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Furuno CSH-5L/CSH-8L User Manual

Furuno CSH-5L/CSH-8L
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COLOR SCANNING SONAR
CSH-5L/CSH-8L
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Furuno CSH-5L/CSH-8L Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFuruno
ModelCSH-5L/CSH-8L
CategorySonar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Cautionary Notes

Important warnings and precautions regarding equipment operation and safety.

Warning Label Information

Details about the warning labels attached to the equipment and their meaning.

Foreword

Product Features

Highlights key capabilities and advantages of the CSH-5L/CSH-8L Color Scanning Sonar.

System Configuration Overview

Operational Overview

Control Unit Operation

Details the functions and controls of the main operating unit.

Remote Controller Operation

Explains the functions and use of the optional remote controller.

Basic Operating Procedures

Guides through fundamental operations like powering on and lowering the transducer.

Setting the Tilt Angle

Describes how to adjust the transducer's tilt angle for optimal sonar performance.

Finding Range and Bearing to a Target

Explains how to use the trackball to locate and measure targets.

Sonar Menu Overview

Introduces the different menus available for sonar settings and operations.

Fine Tuning Sonar Picture

Eliminating Unwanted Echoes

Techniques for removing noise and unwanted signals to improve picture clarity.

Displaying Surface Fish Clearly

Methods to enhance the visibility of fish schools near the surface.

Suppressing Bottom Tail

Reducing bottom reflections to better distinguish bottom-dwelling fish.

Suppressing Bottom and Sea Surface Reflections

Strategies for managing bottom and surface echoes in shallow fishing grounds.

Rejecting Sonar Interference and Noise

Procedures for identifying and eliminating external interference and noise.

Choosing Beamwidth

Selecting optimal horizontal and vertical beamwidth for target discrimination.

Deleting Weak Echoes

Removing faint echoes to simplify the sonar display and focus on significant targets.

Echo Averaging

Adjusting afterglow to track echo movement and improve picture stability.

Advanced Sonar Operation

Tracking a Fish School (Target Lock)

Enabling automatic tracking of selected targets for continuous monitoring.

Detecting Fish Schools Aurally

Utilizing audio feedback to detect and monitor fish schools.

The Fish Alarm

Setting up an audible alarm for fish echoes entering a defined zone.

Measuring Fish School Speed

Calculating the speed and direction of fish schools for optimal fishing.

Event Mark and Own Ship Position Mark

Recording important locations and own ship's position on the display.

Collectively Deleting Marks

Removing multiple marks (track, event, fish) simultaneously from the display.

Function Keys (F1-F4)

Programming and using function keys for quick access to settings and features.

Suppressing Effects of Pitching and Rolling (Stabilizer)

Using the motion sensor to stabilize the sonar picture against ship movement.

Echosounder Mode Operation

Choosing the Range

Selecting the desired depth range for echosounder display.

Adjusting the Gain

Optimizing the echo sounder picture's display level.

Picture Advance Speed

Controlling the speed at which scan lines update on the echosounder display.

Measuring Depth

Using the cross-hair cursor to determine depth at specific points.

Suppressing Interference

Minimizing interference from other sounders or electrical sources.

Suppressing Low Level Noise

Reducing faint noise signals caused by sediment or plankton.

Erasing Weak Echoes

Removing weak echoes to clean up the echosounder display.

Other Items on the Sounder Menu

Description of remaining Sounder menu options not covered elsewhere.

Marks and Data Display

Marks and Data on the Normal Display

Explanation of various marks and data shown on the standard sonar screen.

Marks and Data on the Echosounder and Audio Displays

Details on marks and data presented in echosounder and audio modes.

Interpreting the Display

Bottom Echo Interpretation

How bottom echoes appear and change based on tilt angle and bottom type.

Fish School Interpretation

Recognizing and analyzing fish schools based on echo characteristics and tilt.

Sea Surface Reflections

Understanding and minimizing reflections from the sea surface.

Wake Interpretation

Identifying and distinguishing ship wakes from other sonar targets.

False Echo by Sidelobe

Recognizing and reducing false echoes caused by sidelobes.

Noise and Interference

Identifying and suppressing various sources of noise and interference.

Marks and System Menus

Marks Menu Options

Configuration of various marks (track, event, fish) and display settings.

System Menu Options

Configuration of system-wide settings, units, and language.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

General Maintenance Procedures

Routine checks and upkeep for the equipment.

Cleaning the Equipment

Proper methods for cleaning the sonar unit to prevent damage.

Hull Unit Maintenance

Specific maintenance tasks for the hull unit, including lubrication and zinc plates.

Fuse and Fan Replacement

Guidelines for replacing fuses and fans within the equipment.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Identifies symptoms and provides remedies for typical equipment problems.

Error Messages and Meanings

Explanation of error messages and how to respond to them.

Diagnostic Tests

Instructions for running built-in tests to check equipment performance.

Specifications

Processor Unit Specifications

Details on the processor unit's display modes, colors, marks, and data.

Transceiver Unit Specifications

Technical details of the transceiver unit, including transmitter, receiver, and frequency.

Range Specifications

Table of available ranges for different display modes and settings.

Hull Unit Specifications

Specifications for the hull unit, including XDCR travel and ship speed limits.

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