Lowrance electronic 988-0161-011 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. cccccccscccsscsesscsesscescces 37 Anti Rain Clutter FTC or Fast Time Constant 37 ENO Dra coarse iuto HE BREDERE ERE esta ness slg uS MI Cur epa 40 Typical Small Boat Targets eee tet n een eae ta e ec 42 Shoreline Tae sweets p Eu ent RM a ed vl bu en Verus 44 Recommended Reading eese nnne 46 Appendix I GlOSSAEy uosveeeie vie pe Se seni Noeso ea 47 BOG Compliance aser Ve VEM Hun Ue Uu 50 11 Warnings and Cautions Caution Use this radar at your own risk This radar was designed for use as a navigation aid It should not be used for purposes that require precise measurements of direction distance topography or location Always compare the navigation information received from your radar with data from other navigation aids and sources When a conflict arises between the navigation data from your radar and data from other navigation aids make sure you resolve the conflict before proceeding with navigation A CARE FUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN NAVIGATION INFORMATION Caution International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea man date that when radar is on a vessel the radar must be used at all times regardless of weather conditions or visibility Numer ous court decisions have not only ruled the radar must be used but that the radar operator must be knowledgeable in all opera tional aspects of radar performance or otherwise face2. Pages The Radar Page has four display options Radar Only Radar with Map Radar with Sonar and Radar with Gauges GPS only units do not sup port the Radar with Sonar page so they have three display options Radar Only Radar with Map and Radar with Gauges Radar Only Radar with Map Radar with Sonar Radar with Gauges Radar Page Menu with Radar Only selected To access Radar page display options 1 Press PAGES then use lt gt to highlight the radar tab 2 Use to select the desired radar page configuration 3 Press EXIT when the desired display option is highlighted Radar Only Choose Radar Only if you want to display the radar full screen Radar with Map To keep an eye on radar and GPS data at the same time select Radar with Map 17 fo RANGE 48 0NM 350 000 010 RINGS 12 0NM 340 Radar Only option left with Radar with Map display right Radar with Sonar The Radar with Sonar option allows you to monitor radar information while viewing sonar returns Not available on GPS only units Radar with Gauges The Radar with Gauges display will split the screen between the radar page and the gauge page The gauge page can be customized to display sonar and GPS information in digital and analog gauge formats NOTE For instructions on customizing the gauges window with digital 1n formation or analog gauges refer to the overlay data entry in your unit s instruction manual RANGE
3. The word radar is an acronym for RAdio Detecting And Ranging In simple terms this is how it works A radio transmitter sends out a quick microwave pulse A receiver listens for that signal s echo when it bounces back from something in its path When the echo returns it is processed by a computer to determine rela tive distance position and bearing of the object that reflected the sig nal This information is displayed on the display unit s screen Other boats or ships navigational markers landmasses and the like are re ferred to as targets By knowing how long it takes for a signal to return the distance to a tar get can be determined As the radar antenna scans through a 360 degree rotation 1t can show where the target is relative to your position By re peated scans you can see which direction another vessel 1s moving The following two pages show the basic components of your radar dis play screen which is commonly referred to as the PPI an old term from the early days of radar Basic Radar Display Components Range Range Ring Gain level l 0 Ww Interval Anti Sea a Interference Display Clutter Rejection mode BANE GAIN O9o tatus RINGS 0 0NM HU TRAIL OFF OFF CENTER AM Echo Trail STC 0 STC ent Bale IR OFF EXP OFF 7 Radar Echo PPI Position Expansion status status Electronic Bearing Lines Variable Range Markers EBL3 234 5 R es lue V
4. 16MB 8 11 04 Start Logging Demo Radar Logrig 2 14 06 File Name Alloktexpan_MI8Mbmmce lcm 34 1MB 11 30 04 MMC Card 2 63MB free Time Remaining 0 00 00 gi kg 200 mdk 7160 EBL2 199 6 R 190 180 170 VRM2 2 894NM EBL2 199 6 R 190 480 170 VRM2 2 894NM Browse Files selected from the Radar Chart Logging menu left Browse Files menu right When you select a file from the file browse menu you can copy delete play or stop playing a data file To copy data files 1 Select the desired file from the Browse Files menu and press ENT 2 The File Information window will appear with three buttons copy delete and either stop or play NOTE Stop will only appear in the File Information menu if the file is cur rently being used by the unit Selecting SroP will bring to a halt the unit s use of the file When the file 1s no longer being used the stop button will be replaced with the play button Select PLAY to reacti vate the file Nam f a Demo Radar Log gt Bee Et Demo Radar Logrlg Alloktexpar Type Radar log Alloktexpe Copy From Size 8 26MB c Date February 14 2006 Stop Delete Copy Cancel Map directory 0 bytes free gt 200 L160 999 LL CNET EBL2 199 6 R 190 480 170 VRM2 2 894NM EBL2 199 6 R 190 480 170 VRM2 2 894NM File Information window left The Copy To window right 3 Select Copy to save the file to an MMC or SD card That will launch the Copy To window which
5. 48 0NM RINGS 12 0NM E EBL2 199 6 R VRM2 2 894NM Radar with Sonar option left Radar with Gauges display right NOTE When more than one page display is on the screen at the same time press PAGES PAGES to switch the Active status between windows The title bar at the top of the window will be blue when the window is active The only exception 1s the map page which will display Active Map at the top of the map 18 Radar Menu When a radar page is the active page you can access the radar menu by pressing MENU To access the main menu press MENU MENU Anti Sea Clutter STC GAIN 0 Anti Rain Clutter FTC 030 Interference Rejection EN Radar Range N I Radar Echo Expansion Echo Trail Interval Clear Radar Trails Adjust Radar PPI Offset Recenter Radar PPI Log Radar Data Radar Setup Radar Information Radar Power 060 EBL1 152 4 R VRM1 2O 369NM Radar Menu Gain This 1s used to adjust the sensitivity of the receiver Setting Gain to a low level will clear up some of the clutter on the screen but also could eliminate some desired echoes A high level of the Gain allows you to see greater detail around you but will clutter the screen NOTE When adjusting Gain back to a useable level increase the level un til you see a light peppering of echoes on the display Also remem ber you will have to adjust gain every time you change ranges To adjust Gain 1
6. Before HERRE line adjustment After line stat ate The Bow of the ship i is lined up with the tip of he canada left but the green heading line is not Adjusting the heading line will allow you to align the direction of the heading line with the direction of the bow right 1 Line up the bow of your vessel with a point of reference like a penin sula lighthouse or other stationary target 2 From the Radar Setup menu press to select ADJUST HEADING LINE and press ENT That will place an arrow on each side of the green Heading Line 13 3 Use to adjust the position of the green heading line so its line to the reference point s radar image matches your bow s actual line to the reference point 4 Press EXIT to remove the heading line arrows from the display Adjust Transmit Off Zone The Transmit Off Zone is a feature that allows you to select an area in the radar s 360 transmission path where the radar beam will not be transmitted WARNING ALL targets inside the Transmit Off Zone will NOT be displayed on the screen This will create a blind spot within the off zone Offset Width i80 30 FTC 0 _ V2 Transmit v Zon D Transmit Off MN Zone EBL3 043 5 R o IET VRM3 5 085NM EBL2 180 0 R 190 480 170 VRM2 3 766NM EBL1 282 0 R Transmit Off Zone is shown in bright red the remaining area of the PPI is considered the Transmit Zone Color is exaggerated here for
