Declaration of Conformity (As referred to in Annex IV 2. of Directive 2004/108/EC) Declares under his sole responsibility that the produced Echo Sounder manufactured by Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. 5278 Uenohara Uenohara-Shi Yamanashi-Ken 409-0112, Japan Telephone +81 554 20 5865...
Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. The technical descriptions contained in this publication are subject to change without notice. Koden assumes no responsibility for any errors, incidentals or consequential damages caused by misinterpretation of the descriptions contained in this publication.
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Important Notice CVS-128 Important Notice • The re-use and transcription of Operation Manual (hereafter called this manual) needs permission of our company. Our company prohibits the un-authorized re-use and transcription. • If this manual is lost or damaged, consult our dealer or our company.
CVS-128 For Your Safe Operation For Your Safe Operation Pictorial used in this Instruction Manual This Operation Manual uses the following pictorials. Understand the meaning of each pictorial and implement the maintenance and inspection. Symbol Meaning Mark for warning This symbol denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury when not dealing with it correctly.
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For Your Safe Operation CVS-128 Caution on location of equipment Do not install the equipment where it is excessively damp and suffers from excessive water drops. Escaping from static electricity The static electricity may be generated from the carpet on the floor in the cabin or clothes made of synthetic fiber.
How to use the key ....1-1 Use of 【F1】/【F2】 key ..1-12 How to remove the hard cover... 1-2 Selecting the When removing the CVS-128 【F1】/【F2】 key....1-12 Display unit ........ 1-2 Preset of【F1】/【F2】key ..1-13 The clean of CVS-128 Operation of VRM ....
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Contents CVS-128 Setting of Zoom Range ....2-4 Change the display color of echo Setting of Zoom Start ....2-4 sounder image ......2-15 Setting of Background Color ..2-5 Change the depth value ...2-15 2.10 Setting of White Line ....2-5 Display the water temp graph / 2.11 Preset of Range ......2-5...
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CVS-128 Contents Local time Offset ......3-3 Wiring......... 5-8 GPS select ......... 3-3 Connection of Cable to CVS-128 GPS initialize......3-3 Display unit ........ 5-8 Maintenance Menu ....3-4 Pin Assignment of Rear Simulation ........3-4 Connector ........5-8 Slide show........3-4 Connection of Power Cable ..
Introduction CVS-128 Introduction The CVS-128 is a Dual frequency (50 kHz/200 kHz) Color LCD display echo sounder. This unit equipped with digital process displays the circumstance in the water under all conditions, matching with the high luminance 8.4 inch LCD.
CVS-128 System Configuration System Configuration Legend Connection Diagram CVS-128 Display unit Standard configuration With mounting bracket and hard cover Option Prepared by a user To External monitor connector (J7 connector) External monitor (Prepared by a user) To Transducer connector To POWER connector CW-576-0.5M...
Configuration of Equipment CVS-128 Configuration of Equipment Standard Equipment Configuration List Weight/ Name of item Type Remark Quantity Length Display unit 600 W/1 kW output CVS-128 with mounting bracket 3.2 kg and knob Hard cover E57MB11060 250 g DC power cable...
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CVS-128 Configuration of Equipment Type of transducer Specification Frequency Material / Mounting method Beam width Length of (Right and left x back and the cable forth) TD-500T-2B 50kHz Inner-hull Plastic 50/200 kHz 50°x50° ( -6dB) (The inner-hull kit is 600 W 200kHz needed.)
Chapter 1 Basic Operation Chapter 1 Basic Operation 1.1 How to use the key CVS-128 Display unit In addition, for your convenience when operating keys other than keys in the menu by the [MENU] key, the menu displayed automatically closes.
Claw When removing CVS-128 Display unit To prevent dust from entering, cap the connector at the rear of CVS-128 Display unit and the power cable with caps. Install the supplied cap to the transducer cable as shown in the figure and cap it.
CVS-128 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Explanation of the display: 1.2 Power On/Off Function icon Rainbow pattern Power on Alarm icon Time mark Event icon Range Gain Press the [BRILL ] key to power on. The startup menu is displayed. When started up, the memories (ROM, RAM) are automatically checked.
Chapter 1 Basic Operation CVS-128 Disp 1.3 LCD Brilliance Adjustment NAV1 Normal (H) Adjustment of LCD Brilliance Zoom (H) Dual Freq The brilliance of the display can be adjusted to Zoom (L) facilitate visualization. Normal (L) The [Lcd brill] and [Panel brill] can be switched NAV2 every time when pressing the [BRILL ] key.
