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LCX-25C; LCX-26C HD
LCX-110C; LCX-111C HD
Fish-finding Sonar & Mapping GPS
Operation Instructions
Copyright © 2005 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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2005 by Maptech Inc.
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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 .................. 8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................... 9
Preparations.................................................................................. 9
Transducer Installation................................................................ 9
Recommended Tools and supplies.......................................... 10
Selecting a Transducer Location............................................ 10
How low should you go?.......................................................... 12
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting ................................. 12
Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting..................... 13
Hulls With Floatation Materials ........................................ 20
Testing Determines Best Location......................................... 21
Shoot-thru-hull Installation ................................................... 23
Speed/Temperature Sensors................................................. 25
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module .................................................. 26
Connecting Directly to the Unit ............................................. 27
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network................................... 28
Power Connections...................................................................... 29
Powering a NMEA 2000 Buss .................................................... 30
Powering Your Unit .................................................................... 30
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections................................................. 32
NMEA 0183 Wiring (Data cable) ........................................... 32
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash .................................... 34
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation................................... 38
Other Accessories........................................................................ 39
MMC and MapCreate ............................................................. 39
Switch Boxes ........................................................................... 40
External Speaker .................................................................... 40
Face Cover ............................................................................... 41
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation....................................... 43
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 43
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 44
Main Menu.................................................................................. 45
Pages ........................................................................................... 46
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 46
Navigation Page...................................................................... 47
Map Page................................................................................. 47
Sonar Page .............................................................................. 48
Sonar Quick Reference .......................................................... 51
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Sonar Operations ........................................................................ 52
Fish Symbols vs. Full Sonar Chart ........................................ 54
Other Free Training Aids ....................................................... 54
Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features..................... 57
ASP (Advanced Signal Processing)......................................... 57
Alarms ......................................................................................... 58
Depth Alarms .......................................................................... 58
Zone Alarm .............................................................................. 59
Fish Alarm............................................................................... 60
Calibrate Speed........................................................................... 60
Chart Speed................................................................................. 61
ColorLine.................................................................................. 61
Depth Cursor............................................................................... 63
Depth Range - Automatic ........................................................... 64
Depth Range - Manual ............................................................... 65
Depth Range - Upper and Lower Limits ................................... 65
FasTrack.................................................................................. 66
Fish I.D. (Fish Symbols & Depths) ......................................... 67
FishTrack................................................................................. 69
Frequency (Change Transducer Frequency) ............................. 69
HyperScroll.............................................................................. 70
Log Sonar Chart Data ................................................................ 70
Noise Rejection............................................................................ 71
Overlay Data............................................................................... 71
Overlay Data Style.................................................................. 74
Ping Speed & HyperScroll ....................................................... 75
Reset Options.............................................................................. 76
Reset Water Distance ................................................................. 77
Set Keel Offset ............................................................................ 77
Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity.................................................... 78
Sonar Chart Mode....................................................................... 80
Sonar Page & Sonar Chart Display Options ............................. 80
Full Sonar Chart ..................................................................... 81
Split Zoom Sonar Chart.......................................................... 82
Digital Data/Chart.................................................................. 82
Customize Page Displays ........................................................... 82
FlashGraf
............................................................................. 83
Map With Sonar Split Screen................................................. 84
Sonar Simulator.......................................................................... 84
Stop Chart................................................................................... 86
Surface Clarity............................................................................ 87
Upper and Lower Limits ............................................................ 88
Zoom & Zoom Bar ....................................................................... 88
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Zoom Pan..................................................................................... 89
Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting ....................................... 91
Section 6: Basic GPS Operations ......................................... 95
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 95
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 96
Main Menu .................................................................................. 96
Pages ........................................................................................... 98
Sonar Page .............................................................................. 98
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 98
Navigation Page .................................................................... 100
Map Page............................................................................... 101
GPS Quick Reference ...........................................................107
Find Your Current Position...................................................... 108
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys........... 108
Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor................................ 109
Searching................................................................................... 109
Set a Waypoint.......................................................................... 111
Navigate To a Waypoint ........................................................... 113
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint...................................... 114
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint ............................................ 114
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map........................................ 115
Navigate to a Point of Interest................................................. 117
Creating and Saving a Trail..................................................... 117
Displaying a Saved Trail .......................................................... 119
Navigating Trails...................................................................... 119
Visual Trailing ...................................................................... 120
Navigate a Trail (forward).................................................... 120
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ........................... 123
Cancel Navigation..................................................................... 125
Section 7: Advanced GPS Operations............................... 127
Find Distance From Current Position ..................................... 127
Find Distance from Point to Point ........................................... 127
Icons........................................................................................... 127
Create Icon on Map............................................................... 128
Create Icon at Current Position........................................... 128
Delete an Icon ....................................................................... 128
Navigate to an Icon............................................................... 129
Routes........................................................................................ 129
Create and Save a Route ...................................................... 130
Delete a Route....................................................................... 132
Edit a Route .......................................................................... 132
Navigate a Route................................................................... 133
Navigate a Route in Reverse ................................................ 134
