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Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First! ........................................................ 1 How Your Sonar Works................................................................. 3 How Your GPS Works ................................................................... 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS ................................................... 5 How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 7 Section 2: Installation & Accessories....................................
Keyboard ...................................................................................... 47 Power/lights on and off................................................................ 48 Main Menu................................................................................... 48 Pages ............................................................................................ 50 Satellite Status Page............................................................... 50 Navigation Page ....................
Split Zoom Sonar Chart .......................................................... 88 Digital Data/Chart .................................................................. 89 Sonar Simulator .......................................................................... 89 Stop Chart.................................................................................... 91 Surface Clarity ............................................................................ 91 Upper and Lower Limits............................
Section 7: Advanced GPS Operations ............................... 129 Find Distance From Current Position ..................................... 129 Find Distance from Point to Point ........................................... 129 Icons ........................................................................................... 129 Create Icon on Map ............................................................... 130 Create Icon at Current Position ...........................................
Initialize GPS ............................................................................ 149 Map Auto Zoom ......................................................................... 149 Map Data ................................................................................... 150 Pop-up Map Info: ................................................................... 150 Map Boundaries: ................................................................... 151 Fill Water With White: ...........................
Find a Street .......................................................................... 182 Find an Intersection.............................................................. 183 Find Waypoints ......................................................................... 185 Section 10: NMEA 2000 Device Configuration............... 187 NMEA 2000 Menu..................................................................... 187 Bus Setup................................................................................
WARNING! A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions.
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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 and finding fish, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the unit and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your combination fish finder and GPS receiver. First, we want to thank you for buying a Lowrance sonar/GPS unit.
After you've gained some experience with your sonar, you'll want to check out Section 4, which discusses advanced Sonar Options and Other Features. When you come to a sonar menu command on the unit's screen, you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents, flipping through Section 3, or scanning through the sonar options in Section 4. If you're having difficulty with your sonar, you can find an answer to the most common problems in Section 5, Sonar Troubleshooting.
NOTICE! The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from 20 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage or operation in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone numbers are listed on the last page of the manual.
How Your GPS Works You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how this unit scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth — and, where you're going. (But if you already have a working understanding of GPS receivers and the GPS navigation system, skip on ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories on page 9. If you're new to GPS, read on, and you can later impress your friends with your newfound knowledge.) First, think of your unit as a small but powerful computer.
Another portion of the unit's onboard memory is devoted to recording GPS navigation information, which includes waypoints, event marker 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. Like any computer file, these GPS Data Files (file format *.
navigation, look over this segment describing how GPS and its new companion WAAS work together to get you where you're going. The United States Department of Defense launched Global Positioning System (GPS) on July 17, 1995. It was designed as a 24-hour-a-day, 365-days-a-year, all weather global navigation system for the armed forces of the U.S. and its allies.
Like most GPS receivers, this unit doesn’t have a compass or any other navigation aid built inside. It relies solely on the signals from the satellites to calculate a position. Speed, direction of travel, and distance are all calculated from position information. Therefore, in order for the unit to determine direction of travel, you must be moving and the faster, the better. This is not to say that it won’t work at walking or trolling speeds — it will.
Arrow Keys The arrow keys control the movement of dotted cross-hair lines on your mapping screen called the cursor. The arrow keys also control a horizontal line depth cursor on the sonar screen. The arrow keys also help you move around the menus so you can execute different commands. They are represented by symbols like these, which denote the down arrow, up arrow, left arrow and right arrow: ↓ ↑ ← →. Keyboard The other keys perform a variety of functions.
Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the sonar and GPS systems in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: CAUTION: You should read over this entire installation section before drilling any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the sonar/GPS unit, so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the antenna, transducer and power.
Read these instructions carefully before attempting the installation. Determine which of the mounting positions is right for your boat. Use extreme care if mounting the transducer inside the hull; because, once the epoxy is applied and it is set into position, the transducer cannot be removed. Remember, the transducer installation is the most critical part of a sonar installation. Recommended Tools and supplies If you prefer the option of routing the cable through the transom, you will need a 1" drill bit.
NOTE: Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed. These boats typically have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat 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.
How low should you go? For most situations, you should install 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. Transom Transducer centerline Hull bottom Align transducer centerline with hull bottom. However, there are times when you may need to adjust the transducer slightly higher or lower.
The shoot-thru-hull installation, however, 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. Second, the transducer angle cannot be adjusted for the best fish arches on your sonar display (This is not an issue for flasher-style sonars.).
Dot Align plastic ratchets in bracket. B. Two-piece bracket: Locate the four plastic ratchets in the transducer's hardware package. Press two ratchets into the sides of the plastic bracket and two on either side of the transducer as shown in the following illustrations. Notice there are letters molded into each ratchet. Place the ratchets into the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the alignment mark molded into the bracket.
Transducer bracket Transducer Ratchet Ratchet Add ratchets to bracket and transducer. 2. Aligning the transducer on the transom. A. One-piece bracket: Slide the transducer between the two ratchets. Temporarily slide the bolt though the transducer assembly and hold it against the transom. Looking 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.
B. Two-piece bracket: Assemble the transducer and bracket as shown in the following figure. Temporarily slide the bolt though the transducer assembly but don't tighten the nut at this time. Hold the assembled transducer and bracket against the transom. Looking 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" positions are correct for your hull.
B. Two-piece bracket: Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets, assemble the transducer as shown in the figure in step 2B. Don't tighten the lock nut at this time. 4. Drilling mounting holes. Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground. The transducer's centerline should be in line with the bottom of the hull. Don't let the bracket extend below the hull! Mark the center of each slot for the mounting screw pilot holes.
Both bracket types: Attach the transducer to the transom. Slide the transducer up or down until it's aligned properly with the bottom of the hull as shown in the preceding and following figures. Tighten the bracket's mounting screws, sealing them with the caulking compound. Adjust the transducer so that it's parallel to the ground and tighten the nut until it touches the outer washer, then add 1/4 turn.
7. Make a test run to determine the results. If the bottom is lost at high speed, or if noise appears on the display, try sliding the transducer bracket down. This puts the transducer deeper into the water, hopefully, below the turbulence causing the noise. Be careful not to install the transducer bracket below the bottom of the hull! TROLLING MOTOR BRACKET INSTALLATION (single-frequency only) 1.
TRANSDUCER ORIENTATION AND FISH ARCHES If you do not get good fish arches on your display, it could be because the transducer is not parallel with the ground when the boat is at rest in the water or at slow trolling speeds. Partial fish arches Transducer aimed too far back Transducer aimed too far forward Full fish arch Proper transducer angle Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches.
SHOOT-THRU-HULL PREPARATION Hulls With Floatation Materials The transducer installation inside a fiberglass hull must be in an area that does not have air bubbles in the resin or separated fiberglass layers. The sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass. A successful transducer installation can be made on hulls with flotation materials (such as plywood, balsa wood or foam) between layers of fiberglass if the material is removed from the chosen area.
Transducer location (high speed) Transducer location (trolling speed) Shoot-thru-hull transducer locations for high speed or trolling speed operation. 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. Add a little water to the sump of the boat. Plug the transducer into the sonar unit, turn it on, then hold the transducer over the side of the boat in the water.
3. Now move the transducer around to find the best location with the strongest possible bottom signal. If you find a spot with an acceptable bottom signal, mark the location and move on to Step 4. If you can't get an acceptable bottom signal, try turning up the sensitivity by three or five keystrokes and then move the transducer around once more. If you find a spot that works, mark it and move on to Step 4.
Spread epoxy here Sand this surface (unit's face) Orient the Skimmer with the nose facing the bow of the boat. To bow Epoxy transducer to hull. WARNING: Use only the epoxy available from LEI. It has been formulated to work with these installation procedures. Other epoxy types may be too thin or may not cure to the right consistency for optimum transducer performance. 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.
Speed/Temperature Sensors Optional Speed Sensor Installation If you wish to purchase an optional or additional speed sensor for your unit, visit our website, www.lowrance.com, or refer to the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual. The following instructions describe how to install the speed sensor. Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 7/8" drill bit, 1/8" drill bit for pilot holes, screwdriver.
Transom Bottom of hull Bottom of hull Speed sensor mounting configuration: side view (left) and rear view (right.) If the base of the transom has a radius, fill the gap between the transom and the sensor with the sealant. This will help ensure a smooth water flow. Route the sensor's cable through or over the transom to the sonar unit. If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through, the required hole size is 7/8".
You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, connect it to the unit. The LGC-3000 can communicate with your GPS unit either directly (using the supplied extension cable) or through a NMEA 2000® network. NOTE: See the module’s instruction sheet, publication part number 9880154-651, for complete installation instructions.
