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Lowrance GlobalMap Baja 840C Operation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operation Instructions

    Pub. 988-0160-441 www.lowrance.com GlobalMap Baja 840 ® Mapping GPS Receivers Operation Instructions...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2007 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. ® Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Read Me First! ... 1 How Lowrance GPS Works... 3 Introduction to GPS and WAAS... 4 How to use this manual: typographical conventions ... 6 Arrow Keys ... 7 Keyboard ... 7 Menu Commands... 7 Instructions = Menu Sequences ... 7 Section 2: Installation &...
  • Page 4 Navigate to Cursor Position on Map... 45 Navigate to a Point of Interest ... 46 Creating and Saving a Trail ... 47 Displaying a Saved Trail ... 48 Navigating Trails ... 49 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ... 52 Cancel Navigation ...
  • Page 5 NauticPath™ USA Marine Charts... 83 Nautical Chart Notes ... 83 Port Information... 84 Tidal Current Information... 85 Tide Information ... 87 ® Navionics Charts ... 88 Overlay Data ... 89 Pop-up Help ... 95 Reset Options... 96 Screen Contrast and Brightness ... 96 Set Language ...
  • Page 6 Advanced Options menu ... 129 EP-15 Fluid Level Configuration ... 130 Advanced Options menu ... 131 Suzuki Engine Interface Configuration... 132 Advanced Options menu ... 133 Calibrating EP Sensors... 134 EP-10 Fuel Flow Calibration... 134 EP-15 Fluid Level Calibration ... 136 Fuel Flow Calibration in a Suzuki Engine Interface...
  • Page 7 A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions.
  • Page 8 Notes...

  • Page 9: Section 1: Read Me First

    Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this space-age technol- ® ogy, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the GlobalMap Baja and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your high- resolution, high-performance GPS+WAAS chart recorder.
  • Page 10 Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one an- other in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find your way on the water or in the wilderness quickly. After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS ex- perience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap Baja's many advanced navigation features.

  • Page 11: How Lowrance Gps Works

    How Lowrance GPS Works You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the GlobalMap Baja scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth — and, where you're going (But if you already have a working understanding of GPS receivers and the GPS navigation system, skip on ahead to Section 2, Installation &...

  • Page 12: Introduction To Gps And Waas

    This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SD card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC containing a map into the GlobalMap Baja 840c. Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work.
  • Page 13 the armed forces of the U.S. and its allies. Civilian use was also avail- able at first, but it was less accurate because the military scrambled the signal somewhat, using a process called Selective Availability (SA). GPS proved so useful for civilian navigation the federal government discontinued SA on May 2, 2000, after the military developed other methods to deny GPS service to enemy forces.

  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual: Typographical Conventions

    WAAS reception, but terrain, foliage or even large man-made structures frequently block the WAAS signal from ground receivers. You'll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly accurate. It’s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation available to the general public today.

  • Page 15: Arrow Keys

    Arrow Keys The arrow keys control the movement of dotted cross-hair lines on your mapping screen called the cursor. The arrow keys help you move around the menus so you can execute different commands. They are represented by symbols like these, which denote the down arrow key, the up arrow, the left arrow and the right arrow: Keyboard The other keys perform a variety of functions.
  • Page 16 Notes...

  • Page 17: Section 2: Installation & Accessories

    Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1.

  • Page 18: Power Connections

    You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, un- obstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, connect it to the unit. The LGC-3000 can communicate with your GPS unit either directly (using the supplied extension cable) or through a NMEA 2000 NOTE: See the module’s instruction sheet, publication part number 988- 0154-651, for complete installation instructions.

  • Page 19: Powering Your Display Unit

    NOTE: There are two basic power connection options, which are shown in the following two diagrams. Read the following instructions carefully to determine which power connection applies to your unit. De- pending on your configuration, you may not use all of these wires. Caution: All of the wires in the power/data cable have bare ends for eas- ier installation.

  • Page 20: Power Diagram A

    this unit could be damaged to a point that it is irreparable and could even cause harm to the user when not properly fused. Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty. If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, especially the engine's wires.

  • Page 21: Power Diagram B

    The network and any NMEA 2000 devices, including the GPS module, will not operate unless the NMEA 2000 Power Cable is connected to power. The NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected to power even if your only NMEA 2000 device is the GPS module and it is connected to the display unit's Network socket.

  • Page 22: Nmea 2000 Cable Connections

    use the method shown in Power Diagram B above. Never attach two power sources to a single NMEA 2000 bus. If you do need to power your NMEA 2000 bus, attach the NMEA 2000 Power cable to an accessory switch as indicated in power diagram A. The NMEA 2000 Power cable's red wire should be attached (with provided 3-amp fuse) to the positive (+) terminal.

