Pub. 988-0064-361 www.lowrance.com Multi-function Gauge LMF-200 Installation and Operation Instructions Copyright © 2005 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 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. On the cover: LMF-200 shown. For free owner's manuals and other information, 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 Section 1: Introduction ............................................................ 3 Section 2: Installation .............................................................. 5 Mounting Preparations................................................................. 5 Recommended Tools and Supplies ........................................... 6 Mounting the Gauge ................................................................. 7 Wiring............................................................................................ 7 Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network..................................... 8 Network Nodes.......................................................................... 8 Adding a Network Node............................................................ 9 Additional Network Information............................................ 10 Section 3: Operation ............................................................... 11 Boat Setup................................................................................... 11 Pages ........................................................................................... 12 Engine Trim ............................................................................ 12 Engine Diagnostic ................................................................... 12 Fuel Manager .......................................................................... 12 GPS Position ........................................................................... 13 Single Digital .......................................................................... 13 Dual Digital............................................................................. 13 Gauge....................................................................................... 13 Synchronizer ........................................................................... 13 Trim Tabs ................................................................................ 13 Viewing options........................................................................... 14 Timeout.................................................................................... 14 Basic Menu.................................................................................. 14 Adding Pages........................................................................... 14 Removing Pages ...................................................................... 15 Autoscroll................................................................................. 15 Screen .......................................................................................... 15 Audio Setup................................................................................. 16 System Setup .............................................................................. 17 Section 4: EP Configuration & Calibration ....................... 19 Temperature Sensors.............................................................. 20 Fuel Flow (Port, Center and Stbd) ......................................... 21 Fluid Level .................................................................................. 22 Reset ........................................................................................ 25 GPS Module, Paddle Wheel Speed and Trim Tabs ............... 25 Calibration .................................................................................. 26 Refill Tank ........................................................................... 28 Partial Fill ........................................................................... 28 Trim Tabs ................................................................................ 29 1 Section 5: Advanced Operation ............................................ 31 Customizing Pages...................................................................... 31 Single Digital .............................................................................. 31 Dual Digital................................................................................. 32 Trim Tabs .................................................................................... 32 GPS Position ............................................................................... 33 Gauge........................................................................................... 33 Fuel Manager .............................................................................. 33 Fuel Flow Source................................................................. 34 Fuel Remaining Source....................................................... 34 Reset Seasonal .................................................................... 34 Adjust Calibration............................................................... 34 Refill Tank ........................................................................... 35 Partial Fill ........................................................................... 35 Economy Speed Source ....................................................... 35 Reset Trip Fuel ....................................................................... 35 System Setup Menu.................................................................... 35 Engine Displayed .................................................................... 35 Units ........................................................................................ 36 Speed and Distance............................................................. 36 Temperature........................................................................ 36 Pressure............................................................................... 36 Depth ................................................................................... 36 GPS ...................................................................................... 37 Bus Devices ............................................................................. 37 Sonar Alarms .......................................................................... 37 Reset ........................................................................................ 37 System Information ................................................................ 38 2 Section 1: Introduction Thank you for buying the Lowrance LMF-200! Your unit is a highquality, 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 only work with a NMEA 2000 network. It MUST be connected to a NMEA 2000 network or it WILL NOT function. When properly installed, the LMF-200 will display information from a variety of Lowrance Electronic Probe (EP) sensors connected to the network. A NMEA 2000 network using LowranceNET components. All Lowrance NMEA 2000 capable devices are either NMEA 2000 certified or certification is pending. See our web site, www.lowrance.com, for the latest product status information. To get started with your Lowrance gauge, first read the installation section. It contains instructions for installing the LMF-200. After you've read those instructions, install the gauge and any EP sensors you may have purchased, then read the rest of this manual. Each sensor comes with its own installation instruction sheet, but this manual describes how the gauge operates with each sensor, and how to calibrate the sensors. The more you know about the gauge, the better it will work for you. Your package also includes another manual, part 988-0154-172, which contains complete instructions for creating or expanding a NMEA 2000 3 network. 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, EP-15 Fluid Level, EP-20 Engine interface, EP-25 Speed, EP-30 Trim Tab, EP-35 Temp and EP-45 Water Pressure sensors. And what's more exciting, there are others on the way! Be sure to log onto www.lowrance.com from time to time for the latest developments, including updated operation manuals and instruction sheets you can download free of charge. When you're ready to expand your network, see the accessory ordering information on the back cover of this manual. NOTICE! The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage or operation in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone numbers are inside the manual's back cover. 4 Section 2: Installation Mounting Preparations 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 23/4" (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 collar Dash Dash installation, cross-section view. Caution: You should read over the entire installation section before drilling any holes in your vessel! You can install this gauge in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence, which is summarized below: 1. Determine the location for the gauge so you can plan how and where to route the cables. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration. 2. Determine the location of the nearest node on the boat's NMEA 2000 network, along with the route of the gauge's network cable. 3. Determine the location for the alarm buzzer and its wire route. 5 4. If you want to turn on the gauge backlights whenever you turn on your dashboard lights, locate your boat's dash light switch and determine how to route the dash light wires to it. 5. Install the gauge in the dash. 6. Connect the buzzer wires and install the buzzer. If desired, connect the dash light wires to the boat's dash light switch. 7. Connect the network cable to the NMEA 2000 network. Recommended Tools and Supplies Your LMF-200 packs with a T connector needed to attach it to a LowranceNET NMEA 2000 network. If you are connecting to an existing LowranceNET network, those are all the electronic components you need. If you are creating a new LowranceNET network, you will also need a one-time purchase of a LowranceNET Node Kit. LowranceNET Node Kit for a NMEA 2000 network. Includes a 2 foot extension cable, T connector, 120-ohm male terminator and 120-ohm female terminator. For complete instructions on setting up a new NMEA 2000 network or expanding an existing one, see the other document packed with your gauge, "Setup and Installation of NMEA 2000 Networks, General Information" part number 988-0154-172. If that document is missing, it can be downloaded free from the Lowrance web site. Other supplies are not included, unless otherwise indicated. If you need to route the gauge's network cable connector through a bulkhead, you will need a drill and a 3/4" drill bit. If the dash does not have a standard 2-1/8" (54 mm) hole, you will need a drill or saw to make the hole. Carefully measure the dash thickness and the hole area before cutting or drilling. 6 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 ...