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Instruction Manual Contents
Welcome Features & Specifications WiFi Connection
Sharing a Signal SonarPhone Operation Menu Functions
Using the T-POD Installing a T-Box Portable T-Box Use
Where To Buy How To Get Help Register Your Warranty
Welcome to SonarPhone
What is
SonarPhone?
As the name implies,
SonarPhone turns your
smartphone or tablet into a
fully functional touch
screen sonar system that
will rival the performance
of sonar systems costing
hundreds more. You don’t
need cell phone coverage
to use it.
The SonarPhone Sonar
Transmitter will work
anywhere in the world. The
SonarPhone transmitter
creates its own WiFi
hotspot and you can share
its signal with as many
people as you wish or
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password protect it just for
yourself.
The use of the
SonarPhone App beyond DEMO mode requires a WiFi connection to
a SonarPhone T-POD or T-BOX Sonar System. You can either share
an existing signal or purchase a Sonar System for yourself.
SonarPhone Overview
This Depth Sounder Mobile Application is designed for amateur and
professional fishermen alike. It will allow you see fish, depth and
bottom contour of a body of water. This high performance sonar
system, when coupled with a T-POD or T-BOX, will rival the
performance of many high-cost stand-alone sonar systems.
Sonar technology is based on sound waves which are transmitted
into the water. The system uses sonar to locate and define structure,
bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the
transducer.
When in the water, the transducer (T-POD or T-BOX) sends a sound
wave signal downward and determines distance by measuring the
time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the
sound wave is bounced off an object. Then it uses the reflected signal
to interpret depth and composition of an object or bottom structure.
Choose the System That
Works Best for You
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(See Section: Where to Buy)
Features & Specifications
SonarPhone Features
• Display Type: iPhone or
iPad
• Zoom Bottom Track
• Digital Depth Indicator
• Noise Rejection
• Water Temperature
• Keel Offset Setting
• Surface Clarity
• Automatic Ranging
• Battery Indicator
• Fish Icon
• WiFi Wireless Link
• Depth and Fish Alarm
T-POD
Specifications
• Depth Range Max: 120 feet
(40M)
• Depth Range Min: 2 feet
(0.6M)
• Sonar Frequency: 125 kHz
Single Beam
• Cone Angle: 30 Degrees
• Sonar Power: 3.7V
Rechargeable Battery
• Audible Alarms: Fish,
Shallow, Low Battery
• Operational: -20 — 80°C
• Wireless distance: 100
Yards (90M)
T-BOX
Specifications
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• Depth Range Max: 320 feet
(100M)
• Depth Range Min: 2 feet
(0.6M)
• Sonar Frequency:
200/83KHz Duel Beam
• Cone Angles: Dual Beam 20
or 40 Degree
• Sonar Power: 12V DC
power
• Audible Alarms: Fish,
Shallow, Low Battery
• Operational: -20 — 80°C
• Wireless distance: 100
Yards (90M)
How to Connect to a T-POD or T-BOX
iOS Devices
1. Start the T-POD or T-BOX by powering up the T-BOX or placing
the T-POD into the water. (Use a wet paper towel to power up the
T-POD if at home)
2. Go to your iPhone or iPad's main "Settings" page .
3. Go to "WiFi". Your iPhone will search for new signals and should
find the T-POD or T-BOX signal.
4. Select the T-POD or T-BOX that appears
5. If a master password is set for the T-POD or T-BOX, you will need
to enter this password to access the signal. Tap "Join" to connect.
6. Press your iPhone's home button, then located and tap the
SonarPhone icon to start the app.
7. (Optional) Tap “System Setup” to change the default SonarPhone
username and password. Note that if you change the default, you
will need to exit SonarPhone, return to step 2 and then re-select
the T-POD or T-BOX.
8. (First Run Only) Tap "Master" and enter the default password
(12345678) or the new password you set up in the last step.
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Setup is Complete. Tap "Connect Now" to begin using SonarPhone.
Android Devices
1. Start the T-POD or T-BOX by powering up the T-BOX or placing
the T-POD into the water. (Use a wet paper towel to power up the
T-POD if at home)
2. Go to “WiFi” setting and be sure it is “ON”. Your SonarPhone
system is transmitting and WiFi signal and you should see it on
your WiFi networks listing.