  • Page 23: Nmea 0183 Wiring (Data Cable)

    Double T Connector 120-ohm terminator Extension cable LGC-3000 LGC-3000 and display unit as an expandable NMEA 2000 network. The diagram above has a double T connector with two 120-ohm termina- tors — one at each end of the connector. It is easy to expand this network by removing a terminator from one end of the double T connector, then inserting a new T connector or extension cable between the double T con- nector and terminator (See the NMEA 200 network general information...
  • Page 24 Yellow (Transmit) Orange (Receive) Com-1 To Unit Shield (Ground) Com-1 wiring to exchange information Blue (Transmit) Green (Receive) Com-2 To Unit Shield (Ground) Com-2 wiring to exchange information Receive Transmit Ground with another device. Receive Transmit Ground with another device. To Other Device To Other...
  • Page 25 Power/Data Double T-connector 120-ohm male terminator Extension cables Cable connections, GlobalMap Baja 840c. 120-ohm female terminator Display unit power cable LGC-3000 Module Ethernet (for later expansion) Network NMEA 0183 Data cable (five wires) NMEA 2000 Power cable...

  • Page 26: Expanding To A Nmea 2000 Network

    Expanding to a NMEA 2000 Network A network bus is an installed and operational network cable (backbone) running the length of your boat, already connected to a power supply and properly terminated. Such a bus provides network connection nodes at various locations around your boat.

  • Page 27: Additional Network Information

    NOTE: If you have a double T Connector on your network that is not at- tached to a device, you must cap the unused connector with a NMEA 2000 cap. This will protect the pin connectors from corro- sion. The NMEA 2000 cap looks like a terminator, but has "Cap" stamped into the connector housing.

  • Page 28: Mounting The Unit: Bracket

    NOTE: You do not need a Bus Adapter Cable with this unit if you use an approved Devicenet NMEA 2000 connector. Approved Devicenet NMEA 2000 connectors work with Lowrance red connector dis- play units and components, so no adapter cables are needed. Mounting the Unit: Bracket You can install the GlobalMap Baja on the top of a dash with the sup- plied gimbal bracket.
  • Page 29 Screw the bracket to the mounting surface. Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the GlobalMap Baja 840c and mounted on gimbal brackets. Cable hole the front of your unit.

  • Page 30: Mmc Or Sd Memory Card Installation

    To pass all connectors through the 1" hole, first pass the antenna con- nector up through the hole from under the dash. Next, pass the power cable's bare-wire end down though the hole from the top. If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good ma- rine caulking compound.

  • Page 31: Other Accessories

    MMC groove for card removal Thumb screw Insert card face up, this way Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed. To remove an MMC or SD Card 1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw. The screw should only be finger tight.

  • Page 32: Face Cover

    MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM, left; MMC card reader for USB ports, right. Now that you have your GlobalMap Baja installed, move on to Section 3, Basic GPS Operations. There, we'll present a series of step-by-step tutorials to teach you the basics of GPS navigation. Face Cover Your unit comes with a white protective cover that snaps on and off the front of the unit.

  • Page 33: Section 3: Basic Gps Operations

    BUT, if you just can't wait to get outside, turn to the one-page Quick Reference on page 37. Keyboard GlobalMap Baja 840c, front view, showing screen, 1. PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight.

  • Page 34: Power/Lights On And Off

    3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or adjust a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits. 4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the menus, make menu selections, move the map cursor and enter data.
  • Page 35 Point of Interest or map cursor location; or after you reach the end of a route or trail. GPS Setup command: sets various GPS receiver options. System Setup command: sets general configuration options. Sun/Moon Calculations command: finds the rising and setting time of the sun and the moon.

  • Page 36: Satellite Status Page

    Pages The unit has four Page displays that represent the four major operating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page, the Map Page and Radar Page (for more information on Radar see additional ma- terials). They are accessed by pressing the to select a Page (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing Pages Menu showing some Map display options.

  • Page 37: Navigation Page

    You can use this to see which satellites are obstructed by obstacles in your immediate area if the unit is facing north. The GPS receiver is tracking satellites that are in bold type. The re- ceiver hasn't locked onto a satellite if the number is grayed out, there- fore it isn't being used to solve the position.
  • Page 38 The navigation screen looks like the one below when you're not navi- gating to a waypoint or following a route or trail. Your position is shown by an arrow in the center of the screen. Your trail history, or path you've just taken, is depicted by the line extending from the ar- row.
  • Page 39 Bearing window shows the compass direction straight to the destina- tion from your location at the moment. Distance shows how far it is to the waypoint you're navigating toward. The Off Course window shows the current cross track error. This shows the distance you are off-course to the side of the desired course line.

  • Page 40: Map Page

    In the example above, the driver is headed north (a 355º track) toward a waypoint 355º (bearing) away. The cross track error range (white cor- ridor) is 0.20 miles either side of the course. The driver is headed to- ward trail waypoint 4, which is 0.14 miles away. The vehicle is virtu- ally on course (off course 1 foot to the right).
  • Page 41 Map Page opening screen (left). Zoomed to 100 miles (center) and zoomed to 15 miles (right). Over Zoomed means you have reached the detail limits in an area covered only by the basic background map. Zooming in any closer will reveal no more map details because a high- detail custom map has not been loaded on the MMC.
  • Page 42 MapCreate custom maps include massive amounts of information not found in the background map. MapCreate contains: the searchable Points of Interest database, all the minor roads and streets, all the landmark features (such as summits, schools, radio towers, etc.); more rivers, streams, smaller lakes and ponds and their names.
  • Page 43 The Pages Menu also offers several map display options under the Map Page category. To access them, press to Option| ← → ↓ PAGES EXIT GlobalMap Baja Digital Data page (left) and Two Position Formats page (right). Pages Menu with Two Maps option selected (left). Map Page with two map windows (right).
  • Page 44 just follow the steps above (Most dual-window displays use half the screen for each window by default.). You can also use the Reset Options command to revert to the factory default. Map Menu with Resize Window command selected (left). Resize Win- dow command is active (center).