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Trails ......................................................................................... 134
Delete a Trail ........................................................................ 134
Edit a Trail Name ................................................................. 135
Edit a Trail Color .................................................................. 135
Edit a Trail Pattern .............................................................. 135
Utilities...................................................................................... 136
Alarm Clock........................................................................... 136
Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator.......................................... 136
Trip Calculator...................................................................... 136
Trip Down Timer................................................................... 136
Trip Up Timer ....................................................................... 136
Waypoints.................................................................................. 136
Delete a Waypoint................................................................. 136
Edit a Waypoint .................................................................... 137
Selecting a Waypoint ............................................................ 137
Set a Waypoint by Average Position.................................... 137
Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position.............................. 138
Section 8 System & GPS Setup Options ........................... 139
Alarms ....................................................................................... 139
Auto Satellite Search................................................................ 140
Check MMC Files and Storage Space...................................... 140
Communications Port Configuration ....................................... 141
Configure NMEA ...................................................................... 141
Coordinate System Selection.................................................... 142
Map Fix ..................................................................................... 143
Customize Page Displays ......................................................... 145
GPS Simulator .......................................................................... 146
Simulating Trail or Route Navigation ................................. 146
Hide GPS Features ................................................................... 147
Initialize GPS............................................................................ 147
Map Auto Zoom......................................................................... 148
Map Data................................................................................... 148
Pop-up Map Info.................................................................... 148
Map Boundaries .................................................................... 149
Fill Water With White .......................................................... 149
Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid) ...................... 149
Map Datum Selection ............................................................... 149
Map Detail Category Selection................................................. 150
Map Orientation ....................................................................... 151
Navionics Charts..................................................................... 152
Port Information ................................................................... 153
Tidal Current Information ................................................... 154
Tide Information ................................................................... 156
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Overlay Data............................................................................. 158
Pop-up Help............................................................................... 164
Reset Options............................................................................ 164
Screen Contrast and Brightness .............................................. 165
Set Language ............................................................................ 166
Set Local Time .......................................................................... 166
Show WAAS Alarm................................................................... 167
Software Version Information.................................................. 168
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles.............................................. 168
Track Smoothing....................................................................... 169
Trail Options............................................................................. 169
Delete All Trails.................................................................... 170
Update Trail Option.............................................................. 170
Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance) ................. 170
Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance) ................................. 170
Delete Trail ........................................................................... 171
New Trail............................................................................... 171
Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options .................. 171
Units of Measure....................................................................... 172
Section 9: Searching ............................................................ 173
Find Addresses.......................................................................... 173
Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor .................................. 176
Find Interstate Highway Exits ................................................ 177
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) ........................... 179
Find Streets or Intersections.................................................... 180
Find Waypoints......................................................................... 184
Section 10: Supplemental Material ................................... 187
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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. Therefore, the prudent navigator will not
only take advantage of all available navigation tools when traveling to a
waypoint, but will also visually check to make sure a clear, safe path to the
waypoint is always available.
WARNING!
When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely
responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle
operators must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving,
boating or flying conditions at all times. An accident or collision
resulting in damage to property, personal injury or death could occur if
the operator of a GPS-equipped vehicle fails to pay full attention to
travel conditions and vehicle operation while the vehicle is in motion.
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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.
Whether you're a first time user or a professional fisherman, you'll
discover that your unit is easy to use, yet capable of handling
demanding navigation and sonar tasks. When you team your unit with
our custom mapping software MapCreate 6, you have an incredible
combination. With a full recording capability and remarkable
resolution, you won't find another GPS/sonar unit with this much
power and this many features for this price!
Our goal for this book is to get you on the water. Like you, we'd rather
spend more time boating or fishing and less time reading the manual!
So, we designed our book so you don't have to read the whole thing from
front to back to find the information you want. At the start (or end) of
each segment, we'll tell you what content is coming up next. If it's a
concept you're already familiar with, we'll show you how and where to
skip ahead for the next important topic. We've also made it easy to look
up any tips you may need from time to time. Here's how:
The manual is organized into 10 sections. This first section is an
introduction to the unit's sonar and GPS. It tells you the basics you
need to know so you’ll easily be able to make the unit, not only tell you
where you are, but also where to find fish.
Section 2 will help you install your unit, the transducer and the GPS
antenna module. We'll also show you how to install the MultiMedia
Card (MMC) and give you some information on available accessories.
Section 3 covers Basic Sonar Operation. It will show you how easy it is
to run your sonar, right out of the box. This section features a one-page
Sonar Quick Reference. (If you've already jumped ahead and
figured out how to install the unit yourself, and you just can't
wait any longer, turn to the Quick Reference on page 51 and
head for the water with your 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.
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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.
The manual switches from sonar to navigation in Section 6, which
introduces you to Basic GPS Operations. This section features a one-
page GPS Quick Reference on page 107.
Section 6 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one
another in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find
your way on the water quickly.
After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS
experience), you may want to try out some of the unit's many advanced
navigation features. That brings us to Section 7, Advanced GPS
Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS command
functions, organized in alphabetical order.
When you come to a GPS menu command on the screen, you can look it up
in the manual by skimming over the table of contents, flipping through
Section 6, or scanning through the command portion of Section 7.
This unit is ready to use right out of the box, but you can fine tune and
customize its operation with dozens of options. Since sonar is the unit's
key feature, we put the main sonar options in Section 4. Some options,
such as screen brightness settings, affect both sonar and GPS
operations. We describe how to use those common options along with
GPS options in Section 8, System Setup and GPS Setup Options.
Section 8 is organized in alphabetical order.
In Section 9, we go into more detail on one of the unit's most remarkable
GPS capabilities Searching. We'll introduce a search example in the
Basic GPS Operation section, but there are so many map items you can
search for, we had to give this function its own section in the manual! For
example, did you know your unit can look up business phone numbers,
like a virtual Yellow Pages? We’ll show you how in Section 9.
Finally, in Section 10, we offer Supplemental Material, including a list
of the GPS datums, warranties and customer service information.
It's important to us (and our power users), but, if you don't care how
many watts of power the unit has, or how many waypoints it can store,
skip ahead to important information on how sonar works, on page 6.
(Background on GPS begins on page 7).
