Lowrance GlobalMap Baja 840C manuel d'utilisation

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    Pub. 988-0160-441 www.lowrance.com GlobalMap ® Baja 840 C Mapping GPS Receivers Operation Instructions[...]

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    Copyright © 2007 Lowrance Elect ronics, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual m ay be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distribut ed for any purpose, w ithout prior writt en consent of Lowrance Ele ctronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this ma nual is strictly pr ohibited. Lowrance ® is a registered tradem[...]

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    i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me Fi rst! ......................................................... 1 How Lowrance GPS Works ........................................................... 3 Introduction to GPS and WAAS ................................................... 4 How to use this manual: ty pographical co nventions .................. 6 Ar[...]

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    ii Navigate to Cursor Po sition on Map .......................................... 45 Navigate to a Poin t of Inte rest ................................................... 46 Creating and Savi ng a Tr ail ....................................................... 47 Displaying a Sa ved Trai l ............................................................[...]

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    iii NauticPath ™ USA Marine Charts ............................................. 83 Nautical Char t Notes .............................................................. 83 Port Inform ation ...................................................................... 84 Tidal Current In formatio n ...................................................... 8[...]

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    iv Advanced Optio ns menu ....................................................... 129 EP-15 Fluid Level Configurat ion ......................................... 130 Advanced Optio ns menu ....................................................... 131 Suzuki Engine Interf ace Configur ation ............................... 132 Advanced Optio ns menu ...[...]

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    v 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 waypoi nt. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Th erefore, the prudent navigator will not only ta[...]

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    vi Notes[...]

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    1 Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this space-age technol- ogy, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the GlobalMap Baja ® and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to[...]

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    2 Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one an- other in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find your way on the water or in the wilderness quickly. After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS ex- perience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap Baja's ma[...]

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    3 How Lowrance GPS Works You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the GlobalMap Baja scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth — and, where you're going (But if you already ha ve a working understanding of GPS receivers and the GPS navigation system, skip on ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories on[...]

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    4 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 com- puter file, these GPS Data Files (file format *.usr) can be shared be- tween Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units or even personal computers. This GlobalMap Baja has one more thing in comm on with a pe[...]

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    5 the armed forces of the U.S. and its allies. Civilian use was also avail- able at first, 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 the federal government discontinued SA on May 2, 2000, after the military developed o[...]

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    6 GlobalMap Baja to determine directio n of travel, you must be moving and the faster, the better. This is not to say that it won’t work at walk- ing 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 Avia- tion Adminis[...]

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    7 Arrow Keys The arrow keys control the movement of dotted cross-hair lines on your mapping screen called the cursor. The arrow keys help you move around the menus so you can execute different commands. They are represented by symbols like these, which denote the down arrow key, the up arrow, the left arrow and the right arrow: ↓ ↑ ← → . Ke[...]

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    8 Notes[...]

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    9 Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you c[...]

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    10 You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, un- obstructed 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, publicatio[...]

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    11 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. De- pending on your configuration, yo u may not use all of these wires. Caution: All of the wires in the power/data cable have bare ends for eas- ie[...]

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    12 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. If the cabl[...]

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    13 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 con- nect multiple power[...]

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    14 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 NM EA 2000 bus, attach the NMEA 2000 Power cable to an accessory switch as in dicated in power diagram A. The NMEA 2000 Power cable's red wire should be a ttached (with provided 3-amp fuse) to the positive (+[...]

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    15 LGC-3000 and display unit as an expandable NMEA 2000 network. The diagram above has a double T connector with two 120-ohm termina- tors — one at each end of the connector. It is easy to expand this network by removing a terminator from one end of the double T connector, then inserting a new T connector or extension cable between the double T c[...]

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    16 Com-1 wiring to exchange information with another device. Com-2 wiring to exchange information with another device. Orange (Receive) Shield (Ground) Transmit Ground Com-1 To Unit To Other Device Y ellow (Transmit) Receive Green (Receive) Shield (Ground) Transmit Ground Com-2 To Unit To Other Device Blue (Transmit) Receive[...]

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    17 Cable connections, GlobalMap Baja 840c. Ethernet (for later expansion) Pow er/Data Netw ork NMEA 0183 Data cable ( fiv e w ires ) 120-ohm female terminator LGC-3000 GPS Module NMEA 2000 Pow er cable Double T-connector 120-ohm male terminator Extension cables Display unit pow er cable[...]

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    18 Expanding to a NMEA 2000 Network A network bus is an installed and operational network cable (backbone) running the length of your boat, al ready 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 th e telephone wiring in a h[...]

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    19 NOTE: If you have a double T Connector on your network that is not at- tached to a device, you must cap the unused connector with a NMEA 2000 cap. This will protect the pin connectors from corro- sion. 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 t[...]