  • Page 45: Gps Quick Reference

    Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navi- gating to a location at least a few blocks away. While you're learning, navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alarms. 1. Connect the unit to electric power and the antenna module. Make sure the MMC is in.

  • Page 46: Find Your Current Position

    Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning the GlobalMap Baja on. With an unobstructed view of the sky, the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less. If for some reason satellite acquisition takes longer, you may be inside a structure or vehicle or in terrain that is blocking signal reception.

  • Page 47: Selecting Any Map Item With The Cursor

    Cursor line Selected airport The selected airport is 4.25 miles away, to the northwest. Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor 1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and find the item you wish to select. 2.
  • Page 48 Category Selection menu (left); list of the nearest restaurants (right). 4. If you wish, you could scroll here to select another restaurant, ↑ ↓ but for now we will just accept the nearest one. Press 5. The POI information screen appears (This is how you can use the GlobalMap Baja as a business phone directory!).

  • Page 49: Set A Waypoint

    Map screen showing Find Waypoint, the result of a restaurant search. NOTE: Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the GlobalMap Baja. If you do not have a high-detailed custom map (containing POI data) for the area you are searching loaded on the MMC, you may not find anything.
  • Page 50 Step 1. Step 3. Sequence for setting a waypoint. Step 1: while traveling, quickly press WPT twice to call up Find Waypoint screen (seen in Step 2) and set a point. Step 3: a message says the waypoint has been saved. Step 4: ve- hicle continues on its way;...

  • Page 51: Navigate To A Waypoint

    Create Waypoint by Entering a Position 1. Press → 2. Press ↓ NTERED 3. Press → ATITUDE change the first character, then press → to the next character and re- peat until the latitude is correct. Press 4. Press ↓ ONGITUDE change the first character, then press →...

  • Page 52: Set Man Overboard (Mob) Waypoint

    Course line (dotted) Off course range, set at 0.20 mile GlobalMap Baja navigation Page, navigating toward waypoint 004 and Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family member fall overboard. This situation can be deadly on any body of wa- ter.

  • Page 53: Navigate To Cursor Position On Map

    Navigating to Man Overboard: navigation page (left) and Map Page (right). The victim is astern of the vessel; the GPS shows which direc- tion to steer to for the rescue. The man overboard position is also stored in the waypoint list for fu- ture reference.

  • Page 54: Navigate To A Point Of Interest

    Navigate to cursor. In this example, the cursor is positioned on the town of Oologah, Oklahoma. 3. Press and the GlobalMap Baja will begin navigating to MENU the cursor location. The Map Page will display a dotted line from your current position to the cursor position.

  • Page 55: Creating And Saving A Trail

    After you have looked up an item with the Find Waypoint command, use the to make sure the → the screen, then press gation information to the item. To cancel navigation, press . The unit stops showing navigation information. Creating and Saving a Trail A trail, or plot trail, is a string of position points plotted by the Global- Map Baja as you travel.

  • Page 56: Displaying A Saved Trail

    3. Press → to ↓ CTIVE 4. To return to the previous page, press Edit Trail menu, you will notice that a new trail was started with a new se- quential number. In the example below, the new trail is number 15, showing zero points.

  • Page 57: Navigating Trails

    To turn on trail display: 1. Press MENU MENU 2. Press to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↓ sired Trail Name| → to 3. Press ↓ CTIVE press EXIT EXIT EXIT Navigating Trails There are three methods for following a trail: visual trailing, navigat- ing a trail (forward) and backtracking a trail (backward).
  • Page 58 NOTE: If you are already located at or near the beginning of your trail, the arrival alarm will go off as soon as you hit Enter. Just press clear the alarm. 5. Begin moving and let your GlobalMap Baja guide you. 6.

  • Page 59: Navigate A Back Trail (Backtrack, Or Reverse)

    Present position arrow Trail point Navigate trail, map views: driver is northbound heading straight to- ward trail point 6 (left). northbound driver has reached point 6 (right) and has turned west to follow trail. Track or compass heading indicator Course line made from trail Trail...

  • Page 60: Transfer Custom Maps And Gps Data Files

    NOTE: If you are already located at or near the end of your trail, the arri- val alarm will go off as soon as you hit alarm and proceed. 5. Begin moving and let your GlobalMap Baja guide you. 6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation. Press MENU MENU...
  • Page 61 The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into the unit's memory. 2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message that tells you if a MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you must insert a card to activate the Load or Save commands.
  • Page 62 4. Loading to unit memory: There may be more than one GPS Data File (*.USR) on the card. To select a file, press tion box, use ↓ selection. Next, press tion message when the data transfer is finished. To return to the Page view, press repeatedly.

