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Furuno FCV-38 Installation Manual

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Installation Manual
Stabilized FISH SIZE INDICATOR
FCV-38
Model
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................................ iii
EQUIPMENT LISTS........................................................................................................ iv
1. MOUNTING..............................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Processor Unit ...................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Transceiver Unit.................................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Trackball Control Unit ........................................................................................................1-4
1.4 Transducer.........................................................................................................................1-7
1.5 Junction Box (Option) ......................................................................................................1-10
1.6 DVI/USB Repeater (Option).............................................................................................1-10
2. WIRING....................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Processor unit ....................................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Transceiver Unit.................................................................................................................2-6
2.3 Trackball Control Unit ........................................................................................................2-8
2.4 Transducer.......................................................................................................................2-10
2.5 Junction Box (option) .......................................................................................................2-11
2.6 DVI/USB Repeater (Option).............................................................................................2-13
2.7 Input/Output Sentences (NMEA0183) .............................................................................2-14
3. INITIAL SETTINGS..................................................................................................3-1
3.1 How to Set the Language and Measurement Unit .............................................................3-1
3.2 How to Set the [Service] Menu ..........................................................................................3-2
3.3 Communication Port Setting ..............................................................................................3-7
3.4 External Echo Sounder Setting........................................................................................3-10
3.5 Calibration Setting............................................................................................................3-12
3.6 Stabilization Setting .........................................................................................................3-16
3.7 How to Take a Still Image of the RX Monitor ...................................................................3-19
3.8 Reset to Default Setting ...................................................................................................3-19
3.9 Retrofit from FCV-30........................................................................................................3-20
APPENDIX 1 JIS CABLE GUIDE .............................................................................AP-1
PACKING LISTS ......................................................................................................... A-1
OUTLINE DRAWINGS ................................................................................................ D-1
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS.............................................................................. S-1
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation Manual Stabilized FISH SIZE INDICATOR FCV-38 Model (Product Name: FISH FINDER) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................i SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS..................iii EQUIPMENT LISTS......................iv 1. MOUNTING......................1-1 1.1 Processor Unit ........................1-1 1.2 Transceiver Unit.........................1-3 1.3 Trackball Control Unit ......................1-4 1.4 Transducer.........................1-7 1.5 Junction Box (Option) ......................1-10 1.6 DVI/USB Repeater (Option).....................1-10...
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  • Page 3: (Product Name: Fish Finder) Safety Instructions

    Trackball Control Unit 0.30 m 0.30 m of the equipment is solely responsible (RCU-026) for the proper installation of the Junction Box equipment. FURUNO will assume no 1.10 m 0.70 m (CV-304) responsibility for any damage associated with improper installation. DVI/USB Repeater 0.30 m...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION The transducer cable must handled carefully, following the guidelines below. - Keep the cable away from oil and fuels. - Keep the cable away from locations where it may be damaged during the installation. - Do not carry the transducer using only the cable.

  • Page 5: System Configurations

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS : Standard supply Display Unit* : Optional or local supply HDMI port 2 ports Nav equipment, Satellite compass NMEA 0183 port, RS-485 Trackball Radio communication, 5 ports Control Unit Net sonde, etc. USB device RCU-026 USB device* Processor RS-485 USB port (USB mouse,...

  • Page 6: Equipment Lists

    EQUIPMENT LISTS Standard supply Name Type Code No. Remarks Processor Unit CV-380 Transceiver Unit CV-382 Trackball Control RCU-026 Unit Transducer CV-303 *ROHS* 15 m cable (φ22 mm), w/data sheet sticker (silver) Thru-Hull Pipe TFB-1600 Installation CP24-02900(10M) 001-208-050 LAN cable between 10 m Materials processor unit and...
  • Page 7 EQUIPMENT LISTS Name Type Code No. Remarks Installation CP10-10100 000-036-244 LAN cable be- 10 m Materials tween proces- CP10-10110 000-036-245 15 m sor unit and CP10-10120 000-036-246 30 m transceiver unit CP10-10130 000-036-247 40 m (Waterproof CP10-10140 000-036-248 50 m type) CP10-10150 000-036-722...
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  • Page 9: Mounting

