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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONPlease read carefully before installation and use.DANGERThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personalinjury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death.!WARNINGWARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury!CAUTIONCAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in minor or moderate injury.CAUTIONCAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.DISCLAIMER: It is the owner’s soleresponsibility to install and use the instrumentand transducers in a manner that will not causeaccidents, personal injury or property damage.The user of this product is solely responsible forobserving safe boating practices.has been translated from, another language(Translation). In the event of any conflictbetween any Translation of the Documentation,the English language version of theDocumentation will be the official version of theDocumentation.BRUNSWICK NEW TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND ITSSUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALLLIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN AWAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE ORTHAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.This manual represents the Explorer 443s/443spas at the time of printing. Brunswick NewTechnologies Inc. and its subsidiaries andaffiliates reserve the right to make changes tospecifications without notice.Governing Language: This statement,any instruction manuals, user guides andother information relating to the product(Documentation) may be translated to, orCopyright 2006 Brunswick New TechnologiesInc. Northstar is a registered trademark ofBrunswick New Technologies IncFCC StatementNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.
Contents1 Introduction .52 Getting started .62-1 Simulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Operation .73-1 Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-2 HISTORY screen operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-3 HISTORY screen interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103-4 ZOOM screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133-5 SONAR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143-6 NAVIGATE screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153-7 DATA screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163-8 RANGE menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 SETUP menu . 174-1 ALARMS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184-2 UNITS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194-3 FISH SYMBOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204-4 CONTRAST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204-5 ZOOM SPLIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204-6 LOG menu (Explorer 443sp ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-7 INSTALL menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-8 CALIBRATION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224-9 Resetting to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Installation . 235-1 What comes with the Explorer 443s/443sp?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235-2 Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245-3 Mounting the Explorer 443s/443sp Display Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245-4 Wiring Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255-5 Connecting an Explorer 443s/443sp to other instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Appendix A - Specifications . 27Appendix B - Troubleshooting . 28Northstar Explorer 443s/443sp Installation and Operation Manual3
ImportantIt is your sole responsibility to install and use Northstar’s instrument & transducers in a manner thatwill not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always observe safe boating practices.The choice, location, angle and installation of the instrument & transducers are critical toperformance of the system as intended. Follow instructions in this manual carefully. If in doubt,consult your Northstar dealer.Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If indoubt, consult a qualified boat builder.Do not install plastic through hull transducers in solid wooden hulls. Leaking through the hullmay result.Do not install bonze transducers in metal hulls. This will cause electrolytic corrosion that mayresult in damage to the hull or transducer.Sonar Performance: The accuracy of the sonar depth display can be affected by many factors,including the type and location of the transducer and water conditions. Ensure that the transduceris located and used correctly.Fuel Computer: Do not rely on the fuel computer as the sole source of information regardingavailable fuel onboard. Fuel economy can change drastically depending on boat loading and seaconditions. Fuel Computer information should be supplemented by visual or other checks of thefuel load. This is necessary due to possible operator errors such as forgetting to reset the fuel usedwhen filling the tank, running the engine with the Fuel Computer not switched on, or on otheroperator actions that may render the device inaccurate. Always carry adequate fuel onboard for theintended trip, plus a reserve to allow for unforeseen circumstances.Failure to adhere to these warnings may lead to death, serious injury or property damage.Northstar disclaims all liability for installation or use of this product that causes orcontributes to death, injury or property damage or that violates any law.As Northstar is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to theproduct at any time which may not be reflected in this version of manual. Please contact yournearest Northstar office if you require any further assistance.Northstar fishfinders are set up with default units of feet, F (Fahrenheit) and knots.Please refer to section 4-2 of this manual to change the units.4Northstar Explorer 443s/443sp Installation and Operation Manual
