Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LMS-525C DF Lowrance electronic
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Pub. 988-0151-461 www.lowrance.com LMS-520C & LMS-525C DF Fish-finding Sonar & Mapping GPS Installation and Operation Instructions.
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i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me Fi rst! ......................................................... 1 Sp ecif ica tio ns: LMS -520c an d LM S-525cD F.......................... 3 How to use this manual: ty pographical co nven tions ...............
ii Map Pa ge ................................................................................. 51 Sonar Pa ge ............................................................................... 52 Basic Sonar Quick Refere nce .............................
iii Map with Sonar Split Screen .................................................. 94 Sonar Simu lator .......................................................................... 95 Stop Chart ...........................................................
iv Icons ........................................................................................... 140 Create Icon on Map ............................................................... 140 Create Icon at Cu rrent Posi tion .........................
v Map Datum Se lectio n................................................................ 165 Map Detail Category Select ion ................................................. 166 Map Orient ation .........................................................
vi Add Fu el ............................................................................. 212 Fill Ta nk............................................................................. 212 Adding Fuel to Tank ............................................
vii NOTICE! The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from -20 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 degrees to +75 degrees Cel- sius). Extended storage or operation in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit.
viii Notes.
1 Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of digital sonar and GPS! We know you're anxious to begin navigating an d finding fish, but we have a favor to ask.
2 After you've gained some experience with your sonar, you'll want to check out Section 4, which discusses more advanced Sonar Options and Other Features .
3 Specifications: LMS- 520c and LMS- 525c DF General Display: ............................ 5.0" (12.7 cm) diagonal high contrast color Film SuperTwist LCD; programmable to viewing preference. Resolution: ...................... 480 pi xel x 480 pixel resolution; 230,400 to- tal pixels.
4 Sonar sounding depth capability: ............ LMS-525cDF: 2,500 feet/762 meters. LMS-520c: 1,000 feet/305 meters. (Actual capability depends on transducer configuration and installation, bottom com- position and water conditions. All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than in salt water.
5 Mapping memory: ...........Up to 1 GB on one MMC (or SD) card. Position updates: ........... Every se cond. Position points: .............. 1,000 wayp oints; 1,000 event marker icons. Audible alarms: .............. Arrival/ off-course/anchor. Graphic symbols for waypoints or event marker icons: .
6 also called sonar charts or sonar grap hs.) You can replay this sonar log in the unit using the Sonar Simulator function, or play it back on a per- sonal computer using our free Sonar Viewer. The viewer is available for download from the Lowrance web site, www.
7 icons, trails and routes. This lets you look back the way you came. Think of this data storage like the hard drive memory in a computer or a tape in a cassette tape recorder. You can save several different GPS data files, erase 'em and record new ones, over and over again.
8 on page 13, so you can mount your unit and plug in the power. Or you might want to see how our text fo rmatting makes the manual tutorials easy to skim.
9 Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by trees, buildings, an automobile roof, eve n your body.
10 of terrain! It only calculates position, it can’t know what’s between you and your destination, for example. It ’s up to you to safely navigate around obstacles, no matter ho w you’re using this product. How to use this manual: typographical conventions Many instructions are listed as numbered steps.
11 Keyboard The other keys perform a variety of functions. When the text refers to a key to press, the key is shown in bo ld, sans serif type. For example , the "Enter/Icons" key is shown as ENT and the "Menu" key is shown as MENU .
12 Notes.
13 Section 2: Installation Preparations You can install the sonar and GPS sy stems in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1.
14 Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat. Re- member, the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation.
15 at speeds faster than 35 mph. Typically, a good transom location on aluminum boats is between the ribs closest to the engine. 3. The transducer should be installed with its face pointing straight down, if possible. For shoot-thru applications: Many popular fishing boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good mounting surface.
16 How low should you go? For most situations, you should in stall your Skimmer transducer so that its centerline is level with the bottom of the boat hull. This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protection from bangs and bumps.
17 However, the shoot-thru-hull installation does have its drawbacks. First, some loss of sensitivity does occur, even on the best hulls. This varies from hull to hull, even from different installations on the same hull. This is caused by differences in hull lay-up and construction.
18 B. Two-piece bracket: Locate the four plastic ratchets in the trans- ducer's hardware package. Press two ra tchets into the sides of the plas- tic bracket and two on either side of the transducer as shown in the fol- lowing illustrations. Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet.
19 hold it against the transom. Lookin g at the transducer from the side, check to see if it will adjust so that its face is parallel to the ground. If it does, then the "A" position is correct for your hull. If the transducer's face isn't parallel with the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from the bracket.
20 Assemble transducer and bracket. 3. Assembling the transducer. A. One-piece bracket: Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets, assemble the transducer as shown in the following fig- ure. Don't tighten the lock nut at this time.
21 Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes. Side view shown, left, and seen from above at right. 5. Attaching transducer to transom. A. One-piece bracket: Remove the transducer from the bracket and re-assemble it with the cable passing through the bracket over the bolt as shown in the following figures.
22 Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach transducer to transom. Rear view of dual-frequency Skimmer shown. 6. Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit. Make sure to leav e some slack in the cable at the transducer.
23 Trolling Motor Bracket Installation (single-frequency only) 1. Attach the optional TMB-S bracket to the transducer as shown in the following figure, using the hardware supplied with the transducer. (Note: The internal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB-S.
24 Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches. If the arch slopes up – but not back down – then the front of the trans- ducer is too high and needs to be lowered. If only the back half of the arch is printed, then the nose of th e transducer is angled too far down and needs to be raised.
25 WARNING: Do not remove any material from your inner hull unless you know the hull's composition. Careless grinding or cutting on your hull can result in damage that could sink your boat. Contact your boat dealer or manufac- turer to confirm your hull specifications.
26 To choose the proper location for shoot-thru-hull mounting, follow these testing procedures: (You may need a helper to complete these steps.) 1. Anchor the boat in about 30 feet of water.
27 4. Most people can get good results by following steps 1 through 3, so this step is optional . If you want to make an extra effort to be absolutely sure that your selected location will work under all conditions, make a test run with the boat on plane and observe the bottom signal.
