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5. Select the desired subcategory and press

ENT

, which will place a

checkmark in the checkbox, showing the selected data is set for display.
6. If you want to display other data types, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Press

EXIT

repeatedly to get back to the Map with Custom Gauges page. The

data you selected will now be displayed in the gray area on the left side

of the screen.

To change Overlay data size:

1. From the Map with Custom Gauges page, press

MENU

select

VERLAY

ATA

and press

ENT

. The Overlay Data Shown menu will appear.

2. Highlight the

Data Type

you want to resize, then use

←

→

to switch

the data setting to one of the following four options: Off, Small, Me-

dium, Large and Enormous.
3. To change the size of another Data Type, repeat the steps above. To

return to the Custom Gauges display, press

EXIT

Ground Speed is set to small size (left). The size Ground Speed data

has been changed to Large (right).

Radar

When you access the Radar Page, the screen will switch to the radar dis-

play. Information on radar installation and radar operation are included
in two documents that come packed with Lowrance radar units:

Radar

and RIM 100 Radar Interface Module Installation Instructions

and

Radar

Operation Instruction Manual

. Refer to these documents for information

on your radar unit.

Summary of Contents for GlobalMap 540c BAJA

Page 1: ...Pub 988 0151 481 www lowrance com GlobalMap 540c BAJA Mapping GPS Receiver Operation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ACELL is a registered trademark of Duracell Inc RAYOVAC is a registered trademark of Rayovac Corpo ration Energizer and e2 are registered trademarks of Energizer Hold ings Inc Points of Interest Data in this unit are by infoUSA copyright 2001 2006 All Rights Reserved infoUSA is a trademark of infoUSA Inc Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our poli cies regulations and spec...

Page 3: ...ation 22 Other Accessories 24 Cleaning Towel 24 Face Cover 24 Section 3 Basic GPS Operation 27 Keyboard 27 Power lights on and off 28 Main Menu 28 Pages 30 Satellite Status Page 30 Navigation Page 32 Map Page 35 Background map vs MapCreate map content 36 Map with Custom Gauges 39 Radar 40 Basic GPS Quick Reference 42 Find Your Current Position 43 Moving Around the Map Zoom Cursor Arrow Keys 43 Sel...

Page 4: ...Point 61 Icons 61 Create Icon on Map 62 Create Icon at Current Position 62 Delete an Icon 62 Navigate to an Icon 63 Routes 63 Create and Save a Route 64 Delete a Route 66 Edit a Route Name 66 Edit Route Waypoints 67 Navigate a Route 67 Navigate a Route in Reverse 68 Trails 69 Delete a Trail 69 Edit a Trail Name 70 Edit a Trail Color 70 Edit a Trail Pattern 70 Utilities 71 Alarm Clock 71 Sun Moon R...

Page 5: ...Orientation 88 NauticPath USA Marine Charts 89 Nautical Chart Notes 89 Port Information 90 Tidal Current Information 91 Tide Information 93 Navionics Charts 94 Overlay Data 95 Pop up Help 99 Reset Options 99 Screen Contrast and Brightness 100 Set Language 101 Set Local Time 101 Show WAAS Alarm 103 Software Version Information 103 Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles 104 Track Smoothing 105 Trail Options ...

Page 6: ...point Sharing 134 Backlight Synchronization 134 Configuring EP Sensors 135 EP 35 Temperature Configuration 135 Advanced Options menu 135 Instance 136 Restore Defaults 136 EP 10 Fuel Flow Configuration 136 Advanced Options menu 137 Instance 137 Restore Defaults 137 EP 15 Fluid Level Configuration 138 Advanced Options menu 140 Instance 140 Restore Defaults 140 Suzuki Engine Interface Configuration 1...

Page 7: ...libration 145 5 Point Calibration 146 Fuel Flow Calibration in a Suzuki Engine Interface 147 Engine Trim Calibration 148 Reset Trim Calibration 149 Bennett Trim Tabs Calibration 149 Sec 8 Supplemental Material 151 ...

Page 8: ... the shortest most direct path to the waypoint It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions Therefore the prudent navigator will not only take advantage of all available navigation tools when traveling to a way point but will also visually check to make sure a clear safe path to the waypoint is always available WARNING When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle the vehicle oper...

Page 9: ... back for the information you want At the start or end of each segment we ll tell you what content is coming up next If it s a concept you re already familiar with we ll show you how and where to skip ahead for the next important topic We ve also made it easy to look up any tips you may need from time to time Here s how The manual is organized into 7 sections This first section is an intro duction...

Page 10: ...any map items you can search for we had to give this function its own section in the manual For example did you know this unit can look up business phone num bers functioning as a virtual Yellow Pages We ll show you how in Sec tion 6 Finally in Section 7 we offer Supplemental Material including a list of the GPS datums used warranties and customer service information Now if you re into the fine de...

Page 11: ...n 60 000 nav aids and 10 000 wrecks obstructions in coastal and Great Lakes waters Metro ar eas selected major streets highways and in terstate exit services details included Custom mapping MapCreate 6 software optional optional plug and play LEI FreedomMaps offer the same high detail without the computer work of MapCreate Other plug and play mapping options include Fishing Hot Spots Elite LEI Nau...

Page 12: ...e tunes this receiver tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS satellites circling the earth It will also listen in to the WAAS satellites in orbit but more about that in the upcoming segment introducing you to GPS and WAAS Your unit listens to signals from as many satellites as it can see above the horizon eliminates the weakest signals then computes its location in relation to those satellites Once the...

Page 13: ...ed with an MMC card reader Or store them on a pocketful of MMCs if you don t have a computer Our MapCreate mapping software can save edit or create its own GPS Data Files which can be copied to the MMC and then loaded from the MMC into the unit s memory NOTE No matter where they come from GPS Data Files must be loaded from the MMC into memory before the GlobalMap 540c can use them The other key GP...

Page 14: ...about 30 to 60 feet Twenty four satellites orbit 10 900 nautical miles above the Earth pass ing overhead twice daily A series of ground stations with precisely sur veyed locations controls the satellites and monitors their exact locations in the sky Each satellite broadcasts a low power signal that identifies the satellite and its position above the earth Three of these satellites are spares unuse...

Page 15: ...r unit automatically receives both GPS and WAAS signals There however are some fringe areas of the U S including parts of Alaska that do not yet receive robust WAAS coverage Continued WAAS development is planned to extend WAAS coverage in the years to come WAAS boosts the accuracy of land GPS navigation but the system is designed for aircraft The satellites are in a fixed orbit around the Equator ...

Page 16: ...se in the field And that is just some of the material available on our web site To find out what we have available log on and look around For now we ll get back to how to use this particular unit How to use this manual typographical conventions Many instructions are listed as numbered steps The keypad and arrow keystrokes appear as boldface type So if you re in a real hurry or just need a reminder...

