NOTES FOR ALL USERS ...
A) The Display Console should always be ventilated (lid open) when using or charging to avoid heat
issues.
B) It is recommended not to use the Battery Charger while running the equipment since this could
cause the current rating of the Charger to be exceeded in some cases.
C) TURN “OFF” -STOP THE RECORDING prior to turning off the main console swithch. It is NOT
required that you turn off all accessories during the shutdown process.
D) Additional component documentation may be included for each accessory.
E) The DVR draws power from the MAIN POWER BATTERY .
F) The BATTERY CHARGER (110-240 Volt AC @ 50/60Hz) for the MAIN BATTERY is inside the
foam. You may expect to power the Surface Console and a SeaViewer Camera for up to 8 hours with
the MAIN BATTERY charged, depending on your choice of components. See the pages below
concerning Battery Information to get a more accurate estimation.
G) CABLE WITH ALLIGATOR CLIPS (IF EQUIPPED) – is used to power system when internal
battery is low, or to conserve internal battery. First turn OFF main battery switch. Then connect the
cigarette lighter plug to the console. If using alligator clips ordered from Seaviewer, connect the
FEMALE cigarette lighter plug to the alligator clips provided.
BE SURE RED CLIP IS ON POSITIVE (+) BATTERY POST.
CONSOLE BATTERY, CHARGER & SWITCH INFORMATION
There are two different size batteries available. Both are sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries, and output
approximately 12 Volts DC. They are maintenance-free and come with a charger that uses 110-240 Volt
(50/60 Hz) AC input, along with an inline 12-Volt DC fuse which is replaceable. Those built into the
Surface Console units also include an ON/OFF switch. It is recommended not to use the Battery
Charger while running the equipment since this could cause the current rating of the Charger to be
exceeded in some cases.
BATTERY SIZES
The difference between the batteries, other than size and weight, is the running-time which they will
allow before needing to be re-charged. Of course, the more equipment that is powered, the less the
running-time will be; and also the larger the battery that will be required to achieve the same
running-time. The size of the battery is rated in Amp-Hours (AH). The running time below is based
upon the the typical configuration of our consoles.
Typical Hours of Operation:
Complete System FISH – no recorder (7ah – 5 hours / 18ah – 7 hours)
Complete System PRO – with Recorder (7ah – 4 hours / 18ah – 6 hours)
Complete System PRO+ – with Recorder and GPS/Overlay (7ah – 2-3 hours / 18ah – 5 hours)