7. Interference Rejection En SN HEB Radar Range NEP l Radar Echo Expansion Radar Orientation Ad imati Echo Trail Interval i ie Heading Clear Radar Trails LAN nup us Adjust Radar PPI Offset UE k North Up Recenter Radar PPI D 4 C Course Up 000 045 Log Radar Data Radar Setup 7 2 E Radar Color Scheme Radar Information i J Ful Color on Black Radar Power EN y Full Color on Gray um T Full Color on White i l EBL3 086 1 R ML iGreen on Black ENS ED S t ym EBL1 138 5 R Radar Setup selected from Radar menu left Radar Setup menu with Full Color on Black highlighted right 9 Highlight HEADING Up and press ENT which will set the radar to Heading Up 10 To display the radar images in full color press to select RADAR COLOR SCHEME and press ENT 11 Use to highlight one of the three full color options and press ENT Press EXIT to return to the main page display 8 Radar Setup The Radar Setup menu allows you to setup and adjust radar settings like Transmit Off Zone and Antenna Park Most of the settings in the Radar Setup menu will only have to be set once but we recommend you check the settings periodically for general maintenance NOTE Before starting radar setup take your vessel out on open water with fairly calm seas like an open bay The three setup features we want to modify are Adjust Trigger Delay Adjust Main Bang Suppressi
8. desired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 and part 80 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate ra dio 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 interfer ence 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 e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the factory customer service department for help 50 LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY We our or us refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS INC the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consu
9. ED My Trails Cance Navigation i Cancel Was Log Used Sonar Setup A Sonar Setu Demo Radar Log rlg GPS Setup Naga GPS Setup System Setup Units of Measure X Simulate Position Sun Moon Calculations Set Local Time Sun Moon Trip Calculator Communications Port Trip Calcul Timers Reset Options Timers Browse Files Simulators Browse File oa Delete All My Waypoints s AEN Ix Popup Help Nr Hide GPS Features 240 Set Language Transfer My Data Check Free Storage Software Information NEP LIU 2 ou EBL3 312 1 R VRM3 5 000NM Er ae ee e ANE 190 480 170 190 480 170 Simulators highlighted on the System Setup menu left Radar Simu lator On selected on Radar Simulator menu right Notice the simula tor has not been turned on since the checkbox is unchecked 5 Press to RADAR SIMULATOR ON and press ENT to turn on check the simulator checkbox Repeat these steps to turn off the simulator Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main page display NOTE You can turn on the GPS Simulator from the Radar Simulator menu Press to SIMULATE Position then press ENT which will check the Simulate Position checkbox Repeat these steps to turn off the GPS Simulator 30 Section 4 Advanced Operation 000 010 340 e150 Or ele 160 V 100 180 170 EBL1 000 1 R VRM1 0 064NM Radar Only page display Reading the Display The radar page disp
10. Highlight GAIN on the radar menu and press ENT That will launch the Gain vertical scrollbar 2 Use to adjust the Gain to a desired level Press EXIT to remove the scrollbar from the screen I9 RANGE 6 0NM RANGE RINGS 1 5NM 000 RINGS 1 5NM STANDBY d d STANDBY Gain vertical scrollbar left with Anti Sea Clutter scrollbar right Anti Sea Clutter STC This lowers receiver sensitivity at shorter ranges to reduce or eliminate echoes that reflect back at the antenna due to wave action close to the vessel Caution Increasing STC may reduce or eliminate weak echoes like small vessels Use only the minimum amount needed then check back periodically to see if the STC level may be decreased To adjust Anti Sea Clutter 1 Select AnTI SEA CLUTTER from the radar menu and press ENT The Anti Sea Clutter vertical scrollbar will appear 2 Use T to adjust Anti Sea Clutter to a desired level Press EXIT to remove the scrollbar from the screen Anti Rain Clutter FTC This is used to reduce or eliminate massive numbers of small echoes that clutter the display during rain or snow storms To adjust Anti Rain Clutter 1 Highlight Awri SEA CLUTTER on the radar menu and press ENT The Anti Sea Clutter vertical scrollbar will appear WARNING Increasing FTC may reduce or eliminate weak echoes like those from small vessels Use only the minimum amount needed then check back periodically to see if the FTC level m
11. allows you to choose where you want to save the file Use lt to select your MMC or SD card and press ENT 20 4 Next use to highlight the Copy From dialog box Select your unit s hard drive as the Copy From location and press ENT 5 Highlight the Copy button and press ENT To delete a data file 1 Highlight DELETE from the File Information window and press ENT 2 A confirmation message will appear Press lt to Yes and press ENT To stop or play a data file 1 Select the desired file from the Browse Files menu and press ENT 2 If the file is currently in use the Stop button will be on the menu If the file is not in use or if you halt its use by activating the stop com mand the Play button will be displayed Name Demo Radar Log Name Dete Demo Radar Log Demo Rada Alloktexpar Type Radar log Alloktexpar Type Radar log Size 8 26MB Size 8 26MB Date February 14 2006 Date February 14 2006 Play Copy Delete Copy Delete MP mnt 0 190 180 170 vRM2 2 894101 602 199 6 R 190 180 170 Stop button highlighted in File Information window left Play button selected in File Information window right 3 To stop playing the chart currently in use highlight Stop and press ENT The play button will replace the stop button on the File Informa tion window Press EXIT to return to the main page display 4 To play the chart again highlight PLAY and press ENT Press EXIT to retur
12. clarity on screen the off zone actually appears in a dimmer shade so as not to distract from target images in the transmit zone Dialog box values at upper right are in degrees relative to the heading line Caution Preventing the main beam or lobe from transmitting through the Transmit Off Zone will diminish the amount of radiation broadcast in that area but it WILL NOT protect you from radia tion transmitted by the side lobes of the radar antenna To avoid radiation exposure be sure to follow the installation instructions which require the radar to be installed at least 1 foot above all persons 14 1 From the Radar Setup menu press to select ADJUST TRANSMIT OFF ZONE and press ENT That will launch the Adjust Transmit Off Zone dialogs in the upper right hand corner of the screen 2 Use f J gt to set up the Transmit Off Zone in the desired area The zone will be colored red on the radar display 3 Press EXIT when the Transmit Off Zone is set To remove the zone repeat Step 1 then set both dialog boxes back to zero and press EXIT Adjust Tune Tuning should require no adjustment during the life of the unit We strongly recommend you do NOT adjust Tune settings yourself This feature 1s intended for use only by trained technicians If for some reason you need to use this function consult your dealer or customer service about the software updates necessary for tuning 15 Notes Section 3 Basic Operation