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How Your Sonar Works
Sonar has been around since the 1940s, so if you already know how it
works, skip down to read about the relatively new technology of GPS.
But, if you've never owned a sonar fish finder, this segment will tell you
the underwater basics.
Sonar is an abbreviation for SOund NAvigation and Ranging, a
technology developed during World War II for tracking enemy
submarines. (Lowrance developed the world's first transistorized
sportfishing sonar in 1957.) A sonar consists of a transmitter,
transducer, receiver and display. Here’s a simple explanation of how it
finds the bottom and the fish.
The transmitter emits an electrical impulse, which the transducer
converts into a sound wave and sends into the water. (The sound
frequency can't be heard by humans or fish.) The sound wave strikes an
object (fish, structure, bottom) and bounces back to the transducer,
which converts the sound back into an electrical signal.
The receiver amplifies this return signal, or echo, and sends it to the
display, where an image of the object appears on the scrolling sonar
chart. The sonar's microprocessor calculates the time lapse between the
transmitted signal and echo return to determine the distance to the
object. The whole process repeats itself several times each second.
Your sonar unit can record a log of the sonar signals that scroll across
the screen and save them to the MMC memory card. (These recordings
are also called sonar charts or sonar graphs.) You can replay this sonar
log in the unit using the Sonar Simulator function, or play it back on a
personal computer using our free Sonar Viewer. The viewer is available
for download from the Lowrance web site, www.lowrance.com.
You can save several different sonar log files, erase 'em and record new
ones, over and over again. The size of your sonar recordings are only
limited by the free space available on your MMC.
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MMC and SD cards still will be necessary to log sonar chart data
and to store GPS data files.
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 *.usr) can be shared between
other Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units and even personal computer.
Your unit has one more thing in common with a personal computer.
Just as computers have a floppy disk drive for storing and exchanging
files, this unit has a slot for an MMC (MultiMedia Card) or SDC
(Secure Digital card) flash memory card. These solid-state memory
devices are about the size of a postage stamp, but can hold data ranging
from 8 MB to 1 GB in size. (Compare that to a floppy disk's 1.44 MB
capacity!) The unit uses all that MMC space for two key GPS purposes.
(The MMC is also used to record sonar logs. See page 6.)
First, you can backup your onboard GPS Data Files by copying them to
the MMC. Since the MMC is removable (like a floppy disk or a cassette
tape), you can store these GPS Data Files on a personal computer
equipped with an MMC card reader. (Or store them on a pocketful of
MMCs, if you don't have a computer.) Our MapCreate mapping
software can save, edit or create its own GPS Data Files, which can be
copied to the MMC and then loaded from the MMC into the unit's
memory.
The other key GPS use for MMCs is storage of special high-detail,
custom maps, which you can produce on your computer with our
MapCreate software. These MapCreate custom maps contain much
greater detail than the basic background map. These Custom Map
Files (file format *.lcm) can also be shared between other Lowrance
GPS or sonar/GPS units and personal computers. (For example, the
exact same MMC, custom map files and GPS data files can be used
interchangeably between your gimbal-mounted unit and the hand-held
iFINDER GPS receiver.)
The unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC
or SDC. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC
containing a map into the unit.
Introduction to GPS and WAAS
Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might
be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page
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9, so you can mount your unit and plug in the power. Or you might
want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tutorials easy to
skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Manual" on page
8. But, if you want to understand the current state of satellite
navigation, look over this segment describing how GPS and its new
companion WAAS work together to get you where you're going.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) was launched July 17, 1995 by
the United States Department of Defense. 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. Civilian use was also
available, but it was less accurate because the military scrambled the
signal somewhat, using a process called Selective Availability (SA.)
GPS proved so useful for civilian navigation that the federal
government discontinued SA on May 2, 2000, after the military
developed other methods to deny GPS service to enemy forces. Reliable
accuracy for civilian users jumped from 100 meters (330 feet) under SA
to the present level of 10 to 20 meters (about 30 to 60 feet.)
Twenty-four satellites orbit 10,900 nautical miles above the Earth,
passing overhead twice daily. A series of ground stations (with precisely
surveyed locations) controls the satellites and monitors their exact
locations in the sky. Each satellite broadcasts a low-power signal that
identifies the satellite and its position above the earth. Three of these
satellites are spares, unused until needed. The rest virtually guarantee
at least four satellites are in view nearly anywhere on Earth at all times.
A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix.
The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to
determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to
determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level
also called altitude). This is called a 3D fix.
Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to
receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at
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very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by trees,
buildings, an automobile roof, even your body.
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. There will simply be more "wandering" of the
data shown on the display.
GPS is plenty accurate for route navigation, but the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration has special needs for aircraft traffic control
that go beyond basic GPS. The FAA has a plan under way to boost GPS
performance even further with its Wide Area Augmentation System, or
WAAS. This GPS add-on will include a time control element that will
help airliners fly closer together while avoiding collisions. In addition to
carefully spacing airplanes along travel corridors, WAAS will
eventually make instrument landings and takeoffs more accurate as it
replaces existing aviation navigation systems.
Non-aviators can use WAAS signals to make their GPS navigation even
more accurate. Your unit receives both GPS and WAAS signals. WAAS,
however, has some limits you should know about.
First, the U.S. government has not completed construction of the WAAS
system, so it is not yet fully operational. The ground stations are in place,
but only a few of the needed WAAS satellites have been launched.
WAAS can boost the accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system is
designed for aircraft. The satellites are in a fixed orbit around the
Equator, so they appear very low in the sky to someone on the ground
in North America. Aircraft and vessels on open water can get
consistently good WAAS reception, but terrain, foliage or even large
man-made structures frequently block the WAAS signal from ground
receivers.
