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- Page 1 RVM-400 SERIES THRU-HULL REALVISION™ MAX 3D SONAR TRANSDUCERS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS English (en-US) Date: 01-2023 Document number: 87437 (Rev 1) © 2023 Raymarine UK Limited...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......7 Parts supplied — RVM-4xx series transducers .................17 Safety warnings ................7 Product warnings Additional parts supplied ............... 7 ..........17 Regulatory notices ..............8 CHAPTER 5 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS........18 Declaration of Conformity ..........8 Transducer dimensions — RVM-4xx ...... - Page 6 Routine checks 11.1 ..............44 Transducer cleaning 11.2 ............44 Bridging material removal 11.3 ..........44 Re-applying anti-fouling paint 11.4 ........44 CHAPTER 12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT........46 Raymarine product support and servicing 12.1 ....47 Learning resources 12.2 ............48 CHAPTER 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ....... 49...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Important Information
Caution: Service and maintenance switch the power back on. This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance and repair to authorized Raymarine dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty. Important information... -
Page 8: Regulatory Notices
Do NOT use sealants containing acetate or silicone, which can Disclaimer cause damage to plastic parts. Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Warning: Petrochemicals Raymarine. -
Page 9: Imo And Solas
(www.raymarine.com) to ensure you have the most up-to-date version(s) of the documentation for your product. Publication copyright Copyright ©2023 Raymarine UK Ltd. All rights reserved. No parts of this material may be copied, translated, or transmitted (in any medium) without the prior written permission of Raymarine UK Ltd. -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Document Information
CHAPTER 2: DOCUMENT INFORMATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 2.1 Applicable products — page 11 • 2.2 Document information — page 11 • 2.3 Product documentation — page 11... -
Page 11: Applicable Products
2.1 Applicable products This and other Raymarine product documents are available to download in PDF format from www.raymarine.com. This document is applicable to the following products: Related documents • RVM-400 all-in-one RealVision™ Max 3D Stainless steel thru-hull • 87436 — RVM1600 RealVision ™ Max 3D External Sonar Module Installation transducer, part number A80704 Instructions. -
Page 12: Chapter 3 Product And System Overview
CHAPTER 3: PRODUCT AND SYSTEM OVERVIEW CHAPTER CONTENTS • 3.1 Product overview — page 13... -
Page 13: Product Overview
3.1 Product overview The RVM-4xx series transducers are RealVision™ Max 3D stainless steel thru-hull transducers. In conjunction with a RealVision™ Max 3D compatible multifunction display or sonar module, the RVM-4xx series transducers produce realistic 3D representations of the objects below your vessel, to help you identify underwater structures and locate fish. -
Page 14: Realvision™ Max 3D Overview
• Only use Raymarine® transducer extension cables. operate to, in optimum weather conditions. Raymarine® offers he following optional extension cables are available: The following ranges apply to RealVision™ Max 3D sonar channels: • RealVision™ transducer extension cable 3 m (9.8 ft) (part number A80475) - Page 15 • RealVision™ transducer extension cable 5 m (16.4 ft) (part number A80476) • RealVision™ transducer extension cable 8 m (26.2 ft) (part number A80477) Split pair transducers: Extension cables fitted between the transducer and the ‘Y’ cable must be fitted in equal length pairs (i.e.: each transducer’s final cable length must be the same).
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Page 16: Chapter 4 Parts Supplied
CHAPTER 4: PARTS SUPPLIED CHAPTER CONTENTS • 4.1 Parts supplied — RVM-4xx series transducers — page 17... -
Page 17: Parts Supplied - Rvm-4Xx Series Transducers
4.1 Parts supplied — RVM-4xx series transducers Item Description Transducer (including fitted cable — refer to length stated The following parts are supplied with each RVM-4xx series transducer. below) 2 x Nuts for anti-rotation studs 2 x Small washers for Anti-rotation studs 2 x Small internal isolator sleeves 2 x External isolator sleeves Transducer cable length... -
Page 18: Chapter 5 Product Dimensions
CHAPTER 5: PRODUCT DIMENSIONS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 5.1 Transducer dimensions — RVM-4xx — page 19... -
Page 19: Transducer Dimensions - Rvm-4Xx
5.1 Transducer dimensions — RVM-4xx Nut sizes • Hull nut — 68 mm (2 ¾ in) across flats The dimensions relevant for installation are shown below. • Anti-rotation nut — 13 mm (½ in) across flats All transducers in the RVM-4xx series have the same external dimensions. Transducer cable length The length of the cable fitted to the transducer is: •... - Page 20 Item Dimension This dimension is dependent on your MFD variant. Refer to your MFD installation instructions. This dimension is dependent on your MFD variant. Refer to your MFD installation instructions. 35.00 mm (1.40 in) Note: For installations where space behind the display is limited, a right-angled transducer cable adaptor is available (A80515).
