Garmin Panoptix Ice Fishing Pack

The Garmin Panoptix pack (020-00293-04) is a complete and portable solution designed for ice fishing. It offers advanced underwater detection capabilities, allowing real-time location of fish and structures under the ice.

This pack includes two types of transducers for comprehensive coverage:

The GT10HN ice fishing transducer. The Panoptix PS22 transducer.

The GT10HN transducer uses high-frequency CHIRP technology (130 to 300 kHz) with an RMS power of 500 W. Its beam width is adjustable from 8 to 16° in 1° increments.

The Panoptix PS22 transducer has the following specifications:

Dimensions: 32 x 118 x 96 mm
Transducer weight: 380 g
Total weight (transducer, mount, and cable): 840 g
Frequency: 417 kHz
Maximum continuous operating power: 8 W
Maximum transmit power: 48 W
Operating voltage: 10 to 35 Vdc
Operating temperature range: -10 to 40°C
Storage temperature range: -40 to 70°C
Material: ASA plastic
Maximum range: 91.4 m (300 feet), depends on conditions

Battery life can reach up to 11 hours. However, actual battery life varies depending on several factors, such as the device used, backlight brightness, battery operating and storage temperature, its age, and water depth.

The pack is supplied with a 12 Ah sealed lead-acid battery, user-replaceable.

The weight of the ice fishing kit without the electronic device is 6.65 kg (15 lb).

The physical dimensions of the kit assembled with a device are 311 mm (length) × 367 mm (width) × 254 mm (height).

The battery must be used within a temperature range of 5°F to 122°F (-15°C to 50°C). For charging and storage, the recommended temperature range is 5°F to 104°F (-15°C to 40°C).

To assemble the portable mount:

Insert the handle into the two openings of the portable mount base.Secure the handle to the base using the two longer machine screws and two nuts.Align the device cradle with the hole pattern corresponding to your device.Attach the device cradle to the base using the shorter machine screws included.Thread the gimbal bracket knobs onto the sides of the cradle.Place the cradle into the gimbal bracket and tighten the knobs.

To install the GT10HN ice fishing transducer:

Insert the transducer cable through the float. Secure the float stop on the transducer cable, above the float. Adjust the float and float stop so that the transducer hangs below the bottom edge of the ice. With the transducer cable connected to the back of the device, lower the transducer into the water.

To connect the cables:

Select the appropriate power and transducer cables.Connect the power and transducer cables to the device.Connect the power wires of the Panoptix PS22 transducer to the gray bare wire connectors on the portable ice fishing kit's power cable. Pinch the gray connectors open.Connect the red wire from the power cable to the red wire of the device, and the black wire from the power cable to the black wire of the device.Slide the red ring terminal connector onto the positive (red) battery terminal.Slide the black ring terminal connector onto the negative (black) battery terminal.

To charge the battery:

Remove the battery terminal covers. Connect the red and black spade connectors of the all-in-one cable to the corresponding battery terminals. Connect the all-in-one cable to the wall charger. Connect the wall charger to the wall outlet. The wall charger indicator light is solid orange when the battery is charging and turns solid green when fully charged. A fully discharged battery takes approximately 10 to 12 hours to fully charge at ambient temperature.

To store the portable mount in the bag:

Thread two of the included hook-and-loop straps through the narrow slots next to the battery compartment.Place the battery in the battery compartment under the handle.Pass the straps under and around the bottom of the portable mount, and wrap them firmly around the battery.Place the transducers in the recessed spaces in front of the bail mount.Place the portable mount in the bag.If necessary, wrap any excess power cable and transducer cables around the handle.Close all zippers.

The transducer angle must be adjusted for optimal imaging in each mode:

For LiveVü Forward mode, tilt the transducer forward and slightly downwards. For LiveVü Down mode, tilt the transducer downwards. It is recommended to experiment to find the best angle for your needs. Tighten the knob or mounting bolt so that the device does not move during use.

The pack is designed for use with compatible Garmin devices, such as ECHOMAP chartplotter/fishfinder combos. It is important to check the specific compatibility of your Garmin device with Panoptix PS22 and GT10HN transducers to ensure optimal operation.