Humminbird PiranhaMAX 143 User manual

Installation and Operations Manual
532044-1_B
Installation and Operations Manual
PiranhaMA 143, 153, and 180
PiranhaMA 143, 153, and 180
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Humminbird® product.
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• Piranha AX 143 - Single Beam, 160 V x 128 H Monochrome Display
• Piranha AX 153 - Dual Beam, 160 V x 128 H Monochrome Display
• Piranha AX 180 - Tri Beam, 240 V x 160 H Monochrome Display
WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision,
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change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow
speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.
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cover before traveling at speeds above 20 mph.
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Table of Contents
Installation Overview 1
Control Head Installation 2
Determine Where to Mount........................................................................ 2
Connect the Power Cable to the Boat ...................................................... 2
Assembling the Control Head Base ............................................................ 4
Routing the Control Head Cables Under the Deck .................................... 5
Attaching the Control Head to the Base .................................................... 6
Attaching the Cables to the Control Head.................................................. 7
Transdu er Installation Overview 8
Transom Transdu er Installation 8
Locating the Transducer Mounting Position .............................................. 8
Preparing the Mounting Location ............................................................ 10
Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting .................................... 12
Routing the Cable...................................................................................... 16
Test and inish the Installation ................................................................ 18
Inside the Hull Transdu er Installation 20
Determine the Transducer Mounting Location ........................................ 21
Trial Installation ........................................................................................ 22
Route the Cable ........................................................................................ 23
Permanently Mount the Transducer ........................................................ 23
Trolling Motor Transdu er Installation 24
Powering ON and OFF 25
What You See On the Display 26
PiranhaMAX Sonar Te hnology 28
Single Beam Sonar.................................................................................... 29
Dual Beam Sonar ...................................................................................... 29
Tri Beam Sonar .......................................................................................... 29
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The Menu System 30
Light (Setting Not Saved in Memory) ........................................................ 30
Sensitivity (Setting Saved in Memory) ...................................................... 30
Depth Range (Setting Not Saved in Memory) .......................................... 31
Zoom (Setting Not Saved in Memory)........................................................ 31
Chart Speed (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................. 32
ish Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory) ...................................................... 32
Depth Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................. 32
ilter (Setting Saved in Memory) .............................................................. 33
Setup Menu (Setting Not Saved in Memory) ............................................ 33
Contrast (Setting Saved in Memory) .................................................... 33
ish ID+™ (Setting Saved in Memory) ................................................ 34
Bottom View (Setting Saved in Memory).............................................. 34
Battery Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory)............................................ 36
Language (Setting Saved in Memory, International Only).................... 36
Units (Setting Saved in Memory, International Only) .......................... 36
Maintenan e 37
Troubleshooting 38
International Pur hases 41
1-Year Limited Warranty 42
Humminbird® Servi e Poli y 43
Returning Your Unit for Servi e 44
Spe ifi ations 45
Conta t Humminbird® 47
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only available
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Installation Overview
Before you start installation, we encourage you to read these instructions
carefully in order to get the full benefit from your PiranhaMAX.
There are three basic installation tasks that you must perform for the
PiranhaMAX:
• Installing the control head
• Installing the transducer
• Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position.
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Installation Overview
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Control Head Installation
Determine Where to Mount
Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head.
Consider the following to determine the best location:
• To check the location planned for the control
head, test run the cables for the power and
transducer. See the installation section for
your transducer type in order to plan the
location of the transducer.
• The mounting surface should be stable
enough to protect the control head from
excessive wave shock and vibration, and
should provide visibility while in operation.
• Your PiranhaMAX may have one of two
different types of mounting bases, either a tilt
mounting base or a tilt and swivel mounting
base. The mounting area should allow
sufficient room for the unit to pivot freely, to
swivel if capable, and for easy removal and
installation ( igures 1 and 2).
Connect the Power Cable to the Boat
A 6' long power cable is included to supply power to the control head. You
may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi-stranded copper wire.
CAUTION! Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems, but the control head
MUST be connected to a 12 VDC power supply.
The control head power cable can be connected to the electrical system of the
boat at two places: a fuse panel usually located near the console, or directly
to the battery.
