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Lowrance electronic LWX-1 manual

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    L WX-1 Satellite W eather Radio Module Installation Instructions 988-0158-13A[...]

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    Copyright © 2009 Navico All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics. Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Navico. Navico may nd it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at[...]

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    1 This document covers the installation of the Lowrance L WX-1 and details how to activate a SIRIUS subscription. L WX-1 package include: Main Components: Antenna Receiver (AR) pre-congured for a mast mount 1. AR Interconnect Cable (attached to AR) connects to IM • Interface Module (IM) 2. IM Power Cable (attached to IM) connects to V essel po[...]

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    2 L WX-1 Installation Options The L WX-1 can be mounted in three basic congurations: AR Mast Mount (factory-installed option) 1. AR Flush Mount with cable routed through the mounting surface 2. (e.g. deck) AR Flush Mount with cable routed on top of the mounting surface 3.[...]

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    3 1. AR Mast Mount Installation The L WX-1 AR is shipped in the retail box factory-congured for a mast mount. T o use AR Mast Mount Installation: Loosen the four AR Bolts & Nuts (a couple of counter-clockwise 1. turns on each). The AR Mast Boot will loosen, allowing the AR Mast Mount to turn. 2. Insert the AR Interconnect Cable into the Ante[...]

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    4 Align the AR in the general position desired and screw the AR Mast 4. Mount onto the Antenna Mount (hand-tighten as much as possible – DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN). Note that the AR is a friction t de - signed to allow for the occasional hand alignment. With the AR Mast Mount installed, align the AR in position desired 5. and re-tighten the four AR [...]

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    5 Drill the 1/32 inch diameter starter holes for the AR Mounting Screws 3. and the 1/2 inch diameter hole to route the AR Interconnect Cable through the deck. Make sure the gasket is sealed tightly against the deck Insert AR Interconnect Cable through the deck and pull it through 4. Using the four AR Mounting Screws provided, mount the AR to the 5.[...]

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    6 Gently form the AR Interconnect Cable from the exit of the rubber 4. boot up and over the rear cable exit of the AR Base Replace the AR Gasket on the AR Base, over the AR Interconnect 5. Cable, and then install the AR as described in “2. AR Flush Mount through deck installation.” IM Installation With all of the AR installation options, we rec[...]

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    7 Mount the IM with the IM Mounting Screws provided, on a vertical 5. surface, with the cables exiting downwards Connect the IM Power Cable to the vessel’s power (8 to 16 VDC 6. source) Connect the IM Network Cable directly to the Chartplo tter or a 7. Navico Expansion Port (NEP), if other network devices are being used with the L WX-1. L WX-1 St[...]

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    8 LED ON (blinks ON/OFF three times during the power-up cycle) 3. — Antenna Receiver is functioning correctly; however, IM Network Cable is not connected to end-user device or end-user device is not operational. LED ON (blinks ON/OFF three times during power-up cycle) then 4. turns OFF — Antenna Receiver is not functioning correctly and IM Netw[...]

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    9 L WX-1 SIRIUS Activation Y ou must have a SIRIUS subscription to use the L WX-1 module. Individual weather and audio subscriptions are available. Y ou can also purchase a subscription that includes both weather and audio. Before calling SIRIUS to activate a subscription for your L WX-1 make sure the following conditions are met: The L WX-1 an d y[...]

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    10 Have the ESN — electronic serial number — for the L WX-1 readily • available (ESN, a 12-digit number , can be found on the L WX-1 carton, L WX-1 antenna or via the SIRIUS status screen (see FIGURE 2) Credit card/billing information is available • T o activate a SIRIUS subscription: After the L WX-1 module is installed, locate the label o[...]

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    11 Notes[...]

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    12 NA VICO LIMITED TWO-YEAR LOWRANCE W ARRANTY “W e,” “our ,” or “us” refers to NA VICO, the manufacturer of this Lowrance product. “Y ou” or “your” refers to the rst person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use. W e warranty this product against defects or malfunctions in materia[...]

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    13 Place ESN sticker here Place the ESN sticker for your L WX-1 antenna in the box below . Contact SIRIUS at: 1-800-869-5480[...]

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    www .lowrance.com *988-0158-13A* © Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved Navico Holding AS[...]