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VEXILAR FL/FLX SERI ES OWNERS MANU AL
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Features & Specifications
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FLX-28 Operation
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FLX-30BB Display Messages
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FLX-28 and FLX-30BB Color Palettes
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FLX- 30
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General Trouble Shooting
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Two-Year Extended Limited Warranty
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VEXILAR FL/FLX SERI ES OWNERS MANU AL FL -8 | F L X -12 | FL-1 8 | FLX -2 0 | FLX- 2 8 FLX- 30 ® Contents Open Water Options Flasher Accessories Vexilar History Features & Specifications Transducers Options How Sonar Works FL-8®SE Operation...

  • Page 2: Vexilar History

    • Aftermarket Digital Depth Display for FL flashers (DD-100) Vexilar, Inc. Vexilar’s sonar design offers an optimal balance between the power of the transmitted pulse and the sensitivity • Flasher to use Brushless Data transfer tech (FLX-28) of the receiver circuit. Excessive power has been shown to cause premature transducer failure, distortion of the •...

  • Page 3: Basic Concepts Of Vexilar Use

    Gain controls the amount of amplification applied to the return This is the basics of what you will see on the display. Vexilar FL/FLX series color flashers are great tools for open water and Each FL series flasher display consists of multiple colors sonar signal.

  • Page 4: Interference Rejection Explained

    Water Surface a similar reduction. This means you can use your Vexilar flasher next to fish, and whether your lure presentation is working or another sounder which does not have the I.R. feature and both sounders not.

  • Page 5: Seeing Your Lure

    Typical Ice Fishing View The key to ice fishing success when using a Vexilar Vexilar ice fishing systems include a special type of transducer patented in 1997 called the This illustrates a typical panfish fishing view. As you lower your lure,...

  • Page 6: About Transducers

    A B OU T TRAN S DU C E R S D EA D Z ON E Cone angle vs Side Lobe Diameter of Coverage Not all of the sound Beam angle has a large effect on the performance of your flasher. There Transducer waves come out of the Cone of Sound...

  • Page 7: Boat Use

    The Vexilar flashers are also great tools for determining bottom content changes. The colors allow you canopy. It’s where the to easily see when the bottom changes from one type to another.

  • Page 8: Boat Installation

    NOTE: If you find that you have purchased the wrong transducer for 6. Replace the flasher unit into 3. Connect the white or red wire to the positive power source your intended mounting application, you can exchange it with Vexilar. the gimbal bracket and tighten Gimbal Knob terminal and the black wire to the negative terminal.

  • Page 9: Transom Transducer Mounting

    T R ANS OM TR AN S DU C E R MO UNT I NG I N- H U LL TR A NS D U CER MO U N T IN G Surface preparation and location are the keys to having a good sonar transducer installation that will last for years, so please take a few extra Before you begin the process of installing the transducer, check your hull to CAUTION: Do not use any thread locking compound on the minutes to test the location and prepare the surface area.

  • Page 10: Electric Trolling Motor Mounting

    Cable Year-round fishing use of any Vexilar Flasher sonar system is made a lot easier and less expensive with the Route Universal Open Water Transducer Mounting Kit from Vexilar. Includes a 20-degree transducer with 30 feet...
  • Page 11 They often say: “Knowledge is power” and with the knowledge from this manual we hope you will share with other Vexilar owners who were not options) as pro-active enough to read about how to get the most out of their Vexilar. From the tricks on how to adjust your gain level to how to properly Depth range settings...