CVS-128 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Dual frequency Low frequency image High frequency image The High frequency image can be displayed in the right half side and the Low frequency image can be displayed in the left half side. Since the beam width differs depending on frequency, the schools of fish and sea bottom look different.
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Chapter 1 Basic Operation CVS-128 The display width of zoom (1) Bottom is displayed in orange. Normal image Zoomed range 30.0 Zoom image (2) Bottom Discrimination The display width of zoom is displayed in orange. Normal image Zoomed range 30.0...
CVS-128 Chapter 1 Basic Operation The display width of zoom is displayed in orange. (4) Bottom Zoom Normal image Zoomed range 30.0 Zoom image The image below the bottom is not zoomed. (5) Bottom Follow Zoom The display width of zoom is displayed in orange.
Chapter 1 Basic Operation CVS-128 Setting the range switching to Manual 1.5 Switch-over of Range range The range can be manually selected: The range of measured depth displayed on the display can be changed. Press [▲] or [▼] key of [▲RANGE▼].
CVS-128 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Caution: When only high frequency is Selecting the manual gain displayed, no gain adjustment at low Adjustment of gain can be done manually. frequency is available. When only low frequency is displayed, no gain Press [GAIN (HF) Knob] twice, and [Gain adjustment at high frequency is select] is displayed.
Chapter 1 Basic Operation CVS-128 Press the [MENU] to close the menu. Preseting the destination The present set value of frequency (High When you find the school of fish or tide, its frequency or Low frequency) adjusted last is location can be preset as a destination.
CVS-128 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Store the image When you find the schools of fish, its location can be stored as a destination. (10 locations at maximum) When storing the image, switch [NAV] → [EVENT Key set] → [Store pos]. (See [1.7 Use of [EVENT] key.
Chapter 1 Basic Operation CVS-128 Fishing hot spot Leads you back to your favorite fishing hot spots or other previously stored positions in memory with input from optional GPS sensor. (See [2.13 Preset/ WPT edit/ WPT delete of Destination]) To perform the fishing hot spot, it is necessary to select [System] →...
CVS-128 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Preset of [F1] / [F2] key Press the [MENU] key. Select [System] → [F1 key set] or [F2 key Marker Depth set]. (Press the [ ] key or [ ] key or [ ] key.) (See [2.1 How to operate the menu]) 20.0...
Chapter 1 Basic Operation CVS-128 Selecting the symbol info 1.10 Display of fish information [Symbol info] is effective only when [Fish symbol] is displayed. Specific response can be displayed as [Fish symbol]. Press the [MENU] key. For detection of fish information, 2 frequencies, 200 kHz and 50 kHz are used.
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CVS-128 Chapter 1 Basic Operation Points to note in use of fish symbol The values displayed by this function may be incorrect depending on various environmental conditions. In use of these values, please understand the following factors of error, and use them as reference: 【Factors of error】...
CVS-128 Chapter 2 How to use the menu Chapter 2 How to use the menu 2.1 How to operate the menu Adjust Shift D.range BTM. Zoom type Disp Zoom range 10.0m Display the menu/Stop the display of Alarm1 Zoom start...
Chapter 2 How to use the menu CVS-128 To select the menu name of other, press 2.3 Rejection of Interference the [ ] key. The cursor returns to the menu column. Interference Rejection Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
CVS-128 Chapter 2 How to use the menu Press the [MENU] key to close the menu. 2.4 Color Rejection of Weak Echo 2.6 Setting of Shift Color Rejection The [Shift] (Manual Shift) and [Auto Shift] are The color of weak echo can be rejected.
Chapter 2 How to use the menu CVS-128 (Setting: m: 2.5 to 200, fm, I.fm: 2.5 to 150, Setting of Auto Shift ft:10.0 to 650) The image is automatically shifted so that the bottom is always displayed. Press [▲] of [▼] key of [▲RANGE▼].
CVS-128 Chapter 2 How to use the menu How to operate the menu]) Press the [ ] key. Change the set value of [Zoom start]. (Press the [ ] key or [ ] key) Zoom start White line 0~800 Press the [MENU] to close the menu.
Chapter 2 How to use the menu CVS-128 [ ] key) [Water temp alarm] issues when the water temp is within or out of the set range. It is convenient to keep the specific water temp region. (Setting: Adjust Prev - 5 to 45 ℃, 23 to 113 ºF)
CVS-128 Chapter 2 How to use the menu Setting the alarm Confirm the alarm state Adjust Bottom alarm D.range The set state of [Bottom alarm] and [Fish alarm] Upper depth can be confirmed on the bar at the right corner...
