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Page 2 - Lowrance; For free owner's manuals and the most current information on; Lowrance Electronics Inc.

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 ofLowrance Electronics. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly proh...

Page 3 - Table of Contents; Warnings and Cautions; not

i Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions ............................................................. iSection 1: Introduction............................................................. 1 What is radar? ............................................................................... 1 Antenna.......

Page 4 - parts. The cover should be removed only by a qualified; Microwave Radiation Hazard; dio frequency radiation can upset cardiac pacemakers.

ii 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 ...

Page 5 - Section 1: Introduction; Antenna

1 Section 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Lowrance Radar with the RIM 100 radar interface module. Your radar consists of three main components: theradar scanner unit, a display unit (sold separately) and the RIM 100 radar interface module which connects the scanner unit and the display...

Page 6 - Side lobe; Characteristics of Radar Wave; Targets difficult to display on screen

2 rate targets at a distance. The critical factors are the antenna's beamwidth and side lobe level. Typically, a radar antenna will radiate a tightly focused beam from the front of the array. The longer the an- tenna array is, the narrower the beam width. Additionally, it will alsoemit smaller amoun...

Page 7 - False echoes; ferent targets onscreen. One is the actual radar echo. The other is a; The duct phenomenon sometimes occurs when meteorological condi-

3 False echoes Sometimes radar will display targets on screen that do not exist in thereal world. You should be aware of how and why this happens. A. Ghost echoes Sometimes one large object very near your boat will appear as two dif- ferent targets onscreen. One is the actual radar echo. The other i...

Page 8 - Radar interference; Installation Considerations; must be considered to assure maximum performance.; Location; The scanner must be located so that passengers and crew are not ex-

4 Radar interference If another boat's radar is operating on the same frequency as yours, itcan create interference on your display.The interference usually appears as spiral or radial patterns. This ra- dar has an interference rejection control to eliminate interference. Turnit on to reduce or elim...

Page 10 - is thicker, longer bolts must be purchased.

6 The recommended mounting surface thickness is 3/8" to 1/2" (9 mm to13 mm). If the mounting surface is thin, a doubler should be added. If it is thicker, longer bolts must be purchased. WARNING: The scanner will be damaged if bolts penetrate morethan 9/16" (15 mm). Also, consider the ca...

Page 12 - Section 2: Radar Installation; Preparations; If installing a radome model, the bottom of the unit

8 Section 2: Radar Installation Preparations Unpack your new radar and check the contents against the packing list. Do not remove the cover from the unit. There are no connections or ad- justments inside the unit that are needed for installation or operation. The cable must remain attached. For ease...

Page 14 - Section 3: RIM 100sp Installation; You can install the RIM 100 module in some other order if you prefer,

10 Section 3: RIM 100sp Installation You can install the RIM 100 module in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence:1. Select a flat surface near the display unit to mount the module. The location must be close enough for the RIM's RS232 data cable to reach the dis...

Page 16 - Cable Connections and Wiring Diagrams

12 Cable Connections and Wiring Diagrams Cable connections and wiring diagrams for Lowrance radar, RIM 100 interface module and display unit. These connections cover radome models LRA-1000, LRA-1500 and LRA-2000. † Serial device data cable may need RIM software update to use. ** Note: RIM power cabl...

Page 17 - Detail Drawing A

13 Detail drawing A: wiring diagram, RIM 100 to radome unit. Detail drawing B: wiring diagram, radomes, RIM 100 to display unit. Large black/pwr – Small black (not used) Large white/pwr + Radar motor power{ SW2+/Green/+V SW2 SW1 On Signal/Blue/On Signal SW1 Data In +/Orange/Data Out + Data In –/Yell...

Page 19 - Detail Drawing D; Radar magnetron power{; Detail Drawing C

15 Detail drawing C: Wiring diagram, RIM 100 to open array unit. Detail drawing D: wiring diagram, open arrays, RIM 100 to display unit. Large red + Large white + Large black – Radar motor power{ Green Blue ----------------------- Orange ------------------------ ----------------------- Yellow ------...

Page 20 - Lowrance Radar Specifications

16 Lowrance Radar Specifications Model LRA-1000 LRA-1500 LRA-2000 LRA-4000 LRA-5000 RadomeDiameter 1.0 ft. 1.5 ft. 2.0 ft. N/A N/A Open ArrayLength N/A N/A N/A 4.0 ft. 5.0 ft. PowerOutput 2 kW 2 kW 4 kW 4 kW 4 kW PowerRequired 30 watts 55 watts 70 watts 85 watts 95 watts VoltageRequired 10.8-41.6 vo...

Page 21 - FCC Compliance; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

17 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi-cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in-terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference re-ceived, including interferen...

Page 22 - Notes

Page 26 - How to Obtain Service...; and genuine Lowrance parts. If you're in the United States and you; ...outside Canada and the USA:; and look for the

22 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 FactoryCustomer Service Department. Before any product can b...

Page 27 - Dealer Locator; Shipping Information

Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories for your radar, 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...