Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LMS-527cDF iGPS Lowrance electronic
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Pub. 988-0152-181 www.lowrance.com LMS-522c iGPS & LMS-527cDF iGPS Fish-finding Sonar & Mapping GPS Installation and Operation Instructions.
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i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me Fi rst! ......................................................... 1 Spe cif ica tion s: LMS -522c iGPS and LMS -527cDF iGPS ............. 3 How to use this manual: ty pographical co nven tions ................ 10 Section 2: In stallati on .
ii Sonar Pa ge ............................................................................... 48 Basic Sonar Quick Refere nce ............................................... 51 Sonar Opera tions .......................................................
iii Sonar Simu lator .......................................................................... 91 Stop Chart .................................................................................... 93 Surface Cla rity ....................................
iv Find Distance from different Loca tions ................................... 135 Find Distance from Point to Po int ........................................... 135 Icons ...............................................................................
v Map Auto Zoom ......................................................................... 159 Map Da ta ................................................................................... 159 Map Datum Se lectio n......................................
vi Device Information and Device Data ................................... 207 Fuel Manageme nt Me nu ........................................................... 208 Tank Loca tion .................................................................... 208 Fuel A dded .
vii 3-Point Calib ration ............................................................ 222 5-Point Calib ration ............................................................ 223 Engine Trim Calibrati on ..................................................
viii 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.
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 have gained some experience with your sonar, you'll want to check out Section 4, which discusses more advanced Sonar Options and Other Features .
3 It's important to us (and our power users), but, if you don't care how many watts of power the unit has, or how many waypoints the your unit can store, skip ahead to important information on how the sonar works, on page 5. (Background on GPS begins on page 6.
4 Transmitter: .................... 3,000 watts pe ak-to-peak/375 watts RMS. Sonar sounding depth capability: ............ LMS-527cDF: 2,500 feet/762 meters. LMS-522c: 1,000 feet/305 meters. (Actual capability depends on transducer configuration and installation, bottom com- position and water conditions.
5 Mapping memory: ...........Up to 1 GB o n 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 The receiver amplifies this return si gnal, or echo, and sends it to the display, where an image of the object appears on the scrolling sonar chart. The sonar's microprocessor calculates the time lapse between the transmitted signal and echo return to determine the distance to the object.
7 The performance doesn't stop there. Stored in the permanent memory of each unit is a basic background map of the entire world. We lock it in here at the factory — you can't change or erase this map.
8 tom map files and GPS data files ca n be used interchangeably between your gimbal-mounted unit and the hand-held iFINDER ™ GPS re- ceiver.) Your unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SDC. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the unit.
9 A minimum of three satellites are re quired to determine a 2D fix. The system requires signal receptio n from three satellites in order to determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevat ion (your height above sea level — also called altitude.
10 However, there are some fringe areas of the U.S., including parts of Alaska, that do not yet receive robu st WAAS coverage. Continued WAAS development is planned to extend W AAS coverage in the years to come. WAAS boosts the accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system is designed for aircraft.
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 This will usually give you the best combination of smooth water flow and protection from bangs and bumps. Align transducer centerline with hull bottom.
17 Second, the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches on your sonar display. (Thi s is not an issue for flasher-style sonars.) Lack of angle adjustment can be particularly troublesome on hulls that sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds.
18 Place the ratchets into the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the al ig nme nt m ar k molded into the bracket. Place the ratchets onto the transducer with the letter "A" aligned with the 12 o 'cl oc k position on the transducer stem.
19 If the transducer's face isn't parallel with the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from the br acket. Place the ratchets into the holes in the bracket with the letter "B" aligned with the dot stamped in the bracket. Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the transom.
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 that your selected location will work under all conditions, make a test run with the boat on plane and observe the bottom signal. You'll need to figure some way to prop the transd ucer into position while you make your test run. (A brick or two might be sufficient to hold it in place.
28 2. The epoxy consists of the epoxy itself and a hardener. Remove the two compounds from the package and place them on the paper plate. Thoroughly stir the two compounds together until the mixture has a uniform color and consistency. Do not mix too fast or bubbles will form in the epoxy.
29 Once you've determined the proper location for the unit, place the sen- sor on the transom. The bottom of the bracket should be flush with the hull's bottom. Using the sensor as a template, mark the hull for the screws' pilot holes. Drill four 1/8" ho les, one in each end of the slots.
30 The sensor is now ready for use. Connect the sensor to the sonar socket on the back of your unit and connect the transducer to the speed sen- sor's socket. If you have any questions concerning the installation of the sensor, please contact your local boat dealer.