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    20 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 dis- play units and components, so no adapter cables are needed. Mounting the Unit: Bracket You can install the GlobalMap Baja on the top of a dash with the sup- p[...]

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    21 Install the gimbal bracket. Place the bracket so the arm s 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. Fr[...]

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    22 To pass all connectors through the 1" hole, first pass the antenna con- nector up through the hole from under the dash. 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 ma- rine caulking compound. No matter what type of installation you pre[...]

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    23 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 thum b and press down in the center of [...]

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    24 MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM, left; MMC card reader for USB ports, right. Now that you have your GlobalMap Ba ja installed, move on to Section 3, Basic GPS Operations . There, we'll present a series of step-by-step tutorials to teach you the basics of GPS navigation. Face Cover Your unit comes with a white protective cover that snaps on and off th[...]

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    25 Section 3: Basic GPS Operations This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tuto- rials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Advanced GPS Operations , will discuss other more advanced functions and utili- ties. Material in Sec. 4 is a rranged in alphabetical order. Before you turn on the unit and fi[...]

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    26 3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or ad just a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits. 4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the menus, make menu sele ctions, move the map cursor and enter data. 5. ENT/IC[...]

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    27 Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the screen. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style. Transparency command: adjusts the level of transparency for menus. Alarms command: turns GPS alarms on or off and changes [...]

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    28 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 Radar Page (for more information on Radar see additional ma- terials). They are accessed by pressing the PA GES key, then using → or ← to select a Page (Clear the Pages Menu by pressin[...]

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    29 The Satellite Status Page. This screen shows a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart re lative to your position. The point in the center of the chart is directly ov erhead. The small inner ring represents 45° above the horizon and the large ring represents the horizon. North is at the t[...]

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    30 The navigation screen looks lik e the one below when you're not navi- gating to a waypoint or following a route or trail. Your position is shown by an arrow in the center of the screen. Your trail history, or path you've just taken, is depicted by the line extending from the ar- row. The arrow pointing down at the top of the c o m pa s[...]

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    31 Bearing window shows the compass direction straight to the destina- tion from your location at the moment. Distance shows how far it is to the waypoint you're navigating toward. The Off Course window shows the current cross track error. This shows the distance you are off-course to the side of the desired course line. The course line is an [...]

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    32 In the example above, the driver is headed north (a 355º track) toward a waypoint 355º (bearing) away. The cross track error range (white cor- ridor) is 0.20 miles either side of the course. The driver is headed to- ward trail waypoint 4, which is 0.14 miles away. The vehicle is virtu- ally on course (off course 1 foot to the right). Traveling[...]

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    33 Map Page opening screen (left). Zoomed to 100 miles (center) and zoomed to 15 miles (right). Over Zoomed means you have reached the detail limits in an area covered only by the basic background map. Zooming in any closer will reveal no more map details because a high- detail custom map has not been loaded on the MMC. If you're using only th[...]

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    34 MapCreate custom maps include massive amounts of information not found in the background map. MapCreate contains: the searchable Points of Interest database, all the minor roads and streets, all the landmark features (such as summits, schools, radio towers, etc.); more rivers, streams, smaller lake s and ponds and their names. What's more i[...]

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    35 The Pages Menu also offers several map display options under the Map Page category. To access them, press PAGES | ← or → to M AP | ↓ to Option | EXIT . GlobalMap Baja Digital Data page (left) and Two Position Formats page (right). Pages Menu with Two Maps option selected (left). Map Page with two map windows (right). The right map is activ[...]

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    36 just follow the steps above (Most dual-window displays use half the screen for each window by default.). You can also use the Reset Options command to revert to the factory default. Map Menu with Resize Window command selected (left). Resize Win- dow command is active (center). Pressing the ← → or ↑ ↓ keys allows you to resize the window[...]

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    37 GPS Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navi- gating to a location at least a few blocks away. While you're learning, navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Connect the unit to electric powe r and the antenna module. Make sure the MMC is in. (See complet[...]

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    38 Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning the GlobalMap Baja on. With an unobstructed view of the sky, the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less. If for some reason satellite acquisit ion takes longer, you may be inside a structure or vehi[...]

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    39 The selected airport is 4.25 miles away, to the northwest. 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 nam e of the selected item. [...]

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    40 Category Selection menu (left); list of the nearest restaurants (right). 4. If you wish, you could scroll ↑ or ↓ here to select another restaurant, but for now we will just accept the nearest one. Press ENT . 5. The POI information screen appe ars (This is how you can use the GlobalMap Baja as a business phone di rectory!). If you wanted to [...]

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    41 Map screen showing Find Waypoint, the result of a restaurant search. NOTE: Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the GlobalMap Baja. If you do not have a high-detailed custom map (containing POI data) for the area you are searching loaded on the MMC, you may not find anything. Set a Waypoint A waypoint is simply an electronic "ad[...]

