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Eagle Z-7200 User Manual

Eagle Z-7200
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Z-7200
LIQUID
CRYSTAL
GRAPH
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION
MANUAL
LITHO
IN U.S.A.
988-0106-09
TNSLE
THE ALL AMERICAN
SONAR
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Eagle Z-7200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEagle
ModelZ-7200
CategorySonar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction and Installation

Unit Overview

Describes the Z-7200 Liquid Crystal Graph, its features, warranty, and initial setup guide.

Mounting Instructions

Details how to physically install the Z-7200 unit, including bracket base and cable routing.

Power Connections

Noise and Transducer

Minimizing Noise

Guides on minimizing electrical and acoustic noise for optimal sonar performance.

Transducer Installation Reference

Refers to separate instructions for transducer installation.

Keyboard Basics

Sensitivity Keys

Adjusts receiver sensitivity in 32 steps for optimal target display.

Range Keys

Select and adjust the displayed depth range using up/down arrow keys.

Zoom Key

Doubles the size of targets on the display for closer examination.

Power Keys (ON/OFF)

Controls the power state of the Z-7200 unit, confirmed by an audible beep.

Additional Keyboard Functions

Light Control

Activates or deactivates the display and keyboard illumination.

Chart Speed Control

Sets the chart speed from very slow to fast across 10 distinct levels.

Zone Alarm Keys

Controls the zone alarm, commonly used for fish detection and alerts.

Command Function Access

Accesses the unit's menus by pressing the range keys simultaneously.

Auto Mode Key

Toggles between automatic adjustments and manual control of the unit.

Display Interpretation

Interpreting Display Elements

Explains the sensitivity bar, AUTO mode, chart scrolling, and range markers on the display.

Bottom Depth Display

Describes how the unit finds and displays bottom depth, including range and scale interpretation.

Water Conditions and Lake Surveying

Thermocline Explanation

Describes thermoclines and their importance for fish location.

Lake Surveying Guide

Provides guidance on using the sonar for efficient lake exploration.

Basic Operation

Turning the Unit On

Press the ON key to activate the unit; it automatically finds depth and adjusts sensitivity.

Turning the Unit Off

Press the OFF key to power down the Z-7200 unit.

Auto Mode Control

Use the AUTO key to switch between automatic adjustments and manual control.

Sensitivity Settings and Fish Arches

Manual Sensitivity Control

Manually adjust sensitivity using arrow keys; the sensitivity bar indicates the level.

Interpreting Fish Arches

Fish signals appear as arches, affected by transducer angle, water depth, and sensitivity.

Water Temperature and Thermoclines

Water temperature influences fish activity; thermoclines are areas where fish are active.

Fish Signal Interpretation

Fish Signal Appearance

Fish are shown as shaped markings, commonly a characteristic arch, distinguishing them from bottom signals.

Fish Arch Dynamics

Arches form as fish move through the transducer's cone, with distance variations indicating position.

Auto Sensitivity Operation

Chart Speed and Scale

Chart Speed Adjustment

Controls chart scrolling speed using FAST and SLOW keys, with 10 steps.

Freezing the Display

Allows freezing the display by pressing chart arrow keys simultaneously for examination.

Scale Interpretation

Uses scale markers on display sides to determine target depth.

Range and Zoom Features

Automatic Range Adjustment

Range adjusts automatically to keep the bottom signal on display.

Zoom Feature

Doubles target size for detailed viewing, creating a 'window' of a selected depth range.

Transducer Cone Angles

Cone Angle Selection

Offers 8 and 20-degree transducers; 20-degree for shallow/medium water, 8-degree for deep water.

Cone Coverage

Details the area covered by 8 and 20-degree transducers at various depths.

Lower Limit and Zoom Window

Setting Lower Limit

Manually set the lower depth limit by disabling AUTO mode and using range keys.

Zoom Window Adjustment

Change zoom window size by pressing range arrow keys, creating a focused depth view.

Advanced Features

Automatic Bottom Tracking

Tracks the bottom depth automatically by adjusting zoom window limits.

Grayline Functionality

Shows signal strength and bottom composition (soft/hard) via a gray line.

Menu #12: Unit Units (Feet/Fathoms/Meters)

Select display units for depth: feet, fathoms, or meters.

Menu #13: Scale Display

Turn the upper and lower range limit displays on or off.

Pulse Width and Digital Display

Pulse Width Adjustment

Adjusts pulse width for better target separation; Z-7200 increases it with range.

Digital Sonar Function

Digitally discriminates valid bottom echoes, displaying only bottom depth.

Digital Display Options

Digital Depth Display Size

Allows selection of small or large digital depth display sizes.

Alarm and Grayline Settings

Zone Alarm Setup

Set the zone alarm 'window' to alert when echoes fall within a specific depth range.

Menu #10: Zone Alarm Display Lock

Turns the zone alarm bar on continuously for constant monitoring.

Menu Adjustments

Menu #8: Grayline Set

Adjusts the Grayline level to show signal strength and bottom composition.

Menu #9: Grayline Checks or Lines

Changes Grayline pattern from checkerboard to horizontal lines.

Light Control

Turns the unit's display and keyboard illumination on or off.

Menu Options and Features

Menu #1: Speaker Volume

Adjusts the speaker volume from soft to loud.

Menu #2: Discrimination

Eliminates noise signals to display only true target echoes.

Menu #7: Digital Tenths

Displays the bottom depth in tenths of a foot up to 99.9 feet.

Digital Display and Discrimination

Menu #6: Digital Size

Selects between small and large digital depth display sizes.

Discrimination Level

Adjusts the discrimination level from 0 (off) to 10 (high) for noise reduction.

Menu-Driven Settings

Menu #3: Surface Clarity Control (SCC)

Reduces or eliminates surface clutter by varying receiver gain.

Menu #4: Digital Display On/Off

Turns the digital depth display feature on or off.

Menu #5: Digital Average

Minimizes display jitter by averaging bottom readings for stability.

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