Page 17: ... trail would look like this 1 From the Map Page press MENU MENU to MY TRAILS ENT 2 Press to Trail 1 ENT to NAVIGATE ENT 3 You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route 4 The wait message disappears and the GlobalMap 540c begins showing navigation information along the trail Now begin moving and follow your GlobalMap 540c Translated into complete English step 1 above would mean Sta...

Page 18: ...10 Notes ...

Page 19: ...mine the location of your battery or other power connection along with the power cable route 3 Install the power cable and route it to the GPS unit 4 Mount the GPS unit Power Connections Your unit comes with a power data cable that splits into three branches each with several exposed wires The thicker three wire cable white red and black is the power supply for your display unit This cable has no ...

Page 20: ...power cable with provided 3 amp fuse to an accessory switch or power bus If this results in electrical interference connect direct to a battery but install an in line switch on the cable Caution We strongly recommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when the unit is not in use especially in saltwater en vironments When the unit is turned off but still connected to a power supp...

Page 21: ...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 This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise If the cable is not long enough splice 18 gauge wire onto it The display power cable has three wires white red and black Red is the positive lead black is negative or ground The w...

Page 22: ...A 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 However never connect multiple power sources to a NMEA 2000 network If you have a network that is already powered see diagram B on page 15 Shield Mandatory network power off switch Black Black Red Recommended display unit power off switch To un...

Page 23: ...e not sure about a network s power status consult the boat manufacturer or dealer If your NMEA 2000 bus is already powered you can ignore the NMEA 2000 Power cable and 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 ...

Page 24: ...ary mounting on any ferrous surface LGC BAJA Module bottom view left and top view right 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 BAJA can communicate with your GPS unit either di rectly using the supplied extension cable or through a NMEA 2000 net work NOTE See the module s instru...

Page 25: ...e phone in the bedroom Lowrance and LEI provide all the cables you will need to create a NMEA 2000 network Lowrance provides T connectors and extension cables so you can add devices along the backbone wherever you want Once you have a working network every sensor added will come with its own T connector for easy expansion The simplest NMEA 2000 network is a GPS or sonar GPS display unit with the L...

Page 26: ...g connections Read your other product s owner s manual for more wiring information NMEA 0183 Wiring Data cable To exchange NMEA 0183 data the GlobalMap 540c has one NMEA 0183 version 2 0 communication port Com port one Com 1 can be used to receive NMEA format GPS data The com port can also trans mit NMEA format GPS data to another device The four wires for the com port are combined with the Power ...

Page 27: ...Map 540c BAJA Cable Connections Network socket Power Data socket Display unit power cable Data cable NMEA 2000 Power cable Extension cable Ethernet future enhancement Double T connector Extension cable LGC BAJA ...

Page 28: ...t www ram mount com Optional R A M mounting system Bracket Installation Mount the unit in any convenient location provided there is clearance behind it when it s tilted for the best viewing angle You should also make sure there is enough room behind it to attach the power transducer and GPS antenna receiver module cables Holes in the bracket s base allow wood screw or through bolt mounting You may...

Page 29: ...efer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole it s a matter of personal preference Front view left and side view right showing dimensions of the GlobalMap 540c when mounted on gimbal bracket After drilling the hole 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 marine sealant compound Some marine d...

Page 30: ... portable power pack The power pack expands the uses for your GPS unit The portable power pack makes it easy to transfer your unit from a boat to a car recreational vehicle airplane or other vehicle without drilling and mounting a sec ond bracket You can use your unit in your own car or boat then take it along when riding in a friend s vehicle that s not equipped with GPS Most LEI portable power p...

Page 31: ...ed at the lower right corner The following figure shows a close up with the door opened Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed To remove an MMC 1 Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw The screw should only be finger tight If it was over tightened use a thumbnail a coin or a screwdriver to open the door 2 Just press a finger against the label of the MMC and d...

Page 32: ...r towel type may scratch the screen Polishing compounds or other abrasive cleaners will scratch the screen Damage caused by incorrect cleaning is not cov ered by the warranty You may wash the towel if it becomes soiled or loses its effectiveness but do not use fabric softener Fabric sof tener will ruin the towel s cleaning capability Other accessories include MMC cards MMC card readers and Map Cre...

Page 33: ... when the vehicle is moving at high speed This includes towing a boat on a trailer at highway speeds Otherwise wind blast can pop off the cover Now that you have your GlobalMap 540c 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 ...

Page 34: ...26 Notes ...

Page 35: ... on the unit and find where you are it s a good idea to learn about the different keys the four Page screens and how they all work together BUT if you just can t wait to get outside turn to the one page Quick Reference on page 42 Keyboard GlobalMap 540c GPS unit front view showing Map Page keyboard and access door for the MMC slot 1 PWR LIGHT Power Light The PWR key turns the unit on and off and a...

Page 36: ...involved in some navigation functions 8 ZOUT Zoom Out This key lets you zoom the screen out This lets you see a larger geographic area on the map Less detail is seen as you zoom out 9 ZIN Zoom In This key lets you zoom the screen in Zooming in lets you see greater detail in a smaller geographic area on the map Power lights on and off To turn on the unit press PWR As the unit powers up the Map Page...

Page 37: ...ing used to plan view or navigate a route My Trails shows hides creates and deletes plot trails Also used to navigate or backtrack a trail Cancel Navigation cancels navigation commands Used to stop navi gating after you reach your destination GPS Setup sets various GPS receiver options System Setup sets general configuration options NMEA 2000 provides access to all NMEA 2000 network setup options ...

Page 38: ...s detailed information on the status of the unit s satellite lock on and position acquisition To get to the Sat ellite Status Page Press the PAGES key then use or to select STATUS Clear the Pages Menu by pressing EXIT No matter what Page you are on a flashing current position indica tor question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that satellite lock has been lost and there is no p...

Page 39: ...ph will be bar graphs one for each satellite in view Since the unit has twelve channels it can dedicate one channel per visible satellite The taller the bar on the graph the better the unit is receiving the signals from the satellite You can set up custom digital gauges through the Satellite Status page menu The Custom Gauges feature allows you to monitor a wide vari ety of data from one page To s...

Page 40: ... 50 feet then the position shown by the unit is estimated to be within 50 feet of the actual location This also gives you an indicator of the fix quality the unit currently has The smaller the position error number the better and more ac curate the fix is If the position error flashes dashes then the unit hasn t locked onto the satellites and the number shown isn t valid For details see the Custom...

Page 41: ...e speed that you re making toward the waypoint For instructions see the Customize Page Displays entry in Sec 5 Track is the heading or the current direction you are actually travel ing Bearing is the direction of a line of sight from your present posi tion to the destination No matter what direction you are steering the Bearing data box shows the compass direction straight to the destina tion from...

