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Pub. 988-0154-98B 

 

 

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. 

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

®

 network 

system, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com. 

 

EP-DDS Skimmer Transducer. 

 

Skimmer 
Transducer 

NMEA 2000  
style connector 

®

®

Summary of Contents for EP-DDS

Page 1: ...MEA 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 sh...

Page 2: ...to attach it to a NMEA 2000 LowranceNet network If this is the first sensor you are connecting you may need to purchase a LowranceNET Node Kit For complete instructions on setting up a new NMEA 2000...

Page 3: ...hem to communicate across the network Connections found in the middle of the bus could have T connectors or backbone network cable plugged into one or both sides Connections at the end of a network wi...

Page 4: ...e the EP DDS cable to the desired T connector on your NMEA 2000 network 4 Install the transducer and route the transducer cable to the network backbone 5 Connect the EP DDS NMEA 2000 style connector t...

Page 5: ...dhesive compound Selecting a Transducer Location 1 The location must be in the water at all times at all operating speeds 2 The transducer must be placed in a location that has a smooth flow of water...

Page 6: ...let the bottom the face of the transducer rise above the bottom of the hull Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting The best way to install this transducer is to loosely assemble all of the parts fir...

Page 7: ...etween the ratchets Look at the transducer from the side and adjust it so that its face is parallel to the ground The alignment letters on either side of the bracket need be the same If the transducer...

Page 8: ...against the transom The transducer should be roughly parallel to the ground The transducer s centerline should be in line with the bottom of the hull Mark the center of each slot for the mounting scre...

Page 9: ...on be sure to seal the hole with the same marine grade above or below waterline sealant used for the mounting screws 6 Route the transducer cable through or over the transom to the NMEA 2000 network M...

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Page 11: ...EFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE...

Page 12: ...is the accessory source for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics and Eagle Electronics To order Lowrance or Eagle accessories please contact 1 Your local marine dealer or consu...

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