28 WARNING: Use only the epoxy available from LEI. It has been for- mulated to work with these installation procedures. Other epoxy types may be too thin or may not cure to the right consistency for optimum transducer perform- ance. 2. The epoxy consists of the epoxy itself and a hardener.
29 First find a location on the boat's transom where the water flow is smoothest. Don't mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs. These will disturb the water flow to the speed sensor. Make sure the sensor will remain in the water when the boat is on plane.
30 CAUTION: If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable, make sure it is located above the waterline. After installation, be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above- or below-waterline seal- ant used for the screws. The sensor is now ready for use.
31 Caution: All of the wires in the power/data cable have bare ends for eas- ier installation. The bare ends on any unused wires could cause an electrical short if left exposed. To prevent this, you should cover the individual wire ends – either by capping them with wire nuts, wrapping them with electrical tape or both.
32 If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, especially the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto it. The display power cable has three wires, white, red and black.
33 to power even if your only NMEA 2000 device is the GPS module and it is connected to the display unit's Network socket. (However, never connect multiple power sources to a NMEA 2000 network. If you have a network that is already powered, see diagram B on page 33.
34 If you do need to power your NMEA 2000 bus, attach the NMEA 2000 Power cable to an accessory switch as indicated in power diagram A on page 32. The NMEA 2000 Power cable's red wire should be attached (with provided 3-amp fuse) to the positive (+) terminal.
35 To use the module in an automobile, you may achieve good results by simply placing the external antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. A piece of the rubber non-skid shelf liner material avail- able in recreational vehicle supply stores will help hold the antenna in place.
36 LGC-3000 and display unit as an expandable NMEA 2000 network. The diagram has a double T connect or with two 120-ohm terminators — one at each end of the connector.
37 Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information from some other GPS receiver. Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information to another NMEA-compatible device.
38 LMS-520c and LMS-525cDF cable connections. LMS-525CDF (rear view) LGC-3000 Netw ork socket Pow er/Data socket Display unit pow er cable Sonar socket Data cable NMEA 2000 Pow er cable Extension cabl.
39 Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable You can install your unit on the dash with the gimbal bracket. It can also be installed in the dash or mounted on a portable power supply. If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in the optional R-A-M ® bracket mounting system.
40 Install the gimbal bracket. Orient the bracket so the arms slope to- ward the front of your unit. Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power, transducer and antenna cables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location.
41 After drilling the hole, pass the transducer connector up through the hole from under the dash, followe d by antenna connector. Pass the power cable's bare-wire end down though the hole from the top. If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good ma- rine caulking compound.
42 Portable Installation Like many Lowrance products, the unit is capable of portable operation by using an optional portable power pack. The power pack, a magnet- equipped antenna module and an optional portable transducer, ex- pands the uses for your sonar/GPS uni t.
43 Both of these solid-state flash memo ry devices are about the size of a postage stamp. An SD card is slightly thicker than an MMC. As this manual went to press, MMCs were ava ilable in storage capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB. SD cards were available with capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB , 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB and 1 GB.
44 Other Accessories Cleaning Towel A lint-free microfiber towel is includ ed for cleaning the unit’s screen. The towel is highly effective in clea ring away water spots, smudges and finger prints. Just wipe the screen with the dry towel — it's not neces- sary to moisten the towel with water.
45 Now that you have your unit inst alled, move on to Section 3, Basic So- nar Operations . There, we'll present a series of step-by-step tutorials to teach you the basics of how to operate your sonar. NOTE: When you first turn the unit on, the Map Page appears.
46 Notes.
47 Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation This section addresses the unit's most basic sonar operations. Before you turn on the sonar unit, it's a good idea to learn about the different keys, the Main Menu, the four Page screens and how they all work to- gether.
48 3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or ad just a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits.
49 You can access the Main Menu from any of the four Page screens by pressing MENU | MENU . To clear the menu screen and return to the page display, press EXIT . Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen : changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen.
50 Timers : controls the up timer, down timer and alarm clock settings. Browse MMC Files : this allows you to view the installed MMC card and the files it contains. Pages The unit has five Page displays that represent the four major operating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page, the Map Pag e a nd S on ar Pa ge .
51 Satellite Status Page. Navigation Page This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of travel, but also the direction to a re called waypoint. To get to the Navi- gation Page: Pr ess PAGES | → or ← to N AV I GAT I O N | EXIT .
52 Map Pages, showing position on Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas. The full map option (left). Map with sonar option (right). Map Page is also the default screen that appears when you turn on the unit. To get to the Map Page from another page: Pres s PA GES | → or ← to M AP | EXIT .
53 Pages Menu (left) showing sonar chart display option commands. Sonar Page in full sonar chart display mode (right). Split Zoom page (left) and Split Frequency page (right).
54 Sonar Page Menu. Sonar Page showing full sonar chart mode. You can customize how the Sonar Page displays its pictures and other data in many ways. We'll discuss all of those features and options in Sec .
55 Basic Sonar Quick Reference 1. Depress the PWR key to turn on the unit. 2. Opening screen displays Map Page. Rotate through the four main Page screens (Map Page, Satellite Stat us Page, Navigation Page, Sonar Page) by pressing PA GES | ← or → to select Page Name | EXIT .
56 Sonar Operations As you can see from the quick reference on the previous page, basic operation is pretty easy, right out of the box. If you are a sonar novice, try operating the unit with the factory defaults until you get a feel for how it's working.
57 You can change the sensitivity level whether you are in Auto Sensitivity mode or Manual Sensitivity mode. The adjustment method works the same in both modes, but it give s you slightly different results.
58 NOTE: If you want to change the sensitivity in Manual Mode, first turn off Auto Sensitivity: from the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to A UTO S ENSI- TIVITY | ENT | ↑ to S ENSITIVITY | ENT . Press ↓ or ↑ to pick a different sen- sitivity setting.
59 Other Free Training Aids The sonar options section discusses Fish I.D., fish alarms and other features in greater detail. If you or a friend has Internet access, you can also learn more about interpreting what you see on your sonar screen. Visit our web site, www.
60 Free training emulator is available for your unit on our web site. The emulator works exactly like your real sonar/GPS unit. Using the Sonar Simulator and GPS Simulator fe atures, it allows you to .
