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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FISH SPECIES AND
BIOMASS SOUNDER
FSS-3BB
Model
(Product Name: FISH FINDER)
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FISH SPECIES AND BIOMASS SOUNDER FSS-3BB Model (Product Name: FISH FINDER) www.furuno.com...
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  • Page 3 How to discard a used battery Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter on Maintenance. If a battery is used, tape the + and - terminals of the battery before disposal to pre- vent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit.
  • Page 4 Do not disassemble or modify the Continued use of the equipment can equipment. cause fire or electrical shock. Contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for service. Fire, electrical shock or injury can result. Immediately turn off the power at the...
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION CAUTION Adjust the gain properly. Do not use depth information for navigation while the picture advance Too little gain may present no picture. speed is set to "stop". Too much gain shows excessive noise on the picture. The depth indication is not refreshed while the picture is stopped.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ........................vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................ix OPERATION ......................1-1 1.1 Trackball Control Unit....................1-1 1.2 How to Turn the Power On/Off................... 1-2 1.3 Fish Finder Display ....................1-2 1.3.1 Display overview .................... 1-2 1.3.2 How to read the header.................. 1-3 1.3.3 How to read the footer..................
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS ™ 2.2.2 How to set the measurement range for the IDENTI-FISH graph....2-3 2.2.3 How to register fish species ................2-4 2.2.4 How to set model data..................2-5 2.2.5 How to import, export model data ..............2-9 ™ ™ 2.2.6 Settings for IDENTI-FISH echo display, IDENTI-FISH graph ....2-11 2.3 Fish Size Graph......................2-13...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.7.3 How to test the Trackball Control Unit............5-10 5.7.4 LCD test ....................... 5-11 APPX. 1 MENU TREE ....................AP-1 APPX. 2 SCREEN LAYOUTS ..................AP-4 SPECIFICATIONS .....................SP-1 INDEX.......................... IN-1 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Foreword

    • Data recording and screenshot function for easy review of past echoes and recordings. • Scrollback mode allows the user to review past data. • Gain changes made at the FSS-3BB are applied to all currently displayed screens (high and low frequencies echoes only).
  • Page 10 • Do not remove or disconnect an external memory device while data is being saved or loaded. This can cause data corruption or loss. • Do not connect or disconnect external memory devices while the FSS-3BB is powered. Turn off the power to the FSS-3BB before connecting or disconnecting an external memory device.

  • Page 11: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Monitor Unit : Standard supply : Optional/local supply HDMI Trackball Control Unit 2 ports RCU-026 RS-485 Navigation equipment, USB Device NMEA0183 Radio communication, 5 ports Net sonde, etc. *1, *3 USB Device Processor Unit (USB Mouse, FSS-301 USB Flash Memory, USB3.0: 2 ports Trackball Control Unit External HDD, etc.)
  • Page 12 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This page is intentionally left blank.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Trackball Control Unit Scrollwheel Power button Power indicator USB port cover Left button Right button Trackball Item Function, description Press to turn the power on or off. Power button ( ) Power indicator Lights green when the power is on. Trackball Moves the cursor.

  • Page 14: How To Turn The Power On/Off

    1. OPERATION How to Turn the Power On/Off Open the power button cover on the Trackball Control Unit, then push the power but- ton ( ). An audible "beep" indicates that the power is now on, then the start-up screen appears.

  • Page 15: How To Read The Header

    The setting of [External IDENTI-FISH Echo Window], which is set at installation, de- termines what appears on the sub monitor. • [Off]: The sub monitor shows the FSS-3BB logo. Windows such as graphs can be dragged from the main monitor to the sub monitor, as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 16: How To Read The Footer

    1. OPERATION 1.3.3 How to read the footer The footer displays the date and time, how many screenshots are saved, and the amount of space available in the external memory. Name Description "Pinned" icon The footer can be "pinned" or "unpinned". A "pinned"...
  • Page 17 1. OPERATION How to create and remove shortcuts Most icons displayed on the InstantAccess bar™ can be stored as shortcuts (on the shortcut bar) and displayed always. Shortcuts are useful for accessing frequently used functions. Up to ten icons can be assigned to the shortcut bar. The shortcuts are dis- played only when the InstantAccess bar™...

