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Airmar Scotty Seeker User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Maintenance About Scotty Seeker Technical Specifications System Overview Seeker Probe Status Screen Troubleshooting Seeker Hub Status Lights Installation Appendix Installing the Hydrophone Compatible MFD brands Seeker System Installation Installing the Seeker Probe on a Downrigger Contact Data Configuration and...

  • Page 3: About Scotty Seeker

    About Scotty Seeker Technical Specifications Package contents: • Seeker Probe • Seeker Hub • Seeker Charging Dock and power cord • Seeker Hydrophone and mounting kit • Stainless steel leader • Quick start guide Seeker Probe Maximum operating depth 100 meters (328 feet) Storage temperature From -20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F)
  • Page 4 Seeker Hydrophone Transom angle 2° to 22° Housing Plastic bracket Max. depth 106 meters (350 feet) Mounting style Transom Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lb.) Cable length 6 meters (19.5 feet) Seeker User Manual | V1 | About Scotty SeekerTM...

  • Page 5: System Overview

    System Overview Mobile or MFD display app Downrigger Seeker Hydrophone Seeker Charging Dock Seeker Probe Seeker Hub Communication Use the Seeker App on your mobile device and/or multi-function display to configure and display the data received from the probe in water. Your mobile device can connect wirelessly to the Seeker system by short-range wireless connection (BLE).

  • Page 6: Seeker Probe Status Screen

    Seeker Probe Status Screen Probe PIN code Wireless connection status: Probe number • Not connected Probe unique identifier • Paired with Seeker App Probe firmware version Probe mode: Battery status: • Sleeping mode • Charge percentage • Updating probe firmware •...

  • Page 7: Seeker Hub Status Lights

    Seeker Hub Status Lights • Ethernet: Blinking blue when connected to Ethernet network. • Power: Fixed blue when power supplied. • Data: Blinking blue when probe data is received. Seeker User Manual | V1 | About Scotty SeekerTM...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installing the Hydrophone Keep the Seeker hydrophone as far as possible from other transmitting transducers. Refer to the installation instructions included with your hydrophone. Mounting locations Single drive boat (outboard) Twin drive boat (outboard) Twin drive boat (inboard) Single drive with kicker motor Hydrophone should be on the opposite side from the kicker motor.
  • Page 9 Mount according to propeller direction of rotation. • Clockwise: mount on starboard side / right of transom (picture). • Counterclockwise: mount on port side / left of transom. Allow at least 3 inches (75 mm) of clearance beyond the swing radius of the propeller. Mounting the hydrophone on the transom 1.
  • Page 10 Routing and connecting the cable 1. Route the hydrophone cable over the transom, through a drain hole or through a new hole drilled in the transom above the waterline. 2. If routed over the transom, use the cable clamps provided in the product package to secure the cable.

  • Page 11: Seeker System Installation

    Seeker System Installation Connect the hydrophone cable to the Seeker Hub. Connect the Seeker Hub power cable to your boat's power supply (12V DC). We recommend using a 3A ATC inline fuse. Seeker User Manual | V1 | Installation...

  • Page 12: Installing The Seeker Probe On A Downrigger

    If using an MFD device, connect the Seeker Hub Ethernet cable directly to it via an Ethernet cable (not included, must be 3 meters maximum) or via an OEM required cable from the manufacturer of your MFD. See Compatible MFD brands (on page 19) for the list of compatible units.
  • Page 13 Then, deploy your probe in the water and monitor the measurements from your app or MFD screen. Seeker User Manual | V1 | Installation...

  • Page 14: Data Configuration And Display

    Data Configuration and Display Configuring the Seeker Probe The probe numbers correspond to different data modes. 1. Wirelessly connect your mobile device to the Seeker Probe. To pair with the probe: ◦ Remove the probe from water and place it near the mobile device. The probe can be detected for 10 minutes after being removed from water.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Fishing Environment

    Configuring the Fishing Environment 1. Wirelessly connect your mobile device to the Seeker Hub. 2. The first time you connect to the hub, the app asks you for a PIN code in order to secure the pairing with your hub. Enter the 6 digits written on a sticker on the hub.
  • Page 16 Displaying data on a Multifunction Display (MFD) The MFD must be connected to the Seeker Hub via Ethernet cable. A network cable from the MFD manufacturer may be required, check with your MFD manufacturer. 1. Open Seeker App from the icon on the MFD screen. The Seeker App opens on the MFD screen, showing data from the probes in the water.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance After use • Wash the Seeker Probe with fresh water. The depth sensor situated between the two mounting points is sensitive to pressure. When cleaning the probe, do not use tools like brushes or swabs near this area, as they may permanently damage the sensor.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting I have several probes in water, but the data I am receiving is incorrect or missing Multiple probes may have the same number. Check the probe settings, and change their numbers if they are the same: see Configuring the Seeker Probe (on page 14).

  • Page 19: Appendix

    Appendix Compatible MFD brands The Seeker App is compatible with the following MFD brands. Electronic manufacturers constantly introduce new models and release new software. We do our best to be compatible with as many of these models as possible. For a definitive answer to compatibility, consult your electronics manufacturer.

  • Page 20: Contact

    Fax: 250-656-8126 Toll free: 800-214-0141 Email: scotty@scotty.com Warranty Scan the QR code to explore our Scotty Seeker warranty details online. This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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