13. vessel is not moving then from the Radar Setup menu press to ADJUST ANTENNA PARK and press ENT That will dis play the Adjust Antenna Park dialog box in the upper right hand cor ner of the screen 2 Use lt to input the desired setting 3 Test your settings by putting the radar into STANDBY Mode Ob serve the location where the antenna stops Repeat the steps above un til the desired location is achieved Press EXIT to return to the main page display Remember you must not be moving when attempting to adjust Antenna Park settings Your vessel must be stationary for the antenna to stop in the desired position If you attempt to adjust Antenna Park while the vessel is underway or if the antenna stops in the desired position and you begin moving the wind will move the antenna out of position Radar Information Displays information about the radar like radar model radar status and software information To access radar information 1 Select RADAR INFORMATION on the radar menu then press ENT 28 Gain Anti Sea Clutter STC Radar Status Off 2 Anti Rain Clutter FTC Model Unknown Interference Rejection Serial Number 0 Radar Range Software Version Unknown l Radar Echo Expansion Ze Maximum Range Unknown oy Echo DU warning Radar Power Gain Steps Unknown A Clear Ra STC Steps Unknown Adjust Rz D Radar power is currently off FTC Steps Unknown Recenter IR Steps Unknown B Log Rada H
14. 2 From the System Setup menu highlight Communications Port and press ENT 3 Press to RADAR and press ENT which will place an X in the radar checkbox The Baud Rate automatically will switch to 230400 Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main page display 4 Press PAGES then use lt to select the radar tab 5 Press to select RADAR ONLY then press EXIT 7 Gain Anti Sea Clutter STC Anti Rain Clutter FTC Interference Rejection Radar Range T Radar Echo Expansion Echo Trail Interval Radar with Map Clear Radar Trails Adjust Radar PPI Offset Recenter Radar PPI Log Radar Data Radar Setup Radar Information Radar Power Radar with Sonar ML Sa er Md o d EBL3 086 1 R ML up Lac VRM3 2 L Lae VRM3 2 622NM EBL1 138 5 R Radar only highlighted on Radar Pages menu left Radar menu with Radar Power selected right 6 Press MENU then use T to select RADAR Power from the radar menu and press ENT A confirmation message will appear Press lt to select YES and press ENT A warm up countdown will commence that will vary depending on the model of radar you have 7 After the countdown is finished the unit will enter STANDBY mode 8 Access the Radar Setup menu to make sure your radar display is set to Heading Up and is set to a Full Color scheme Press MENU select RADAR SETUP and press ENT Gain Anti Sea Clutter STC Anti Rain Clutter FTC T 630
15. 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 limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages 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 product has been con nected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than ac cording to the instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse negligence or carelessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE T
16. EBL and VRM readings in the bottom left and right hand corners of the screen To remove EBL VRM from the display 1 Press to call up the EBL VRM menu Select the EBL VRM you want to remove and press ENT 2 Press EXIT and the desired EBL VRM will be removed from the screen 3 Repeat these steps to remove each EBL VRM from the display 35 VRMs and EBLs allow you to track the distance and bearing of multiple radar targets 36 Section 5 Radar Interpretation Interpreting images on your radar screen involves as much art as it does science If you want to be confident with your radar at night you need to practice in daylight To be ready for fog or a blinding rain squall you must practice in fair weather Making you an expert radar reader is beyond the scope of this opera tion manual We strongly suggest you seek additional sources of infor mation For a start the following pages will show you a few basic radar returns and how to interpret them See the end of this section for other information sources that go into much greater detail Anti Rain Clutter FTC or Fast Time Constant The following five figures show how boosting the FTC level can cut through display clutter caused by rain or snow Note how these areas of intense rainfall gradually grow fainter as FTC increases GAIN i 240 EBL3 327 5 R tf Lon VRM3 EBL2 282 0 R VRM2 EBL1 123 0 R VRM1 2 585NM Anti Rain Clutter FTC fig 1 FTC set to z
17. Ly LOWRANCE Pub 988 0161 011 www lowrance com X III Radar Operation Instruction Manual Copyright 2006 Lowrance Electronics Inc All rights reserved No part of this manual may be copied reproduced republished trans mitted or distributed for any purpose without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics Inc NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the National Marine Elec tronics Association 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 This manual covers all display units compatible with Lowrance Radar at press time On the cover LCX 111c HD sonar GPS unit For free owner s manuals and the most current information on this product its operation and accessories visit our web site www lowrance com Lowrance Electronics Inc 12000 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK USA 74128 2486 Printed in USA Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions 0000060666606606066 0060000000 0000000 0000 0060006006 0060000 iii Section 1 Introduction ecce eee ee 00000000 00006 rete rete nno 600 1 Nodels sien dibi EO mesi tesque Du E NE FEDE ERE REDDE ORE a 1 Update Display Un
18. RM3 5 000NM EBL2 152 7 R EBL1 090 6 R Your unit has three electronic bearing lines and three variable range markers An enlarged example of EBLs and VRMs is on the next page RM3 5 000NM VRM2 3 595NM EBL3 234 5 R IEBL2 152 7 R EBL1 090 6 R Electronic Bearing Line position for EBLs 1 2 and 3 Highlighted for VRMs 1 2 and 3 Highlighted in white EBL 2 is the active in white VRM 2 is the active bearing line range marker YRM1 2 432NH Variable Range Marker position Basic Radar Display Components PPI radar screen s 360 overhead view of the area Heading line in green Bearings in degrees in Heading Up mode relative to bow VRMs and EBLs allow you to track the distance and bearing of multiple radar targets NOTE This manual is printed in black and white but a free color version in Acrobat PDF format is available for display or download from the Lowrance web site The color manual is particularly useful for understanding Sec 5 Radar Interpretation Notes Section 2 Radar Setup This section will teach you how to prepare your radar for operation Be fore you begin radar setup the radar scanning unit RIM 100 module and display unit must all be installed and their cables connected The display unit must be running software version 1 3 0 or later WARNING Do NOT attempt to execute Radar Setup while the ves sel is moving Some moti
19. Trigger Delay to diminish the size of the red ring left To set Trigger Delay correctly reduce the ring to as small a size as possible while keeping a black circle in the middle enlarged view right In either case continue to increase the Trigger Delay level until the ring is as small as possible while keeping a black circle in the middle Every radar is different but typically a setting between 35 and 42 per cent will get the job done 11 If you over apply the Trigger Delay the black circle will disappear De crease the Trigger Delay level and it will reappear 3 Press EXIT to return to the main page display Adjust Main Bang Suppression Main Bang Suppression is only for 4kW units LRA 2000 LRA 4000 and LRA 5000 This feature filters out electronic noise close to your vessel It gives you control of radar sensitivity in the area surrounding your ves sel approximately 180 feet in all directions Before making any adjustments to Main Bang Suppression take your vessel out on open water with fairly calm seas like an open bay Caution If you have any doubt about your understanding of the Main Bang Suppression feature you should have it set up by a quali fied radar technician 1 From the Radar Setup menu press to ApJusr MAIN BANG Sup PRESSION and press ENT That will launch the Main Bang Suppression vertical scrollbar 2 The small red ring we adjusted during Trigger Delay setup will still be on the dis
20. ULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 ol How to Obtain Service In the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Lowrance parts If you re in the United States 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 resolve your problem over the phone with out sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 324 1356 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our ship ping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the risht 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 resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time M F Outside Canada and the USA If you have technical return or repair questions contact the dealer in the country where you purchased
21. a greater risk of liability if an accident occurs Caution If you purchased an open array radar antenna make sure it is installed in an area free of hardware obstructions and free of po tential obstructions like sails lines or other vessel components that could intermittently intrude or be caught up in the array antenna s rotation path WARNING High Voltage Hazard Dangerously high voltages are present within the radar scanner unit The unit contains no user serviceable parts The cover should be removed only by a qualified radar service technician Technicians must exercise ex treme care when working inside the unit ALWAYS re move power before removing the cover Some capacitors may take several minutes to discharge even after switching off the radar Before touching the magnetron or any high voltage components ground them with a clip lead There are no internal connections or adjust ments necessary for installation or operation 1i WARNING Microwave Radiation Hazard The microwave energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to humans especially to the eyes NEVER look directly into an open waveguide or into the path of ra diation from an enclosed antenna Radar and other ra dio frequency radiation can upset cardiac pacemakers If someone with a cardiac pacemaker suspects abnormal operation immediately turn off the radar equipment and move the person away from the antenna Turn off the radar whenever it is necessary to w
22. activated the EBL and VRM dia log boxes appear in the bottom corners of the screen right Variable Range Markers A range ring used to measure the precise distance to a target the vari able range marker may be adjusted to measure any distance within the radar s range To select an EBL and VRM 1 From any of the radar pages press to call up the EBL and VRM selection menu NOTE If you are on a page where the screen is split between radar and another page display make sure the radar is the active page With the exception of the map page the active page on the screen will be denoted by a blue bar at the top of its window The Map Page will display Active Map at the top of the map 2 Use f to select the desired EBL and VRM then press ENT 3 Use TJ to increase or decrease the circular Variable Range Marker 32 To find the distance to a radar target increase the size of the VRM un til it is lined up with the target Check the display in the bottom right hand corner to see your distance from the target in nautical miles 4 Use gt to move the Electronic Bearing Line around the display Line up the EBL with a radar target to determine the target s relative bearing Check the display in the lower left hand corner to see the tar get s relative bearing displayed digitally You can use one EBL VRM option at a time or all three at once To use more than one EBL VRM option at time make sure the radar page is t
23. adar PPI Omset 3 ox irie RYE e e 23 Recenter Radar PEL ssec n Itu petu TR VE 23 Los Radar DAU Ay coetui Era EE tas etae iu o eee 24 Recorda radarlog sedie tive n E Ia eic HE IMEEM 24 Chance the fle nalties sees eret I ed bes erecti ed dbint 24 1 Browsedata Desc naede eo eise A aede xoa esae ntu Roa is 24 COD ddta Des desse ceca ER M MM AM AE EI 20 Delete data Tess ence turtur ee aH E Chr dene dads 26 SOP OF playa data Hle csdes eade eendibus icd tati Ce tbe tes 26 Rename adata 165 grdstakesi eek na eire ea Rea eto x e gae 26 ador setis be dde i bet M nen M ELLA EE 26 Radar Orientation ee Cede utm atis a DOC tates 27 Radar Color Scheme seeria A E ES 27 Adjust Antenna Park oet usage ed 27 veris 28 Bad 29 WA XadabomorPOobD expo eu E Rue i 29 Radar Malato sic sasietoasa na PRA AME ED MIU rt RUPS Isid per 29 Section 4 Advanced Operation ecce eee eee eene 31 Readine theDispla 31 31 POA OG INOS uie due aen a OM EE ERE Un II 31 Anti Sea Clutter STC 32 ARTER al Clutter BPO a ansaa teats A E 32 Electronic Bearing Line EBL eene 32 Variable Range Marker ss uklare deles EETA 32 Select an EBL 32 Reposition Hib and VRM 52i cies Sad Gace to OR ates 34 Remove EBL VRM from the display 35 Section 5 Radar Interpretation
24. ails EN A SET Adjust Trigger Delay Adjust Radar PPI Offset CN 4 C North Up Recenter Radar PPI Ip Lt ee C Course Up Log Radar Data E i Adjust Transmit Off Zone Radar Setup 7 Radar Color Scheme Radar Information p P e i Full Color on Black v Adjust Main Bang Suppression Radar Power Adjust Heading Line Adjust Tune Adjust Antenna Park EBL3 086 1 R ML Lll 2 EBL3 234 5 R i VRM3 EBL2 152 7 R VRM2 EBL1 138 5 R Radar Setup selected on System Setup menu left Radar Color Scheme highlighted on Radar Setup menu right To adjust the Radar Color Scheme 1 From the Radar Setup menu press 4 to RADAR COLOR SCHEME and press ENT The Radar Color Scheme menu will appear 2 Press to select the desired color scheme then press ENT Press EXIT to return to the main page display Adjust Antenna Park This feature allows users to adjust their open array antenna so 1t will come to a stop in a desired position NOTE Each antenna is different so there is no recommended setting for Antenna Park You must use the trial and error method of making an adjustment then check the result Repeat that process until the antenna comes to a stop in the desired position 27 Park Adjust O id FTC Selecting Adjust Antenna Park will place a dialog box in the upper right hand corner of the screen Use Arrow keys to adjust it To adjust Antenna Park 1 Make sure the
25. ain Clutter to zero press MENU select ANTI RAIN CLUTTER FTC and press ENT 2 That will launch the Anti Rain Clutter vertical scrollbar Press un til the Anti Rain Clutter is set to zero percent Press EXIT Notice the corresponding value in the upper right hand corner of the screen Main Bang Suppression 1 To set Main Bang Suppression to zero press MENU select RADAR SETUP and press ENT 2 Press to ADsusT MAIN BANG SUPPRESSION and press ENT That will call up the Main Bang Suppression vertical scrollbar 3 Press until Main Bang Suppression is set to zero percent Press EXIT Trigger Delay 1 To set Trigger Delay to zero press MENU select RADAR SETUP and press ENT 2 Press to ADJUST TRIGGER DELAY and press ENT That will call up the Adjust Trigger Delay vertical scrollbar 3 Press until Trigger Delay is set to zero percent Press EXIT Adjust Trigger Delay This feature eliminates the time lag between real radar returns and the time it takes data to be processed by the radar software a common is sue with all radars Caution If you have any doubt about your understanding of the Trigger Delay feature you should have it set up by a qualified radar technician 1 The radar should already be in STANDBY mode so press PWR for 2 seconds to switch the radar into transmission mode A confirmation message will appear press lt to select YEs 2 Press MENU then select GAIN and press ENT which w
26. and a daytime telephone number An e mail address is optional but useful 4 Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during shipping 5 Write the Return Authorization RA number on the outside of the box underneath your return address 6 For your security you may want to insure the package through your shipping courier Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit Visit our web site lowrance com E LOWRANCE We Lead We Find You Win Lowrance Pub 988 0161 011 Copyright 2006 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 033106 Lowrance Electronics Inc