NOTE: There are two basic power connection options, which are shown in the following two diagrams. Read the following instructions carefully to determine which power connection applies to your unit. Depending on your configuration, you may not use all of these wires. Caution: All of the wires in the power/data cable have bare ends for easier installation. The bare ends on any unused wires could cause an electrical short if left exposed.
If a malfunction happens inside the unit, extensive damage can occur if the enclosed fuse is not used. As with all electrical devices, this unit could be damaged to a point that it is irreparable and could even cause harm to the user when not properly fused. Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty. 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.
The network and any NMEA 2000 devices, including the GPS module, will not operate unless the NMEA 2000 Power Cable is connected to power. The NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected 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.
network's power status, consult the boat manufacturer or dealer. If your NMEA 2000 bus is already powered, you can ignore the NMEA 2000 Power cable and use the method shown in Power Diagram B above. Never attach two power sources to a single NMEA 2000 bus. 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 36.
Network port on display unit Double T Connector Extension cable 120-ohm terminator 120-ohm terminator Extension cable LGC-3000 LGC-3000 and display unit as an expandable NMEA 2000 network. The diagram above has a double T connector with two 120-ohm terminators — one at each end of the connector.
Com-1 To unit Yellow (Transmit) Receive Orange (Receive) Transmit Shield (Ground) Ground To Other Device Com-1 wiring to exchange position information with another device.
Display unit, rear view Power/Data socket Sonar socket Ethernet socket (for future use) Network socket NMEA 0183 data cable Display unit power cable Double T connector NMEA 2000 power cable Optional speed sensor terminator 120-ohm terminator Extension cables Transducer GPS antenna module LCX-112C and LCX-113C HD Cable connections.
Display unit rear view Power/Data socket Sonar socket Ethernet socket (for future use) Network socket NMEA 0183 Data Cable Double T connector Optional speed sensor Display unit power cable terminator 120-ohm terminator Extension cables Transducer GPS antenna module LCX-37C and LCX-38C HD Cable connections.
Display unit, rear view Sonar socket Ethernet socket (for future use) Power/Data socket Network socket NMEA 0183 Data Cable Display unit power cable Double T connector NMEA 2000 Power Cable 120-ohm terminator Optional speed sensor terminator Extension cables Transducer GPS antenna module LCX-27C and LCX-28C HD Cable connections 36
Expanding to a NMEA 2000 Network A network bus is an installed and operational network cable (backbone) running the length of your boat, already connected to a power supply and properly terminated. Such a bus provides network connection nodes at various locations around your boat. The NMEA 2000 network is similar to the telephone wiring in a house. If you pick up a phone in your living room, you can hear someone talking into the phone in the bedroom.
NOTE: If you have a double T Connector on your network that is not attached to a device, you must cap the unused connector with a NMEA 2000 cap. This will protect the pin connectors from corrosion. The NMEA 2000 cap looks like a terminator, but has "Cap" stamped into the connector housing. Adding a Network Node You can add a node to any existing connection, anywhere along the network backbone.
NOTE: You do not need a Bus Adapter Cable with this unit if you use an approved Devicenet NMEA 2000 connector. Approved Devicenet NMEA 2000 connectors work with Lowrance red connector display units and components, so no adapter cables are needed. Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash You can install the unit on top of a dash with the gimbal bracket. It can also be installed in the dash or mounted on a portable power supply.
make sure there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power, transducer and GPS antenna/receiver module cables. (A drawing on the next page shows the dimensions of a gimbal-mounted unit.) Holes in the bracket's base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. You may need to place a piece of plywood on the backside of thin fiberglass panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware. Cable hole Screw mounting hole Front Install the gimbal bracket.
Millimeter [Inch] Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the LCX27C and LCX-28C HD mounted on gimbal brackets. Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the LCX112C and LCX-113C HD mounted on gimbal brackets.
Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the LCX37C and LCX-38C HD mounted on gimbal brackets. To pass all connectors through the 1" hole, first pass the transducer connector up through the hole from under the dash, followed by the antenna connector and any accessory cables. Next, 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 marine caulking compound.
In-dash mounting template for the LCX-27C and LCX-28C HD, showing dimensions. NOTE: The figure above is not printed to scale. MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation Your unit uses MultiMedia Cards to store information, such as sonar logs, custom maps, waypoints, trails and other data. The unit can also use Secure Digital Cards (SD card) to store data. The unit can use up to two cards; a MMC and a SD card can be used at the same time.
Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp. A SD card is slightly thicker than a MMC. MMCs are available in storage capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB and 64 MB. SD cards are available in capacities of 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB and 1 GB. Additional MMC cards are available from LEI Extras; see ordering information inside the back cover of this manual. MMCs and SD cards are also available at many camera and consumer electronics stores.
MMC groove for card removal Thumb screw Insert card face up, this way Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed. To remove an MMC or SD Card 1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw. The screw should only be finger tight. If it was over-tightened, use a thumbnail, a coin or a screwdriver to open the door. 2. Use the ball of your finger or thumb and press down in the center of the card, then drag the MMC from the slot.
Switch Boxes Two switch boxes are available for this unit. One transducer switch box switches two transducers to one sonar unit. The other transducer switch box switches two sonar units to one transducer. If these accessories are not available from your dealer, see the accessory ordering information on the inside back cover of this manual. Visit our web site for a complete listing of all the available accessories for your unit.
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation This section addresses the unit's most basic sonar operations. The instructions presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Sonar Options & Other Features, will discuss other more advanced functions and utilities. Material in Sec. 4 is arranged in alphabetical order. Before you turn on the 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.
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 adjust a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits. 4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the menus, make menu selections, enter data and move the map and sonar chart cursors. 5.
show sonar signals on your screen. This unit will work fine right out of the box with the factory default settings. But, if you want to learn about the various sonar options, see Sec. 4, Sonar Options & Other Features (For general system setup and GPS 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. To clear the menu screen and return to the page display, press EXIT.
Sonar Setup command: sets various sonar options. GPS Setup command: sets various GPS receiver options. System Setup command: sets general configuration options. NMEA 2000 command: allows you to be set up on the NMEA network. Sun/Moon Calculations command: finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon. Trip Calculator command: shows trip status and statistics. Timers command: controls the up timer, down timer and alarm clock.
No matter what Page you are on, a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that satellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed. WARNING: Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing! 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 recalled waypoint.
Map Page The Map Page screens show your course and track from a "bird's-eye" view, on a moving map. By default, this unit shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. The arrow in the center of the screen is your present position. It points in the direction you're traveling. Map Page, showing position on Oologah Lake, Oklahoma. The full map option (left). Map with sonar option (right). Map Page is the default screen that appears when you turn on the unit.
Pages Menu, showing sonar chart display option commands (left). Sonar display options: full sonar chart (left) and split zoom chart (right). Sonar chart display options (from left) digital data and FlashGraf™. Sonar chart display options: Sonar with Custom Gauges.
Sonar Page Menu. Most of these functions are discussed in Sec. 4. Digital data overlay (depth & temperature) Surface signal Surface clutter Depth scale In FasTrack, fish arches show as horizontal bars. Fish arches Zoom bar Structure Bottom signal FasTrack bar graph Sonar Page, showing full sonar chart mode. You can customize how the Sonar Page displays its pictures and other data in many ways.
Sonar Quick Reference 1. Mount the transducer, antenna and unit. Connect the unit to electric power and the transducer (If GPS operation is desired, connect GPS antenna, too.). Make sure the MMC is in (See complete installation details beginning on page 9.). 2. Launch your boat. 3. To turn on the unit, press and release PWR key. 4. Opening screen displays Map Page.
Sonar Operations As you can see from the quick reference on the previous page, basic operation is 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. As you're learning the basics, there is one setting you might want to tinker with from time to time — Sensitivity. Sensitivity controls the unit's ability to pick up echoes. If you want to see more detail, try increasing the sensitivity, a little at a time.
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 gives you slightly different results. Adjusting sensitivity in Auto Sensitivity Mode is similar to manually adjusting a car's speed with the accelerator pedal while cruise control is on. You can make the car to run faster, but when you let off the gas the cruise control automatically keeps you from running slower than the minimum speed setting.
NOTE: If you want to change the sensitivity in Manual Mode, first turn off Auto Sensitivity. From the Sonar Page, press MENU|↓ to AUTO SENSITIVITY|ENT|↑ to SENSITIVITY|ENT. Press ↓ or ↑ to pick a different sensitivity setting. When it's set at the desired level, press EXIT. Important Tip: While you are experimenting and learning, it's possible to scramble the settings so that the sonar picture disappears from your screen.
Other Free Training Aids The sonar options section discusses Fish I.D., fish alarms and other features in more 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.lowrance.com. Be sure to check out the free Sonar Tutorial, which includes animated illustrations and more pictures of actual sonar returns, all described in detail.
