Page 2 - IMPORTANT NOTICE; of the equipment or claims of loss of profit by a third party.
i IMPORTANT NOTICE • No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission.• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change without notice.• The example screens (or illustr...
Page 3 - ii; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Safety Instructions for the Operator; Do not open the equipment.; Grounding may result.; Use the proper gain setting.; CAUTION; NOTICE; About the TFT LCD
ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions for the Operator WARNING Do not open the equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not disassemble or modify theequipment. Fire, electrical shock or serious injurycan result. Immediately turn off the power at theswitchboard if the equipment ...
Page 4 - iii; Safety Instructions for the Installer; Use the specified power cable.; Performance will be affected.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii Safety Instructions for the Installer WARNING Turn off the power at the switchboardbefore beginning the installation. Fire or electrical shock can result if thepower is left on. Be sure no water leaks in at the trans-ducer or sensor mounting location. Water leakage can sink t...
Page 5 - iv; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Optional Water Temperature
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................... vSYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..... viEQUIPMENT LISTS .................. vii 1. OPERATION ........................... 1 1.1 Control Description ......................... 11.2 Power On/Off ................................. 21.3 Adjusting Display C...
Page 6 - FOREWORD; Features
v FOREWORD A Word to FCV-620/585 Owners Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FCV-620/585 Color LCD Sounder. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Com-pany has enjoyed an enviable reputation for ...
Page 7 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
vi SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FCV-620 FCV-585 DISPLAY UNIT CV-620 : Standard : Option Power supply 12-24 VDC : Local Supply Water temperature/speed sensor ST-02MSB, ST-02PSB Water temperature sensor T-02MSB, T-02MTB, T-03MSB GPS Navigator or Water temperature sensor Transducer 520-5PSD, 520-5MSD, 525-5PWD...
Page 8 - vii; EQUIPMENT LISTS; Standard supply for FCV-620
vii EQUIPMENT LISTS Standard supply for FCV-620 Standard supply for FCV-585 Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks Display Unit CV-620 - 1 With hard cover Transducer 520-5PSD 000-015-204 1 Thru-hull mount 520-5MSD 000-015-212 Thru-hull mount 525-5PWD 000-146-966 Transom mount Triducer (transducer plus spd/t...
Page 9 - viii
EQUIPMENT LISTS viii Optional equipment for FCV-620/585 Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks Accessories(FP02-05601) • Flush mounting sponge (1 pc., 02-155-1081-1, 100-330-851-10)• Wing nut (4 pcs., M4 SUS304, 000-863-331)• Flat washer (4 pcs., M4 SUS304, 000-864-126)• Spring washer (4 pcs., M4 SUS304, 00...
Page 10 - OPERATION; Control Description; Display unit for FCV-620; How to remove the hard cover; Control
1 1. OPERATION 1.1 Control Description Display unit for FCV-620 Note: The FCV-620 and FCV-585 share the same features. For sake of brevity, this manual uses “FCV-620”. How to remove the hard cover Place fingers below cover, pull cover forward and lift it. When removing the display unit To keep out d...
Page 11 - Choosing a Display Mode; MODE
1. OPERATION 2 1.2 Power On/Off 1. Press the /BRILL key to turn on the power.The unit beeps, the startup screen appears, and then the equipment checks the ROM and RAM for proper operation. After the com-pletion of the equipment check, the last-used display appears. Startup screen 2. To turn off the ...
Page 12 - Single frequency display; Frequency and coverage area; Dual frequency display; Bottom lock display; picture picture
1. OPERATION 3 2. Rotate the MODE knob again to choose the display mode desired.The screen you chose appears soon there-after. Single frequency display Low frequency (50 kHz) The sounder uses ultrasonic signals to detect bottom conditions. The lower the frequency of the signal, the wider the detecti...
Page 13 - Bottom zoom display; Marker zoom display; or; Nav data displays; Sample Nav Data displays (Default setting); Zoom marker
1. OPERATION 4 Bottom zoom display This mode expands bottom and bottom fish on the left-half window. This mode is useful for determining bottom contour. When the bottom depth increases, the display automatically shifts to keep the bottom echo at the lower part of the screen. Bottom zoom display Mark...
