NDS mount sonar user manual (NDS5)



Speciffcations

- Dimensions: H10 cm * W3.6 cm * L8.6 cm

- Antenna length: 11 cm

- Weight: 334 g

- Charging port: USB - C

- Sonar Type: 3 Frequency

Narrow 680 kHz (7° cone),

Medium 230 kHz (0° cone),

Wide 100 kHz (47°cone).

- Target Separation: 1 cm in Narrow,

2.4 cm in Medium,

2.4 cm in Wide

- Depth Range: 30 cm – 30 m

- Sonar Scan Rate: Up to 9 scans per second

- Temperature sensor: Integrated temperature

sensor (accuracy ± 1°C)

- Operating temperature: -10°C to 40°C

- GNSS (Global positioning systems supported):

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

- Operating time: up to 6.5h

- Internal battery: Li-Ion, 3.7V Rechargeable, 1800mAh

- Connection Type: Wi-Fi

- Connection Range: Stable connection up to 150 m

With Wi-Fi Extender(Sold separately), the range can reach 200-300M.



Charging

First, remove the rubber cover protecting the charging port,– please always ensure the device is dry before opening it.

Now connect your NDS Sonar to a power source using the provided cable and plug.

The NDS will shut down the transmitting and receiving sonar while charging.



When you connect your NDS sonar, the LED will light up to indicate the device is charging.

LEDModeCharging Time
BlueNormal3.5 hours
GreenFully Charged

How to Check the Remaining Battery Level?


Turn on the NDS sonar, double-click the power button.

The number of ashes indicates the status of the battery.

Number oflashesBattery Level
Four100%
ThreeBelow 75%
TwoBelow 50%
OneBelow 25%



!   Never put your Sonar in water with the charging cable connected. This may damage the device and any damage will not be covered by the warranty.

!  Always ensure that the waterproof rubber cover is securely closed before placing Sonar in water.


How to activate the sonar?

To use Sonar, you will need to download the NDS Fish Finder app

from the App Store or Google Play.


The first time you launch the app, you will see an activation process. Only by activating Sonar will get all the features that application can offer.



1. Long press the button to turn on the NDS sonar.



2. Open the APP and you will see the activation process.



2.1 Internet.

Please make sure your device has mobile data or

is connected to wifi.



2.2 Login your account

If you don't have one, please register



2.3 Bind your boat (Skip)



2.4 Activate autopilot (Skip)



2.5 Scan QR code

Scan the QR code on the sonar.



2.6 Check Status

Turn off mobile data on your device.




2.7 Connect NDS

Connect to Sonar hotspot in your device's Wi-Fi list



2.8 Active Sonar

After clicking, the screen will show ‘NDS has been activated’ and ‘NDS GPS has been activated’.



2.9 Finish

After clicking "Finish", please restart the APP and sonar, then you can use the sonar normally.



How to connect APP with Sonar?

1. Put the boat with sonar in the water.



2. Turn on the APP, you will see a guide screen



2.1 Turn off mobile data and click on ‘Check Status’.



2.2 When the SSID is displayed click 'Connect NDS'



The screen will jump to the Wi-Fi interface, please connect the hotspot of the sonar.



2.3 Once connected, go back to the guide screen and click on ‘Start Detection’.



2.4 If using an online map, please turn on the 5G network.



2.5 Click ‘Back’ when you are done with the above.



Note: The sonar transmitter will automatically

begin scanning when submerged in water and

will stop functioning when taken out of the water.


How to install sonar on NDS bait boat?

1. Remove the handle from the boat.



2. Remove the screw from the sonar bracket.



3. Install the sonar on the battery compartment of the boat.



4. Tighten the screws and install the handle.



Main view of the APP



Note:

The NDS will stop emitting sonar signals once it is taken out

of the water, and the APP screen remains static.

The device will automatically power off if the APP is closed

and the sonar remains out of water for 15 minutes.


How to set sonar frequency and sensitivity?

1. Swipe the status bar to the left, and a settings icon will appear.



2. Click the settings icon and a menu for setting frequency and  sensitivity will appear at the bottom of the screen.



How to rewind?

Click the pause button and swipe the screen to the left, you can view the previous record.



How to record and replay?

1. Click  to enter the interface of ISOBATHS DATA



2. Click ‘Record’ at the bottom left, and ‘Start recording’ will appear on the screen.



3. After the recording is completed, click  to enter the interface of ISOBATHS DATA.



4. A record will appear on the screen.

Click 'Save' at the bottom right, then enter a name for the record.



4. Once saved successfully, you can click ‘REPLAY’ to view this record.



5. During viewing you can pause or play by clicking the button in the middle of the screen.



How to set up sonar and Wi-Fi extender?

1. Long press the left button to turn on the WiFi extender.

Please install the antenna before turning on.



2. Long press the button to turn on the NDS sonar.



3.1 Long press the right button to scan the sonar and enter the Wi-Fi List.



3.2.Click the right button to select your sonar.



4. Long press the right button to connect to your sonar.



5. When "Connected" is displayed on the screen, the setup is complete.



Note:

Once the connection is successful, a Wi-Fi network

named SSID+@ will appear on your phone.

Please connect to it.



How to use Wi-Fi extender with NDS sonar?

1. Long press the left button to turn on the Wi-Fi extender.



2. Long press the button to turn on the NDS sonar.



3. The Wi-Fi extender will automatically connect to the sonar.



4. When "Connected" is displayed on the screen, the connection is complete.



How to upgrade NDS Sonar?

Open the menu and select ‘Version Info’. Then click ‘Upgrade NDS Sonar’. An upgrade progress will appear on the screen.



1. Scan the QR code on NDS, please make sure your device has network.



2. Click on ‘Connect NDS’.



3. Enter OTA. The light starts ashing.



4. Connect OTA Wi-Fi.

Connect the hotspot named NDS Sonar OTA on your device.



5. OTA NOW.

A progress bar will appear on your screen. Wait until the progress bar has reached 100%, ‘NDS Upgarded’ will appear on the screen.



6. Restart NDS APP

After the upgrade is complete, please restart the APP and the NDS sonar will restart automatically.