User manual LOWRANCE RADAR AND RIM 200 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] 988-0161-042 www. lowrance. com Radar & RIM 200 Radar Interface Module Installation Instructions Copyright © 2007 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. 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 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. [. . . ] By raising the dip angle above 5°, it is possible to prevent mid- and long-distance shadow zones. Mounting Base Use a mounting base such as the one shown below, or you can install the scanner directly to a roof or other flat surface. Note: If the mounting bracket or surface has a curvature of more than 2 mm, use spacers with the mounting bolts to prevent stress on the scanner housing. Mounting base for radar scanner unit. 5 The recommended mounting surface thickness is 3/8" to 1/2" (9 mm to 13 mm). Orient the scanner with the index mark on the housing facing forward (cable gland should be facing aft). Use anti-corrosive grease on each bolt to avoid difficulty in removing the bolts later on. Secure the cable near the scanner to support the weight of the cable and prevent strain on the watertight cable seal. If the cable is to pass through tubing or a bulkhead, protect the unfinished end. Route the cable to the RIM 200, securing it at appropriate points along the way. Make a drip loop and apply sealant at the entry point of an exterior bulkhead. Connecting Radar Antenna to Power Source The following instructions show how to connect radar radome (LRA 1000, LRA 1500 and LRA 2000) and open array (LRA 4000 and LRA 5000) antennas to a power source. To connect LRA 1000, LRA 1500 and LRA 2000 radome antennas to power: Antenna large White wire (+) to radar motor power positive Antenna large Black wire (­) to radar motor power negative Caution: If you have a LRA 1000 or LRA 1500, fuse the radar unit's large White wire (+) with the supplied 5-amp fuse. If your unit is a LRA 2000, fuse the radar unit's large White wire (+) with the supplied 8amp fuse. To connect LRA 4000 and LRA 5000 array antennas to power: Antenna large Red wire (+) to magnetron power positive Antenna large Black wire (­) to magnetron power negative Antenna large White wire to radar motor power positive Antenna large Blue wire (­) to radar motor power negative Caution: Fuse both the radar unit's large Red wire (+) and large White wire (+) with the supplied 8-amp fuses. 8 Section 3: RIM 200 Installation The RIM 200 will replace the power cable that came with your display unit. Early RIM 200 models have four cables branching out from the cable plug. The cables include: RIM 200 radar data cable (will be connected to your radar), RIM 200 power cable, display unit power/data cable and NMEA 2000 network power cable. Newer RIM 200 models have three cables branching out from the cable plug. The cables include: RIM 200 radar data cable (will be connected to your radar), display unit power cable and NMEA 2000 network power cable. The three-branch RIM 200 differs from the four-branch model in that it does not have a RIM 200 power cable. Three-branch RIM 200 Four-branch RIM 200 RIM 200 model with three cable branches (left). RIM 200 model with four cable branches (right). You MUST remove the power cable that came with your unit and replace it with the RIM 200 to complete this installation. WARNING: Even though the RIM 200 is replacing your original power/data cable, you must follow the same rules, cautions and warnings for powering the display unit and a NMEA 2000 network or LGC-3000 antenna module. These details are described in the display unit manual and the LGC-3000 instruction sheet. Failure to follow all power connection instructions and fusing requirements could result in damage to your equipment and injury to you. Connect the RIM 200 radar data cable to the radar antenna power/data output cable using heatshrink butt connectors. Follow the instructions on the wiring diagram for the type of radar antenna you have -- Detail Drawing A for radome models or De9 tail Drawing C for open array models. Wiring instructions for both array and radome antennas are listed in text format below. Connecting RIM-200 to LRA 1000, LRA 1500 and LRA 2000 Array antennas: RIM 200 Brown wire to Radar Antenna Brown wire RIM 200 Red wire to Radar Antenna Red wire RIM 200 Yellow wire to Radar Antenna Yellow wire RIM 200 Orange wire to Radar Antenna Orange wire RIM 200 Blue wire to Radar Antenna Blue wire RIM 200 Green wire to Radar Antenna Green wire Connecting RIM-200 to LRA 4000 and LRA 5000 Radome antennas: RIM 200 Brown wire to Radar Antenna Brown wire RIM 200 Red wire to Radar Antenna small Red wire RIM 200 Yellow wire to Radar Antenna Yellow wire RIM 200 Orange wire to Radar Antenna Orange wire RIM 200 Blue wire to Radar Antenna Green wire RIM 200 Green wire to Radar Antenna small Blue wire NOTE: Up to two or three switches may be used for this installation depending on the RIM 200 model you have (three branch or four branch). [. . . ] If you're in the United States and you have technical, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary. Many times, customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory. To call us, use the following toll-free number: 800-324-1356 8 a. m. [. . . ]