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Raymarine DSM300 User Manual

Raymarine DSM300
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DSM300
Digital Sounder
Module
Operation with hsb
2
PLUS Series Displays
Document number: 81249-1
Date: November 2004

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Raymarine DSM300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Sounder Module
Frequency50/200 kHz
HumidityUp to 95% non-condensing
Power Output600 Watts
Operating Temperature-10 to +50 °C
Storage Temperature-22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C)
Weight3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Depth RangeUp to 3, 000 feet (914 meters)

Summary

Preface

SAFETY NOTICE

Equipment must be installed and operated per manual. Failure may result in injury or navigational inaccuracies.

Technical Accuracy

Information correct at press time; specifications may change without prior notice.

Chapter 1: Overview

1.1 Introduction

Describes operating the DSM300 with hsb² PLUS displays and its sonar capabilities.

1.3 How to Use this Handbook

Guides users through the handbook's chapters and content structure.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

2.1 Introduction

Provides basic instructions for using DSM300 with PLUS displays and covers Simulator mode.

2.2 Powering on the Sounder Module

Explains how the unit powers on and the importance of accessible power cord.

Status LED

Describes the LED indicator on the front panel and its meaning for operation status.

2.3 Selecting Sonar Mode

2.4 Selecting Repeater Mode

2.5 Sonar Mode Display

2.6 Operating Modes

Horizontal Half-Screen Window Options

Lists available data for the lower window in horizontal split screen mode.

Vertical Half-Screen Window Options

Describes data available in vertical split screen mode (Data Windows A, B, C).

2.7 Sonar Options

Frequency

Allows selection of 50 kHz, 200 kHz, or simultaneous dual frequency operation.

Bottom Lock

Changes mode to re-set the bottom as reference, providing a flattened image.

A-Scope

Displays a real-time image of the bottom structure and fish directly below.

Zoom

Enlarges all or part of the bottom graph display for detailed viewing.

Sounder Functions

Chapter 3: System Setup

3.1 Introduction

Guides users on setting up the DSM300 display for personal preferences.

3.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters

Explains how to access and change System and Sonar specific parameters.

3.3 System Set Up Parameters

Data Boxes

Bearing Mode

Cursor Reference

Cursor Readout

Day/Night

Help

Soft Keys

Key Beep

MOB Data

Autopilot Pop Up

Menu Timeout Period

Units

Variation Source

Auto Mode

Unit automatically obtains variation value from received data.

Manual Mode

Allows manual specification of local variation value.

Bridge NMEA Heading

NMEA-Out Set Up

Cursor Echo

Date and Time Settings

GPS SOG/COG Filter

Compass Set Up

Language

Simulator

Chapter 4: Basic Display Controls

4.1 Introduction

Helps users become familiar with display unit controls in Sonar mode.

Simulator

Reiterates simulator function for practicing display controls without transducer data.

4.2 Setting Color and Brightness

Lighting and Contrast (Monochrome Displays)

Adjusts backlighting and contrast for monochrome screens and keys.

Brightness and Color Settings (Color Displays)

Sets background color, color threshold, and screen brightness for color displays.

Adjusting the Brightness

Selecting the Background Color

Selecting the Color Threshold

Selecting the Color Settings

4.3 Controlling the Display

Selecting the Display Mode

Describes how to select full-screen modes like Radar, Chart, Sonar, and Data Log.

Horizontal Half-Screen Window Options

Details data options for the lower window in horizontal split-screen mode.

Vertical Half-Screen Window Options

Describes three data windows (A, B, C) available for vertical split-screen mode.

Returning to the Full-Screen Display

Switching Between Sounder and Other Modes

4.4 Display Control Functions

Viewing Data Boxes

Describes how to display and position data boxes on the screen.

Changing the Scroll Speed

Adjusts the speed of the scrolling bottom graph display.

Display Controls

Selecting the Power Setting

Adjusts transducer signal power (AUTO, LO, HI).

Changing the Range

Selects maximum depth displayed and adjusts the image window shift.

Selecting the Frequency

Allows selection of 50 kHz, 200 kHz, or AUTO frequency.

Using Bottom Lock

Using A-Scope

Using Zoom

Repositioning the Zoom Window

Chapter 5: Sonar Mode Operation

5.1 Introduction

Explains how to use the display unit to show sonar data and fine-tune the image.

Interpreting and Adjusting the Sounder Image

Covers fish/bottom indications, white line, and gain adjustment.

Viewing Data Windows

Setting up and Using Alarms for fish, shallow water and deep water

Using a VRM to Determine Depth and Distance from Boat to a particular spot

Placing Waypoints

Using the Man Overboard (MOB) function

Target Indications

Boat speed

How boat speed influences the shape of target echoes on the display.

The depth of the target

How target depth affects the size of its image on the screen.

The size of the target

How target size, influenced by swim bladder, affects echo display.

The frequency of the transducer

Using White Line

Adjusting Display Gain (Sensitivity)

Gain

Color Gain

STC

Using Alarms

External Alarms

5.3 Using VRM

5.4 Waypoints

Placing a Waypoint

5.5 MOB

Appendix A: List of Abbreviations

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