Page 42: ...e Travel Time is the time that it will take to reach your destination at your present closing speed You can also customize the time data box to show Arrival Time instead Arrival Time is the local time it will be when you arrive at the destination based upon your present closing speed and track In the preceding example figure the driver is headed west a 265º track toward a waypoint 265º bearing awa...

Page 43: ...ed a screen similar to the fol lowing figures appears The arrow in the center of the screen is your present position It points in the direction you re traveling The solid line extending from the back of the arrow is your plot trail or path you ve taken The map zoom range is the distance across the screen This number shows in the lower right corner of the screen In the first of the follow ing examp...

Page 44: ...und map includes low detail maps of the whole world con taining cities major lakes major rivers political boundaries and me dium detail maps of the United States The medium detail U S maps contain all incorporated cities shaded metropolitan areas county boundaries shaded public lands such as national forests and parks some major city streets Interstate U S and state highways Interstate highway exi...

Page 45: ...s selected the Cupps Café POI which triggers a pop up box with the POI name This pop up box works on POIs at any zoom range Tip In some urban areas businesses are so close to one another that their POI icons crowd each other on the screen You can reduce screen clutter and make streets and other map features easier to see by simply turning off the display of POIs you re not watching for To see how ...

Page 46: ...wo maps you can tog gle back and forth between the two windows by pressing PAGES PAGES This allows you to change which map your cursor moves on and which map the menu operates on The window with the blue title bar is the active window Pages Menu with Two Map option selected left The windows are in a horizontal position Map Page with two vertical windows right Resize Window is another feature for p...

Page 47: ...he Map with Custom Gauges page has a split screen with a map on the right side and digital gauge information on the left side The two windows can be resized to make one side bigger than the other or may be set up to split the screen evenly Map with Custom Gauges highlighted on Pages menu left Overlay Data selected on Map with Custom Gauges menu right To customize digital gauge display 1 Press PAGE...

Page 48: ...the Data Type you want to resize then use to switch the data setting to one of the following four options Off Small Me dium Large and Enormous 3 To change the size of another Data Type repeat the steps above To return to the Custom Gauges display press EXIT Ground Speed is set to small size left The size Ground Speed data has been changed to Large right Radar When you access the Radar Page the scr...

Page 49: ...right To access Radar Page 1 Press PAGES highlight the RADAR tab and press ENT 2 Press MENU to open the Radar menu Press EXIT to return to the ra dar display The following page contains a 12 step quick reference for the most basic GPS operations ...

Page 50: ...a less detail press ZOUT zoom out key Scroll map north south east or west using arrow keys To stop scrolling and return to current position on map press EXIT key 5 Set a waypoint Wpt 001 at your current position so you can navigate back here press WPT WPT Waypoint symbol and 001 appears 6 Zoom scroll map to find a nearby object or location to go to Use ar row keys to center cursor crosshairss over...

Page 51: ...oom in to move in closer and see greater detail in a smaller geographic area 2 Press the ZOUT key zoom out to move farther away and see less map detail but a larger geographic area When you are traveling the map will automatically move as you move This keeps your current location roughly centered on the screen You can manually pan or scroll the map northward southward east ward or westward by usin...

Page 52: ...to clear the cursor and jump back to your current position on the map When you want to take another peek at that distant place just press EXIT again You can use this trick to toggle between your current position and your destination without a lot of scrolling Searching Now that you have seen how the unit can find where you are let s search for something else Searching is one of the most powerful f...

Page 53: ...the top of the list The restaurant far thest from you is at the bottom of the list Find Waypoint Menu left Category Selection menu center List of the nearest restaurants right 4 You could scroll through the list to select another restaurant but for now we will just accept the nearest one Press ENT The POI Information screen shows name street address phone num ber latitude longitude distance to res...

Page 54: ...played press EXIT repeatedly Before you completely exited out of the Search menus you could have gone looking for another place NOTE Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the unit 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 Set a Waypoint A waypoint is simply an electronic address based on t...

Page 55: ...te Waypoint at Current Position While you are traveling press WPT WPT The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number such as way point 003 The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map Sequence for setting a waypoint Step 1 while traveling press WPT twice to call up the Find Waypoint screen seen in Step 2 and set a waypoint Step 3 a message says the waypoint has b...

Page 56: ...aypoint visible on the Map Page with the cursor then use the Navigate to Cursor command we ll describe how later in this section However you can avoid scrolling the map to pick your waypoint if you use the Find Waypoint commands 1 Press WPT to SAVED ENT To look up the nearest waypoint press to NEAREST ENT or to look by name and scroll through the entire waypoint list press ENT For this example let...

Page 57: ...OUT and ZIN keys at the same time Your position at the time these keys are pressed is used as the man overboard position Caution Saving a new Man Overboard waypoint will overwrite the pre vious Man Overboard waypoint Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint Find your way back to the accident position with the Navigation Page or Map Page When MOB is activated the Navigation Page automati cally shows the compa...

Page 58: ...tion information Navigate to Cursor Position on Map The GO TO CURSOR command navigates to the current cursor position on the map It s a quick and handy way to navigate to anything you can see on the map display 1 Use the cursor controlled by the arrow keys with the zoom in and zoom out keys to maneuver around the map until you find a location you want to go to 2 Center the cursor over the location...

Page 59: ...le zoom figure left clearly shows the dotted course line connecting your current position to your destination The 40 mile zoom center shows both current position and destination on screen The Navigation Page right will also show navigation information To stop navigating to the cursor use the Cancel Navigation command press MENU MENU to CANCEL NAVIGATION ENT to YES ENT The unit stops showing naviga...

Page 60: ...record of the path you have taken Trails are useful for repeating a journey along the same track They are particularly handy when you are trying to retrace your trip and go back the way you came On the screen trails are represented by a solid line extending from the back of the current position arrow The unit is set at the factory to automatically create and record a trail while the unit is turned...

Page 61: ...Trail Name ENT 3 Press to ACTIVE ENT This unchecks the Active option 4 To return to the previous page press EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT As you leave the Edit Trail menu you will notice that a new trail starts with a new sequential number In the example figure below the new trail is number 2 showing zero points Note that Trail 1 is inactive but it is still visible on the map New trail named Trail 2 is crea...

Page 62: ...or any saved or active trail In the Saved Trails List visible trails have a check mark in front of the trail name To turn off trail display 1 Press MENU MENU to MY TRAILS ENT 2 Press to enter the Saved Trail list then use to select the de sired Trail Name ENT 3 Press to ACTIVE to VISIBLE ENT To return to the previous page press EXIT repeatedly To turn on trail display 1 Press MENU MENU to MY TRAIL...