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Page 21: Chapter 6 Location Requirements
CHAPTER 6: LOCATION REQUIREMENTS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 6.1 Warnings and cautions — page 22 • 6.2 Location requirements — page 22 • 6.3 EMC installation guidelines — page 24 Location requirements... -
Page 22: Warnings And Cautions
6.1 Warnings and cautions Important: Before proceeding, ensure that you have read and understood the warnings and cautions provided in the following section of this document: p.7 — Important information Warning: Switch off power supply Ensure the vessel’s power supply is switched OFF before starting to install this product. -
Page 23: Cored Fiberglass Hull Mounting
♦ Split pair — port, “P” or starboard, “S”) 3. Split pair — Vessel side and direction to vessel keel (Single all-in-one transducers do not include this label.) – each transducer in a split pair have labels on the transducer cables and also labels on the accompanying ‘Y’... -
Page 24: Emc Installation Guidelines
For optimum EMC performance we recommend that wherever possible: • Raymarine® equipment and cables connected to it are: – At least 1 m (3.3 ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e.g. -
Page 25: Chapter 7 Installation
CHAPTER 7: INSTALLATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 7.1 Tools required — page 26 • 7.2 Testing the transducer — page 26 • 7.3 Transducer mounting — page 27 Installation... -
Page 26: Tools Required
7. Check that accurate depth and where applicable temperature readings 9. Half round file are displayed. 10. Large adjustable wrench (spanner) suitable for hull nut 68 mm (2 ¾ inch) 8. If you experience difficulties obtaining readings then contact Raymarine Technical Support. 11. Marine grade sealant... -
Page 27: Transducer Mounting
Drilling holes in the hull Warning: Transducer operation To install a thru-hull transducer you must drill 3 holes in the hull of your vessel. Only test and operate the transducer in the water. Do NOT You should use the supplied mounting template to mark the hole location. operate out of water as overheating may occur. -
Page 28: Assembling The External Components
Important: (1) It is recommended that you cut holes the same size as the stated values and then, if necessary, carefully file the hole to allow parts to be fitted correctly. If a hole cutter / drill bit of the specified size(s) is not available, use a slightly smaller size and then carefully file the hole to the correct size. -
Page 29: Assembling The Internal Components
10. Apply a thick bead of marine-grade sealant: 1. From inside the vessel, apply a continuous, thick bead of marine-grade sealant all around the base of the protruding transducer stem and i. all over the top face of the high speed nose cone, external isolator anti-rotation bolt threads. -
Page 30: Finalizing The Installation
• B — Removal 7. Remove the cable protector by pulling the 2 tabs away from the back of the hull nut. 8. Apply a thick bead of marine grade sealant to the bottom face of the hull nut. 9. Screw the hull nut onto the transducer stem so that it is hand tight. 10. -
Page 31: Anti-Fouling
Anti-fouling Where local regulations allow, it is recommended that you coat your transducer using a water-based anti-fouling paint. This will help prevent the build-up of barnacles and other organic growth, which can cause increased drag that will degrade sonar performance. Important: •... -
Page 32: Chapter 8 Cables And Connections - General Information
CHAPTER 8: CABLES AND CONNECTIONS — GENERAL INFORMATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 8.1 General cabling guidance — page 33... -
Page 33: General Cabling Guidance
It is important to use cables of the appropriate type and length. • Unless otherwise stated only use cables supplied by Raymarine. • Where it is necessary to use non-Raymarine cables, ensure that they are of correct quality and gauge for their intended purpose. (e.g.: longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize voltage drop along the run). -
Page 34: Chapter 9 Connections
CHAPTER 9: CONNECTIONS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 9.1 Cable routing — page 35 • 9.2 Attaching the connector locking collar — page 35 • 9.3 RVM-400 connection — page 36 • 9.4 RVM-412 / RVM-420 connection — page 36 • 9.5 RealVision transducer extension cables — page 37 •... -
Page 35: Cable Routing
9.1 Cable routing Important: Ensure that you route the cable all the way to its destination before Cable routing requirements for the transducer cable. attaching the locking collar. Important: To avoid interference, the cable must be routed as far away from VHF radio antenna cables as possible. -
Page 36: Connection
3. Carefully insert the pointed end of the supplied tool into the split-ring’s Optional right-angled adaptor (A80515), supplied separately (used to gap (labelled ‘C’ in the illustration). Use the tool to gently lever the split reduce the space required behind an MFD). ring over the moulding on the connector until it snaps into position 2. -
Page 37: Realvision Transducer Extension Cables
• For best performance, cable runs should be kept to a minimum. • Only use Raymarine® transducer extension cables. Raymarine® offers he following optional extension cables are available: • RealVision™ transducer extension cable 3 m (9.8 ft) (part number A80475) •... -
Page 38: Chapter 10 System Checks And Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 10: SYSTEM CHECKS AND TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER CONTENTS • 10.1 RealVision™ AHRS calibration — page 39 • 10.2 Troubleshooting — page 39... -
Page 39: Realvision™ Ahrs Calibration
Before packing and shipping, all Raymarine® products are subjected to comprehensive testing and quality assurance programs. If you do experience Calibration is an automatic process and starts after your vessel has turned problems with your product, this section will help you to diagnose and correct approximately 100°... -
Page 40: Sonar Troubleshooting
Sonar disabled Enable [Ping] from the Fishfinder app’s sounder tab: [Menu > Settings > Sounder > Ping enable]. External sonar Ensure all Raymarine® products contain the module: software latest available software, check the Raymarine® Incorrect transducer Check that the correct transducer is selected in the... - Page 41 Poor / problematic image Possible causes Possible solutions Damaged cables Check the unit’s connector for broken or bent Possible causes Possible solutions pins. Targets will appear Increase vessel speed. differently if your 2. Check that the cable connector is fully inserted vessel is stationary into the unit and that the locking collar is in the (e.g.: fish will appear...
