Lowrance electronic LINK-8VHF User's Manual
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1. Pin Socket Wire color Function NMEA 2000 1 Green Can D Drain wire Shield 2 Red Can S Power 12 V DC 3 Black Can C Ground 4 White Can H Data High 5 Blue Can L Data Low 3 GPS Connector and cable alal HAR l Eo Do NMEA0183 OUT 2 Orange NMEAO183 IN e 0 5 Yellow E GROUND Shield peel NMEA0183 OUT 10 1 Bare wire RS232 OUT RS422 OUT 7 Blue 6 Black RS232 IN 8 Grey Line up the arrow on the GPS connector with the arrow on the GPS cable and plug together The pin details are shown for information Pin Wire GPS MFD AIS Socket color NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 HS GROUND 1 Shield NMEA 0183 OUT 4800bps RS232 OUT 38 5 kbps Orange NMEA 0183 OUT 4800bps White RS422 OUT 38 5 kbps Green NMEA 0183 IN 4800bps 2 3 4 5 Yellow 6 7 8 NMEA 0183 IN 4800bps Black RS422 OUT 38 5 kbps Blue RS232 OUT 38 5 kbps Grey RS232 IN Not used Note The GPS connector on the radio is provid will not be used please ensure the protective cover is fitted Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions ed with a protective cover If this connector 4 Hailer Horn Wire color Function Details White Connect to hailer speaker Shield Shield Connect to hailer speaker Important Do not shor t2. device s antenna must be installed in accordance with provided instructions and it must be operated with minimum 96 cm spacing between the antennas and all person s body excluding extremities of hands wrist and feet during operation Further this transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter y FCC Statement Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help e A shielded cable m
3. 2 VDC Power 12 VDC only E E ta fe eee ee vi T Connectors IN T NMEA 2000 Network Link8 VHF o o JOR CaS Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 15 3 3 Wiring diagram External speaker and hailer VHF Antenna External Speaker Hailer Speaker 16 Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 4 Setup your radio Your user MMSI You can t make any DSC transmissions until you ve obtained a user MMSI and entered it into your radio You must enter your User MMSI before the DSC functions of this radio will work See the Setup section in the Link 8 User Guide for full setup details N CAUTION Under extreme operating conditions the temperature ofthe rear heat sink on this radio may exceed normal surface temperatures Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 17 988 10249 001 LOWRANCE C 11770
4. ITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW Documentation may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation This manual represents the RS12 as at the time of printing Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice Governing Language This statement any instruction manuals user guides and Copyright 2013 Navico Holding AS SimradoO is a registered trademark of Navico other information relating to the product Holding AS y IMPORTANT 1 DSC functions will not operate on the Link 8 until your MMSI has been entered Refer to DSC Setup section for details 2 The radio channels installed into this Lowrance VHF radio may vary from country to country depending upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations 3 Navico recommends that you check the radio operating licensing requirements of your country before using this Lowrance VHF radio The operator is solely responsible for observing proper radio installation and usage practices 4 A DSC warning label is supplied with this Lowrance VHF radio To comply with FCC regulations this label must
5. Link 8 VHF LOWRANCE Installation Instructions ENGLISH lowrance com Copyright 2013 Navico All rights reserved Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico 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 Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice All screens in this manual are simulated For free owner s manuals and the most current information on this product its operation and accessories visit our web site Jwww lowrance com IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read carefully before installation and use This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential DANGER q personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING WARNI G indicates a potentia ly hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION CAUTIO indicates a potential y hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a po CAUTION tentially hazardous situation whi