    MOUNTING NOTICE Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant or contact spray to coating or plastic parts of the equipment. Those items contain organic solvents that can damage coating and plastic parts, especially plastic connectors. Processor Unit The processor unit can be installed on a deck or bulkhead. Mounting consideration Select a mounting location, keeping in mind the following points: •...
  • Page 10 1. MOUNTING 1.1.1 Deck mount 1. Drill four pilot holes in the mounting location for mounting bolts (M6 bolts or coach screws φ6), referring to the outline drawing at the back of this manual. 2. Secure the unit using the four hex head slot bolts (M6×20, supplied). Hex head slot bolt (M6×20, 4 pcs 1.1.2...

  • Page 11: Transceiver Unit

    1. MOUNTING Transceiver Unit The transceiver unit can be installed on a deck. Mounting Consideration Select a mounting location, keeping in mind the following points: • The transceiver unit generates heat so the mounting location should be well venti- lated and dry. •...

  • Page 12: Trackball Control Unit

    1. MOUNTING Trackball Control Unit The trackball control unit can be installed on a desktop or flush mounting (option). For desktop mounting, the unit can be tilted or laid flat. Mounting Consideration Select a mounting location, keeping in mind the following points: •...
  • Page 13 1. MOUNTING 2. Secure the unit using the two self-tapping screws (φ5×20, supplied). Self-tapping screw (ø5×20, 2 pcs.) How to install the unit flat on the desktop Secure the trackball control unit without the desktop fixing plate to install the unit flat on the desktop.
  • Page 14 1. MOUNTING 1.3.2 Flush mount Note: For flush mounting in a panel, the mounting surface must be flat. Do not install the unit on an uneven surface. Prepare the optional flush mount kit (OP24-27) for flush mounting the trackball control unit.

  • Page 15: Transducer

    1. MOUNTING Transducer NOTICE Do not install the transducer on the inner side of the hull. The signal strength is reduced and may affect the accuracy of measurements. Do not cover the transducer with FRP resin. The heat generated when the resin hardens may damage the transducer. For mounting the transducer, use a flange for transducer tank.
  • Page 16 1.4.1 About transducer casing The FURUNO transducer tank is finished with lacquer primer to prevent corrosion in storage. After welding the casing to ship's hull, remove the lacquer primer, using lac- quer thinner. Coat casing with same paint as used on the ship's hull.
  • Page 17 1. MOUNTING 2. Wrap the two flank sponges around the sides of the transducer. Face the cut side toward the transducer and insert the uncut part between the transducer and the TD attachment. Flank sponge Insert the uncut part between the transducer and the TD attachment.

  • Page 18: Junction Box (Option)

    1. MOUNTING Junction Box (Option) If the length of cable between the transducer and transceiver unit is more than 15 m, the optional junction box CV-304 (with 10 m, 20 m or 50 m cable) can be used for cable extension.
  • Page 19 1. MOUNTING The DVI/USB repeater can be installed on a deck or bulkhead. Cable connection is slightly different between transmitter and receiver unit. For this reason, it is important that you identify each unit before mounting. The following table and figure show how to identify the units.
  • Page 20 1. MOUNTING Mounting procedure 1. Drill four pilot holes in the mounting location for mounting screws (φ5×20, local supply), referring to the outline drawing at the back of this manual. 2. Screw the four self-tapping screws into the pilot holes. Leave 5 mm of thread vis- ible.

  • Page 21: Wiring

    WIRING The illustration on this page shows the general connections for the FCV-38. For de- tailed information, see the interconnection diagram. Many of the cables mentioned are JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) cables. If not available locally, use the equivalent. See the cable guide in the Appendix for how to select equivalent cables.