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    42 Sequence for setting a waypoint. Step 1: while traveling, quickly press WPT twice to call up Find Waypoint screen (seen in Step 2) and set a point. Step 3: a message says the waypoint has been saved. Step 4: ve- hicle continues on its way; number waypoint symbol is visible on map. NOTE: The Quick Save method uses the default waypoint symbol unti[...]

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    43 Create Way point by Entering a Pos ition 1. Press WPT | → to S UBCATEGORY column| ↓ to N EW | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to E NTERED P OSITION | ENT | → to C REA TE | ENT . 3. Press → to L ATITUDE | ENT . Enter the latitude by pressing ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and re- peat until the latitude [...]

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    44 GlobalMap Baja navigation Page, navigating toward waypoint 004 and leaving a trail. Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family member fall overboard. This situation can be deadly on any body of wa- ter. It's particularly dangerous at night or if you're out of sight of land[...]

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    45 Navigating to Man Overboard: navigation page (left) and Map Page (right). The victim is astern of the vessel; the GPS shows which direc- tion to steer to for the rescue. The man overboard position is also stored in the waypoint list for fu- ture reference. It can be edited the same as any other waypoint. T o c a n c e l n a v i g a t i o n t o M[...]

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    46 Navigate to cursor. In this example, the cursor is positioned on the town of Oologah, Oklahoma. 3. Press MENU | ENT and the GlobalMap Baja will begin navigating to the cursor location. The Map Page will display a dotted line from your current position to the cursor position. The Navigation Page displays a compass rose showing navigation informat[...]

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    47 After you have looked up an item with the Find Waypoint command, use the → to make sure the G O T O command is highlighted at the top of the screen, then press ENT . The GlobalMap Baja begins showing navi- gation information to the item. To cancel navigation, press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C A NCEL N AV I G AT I O N | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . The[...]

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    48 3. Press ↓ → to A CTIVE | ENT . This unchecks the Active option. 4. To return to the previous page, press EXIT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT . As you left the Edit Trail menu, you will notice that a new trail was started with a new se- quential number. In the example below, the new trail is number 15, showing zero points. Note that Trail 14 is inacti[...]

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    49 To turn on trail display: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ or ↓ to select the de- sired Trail Name | ENT . 3. Press ↓ → to A CTIVE | ↓ to V ISIBLE | ENT . To return to the previous page, press EXIT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT . Navigating Trails There are three methods fo[...]

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    50 NOTE: If you are already located at or near the beginning of your trail, the arrival alarm will go off as soon as you hit Enter. Just press EXIT to clear the alarm. 5. Begin moving and let your GlobalMap Baja guide you. 6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AV I G AT I O N | E[...]

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    51 Navigate trail, map views: driver is northbound heading straight to- ward trail point 6 (left). northbound driver has reached point 6 (right) and has turned west to follow trail. Navigate trail, navigation page (compass rose) views: driver is north- bound heading straight toward trail point 6 (left); bearing arrow shows the trail point is due no[...]

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    52 NOTE: If you are already located at or near the end of your trail, the arri- val alarm will go off as soon as you hit ENT . Press EXIT to clear the alarm and proceed. 5. Begin moving and let your GlobalMap Baja guide you. 6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C A NCEL N AV I G AT I O N [...]

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    53 The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into the unit's memory. 2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message that tells you if a MM C is pr ese nt o r no t. I f no MMC is pre sen t, y ou m us t i nse rt a ca rd to activate the Load or Save commands. To t r a n s f e r data from the [...]

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    54 4. Loading to unit memory : There may be more than one GPS Data File (*.USR) on the card. To select a file, press ENT to activate the selec- tion box, use ↓ or ↑ to highlight the file, then press ENT to accept the selection. Next, press ↓ to L OAD D AT A | ENT . The unit will display a comple- tion message when the data transfer is finishe[...]

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    55 NOTE: If you do no have a MMC or SD card already in the unit, the data information will automatically save to the unit's hard drive. To retrieve the saved data information: 1. MENU | MENU| ↓ to B ROWSE F ILE | ENT| ENT 2. Scroll through the list of files to find the one you want 3. Press ENT | ↓ to P LAY | ENT|EXIT Cancel Navigation You[...]

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    56 Notes[...]

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    57 Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance to Another Location 1. While on the Map Page press MENU | ↓ to F IND D ISTANCE | ENT . 2. To check the distance to a location, center the cursor over the desired posi- tion. A rubber band line appears, connectin g your current position to the cur- sor's location. The distance along that lin[...]

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    58 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 cu rsor to the location you want to mark with an icon. 2. Press ENT and the screen shows a Select Icon Symbol menu. 3. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select your icon symbol, then[...]