61 Section 4: Sonar Options ASP ™ (Advanced Signal Processing) The ASP ™ feature is a noise rejection system built into the sonar unit that constantly evaluates the effect s of boat speed, water conditions and interference. This automatic feat ure gives you the best display pos- sible under most conditions.
62 Alarms This unit has three different types of sonar alarms. The first is the Fish Alarm. It sounds when the Fish I.D. ™ feature determines that an echo is a fish. Another alarm is the Zone Alarm, which consists of a bar on the side of the screen.
63 3. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the depth is correct, then press ENT .
64 Sonar Alarms menu with Adjust Zone command selected (left). Adjust Zone Alarm selection box with Upper selected (right). 3. To set the upper boundary for the Zone Alarm, use ← or → to select U PPER , then press ↑ or ↓ to move the top of the bar to the desired depth.
65 Sonar Alarms menu with Fish Alarm se lected. The check box to the left is blank, indicating the alarm is turned off. To turn on fish alarm: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to A LA RM S | ENT | ↓ to S ONAR A LARMS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to F ISH A LA RM | ENT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT .
66 The anchor alarm is triggered when yo u drift outside of a preset radius. Using the .1 mile as an example, if you're anchored and the boat moves more than .1 miles, a tone will sound and a message will appear. 1. To set an alarm, press MENU | MENU | ↓ to A LA RM S | ENT | ENT .
67 NMEA 2000 Alarms highlighted on Alarms menu (left). NMEA 2000 Alarms menu (center). Alarm Status page (right). 3. To enable the Empty Alarm, highlight the E MPTY A LA RM Enabled box and press ENT to turn on (check) the alarm . Press → to the Percent box and press ENT .
68 A good way to gauge your speed sens or's performance is to compare its reading with the ground speed measured by your unit's GPS functions. When you make a run to compare GPS ground speed to speed sensor speed, perform your test in relatively calm water free of current, if pos- sible.
69 If you do experiment with chart sp eed, remember to reset it to maxi- mum when you resume trolling or moving across the water at higher speed. To change chart speed : 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to C HA RT S PEED | ENT . 2. The Chart Speed Control Bar appears.
70 To adjust Colorline level: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to C OLORLINE | ENT . 2. The ColorLine Control Bar appears. Press ↓ to decrease ColorLine; press ↑ to increase ColorLine. 3. When it's set at the desired level, press EXIT .
71 The cursor can be moved to any location on the screen, letting you pin- point the depth of a target. 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to D EPTH C URSOR | ENT . 2. The depth cursor appears. Press ↓ to lower the cursor line; press ↑ to raise the cursor line.
72 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to select a different depth range. A horizontal blue bar highlights the selected range. 4. When the new range is selected, press EXIT to clear the menu. Repeat these steps to turn on Auto Depth Range. NOTE: The sonar's depth capability depends on the water, bottom condi- tions, transducer installation and other factors.
73 3. To set the lower limit, press ↓ to L OWER L IMIT | ENT . Press ↑ ↓ to change the first number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the depth is correct, then press EXIT repeatedly. Normal display, in auto depth range mode (left).
74 Sonar Page showing FasTrack. Fish I.D. ™ (Fish Symbols & Depths) The Fish I.D. feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish. The microcomputer analyzes a ll echoes and eliminates surface clutter, thermoclines, and other signals that are undesirable.
75 Sonar Features menu with Fish I.D. Symbols selected on dual- frequency menu (left); single-frequency menu (right). When the check box to the left is checked, the feature is on. Figures 1A and 2A show Sonar Page in normal chart mode (left). Figures 1B and 2B (right) show the same under water scene with Fish I.
76 To turn the Fish I.D. feature on: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to S ONA R F EATURES | ENT . 2. Press → to F ISH S YMBOLS | ENT | EXIT | EXIT . To turn off Fish I.D., repeat the instructions in step 2. FishTrack ™ The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it ap- pears on the display.
77 The default frequency is 200 kHz, which is best for use in shallow wa- ter (about 300 feet or less). This freq uency is the best choice for about 80 percent of the fresh and salt water sport fishing applications. When you get into very deep salt water, 300 to 500 feet or deeper, the 50 kHz frequency is the best choice.
78 Log Sonar Chart Data If you have an MMC installed in the unit, the sonar data shown on the screen can be saved to the MMC. This can be played back at any time (to play a recorded sonar chart log, see the entry in this section for So- nar Simulator).
79 Noise Rejection See the entry on Advanced Signal Processing in this section. Overlay Data On any Page display except Satellite Status, you can "float" or overlay additional GPS or navigation data on the screen with the Overlay Data command.
80 Data Viewer menu (left). Sonar Da ta category expanded (right). 3. Expand any categories that might contain data you want to display. Then press ↓ or ↑ to select a data option. 4. With the data option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off).
81 To remove overlaid data: 1. While on the Page that shows the item or items you want to remove, press MENU | ↓ to O VERLAY D ATA | ENT . 2. You'll see a list of the overlay da ta currently displayed. Select the item you want to remove from your display and press ENT | ENT to re- move the data.
82 screen, and Overlay Data changes only the information floating on the screen without a box. See Cust omize Page Displays, on page 90, for information on customizing data boxes. To change display ed data font size: 1. From the Map or Sonar page, press MENU | ↓ to O VERLA Y D ATA | ENT .
83 Sonar Menu with Ping Speed selected (left). Ping Speed Control Bar set to its default setting (right). To change Ping Speed: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to P ING S PEED | ENT . 2. The Ping Speed Control Bar appears. Press ↑ to increase ping speed; press ↓ to decrease speed.
84 3. All the menus are cleared and the unit reverts to the Map Page at the 4000 mile zoom range, just as if you had turned it on for the first time. All options have been returned to the factory settings. System Setup menu with Reset Options selected (left).
85 The Keel Offset feature eliminates the need for the navigator to men- tally calculate how much water is under his keel. Keel Offset lets you calibrate the di gital depth, chart depth scale, chart cursor depth and fish symbol depth displayed on the screen.
86 High sensitivity levels let you see this detail, but it can also clutter the screen with many undesired signals. Typically, the best sensitivity level shows a good solid bottom signal with Colorline and some surface clutter. Automatic Sensitivity The default sensitivity mode is auto matic.
