Lowrance LGC-12S, Installation Instructions Manual

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LGC-12S
GPS Module
Installation Instructions
The LGC-12S GPS module contains a12 parallel channel GPS receiver.
This unit attaches directly to select Lowrance
®
products capable of dis-
playing GPS position information. Power for the LGC-12S is supplied from
that equipment. It has a gray connector on the end of the cable.
The GPS module can be mounted on any flat surface, provided there is
access behind the mounting surface for the screws. A pole mount adapter
lets you mount the antenna on a pole or swivel mount that uses standard
marine 1" - 14 threads.
The LGC-12 has a short cable with an gray connector on the end. A 25-
foot extension cable is supplied with this module with a male connector
on one end and a female connector on the other. Make certain to install
the cable with the female connector at the antenna.
GPS MODULE INSTALLATION
Surface Mount
The GPS module can be easily installed on any flat surface that is at least
90 mm (3 1/2”) wide. Make certain that a clear view of the sky is available
at the selected location. Since the GPS signals travel “line-of-sight”, nearly
anything blocking the antenna can potentially obstruct the unit from find-
ing a satellite. Do not mount in line with a radar antenna. Radar radiates
high energy that can interfere with the GPS signal.
Once you’ve determined the mounting location, use the template on this
page to drill the holes for the screws. The screws, supplied with this unit,