Page 63: ... Trail commands are handy Visual Trailing 1 On the Map Page zoom ZIN or ZOUT so your flashing trail is visible 2 Begin moving and watch the Map Page Simply walk or steer so that your current position arrow traces along the trail you have just made Tip Generally when using this method the smaller the zoom range the more accurately you will be able to steer along the trail Navigate a Trail The follo...

Page 64: ...a route when you navigate the trail On the Map Page the trail you are navigating is represented by a dot ted line that alternates with a flashing solid line The Navigation Page will also show the navigated trail as a dotted line The bearing arrow on the compass rose points to the next waypoint on the trail As you travel the arrival alarm will go off when you near a trail way point and the bearing ...

Page 65: ...ngs around toward the west and the next waypoint The unit now shows navigation information to point 7 which is 2 02 miles away Navigate a Back Trail backtrack or reverse 1 Press MENU MENU to MY TRAILS ENT 2 Press to enter the Saved Trail list then use or to select the desired Trail Name ENT 3 Press to DELETE TRAIL to NAVIGATE ENT 4 Press to NAVIGATE to REVERSE ENT to NAVIGATE ENT The unit begins s...

Page 66: ...or Navionics chart see Sec 5 for the entry NauticPath or Navionics Charts GPS Data files GPS Data Files contain waypoints routes trails and event marker icons Instructions for copying GPS Data Files between your computer and an MMC are contained in the instruction manual for your MMC card reader and MapCreate 6 software GPS data automatically recorded in the unit s internal memory must be saved to...

Page 67: ...t character then press to the next character and repeat until the name is correct Then press ENT to SAVE DATA ENT These figures left to right show the menu sequence for naming and saving a GPS Data File from the unit s memory to an MMC The unit will display first a progress message followed by a completion message when the data transfer is finished To return to the Page view repeatedly press EXIT ...

Page 68: ...gures show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data File from an MMC into the unit s memory Cancel Navigation You can turn off any of the navigation commands after you reach your destination or at any other time by using the Cancel Navigation com mand Press MENU MENU to CANCEL NAVIGATION ENT to YES ENT Figure 3 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 4 ...

Page 69: ...om Point to Point You can also measure distance between two other points on the map 1 While on the Map Page press MENU to FIND DISTANCE ENT 2 Center your cursor over the first position A rubber band line ap pears connecting your current position to the cursor s location Press ENT to set the first point and the rubber band line disappears 3 Move the cursor to the second position The rubber band lin...

Page 70: ...e you want to make an icon 2 Press ENT and the Select Icon Symbol menu will appear 3 Press to select your icon symbol and press ENT The icon appears on the map Cursor selects icon location left Select Icon Symbol menu center Music note icon on map right Cursor has been moved for clarity Create Icon at Current Position 1 While you are traveling press ENT and the Select Icon Symbol menu will appear ...

Page 71: ...o Cursor command 1 Use arrow keys to center cursor crosshairss over the icon 2 To navigate to the selected icon location press MENU ENT EXIT Fol low course line on the Map Page or the compass bearing arrow on the Navigation Page Routes A route is a series of waypoints linked together in an ordered sequence to mark a course of travel You can visualize a route as a string of beads The beads represen...

Page 72: ...ating a route and saving it as part of a GPS Data File file format usr Copy the GPS Data File to an MMC and insert the MMC in the unit See Sec 2 for instructions on installing MMCs To load the GPS Data File into the unit s memory see the entry on Transfer Cus tom Maps GPS Data Files in Sec 6 Basic GPS Operations Routes Created in the Unit You can create a route by selecting existing waypoints from...

Page 73: ...s example we started our route at the intersection of 11th Street and 145th E Ave The route ends at a public hunting area next to a river Our route creation ex ample is illustrated in the following figures Route creation sequence from left Fig 1 Set route waypoint 1 at 11th St 145th Ave Fig 2 Zoom in move cursor north to set point 2 at 145th Admiral Fig 3 With point 2 set move cursor east to mark ...

Page 74: ...red in the unit s internal memory In our example Route 1 already existed so the unit automatically made Route 2 You can edit the route and run other commands but if you are finished with the route for now return to the last page displayed by pressing EXIT repeatedly Delete a Route 1 From the NAVIGATION PAGE press MENU ENT or from the MAP PAGE press MENU MENU to ROUTE PLANNING ENT 2 Press to route ...

Page 75: ...t a command from the Edit Route Waypoints menu and press ENT Add From Map lets you insert a waypoint in the route by clicking on a map location with the cursor Add Waypoint calls up the Waypoint List so you can insert a waypoint from the list Remove Waypoint will delete the waypoint from the route View Waypoint will show you where the selected waypoint is on the map NOTE When adding waypoints to a...

Page 76: ...ng figures show what the Navigation Page and Map Page look like while navigating a route Navigate a Route in Reverse Here s how you run a route backward from the end waypoint to the beginning waypoint 1 From the NAVIGATION PAGE press MENU ENT or from the MAP PAGE press MENU MENU to ROUTE PLANNING ENT 2 Press to select route name ENT to NAVIGATE to RE VERSE ENT to NAVIGATE ENT 3 Upon arrival at you...

Page 77: ...turned east on his new course and is heading straight for Wpt 2 which is 2 37 miles away Fig 4 shows route navigation on the Map Page In this figure the traveler has reached Wpt 2 and is half way along the leg between Wpts 2 and 3 Trails Delete a Trail This is the command used to delete a trail Press MENU MENU to MY TRAILS ENT to trail name ENT to DE LETE TRAIL ENT to YES ENT Tip You can also dele...

Page 78: ...ns Trail selected with map cursor left The pop up box shows distance and bearing from current position to the selected point on the trail The Edit Trail menu right Edit a Trail Color To edit a trail color press MENU MENU to MY TRAILS ENT to trail name ENT to COLOR ENT Press or to select a color style then press ENT Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the previous page display Edit a Trail Pattern T...

Page 79: ... Sun Moon menu press MENU MENU to SUN MOON CALCU LATIONS ENT Trip Calculator To get to the Calculator menu press MENU MENU to TRIP CALCULA TOR ENT Trip Down Timer To get to the Down Timer menu press MENU MENU to TIMERS ENT to DOWN TIMER ENT Trip Up Timer To get to the Up Timer menu press MENU MENU to TIMERS ENT ENT Waypoints Delete a Waypoint To delete a waypoint from waypoint list 1 Press WPT ENT...

Page 80: ...en EXIT re peatedly to return to the previous page display Waypoint Symbol To edit waypoint symbol 1 Press WPT ENT ENT ENT to waypoint name ENT to EDIT WAY POINT ENT to CHOOSE SYMBOL ENT 2 Use arrow keys to select desired symbol and press ENT To return to the previous page press EXIT repeatedly Waypoint Position To edit waypoint position 1 Press WPT ENT ENT ENT to waypoint name ENT to EDIT WAY POI...