NOTE: Make sure that the power cable is not connected to the control head at the
beginning of this procedure.
Figure 1
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Control Head Installation
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NOTE: Humminbird® is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures. The
control head must have adequate protection through the proper selection and
installation of a 1 amp fuse.
1a. If a fuse terminal is available, use
crimp-on type electrical connectors
(not included) that match the terminal
on the fuse panel. Attach the black
wire to ground (-), and the red wire to
positive (+) 12 VDC power ( igure 3).
Install a 1 amp fuse (not included) for
protection of the unit. Humminbird® is
not responsible for over-voltage or
over-current failures.
or...
1b. If you need to wire the control head
directly to a battery, obtain and install
an inline fuse holder and a 1 amp
fuse (not included) for the protection
of the unit ( igure 4). Humminbird® is
not responsible for over-voltage or
over-current failures.
NOTE: In order to minimize the potential for interference with other marine electronics,
a separate power source (such as a second battery) may be necessary.
Inline Fuse Holder
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Assembling the Control Head Base
Your control head base will either have a tilt mount or a tilt and swivel mount.
Refer to procedures A or B below to assemble and mount the control head
base.
A. If you have a tilt mount, follow these steps:
1. Set the tilt mount control head base in place on the mounting surface.
Mark the four mounting screw locations with a pencil or punch.
2. Set the base aside, and drill the four mounting screw holes using a
9/64" bit.
3. Proceed to Routing the Control Head Cables Under the De k.
B. If you have a tilt and swivel mount, follow
these steps:
1. Insert the mount arms into the base.
Then, hold the mount arms in place as
you turn the base upside down.
2. Insert the swivel ring into the base, with
the countersink holes for the arm screws
facing out.
3. Secure the mount arms with the four #6
screws provided ( igure 5). Hand tighten
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4. Set the assembled control head base in
place on the mounting surface. Mark the
four mounting screw locations with a
pencil or punch.
5. Set the base aside, and drill the four
mounting screw holes using a 9/64" bit.
6. Proceed to Routing the Control Head
Cables Under the De k.
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Routing the Control Head Cables Under the Deck
Use the following steps to route the control head cables under the deck.
NOTE: Under the deck cable routing is not always possible. If this is not an option,
the cables should be routed and secured above deck.
Tilt ount or Tilt and Swivel ount:
1a. Mark and drill a 3/4" hole as shown in
igure 6. Route the cables through the
hole. The cables will exit through the
center hole on the control head base.
1b. If the cables cannot be routed directly
beneath the control head base, mark
and drill a 3/4" hole that will allow you
to run the cables close to the control
head base.
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NOTE: See the installation section for your transducer type in order to plan the
location of the transducer and cable route.
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Attaching the Control Head to the Base
ollow these steps to attach the control head to the already-assembled base:
NOTE: The transducer cable and power cable should be routed prior to securing the
mounting bracket to the deck.
1. Apply marine-grade silicone sealant to the drilled holes for the
mounting bracket.
2. Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface, aligning with the
drilled holes.
3. Insert the four #8 Phillips countersink wood screws into the mounting
holes and hand tighten only!
4. Insert the thumbknob bolt through the pivot knuckle on the control head
( igure 7).
5. Align the pivot knuckle with the mount base arms and slide into place,
twisting slightly if necessary, until the unit is firmly seated.
6. Rotate the control head to the desired angle and hand tighten the
thumbknob bolt.
7. Thread the gimbal knob onto the pivot bolt and tighten.
Pivot Knuckle
Gimbal Knob Thumbknob Bolt
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Mounting Holes
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Attaching the Cables to the Control Head
ollow these steps to attach the power and transducer cables to the control head:
1. Matching the cable plugs to the shape
and orientation of the sockets, insert the
transducer and power cables into the
correct sockets on the control head
( igure 8).
NOTE: The serial port is for authorized service
personnel use only. Do not connect a cable to
this port. The serial port does not require a port
cover.
2. With the control head in place, tilt
and/or swivel the unit through its full
range to make sure there is enough
cable slack for the unit to move freely.
Hand tighten the thumbknob bolt when
you achieve the desired position for the
control head.