27. ar log 1 Select LOG RADAR DATA from the radar menu then press ENT The Ra dar Chart Logging menu will appear 2 Press ENT to start logging Gain Anti Sea Clutter STC Anti Rain Clutter FTC Interference Rejection Radar Range l Radar Echo Expansion Echo Trail Interval Clear Radar Trails Adjust Radar PPI Offset Recenter Radar PPI Log Radar Data adar Chart Logging Start Logging File Name Radar Setup Radar Information Radar Power _ S 199 6 R 190 480 170 VRM2 2 894NM EBL1 138 5 R Log Radar Data selected from radar menu NOTE Remember you will NOT be able to log radar data unless you have a unit with a hard drive The following units can log radar data LCX 26cHD LCX 111cHD GlobalMap 6600cHD amp Global Map 7600cHD The Chart Logging menu also allows you to change the file name or browse through data files on your MMC or SD card To change the file name 1 From the chart logging menu press to File Name and press ENT 2 Press T to change the first letter then press gt to move to the next letter Repeat these steps until the desired name has been entered Press ENT Press EXIT to return to the main page display To browse data files 1 Select BRowsE FILES from the chart logging menu and press ENT 2 Use T to scroll through the available files Press EXIT EXIT to re turn to the main page display 24 RANGE 2 0NM RINGS 1 2NM
28. as Safety Zone False j Radar Se Has Trails False E Radar Inf ccr RIM Software Version Unknown Y Radar Power RIM Build Number Unknown Bytes Received 0 Bytes Sent 10867 Mi dr t Rx VRM3 5 i ML Ll VRM3 2 622NM VRM2 EBL1 090 6 R Radar Information screen left Radar Power confirmation message right Radar Power Turns the radar on and off To turn radar on or off 1 To turn the radar on or off highlight RADAR Power on the radar menu and press ENT 2 A confirmation message will appear Press lt to Yes to continue Press EXIT to get back to the main page display Radar Simulator Your unit has a simulator that gives you the opportunity to get familiar with radar operation before heading out on the water To access the Radar Simulator 1 From a radar page press MENU MENU use f to highlight System SETUP and press ENT 2 Use 1 to highlight SimuLators then press ENT 3 Press gt to scroll to the RADAR SIMULATOR tab then press ENT 4 If you have more than one Radar log loaded on your MMC or SD card press to Log Used and press ENT If you have only one radar log pro ceed to Step 5 Use T to select the desired radar log and press ENT 29 Screen Screen Sounds Sounds Transparency Transparency ea Alarms i mn A Alarms GPS Simulator Sonar Simulator Tres Route Planning ONG Route Plani Radar Simulator On My Trails
29. ay be decreased 2 Use T to adjust the Anti Rain Clutter setting to a desired level Press EXIT to remove the scrollbar from the screen 20 6 0NM 1 5NM STANDBY 3 a STANDBY Anti Rain Clutter vertical scrollbar left with Interference Rejection scrollbar right Interference Rejection This feature filters out signals from other radars close to your location To adjust Interference Rejection 1 Select INTERFERENCE REJECTION from the radar menu and press ENT That will launch the Interference Rejection vertical scrollbar 2 Use T to adjust the Interference Rejection setting to a desired level Press EXIT to remove the scrollbar from the screen Radar Range This feature allows you to expand the area shown on the display unit which 1s helpful when you want to see targets a great distance from you You also can decrease the range to focus on targets closing 1n on you NOTE When switching radar ranges you likely will need to adjust Gain STC and FTC settings to achieve optimum performance To adjust radar range 1 Select RADAR RANGE from the radar menu and press ENT which will launch the radar range list 2 Use T to select the desired range and press ENT The range you chose is now in use on the radar display Tip Once you are comfortable with the various radar range options you can more easily switch ranges by pressing the ZIN or ZOUT keys Radar Echo Expansion This feature will make weak sig
30. e to update your display unit software to make it radar ready For your convenience this information is also repeated below Second is the Radar and RIM 100 Installation Manual part number 988 0161 001 It tells you how to install your radar s hardware Third is this Radar Operation Manual part number 988 0161 011 After installing the radar scanner unit the RIM 100 and the new dis play software you need to read this manual to learn how your display unit and radar antenna work together To get the highest level of performance from your radar it 1s a good idea to keep this manual and your display unit s sonar or GPS instruc tion manual handy for reference Models Covered This manual covers the following radar compatible display units LCX 25c LCX 26c HD LCX 110c LCX 111c HD sonar GPS combos and GlobalMap 6500c GlobalMap 66000 HD GlobalMap 7500c Global Map 7600c HD GPS units Note for GlobalMap users Menus and function commands in your units are identical to those shown in this manual except your display will not have sonar page options sonar alarm options or sonar simula tor options This manual covers the following radar units LRA 1000 LRA 1500 LRA 2000 radomes and LRA 4000 LRA 5000 open array radars Update Display Unit Software Your display unit must have software version 1 3 0 or later to work with radar Depending on when you bought your display it may require a software update To avoid dela
31. ero In these examples we are using a color mode other than default full color WARNING Increasing FTC may reduce or eliminate weak echoes like those from small vessels Use only the minimum amount needed then check back periodically to see if the FTC level may be decreased or turned off 37 Pr nnm in EH HUI J Anti Rain Clutter FTC S EBL3 327 5 R VRM3 1 170NM EBL2 282 0 R VRM2 1 745NM VRM1T 2 585NM EBL1 123 0 R Anti Rain Clutter FTC VRM3 1 170NM Lb 1 745NM EBL3 327 5 R RM1 2 585NM EBL2 282 0 R EBL1 123 0 R Anti Rain Clutter FTC fig 3 FTC set to 25 38 Anti Rain Clutter FTC EBL3 327 5 R ae luder VRM3 1 170NM EBL2 282 0 R VRM2 1 745NM EBL1 123 0 R VRM1 2 585NM Ey p k I E Oo z E c x EBL3 327 5 R ate VRM3 1 170NM EBL2 282 0 R VRM2 1 745NM EBL1 123 0 R VRM1 2 585NM Anti Rain Clutter FTC fig 5 FTC set to 62 The rain has virtually disappeared from the screen 39 Echo Trails This four figure sequence shows how Echo Trails tracks target move ment over time The boat is stationary Several boats will be trailed Color mode is default Echo Trail update interval set to 30 seconds Land mass is red trail green will replace red as time passes Kcho Trails fig 2 Elapsed time 5 seconds Arrows show travel direction 40 In fig 3 note the target off the bow approachi
32. ffset selected left PPI moved to the left of center of the radar display right Notice when the PPI is moved Off Center will appear in the upper left hand corner of the screen Recenter Radar PPI Resets to zero the vertical and horizontal offset of the Plan Position In dicator PPI moving it back to the center of the display Resize Window ji Gain cain 0 Anti Sea Clutter STC E Anti Rain Clutter FTC VRM3 5 000NM VRM2 3 595NM RANGE 2 0NM RINGS 1 2NM Interference Rejection Radar Range T Radar Echo Expansion Echo Trail Interval Clear Radar Trails Adjust Radar PPI Offset Recenter Radar PPI Log Radar Data Radar Setup Radar Information Radar Power dt He LJ a pe io pt LP 150 EBL2 199 6 R 180 170 160 VRM2 2 894NM vi de EBL2 199 6 R VRM2 2 894NM Recenter Radar PPI highlighted left PPI has moved back into the center of the radar display right To recenter radar PPI Select RECENTER RADAR PPI on the radar menu and press ENT The PPI is moved back to the center of the display Press EXIT to return to the main menu 23 Log Radar Data If your unit has a hard drive LCX 26cHD LCX 111cHD GlobalMap 6600cHD amp GlobalMap 7600cHD the Log Radar Data feature allows you to save radar logs Saving a radar log allows you to reuse the log in the unit s simulator which can aid you in being more proficient at ra dar interpretation To record a rad