Page 81: ...t s name altitude depth or symbol proceed to Step 5 If you want to see the way point on the map press EXIT select GO TO WAYPOINT or FIND ON MAP and press ENT If you select Go to Waypoint a route will be automatically be created directing you to the new waypoint If you choose Find on Map the map screen will appear with the cursor crosshairss centered on the waypoint you created 5 You can edit the w...

Page 82: ...e position The reference position can be se lected from your waypoint list a map feature or from the Points of In terest list 1 Press WPT to SUBCATEGORY column to NEW ENT 2 Press to PROJECTED POSITION ENT to CREATE ENT 3 Press to CHOOSE REFERENCE ENT Use and to select a waypoint map feature or Point of Interest When the point has been selected press ENT and you will be directed to the Waypoint inf...

Page 83: ...arns you when your track drifts too far to the right or left of the course line to the waypoint For example if the alarm is set to 1 mile then the alarm flashes a message if you drift 1 of a mile or more to the right or left of the line to the waypoint The anchor alarm is triggered when you drift outside of a preset radius Again using the 1 mile as an example if you re anchored and your boat moves...

Page 84: ...ermine a position It needs this data so that it can calculate which satellites should be in view It then searches for only those satellites When your GPS receiver is turned on for the first time it doesn t know what your position or elevation altitude is It does know the current UTC time and date since these were programmed into it at the factory and an internal clock keeps the time while the unit...

Page 85: ...ications Port Configuration The unit has one NMEA 0183 version 2 0 compatible communication port The Com Port Menu which is accessed from the System Setup Menu allows you to configure the communications port to send or re ceive data from another electronic device such as an autopilot The com port can be used for either NMEA or SiRF Binary data transfer Communications Port highlighted on System Set...

Page 86: ...the box and turn on a prefix 4 When the desired prefixes are checked or unchecked press EXIT re peatedly to return to the previous page NOTE Placing a check in the checkbox next to Radar at the bottom of the Communications Port menu will set the Baud Rate to the default Radar Baud Rate setting Coordinate System Selection The Coordinate System Menu lets you select the coordinate system to use when ...

Page 87: ...tion The Military Grid Reference System MGRS uses two grid lettering schemes which are referred to as standard and standard 10 MGRS on this unit Your position and datum in use determines which one to use If you use standard and your position is off significantly then try the alternate NOTE When the position format is changed it affects the way all positions are shown on all screens This includes w...

Page 88: ...d determine a reference latitude longitude Note in order for this system to work the latitude longitude lines must be parallel with the edge of the map USGS maps are parallel others may not be Also this works better with smaller scale maps such as 1 24000 The reference position can be anywhere on the map but the closer it is to your location the smaller the numbers will be that you ll have to deal...

Page 89: ...elect MAP FIX from the list and press ENT EXIT All position information now shows as a distance from the reference point you chose Customize Page Displays Every Page display option except Full Map on the Map Page has cus tomizable data boxes to provide constant on screen information The data available from your unit is divided into categories in the Data Viewer menu These categories include GPS Da...

Page 90: ...ENT to switch the contents of the box to the new data type and press EXIT You can now select an other box to change When you are finished with the settings press EXIT again to end the Customize command and the box name stops flashing NOTE A Page display can show a limited number of data boxes You can not add or remove data boxes GPS Simulator The GPS simulator lets you use the unit as if you were ...

Page 91: ...xes on the main display Tip The Initialize GPS command offers another way to choose a desired location to begin a simulation The Initializing GPS command al lows you to move the center display arrow to any location on the map We will explore the Initialize GPS command in more detail in the Initialize GPS entry below 3 When all settings have been set to your preferences turn on the simulator on by ...

Page 92: ... close enough to the first waypoint the arrival alarm will usually go off as soon as naviga tion begins Press EXIT to clear the alarm When navigation starts press to increase speed to the desired setting 4 Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes The unit will now automatically steer along the trail or route Cancel navigation when you arrive at your destination Initialize GPS This comma...

Page 93: ...n Auto Zoom 1 From a MAP PAGE press MENU to AUTO ZOOM ENT EXIT Repeat these steps to turn it off Map Data This menu lets you turn the map off if desired which turns the map screen into a GPS plotter turn off or on the pop up map info boxes draw the map boundaries or boxes around the areas of high detail or fill land areas with gray You can also turn on or off Map Overlays which display latitude an...

Page 94: ...ange rings and or grids that divide the plotter into equal segments of latitude and longitude Range rings are handy for visually estimating distances on the map The ring diameters are based on the current zoom range For example at the 100 mile zoom the screen will show two rings with your current position in the center The large ring touching the left and right sides of the screen is 100 miles in ...

Page 95: ... 84 da tum which covers the entire world Other datums may also cover the entire world or just a small portion of it By default your unit uses the WGS 84 datum It however can show your position using any of 191 datums Different datums can be selected To change the datum 1 Press MENU MENU to GPS SETUP ENT to DATUM SELECTION ENT 2 Use to select the desired datum then press ENT 3 To return to the last...

Page 96: ...e Map Categories Drawn Menu 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 Map page shown in North Up mode left Map page shown in Track Up mode right This is fine if you are always traveling due north What you see to your left corresponds to the left side of the map to your right is shown o...

Page 97: ... map orientation 1 From the Map Page press MENU to MAP ORIENTATION ENT 2 Use to select the desired mode then press ENT 3 Press EXIT EXIT to return to the map page display Map Orientation menu with the North Up map orientation option selected NOTE In North Up and Course Up the present position arrow appears in the center of the map page In Track Up the position arrow ap pears centered in the lower ...

Page 98: ...n use arrow keys to read the information To return to the main page display press EXIT repeat edly Entrance to Aransas Pass on a NauticPath chart with 8 nautical mile zoom left Remaining images left to right same position at 4 nautical mile 1 nautical mile and 0 3 nautical mile zoom ranges Port Information NauticPath charts contain Port Services information represented by anchor icons on the map d...

Page 99: ... screen for a NauticPath chart contains all the service information in one window 3 To scroll through the service information window use to see the types of services available To return to the main page display press EXIT repeatedly Port Services information Tidal Current Information NauticPath charts contain Tidal Current information represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter ...

Page 100: ...l Current information 1 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Tidal Current Station icon When it is selected a pop up name box appears 2 Press WPT to display the Tidal Current Information screen NauticPath chart showing Tidal Current Station icon selected by cur sor left Tidal Current animated icon at 8 nautical mile range Current Information screen The Tidal Current Information screen disp...

