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Page 2 - The NMEA 2000 red female to blue female adapter cable allows users; Caution; Tools and Supplies; Setup and Installation of NMEA 2000 Net-

2 Some sonar or GPS units may require a software upgrade to display NMEA 2000 data correctly. For free software upgrades or additional information on the LowranceNet NMEA 2000 ® network system, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com. The EP-80R TH consists of the temp sensor module, a red cable connec...

Page 3 - LowranceNET Node Kit for a NMEA 2000 network. Includes a 2-foot; Recommended Tools and supplies; high quality, marine grade; Installation; The EP-80R TH thru-hull temperature sensor can be mounted in any; the transom. The hole should be below the waterline.

3 LowranceNET Node Kit for a NMEA 2000 network. Includes a 2-foot extension cable, T connector and two 120-ohm terminators. Recommended Tools and supplies Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 1/8" (3 mm) drill bit for pilot hole, 1-1/16 (27 mm) hole saw with a blade type appropriate fo...

Page 4 - module, add sealant on the inside of the hull and tighten the nut; Do not use a wrench to tighten the nut!

4 Afterwards, clean the area around the hole with detergent or alcohol. This will establish a good surface for the adhesive. 5. Using a high quality, marine-grade above- or below-waterline seal- ant/adhesive compound, apply a 1/8" (3 mm) bead of sealant around the lip of the EP-80R TH housing. 6...

Page 5 - Cross section of transom showing EP-80R TH installed; Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network; There are two types of LowranceNet red connectors: the single T con-

5 Cross section of transom showing EP-80R TH installed . Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network A NMEA 2000 network is a communications link between two or more devices that transfer NMEA 2000 information. LowranceNET is the NMEA 2000 networking system developed by Lowrance Electronics. A NMEA 2000 netwo...

Page 6 - Network Backbone and Network Nodes; To pick up a phone and be able to hear a conversation from another; NMEA 2000 network node located at the end of a NMEA 2000 backbone.; If you have a double T Connector on your network that is not at-

6 Network Backbone and Network Nodes A network bus backbone consists of network cabling, terminators and T connectors. Network nodes are made by fitting T-shaped connectors into the backbone (using the sockets on the sides) and attaching any network device to the bottom of the T. Staying with the pr...

Page 7 - Adding a Network Node; In this example, a new device is added to the NMEA 2000 bus by install-; Additional Network Information

7 All T connectors on your network probably will be connected to a device. If you want to add another node to a working network, add another T connector. T connectors may be purchased from LEI (ordering informa- tion appears on the back page of this booklet). If you are adding a Lowrance or LEI NMEA...

Page 8 - Notes

Page 9 - Temp Configuration; Boat Setup; To execute Boat Setup:

9 LMF-200: EP-80R TH Temp Configuration This section will show you how to use the LMF-200 Multi-function gauge to configure your EP-80R TH Temperature Sensor. NOTE: You will notice the LMF-200 does not have an Exit key. Menus will time out after a preset amount of time (3, 5, 10 or 15 seconds). The ...

Page 10 - Boat Setup Reset; Hit menu to reset Eng/Tnk; EP-80R TH Configuration; Hit Menu to Cfg Temp Sns

10 3. If you selected a configuration with more than one tank you will have to select the tank you want to set up and press MENU , which will open the Tank Size window. (If you choose a single-tank configuration, you will not have to choose the tank. You will be directed straight to the Tank Size wi...

Page 12 - Displaying EP-80R TH Temp Sensor Data; Page Screen Rotation

12 7. Select R ECONFIG and press MENU to open the Selecting Temp menu. Highlight W ATER and press MENU . You will be directed to the Bus De- vices list. 8. Highlight U N C FG T EMP and press MENU . The following message will appear: Hit Menu to Cfg Temp Sns . 9. Press MENU to be taken to the Selecti...

Page 13 - Customizing Pages

13 Customizing Pages The customizing pages feature allows you to choose what data will be displayed and how it will be displayed on select pages. You can custom- ize the Gauge, Single Digital and Dual Digital pages with temp sensor data. To customize Gauge page: 1. After the Gauge page has been adde...

Page 16 - Press ENTER to reset Eng/Tnk Cfg; Press Enter to Configure Temp Sen-

16 5. After all tanks on your vessel have been set up, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display. Boat Setup Reset If you want to access the Setup screen (Boat Setup) after an engine- tank configuration has been chosen you will have to reset the configu- ration to default settings. To rese...

Page 17 - Press Menu to UnConfig Device Name; Bus Devices highlighted in the System Setup menu (left). Searching; Name Already Selected

17 3. Choose the desired temp sensor and press ENTER . Select U NCONFIGURE from the temp configuration menu and press ENTER . The following message will appear: Press Menu to UnConfig Device Name . 4. Press ENTER to unconfigure the sensor and be directed to the Bus Devices list where the temp now wi...

Page 19 - Press Enter to add the selected page

19 To add a page to the display: 1. Press MENU , use the UP and DOWN keys to select P AGES and press EN- TER . A menu will pop up with four options: Add Page, Remove Page, Page Scrolling and Pop-Ups Setup. 2. Select A DD P AGE and press ENTER . 3. Highlight (Single Analog, Dual Analog, Quad Analog, ...

Page 23 - The LMS-525cDF is one of many Lowrance display units that may be; NMEA 2000 Menu/Networking Menu

23 Display Unit: EP-80R TH Temp Configuration All NMEA 2000 capable Lowrance sonar and sonar/GPS combo display units can be used to configure your EP-80R TH thru-hull temp sensor on a NMEA 2000 network. The LMS-525cDF is one of many Lowrance display units that may be used to configure an EP-80R TH t...

Page 24 - EP-80R TH Temp Sensor Configuration; Device Name; You do not have to change the device name to

24 Bus Setup highlighted on the NMEA 2000 menu (left). Bus Setup se- lected on Networking menu (right). EP-80R TH Temp Sensor Configuration The Temp Type function will be used when configuring your temp sen- sor through a display unit. You will select a configuration name for the temp from the Temp ...

Page 25 - Are you sure you wish to change this

25 4. Press ENTER . Use the arrow keys to input the desired name for the temp sensor and press ENTER . Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display. To reset device name to default setting: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 or N ETWORKING and press ENTER . A menu will appear with five opt...

Page 26 - Unconfiguring a Temp Sensor; Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration?; Reconfiguring a temp sensor

26 Unconfiguring a Temp Sensor You could unconfigure a temp sensor by changing its temp type to un- known or you can use the Restore Defaults command, which will reset the temp type and device name to default settings. To restore default settings : 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 or N ETWORKIN...

Page 27 - Displaying EP-80R TH Temp Sensor Information; NOTE

27 Displaying EP-80R TH Temp Sensor Information The Overlay Data function will be used to show temp sensor data on your unit's main display. NOTE : Make sure your temp sensor has been configured before attempting to display temperature data on your display unit. To add temp sensor as overlay data: 1...

Page 31 - LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS

31 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 consumer item for personal, family or househo...

Page 32 - How to Obtain Service...; ...outside Canada and the USA:; Accessory Ordering Information

32 How to Obtain Service… …in the USA: Contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Call toll-free: For Lowrance: 800-324-1356. For Eagle: 800-324-1354 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, M-F Lowrance Electronics and Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end their shipping pol...