You'll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly
accurate. It’s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation
available to the general public today. But remember this receiver is
only a tool. Always have another method of navigation available, such
as a map or chart and a compass.
Also remember this unit will always show navigation information in
the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint, regardless of
terrain! It only calculates position, it can’t know what’s between you
and your destination. It’s up to you to safely navigate around obstacles,
no matter how you’re using this product.
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How to use this manual: typographical conventions
Many instructions are listed as numbered steps. The keypad and arrow
"keystrokes" appear as boldface type, so you can easily skim the
instructions and pick out what menu command to use.
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:
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Keyboard
The other keys perform a variety of functions. When the text refers to a
key to press, the key is shown in bold. For example, the "Enter/Icons"
key is shown as ENT and the "Menu" key is shown as MENU.
Menu Commands
A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters, in
a bold sans serif type like this: R POUTE LANNING. These indicate that you are
to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of some
kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or file names
you need to select are show in italic type, such as trail name.
Instructions = Menu Sequences
Most functions you perform with this unit are described as a sequence
of key strokes and selecting menu commands. We've written them in a
condensed manner for quick and easy reading.
For example, instructions for navigating a trail would look like this:
1. From the Map Page, press MENU MENU| |
to M TY RAILS|ENT.
2. Press
to Trail 1| | | | .ENT
to NAVIGATE ENT
3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route.
4. The wait message disappears and the unit begins showing
navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and
follow your unit's directions.
In clearer terms, step 1 (above) means: "Start on the Map Page. Press the
Menu key twice. Next, repeatedly press (or press and hold) the down
arrow key to scroll down the menu and select (highlight) the My Trails
menu command. Finally, press the Enter key."
Step 2: "Press the down arrow key repeatedly to scroll to the trail
named Trail 1, and press Enter. Next, press the right arrow key and
then the down arrow key to highlight the Navigate command, then
press Enter."
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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. A transom mount requires use of a high quality,
marine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound.
NOTE
The following installation types also call for these recommended
tools and required supplies (supplies are not included):
Single-frequency transom installations
Tools include: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #29 (0.136") drill bit, flat-
head screwdriver. Supplies: high quality, marine grade above- or below-
waterline sealant/adhesive compound.
Dual-frequency transom installations
Tools: two adjustable wrenches, drill, #20 (0.161") drill bit, flat-head
screwdriver. Supplies: four, 1" long, #12 stainless steel slotted wood
screws, high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline
sealant/adhesive compound.
Single-frequency trolling motor installations
Tools: two adjustable wrenches, flat-head screwdriver. Supplies: plastic
cable ties.
Shoot-through hull installations
Tools: these will vary depending on your hull's composition. Consult your
boat dealer or manufacturer. Other tools are a wooden craft stick or
similar tool for stirring and applying epoxy, and a paper plate or piece
of cardboard to mix the epoxy on. Supplies: rubbing alcohol, 100 grit
sandpaper, specially formulated epoxy adhesive available from LEI (see
ordering information on the inside back cover). A sandwich hull also
requires polyester resin.
Selecting a Transducer Location
1. The location must be in the water at all times, at all operating speeds.
2. The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of
water at all times. If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of
water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence will show on
the sonar's display in the form of random lines or dots whenever the
boat is moving.
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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. For shoot-thru applications: Many popular fishing
boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good mounting surface. On
vee hulls, try to place the transducer where the deadrise is 10° or less.
Left, vee pad hull; right, vee hull. A pod style transducer is shown here,
but the principle is the same for Skimmers inside a hull.
4. If the transducer is mounted on the transom, make sure it doesn't
interfere with the trailer or hauling of the boat. Also, don't mount it
closer than approximately one foot from the engine's lower unit. This
will prevent cavitation (bubble) interference with propeller operation.
5. If possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the
boat. Electrical noise from engine wiring, bilge pumps and aerators
can be displayed on the sonar's screen. Use caution when routing the
transducer cable around these wires.
Good and poor transducer locations.
CAUTION: Clamp the
transducer cable to transom
near the transducer. This will
help prevent the transducer
from entering the boat if it is
knocked off at high speed.
Good location
Good location
Poor angle
Poor location
Good
location
Deadrise less than 10
°
°
°
°°
Pad Strakes
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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.
Align transducer centerline with hull bottom.
However, there are times when you may need to adjust the transducer
slightly higher or lower. (The slots in the mounting brackets allow you
to loosen the screws and slide the transducer up or down.) If you
frequently lose bottom signal lock while running at high speed, the
transducer may be coming out of the water as you cross waves or
wakes. Move the transducer a little lower to help prevent this.
If you cruise or fish around lots of structure and cover, your transducer
may be frequently kicking up from object strikes. If you wish, you may
move the transducer a little higher for more protection.
There are two extremes you should avoid. Never let the edge of the
mounting bracket extend below the bottom of the hull. Never let the
bottom – the face – of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull.
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting
In a shoot-thru-hull installation, the transducer is bonded to the inside
of the hull with epoxy. The sonar "ping" signal actually passes through
the hull and into the water. This differs from a bolt-thru-hull
installation (often called simply "thru-hull"). In that case, a hole is cut in
the hull and a specially designed transducer is mounted through the
hull with a threaded shaft and nut. This puts the transducer in direct
contact with the water.
Typically, shoot-thru-hull installations give excellent high speed
operation and good to excellent depth capability. There is no possibility
of transducer damage from floating objects, as there is with a transom-
mounted transducer. A transducer mounted inside the hull can't be
knocked off when docking or loading on a trailer.