  • Page 22: Processor Unit

    2. WIRING Processor unit 2.1.1 Wiring overview USB1 USB3.0 USB3 USB2.0 HDMI1 To Monitor Unit (Main) USB cable Cable entrance HDMI2 To Monitor Unit (Sub) HDMI cable or HDMI-TO-DVI-L, 5.3/10.3 m Not used USB cable NETWORK2 IV-8sq. For DFF3 USB4 MJ-A3SPF0018-050ZC, USB2.0 DTICE350SLABVCVXXT...
  • Page 23 2. WIRING 2.1.2 Internal wiring and cable clamp position 10P7099 Terminal opener Secure each cable to the wiring clamp. Fasten the crimp-on lug (drain Cable clamp wire) of the TTYCSLA cable. The entrance numbers with “()” are not used. (6) (7) (10) (11)(12) Clamp...
  • Page 24 2. WIRING 2.1.3 Cable fabrication LAN cable Armor 40 40 Cable jacket Outer vinyl sheath Inner vinyl sheath Vinyl tape <How to attach a modular plug> After fabricating the cable, attach the modular connector. Note: This equipment only uses straight cables. Use a CAT5E LAN cable. 25 mm approx.
  • Page 25 2. WIRING TTYCSLA cable 495 mm 495 mm 450 mm 450 mm Drain wire Drain wire 6 mm 6 mm Armor Inner sheath 80 mm 80 mm Pass a heat shrinkable tube (supplied locally) onto the drain wire. 6 mm 6 mm Vinyl tape Attach a crimp-on lug (FV1.25-3, supplied locally) to the core.

  • Page 26: Transceiver Unit

    2. WIRING Transceiver Unit 2.2.1 Cable fabrication LAN cable For how to attach the modular plug, see page 2-3. Cable jacket 70 70 Outer vinyl sheath Inner vinyl sheath Armor Attach the modular plug. Vinyl tape Clamp position Cable for external KP (MPYCSLA-4) For how to attach the terminal block connector, see page 2-5.
  • Page 27 2. WIRING 2.2.2 Wiring Connect the following cables as shown in the figure below. Note: Prepare a box wrench (local supply, Hex. size 8 mm) to secure the cable clamp. TRX2* → CN-B102 : Connector No. on cable TRX4* → CN-B104 Cable clamp : Clamp position Wiring Clamp...

  • Page 28: Trackball Control Unit

    2. WIRING DIP switch setting Set the DIP switches on the HMS board (10P7099) as follows. Setting DIP SW switch S1-1 S1-2 S1-3 S1-4 HMS board (10P7093) Trackball Control Unit Connect the control unit cable to the processor unit (J1 or J2). To use the USB port on the trackball control unit, connect the unit to either one of the USB ports on the pro- cessor unit, using the supplied USB cable (TS-20-071-1).
  • Page 29 2. WIRING plied USB cable is connected to USB3.0 port on the processor unit. However, the data transfer speed is equivalent to USB 2.0. Note 4: If the USB cable will not be connected to the trackball control unit, attach the supplied USB sheet to the USB port on the trackball control unit.

  • Page 30: Transducer

    2. WIRING 2. Unfasten the binding screws (indicated in the following figure) to remove the cable clamp from the trackball control unit, then disconnect the control unit cable from Binding screw Cable clamp Disconnect this connector. 3. Pull out the control unit cable from the cover. 4.

  • Page 31: Junction Box (Option)

    2. WIRING If a pre-installed transducer has a cable with a diameter 19.4 mm (in this case, transducer cable with the data sticker in “white”), wind the conductive tape sup- plied in CP02-09801 around the center of the shielded section of the cable. If a con- ductive tape supplied locally is used, keep in mind the following points: •...
  • Page 32 2. WIRING TD1 cable to J1 connector TRX1 cable to J2 connector TD2 cable to J3 connector TRX2 cable to J4 connector TD3 cable to J5 connector TRX3 cable to J6 connector TD4 cable to J7 connector TRX4 cable to J8 connector Cable clamp Cable from Transducer cable...

  • Page 33: Dvi/Usb Repeater (Option)

    2. WIRING DVI/USB Repeater (Option) You can install the processor unit apart from the monitor unit and USB device by using the optional DVI/USB repeater. Cable extension without the repeater can result in sig- nal loss and incorrect data display. To access the connectors on the transmitter and re- ceiver units, unfasten five screws and remove the protective cover.