Page 101: ...nformation NauticPath charts contain Tidal Information repre sented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter T These icons will appear when you are zoomed in to a 6 mile range The icon stands for a Tidal Station location An example is displayed at right When you zoom in to a sufficiently small zoom range 0 8 nautical mile the icon becomes an animated gauge showing a rising or falling tid...

Page 102: ...t side of the graph changes based upon the maximum range of the tide for that day The MLLW line also ad justs its position as the height scale changes You can look up tidal data for other dates by changing the month day and year selection boxes To select another date 1 Use to highlight month day or year then press ENT 2 Use to select the desired month day or year and press ENT To clear the informa...

Page 103: ...C containing your Navionics chart Formatting the MMC will permanently erase the chart from the card Overlay Data On any Page display except Satellite Status you can overlay additional GPS or navigation data on the screen with the Overlay Data command For example if you left your watch at home you could display the local time on top of the map Or if you wanted to see details about your route and tr...

Page 104: ...ting the category name and pressing ENT will show the category s contents so you can choose items within it An expanded category one with a next to its name can be collapsed to hide its contents Just select the category name and press ENT 3 Expand any categories that might contain data you want to display Then press or to select a data option 4 With the data option highlighted press ENT to check i...

Page 105: ...y and press ENT ENT to re move the data To remove another item highlight the item and press ENT ENT 3 When you have finished removing Overlay Data press EXIT to return to the map page display NOTE You also can remove data directly from the Data Viewer menu by repeating the steps used to add overlay data Highlight the overlay data currently displayed then press ENT unchecking the data op tion which...

Page 106: ...e changes only the data in digital data boxes while Overlay Data changes the data on the floating freely on the screen but does not alter data in digital data boxes For in formation on customizing digital data boxes see Customize Page Displays on page Error Bookmark not defined Trip Distance set to small size in the Overlay Data Shown menu left Trip Distance set to Large size right To change displ...

Page 107: ...set up Popup Help 1 Press MENU MENU to SYSTEM SETUP ENT to POPUP HELP 2 With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on and un check it turn off 3 After the option is set press EXIT EXIT to return to the page display Pop up Help command highlighted on System Setup menu left Pop up Help message for Sounds right Reset Options The Reset Options command allows you to switch unit features and...

Page 108: ... move the contrast adjustment bar The left end of the scale is the lowest contrast level The right end is the highest contrast level The Screen Menu with Contrast bar selected To adjust the display s brightness 1 Press MENU MENU ENT 2 Press to BRIGHTNESS Press to move Brightness Control bar The left end of the scale is the lowest brightness level The right end of the scale is the highest brightnes...

Page 109: ...ifferent language 1 Press MENU MENU to SYSTEM SETUP ENT 2 Highlight SET LANGUAGE ENT 3 Use to select the desired language and press ENT All menus now will appear in the language you selected Set Local Time Using the local time setting is useful when estimating local arrival time while navigating To set Local Time 1 Make sure your unit has acquired your position then press MENU MENU highlight SYSTE...

Page 110: ...ect YEAR and press ENT Use to select the year and press ENT To select Time Format 1 Make sure your unit has acquired your position then press MENU MENU highlight SYSTEM SETUP and ENT 2 Highlight SET LOCAL TIME and press ENT 3 Select the desired format 12 Hour or 24 Hour and press ENT To select a Date Format 1 Make sure your unit has acquired your position then press MENU MENU highlight SYSTEM SETU...

Page 111: ... SHOW WAAS ALARM 2 With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on or un check it turn off the WAAS Alarm 3 Press EXIT EXIT to return to the map display To Require WAAS 1 Press MENU MENU to GPS SETUP ENT to REQUIRE WAAS 2 With the option highlighted press ENT to check it turn on or un check it turn off 3 Press EXIT EXIT to return to the map display Software Version Information From time ...

Page 112: ... SOUNDS and press ENT 2 Highlight ALARM SOUNDS and press ENT to check it turn on or uncheck it turn off 3 Press EXIT EXIT to return to map page display To set Volume 1 Press MENU MENU select SOUNDS and press ENT 2 Highlight VOLUME and use to move the Volume control bar The left end of the scale is low volume The right end of the scale is high vol ume 3 Press EXIT EXIT to return to map display To s...

Page 113: ...the steering arrow compass rose and a map in track up mode Track Smoothing highlighted on the GPS Setup menu 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 display or hide trails create a new trail delete a trail and edit a trail s name color pattern and visibility T...

Page 114: ...to return to the map display Update Trail Option The Update Trail menu allows you to change the way trail updates oc cur There are three options Auto Time and Distance In automatic mode the unit does not update the plot trail while you are traveling in a straight line When you deviate from a straight line the unit places a plot point onto the trail This conserves plot trail points If a plot trail ...

Page 115: ...d on If it is unchecked turned off your trails will not be updated To turn it on highlight UPDATE ACTIVE TRAIL and press ENT 3 Highlight the desired method for updating trails and press ENT If you choose Time or Distance as your update criteria you can input the desired update rate Time or desired Update Distance Distance in the dialog box that appears at the bottom of the menu 4 To input your Upd...

Page 116: ...er or not the unit is recording new points for a par ticular trail On the Edit Trail menu press to highlight the section you wish to change then press ENT Make your changes then press EXIT to close the menu Related trail functions are discussed in further detail under the Trails topic in Sec 7 Advanced GPS Operations Transparency Use the transparency menu to adjust the transparency of menu win dow...

Page 117: ...T to return to the map display 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 of Measure To set Speed Distance 1 Press MENU MENU select System Setup and press ENT UNITS OF MEAS URE will be highlighted so press ENT 2 Speed Distance will...

Page 118: ... press ENT 3 Use to select one of the following options Millibars Bars PSI Hectopascals or Kilopascals Press ENT 4 Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the map display To set Depth units 1 Press MENU MENU select System Setup and press ENT UNITS OF MEAS URE will be highlighted so press ENT 2 Highlight DEPTH and press ENT 3 Use to select one of the following options Feet Fathoms or Me ters Press ENT 4...

Page 119: ...of the following options True or Magnetic Press ENT 4 Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the map display The Units of Measure Menu To set Speed Distance Unit of Measure Press or to change the Speed Distance then press ENT After the option is set press EXIT repeatedly to return to the page display To set Heading Press to change the heading type then press ENT After the option is set press EXIT repe...

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Page 121: ...ind Way point menu or the Map Page menu Press WPT and the Find Waypoint menu appears for waypoints and Points of Interest POI From the Map Page press MENU and the Map Page menu appears for streets and highway exits Find Waypoint menu left Map Page menu right NOTE You can search for items after the unit has acquired a position or while using the unit in simulator mode Distance and bearing to the se...

