Raymarine DS500 Specifications

DS400 & DS500Digital FishfindersOwner’s HandbookDocument number: 81234-1Date: December 2003bereitgestellt von Busse-Yachtshop.de

x DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders7.2 Problem Solving ... 77Common Proble

Chapter 1: Overview 1Chapter 1: Overview1.1 IntroductionThis handbook describes the DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders. The DS400/DS500 feature state

2 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersThe DS400/500 employs a very high transmission repetition or “ping” rate which, along with the digital adaptive h

Chapter 1: Overview 3 Figure 1-3: Basic Fishfinder System using the DS400/500TransducerThe DS400/500 requires a transducer for measuring wa

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Chapter 2: Installation 5Chapter 2: Installation2.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides installation instructions for your DS400/500. Note: If you wish

6 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the ComponentsUnpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. Save

Chapter 2: Installation 72.3 Selecting the Equipment LocationMounting LocationThe DS400/500 is waterproof to IPX7 is and designed to be mounted either

8 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders2.4 Cable RunsConsider the following before installing the system cables:• You will need to attach the power and

Chapter 2: Installation 9 Figure 2-2: DS400 Unit Dimensions2.28 in(57.9 mm)5.88 in(149.4 mm)5.12 in(130 mm)4.45 in(113 mm)5.0 in(127 mm)3.1

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10 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Figure 2-3: DS500 Unit Dimensions3.46 in(88 mm)5.88 in(149.4 mm)2.66 in(67.6 mm)3.08 in(78.3 mm)2.9

Chapter 2: Installation 112.5 Mounting the FishfinderThe DS400/500 can be mounted on a dash, chart table, bulkhead, or deckhead using the supplied har

12 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders5. Remove the mounting bracket knobs, bracket and mounting frame from the unit. Make sure that the unit fits in

Chapter 2: Installation 132.6 System ConnectionsThe rear of the display unit provides the following connection sockets:• Transducer connection.• Power

14 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders The RED wire must be connected to the feed from the positive (+) battery terminal and the BLACK wir

Chapter 2: Installation 15• If the cable is cut, it must be replaced—it cannot be repaired. Cutting the cable will also void the warranty.WARNING: Re

16 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders2.7 Installing the E66062 (P58) TransducerPlease use the following installation instructions if your fishfinder

Chapter 2: Installation 17PretestConnect the multisensor to the instrument and spin the paddlewheel. Check for a speed reading and the approximate air

18 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Figure 2-7: Mounting Location on Single Drive BoatInstallationAssembling1. Insert the transducer’s

Chapter 2: Installation 19Marking and Hole Drilling1. At the selected location on the starboard side of the hull, position the transducer, so the tran

DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders iiiPrefaceThis handbook describes the Raymarine DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders.Conventions UsedThroughout thi

20 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersChecking the Angle and Projection• Do not position the bow of the transducer lower than the stern because aerati

Chapter 2: Installation 21 Figure 2-10: Vertical Adjustment and Cable Routing3. When you are satisfied with the position of the transducer,

22 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersHigh-speed operation (above 40MPH) may require less projection in the water to improve performance.Stabilizing t

Chapter 2: Installation 233. On the outside of the hull, secure the cable against the transom using the cable clamps. Position a cable clamp 50mm (2&q

24 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersOperation and MaintenanceReleasing the transducerThe transducer releases easily when it is fastened to the hull.