87 Sonar Menu with Sensitivity selected (left). The Sensitivity Control Bar (right). To adjust sensitivity in manual mode: 1. First, turn off Auto Sensitivity: from the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to A UTO S ENSITIVITY | ENT . 2. Press ↑ to S ENSITIVITY | ENT and the Sensitivity Control Bar appears.
88 To change the chart mode color scheme:+ 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU | ↓ to S ONA R F EATURES | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to S ONAR C HA RT M ODE | ENT .
89 Full Sonar Chart. The Overlay Data (depth and water temperature) are both set to the small text size. Split Zoom Sonar Chart A split chart shows the underwater world from the surface to the bot- tom on the right side of the screen. The left side shows an enlarged ver- sion of the right side.
90 3. The Sensitivity Control Bar appears. Press ↓ to decrease sensitivity; press ↑ to increase sensitivity. When it's set at the desired level, press EXIT . (When you reach the maximum or minimum limit, a tone sounds.) The Split Frequency Sonar Chart page allows you to adjust sensitivity separately for each window.
91 Calculator, Time, Sonar Data and Mi scellaneous Data. You can select items from any of these categories for display in any data box — the category divisions are only there to help you sort through the informa- tion. To change the information displayed in a data box: 1.
92 Flasher The Flasher sonar page option repr esents a flasher style sonar com- bined with a scrolling chart. A circular dial shows all returning echoes at a high screen refresh rate. It uses the Colorline feature to show weaker targets as lighter colors.
93 To customize digital gauge display: 1. Press PAGES , highlight S ONA R WITH C USTOM G AU G E S and press ENT . 2. Press MENU , select O VERLAY D ATA and press ENT .
94 To resize Sonar and Custom Gauge windows: 1. From the Sonar with Custom Gauges page, press MENU , select R ESIZE W INDOW and press ENT . 2. Use ← → to increase or decrease the size of each window. Press EXIT . When the Resize Windows command is active, two arrows will appear between the two windows.
95 Sonar Simulator This unit has a built-in simulator that lets you run it as if you were on the water. All sonar features and func tions are useable. When in simu- lator mode, you will see the chart file name in the Sonar Page title bar and a play symbol will flash on and off at the right end of the title bar.
96 Sonar Page, playing a recorded sona r chart in Sonar Simulator mode. Tip: The Sonar Simulator can use sonar charts that you or a friend have recorded (logged) on a MMC card. (To see how, read the entry in this section on Log Sonar Chart Da ta.) To play back your own sonar chart, make sure the MMC containing the chart is installed, then: 1.
97 Select Browse MMC Files from the Main Menu. NOTE: If you turn on your unit before attaching a transducer, it may enter a demo mode. The words "demo mode" flash on the bottom of the screen and a sonar chart plays much like the simulator.
98 Surface Clarity The markings extending downward fr om the zero line on the chart are called "surface clutter." These markings are caused by wave action, boat wakes, temperature inversion and more. The surface clarity control reduces or eliminates surface clutter signals from the display.
99 In the illustration at left, Surface Clarity is turned off. The right view shows Surface Clarity set at High. Transparency Use the transparency menu to adjust the transparency of menu win- dows.
100 Upper and Lower Limits See the entry in this section for Depth Range - Upper and Lower Lim- its. Zoom & Zoom Bar "Zooming" the display is a common, fast and easy method used to en- large small detail, fish signals and the bottom with its associated struc- ture.
101 Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting If your unit is not working, or if yo u need technical help, please use the following troubleshooting section be fore contacting the customer ser- vice department. It may save you th e trouble of returning your unit for repair.
102 3. The water may be deeper than the sonar's ability to find the bottom. If the sonar can't find the bottom signal while it's in the automatic mode, the digital sonar display will flash continuously. It may change the range to limits far greater than the water you are in.
103 In severe cases, it can completely cover the screen with black dots, or cause the unit to operate erratically, or not at all. To eliminate or minimize the effects of electrical noise, first try to de- termine the cause. With the boat at rest in the water, the first thing you should do is turn all electrical equipment on the boat off.
104 Notes.
105 Section 6: Basic GPS Operations This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to learn about the different keys, the four Page screens and how they all work to- gether.
106 3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or ad just a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits.
107 You can access the Main Menu from any of the four Page screens by pressing MENU | MENU . To clear the menu screen and return to the page display, press EXIT . Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen : changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen.
108 Timers : controls the up timer, down timer and alarm clock settings. Browse MMC Files : this allows you to view the installed MMC card and the files it contains. Pages The unit has four Page displays that represent the five major operating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page, Map Page and the Sonar Page.
109 Satellite Status Page (left). Custom Gauges (right). This screen will show a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position. The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead.
110 5. Select the desired subcategory and press ENT , which will place a checkmark in the checkbox, showing the selected data is set for display. 6. If you want to display other data types, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the Custom Gauges page.
111 The Navigation with Digital Data Page recording a trail, while travel- ing southwest. Page looks like this when the unit is not navigating to a waypoint, following a route, or backtracking a trail. Navigation with Sonar page. When navigating to a waypoint, your ground speed, track, distance, bearing to the waypoint and course are all displayed.
112 It's the speed that you're making toward the waypoint. For instruc- tions, see the Customize Page Displays entry in Sec. 8.) Track is the heading, or the current direction you are actually travel- ing. Bearing is the direction of a line-of-sight from your present posi- tion to the destination.
113 A circular symbol showing your destination (waypoint) appears on the screen as you approach the waypoint, as shown on the screen in the preceding figure. Travel Time is the time that it will take to reach your destination at your present closing speed.
114 Map Page opening screen (left). Se t to 100-mile zoom (center) and 10- mile zoom (right). Over Zoomed means you have reached the detail limits in an area covered only by the basic background map. Zooming in closer will reveal no more map detail because a high-detail custom map has not been loaded on the MMC for this area.
115 and some major city streets. Also included are Interstate, U.S. and state highways, large- and medium-s ized lakes and streams and more than 60,000 navigation aids with 10,000 wrecks and obstructions in U.
116 Tip: In some urban areas, businesses are so close to one another that their POI icons crowd each other on the screen. You can reduce screen clutter and make streets and other map features easier to see by simply turning off the display of POIs you're not watching for.