Transom
Hull bottom
Transducer
centerline
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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.)
Lack of angle adjustment can be particularly troublesome on hulls that
sit with the bow high when at rest or at slow trolling speeds.
Third, a transducer CAN NOT shoot through wood and metal hulls.
Those hulls require either a transom mount or a thru-hull installation.
Fourth, if your Skimmer transducer has a built in temp sensor, it will
only show the temperature of the bilge, not the water surface temp.
Follow the testing procedures listed in the shoot-thru-hull installation
section at the end of this lesson to determine if you can satisfactorily
shoot through the hull.
Transom Transducer Assembly And Mounting
The best way to install these transducers is to loosely assemble all of the
parts first, place the transducer's bracket against the transom and see if
you can move the transducer so that it's parallel with the ground.
The following instructions sometimes vary depending on the mounting
bracket that came with your transducer. Single-frequency Skimmers
come with a one-piece stainless steel bracket, while dual-frequency
Skimmers come with a two-piece plastic mounting bracket. Use the set of
instructions that fits your model.
1. Assembling the bracket.
A. One-piece bracket: Press the two small plastic ratchets into the
sides of the metal bracket as shown in the following illustration. Notice
there are letters molded into each ratchet. Place each ratchet into the
bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the dot stamped into the metal
bracket. This position sets the transducer's coarse angle adjustment for a
14° transom. Most outboard and stern-drive transoms have a 14° angle.
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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. Place the ratchets onto the
transducer with the letter "A" aligned with the 12 o'clock position on
the transducer stem. These positions set the transducer's coarse angle
adjustment for a 14° transom. Most outboard and stern-drive transoms
have a 14° angle.
Insert and align ratchets.
Dot
Alignment letters
Alignment
positions
Transducer bracket
Transducer
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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.
If the transducer's face isn't parallel with the ground, remove the
transducer and ratchets from the bracket. Place the ratchets into the
holes in the bracket with the letter "B" aligned with the dot stamped
in the bracket.
Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the
transom. Again, check to see if you can move the transducer so it's
parallel with the ground. If you can, then go to step 3A. If it doesn't,
repeat step 2A, but use a different alignment letter until you can
place the transducer on the transom correctly.
Insert bolt and check transducer position on transom.
Ratchets
Trans
ducer
bracket
Ratchet Ratchet
Transducer
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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.
If the transducer's face isn't parallel with the ground, remove and
disassemble the transducer and ratchets. Place the ratchets into the
bracket holes with the letter "B" aligned with the bracket alignment
mark. Place them on the transducer aligned with the 12 o'clock
position on the transducer stem.
Reassemble the transducer and bracket and place them against the
transom. Again, check to see if you can move the transducer so it's
parallel with the ground. If you can, then go to step 3B. If it doesn't,
repeat step 2B, but use a different alignment letter until you can
place the transducer on the transom correctly.
Assemble transducer and bracket.
3. Assembling the transducer.
A. One-piece bracket: Once you determine the correct position for
the ratchets, assemble the transducer as shown in the following
figure. Don't tighten the lock nut at this time.
Assemble transducer and bracket.
Nut
Metal
washer
Metal washer
Bolt
Rubber
washers
Flat washer
Lock washer
Flat washer
Nut
Bolt
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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. You
will drill one hole in the center of each slot.
Drill the holes. For the one-piece bracket, use the #29 bit (for the #10
screws). For the two-piece bracket, use the #20 bit (for the #12
screws).
Position transducer mount on transom and mark mounting holes.
Side view shown (left) and seen from above (right).
5. Attaching transducer to transom.
A. One-piece bracket: Remove the transducer from the bracket and
re-assemble it with the cable passing through the bracket over the
bolt as shown in the following figures.
For single-frequency Skimmer, route cable over bolt and through
bracket. Side view shown (left) and seen from above (right).
Transom
Transom
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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. Don't
over tighten the lock nut! If you do, the transducer won't "kick-up" if
it strikes an object in the water.
Align transducer centerline with hull bottom and attach transducer to
transom. Rear view of dual-frequency Skimmer shown.
6. Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the sonar
unit. Make sure to leave some slack in the cable at the transducer. If
possible, route the transducer cable away from other wiring on the
boat. Electrical noise from the engine's wiring, bilge pumps, VHF radio
wires and cables, and aerators can be picked up by the sonar. Use
caution when routing the transducer cable around these wires.
WARNING:
Clamp the transducer cable to the transom close to the
transducer. This can prevent the transducer from
entering the boat if it is knocked off at high speed.
If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through,
the required hole size be 1".
CAUTION:
If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable, make sure it is
located above the waterline. After installation, be sure to seal the
hole with the same marine grade above- or below-waterline
sealant used for the mounting screws.
Flat-bottom hull
Deep-"vee" hull
Bottom
of
hull
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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. Attach the optional TMB-S bracket to the transducer as shown in the
following figure, using the hardware supplied with the transducer.
(Note: The internal tooth washer is supplied with the TMB-S.)
Attach motor mounting bracket to transducer.
2. Slide the adjustable strap supplied with the TMB-S through the slot
in the transducer bracket and wrap it around the trolling motor.
Position the transducer to aim straight down when the motor is in
the water. Tighten the strap securely.
3. Route the transducer cable alongside the trolling motor shaft. Use
plastic ties (not included) to attach the transducer cable to the
trolling motor shaft. Make sure there is enough slack in the cable for
the motor to turn freely. Route the cable to the sonar unit and the
transducer is ready for use.
Transducer mounted on trolling motor, side view.
TMB-S bracket
Bolt
Internal tooth washer
Nut
Flat washer
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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.
