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EP-85R Storage Device
Installation and Operation Instructions
This document shows how to connect an EP-85R storage device to a
®
NMEA 2000
and Seasonal Fuel Used data for up to three NMEA 2000 compatible
engines that output standard NMEA 2000 Fuel Rate Data.
NMEA 2000 is the communication bus standard developed by the
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) for use in boats.
Lowrance has introduced a line of products that can communicate over
a NMEA 2000 network (LowranceNet).
All Lowrance NMEA 2000 capable devices are either NMEA 2000
certified or certification is pending.
CAUTION:
Installing LowranceNET NMEA 2000 devices is significantly
different from installing earlier Lowrance components without
NMEA 2000 features. You should read all of the installation
instructions before proceeding. Decide where you want to install
all components before drilling any holes in your vessel.
Some sonar or GPS display units may require a software upgrade to
display NMEA 2000 data correctly. For free software upgrades or
additional information on the LowranceNet NMEA 2000
system, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com.
Electronic Sensor
network. The EP-85R stores Fuel Used, Trip Fuel Used
Red NMEA 2000
connector
The EP-85R Storage Device.
Smart module
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Pub. 988-0154-522
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Summary of Contents for Lowrance EP-85R
- Page 1 Pub. 988-0154-522 EP-85R Storage Device Electronic Sensor Installation and Operation Instructions This document shows how to connect an EP-85R storage device to a ® NMEA 2000 network. The EP-85R stores Fuel Used, Trip Fuel Used and Seasonal Fuel Used data for up to three NMEA 2000 compatible engines that output standard NMEA 2000 Fuel Rate Data.
- Page 2 The EP-85R consists of a red cable connector and a smart module. It accumulates fuel used data from fuel flow messages it receives from up to three engines. Fuel used data includes: Fuel Range, Fuel Used, Trip Fuel Used and Seasonal Fuel Used.
- Page 3 Installation To install the EP-85R Storage Device, route the sensor's cable connector to the T on the network backbone where you intend to attach it and plug it in. Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network A NMEA 2000 network is a communications link between two or more devices that transfer NMEA 2000 information.
- Page 4 T connectors may be purchased from LEI (ordering information appears on the back page of this booklet). If you are adding a Lowrance or LEI NMEA 2000 sensor, it will come with a T connector. Adding a Network Node You can add a node to any existing connection, anywhere along the network backbone.
- Page 5 Use T-connector or double T connector to add Backbone cable device to bus (maintaining linear architecture) to rest of bus Existing network node Attach terminator at end of bus Devices connect to double T connector In this example, a new device is added to the NMEA 2000 bus by installing a T connector between a T connector and a terminator at the end of the backbone (network bus).
- Page 6 Notes...
- Page 7 LMF-200: EP-85R Operation This section covers how to use EP-85R Storage Device with the LMF- 200 Multi-function gauge. NOTE: You will notice the LMF-200 does not have an Exit key. Menus will time out after a preset amount of time (3, 5, 10 or 15 seconds). The default setting is 5 seconds.
- Page 8 It will be set to fluid level by default. The Fuel Remaining Source should be set to fuel flow (Eng/FFlow) if you are going to use the EP-85R to monitor the fuel remaining.
- Page 9 Partial Fill (Part Fill) Since the EP-85R is not connected to the tank, its fuel information is not automatically updated when fuel is added to the tank. When you add fuel to a tank without completely filling it up, you must use the Partial Fill command.
- Page 10 Reset Trip Fuel Used (Rst trip f) The EP-85R Storage Device keeps a running total of fuel used for a trip. By using the Reset Trip command, you can reset to zero the running total of fuel used on a trip.
- Page 11 Page Screen Rotation The Page Screen Rotation consists of multiple pages that have been set for display. Once pages have been added to the rotation, they can be set to scroll across the screen automatically or manually. Press the keys to manually scroll pages across the screen. Pressing the DOWN key moves the scroll in one direction.
- Page 12 2. Press , select and press . The Position menu will MENU MENU USTOMIZE appear with two options: Top Data and Bottom Data. 3. Select the desired data position and press MENU 4. Highlight (USD) (USD: T EASONAL and press .
- Page 13 The Reset command in the storage device menu will clear all stored data from EP-85R memory. NOTE: After using the Reset command to clear data from EP-85R memory, you will have to re-enter your engine-tank configuration. The Reset command will not affect the configuration or calibration of other devices on the network.
