure power is
turned off.
Copyright 2006. STANDARD HORIZON All rights reserved. Printed in Italy.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database
or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher.
CODE: Issue F - 280906e
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 7
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................... 7
1.1 PACKING LIST ................................................................................................. 8
1.1.0 FF520 Packing List .............................................................................. 8
2. MOUNTING THE FF520 ....................................................................................................... 9
2.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 9
2.1 CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 9
2.2 CONNECTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTERS TO THE FF520 ................... 10
2.3 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................... 11
2.3.0 NMEA Output ..................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Alarm Buzzer ...................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Second temp sensor .......................................................................... 12
2.3.3 LED Status Indicator .......................................................................... 12
2.4 POWER CONNECTIONS ............................................................................... 13
2.4.0 Selecting the FF520
CP180/CP180i/CPV350 ..................................................................... 13
CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C .............................................................. 14
3. FISH FINDER ...................................................................................................... 15
3.0 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE ............................................. 15
3.0.0 Understanding the Fish Finder display .............................................. 17
3.1 DISPLAYING THE FISH FINDER PAGE ....................................................... 18
3.1.0 Menu selection FOR CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C .............................. 18
3.1.0a Menu selection FOR CP180/CP180I/CPV350 ..................................... 19
3.1.1 Customizing the Fish Finder menu selection .................................... 19
3.1.2 Soft Keys FOR CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350 ....................................... 19
3.1.3 Customizing the Soft Keys FOR CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350 ............ 20
3.2 Key Operation when Fish Finder page is shown ............................................ 20
3.2.0 The MENU key ................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 The ENTER key ................................................................................. 21
3.2.2 The CLEAR key ................................................................................. 21
3.2.3 The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keys ................................................ 21
3.2.4 The MARK key ................................................................................... 22
3.2.5 The SHUTTLEPOINT knob ................................................................ 22
3.2.6 Controls on Chart page or Fish page in Chart/Fish dual mode ......... 22
The Focus Soft Key for CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350 ........................ 22
3.2.7 Sounder Adjustments with Soft Keys
FOR CP175C/CP1000C/CPV350 ........................................................ 22
The Gain Soft Key .............................................................................. 22
The Noise Soft Key ............................................................................ 22
The Range Soft Key ........................................................................... 23
The Frequency Soft Key .................................................................... 23
The Sensitivity Time Control (STC) Soft Key .................................... 23
3.3 SYSTEM INFORMATION PAGE FOR CP155C/CP175C/CP1000C .............. 23
3.3.0 The System Update menu ................................................................. 23
3.4 SYSTEM INFORMATION PAGE FOR CP180/CP180I/CPV350 ..................... 24
3.4.0 The System Update menu ................................................................. 24
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4. FISH FINDER SETUP MENU .................................................................................... 25
4.0 PRESETS ...................................................................................................... 25
4.1 PAGE SELECTION ......................................................................................... 25
4.2 GAIN MODE .................................................................................................... 26
4.3 RANGE MENU ................................................................................................ 26
4.4 INTERFERENCE REJECTION ...................................................................... 27
4.5 SENSITIVITY MENU ...................................................................................... 27
4.6 DISPLAY SETUP ............................................................................................ 28
4.7 TRANSDUCER SETUP .................................................................................. 29
4.8 ALARMS ...................................................................................................... 30
4.9 LOAD SETTINGS FROM USER C-CARD ..................................................... 30
4.10 SAVE SETTINGS TO USER C-CARD ........................................................... 30
4.11 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS ................................................ 31
5. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 33
5.0 FF520 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 33
5.1 FF520 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 34
6. TRANSDUCER ...................................................................................................... 35
6.0 TRANSDUCER MOUNTING .......................................................................... 35
6.0.0 Power Boats ....................................................................................... 35
6.0.1 Sailboats ............................................................................................. 35
6.0.2 Transducer Types .............................................................................. 36
6.0.3 Low Profile Thru-Hull .......................................................................... 36
6.0.4 Transom ............................................................................................. 36
6.0.5 Fairing Block ...................................................................................... 36
6.0.6 In-hull .................................................................................................. 37
6.1 OPTIONAL TRANSDUCER ID SENSORS ................................................... 37
7. TIPS OF OPERATIONS ............................................................................................. 39
INDEX ...................................................................................................... 43
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1. INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides basic information in becoming familiar with the advanced functions of the
FF520 before you start using it combined with the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters.
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The STANDARD HORIZON GPS ChartPlotters combined with the sonar performance of the
FF520 creates the most advanced marine navigation system available. This Owner's
Manual covers the Fish Finder functions of the FF520 when used with the STANDARD
HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters.
The FF520 advanced features include:
·A-Scope (displays Sonar Echo in real time)
·Preset modes (Fish, Cruise)
·2x and 4x Zoom (capability to magnify any part of the Fish Finder image of a fixed rate)
·Bottom Lock (capability to magnify a user defined range around the bottom)
·White Line (help distinguish between fish and bottom, when fish are swimming close
to the bottom)
·Sensitivity Time Control (STC) reduces surface clutter show on the display by reducing
echoes from water disturbances
·Advanced Surface Declutter Function (suppresses the displaying of surface clutter)
·Interference rejection (allows reducing interference from other boats/Fish Finders)
·Noise Filter
·Fish Symbol feature
·Transducer ID (automatically selects power output and parameters for best performance).
