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- Page 1 TFX1 28 Operations Manual...
- Page 2 THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Teleflex for your sonar fishfinder and depthsounder. Teleflex Marine has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Teleflex is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Teleflex does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Guarantee - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: USING THE 128 SERIES ....2 How Sonar Works ......2 Simulator Operation . -
Page 4: Section 1: Using The 128 Series
USING THE 128 SERIES HOW SONAR WORKS HOW SONAR WORKS Your Teleflex unit uses sonar to locate and define underwater objects, define the bottom terrain, as well as determine distance. Sonar technology is based on sound waves. Your Teleflex unit sends out a sound wave signal. -
Page 5: Simulator Operation
USING THE 128 SERIES SIMULATOR OPERATION SIMULATOR OPERATION All128 Series fishfinders contain a simulator that allows you to use the unit as if you are on the water. The simulator is invaluable for learning how to operate the fishfinder. To use the simulator, with the unit off, press and hold the GAIN P POWER / LIGHT knob for approximately three seconds* until you... -
Page 6: What You See On Screen
USING THE 128 SERIES WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN Note: Settings are not retained when made in S IMULATOR Changes are retained in feature memory only when made when the unit is in the normal operating mode." WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN Your 128 uses a 128 x 64 matrix FSTN LCD display. - Page 7 USING THE 128 SERIES WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN Bottom Depiction Zero Line . The depth range is EPTH ANGE shown to the right of the screen. The upper number is 0 indicating the transducer position. The lower number is one of the nine depth ranges available that best match the depth of the water.
- Page 8 USING THE 128 SERIES WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN absorbed by the soft bottom. If the Surface clutter Structure bottom is rocky or rugged in composition, the depiction is of varying density and textured in appearance. Wave action also affects the bottom depiction.
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Page 9: Control Functions
USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL FUNCTIONS . Thermoclines are sharp differences in water temperature. HERMOCLINES These are easily identified by the continuous nature of the return. . When a sonar signal is reflected off the bottom back to ECOND ETURNS the transducer, there is often enough energy left in the signal to be reflected off the surface of the water back to the bottom a second time. - Page 10 USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL FUNCTIONS (Gain – PUSH Power/Light).The G knob is used to do four main items: Turn the 128 on and off, adjust receiver gain, adjust the LCD panel backlight and enter simulator mode. 1. Pushing the G knob powers the 128 up for normal operation with a quick push.
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Page 11: Control Panel
USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL PANEL In murky or muddy water, it is often helpful to reduce the gain. This prevents the display from being cluttered with sonar returns from debris or suspended particles. In very clear or very deep water, it may be helpful to increase the gain since even the smallest sonar return may be of interest to the user. - Page 12 USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL PANEL Push C Knob to Outlined heavier frame indicates active menu ONTROL ANEL show C . Rotate ONTROL ANEL CCW to scroll down. Heading ONTROL ANEL knob turns CCW to move down through menus. Highlighted Selected Setting changed with ±...
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Page 13: Control Menus
USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL MENUS . All five menus use Menu Heading Direction of AYOUT available choices the same basic layout. The head- ing at the top describes the menu function. The RIGHT ARROW and LEFT ARROW symbols to one or both sides of a current menu setting indicate which direction the ±... - Page 14 USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL MENUS Depth Range can be adjusted manually. To change, push C ONTROL s/Push to select the C Menu. Select DEPTH RANGE with ANEL ONTROL ANEL ± rotation of the C knob, Adjust using the R knob ONTROL ANELS...
- Page 15 USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL MENUS . Zoom is similar to Depth Upper Zoom Limit Range because it controls the range of information displayed on screen. Zoom, however, allows selection of ranges beneath the surface so any area of water between the surface and the bottom can be enlarged to provide more detailed information.
- Page 16 USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL MENUS When the range is shown in the menu, the upper number represents the top of the current Zoom range. The lower number represents the bottom of ± the Zoom range. Use the R knob to move this range. The upper ANGE number can never be less than 0 (the transducer location), and the lower number can never be greater than the active depth range.
- Page 17 USING THE 128 SERIES CONTROL MENUS ± Adjust the setting using the R knob to select the desired update rate. ANGE The Chart Speed setting is remembered when the unit is powered off. . Filter provides an advanced level of control over the amount of detail ILTER visible on-screen and the sensitivity of the unit.
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Page 18: Section 2: Maintenance And Warranty
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Your 128 is designed to provide years of trouble free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your 128 continues to deliver top performance. •If the unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Do not attempt to repair the 128 yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside, and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly to ensure the waterproof integrity of the housing. Repairs should be performed only by authorized Teleflex technicians. - Page 20 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING 2. There is no transducer detected. If, at power up, there is no depth display and only a line is made from top right to left your 128 may not be getting a signal from the transducer.
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Page 21: Maintenance And Warranty
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING 4. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading and inconsistent digital depth indication. The 128 will work reliably in water 3' or deeper. The depth is measured from the transducer, not necessarily from the surface. 5. -
Page 22: Warranty
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY WARRANTY 9. The display shows many black dots at high speeds and high GAIN settings. You are seeing noise or interference caused by one of several sources. Noise can be caused by other electronic devices. Turn off any nearby electronics and see if the problem goes away. -
Page 23: Service Policy
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY SERVICE POLICY SERVICE POLICY This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies to Teleflex units returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama, and is subject to change without notice. All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications. -
Page 24: Customer Support
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY CUSTOMER SUPPORT CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any questions, call our Teleflex Customer Support Hotline: 1-800-747-9329 Throughout the U.S. and Canada, hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time. If after reading “Troubleshooting” you determine your unit needs factory service, please attach a description of the problem and send it with the unit to the address below. -
Page 25: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency ....... . 200kHz Power Output ......250 Watts (RMS) 2000 Watts (Peak to Peak) Area of Coverage .
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