3. Select the WiFi SonarPhone source you wish to use, at this point if
several other SonarPhone's are being used nearby, you will see
them as well, but as you will soon find, they are protected by a
security code the primary operator of the system. Ask them for the
Security code so they can share their signal with you. If you are
using the system by yourself the WPA security code from the
factory is 12345678.
4. DO NOT leave the WiFi settings screen until you see you are
connected to the WiFi channel you have selected.
5. Now you can exit the settings feature and open the SonarPhone
App.
6. If you are watching another sonar system and are a “Slave” to the
system, you simply hit the “Connect Now” button and enter the
sonar function.
7. (First Run Only) If you are want to control the system, you will need
to establish yourself as the Master. Hit the “Master” button and
enter your chosen personal access code. This will insure nobody
else takes control of your sonar signal. Note: If no master is
assigned, slave option will not work.
8. Once you are the master, it will show the WiFi channel is selected
on this phone or tablet you simply need to it the “Connect Now”.
9. Note there is a WiFi channel signal strength screen you should
note then simply hit “START” and you are now using SonarPhone.
IMPORTANT: WiFi signal range can be effected by many external
factors. While good conditions allow for a 300 foot (90 meters) range,
the actual distance you could experience may be plus or minus 20%
of this distance.
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Sharing a T-POD or T-BOX WiFi Signal
SonarPhone Master
The owner of the T-POD or T-BOX is called the Master. Only the
Master can control the T-POD or T-BOX. The letter M will appear on
the touch control panel when you are the Master.
SonarPhone Slave
Friends who connect and share your SonarPhone signal are called
slaves. They can use the SonarPhone independently, but have some
limited control. The letter S will appear on the touch control panel
when you are the Slave.
Sharing a SonarPhone signal with Friends is EASY! Just ask the
owner of the SonarPhone for their WPA password, so you can
become a “SLAVE” to the owner or Master controller of the
SONARPHONE.
Again you start in the “Settings” of you phone or tablet. Select WiFi
and see what WiFi channels are available. Highlight the SonarPhone
channel you wish to watch and select it and then add the WPA
password from the Master and when it has been accepted and when
you see you are connected to the WiFi channel you simply exit the
“SETTINGS” and enter SonarPhone. Hit connect now and you are
good to go!
Please realize only the Master controller has complete control of all
menu functions, so you will notice some menu features simply will not
function while you are a “SLAVE” to the Master of the SonarPhone
signal . There is no limit to the number of “Slaves” you can have to a
Master SonarPhone signal, but without a master using the system, no
slave function is available.
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SonarPhone Operation
Touch Pad Functions
Note - The Real-Time View window always updates at the fastest rate
possible. This view shows what is beneath, right now.
Split Screen Zoom
View
Press the Zoom key or use
the Zoom Gesture to
manually enlarge the bottom
signal in the main screen by
2. Press it again and the
screen will be returned
normal operation.
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In the Split Screen Zoom
View, the display is split to
show the full range view on
the right and the zoomed
view on the left. The full
range view on the right also
contains the Zoom Preview
Box that shows what part of
the full range view is shown
in zoom view on the left; the
Zoom Preview Box tracks
the bottom in the full range view.
Beam Angle
Selection
(T-BOX Only)
Press the "Beam
Angle Select /
Return" button on
the T-BOX touch
pad. During normal
operation, this
button switches
back-and-forth
between the the
wide 40 degree
cone and the
narrow 20 degree
cone.
IMPORTANT: You
will need to
increase the gain
level while using
the wide 40 degree
much more than
when using the
narrow 20 degree
beam. This is
normal because
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you are covering twice as much area with the wider beam.
Accessing Menu Features
Press the Menu Key to access the menu system. The menu system
immediately appears on the display.
The menu system has 3 tabs: "Sonar", "Setup" and "Advanced". Tap
the different Menu keys to switch between different menu tabs.
Use the Down or Up keys on the touch pad control to select a specific
menu item. Then use the Left or Right keys to change a menu
setting.
Press the View/Esc Key to return to the top until close menu system.
Or to tap these menu items to change these settings.
Sonar Menu
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is a very
powerful tool that
simulates the fish situation
on the water. Use the
Demo Mode to learn how
to use your SonarPhone
before go out on the water.
All features except Depth
Range may be adjusted.