Chapter 2 How to use the menu CVS-128 2.13 Preset/WPT edit/WPT Cancel the NAV delete of Destination The NAV started can be canceled halfway. Press the[MENU] key NAV Start Select [NAV] → [NAV cancel]. (See [2.1 How to operate the menu]) The NAV can be started by selecting the destination from the destination list.
CVS-128 Chapter 2 How to use the menu Select [NAV] → [WPT delete]. key. (Character: A ~ Z, blank, 0 ~ 9, +, -./) (See [2.1 How to operate the menu]) Press the [ ] key. Select the list number of destination to be deleted from the [WPT delete].
Chapter 2 How to use the menu CVS-128 2.14 Store / Recall / Deletion of Image recall Image Comment P IC 0 0 0 0 1 P IC 0 0 0 02 Store the image P IC 0 0 0 03...
CVS-128 Chapter 2 How to use the menu Image recall Select the [Yes] in the confirmation menu. Comment P I C 0 0 0 0 1 Image delete P I C 0 0 0 02 P I C 0 0 0 03...
Chapter 2 How to use the menu CVS-128 Select the comment position with the [ ] 2.16 Selection of NAV Display key or [ ] key. Selection of NAV Display Image comment Comment The information can be displayed on the NAV display (NAV 1, NAV2).
CVS-128 Chapter 2 How to use the menu 2.17 Explanation of Sonar Selection of NAV Menu Press the [DISP] key. Switch-over of Sona-tone Select the [NAV1] or the [NAV2]. (Press the [ ] key or [ ] key) The sona-tone can be outputted to the built-in speaker by selection.
Chapter 2 How to use the menu CVS-128 2.18 Explanation of Menu Item The TVG adjusts the difference of strength between echoes reflected from the shallower The various items in the menu are explained. depth and echoes reflected from deeper depth so that the reflection can be uniformed.
CVS-128 Chapter 2 How to use the menu Press the [MENU] key Change the display color of echo Select the [Adjust] → [TX power]. (See [2.1 sounder image How to operate the menu]) The [Monochrome], [8 color], [16 color] and [64 Press the [ ] key.
Chapter 2 How to use the menu CVS-128 display width can be changed. Select the swap state. (Press the [ ] key or [ ] key) Press the [MENU] key. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu. Select the [D.range] → [Disp. width].
CVS-128 Chapter 3 How to use the menu2 Chapter 3 How to use the menu2 3.1 Display of Menu 3.2 Setting of External Input / Output After powering on, besides the menu displayed first with the [MENU] key, the system menu, of Set the setting related to the input/output.
Chapter 3 How to use the menu2 CVS-128 NMEA Monitor 3.3 Setting of Correct Item The external input data can be displayed. To return to the original menu, press the [MENU] Prev Draft set key. 0.0m In out Sonic speed...
CVS-128 Chapter 3 How to use the menu2 3.4 Setting of Basic Set Item GPS initialize It is valid only when KODEN GPS is connected. The GPS sensor is initialized. Prev English Language In out NM,kn Range&Speed unit Caution: When connecting the GPS...
Chapter 3 How to use the menu2 CVS-128 3.5 Maintenance Menu All stored image deletes All stored image lists can be deleted. Prev Simulation In out Slideshow Correct Initialize Setting System check Maintain All WPTs:DLT All IMG DT:DLT Return Simulation When the [Simulation] is set to ON, the pseudo image of echo sounder is displayed.
Item Content of Inspection Connector at the rear of Check the looseness. CVS-128 Display unit Wiring of cables Check the wiring of cables connecting the equipment and the damage of cable. Grounding of display unit Scrape the rust off the ground terminal and make its contact well.
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Inspection CVS-128 4.3 Fuse Replacement Use the specified fuse. If you use a fuse other than Warning specified one, it may lead to a serious accident. If the input voltage is too high, the over-current flows or a trouble occurs inside, the fuse will blow out.
CVS-128 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Inspection 4.5 Diagnostic Test Perform the operation diagnosis. Confirm the version When checking the operation diagnosis of ③ displays the information on the version of panel key, the state of sensor inside and the software.
Chapter 5 Installation 5.1 Item of Caution on Installation To exercise fully the performance of echo sounder, the installation of CVS-128 must be performed by an engineer who is officially authorized by our company. The installation work includes the following content.
