Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 User manual

ActiveTarget®2
Installation Manual
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CONTENTS
4 Introduction
4 Parts included
6 Sonar module installation
6 Choose location
6 Mount sonar module
7 Transducer installation: single view
7 Shaft mounting
8 Down, forward or scout view
10 Motor mounting
10 Down or forward view
11 Scout view
11 Transom mounting
12 Transducer installation: dual views
12 Forward and scout view
14 180° view
15 Scout wide view
16 Wiring
17 Connect transducer
17 Connect Ethernet cable
17 Connect power cable
19 Ground sonar module
19 LED indicators
20 Dimensions
20 Sonar module
21 Transducer
22 Technical specications
22 Sonar module
22 Transducer

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INTRODUCTION
ActiveTarget 2 is the next-generation ActiveTarget live sonar, offering improved, single-
view images of sh locations around your boat. In addition, if connected to a Lowrance
HDS Pro multi-function display, you can install two ActiveTarget 2 systems and view
simultaneous dual images without transducer interference.
This manual should be used in conjunction with the installation manual provided with
your multi-function display.
PARTS INCLUDED
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M
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Q
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A
D
E
F
C
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B
V
R
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A Transducer
B Sonar module
C Sonar module mounting screw, 4x
D M4 sonar module grounding screw
E Power cable
F Ethernet cable
Shaft mount clamp (pre-assembled)
G M6x20 cap screw, 4x
H Shaft back collar
I Rubber shaft collar insert, 2x
J Shaft front collar
K M6 nut, 4x
L Shaft mount bracket arm
M M6 metal washer, 2x
N Transducer arm knob, 2x
Scout motor mount clamp (pre-assembled)
O M6x20 cap screw, 2x
P M6 metal washer
Q Motor mount scout bracket arm
R Motor mount scout bracket arm (for shallow water less than 3 m (10 ft))
S Scout mounting bracket
T M6 nut
U Hose clamp
Down/forward motor mount clamp
V Down/forward mounting bracket
W Rubber washer
X M8 metal washer
Y Shoulder bolt

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SONAR MODULE INSTALLATION
⚠WARNING: Always wear appropriate eye wear, ear protection and dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Remember to check the reverse side of all surfaces
whenever drilling or cutting.
Choose location
Choose a mounting location carefully. Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or
other parts behind the panel before you drill or cut. Ensure any cutting or drilling is done
in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in doubt, consult a qualied
boat builder or marine electronics installer.
Do not:
• Mount where it can be used as a hand hold.
• Mount where it will interfere with the operation, launching or retrieving of the boat.
• Mount where it might be submerged or exposed to moisture.
• Mount in a way that moisture or condensation follows the cables into the device.
Do:
• Consider the overall width and height requirements.
• Leave sufcient clearance to connect all relevant cables.
• Check it is possible to route cables to the intended mounting location.
• Leave enough unobstructed space above and below the module to ensure it cools
adequately and the ambient temperature does not exceed 55°C (131°F). If overheating
is a concern, consider additional ventilation, such as a vent or extraction fan.
⚠WARNING: Inadequate ventilation and subsequent overheating of the equipment
may cause unreliable operation and reduced service life. Exposing the equipment to
conditions that exceed the specications could invalidate your warranty.
Mount sonar module
Mark the screw locations using the module as a template. Drill the pilot holes. Secure the
module using fasteners suitable for the material you’re mounting the module to.
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2
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TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION: SINGLE VIEW
You can mount the transducer to the shaft or motor of your trolling motor to achieve three
possible views:
• Down. Use for vertical shing to see what is below the transducer. Watch your lure
and sh movements in real-time.
• Forward. Use to see sh and structure in front of the transducer. Know the depth of
the sh and structure to target your next cast.
• Scout. Use to scan large areas for sh and structure. Search for schooling sh and
know the direction of your next cast.
Shaft mounting
A transducer mounted to the shaft can be positioned for all three views:
Down Forward Scout
It can be mounted on the port or starboard side of the shaft.
Port Starboard

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Down, forward or scout view
Use one knob and washer to attach the short side of the bracket arm to the shaft front
collar. Align the lines on the arm with the lines on the collar to achieve the desired view.
¼Note: If you have a pre-assembled shaft mount clamp in scout view, you can readjust
it to the down/forward position by loosening the knob and rotating the arm.
Down/forward (port) Down/forward (starboard) Scout (port & starboard)
To create the clamp, align the front and back collars and rubber inserts with the centerline
of the trolling motor. Ensure the shaft front collar is angled in the downward position
(arrows on both sides of the collar indicate the top).
¼Note: If you have a pre-assembled clamp, you’ll need to unscrew the front and back
collars and reassemble the clamp as shown.
Secure the clamp to the trolling motor shaft with the cap screws and nuts. Use the arm to
nely adjust the alignment before securing the clamp.