A 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 features, it allows you to play back sonar logs, run GPS routes and trails, even create real waypoints you can use in the field! You can even take snapshots of the Sonar Chart and print them or e-mail them to friends.
Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features Material in this section is arranged in alphabetical order. ASP™ (Advanced Signal Processing) The ASP™ feature is a noise rejection system built into the sonar unit that constantly evaluates the effects of boat speed, water conditions and interference. This automatic feature gives you the best display possible under most conditions. The ASP feature is an effective tool in combating noise. In sonar terms, noise is any undesired signal.
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 an echo is a fish. Another alarm is the Zone Alarm, which consists of a bar on the side of the screen. Any echo on the chart that appears inside this bar triggers the alarm. The last alarm is the Depth Alarm, which has both a Shallow and a Deep setting. Only the bottom signal will trigger this alarm.
To switch to a different depth setting, open the Sonar Alarms menu and repeat the instructions in step 3 above. To adjust and turn on the deep alarm: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to ALARMS|ENT|↓ to SONAR ALARMS|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to DEEP ALARM ENABLED|→ to DEEP ALARM DEPTH|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. 4. Press ← to DEEP ALARM ENABLED|ENT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.
Fish Alarm You can use the Fish Alarm to make a distinctive audible alarm when the Fish I.D. feature (Fish I.D. must be turned on for the Fish Alarm to work) detects fish or other suspended objects. A different tone will sound for each fish symbol size shown on the display. Sonar Alarms menu with Fish Alarm selected. When the checkbox is blank, alarm is off. To turn on the fish alarm: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to ALARMS|ENT|↓ to SONAR ALARMS|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to FISH ALARM|ENT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.
Chart Speed The chart speed is the rate echoes scroll across the screen. The default is maximum. We recommend you leave the setting there for virtually all fishing conditions. You, however, might consider experimenting with chart speed when you are stationary or drifting very slowly. You may sometimes achieve better images as you slow the chart speed to match how fast you are moving across the bottom. If you are at anchor, ice fishing or fishing from a dock, experiment with a chart speed around 50 percent.
mostly as blue arches. A hard bottom or other relatively hard target returns a strong signal displayed as a wide, brightly colored line (reddish yellow to bright yellow.) If you have two signals of equal size, one with red to yellow color and the other without, then the target with brighter color (yellow) is the stronger signal. This helps distinguish weeds from trees on the bottom, or fish from structure. Colorline is adjustable. Experiment with your unit to find the Colorline setting that's best for you.
Fig. 1A Fig. 1B Fish near Hard structure structure Colorline Fig. 2A Fig. 2B Hard bottom Muddy bottom Colorline Fig. 3A Fig. 3B Muddy bottom Hard bottom Colorline The "A" figures to the left show locations with Colorline set at the factory level of 70 percent. The "B" figures on the right show the same locations with Colorline increased to 84 percent. In Figure 1B, no fish are near the left structure, but the right structure shows fish holding next to the structure.
Customize Page Displays Every Page display option except Full Map (on the Map Page) has customizable Digital Data boxes to provide on-screen information. The various data available from your unit are divided into categories in the Data Viewer menu. These categories include GPS Data, Navigation, Trip Calculator, Time, Sonar and Miscellaneous 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 information.
FlashGraf™ The FlashGraf sonar page option represents the flasher style sonar combined 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 darker colors. The bottom depth is shown as a black bar across the outer circle. You can adjust the size of the chart and the flasher windows by using the Resize Window command, found on page 109. Surface clutter Bottom signal FlashGraf page.
When this screen is activated, you need to specify which side of the Menu, is active. To toggle between the two windows, press PAGES|PAGES. The window with the blue title bar at the top of the screen is the active window. To switch back, just press PAGES|PAGES again. Sonar with Custom Gauges This page mode allows you to view the sonar and whatever custom gauges you choose. To do this, press MENU|ENT. The Overlay Data dialog box will appear. Press ENT to add data. A data viewer box will appear.
You can move the cursor to any location on the screen, letting you pinpoint the depth of a target. 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU|↓ to DEPTH CURSOR|ENT. 2. The depth cursor appears. Press ↓ ↑ to move 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 screen. This is called Auto Ranging and is part of the automatic function.
Depth Range - Upper and Lower Limits Virtually any segment of the water column can be displayed by using the upper and lower limit feature. This lets you pick the shallow and deep range limits shown on the screen, provided there is at least 10 feet between the upper and lower limit you select. For example, a range from 12 feet to 34 feet could be used. Changing the upper and lower limits gives you far greater control over the depth range.
Fish arches Area "zoomed" Normal display, in auto depth range mode, (left); Display "zoomed" with Upper and Lower Limits focusing on the portion of the water column from 25 feet to 45 feet deep (right). In the "zoomed" image on the right, note the target definition, showing two fish holding just off the structure. To turn off upper and lower limits: From the Sonar Page, press MENU|↓ to AUTO DEPTH RANGE|ENT|EXIT.
Fish I.D.™ (Fish Symbols & Depths) The Fish I.D. feature identifies targets that meet certain conditions as fish. The microcomputer analyzes all echoes and eliminates surface clutter, thermoclines, and other undesirable signals. In most instances, remaining targets are fish. The Fish I.D. feature displays fish symbols on the screen in place of the actual fish echoes. There are several fish symbol sizes. These are used to designate the relative size between targets. In other words, Fish I.D.
Fig. 1 B Fig. 1 A Fish symbols appear in surface clutter Many fish arches visible Fewer fish symbols visible Fig. 2 B Fig. 2 A No fish shown Fish arches above structure Figures 1A and 2A (left) show Sonar Page in normal chart mode. Figures 1B and 2B (right) show the same underwater scene with Fish I.D. turned on. Note how arches are replaced with symbols. FishTrack™ The FishTrack feature shows the depth of a fish symbol when it appears on the display.
Symbols with FishTrack depths Sonar Features menu with Fish I.D. Depths selected (left). When the check box to the left is unchecked, the feature is off. Sonar Page showing Fish I.D. symbols and FishTrack depths turned on (right). Frequency (Change Transducer Frequency) A dual-frequency transducer operates with both 200 kHz and 50 kHz. The 200 kHz frequency has a 12° cone angle and the 50 kHz frequency has a 35° cone angle.
Sonar Features menu with a frequency of 200 kHz selected. To change the frequency setting to 50 kHz: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU|↓ to SONAR FEATURES|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to 50 KHZ|ENT. 3. Press EXIT|EXIT to clear the menu. To change the frequency setting to 200 kHz: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU|↓ to SONAR FEATURES|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to 200 KHZ|ENT. 3. Press EXIT|EXIT to clear the menu.
The Sonar Page menu with the Log Sonar Chart Data command selected (left). Sonar Chart Logging menu, with the Start Logging command selected (right). The MMC has 11.7 MB of free space, which will record the scrolling chart for 20 minutes and 44 seconds. To record or log chart data: 1. Press MENU|↓ to LOG SONAR CHART DATA|ENT. 2. To record data using the default settings, press ENT. The menu clears and the Sonar Page title bar shows the name of the file you are recording.
Overlay Data Shown window (left); Data viewer with the Sonar Data category expanded (right). To overlay information on your screen: 1. Press MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT. 2. If you have overlay data on your display, you’ll see a list of that data on the overlay data shown menu. To add data, select (ENT TO ADD) and press ENT. The data viewer shows information categories with "+" or "–" symbols next to each category name. A category with a "+" next to it is expandable, meaning its contents are hidden.
Overlay Data Shown, with water speed selected (left). Press ENT to access REMOVE option (right). Press ENT again to remove item and return to the Overlay Data Shown screen. To move overlaid data: You may find it useful to rearrange data floating in your display window. 1. Press MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT. 2. You'll see a list of the overlay data currently displayed. Select the item you want to move and press ENT|→ to MOVE|ENT. 3. The data begins to flash on your screen.
The overlay data on this sonar display includes, Depth, Temperature, Ground Speed and the Track the boat is following. NOTE: Some data types can be displayed in only one font size. If that is the case, the Data Size box will not be displayed for that data type. Overlay Data Style Do you like a digital readout or do you prefer an analog gauge look? With the Overlay Style feature you can mix and match your data to suit your viewing preferences. To access overlaid data style menu: 1.
Gauge Setup Menu. There are four primary setup options in the analog menu: Themes, Tick Marks, Thresholds and Text. You can make gauges transparent from all setup menus except Text Setup. To change the setup menu, arrow over, highlight one of the four setup options and press ENT. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired category on the setup menu, then press ENT. To return to the main sonar display, press ENT repeatedly. For advanced information on Overlay Data Style, skip ahead to 163.
in a large amount of clutter appearing on the screen. If this occurs, just decrease the sensitivity to a level that eliminates the clutter. When you turn HyperScroll off, you can return to your original sensitivity level. Sonar Menu with Ping Speed command selected (left). The Ping Speed Control Bar (right) at default setting. To change Ping Speed: 1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU|↓ to PING SPEED|ENT. 2. The Ping Speed Control Bar appears. Press ↑ to increase ping speed; press ↓ to decrease ping speed.