  • Page 18: Instantaccess Bar™ Icons List

    1. OPERATION 1.3.5 InstantAccess bar™ icons list The table below shows all the InstantAccess bar™ menus, their respective menu items and available options, along with a brief description. For full details on each menu and menu items, see the respective sections of the manual. Icon Description/Options Menu...
  • Page 19 1. OPERATION Icon Description/Options Menu Item [Depth Scale] icon. Shows/hides the depth scale. See section 1.17. [VRM] icon. Shows/hides the VRM, which measures the distance to objects (school of fish, etc.). See section 1.18. [Minute Marker] icon. Shows/hides the minute marker. See section 1.19. [Color Bar] icon.
  • Page 20 1. OPERATION Icon Description/Options Menu Item [Data Display] menu icon. Accesses navigation data fed from external sources. See section 1.22. [Own Ship Position] icon. Shows/hides own ship latitude and longitude. [Time and Date] icon. Shows/hides the time and date. [Speed(SOG)] icon. Shows/hides your vessel’s speed over the ground.
  • Page 21 Icon Description/Options Menu Item [Advanced Settings] menu icon. Accesses the advanced settings menu; changes various settings for the FSS-3BB, and performs undo and redo actions. [Internal Settings] menu. Saves/loads data to/from the Processor Unit’s internal memory. See section 1.27. [Save Settings] icon: Saves current settings to media set to the Processor Unit.*...

  • Page 22: How To Change The Display Mode

    1. OPERATION How to Change the Display Mode The FSS-3BB has several display modes, some of which can be displayed in a split screen. 1.4.1 How to change the display mode 1. If the header is not displayed, put the cursor at the top edge of the display to show 2.
  • Page 23 1. OPERATION IDENTI-FISH echo display ™ With connection of a IDENTI-FISH compatible transducer, you can distinguish ™ between swim bladder fish and swim-bladderless fish on the IDENTI-FISH echo display. The echo displayed in reddish-brown has a swim bladder (herring), and the echo displayed in light-blue-to-blue does not have a swim bladder (mackerel).

  • Page 24: How To Adjust The Split Screen Division

    1. OPERATION 1.4.2 How to adjust the split screen division You can adjust the size of each division of a split screen to suit your requirements. To adjust the size of a split screen, do the following: 1. Put the cursor on the display dividing line. The cursor shape changes from ( ) to 2.

  • Page 25: Advanced Settings Menu

    ) to show the [Advanced Settings] window. Software version (program number) “xx.xx” denotes minor changes. Reset the current menu settings (right window) FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] to factory default. Calibration Software keyboard button Software keyboard button Accessible only by service personnel.
  • Page 26 1. OPERATION Item with numeric value Click to change the numeric value. Alternatively, you can use the software keyboard to change a numeric value, as shown in the procedure below. 1) Click the software keyboard button ( ) at the bottom-left corner of the menu screen.

  • Page 27: Picture Advance

    1. OPERATION Picture Advance The picture advance speed determines how quickly the echoes are displayed on- screen. When setting a picture advance speed, keep in mind that a fast advance speed will expand echoes horizontally on the screen and a slow advance speed will contract them.

  • Page 28: How To Adjust The Gain

    1. OPERATION How to Adjust the Gain Depending on the signal strength, gain can be adjusted to hide noise and other un- necessary echoes. A high gain setting increases signal strength and can show exces- sive noise as well as smaller, hard to detect echoes. A low gain setting eliminates noise and gives a clearer picture, however smaller echoes may also be removed.

  • Page 29: How To Shift The Display Range

    1. OPERATION How to Shift the Display Range When used together, the basic range and range shifting functions allow you to select the depth you can see on the screen. The basic range can be thought of as providing a "window" into the water column and range shifting as moving the "window" to the desired depth.

  • Page 30: How To Change The Range

    1. OPERATION How to Change the Range The range setting dictates the on-screen display distance and can be changed to suit your requirements. The system has eight presets, each of which can be changed. The default ranges are listed in the table below. Default ranges Unit of measurement...

  • Page 31: How To Reject Interference

    1. OPERATION 1.10 How to Reject Interference Interference from other acoustic equipment operating nearby or other electronic equipment on your boat may show itself on the display as shown in the figure below. When this occurs use the interference rejector. Interference from other Electrical interference sounder (blue dots)

  • Page 32: How To Use The Smoothing Function

    1. OPERATION 1.11 How to Use the Smoothing Function The smoothing function, when activated, "smooths" the echo presentation. This is particularly useful when echoes appear "spotty" or "jagged". Smoothing can also be used to reduce screen flicker at night. To use the smoothing function, do as follows: 1.