31 wire nuts, wrapping them with electrical tape or both. (You should cut off the bare wire before taping off the ends.) Powering Your Display Unit The display unit works from a 12-volt DC battery system. Attach the display power cable (with provided 3-amp fuse) to an accessory switch or power bus.
32 The display power cable has three wires, white, red and black. Red is the pos it iv e (+) le ad, bl ac k is ne ga tiv e (–) or gr oun d. Th e w hit e w ire is u n- used by your unit and should be capped. Make sure to attach the in-line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the pow er source as possible.
33 Power Diagram B Use this method if you are only powering your display unit and are not powering a NMEA 2000 network or any NMEA 2000 accessory device, including a GPS module.
34 WARNING: The NMEA 2000 network bus is always on and constantly drawing power. You must connect NMEA power to a switched power source so you can turn off th e network when not in use. Failure to connect to and use a power switch will drain your boat battery, which could stop your boat's operation.
35 LMS-522c and LMS-527cDF cable connections. Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable You can install your unit on the dash with the gimbal bracket or it can be used with a portable power pack. The unit must be mounted in a location with a clear view of th e sky, so the internal GPS an- tenna can lock-on to satellite signals.
36 If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in the optional R-A-M ® bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's gimbal bracket to a swivel mount, which can be used on the dash or overhead mounting positions. Optional R-A-M mounting system.
37 Install the gimbal bracket. Adjust 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.
38 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.
39 MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation Your unit uses a MultiMedia Card to store information, such as sonar logs, custom maps, waypoints, trails and other GPS data.
40 To insert a MMC or SD Card 1. Open the card compartment door. 2. Grasp the bottom of the MMC and push the top of the card into the slot. Once the card is started, use your fingernails to slide it the rest of the way to the left, until it is firmly seated in the slot.
41 MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM (left). MMC card reader for USB ports, (right). 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.
42 Notes.
43 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 together.
44 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.
45 But, if you want to learn about the various sonar options, see Sec. 4, Sonar Options & Other Features. 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 .
46 Sun/Moon Calculations : finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon. Trip Calculator : shows trip status and statistics. 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.
47 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 .
48 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 .
49 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).
50 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 .
51 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 .
52 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.
53 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.
54 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.
55 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.
56 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 .
57 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.
58 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to select a setting, then press ENT . 4. To return to the previous page , press EXIT | EXIT . 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.
59 To adjust and turn o n the shallow alarm: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to A LA RM S | ENT | ↓ to S ONAR A LARMS | ENT . 2. Press → to S HALLOW A LARM D EPTH | ENT . 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 .
60 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.
61 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 .
62 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 .
63 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 .
64 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.
65 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.
66 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 .
67 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. 3. To clear the depth cursor, press EXIT . Depth Range - Automatic When turned on for the first time, the bottom signal is automatically placed in the lower half of the scr een.
68 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.
69 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).
70 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.
71 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.
72 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.
73 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.
74 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).
75 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.
76 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).
77 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.
78 screen, and Overlay Data changes only the information floating on the screen without a box. See Cust omize Page Displays, on page 86, 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 .
79 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.
80 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).
81 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.
82 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.
83 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.
84 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 .
85 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.
86 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.
87 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.
88 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.
89 2. Press MENU , select O VERLAY D ATA and press ENT . The Overlay Data shown menu will appear. 3. Highlight (P RESS E NT TO ADD …) and press ENT to open the Data Viewer menu with three expandable data ca tegories: Time, So nar Data and Sensor Data.
90 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.
91 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.
92 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.
93 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.
94 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.
95 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.
96 Upper and Lower Limits See the entry in this section for De pth Range - Upper and Lower Limits 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.
97 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.
98 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.
99 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.
100 Notes.
101 Section 6: Basic GPS Operations This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tuto- rials presented in Sec. 6 follow a chronological order. Sec. 7, Advanced GPS Operations , will discuss other more advanced functions and utili- ties.
102 Navigation Page, Map Page and Sonar Page.) Each page represents one of the unit's major operation modes. 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.
103 something. The GPS will work fine fo r these lessons right out of the box with the factory default settings. But, if you want to learn about the vari- ous options, see Sec . 8, System Setup and GPS Setup Options . You can access the Main Menu from any of the four Page screens by pressing MENU | MENU .
104 Sun/Moon Calculations : finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon. Trip Calculator : shows trip status and statistics. 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.
105 WARNING: Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing! 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.
106 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.
107 path you've just taken, is depicted by the line extending from the ar- row. The arrow pointing down at the top of the c om pa ss r os e in di ca te s the current track (direction of travel) you are taking. The Navigation with Digital Data Page recording a trail, while travel- ing southwest.
