Eagle Electronics 480 Fish Finder User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Sec. 1: Read Me First! ...............................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications ....................................................3
How Eagle Sonar Works...............................................................5
How Eagle GPS Works .................................................................6
Introduction to GPS and WAAS...................................................8
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions.............. 10
Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories ........................................13
Preparations................................................................................13
Transducer Installation..............................................................13
Recommended Tools and Supplies......................................... 14
Selecting a Transducer Location............................................14
How Low Should You Go?....................................................... 16
Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ...............................16
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting .....................17
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation (Single-frequency only)23
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches..............................24
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation.................................................24
Hulls with Floatation Materials............................................. 24
Testing Determines Best Location.........................................25
Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation .................................................27
Speed/Temperature Sensors....................................................... 28
FishElite 480 Sensor Chart ....................................................29
SeaCharter 480DF Sensor Chart...........................................30
Optional Speed Sensor Installation ....................................... 30
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module..................................................32
Power Connections......................................................................33
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections (SeaCharter 480DF only) ....34
NMEA/DGPS Wiring (SeaCharter 480DF only).................... 35
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, in-Dash or Portable ....................37
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation............................40
Other Accessories........................................................................41
Sec. 3: Basic Sonar Operation...............................................43
Keyboard .....................................................................................43
Power/Lights (Turn Unit On and Off) .......................................44
Main Menu..................................................................................44
Pages ...........................................................................................46
Satellite Status Page ..............................................................46
Navigation Page......................................................................47
Map Page................................................................................. 47
Sonar Page ..............................................................................48
Basic Sonar Quick Reference...............................................51
Sonar Operations........................................................................ 52