  • Page 33: Zoom Modes

    1. OPERATION 1.13 Zoom Modes The zoom modes (displays) expand the specified area of the single frequency echo. Four modes are available: bottom lock, bottom zoom, marker zoom, and bottom dis- crimination. The default mode is bottom lock. Zoom modes can be shown over the en- tire display, as well as the combination display.

  • Page 34: Bottom Zoom Mode

    1. OPERATION 1.13.2 Bottom zoom mode This mode magnifies the seabed, and also any fish near the seabed, on the left-side of the screen, and is useful for determining seabed contours. When the seabed depth increases, the display automatically shifts to keep the seabed echo at the lower part of the screen.

  • Page 35: Bottom Discrimination Mode

    1. OPERATION 1.13.4 Bottom discrimination mode Bottom discrimination mode has two zoom ratios which can be set from the [Range] section of the [System] menu. See section 4.7.1. Bottom discrimination at 1/2 ratio The left-side of the screen show the seabed as a straight line at approximately the middle of the screen.

  • Page 36: How To Switch Between Daytime And Nighttime Color Modes

    1. OPERATION 1.14 How to Switch Between Daytime and Nighttime Color Modes To assist on-screen visibility, the system has a Day display color mode and a Night display color mode. The modes can be changed at any time from the InstantAccess bar™...

  • Page 37: How To Use The A-Scope Display

    1. OPERATION 1.15 How to Use the A-scope Display The A-scope display shows echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and tone proportional to their intensities, on the right side of the screen. It is useful for estimating the species of a school of fish or determining bottom composition. Weak echoes Weak echoes (small school of...

  • Page 38: How To Use The Vrm To Measure Depth Of A School Of Fish

    1. OPERATION 1.18 How to Use the VRM to Measure Depth of a School of Fish You can measure the depth to an object (school of fish, bottom, etc.) with the VRM (Variable Range Marker). 1. Click the [Display] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™...

  • Page 39: How To Show/Hide The Color Bar

    ). The icon changes to green color when the bar is shown. 1.21 How to Set, Show and Hide Alarms The FSS-3BB has six alarms: Bottom Alarm, Fish Alarm, Bottom Fish Alarm, Tem- ™ perature Alarm, Fish Size Graph Alarm, and IDENTI-FISH alarm.

  • Page 40: How To Activate/Deactivate The Alarms

    1. OPERATION 1.21.1 How to activate/deactivate the alarms You can activate and deactivate alarms by selecting the respective alarm icon. To activate or deactivate an alarm, do the following: 1. Click the Alarm icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™ to show the [Alarm] menu. 2.

  • Page 41: How To Set The Alarms

    [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) to show the [Advanced Settings] window. 2. Click the [Alarm] menu to show the [Alarm] menu (right-side of the window). FSS-3BB [ 00252470-xx.xx ] Calibration 3. Refer to the table below to set the alarms.

  • Page 42: How To Show/Hide Navigation Data

    1. OPERATION Menu item Description [Temperature]* [Temperature]: Set the water temperature alarm type. • [Inside]: Audiovisual alarm is released when the temperature is with- in the alarm range setting. • [Outside]: Audiovisual alarm is released when the temperature is outside the alarm range setting. [From]: Set the starting temperature for the alarm.

  • Page 43: How To Inscribe Tll Lines

    A vertical line, red in color, appears at the location. The TLL moves with the inscribed location. You can inscribe multiple lines at any time. Under default settings, the FSS-3BB also outputs the TLL to the connected chart plot- ter.

  • Page 44: How To Erase Weak Echoes

    2. The [Sounder] menu item is already selected and the [Sounder] menu appears on the right-side of the window. Click [Color Erase] from the [Sounder] menu. FSS-3BB [ 025470-xx.xx] 3. Adjust the [Color Erase] setting until the picture shows minimal reflections. As the setting increases, reflections are removed in order, from weakest to strongest.

  • Page 45: How To Adjust Tvg (Time Varied Gain)

    2. Click the [Sounder] menu, then click [HF] or [LF] as appropriate. The example il- lustration below shows the HF menu (the contents of the LF menu are the same). FSS-3BB [ 025470-xx.xx] 3. Use the buttons ( ) for [TVG Level] to adjust the TVG level. (You can also ad- just the level by using the software keyboard.) A higher setting reduces the gain...