Transducer angles and their effects on fish arches.
If the arch slopes up but not back down – then the front of the
transducer is too high and needs to be lowered. If only the back half of
the arch is printed, then the nose of the transducer is angled too far
down and needs to be raised.
NOTE:
Periodically wash the transducer's face with soap and water to
remove any oil film. Oil and dirt on the face will reduce the
sensitivity or may even prevent operation.
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
Transducer aimed
too far back
Transducer aimed
too far forward
Proper transducer angle
Partial fish arches
Full fish arch
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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.
Use epoxy to place the transducer in a solid portion of the hull.
For example, some (but not all) manufacturers use a layer of fiberglass,
then a core of balsa wood, finishing with an outer layer of fiberglass.
Removing the inner layer of fiberglass and the balsa wood core exposes
the outer layer of fiberglass. The transducer can then be epoxied
directly to the outer layer of fiberglass. After the epoxy cures for 24
hours, fill the remaining space with polyester resin. When the job is
finished, the hull is watertight and structurally sound. Remember, the
sonar signal must pass through solid fiberglass. Any air bubbles in the
fiberglass or the epoxy will reduce or eliminate the sonar signals.
WARNING:
Do not remove any material from your inner hull unless
you know the hull's composition. Careless grinding or
cutting on your hull can result in damage that could
sink your boat. Contact your boat dealer or
manufacturer to confirm your hull specifications.
Testing Determines Best Location
Ideally, the shoot-thru transducer should be installed as close to the
transom as possible, close to the centerline. This will give you the best
performance during high speed maneuvers.
Inner hull
Epoxy to hull first Outer hull
Flotation material
Fill with resin
Fill with resin
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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. Adjust
the sensitivity and range controls until a second bottom echo is seen on
the display. (You'll need to turn off Auto Sensitivity, Auto Depth Range
and ASP. Try a range setting that is two to three times the water
depth. The harder (more rocky) the bottom, the easier it will be to get a
second bottom signal.) Don't touch the controls once they've been set.
Example of a second bottom signal. Unit is in 30 feet of water, with
range set at 80 feet and sensitivity set at 87 percent.
2. Next, take the transducer out of the water and place it in the water in
the sump of the boat, face down. (The transducer face is shown in the
figure on the following page.) Notice how the signal strength
decreases. The second bottom signal will probably disappear and the
bottom signal intensity will likely decrease.
Transducer location
(trolling speed)
Transducer location
(high speed)
Second bottom
True bottom
Manual range setting
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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.
If you have to turn up sensitivity by more than five keystrokes to get a
good signal, the transducer should be mounted on the outside of the
hull. This is especially true if you have to turn sensitivity all the way
up to get a decent bottom signal.
4. Most people can get good results by following steps 1 through 3, so this
step is optional. If you want to make an extra effort to be absolutely sure
that your selected location will work under all conditions, make a test
run with the boat on plane and observe the bottom signal. You'll need to
figure some way to prop the transducer into position while you make
your test run. (A brick or two might be sufficient to hold it in place.)
5. When you're satisfied with a location, mark it and proceed with
the installation.
Shoot-thru-hull Installation
If you are installing the transducer on a hull with floatation material
sandwiched within the hull, refer to the text "Hulls With Flotation
Materials" beginning on page 20.
1. Make sure the area is clean, dry and free of oil or grease, then sand
both the inside surface of the hull and the face of the transducer with
100 grit sandpaper. The sanded hull area should be about 1-1/2 times
the diameter of the transducer. The surface of the hull must be flat
so the entire transducer face is in contact with the hull prior to
bonding. After sanding, clean the hull and transducer with rubbing
alcohol to remove any sanding debris.
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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.
Thoroughly stir the two compounds together until the mixture has a
uniform color and consistency. Do not mix too fast or bubbles will
form in the epoxy. After mixing, you have 20 minutes to complete the
installation before the epoxy becomes unworkable.
Spread a thin layer of epoxy (about 1/16" or 1.5 mm thick) on the face
of the transducer as shown in the previous figure. Make sure there
are no air pockets in the epoxy layer! Then, apply the remaining
epoxy to the sanded area on the hull.
3. Press the transducer into the epoxy, twisting and turning it to force
any air bubbles out from under the transducer face. Stop pressing
when you bottom out on the hull. When you're finished, the face of
the transducer should be parallel with the hull, with a minimum
amount of epoxy between the hull and transducer.
4. Apply a weight, such as a brick, to hold the transducer in place while
the epoxy cures. Be careful not to bump the transducer while the
epoxy is wet. Leave the weight in place for a minimum of three
hours. Allow the epoxy to cure for 24 hours before moving the boat.
5. After the epoxy has cured, route the cable to the sonar unit and it's
ready to use.
Spread epoxy here
Sand this surface
(unit's face)
Orient the Skimmer
with the nose facing
To bow
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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. Required supplies for this job include: four
#8 stainless steel wood screws (3/4" long), high quality, marine grade
above- or below-waterline sealant.
First find a location on the boat's transom where the water flow is
smoothest. Don't mount the sensor behind strakes or ribs. These will
disturb the water flow to the speed sensor. Make sure the sensor will
remain in the water when the boat is on plane. Also make sure the
location doesn't interfere with the boat's trailer. Typically, the sensor is
mounted about one foot to the side of the transom's centerline.
Once you've determined the proper location for the unit, place the
sensor on the transom. The bottom of the bracket should be flush with
the hull's bottom. Using the sensor as a template, mark the hull for the
screws' pilot holes. Drill four 1/8" holes, one in each end of the slots.