  • Page 63: Cancel Navigation

    NOTE: If you do no have a MMC or SD card already in the unit, the data information will automatically save to the unit's hard drive. To retrieve the saved data information: MENU | MENU| ↓ 2. Scroll through the list of files to find the one you want 3.
  • Page 64 Notes...

  • Page 65: Section 4: Advanced Gps Operations

    Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance to Another Location 1. While on the Map Page press 2. To check the distance to a location, center the cursor over the desired posi- tion. A rubber band line appears, connecting your current position to the cur- sor's location.

  • Page 66: Create Icon At Current Position

    You can create an icon at the cursor position on the map, or at your current position while you are navigating. Create Icon on Map 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the location you want to mark with an icon.

  • Page 67: Routes

    The Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure. Press ← . All icons will be deleted from the map. The Delete by Symbol command will launch the Select Symbol menu. Press or ↓ to select the symbol to delete, then press .
  • Page 68 Routes Created in the GlobalMap Baja You can create a route by selecting existing waypoints from the way- point list or you can set a series of route waypoints on the map with cursor arrows and the Enter key. In this example, we'll create a route from the map.
  • Page 69 Route creation sequence (left to right): Fig. 1. Set route waypoint (1) at 11th St. & 145th Ave. Fig. 2. Move cursor north to set point (2) at 145th & Admiral. Fig. 3. With point (2) set, move cursor east to mark inter- state on-ramp with waypoint (3).

  • Page 70: Edit A Route

    Tip: You can also delete all routes at once: 1. From the AVIGATION press MENU MENU 2. Press ↑ → to Edit a Route You can edit the route name if you wish. 1. From the AVIGATION ↓ MENU MENU 2.

  • Page 71: Navigate A Route In Reverse

    Navigate a Route 1. From the AVIGATION press MENU MENU Route Planning command on Main Menu (left); Routes menu (center); Edit Route menu (right) with navigate command is selected. 2. Press to select route name| ↓ 3. Upon arrival at your destination, cancel navigation: press MENU MENU...

  • Page 72: Trails

    Figure 1. Figure 3. Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the GlobalMap Baja Navigation Page at the start of a route, heading straight for the first waypoint (Wpt 1). In Fig. 2, the traveler has arrived at Wpt 1; the arrival alarm has been triggered and the bearing arrow on the compass rose has turned to point east, toward Wpt 2.

  • Page 73: Edit A Trail Pattern

    Edit a Trail Name To edit a trail name: press name| . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press then EXIT EXIT EXIT Tip: You can quickly call up the Edit Trail menu by selecting a trail on the map with the cursor.

  • Page 74: Utilities

    Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected (left). Edited trail with dotted line pattern (right). transparency Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities. Alarm Clock To get to the alarm clock menu: press LARM LOCK Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator To get to the Sun/Moon menu: press LATIONS Trip Calculator...

  • Page 75: Set A Waypoint By Average Position

    Edit a Waypoint Waypoint Name To edit waypoint name: 1. Press name| ↓ 2. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press character and repeat until the name is correct. Press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT Waypoint Symbol To edit waypoint symbol: 1.
  • Page 76 Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position This feature sets a waypoint at a point located a specific distance and bearing from a reference position. The reference position may be a map feature or can be selected from your waypoint or Points of Interest lists. 1.

  • Page 77: Section 5: System & Gps Setup Options

    System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has three GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all the alarms turned on. You can turn the alarms off and on and change their distance settings. You can set an arrival alarm to flash a warning message and sound a tone when you cross a preset distance from a waypoint.

  • Page 78: Auto Satellite Search

    Elevation (altitude) is also used in the equation, but it's rarely required to determine a position. When your GPS receiver is turned on for the first time, it doesn't know your position or elevation (altitude). It does know the current UTC time...

  • Page 79: Check Mmc Files And Storage Space

    GPS Auto Search on the GlobalMap Baja Satellite Status Menu. Here's how to put the unit into auto search mode: 1. Press until you are on the Satellite Status screen. PAGES 2. Press ↓ MENU Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files: Press MENU...

  • Page 80: Configure Nmea

    System Setup Menu with Communications Port highlighted (left) and Communications Port menu (right). For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with another device, consult the factory. Customer service phone numbers are in the back of this manual. Also see the entry below for to Configure NMEA. To set Com Port Configuration: 1.
  • Page 81 Menus for changing coordinate system. To get to Coordinate System Selection: 1. Press MENU MENU 2. Press ↓ OORDINATE This unit can show a position in degrees (36.14952°); degrees, minutes and thousandths of a minute (36° 28.700'); or degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of a second (36°...

  • Page 82: To Setup Loran Td

    To setup Loran TD: NOTE: If the Loran TD conversion is chosen, you must enter the local Lo- ran chain identification for the master and slaves. Do this by select- ing "Setup Loran TD" at the bottom of the "Coordinate System" menu, press Map Fix Map Fix is used with charts or maps.

