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Skimmer Transducer
Installation Instructions
This document shows how to install the EP-DDS Skimmer Transducer
and how to connect it to a NMEA 2000 network.
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.
NMEA 2000
style connector
Skimmer
Transducer
EP-DDS
®
EP-DDS Skimmer Transducer.
®
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Pub. 988-0154-98B
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Summary of Contents for Lowrance EP-DDS SKIMMER
- Page 1 EP-DDS ® Skimmer Transducer Installation Instructions This document shows how to install the EP-DDS Skimmer Transducer ® and how to connect it to a NMEA 2000 network. NMEA 2000 is the communication bus standard developed by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) for use in boats.
- Page 2 15 feet. The NMEA 2000 style female to Lowrance blue female adapter cable allows users to add NMEA 2000 style connector devices to a Lowrance blue connector network. The EP-DDS, like the other Electronic Probe (EP) sensors, is designed for use with a NMEA 2000 network.
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Transducer Installation
These instructions show how to install your Skimmer transducer on a transom. The EP-DDS Skimmer transducer uses a two-piece, plastic kick-up mounting bracket. A kick-up bracket prevents the transducer from being damaged if it strikes an object while the boat is moving. If the transducer hits an object and kicks-up, the bracket can easily be pushed back into place without tools. - Page 5 Backbone cable Use T connector to add device to bus to rest of bus (maintaining linear architecture) Attach terminator at Existing network end of bus node Device connect Device connect to T connector to 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 NOTE: Some aluminum boats with strakes or ribs on the outside of the hull create large amounts of turbulence at high speed. Usually, these boats have large outboard motors capable of propelling the boat faster than 35 mph. A good transom location on aluminum boats is between the ribs closest to the engine.
- Page 7 Alignment letters Alignment positions Transducer Transducer bracket Insert and align ratchets. 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.
- Page 8 Transducer Transducer bracket Ratchet Ratchet Add ratchets to bracket and transducer. 3. Assembling the transducer. Once you determine the correct position for the ratchets, assemble the transducer. Don't tighten the lock nut at this time. Metal washer Rubber Metal washer washers Bolt Assemble transducer and bracket.
- Page 9 5. Attaching transducer to transom. Attach the transducer to the transom. Slide the transducer up or down until it's aligned properly with the bottom of the hull. Tighten the bracket's mounting screws, sealing them with the sealant. Adjust the transducer so it is parallel to the ground even if you have a Deep-"vee"...
- Page 11 NAVICO FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY "We," "our," or "us" refers to NAVICO, 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. We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to conform to this product's written specifications, all for one (1) year from the date of original purchase by you.
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Page 12: Accessory Ordering Information
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