Lowrance Active Imaging 3-IN-1 User manual

ENGLISH
Active ImagingTM transducers:
• Active Imaging 3-IN-1
• Active Imaging SideScan
Installation manual
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Preface
Warning: It is your sole responsibility to install and
use the instrument and transducer(s) in a manner that
will not cause accidents, personal injury or property
damage. Always observe safe boating practices.
Sonar performance: The accuracy of the sonar depth display can
be affected by many factors, including the type and location of the
transducer and water conditions. Never use this instrument to
gauge depth or other conditions for swimming or diving.
The choice, location, and installation of transducers and other
components of the system are critical to the performance of the
system as intended. If in doubt, consult your Navico dealer.
To reduce the risk of misusing or misinterpreting this instrument,
you must read and understand all aspects of the Installation and
Operation manuals. We also recommend that you practice all
operations using the built-in simulator before using this instrument
on the water.
Disclaimer: Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and
affiliates disclaim all liability for any use of this product in a way that
may cause accidents, damage or that may violate the law.
Compliance Statements: The transducers comply with:
•CE under EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2017
Warning: The user is cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at the following
websites under the product's section:
•http://www.lowrance.com/
•http://www.simrad-yachting.com/
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Trademarks: Lowrance®and Navico®are registered trademarks of
Navico. Simrad®is used by license from Kongsberg.
Navico products and features referenced: SideScan™
(SideScan), DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan), DownScan Overlay™
(DownScan Overlay), FishReveal™ (FishReveal), and Active Imaging™
(Active Imaging).
Copyright: Copyright © 2018 Navico Holding AS.
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Parts included
The transom mounting bracket assembly parts and a hardware
mounting kit are included with the transducers. The transducer has
a cable attached with a 9 pin connector.
A
B
C
ATransom mount plate
BTransducer bracket mount plate
CTransducer with cable attached
Hardware mounting kit (included)
Transom mount screws #10x1-1/4" (2)
#10 flat washers for transom mount screws (2)
Bracket assembly bolt, M6 flanged head (2)
Bracket assembly flanged nut M6 (2)
Transducer attachment screws M4 (6)
Transducer attachment lock washers M4 (6)
Cable ties (2), used to secure the cable as needed
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Required tools and supplies (not included)
Drill Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver
Drill bits Marine high-grade above- or below-
waterline sealant/adhesive compound
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Installation
Mounting options
The transducer can be mounted on the transom, jackplate, or step.
Use the following table to determine which mounting option is
best suited to your boat/installation preferences.
ÚNote: When installing, keep the transducer on the protective
foam nest where the transducer is placed from factory.
ÚNote: Before drilling any holes, ensure that holes are drilled in a
safe position. Ensure you do not drill into tanks, reservoirs,
hoses, or cables, etc. and that the holes will not weaken the
structure in any way.
ÚNote: When mounting the transducer, make sure there is
nothing around the mounting location that could interfere with
its sonar beams.
ÚNote: If mounting where the transducer comes out of the
water, for example when the boat is on plane, the sonar will not
work while the transducer is out of the water.
A
B
C
D
E
X
AJackplate mount (Transom bracket)
BDirect Step mount (Flush bracket)
Requires separately sold Skimmer Flush mount kit
(part no. 000-12602-001)
CStep mount (Transom bracket)
DTransom mount (Transom bracket)
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EDo not mount the transducer under the hull or so
that it hangs down under the hull. The transducer
is better protected when mounted above the
bottom of the hull. There is less chance of
damage from obstructions in the water, or when
trailering and launching the boat.
Transducer mounting options
Transom mount
(Transom bracket)
Refer to "Transom
mount" on page 10
•Keeps transducer in the water when the
boat is on plane, allowing you to track
bottom at high speeds
•Transducer angle can be adjusted so it is
parallel with the water
•Transducer more likely to collide with
obstructions in the water and adds drag
to the boat
Step mount
(Transom bracket)
Refer to "Stepmount
usingthetransombracket"
on page 12.
•Transducer is not in the water when boat
is on plane; protects transducer and
prevents drag from transducer
•Transducer angle can be adjusted so it is
parallel with the water
•Sonar does not track bottom when
transducer comes out of the water
"Jackplatemountusingthe
transombracket" on
page 15
•Transducer is not in the water when boat
is on plane; protects transducer and
prevents drag from transducer
•Transducer angle can be adjusted so it is
parallel with the water
•Allows you to mount transducer without
drilling holes in your boat
•Sonar does not track bottom when
transducer comes out of the water
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Transducer mounting options
"DirectStepmount(Flush
bracket)" on page 13
Requires separately
sold Skimmer Flush
mount kit (part no.
000-12602-001)
•Transducer is not in the water when boat
is on plane; protects transducer and
prevents drag from transducer
•Transducer angle cannot be adjusted so
it is parallel with the water
•Sonar does not track bottom when
transducer comes out of the water
Transducer angle
After mounting the transducer, make sure the transducer is adjusted
so it will be parallel with the waterline in both the horizontal and
vertical axis when moving at trolling speed.
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DownScan Overlay and FishReveal
The transducer should be installed within approximately 0.3 m (1 ft)
of the broadband sounder transducer to get optimum performance
from the DownScan Overlay and the FishReveal features. These
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features' performance could be degraded if the transducer is too far
away from the broadband sounder transducer.
ÚNote: The Active Imaging 3-IN-1 transducer includes a
broadband sounder. As a result, the DownScan Overlay and
FishReveal broadband images work perfectly every time since
the images come from the same place.
< 0.3m (1ft)
Transom and step mount (Transom
bracket)
The transducer can be mounted to the transom or step with the
transom bracket. With these mounting options the transducer can
be in the water when you are on plane, or can be mounted so it is
only in the water when you are moving at trolling speed.
Transom and Step mount (fiberglass) supplies (not
included)
3 mm (1/8”) Drill bit (Transom
mount pilot holes)
Marine high-grade above- or
below-waterline sealant/
adhesive compound
Transom mount (aluminum hull) supplies (not included)
M4 Machine Screws Marine high-grade above- or
below-waterline sealant/
adhesive compound
Plastic isolating material such as King Starboard (prevents
corrosion between bracket and aluminum hull)
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Transom mount bracket assembly
ÚNote: Ensure the cable has been threaded through the bracket
before running the cable through the boat.
Transom mount
The transducer can be mounted on a transom bracket. With this
mounting option the transducer can be in the water when you are
on plane, or can be mounted so it is only in the water when you are
moving at trolling speed.
ÚNote: Sonar does not track bottom when the transducer is out
of the water.
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