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⚠WARNING: Tighten the screws by hand and not electric drill. Tighten them just
enough to prevent movement under normal use. Do not use any type of thread-
locking compound on the cap screws or nuts as it may degrade the quality of the
bracket and cause it to break.
Use the remaining arm knob and washer to attach the transducer to the bracket arm.
Align the lines on the arm with the lines on the transducer.
Down
Scout
Forward
⚠WARNING: When installing your transducer, leave enough slack in the cable so
you can adjust the transducer to all possible views (down, forward or scout). Also,
leave enough slack in the cable loop so the motor shaft can spin all the way around
without damaging the cable.

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Motor mounting
A transducer mounted to the trolling motor can be positioned for all three views:
Down Forward Scout
Down and forward views can be achieved on the port or starboard side of the motor:
Port Starboard
Down or forward view
Use the shoulder bolt, M8 metal washer then rubber washer to attach the down/forward
mounting bracket to the transducer.
Unscrew the hose clamp, wrap it around the motor and through the mounting bracket
slots. Re-screw the hose clamp to secure the transducer to the motor. Tighten just
enough to prevent the transducer from moving during normal use.

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Once attached to the motor, orient the transducer to the down or forward view by rmly
gripping and rotating the transducer until the alignment marks match.
Down Forward
Scout view
Use a M6 cap screw and metal washer to attach a motor mount scout bracket arm (the
shallow water bracket is ideal for depths less than 3 m (10 ft)) to the transducer. Align the
lines on the arm with the lines on the transducer. Use the nut and remaining screw and
washer to attach the scout mounting bracket to the other end of the bracket arm.
¼Note: If you have a pre-assembled scout motor mount clamp, you can easily swap out
the standard bracket arm for the shallow water bracket arm.
Unscrew the hose clamp, wrap it around the motor and through the scout mounting
bracket slots. Align the scout mounting bracket with the centerline of the trolling motor.
Re-screw the hose clamp to secure entire assembly to the motor. Tighten just enough to
prevent the transducer from moving during normal use.
Transom mounting
If you don’t have a trolling motor on your vessel, you can install a single ActiveTarget 2 on
the transom. A transom bracket is sold as a separate accessory and allows a transducer
to be oriented in down or forward view. For mounting instructions, see the ActiveTarget
Transom Bracket Installation Guide that comes with the accessory.

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TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION: DUAL VIEWS
To view two sonar images on your multi-function display (MFD), you can install two
ActiveTarget 2 systems (two sonar modules and two transducers) on your boat.
The sonar modules are synchronized using the blue wire in the power cable and run
simultaneously without interference between them. You can install the transducers on the
same trolling motor to achieve the following dual views:
• Forward and scout
• 180° (forward and back view)
• Scout wide (scout and scout view that requires an optional accessory bracket).
Forward and scout views can be displayed as a split screen (two images side by side) on
HDS Pro, HDS Live, HDS Carbon and Elite FS or as full screen on two separate MFDs.
Scout wide and 180° views display as composited images (two images blended at the
center to make a single picture) on HDS Pro only.
Forward and scout view
The forward and scout view can be achieved by mounting:
• the scout transducer on the shaft and forward transducer on the motor
• the forward transducer on the shaft and the scout transducer on the motor
• both the forward and scout transducers on the motor.
To attach transducers to the shaft and motor in either scout or forward view, follow the
instructions in the “Transducer installation: single view” section of this manual.
Forward on motor and scout on shaft Forward on shaft and scout on motor

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To attach both forward and scout transducers on the motor, prepare a transducer for
each view by following the instructions in the “Motor mounting” section of this manual.
Then use a single hose clamp to attach both assemblies to the motor. Align the mounting
brackets to the motor just as you would in a single-view installation. Once attached, orient
the forward transducer to forward view.
Forward and scout on motor

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180° view
180° view (composite forward and back) is achieved by installing:
• both the forward and back transducers on the shaft
• the forward transducer on the shaft and back transducer on the motor.
To achieve the 180° view with two transducers on the shaft, attach one shaft mount
clamp with transducer in forward (starboard) view and the other in forward (port) view.
Then rotate one of the clamps 180° on the shaft so both transducers are on the same
side of the motor.
⚠WARNING: Ensure the backwards-facing transducer is high enough on the shaft
to avoid interference with the trolling motor propeller.
To achieve the 180° view with one transducer on the shaft and one the motor, attach
a shaft mount clamp with transducer in forward view and a motor mount clamp with
transducer in back view.
¼Note: The down/forward motor mount bracket has three lines on it. The two shorter
lines can be forward or back, depending on which side of the transducer is assembled
to the bracket and which side of the motor its installed on (port or starboard).
Forward and back on shaft Forward on shaft and back on motor

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Scout wide view
The scout wide view (composite scout and scout) is achieved by installing a non-
adjustable bracket arm that attaches to the trolling motor shaft. The scout wide bracket
is sold as a separate accessory and holds two ActiveTarget 2 transducers at proper scout
angles. For mounting instructions, see the ActiveTarget 2 Scout Wide Bracket Installation
Guide that comes with the accessory.