  • Page 46: How To Save And Load Settings

    1. OPERATION 1.27 How to Save and Load Settings Settings can be stored to, or loaded from, either the FSS-3BB internal memory or an external storage device. Note: The settings of the [TX/RX] menu (see section 4.7.2) are not applicable.

  • Page 47: How To Load Settings

    1. OPERATION 1.27.2 How to load settings Previously saved settings can be loaded from their save location, either internal or ex- ternal location, at any time. Note: When the load procedure is complete, previous settings cannot be restored. Check that the settings to be loaded are correct before starting the procedure. How to load settings from internal memory 1.

  • Page 48: How To Undo/Redo Operations

    1. OPERATION 1.28 How to Undo/Redo Operations The system stores the last 20 operations in temporary memory. This allows you to "un- do" a mistaken operation, or several mistaken operations, at any time. You can also "redo" an operation which was undone. Note 1: The undo and redo functions are not available with the following items.

  • Page 49: Graph Functions

    GRAPH FUNCTIONS The FSS-3BB can display up to four graphs (listed in section 2.1, below), depending on vessel configuration. How to Show/Hide Graphs All graphs can be shown or hidden to suit your requirements. To show or hide a graph, do the following: 1.

  • Page 50: Identi-Fish

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS ™ IDENTI-FISH The FSS-3BB compares the histograms of schools of fish with the model data within the measurement range, and indicates the similarity of fish species by numerical val- ™ ues and bar graphs. This graph is called the "IDENTI-FISH graph.".

  • Page 51: How To Set The Measurement Range For The Identi-Fish Graph

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS ™ 2.2.2 How to set the measurement range for the IDENTI-FISH graph Note: The following setting can also be performed using recorded echo data. ™ 1. Show the IDENTI-FISH echo display in the single or combination display. ™...

  • Page 52: How To Register Fish Species

    Follow the procedure below to register a fish species name in the model data. 1. Click the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™, then click the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) to show the [Advanced Settings] window. 2. Click [IDENTI-FISH] to show the [IDENTI-FISH] menu. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ]...

  • Page 53: How To Set Model Data

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 3. Click the button at [Fish Species List] to show the [Fish Species List]. Software keyboard button 4. Click the software keyboard button ( ) to show the software keyboard. Click [A/a] Upper case Lower case 5. Use the keyboard to enter name of the fish species. You can use a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 54 2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2. Click [ID1] or [ID2] as applicable. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] 3. Click the button at [Select Fish Specie1] to show the [Select Fish Specie1] win- dow. Note: If [Select Fish Specie1] cannot be selected, turn off [Reference Auto Select] in the same menu.
  • Page 55 ) to show the [Advanced Settings] window 2. Click [ID1] or [ID2] as applicable. 3. Select On from the [Reference Auto Select] drop-down list. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] 4. Click the button at [Select Reference (Auto)] to show the [Select Reference (Auto)] window.
  • Page 56 2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 7. Click the [OK] button. The numeric value selected at step 6 is displayed in [Select Reference (Auto)]. 8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 to set another model data. (A maximum of three for each fish species for a total of 27.) Use the [Cancel] button to cancel changes.

  • Page 57: How To Import, Export Model Data

    8. Click the [Import] button. The model data selected at step 6 is also displayed in the model data field on the FSS-3BB. A confirmation message is displayed in the following cases. Click the [Yes] button to continue, or the [No] button to cancel.
  • Page 58 FSS-3BB External storage device 4. Select the fish type you want to export from the FSS-3BB’s fish species drop- down list. 5. Select the model data you want to export from the FSS-3BB’s model data selec- tion window (multiple selections are possible). To select all model data, click the [Select All] button.
  • Page 59 ) from the InstantAccess bar™, then click the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) to show the [Advanced Settings] window 2. Click [IDENTI-FISH]. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] 3. If necessary, adjust settings, referring to the table below. Item Description [Fish Species List] Registers model data for fish species.
  • Page 60 ) from the InstantAccess bar™, then click the [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) to show the [Advanced Settings] window 2. Click [ID1] or [ID2]. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] 3. If necessary, adjust settings, referring to the table on the next page. Item Description [Select Fish Specie1] - Effective when [Reference Auto Select] is turned on.

  • Page 61: Fish Size Graph

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS Fish Size Graph The [Fish Size Graph] displays the fish size and distribution in a bar graph format. (A horizontal bar graph is also available. In the following example, fish size (in centimeters) is shown from left to right and the distribution (as a percentage) is shown from bottom to top.