Page 14 - Choosing Range; Range setting window; Adjusting Gain; Auto Gain setting window; Default ranges
1. OPERATION 5 1.5 Choosing Range The basic range may be chosen in Auto or Manual mode. 1. Press the RANGE key to open the range set- ting window. Range setting window 2. Use W or X to choose Auto or Manual. Auto: The range changes automatically to display the bottom echo on the screen. The range sh...
Page 15 - Manual gain adjustment; Examples of proper and improper gain; Measuring Depth; How to measure depth with the VRM
1. OPERATION 6 Manual gain adjustment The GAIN knob adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver. Generally, use a higher gain setting for greater depths and a lower setting for shallower waters. Examples of proper and improper gain 1. Press the GAIN knob to open the Auto Gain setting window. 2. Press th...
Page 16 - Setting box Setting window; Shifting Range; Range and display shift concept; Choosing Picture; Picture and picture advance speed
1. OPERATION 7 the menu window (left) is displayed to gray. You may also use X to move the cursor. 4. Use S or T to choose the menu item desired and press the ENTER key. The selected setting box or window appears. Setting box Setting window 5. Use S or T to choose an option. 6. Press the ENTER key t...
Page 17 - Interference
1. OPERATION 8 Sounder menu 3. Use S or T to choose Pic. Advance and press the ENTER key. Pic. Advance setting window 4. Use S or T to choose picture advance speed desired and press the ENTER key. 1/16 is the slowest speed and 4/1 is the fastest speed. 1/16 means one scan line is produced every 16 t...
Page 18 - Clutter appearance; Erasing Weak Echoes; Appearance of weak echoes
1. OPERATION 9 1.12 Suppressing Low Level Noise Low intensity "speckles" may appear over most of screen. This is mainly due to sediment in the water or noise. These can be suppressed by adjusting Clutter on the menu. Clutter appearance Note: Clutter cannot be adjusted when Fishing or Cruisin...
Page 19 - Display menu; Fish Information; Fish Symbols; Fish Symbols setting box
1. OPERATION 10 1.14 A-Scope Display This display shows echoes at each transmission with amplitudes and tone proportional to their intensities, on the right of the screen. It is useful for estimating the kind of fish school and bottom composition. Note: In the dual frequency display, the A- Scope di...
Page 20 - Fish Info; ENTER; Principle of fish level; Principle; Consideration for fish information
1. OPERATION 11 Note: To hide the fish symbol, choose Off at step 4 and press the ENTER key. 5. Press the MENU/ESC key twice to close the window. Fish Info 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Use S or T to choose Display and press the ENTER key. 3. Use S or T to choose Fish Info and press...
Page 22 - Registering a waypoint on the screen
1. OPERATION 13 8. Use T to choose Span (or Radius for Arrival) and press the ENTER key. 9. Use S or T to set the range of depth, tem- perature, speed or distance as appropriate.To shorten the alarm range marker use T , and to lengthen use S . 10.For the bottom alarm, temperature alarm, speed alarm ...
Page 23 - Registering a waypoint by L/L; Data menu
1. OPERATION 14 3. Press the MARK or ENTER key to register the position set at step 2.A red vertical line appears on the position set at step 2. The waypoint is named automati-cally with the next sequential waypoint number. If you want to change waypoint name, go to step 4. Otherwise, go to step 6. ...
Page 24 - Nav Data setting window
1. OPERATION 15 1.18.2 Editing a registered waypoint 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Use S or T to choose Data and press the ENTER key. 3. Use S or T to choose WPT List and press the ENTER key. 4. Use S or T to choose a waypoint to be edited and press the ENTER key. The Edit Waypoint ...
Page 25 - Sounder menu
1. OPERATION 16 Graphic displays Digital displays Note: When data is lost 30 sec., the display shows “- -” at the location where data is lost. 1.19.2 Screen division 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Use S or T to choose Display and press the ENTER key. 3. Use S or T to choose Nav Data ...