  • Page 34: Input/Output Sentences (Nmea0183)

    Water speed and heading Ver. 1.5/2.0/3.0 Course over ground and ground speed Ver. 1.5/2.0/3.0 Time and date Ver. 1.5/2.0/3.0 GPatt FURUNO proprietary sentence GPhve FURUNO proprietary sentence IIDAD Proprietary sentence of other company IIDBS Proprietary sentence of other company IIHFB...

  • Page 35: Initial Settings

    The [Advanced Settings] menu window appears. 5. Select [User Interface Settings] from the menu. The user interface settings appear. Select this icon to reset the current menu settings FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] to factory default. Confirm changes and close the menu. Apply changes.

  • Page 36: How To Set The [Service] Menu

    The message "Ask your dealer to change service settings." appears. 3. Press and hold the [OK] button for approx. 10 seconds to open the service ad- vanced menus, [Shared Settings], [Fish Size Setting] and [External Echo Sound- er]. FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] 10 s later...
  • Page 37 Note: This menu is available when [Manual] is se- [UXGA], lected at [Display Resolution Switching]. [FullHD], [WUXGA] [Sub Monitor [Dual] The FCV-38 logo is shown on the sub monitor, and Display (default) the graphs etc. can be moved to the sub monitor Switching] from the main monitor. [Clone] The main monitor echo image is shown on the sub monitor.
  • Page 38 3. INITIAL SETTINGS • [On]: The echo picture for this equipment is displayed on main monitor and the echo pic- ture for external sounder is displayed on sub monitor. To display the echo picture on the sub monitor, select the [Display] icon ( from the InstantAccess bar followed by se- lecting the [External Echo Sounder] icon ).
  • Page 39 3. INITIAL SETTINGS Item Setting value Meaning [Time Zone] Select the appropriate time zone. Note: System reboot is required to apply the settings. The following confirmation message appears. Click the [Yes] button to reboot the system. A buzzer sounds during the system reboot because the com- munication between the processor unit and the trackball control unit is disconnected temporarily.
  • Page 40 3. INITIAL SETTINGS 3.2.6 Transducer setting You can increase the accuracy of your fish finder by adjusting transducer parameters. Adjust the parameters as follows: Item Setting value Meaning [Transducer -100.00 to +100.00 Set the calibration of source level and receive Parameter1] (default: 0.00, sensitivity for transducer.

  • Page 41: Communication Port Setting

    1. Select the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar and select the [Advanced Setting] icon ( ) from the expanded menu bar. 2. Select [Tests] from the [System] menu. The [Tests] menu appears on the right-hand side of the window. FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx]...
  • Page 42 9. Select a baud rate from 600, 4800 or 38400 bps at [Baud Rate], then click the [OK] button to close the menu. Note: Select [38400] bps when the [TLL Output] is set to [FURUNO-TLL]. [4800] or [600] bps may slow the transmission of sentences.
  • Page 43 3. INITIAL SETTINGS [Update] button $GPVTG, 100.0, T, 20, M, 11.2, N, 1.2, K*52 $GPMTW, 013.75, C*04 $VDVHW, 9.00, T, 9.0, M, 99.9, N, 94, K*6D $GPVTG, 100.0, T, 20, M, 11.2, N, 1.2, K*52 $GPMTW, 013.75, C*04 $VDVHW, 9.00, T, 9.0, M, 99.9, N, 94, K*6D $GPVTG, 100.0, T, 20, M, 11.2, N, 1.2, K*52 Signal monitor area $GPMTW, 013.75, C*04...

  • Page 44: External Echo Sounder Setting

    3. Press and hold the [OK] button for approximately ten seconds to open the service advanced menu. 4. Select the “External Echo Sounder” from the [Service] menu. FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] 5. Select [DFF3] from the [Connected Fish Finder] menu. The message appears to reset the settings. Press the [OK] button to close the message.
  • Page 45 3. INITIAL SETTINGS 7. Set the [XDCR Select] to [Model] or [Manual] to set the transducer in use. • [Model]: The selectable models are shown below. • 28F-8 • 50B-12 • 88B-10 • 28BL-6HR • 28F-18 • 50BL-12 • 88F-126H •...

