Insignia 350TX - Manual (Page 32)

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MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are using a transducer switch to connect two transducers to the 350TX,
ensure the switch is in the correct position to connect a transducer that is in
water. (If a trolling motor transducer is selected and the trolling motor is out of
water, no sonar information appears.)
If none of the above solve the problem, inspect the transducer cable from end
to end for breaks, kinks, or cuts in the outer casing of the cable. If the transducer
is connected to the unit through a switch, temporarily connect it directly to the
unit and try again. If none of these items identifies an obvious problem, the
transducer itself may be the problem. Be sure to include the transducer if
returning the unit for repair.
4. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading and
inconsistent digital depth indication.
The 350TX will work reliably in water 1m (3') or deeper. The depth is measured
from the transducer, not necessarily from the surface.
5. The unit comes on before I press POWER, and won’t turn off.
Check the transducer cable—if the outer jacket of the cable has been cut and
the cable is in contact with bare metal, you need to repair the cut with electrical
tape. If there is no problem with the cable, disconnect the transducer from the
unit and see if the problem is corrected, to confirm the source of the problem.
6. I get gaps in the reading at high speeds.
Your transducer needs adjusting. If the transducer is transom-mounted, there
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 350TX has over-voltage protection that turns the unit off when input
voltage exceeds 20 VDC. Some outboard motors do not effectively regulate the
power output of the engine’s alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20
volts when running at high RPMs. The 350TX displays input voltage in the
Diagnostic screen. Use this readout to determine if the voltage exceeds 20 VDC.