System Setup menu with Reset Options command selected (left). The Reset Options dialog box (right). NOTE: Reset Options does not erase any waypoints, routes, plot trails, or sonar logs. Reset Water Distance The sonar chart's Digital Data display option includes a window that shows distance traveled, called Water Distance ("W Distance"). This information is calculated from an optional water speed sensor, not the GPS. The Water Distance window can be reset to zero using the Reset Water Distance command.
1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SONAR SETUP|ENT. 2. Use ↓ to scroll down to KEEL OFFSET, then press ENT. The Keel Offset dialog box appears. Press ↓ to change the plus (+) sign to a minus (–) sign. 3. Press → to the first number, then press ↑ to change the number to 3. 4. Press → to the second number, then press ↑ to change that number to 5, then press EXIT. The depth indicators now accurately show the water depth beneath the keel.
Situations occur, however, when it becomes necessary to increase or decrease sensitivity. This typically happens when you wish to see more detail, so an increase in sensitivity is needed. Or when wave action and boat wakes create tiny air bubbles that clutter much of the water column. In that case, a decrease in sensitivity is necessary to reduce some of the clutter. The control bar used to adjust sensitivity up or down is the same whether the unit is in the automatic or manual mode.
To turn Auto Sensitivity back on: From the Sonar Page, press MENU|↓ to AUTO SENSITIVITY|ENT|EXIT. NOTE: To return to the original factory setting for Auto Sensitivity, see the entry in this section on Reset Options. If sensitivity is in manual mode, the Reset Options command will switch back to Auto and reset the factory setting at the same time. Tip: For quicker sensitivity adjustments, try leaving the Sensitivity Control Bar on the screen as the chart scrolls.
Full Sonar Chart This is the default mode used when the unit is turned on for the first time or when it's reset to the factory defaults. The bottom signal scrolls across the screen from right to left. Depth scales on the right side of the screen aid in determining the depth of targets. The line at the top of the screen represents the surface. The bottom depth and surface temperature (if equipped with a temperature sensor or a transducer with a temp sensor built in) show at the top left corner of the screen.
Digital Data/Chart This mode shows the chart on the right side of the screen. The left side has four digital boxes containing, Depth, Track, Bearing and a Temperature Graph. Digital Data/Chart. 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 functions are useable. When in simulator 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.
3. To use the default sonar chart log stored in the unit, press ↓ to CHART USED | DEMO SONAR CHART.BLG | ENT | EXIT| EXIT | EXIT. The recorded chart begins scrolling across the screen, just as if you were on the water. 4. Turn off the Sonar Simulator by pressing MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to SIMULATORS|ENT|↓ to SIMULATORS| ENT|→ to SONAR SIMULATOR|↓ SONAR SIMULATOR ON | ENT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT. .
Stop Chart If you are running multiple units on a boat or using this unit in a car, there are times when you may want to turn off the sonar. This command turns off the sonar and stops the chart from scrolling. Sonar restarts automatically each time you turn on your unit. Press MENU|↓ to STOP CHART|ENT|EXIT. To turn on sonar and start the chart scrolling again, repeat the above step. Sonar Menu with Stop Chart command selected.
Sonar Features menu with Surface Clarity selected. 2. Press → to SURFACE CLARITY|ENT. 3. Press ↓ or ↑ to select clarity level|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT. Surface clutter In the illustration on the left, Surface Clarity is turned off. The view on the right shows Surface Clarity set on high. Upper and Lower Limits See the entry in this section for Depth Range - Upper and Lower Limits User Presets The unit has two user presets that you can set.
To reset the presets: MENU|↓ to SONAR FEATURES| ENT| → RESET PRESET|ENT. The unit will automatically reset the presets. Zoom & Zoom Bar "Zooming in" is a fast and easy method used to enlarge small detail, fish signals and the bottom with its associated structure. This unit lets you zoom in quickly and easily by pressing the Zoom In key, ZIN. Pressing ZIN once doubles the size (2X) of all echoes on the screen. Pressing it again quadruples the size of the echoes (4X).
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Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting If your unit is not working, or if you need technical help, please use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the factory customer service department. It may save you the trouble of returning your unit for repair. For contact information, refer to the last page, just inside the back cover of this manual. Unit won't turn on: 1. Check the power cable's connection at the unit. Also check the wiring. 2. Make certain the power cable is wired properly.
2. Electrical noise from the boat's motor can interfere with the sonar. This causes the sonar to automatically increase its Discrimination or noise rejection feature. This can cause the unit to eliminate weaker signals such as fish or even structure from the display. 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.
NOISE A major cause of sonar problems is electrical noise. This usually appears on the sonar's display as random patterns of dots or lines. 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 determine 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. Make sure the engine is also off.
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Section 6: Basic GPS Operations This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tutorials presented in Sec. 6 follow a chronological order. Sec. 7, Advanced GPS Operations, will discuss other more advanced functions and utilities. Material in Sec. 7 is arranged in alphabetical order. 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 together.
3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or adjust a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits. 4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the menus, make menu selections, move the map and sonar chart cursors and enter data. 5. ENT/ICONS (Enter & Icons) – This key allows you to save data, accept values or execute menu commands. It is also used to create event marker icons. 6.
Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style. Alarms command: turns GPS or sonar alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds. Transparency command: allows you to change the thickness of the dialog boxes so you can see through the dialog box. Route Planning command: used to plan, view or navigate a route.
Pages The unit has four Page displays that represent the four major operating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page, Map Page and the Sonar Page. They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key, then using → or ← to select a Page (Clear the menu by pressing EXIT.). Pages Menu, showing Map page display options. Sonar Page The Sonar Page displays the sonar chart, a view of the water column from the surface to the bottom.
The Satellite Status Page. This screen shows a graphical illustration 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. The small inner ring represents 45° above the horizon and the large ring represents the horizon. North is at the top of the screen. You can use this to see which satellites are obstructed by obstacles in your immediate area if the unit is facing north.
Navigation Page This screen has a compass rose that not only shows your direction of travel, but also the direction to a recalled waypoint. It also has a Navigation with Sonar option that will display two windows, one with a sonar chart, the other with the compass rose. To get to the Navigation Page: Press PAGES| → or ← to NAVIGATION|EXIT.
The cross track error range is shown on the compass rose as a wide, white, corridor enclosing the course line. The outer edges of this white corridor represent lines that show the current cross track error range. The default for the cross track error range is 0.20 miles. For example, if the present position symbol touches the right cross track error line, then you are 0.20 miles to the right of the desired course. You need to steer left to return to the desired course.
The Over Zoomed notice in the top left corner means you have reached the map’s detail limits for the area. Zooming in closer will reveal no more detail because a custom map has not been loaded on the MMC. If you're using only the factory-loaded background map, the maximum zoom range is 20 miles. You can continue to zoom in closer, but the map will enlarge without revealing more map content (except for a few major city streets.
are Interstate, U.S. and state highways, large- and medium-sized lakes and streams and more than 60,000 navigation aids with 10,000 wrecks and obstructions in U.S. coastal and Great Lakes waters. New for 2007 are more than 3,000 enhanced lake maps that show better defined shorelines, depth contours and other underwater features. NOTE: The LCX HD models have NauticPath charts, Fishing Hot Spots maps and all high detail MapCreate custom maps preloaded on a 30 gigabyte hard drive.
Tip: In some urban areas, businesses are so close to one another that their POI icons crowd each other on the screen. In the preceding figure, you can see a jumbled pile of POIs along Highway 34. You can reduce screen clutter and make streets and other map features easier to see by turning off the display of undesired POIs (To see how, check out the Map Detail Category section, page 153.). The Map Page has its own menu, which is used for several functions and for setting various options.
Resize Window is another handy feature for pages that have two major windows. You can change the horizontal size of the windows to suit your viewing preference. Here's how: 1. From any two-window display, press MENU|↓ to RESIZE WINDOW|ENT. 2. Two flashing arrows appear along the centerline dividing the two windows. Press ← or → to adjust the window widths. Press EXIT to clear the menu.
Map with Custom Gauges You unit can also display both the map and only the gauges you want to see. This is useful if you find you only use certain gauges when the GPS features are on. To do this: 1. PAGES | ↓| MAP WITH CUSTOM GAUGES | ENT 2. MENU | OVERLAY Data | ENT | Select data type | ENT |EXIT Map with Custom Gauges. The following page contains a 12-step quick reference for basic GPS operations.
