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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ......................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: X-510c & X-515cDF ................. 2
How Sonar Works.......................................................................... 3
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 4
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................... 7
Preparations .................................................................................. 7
Transducer Installation ................................................................ 7
Single-frequency transom installations ............................... 8
Dual-frequency transom installations ................................. 8
Single-frequency trolling motor installations ..................... 8
Shoot-through hull installations .......................................... 8
Selecting a Transducer Location .............................................. 8
How low should you go? ............................................................ 9
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting ................................. 10
Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting .................... 11
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation (single-frequency only) 17
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches.............................. 17
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation ................................................. 18
Hulls With Floatation Materials ........................................ 18
Testing Determines Best Location......................................... 19
Shoot-thru-hull Installation ................................................... 21
Speed/Temperature Sensors ................................................. 22
Optional Speed Sensor Installation ....................................... 22
Power Connections ...................................................................... 24
Powering Your Display Unit ...................................................... 25
Power Diagram A ........................................................................ 27
Power Diagram B ........................................................................ 28
Powering a NMEA 2000 Network Bus ...................................... 28
NMEA 0183 Cable Connections ................................................. 29
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable.................... 29
Other Accessories ........................................................................ 33
Cleaning Towel ........................................................................ 33
Face Cover ................................................................................... 33
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation ........................................ 35
Keyboard ...................................................................................... 35
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 36
Menus........................................................................................... 36
Main Menu............................................................................... 36
Sonar Menu.............................................................................. 38
Pages ............................................................................................ 39
Basic Sonar Quick Reference ..................................................... 43
Sonar Operations ........................................................................ 44