33. he active page press ENT then press 4 to launch the EBL and VRM menu 1 Select the first EBL VRM and press ENT Press to make the VRM and EBL visible on the screen then press ENT 2 Press to call up the EBL VRM menu Select the second EBL VRM and press ENT Press to make the VRM and EBL visible on the screen then press ENT RANGE 4 0NM RINGS 1 0NM 000 010 340 LT d 330 7 9 4 Variable JA 190 480 170 The Variable Range VRM shows the target is 3 17 nautical miles away The Electronic Bearing Line EBL displays the target s bearing as 225 3 R 33 3 Press to call up the EBL VRM menu Select the last EBL VRM op tion and press ENT Press T to make the VRM and EBL visible on the screen then press ENT f Variable I Range Mark r 7 Electronic _ Bearing This is a zoomed in view from the previous image clearly showing the radar target Variable Range Marker and Electronic Bearing Line To reposition EBL and VRM 1 Press to launch the EBL VRM selection menu 2 Select the EBL VRM you want to reposition and press ENT 3 Use T J gt to move the EBL and VRM to the desired location Press ENT 4 If you have more than one EBL VRM on the radar display repeat these steps to reposition each EBL VRM on the display 34 EBL3 117 2 R EBL2 078 8 R EBL1 094 6 R Radar screen with all three EBL VRM options visible on the display Notice the
34. ill call up the Gain vertical control bar Press T to increase the Gain level to around 1596 One or two red rings with blue borders should be visible on the screen depending on the wattage of your radar antenna 3 Now from the Radar Setup menu press to ADJUST TRIGGER DELAY then press ENT The Adjust Trigger Delay vertical scrollbar will appear 10 The 2 kW models the LRA 1000 and LRA 1500 will have only one ring on the display The 4 kW radars LRA 2000 LRA 4000 and LRA 5000 will have two rings on the display See the following figures GAIN 0 RANGE 0 0NM STC 0 Bl URE EBL3 086 1 R NI ut VRM3 2 622NM VRM3 2 622NM EBL1 138 5 R Before adjusting the Trigger Delay for 4 kW radars two rings will be shown on the screen left As Trigger Delay is increased the larger ring will start to get smaller The small ring will disappear right You may have to increase gain in the previous step if the rings are not visible Increase gain until you have solid red rings shown on the screen like in the preceding example Increasing Gain too much can cause distortion of the rings 4 Press f to increase the level of Trigger Delay which will decrease the size of the ring If you have a 4 kW radar as the large ring decreases in size the smaller ring in the center of the screen will disappear leaving only one ring VRM3 2 622NM EBL1 138 5 R VRM1 ES Increase
35. it Software eee 2 WU IS PAD 2 Basic Radar Display Components eee 4 Section 2 Radar Setups usse ae ease MR 7 Celine SEAT bed 7 PACA DOCU 9 Trigger 9 RANI RNC C 9 CH TE esos iiec ae aii leu UM hu tM E Les Le LA LUI 9 AMOC C IUE 9 AMRO Utt P secum mue a aste eR Eo ie 10 Main Bans SUppressiOn ico tb E DEDERE ERA TER ERIS QE a UE E R 10 Frieser e 10 Adjust Vie Per Delay joc ooo pe nadie ate v digo ep a Dre duas 10 Adjust Main Bang Suppression eee 12 Adut Headine DIngesasuieeten ite ur ETE t ma UN m UL Ra UE 13 Adjust Transmit Off ZONE anirien sien tu ete bot redibit 14 AUST 15 Section 3 Basic Operation cccccccssccsscccssccessccessccesccesccees 17 puBestcc BSN ERE NI DIM ME E MN M MU E SAT 17 Radir OD lysis aa siepe ese 17 Radar WAU Ma cic Satara guess see cate es eames atc E 17 Radar With DONA 18 Radar With Ga ES asco vr n enr bubus ubt 18 Radar MOIYU todo ie academica ete ener 19 rallies I EIDEM ILU I EM DM M LM MAII 19 Iter STO eon edet toes toU EN 20 Ami kam Clutter D osos epe oe eee e peo id ned 20 Interference Rejection eeeseeeeeeeeen enne nnne 21 Radar erena a RD 21 Radar beho HX PANS 21 Echo Trail Merval 22 Clear Radar 22 Adjust R
36. lable free in PDF format at the Coast Guard s Navigation Center web site Log on to www navcen uscg gov and click the Nav Rules link near the top of the page 46 Appendix I Glossary Anti Rain Clutter FTC used to reduce or eliminate massive num ber of small echoes that clutter the display during rain or snow storms Anti Sea Clutter STC lowers receiver sensitivity at shorter ranges to reduce or eliminate sea clutter echoes which are most prevalent around the vessel ARPA automatic radar plotting aid MARPA mini automatic radar plotting aid ARPA allow you to monitor multiple targets providing updates on the target s course and speed then plotting them in vector format on the display MARPA does the same thing but can only moni tor a small number of targets These navigation aids usually are avail able in only North Up stabilized mode Beam focused rays of microwave energy Beam width measured in degrees the width of a beam both horizon tally and vertically Clutter undesirable echoes created by rain snow waves and other intermittent causes Course Up a mode in which the direction travel is represented at the top of the radar display EBL Electronic Bearing Line A radial line that can be rotated 360 the electronic bearing line is used to monitor the bearing of a ra dar target in relation to your location Echo reflected radio frequency pulse picked up by radar It is also an other name for a targe
37. lays digital information on the screen which covers Range Rings Gain Anti Sea Clutter STC Anti Rain Clutter FTC and when active Electronic Bearing Lines EBL and Variable Range Markers VRM Gain The percentage listed next to Gain displays the current Gain setting for your radar display NOTE When adjusting Gain back to a useable level increase the level un til you see a light peppering on the display Also remember you will have to adjust gain every time you change ranges Range Rings The Range Ring display in the upper left hand corner of your radar screen shows the current range ring setting In the example above Range represents the displayed radar range 4 nautical miles Rings display the distance between each ring 1 nautical mile 31 Anti Sea Clutter STC The STC percentage displays the current Anti Sea Clutter setting on your radar screen Anti Rain Clutter FTC The FTC percentage displays the current Anti Rain Clutter setting on your radar screen Electronic Bearing Line EBL A radial line that can be rotated 360 the electronic bearing line is used to monitor the bearing of a radar target in relation to your loca tion RANGE 0 0NM 96 RANGE 0 0NM RINGS 0 0NM 350 000 010 Da RINGS 0 0NM Select EBL and VRM EBL VRM 2 EBL VRM 3 190 480 170 190 480 170 The EBL and VRM selection menu appears in a small box on the left side of the radar display left Once
38. mer item for personal family or household use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specifications all for one 1 year from the date of original purchase by you WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR RANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within one year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunc tion or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 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
39. n to the main page display The radar simulator will automati cally be turned on if you play a chart from the File Information menu To rename a data file 1 Highlight NAME at the top of the File Information menu and press ENT 2 Press to change the first letter then press to move to the next letter Repeat these steps until the desired name has been entered 3 Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main page display Radar Setup The Radar Setup menu allows you to set up and adjust basic radar set tings like Heading Line Trigger Delay Main Bang Suppression 26 Transmit Off Zone and Tune all of which are addressed in the section on Radar Setup You can also modify Radar Orientation Radar Color Scheme and Antenna Park from the Radar Setup menu Radar Orientation Displays the orientation of your radar which by default is set to Heading Up Radar Color Scheme Your radar has eight color options Full Color on Black Full Color on Gray Full Color on White Green on Black Yellow on Black Yellow on Blue Night Viewing and Green CRT When using full color mode on the radar display the strongest targets will be displayed in red weaker targets will be shown in green and the weakest returns will be colored blue Gain Anti Sea Clutter STC Anti Rain Clutter FTC Interference Rejection Radar Range y l Radar Echo Expansion N Radar Orientation Echo Trail Interval ies EN eerie Clear Radar Tr