- Page 14 Notes...
- Page 15 LMF-400: EP-85R Operation This section covers how to use the EP-85R Storage Device with a LMF- 400 Multi-function gauge. LMF-400 Multi-function Digital gauge. Boat Setup If this is the first time you have turned on your LMF-400, you will have to complete Boat Setup before you will be able to set a fuel warning or clear EP-85R Storage Device memory.
- Page 16 It will be set to fluid level by default. The Fuel Remaining Source should be set to fuel flow (Eng/FFlow) if you are going to use the EP-85R to monitor the fuel remaining.
- Page 17 ENTER Partial Fill Since the EP-85R is not connected to the tank, its fuel information is not automatically updated when fuel is added to the tank. When you add fuel to a tank without completely filling it up, you must use the Partial Fill command.
- Page 18 Reset Trip Fuel The EP-85R Storage Device keeps a running total of fuel used for a trip. By using the Reset Trip command, you can reset to zero the running total of fuel used on a trip.
- Page 19 screen. Pressing the key moves the scroll in one direction. ENTER Pushing the key moves the scroll in the other direction. You will EXIT use the Page Scrolling if you want pages to automatically scroll across the screen. Refer to your LMF-400 manual for more information about Page Scrolling.
- Page 20 . The Position menu will appear with two options: Top Data and ENTER Bottom Data. 3. Highlight the desired data position and press ENTER 4. Select and press ENTER EASONAL A menu will appear, allowing you to display data from a single engine or from all engines on the vessel.
- Page 21 highlight Vessel and press . You will be taken back to the ENTER Position menu. To display data in another data box, repeat Steps 3-5. 6. Press twice to return to the main display. EXIT Fuel Warning The Fuel Warning feature allows you to set a Low level or High level alarm for each fuel tank.
- Page 22 Use the Reset Values command to clear all data stored in EP-85R memory. NOTE: After using the Reset Values command to clear EP-85R memory, you will have to re-enter your engine-tank configuration. The Reset Values command will not affect the configuration or calibration of other devices on the network.
- Page 23 Display Unit: EP-85R Operation This section covers how to use an EP-85R Storage Device with a display unit. The LMS-525cDF is one of many Lowrance display units that may be used with the EP-85R Storage Device. NOTE: Your unit may have a NMEA 2000 menu or a Networking menu, depending on the software version installed in your unit.
- Page 24 When choosing an engine-tank configuration you will use the Tank Select menu, Tank Size dialog box and Set Configuration button. Bus Setup highlighted on the NMEA 2000 menu (left). Bus Setup selected on Networking menu (right). Setting Engine-Tank Configuration: 1. Press twice, highlight and press MENU...
- Page 25 Device Name dialog box. NOTE: Changing the Device Name only will affect the way the EP-85R is shown on your display unit. The customized device name will not be seen by other devices or display units on the NMEA 2000 network.
- Page 26 EXIT Restore Defaults Located on the Advanced Options menu, the Restore Defaults command allows you to reset EP-85R Storage Device settings to factory defaults. NOTE: Using the Restore Defaults command will clear your engine-tank configuration.
- Page 27 Fuel Management Menu The Fuel Management menu gives you access to the following options: Tank Location, Fuel Added, Add Fuel, Fill Tank, Engine Select, Reset Calibration, Reset Trip and Reset Seasonal. The menu is divided into two parts: Tank Operations and Engine Operations. Fuel Management highlighted on Networking menu (left).
- Page 28 If you did not fill up the tank: B. Highlight and press to access the dialog ENTER DDED DDED box. Use ↑ ↓ , ← → to input the amount of fuel added to the tank and press . Select the button and press .
- Page 29 ENTER been reset to zero. Displaying Storage Device data The Overlay Data function will be used to show EP-85R Storage Device data on your unit's main display. The storage device tracks Fuel Used, Trip Fuel Used and Seasonal Fuel Used.
- Page 30 6. Use the arrow keys to input the desired percentage and press ENTER Repeat Steps 3-4 to set the other alarm. 7. Highlight and press to finalize alarm ENTER ONFIGURATION settings. Press repeatedly to get back to the main display. EXIT NOTE: To turn off (uncheck) an alarm, select its...
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