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Page 42: Resetting The Sonar Module
Resetting the sonar module You can use the reset function on a compatible Raymarine multifunction display to restore the sonar module to its factory default settings. In the fishfinder application:... -
Page 43: Chapter 11 Maintenance
CHAPTER 11: MAINTENANCE CHAPTER CONTENTS • 11.1 Routine checks — page 44 • 11.2 Transducer cleaning — page 44 • 11.3 Bridging material removal — page 44 • 11.4 Re-applying anti-fouling paint — page 44 Maintenance... -
Page 44: Routine Checks
11.1 Routine checks • Use a scouring pad, such as a green Scotch Brite™ pad and a mild household cleaning detergent to clean moderate growth build up. The following periodic checks should be made: • You may need to use a fine grade wet and dry paper and a mild household cleaning detergent to clean severe build up. - Page 45 Important: • Following environmental best practice, preparation and re-application of the anti-fouling paint should be performed using suitable washdown facilities, which ensures paint particles do not enter the water and impact aquatic life. • Take care not to scratch the transducer face, as this may impact transducer performance.
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Page 46: Chapter 12 Technical Support
CHAPTER 12: TECHNICAL SUPPORT CHAPTER CONTENTS • 12.1 Raymarine product support and servicing — page 47 • 12.2 Learning resources — page 48... -
Page 47: Raymarine Product Support And Servicing
Raymarine offers dedicated service departments for warranty, service, and • E-Mail: support.it@raymarine.com repairs. • Tel: +39 02 9945 1001 Don’t forget to visit the Raymarine website to register your product for Spain (Authorized Raymarine distributor): extended warranty benefits: http://www.raymarine.co.uk/display/?id=788. • E-Mail: sat@azimut.es United Kingdom (UK), EMEA, and Asia Pacific: •... -
Page 48: Learning Resources
Russia (Authorized Raymarine distributor): • E-Mail: info@mikstmarine.ru • Tel: +7 495 788 0508 12.2 Learning resources Raymarine has produced a range of learning resources to help you get the most out of your products. Video tutorials Raymarine official channel on YouTube •... -
Page 49: Chapter 13 Technical Specification
CHAPTER 13: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 13.1 Physical specification — page 50 • 13.2 Environmental specification — page 50 • 13.3 RealVision™ Max 3D sonar specification — page 50 • 13.4 Conformance specification — page 51 Technical specification... -
Page 50: Physical Specification
13.1 Physical specification 13.3 RealVision™ Max 3D sonar specification The following specification only applies to RealVision™ Max 3D products. Specification Dimensions: • Length: 424.69 mm (16.72 in) — including high speed Specification nose cone Sonar channels: • RealVision™ Max 3D •... -
Page 51: Conformance Specification
13.4 Conformance specification Specification Standards: • EN 60945:2002 • IEC 28846:1993 • EMC Directive 2014/30/EU • Australia and New Zealand: C-Tick, Compliance Level 2 Technical specification... -
Page 52: Chapter 14 Spares And Accessories
CHAPTER 14: SPARES AND ACCESSORIES CHAPTER CONTENTS • 14.1 Spares — page 53 • 14.2 Accessories — page 53... -
Page 53: Spares
14.1 Spares The following spares are available for your product. • R70615 — RealVision™ 25–pin locking collar kit (Includes: 2 x Split rings (includes spare), 1 x O-ring, 1 x Locking collar and 1 x Split ring fitting tool). • R70867 — RealVision™ RVM-4xx mounting kit (Includes: Hull nut, Cable protector, Large internal isolator sleeve, Rubber washer, External isolator plate, High speed nose cone, 2 x anti-rotation studs, 2 x Nuts for anti-rotation studs, 2 x Small washers for Anti-rotation studs, 2 x Small... - Page 55 Index Documentation Installation instructions ................11 Mounting template.................11 Operation instructions ..............11, 39 Accessories ..................... 53 Drilling holes.................... 27 All-in-one ....................13 Anti-fouling ..................31, 44 Anti-fouling paint ..................30 Applicable documents................11 Electromagnetic Compatibility..............24 EMC, See Electromagnetic Compatibility Extension cable ..................17 Cable Protection ....................
- Page 56 WEEE Directive..................8 Parts supplied................... 17 Product recycling (WEEE) ................8 Product support..................47 Y-cable ..................... 17 RealVision™ Max 3D transducer..............13 Routine checks ..................44 Service Center..................47 Servicing....................7 Sonar modules ..................14 Sonar range..................14, 50 Spares ..................... 53 Split-pair ....................
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