GPS Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navigating to a location at least a few blocks away. While you're learning, navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Connect the unit to electric power and the antenna module. Make sure the MMC is in. (See complete installation details beginning on page 9.) 2. To turn on the unit, press and release PWR key. 3.
Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning the unit on. Under an unobstructed sky, the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less. If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer, you may be inside a structure, a vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception.
POI pop-up name box Cursor line Distance measured by cursor Selected airport Cursor line The selected airport to the northwest is 4.25 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 cross-hair on the desired object. On most items, a pop-up box will give the name of the selected item.
Category Selection menu (left) and list of the nearest restaurants (right). 4. Select the nearest restaurant highlighted at the top and press ENT. 5. The POI information screen appears. This is how you can use the unit as a business phone directory! If you wanted to navigate there, you could press ENT, since the GO TO WAYPOINT command is highlighted. But we just want to see it on the map, so press ↓ to FIND ON MAP |ENT.
Map screen showing the result of a restaurant search. 7. To clear the search and return to the last page displayed, press EXIT repeatedly (Before you completely exited out of the Search menus, you could have gone looking for another place.). NOTE: Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the unit. If you have not loaded a MMC for the area you are searching, you may not find anything.
Fig 1. Fig 2. Fig 3. Fig 4. Sequence for setting a waypoint. Fig. 1: While traveling, press WPT twice to call up the Find Waypoint screen (Fig. 2) and set a point. Fig. 3: A message says the waypoint has been saved. Fig. 4: vehicle continues on its way; the waypoint number is visible on map. NOTE: The Quick Save method uses the default waypoint symbol until you edit an existing waypoint and change its symbol. (Edit Waypoint Symbol is described in Sec. 7.
Create Waypoint by Entering a Position 1. Press WPT|→ to SUBCATEGORY column|↓ to NEW|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to ENTERED POSITION|ENT|→ to CREATE|ENT. 3. Press → to LATITUDE|ENT. Enter the latitude by pressing ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the latitude is correct. Press ENT. 4. Press ↓ to LONGITUDE|ENT. Enter the longitude by pressing ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the longitude is correct.
Course line Trail line Off course range, set at 0.20 mile Waypoint name Navigation Page, navigating toward waypoint 001. Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family member fall overboard. It's particularly dangerous at night or if you're out of sight of land. Of course, the first thing to do is remain calm and use all standard safety procedures to rescue the person.
The cursor is redirected toward the Man Overboard position on the Map Page. The victim is astern of the vessel. The GPS shows which direction to steer for the rescue. The man overboard position is also stored in the waypoint list for future reference. It can be edited the same as any other waypoint. To cancel navigation to MOB, press MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT. The unit stops showing navigation information.
Navigate to cursor. In this example, the town of Oologah, Oklahoma has been selected. 3. Press MENU|ENT and the unit will begin navigating to the cursor location. The Map Page will display a course line from your current position to the cursor position. See the following examples. The 30-mile zoom figure (left) clearly shows the course line connecting your current position to your destination. The 30-mile zoom (right) shows current position and direction to destination on screen.
After you have looked up an item with the Find Waypoint command, use the → to make sure the GO TO command is highlighted at the top of the screen, then press ENT. The unit begins navigating to the item. To cancel navigation, press MENU|MENU|↓ to CANCEL NAVIGATION|ENT|← to YES|ENT. The unit stops showing navigation information. Creating and Saving a Trail A trail, or plot trail, is a string of position points plotted by the unit as you travel. It's a travel history, a record of the path you have taken.
4. To return to the previous page, press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT. As you left the Edit Trail menu, you will notice a new trail was started with a new sequential number. In the example below, the new trail is number 15, showing zero points. Note Trail 14 is inactive, but is still visible on the map. A new trail, "Trail 4," is created when Trail 1 is made inactive. Any new travel will be recorded in this trail, which is active and visible. Trails do not need to be visible in order to be active.
To turn off trail display: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired Trail Name|ENT. 3. Press ↓ → to VISIBLE|ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT. To turn on trail display: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired Trail Name|ENT. 3. Press ↓ → to VISIBLE|ENT. To return to the previous page, press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.
Navigate a Trail (forward) The following figures illustrate the menu sequence for navigating a trail. 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired Trail Name|ENT. 3. Press → to DELETE TRAIL|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT. 4. Press ↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT. 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 ENT. Press EXIT to clear the alarm and proceed. 5.
On the Map Page, a course line represents the trail you are navigating. The bearing arrow on the compass rose points to the next waypoint on the trail. As you travel, the arrival alarm will go off when you near a trail waypoint, and the bearing arrow on the compass rose will swing around and point to the next trail waypoint. Press EXIT to clear the alarm. Present position arrow North Ï trail line Trail point Navigate trail, map views: the driver (left) is northbound heading toward trail point 6.
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files Custom Maps Custom maps work only from the MMC card or SD card unless you have a hard drive model. When a card containing a Custom Map File is loaded into the unit, it automatically loads the map into memory when the unit is turned on. Instructions for copying Custom Map Files to a MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate software. For instructions on inserting a MMC into the Unit, see Sec. 2, Installation/Accessories.
2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message that tells you if a MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must insert a card into the unit to activate the Load or Save commands. To transfer data from the unit to the MMC: press ENT (for SAVE.) To transfer data from the MMC to the unit: press → to LOAD|ENT. 3. Saving to MMC: To accept the default name "Data" for the GPS Data File, press ↓ to SAVE DATA|ENT.
Save GPS Data to Hard Drive If you do not have a MMC or SD card but a LCX HD model, you can save any GPS data (trails, routes, waypoints and icons) to the unit's hard drive. To do this from the Map Page: 1. Press MENU| MENU| ↓ to SYSTEM SETUP 2. Press → to TRANSFER MY DATA|ENT| ENT. A dialog box will appear on screen. In this dialog box, you can choose whether to save the data to the unit's hard drive or to a MMC card. 3. Press ↓ to SAVE DATA| Press ENT The data is now stored on the unit's hard drive.
Section 7: Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance From Current Position 1. While on the Map Page press: MENU|↓ to FIND DISTANCE|ENT. 2. To find the distance to a specific location, center your cursor over the position. A rubber band line appears, connecting your current position to the cursor's location. The distance along that line will appear in a pop-up box. The box also shows the bearing to location. 3. Press EXIT to return to regular operation. The distance from Dallas to Little Rock is 292.
Icons are similar to waypoints, but they do not store as much information. You can't use a menu to navigate to icons like you can with waypoints. But, you can use the map cursor and navigate to any icon on the map. You can create an icon at the cursor position on the map, or at your current position while you are navigating. Create Icon on Map 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place you want to make an icon. 2. Press ENT and the screen shows a "Select Icon Symbol" menu. 3.
Delete icons menu. The Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure. Press ← to YES|ENT. All icons will be deleted from the map. The Delete by Symbol command will launch the Select Symbol menu. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select the icon symbol to delete, then press ENT. A message appears saying all icons with the selected symbol have been deleted. The Delete From Map command will prompt you to move the cursor over an icon to select it. After selecting the icon, press ENT and it disappears from the map.
Create and Save a Route You have the option of creating and editing a route in the unit, or you can make a route on your computer with our MapCreate 6 software. PC-created Routes MapCreate is the easiest method for preparing a route, simply because your PC's larger screen, keyboard and mouse are easier to manipulate than the gimbal-mounted unit. To load a MapCreate route into the unit, follow the instructions in MapCreate's manual for creating and saving a route as part of a GPS Data File (file format *.
Edit Route menu (left). Edit Route Waypoints menu (right) with Add From Map command selected. 3. Use the Zoom keys and arrow keys to move the map and cursor until the cursor is centered on the spot where you want your route to begin. 4. To set the first route waypoint press ENT. In this example, we moved to the intersection of 11th Street and 145th E. Ave. to start our route. 1. 2. 3. Route creation sequence, from left: (Fig. 1) Set route waypoint (1) at 11th St. & 145th Ave. (Fig.
5. Move the cursor to the next point in the route, a spot where you need to turn or change direction, and press ENT to set the next waypoint. 6. Repeat step five until the route reaches the destination. 7. To save your route, press EXIT. The unit reverts to the Edit Route screen, with the route automatically named "Route 1" and stored in the unit's internal memory. In our example, Route 1 already existed, so the unit automatically made "Route 2.
Edit Route Waypoints menu. 3. Use ↓ and ↑ to select a command from the Edit Route Waypoints menu and press ENT. Add From Map lets you insert a waypoint in the route by clicking on a map location with the cursor. Add Waypoint calls up the Waypoint list so you can insert a waypoint. The Remove Waypoint command will delete the waypoint from the route. View Waypoint will show you where the selected waypoint is on the map. Navigate a Route 1.