117 Pages Menu with Two Map option selected (left). The windows are in a horizontal position. Map Page with two vertical windows (right). Resize Window is another feature for pages that have two major win- dows. You can change the horizontal size of the windows to suit your viewing preference.
118 Map with Sonar highlighted on Page s menu (left). Resize Windows se- lected on Map with Sonar menu (center). Dual arrows are shown as windows are resized (right). Map with Custom Gauges The Map with Custom Gauges page has a split screen with a map on the right side and digital gauge information on the left side.
119 4. Highlight the desired data category and press ENT , which will ex- pand the list, revealing several subcategories with checkboxes next to them. 5. Select the desired subcategory and press ENT , which will place a checkmark in the checkbox, showing the selected data is set for display.
120 Radar Page (left) with Radar menu display (right). To access Radar Page: 1. Press PAGES , highlight the R ADAR tab and press ENT . 2. Press MENU to open the Radar menu. Press EXIT to return to the ra- dar display. The following page contains a 12-step quick reference for the most basic GPS operations.
121 Basic GPS Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navi- gating to a location at least a few blocks away. Navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Depress the PWR key to turn on the unit.
122 Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning on the unit. With- out obstruction from dense foliage, terrain or structures, the unit auto- matically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approxi- mately one minute or less.
123 The selected airport to the northwest is 4.2 miles away. Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor 1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and find the item you wish to select. 2. Use the arrow keys and center the cursor crosshairs on the desired ob- ject.
124 After the unit has acquired a position : 1. Press WPT | ↓ to POI-R ESTAURA NTS . 2. You could search the entire restau rant category, but in this example we will narrow our search. Press → to S UBCA TEGORY column| ↓ to F AS T F OOD C HAINS | ENT | ↓ to N EA REST | ENT .
125 6. The unit's map appears, with the cursor crosshairss highlighting the restaurant's POI symbol. A pop-up data box shows the POI's name, dis- tance and bearing. A data box at the bottom of the screen continues to display the location's latitude and longitude.
126 Create Waypoint a t Current Position While you are traveling, press WPT | WPT . The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "way- point 003." The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map. Sequence for setting a waypoint.
127 Create Way point on Map 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor crosshairs to the place where you want to make a waypoint. 2. Press WPT | WPT . The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, like "waypoint 001.
128 Of course, the first thing to do is remain calm and then use all standard safety procedures to rescue the person. This unit has a man overboard feature that shows navigation data to the location where the feature was activated. To activate it, press the ZOUT and ZIN keys at the same time.
129 1. Use the cursor (controlled by th e arrow keys) with the zoom in and zoom out keys to maneuver around the map until you find a location you want to go to. 2. Center the cursor over the locati on to select it. See the example in the following figure.
130 To stop navigating to the cursor, use the Cancel Navigation command: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVI G AT I O N | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT .
131 By default, the trail flashes once a se cond, making it easier to see against the background map. With the defaul t auto setting, this unit creates a trail by placing a dot (trail point) on the screen every time you change di- rections. (The methods used for creating a trail and the trail update rate can both be adjusted or even turned off.
132 New trail, named "Trail 2," is crea ted when Trail 1 is made inactive. Any new travel will be recorded in this trail, which is active and visi- ble.
133 To turn on trail display: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ ↓ to select the de- sired Trail Name | ENT . 3. Press ↓ to A CTIVE | → to V ISIBLE | ENT . To return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly.
134 3. Press → to D ELETE T RAIL | ↓ to N AVI GAT E | ENT . 4. Press ↓ to N AVI G AT E | ENT . The unit begins showing navigation infor- mation along the trail. NOTE: If you are already located at or near the beginning of your trail, the arrival alarm will go off as soon as you hit Enter.
135 Navigate trail, map views: Driver is northbound heading straight to- ward trail point 6 (left). Northbound driver has reached point 6 and has turned west to follow trail (right).
136 NOTE If you are already located at or near the end of your trail, the arri- val alarm will go off as soon as you hit ENT . Press EXIT to clear the alarm and proceed. 5. Now, begin navigati ng with your unit. 6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVI G AT I O N | ENT .
137 Transfer My Data highlighted (left). When transferring data (right) you will have the option of transferring the unit's data to a MMC card or loading the data on the MMC card into the unit. 3. Saving to MMC : To accept the default name "Data" for the GPS Data File, press ↓ to S AVE D ATA | ENT .
138 These figures show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data File from an MMC into the unit's memory. Cancel Navigation You can turn off any of the naviga tion commands after you reach your destination or at any other time by using the Cancel Navigation com- ma n d.
139 Section 7: Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance from different Locations 1. While on the Map Page press: MENU | ↓ to F IND D ISTANCE | ENT . 2. Center your cursor over the positi on you want to find the distance to. A rubber band line appears, connecting your current position to the cursor's location.
140 Icons Icons are graphic symbols used to mark some location, personal point of interest or event. They can be placed on the map screen, saved and re- called later for navigation purposes. These are sometimes referred to as event marker icons. This unit has 42 different symbols you can pick from when creating an icon.
141 1. Press MENU | ↓ to D ELETE M Y I CONS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to D ELETE A LL I CONS , D ELETE B Y S YM BOL , or D ELETE F ROM M AP and press ENT . Delete icons menu. The Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure. Press ← to Y ES | ENT .
142 The course from one waypoint to the next is a leg. Routes are composed of one or more legs. The legs of a ll GPS routes are based on straight lines between waypoints. A route provides the automatic capability to navigate through several waypoints without having to reprogra m the unit after arriving at each waypoint.
143 1. From the N AV IG AT I O N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AG E , press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to (E ND OF R OUTE ) | ENT | ↓ to A DD F ROM M AP | ENT . The Map Page appears with the cursor showing.
144 4. Set the first route waypoint: press ENT . In this example, we started our route at the intersection of 11t h Street and 145th E. Ave. The route ends at a public hunting area next to a river. (Our route creation ex- ample is illustrated in the following figures.
145 Edit a Route Name 1. From the N AVI G AT I O N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AG E press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT .
146 Route Planning on Main Menu (left). Routes menu (center). Edit Route menu (right). Navigate is selected on Edit Route menu. Navigate a Route 1. From the N AV IG AT I O N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AG E , press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT .
147 Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the Navigation Page at the start of a route, heading straight for the fi rst waypoint (Wpt 1). In Fig. 2, the traveler has arrived at Wpt 1; the arrival alarm has been triggered and the bearing arrow on the compass rose has turned to point toward Wpt 2, off to the east.
148 Edit a Trail Name To edit a trail name: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT | ↓ to trail name | ENT | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press ENT then EXIT repeatedly to return to the previous page display.
149 Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected (left). Edited trail with dotted line pattern (right). Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities. Alarm Clock To access the unit's alarm clock: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T IMERS | ENT | ↓ to A LARM C LOCK | ENT .
150 To delete a waypoint from the map: 1. Use the arrow keys to select the waypoint with the cursor. 2. Press WPT | ↓ to D ELETE W AYPOINT | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . To return to the previous page and clear the cursor, press EXIT . To delete all waypoints at one time : 1.
151 Create Way point by Entering a Position 1. Press WPT | → to S UBCATEGORY column| ↓ to N EW | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to E NTERED P OSITION | ENT | → to C REATE | ENT .
152 Set a Waypoint by Average Position This feature sets a waypoint at the current position af ter taking several position readings and averaging them. This boosts waypoint position accura cy by helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric conditions and other factors.
153 Section 8: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all of these but the anchor alarm turned on.
154 3. To change distance settings, scroll ↓ ↑ to select the desired category, then press → | ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Use ↑ ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and re- peat until the name is correct.
155 MMC File Browser. Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to B ROWSE MMC F ILES | ENT . 2. Use ↑ ↓ to browse through the file s. Highlight a file and press ENT to select it. 3. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display.
156 For connectors and wiring informatio n for another device, see page 36. For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with another device, consult the factory. Customer service phone numbers are in the back of this manual. Configure NMEA You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences.
157 (Universal Transverse Mercator) pr ojection; MGRS (Standard); MGRS (Standard + 10); Map Fix; Loran TD; British, Irish, Finnish, German, New Zealand, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan and Greek. UTM's are marked on USGS topographic charts. This system divides the Earth into 60 zones, each 6 degrees wide in longitude.
158 Configure Loran TD menu. Map Fix Map Fix is used with charts or maps . This system asks for a reference position in latitude/longitude, whic h you take from a marked location on the map. It then shows the present position as distance on the map from that reference point.
159 4. Press ENT and enter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of the paper map. It is shown as a ratio, like 1:24000. Press EXIT and the unit to return to the Configure Map Fix screen. Configure a map fix so the unit can find your position on a printed chart or topographical map.
160 Customize Menu, with "GPS Data" and "Navigation" categories expanded. Selecting the category name and pressing ENT will show the category's contents, so you can choose items within it. An expanded category (one with a "–" next to its name) can be collapsed to hide its contents.
161 The GPS Simulator menu. The GPS Simulator page will appear. The page has dialog boxes that allow you to change the Track, Speed , Altitude, Latitude and Longitude of your simulation.
162 return to the GPS Simulator menu, highlight the S TEER WITH A RROWS command, press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the previous page. Simulating Trail or Route Navigation In Simulator mode, your unit can au tomatically follow a trail or route without manual steering if you use these steps: 1.
163 To Initialize GPS: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT | ENT . 2. A message appears, prompting you to move the cursor to the desired location. Move the cursor to the desired location and press ENT . When the message automatically cl ears, follow the message instruc- tions.
164 Map Menu (left). Map Data Menu (right). To access Map Data menu: From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D ATA | ENT . To show Map Data 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D ATA | ENT .
165 Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid) The map screen can be customized with four range rings and/or grids that divide the plotter into equal se gments of latitude and longitude. Range rings are handy for visually estimating distances on the map.
166 The Map Datum Menu. Map Detail Category Selection This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the screen. This includes: waypoints, tra ils, icons, cities, highways, etc. You can turn on or off any of these items to customize the map.
167 Map page shown in North Up mode (left) Map page shown in Track Up mode (right). This is fine if you are always traveling due north. What you see to your left corresponds to the left side of the map, to your right is shown on the right side of the map, and so on .
168 Map Orientation menu with the North Up map orientation option selected. NOTE In North Up and Course Up, the present position arrow appears in the center of the map page. In Track Up, the position arrow ap- pears centered in the lower third of the page.
169 To view Chart Note information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cu rsor over a Chart Note icon. When it's selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press WPT to display the Note Information screen. 3. To scroll through the Chart Note screen, use ↑ ↓ arrow keys to read the information.
170 NauticPath chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor. When first highlighted, the Pop-Up name box appears. The Port Services information screen for a NauticPath chart contains all the service information in one window. 3. To scroll through the service information window, use ↑ ↓ to see the types of services available.
171 station at the present time. At larger zoom ranges, you can select the boxed " C " icon and it becomes an animated arrow with a pop-up name box (the name box disappears after a few seconds). Exa mples are dis - played in the following figures.
172 The velocity scale at the top left side of the graph changes dynamically based upon the maximum velocity of the current for that day. Slack water, the period of little or no current, is represented by the Slack Water Line (SWL). The flood appears above the SWL and the ebb appears below the SWL.
173 To view tide information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cu rsor over a tide station icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press WPT to display the Tide Information screen. Tide Information screen. The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on this date at the present time.
174 inserted into the unit. Navionics charts must be inserted into the unit, then selected as a Map Choice option in the Map Data menu. To display a Navionics chart: 1. Install the Navionics MMC in the memory card compartment and turn on the unit. (For full card install instructions, see Sec.
175 Overlay Data with Navigation and Sonar Data categories expanded. To overlay information on your screen: 1. Press MENU | ↓ to O VERLAY D ATA | ENT . 2. If you currently have any overlay data on your screen, it will be listed here. Select (E NTER TO ADD ) and press ENT .
176 From Overlay Data Shown (left) press ENT to see Data Viewer (center). Select a category and press ENT . Next, select information to show on screen and press ENT to check it and turn it on (right). Map Page shows boat cruising Puget Sound, Washington with Overlay Data turned on (left).