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    59 The Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure. Press ← to Y ES | ENT . All icons will be deleted from the map. The Delete by Symbol command will la unch the Select Symbol menu. Press ← or ↑ or → or ↓ to select the symbol to delete, then press ENT . A message appears saying all icons with the selected symbol have been deleted. T[...]

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    60 Routes Created in the Glob alMap Baja You can create a route by selecting existing waypoints from the way- point list or you can set a series of route waypoints on the m ap with cursor arrows and the Enter key. In this example, we'll create a route from the map. 1. From the N AV I G AT I O N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AG E[...]

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    61 Route creation sequence (left to right) : Fig. 1. Set route waypoint (1) at 11th St. & 145th Ave. Fig. 2. Move cursor north to set point (2) at 145th & Admiral. Fig. 3. With point (2) se t, move cursor east to mark inter- state on-ramp with waypoint (3). In figures 2 and 3, notice the rubber band line extending from the previously set wa[...]

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    62 Tip: You can also delete all routes at once: 1. From the N AVI G AT I O N P AGE , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AGE press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT . 2. Press ↑ → to D ELETE A LL | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Edit a Route You can edit the route name if you wish. 1. From the N AVI G AT I O N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or [...]

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    63 Navigate a Route 1. From the N AV I G AT I O N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AG E , press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT . Route Planning command on Main Me nu (left); Routes menu (center); Edit Route menu (right) with navigate command is selected. 2. Press ↓ to select route name | ENT | ↓ to N AV I G AT E | ENT .[...]

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    64 Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the GlobalMap Baja Navigation Page at the start of a route, heading straight for the first waypoint (Wpt 1). In Fig. 2, the traveler has arrived at Wpt 1; the arrival alarm has been triggered and the bearing arrow on the compass rose has turned to point east, toward Wpt 2. In Fig. 3 the traveler has turned [...]

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    65 Edit a Trail Name To edit a trail name: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT | ↓ to trail name | ENT | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press ENT then EXIT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT to return to the previous page display. Tip: You can quickly cal[...]

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    66 Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected (left). Edited trail with dotted line pattern (right). transparency Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities. Alarm Clock To get to the alarm clock menu: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T IMERS | ENT | ↓ to A LARM C LOCK | ENT . Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator To ge[...]

  • Page 75

    67 Edit a Waypoint Waypoint Name To edit waypoint name: 1. Press WPT | ENT | ENT | ENT | ↓ to waypoint name | ENT | ↓ to E DIT W AYPOINT | ENT | ENT . 2. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press ENT then EXIT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT to return to the previous pa[...]

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    68 Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position This feature sets a waypoint at a point located a specific distance and bearing from a reference position. The reference position may be a map feature or can be selected from your waypoint or Points of Intere st lists. 1. Press WPT | → to S UBCATEGORY column| ↓ to N EW | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to P ROJECTE[...]

  • Page 77

    69 Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has three 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. You can set an arrival alarm to fl ash a warning message and sound a tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint. For example, [...]

  • Page 78

    70 3. To change distance settings, scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired cate- gory, then press → | ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. 4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page dis- played by repe[...]

  • Page 79

    71 GPS Auto Search on the GlobalMap Baja Satellite Status Menu. Here's how to put the unit into auto search mode : 1. Press PA GES until you are on the Satellite Status screen. 2. Press MENU | ↓ to GPS A UTO S EARCH | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to B ROWSE F ILES | E[...]

  • Page 80

    72 System Setup Menu with Communicati ons Port highlighted (left) and Communications Port menu (right). For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with another device, consult the factory. Customer service phone numbers are in the back of this manual. Also see the entry below for to Configure NMEA . To set Com Port Configuration: 1. Pres[...]

  • Page 81

    73 Menus for changing coordinate system. To get to Coordinate System Selection: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to C OORDINATE S YSTEM | ENT . This unit can show a position in degrees (36.14952°); degrees, minutes and thousandths of a minute (36° 28.700'); or degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of a second (36?[...]

  • Page 82

    74 To setup Loran TD: NOTE: If the Loran TD conversion is chosen, you must enter the local Lo- ran chain identification for the master and slaves. Do this by select- ing "Setup Loran TD" at the bottom of the "Coordinate System" menu, press ENT , and select the ID. Pre ss EXIT to clear this menu. Configure Loran TD menu. Map Fix [...]

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    75 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to GPS S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to C OORDINATE S YSTEM | ENT . 3. Press ↓ to S ETUP M AP F IX | ENT . The following screen appears, and M AP S CALE is highlighted. Press ENT and enter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of a paper map. It's shown as a rati o, for example 1:24000. Press EXIT [...]

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    76 To change the information displayed in a data box: On the Page display you wish to change, press MENU | ↓ to C USTOMIZE | ENT| ENT . You'll see a list of categories with "+ " or "–" symbols next to each cate- gory. A category with a "+" is expandable , meaning its contents are hidden. Customize Menu, with t[...]