  • Page 62: How To Show/Hide The Fish Size Graph

    ), or click the graph icon. 2.3.2 How to set the method of measurement The FSS-3BB has the four methods of fish size measurement described below. • [Entire Area]: Measures all detected fish. • [Specific Range]: Measures the detected fish within a specific depth range.

  • Page 63: Entire Area

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.3.3 Entire area 1. Switch to a screen containing the normal echo display ([MODE] indication: [LF] or [HF]). 2. Click the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™ to show the [Sounder] menu bar, then click the [Fish Size Measurement] icon ( ) to show menu op- tions.

  • Page 64: Specific Range

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.3.4 Specific range 1. Switch to a screen containing the normal echo display ([MODE] indication: [LF] or [HF]). 2. Click the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™ to show the [Sounder] menu bar, then click the [Fish Size Measurement] icon ( ) to show menu op- tions.

  • Page 65: Bottom Trace

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.3.5 Bottom trace 1. Switch to a screen containing the normal echo display ([MODE] indication: [LF] or [HF]). 2. Click the [Sounder] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™ to show the [Sounder] menu bar, then click the [Fish Size Measurement] icon ( ) to show menu op- tions.

  • Page 66: Specific Area

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS 2.3.6 Specific area This method allows you to specify up to three square-shaped areas. To set up one or more detection areas, do the following: 1. From the [MODE] indication, select a combination display that shows [LF] or [HF] on the normal echo display and [BL], [BZ], [MZ], or [BD] on the zoomed echo dis- play.

  • Page 67: How To Change Fish Size Graph Settings

    ) to show the [Advanced Settings] menu. 2. Click [Fish Size] to show the [Fish Size] settings on the right-side of the window. FSS-3BB[0252470-xx.xx] 3. Referring to the table below, select the measurement option to change, then change the settings as required.
  • Page 68 ) to show the [Advanced Settings] menu. 2. Click [Fish Size] to show the [Fish Size] settings on the right-side of the window. FSS-3BB[0252470-xx.xx] 3. Referring to the table below, select the measurement option to change, then change the settings as required.

  • Page 69: Sonde Graph

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS Sonde Graph The [Sonde Graph] plots the water temperature at the net sonde transmitter’s position. The transmitter which feeds the data is selected at [Net Sensor Temp Graph] in the [Display] menu. See section 4.3. [ Refresh ] button Display Display range...

  • Page 70: Temp Graph

    2. GRAPH FUNCTIONS Temp Graph The [Temp Graph] plots water temperature using water temperature data. The source for water temperature data is set during the installation of the equipment. Water temperature graph Water temperature graph Graph scale Graph scale To show the [Temp Graph], click the [Graph] icon ( ) from the InstantAccess bar™...

  • Page 71: Screenshots & Data Recording

    2. Double-click [System] to show the [System] section of the menu, then click [User Interface Settings] to show the [User Interface Settings] menu. FSS-3BB [ ver 0252470-xx.xx ] 3. Click the [Save Destination For Screenshots] option. Select the options button, then select the appropriate destination.

  • Page 72: How To Take A Screenshot

    3. SCREENSHOTS & DATA RECORDING 3.1.2 How to take a screenshot To take a screenshot, press the scrollwheel on the Trackball Control Unit. Where the save destination is set to [In- ternal Memory], the footer shows the total number of screenshots saved to 4/999 the Processor Unit.

  • Page 73: How To Replay A Screenshot

    3. SCREENSHOTS & DATA RECORDING 3.1.4 How to replay a screenshot To replay a saved screenshot, press and hold the scrollwheel on the Trackball Control Unit. The replay screen is displayed and the oldest screenshot is shown. A total of 1000 screenshots can be loaded for replay.

  • Page 74: How To Copy Screenshots From Internal To External Memory

    3. SCREENSHOTS & DATA RECORDING How to filter the screenshots that are displayed 1. Click the filter icon ( ) at the top-left of the screen to show the [Filter Setting] pop-up window 2. Select the appropriate check box to show the filter- ing options.

  • Page 75: How To Delete Screenshot Files

    3. SCREENSHOTS & DATA RECORDING 3.1.6 How to delete screenshot files You can delete screenshot files in two manners: individually, or all at once. How to delete a single screenshot file 1. Long-push the scrollwheel on the Trackball Control Unit to show the screenshot replay screen.

