Garmin Panoptix Ps30 Installation Instructions

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Panoptix™ PS 30/31

Installation Instructions

Important Safety Information

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your

vessel. Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the

water beneath your boat. It does not relieve you of the

responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you

navigate.

CAUTION

Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with

these instructions could result in damage or injury.

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask

when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite

side of the surface.

This equipment should be installed by a qualified marine

installer.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration

today.

• Go to http://my.garmin.com.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe

place.

Contacting Garmin® Product Support

• Go to www.garmin.com/support for in-country support

information.

• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.

• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.

• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card

1Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

2Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.

3Select Download next to "Garmin Marine Network with SD

card".

4Read and agree to the terms.

5Select Download.

6Select Run.

7Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select

Next > Finish.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a

software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a

memory card.

1Turn on the chartplotter.

2After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into

the card slot.

NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to

appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is

inserted.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

4Wait several minutes while the software update process

completes.

The device returns to normal operation after the software

update process is complete.

5Remove the memory card.

NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device

restarts fully, the software update is not complete.

About the Transducer

The transducer transmits and receives sound waves through the

water, and relays sound-wave information to your Garmin sonar

device.

Tools Needed

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• 4 mm (5/32 in.) drill bit

• Drill

• Masking tape (optional)

• 13 mm (1/2 in.) Socket

• 13 mm (1/2 in.) Wrench

• Marine sealant

Mounting Location Considerations

• The transducer should not be mounted behind strakes, struts,

fittings, water intake or discharge ports, or anything that

creates air bubbles or causes the water to become turbulent.

• The transducer can place a significant strain on less-rugged

trolling motors. Consider the weight and drag of the mounting

hardware and transducer before mounting it on the trolling

motor.

• The transducer must be in clean (non-turbulent) water for

optimal performance.

• For optimal results, mount the transducer as close to the

center line as possible. Mounting to one side can affect the

handling of the boat.

• The transducer should not be mounted in a location where it

might be jarred when launching, hauling, or storing.

• On single-drive boats, the transducer must not be mounted in

the path of the propeller.

• On twin-drive boats, the transducer should be mounted

between the drives, if possible.

• For the downward-facing transducer, the cables should be

routed out of the transducer to the starboard side of the boat,

with the logo on the transducer facing the port side of the

boat.

• The forward-facing transducer should be mounted in a

location that allows a view of the surface of the water in front

of the boat.

• The forward-facing transducer should be mounted in a

location that is out of the water at speeds over 40 km/h

(25 mph).

• For a forward-facing transducer mounted on a trolling motor,

the cables should be routed out of the transducer toward the

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trolling motor (downward if mounted on the shaft, upward if

mounted below the motor).

• For a forward-facing transducer mounted on a transom

mount, the cables should be routed out of the transducer

toward the transom.

Transducer Mounting Angle Considerations

NOTICE

The forward-view mount is not rated for speeds over 40 km/h

(25 mph).

• The internal attitude heading and reference system (AHRS)

sensor detects the mounting angle of the transducer in

relation to the water surface. When the Use AHRS setting is

turned off in the chartplotter installation menu, it is assumed

the transducer is mounted at a 45-degree angle and the

down-view transducer is mounted at a 0-degree angle.

• The higher the degree of the mounting angle and the more

vertical the transducer, the less a strong bottom echo

interferes with viewing targets in the water. To see more

suspended targets, you should mount the transducer at a

higher-degree, more vertical angle.

• To reduce rings that can appear with a strong bottom echo,

you should mount the transducer at a higher degree, more

vertical angle.

Installing the Transducer on a Transom

Assembling the Transom-Mount Hardware

1Attach the transducer mount bracket À to the transducer Á

using four of the included 7 mm M4 mounting screws  and

M4 lock washers Ã.

2Attach the transducer mount bracket to the transom mount

bracket Ä using the included 16 mm M8 bolts Å, M8 flat

washers Æ, and M8 lock nuts Ç.

3Route the Ethernet cable to the installation location of the

network switch or to the back of the MFD.

NOTE: The cable should not be routed close to electrical

wires or other sources of electrical interference.

TIP: Cutting the cables is not recommended, but a field

installation kit can be purchased from Garmin or a Garmin

dealer if cutting the cables is necessary.

4Route the power cable to a 12 Vdc power source.

Installing the Transom-Mount Hardware

NOTICE

If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is

recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance

counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to

avoid any cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are

tightened.

1Position the transducer mount À so the bottom of the

transducer sits below the water line.

2Mark the location of the holes of the transducer mount.

3Using a 4 mm (5/32 in.) bit, drill the pilot holes approximately

15 mm (19/32 in.) deep at the marked locations.