You are now ready to install the transducer. See Transdu er Installation
Overview and then find the section that refers to your transducer type.
Figure 8
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Transducer Installation Overview
The transducer can be installed on the transom of the boat, inside the hull, or
onto a trolling motor, depending on your transducer type. The type of
transducer you have will also determine how the cable will be routed. Go to
the section that describes your transducer, and follow the steps to position
and mount the transducer on your boat.
NOTE: If the included transducer will not work for your application, you may
exchange it, NEW and UNASSEMBLED, with mounting hardware included, for a
transducer appropriate for your application - often at very little or no charge
depending on the transducer. Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center at
1-800-633-1468 for details and pricing, or visit humminbird. om.
NOTE: In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need a
powered hand drill and various drill bits, various hand tools, including a ruler or
straightedge, a level, a 12" plumb line (weighted string or monofilament line), marker
or pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, and marine-grade silicone sealant.
NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit and use
progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.
Transom Transducer Installation
Locating the Transducer Mounting Position
Turbulence: You must first determine the best location on the transom to
install the transducer. It is very important to locate the transducer in an area
that is relatively free of turbulent water. Consider the following to find the best
location with the least amount of turbulence:
NOTE: Due to the wide variety of hulls, only general instructions are presented
in this installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements
that should be evaluated prior to installation. It is important to read the
instructions completely and understand the mounting guidelines before
beginning installation.
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• As the boat moves through the water,
turbulence is generated by the weight of the
boat and the thrust of the propeller(s) - either
clockwise or counter-clockwise. This turbulent
water is normally confined to areas
immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of rivets
on the bottom of the boat, and in the
immediate area of the propeller(s). Clockwise
propellers create more turbulence on the port
side. On outboard or inboard/outboard boats,
it is best to locate the transducer at least 15"
to the side of the propeller(s) ( igure 11).
•
The best way to locate turbulence-free water is
to view the transom while the boat is moving.
This method is recommended if maximum high-
speed operation is a high priority. If this is not
possible, select a location on the transom where
the hull forward of this location is smooth, flat
and free of protrusions or ribs ( igure 9).
• On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible
to mount the transducer on the step. Do not
mount the transducer on the transom behind a
step to avoid popping the transducer out of the
water at higher speeds. The transducer must
remain in the water for the control head to
maintain the sonar signal ( igure 10).
Areas of Possible Turbulence
Rivets Strakes
Transom Hull
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Steppe Hull
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NOTE: Traveling over 65 mph with the transducer in the water is not recommended for
the Tri Beam transom mount transducer, as damage might occur. If speed above 65 mph
is critical, you may want to consider mounting it inside the hull. See Inside the Hull
Transdu er Installation for details.
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• If the transom is behind the propeller(s), it may be impossible to find an
area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or
transducer type should be considered, such as an Inside the Hull
Transducer.
• If you plan to trailer your boat, do not mount the transducer too close to
trailer bunks or rollers to avoid moving or damaging the transducer
during loading and unloading of the boat.
• If high speed operation is critical, you may want to consider using an
In-Hull transducer instead of this Transom Mount transducer.
NOTE: The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point straight down
without deadrise adjustment (Figure 12).
Preparing the Mounting Location
After determining the mounting location for the transducer, follow the steps below
to position and mount the transducer bracket.
NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your high-speed
application, find an In-Hull Transducer by contacting our Customer Resource Center at
either 1-800-633-1468 or by visiting our Web site at humminbird. om.
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Fin a turbulence-free location at least 15” from the propeller(s)
an not in line with trailer bunks or rollers. (Figure 11).
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1. Make sure that the boat is level on the trailer,
both from port to starboard and from bow to
stern, by placing your level on the deck of the
boat, first in one direction, then in the other.
2. Hold the mounting bracket against the transom
of the boat in the location you have selected
( igure 13). Align the bracket horizontally, using
the level. Make sure that the lower screw hole
protrusion does not protrude past the bottom of
the hull, and there is at least 1/4" clearance
between the bottom of the bracket and the
bottom of the transom for fiberglass boats, and
1/8" clearance for aluminum boats ( igure 14).
