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- Page 1 Pub. 988-0161-041 www.lowrance.com Radar & RIM 200 Radar Interface Module Installation Instructions...
- Page 2 National Marine Elec- tronics Association. Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our poli- cies, regulations and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Warnings And Cautions
Caution: International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea man- date that when radar is on a vessel, the radar must be used at all times, regardless of weather conditions or visibility. Numer- ous court decisions have not only ruled the radar must be used,... - Page 4 If someone with a cardiac pacemaker suspects abnormal operation, immediately turn off the radar equipment and move the person away from the antenna. Turn off the radar whenever it is necessary to work on the an- tenna unit or other equipment in the beam of the radar.
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Page 5: Section 1: Introduction
The second section will tell you how to install the radar scanner unit. The third section covers installing the RIM 200 radar interface module. Radar operation is covered in another manual that corresponds to your display unit. - Page 6 The sight distance of a radar generally is about 6% longer than the optical sight distance and is calculated using this equation: Where h is the height of the scanner, the distance to the radar horizon in nautical miles (Nm) = 1.22...
- Page 7 False echoes Sometimes radar will display targets on screen that do not exist in the real world. You should be aware of how and why this happens. A. Ghost echoes Sometimes one large object very near your boat will appear as two dif- ferent targets onscreen.
- Page 8 Radar interference If another boat's radar is operating on the same frequency as yours, it can create interference on your display. The interference usually appears as spiral or radial patterns. This ra- dar has an interference rejection control to eliminate interference. Turn it on to reduce or eliminate the interference.
- Page 9 Antennas for GPS, radio communication or other equipment should not be in the radar beam. Use non-metallic extension poles to move the ac- tive area of antennas above the radar beam.
- Page 10 The radar should be installed at least 1 foot above all persons to pre- vent microwave radiation exposure. This antenna is installed cor- rectly. It safely exceeds the recommended separation distance...
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Page 11: Section 2: Radar Installation
Section 2: Radar Installation Preparations Unpack your new radar and check the contents against the packing list. Do not remove the cover from the unit. There are no connections or ad- justments inside the unit needed for installation or operation. - Page 12 Make a drip loop and apply sealant at the entry point of an exterior bulkhead. Connecting Radar Antenna to Power Source The following instructions show how to connect radar radome (LRA 1000, LRA 1500 and LRA 2000) and open array (LRA 4000 and LRA 5000) antennas to a power source.
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Page 13: Section 3: Rim 200 Installation
1. Route the radar cable to the RIM 200. Connect the RIM 200 radar data cable to the radar antenna power/data output cable using heat- shrink butt connectors. - Page 14 NOTE: Up to three power-off switches may be used for this installation. These switches prevent cable plug corrosion and the risk of drain- ing your boat's battery. 2. The RIM 200 works from a 12-volt DC battery system. The display unit power cable has four wires: red, black, blue and green.
- Page 15 (RS-422) * A power switch will only be con- nected to the red (+) wire. The black wire (–) will not be used. LRA 1000, LRA 1500 & LRA 2000 Radar Power/data output cable See Detail Drawing C Radome antenna...
- Page 16 Detail Drawing A Large black/pwr – Radar motor power { Large white/pwr + Small black (not used) Data Out +/Brown/Data In + Data Out –/Red/Data In – Data In –/Yellow/Data Out – Data In +/Orange/Data Out + SW1 On Signal/Blue/On Signal SW1...
- Page 17 Display unit RIM 200 RIM 200 module See Detail Drawing B Radar data cable (RS-422) * A power switch will only be con- nected to the red (+) wire. The black wire (–) will not be used. See Detail Drawing C LRA 4000 &...
- Page 18 Detail Drawing B Radar magnetron power { Radar motor power { ----------------------- Brown ------------------------- ------------------------- Red --------------------------- ----------------------- Yellow ------------------------- ----------------------- Orange ------------------------ Blue Green Detail drawing C: Wiring diagram, RIM 200 to open array unit. Large red + Large black –...
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- Page 23 Lowrance Radar Specifications Model LRA-1000 Radome 1.0 ft. Diameter Open Array Length Power 2 kW Output Power 30 watts Required Voltage 10.8-41.6 Required volts DC Slotted Wave Guide Antenna X-Band (10 GHz) Rev. Per Min. (RPM) Operational 100 knots Wind Velocity Operating -13˚...
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Page 24: 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 must accept any interference re- ceived, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. - Page 25 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use.
- Page 26 …in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary.
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Page 27: Accessory Ordering Information For All Countries
To locate a Lowrance dealer near you, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com and look for the Dealer Locator. Or, you can consult your telephone directory for listings. - Page 28 Visit our web site: Lowrance Pub. 988-0161-041 © Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 030207 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
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