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Pub. 988-0064-362
www.lowrance.com
LMF-200
Multi-function Gauge
Installation and Operation
Instructions
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Copyright © 2006 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 ® is a registered trademark and LowranceNet ™ is a trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. NMEA 2000 ® is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Asso
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Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction............................................................. 1 Section 2: Installation............................................................... 3 Preparation.................................................................................... 3 Recommended Tools and Supplies ........................................... 3 Installation Sequence................................................................ 4 Mounting the Gauge ..................
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Screen........................................................................................... 18 Backlight.................................................................................. 18 Backlight Sync (BL Sync) ....................................................... 18 Contrast ................................................................................... 19 Reverse Video (Rev Video):..................................................... 19 Audio Setup ........................
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EP-10 Fuel Flow Calibration...................................................... 48 Fuel Flow Accuracy ................................................................. 48 Refill Tank ........................................................................... 49 Reset Calibration................................................................. 50 Partial Fill............................................................................ 50 EP-15 Fluid Level Calibration .......................
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Section 1: Introduction ® Thank you for buying the Lowrance LMF-200. Your unit is a high- quality, multi-function, digital gauge designed to work with a ® LowranceNET ™ network. This is the NMEA 2000 networking system developed by Lowrance Electronics. Caution: Installing LowranceNET NMEA 2000 devices is significantly different from installing earlier Lowrance components without NMEA 2000 features. You should read all of the installation instructions before proceeding. This gauge will o
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LowranceNET teams up the powerful NMEA 2000 network standard with a fast-growing, cutting-edge family of Lowrance Electronic Probe Sensors. At press time, the product line includes the EP-10 Fuel Flow sensor, EP-15 Fluid Level sensor, Suzuki Engine Interface, EP-25 Speed sensor, Bennett NMEA 2000 Trim Tab sensor, EP-35 Temp sensor and the EP-35TH Temp sensor. More sensors are on the way, including the EP-45 Pressure sensor and EP-50 Storage Device. Log onto www.lowrance.com from time to
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Section 2: Installation Preparation When installed, the gauge will cover an area on the dash 2-3/8" (60.3 mm) in diameter. To mount the unit, first make sure there is at least 2- 3/4" (70 mm) from the front of the dash to any obstruction behind the dash. The maximum usable dash thickness is 1-1/8" (28.5 mm). Also, be sure there is room to route the network and buzzer cables. The following figure shows gauge dimensions. 2-3/4" (70 mm) Gasket 2-3/8" (60.3 mm) Cables Threaded mounting col
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The buzzer installation requires two cable ties and two wire nuts or other wire connectors. If you need to extend any of the buzzer or dash light wires, use a minimum of 24 gauge wire and wire connectors of your choice. Wire nuts or electrical tape are required to cap any unused bare wires. Installation Sequence You can install this gauge in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend the installation sequence summarized below: 1. Determine the location for the gauge so you can plan
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Insert gauge through the hole in the front side of the dash (left). Slide the rubber gasket over the cables, followed by the plastic collar (right). Slide the gasket forward so it is flush with the back of the dash, then screw on the mounting collar, turning it until it is snug against the gasket and the back of the dash. Find a buzzer location that is protected from the elements, but that still allows you hear it. Connect the buzzer wires according to one of the two wiring diagrams
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LMF green wire to LMF-200 white wire to buzzer red wire buzzer black wire LMF-200 housing Cap unused wires with wire nuts or tape. Buzzer Dash light red (to dash light switch) Dash light black (to ground) NMEA 2000 Network cable Female NMEA 2000 T connector LMF-200 cable connections. IMPORTANT: The latest version of the LMF-200 (below) has a different color scheme for dash light and buzzer wires than those shown in the diagram above. LMF-200 Blue LMF-200 yellow wire to
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backlights to come on when the dashboard lights are turned on. The gauge connected to the dashboard lights will send a signal across the network, causing the other gauges to turn on their backlights. Caution: The bare ends on any unused wires could cause an electrical short if left exposed. To prevent this, you should cover the individual wire ends — either by capping them with wire nuts or wrapping them with electrical tape. (You should cut off the bare wire before taping off the ends.
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Adding a Network Node You can add a node to any existing connection, anywhere along the network backbone. This connection could be between a T connector and a terminator, between two T connectors, between a T connector and a backbone extension cable or between two extension cables. Wherever you want to add the new node, separate the sockets of the existing connection and install the T connector between them. Lowrance or LEI device con- nects to new T connector. Add T-shaped con- nector
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NOTE: If you add an EP-10 Fuel Flow, EP-15 Fluid Level, EP-45 Water Pressure or EP-50 Storage Device sensor to the network, you must go through Boat Setup so the engine-tank configuration will be consistent among the sensors in the LowranceNet. Follow the Boat Setup procedure in Section 3: Operation. Additional Network Information For more detailed information about setting up a NMEA 2000 network, refer to the "Setup and Installation of NMEA 2000 Networks, General Information" that came
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Understanding this Manual Most instructions in the manual are listed as numbered steps. Keypad commands appear as boldface type, making it easy to skim through instructions and pick out what menu command to use. Up and Down keys The Up and Down keys help you navigate through menus, select (highlight) menu items, and are used to make adjustments to vertical and horizontal scrollbars. They are referred to as UP and DOWN keys in the manual text. Menu key When instructed to press the menu
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Section 3: Operation The displays and settings in this digital gauge are controlled by a three-button keypad. The buttons are UP, DOWN and MENU. The MENU key provides access to menus and helps with data entry and command execution. The UP and DOWN keys are used to scroll through and select (highlight) menu items. LMF-200 keypad. Boat Setup When the LMF-200 is turned on the first time the Boat Setup menu will appear on the screen. You will not be able to proceed without completing
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your vessel. Boat Setup options include: 1 En/1 Tk, 1 En/2 Tk, 2 En/1 Tk, 2 En/2 Tk, 3 En/1 Tk and 3 En/3 Tk. 2. Select the configuration option that matches number of engines and tanks on your vessel and press MENU. 3. Select the tank you want to set up and press MENU, which will open the Tank Size window. 4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to input the number of gallons the tank will hold and press MENU. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each additional tank. After all tanks have been set up, you wi
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Viewing Pages (Page Screen Rotation) The Page Screen Rotation consists of multiple pages that have been set up for display. Once pages have been added to the page screen rotation, they can be set to scroll across the screen automatically or manually. Use the UP and DOWN keys to manually scroll pages across the screen. Pressing the UP key moves the scroll in one direction. Pushing the DOWN key moves the scroll in the other direction. You will use the Autoscroll feature to set up pages for
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Single Digital The Single Digital page consists of a digital data box that can be customized to display a wide assortment of data, ranging from ALR:V (Alternate Voltage) and BAT:V (Battery Voltage) to WTR:S (Water Speed), GND:S (Ground Speed) and Tach (Tachometer). Dual Digital The Dual Digital page features two digital data boxes that can be customized to display a variety of data including, ENG:O:P (Engine Oil Pressure), ENG:L (Engine Load) and ENG: Hr (Total Engine Hours). Gauge p