1 IntroductionCongratulations on choosing a Northstarfishfinder. For maximum benefit, please read thismanual carefully before installation and use.This manual describes the installation and operationprocedures for the Explorer 443s/443sp.ImportantIt is vital to the performance of the fishfinder thatthe transducer is installed in the best location.Please follow the instructions in the TransducerInstallation manual very carefully.The Northstar FishfinderThe Explorer 443s/443sp is an ultrasonic fishfinderwith four levels of greyscale. It provides powerfulsoftware and a large, high-resolution screen witha zoom facility and a choice of fish symbols. Aswell as detecting fish, the Explorer 443s/443spmeasures the water depth, battery voltage,engine hours and water temperature.The Explorer 443sp also measures boat speed andhas two distance logs (Trip Log and Total Log).An installed Explorer 443s/443sp has two parts:- The transducer attached to the hull.- The display unit.The transducer generates an ultrasonic pulse(sound that is above the hearing range of thehuman ear), which travels down towards thebottom, spreading out into a cone shape.When the pulse meets an object, such as a fishor the bottom, some of the pulse is reflectedback up towards the boat and is received bythe transducer. The depth of an object can becalculated by measuring the time betweensending the pulse and receiving its echo. TheNorthstar Explorer 443s/443sp will detectthe bottom down to 600 feet (180 metres),depending on the clarity of the water and thetype of transducer used.The strength of an echo can vary for a numberof reasons. Larger fish usually return strongerechoes, and so do fish in the middle of thecone, where the pulse is strongest. Reasons forweak echoes include the fish or object being indeep water, turbid water or in the edge of thecone where the pulse is weakest. Turbid waterscatters the ultrasonic pulse and is difficult to‘see’ through. Turbidity can be caused by air inthe water (e.g. from another boat’s wake) or bymud in the water.All of the Northstar 400 Series fishfinders useproprietary SBN Technology for sonar processing toimprove signal enhancement, bottom recognitionand noise rejection. SBN Technology uses thelatest in digital adaptive filter algorithms toenhance all returned signals. At the same time,SBN Technology uses active noise control toreject interference, which can often be mistakenby fishfinders for true returns. Using SBNTechnology, the Explorer 443s/443sp analyses thereflections from each pulse, filters false returns,and displays what is in the water under the boat.The distinctions between the four levels ofshading help the user to better interpret what isin the water and what type of bottom is underthe boat.Assisting with navigationThe Explorer 443s/443sp can be used to findfish, to locate features on the bottom such asreefs or wrecks, and to help recognise favoritefishing spots from the profile of the bottom. Usethe Northstar fishfinder to assist navigation byfollowing the depth contours marked on charts.!CAUTIONIMPORTANT NOTE ON USE. While any fishfindercan be used as an aid to navigation, accuracycan be influenced by many factors includingthe location of the transducer. It is the user’sresponsibility to ensure that the Explorer443s/443sp is installed and used correctly.How to find fishUnderwater features like reefs, wrecks and rockyoutcrops attract fish. Use the Explorer 443s/443spto find these features, then look for fish bypassing over the feature slowly several timesusing the ZOOM screen (see section 3-4). Wherethere is a current, the fish will often be founddownstream of the feature.Northstar Explorer 443s/443sp Installation and Operation Manual5
For deep-sea fishing with the Explorer443s/443sp, a rapid change in temperature mayindicate the edge of a warm or cold current. Thetemperature difference can form a barrier, andthe fish may not swim through this. Search for fishon either side of the barrier.Cleaning and maintenanceThe Explorer 443s/443sp should be cleanedwith a damp cloth or mild detergent. Avoidabrasive cleaners and petrol or other solvents.Always cover or remove a transom-mountedtransducer when repainting the hull. If paintingover a through hull transducer with antifoulingpaint then use only one coat of paint. Whenrepainting the transducer, remove previous coatsof antifouling paint by sanding it lightly.When not in use, the Explorer 443s/443sp caneither be removed from the installation bracketand stored in a safe, dry, cool place such as theNorthstar carry bag, or left on the installationbracket and securely covered with the optionalsun cover.2 Getting startedPower and transducer connectionNames of keys:Explorer 443sOne end of the integrated transducer/powercable has an 8 pin LT connector plug. Push thisplug into the socket located on the rear of thedisplay unit, then turn the collar to lock. Makesure that the collar is secure for a watertightconnection.Cursor keykey gain key- gain keyExplorer 443spOne end of the power cable has a black 8 pin LTconnector plug. Push this plug into the lowersocket, which has a black nut and is located onthe rear of the display unit, then turn the collarto lock. Make sure that the collar is secure for awatertight connection.One end of the transducer cable has a blue 8 pinLT connector plug. Push this plug into the uppersocket, which has a blue nut and is located onthe rear of the display unit, then turn the collarto lock. Make sure that the collar is secure for awatertight connection.Power keyDefinition of Press and Hold in this manual:·Press means to push the key for less than onesecond.