177 NOTE: You also can remove data direct ly from the Data Viewer menu by repeating the steps used to add overlay data. Highlight the overlay data currently displayed, then press ENT , unchecking the data op- tion, which will remove it from the display.
178 Trip Distance set to small size in the Overlay Data Shown menu (left). Trip Distance set to Large size (right). To change display ed data font size: 1.
179 Pop-up Help command highlighted on System Setup menu (left). Pop- up Help message for Sounds (right). Reset Options The Reset Options command allows you to switch unit features and functions back to factory default settings. 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to R ESET O PTIONS | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT .
180 Screen Contrast and Brightness To adjust Contrast: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ENT . 2. Highlight C ONTRAST , then use ← → to move the contrast adjustment bar. The left end of the scale is the lowest contrast level. The right end is the highest contrast level.
181 To adjust the screen's display mode: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to D ISPLAY M ODE | ENT , which will open the Display Mode menu with three options: Normal, High Contrast and Night Viewing. 3. Select the desired mode and press ENT .
182 To set the Year: 1. Make sure your unit has acqu ired your position, then press MENU | MENU , highlight S YSTEM S ETUP and ENT . 2. Highlight S ET L OCAL T IME and press ENT . 3. Select Y EAR and press ENT . Use ↑ ↓ to select the year and press ENT .
183 To turn on/off the WAAS Alarm: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to S HOW W AAS A LARM . 2. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) or un- check it (turn off) the WAAS Alarm. 3. Press EXIT | EXIT to return to the map display.
184 Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles Sounds triggered by key strokes and alarms can be turned off or ad- justed to a desired level. The Sounds menu. To set Key Press Sounds: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select S OUNDS and press ENT . 2. Highlight K EY P RESS S OUNDS and press ENT to check it (turn on) or un- check it (turn off.
185 Track Smoothing This is a factory setting on the GPS Setup menu that should always be left on . When stopped or traveling at slow speeds (such as walking or trolling), Track Smoothing prevents wandering of trails, the steering arrow, compass rose and a map in track-up mode.
186 To create a New Trail: 1. Press MENU | MENU , highlight M Y T RAILS and press ENT . 2. Highlight N EW T RAIL and press ENT . The Edit Trail menu will appear, allowing you to Edit the trails na me, colo r, pattern, maximum points, trail status (active or inactive) and trail visibility.
187 You can have trail points placed at any distance between 0.01 mile/nm/km to 9.99 mile/nm/km. The default setting is 0.10 mi. WARNING: If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trail creation and recording will be turned off . You must turn it back on to record trails.
188 To delete a Trail: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select M Y T RAILS and press ENT . 2. Select the desired trail from the Saved Trails list and press ENT . The Edit Trail menu will appear. 3. Highlight D ELETE T RAIL and press ENT . The following message will ap- pear: Delete this trail? Select Y ES and press ENT .
189 Transparency selected on main menu. To adjust Transparency level: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T RANSPA RENCY | ENT . The T RANSPA RENCY slider bar appears. 2. Use ↑ ↓ to move the bar. Move the bar to the bottom of the scale to eliminate transparency.
190 Units of Measure Menu. To set Temperature units: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select System Setup and press ENT . U NI TS OF M EAS- URE will be highlighted, so press ENT . 2. Highlight T EMPERATURE and press ENT . 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select one of the following options: Fahrenheit, Celsius or Kelvin.
191 To set Volume units: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select System Setup and press ENT . U NI TS OF M EAS- URE will be highlighted, so press ENT . 2. Highlight V OLUME and press ENT . 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select one of the following options: Gallons or Liters.
192 Notes.
193 Section 9: Searching NOTE: The background map loaded in your unit's permanent memory lets you search for some land features, including cities and lakes.
194 Find Streets 1. From a Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to F IND S TREETS | ENT . 2. Press ENT to search in the Street field. 3. To enter a street name, press ↓ to S TREET | ENT . There are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box.
195 Find By Name menu with list of cities. Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor With a POI or map feature selected by the cursor, press WPT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT . A POI selected by the cursor (left). POI information screen (right).
196 The Find Exit menu. 2. First, select a highway name by pressing ENT , which calls up the Find By Name menu. There are two highway search options: A.
197 Find Exit menu with an exit selected in the Exit List. 4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choices. A. Press ENT to navigate or "go to" the exit. B. Press → | ENT to find the exit on the map. Go To Exit highlighted (left). Find On Map selected (right).
198 Exit Information screen (left). General location and amenities information (right). Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) 1. Press WPT , press ↓ or ↑ to select a map place or POI category, then press ENT . (To narrow your search, press → then press ↓ or ↑ to select a subcategory before pressing ENT .
199 Find by Nearest option, left, Calculating screen, center, POI list, right. 3. To search by the name of a POI: press ENT . There are two options: A.
200 Go To Waypoint highlighted (left) . Find on Map selected (right). Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to F IND S TREETS | ENT and the Find Streets Menu appears. 2. You must first fill in a street na me in the First Street dialog box.
201 for that street, press ↓ to F IND F IRST S TREET | ENT . A message appears ask- ing you to wait while the unit finds the street. When the Streets Found list appears, press ↑ or ↓ to select the street you are searching for and press ENT. Find Streets menu with the Find Firs t street highlighted (left).
202 2. You must fill in a street name in the First Street dialog box. Press ENT to display the Find By Name menu. There are two options: A. You can spell out the street in the top selection box.
203 ↑ or ↓ to select the intersection you are searching for and press ENT . (In our example, we selected the intersection of SW 80th Street and SW 71st Avenue in Miami, Fla.) 7. The Map Page appears, with the cu rsor pointing to the found intersec- tion.
204 3. If you're looking for nearest, the uni t says it is calculating, then a list of waypoints appears. The closest waypoint is highlighted at the top of the list. The waypoint furthest from you is at the bottom of the list. 4. To see location information on the closest (highlighted) waypoint, press ENT and the Waypoint screen appears.
205 Find By Name menu (left). Waypoint Information screen (center). The found waypoint is hi gh li gh te d by the cursor on the Map Page (right). A. To navigate to the waypoint, press ENT . (Go T o Waypoint com- mand is already highlighted.) The unit will show navigation infor- mation to the waypoint.