  • Page 12: Se Operation

    SE is today’s refinement of the famous original Vexilar FL-8. This model was instrumental in the modern ice fishing transformation. With the advent of reliable light-weight power ice augers, highly mobile quick-setup shelters and the infamous “Vexilar” to let you see your bait Turn the Gain Control clockwise to increase the gain.
  • Page 13 SLA type batteries. Depth Scales Vexilar Lithium battery voltage drops much faster than SLA batteries at the end of the discharge cycle. As you move deeper to find bottom, you will need to do a little math. The x2 setting means the dial is now displaying a Therefore, expect the battery to die very soon after the 0-40 foot scale, the x3 is a 0-60 foot scale the x4 is 0-80 the x6 is 0-120.
  • Page 14 FL-18 OPE RATI O N FL- 18 O PERAT I O N The FL-18 offers a patented split-screen flasher display. This allows Gain Control FL-18 Modes Keep the gain low. Increase it only you to both zoom-in on the bottom six feet on the left side of the screen enough to see clear bottom, or your bait.

  • Page 15: Fl-18 Ope Rati On

    FL-18 OPE RATI ON FL- 18 O P ERAT I O N Bottom Lock Zoom Understanding the Zoom Modes Auto Zoom THE LEFT HALF represents the zoom THE RIGHT HALF represents the entire Bottom Lock (BL) works the same as Auto Zoom, except the flasher When Auto Zoom (AZ or BL) is active, the display is divided into view.
  • Page 16 FLX- 20 O PERAT I O N FLX -20 OPE R ATI ON Versatility is the key to success and the FLX-20 delivers! With two Auto Zoom zone options, one for the zooming in on the bottom six feet and Gain Control Keep the gain low.

  • Page 17: Flx- 20 O Perat I O N

    FLX -20 OPE R ATI ON FLX- 20 O PERAT I O N Auto Zoom Mode Control THE LEFT HALF represents the zoom THE RIGHT HALF represents the entire Deep Mode Auto Zoom (AZ) puts the flasher Control advanced features, such as Zoom, power and color. view.
  • Page 18 The first Low Power Mode provides a normal view. The Vexilar Lithium battery voltage drops quickly at the end of the discharge cycle. Therefore, expect the battery to die very soon after the first low battery indications appear.
  • Page 19 10 feet or less. To override the AUTO feature, simply change the Range Control to the desired depth setting. The digital display on the inner dial of your Vexilar will display your current digital depth and also the current range you are in. So your display will read: Depth 17 ft –...

  • Page 20: Flx-2 8 Ope R Ati O N

    See page 42 for more NOTE: There is nothing wrong with your Vexilar if it cannot lock not low enough, then switch to LP Mode. scale. The bottom will always be at the 7 information about Zoom on a range automatically.
  • Page 21 Most often this occurs in Ranging may be inconsistent. This is because accurate digital depth outer color display layer is like our standard three-color Vexilar flasher display. thick weeds where you will want to avoid seeing the weed stalks as readings cannot be maintained when running in this mode.
  • Page 22 12.5 what to expect when they go fishing with ANY Vexilar. The Demo Mode simply runs a simulation program showing what a bottom signal will look half and dedicating the right side of the display to the entire water down to only 10.6 volts.
  • Page 23 10 feet or less. To override the Auto feature, simply change the Range Control to the desired depth setting. The digital display on the inner dial of your Vexilar will display your current digital depth and also the current range you are in. So your display will read: Depth 8.9 ft –...

  • Page 24: Flx-30Bb Operation

    FLX -30 OPER ATI O N FLX- 30 O PERATI O N Basic Concept START Mode Mode and Gain Controls Most sonar systems sold today use a frequency of 200 kHz. This has Before turning on the FLX-30 , adjust the Mode Control to the The Mode and Gain controls work in conjunction with each other.
  • Page 25 The FLX-30 incorporates a three-layer LED, spinning wheel display. The outer SEARCHING Current Power Setting color display layer is like our standard three-color Vexilar flasher display. However, The FLX-30 is adjusting to the proper range. H-P = High Power with data transfer technology, we can offer more color palettes.
  • Page 26 30 feet, every five feet for keep their gain super low at all times, but you may find that a higher NOTE: There is nothing wrong with your Vexilar if it cannot lock 7 o’clock position. Objects will appear above...
  • Page 27 IR setting and then you have five seconds between each press of the and press and hold in the These values are based on the Vexilar Lithium battery. Gain Control to sample another IR setting level from 1 to 20. After Gain Control for about two 1.
  • Page 28 A 160 kHz when bugs are hatching and your display lights up with green lights of the school. If you have seen a Vexilar working in the past, you frequency transmits at about 15 degrees and the 300 about 8 so badly you cannot see your own lure, so in this mode the green understand the concept of green flashes are the weak signals.
  • Page 29 Give it a try and see if you like it. The more you use a Vexilar, the more you are confronted with situations where you will often be seeing a lot of Color Mode 5: White, Red, Blue green in your display.