Navigate a Route in Reverse Here's how you run a route backward, from the end waypoint to the beginning waypoint: 1. From the NAVIGATION PAGE (WITH DIGITAL DATA), press MENU|ENT or from the MAP PAGE, press MENU|MENU|↓ to ROUTE PLANNING|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to select route name|ENT|↓ to NAVIGATE|→ to REVERSE|ENT|← to NAVIGATE|ENT. A navigation option window will appear asking if you want to be prompted or directed to intermediate waypoints along the trail. Use → ← to make your selection, then press ENT.
Tip: You can quickly call up the Edit Trail menu by selecting a trail on the map with the cursor. Simply move the cursor over a trail and a pop-up box appears. Press WPT and the Edit Trail menu opens. Trail selected with map cursor (left). The pop-up box shows distance and bearing from the current position to the selected point on the trail. Edit a Trail Color To edit a trail color press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail name|ENT| ↓ to COLOR |ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select a style, then hit ENT.
Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities. Alarm Clock To get to the alarm clock menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to TIMERS|ENT|↓ to ALARM CLOCK|ENT. Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator To get to the Sun/Moon menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to SUN/MOON CALCULATIONS|ENT. Trip Calculator To get to the Calculator menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to TRIP CALCULATOR|ENT. Trip Down Timer To get to the Down Timer menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to TIMERS|ENT|↓ to DOWN TIMER|ENT.
Waypoint Position To edit waypoint position: 1. Press WPT|ENT|ENT|ENT|↓ to waypoint name|ENT|↓ to EDIT WAYPOINT|ENT. 2. Latitude: press → to LATITUDE|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the latitude is correct. Press EXIT. 3. Longitude: press ↓ to LONGITUDE|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the longitude is correct. Press EXIT. 4.
5. Press ↓ to BEARING|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the bearing is correct. Press ENT. 6. Press ↑ to PROJECT|ENT. The Edit Waypoint menu appears. You can simply save the new projected waypoint by pressing EXIT|EXIT or you can edit the waypoint (Press EXIT|ENT if you want to immediately begin navigating to the new waypoint.).
Section 8 System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all the alarms turned on. You can turn the alarms off and on and change their distance settings. An arrival alarm also can be set to flash a warning message and sound a tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint. For example, if you have the arrival alarm set to 0.1 mile, then the alarm will flash a message when you come within 0.1 mile of the recalled waypoint.
4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page displayed by repeatedly pressing EXIT. IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES: Anchor Alarm - The anchor alarm may be triggered even when you're sitting still. This typically happens when using small (less than 0.05 mile) anchor alarm ranges.
Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files: Press MENU|MENU|↓ to BROWSE FILES|ENT. Main Menu (left); MMC File Browser (right). Communications Port Configuration The unit has two NMEA 0183 version 2.0 compatible communication ports, or com ports for short. The Com Port Menu, which is accessed from the System Setup Menu, allows you to configure the communications ports to send or receive data to another electronic device, such as an autopilot. Com port 1 and Com port 2 can be used for NMEA.
Configure NMEA 0183 You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA 0183 sentences. 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to COMMUNICATIONS PORT|ENT|↓ to CONFIGURE NMEA|ENT. 3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sentences. A check mark next to a prefix means the prefix is in use. Use ↑ ↓, → ← to select a prefix, then press ENT to turn off the prefix (Press ENT again to check the box and turn on a prefix.). 4.
The military grid reference system (MGRS) uses two grid lettering schemes, which are referred to as standard and standard + 10 MGRS on this unit. Your position and datum in use determines which one to use. If you use standard, and your position is off significantly, then try the alternate. NOTE: When the position format is changed, it affects the way all positions are shown on all screens. This includes waypoints. To change the coordinate system, press ENT while COORDINATE SYSTEM is highlighted.
To configure a map fix: To use this format, you need to follow these steps in order. First, take your map of the area and determine a reference latitude/longitude. (Please note that in order for this system to work, the latitude/longitude lines must be parallel with the edge of the map. USGS maps are parallel, others may not be. Also, this works better with smaller scale maps.
Customize Page Displays Several page display options have customizable data boxes to provide constant on-screen information. The various data available from your unit are divided into categories in the Data Viewer menu. These categories include GPS Data, Navigation, Trip Calculator, Time, Sonar Data and Miscellaneous Data. You can select items from any of these categories for display in any data box. The category divisions are there to help you sort through the information.
GPS Simulator The GPS simulator lets you use the unit as if you were navigating outdoors. It's a great way to practice using your unit. You can set the starting location from a stored waypoint, map place or POI location or by entering latitude and longitude. You can steer your position and change speed on the map by using the arrow keys (STEER WITH ARROWS command) or by setting the track and speed in the dialog boxes provided on the simulator menu screen. To get to the GPS Simulator: 1.
2. Set SPEED to zero. Select STEER WITH ARROWS command and press ENT, which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page. 3. Begin navigating along the trail/route. (If you are close enough to the first waypoint, the arrival alarm will usually go off as soon as navigation begins. Press EXIT to clear the alarm.) When navigation starts, press ↑ to increase speed to the desired setting. 4. Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes.
First, start navigation to a waypoint (See the waypoint section for more information on navigating to a waypoint). Then, with the auto zoom mode on, the unit zooms out until the entire course shows, from the present position to the destination waypoint. As you travel toward the destination, the unit automatically begins zooming in — one zoom range at a time — always keeping the destination on the screen. To turn on this feature, from the MAP PAGE, press MENU|↓ to AUTO ZOOM|ENT|EXIT.
Map Boundaries: Press ↓ and → to DRAW MAP BOUNDARIES. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) or uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. Fill Water With White: Press ↓ and → to FILL WATER WITH WHITE. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.
The distance from your current position to the smaller ring (the ring's radius) is 25 miles. With the arrow keys and map cursor, you can scroll the map to see the third and fourth rings. In this example, the distance to the third ring is 75 miles and distance to the fourth ring is 100 miles from your current position. To set range rings: Press ↓ to RANGE RINGS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) or uncheck it (turn off).
Map Detail Category Selection This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the screen. This includes waypoints, trails, icons, cities, highways, etc. You can select any of these items, customizing the map to your needs. To get to Map Categories: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP CATEGORIES DRAWN|ENT. 2. Press ↑ or ↓ to select a category or press → then press ↑ or ↓ to select a subcategory. Press ENT to turn it off (no check) or turn it on (checked). 3.
To correct this problem, a track-up mode rotates the map as you turn. Thus, what you see on the left side of the screen should always be to your left, and so on. Another option is course-up mode, which keeps the map at the same orientation as the initial bearing to the waypoint. When either the track-up or course-up mode is on, a "N" is displayed on the map screen to help you see which direction is north. To change map orientation: from the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP ORIENTATION|ENT.
NauticPath chart showing Chart Note icon selected by cursor (left). Note information screen (right). To view Chart Note information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor 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. To return to the main page display, press EXIT repeatedly.
To view Port Services information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Port Services icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press WPT to display the Port Services Information screen. Pop-up name box Port Services icon 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.
When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range (0.8 nautical mile), the icon becomes an animated arrow showing tidal current velocity and direction for the selected tidal 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). Examples are displayed in the following figures. To view Tidal Current information: 1.
The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current data for this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the flood and ebb pattern for the day, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). 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).
To view tide information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a tide station icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press WPT to display the Tide Information screen. Current Time Line Height Scale MLLW Line Tide Table Tide Information screen. The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on this date at the present time.
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. 2.) 2. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT|↓ to MAP CHOICE|ENT. Select the Map Name, then press ENT|EXIT|EXIT. Navionics Map Choice highlighted.
Overlay Data Shown window (left); Data viewer with the Sonar Data category expanded (right). To overlay information on your screen: 1. Press MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT. 2. If you have overlay data on your display, you’ll see a list of that data on the overlay data shown menu. To add data, select (ENT TO ADD) and press ENT. The data viewer shows information categories with "+" or "–" symbols next to each category name. A category with a "+" next to it is expandable, meaning its contents are hidden.
Overlay Data Shown, with bearing selected (left). Press ENT to access REMOVE option (right). Press ENT again to remove item and return to the Overlay Data Shown screen. To move overlaid data: You may find it useful to rearrange data floating in your display window. 1. Press MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT. 2. You'll see a list of the overlay data currently displayed. Select the item you want to move and press ENT|→ to MOVE|ENT. 3. The data begins to flash on your screen.
The overlay data on this map display includes, Ground Speed, Distance, Track and Bearing. NOTE: Some data types can be displayed in only one font size. If that is the case, the Data Size box will not be displayed for that data type. Overlay Data Style Do you like a digital readout or do you prefer an analog gauge look? With the Overlay Style feature, you can mix and match your data to suit your viewing preferences. To access Overlaid Data Style menu: 1. Press MENU|↓ to OVERLAY DATA|ENT. 2.