  • Page 76: How To Play Back Recorded Echo Data

    3. SCREENSHOTS & DATA RECORDING Note 3: Connect the external memory device to the USB port on the Processor Unit. Do not connect the external memory device to the USB port on the Trackball Control Unit. Note 4: When an external memory device is connected and the capacity for the device reaches its limit, recording is stopped and the message "Recording stopped because memory capacity is full.
  • Page 77 3. SCREENSHOTS & DATA RECORDING 3. Referring to the table below, set the appropriate file filters, then click [OK]. Filter type Description [Specify Date] Apply a filter based on date. You can select a single filter (for exam- ple, filter by month only) or a mixed filter (for example, filter by year, month and date).

  • Page 78: How To Select An External Memory Device

    3. SCREENSHOTS & DATA RECORDING How to Select an External Memory Device Where more than one external memory device is connected to the FSS-3BB, you can select the device to use for data recording and saving screenshots*. *: [Screenshot Recording Destination] must be set to [External Memory] to save screenshots to an external memory device.

  • Page 79: Advanced Settings

    ) to show the [Advanced Settings] menu. Software version (program number) “xx.xx” denotes minor changes. Select this icon to restore the default FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] settings for the menu items shown in the right window. Calibration Confirm changes and close the menu.

  • Page 80: Sounder Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Sounder Menu The [Sounder] menu contains items related to adjustment of the sounder picture. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration Menu item Description [Color Erase] Erases unwanted noise. See section 1.25. [White Edge] Gives the seabed echo a white edge. Useful when trying to separate bottom-feeding fish from the seabed.

  • Page 81: Display Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Display Menu The [Display] menu contains the settings for what data to display and how to display the data on your screen. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Net Depth Mark Menu item Description [A-Scope] Shows echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and tone propor- tional to their intensities.
  • Page 82 4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Menu item Description [Hue] Adjusts the color scheme to suit your needs. There are eight options: • [Normal]: Factory default Color selection pop-up window color scheme. • [Hue1] to [Hue6]: Preset Preview window color schemes. Slide bars •...
  • Page 83 4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Menu item Description [Net Depth Mark] • [Net Depth Mark]: Shows/hides the net Sonde marks depth mark (depth at the installation po- sition of the net sonde transmitter) on the high and low frequency displays. • [Mark ID]: Assign the net depth mark and net sonde/net sensor ID (ID number of the transmitter you want to display depth information).

  • Page 84: Fish Size Menu

    The [Fish Size] menu consists of four menus, [ Fish Size] menu and [SIZE1] - [SIZE3] menus. Fish size graph-related measurement can be set from the [SIZE1] - [SIZE3] menus. For details, see section 2.3.7. Fish Size menu FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration SIZE1 - SIZE3 menus FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ]...

  • Page 85: Identi-Fish Menu

    The [IDENTI-FISH] menu consists of the [IDENTI-FISH], [ID1] and [ID2] menus, which ™ set up the IDENTI-FISH function. See section 2.2.6. IDENTI-FISH menu (IDENTI-FISH echo display, IDENTI-FISH graph settings) FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] ID1 and ID2 menus (IDENTI-FISH graph settings) FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration...

  • Page 86: Alarm Menu

    Alarm Menu The [Alarm] menu sets the conditions for the alarms. For further details on setting alarms and their conditions, see section 1.21. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration System Menu The [System] menu contains settings which do not require regular adjustment.

  • Page 87: Tx/Rx Menu

    Note 3: While [Auto Shift] is active, the shift indication on the header shows "AT". Shift cannot be operated manually. Range can be adjusted. 4.7.2 TX/RX menu The [TX/RX] menu contains settings related to transmitting and receiving. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration Menu item Description [TX Rate] Changes the rate at which the fish finder transmits a pulse.
  • Page 88 The [HF] and [LF] menus set up the high and low frequencies related to TX, RX. Not ™ available when the fish size graph or IDENTI-FISH echo display are active. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration Calibration...
  • Page 89 4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Menu item Description [Freq Control] Operative when [Auto Chirp] is set to [Off], and adjusts the frequen- cy and chirp width. This function is useful for adjusting the frequen- cy in the following conditions. • Set the frequency according to targeted fish species. •...