·Dual Frequency: 50 and 200kHz with the capability to display the two frequencies at
the same time.
·Dual Power output: 500/1000W (4000/8000Wpp) depending on the transducer con-
nected. Refer to Sec. 6.1 "Optional Transducers".
·Max Depth*: 1KW - 1200Ft (365m) at 200kHz, 4000Ft (1219m) at 50kHz
500W - 700Ft (213m) at 200kHz, 1500Ft (457m) at 50kHz
·Min Depth: 2.5Ft (0.8m) at 200kHz, 5Ft (1.6m) at 50kHz
·Max Typical*: 1KW - 980Ft (299m) at 200kHz, 2700Ft (823m) at 50kHz
500W - 600 Ft (183m) at 200kHz, 1350Ft (411m) at 50kHz
NOTE*
This is not a guaranteed specification. The actual maximum depth capability of the system depends
on the type of transducer fitted, the reflectivity of the bottom, water condition, etc.
·Speed Sensor (if available on transducer)
·Dual temperature inputs Sensor (One channel TEMP1, Optional second channel
TEMP2) - if available on transducer
·Trip log
·External buzzer connections (buzzer not supplied)
·Alarms - Shallow, Depth, Temp Upper, Temp Lower
NOTE
Transducer ID is only available with STANDARD HORIZON DST520, DST521, DST523, DST525,
DST526, DST527 and DST528 transducers.
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Performance of the FF520 used in conjunction with optional transducers (sold separately)
will vary based on water conditions, bottom composition, boat hull, vessel speed,
installation, and specific transducer model. This includes but is not limited to both minimum
and maximum depth performance.
1.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the FF520 is first opened, please check for the following
contents.
1.1.0 FF520 Packing List
Replacement part Item
S8101640 Tee cable FF520
S8101641 Power cable FF520
EY307X100 Owner's Manual
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2. MOUNTING THE FF520
The FF520 must be properly installed according the following instructions to get the best
possible performance.
NOTE
TRANSDUCER: refer to Chapter 6 and to the Installation Manual supplied with the transducer.
2.0 INSTALLATION
The FF520 must be mounted in a dry, cool and well ventilated location. The FF520 can be
mounted horizontally or vertically. After the cables have been run, and connected as per
Section 2.2, mount the FF520 in the desired location using the supplied hardware.
Figure 2.0 - The FF520 Installing
2.1 CONNECTIONS
Figure 2.1 - The FF520
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2.2 CONNECTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTERS TO THE FF520
CP155C/CP1000C/CP180/CP180i/CPV350 connections to FF520
1. If the power/data cable is plugged into the CP155C/CP1000C/CP180/CP180i/CPV350,
remove it.
2. Route the cable from the FF520 to the GPS Chart Plotters location.
NOTE
You can disconnect the "Tee" cable from the FF520 to make installation easier. Refer to Section 7.
3. Plug in the "Tee" connector into the GPS Chart Plotter DC/Data connector.
4. Plug in the power data cable into the "Tee" connector.
Figure 2.2 - CP155C Connection
Figure 2.2a - CP1000C Connection
GPS antenna for
CP180i
Connector present
ONLY on
CP180
CP180/CP180i
Tee Cable
F 520F
Figure 2.2b - CP180/CP180i Connection
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Tee Cable
F 520F
CPV350
Figure 2.2c - CPV350 Connection
CP175C connections to FF520
1. Cut off the "Tee" connector on the FF520 as close to the "Tee connector as possible.
2. Route the cable from the FF520 to the CP175C location.
3. Strip back the black insulation on the "Tee" cable about three inches to expose the wires
inside the cable. Connect the wires from the CP175C to the FF520 "Tee" cable referring
to Figure 2.2d CP175C Connection.
Figure 2.2d - CP175C Connection
2.3 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS
The FF520 has one NMEA output, one alarm buzzer output and a second input for a
temperature sensor.
Figure 2.3 - The FF520 Optional Connections (I)
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Figure 2.3a - The FF520 Optional Connections (II)
2.3.0 NMEA Output
The following sentences are outputted: DPT and DBT (Depth), VHW (Speed), VLW (Trip
Log), MTW (Water Temperature), XDR (External Sensor Temperature).
2.3.1 Alarm Buzzer
This connection has the capability to drive a buzzer that draws 400mA. Any 12VDC buzzer
within the current draw requirements can to be connected.
2.3.2 Second temp sensor
Any thermistor type temp sensor that produces 10K ohms at 77 degrees F can to be
connected.
2.3.3 LED Status Indicator
There are seven different LED behaviors, representing seven different diagnostic condi-
tions. These are described below.
·OFF
The FF520 is running in the boot loader, or DC power is not being supplied to the FF520.
·ON CONTINUOUSLY
The transducer is not connected to the GPS Chart Plotter or problem with cable of the
transducer cable..
·1 LONG FLASH EVERY 2 SECONDS
The FF520 is not connected with the GPS Chart Plotter.
·1 SHORT FLASH EVERY 2 SECONDS
The FF520 is connected to the GPS Chart Plotter and is operating correctly.
·2 SHORT FLASHES EVERY 2 SECONDS
The FF520 is connected to the GPS Chart Plotter and is operating correctly.
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