Humminbird PiranhaMAX 197c User manual

532274-1_A
PiranhaMAX™ 197c & 197c DI
Installation an Operations Manual
PiranhaMAX™ 197c & 197c DI
Installation an Operations Manual
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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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Installation Overview 1
Fixed Control Head Installation 2
Determine Where to Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connect the Power Cable to the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Assemble the Control Head Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Route the Control Head Cables Under the Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attach the Control Head to the Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attach the Cables to the Control Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Transom Transducer Installation Overview 8
Transom Transducer Installation 9
Locate the Transducer Mounting Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Prepare the Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assemble and Mount the Transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RoutetheCable..................................................17
Test and inish the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Portable Case Assembly 21
AssembletheControlHeadBase....................................22
AssembletheBaseandHandle.....................................23
Attach the Control Head to the Base and Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
RoutetheCables.................................................25
AssemblethePortableCase........................................28
ChargeandInstalltheBattery......................................28
Assemble the Transducer Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Stow the Portable Transducer and Battery Charger into the Portable Case. . . 31
Installing the Portable Case on the Boat 32
Connect the Transducer and Power Cables to the Portable Case. . . . . . . . . . . 32
Attach the Portable Case to the Boat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mounting the Portable Transducer 34
Test the Transducer Prior to Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mount the Portable Transducer on the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Moving the Portable Fishfinder 36
PiranhaMAX Sonar Technology 37
DualBeamSonar.................................................38
DownImagingSonar..............................................39
Power O and OFF 40
The PiranhaMAX Control Head 41
POWER/MENUKey...............................................42
UP and DOWN Arrow Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CHECK/ENTERKey................................................43
Using the Menu System 44
Setting up the Control Head (Setup Menu) 46
Contrast (DownImagingViewonly)............................................47
Palette (DownImagingViewonly)..............................................47
ish ID+ (Sonar View only) ...........................................47
Bottom View (Sonar View only)........................................48
Reset ..........................................................49
Language (International Models only)....................................49
Units - Temp (International Models only, Units submenu) ......................49
Units - Depth (International Models only, Units submenu) .....................49
Setting Alarms 50
Changing the On-Screen View 52
StatusView.....................................................53
DownImagingView ..............................................54
SonarView......................................................55
Opening the X-Press Menu 56
View...........................................................57
DepthRange....................................................57
Sensitivity.......................................................57
Zoom ..........................................................58
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ilter (Sonar View only) ..............................................59
Light...........................................................59
Beam Select (Sonar View only) .......................................59
Maintenance 60
Troubleshooting 62
PiranhaMAX 197c Specifications 64
PiranhaMAX 197c DI Specifications 65
Contacting Humminbird 68
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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 (fixed mount or portable mount)
• Installing the Transducer
• Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position.
Supplies: In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will
need a 1 amp fuse, 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: If you have purchased a PiranhaMAX Portable unit, proceed to Portable
Case Assembly for installation instructions. If you are planning a fixed installation,
proceed to Fixed Control Head Installation.
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1. Determine here to Mount
It is important to review the following points when determining where to
mount the control head:
•Cables: Test run the cables for the power and
transducer. See Transom Transducer Installation
to plan the location of the transducer and cable
route.
•Mounting Surface: The mounting surface
should be stable enough to protect the control
head from excessive wave shock and vibration.
The control head should be easy to see during
operation.
•Clearance: The mounting area should allow
sufficient room for the unit to tilt and swivel
freely, and for easy removal and installation
( igures 1 and 2).
2. Connect the Power Cable to the Boat
A 6 ft (2 m) 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.
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NOTE: umminbird 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.
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.
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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.
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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
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3. Assemble the Control Head Base
Your control head base will have a tilt and swivel mount. See the instructions
below to assemble and mount the control head base.
Assemble the Tilt and Swivel Mount
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 only!
4. Set the assembled control head
base in place on the selected
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" (3.6 mm) bit.
6. Proceed to oute the Control Head
Cables Under the Deck.
Tilt and Swivel Mount
Control Head Base Assembly
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4. Route 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.
Route the Cables
1a. Mark and drill a 3/4" (19 mm) 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.
or...
1b. If the cables cannot be routed
directly beneath the control head
base, mark and drill a 3/4" (19 mm)
hole that will allow you to run the
cables close to the control head
base.
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5. Attach 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 it with
the drilled holes.
3. Insert the four #8 Phillips countersink wood screws into the mounting
holes. Hand tighten only!
4. Insert the thumbknob bolt through the pivot knuckle on the control
head ( igure 7).
Pivot Knuckle
Gimbal Knob Thumbknob Bolt
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5. Align the pivot knuckle with the mount base arms and slide it into
place, twisting slightly if necessary, until the unit is firmly seated.
6. Rotate the control head to the preferred angle and hand tighten the
thumbknob bolt.
7. Thread the gimbal knob onto the pivot bolt and tighten.
6. Attach 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
ports 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
to secure the control head angle.
You are now ready to install the transducer. Proceed
to Transom Transducer Installation Overview.
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The transom mount installation provides the least loss of signal since the
transducer is mounted outside the hull. This installation also allows adjustment
of both running angle and depth after the transducer is mounted, which
enables you to tune the installation for best results.
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.
NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your boat hull, a
different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered. See the FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) section of our Web site at humminbird.com or call
umminbird Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468.
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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Transom Trans ucer Installation
1. Locate 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:
• 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 counterclockwise. 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" (38 cm) 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
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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).
• 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).
2. Prepare the Mounting Location
After determining the mounting location for the transducer, follow the steps
below to position and mount the transducer bracket.
15”
Level
Find a turbulence-free location at least 15" (38 cm) from the propeller(s)
and not in line with trailer bunks or rollers. (Figure 11).
Deadrise Angle
Figure 12
NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your
high-speed application, please visit the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section
of our Web site at humminbird.com or call umminbird Customer Service at
1-800-633-1468.
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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" (6 mm) clearance between
the bottom of the bracket and the bottom of the
transom for fiberglass boats, and 1/8" (3 mm)
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 counterclockwise 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 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.
Boat Hull Types Require
Different Mounting Positions
1/8" for aluminum
1/4" for fiberglass
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transom, NOT parallel to the ground, before you drill. Using a 5/32"
(4 mm) bit, drill the two holes only to a depth of approximately 1"
(25 mm).
NOTE: On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the
chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.
3. Assemble and Mount the Transducer
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
(30.48 cm) 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 (30.48 cm) down from the top of the transom.
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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).
Transducer Knuckle Positions
Knuckle
Figure 18a
Ratchets Placed in Position 1
Rib at
position 1
Figure 18b
Ratchets Placed in Position 2
Figure 18c
Bead
Ratchet
Rib
Fitting the Mounting Bracket Over the Ratchet
Figure 18d
Beads
Ratchet
Measuring the Transom Angle
Measured
Distance (X) Figure 17
Plumb
Line
Transom
angle in
degrees
(°)
Weight
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2"
1"
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5.
F
F
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. and
tighten only.
4. Align the mounting bracket transducer
assembly with the drilled holes in the
transom. With a 5/16" (8 mm) socket
driver, mount the assembly to the transom
using the two #10 - 1" (25.4 mm) 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.
Inserting the Pivot Bolt (XNT 9 28 T)
Figure 19
Inserting the Pivot Bolt (XNT 9 DI T)
Figure 19
Figure 20
Mounting the Assembly to the Transom
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