Gain Control
Gain controls the unit's
ability to pick up echoes,
from 1% to 100%. Current
gain levels are displayed
below the digital depth
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readout as a percentage of
maximum (%). If you want
to see more detail,
increase the gain a little at
a time. If there is too much
clutter on the screen,
decrease the gain to
reduce this. Ideally, you
want to set the gain to show the strongest fish echoes with the least
amount of clutter. As you change the gain level setting, you can see
the difference it makes on the chart as it scrolls.
When not in the Menu mode, use the large Left and Right arrows on
the touch pad to easily control the gain. If SonarPhone cannot find
the depth or the return signal seems weak on the display, increase
the gain level until the reading is strong.
Usually, a gain level between 30% and 60% will suffice, but
increasing the gain may be required for deeper waters or very soft
bottoms. For extreme shallow water, less than 3 feet, reduce the gain
near the minimum setting.
T-BOX ONLY: When using the Wide 40 degree angle, you will need
turn up the gain higher than when using the 20 degree angle. This is
normal, as the cone of sound is covering twice the area.
Auto Depth Range
This setting allows SonarPhone to control the depth range setting for
you. It will do it's best to keep the bottom in view at all times,
switching depth ranges as needed. Change this setting to OFF and
you can control the range setting manually.
IMPORTANT: While using manual range operation, if the depth is
greater than the depth range setting, the bottom will not be visible on
screen. Change the range to a deeper setting or select "Auto" to
return to automatic operation.
Depth Range
This setting allows you to manually change the range setting,
meaning how deep SonarPhone will read depth. The ranges available
are: 0—9 feet, then 10 foot increments deeper to 120 feet (0—3
meters to 0—36 meters)
Upper Limit
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The Upper Limit is the
shallowest point in the
water column which will be
displayed on the chart.
Lower Limit
The Lower Limit is the
deepest point in the water
column which will be
displayed on the chart.
Changing the upper and
lower limits give you far
greater control over the depth range. This feature lets you "zoom in"
the display in almost unlimited combinations.
Depth Cursor
The depth cursor, found by swiping down to the first menu page,
consists of a horizontal line with a digital depth box on the right side.
The numbers inside the box show the depth of the cursor. You can
move the cursor to any location on the screen, letting you pinpoint the
depth of a target or keep a reference point for a specific depth.
Setup Menu
Units of Measure
• Menu Settings: ft/°C, ft/°F, m/°C or m/°F
This setting allows you to configure the units of measure for your
needs.
Chart Speed
• Settings: 10% to 100%
This setting changes the speed at which the display scrolls across the
screen. Faster chart speeds will show longer straighter lines as fish
and bottom. Slower chart speeds will show shorter, more curved
lines.
Fish Symbols & Depth
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Menu Settings
• On/On: Symbols and Depth are Displayed
• On/Off: Fish Symbols Only are Displayed
• Off/Off: No Fish Symbol Display
This feature identifies targets that meet certain standards for possibly
being a fish. SonarPhone analyzes all echoes and eliminates surface
clutter, thermoclines, and other undesirable signals. In most
instances, remaining targets are fish. This feature displays fish
symbols on the screen in place of the actual fish echoes. There are
three fish symbol sizes used to designate the relative size between
targets.
T-BOX ONLY: Fish symbols in the 40 degree cone will appear gray.
Fish symbols in both the 40 and 20 degree cones will be black.
IMPORTANT: SonarPhone is sophisticated, but it can be fooled. It
may not always be able to distinguish between fish and other larger
suspended objects in the water.
Fish Alarm
The Fish Alarm can be configured to sound for different sizes of fish.
Select the setting that is best for you.
Off - No alarm
[IMAGE] Alarm for Big Targets Only
[IMAGE] Alarm for Big and Medium Target
[IMAGE] Alarm for Any Size Target
Depth Alarm
• Menu Settings: Off
• Adjustment: 1 foot to 99 feet (1 to 30 meters)
The Depth Alarms sounds a tone and the Depth Alarm Indicator will
blink when the bottom depth gets shallower than the Depth Alarm's
setting.
WARNING: Do not use this feature for shallow water navigation.
Battery Alarm
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When the battery voltage drops below the set value, the alarm
sounds. This ensures you can tell your friends about the big fish you
caught with the help of SonarPhone on Facebook before the battery
goes dead.