  • Page 90: Control Unit Menu

    [RX Band] is set to [Manual]. Choose a smaller figure to reduce noise; a larger figure to improve resolution. 4.7.3 Control unit menu The [Control Unit] menu provides settings for the Trackball Control Unit. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration Menu item Description [Key Beep] Set to [On] or [Off] to enable or disable the key beeps.

  • Page 91: User Interface Settings Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.7.4 User Interface Settings menu The [User Interface Settings] menu changes the language, units used for measure- ment, screenshot settings, etc. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Menu item Description [Language] Selects the language to display the menus and on-screen in- dications in.

  • Page 92: Calibration Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS 4.7.5 Calibration menu The [Calibration] menu compensates for error in water temperature and other data. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Menu item Description [Sound Speed [m/s]] If the depth indication is incorrect, you can change the sound speed setting to compensate for the error.

  • Page 93: Stabilization Menu

    4. ADVANCED SETTINGS HF and LF menus The [HF] and [LF] menus set up the high and low frequencies in calibration. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] HF menu LF menu Menu item Description [Bottom Level] In the default bottom level setting [0], the equipment judges con- secutive strong echoes to be bottom echoes.
  • Page 94 [Stabilization Sensor] ™ Selects the SATELLITE COMPASS model connected to the FSS-3BB. The sensor is optimally set up during installation. Do not change this set- ting. [Delay Time [msec]] Operative when [Stabilization Sensor] is set to [Manual]. This item is opti- mally set up during installation.

  • Page 95: Mode Menu

    ™ The [HF] and [LF] menus set up antenna position of the Satellite Compass . This menu is set properly during the installation. Do not change the settings. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration Calibration HF menu LF menu 4.7.7...
  • Page 96 4. ADVANCED SETTINGS How to add a mode You can have a maximum of eight modes. To add a mode, do the following: 1. With the [Mode] menu displayed, click the applicable ( ) button of an empty mode number. The screen should look something like the one shown below. Mode configuration window Display division...

  • Page 97: Tests Menu

    Mode list, with the applicable ( ) button. 2. Click the [Delete] button to delete the selected mode. 4.7.8 Tests menu The [Tests] menu provides maintenance information, diagnostic tests, and other main- tenance tools. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration For details, see section 5.7. 4-19...
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  • Page 99: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    SHOOTING This chapter contains maintenance and basic troubleshooting procedures for the op- erator. If you feel that something is wrong with the equipment, do not check inside any unit. Contact an authorized FURUNO agent or dealer for advice. NOTICE WARNING...

  • Page 100: Trackball Maintenance

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Trackball Maintenance If the cursor moves abnormally, clean the trackball and inside the trackball housing (in- cluding the lens) as shown below: 1. Turn the retaining ring on the trackball module in the direction of the arrows (see figure below) to unlock it, then remove the retaining ring.

  • Page 101: Fuse Replacement

    10 years Note 1: When the battery voltage is 2.6 V or lower, the error window (error code: P01) appears at the center of the screen. Have a FURUNO representative replace the bat- tery at your earliest convenience. Note 2: Used batteries should be disposed of according to the applicable local stan- dards and laws.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    • The transducer may be too close to the engine. Stop the engine and check ence or noise. for noise on the screen. If noise is present contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for advice. • The ground wire of a unit has loosened or is damaged. Check the wire, and reconnect or replace it as necessary.

  • Page 103: Error Messages And Icons

    The table below shows the error icon, error name, error code, reason/remedy and priority order for each error type. If the error window appears repeatedly, contact a FURUNO dealer to request service. Error Error...
  • Page 104 5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Error Error Priority Error name Reason, remedy Icon code Order Processor Unit The voltage of the battery inside the Pro- System Error cessor Unit is low. Turn the equipment off, then contact your local dealer to re- quest replacement of the battery.

  • Page 105: Tests Menu

    [Advanced Settings] icon ( ) from the [Advanced Settings] menu to show the [Advanced Settings] window 2. Click [Tests] to show the [Tests] menu. FSS-3BB [ 0252470-xx.xx ] Calibration * These items are for maintenance/service purposes and cannot be accessed in normal use.