206 Notes.
207 Section 10: NMEA 2000 Device Configuration NMEA 2000 Menu The NMEA 2000 menu on your display unit's main menu allows you to configure, calibrate and monitor devices on a NMEA 2000 network. The NMEA 2000 menu provides access to the Bus Setup, Fuel Management and NMEA 2000 Alarms.
208 The NMEA Diagnostics page displays information about the perform - ance of the network bus, keeping you updated on bus status, mode, er- rors and bus traffic.
209 Tank Select The Tank Select menu allows you to choose from up to three tanks (Port, Center and Starboard), depe nding on the Engine-tank configura- tion that has been selected. This allows you to set up each tank indi- vidually. Tank Size The Tank Size menu allows you to inpu t the size of a selected tank in gallons.
210 7. Use ↓ ↑ , ← → to input the capacity (gallons) of the tank you chose from the Tank Select menu and press ENT . 8. Repeat Steps 5-7 for each remaining tank.
211 The Device Data for an EP-10 Fuel Flow includes F uel Rate (amount of fuel burned per hour), Fuel Used, Trip Fuel Used and Seasonal Fuel Used. NOTE: If, as in the graphic above, you do not have a .
212 A dd Fuel After entering the amount of fuel added to a tank in the Fuel Added dialog, the Add Fuel command finalizes the entry of the data. L ike the Fuel Added dialog, the Add Fuel command will only be used when an amount of fuel is added that does not fill up the tank.
213 To Reset Calibration: Choosing the Reset Calibration command will switch fuel flow calibra- tion settings back to factory defaults. 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 2. Highlight F UEL M AN AGE M ENT and press ENT . The Fuel Management menu will appear.
214 The second tab at the top of the NMEA 2000 Alarms page is the Alarm Status Tab. When an alarm has been set for a device, the alarm and its current status will be shown on the Alarm Status window. To view the Alarm Status window, highlight the Alarm Status tab and press ENT .
215 To turn on/off Backlight Synchroniza tion: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 2. Highlight B ACKLIGHT S YNCHRONIZA TION and press ENT , which will turn on/off Backlight Synchronization. 3. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display.
216 Advanced Options menu The Temp sensor Advanced Options menu contains two categories: In- stance and Restore Defaults. Instance The Instance command is intended for use only by experienced NMEA 2000 network technicians. Instance a llows network technicians to re- solve certain electronic probe conflicts.
217 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A list of network device s will be at the top of the page. 3. Select the fuel flow you want to rename and press ENT . The Device Configuration menu will appear with the Device Name dialog box high- lighted.
218 vanced Options menu, only the settings for the Port Fuel Flow will be reset to factory defaults. Other fuel flows on the network will not be affected. To restore default se ttings: 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ t o s e l e c t NMEA 2000 and press ENT .
219 4. Highlight T ANK I NSTANCE and press ENT , which will open the Tank In- stance menu with the following options: Tank 1, Tank 2, Tank 3 and Unknown. 5. Select the desired Tank Instance (location) and press ENT . The fol- lowing confirmation message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6.
220 Advanced Options menu The Fuel Flow sensor Advanced Options menu contains two categories: Instance and Restore Defaults. Instance The Instance command is intended for use only by experienced NMEA 2000 network technicians. Instance a llows network technicians to re- solve certain electronic probe conflicts.
221 Suzuki Engine Interface Configuration To input Devic e Name: 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization.
222 5. Select your engine type and press ENT . The following message will appear : Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6.
223 NOTE: The Suzuki Engine Interface Devi ce Configuration menu contains two Engine Trim calibration commands, which will be addressed in the next segment of this section, Calibrating EP Sensors.
224 To calibrate an EP-10 Fuel Flow : 10. If calibration is necessary, press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 11. Highlight F UEL M AN AGE M E N T and press ENT . 12. Select T ANK L OCATION and press ENT to choose the location of the tank connected to selected fuel flow.
225 3. Select the EP-15 Fluid Level and press ENT . 4. Press ↓ to select C A LIBRATE and press ENT . The Device Calibration menu will appear. Instructions on Calibration will be listed at the top of the menu. 5. Highlight N UM P TS , press ENT and select 2.
226 4. Press ↓ to select C A LIBRATE and press ENT . The Device Calibration menu will appear. 5. Highlight N UM P TS , press ENT and select 3 . Press ENT . 6. Make sure your tank is empty, then highlight F LUID L EVEL and press ENT . Select E MPTY LEVEL and press ENT .
227 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↓ ↑ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the page. 3. Select the desired EP -15 Fluid Level and press ENT .
228 1. After selecting Fuel Used as overlay data, fill up your tank and press MENU | MENU . 2. Select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 3. Highlight F UEL M ANAG E M E N T and press ENT . Select T ANK L OCATION and press ENT . 4. Use ↑ ↓ to select the location (Port, Center or Starboard) of the en- gine interface you want to calibrate and press ENT .
229 Highlight C ALIBRATE T RIM and press ENT . The Device Calibration window will appear with a list of Calibration Instructions. 4. Highlight S TART C ALIBRATION and press ENT . The following message will appear: Please fully raise the Engine Trim. 5.
230 Reset Calibration highlighted (left) . Reset Calibration confirmation window (right). To Reset Calibration: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 2. Highlight F UEL M AN AGE M E N T and press ENT . 3. Highlight E NGINE S ELECT and press ENT .
231 Section 11: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Adindan Mean for Ethiopia, Sudan Adindan Burkina Faso Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Adindan Mali Adindan Senegal Adi.
232 Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Dabola Guinea Djakarta (Batavia) Indonesia (Sumatra) DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands (Gizo Island) Easter Island 1967 Easter Island European 1950 Mean for Au.
233 Naparima BWI Trinidad & Tobago North American 1927 Mean for Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Turks Islands North American 1927 Mean .
234 Point 58 Sweden Santo (DOS) 1965 Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Azores (Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands) Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Nambia Selvagem Grande Salvage Islands SGS.
235 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device mu st accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion.
236 Notes.
237 LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE ("YOU") AND LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT ("WE", "OUR", OR "US").
238 DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY "We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronics, Inc., the manufactur er of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases the prod- uct as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use.
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