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Humminbird 150SX Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operations Manual...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Humminbird, America’s #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transducer Exchange ......5 USING THE 150SX ......6 How Sonar Works .

  • Page 4: Installation Preparation

    Humminbird dealer or factory direct through our number listed in the Customer Support section. INSTALLATION OVERVIEW The 150SX consists of two primary components to install: the control head and the transducer. The control head contains the sonar transmit and receive circuitry, as well as the user controls and display.
  • Page 5 Review the following section to determine the method that works for you and your boat. Determining How to Mount the Transducer The 150SX includes a model XHS-6-24 transducer. This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat, or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat.

  • Page 6: Alternative Transducers And Mounting Methods

    ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS The 150SX comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats. However, there are several situations which may require a different type of transducer. Inboard boats, wood or metal hulls, and sail boats create unique transducer mounting needs.

  • Page 7: Beginning Installation

    BEGINNING INSTALLATION Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method, you can begin installation of the 150SX. The fold out installation guide included provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer. For transom mount transducer installations, you will need the mounting template at the back of this manual.

  • Page 8: Using The 150Sx

    SIMULATOR OPERATION The 150SX contains 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 150SX.

  • Page 9: Feature Memory

    If you are using the 150SX in Simulator when no transducer is connected, any selected options are lost when the unit is powered off. The 150SX will return to Factory Settings, or options selected when last used with a transducer, if no transducer is connected.

  • Page 10: What You See On Screen

    USING THE 150SX WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN What You See On-Screen Your 150SX uses a 128 V x 64 H matrix FSTN LCD display. This display provides outstanding viewability in all light conditions over a wide range of temperatures. At initial power-up, the 150SX uses settings that were set at the factory.
  • Page 11 The best way to learn to interpret structure is to operate the 150SX over a variety of known conditions and experiment with user functions to best represent those conditions on-screen.

  • Page 12: Control Functions

    CONTROL FUNCTIONS The 150SX uses a simple five button keypad for all user input. Press any button and an audible “chirp” confirms the control input. If a button has no function or is inappropriate for the situation, an audible “error” is heard. The unit sounds multiple chirps.
  • Page 13 The backlight is very effective for low- light and nighttime operation. When the backlight is on, the 150SX will consume more power than with the backlight off. This is important when using the 150SX in a portable configuration powered by a separate battery, or when powering the unit from a trolling motor battery.

  • Page 14: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions Sensitivity. The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver. The 150SX automatically adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and the level of noise present. Noise can be caused by other electronic devices, engines, trolling motors, propeller cavitation and hydrodynamic flow among others.

  • Page 15: Depth Range

    The 150SX automatically adjusts the depth range depending on the depth of the water. The unit tries to maintain the bottom depiction about...

  • Page 16: Zoom

    USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS down the total range (for example, in High Sensitivity Low Sensitivity 20' (6m) of water, the 0-30' (0-10m) range would be selected). This provides best display resolution therefore the best target separation possible. The Depth Range can be adjusted manually.
  • Page 17 To disable Zoom, press the MENU button until the Zoom menu is on-screen. Use the UP ARROW to highlight Off, and let the menu time out. Depth Alarm. The 150SX contains an audible alarm to warn you of shallow water depths. The...
  • Page 18 150SX alarms on only those targets that are represented by the large fish symbols. The 150SX can be set to alarm on only large and medium fish, or set to alarm on all fish. Once the Fish Alarm is enabled, the 150SX emits...
  • Page 19 Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the desired selection. The 150SX will reset to the factory setting when the unit is powered off.
  • Page 20 150SX interpret the raw sonar data and, using a variety of techniques, depict appropriate target returns as one of three different size fish symbols. The 150SX also displays the depth beneath the surface with the corresponding fish symbol. Selecting Adjust and making incremental changes enhances the fishfinder’s ability to identify sonar...
  • Page 21 The 150SX remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off. Numeral Size. Two options are available: BIG and SMALL. The factory setting is BIG. With this setting, the digital depth and speed and temp numerals are drawn large enough to be read from across the boat.

  • Page 22: Advanced Features

    The Reset function is an important first step in troubleshooting problems to ensure that a user selected setting is not the cause for the perceived problem. USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE The 150SX contains a powerful diagnostic tool that can aid in determining the cause of a problem.
  • Page 23 Use Diagnostic while running the boat at high speeds to show the voltage gain. Also, if you are using the 150SX in portable configuration or from the trolling motor battery, Diagnostic can be used to evaluate the health of the battery by showing the current voltage.

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Warranty

    TROUBLESHOOTING Do not attempt to repair the 150SX 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 Humminbird technicians.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    150SX, use the following troubleshooting guide before sending your unit in for repair. The 150SX contains several tools that can aid in determining if there is a problem and how to isolate and repair the problem in many cases.
  • Page 26 4. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading and inconsistent digital depth indication. The 150SX will work reliably in water 3' (1m) or deeper. The depth is measured from the transducer, not necessarily from the surface.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    20 volts when running at high RPMs. The 150SX displays input voltage in the Diagnostic screen. Use this readout to determine if the voltage exceeds 20 VDC.

  • Page 28: Customer Support

    CUSTOMER SUPPORT HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY First year repairs (from original date of purchase) on your 150SX are absolutely free. This does not include physical damage to the unit or its accessory items. Any modification or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency ......200 kHz Power Output ......250 Watts (RMS) 2000 Watts (Peak to Peak) Area of Coverage .
  • Page 31 For use with bracket PN 404329-1...
  • Page 35 P/N 530974-2...

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