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- Page 1 Explorer 435/438 Fishfi nder Installation and Operation Manual www.northstarnav.com...
- Page 3 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,...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1-1 Benefits of the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 ....... . - Page 5 Please contact your nearest Northstar office if you require any further assistance. The Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 are set up with default units of feet, °F (Fahrenheit), US gallons and knots. See section 3-7 Setup > Units, to change the units.
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Page 6: Introduction
For maximum benefit, please read this manual carefully before installation and use. This manual describes how to install and set up the Explorer 435 or Explorer 438. Refer to seperate Transducer Installation Instructions supplied with the transducer. 1-1 Benefits of the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 The Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 are high quality fishfinders that are supplied with a transducer. -
Page 7: How The Explorer 435 And Explorer 438 Work
1-2 How the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 work The Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 have 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... -
Page 8: Basic Operation
Press select and press was not intentionally disconnected, turn off the fishfinder and refer to the section on Troubleshooting in Appendix B.) Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual Hold for Auto Range to accept. (If the transducer... - Page 9 To change the backlight level: 1. Press show the backlight control. 2. Press to brighten. 3. Press Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual briefly to switch between auto and manual twice to to dim or to confirm.
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Page 10: Setting Up The Explorer 435 And Explorer 438
3 Setting up the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 Press MENU twice to show the Setup menu, then select a particular option using the keys. (Section 2 Basic Operation, describes how to use the keys in more detail.) The Setup menu and options are summarized below. The factory default settings are shown where applicable. -
Page 11: Setup > System
Fish filter Use this to select the minimum fish symbol size to be detected and displayed. There is a choice of: Small, Medium and Large. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual select Yes or No. Then press MENU or... -
Page 12: Setup > Fuel (Explorer 438 Only)
Northstar fuel kits are only suitable for petrol/ gasoline engines. Fuel consumption can change drastically depending upon the boat loading and the sea conditions. Always carry adequate fuel for the journey, plus a reserve. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual WARNING... -
Page 13: Setup > Data
Time base and press . Choose between 5 mins, 10 mins, 20 mins, 1 hour and 2 hours and press Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual at any data field to show the list of to confirm. -
Page 14: Setup > Logs
If a secondary alarm indicator is required, a flashing light and/or external beeper can be installed. These can be positioned anywhere suitable on the boat. See section 6-4 Wiring options. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual or MENU to acknowledge the alarm, stop... -
Page 15: Setup > Units
(best at high Calibration may or low tide). Use the cursor keys to display the speed readout box, then increase or decrease the readout to match the independent speed value. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 16: Using The Explorer 435 And Explorer 438
Use the cursor keys to select Keel offset, then press Use the examples of some of the different sonar displays. Also see section 1-2 How the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 works. the depth of the water and the scroll speed setting. - Page 17 The strength varies with several factors, such as the: Frequency and cone width The pulse generated by the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 transducer travels down through the water, spreading outwards to form a rough cone shape. Inside the cone, the return signals are the strongest.
- Page 18 Northstar fishfinders display the most recent events on the right of the screen. Moving boat 1 minute ago 30 seconds ago Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual Sonar display of same area When the fish symbol option is on, any echo...
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Page 19: Fish Detection And Display
(see section 5-2 Sonar Zoom display). If there is a current, the fish will often be found downstream of the feature. When fishing with the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 with the Fish symbols Off, a weak fuzzy band may appear between the bottom trace and surface. -
Page 20: Gain
Poor transducer installation (see Transom • 4-3 Gain Gain (sensitivity) controls the amount of detail displayed on the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438. Understanding how to set suitable Gain settings is important for optimum performance. The Northstar fishfinder has two gain modes, Auto Gain and Manual Gain. -
Page 21: Range
Split display with Sonar and echo strength (section 5-4) Fuel data (section 5-5) Water temperature, depth history and other boat data (section 5-6) See below. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual cursor keys to adjust the cursor keys to adjust the to return to the previously... -
Page 22: Sonar Display
The zoom bar is fixed in the middle of the display. See section 4-4 Range, for information about adjusting the Zoom Range and Zoom Offset. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual Surface Fish symbols with depth Bottom... -
Page 23: Sonar A-Scope Display
Explorer 438 uses a paddlewheel transducer to measure speed, used to calculate the fuel economy. Therefore, calibration of the boat speed measurement is essential for an accurate fuel economy reading. See section 3-8 Setup > Calibrate. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 24: Data Display
5-6 Data display 6 Installation and Maintenance Correct installation is critical to the performance of the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438. There are two components to install, the display unit and the transducer. It is vital to read the entire installation section of this manual before attempting to install the components. -
Page 25: Wiring Options
CAUTION 1 Amp fuses must be positioned where shown in the wiring diagrams. Basic wiring This requires the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 to be powered on manually with the Black wire: Connect this to the negative battery terminal. 3. Screw the four studs into the brass inserts in the back of the display unit. -
Page 26: Systems Of Several Instruments
NMEA 0183 Version 2. It requires dedicated connections between instruments. Please contact your Northstar dealer for information on Northstar’s full range of NMEA enabled instruments and connection options. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual Fuse White (NMEA out) Yellow Fuse... -
Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance
When not in use, the Explorer 435 or Explorer 438 can be removed from the installation bracket and stored in the Northstar carry bag, or left on the installation bracket and securely covered with the sun cover. - Page 28 More information can be found on our Website: www.Northstarnav.com. 1. The fishfinder won’t turn on: a) The Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 are designed to operate on a 12 volt battery system, where the voltage may vary from 10 to 16.5 volts. If an excessive voltage is supplied, a resettable fuse will be tripped, turning the display unit off.
- Page 29 The fishfinder may be operating, but the backlight settings may have been set too low. See section 2 Basic Operation, to adjust the fishfinder backlight. (Press 8. The wrong language is displayed: See section 3-1 Setup > System. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual twice)
- Page 30 The boat may be in an area that generates shadows. See section 4-1 Interpreting the display. b) In shallow water, the echoes may bounce. Reduce the gain setting (see section 4-3 Gain). c) Decrease the Range. Northstar Explorer 435/438 Installation and Operation Manual...
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