(1) Keep the transducer and power cable as far away from the cables of other electronic equipment as possible. (2) The cabinet of CVS-128 Display unit is securely grounded to the hull, using the ground terminal on the rear panel.
CVS-128 Chapter 5 Installation 5.2 Installation of CVS-128 Display unit CVS-128 Display unit can be desk-top installed or flush-mount installed. Install in the following procedure. Desk-top Installation (1) Remove two knob bolts fixing the display unit to the bracket. (2) Remove the display unit from the bracket and place it on the stable flat place.
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Chapter 5 Installation CVS-128 Caution: When installing on the desktop, the maintenance space shown in the illustration below is required for cable lay-out, plugging-in/out of connector, fuse replacement and bolt tightening. (3 15/16) (9 29/64)) (3 15/16) Unit: mm (inch) Fig.
CVS-128 Chapter 5 Installation Flush-mount Installation (1) Make a square hole (220mm x 220mm) at the location to be installed. (See Fig. 5.5.) (2) Turn counter-clockwise the knob bolt fixing the display unit to the mounting bracket to loosen it, push the unit to the left side and pull the unit upward.
Chapter 5 Installation CVS-128 5.3 Installation of Transducer The standard installation of this echo sounder is shown in figure 5.6. Figure 5.6 Installation of Transducer In case of Inner-hull Using the optional inner-hull kit (MFB-04), install the transducer to the inner side of ship’s bottom.
FRP or silicon glue. (Glue the wooden base likewise.) (7) Thread the rubber packing and fix it with the fixing nut firmly. (8) Connect the transducer cable to the connector of CVS-128 Display unit. Fixing nut Fixing nut...
Chapter 5 Installation CVS-128 5.4 Wiring Connection of Cable to CVS-128 Display unit Connect the power cable and transducer to the connectors of CVS-128 Display unit. Power input 10.8~31.2VDC NMEA data input output GPS, plotter etc Sona-tone output Line output for speaker with amplifier...
Chapter 5 Installation Connection of Power Cable Connect the power cable to the [POWER] connector and the transducer to the [J6] at the rear of CVS-128 Display unit connector. Connection of DC power cable (CW-264A-2M) 3.5 stereo jack To [POWER] connector...
Chapter 5 Installation CVS-128 Connection of Transducer At the end to the transmission/receiving cable for TD-500T-2B, TD-500T-3B and TD-501T-3B, a water proof connector with 8-core is provided. At the end to the transducer for TD-501C is plain. 1) TD-500T-2B/500T-3B/501T-3B Connect to the J6 connector on the back of the receiver display unit.
CVS-128 Chapter 5 Installation Connection with external equipment The DC power cable contains the connection cables for external equipment such as navigation equipment and KODEN GPS sensor. Color Remark Color Remark ③ ② Power input+ (with 3A fuse) White External speaker output (with ø3.5 stereo jack)
Chapter 5 Installation CVS-128 Connection with Speed Sensor or Water Temperature Sensor (Option) When installing the optional speed sensor or water temperature sensor, connect to the [J6] connector together with the transducer via the transducer cable (Type: CW-840-0.3M). For wiring, see the figure below.
CVS-128 Chapter 5 Installation Connection of External Speaker for Sone-Tone (Prepared by a customer) The ø3.5 stereo jack is provided to the power cable. If you connect the speaker with the amplifier to the external, you can clearly hear the sona-tone sound.
Chapter 5 Installation CVS-128 5.5 Serial Data Input Data The sentences of GGA, GLL, HDT, MTV, MWV, RMC, VHW, VTG and ZDA can be received. The type of NMEA0183 Ver.1.5, Ver.2.0 and Ver.3.0 can be inputted. Information Priority Order of Sentence...
CVS-128 Chapter 6 Table Attached Chapter 6 Table Attached 6.1 Menu List The factory set value is shown by the bold and underline. 【Disp】key NAV1, Normal (H), Zoom (H), Dual freq, Zoom (L), Normal (L), NAV2 Disp 【▲RANGE▼】key Auto range, 5.0, 10.0, 20.0, 50.0, 100, 160, 300, 500, Auto shift RANGE 【GAIN(HF)】,【GAIN(LF)】...
CVS-128 Chapter 6 Table Attached 6.2 Specification Item Content Model CVS-128 Transmission 50 kHz/200 kHz Frequency Transmission Single or alternate Method Transmission 600 W/1 kW Power Transmission 5000 times/minute at maximum Firing Times Transmission 50 µs to 3.0 ms Pulse Width Minimal 0 dBµV...