Mount the sensor to the hull using #8 stainless steel wood screws (not
included). Use a high quality, marine grade above- or below-waterline
sealant to seal the screws. Make sure the sensor is flush with the
bottom of the hull and tighten the screws.
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Stern view showing good location for mounting sensor on transom.
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".
CAUTION:
If you drill a hole in the transom for the cable, make sure it is
located above the waterline. After installation, be sure to seal the
hole with the same marine grade above- or below-waterline
sealant used for the screws.
The sensor is now ready for use. Connect the sensor to the sonar socket
on the back of your unit and connect the transducer to the speed
sensor's socket. If you have any questions concerning the installation of
the sensor, please contact your local boat dealer.
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module
The LCX-25C, LCX-26CHD, LCX-110C and LCX-111XCHD packages
include the LGC-2000 GPS module. This device contains the unit's
Good location
Transom
Bottom of hull
Bottom of hull
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external antenna and receiver for GPS and WAAS signals. The
antenna/receiver module comes with a 25-foot Y-adapter extension
cable. This module can be mounted on a flat surface or pole, or an
optional magnet is available for temporary mounting on any ferrous
surface.
LGC-2000 Module, bottom view (left) and top view (right).
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-2000 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 988-
0147-981, for complete installation instructions.
In an automobile, you may achieve good results by simply placing the
external antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. A
piece of the rubber non-skid shelf liner material available in recreational
vehicle supply stores will help hold the antenna in place. This may not
work well if you have a cab-over design pickup truck camper or motor
home. If dashboard reception is poor, simply relocate the antenna module
elsewhere on the vehicle for a clearer view of the sky.
Connecting Directly to the Unit
After the module is installed, attach it to the end of the Y-adapter
extension cable as shown in the following diagram. To connect it to the
unit, insert the extension cable's splitter plug into the Network socket
on the back of the unit and your system is ready to use.
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LGC-2000 direct connection to GPS unit.
NOTE:
The extension cable’s shorter branch will have a 60-ohm terminator
attached to it. Do not remove this terminator. When you're not
connecting to a NMEA 2000 buss, you must leave the terminator
connected to this socket for your antenna/receiver to function correctly.
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network
The LGC-2000 can be connected to a NMEA 2000 buss, providing GPS
information to any Lowrance GPS units attached to the buss. Contact LEI
Extras (look inside back cover for accessory ordering information) for a
NMEA 2000 buss adapter cable if you would like to do this.
There are two ways to connect the antenna to a NMEA 2000 network
port. One method (shown in the following image) is to use the extension
cable's Y-adapter to connect both the antenna and the unit to the same
network port. To do this, simply remove the 60-ohm terminator shown in
the previous image and attach the NMEA 2000 buss adapter cable to the
shorter branch of the extension cable's Y-adapter. Connect the NMEA
2000 buss adapter cable's other end to an available network port.
LGC-2000 and GPS unit connection to NMEA 2000 buss.
You can also attach the antenna to a remote port on the network, and
pass position information along the network. To do this, simply attach the
LGC-2000's connector to one end of the buss adapter cable and attach the
other to an available port on the NMEA 2000 buss, as shown in the
following image. (You will have to use a similar adapter cable to connect
the GPS unit to the NMEA buss as described later in this section.)
25' Y-adapter
extension cable
60-ohm
terminator
LGC-2000
To unit
Splitter plug
LGC-2000
To NMEA 2000
network port
25' Y-adapter
extension cable
To unit
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Powering a NMEA 2000 Buss
(NMEA 2000 Power cable)
A NMEA 2000 buss must be connected to a power source to operate. If
you have a pre-existing NMEA 2000 installation, it may already be
connected to another power source. If your NMEA 2000 buss is already
powered, you can ignore the NMEA 2000 Power cable. Never attach
two power sources to a single NMEA 2000 buss.
If you do need to power your NMEA 2000 buss, attach the NMEA 2000
Power cable to your boat's battery just as indicated in the following
segment for connecting your unit's Power Supply cable. The NMEA
2000 Power cable's red wire should be attached (with provided 3-amp
fuse) to the boat battery's positive terminal, and the NMEA 2000 Power
cable's black and shield wires should both be attached to the battery's
negative terminal.
NOTE:
If the NMEA 2000 buss draws power directly from the boat's battery,
the LGC-2000 will remain on (drawing power) all the time. The LGC-
2000's current draw is very small and shouldn't decrease the boat's
storage battery life, but if this small draw is a concern, you can
install a switch between the NMEA 2000 buss and the battery.
Powering Your Unit
(Power Supply cable – red and black wires)
The unit works from a 12-volt battery system. For the best results,
attach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach the power
cable to an accessory or power buss, however you may have problems
with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead and attach
the power cable directly to the battery.
CAUTION:
When using the unit in a saltwater environment, we strongly
recommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable
when the unit is not in use. When the unit is turned off but still
connected to a power supply, electrolysis can occur in the power
cable plug. This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with
the electrical contacts in the cable and the unit's power socket.
In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power
cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs.
If that results in electrical interference, or if such a switch is not
available, we recommend connecting direct to the battery and
installing an inline switch. This will let you shut off power to the
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all electrical devices, this unit could be damaged to a
point that it is unrepairable and could even cause harm
to the user when not properly fused.
CAUTION:
Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power
cable! Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty.
This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the
power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the
wires are attached correctly.
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections
NMEA 2000 is a new buss network specifically designed for boats. This is
a very young industry standard and, at the time of printing, few boats
being built now have a NMEA 2000 buss installed. Over the next few
years, however, NMEA 2000 will become much more common. To help
you get the most out of this technology, your Lowrance unit is designed
to work with a NMEA 2000 network as soon as it becomes available.
