Lowrance X-15 User Manual

Paper
Saving
Feature
APPROXIMATE PAPER
SPEED
Without Alternate Transmit and Print
Minimum
Paper Speed
Maximum
Paper Speed
Inches Hours Inches Hours
RANGE
(feet)
10-120
Per Mm Per
Roll Per Mm Per Roll
1.0 10 3.0 3.3
130-510
0.5 20 2.0 5.0
520-830
0.2 50
1.2 8.3
Below 840
0.2 50
—
0.75 13.3
APPROXIMATE PAPER SPEED
With Alternate Transmit and Print
Minimum Maximum
Paper Speed
Paper Speed
Inches Hours
Inches Hours
RANGE
(feet)
10-120
Per Mm Per Roll Per Mm Per Roll
0.6 17 2.0 5.0
130-510
0.4
25 1.2 8.3
520-830
0.2 50 0.75 13.3
Below 840
0.2 50 0.75 13.3
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL X-15
GRAPH RECORDER
LITHO USA
988-0083-01
• LOWRANCE
ELECTRONICS,
INC.
12OOO
E.
SKELLY
DR., TULSA,
OKLA. 74128
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Lowrance X-15 Specifications

General

Sonar	Yes
GPS	Optional
Chartplotting	Yes
Routes	100
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Operating Temperature	-15°C to 55°C
Display Type	LCD
Sonar Frequency	200 kHz
Display	Color LCD
Voltage Range	10-15 VDC

Summary

Introduction to the Lowrance X-15

How the Lowrance X-15 Works

Explains the fundamental operational principle of the recording depth sounder and its components.

X-15 Specifications

Installation Procedures

Power Connections

Details how to safely connect the depth sounder to the boat's electrical system.

Transducer Selection

Guides on choosing the appropriate transducer for optimal sonar performance.

Basic Operation

On-off and Sensitivity Control

Describes how to turn the unit on and adjust signal reception sensitivity for clear readings.

Suppression Control

Explains how to reduce unwanted noise and interference on the graph display.

Paper Speed Control

Details how to adjust the chart paper speed for optimal graph readability.

GRAYLINE® On/Off Knob

Explains the function of the GRAYLINE feature for bottom contour enhancement.

Range Settings

Setting the depth range and associated limits for sonar display.

Lines Display Control

How to control the display of depth lines on the graph.

Scale Display Control

How to display or hide depth scale numbers on the graph.

End-of-Paper Marker

Identifies the marker indicating the remaining paper length.

How to Read Graphs

Arched Signatures

Explains how to interpret fish movements as arched marks on the graph.

Thermoclines

How to identify water temperature layers on the graph display.

Stylus Belt Replacement and Maintenance

Routine Maintenance

Routine cleaning and upkeep procedures for the unit.

Paper Loading