4Apply marine sealant to four of the provided 8 mm M4

mounting screws, and attach the transducer assembly to the

transom using the M4 screws and M4 lock washers.

TIP: On boats with thinner hulls, you can place a wood

backing block inside the hull at the mounting spot to lessen

the pressure on the mounting screws.

5If possible, route the cables to come out of the transducer on

the starboard side.

NOTE: If you must route the cables to come out the port side,

you must select the Flipped option in your chartplotter

installation menu for an accurate display.

6For the downward-facing transducer, adjust the mount so the

transducer points straight down.

7For the forward-facing transducer, adjust the mount so the

transducer points toward the front of the boat at an angle

based on the transducer mounting angle considerations.

8For the forward-facing transducer, adjust the bolt tension to

allow the mount to close if the transducer collides with an

object.

Installing the Transducer on a Trolling Motor

Trolling Motor Mount Considerations

• Placement of the transducer on a trolling motor depends on

the type of trolling motor you have installed on your boat.

Check with your trolling motor manufacturer for information

on the proper placement of your trolling motor mount.

• The transducer should be mounted on the shaft on most

cable-steered trolling motors, because the motor may not be

rugged enough to support the weight of the transducer and

mount. This mounting location blocks the view directly below

the trolling motor, but allows for a longer-range forward view

because there is less bottom interference. Mounting the

transducer on the shaft also offers more protection, and the

weight of the transducer and mounting hardware place less

strain on the trolling motor system

• The transducer should not be mounted on the motor of some

types of trolling motors, because the transducer can damage

the steering cables and bearings, and it can hit the boat hull

during deployment and retraction.

• The transducer can be mounted on the motor of some hand-

steered and wireless trolling motors, but you must make sure

you can safely deploy and retract the trolling motor with the

transducer attached.

• On trolling motors with steering cables, place the transducer

as close to the center line of rotation as possible to decrease

the resistance on the motor.

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• Mount the transducer so it does not obstruct the motor from

its storage cradle or prevent the motor from being stowed

and deployed correctly.

Assembling the Trolling-Mount Hardware

1Attach the transducer mount bracket À to the transducer Á

using the included 7 mm M4 mounting screws  and M4 lock

washers Ã.

2Attach the transducer mount bracket to the trolling mount

bracket Ä using the included 16 mm M8 bolts Å, M8 flat

washers Æ, and M8 lock nuts Ç.

Attaching the Transducer to a Trolling Motor Shaft

1Insert the hose clamps À through the slots on the trolling

motor mount Á.

2Slide the hose clamps around the trolling motor shaft Â.

3Tighten the hose clamps.

4Secure the transducer cable to the shaft or other secure

location.

5Route the Ethernet cable to the installation location of the

network switch or to the back of the chartplotter.

NOTE: The cable should not be routed close to electrical

wires or other sources of electrical interference.

6Route the power cable to a 12 Vdc power source.

7Adjust the mount so it points toward the front of the boat at

an angle based on the transducer angle considerations.

Attaching the Transducer to a Trolling Motor

1Insert the hose clamps À through the slots on the trolling

motor mount Á.

2Slide the hose clamps around the trolling motor Â.

3With the motor placed as close to the center line of rotation

as possible, tighten the hose clamps.

4Secure the transducer cable to the motor shaft or other

secure location.

NOTE: Ensure the trolling motor and transducer clear the

boat during deployment and retraction.

5Route the Ethernet cable to the installation location of the

network switch or to the back of the MFD while taking these

precautions:

• The cable should not be routed close to electrical wires or

other sources of electrical interference.

• The cable must not be pinched when the trolling motor is

deployed and retracted.

• Cutting the cables is not recommended, but a field

installation kit can be purchased from Garmin or a Garmin

dealer if cutting the cables is necessary.

6Add cable wraps to secure the cable, and provide a circular

service loop to allow the trolling motor to rotate.

7Route the power cable to a 12 Vdc power source.

8For a downward-facing transducer, adjust the mount so the

transducer points straight down.

9For a forward-facing transducer, adjust the mount so the

transducer points toward the front of the boat at an angle

based on the transducer mounting angle considerations.

Specifications

Specification Measurement

Dimensions (W x H x L) 9.1 x 4.2 x 17 cm (3.6 x 1.7 x 6.7 in.)

Weight 800 g (1.8 lb.)

Max. power usage 10 W

Temperature range • Operating: From 0 to 40°C (from 32 to

104°F)

• Storage: From -40 to 70°C (from -40 to

158°F).

Material ASA plastic

Maximum depth* 91 m (300 ft.)

Frequency 417 kHz

* Dependent upon transducer placement, water salinity, bottom

type, and other water conditions.

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