Page 29 - SYSTEM MENU; System menu; Range Menu; Range menu; Key Menu; Key menu; Lang Menu; Lang menu
20 2. SYSTEM MENU 2.1 Displaying System Sub Menu The System menu mainly consists of items which once set do not require frequent adjust-ment. This menu has nine sub menus. To dis-play each sub menu, do the followings. 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Use S or T to choose System. The li...
Page 30 - Units Menu; Units menu; Calib Menu; Calib menu; Demo Menu; Demo menu
2. SYSTEM MENU 21 2.5 Units Menu Units menu Depth: Choose unit of depth measurement from m, ft, fa, pb or HR (Japanese). Temp: Choose unit of temperature measure- ment from ° C or ° F. Temperature data is required. Speed: Choose unit of speed measurement from kt, km/h or mph. Speed data is required....
Page 31 - Checking; Item; Battery icon and meaning; Icon
22 3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE-SHOOTING 3.1 Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential for good performance. Checking the items listed in the table below monthly will help keep your equip-ment in good shape for years to come. 3.2 Cleaning the Display Unit Dust or dirt on cabinets may be removed with a...
Page 32 - Tests menu; Test display; Checking key and TrackPad
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 23 3.6 Troubleshooting The table below provides basic trouble-shooting procedures which the user may follow to restore normal operation. 3.7 Diagnostics If you feel your unit is not working properly, conduct the diagnostic test to find the problem. If you cannot resto...
Page 33 - Test Pattern; Memory Clear
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 24 Checking GAIN knob : Rotate the knob. The indication goes higher with clockwise rotation; lower with counterclockwise rota-tion. Press the knob. The knob corre-sponding on-screen circle "lights" in red if the knob is normal. Checking MODE knob : Rotate the ...
Page 34 - INSTALLATION; Display Unit; Mounting considerations; Standard compass; Tabletop mounting; Bottom of the bracket; Flush mounting in a panel; How to remove the bracket cover
25 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 Display Unit Mounting considerations The display unit can be installed on a tabletop or flush mounted in a panel. When choosing a location keep the following in mind: • The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable. • Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and ve...
Page 35 - Transducer mounting location; • Air bubbles and turbulence caused by; Acceptable transducer mounting; Suitable transducer mounting locations
4. INSTALLATION 26 4.2 Thru-hull Mount Transducer Transducer mounting location The thru-hull mount transducer (520-5PSD, 520-5MSD) provides the best performance of all, since the transducer protrudes from the hull and the effect of air bubbles and turbu-lence near the hull skin is reduced. When the ...
Page 36 - Typical thru-hull mount transducer; Transducer preparation
4. INSTALLATION 27 Typical thru-hull mount transducer installations Typical thru-hull mount transducer installations Procedure for installing the thru-hull mount transducer 1. With the boat hauled out of the water, mark the location chosen for mounting the trans-ducer on the bottom of the hull. 2. I...
Page 37 - Inside-hull Transducer; Necessary tools; You will need the following tools:
4. INSTALLATION 28 4.3 Transom Mount Transducer The transom mount transducer is very com-monly employed, usually on relatively small I/O or outboard boats. Do not use this method on an inboard motor boat because turbulence is created by the propeller ahead of the trans-ducer.DO NOT overtighten screw...
Page 38 - Inside-hull transducer mounting location; Attaching the transducer; Coating transducer face with silicone sealant; Checking the installation
4. INSTALLATION 29 Remarks on installation • Turn off the engine and anchor the boat while installing the equipment. • Install the transducer in the engine room.• Except for installing the transducer to the bottom of hull, do not turn on its power so it may be damaged. Choosing the mounting location...
Page 39 - Final preparation; Triducer; Pre-test for speed and temperature; Height required at mounting location
4. INSTALLATION 30 b)Gently dismount the transducer with a knife or a piece of wood. c)Reattach the transducer elsewhere as shown in "Attaching the transducer." d)Check the installation again. Final preparation Support the transducer with a piece of wood to keep it in place while it is dryin...
Page 40 - Mounting location on single drive boat; Installation of bracket; Positioning the template; Adjusting; transom angle (stepped transom; Sensor position and transom angle
4. INSTALLATION 31 Note 3: For single drive boat, mount on the starboard side at least 75 mm (3") beyond the swing radius of the propeller. Mounting location on single drive boat Note 4: For twin drive boat, mount between the drives. Installation of bracket 1. Cut out the installation template (...