NOTE: If you have a flat-bottomed aluminum boat, some
additional adjustment may be needed to accommodate
the rivets on the bottom of the boat (i.e. the gap may need
to be a little smaller than 1/8"). This will help you to avoid
excessive turbulence at high speeds.
NOTE: If your propeller moves clockwise as the boat
moves forward (as you're facing the stern of the boat from
behind), mount the transducer on the starboard side, and
align the bottom right corner of the mounting bracket with
the bottom of the boat. If your propeller moves counter-
clockwise as the boat moves forward (as you're facing the
stern of the boat from behind), mount the transducer on
the port side, and align the bottom left corner of the
mounting bracket with the bottom of the boat.
3. Continue to hold the bracket on the transom of
the boat, and use a pencil or marker to mark
where to drill the two mounting holes. Mark the
drill holes near the top of each slot, making sure
that your mark is centered in the slot ( igure 15).
NOTE: The third hole should not be drilled until the
angle and height of the transducer is finalized, which
you will not do until a later procedure.
Level
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Using the Mounting Bracket to
Mark the Initial Drill Holes
Mark Initial
Drill Holes
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3rd hole
Boat Hull Types Require
Different Mounting Positions
1/8” for aluminum
1/4” for fiberglass
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NOTE: On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the
chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.
Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting
In this procedure, you will assemble the transducer using the hardware provided,
then mount it and make adjustments to its position without locking it in place.
NOTE: You will initially assemble the transducer and the mounting bracket by matching
the two ratchets to a numbered position on the transducer knuckle. Further adjustments
may be necessary.
1a. If you already know your transom angle, refer to the chart below for the
initial position to use to set the ratchets ( igure 16). If your transom is
angled at 14 degrees (a common transom angle for many boats) use
position 1 for the ratchets. In either case, go to step 2.
or...
1b. If you do not know your transom angle,
measure it using a plumb line (weighted
nylon string or monofilament line) exactly
12 inches long. Hold the top of the plumb
line against the top of the transom with
your finger, and wait until the line hangs
straight down ( igure 17). Using a ruler,
measure the distance from the bottom of
the plumb line to the back of the
transom, then use the chart ( igure 16).
NOTE: It is important to take your measurement
in the location shown in Figure 17, from exactly 12
inches down from the top of the transom.
12”
Transom Angle
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Measured Distance (X)
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2. Place the two ratchets, one on either side of the transducer knuckle, so
that the beads on each ratchet line up with the desired position number
on the knuckle ( igure 18a). If you are setting the ratchets at position 1,
the beads on each ratchet will line up with the rib on the transducer
knuckle to form one continuous line on the assembly ( igure 18b).
NOTE: The ratchets are keyed. Make sure that the square teeth on each ratchet face
the square teeth on the transducer knuckle, and the triangular teeth face outward.
Hold the ratchets on the transducer knuckle with one hand and fit the
mounting bracket over them until it snaps into place with the other hand. Refer
to the illustration ( igure 18d).
Trans ucer Knuckle Positions
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3. Put the pivot bolt through the assembly to
hold it in position and loosely install the nut,
but do NOT tighten the nut at this time
( igure 19).
CAUTION! Do not use a high speed driver on this
combination of fasteners. Hand tighten only.
4. Align the mounting bracket transducer
assembly with the drilled holes in the
transom. With a 5/16" socket driver, mount
the assembly to the transom using the two
#10 - 1" long screws provided ( igure 20).
Hand tighten only!
NOTE: Make sure that the mounting screws are
snug, but do not fully tighten the mounting screws at
this time to allow the transducer assembly to slide for
adjustment purposes.
5. Adjust the initial angle of the transducer from
back to front by rotating the transducer until
the side seam on the transducer is almost
parallel with the bottom of the boat, one click
at a time in either direction ( igure 21 and 22).
A justing the Initial Trans ucer Angle
Leading edge One click too low
Trailing edge
Correctly aligned
(transducer side
seam aligned
with boat bottom)
One click too high
Figure 21 Figure 22
Inserting the Pivot Bolt
Figure 19
Mounting the Assembly
to the Transom
Figure 20
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