Page 2 - IMPORTANT NOTICES; General; eration or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.; How to discard this product; In the European Union; Cd
i IMPORTANT NOTICES General • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong op- eration or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury. • Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO.• If this manual is lost or worn, ...
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 Co...
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 60 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 Installation Materials (CP02-07900) • Cable assy. (1 pc., KON-004-02M, 000-156-405, for power and data)• Self-tapping screw (4 pcs., 5x25 SUS304, 000-162-610-10) Accessories(FP02-05601) • Flush mounting sponge (1 ...
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 - ENTER; 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 completion of the equipment check, the last-used display appears. Startup screen 2. To turn off the p...
Page 12 - knob again to choose the; 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
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 - Picture and picture advance speed; Sounder menu; Pic. Advance setting window; Interference
1. OPERATION 8 1.10 Choosing Picture Advance Speed The picture advance speed determines how quickly the vertical scan lines run across the screen. When choosing a picture advance speed, keep in mind that a fast advance speed will expand the size of the fish school horizon-tally on the screen and a s...
Page 18 - Interference setting window; Suppressing Low Level; Clutter appearance; Erasing Weak Echoes; Appearance of weak echoes
1. OPERATION 9 1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. 2. Use S or T to choose Sounder and press the ENTER key. 3. Use S or T to choose Interference and press the ENTER key. Interference setting window 4. Use S or T to choose the degree of sup- pression desired and press the ENTER key. Off: Turn...
Page 19 - Color Erase setting window; Display menu
1. OPERATION 10 Color Erase setting window 4. Use S or T to choose the color to erase and press the ENTER key. The setting range is 0 to 50 % in intervals of five. The larger the set-ting value, the greater the degree of erasion. 5. Press the MENU/ESC key twice to close the window. 1.14 A-Scope Disp...
Page 20 - Fish Information; Fish Symbols setting box
1. OPERATION 11 1.15 Fish Information You can turn the fish symbol indication (Solid or Striped) on or off. Also, you can show or hide the fish size and the depth value. For details about the Fish Symbols, see the information which follows the procedures in this section. Note: The fish size found by...
Page 24 - Setting Up Nav Data; Nav Data setting window
1. OPERATION 15 3. Use S or T to choose WPT List and press the ENTER key. WPT List window 4. Use S or T to choose an empty waypoint and press the ENTER key. The Waypoint setting window appears. Lat and Lon indicate the current position. 5. Use S or T to choose item desired and press the ENTER key. T...
Page 25 - Graphic displays; Nav Data setting box
1. OPERATION 16 4. Press the ENTER key. Note: Applicable data must be input to the 12- 24 VDC/NMEA port in order to display the data mentioned in the table below. Graphic displays Digital displays Note: When data is lost 30 sec., the display shows “- -” at the location where data is lost. 1.19.2 Scr...
Page 27 - Window size setting window
1. OPERATION 18 against short range echoes. Note that this func- tion is operative when manual is selected on the GAIN knob. Smoothing: Smoothes echo presentation when enabled. Adjust the setting when echoes appear “spotty”. TX Power: Interference may appear on the screen when an echo sounder having...
Page 28 - Data area; Data menu
1. OPERATION 19 Colors: Choose the number of colors to use: 8, 16 or 64. Header Info: Turn the data area indication (appears at the top on the screen) on or off. Data area Data menu This menu mainly sets up how to display data input by external equipment. Data menu Data Box 1, 2: Data for speed (SOG...
Page 29 - SYSTEM MENU; System menu; Range Menu; Range menu; Key Menu; Key menu; FUNC; 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
2. SYSTEM MENU 21 Japanese. To change language, select lan-guage desired and press the ENTER key. 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. Fish ...
Page 31 - Demo Menu; Demo menu
2. SYSTEM MENU 22 2.7 Demo Menu Demo menu Demonstrate: The demonstration mode pro- vides, without connection of the transducer, simulated operation of the equipment, using internally generated echoes. All controls are operative. The message “DEMO” appears at the bottom right corner on the screen whe...
Page 32 - Checking; Check cable for damage.; Battery icon and meaning
23 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 may be removed from the cabinet w...
Page 33 - Tests menu; Test display; Checking key and TrackPad
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 24 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 34 - Test Pattern; LCD test pattern; Memory Clear; Reset menu
3. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 25 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 35 - INSTALLATION; Display Unit; Mounting considerations; Standard compass; Tabletop mounting; Bottom of the bracket; Flush mounting in a panel; How to remove the bracket cover
26 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 36 - Transducer mounting location; • Air bubbles and turbulence caused by; Acceptable transducer mounting; Suitable transducer mounting locations
4. INSTALLATION 27 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 37 - Typical thru-hull mount transducer; Transducer preparation
4. INSTALLATION 28 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 38 - Inside-hull Transducer; Necessary tools
4. INSTALLATION 29 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 39 - Inside-hull transducer mounting location; Attaching the transducer; Coating transducer face with silicone sealant; Checking the installation
4. INSTALLATION 30 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 locatio...
Page 40 - Final preparation; Triducer; Pre-test for speed and temperature; Height required at mounting location
4. INSTALLATION 31 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 41 - Mounting location on single drive boat; Installation of bracket; Positioning the template; Adjusting; transom angle (stepped transom; Sensor position and transom angle
4. INSTALLATION 32 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 42 - Vertical adjustment and cable routing; Attaching the sensor to the bracket; Cable routing
4. INSTALLATION 33 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 43 - Water temperature/speed sensor
4. INSTALLATION 34 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 44 - Wiring
4. INSTALLATION 35 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 45 - How to fix fuse holders; Establishing the ground; Power connector; Connector
4. INSTALLATION 36 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 46 - Fabricating the transducer cable; How to fabricate the transducer cable; Input data sentences; Output data sentences
4. INSTALLATION 37 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 47 - NMEA menu
4. INSTALLATION 38 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 48 - MENU TREE
39 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 Zone Interference (Off, Low, Medium, High, Auto) Color Erase (0 - 50 %, 0 %) Clutter (0 - 100 %, 0 %) White Line (0 - 50 %, 0 %) W...
Page 50 - FURUNO; SPECIFICATIONS OF ECHO SOUNDER; UNIT
FURUNO FCV-620/585 SP - 1 E2374S01D-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 51 - SUPPLY
FURUNO FCV-620/585 SP - 2 E2374S01D-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 Water speed: VHW Distance to waypoi...
Page 57 - 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
