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The EP-DDS consists of a NMEA 2000 style cable connector and a
skimmer transducer that converts depth and temperature readings to
NMEA 2000 data format. When the device is plugged into a network
backbone, display units on the network will be able to display digital
depth and water temperature data from the transducer. The cable
length from the connector to the transducer is 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. Your sensor, however, is also
compatible with Lowrance blue connector networks. It can be added to
a Lowrance blue connector network by using a NMEA 2000 style
female-to-Lowrance blue female adapter cable. Your sensor
MUST
be
connected to a NMEA 2000 network or it
WILL NOT
function.
Tools and Supplies
Your EP sensor packs with a T connector needed 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 network or
expanding an existing one, see the NMEA 2000 document packed with
your EP-DDS, "
Setup and Installation of NMEA 2000 Networks,
General Information
," part number 988-0154-173. If that document is
not available, it can be downloaded free from the Lowrance web site.
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network
A NMEA 2000 network is a communications link between two or more
devices that transfer NMEA 2000 information. LowranceNET is the
NMEA 2000 networking system developed by Lowrance Electronics. A
NMEA 2000 network functions like the phone wiring in a house. If, for
example, you pick up a phone in the living room you will be able to
hear the conversation someone is having on a phone in the bedroom.
A NMEA 2000 network is similar in that it allows multiple display
units to receive data from a GPS antenna, or multiple sonar units to
receive messages sent by a temp sensor. It also allows you to view
information like engine diagnostics and fuel level data on digital
gauges and display units.
Summary of Contents for EP-DDS
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