LOWRANCE ActiveTarget 2 Highest Resolution Live Sonar Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- LOWRANCE
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ActiveTarget® 2
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INTRODUCTION
ActiveTarget 2 is the next-generation ActiveTarget live sonar, offering
improved, singleview images of fish locations around your boat. In addition,
if connected to a Lowrance HDS Pro multi-function display, you can install two
ActiveTarget 2 systems and view simultaneous dual images without transducer
interference.
This manual should be used in conjunction with the installation manual
provided with your multi-function display.
PARTS INCLUDED
| A | Transducer |
|---|---|
| B | Sonar module |
| C | Sonar module mounting screw, 4x |
| D | M4 sonar module grounding screw |
| E | Power cable |
| F | Ethernet cable |
Shaft mount clamp (pre-assembled)
G| M6x20 cap screw, 4x
H| Shaft back collar
I| Rubber shaft collar insert, 2x
J| Shaft front collar
K| M6 nut, 4x
L| Shaft mount bracket arm
M| M6 metal washer, 2x
N| Transducer arm knob, 2x
Scout motor mount clamp (pre-assembled)
O| M6x20 cap screw, 2x
P| M6 metal washer
Q| Motor mount scout bracket arm
R| Motor mount scout bracket arm (for shallow water less than 3 m (10 ft))
S| Scout mounting bracket
T| M6 nut
U| Hose clamp
Down/forward motor mount clamp
V| Down/forward mounting bracket
W| Rubber washer
X| M8 metal washer
Y| Shoulder bolt
SONAR MODULE INSTALLATION
⚠ WARNING: Always wear appropriate eye wear, ear protection and dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding. Remember to check the reverse side of all
surfaces whenever drilling or cutting.
Choose location
Choose a mounting location carefully. Make sure there are no hidden electrical
wires or other parts behind the panel before you drill or cut. Ensure any
cutting or drilling is done in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s
structure. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder or marine electronics
installer.
Do not:
- Mount where it can be used as a hand hold.
- Mount where it will interfere with the operation, launching or retrieving of the boat.
- Mount where it might be submerged or exposed to moisture.
- Mount in a way that moisture or condensation follows the cables into the device.
Do:
- Consider the overall width and height requirements.
- Leave sufficient clearance to connect all relevant cables.
- Check it is possible to route cables to the intended mounting location.
- Leave enough unobstructed space above and below the module to ensure it cools adequately and the ambient temperature does not exceed 55°C (131°F). If overheating is a concern, consider additional ventilation, such as a vent or extraction fan.
⚠ WARNING: Inadequate ventilation and subsequent overheating of the
equipment may cause unreliable operation and reduced service life. Exposing
the equipment to conditions that exceed the specifications could invalidate
your warranty.
Mount sonar module
Mark the screw locations using the module as a template. Drill the pilot
holes. Secure the module using fasteners suitable for the material you’re
mounting the module to.
TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION: SINGLE VIEW
You can mount the transducer to the shaft or motor of your trolling motor to achieve three possible views:
- Down. Use for vertical fishing to see what is below the transducer. Watch your lure and fish movements in real-time.
- Forward. Use to see fish and structure in front of the transducer. Know the depth of the fish and structure to target your next cast.
- Scout. Use to scan large areas for fish and structure. Search for schooling fish and know the direction of your next cast.
Shaft mounting
A transducer mounted to the shaft can be positioned for all three views:
It can be mounted on the port or starboard side of the shaft.
Down, forward or scout view
Use one knob and washer to attach the short side of the bracket arm to the
shaft front collar. Align the lines on the arm with the lines on the collar to
achieve the desired view.
Note: If you have a pre-assembled shaft mount clamp in scout view, you
can readjust it to the down/forward position by loosening the knob and
rotating the arm.
To create the clamp, align the front and back collars and rubber inserts with
the centerline of the trolling motor. Ensure the shaft front collar is angled
in the downward position (arrows on both sides of the collar indicate the
top).
Note: If you have a pre-assembled clamp, you’ll need to unscrew the front
and back collars and reassemble the clamp as shown.
Secure the clamp to the trolling motor shaft with the cap screws and nuts. Use
the arm to finely adjust the alignment before securing the clamp.
⚠ WARNING: Tighten the screws by hand and not electric drill. Tighten
them just enough to prevent movement under normal use. Do not use any type of
threadlocking compound on the cap screws or nuts as it may degrade the quality
of the bracket and cause it to break.
Use the remaining arm knob and washer to attach the transducer to the bracket
arm.
Align the lines on the arm with the lines on the transducer.