Gauge Setup Menu. There are four primary setup options in the analog menu: Themes, Tick Marks, Thresholds and Text. You can make gauges transparent from all setup menus except Text Setup. To change the setup menu, scroll down and use → or ← to highlight one of the four setup options and press ENT. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired category on the setup menu, then press ENT. To return to the main sonar display, press EXIT repeatedly. Themes setup allows you to change gauge style, color scheme, and needle style.
Min/Max setup gives you the option of modifying the gauges minimum and maximum angles, values and ticks. Minimum and Maximum Angles gives you control over the numerical layout of the gauge. You can spread the numbers out around the gauge or bunch them together in a smaller area. Minimum and Maximum Values allows you to decide where the gauge's numbers will begin and where they will top out. For example, you may decide to start the gauge at 0, 5 or 10 and top it out at 85, 90 or 100.
A display with a transparent track gauge (left). The screen on the right is displaying Track and speed gauges. Popup Help Help is available for virtually all of the menu labels on this unit. By highlighting a menu item and leaving it highlighted for a few seconds, a "pop-up" message appears that describes the function of the menu item. This feature is on by default. To set up Popup Help: Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to POPUP HELP.
Reset Options command (left) and the Reset Options Menu (right). Screen Contrast and Brightness To access the Screen menu, press MENU|MENU|ENT. Once in the Screen menu: To adjust the display's contrast: The CONTRAST slider bar is already selected. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast. Screen Command (left) and Screen Menu with Contrast selected, (right). To adjust the display's brightness: Press ↓ to BRIGHTNESS.
Display Mode menu. Set Language This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Finnish. To select a different language: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to SET LANGUAGE|ENT. 3. Use ↓ or ↑ to select a different language and press ENT. All menus now appear in the language you selected. Set Local Time Using the correct local time setting is handy when estimating local arrival time while navigating.
To set the Year: Press ↓ and → to YEAR|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select the year, then press ENT. You also may switch the Time Format between 12 and 24-hour options. The Date Format also may be modified between three options: Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year and Year/Month/Day. Time Settings Menu. CONFIG DST button is at the bottom left of the menu. This feature allows your unit to automatically adjust with the time change caused by Daylight Saving Time. It should only have to be set once.
Software Version Information From time to time, Lowrance updates the operating system software in some of its products. These software upgrades are usually offered to customers as free downloads from our web site, www.lowrance.com. The upgrades make the unit perform better or introduce a new feature or function. You can find out what software version is running in your Unit by using the Software Information command. Software Information command (left); Software Information (right). 1.
To set Alarm Sounds: Press ↓ to ALARM SOUNDS. With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) or uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. To set Alarm Volume: Press ↓ to VOLUME. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of the scale is low volume; the right end is high volume. After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. To set Alarm Style: Press ↓ to ALARM STYLE|ENT.
My Trails command (left); Trails Menu (left); Trail Options (right). Delete All Trails To remove all of the trails from memory, from the Trails Menu, press → to DELETE ALL|ENT|← to YES|ENT. Update Trail Option This menu lets you change the way the trail updates occur. 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. The default setting is on. From the Trails Menu, press → to OPTIONS|ENT.
Update Time Rate (left) and Update Distance(right). Specific Trail Options Delete Trail To delete a specific trail, from the Trails Menu, press ↓ to Saved Trails|ENT. Select a trail and press ENT. The Edit Trail menu appears as seen in the following figure. Press → to DELETE TRAIL|ENT|← to YES|ENT. Edit Trail menu. New Trail To manually start a new trail in the Trails Menu make sure NEW TRAIL is highlighted and press ENT|EXIT.
Units of Measure This menu sets the speed and distance (statute or nautical miles, meters), depth (feet, fathoms, or meters), temperature (degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius) and heading (true or magnetic) units. To change the units: Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|ENT. System Setup Menu (left); Units of Measure Menu (right). To set Speed/Distance Unit of Measure: Press ENT| ↑ or ↓ to change the Speed/Distance, then press ENT. After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.
Section 9: Searching NOTE: The Search function depends on the type of map data loaded in your unit. LCX HD models are fully "searchable" out of the box because they contain a hard drive loaded with complete mapping information. These maps include all the data contained in our MapCreate custom maps, Fishing Hot Spots lake maps and NauticPath coastal charts. For all other units, the background map loaded in your unit's permanent memory lets you search for some land features, including cities and lakes.
Find Addresses 1. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to FIND ADDRESS|ENT. 2. Press ENT to search in the Address field. Find Address Menu. 3. To enter an address, press ↑ or ↓ to change the first number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until the number is correct, then press ENT. 4. To enter a street name, press ↓ to STREET|ENT. There are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box.
If you select yes, there are two options: A. You can spell out the city name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT, then press ↓ or ↑ to select a city name from the list and press ENT. The city name you selected is now in the city field.
cursor. If you are only looking up an address (not navigating), just press ENT to see the location pinpointed on the map. Tip: If the address also happens to be an item in the Point of Interest database, you can look up the item's phone number in the Waypoint Information list. With the address location selected by the cursor on the map, press WPT. The POI's Waypoint Information window appears, with the GO TO WAYPOINT command highlighted.
Find Interstate Highway Exits 1. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to HIGHWAY EXITS|ENT, which calls up the FIND EXIT menu. Find Highway Exits command (left) and Find Exit menu (right). 2. First, select a highway name by pressing ENT, which calls up the FIND BY NAME menu. There are two highway search options: A. You can spell out the highway name in the top selection box.
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 EXIT. B. Press →|ENT to find the exit on the map. Go To Exit option (left); Find On Map option (right). Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the services located near this exit. Press ↓ to SERVICES then ↓ or ↑ to select Service Name|ENT. Exit Information screen (left) with general location and amenities information screen (right).
Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category selected (left) and with the RV Parks subcategory selected (right). 2. Search by nearest POI. Press ↓|ENT. The FIND BY NEAREST menu will show a calculating screen, then a list of the nearest POIs will appear. Press ↓ or ↑ to the selected POI and press ENT to call up the POIs Waypoint Information screen. Find by Nearest (left); Calculating screen (center); POI list (right). 3. Search by name of POI. Press ENT. There are two options: A.
Go To Waypoint POI option (left); Find on Map POI option (right). Find Streets or Intersections Find a Street 1. From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to FIND STREETS|ENT and the Find Streets Menu appears. Find Streets command (left); Find Streets menu (right). 2. You must first 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.
The Find Streets menu (left) with the Find First Street command highlighted. Streets Found list (right). 4. The Map Page appears, with the cursor pointing to the found street. Map Page showing results of a street search. The cursor points to the located street. If you want to navigate to the found street at the cursor location, just press MENU|ENT|EXIT. Find an Intersection You must enter one street in the First Street dialog box and enter the next street in the Second Street dialog box. 1.
4. Now fill in the second street. Press ↓ to SECOND STREET|ENT and the FIND BY NAME menu appears again. Just like before, there are two options: A. You can spell out the second street in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT|ENT. B. Or you can jump down to the lower box and pick the second street from the selection list.
Map Page showing results of an intersection search. The cursor points to the located intersection. Find Waypoints 1. Press WPT|ENT. 2. If searching for the waypoint BY NAME, press ENT. If searching for the NEAREST waypoint, press ↓ to NEAREST |ENT (To search by name, jump to step 5 below.). Find Waypoint menu (left); Find By Nearest command (center); Find by Name command (right). 3. If you're looking for nearest, the unit says it is calculating, then a list of waypoints appears.
A. To navigate to the waypoint, press ENT (The Go To Waypoint command is already highlighted.). The unit will show navigation information to the waypoint. B. To find the waypoint, press ↓ to FIND ON MAP|ENT. The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint. Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command selected (left) and the Find on Map command selected (right). To clear these menus and return to the previous page, press EXIT repeatedly. 5.
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. You also can turn on/off Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchronization from the NMEA 2000 menu.
The NMEA Diagnostics page displays information about the performance of the network bus, keeping you updated on bus status, mode, errors and bus traffic. The Ethernet Diagnostics page keeps you updated on the performance of an Ethernet connection (if applicable) supplying information ranging from IP Address to upload and download rates (bytes per second). To refresh either Diagnostics page, highlight the PING ALL DEVICES button at the bottom of the page and press ENT.
Tank Select The Tank Select menu allows you to choose from up to three tanks (Port, Center and Starboard), depending on the Engine-tank configuration that has been selected. This allows you to set up each tank individually. Tank Size The Tank Size menu allows you to input the size of a selected tank in gallons. After selecting the desired tank from the Tank Select menu, you are ready to enter the tank's size.
