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TFXIDF
Operations Manual

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  • Page 1 TFXIDF Operations Manual...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Teleflex Sonar, manufactured by Techsonic Industries, for your sonar fishfinder and depthsounder. Techsonic has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thor- oughly reliable marine equipment. Techsonic has designed your Teleflex Sonar unit to be trouble free even in the harshest marine envi- ronments.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications ....... . .1 Introduction ....... . . 2 Features .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome to the World of Real-Time Sonar™. Only Real-Time Sonar™ can truly tell you what is under your boat-instantly and accurately. By reading this manual you will realize the maximum features of your new sonar. Please read carefully before installing and using your unit. FEATURES Present Water Temperature from 32°...
  • Page 5: Controls And Operations

    USING THE IDF SERIES CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS : Press the PWR/Light, switch on the front panel of the IDF unit to turn the OWER unit on, a second push will turn the backlight on. Push a third time to turn the backlight off.
  • Page 6: Signal Interpretation

    USING THE IDF SERIES SIGNAL INTERPRETATION SIGNAL INTERPRETATION Remember, sound waves bounce off a target and return with the strength of its density. More dense targets (i.e. large fish) return and display a strong sig- nal. Less dense objects (i.e. weed, schools of small fish) return and display a weak signal.
  • Page 7 USING THE IDF SERIES SIGNAL INTERPRETATION A hard bottom starting at 20' with a smaller fish giving a weak return at 15'. Hard bottom at 18' Hard Bottom: The illustration at the bottom of the previous page identifies a hard bottom at 18 feet.
  • Page 8 USING THE IDF SERIES SIGNAL INTERPRETATION SUPPRESSION Fish near Bottom Strong Bottom Return 18' Fish near the Bottom: The offers a 3.43" target separation. The result is the abil- ity to identify targets laying on or very close to the bottom.
  • Page 9 USING THE IDF SERIES SIGNAL INTERPRETATION SUPPRESSION Fish at 17' and either baitfish or larger fish at edge of cone at 16'. Grayscale: The grayscale feature on the IDF will identify the 1) size of a target, 2) presence of baitfish 3) bottom content and 4) fish on the edge of the cone angle.
  • Page 10 USING THE IDF SERIES SIGNAL INTERPRETATION SUPPRESSION Structure such as trees give returns at various depths. Trees: the signals here indicate an underwater tree or brush pile. The water is 18' deep and the tree extends to 7'. Limbs at various depths return individual signals.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Warranty

    MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING/MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING If you have trouble with your , consult the following troubleshooting guide before contacting Customer Support. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE • Check power cable connection and Unit turned on but unit displays fuse. Verify red lead to positive (+) zero at all times and light does battery terminal, black lead to nega- not operate.
  • Page 12: Warranty

    MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICY • If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time, algae and other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer. Periodically clean the face of the transducer with hot water. Pivoting the transducer up in the bracket may allow better access for inspection or cleaning.
  • Page 13: Customer Service

    MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER SUPPORT Even though you’ll probably never need to take advantage of our incredi- ble service guarantee, it’s good to know that we back our units this well. We do it because you deserve the best. We will make every effort to repair your unit within three working days from the receipt of your unit.
  • Page 16 A Division of Teleflex Marine...

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