Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 User manual

ActiveTarget®2
Installation Manual
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Trademarks
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and accreditations for Navico Holding AS and other entities.
• Navico® is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
• Lowrance®is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
• ActiveTarget®2 is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
• Scout™ is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
• HDS®Pro is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
• HDS®Live™ is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
• HDS®Carbon®is a trademark of Navico Holding AS.
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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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Q
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D
E
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B
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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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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.