40. nals more visible on the display by lengthening radar echoes 21 Resize Window Gain RANGE 1 01 Anti Sea Clutter STC RINGS IANH Anti Rain Clutter FTC Interference Rejection Radar Range I Radar Echo Expansion Echo Trail Interval Clear Radar Trails Adjust Radar PPI Offset Recenter Radar PPI Log Radar Data Radar Setup Radar Information Radar Power Ld EAT 160 IG el Ll 160 EBL2 199 6 R 190 480 170 VRM2 2 894NM 199 6 R 190 480 170 VRM2 2 894NM Radar Range selected left List of radar ranges right To turn on or turn off Radar Echo Expansion Highlight RADAR EcHO EXPANSION on the radar menu then press ENT to turn it on check or turn it off uncheck Press EXIT to clear the radar menu Radar Echo Expansion is good for seeing weak echo returns like birds at a distance Remember when Echo Expansion is on all signals on the display will be enlarged including clutter Echo Trail Interval This option allows you to compile a history trail of the movements of all radar targets via preset intervals To adjust Echo Trail Interval 1 Select EcHo TRAIL INTERVAL from the radar menu and press ENT which will launch the Echo Trail Interval menu 2 The Echo Trail Interval menu will display a series of intervals with options ranging from Continuous to Off Use f to highlight the de sired interval and press ENT Press EXIT to get back to clear the me
41. ng at high speed from the north The dotted trail indicates higher speed than targets with more solid trails Be alert this boat is a collision risk ae and au b ae n N ig y a k Y E D a 4 i Lab n i Y s s ew L 3 L 7 4 h 4 ig E AT 1 Echo Trails fig 4 Elapsed time 12 seconds Target 5 veered by your starboard side and is now astern Targets 1 4 reached port or left the area 41 Typical Small Boat Targets 000 015 030 TO SEN N 0 45 Small boat targets fig 1 Bow is headed into the wind Here boats ap pear as larger red targets Birds are smaller green targets STC Pal SW a v e b action n f n Small boat targets fig 2 Boat has turned with the wind and wave clutter off port quarter 42 Small boat targets fig 3 Landmasses return a strong echo and thus appear red in default color mode Small boat targets fig 4 Three targets with one boat just offshore 43 Shoreline Images This sequence illustrates a boat entering a channel The green line is the track the vessel will take The magenta line from the stern is a GPS trail Study these radar returns with their corresponding maps and you ll get a feel for how radar displays a shoreline This channel is sur rounded by steeply sloping rocky hills Radar signals are strictly line of sight so this causes land further inland to show no return Numbered features
42. nu NOTE This feature is best used 1n open water or when your vessel 1s sta tionary and you are tracking a moving target If Echo Trail Interval is on and your vessel is moving the display will be crowded with trails for every target including stationary targets like lighthouses and land Clear Radar Trails This feature is used to clear radar trails created with the Echo Trail Interval command To clear radar trails Highlight CLEAR RADAR TRAILS on the radar menu and press ENT All ra dar trails are now cleared off the radar display 22 Adjust Radar PPI Offset Adjusts vertical and horizontal offset of the PPI allowing you to see more of what is in front behind or on either side of you To Adjust Radar PPI Offset 1 Select ADJUST RADAR PPI OFFSET from the radar menu and press ENT 2 Four arrows will surround the PPI Use f to move the Plan Position Indicator PPI to the desired location Press ENT to keep it at its new location or press EXIT to return the PPI to its default position Gain 3 2642 Demo Radar Log rlg Anti Sea Clutter STC Anti Rain Clutter FTC Interference Rejection Radar Range l Radar Echo Expansion Echo Trail Interval Clear Radar Trails Adjust Radar PPI Offset Recenter Radar PPI Log Radar Data Radar Setup Radar Information Radar Power 015 EBL3 234 5 R EBL2 152 7 R EBL1 090 6 R Adjust Radar PPI O
43. on and Adjust Heading Line We will set them up in that order but before making any adjustments make sure the display is set to a range of 1 8 nautical miles and that Gain Anti Sea Clutter STC Anti Rain Clutter FTC Main Bang Suppression and Trigger Delay all have been set to zero percent Trigger Delay Preparation Range 1 To reset range to 1 8 nm make sure you are on the Radar Only page and press MENU 2 Use T to select RADAR RANGE and press ENT which will call up the Radar Range list Press to select 1 8 nm and press ENT You also can set the range to 1 8 nm from the radar screen by using the ZIN and ZOUT keys Gain 1 To set Gain to zero press MENU select GAIN and press ENT 2 That will launch the Gain vertical scrollbar Press until the Gain is set to zero percent Press EXIT Notice the corresponding value in the upper right hand corner of the screen NOTE When adjusting Gain back to a useable level 1ncrease the level un til you see a light peppering on the display Also remember you will have to adjust gain every time you change ranges Anti Sea Clutter 1 To set Anti Sea Clutter to zero press MENU select ANTI SEA CLUTTER STC and press ENT 2 That will launch the Anti Sea Clutter vertical scrollbar Press until the Anti Sea Clutter 1s set to zero percent Press EXIT Notice the cor responding value in the upper right hand corner of the screen 9 Anti Rain Clutter 1 To set Anti R
44. on from wind and wave action is acceptable but these setup instructions are NOT in tended for vessels moving across the water Caution If you are unsure or do not understand the following instruc tions it is strongly recommended that an experienced radar technician handles radar setup and the installation of radar hardware Getting Started 1 After turning on the unit press MENU MENU then use T to SYSTEM SETUP and press ENT Screen Screen 0 cn ai Serge ere o Communication Ports OO T Transparency Communications Port 1 Communications 2 Alarms Route Planning N Baud Rate Baud Rate My Trails i 1230400 9600 m Cancel Navigation Units of Measure 1 Sonar Setup Set Local Time NMEA 9182 Output T NMEA 0183 Output Communications Port ES Sauer Reset Oniene NMEA 0183 Input Sun Moon Calculations Simulators NMEA 0183 GPS Input Trip Calculator Delete All My Waypoints Timers X Popup Help Configure NMEA Browse Files Hide GPS Features Set Language Set Language Transfer My Data lt Transfer My Data pe AE Check Free Storage a ae Check Free Storage EBL3 086 1 R Software Information EBL3 086 1 R MSNE Software Information 197 EBL1 138 5 R 1 EBL1 138 5 R VRM1 1 865NM Communications Port selected from System Setup menu left Com munications Port menu right
45. on the radar correspond to the same position num 330 erT gg 030 300 amp Shoreline fig 2 44 Shoreline fig 3 Shoreline fig 4 45 Recommended Reading For additional instruction check out these two books and a U S gov ernment manual The Radar Book Effective Navigation and Collision Avoidance by Kevin Monahan ISBN 1 932310 05 3 235 pages paperback Published in 2003 by FineEdge com LLC 14004 Biz Point Lane Anacortes WA 98221 USA Radar for Mariners by David F Burch ISBN 0 07 139867 8 248 pages paperback includes CD ROM with a radar simulator and other radar resources Published in 2005 by The McGraw Hill Co To order write Customer Service Dept P O Box 547 Blacklick OH 43004 USA Navigation Rules International Inland by the United States Coast Guard COMDTINST M16672 2D ISBN 0 16 050057 5 229 pages Published in 1999 by U S Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents Mail Stop SSOP Washington DC 20402 9328 USA i NAVIGATION RULES INTERNATIONAL INLAND Navigation rules are for sale at U S government printing offices or can be downloaded free from the U S Coast Guard web site This manual contains the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea 1972 72 COLREGS It also contains the Inland Navigation Rules which govern all inland U S waters Several of these rules address the use of radar in collision avoidance The document is avai