  • Page 83: Customize Page Displays

    1. Press MENU MENU 2. Press ↓ OORDINATE 3. Press ↓ ETUP The following screen appears, and and enter the map's scale. This is generally at the bottom of a paper map. It's shown as a ratio, for example 1:24000. Press returns to the Configure Map Fix screen.

  • Page 84: Gps Simulator

    To change the information displayed in a data box: On the Page display you wish to change, press |↓ to MENU ENT| USTOMIZE . You'll see a list of categories with "+" or "–" symbols next to each cate- gory. A category with a "+" is expandable, meaning its contents are hidden. Customize Menu, with the GPS Data category expanded.

  • Page 85: To Get To The Gps Simulator

    To get to the GPS Simulator: 1. Press MENU MENU 2. Press ↓ IMULATORS 3. Press ↓ GPS S IMULATOR GPS Setup Menu (left); GPS Simulator menu (right). Make the desired settings, then turn the simulator on by highlighting GPS S IMULATOR to clear this menu.

  • Page 86: Initialize Gps

    4. Press to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit will now EXIT automatically "steer" along the trail or route. When you arrive at your "destination," cancel navigation as you normally do. Tip: You can pick any spot on the map to begin your simulation session by using the Initialize GPS command.

  • Page 87: Earth Map Detail

    which display latitude and longitude grid lines or range rings on the map. This menu lets you select Navionics Maps. For instructions, see the Navionics Charts entry in this section. To get to Map Data: From the Map Page, press Map Menu (left) and Map Data Menu (right).

  • Page 88: Presentation Mode

    Trackline Extension window are two check boxes (Show Time and Show Dis- tance) which allow you to turn on or off the time and/or distance settings. To set trackline extension: From the Map Page, press . Press ↓ distance setting and press Presentation Mode From the Map Page, press ENT.

  • Page 89: Map Datum Selection

    Map Datum Selection Maps and charts are based on a survey of the area that's covered by the map or chart. These surveys are called "Datums." Maps that are cre- ated using different datums will show the same latitude/longitude in slightly different locations.

  • Page 90: Map Orientation

    Map menu (left) and Map Categories Drawn menu (right). Map Orientation By default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper. In Track Up mode, map shows "N" and arrow to indicate north. Map orientation shown in north up (left) and track up (right).

  • Page 91: Nauticpath™ Usa Marine Charts

    To change map orientation: from the Map Page, press ↓ MENU . Use to select the desired mode, then press ↑ ↓ RIENTATION Press to return to the page display. EXIT EXIT Map Menu (left) and Map Orientation menu with the North Up map orientation option selected (right).

  • Page 92: Port Information

    2. Press to display the Note Information screen. 3. To scroll through the Chart Note screen, use ↑ ↓ arrow keys to read the information. To return to the main page display, press Entrance to Aransas Pass on a NauticPath chart with 8-nautical mile zoom (left).

  • Page 93: Tidal Current Information

    3. To scroll through the service information window, use ↑ ↓ to see the types of services available. To return to the main page display, press repeatedly. EXIT Port Services information. Tidal Current Information NauticPath charts contain Tidal Current information, represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter "C."...
  • Page 94 Cursor lines NauticPath chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cur- sor (left). Tidal Current animated icon at .8-nautical mile range. Current Time Line Velocity Scale The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current data for this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the flood and ebb pattern for the day, from midnight (MN), to noon (NN) to midnight (MN).

  • Page 95: To View Tide Information

    To select another date: 1. Use ← → to highlight month, day or year, then press 2. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired month, day or year and press To clear the information screen, press Tide Information NauticPath charts contain Tidal Information, repre- sented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter "T."...

  • Page 96: Navionics ® Charts

    MLLW Line Tide Table The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the tidal range pattern for the day, from midnight (MN) to noon (NN) to midnight (MN).

  • Page 97: Overlay Data

    To display a Navionics chart: 1. Install the Navionics MMC in the memory card compartment and turn on the unit. (For full card install instructions, see Sec. 2.) 2. From the Map Page, press . Select the Map Name, then press HOICE Navionics Map Choice highlighted.

  • Page 98: To Overlay Information On Your Screen

    commands is that Customize changes only the digital data boxes on a screen, and Overlay Data changes only the information floating on the screen without a box. See Customize Page Displays, on page 75 for information on customizing data boxes. Overlay Data highlighted on GPS menu (left).

  • Page 99: To Remove Overlaid Data

    From Overlay Data Shown menu (left) press ENT to see Data Viewer (center). Select a category and press ENT. Bearing, Closing Speed and Off Course have been selected from the Navigation category. To remove overlaid data: 1. While on the Page that shows the item or items you want to remove, |↓...

  • Page 100: Overylay Data Style

    3. The data begins to flash on your screen. Use any combination of →, ←, ↑ and ↓ to move the data to a new location on the screen. 4. When satisfied, press EXIT EXIT To resize overlaid data: press .
  • Page 101 There are four primary setup options in the analog menu: Themes, Tick Marks, Thresholds and Text. When working in the gauge setup menu, use ↓ ↑ and → ← to highlight the desired option, then press ENT. Pressing will take you back to the previous screen. EXIT NOTE: You can make gauges transparent from all the setup menus except...
  • Page 102 Minimum or Maximum Tick controls how many tick marks will be dis- played on the gauge. If you set the minimum tick to 1 and the max tick to 10, there will be 10 tick marks between 0 and 10, 10 and 20 and so on.

