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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
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