·Hold means to push and hold the key downfor more than one second.Power onIf the transducer is not connected, themessage “NO TRANSDUCER DETECTED. ENTERSIMULATION MODE?” will appear. Press toswitch between YES, NEVER or NO. (Moreinformation on the simulation mode can befound in the following section). Presstoconfirm the selection and the startup sequencewill continue.To turn the fishfinder on press(Note: If the transducer was not intentionally disconnected, turn the display unit off and refer to the sectionon Troubleshooting in Appendix B.)The Explorer 443s/443sp then automaticallydisplays the screen that was last used.6.Note: if the unit is wired for Auto Power (see section 5-4) the fishfinder will turn on automaticallywhen the boat’s ignition is turned on.A title screen briefly appears which displays basicproduct information, including the softwareversion.Northstar Explorer 443s/443sp Installation and Operation Manual
Power offTo turn the fishfinder off, hold . A countdownbox appears. Continue to hold for threeseconds until the fishfinder turns off.Note: If the unit is wired for Auto Power (seesection 5-4) the fishfinder can only be turned offwhen the boat’s ignition is turned off.Language selectionTo check which language is currently selected,pressto display the MAIN MENU.Follow these steps to change the language:1. Power off the unit.2. While the unit is off, hold down the3. Keep holding down theon the unit.key.4. The screen displays a list of languages.Press the Cursor or key to highlight alanguage, then press the Cursor key toselect it. The fishfinder will continue thestartup sequence.BacklightingUse the button to adjust the backlighting tosuit individual preferences.Press once, at any time, to see the backlightbar. This is displayed at the bottom of the screenand shows the current setting.Press repeatedly until the desired backlightinglevel is achieved. The backlight bar will disappeartwo seconds after the last press.key and power2-1 Simulation ModeAn internal simulator allows users to learn how tooperate the fishfinder off the water.made to the contrast, backlighting, alarms or thedisplay setup are saved.In Simulation mode the word “SIMULATION”flashes on the bottom of the screen. Thefishfinder generates data so that all the mainscreens appear to be operational. Any changesTo turn the Simulation mode ON or OFF, pressSETUP highlight SIMULATE .3 OperationHISTORY screen (see section 3-2)MAIN MENU screenNorthstar fishfinders are menu driven. Pressto display the MAIN MENU screen.Press or tohighlight an option,then press toselect it.The MAIN MENUoptions aresummarized belowand fully explainedin the followingsections.Displays the echoes received over time, with themost recent events on the right of the screen. Usethis screen when travelling to show the bottomso reefs, wrecks and fish can be found.ZOOM screen (see section 3-4)This screen is split into two parts. On the rightis the Full Range Section which shows part ofthe HISTORY Screen and to the left is the ZoomSection. Use this screen for taking a closer look atinteresting underwater features.Northstar Explorer 443s/443sp Installation and Operation Manual7
SONAR screen (see section 3-5)Displays the strength and depth of the echoesreturned from each ultrasonic pulse. The depthrange is displayed in the lower right corner. Thisscreen is a powerful aid, ideal for showing thebottom hardness and the fish species.This screen can also be used to adjust the displayshading on the HISTORY and ZOOM screens.NAVIGATE screen (see section 3-6)Prominently displays the water depth as a digitalreadout. The corresponding bottom trace isalso shown. These two complimentary featuresare particularly useful for understanding depthtrends when travelling at speed.DATA screen (see section 3-7)The DATA screen displays the water temperatureand water temperature history over the last 40minutes. It also displays the boat battery voltage,log, engine-hours counter, boat speed, waterdepth and enabled alarms.SETUP menu (see section 4)Use this option to customise the Explorer443s/443sp to suit the boat and individualpreferences.RANGE menu (see section 3-8)Use this option to select either Auto or ManualRange and to change the selected depth range.It also displays the boat speed and the enabledalarms.3-1 AlarmsAlarms can be enabled to automatically detectcertain conditions, such as the water beingtoo shallow. The trigger settings for the alarmscan be defined to suit the boat and i
Northstar Explorer 443s/443sp Installation and Operation Manual 5 ! CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE ON USE. While any fishfinder can be used as an aid to navigation, accuracy can be influenced by many factors including the location of the transducer. It is the user’s
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