  • Page 103: Pop-Up Help

    NOTE: The Analog setup menus allow you to make gauges transparent. De- spite their transparency, the gauges take up much of the display screen. A display with a transparent track gauge (left). The screen on the right is displaying Track and speed gauges. Pop-up Help Help is available for virtually all of the menus on this unit.

  • Page 104: Reset Options

    Reset Options To reset all features to their factory defaults: Press MENU MENU NOTE: Reset Options does not erase waypoints, routes, icons or plot trails. Reset Options command (left) and the Reset Options menu (right). Screen Contrast and Brightness To access the Screen menu, press Once in the Screen menu: To adjust the display's contrast: slider bar is already selected.

  • Page 105: Set Language

    To adjust the screen's display mode: Press ↓ ISPLAY Set Language This unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, Ger- man, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Dutch and Finnish. To select a different language: 1. Press MENU MENU 2.

  • Page 106: Show Waas Alarm

    Press . Press to select the day, then → ↑ ↓ To set the Day: press Press . Press to select the year, → ↑ ↓ To set the Year: then press Time Settings Menu. : Press ↓ to the Time Format window. Just highlight To Set Time Format the option you prefer —...

  • Page 107: Software Version Information

    2. With the option highlighted, press to uncheck it (turn off) and check it (turn on). After the option is set, press to return to EXIT EXIT the page display. 3. You can return to this command and press again to turn on the feature.

  • Page 108: Track Smoothing

    Sounds command (left); The Sounds menu (right). Once in the Sounds menu: To set Key Press Sounds: check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off). After the option is set, press to return to the page display. EXIT EXIT To set Alarm Sounds lighted, press to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off).

  • Page 109: Trail Options

    Trail Options There are several options you can use with trails. Some affect all trails, other options can be applied to a particular trail. You can change the way trails are updated, you can display or hide trails, make them flash, create a new trail, delete a trail, etc.

  • Page 110: Delete Trail

    range from 0.01 mile/nm/km to 9.99 mile/nm/km. The default is 0.10 miles. With one of the Update Criteria selected, use the cursor arrows to highlight either the data entry boxes PDATE PDATE ISTANCE . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → and press to the next character and repeat until the entry is correct.

  • Page 111: New Trail

    New Trail To manually start a new trail, in the Trails Menu, make sure is highlighted and press Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options The name, maximum number of points in the trail, activity, and visibil- ity are all changed on the Edit Trail menu screen. The Active setting determines whether or not the unit is recording new points for a par- ticular trail.

  • Page 112: Units Of Measure

    Units of Measure This menu sets the speed and distance (statute or nautical miles, me- ters), depth (feet, fathoms, or meters), temperature (degrees Fahren- heit or Celsius) and heading (true or magnetic) units. To change units: Press ↓ MENU MENU YSTEM ETUP The Units of Measure menu.

  • Page 113: Section 6: Searching

    NOTE: The background map loaded in your unit's permanent memory lets you search for some land features, including cities and lakes. For a full set of searchable land features, including landmarks, streets, ad- dresses, highway exits and Points of Interest, you must load your own high-detail custom map produced with our MapCreate software.
  • Page 114 To enter an address number then press to move the cursor to the next number and repeat until → the number is correct, then press To enter a street name You can spell out change the first letter, then press ter and repeat until the name is correct, then press jump down to the lower selection list by pressing to select a street name from the list, then press...
  • Page 115 NOTE We recommend you do not enter a city name unless the list is too large when searching without one. The GlobalMap Baja can actu- ally search quicker without a city. Find city field (left); Search in particular city only option (center) and 6.

  • Page 116: Find Any Item Selected By Map Cursor

    the map, press pears, with the Go To Waypoint command highlighted. If you want to navigate to the POI address, just press Map Page showing location of the address on the map, highlighted by the cursor (left). The Address is a business in the POI database (cen- ter), so you can display the POI information window, then navigate to it.

  • Page 117: Find Interstate Highway Exits

    Find Interstate Highway Exits 1. From the Map Page, press up the Find Exit menu. Find Highway Exits command (left) and Find Exit menu (right). 2. First, select a highway name by pressing Find By Name menu. There are two highway search options: the highway name in the top selection box.
  • Page 118 Find Exit menu, with an exit selected in the Exit List. 4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choices. Press navigate or "Go To" the exit. Press to find exit on the map. → Go To Exit option (left) and Find On Map option (right). Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Services located near this exit.

  • Page 119: Find Map Places Or Points Of Interest (Poi)

    Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) 1. Press , then use then press (To narrow your search, press select a subcategory before pressing tions; Search By Name or By Nearest. Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category selected (left) and with the RV Parks subcategory selected (right).