  • Page 85

    77 To get to the GPS Simulator: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to S IMULAT ORS | ENT . The GPS Simulator Menu appears. 3. Press ↓ to GPS S IMULA TOR O N | ENT GPS Setup Menu (left); GPS Simulator menu (right). Make the desired settings, then turn the simulator on by highlighting the GPS S IMULA TOR O N box and p[...]

  • Page 86

    78 4. Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit will now automatically "steer" along the trail or route. When you arrive at your "destination," cancel naviga tion as you normally do. Tip: You can pick any spot on the map to begin your simulation session by using the Initialize GPS command. This makes your uni[...]

  • Page 87

    79 which display latitude and longitude grid lines or range rings on the map. This menu lets you select Navionics Maps. For instructions, see the Navionics Charts entry in this section. To get to Map Data: From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D AT A | ENT . Map Menu (left) and Map Data Menu (right). Earth Map Detail From the Map Page, press [...]

  • Page 88

    80 Trackline Extension window are two check boxes (Show T ime and Show Dis- tance) which allow you to turn on or o ff the time and/or distance settings. To set trackline extension: From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D AT A | ENT . Press ↓ to T RA CKLINE E XTENSION | ENT. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired distance setting and press ENT. P[...]

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    81 Map Datum Selection Maps and charts are based on a survey of the area that's covered by the map or chart. These surveys are called "Datums." Maps that are cre- ated using different datums will show the same latitude/longitude in slightly different locations. All datums are named. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 da- tum, whic[...]

  • Page 90

    82 Map menu (left) and Map Categories Drawn menu (right). Map Orientation By default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper. Map orientation shown in north up (left) and track up (right). This is fine if you're always trave ling due north. What you see [...]

  • Page 91

    83 To change map orientation: from the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP O RIENTATION | ENT . Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desi red mode, then press ENT . Press EXIT | EXIT to return to the page display. Map Menu (left) and Map Orientation menu with the North Up map orientation option selected (right). NauticPath ™ USA Marine Charts Your unit ca[...]

  • Page 92

    84 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 repe atedly. Entrance to Aransas Pass on a NauticPath chart with 8-nautical m ile zoom (left). Remaining images (left to right): same position at 4- nautic[...]

  • Page 93

    85 3. To scroll through the service information window, use ↑ ↓ to see the types of services available. To return to the main page display, press EXIT repeatedly. Port Services information. Tidal Current Information NauticPath charts contain Tidal Current information, represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter " C .&quo[...]

  • Page 94

    86 NauticPath chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cur- sor (left). Tidal Current animated icon at .8-nautical mile range. Current Information screen. 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 [...]

  • Page 95

    87 To select another date: 1. Use ← → to highlight month, day or year, then press ENT . 2. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired mont h, day or year and press ENT . To clear the information screen, press EXIT . Tide Information NauticPath charts contain Tidal Information, repre- sented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter " T .&q[...]

  • Page 96

    88 Tide Information screen. The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on this date at the present time. The gr aph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the tidal range pattern for the day, from midnight (MN) to noon (NN) to midnight (MN). The dotted line across the graph is the Mean Lower Low Water line (M[...]

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    89 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 M AP D ATA | ENT | ↓ to M AP C HOICE | ENT . Select the Map Name , the n press ENT | EXIT | EXIT . Navionics Map Choice highlighted. Press En[...]

  • Page 98

    90 commands is that Customize changes only the digital data boxes on a screen, and Overlay Data changes only the information floating on the screen without a box. See Customize Page Displays, on page 75 for information on customizing data boxes. Overlay Data highlighted on GPS menu (left). The Data Viewer menu with the Navigation category expanded.[...]

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    91 From Overlay Data Shown menu (left) press ENT to see Data Viewer (center). Select a category and press ENT . Bearing, Closing Speed and Off Course have been selected from the Navigation category. To remove overlaid data: 1. While on the Page that shows the item or items you want to remove, press MENU | ↓ to O VERLA Y D ATA | ENT . 2. You'[...]

  • Page 100

    92 3. The data begins to flash on yo ur screen. Use any combination of → , ← , ↑ and ↓ to move the data to a new location on the screen. 4. When satisfied, press EXIT | EXIT . To resize overlaid data: press MENU | ↓ to O VERLAY D ATA | ENT . This will bring up the Overlay Data Shown menu with a list of the current over- lay data. Use → [...]

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    93 Gauge Setup Menu. There are four primary setup options in the analog menu: Themes, Tick Marks, Thresholds and Text. When working in the gauge setup m enu, use ↓ ↑ and → ← to highlight the desired option, then press ENT . Pressing EXIT will take you back to the previous screen. NOTE: You can make gauges transparent from all the setup menu[...]