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network
Your unit can be connected to a NMEA 2000 buss, receiving sensor
information from any Lowrance units attached to the buss. Contact LEI
Extras (look inside back cover for accessory ordering information) for a
NMEA 2000 buss adapter cable if you would like to do this. You can
connect both the unit and antenna module through the antenna's
extension cable (as described earlier), or you can connect the unit directly
to a network port. To do so, attach the adapter cable's manual locking
collar connector to the Network port on the back of the sonar unit and
attach the other end to an available port on the NMEA 2000 buss, as
shown in the following image.
Lowrance unit direct connection to NMEA 2000 buss.
As soon as the unit is connected to the network, it will begin receiving
shared information. Please note the buss must be powered to operate.
(See instructions in this section for more on powering NMEA 2000
buss.)
NMEA 0183 Wiring
(Data cable)
To exchange NMEA 0183 data, this unit has one NMEA 0183 version
2.0 communication port. Com port one (Com-1) can be used to receive
NMEA format GPS data. The com port can also transmit NMEA format
GPS data to another device.
To NMEA 2000
network port
To sonar
unit's Network
socket
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The four wires for the com port are combined with the Power Supply
cable and NMEA 2000 Power cable to form the power/data cable (shown
earlier). Com-1 uses the yellow wire to transmit, the orange wire to
receive and the shield wire for signal ground. Your unit does not use
the blue wire.
Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information
from some other GPS receiver.
Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information
to another NMEA-compatible device.
Ground To Other
Device
Com-1
To unit
Yellow (Transmit)
NMEA Receive
Shield (Ground)
Orange (Receive) NMEA Transmit
Shield (Ground) Ground
Com-1
To unit
To Other
GPS Receiver
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Install the gimbal bracket. Place the bracket so the arms slope toward
the front of your unit.
Once a location is determined, use the bracket as a template and mark
the mounting holes and the hole for the cables. Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm)
hole in the dash for the power, transducer and antenna cables. Screw
the bracket to the mounting surface.
Front
Screw
mounting
hole
Cable hole
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Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the
sonar/GPS unit when mounted on gimbal bracket.
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 though the hole from the top.down
If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good
marine caulking compound. No matter what type of installation you
prefer, be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or
swiveling the unit.
Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal knobs
and washers. Attach the cables and the unit is ready to use.
In-Dash Installation
You can mount the unit in the dash with an optional FM-3 In-Dash
Adapter Kit. The kit includes mounting hardware and a template for
cutting the hole.
Millimeter
[Inch]
244
[9.58]
94
[3.61]
56.9
[2.24]
185
[7.34]
37.1
[1.37]
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destination waypoint, Point of Interest or map cursor location; or after
you reach the end of a route or trail.
Sonar Setup command: sets various sonar options.
GPS Setup command: sets various GPS receiver options.
System Setup command: sets general configuration options.
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.
Browse MMC Files command: this allows you to view the installed
MMC card and the files it contains.
Pages
The unit has four Page displays that represent the four major operating
modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page, the Map
Page and Sonar Page. They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key, then
using
or to select a Page. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT.)
Pages Menu, showing sonar display options.
Satellite Status Page
The Satellite Status Page provides detailed information on the status of
the unit's satellite lock-on and position acquisition. To get to the
Satellite Status Page, press the PAGES key, then use
or
to select
STATUS. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT). This page represents a
GPS function, so it is discussed in much greater detail in Sec. 6.
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.
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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 S AONAR LARMS ENT
2. Press
to D A EEEP LARM NABLED| to D A DEEP LARM EPTH|ENT.
3. Press
or
to change the first number, then press
to move the
cursor to the next number and repeat until the depth is correct, then
press ENT.
4. Press
← to D A EEEP LARM NABLED|ENT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT.
To switch to a different depth setting, open the Sonar Alarms menu and
repeat the instructions in step 3 above.
Zone Alarm
The zone alarm is triggered when any echo passes inside the zone
alarm bar, shown on the right side of the screen.
To adjust and turn on the zone alarm:
1. Press MENU| | | | | .MENU
↓ to ALARMS ENT
↓ to S AONAR LARMS ENT
2. Press
↓ to Z A E A ZONE LARM NABLED|
→ to DJUST ONE|ENT.
Sonar Alarms menu, with Adjust Zone command selected (left); Adjust
Zone Alarm selection box, with Upper Limit selected (right).
3. To set the upper boundary for the Zone Alarm, use
or to select
UPPER, then press or
↓ to move the top of the bar to the desired depth.
4. To set the lower boundary for the Zone Alarm, use
or to select
LOWER, then press
or to move the bottom of the bar to the desired
depth.
5. Press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT|
to Z A EONE LARM NABLED|ENT| | | . Now, any
echo fish, bottom, structure within the zone alarm's depth range
will trigger the zone alarm.
To switch to a different depth setting, open the Sonar Alarms menu and
repeat the instructions in steps 3 and 4 above.
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Depth Cursor command selected (left). Depth cursor active (right); the
line indicates the large fish is 21.95 feet deep.
The cursor can be moved to any location on the screen, letting you
pinpoint the depth of a target.
1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU|
↓ to D CEPTH URSOR|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. You can change the range to a
different depth, depending upon the bottom depth and the current
range. To do this:
1. From the Sonar Page, press MENU|
↓ to D REPTH ANGE|ENT.
Sonar Page menu with Depth Range command selected (left); The
Depth Range Control Scale (right).
2. The Depth Range Control Scale appears. Press
or
to select a
different depth range. A blue bar highlights the selected range. The
shaded numbers can not be selected.
3. When the new range is selected, press EXIT to clear the menu.
Cursor line Depth box


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