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Explorer D210
Installation and Operation Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read carefully before installation and use. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTI
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Contents 1 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Alarms On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Shallow A
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1 Operation Whenever power is applied the depth sounder is Shallow Alarm active and water depth is displayed. If the sonar To set the shallow alarm: ON OFF signal does not show a bottom the display will 1. Press for three seconds. The display will indicate “- -”. This can occur if the water is aerated show: or the maximum depth is exceeded. ON ON OFF Press for 3 Note: The maximum depth decreases as boat speed Seconds increases. ON OFF Alarms 2. After a few seconds the display will ind
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ON OFF ON OFF 3. Use and to change the value. If either ON OFF key is held depressed for more than one O ON N O OFF FF second the reading will increase or decrease rapidly. Press simultaneously to exit ON OFF Note: If the reading is increased one step above 600 feet (or equivalent) the display will show OFF and ON OFF the alarm will be disabled. The alarm can also be disabled by pressing both and for 5 seconds. 4. When the alarm is set, exit by pressing both and simultaneously. Alte
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6. To exit this mode, press and hold both and Transducer Setting ON OFF simultaneously. A Transducer Setting is provided to allow the Explorer D210 to be used with different Units of Measure transducer types. The default setting (= 0.0) is To select the displayed unit used for most transducers. 1. Apply power while holding down . Some transducers ‘ring’ after the sonar transmit ON O OFF FF Hold down during pulse (just like hitting a bell). This ringing can be power up interpreted as
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Note: The keel offset and units of measure should Master/Slave Selection only be changed on the Master instrument. ON OFF To select the master/slave mode of operation: If independent settings are required the link 1. Apply power while holding down . feature can be disabled. OFF ON OFF To enable or disable the linked mode: 1. Apply power while holding down . Hold down during power up ON OFF OFF 2. When the unit is on. The display will indicate the current display unit: Hold down during power u
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4 Maintenance Your depth sounder is designed for years of trouble free operation assuming proper installation and care are provided. Following the operation and installation guidelines in this manual should ensure optimum performance of the instrument. In the unlikely event that the instrument shall fail to perform or shall need servicing, contact the dealer whom you purchased your Explorer D210 from. 5 Installation The red lead should be connected to the Instrument Installation positive ter
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6 Wiring • Red (+) Terminal • Black (-) Terminal • Orange External Buzzer If unsure about wiring contact your Use for optional external buzzer (use red (+) nearest Northstar dealer. terminal to complete circuit). If unused then tape to avoid shorting. • Brown Data input/output Your Explorer D210 can be used as a repeater for another DPT or DBT NEMA depth sounder. If unused then tape to avoid shorting. Buzzer Bracket 600 mm (24 inch) Power Cord RCA Jack Connector Red (+) Black (-) Brown Or
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Appendix A - Specifications • Size • Operating Voltage Mount: 51 mm (2”) diameter hole 9.5 V DC to 16.5 V DC. Depth behind face plate: 95 mm (3.75”) max. • Operating Temperature Display: 3-character LCD 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F). • Color • Current Drain Black bezel. 150 mA max, including internal buzzer. • Backlighting • Data Input/Output Red colored diffused lighting for display. Single wire data output/Input. • Water Integrity Dual station mode outputs NMEA sentences. Dual station acc
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Appendix B - Troubleshooting No display: Erratic readings while moving: 1. Check DC power connections and DC 1. Cavitation (air) under the face of the polarity with voltmeter. transducer. Review installation and reinstall if necessary. 2. Check fuse. Erratic readings only while engine is running: No depth reading (--) at all depths: 1. Re-route power and transducer cables 1. Check transducer for growth or multiple away from engine, ignition wires and coats of paint. battery cables. 2. Check
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