  • Page 102

    94 Minimum or Maximum Tick controls how m any tick marks will be dis- played on the gauge. If you set the minimum tick to 1 and the max tick to 10, there will be 10 tick marks between 0 and 10, 10 and 20 and so on. In the case of a speedometer, that's one tick for one mile per hour. If you change the minimum tick to 2 and leave the maximum tic[...]

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    95 NOTE: The Analog setup menus allow you to make gauges transparent. De- spite their transparency, the gauges take up much of the display screen. A display with a transparent track gauge (left). The screen on the right is displaying Track and speed gauges. Pop-up Help Help is available for virtually all of the menus on this unit. By high- lighting[...]

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    96 Reset Options To reset all features to their factory defaults: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to R ESET O PTIONS | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . NOTE: Reset Options does not erase waypoints, routes, icons or plot trails. Reset Options command (left) and the Reset Options menu (right). Screen Contrast and Brightness To access t[...]

  • Page 105

    97 To adjust the screen's display mode: Press ↓ to D ISPLA Y M ODE | ENT |press ↑ or ↓ to select mode | EXIT . Display Mode menu. Set Language This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, Ger- man, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Finnish. To select a different language: 1. Press MENU | MENU[...]

  • Page 106

    98 To set the Day: Press → to D AY | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to select the day, then press ENT . To set the Year: Press → to Y EAR | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to select the year, then press ENT . Time Settings Menu. To Set Time Format : Press ↓ to the Time Format window. Just highlight the option you prefer — 12 or 24 hour — and press ENT . T[...]

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    99 2. With the option highlighted, press ENT to uncheck it (turn off) and check it (turn on). After the option is set, press EXIT | EXIT to return to the page display. 3. You can return to this command and press ENT again to turn on the feature. Software Version Information From time to time, Lowrance update s the operating system software in some [...]

  • Page 108

    100 Sounds command (left); The Sounds menu (right). Once in the Sounds menu: To set Key Press Sounds: 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. To set A larm Sounds : Press ↓ to A LARM S OUNDS . With the option high- lighted, pr[...]

  • Page 109

    101 Trail Options There are several options you can use wi th trails. Some affect all trails, other options can be applied to a particular trail. You can change the way trails are updated, you can displa y or hide trails, make them flash, create a new trail, delete a trail, etc. General Trail Options To access the Trails Menu: Press MENU | MENU | ?[...]

  • Page 110

    102 range from 0.01 mile/nm/km to 9. 99 mile/nm/km. The default is 0.10 miles. With one of the Update Criter ia selected, use the cursor arrows to highlight either the U PDA TE R AT E or U PDATE D I STANCE data entry boxes and press ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the entry[...]

  • Page 111

    103 New Trail To manually start a new trail, in the Trails Menu, m ake sure N EW T RAIL is highlighted and press ENT | EXIT . Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options The name, maximum number of points in the trail, activity, and visibil- ity are all changed on the Edit Trail menu screen. The Active setting determines whether or not the unit[...]

  • Page 112

    104 Units of Measure This menu sets the speed and distance (statute or nautical miles, me- ters), depth (feet, fathoms, or meters), temperature (degrees Fahren- heit or Celsius) and heading (true or magnetic) units. To change units: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ENT . The Units of Measure menu. To set Speed/Distance Unit of Meas[...]

  • Page 113

    105 Section 6: Searching NOTE: The background map loaded in your unit's permanent memory lets you search for some land features, including cities and lakes. For a full set of searchable land features, including landmarks, streets, ad- dresses, highway exits and Points of Interest, you must load your own high-detail custom map produced with our[...]

  • Page 114

    106 Find Address Menu. 3. To enter an add ress number , 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 S TREET | ENT . There are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box. Pre[...]

  • Page 115

    107 NOTE : We recommend you do not enter a city name unless the list is too large when searching without one. The GlobalMap Baja can actu- ally search quicker without a city. Find city field (left); Search in part icular city only option (center) and Find City by name (right). 6. When the necessary search fields are filled in, press ↓ to F IND A [...]

  • Page 116

    108 the map, press WPT . The POI's Waypoint Information window ap- pears, with the Go To Waypoint command highlighted. If you want to navigate to the PO I address, just press ENT | EXIT . Map Page showing location of the a ddress on the map, highlighted by the cursor (left). The Address is a business in the POI database (cen- ter), so you can [...]

  • Page 117

    109 Find Interstate Highway Exits 1. From the Map P age, press MENU | ↓ to H IGH WA Y E XITS | 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[...]

  • Page 118

    110 Find Exit menu, with an exit selected in the Exit List. 4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choices. A. Press ENT to navigate or "Go To" the exit. B. Press → | ENT to find exit on the map. Go To Exit option (left) and Find On Map option (right). Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Services lo[...]