Page 122: ...u want to find streets only within a particular city This option is de signed so you can limit an address search to a single city if necessary see the following note If you select yes there are two options A You can spell out the city name in the top selection box Press or to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is cor rect then press E...

Page 123: ...evious page press EXIT A POI selected by the cursor left POI information screen right NOTE Since the Go To Waypoint command is highlighted you can navi gate to the selected POI by pressing ENT EXIT while in the POI Waypoint Information screen Find Interstate Highway Exits 1 From the Map Page press MENU to HIGHWAY EXITS ENT which calls up the Find Exit menu ...

Page 124: ...nge the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next let ter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT then press or to select a highway from the list then press ENT Find By Name menu 3 Once you have selected a highway name you can then select an exit Press to switch to the Exit List then press or until you highlight t...

Page 125: ...e two choices A Press ENT to navigate or go to the exit B Press ENT to find the exit on the map Go To Exit highlighted left Find On Map selected right Tip You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Ser vices located near this exit Press to SERVICES press to select Service Name ENT ...

Page 126: ...to select a subcategory before pressing ENT You will be given two options Search By Name or By Nearest Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category selected left and with the RV Parks subcategory selected right 2 To search by the nearest POI press ENT The find by nearest menu will show a calculating screen then a list of the nearest POI s will appear Press to the selected POI and press ENT to call...

Page 127: ...e cursor to the next let ter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT then press or to select a POI from the list then press ENT to call up the POI s Waypoint Information screen Find by Name option left 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 ...

Page 128: ...election box Press or to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next let ter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B Or you can jump down to the lower box and pick a street from the list Press ENT then press or to select a street from the list and press ENT Find Streets menu left When finding a street by name right spell out the name in the top box or select...

Page 129: ...treets Found list right 4 The Map Page appears with the cursor pointing to the found street If you want to navigate to the found street at the cursor location just press MENU ENT EXIT Map Page showing results of a street search The cursor points to the located street Find an Intersection You must enter one street in the First Street dialog box and enter the next street in the Second Street dialog ...

Page 130: ... in the top selection box Press or to change the first letter then press to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct then press ENT ENT B You can also jump down to the lower box and pick the sec ond street from the selection list Press ENT then press or to select a street from the list and press ENT 5 The Find Streets menu reappears with the first and second street d...

Page 131: ...tion in our example is shown in the following figure Map Page showing results of an intersection search The cursor points to the located intersection If you want to navigate to the found intersection just press MENU ENT EXIT Find Waypoints 1 Press WPT ENT 2 If searching for the waypoint By Name press ENT If searching for the Nearest waypoint press to NEAREST ENT To search by name jump to step 5 Fi...

Page 132: ... show navigation in formation to the waypoint B To find the waypoint press to FIND ON MAP ENT The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint Waypoint Information screens with Go To Waypoint selected left and Find on Map selected right To return to the previous page press EXIT repeatedly 5 If you re looking by name there are two options A You can spell out the name in the top ...

Page 133: ...by the cursor on the Map Page right A To navigate to the waypoint press ENT Go To Waypoint com mand is already highlighted The unit will show navigation infor mation to the waypoint B To find the waypoint press to FIND ON MAP ENT The Map Page appears with the cursor highlighting the found waypoint ...

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Page 135: ...ion from the NMEA 2000 menu Bus Setup Selecting Bus Setup from the NMEA 2000 menu gives you access to the Bus Configuration menu and the NMEA Diagnostics and Ethernet Di agnostics pages The Bus Configuration menu allows you to choose an engine tank configuration and manage devices on the network When the Bus Configuration menu is accessed a list will appear of all NMEA 2000 devices on the network ...

Page 136: ... The Engine Tank Configuration and Tank Select menus as well as the Tank Size dialog box are located on the bottom half of the Bus Configu ration menu The Set Configuration button positioned next to the engine tank configuration menu allows you to finalize a selected con figuration NOTE If you have not used the LMF 200 or LMF 400 to choose an engine tank configuration for your vessel you must use ...

Page 137: ...Engine Tank Configuration 1 Press MENU MENU use to highlight NMEA 2000 and press ENT 2 The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options Bus Setup Fuel Management NMEA 2000 Alarms Waypoint Sharing and Back light Synchronization Choose BUS SETUP and press ENT 3 Select ENGINE TANK CONFIG and press ENT which will open the Engine Tank Configuration menu with the following configuration options 1 Engine...

Page 138: ...uration menus allow you to change device names tank sizes fluid types and provide access to the Advanced Options menu We will cover configuration and calibration later in this section Device Information and Device Data The Device information panel located to the left of the Device Configu ration menu displays information on the selected device that includes software version model address serial nu...

Page 139: ...ration Reset Trip and Reset Seasonal Those options allow you to configure calibrate reset calibration reset trip fuel and reset seasonal fuel for select NMEA 2000 devices We will cover configuration and cali bration procedures later in this section Fuel Management highlighted on the NMEA 2000 menu left Fuel Management menu right Tank Location If you chose an engine tank configuration with more tha...

Page 140: ... with up to three options Port Center and Starboard 4 Select the tank you added fuel to and press ENT 5 Follow the steps below that apply to your tank If you filled up the tank A Press the FILL TANK button and press ENT The following message will appear Are you sure you wish to Fill Tank Press ENT Another mes sage will appear Do you wish to re calibrate the device Highlight NO and press ENT If you...

Page 141: ...IP and press ENT The following confirmation message will appear Are you sure you wish to Reset Trip Highlight YES and press ENT The Trip Fuel Used figure has been reset to zero To Reset Seasonal Your unit can track fuel usage not only for trips but also for entire sea sons The reset seasonal command allows you to reset to zero the run ning total of fuel used during a season 1 1 Press MENU MENU sel...

Page 142: ...display NOTE To turn off uncheck an alarm highlight its ENABLED BOX and press ENTER Waypoint Sharing Waypoint Sharing allows you to share a waypoint from one display unit with display units across the network To turn on off Waypoint Sharing 1 Press MENU MENU select NMEA 2000 and press ENT 2 Highlight WAYPOINT SHARING and press ENT which will turn on off way point sharing 3 Press EXIT repeatedly to...

Page 143: ...atedly to get back to the main dis play To select Temp Type 1 Press MENU MENU use to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options Bus Setup Fuel Man agement NMEA 2000 Alarms Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn chronization 2 Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT which will open the Bus Configu ration menu A list of network devices will be at the top of the page 3 Sele...

Page 144: ... on the network will not be affected To restore default settings 1 Press MENU MENU use to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options Bus Setup Fuel Man agement NMEA 2000 Alarms Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn chronization 2 Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT which will open the Bus Configu ration menu A list of network devices will be at the top of the page 3...

