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Eagle Cuda 240 S/GPS User Manual

Eagle Cuda 240 S/GPS
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Pub. 988-0152-011
www.eaglesonar.com
Cuda 240 S/GPS
Fish-finding Sonar & GPS Plotter
Installation and Operation
Instructions

Table of Contents

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Eagle Cuda 240 S/GPS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Transducer TypeSkimmer
Frequency200 kHz
GPSYes
Sonar Frequency200 kHz
Maximum Depth600 feet
Depth Capability600 feet
TransducerSkimmer transducer
Weight1.5 lbs
Display TypeLCD
Peak-to-Peak Power1500W
GPS TypeInternal
Water ResistanceWaterproof

Summary

Section 1: Read Me First!

Capabilities and Specifications: Cuda 240

Details the technical capabilities and physical specifications of the Cuda 240 sonar and GPS unit.

How to use this manual: typographical conventions

Explains text formatting and symbols used in the manual for clear instruction following.

Section 2: Installation & Accessories

Transducer Installation

Guides on installing the sonar transducer on various boat hull types and trolling motors.

Selecting a Transducer Location

Provides criteria for choosing an optimal location for the transducer for best sonar performance.

POWER AND CABLE CONNECTIONS

Instructions for correctly connecting the unit to a 12-volt power source, emphasizing safety and noise reduction.

MOUNTING THE SONAR UNIT: In-Dash or Bracket

Details methods for securely mounting the sonar unit, either flush in the dash or using a bracket.

Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation

KEYBOARD BASICS

Explains the function of each key on the sonar unit for basic navigation and command execution.

Sonar Menu

Details commands for major sonar features and options, controlling display and performance.

Pages

Introduces the different Sonar page displays and how to switch between them for viewing sonar data.

Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features

ASP (Advanced Signal Processing)

Explains the noise rejection system that optimizes sonar display clarity by filtering unwanted signals.

Alarms

Describes available sonar alarms (Fish, Zone, Depth) for alerts and enhanced fishing.

Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity

Details how to adjust sonar sensitivity for optimal echo detection and screen readability.

Sonar Simulator

Introduces the simulator mode for practicing sonar functions without being on the water.

Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting

Unit won't turn on

Provides steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the sonar unit fails to power up.

NOISE

Discusses causes and solutions for electrical noise affecting sonar display quality and performance.

Section 6: Basic GPS Operations

Keyboard

Explains the function of each key for navigating GPS screens and executing commands.

Pages

Introduces the different GPS page displays and how to switch between them for navigation data.

Navigation Page

Details the Navigation Page's compass rose and data for guiding the user to a destination.

Plotter Page

Describes the bird's-eye view of courses and tracks, showing position and navigation data.

GPS Quick Reference

Waypoints

Covers creating, saving, editing, and navigating to specific geographic locations stored as waypoints.

Trails

Explains how to create, save, and display recorded paths (trails) for retracing routes.

Routes

Details planning, saving, editing, and navigating multi-point routes for efficient travel.

Section 7: System & GPS Setup Options

Alarms

Explains how to configure GPS alarms for arrival, off-course, and anchor monitoring.

Coordinate System Selection

Guides on selecting display formats for position coordinates (degrees, UTM, MGRS).

GPS Simulator

Describes using the simulator to practice GPS functions and navigation scenarios.

Reset Options

Details how to restore all unit settings and options to their original factory defaults.

Section 8: Supplemental Material

FCC Compliance

Outlines regulatory compliance information regarding radio frequency emissions and interference.

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