Bluetooth echo sounder "Praktik 7"
The wireless echo sounder “Praktik 7 Mayak” with a Bluetooth receiver is made in the shape of a ball. Before using the device, it must be charged. There is a micro USB connector inside the echo sounder.
The charging connector is located under a rubber tab marked USB
The cable is inserted into it. You can charge from the network or from a PC. One charge is enough for 10 hours of continuous use. There is a small hole near the connector. This is the “Reset” (factory reset) button. It is pressed and held for 10 seconds in cases where the device is completely discharged.
Parameters of the Bluetooth echo sounder “Praktik 7”:
- Weight - 95 g
- Diameter - 67 mm
- Temperature range - from 20 to 40° C
- Scanning depth range - from 0.5 to 25 m
- Connection range - up to 50 m
There are LEDs inside the sensor. When one of them lights up green, it means the device is fully charged.
Attention! If the indicator lights up or flashes red, there is some problem. Charging may occur in hot or frosty weather. If the status of the echo sounder does not change, you must contact the service center.
The sensor connects to a tablet or mobile phone running Android OS (version no lower than 4.3) and IOS (version no lower than 4 S). To check whether the device will synchronize and work with a specific model of smartphone or tablet, you need to go to the Playmarket and download the free application for the Praktik echo sounder. The name “Practician 7” is entered into the search engine. It should appear like this:
If the application is successfully installed, it means that this gadget model is compatible with the device. The smartphone must support Bluetooth version 4 or higher.
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Summer work
To work with the sensor you will need a rod with a test weight of 95 grams or more. The fishing line or cord must be strong and able to support the weight of the echo sounder. It is better to tie a large carabiner of this type to the end of the cord:
This fastener is made of thick wire and can withstand up to 20 kg of load. A special stand is used to secure the phone to the fishing rod. It attaches easily to the form.
Plastic clamps are adjustable to the size of the phone and securely hold it when casting and reeling in
First, turn on Bluetooth on your phone, and then go into the program. The following menu will appear:
Main menu of the application “Echo sounder “Praktik 7””
The application is constantly updated. Therefore, functionality and menus may change.
The demo mode will be useful for those who are just thinking about purchasing the device. The user sees an overview of all the capabilities of the device.
The demo mode shows the process of scanning the bottom with display of fish and depth readings
The “History” menu stores files with scan results. They can be studied in more detail at home and sent over the Internet to other anglers.
To work with the sensor, we throw it into a pond. As soon as the echo sounder comes into contact with the water surface, it will immediately turn on. At this moment the green LED will flash.
The echo sounder is in working position
Click on the “Connect” button in the application, after which the model name will be displayed. An image with bottom topography, depth, and water temperature will appear on the screen:
It's better to practice throwing first. Casting should be done smoothly, without sudden movements. After the fall, we begin to slowly reel in. The slower the reeling, the more detailed it will be possible to study all the bottom anomalies in different areas.
There is a gear icon in the top right corner. This is the screen setting. When you press it, a menu with the following buttons will appear:
On-screen image adjustment buttons
In the “Dead zone” menu you can cut off the upper water horizons. The device will not operate in this zone. This setting is useful in cases where there is a strong wave, or green grass, or a lot of debris on the surface of the reservoir. It is optimal to set the value to 1 meter.
The next setting is to turn the fish icons on and off.
The depths at which fish were found are indicated.
Shallow water mode is designed for scanning at depths of up to 2 meters. The images are displayed in separate elements, and a more accurate picture of shallow water areas is obtained:
In the “Filtering level” section, you can set characteristics of fish size and filter out interference.
Practical use
After casting to the desired distance, a slow reeling will be performed. In this case, we found the edge and the fish on it (marked in green).
An edge with a school of fish was found
One of the main advantages of the device is the fact that it is very convenient to search for the smallest edges, hills and other anomalies on the bottom.
The lower part of the edge is always promising for catching white fish
In the example above, we managed to find a smooth edge with a fairly large table. This is a good place for food to stay.
If we are completely satisfied with the area and have decided to fish on it, we should clip it. This way the fishing distance is fixed. Each cast will be made to the same length.
Important! After you find a promising area, you need to rewind 3-4 turns of the reel. This is done taking into account the formation of an arc when the feeder falls.
The manufacturer claims that the maximum operating range of the device is 100 meters.
To process data, you can use a special sensor included in the kit. Reviews from fishermen about it are extremely positive. It has a good antenna to receive signals. The operating range of this device is 100 meters.
The sensor is designed for summer and winter fishing
This device can be used for winter fishing and when fishing from a boat by connecting a USB-Jack3.5 cable.
Wireless echo sounder “Praktik 7 wi fi”
A device with a Wi-Fi sensor differs in shape and color from the Bluetooth version. It has a bright orange color. The second half of the sensor is dome-shaped. The orange version has two rings for attaching to the main line.