Chapter 2: Installation 25 Figure 2-12: Servicing the PaddlewheelNote: The paddlewheel must be oriented correctly to measure boat speed.Af

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Chapter 3: Getting Started 27Chapter 3: Getting Started3.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides basic instructions to get you started using the DS400/500

28 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Figure 3-1: Demo/Simulator Mode Setup3.4 LCD DisplayWhen you first switch on the fishfinder, the s

Chapter 3: Getting Started 29 Figure 3-2: Typical Fishfinder Display Screen402060604344444343474742ft3536Water surfaceDepth markersTarget i

iv DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersImportant InformationThis handbook contains important information on the installation and operation of your new

30 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders3.5 Keypad OperationThe DS400/500 has six keys with which you can control fishfinder operation. Figu

Chapter 3: Getting Started 31MENUPress this key to enter Main Menu setup mode.QUITPress this key to back up one menu level. If already at the first me

32 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Figure 3-4: Display PagesPressto displayNav DataPress to return to

Chapter 3: Getting Started 333.7 Main MenuDS400/500 Fishfinder Page functions can be accessed using the controls that are displayed when you press the

34 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersSelecting MENU ItemsThis section provides an example of how to browse through the Main Menu by demonstrating how

Chapter 3: Getting Started 35 4. To edit the highlighted menu item, press the trackpad < or > keys to scroll through the available op

36 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders 6. Press the QUIT key to exit. If you are currently in a sub-menu, pressing QUIT will return you to

Chapter 3: Getting Started 37 Note: Menu items that are displayed in all caps followed by an ellipsis (GAIN MODE..., for example) contains

38 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersFish IndicationsWhen the sounder detects a fish, it displays an arch-shaped mark. In general, a larger arch indi

Chapter 3: Getting Started 39The shape of the arch is also affected by the speed of the boat. If the boat is moving slowly, the arches tend to be long

DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders v• Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must

40 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Figure 3-7: Using VRM40206060ft< 75ft >< 75ft >< 75ft >VRMD6640-1Distancefrom boa

Chapter 4: Menu Operation 41Chapter 4: Menu Operation4.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides basic menu functions for using the DS400/500 Digital Fishfi

42 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders4.2 Fishfinder Operation ControlsThe fishfinder operation menu items are outlined in Table 4-1 .Table 4-1: Fish

Chapter 4: Menu Operation 43Scroll SpeedThis menu item enables you to start and stop the bottom graph display from moving across the screen. • ON star

44 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersThe range mode must be set to MANUAL before the range will change. Press UP, DOWN, or MENU.Pressing on the tra

Chapter 4: Menu Operation 45Hunt ModeThe DS400/500 features a digital “Hunt mode” that automatically searches for the bottom while the sounder is in A

46 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders• AUTOMATIC enables the digital fishfinder to determine the optimum fre-quency based on the current conditions.•

Chapter 4: Menu Operation 47 Figure 4-2: The Three Modes of A-ScopeGAIN MODE...The sounder provides GAIN controls to reduce background nois

48 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders• Sounder Interference Rejection (Int. Rej.) • Second Echo Rejection• Power• Maximum Ping RateUse the trackpad t

Chapter 4: Menu Operation 49Color GainColor Gain determines how echoes of different strengths are displayed. 128 colors per palette are available, wit

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50 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders• LOW minimizes rejection of potential interference. Use this setting when you want to be sure that what has bee

Chapter 4: Menu Operation 51ZOOM...Zoom enlarges all or part of the scrolling bottom display at x2, x3 or x4 magnification. You can select automatic z

52 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Figure 4-3: Zoom with Split ScreenZoom x2, x3, x4 MagnificationThis parameter sets the level of dis

Chapter 4: Menu Operation 53TRIP RESET...This option resets the trip log. Once TRIP RESET is selected you have the option to press:• QUIT to exit with

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Chapter 5: Display Controls 55Chapter 5: Display Controls5.1 IntroductionThis chapter will help you to become familiar with the functions of the displ

56 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Figure 5-1: Accessing Display Set Up Menu ItemsD6630-1MENUENTERORRangeFrequencyAUTOMATICAUTOMATICSc

Chapter 5: Display Controls 57The Display Set Up menu items are listed in Table 5-1 and then described following that.Table 5-1: DISPLAY SET UP... M

58 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersBrightnessUse the trackpad < and > keys to select the brightness value from a low of 10% to a high of 100%