Advanced Menu
Bottom Lock
When ON the bottom signal stays locked on bottom as you move.
SonarPhone automatically adjust to keep the bottom locked into a
single position. This is useful when looking for targets close to the
bottom when there are heavy waves on the surface.
Keel Offset
Keel Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from
the waterline or boat's keel instead of from the transducer position.
Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the
waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer
to keel to read the depth from the keel.
Display Color Options
Select the color scheme that works best for you: White Background,
Blue Background or Gray Scale.
Surface Clarity
• Menu Settings: Off, High, Medium, Low
Surface Clarity adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise
caused by algae and aeration. The lower the setting, the more
surface clutter will be displayed. Increasing surface clutter reduces
SonarPhone's ability to display small targets.
Noise Filter
• Menu Settings: Off, High, Medium, Low
The Noise Filter system built into SonarPhone constantly evaluates
the effects of boat speed, water conditions and interference on the
clarity of your display. This automatic feature gives you the best
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display possible under most conditions. If you have high noise levels,
try using the "High" setting.
IMPORTANT: If you are having trouble with noise (electronic
interference), we suggest that you take steps to find the interference
source and correct it, rather than continually using the unit with the
high setting.
Language
Select the language you can understand best: English, Spanish,
German, Polish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch,
Finnish, Russian, Italian, Czech, Danish, French, Swedish or Greek.
Sonar Transducer Installation and
Application
Before you can use SonarPhone in the water, you must understand how
the sonar part of the system works (T-POD or T-BOX) so you can use it
properly.
T-POD WiFi Sonar System
Using the T-POD WiFi Sonar
System is simple. Just attach
the T-POD to the end of a
heavy fishing line and cast it
into the water as you would a
normal float or lure. You can
also read the depth and see
fish targets while you slowly
reel in the T-POD or troll it
behind your boat.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the fishing line
is heavy enough and the T-POD is well
secured. Slip line techniques are not
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recommended because of the higher risk of losing the T-POD. Also,
be aware of power lines and other obstacles as you cast.
Handle the T-POD Wireless Sonar Sensor only by the top antenna
cover or nose ring when it is ON. Avoid touching the bottom when
active. Take extra care not to drop the T-POD while handling. Do not
try to open your T-POD, it is permanently sealed.
Charging the T-POD
Before you first use the T-POD WiFi Sonar
System you will need to charge it.
1. Align the plug of the charging cable with
the pins on the bottom of the T-POD as
in the following picture.
2. Align the USB plug of the charge cable
(the longer of the two cables) with the
USB socket of the power supply device (computer, adapter, etc.)
3. When charging starts the red lights inside the unit will remain On.
When the battery is full, the indicator lights will be switch to green.
IMPORTANT: Be sure all of the connections are DRY, water on the
stainless steel connection can create rust.
Turning T-POD ON
The T-POD WiFi Sonar System will active
automatically when it is immersed in the
water. The T-POD's internal GREEN
indicator light when it has connected a
SonarPhone app successfully. Once
immersed, the internal computer will begin
to start up. Give it a few seconds.
When ready, the T-POD will begin to blink, indicating it is transmitting
the sonar information via radio frequency (WiFi) for the SonarPhone
app to receive. Connect to it's WiFi signal using your device settings,
then return to the SonarPhone app to connect to the T-POD.
You can turn your T-POD on at home and
test it's functionality:
1. Dampen a paper towel with cool
water.
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2. Bunch it up and place it against
the pins on the underside of
T-POD.
3. Watch as the light turns on and
then begins to flicker.
4. Connect to the T-POD with your
SonarPhone App. Refer to the
WiFi connection instructions if
needed. Make sure the GAIN is at least 70%. (You
can remove the wet towel)
5. Hold the T-POD about 1 meter above a hard flat floor
(not carpet).
6. Point the flat part of the bottom of the T-POD at the
floor and watch for the echo to appear on your
SonarPhone chart. The more perfect your aim at the
floor, the stronger the echo will appear. Increase the
gain level if you cannot find a floor echo.
7. The T-POD will time-out and turn itself off 30 seconds
after the pins have dried.
IMPORTANT: The T-POD's "Wet Switch" pins must be rinsed with
fresh water after exposure to salt water to prevent corrosion.