  • Page 119

    111 Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) 1. Press WPT , then use ↓ or ↑ to select a map place or POI category, then press ENT (To narrow your search, press → then press ↓ or ↑ to select a subcategory before pressing ENT ). You will be given two op- tions; Search By Name or By Ne arest. Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category s[...]

  • Page 120

    112 Find by Name option (left) an d Find by Name menu (right). 4. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen is displayed, you can choose to "Go To" the POI waypoint by pressing ENT or find it on the map by pressing → | ENT . Go To Waypoint POI option (left) an d Find on Map POI option (right). Find Streets or Intersections Find a [...]

  • Page 121

    113 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. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter. Repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT |[...]

  • Page 122

    114 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. From the Map Page, pr[...]

  • Page 123

    115 5. The Find Streets menu reappears with the first and second street dialog boxes filled in. In this exampl e, we selected 71st Street as our second street. You could now use simila r techniques to select a city or Zip code, but your search will probably be faster if you leave those boxes blank. You can specify a city and/or Zip code later to na[...]

  • Page 124

    116 Find Waypoints 1. Press WPT | ENT . 2. If searching for the waypoint By Name , press ENT . If searching for the Nearest waypoint, press ↓ to N EAREST | ENT (To search by name, jump to step 5 below.). Find Waypoint menu (left), Find By Nearest command (center) and Find by Name command (right). 3. If you're looking for nearest waypoint, th[...]

  • Page 125

    117 Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command se- lected (left) and the Find on Map command selected (right). To clear these menus and return to the previous page, press EXIT re- peatedly. 5. If you're look ing by name , there are two options: A. You can spell o ut the name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to chang[...]

  • Page 126

    118 Notes[...]

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    119 Section 7: 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 Synchr[...]

  • Page 128

    120 The NMEA Diagnostics page displays information about the perform- ance of the network bus, keeping you updated on bus status, mode, er- rors and bus traffic. The Ethernet Diagnostics page keeps you updated on the performance of an Ethernet connection (if applic able) supplying information ranging from IP Address to upload and download rates (by[...]

  • Page 129

    121 Tank Selec t The Tank Select menu allows you to choose from up to three tanks (Port, Center and Starboard), depe nding on the Engine-tank configura- tion that has been selected. This allows you to set up each tank indi- vidually. Tank Size The Tank Size menu allows you to inpu t the size of a selected tank in gallons. After selecting the desire[...]

  • Page 130

    122 7. Use ↓ ↑ , ← → to input the capacity (gallons) of the tank you chose from the Tank Select menu and press ENT . 8. Repeat Steps 5-7 for each remaining tank. 9. When all tanks have been configured, press the S ET C ONFIGURA TION but- ton. The following confirmation message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change the bus configurati[...]

  • Page 131

    123 NOTE: If, as in the graphic above, you do not have a Suzuki Engine Inter- face, EP-15 Fluid Level or EP-10 Fuel F low on the network, the Engine & Configuration menu, Tank Select menu, Tank Size dialog and Set Configuration button will not be displayed on the Bus Con- figuration menu. Fuel Management Menu The Fuel Management menu gives you [...]

  • Page 132

    124 Fill Tank You will use the Fill Tank command when calibrating a fuel flow and when filling up the tank without calibration. Adding Fuel to Tank Tank Location, Fuel Added and Add Fuel commands work together to keep NMEA 2000 fuel data consistent with the actual amount of fuel added to the fuel tank(s). 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and[...]

  • Page 133

    125 3. Highlight to E NGINE S ELECT and press ENT . Select the desired engine — the engine attached to the desired fuel flow — and press ENT . 4. Highlight R ESET C ALIBRA TI ON and press ENT . The following confirma- tion message will appear: Are you sure you wish to Reset Calibration? Select Y ES and press ENT . Calibration settings for the s[...]

  • Page 134

    126 4. Highlight the E NA BLED box next to the desired alarm (Full Alarm or Empty Alarm) and press ENT to turn on the alarm. 5. To set the alarm percentage, press → to highlight P ERCENT and press ENT . 6. Use ↑ ↓ , ← → to input the desired percentage and press ENT . Repeat Steps 3-4 to set the other alarm. 7. Highlight S ET C ONFIGURATIO[...]

  • Page 135

    127 agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A list of network device s will be at the top of the page. 3. Select the temp sensor yo u want to rename and press ENT . The De- vice Configuration menu will appear with the Device N[...]

  • Page 136

    128 Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults command allows you to reset an individual EP-35 Temp Sensor's settings to factory defa ults. If, for example, you execute the Restore Defaults command from your Water T emp's Advanced Options menu, only the settings for the Water Temp will be reset to factory de- faults. Other temps on the network[...]

  • Page 137

    129 4. Select L OCA TION and press ENT , which will open the Location menu with following options: Port, Center, Starboard and Unknown. 5. Highlight the desired location and press ENT . The following message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 5. Select Y ES and press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get bac[...]