46. ork on the an tenna unit or other equipment in the beam of the radar WARNING Turn Off Radar When Docked The radar beam can be harmful to humans in close prox imity within 20 yards or 18 3 meters When docked be considerate of other boats and pedestrians nearby and remember to turn off your radar If your boat is in a cov ered marina and the radar is on a metal roof can act as a reflector bouncing microwave energy back at your boat and passengers 1V Section 1 Introduction Thank you for buying a Lowrance Radar with the RIM 100 radar inter face module Your radar consists of three main components the radar scanner unit antenna your display unit sold separately and the RIM 100 radar interface module which connects the scanner and display units WARNING Radar radiation can be harmful to you and bystanders Radar misuse or misunderstanding radar operation could lead to a collision which could result in property damage personal injury or death You must be familiar with the procedures and all warn ings and cautions described in the installation and op eration manuals in order to operate your radar safely and effectively We know you re eager to begin using your radar but first we want you to take note of the three instruction manuals you need to read to get started First is the Read Me Insert for Radar Display Unit Software Update part number 988 0161 022 It tells you how use the memory card in your packag
47. ousing containing a radar antenna and transceiver Rain Clutter undesirable echoes caused by rain or snow Range distance to a particular target Range Rings fixed rings on the radar display designed to show the distance from the antenna Sea Clutter undesirable returns caused by smaller waves and water movement Standby radar mode that follows warm up and precedes the start of transmission Sweep Origin the origin of EBL and VRM the sweep origin is located at the center of the PPI Target an item picked up by a radar Target Acquisition process of locking on and starting to track a tar get with an ARPA radar Time Base line that rotates around the radar display updating im ages on the display 48 Transmit Off Zone an area set up in the radar transmission path where the radar will not transmit a microwave pulse Tuning intermediate frequency adjustment that enhances the per formance of the radar VRM Variable Range Marker a range ring used to measure the precise distance to a target the variable range marker may be adjusted to measure any distance within the radar s range 49 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 and Part 80 of the U S Fed eral Communications Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause un
48. play 3 Press slowly Main Bang Suppression can be sensitive to in crease the Main Bang Suppression level so the red ring becomes as thin as possible 4 Press to slowly decrease the level until you have returned the red ring back to its thinnest point Every radar is different but typically a setting between 2 and 8 percent will be satisfactory NOTE In many cases depending on the radar unit you have over applying Main Bang Suppression can make the ring disappear start to make it wider or the ring can get to a point where it 1s as small as it will get At this point increasing the main bang level will not change the red ring If the red ring does not does not decrease in size when increasing the suppression level reduce the level until you see a slight in crease in the size of the ring then leave it at that setting 12 Radar Bang rlg 000 345 015 aso eq T EBL3 086 1 R OA ee 195 60 EBL1 138 5 R Main Bang Suppression begins with the same red ring we resized dur ing Trigger Delay setup left Slowly increase Main Bang Suppression to make the ring as thin as possible enlarged view right 5 Press EXIT to clear the scrollbar from the screen Now reset Gain Anti Sea Clutter and Anti Rain Clutter back to a desired level Adjust Heading Line The Heading Line command is used to make sure the green heading line zero point on your display is lined up with the bow of your vessel
49. t image detected on the radar display Echo trail a history trail of the echoes for a particular radar target Gain used to adjust the sensitivity of the receiver to increase or de crease the intensity of images on the display Ghost Echo an undesirable image created when returns are reflected off other structures Guard Zone an area selected by the radar user that when activated will sound an alarm if any echo passes into the zone Heading Flash the green line on the radar display that shows the direction you are heading 47 Heading Line Adjustment the Heading Line is used to make sure the green heading line zero point on your radar display is lined up the bow of your vessel Heading Up when your heading is displayed at the top of the screen you are in Heading Up mode Interference Rejection filters out signals from other radars close to your location North Up when North is set at the top of the radar display you are in North Up mode Offset EBL an electronic bearing line originating from a location other than the PPI sweep origin Offset Mode moving the sweep origin center of the PPI to a location other than the center of the radar display Open Array Antenna a radar antenna which has an external rotat ing scanner PPI Plan Position Indicator The PPI provides a map like repre sentation of target echoes Radar Overlay radar display images laid over an electronic chart Radome a single h
50. your unit To locate a dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Lo cator 02 Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories for your unit please contact 1 Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items To locate a Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator Or you can consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 Call 1 800 324 0045 or visit our web site www lei extras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement you must first receive a return authorization 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 the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit 2 If you are sending a check for repair please place your check in an envelope and tape it to the unit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure to include your name return shipping address
51. ys in setting up your radar system your radar package includes an MMC or SD memory card with a basic software upgrade Lowrance continues to regularly develop display enhancements and new radar features We strongly recommend that you periodically check our web site for the latest free radar software updates If you or a friend has Internet access log on to www lowrance com browse to our Software page and look for the Product Updates link If you lack Internet access call your dealer or Lowrance Customer Serv ice Complete contact information is on the last page of this manual We ve made it easy for you to keep up with our latest updates just subscribe to our free e mail software release notices Look for the link at the bottom of our Product Software Upgrades web page Installing Software Update 1 With the display unit turned off install the MMC card that contains the radar software update 2 Turn on the unit and the update will install automatically 3 When the update is finished the unit will power up normally After the updated is complete remove the update MMC from card slot NOTE This manual assumes you have a basic understanding of your display and its sonar and or GPS operations For complete instructions on the keyboard pages and menu structure refer to the manual packed with your display That manual also explains the typographical con ventions and symbols we use to describe unit operations What is radar
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