IMPORTANT: Do not place the T-POD in a wet area or on a metal
surface when not in use as this will activate the T-POD, drain it's
battery and help shorten its usable life. Store the T-POD in a dry
area.
Resetting Your T-POD
To do this your T-pod must be OFF. Plug in your USB power adapter
to power and now use the shorter of the two lead (they are marked)
and plug it into your T-POD for at least 3 seconds. T-POD is now reset to factory settings. (Password: 12345678)
T-POD No Hassle Service
Program
Fishing can be hard on equipment, so if you damage your T-POD
(and this is NOT covered by your warranty) you can have it replaced
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for a fraction of the original cost. This service also extends beyond
the standard warranty period, so if five years from now the battery is
fails, Vexilar's No Hassle Service Program for SonarPhone T-POD
owners will be there for you, for as long as you own the product!
Here's how it works: Send us your damaged or destroyed
SonarPhone T-POD along with $60.00 US and we will send you
back a replacement T-POD! No questions asked. This cost includes
domestic return shipping. Some additional shipping may apply for
customers outside the USA. Credit card payment is also accepted by
phone. (Visa and Master Card only)
Send to:
Vexilar, Inc.
6667 West Old Shakopee Rd Suite #101
Bloomington, MN 55438 – USA
Attn: SonarPhone No Hassle Service
IMPORTANT: Be sure to include your name and return address and
a phone number or e-mail address for us to contact you.
IMPORTANT: Do not try to open your T-POD, it is permanently
sealed. Opening a T-POD will void the warranty.
T-BOX WiFi Permanent Installation
(SP200)
To use the T-BOX system
(SP200) on a boat, the T-Box
and transducer must first be
installed onto the boat and the
proper wiring connection
made.
Take a few minutes to plan
your installation. The T-BOX
should be mounted in a
location where it will be readily
accessible yet out of the way
of traffic and sheltered from
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severe weather exposure. The mounting surface should be fairly flat.
Be sure to allow clearance for the cables. The unit is weather-proof,
not waterproof, so try not to mount it in a location where it will be
submerged or exposed to the extreme forces of wave impact during
severe conditions.
Mounting the T-BOX
1. Obtain four appropriate fasteners for
your mounting location.
2. Position the T-BOX in your intended
mounting location.
3. Mark the four holes and drill each using
the appropriate drill size.
4. Attach the T-BOX using your four
fasteners. Tighten securely.
5. Insert the power cable jack and tighten the transducer cable
connection securely. Ensure there is good clearance for the
connectors.
T-BOX Power Connection
T-BOX requires a 12 volt power source to operate. A connection can
be made directly to a battery or a connection can be tapped into a
boat’s electrical system.
If possible, power your T-BOX using the main starting battery, not a
battery that powers an electric trolling motor or other potential source
of electrical interference.
When routing the cable, be sure to stay away from, or provide cable
protection around, areas with sharp metal edges. If the supplied
power cord is too short, extend it using 18 gauge wire.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to have circuit protection, such as a 1 amp
fuse or circuit breaker, placed in the positive line near the power
source to protect the wiring.
Connect the T-BOX to Power
1. Be sure the power cord is not connected to the T-BOX.
2. Route the power cable from the T-BOX location to the power
source.
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3. Connect the red wire to the positive power source terminal and the
black wire to the negative terminal.
4. Connect the power plug to the T-BOX’s power jack.
Transducer Installation
The sonar transducer style that comes with T-BOX is designed to be
mounted externally on the transom of your boat. It has a special
wedged shape to allow clear water flow when running at high boat
speed. The transducer is attached at the bottom of the boat's transom
with a small portion of it extending below the hull line.
Before you begin the process
of installing the transducer,
check your hull to find a spot
where you will have a smooth
water flow along the bottom of
the boat. You want to avoid
ribs, rivets, and gouges or
scratches in the hull. These
create turbulence in the water
and can scatter SonarPhone
readings at high speeds.
To get a true vertical depth
reading, the transducer should
be mounted parallel to the
water line. However, a 10° tilt
to either side is acceptable. If
the hull is reasonably flat with
a dead rise of 10° or less,
mount the transducer along
the hull bottom. If dead rise is
greater than 10°, mount the
transducer with level
alignment.
Install the T-BOX Transducer
1. Assemble the stainless steel brackets to the transducer using the
hardware furnished. Do not tighten until final adjustments are
made.