6. be affixed in a location that is clearly visible from the operating controls of this radio Make sure that the chosen location is clean and dry before applying this label 5 This radio is designed to generate a digital maritime distress call to facilitate search and rescue To be effective as a safety device this radio must be used only within the geographic range of a shore based VHF marine Channel 70 distress and safety watch system The geographic range may vary but under normal conditions is approximately 20 nautical miles MMSI and license information You must obtain a user MMSI Marine Mobile Service Identity and enter it into your Link 8 in order to use the DSC functions Contact the appropriate authorities in your country If you are unsure who to contact consult your Lowrance dealer The user MMSI is a unique nine digit number similar to a personal telephone number It is used on marine transceivers that are capable of using DSC Digital Select Calling Depending upon your location you may need a radio station license for the Link 8 You may also need an individual operator s license Lowrance recommends that you check the requirements of your national radio communications authorities before operating DSC functions 4 Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions RF Emissions notice This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ ment This
7. ch if not avoided may result in property damage 2 Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions Table of Contents 1 0 Installation preparatiOn cccsccssersssssrscrscrsccscsesssccsscessecssssesscsscssesseseseesO 1 1 Checklist 1 2 Tools needed for installation 2 0 VHF installation csscccccsccscssscssccssccssccsscssccsscsscssecsscesecssccscessccsccsscssecsoess 2 1 Location requirements 2 2 LCD viewing angle 2 3 Choose an installation type 23 14 Mounting prack tinst llati ossessi amesa 8 2 3 2 Recessed installation 2 4 Link 8 dimensions 25 Handsetimiciwal AIG Cleats cascexcses2exsastacestwsssettadastcedssadiscasvivatdastateoess ana 11 3 0 VHF electrical installation 3 1 Connect the radio 3 2 Wiring diagram NMEA 2000 3 3 Wiring diagram External speaker and hailler sssesssssssssscesssseececssnseceesnseseccesneeceesnnseeesenuee 16 4 0 Setup your radio Your user MMS1 s csscsessssrsscscessscssssscsssssecescssscsseee 17 Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 3 Important safety information DISCLAIMER It is the owner s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents personal injury or property damage The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABIL
8. etallic use the 2 flat screws 2 spring washers and 2 nuts to attach the handset mic wall hanger to the mounting surface Hang the handset mic on the handset mic wall hanger Now connect the radio 0 96 24 5 mm 1 16 29 5 mm 0 47 12 mm e Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 11 3 VHF electrical installation 3 1 Connect the radio Both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 is supported by this radio Use the GPS connector cable to connect NMEA 0183 or the N2K connector for NMEA 2000 connections F SJ 4 Ss 1 VHF antenna A suitable radio antenna not supplied must be mounted and connected before you can operate the radio Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice if necessary Always mount the VHF antenna as high as possible and at least 37 96 cm from the base station 2 NMEA 2000 N2K connector The radio can be connected to an NMEA 2000 network via the NMEA 2000 NETWORK con nector on the rear of the radio by a complaint N2K cable not supplied 3 4 o 3 5 5 2 1 D 2 ey SL RED NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR KEY FEMALE SOCKETS RED NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR FRONT VIEW MALE PINS FRONT VIEW 12 Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions
9. hese 2 wires Install the hailer horn in a forward facing location on the boat because the hailer horn will transmit the FOG horn sounds and will listen back when not transmitting Note We recommend you use a hailer horn of 4 Ohms to obtain maximum 30 W audio output power 5 External speaker You can connec 1x 2W 80 or 1 x 4W 40 speaker to the 3 5 mm speaker connector A speaker cable with 3 5 mm plug is provided to make the connection to the speaker Wire color Function Details White Speaker Connect this wire to the positive terminal of the speaker Black Speaker Connect this wire to the negative terminal of the speaker 6 7 DC Power Wire color Function Details 6 Red 13 6VDC_ Connect this wire to the positive battery terminal Use at least a 10 A fused 13 6 V DC electrical service to the radio 7 Black Ground Connect this wire to the battery negative terminal 8 Ground The vessels battery negative must be common to the boat s seawater Ground Optional You can connect the base station to the boat s seawater Ground Use the Ground screw and Ground plain washer supplied to make this connection Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 3 2 Wiring diagram NMEA 2000 Multifunction Display VHF Antenna Fuse 5A Switch i w p 1