⚠ WARNING: When installing your transducer, leave enough slack in the
cable so you can adjust the transducer to all possible views (down, forward or
scout). Also, leave enough slack in the cable loop so the motor shaft can spin
all the way around without damaging the cable.
Motor mounting
A transducer mounted to the trolling motor can be positioned for all three
views:
Down and forward views can be achieved on the port or starboard side of the motor:
Down or forward view
Use the shoulder bolt, M8 metal washer then rubber washer to attach the
down/forward mounting bracket to the transducer.
Unscrew the hose clamp, wrap it around the motor and through the mounting
bracket slots. Re-screw the hose clamp to secure the transducer to the motor.
Tighten just enough to prevent the transducer from moving during normal use.
Once attached to the motor, orient the transducer to the down or forward view by firmly gripping and rotating the transducer until the alignment marks match.
Scout view
Use a M6 cap screw and metal washer to attach a motor mount scout bracket arm
(the shallow water bracket is ideal for depths less than 3 m (10 ft)) to the
transducer. Align the lines on the arm with the lines on the transducer. Use
the nut and remaining screw and washer to attach the scout mounting bracket to
the other end of the bracket arm.
Note: If you have a pre-assembled scout motor mount clamp, you can easily
swap out the standard bracket arm for the shallow water bracket arm.
Unscrew the hose clamp, wrap it around the motor and through the scout
mounting bracket slots. Align the scout mounting bracket with the centerline
of the trolling motor. Re-screw the hose clamp to secure entire assembly to
the motor. Tighten just enough to prevent the transducer from moving during
normal use.
Transom mounting
If you don’t have a trolling motor on your vessel, you can install a single
ActiveTarget 2 on the transom. A transom bracket is sold as a separate
accessory and allows a transducer to be oriented in down or forward view. For
mounting instructions, see the ActiveTarget Transom Bracket Installation Guide
that comes with the accessory.
TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION: DUAL VIEWS
To view two sonar images on your multi-function display (MFD), you can install two ActiveTarget 2 systems (two sonar modules and two transducers) on your boat. The sonar modules are synchronized using the blue wire in the power cable and run simultaneously without interference between them. You can install the transducers on the same trolling motor to achieve the following dual views:
- Forward and scout
- 180° (forward and back view)
- Scout wide (scout and scout view that requires an optional accessory bracket).
Forward and scout views can be displayed as a split screen (two images side by
side) on HDS Pro, HDS Live, HDS Carbon and Elite FS or as full screen on two
separate MFDs.
Scout wide and 180° views display as composited images (two images blended at
the center to make a single picture) on HDS Pro only.
Forward and scout view
The forward and scout view can be achieved by mounting:
- the scout transducer on the shaft and forward transducer on the motor
- the forward transducer on the shaft and the scout transducer on the motor
- both the forward and scout transducers on the motor.
To attach transducers to the shaft and motor in either scout or forward view, follow the instructions in the “Transducer installation: single view” section of this manual.
To attach both forward and scout transducers on the motor, prepare a
transducer for each view by following the instructions in the “Motor mounting”
section of this manual.
Then use a single hose clamp to attach both assemblies to the motor. Align the
mounting brackets to the motor just as you would in a single-view
installation. Once attached, orient the forward transducer to forward view.
180° view
180° view (composite forward and back) is achieved by installing:
- both the forward and back transducers on the shaft
- the forward transducer on the shaft and back transducer on the motor.
To achieve the 180° view with two transducers on the shaft, attach one shaft
mount clamp with transducer in forward (starboard) view and the other in
forward (port) view. Then rotate one of the clamps 180° on the shaft so both
transducers are on the same side of the motor.
⚠ WARNING: Ensure the backwards-facing transducer is high enough on the
shaft to avoid interference with the trolling motor propeller.
To achieve the 180° view with one transducer on the shaft and one the motor,
attach a shaft mount clamp with transducer in forward view and a motor mount
clamp with transducer in back view.
Note: The down/forward motor mount bracket has three lines on it. The two
shorter lines can be forward or back, depending on which side of the
transducer is assembled to the bracket and which side of the motor its
installed on (port or starboard).
Scout wide view
The scout wide view (composite scout and scout) is achieved by installing a
nonadjustable bracket arm that attaches to the trolling motor shaft. The scout
wide bracket is sold as a separate accessory and holds two ActiveTarget 2
transducers at proper scout angles. For mounting instructions, see the
ActiveTarget 2 Scout Wide Bracket Installation Guide that comes with the
accessory.
WIRING
⚠ WARNING: Before starting the wiring, turn the electrical power off. If
power is left on or turned on while wiring, fire, electrical shock or other
serious injury may occur. Make sure the power supply voltage is compatible
with the unit.