2. Place assembly on transom at selected location with the front of
the transducer extending 1/2” to 5/8” below the bottom of the boat
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and with the front part against the transom. The least amount that
the transducer extends below the bottom is desired. If too low,
spray and turbulence will occur resulting in lost bottom readings.
3. With transducer in place, mark the two slot locations of the
transducer mounting brackets. Drill in center of slot outline using a
1/8” (.125") drill.
4. Fasten the transducer to the transom using the #8 x 1/2” screws,
nuts and washer plates.
5. Before final tightening the 2 screws holding the brackets to the
transducer, tip the rear edge down approximately 1/8” as shown.
6. Tighten all screws.
CAUTION. Do not use any thread locking compound on the screws.
Most products such as Loctite® contain chemicals that attack and
weaken plastics.
Turning the T-BOX On
Press the master ON/OFF switch on the side of the T-BOX. It will light
up showing the system now has power. When it starts to randomly
flash, this lets you know the system is now transmitting a WiFi signal.
To Turn it off, press and hold the button (5 seconds) until the light
goes out.
Resetting the T-BOX
When the system is ON, press the Power Switch three times, quickly
within 3 seconds. The system will power OFF if the re-boot was
successful. Turn it on again. Now the name and password will be
back to factory default: 12345678
T-BOX WiFi Portable WiFi Sonar System
(SP300)
The
SonarPhone
T-BOX Portable
System (SP300)
includes a
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convenient
carrying case
system in which
the T-BOX is
mounted to. It
contains a
rechargeable 12
Volt battery and
a suction cup style transducer mounting system. This allows you to
use SonarPhone on a boat, without the need for the installation steps.
A suction cup attaches the transducer to the boat.
Attaching the Suction Cup
Transducer
1. Unwind the cable from the carrying case and set the transducer
system near the back of the boat.
2. Find a smooth spot on the outside and near the bottom of the
transom. Try to find a place where the water flow will be smooth
when the boat is going fast. You want to avoid ribs, rivets, and
gouges or scratches in the hull. These create turbulence in the
water and can scatter SonarPhone readings at high speeds.
3. Wet the face of the suction cup slightly, then press it firmly against
the transom of the boat. Slide it into the best position you can see.
4. Pull on the suction cup to ensure that it is holding securely, then
route the transducer cable up to the carrying case. Restrain the
cable so that it does not become tangled in the propeller or the
motor workings.
IMPORTANT: Suction cups can come loose. Be sure to take the time
to tie a rope to the transducer bracket and then to the boat leaving as
little amount of slack as you can. If the cup comes lose, this will keep
your transducer and cable out of the propeller.
Turning the T-BOX On
Press the master ON/OFF switch on the side of the T-BOX. It will light
up showing the system now has power. When it starts to randomly
flash, this lets you know the system is now transmitting a WiFi signal.
Charging the Battery
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Allow the battery to warm up before charging. This makes it easier for
the charger to charge the battery and the battery is more accepting of
a charge.
1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet, verify that it is operating by
noting the illuminated GREEN light.
2. Connect the charger to the Easy Charge Jack on the T-BOX. The
charger’s light will switch to RED, indicating that it is connected
correctly and the battery is charging.
3. Keep the charger plugged in and connected until the RED light has
changed to GREEN. This indicates the battery is at full charge.
4. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet and disconnect from the
battery.
Charging times will vary depending on how much the battery has
been drained. If the battery has been completely drained the battery
will require about 4 hours of charging. Once the battery is fully
charged and the charger’s light returns to GREEN, the charger is
then operating in a “Maintenance Mode”. At this stage, the charger
can remain connected to the battery indefinitely and the battery will
be maintained at full charge.
Where to Buy
Vexilar has a wide network of sporting goods dealers. For a complete
list and nearest location finder, please visit http://vexilar.com/apps
Where to Get Help
If you have problems of questions, please visit our support website:
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FCC Warning Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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 protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged 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 outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure
Statement
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co
‐located for operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
*Software Engineering by Phiradar Technology Co., LTD
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Welcome Features & Specifications WiFi Connection
Sharing a Signal SonarPhone Operation Menu Functions
Using the T-POD Installing a T-Box Portable T-Box Use
Where To Buy How To Get Help Register Your Warranty
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