- Echo sounder weight - 110 grams
- Sensor diameter – 75 mm
- Scanning depth - 0.35 - 25 meters
- Continuous operation time -7 hours.
- Charging time for the Praktik 7 wi fi echo sounder is 2.5 hours
The Wi-Fi sensor has windows in which the color indication is clearly visible
The Praktik 7 Wi Fi echo sounder works on the same principle as the model discussed above. Communication is carried out between the smartphone and the sensor. No internet needed. The application menu is distinguished by the presence of additional functional buttons:
Main menu of the application for Wi-Fi model
The scanning display mode is in many ways similar to the same process in the Bluetooth version. There is also a detailed drawing of the bottom relief, search for fish and indication of depth. If you need to know at what depth a fish or other object is, it is useful to use a transverse line. You can drag it with your finger or click on the desired object. The screen will display the depth of the object:
Using the transverse line, it is easy to find out the depth of any object in the scanning area
Important: As soon as the connection between the echo sounder and the smartphone is lost, the red indicator immediately starts flashing. This happens when the device is not in the water.
When used for winter fishing, the echo sounder is lowered into the hole. The user sees the depth, relief and presence of fish at one point. To scan from a boat, use the Trolling application.
How does an echo sounder work?
The Praktik 7 Mayak WiFi echo sounder is a sensor and smartphone app. The sensor collects raw data about the water column. The program included in the “Practician 7 Mayak Wi-Fi” application collects data received from the sensor, analyzes it, and based on this displays information about the studied area of the reservoir on the smartphone screen. The user can only read the information in a convenient format, which can be selected in the application menu.
The Praktik 7 WiFi echo sounder sensor sends out a probing ultrasonic beam at a specified frequency. As soon as the beam reaches the surface of an object, fish or part of the bottom, it is reflected and returned to the sensor. Based on the time it takes the beam to travel from the sensor to the object and back, and the speed of the beam, the app calculates the distance to the point. Such information is collected from each beam. And as a result, the system builds an overall picture of the water area. The frequency of sending a probing beam from the sensor can be set in the corresponding menu item.
Echo sounder "Practician 7 RF Universal"
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The Praktik 7 RF Universal wireless echo sounder is used to detect fish and scan the bottom topography in winter and summer. The following items are included with the device:
- “Beacon” sensor with Bluetooth 4.0 communication module
- Block “Practician 7 RF”
- Wired sensor for scanning the bottom in winter
- USB-micro USB cable for charging
- USB-Jack3.5 cable for charging the unit
- Mounting screws
- User's Manual.
The Praktik 7 Universal model has a scanning range of 120 meters
The device’s sensor is synchronized with the “Practician 7 RF” unit with an amplified antenna. It allows you to increase the operating range of the device up to 120 meters. Signal transmission is carried out via Bluetooth.
Important! The sensor is compatible with the “Practician 7 F” unit and with a smartphone with the “Practician 7 Echo Sounders” application installed.
For scanning from the well, a wired sensor with a cable is provided, which is connected to the “Practician 7 RF” unit. The unit is powered by a lithium-ion battery. Batteries are not used for this model.
The Praktik Universal echo sounder differs from other models in its excellent signal stability even when operating at a distance of more than 100 meters. The device has an ECO function. When using it, the fish are not scared away. Both the Mayak sensor and the Praktik 7 RF unit are charged. The continuous operation time from one charge of the sensor is 25 hours, the unit – 40 hours. The weight of the sensor is 105 grams.
The device is ready for use after fully charged. The sensor is attached to a fishing line or lowered into a hole. As soon as it falls into the water, a picture of the bottom will appear on the screen. The principle of operation of the echo sounder is the same as “Practice 7 wi fi”.
How to use a fish finder
The Praktik 7 Mayak echo sounder is a device that can only work in conjunction with the “Practician 7 Mayak” smartphone application. The application was developed by programmers from the Praktik-NC company and is available for secure downloading from online smartphone application markets. The application is free.
To work with the system, you need to install the “Practician 7 Mayak” application on your smartphone, install a power source in the float sensor. Next, you need to launch the application and synchronize it with the echo sounder. After each other has discovered the components of the system and registered them, fishing can begin.
The echo sounder float must be secured to the fishing rod using a built-in carabiner. The device is lightweight and makes casting and retrieving virtually uncomplicated. But the benefits of using such an echo sounder are significant. You don't have to waste time trying to catch fish where there are none. And by determining where fish gather, you can get a rich catch. The following menu items and modes are available in the application:
• Scaling.
• Study of the “dead” zone.
• Fishing mode “Winter”.
• Display fish icons according to size.
• Shallow water exploration mode.
• System diagnostic mode.
• Automatic mode for detecting fish and obtaining data on the bottom topography.
• Individual user settings.
After finishing fishing, the echo sounder must be removed from the fishing rod. Rinse and dry. And leave it until the next fishing trip.