  • Page 120: Find Streets Or Intersections

    Find by Name option (left) and Find by Name menu (right). 4. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen is displayed, you can choose to "Go To" the POI waypoint by pressing or find it on the map by pressing → Go To Waypoint POI option (left) and Find on Map POI option (right).
  • Page 121 2. You must first fill in a street name in the First Street dialog box. Press to display the Find By Name menu. There are two options: the street in the top selection box. Press spell out first letter, then press until the name is correct, then press to the lower box and pick a street from the press...

  • Page 122: Find An Intersection

    Map Page showing results of a street search. The cursor points to the located street. If you want to navigate to the found street at the cursor location, just press MENU EXIT Find an Intersection You must enter one street in the First Street dialog box and enter the next street in the Second Street dialog box.
  • Page 123 5. The Find Streets menu reappears with the first and second street dialog boxes filled in. In this example, we selected 71st Street as our second street. You could now use similar techniques to select a city or Zip code, but your search will probably be faster if you leave those boxes blank.

  • Page 124: Find Waypoints

    Find Waypoints 1. Press 2. If searching for the waypoint By Name, press the Nearest waypoint, press jump to step 5 below.). Find Waypoint menu (left), Find By Nearest command (center) and If you're looking for nearest calculating, then a list of waypoints appears. The closest waypoint is highlighted at the top of the list and the one farthest from you is at the bottom of the list.
  • Page 125 Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command se- lected (left) and the Find on Map command selected (right). To clear these menus and return to the previous page, press peatedly. If you're looking by name name in the top selection box. Press press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is →...
  • Page 126 Notes...

  • Page 127: Section 7: Nmea 2000 Device Configuration

    Section 7: NMEA 2000 Device Configuration NMEA 2000 Menu The NMEA 2000 menu on your display unit's main menu allows you to configure, calibrate and monitor devices on a NMEA 2000 network. The NMEA 2000 menu provides access to the Bus Setup, Fuel Management and NMEA 2000 Alarms.

  • Page 128: Engine & Tank Configuration

    The NMEA Diagnostics page displays information about the perform- ance of the network bus, keeping you updated on bus status, mode, er- rors and bus traffic. The Ethernet Diagnostics page keeps you updated on the performance of an Ethernet connection (if applicable) supplying information ranging from IP Address to upload and download rates (bytes per second).
  • Page 129 Tank Select The Tank Select menu allows you to choose from up to three tanks (Port, Center and Starboard), depending on the Engine-tank configura- tion that has been selected. This allows you to set up each tank indi- vidually. Tank Size The Tank Size menu allows you to input the size of a selected tank in gallons.

  • Page 130: Device Configuration Menu

    7. Use ↓ ↑, ← → to input the capacity (gallons) of the tank you chose from the Tank Select menu and press 8. Repeat Steps 5-7 for each remaining tank. 9. When all tanks have been configured, press the but- ONFIGURATION ton.

  • Page 131: Fuel Management Menu

    NOTE: If, as in the graphic above, you do not have a Suzuki Engine Inter- face, EP-15 Fluid Level or EP-10 Fuel Flow on the network, the Engine & Configuration menu, Tank Select menu, Tank Size dialog and Set Configuration button will not be displayed on the Bus Con- figuration menu.

  • Page 132: Adding Fuel To Tank

    Fill Tank You will use the Fill Tank command when calibrating a fuel flow and when filling up the tank without calibration. Adding Fuel to Tank Tank Location, Fuel Added and Add Fuel commands work together to keep NMEA 2000 fuel data consistent with the actual amount of fuel added to the fuel tank(s).

  • Page 133: Nmea 2000 Alarms

    3. Highlight to NGINE the engine attached to the desired fuel flow — and press 4. Highlight ESET tion message will appear: Are you sure you wish to Reset Calibration? Select and press been returned to factory defaults. To Reset Trip: The Reset Trip function allows you to reset to zero the running total of fuel used on a particular trip.

  • Page 134: Waypoint Sharing

    4. Highlight the NABLED Empty Alarm) and press 5. To set the alarm percentage, press → to highlight 6. Use ↑ ↓, ← → to input the desired percentage and press Steps 3-4 to set the other alarm. 7. Highlight ONFIGURATION Press repeatedly to get back to the main display.

  • Page 135: Advanced Options Menu

    agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight ETUP ration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the page. 3. Select the temp sensor you want to rename and press vice Configuration menu will appear with the Device Name dialog box highlighted.

  • Page 136: Ep-10 Fuel Flow Configuration

    Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults command allows you to reset an individual EP-35 Temp Sensor's settings to factory defaults. If, for example, you execute the Restore Defaults command from your Water Temp's Advanced Options menu, only the settings for the Water Temp will be reset to factory de- faults.

  • Page 137: Advanced Options Menu

    4. Select and press OCATION with following options: Port, Center, Starboard and Unknown. 5. Highlight the desired location and press will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 5. Select and press main display. Advanced Options menu The Fuel Flow sensor Advanced Options menu contains two categories: Instance and Restore Defaults.

  • Page 138: Ep-15 Fluid Level Configuration

    EP-15 Fluid Level Configuration To input Device Name: 1. Press MENU| MENU NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight ETUP ration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the page. 3.