Chapter 5: Display Controls 59Depth Digit SizeThis setting controls the size of the digital depth readout at the lower left of the screen. Choose from

viiContentsPreface ... iiiImportant

60 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersSelect from the following:• WHITE (default)• BLACK • BLUE DATA ITEMS...Data Items provide regularly-used data in

Chapter 5: Display Controls 61NAV. SET UP... (Navigation Data)Similar to Data Items, this is a list of navigation data you can display on the screen a

62 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersNote: When analog gauges are selected as Data Items, the Navigation Items cannot be displayed on the Fishfinder

Chapter 6: Sounder Setup 63Chapter 6: Sounder Setup6.1 IntroductionOnce you have installed your DS400/500 and are familiar with its basic operation, y

64 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders Figure 6-1: Accessing Sounder Set Up Menu ItemsMENUENTERORRangeFrequencyAUTOMATICAUTOMATICScroll Sp

Chapter 6: Sounder Setup 65The following table lists the setup menus and their options and shows the factory default setting. Each parameter is descri

66 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersSpeed Units KNOTS,MILES PER HOUR,KM PER HOURKNOTSDistance Units NAUTICAL MILES,STATUTE MILES,KILO METERS1,KILO Y

Chapter 6: Sounder Setup 671METERS settings only available in CE modelsALARMS...This menu group is used to set up alarms that are available to alert y

68 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersNote: After you have acknowledged the sounding of a shallow or deep water alarm, a minimum of 30 seconds must e

Chapter 6: Sounder Setup 69Deep RangeUse the < and > trackpad keys to decrement/increment the depth at which the Deep Alarm will sound. The dept

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70 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersALARM CLOCK...Set this alarm to sound the beeper at a particular time of day. ➤ To enable the Alarm Clock:1. Sel

Chapter 6: Sounder Setup 71UNITS...You can set the units for each system parameter. The units you set will be used to display all data, including info

72 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersTime Format• 12 HOUR (default)• 24 HOUR NMEA-OUT SET UP...This option lets you disable the transmission of speci

Chapter 6: Sounder Setup 73LanguageSelect the language in which you wish information to be displayed. The selected language will be used for all scree

74 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersSpeed CalibrateIf the transducer is equipped with a speed paddlewheel, the DS400/500 calculates the speed of the

Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 75Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem SolvingThis chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on

76 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersUse only a water-based antifouling paint, or a water-based paint specifically designed for transducers. Apply th

Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 777.2 Problem SolvingAll Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive

78 DS400 and DS500 Digital Fishfinders7.3 How to Contact RaymarineOn the InternetVisit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on

Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 79However, if you are in need of an item not available from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technica

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80 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersThe Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. All products return

Appendix A: Specifications 81 Appendix A: SpecificationsGeneralCE Conforms to 89/336/EEC(EMC), EN60945:1997Size DS400DS500H x W x D, excluding mounti

82 DS400 and DS500 FishfindersNMEA DataConnector Received TransmittedPOWER/NMEA BWC, BWR, GLL, ZDA, RMB, VTG, HDG, HDTBWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GLL, MTW, V

83IndexAAccessories 6Obtaining 78Alarm Clock 61, 70Alarms 67Alarm Clock 70Deep Alarm 68Deep Range 69Fish Alarm 68Shallow Alarm 68Shallow Range 68Tar

84 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersEEchoes 28Strength 37ENTER key 30FFeatures 2Fish Alarm 68Fish Indications 38FishfinderBasic System 3Typical Disp

85COG 61Date 61Date Format 61LAT/LONG 61RNG/BRG 61SOG 61Time 61Time Format 61Time Offset 61TTG 61Waypoint 61NMEA-out Set Up 72PPage 31Fishfinder 28P

86 DS400 and DS500 Digital FishfindersSpeed 60Speed Calibrate 74Speed Units 71SystemConnections 13TTarget Depth ID 58, 68Technical Support 79Temp Alar