Operations Manual
THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Humminbird, America’s #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Guarantee - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternative Transducers and Mounting Methods. Transducer Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 2 2 4 5 USING THE 150SX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLATION PREPARATION PARTS SUPPLIED PARTS SUPPLIED Before installing your 150SX, please ensure the following parts are included in the box: • • • • 150sx fish finder transducer with 20ft (6m) of cable transducer mounting hardware kit mounting system and mounting hardware kit • • • • 6 ft (2m) power cable operations manual installation sheet publications kit If any of these items is missing, contact your local distributor.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW surface of the water in an area that has smooth water flow - usually on the transom of the boat. There are several mounting options for the transducer. Review the following section to determine the method that works for you and your boat. Determining How to Mount the Transducer The 150SX includes a model XHS-6-24 transducer. This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat, or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled into the boat and through experimentation, high-speed operation comparable to transom mounting can be achieved. Two part, slow cure epoxy is required to glue the transducer in place. ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS The 150SX comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer. You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by returning it to the address listed in Customer Support. Some transducers may have additional costs. Refer to the Accessory catalog or call Customer Support for information. BEGINNING INSTALLATION Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method, you can begin installation of the 150SX.
USING THE 150SX HOW SONAR WORKS HOW SONAR WORKS Your Humminbird unit uses sonar to locate and define underwater objects, define the bottom terrain, as well as determine distance. Sonar technology is based on sound waves. Your Humminbird unit sends out a sound wave signal. With this signal it determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off an object.
USING THE 150SX SIMULATOR OPERATION There are two ways to start the simulator. If the unit is powered off, press and hold the POWER button for approximately three seconds until you hear a continuous chirp. The simulator can also be started by selecting the Simulator option on the startup screen after you power-up the unit. When this screen is shown, simply press the DOWN ARROW until “Simulator” is highlighted. When the screen times out, the unit will be in simulator mode.
USING THE 150SX WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN What You See On-Screen Your 150SX uses a 128 V x 64 H matrix FSTN LCD display. This display provides outstanding viewability in all light conditions over a wide range of temperatures. At initial power-up, the 150SX uses settings that were set at the factory. After initial use, the 150SX will remember the settings you enter. There are several elements on-screen that are common to all modes of operation. Depth.
USING THE 150SX WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN Bottom. The graphic depiction of the bottom provides an effective tool for understanding the composition of the bottom. If the bottom is hard and smooth, the bottom depiction is narrow and dense. If the bottom is soft mud or sand, the depiction will be thick and less dense. This indicates much of the signal is absorbed by the soft bottom. If the bottom is rocky or rugged in composition, the depiction is of varying density and textured in appearance.
USING THE 150SX CONTROL FUNCTIONS the transducer, there is often enough energy left in the signal to be reflected off the surface of the water back to the bottom a second time. Second returns appear as a slightly weaker bottom representation exactly twice the depth of the primary bottom return. The second return is most likely to occur in shallow water and in areas of relatively hard bottom. Thermocline Second Return Fish ID.
USING THE 150SX CONTROL FUNCTIONS Light. LIGHT controls the unit’s display backlight. With the unit powered on, press LIGHT once to turn the backlight on “high.” Press LIGHT a second time to turn the backlight on “low,” and a third time turns the backlight off. The backlight is very effective for lowlight and nighttime operation. When the backlight is on, the 150SX will consume more power than with the backlight off.
USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS frequently used menu can be adjusted very quickly using this technique. After an adjustment is made to a menu function, the menu times out after a few seconds and the unit returns to normal operation. Menu Layout. All menus use the same basic layout. The heading at the top describes the menu function. The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are available for adjustment.
USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS on personal preference. You can select one of 11 sensitivity settings from -5 to +5. A setting of 0 (factory setting) has no effect on the automatic sensitivity control. Increasing the sensitivity (+1 through +5) enables the unit to display the information from progressively smaller sonar returns. By decreasing the sensitivity bias (-1 through -5), the unit effectively filters small sonar returns. In murky or muddy water, it is often helpful to reduce the sensitivity.
USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS down the total range (for example, in 20' (6m) of water, the 0-30' (0-10m) range would be selected). This provides the best display resolution and therefore the best target separation possible. High Sensitivity Low Sensitivity The Depth Range can be adjusted manually. Press MENU repeatedly until the Depth Range menu is visible. Two options are available: Auto and Manual. The manual setting enables you to adjust the current depth range setting.
USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS (20m). These ranges are not directly user controlled but are instead dependent on the current depth range. In shallow water, when the 15' (5m) or 30' (10m) range is in use, the Zoom range is 7¹⁄₂ (2m). If the 60' (20m) or 120' (40m) range is in use, the Zoom range is 15' (5m), if a 180'-480' (60-150m) depth range is in use, the Zoom range is 30' (10m), and if the 600' (185m) range is in use, the Zoom range is 60' (20m).
USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS alarm is adjustable to depths of 3' (1m) to 99' (30m). When the alarm is enabled, an audible alarm sounds if the water beneath the boat is equal to or less than the selected alarm depth. The alarm sounds continuously for about five seconds, and then intermittently to remind you that you are still in shallow water. Fish Alarm. The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish, or other targets not connected to the bottom.
USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS Contrast. The Contrast function allows the user to control the level of contrast of the LCD display. The 150SX will automatically adjust the display contrast to compensate for changing ambient temperatures; however, some situations may occur where manual adjustment will provide a higher level of contrast. Eleven contrast settings, +5 to -5, are possible. The display contrast will change as the adjustment is made so the optimum level of contrast can be achieved.
USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS sound, and a battery alarm icon will be displayed on screen with current voltage level. Bottom Black. There are two selections available: OFF and ON. The factory setting is OFF. With this setting, the 150SX displays the bottom using Structure ID. This allows you to determine the texture and relative hardness of the bottom. Selecting Bottom Black “ON” causes the unit to blacken in the display below the bottom.
USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS Increasing the value to a number greater than zero shows more fish symbols on-screen. In this case smaller sonar returns will be depicted as fish symbols. This is useful for identifying many smaller sonar returns (such as baitfish) as fish symbols. Decreasing the value to a number less than zero shows fewer fish symbols on-screen. In this case smaller sonar returns are disregarded. This is useful for eliminating many small sonar returns when seeking larger species of fish.
USING THE 150SX USING THE DIAGNOSTIC Languages. The 150SX will have one of two sets of languages. One set will be available in the option menu. Language set A includes: English, French, Italian, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, and Finnish. Language Set B provides Hungarian, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Dutch and English.To select your language, push the UP or DOWN ARROW BUTTONS to scroll through the list. Depth Offset.
USING THE 150SX USING THE DIAGNOSTIC To use the Diagnostic feature, select the Diagnostic feature on the start-up menu on the initial screen. Diagnostic can also be accessed through the Options menu. Self Test. Initially, the 150SX will perform a self-test. This test confirms the operation of all internal circuitry. At the conclusion of the test, one of two messages will appear.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE Your 150SX is designed to provide years of trouble free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your 150SX continues to deliver top performance. • If the unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water. Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens. Chemicals in the solution may cause cracking in the lens of the unit.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING actually need repair. These units are returned “no problem found.” If you have a problem with your 150SX, use the following troubleshooting guide before sending your unit in for repair. The 150SX contains several tools that can aid in determining if there is a problem and how to isolate and repair the problem in many cases. 1. Nothing happens when I turn the unit on. Check the power cable connection at both ends.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING clude the transducer if returning the unit for repair. 3. There is no bottom reading visible on the display. There are a number of possible causes for this condition. If the loss of bottom information occurs only at high boat speeds, the transducer needs adjusting. If the digital depth readout is working but there is no bottom visible on-screen, it is possible the depth range has been adjusted manually to a range lower than what is needed to display the bottom.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY WARRANTY are two adjustments available to you—height, and running angle. Make small adjustments and run the boat at high speeds to determine the effect. It may take several tries to optimize high speed operation. This can also be a result of air or turbulence in the transducer location caused by rivets, ribs, etc. 7. My unit loses power at high speeds. Your 150SX has over-voltage protection that turns the unit off when input voltage exceeds 20 VDC.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY CUSTOMER SUPPORT HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY First year repairs (from original date of purchase) on your 150SX are absolutely free. This does not include physical damage to the unit or its accessory items. Any modification or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty. Return the warranty registration card and retain your bill of sale for warranty verification.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 kHz Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Watts (RMS) 2000 Watts (Peak to Peak) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24° at -10 db Power Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VDC Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FSTN LCD LCD Matrix . . . . . . . . . . .
Drill PLACE EITHER CORNER ON DEADRISE ANGLE DO NOT LET DEADRISE INTERSECT THIS LINE Drill Use 5/32" drill bit TOP Remove and use for Transducer Installation For use with bracket PN 404329-1
P/N 530974-2