  • Page 139: Advanced Options Menu

    5. Select the desired fluid type and press will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Highlight and press main display. To input Tank Size: 1. Press MENU| MENU NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization.

  • Page 140: Suzuki Engine Interface Configuration

    To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU| MENU NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight ETUP ration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the page. 3.

  • Page 141: Advanced Options Menu

    4. Highlight OCATION with the following options: Port, Center, Starboard and Unknown. 5. Select the desired location and press sage will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Press . Press To select Engine Type: 1.

  • Page 142: Calibrating Ep Sensors

    To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU| MENU NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight ETUP 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired fluid level and press Configuration menu will appear.
  • Page 143 appear: Do you wish to re-calibrate the device? 7. Highlight and press 8. Take your vessel out on the water and burn at least five gallons of fuel. Be sure you run only ONE engine — the engine connected to your fuel flow. 9.

  • Page 144: Ep-15 Fluid Level Calibration

    6. Highlight and press main display. EP-15 Fluid Level Calibration The default calibration for the EP-15 Fluid Level is just as accurate as standard fluid level gauges. If, however, the tank has an irregular shape or greater accuracy is needed, calibration is recommended. There are three calibration options: 2-Point, 3-Point and 5-Point.
  • Page 145 Calibrate is highlighted on the device configuration menu (left). Cali- bration menu (right) with calibration instructions listed at the top. 3-Point Calibration 3-point calibration is designed for tanks that vary in shape from the top to the bottom. You can begin calibration at any point in the 3-point process, but we recommend starting calibration with an empty tank.
  • Page 146 Num Pts menu with 5-point calibration selected (left). Half level se- lected on Fluid Level menu (center). Calibration Done window (right). 5-Point Calibration 5-point calibration is best suited tanks that vary greatly in shape from top to bottom. You can begin calibration at any point in the 5-point cali- bration process.

  • Page 147: Fuel Flow Calibration In A Suzuki Engine Interface

    11. Highlight ALIBRATE pear: Half Level Calibration Completed. Press 12. Add another quarter tank of fuel, which should raise the fuel level to 3 quarters of a tank. Highlight and press ENT. EVEL Select ALIBRATE Qtr Level Calibration Completed. Press 14.

  • Page 148: Engine Trim Calibration

    NOTE: You must use the gauge's Fill Tank command when filling your fuel tank to keep the engine interface updated with correct information on the amount of fuel in the tank. To calibrate a Suzuki Engine Interface: 10. If calibration is necessary, press press 11.

  • Page 149: Bennett Trim Tabs Calibration

    3. Highlight DVANCED and press . The following message will appear: Do you wish to TION re-calibrate the device? 4. Highlight and press main display. Bennett Trim Tabs Calibration Trim Tabs will be calibrated through their Device Configuration menu. To calibrate Trim Tabs: 1.
  • Page 150 4. Select All Engines or the engine connected to the desired device and press 5. Highlight and press . The following message ESET ALIBRATION will appear: Are you sure you wish to Reset Calibration? 6. Highlight and press . Press repeatedly to get back to the EXIT main display.

  • Page 151: Section 8: Supplemental Material Datums Used By This Unit

    Section 8: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Adindan Mean for Ethiopia, Sudan Adindan Burkina Faso Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Adindan Mali Adindan Senegal Adindan Sudan Afgooye Somalia Ain el Abd 1970 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965 Cocos Islands...
  • Page 152 Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Dabola Guinea Djakarta (Batavia) Indonesia (Sumatra) DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands (Gizo Island) Easter Island 1967 Easter Island European 1950 Mean for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, West Germany, Gi- braltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Nether- lands, Norway, Por- tugal, Spain, Swe- den, Switzerland...
  • Page 153 Naparima BWI Trinidad & Tobago North American 1927 Mean for Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Turks Islands North American 1927 Mean for Belize, Cos- ta Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hondu- ras, Nicaragua North American 1927 Mean for Canada North American 1927 Mean for CONUS...
  • Page 154 Point 58 Sweden Santo (DOS) 1965 Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Azores (Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands) Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Nambia Selvagem Grande Salvage Islands SGS 85 Soviet Geodetic Sys- tem 1985 South American 1969 Mean for Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay,...

  • Page 155: Fcc Compliance

    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 156 Notes...
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  • Page 159 LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE ("YOU") AND LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT ("WE", "OUR", OR "US"). USING THE PRODUCT ACCOMPANIED BY THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

  • Page 160: Databases Limited Warranty

    DATABASES LIMITED 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 the prod- uct as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Warranty applies to the one or more databases that your product may contain.
  • Page 161 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.

  • Page 162: How To Obtain Service

    How to Obtain Service… …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.

  • Page 163: Accessory Ordering Information For All Countries

    Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories such as power cables or antennas, please contact: 1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items. To locate a Lowrance dealer near you, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com and look for the Dealer Locator.

  • Page 164: Visit Our Web Site

    Visit our web site: Lowrance Pub. 988-0160-441 © Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 121407 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.

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