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Electronic Speed Sensor
This document shows how to install an EP-70R speed sensor and how
to connect it to a NMEA 2000
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.
Smart module
EP-70R Speed
Installation Instructions
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The EP-70R speed sensor.
network.
Paddle wheel
speed module
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Pub. 988-0154-452
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network
Red NMEA 2000
connector
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
EP-70R Speed Electronic Speed Sensor Installation Instructions This document shows how to install an EP-70R speed sensor and how to connect it to a NMEA 2000 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). - Page 2 The EP-70R consists of the paddle wheel sensor module, a red cable connector and the smart module, which converts analog speed data to the NMEA 2000 data format. The cable length from the connector to the smart module is 16 1/2 inches (42 cm) and from the smart module to the speed module is 10 feet (3 meters).
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Page 3: Installation
For complete instructions on setting up a new NMEA 2000 network or expanding an existing one, see the NMEA 2000 document packed with your EP-70R, "Setup and Installation of NMEA 2000 Networks, General Information," part number 988-0154-173. If that document is missing, it can be downloaded free from the Lowrance web site. - Page 4 Rear view Transom If the base of the transom has a radius, fill the gap between the transom and the sensor with sealant. This will help ensure a smooth water flow. Route the sensor's cable through or over the transom to the LowranceNET.
- Page 5 In similar fashion, a NMEA 2000 network allows multiple display units to receive data from a GPS antenna or multiple sonar units to receive messages sent by a temperature sensor. A NMEA 2000 network gives you the flexibility to view information like engine diagnostics and fuel level data on digital gauges or display units located anywhere on your boat.
- Page 6 Terminator at the end of the backbone (bus) Cap for unused connector NMEA 2000 network node located at the end of a NMEA 2000 backbone. NOTE: If you have a double T Connector on your network that is not attached to a device, you must cap the unused connector with a NMEA 2000 cap.
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Page 7: Additional Network Information
Use T-connector or double T connector to add device to bus (maintaining linear architecture) Attach terminator at end of bus 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 8: Up And Down
Autoscroll feature if you want the pages to automatically scroll across the screen. Refer to your LMF -200 manual for more information about Autoscroll. Adding a page: 1. Press , use the MENU , which will open the Pages menu with the following options: Add MENU Page, Rem Page, Autoscroll and Set Pop-up. - Page 9 To customize Fuel Manager page: 1. After the Fuel Manager page has been added to the page screen rotation, use the UP and DOWN 2. Press , select MENU 3. Highlight ATER LMF-400 Speed sensor data can be shown on the Single Analog, Dual Analog, Quad Analog, Single Digital, Dual Digital, Quad Digital and Fuel Manager pages.
- Page 10 To customize Single Analog page: 1. Make sure the Single Analog page has been added to the page screen rotation. 2. Use the ENTER the main display. 3. Press , use the MENU . The data menu will appear. ENTER 4.
- Page 11 To customize Single Digital page: 1. After the Single Digital page has been added to the page screen rotation, use the ENTER 2. Press , use the MENU . The data menu will appear. ENTER 3. Highlight ATER To customize Dual Digital page: 1.
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Page 12: Display Unit
5. You will be taken back to the Position menu. To display data in another data box, repeat Steps 3-5. 6. Press twice to return to the main display. EXIT Display Unit The Overlay Data function will be used to show speed sensor data on your display unit. - Page 13 4. Press . Use the arrow keys to input the desired name for the ENTER speed sensor and press main display. To reset device name to default setting: 1. Press twice, select MENU menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Management, NMEA 2000 Alarms,...
- Page 14 Notes...
- Page 15 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. 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 16: Accessory Ordering Information
How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: Contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Call toll-free: 800-324-1356. 800-324-1354 For Lowrance: For Eagle: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F Lowrance Electronics and Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end their shipping policies, regulations and special offers at any time.
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