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WIRING
⚠WARNING: Before starting the wiring, turn the electrical power off. If power is left
on or turned on while wiring, re, electrical shock or other serious injury may occur.
Make sure the power supply voltage is compatible with the unit.
Do not:
• Make sharp bends in the cables.
• Run cables in a way that water flows into the connectors.
• Run the data cables adjacent to radar, transmitter, or large/high current carrying
cables or high frequency signal cables.
• Run cables so they interfere with mechanical systems.
• Run cables over sharp edges or burrs.
• Extend or shorten the supplied transducer or Ethernet cables. If you need extra length,
you must buy a longer Ethernet cable or a transducer extension cable.
Do:
• Make drip and service loops.
• Solder/crimp and insulate connections if extending or shortening the power cable.
• Leave room around the connectors to ease the plugging and unplugging of cables.
• Use cable ties on all cables to keep them secure.
¼Note: Take care not to overtighten the cable ties to avoid damaging the cables.
Wiring diagram for a single-view system:
Ethernet
Grounding
+_
¼Note: For alternative ways to connect the yellow wire, refer to page 18.

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Wiring diagram for a dual-view system:
Ethernet
Grounding
+_
Ethernet
¼Note: For alternative ways to connect the yellow wire, refer to page 18.
Connect transducer
Connect the transducer cable to the SONAR port of the sonar module. Securely support
the cable with cable ties.
⚠WARNING: Leave enough slack in the cable so you can adjust the transducer to all
possible views (forward/down/scout). Also leave enough slack in the cable loop to
ensure the motor shaft can spin all the way around without damaging the cable.
Connect Ethernet cable
Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port of the sonar module. Connect the
other end to your multi-function display (MFD) or Ethernet expansion device.
Connect power cable
The sonar module can be powered by a 12 or 24 V DC system. It is protected against
reverse polarity, under voltage, and over voltage (for a limited duration).
The yellow wire in the power cable is used to control how the unit is turned on and off.
The blue wire isn’t used in a single view system (one sonar module and transducer), but it
is used in a dual view system (two sonar modules and transducers).
⚠WARNING: You should always connect the positive supply wire (red) to (+) DC
with a fuse or circuit breaker. For recommended fuse rating, refer to the Technical
specications section of this manual.

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Power controlled by external switch
To turn the sonar module ON/OFF when power is applied/removed by an external switch,
connect the yellow wire to the red wire via a switch after the fuse.
+_
12/24 V DC
B
E
F
C
D
A
Power controlled by MFD/power bus
To turn the sonar module ON/OFF when power is applied/removed to your multi-function
display (MFD), connect the yellow wire to the display unit’s yellow wire.
¼Note: This ON/OFF functionality is supported in HDS Pro, HDS Live and HDS Carbon
multi-function displays.
+_
A
12 V DC
B
E
D
C
MFD
Key Description Color
ASynchronization wire (used
only in dual view systems)
Blue
BAccessory wake up Yellow
C+ 12/24 V DC Red
DDC negative Black
EFuse
FSwitch
Key Description Color
ASynchronization wire
(used only in dual
view systems)
Blue
BAccessory wake up Yellow
C+ 12 V DC Red
DDC negative Black
EFuse

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Ground sonar module
You can earth-ground the sonar module using the terminal on the top of the case. This
terminal is DC isolated from power to eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion.
For installations that suffer from noise issues, the grounding terminal allows you to
connect to various possible ground points. The grounding point can be the vessel’s
bonded earth-ground, non-bonded RF ground, or battery minus (DC negative). We
recommended you use a 4 mm2 (12 AWG) or thicker wire.
¼Note: No DC power will flow through the connected conductor.
LED indicators
LEDs on the sonar module indicate the module’s status.
LED Description
Power Solid green during power up.
When started, alternates between green and red.
Ethernet Flashes when there’s network activity.
Transducer Solid green when active. OFF when inactive.

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DIMENSIONS
Sonar module
72.9 mm
(2.86”)
219.3 mm
(8.63”)
197.3 mm
(7.76”)
175.1 mm
(6.89”)
115.48 mm
(4.54”)
192.1 mm
(7.56”)