  • Page 30: The Genz Pack System Case

    It includes all of the basic components needed to ice fish with a Vexilar FL series flasher immediately. A key factor of the Genz Pack is that it fits on top of a five gallon bucket (not included).

  • Page 31: The Pro Pack Ii Case

    See pages 70 & 71 for Accessories The Pro Pack II offers everything needed to designed to accept most begin ice fishing with a Vexilar color flasher, styles of Ice-Ducers. plus some extra add-ons to make the system more complete.

  • Page 32: The Ultra Pack Case

    FLX-28 & FLX-30 systems come standard with a The transducer support cleats on either side to keep 12 volt / 9 amp Vexilar Lithium battery & digital eye-bolt fits into a it in place and out of your dedicated storage charger.

  • Page 33: Sla Battery Charging

    Vexilar charger is designed to provide an optimal charge to your Instructions for 1 Amp Digital Automatic Charger your Vexilar’s reliability. Follow these basic tips and you can expect years At this stage, the charger can remain connected to an SLA battery...

  • Page 34: Vexilar Lithium Charging

    VEXILAR to charge this battery. each fishing trip. 12 hours of charging may be required after a • Vexilar Lithium batteries were designed to be charged with our Vexilar V-410 and V-410L charger, DO NOT attempt to charge other brands long weekend of fishing.

  • Page 35: Battery Warranties

    Vexilar. Here are the details of the battery coverage from Date of Purchase The digital depth display will always give you a depth reading as long as your Vexilar FL flasher is turned on and (Proof of purchase will be required): the transducer is in the water.

  • Page 36: Flasher Accessories

    UV light L-202 Support Arm - TSA001 Works like a Vexilar carry case rod holder, but inside the ring are 18 Power your FL/FLX unit via an Mag Shield - MS0001 mode for glowing super bright, UV LEDs to charge a lure instantly with 360-degree Use this support arm in place of automotive or ATV power jack.

  • Page 37: Transducers Options

    If you find that you have bought the wrong transducer for your intended fishing application, you can exchange your new transducer with Vexilar. You will only need to pay the retail cost difference of the transducer style, Dual beam transducers include a beam switch assembly.

  • Page 38: Storage & Prevention Tips

    General Trouble Shooting Storage & Prevention Tips Electrical Interference Trouble Shooting Grounding Symptom Possible Cause There may be situations where you experience interference from ● Store in cool dry area. Do not store other electrical devices, not just another nearby depth sounder. This Unit is turned on, but no display Check for bad connections, proper hook up polarity, and The boat’s electrical system should have a common “Earth”...

  • Page 39: Vexilar Support

    More Info! performance on your Phone reliability of the products they produce. The latest tips, videos and product updates so you’ll be sure to get the most from your Vexilar! • 90 feet of cable or Tablet • Battery Indicator FL-8 of 40 years ago is not the same FL-8 of •...

  • Page 40: Extended Limited Warranty

    Now you have the opportunity to extend the warranty protection of your Vexilar unit from the time of purchase by an additional two years—for a total of FOUR If you purchased a new Vexilar pack that includes a qualifying model, you may buy the Extended Warranty Coverage YEARS of protection.

  • Page 41: Warranty Information

    Vexilar, Inc., 6667 West Old Register Your Warranty Online Shakopee Road, Suite 101, Minneapolis, MN 55438-2622. This warranty https://vexilar.com/warranty...

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