10. rked then cut out the hatched area to create a cavity in the mounting surface The dashed line shows the total area hat will be covered by the radio fascia after installation Remove the mounting template and slide the radio into the cavity Working from the rear of the bulkhead screw the radio firmly to the mounting surface using the 2 M5 x 32 screws with the plain washers and nuts The screws should not be visible from the front of the radio ow install the microphone wall hanger Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 2 4 Link 8 dimensions ii mt i 1853mm S 6 12 L 171 0mm a LOWRANCE o CE n 54 4mm I 2 14 Lt 26 2mm tom 1 e eI i 94 5mm Vaene 3 72 LownaNce M 96 3mm 3 79 474 0mm 6 73 10 Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 2 5 Handset mic wall hanger Hold the handset mic wall hanger at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the 2 screw hole positions onto the mounting surface If the mounting surface is non metallic use the 2 self tapping screws and 2 plain washers to attach the handset mic wall hanger to the mounting surface m
11. tallation method you choose ensure that the chosen location 2 2 LCD viewing angle sat least 3 1 m from the antenna Allows easy connection to at least a 10 Amp fused 13 6 V DC electrical source and the antenna s at least 1 5 45 cm from the compass to avoid creating magnetic deviation of the compass during radio operation Has a suitable space close by for installing the microphone bulkhead mount Provides easy access to the controls on the front panel Provides reasonable access to the wiring at the back of the radio Provides enough room to fix the DSC warning label The VHF has a large LCD screen with an F ted optimum viewing angle of approx 20 deg Ensure the chosen location provides a suitable view of the display Ideally the user should be Top directly in front of the display or no more than aa 20 deg from the front of the display 200 Pe erene Pots E Note If unsure temporarily power up the 20 Ed radio and check for a suitable location E dd 2 3 Choose an installation type There are two ways to install the radio You can choose Deck or overhead mounting bracket installation The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed to a suitable site and the radio is placed into it The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted In dash or recessed installation The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead The radio fixture is permanent and the vie
12. ust be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 5 1 Installation preparation 1 1 Checklist Check that you have all the following items before starting the installation Contact your dealer if an item is missing Link 8 base station with microphone Handset mic wall hanger with attached 2self tapping screws Dust cover 2 flat screws GPS connector cable 2 plain washers 2 spring washers Speaker connector cable 2nuts Power supply cable with 7 A fuseholder incorporated 2 M5 x 32 screws with 2 plain washers and 2 nuts for a recessed installation Spare 7 A fuse Operation Manual Mounting bracket with i nstallation Manual 4self tapping screws Warranty Card 4 flat screws gt cadeias DSC Warning Label 4 spring washers Template for flush mounting option Declaration of Conformity document Anut id where applicable 2 mounting knobs Note A VHF antenna is not provided by Lowrance Consult your Lowrance dealer for advice if necessary 1 2 Tools needed for installation You will need the following tools Power drill or hand drill and drill bits Philips screwdriver Spanner Jig saw for a recessed installation 6 Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 2 VHF installation 2 1 Location requirements Please check these before doing any cutting or drilling Whichever ins
13. wing angle cannot be adjusted Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 7 2 3 1 Mounting bracket installation Hold the supplied mounting bracket at the chosen location and use a soft pencil to mark the 4 screw hole positions onto the mounting surface Drill the 4 screw holes where marked Drill completely through the mounting surface Note If you are drilling into fiberglass use a small drill bit to drill pilot holes before drill ing the screw holes Use the flat screws spring washers plain washers and nuts to attach the mounting bracket to the location site OR if you cannot reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts use the self tapping screws instead of the flat screws Slide the radio into the mounting bracket Insert the 2 mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at your preferred viewing angle You can adjust the viewing angle at any time The viewing angle has a 20 tilt range Now install the microphone wall hanger Lowrance Link 8 Installation Instructions 2 3 2 Recessed installation Tape the supplied mounting template to the chosen location Ensure that the template is smooth and taut Drill the 2 screw holes where marked Drill completely through the mounting surface Note If you are drilling into fiberglass use a small drill bit to drill pilot holes before drill ing the screw holes Drill through the corners of the hatched area where ma
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