  • Page 138

    130 EP-15 Fluid Level Configuration To input Dev ice Name: 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu-[...]

  • Page 139

    131 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 Y ES 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 . The NMEA 2000 men[...]

  • Page 140

    132 To restore default s ettings: 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ t o s e l e c t NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A lis[...]

  • Page 141

    133 4. Highlight L OCA TION 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 mes- sage will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get [...]

  • Page 142

    134 To restore default s ettings: 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ t o s e l e c t NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT . 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired fluid level an[...]

  • Page 143

    135 appear: Do you wish to re-calibrate the device? 7. Highlight N O 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 fig[...]

  • Page 144

    136 6. Highlight Y ES and press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. EP-15 Fluid Level Calibration The default calibration for the EP-15 Fluid Level is just as accurate as standard fluid level gauges. If, ho wever, the tank has an irregular shape or greater accuracy is needed, calibration is recommended. There are three cali[...]

  • Page 145

    137 Calibrate is highlighted on the device configuration menu (left). Cali- bration menu (right) with calibration instructions listed at the top. 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 calibr[...]

  • Page 146

    138 Num Pts menu with 5-point calibrati o n selected (left). Half level se- lected on Fluid Level menu (center). Calibration Done window (right). 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 cali- bration process. We recommend star t[...]

  • Page 147

    139 11. Highlight C A LIBRATE and press ENT . The following message will ap- pear: Half Level Calibration Completed . Press ENT . 12. Add another quarter tank of fuel, which should raise the fuel level to 3 quarters of a tank. Highlight F LUID L EVEL and press ENT . Select 3 Q TR L EVEL and press ENT . 13. Select C A LIBRATE and press ENT . The fol[...]

  • Page 148

    140 NOTE: You must use the gauge's Fill Tank command when filling your fuel tank to keep the engine interfac e updated with correct information on the amount of fuel in the tank. To calibrate a Suzuki Engi ne Interface: 10. If calibration is necessary, press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 11. Highlight F UEL M AN AG E M E N T a[...]

  • Page 149

    141 3. Highlight A DVANCED O PTIONS and press ENT . Select Reset T RIM C ALIBRA - TION and press ENT . The following message will appear: Do you wish to re-calibrate the device? 4. Highlight Y ES and press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. Bennett Trim Tabs Calibration Trim Tabs will be calibrated through their Device Con[...]

  • Page 150

    142 4. Select All Engines or the engine connected to the desired device and press ENT . 5. Highlight R ESET C ALIBRA TI ON and press ENT . The following message will appear: Are you sure you wish to Reset Calibration? 6. Highlight Y ES and press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display.[...]

  • Page 151

    143 Section 8: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Adindan Mean for Ethiopia, Sudan Adindan Burkina Faso Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Adindan Mali Adindan Senegal Adindan Sudan Afgooye Somalia Ain el Abd 1970 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965 Cocos Islands Antigua Island Astro 1943; Antigua (Lee[...]

  • Page 152

    144 Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Dabola Guinea Djakarta (Batavia) Indonesia (Sumatra) DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands (Gizo Island) Easter Island 1967 Easter Island European 1950 Mean for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, West Germany, Gi- braltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Nether- lands, Norway , Por- tugal, Spain, Swe- den, S[...]

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    145 Naparima BWI Trinidad & T obago North American 1927 Mean for Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Turks Islands North American 1927 Mean for Belize, Cos- ta Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hondu- ras, Nicaragua North American 1927 Mean for Canada North American 1927 Mean for CONUS (Conti[...]

  • Page 154

    146 Point 58 Sweden Santo (DOS) 1965 Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Azores (Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands) Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Nambia Selvagem Grande Salvage Islands SGS 85 Soviet Geodetic Sys- tem 1985 South American 1969 Mean for Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay , Peru, Trinidad[...]

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    147 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in- terference, and (2) this device mu st accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. Cha[...]

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    148 Notes[...]

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    151 LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE ("YOU") AND LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT ("WE", "OUR", OR "US"). USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED BY T[...]

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    152 DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY "We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronic s, Inc., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refer s to the first person who purchases the prod- uct as a consumer item for person al, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Warranty applies to t[...]

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    153 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRAN CE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person wh o purch ases this product as a consumer item for personal, fa mily or household use. We warrant this product aga[...]

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    154 How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: We back your investment in quality pr oducts with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair qu estions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Befo re any product can be returned, you must call customer s[...]

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    Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories such as power cables or antennas, please contact: 1) Your local m arine dealer or consumer electr onics store. Most quality dealers that handl e marine electr onic equipm ent or other c onsumer electronics s hould be able to assist you with these items. To locate a Lowra[...]

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    Visit our web site: Lowrance Pub. 988-01 60-441 © Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 1214 07 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.[...]