User manual HUMMINBIRD ID SIXTY

[. . . ] The ID Sixty continuously sends electronic signals to the transducer, which converts them to ultrasonic signals that it aims toward the bottom, then immediately echoes back to the transducer. As the transducer receives these signals, it converts them back too electronic signals for display on the ID Sixty dial. HOW THE ID SIXTY WORKS The ID Sixty uses the returned information to generate signals that are displayed on a dial. The ID Sixty unit measures the amount of time it takes the signal to travel from the transducer to the reflecting object and back again. This time is then converted into feet and the number of feet to the object is indicated on the calibrated dial with the spinning lamp. [. . . ] Hummingbird depth sounders are designed to minimize this interference, although it is best to route the transducer cable and antenna cable as far away from each other as possible, for example, on opposite sides of the boat. After you have determined the best location for your ID Sixty, pr0ceed with the following instructions. Drill a 3. 5' hole to accommodate the control head. NOTE: 3. 5" hole saws are readily available at most hardware stores. If you do not want to but a saw for this purpose, tool rental stores or marine dealers may be another source. From the front, place the unit into the 3. 5" hole. NOTE: Be sure that the unit's orientation reads properly before continuing. From behind the console, install the "U" bracket over the rear of the unit and align the mounting holes in the bracket with the two bolts. Due to the console or dash thickness the bracket may not fit onto the two bolts. Shorten the bracket one tab at a time until it fits. NOTE: Do not over tighten the hex nuts as this may cause damage to the unit. NOTE: Do not apply thread locking compounds to the unit or bracket as this may cause damage to the unit. Place the label on the mounting surface aligning with the 3/8" hole. Place the first hex nut on the threads so that sufficient threads are exposed on the font of the dash or console. Install the OFF-SENS control from the rear and install the second hex nut from the front and tighten. To connect the power cable to the 12-volt DC power source, wire the ID Sixty through your fuse panel with a 1-amp fuse (not included). If your boat does not have a fuse panel, you can wire the power cable to the battery with an inline 1-amp fuse and fuse holder (not included) in the positive wire, as shown in the battery illustration. Attach the black lead to the negative (-) terminal, and wire the red lead through the fuse to the positive (+) terminal. NOTE: Do not use any power cable other than the one provided with your ID Sixty. Connect the transducer and power cables to the back of the ID Sixty. USING THE ID SIXTY This section provides complete information on operating the ID Sixty. You are encouraged to read this information completely as you first learn to use your depth sounder. To begin using your ID Sixty turn the OFF-SENS control clockwise just until you hear a click. The OFF-SENS control is also used to adjust sensitivity and will be discussed in this section. OBJECTS UNDER WATER The ID Sixty displays information about moving objects (fish), ground cover, and depth. To distinguish between the information displayed on the dial, anchor the boat and watch for signals that change position along the dial. The variance in ground cover is displayed by the length of the depth signal, for example, a short uninterrupted depth signal indicates a rocky ground cover. Examples of underwater conditions with corresponding dial readings are shown next. [. . . ] If the dial passes 120 FT (inside dial reading), adding the outside reading to 120 FT will give you your current depth. SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT To adjust the OFF-SENS control move your boat to a depth reading of 5-10 feet. Turn off the boat motor and any other electronic device that may cause interference. Turn the control clockwise as needed to get a good lake bottom signal at the water depth, dial 2. Turning the control farther clockwise will cause echoes to appear, adjust the sensitivity clockwise until you see the second echo, dial 3. [. . . ]