Page 145: ...ure you wish to change this device s configuration 5 Select YES and press ENT Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display Advanced Options menu The Fuel Flow sensor Advanced Options menu contains two categories Instance and Restore Defaults Instance The Instance command is intended for use only by experienced NMEA 2000 network technicians Instance allows network technicians to re solve c...

Page 146: ...ame 1 Press MENU MENU use to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options Bus Setup Fuel Man agement NMEA 2000 Alarms Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn chronization 2 Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENT which will open the Bus Configu ration menu A list of network devices will be at the top of the page 3 Select a fluid level you want to rename and press ENT The De...

Page 147: ...nd press ENT which will open the Fluid Type menu with the following options Fuel Water Gray Water Live Well Oil Black Water and Unknown 5 Select the desired fluid type and press ENT The following message will appear Are you sure you wish to change this device s configuration 6 Highlight YES and press ENT Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display To input Tank Size 1 Press MENU MENU use...

Page 148: ... execute the Restore Defaults command from your Gray Water Fluid Level Advanced Options menu only the settings for the Gray Water Fluid Level will be reset to factory defaults Other fluid levels on the network will not be affected To restore default settings 1 Press MENU MENU use to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options Bus Setup Fuel Man agement NMEA 2000...

Page 149: ...nfigu ration menu A list of network devices will be at the top of the page 3 Select the desired engine interface and press ENT The Device Con figuration menu will appear 4 Highlight LOCATION and press ENT which will open the Location menu with the following options Port Center Starboard and Unknown 5 Select the desired location and press ENT The following confirmation message will appear Are you s...

Page 150: ...ting your unit to a network with similar display units and or a series of electronic probes Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults command allows you to reset an individual en gine interface s settings to factory defaults If for example you execute the Restore Defaults command from your Port Engine Interface Ad vanced Options menu only the settings for the Port Engine Interface will be reset to fac...

Page 151: ...ess MENU MENU 2 Select NMEA 2000 and press ENT 3 Highlight FUEL MANAGEMENT and press ENT Select TANK LOCATION and press ENT 4 Use to select the location Port Center or Starboard of the fuel flow you want to calibrate and press ENT 5 Highlight FILL TANK and press ENT The following confirmation mes sage will appear Are you sure you wish to Fill Tank 6 Select YES and press ENT The following confirmat...

Page 152: ...to the desired device and press ENT 5 Highlight RESET CALIBRATION and press ENT The following message will appear Are you sure you wish to Reset Calibration 6 Highlight YES and press ENT Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the 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 i...

Page 153: ...ssage will appear Full level Calibration Com pleted Press ENT then press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display 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 poi...

Page 154: ...l ap pear Full Level Calibration Completed Press ENT then press EXIT re peatedly to get back to the main display Num Pts menu with 5 point calibration selected left Half level selected 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 poi...

Page 155: ...s ENT Select HALF LEVEL and press ENT 11 Highlight CALIBRATE and press ENT The following message will ap pear Half Level Calibration Completed Press ENT 12 Add another quarter tank of fuel which should raise the fuel level to 3 quarters of a tank Highlight FLUID LEVEL and press ENT Select 3 QTR LEVEL and press ENT 13 Select CALIBRATE and press ENT The following message will appear 3 Qtr Level Cali...

Page 156: ...l used figure are off by more than 3 percent we recommend the en gine interface be calibrated 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 MENU MENU select NMEA 2000 and press ENT 11 Highlight FUEL...

Page 157: ...gine Interface connected to the desired engine and press ENT 3 Highlight ADVANCED OPTIONS and press ENT Select Reset TRIM CALIBRA TION and press ENT The following message will appear Do you wish to re calibrate the device 4 Highlight YES and press ENT Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display Bennett Trim Tabs Calibration Trim Tabs will be calibrated through their Device Configuration ...

Page 158: ...t menu will appear with up to four options All Engines Port Center and Star board Selecting All Engines will reset calibration for all engines back to factory defaults 4 Select All Engines or the engine connected to the desired device and press ENT 5 Highlight RESET CALIBRATION and press ENT The following message will appear Are you sure you wish to Reset Calibration 6 Highlight YES and press ENT ...

Page 159: ...d Arc 1950 Zaire Arc 1950 Zambia Arc 1950 Zimbabwe Arc 1960 Mean for Kenya Tanzania Ascension Island 1958 Ascension Island Astro Beacon E 1945 Iwo Jima Astro DOS 71 4 St Helena Island Astro Tern Island FRIG 1961 Tern Island Astronomical Station 1952 Marcus Island Australian Geodetic 1966 Australia Tasmania Australian Geodetic 1984 Australia Tasmania Ayabelle Lighthouse Djibouti Bellevue IGN Efa te...

Page 160: ...ds Ireland Scotland Shetland Islands European 1950 Finland Norway European 1950 Greece European 1950 Iran European 1950 Italy Sardinia European 1950 Sicily European 1950 Malta Ireland 1965 Ireland ISTS 061 Astro 1968 South Georgia Is lands ISTS 073 Astro 1969 Diego Garcia Johnston Island 1961 Johnston Island Kandawala Sri Lanka Kerguelen Island 1949 Kerguelen Island Kertau 1948 West Malaysia Singa...

Page 161: ... North American 1927 Canada New Brunswick New foundland Nova Sco tia Quebec North American 1927 Canada Northwest Territories Sas katchewan North American 1927 Canada Yukon North American 1927 Canal Zone North American 1927 Cuba North American 1927 Greenland Hayes Peninsula North American 1927 Mexico North American 1983 Alaska Canada CONUS North American 1983 Central America Mexico Observaorio Mete...

Page 162: ...ican 1969 Chile South American 1969 Colombia South American 1969 Ecuador South American 1969 Ecuador Baltra Ga lapagos South American 1969 Guyana South American 1969 Paraguay South American 1969 Peru South American 1969 Trinidad Tobago South American 1969 Venezuela South Asia Singapore Tananarive Observa tory 1925 Madagas car Timbalai 1948 Brunei East Malaysia Sabah Sarawak Tokyo Mean for Japan Ko...

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Page 166: ...n against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the in structions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra...

Page 167: ...nexclusive nonassignable right to use these Databases for supplemental navigation reference purposes but only as long as you comply with the terms and conditions of this License Agreement We reserve the right to terminate this license if you vio late any aspect of this License Agreement You are responsible for using official government charts and prudent navigation for safe travel 3 The Databases ...

Page 168: ...ES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSE QUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen tial damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the p...

Page 169: ...MENT OR REFUND 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 WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or lim...

Page 170: ...ange or end our ship ping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice in Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolv...

Page 171: ...horization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted When shipping we recommend you do the following 1 Please do not ship knobs or mounting brackets with gimbal units 2 If your unit saves sonar logs or GPS data files to memory cards make sure you have saved the data to a memory card and that the card has been removed from the unit otherwise y...

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