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- Page 1 TFX160 Operations M anual...
- Page 2 Complete details are included at the end of this manual. We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and uses of your Teleflex Sonar product. Also, to register your purchase and help us learn more about...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: INSTALLATION PREP ARATION ....2 Parts Supplied ......2 Accessories . -
Page 4: Section 1: Installation Prep Aration
INSTALLATION PREPARATION PARTS SUPPLIED PARTS SUPPLIED Before installing your , please ensure the follow ing parts are included in the box: • fishfinder • Transducer w ith 20' (6m) of cable and mounting hardw are kit • M ounting system and mounting hardw are kit •... - Page 5 INSTALLATION PREPARATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW The speed/temperature sensor takes readings from the w ater at the surface. It should be installed in contact w ith the surface of the w ater in an area that has smooth w ater flow - usually on the transom of the boat. Refer to the speed/temperature installation sheet included.
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Page 6: Alternative Transducers And M Ounting M Ethods
INSTALLATION PREPARATION ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS As an alternative to transom mounting, it is possible on many fiberglass-hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull. Since fiberglass has similar sonar characteristics as water, the sonar signal can pass through the boat hull with minimal loss. -
Page 7: Section 2: Using The 160
USING THE 160 160 PERFORMANCE In addition to the parts included you need the following for installation and operation: • A pow ered hand drill and various drill bits • Phillips and flat-head screw drivers • A ruler or measuring tape •... -
Page 8: Simulator And Feature Memory
USING THE 160 SIMULATOR AND FEATURE MEMORY POWERING UP THE 160 After installation, turn the on by momentarily pressing the Gain knob. An audible chirp sounds as the unit turns on. If the unit detects that the transducer is connected and is in w ater, the begins to show sonar information on the display. -
Page 9: Control Functions
USING THE 160 CONTROL FUNCTIONS When operating w ith the Simulator on and the transducer connected changes made to Chart Speed, RTS W indow, Surface Clutter, Contrast, White Line, (language in international models,) and the Units Control Panels are permanently remembered. When a transducer is not connected, changes are not remembered. - Page 10 USING THE 160 CONTROL FUNCTIONS ONTROL ANEL The C accesses features used to ONTROL ANEL KNOB adjust some 160 settings. Push the knob to display the C list, then rotate the knob to select ONTROL ANEL a feature for adjustment. A light colored background indicates the selected feature.
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Page 11: Real Time Sonar Window
USING THE 160 CONTROL FUNCTIONS A depth range scale appears close to the right side of the LCD display. This scale indicates the distance from the surface of the w ater to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom. For example, in 18 feet of w ater a 20 foot depth range is selected. -
Page 12: Chart Window
USING THE 160 CONTROL FUNCTIONS grouping of black horizontal lines, typically having gray lines underneath. A harder bottom show s less gray below ; a soft bottom show s more gray below. Structure Hard Fish appears above the bottom as a cluster of Bottom lines w ith varying lengths and gray shades. - Page 13 USING THE 160 CONTROL FUNCTIONS display. Soft bottoms such as mud or sand appear as a thicker line having a transition from dark Thermocline to light grays. Bottoms made up Slope of many rocks have a broken, random appearance. Second Return Bottoms having a large degree of slope also present a unique...
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Page 14: Modes Of Operation
USING THE 160 MODES OF OPERATION depending on the number of fish and boat speed. Individual fish Bait fish appear as smaller black and gray lines often appearing as a " fish Fish Arch arch." A fish arch forms as the fish moves through the sonar beam. - Page 15 USING THE 160 MODES OF OPERATION selects the depth range best suit ed t o keep recent sonar ret urns visible, how ever, the depth range can be adjusted to optimize the display for view ing the second return. The display can also be optimized for maximum display resolution, making it possible to distinguish fish very close together or...
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Page 16: Bottom Lock Zoom Mode
USING THE 160 MODES OF OPERATION 2. Push the Range± Knob. An adjustment Optimized Display show ing indicator appears at the low er right corner second return of the chart w indow. 3. Turn the Range± Knob clockw ise until the second return is visible on the display. -
Page 17: Manual Mode
USING THE 160 MODES OF OPERATION ± Note: Pushing the R Bottom Lock Zoom M ode ANGE toggles betw een the upper and low er zoom preview bar adjust- ment. If the low er zoom preview bar is to be adjusted, push the ±... -
Page 18: Control Panels
USING THE 160 CONTROL PANELS Note: Pushing the Range Knob toggles betw een the upper low er depth range selection. If the upper Depth Range is to adjusted, push the Range Knob until it is highlighted. M anual M ode 3. - Page 19 USING THE 160 CONTROL PANELS Note: The Language and Units menus only appears on special international versions of the 160. are displayed by using ONTROL P ANELS the C knob and adjusted by ONTROL ANEL Active using t he Range knob. The act ive Control consists of three parts: Panel...
- Page 20 USING THE 160 CONTROL PANELS selects the speed at w hich the HART PEED bottom information moves across the display. Options available range from 1 (very slow ) to eight (very fast). Selecting a faster rate show s more information in the chart w indow ; how ever it moves across the display very quickly.
- Page 21 USING THE 160 CONTROL PANELS RTS W selects the w idth of the w indow INDOW dedicated to Real Time Sonar. Selecting Narrow decreases the w idth of the RTS w indow leaving more space for the chart w indow, how ever some sonar returns w ill not be visible.
- Page 22 USING THE 160 CONTROL PANELS and structure is reduced. Selecting a smaller numeric set t ing narrow s t he band, and show s great er variat ion bot t om composit ion. Select ing " OFF" t urns t he White Line feature off.
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Page 23: Section 5: M Aintenance And Warranty
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING M AINTENANCE Your is designed to provide years of trouble free operation w ith virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your continues to deliver top performance. If the unit comes into contact w ith salt spray, simply w ipe the affected surfaces w ith a cloth dampened in fresh w ater. - Page 24 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Nothing happens w hen I turn the unit on. Check the pow er cable connection at both ends. Be sure the cable is connected correctly to a reliable pow er source—red lead to positive, black lead to negative or ground.
- Page 25 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING adjusting. If the digital depth readout is w orking but there is no bottom visible on-screen, it is possible the depth range has been adjusted manually to a range low er than w hat is needed to display the bottom. Also, in very deep w ater, it may be necessary to manually increase the G setting to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom.
- Page 26 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY WARRANTY 7. M y unit loses pow er at high speeds. Your has over-voltage protection that turns the unit off w hen input voltage exceeds 20 VDC. Some outboard motors do not effectively regulate the pow er output of the engine’s alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20 volts w hen running at high RPM s.
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Page 27: Warranty
THIS IS A FULL WARRANTY AS DEFINED BY THE FEDERAL WARRANTY ACT, EFFECTIVE JULY 4, 1975. SERVICE POLICY This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies to Teleflex Sonar units returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama, and is subject to change w ithout notice. -
Page 28: Customer Support
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY CUSTOMER SUPPORT If shipping and service charges are not prepaid, the unit w ill be returned C.O.D. If you are experiencing problems related to bottom or depth readings, please send your transducer along w ith your unit w hen sending for repair. CUSTOM ER SUPPORT If you have any questions, call our Customer Support Hotline: 1-800-747-9329... -
Page 29: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency ......200 kHz Pow er Output ......400 Watts (RM S) 3200 Watts (Peak to Peak) Area of Coverage . - Page 30 A Division of Teleflex Marine...