Do not:
- Make sharp bends in the cables.
- Run cables in a way that water flows into the connectors.
- Run the data cables adjacent to radar, transmitter, or large/high current carrying cables or high frequency signal cables.
- Run cables so they interfere with mechanical systems.
- Run cables over sharp edges or burrs.
- Extend or shorten the supplied transducer or Ethernet cables. If you need extra length, you must buy a longer Ethernet cable or a transducer extension cable.
Do:
- Make drip and service loops.
- Solder/crimp and insulate connections if extending or shortening the power cable.
- Leave room around the connectors to ease the plugging and unplugging of cables.
- Use cable ties on all cables to keep them secure.
Note: Take care not to overtighten the cable ties to avoid damaging the
cables.
Wiring diagram for a single-view system:
Note: For alternative ways to connect the yellow wire, refer to page 18.
Wiring diagram for a dual-view system:
Note: For alternative ways to connect the yellow wire, refer to page 18.
Connect transducer
Connect the transducer cable to the SONAR port of the sonar module. Securely
support the cable with cable ties.
⚠ WARNING: Leave enough slack in the cable so you can adjust the
transducer to all possible views (forward/down/scout). Also leave enough slack
in the cable loop to ensure the motor shaft can spin all the way around
without damaging the cable.
Connect Ethernet cable
Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETHERNET port of the sonar module. Connect
the other end to your multi-function display (MFD) or Ethernet expansion
device.
Connect power cable
The sonar module can be powered by a 12 or 24 V DC system. It is protected
against reverse polarity, under voltage, and over voltage (for a limited
duration).
The yellow wire in the power cable is used to control how the unit is turned
on and off.
The blue wire isn’t used in a single view system (one sonar module and
transducer), but it is used in a dual view system (two sonar modules and
transducers).
⚠ WARNING: You should always connect the positive supply wire (red) to
(+) DC with a fuse or circuit breaker. For recommended fuse rating, refer to
the Technical specifications section of this manual.
Power controlled by external switch
To turn the sonar module ON/OFF when power is applied/removed by an external
switch, connect the yellow wire to the red wire via a switch after the fuse.
| Key | Description | Color |
|---|---|---|
| A | Synchronization wire (used only in dual view systems) | Blue |
| B | Accessory wake up | Yellow |
| C | + 12/24 V DC | Red |
| D | DC negative | Black |
| E | Fuse | |
| F | Switch |
Power controlled by MFD/power bus
To turn the sonar module ON/OFF when power is applied/removed to your multi-
function display (MFD), connect the yellow wire to the display unit’s yellow
wire.
Note: This ON/OFF functionality is supported in HDS Pro, HDS Live and HDS
Carbon multi-function displays.
| Key | Description | Color |
|---|---|---|
| A | Synchronization wire (used only in dual view systems) | Blue |
| B | Accessory wake up | Yellow |
| C | + 12 V DC | Red |
| D | DC negative | Black |
| E | Fuse |
Ground sonar module
You can earth-ground the sonar module using the terminal on the top of the
case. This terminal is DC isolated from power to eliminate the risk of
galvanic corrosion.
For installations that suffer from noise issues, the grounding terminal allows
you to connect to various possible ground points. The grounding point can be
the vessel’s bonded earth-ground, non-bonded RF ground, or battery minus (DC
negative). We recommended you use a 4 mm² (12 AWG) or thicker wire.
Note: No DC power will flow through the connected conductor.
LED indicators
LEDs on the sonar module indicate the module’s status.
| LED | Description |
|---|---|
| Power | Solid green during power up. |
When started, alternates between green and red.
Ethernet| Flashes when there’s network activity.
Transducer| Solid green when active. OFF when inactive.
DIMENSIONS
Sonar module
Transducer
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sonar module
Environmental
Storage temperature| -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
Operating temperature| -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F)
IP class| IP67
Electrical
Power supply| 12/24 V DC
Operating voltage| 10.8 V DC – 31.2 V DC
Current drain (maximum)| 1.5A at 13.8 V
Reverse polarity protection| Yes
Fuse rating| 5 A
Physical
Weight| 1.86 kg (4.12 lbs)
Transducer
Environmental
Storage temperature| -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
Water temperature for operation| 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Physical
Weight| 1.21 kg (2.67 lbs)
Cable length| 7.62 m (25 ft)
Mounting options| Trolling motor shaft
Trolling motor lower unit
Trolling motor shaft scout wide mount (sold separately)
Transom mount (sold separately)
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References
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- ActiveTarget 2 - Software Updates & Manuals | Lowrance USA
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