  • Page 46: Calibration Setting

    ) from the InstantAccess bar and select the [Advanced Setting] icon ( ) from the expanded menu bar. 2. Select [Calibration] from the [System] menu. The [Calibration] menu appears. FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] 3. Set the calibration parameters referring to the table below: Item Setting values Meaning [Temperature] °F: -35.0 to 35.0...
  • Page 47 3. INITIAL SETTINGS Item Setting values Meaning [Bottom Lock [Level], Set how the bottom edge is determined, by Mode] [Color] signal level or display color. • [Level]: Determine the bottom edge by sig- nal level. When the method is [Color], bot- tom fish may be hidden in the bottom edge.
  • Page 48 3. INITIAL SETTINGS 2. Select [Calibration] from the [External Echo Sounder] menu list. The [Calibration] menu appears. FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] 3. Set the calibration parameters from the list. Item Setting values Meaning [Zero Line Rejection] [Off], Turn the zero line (transmission line) on [On] (default) or off.
  • Page 49 3. INITIAL SETTINGS 2. Move the cursor onto the sub monitor and right-click on the screen. The setting menu for external echo sounder appears. 3. Select the [Calibration] menu from the [System] menu. The [Calibration] menu appears. 4. Set the calibration parameters referring to the table below: Item Setting values Meaning...

  • Page 50: Stabilization Setting

    [Advanced Setting] icon ( ) from the expanded menu bar. 2. Select [Stabilization] menu from the [System] menu. The [Stabilization] menu appears. FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] Motion Sensor 3. Set the calibration parameters referring to the table below: Item Setting values...
  • Page 51 3. INITIAL SETTINGS Item Setting values Meaning [Motion Sensor [Motion Sensor] Select the internal sensor or SC (Satellite Com- Select] (default), [SC] pass) for stabilization. [Stabilization [Manual], Select the model of Satellite Compass when [Mo- Sensor] [SC-50] (default), tion sensor Select] is set to [SC]. [SC-110], [SC- 30], [SC-70], [SC- 130], [SC-33],...
  • Page 52 1. Move the cursor onto the sub monitor and right-click on the screen. The setting menu for external sounder appears. 2. Select [Stabilization] from the list on menu. The [Stabilization] menu appears. FCV-38[ver 0252473-xx.xx] 3. Set the stabilization parameters refer to step 3 on section 3.6.1. 3-18...

  • Page 53: How To Take A Still Image Of The Rx Monitor

    3. INITIAL SETTINGS How to Take a Still Image of the RX Monitor After the installation, take a still image of the RX monitor screen in a harbor test. The still image of the RX monitor screen is used for checking the equipment in mainte- nance.

  • Page 54: Retrofit From Fcv-30

    4. Select [Yes] to restart the system. Retrofit from FCV-30 If the transceiver unit of the FCV-30 is connected to the processor unit of the FCV-38, the IP address of the FCV-30 must be changed. To change the IP address, the IP ad- dress changing tool is required.
  • Page 55 3. INITIAL SETTINGS 3.9.2 Preparations 1. Select [System]→[Communication]→[Network] from the menu and check the IP address of the FCV-30 transceiver unit. 2. Change the IP address of the PC to an IP address that can connect to the trans- ceiver unit of the FCV-30. Only change the last octet of the IP address confirmed in step 1.
  • Page 56 IP address of FCV-30 transceiver unit 3. Change to the IP address of the FCV-38 as shown in the figure below. The default IP address of the FCV-38 is "172.31.2.9". If the IP address is not changed from the default, enter the default value, and then click [Apply].
  • Page 57 FCV-30 transceiver unit, the setting is correct. Note: If system error "T01" is shown, the connection is wrong. Check the [Transceiver Unit IP Address] setting of the FCV-38 processor unit and the IP address set in the transceiver unit.
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  • Page 59: Appendix 1 Jis Cable Guide

    EX: TTYCYSLA - 4 MPYC - 4 # of cores Designation type Designation type # of twisted pairs TTYCSLA-4 The following reference table lists gives the measurements of JIS cables commonly used with Furuno products: Cable Core Cable Core Diameter Diameter...
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