  • Page 106: Maintenance Information Test

    XX.XX XX.XX XX.XX XX.XX If the indication "NG" appears for any item, consult a FURUNO agent or dealer. To close the test results, click the [Close Window] icon ( ) at the top-right corner of the window. 5.7.2 Communication port monitor The [Communication Port Monitor] shows the incoming data for each communication port in the Processor Unit.
  • Page 107 Echo data is output from the NMEA port (baud rate (bps): 38400, 57600, or 115200), however navigation data cannot be received. • [Output Data]: Where [TLL Output] is set to [FURUNO-TLL], select the infor- mation to output. More than one item can be selected, among the following: [Depth]: Output depth data.

  • Page 108: How To Test The Trackball Control Unit

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5.7.3 How to test the Trackball Control Unit You can test the buttons, scrollwheel and trackball of the Trackball Control Unit at any time. To test the control unit, click [Control Unit Test] from the [Tests] menu. Function Check the buttons, scrollwheel, and trackball for proper operation.

  • Page 109: Lcd Test

    5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5.7.4 LCD test The [LCD Test] tests if the connected monitor can display all available colors clearly. Left-click to change screens in the order shown below. To stop the test at anytime, right-click. Test start screen Black White Green...
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  • Page 111: Appx. 1 Menu Tree

    APPX. 1 MENU TREE Default settings in boldface italic. (Advanced Settings) Sounder Color Erase (0~50%; 0%) White Edge (Off, 1~10) Bottom Zone Above (15~70%; 50%) Below (35~85%; 85%) Clutter (Std, Linear) TVG Level (0~9; 3) TVG Distance (100~3000ft; 300ft) STC (0~10; 0) LF (Same as HF.) Display A-Scope (Normal, Peak)
  • Page 112 APPX. 1 MENU TREE IDENTI-FISH Fish Species List (Setting window appears.) Import Reference Data (Setting window appears.) Export Reference Data (Setting window appears.) Delete Reference Data (Setting window appears.) Clutter (0~100%; 60%) Interference (Off, NL1, NL2, NL3) Smoothing (Off, 1, 2) ID Reference Select Fish Specie1 (Setting window appears.) Select Fish Specie2 (Setting window appears.)
  • Page 113 APPX. 1 MENU TREE Control Key Beep (Off, On) Unit Brightness (0~5; 0) User Language ( , English) Interface Depth (m, ft, fm, , pb) Settings Speed (kn, km/h, mph) Temperature (°C, °F) Fish Size (cm, inch, g, Db) Save Destination For Screenshots (Internal Memory, External Memory) Save Interval For Screenshots (10~600sec;...

  • Page 114: Appx. 2 Screen Layouts

    APPX. 2 SCREEN LAYOUTS The A-scope display appears at the right edge of each display. Screen1 Screen2 Screen1 Screen2 Screen1 Screen2 Screen1 Screen1 Screen3 Screen2 Screen1 Screen2 Screen3 Screen2 Screen3 Screen1 Screen3 Screen1 Screen2 Screen4 Screen3 Screen2 Screen1 Screen3 Screen4 Screen2 Screen4 Vertical division...

  • Page 115: Specifications

    FURUNO FSS-3BB SPECIFICATIONS OF FISH FINDER FSS-3BB GENERAL Transmitting frequency 15 to 242 kHz nominal Output power 1 to 3 kW Transmitting method Dual simultaneously Transmitting mode TruEcho CHIRP or standard mode selected either External monitor (required specs.) Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA),...
  • Page 116 FURUNO FSS-3BB AC/DC power supply unit (option) PR-241 100-230 VAC, 1 phase, 50-60 Hz ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Ambient temperature -15°C to +55°C Relative humidity 93% or less at +40°C Degree of protection Processor/transceiver unit IP22 Control unit IP22 (IPx0: USB cover opened) Vibration IEC 60945 Ed.4...

  • Page 117: Index

    INDEX fish size ..........2-13 Advanced settings menu IDENTI-FISH ........... 2-2 description ..........4-1 showing, hiding ........2-1 operation overview ........ 1-13 sonde graph .......... 2-21 Alarm menu..........4-8 temp graph ..........2-22 Alarms activating, deactivating ......1-28 Header ............1-3 overview ..........
  • Page 118 INDEX bottom discrimination ......1-23 bottom lock..........1-21 Picture advance ........1-15 bottom zoom ..........1-22 Playing back recorded echo data....3-6 marker zoom ..........1-22 Power on/off ..........1-2 selecting ..........1-21 Range ............1-18 Range menu ..........4-8 Recording echo data external memory device selection....3-8 procedure ..........3-5 Redo ............1-36 Screenshots copying.............3-4 deleting.............3-5...

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