108 Speed (ground speed) is the velocity you are making over the ground. (If you wish, you can customize the Speed data box to display Closing Speed instead. Closing Speed is also known as velocity made good. It's the speed that you're making toward the waypoint.
109 You can use the ZIN or ZOUT keys to change the cross track error range. 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.
110 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.
111 national forests and parks); some ma jor city streets; Interstate, U.S. and state highways; Interstate highway exits and exit services infor- mation; large- and medium-sized la kes and streams; and more than 60,000 navigation aids and 10,000 wrec ks and obstructions in U.
112 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.
113 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.
114 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.
115 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.
116 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.
117 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.
118 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.
119 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.
120 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 .
121 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.
122 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.
123 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.
124 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.
125 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.
126 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 .
127 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.
128 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.
129 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.
130 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.
131 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).
132 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 .
133 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 .
134 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.
135 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.
136 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.
137 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 .
138 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.
139 1. From the N AV IG AT I O N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AGE , 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.
140 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.
141 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 .
142 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 AGE , press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT . Route Planning on Main Menu (left). Routes menu (center). Edit Route menu (right). Navigate is selected on Edit Route menu.
143 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.
144 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.
145 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 .
146 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.
147 Selecting a Waypoint To select a waypoint on the map (for navigating to, for editing, etc.,) use the arrow keys and center the cursor over the waypoint. A highlighted halo will appear around the waypoint. Create Way point by Entering a Position 1.
148 7. Press EXIT , which will open the Waypoint Information menu with up to four options: Go To Waypoi nt, Find on Map, Edit Waypoint and De- lete Waypoint. Select the desired option and press ENT . Set a Waypoint by Average Position This feature sets a waypoint at the current position af ter taking several position readings and averaging them .
149 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.
150 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.
151 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.
152 For connectors and wiring informatio n for another device, see page 34. 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.
153 (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.
154 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.
155 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.
156 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.
157 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.
158 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.
159 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.
160 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 .
161 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.
162 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.
163 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 .
164 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.
165 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.
166 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.
167 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 af- ter a f ew s ec on ds) . Examples are displayed in the following figures. To view Tidal Current information: 1.
168 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.
169 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.
170 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.
171 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 .
172 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).
173 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.
174 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.
175 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 .
176 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.
177 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 .
178 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 .
179 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.
180 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.
181 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.
182 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.
183 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.
184 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 .
185 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.
186 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.
187 2. Highlight V OLUME and press ENT . 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select one of the following options: Gallons or Liters. Press ENT . 4. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the sonar display. To set Heading units: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select System Setup and press ENT .
188 Notes.
189 Section 9: Searching NOTE: The background map loaded in your unit lets you to search for U.S. Interstate Highway exits and exit services, as well as some land features, including cities and lakes.
190 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.
191 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).
192 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.
193 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).
194 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 .
195 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.
196 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.
197 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).
198 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.
199 ↑ 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.
200 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.
201 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.
202 Notes.
203 Section 10: NMEA 2000 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.
204 NOTE: To switch back to the internal GPS antenna, repeat the steps above. The internal GPS will be automatically enabled when you turn off (uncheck) the LGC module Set Active box. Bus Setup Selecting Bus Setup from the NMEA 2000 menu gives you access to the Bus Configuration menu and the NMEA Diagnostics and Ethernet Di- agnostics pages.
205 from IP Address to upload and download rates (bytes per second). To refresh either Diagnostics page, highlight the P ING A LL D EVICES button at the bottom of the page and press ENT . The network devices list is located in the top half of the Bus Configura- tion menu.
206 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.
207 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.
208 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 .
209 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.
210 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 ANAG E M E N T and press ENT . The Fuel Manageme nt menu will appear.
211 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 .
212 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.
213 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.
214 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.
215 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 .
216 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.
217 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.
218 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.
219 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.
220 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.
221 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.
222 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.
223 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 .
224 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 . 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 5 .
225 3. Highlight F UEL M ANAG E M E N T and press ENT . Select T ANK L OCA TION 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 . 5. Highlight F ILL T AN K and press ENT .
226 5. After engine trim has been fully raised, press ENT . The following message will appear: Please fully lower the Engine trim. 6. After engine trim has been fully lowered, press ENT .
227 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 .
228 Notes.
229 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.
230 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.
231 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 .
232 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.
233 Notes.
234 Notes.
235 Notes.
236 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.
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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.
239 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRAN CE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person wh o purchases this p roduct as a consumer item for personal, family or household use.
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