Page 41 - Vertical adjustment and cable routing; Attaching the sensor to the bracket; Cable routing
4. INSTALLATION 32 3. If the bracket has been temporarily fas- tened to the transom, remove it. Apply a marine sealant to the threads of the three #10 x 1-1/4" self tapping screws to prevent water seeping into the transom. Screw the bracket to the hull. Do not tighten the screws completely at th...
Page 42 - Water temperature/speed sensor
4. INSTALLATION 33 8. Position the two cable clamps and fasten them in place. If used, push the cable cover over the cable and screw it in place. 9. Route the cable to the instrument being careful not to tear the cable jacket when passing it though the bulkhead(s) and other parts of the boat. To red...
Page 43 - Wiring
4. INSTALLATION 34 Thru-hull mount water temperature sensor T-02MSB, T-03MSB • Select a suitable mounting location consid- ering the following points: • Select a mid boat flat position. The sensor does not have to be installed perfectly per-pendicular; however, the location should not be such that t...
Page 44 - How to fix fuse holders; Establishing the ground; Power connector; Connector
4. INSTALLATION 35 How to fix fuse holders Establishing the ground The ground wire (1.25 sq or more, local supply) should be as short as possible. The signal line ground is isolated from the chassis ground, however the power line is not insu-lated. Therefore, when connecting eternal equipment having...
Page 45 - Fabricating the transducer cable; How to fabricate the transducer cable; Order of priority; Output data sentences
4. INSTALLATION 36 Matching box MB-1100 *: With 10P connector cable **: For connecting two transducers Fabricating the transducer cable Fabricate the transducer cable as below and connect it to the matching box. How to fabricate the transducer cable 4.9 IEC 61162-1 Data Sentences The table below sho...
Page 46 - NMEA Port; Transducer setting box
4. INSTALLATION 37 4.10 Adjustments after Installation NMEA 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Use S or T to choose NMEA under System menu and press the ENTER key. NMEA menu NMEA0183 Choose NMEA0183 version of nav equipment connected to “12-24 VDC/NMEA” port among Ver 1.5, Ver 2.0 or Ver...
Page 47 - MENU TREE
38 MENU TREE MENU key Sounder Pic. Advance (4/1, 2/1, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, Stop) Zoom Mode ( Bottom Lock, Bottom Zoom, Marker Zoom) Shift (0 - 2500 ft, 0 ft) Bottom Area Interference (Off, Low, Medium, High, Auto) Color Erase (0 - 50 %, 0 %) Clutter (0 - 100 %, 0 %) White Line (0 - 50 %, 0 %) W...
Page 49 - FURUNO; SPECIFICATIONS OF ECHO SOUNDER; UNIT
FURUNO FCV-620/585 SP - 1 E2374S01B-M SPECIFICATIONS OF ECHO SOUNDER FCV-620/585 1. GENERAL 1.1 TX Frequency 50 kHz and 200 kHz 1.2 Transmit Method Single or dual frequency transmitting 1.3 Output Power FCV-620 600 W FCV-585 600 W or 1 kW selectable 1.4 TX Rate Max. 3,000 pulse/min 1.5 Pulse-length ...
Page 50 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
FURUNO FCV-620/585 SP - 2 E2374S01B-M 3. INTERFACE 3.1 Input Data Sentences IEC61162-1 (NMEA0183 Ver 1.5/2.0/3.0) Order of priority Latitude/Longitude: GGA>RMC>RMA>GLL Course (true): VTG>RMC>RMA Course (magnetic): VTG Ground speed: VTG>RMC>RMA W ater speed: VHW Distance to waypo...
Page 56 - EC Declaration of Conformity; Color video sounder Type FCV-585
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. 9-52 Ashihara-Cho, Nishinomiya City, 662-8580, Hyogo, Japan Tel: +81 798-65-2111 Fax: +81 798-65-4200 Pub NO. DOC-852 EC Declaration of Conformity We FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
