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Pub. 988-0154-452
EP-70R Speed
Electronic Speed Sensor
Installation Instructions
This document shows how to install an EP-70R speed sensor and how
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to connect it to a NMEA 2000 network.
NMEA 2000 is the communication bus standard developed by the
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) for use in boats.
Lowrance has introduced a line of products that can communicate over
a NMEA 2000 network (LowranceNet).
All Lowrance NMEA 2000 capable devices are either NMEA 2000
certified
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The EP-70R consists of the paddle wheel sensor module, a red cable connector and the smart module, which converts analog speed data to the NMEA 2000 data format. The cable length from the connector to the smart module is 16 1/2 inches (42 cm) and from the smart module to the speed module is 10 feet (3 meters). The EP-70R speed sensor, like the other LowranceNet Electronic Probe (EP) sensors, is designed for use with a NMEA 2000 network. Your sensor, however, is also compatible with Lowran
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For complete instructions on setting up a new NMEA 2000 network or expanding an existing one, see the NMEA 2000 document packed with your EP-70R, "Setup and Installation of NMEA 2000 Networks, General Information," part number 988-0154-173. If that document is missing, it can be downloaded free from the Lowrance web site. Recommended tools for this job include: drill, 7/8" (22 mm) drill bit, 1/8" (3 mm) drill bit for pilot holes, screwdriver. Required supplies for this job include: four #
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Rear view Bottom of hull Speed sensor rear view. Transom Side view Bottom of hull Speed sensor side view. If the base of the transom has a radius, fill the gap between the transom and the sensor with sealant. This will help ensure a smooth water flow. Route the sensor's cable through or over the transom to the LowranceNET. If you need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through, the required hole size is 7/8". Caution: If you drill a hole in the tra
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In similar fashion, a NMEA 2000 network allows multiple display units to receive data from a GPS antenna or multiple sonar units to receive messages sent by a temperature sensor. A NMEA 2000 network gives you the flexibility to view information like engine diagnostics and fuel level data on digital gauges or display units located anywhere on your boat. There are two types of LowranceNet red connectors: the single T connector (left) and the double T connector (right). Network Backb
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Backbone cable Terminator at (to rest of bus) Double T the end of the connector Cable from backbone (bus) sensor or display unit Cap for unused connector NMEA 2000 network node located at the end of a NMEA 2000 backbone. NOTE: If you have a double T Connector on your network that is not attached to a device, you must cap the unused connector with a NMEA 2000 cap. This will protect the pin connectors from corrosion. The NMEA 2000 cap looks like a terminator, but has "Cap" s
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Use T-connector or double T connector to add Backbone cable device to bus (maintaining linear architecture) to rest of bus Existing network node Attach terminator at end of bus Devices connect to double T connector In this example, a new device is added to the NMEA 2000 bus by installing a T connector between a T connector and a terminator at the end of the backbone (network bus). Additional Network Information For more information on creating or expanding a network refer to
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Autoscroll feature if you want the pages to automatically scroll across the screen. Refer to your LMF -200 manual for more information about Autoscroll. Adding a page: 1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select PAGES and press MENU, which will open the Pages menu with the following options: Add Page, Rem Page, Autoscroll and Set Pop-up. 2. Select ADD PAGE and press MENU. 3. Select (Gauge, Single Digital, Dual Digital or Fuel Manager page) and press MENU. You will be taken back
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To customize Fuel Manager page: 1. After the Fuel Manager page has been added to the page screen rotation, use the UP and DOWN keys to display it on the screen. 2. Press MENU, select CUSTOMIZE and press MENU. 3. Highlight WATER SPEED and press MENU. LMF-400 Speed sensor data can be shown on the Single Analog, Dual Analog, Quad Analog, Single Digital, Dual Digital, Quad Digital and Fuel Manager pages. Page Screen Rotation The Page Screen Rotation consists of multiple pages that have b
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To customize Single Analog page: 1. Make sure the Single Analog page has been added to the page screen rotation. 2. Use the ENTER and EXIT keys to scroll the Single Analog page onto the main display. 3. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER. The data menu will appear. 4. Select WATER SPEED and press ENTER. To customize Dual Analog page: 1. Make sure the Dual Analog page has been added to the page screen rotation. 2. Use the ENTER and EXIT keys to
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To customize Single Digital page: 1. After the Single Digital page has been added to the page screen rotation, use the ENTER and EXIT keys to display it on the main screen. 2. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER. The data menu will appear. 3. Highlight WATER SPEED and press ENTER. To customize Dual Digital page: 1. After the Dual Digital page has been added to the page screen rotation, use the ENTER and EXIT keys to display it on the main screen.
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5. You will be taken back to the Position menu. To display data in another data box, repeat Steps 3-5. 6. Press EXIT twice to return to the main display. Display Unit The Overlay Data function will be used to show speed sensor data on your display unit. To add speed sensor as overlay data: 1. Press MENU, highlight OVERLAY DATA and press ENTER. 2. Select (PRESS ENT TO ADD…) and press ENTER. 3. Highlight NMEA 2000 and press ENTER. A list of devices on the network will appear. 4. Sele
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4. Press ENTER. Use the arrow keys to input the desired name for the speed 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 NETWORKING and press ENTER. A menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Management, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchronization. 2. Highlight BUS SETUP and press ENTER, to open the Bus Configuration menu. A list of network de
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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 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 MA
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