8. Repeat Steps 5-7 for each remaining tank. 9. When all tanks have been configured, press the SET CONFIGURATION button. The following confirmation message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change the bus configuration? Choose YES and press ENT, Press EXIT to get back to the main display. Device Configuration Menu When a device is selected from the network devices list on the Bus Configuration menu, its Device Configuration menu will appear. Device configuration menus vary among devices.
Fuel Management Menu The Fuel Management menu gives you access to the following options: Tank Location, Fuel Added, Add Fuel, Fill Tank, Engine Select, Reset Calibration, Reset Trip and Reset Seasonal. Those options allow you to configure, calibrate, reset calibration, reset trip fuel and reset seasonal fuel for select NMEA 2000 devices. We will cover configuration and calibration procedures later in this section. Fuel Management highlighted on the NMEA 2000 menu (left). Fuel Management menu (right).
1. Press MENU|MENU, select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. 2. The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Management, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchronization. Select FUEL MANAGEMENT and press ENT. 3. Highlight TANK LOCATION and press ENT. The Tank Location menu will appear with up to three options: Port, Center and Starboard. 4. Select the tank you added fuel to and press ENT. 5. Follow the steps below that apply to your tank. If you filled up the tank: A.
To Reset Trip: The Reset Trip function allows you to reset to zero the running total of fuel used on a particular trip. 1. Press MENU|MENU, select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. 2. Highlight FUEL MANAGEMENT and press ENT. The Fuel Management menu will appear. 3. Select RESET TRIP and press ENT. The following confirmation message will appear: Are you sure you wish to Reset Trip? Highlight YES and press ENT. The Trip Fuel Used figure has been reset to zero.
7. Highlight SET CONFIGURATION and press ENT to finalize alarm settings. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. NOTE: To turn off (uncheck) an alarm, highlight its ENABLED BOX and press ENTER. Waypoint Sharing Waypoint Sharing allows you to share a waypoint from one display unit with display units across the network. To turn on/off Waypoint Sharing: 1. Press MENU|MENU, select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. 2. Highlight WAYPOINT SHARING and press ENT which will turn on/off waypoint sharing. 3.
4. Press ENT and use ↑ ↓, ← → to input the desired name for the temp sensor. Press ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. To select Temp Type: 1. Press MENU|MENU, use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Management, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchronization. 2. Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT, which will open the Bus Configuration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the page.
To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU| MENU, use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Management, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchronization. 2. Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT, which will open the Bus Configuration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the page. 3. Select the desired temp sensor and press ENT. The Device Configuration menu will appear. 4.
5. Highlight the desired location and press ENT. The following message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Select YES and press ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. 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.
EP-15 Fluid Level Configuration To input Device 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 Management, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchronization. 2. Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT, which will open the Bus Configuration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the page. 3. Select a fluid level you want to rename and press ENT.
4. Press ↓ to FLUID TYPE and press ENT, which will open the Fluid Type menu with the following options: Fuel, Water, Gray Water, Live Well, Oil, Black Water and Unknown. 5. Select the desired fluid type and press ENT. The following message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Highlight YES and press ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. To input Tank Size: 1. Press MENU| MENU, use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT.
To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU| MENU, use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Management, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchronization. 2. Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT, which will open the Bus Configuration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the page. 3. Select the desired fluid level and press ENT. The Device Configuration menu will appear. 4.
3. Select the desired engine interface and press ENT. The Device Configuration menu will appear. 4. Highlight LOCATION and press ENT, which will open the Location menu with the following options: Port, Center, Starboard and Unknown. 5. Select the desired location and press ENT. The following confirmation message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Press ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. To select Engine Type: 1.
Restore Defaults command from your Port Engine Interface Advanced Options menu, only the settings for the Port Engine Interface will be reset to factory defaults. Other engine interfaces on the network will not be affected. To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU| MENU, use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Management, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchronization. 2. Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT. 3.
6. Select YES and press ENT. The following confirmation message will appear: Do you wish to re-calibrate the device? 7. Highlight NO and press ENT. 8. Take your vessel out on the water and burn at least five gallons of fuel. Be sure you run only ONE engine — the engine connected to your fuel flow. 9. Fill up your tank again, noting how much fuel you added to the tank. Compare that number to the Fuel Used figure displayed on the page you customized.
EP-15 Fluid Level Calibration The default calibration for the EP-15 Fluid Level is just as accurate as standard fluid level gauges. If, however, the tank has an irregular shape or greater accuracy is needed, calibration is recommended. There are three calibration options: 2-Point, 3-Point and 5-Point. 2-Point Calibration A 2-point calibration is best suited for rectangular or square-shaped tanks, where the capacity of the top half of the tank matches the capacity in the lower half of the tank.
3-Point Calibration 3-point calibration is designed for tanks that vary in shape from the top to the bottom. You can begin calibration at any point in the 3-point process, but we recommend starting calibration with an empty tank. In a 3-point calibration, you will set three points, one each for empty, half and full levels. 1. Press MENU| MENU, use ↓ ↑ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. 2. Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT, which will open the Bus Configuration menu.
5-Point Calibration 5-point calibration is best suited tanks that vary greatly in shape from top to bottom. You can begin calibration at any point in the 5-point calibration process. We recommend starting calibration with an empty tank. In a five-point calibration you will set five points: Empty Level, 1 Qtr Level, Half Level, 3 Qtr Level and Full Level. In a 5-point calibration, you will have four calibration points left after calibrating your tank's Empty Level.
15. Select CALIBRATE and press ENT. The following message will appear: Full Level Calibration Completed. Press ENT, then press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. Fuel Flow Calibration in a Suzuki Engine Interface The default calibration for the Suzuki Engine Interface is adequate in most cases, but if Fuel Used readings are off by more than 3 percent, calibration is recommended. To check engine interface accuracy: Select Fuel Used to be shown as Overlay Data on your unit's main display.
appear: Are you sure you wish to Fill Tank? Select YES and press ENT. 14. The following message will appear: Do you wish to re-calibrate the device? Select YES and press ENT. 15. Repeat these steps for each engine interface you want to calibrate. Engine Trim Calibration Engine Trim is calibrated through the Suzuki Engine Interface Device Configuration menu. 1. Press MENU|MENU, select NMEA 2000 and press ENT. 2. Choose BUS SETUP and press ENTER.
3. Highlight CALIBRATE and press ENT. The Device Calibration window will appear with a list of calibration instructions. 4. Select START CALIBRATION and press ENT. The following message will appear: Please fully raise Trim Tabs. 5. After fully raising the trims tabs, press ENT. The following message will appear: Please fully lower trim tabs. 6. After fully lowering the trim tabs, press ENT. A Calibration Complete message will appear. Press ENT. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display.
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Section 11: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Arc 1950 - Botswana Bermuda 1957 - Bermuda Arc 1950 - Burundi Adindan Mean for Ethiopia, Sudan Adindan Burkina Faso Arc 1950 - Lesotho Arc 1950 - Malawi Arc 1950 - Swaziland Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Bissau - Guinea-Bissau Bogota Observatory Colombia Bukit Rimpah - Indonesia (Bangka & Belitung Islands) Arc 1950 - Zaire Arc 1950 - Zambia Camp Area Astro Antarctica (McMurdo Camp Area) Arc 1950 - Zimbabwe Adindan Mali A
DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands (Gizo Island) Easter Island 1967 Easter Island European 1950 Mean for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, West Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland European 1950 Mean for Austria, Denmark, France, West Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland European 1950 Italy (Sardinia) Mahe 1971 Mahe Island European 1950 (Sicily) European 1950 Malta Massawa Ethiopia (Eritrea) Ireland 1965 Ireland ISTS 061 Astro 1968 So
North American 1927 Mean for Canada North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (Continental United States) North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (East of Mississippi River) including Louisiana, Missouri, Minnesota North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (West of Mississippi River) North American 1927 Alaska North American 1927 Bahamas (Except San Salvador Island) North American 1927 Bahamas (San Salvador Island) North American 1927 Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) North American 1927 Canada (Manitoba, Ontario) North Ame
SGS 85 Soviet Geodetic System 1985 South American 1969 Guyana Tokyo Korea Tokyo South American 1969 Mean for Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, and Venezuela South American 1969 Paraguay South American 1969 Peru South American 1969 Argentina South American 1969 Venezuela Wake South American 1969 Bolivia South Asia Eniwetok 1960 Singapore Marshall Islands Tananarive Observatory 1925; Madagascar Wake Island Astro 1952 Wake Atoll Timb
FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY "We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronics, Inc., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases the product as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Warranty applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain. We refer to each of these as a "Database" or together as the "Databases.
LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use. We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to conform to this product's written specifications, all for one (1) year from the date of original purchase by you.
How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory.
Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories such as power cables or transducers, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items. To locate a Lowrance dealer near you, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com and look for the Dealer Locator. Or, you can consult your telephone directory for listings. 2) U.S.
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