Lowrance electronic Automobile Parts EP 70R User Manual

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  
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 or certification is pending.  
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. Decide where you want to install  
all components before drilling any holes in your vessel.  
Some sonar or GPS display 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  
Red NMEA 2000  
connector  
Smart module  
Paddle wheel  
speed module  
The EP-70R speed sensor.  
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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 #8 stainless steel wood screws (3/4" long), high quality,  
marine grade above- or below-waterline caulking compound.  
Other supplies are not included, unless otherwise indicated. If you  
want to feed the speed module cable through a transom or bulkhead,  
use a 3/4" (19 mm) bit. A screwdriver is needed for mounting the speed  
sensor.  
Installation  
To install the speed sensor, first find a location on the boat's transom  
where the water flow is smoothest. Don't mount the sensor behind strakes  
or ribs. These will disturb the water flow to the speed sensor. Make sure  
the sensor will remain in the water when the boat is on plane. Also make  
sure the location doesn't interfere with the boat's trailer. Typically, the  
sensor is mounted about one foot to the side of the transom's centerline.  
good location  
Transom showing mounting location.  
Once you've determined the proper location for the unit, place the  
sensor on the transom. The bottom of the bracket should be flush with  
the hull's bottom. Using the sensor as a template, mark the hull for the  
screws' pilot holes. Drill four 1/8" holes, (3 mm) one in each end of the  
slots. Mount the sensor to the hull using #8 stainless steel wood screws  
(not included). Use a high quality, marine grade above- or below-  
waterline sealant to seal the screws. Make sure the sensor is flush with  
the bottom of the hull and tighten the screws.  
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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 transom for the cable, make sure it is  
located above the waterline. After installation, be sure to seal the  
cable hole with the same marine grade above-or below-waterline  
sealant used for the screws.  
The EP-70R is now ready for use. Connect the sensor's red cable  
connector to a T connector on the network backbone and plug it in.  
If you have any questions concerning the installation of the EP-70R,  
please contact your local boat dealer.  
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 network functions like the phone wiring in a house. If, for  
example, you pick up a phone in the living room you will be able to  
hear the conversation someone is having on a phone in the bedroom.  
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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 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 previous phone wiring example, T connectors on the  
backbone are the equivalent of phone jacks spread throughout a house.  
To pick up a phone and be able to hear a conversation from another  
phone in the house, both phones have to be connected to the main phone  
line. In similar fashion, only sensors and display units plugged into the  
NMEA network can share information. The network backbone is like the  
phone wiring that runs throughout a home.  
It connects the network nodes, allowing them to communicate across the  
network. Connections found in the middle of the bus could have T  
connectors or backbone network cable plugged into one or both sides.  
Connections at the end of a network will have the backbone cable plugged  
into one side and a terminator plugged into the other, as shown in the  
following figure.  
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Backbone cable  
(to rest of bus)  
Terminator at  
the end of the  
backbone (bus)  
Double T  
connector  
Cable from  
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" stamped into the connector housing.  
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  
information appears on the back page of this booklet). If you are adding a  
Lowrance or LEI NMEA 2000 sensor, it will come with a T connector.  
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.  
If you want to add a node at the end of the backbone (network bus)  
remove the terminator from the last connector, like the figure above.  
Install the new T connector and attach the terminator to the side of the  
connector.  
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Use T-connector or double T connector to add  
device to bus (maintaining linear architecture)  
Backbone cable  
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 the  
NMEA 2000 network setup booklet, part number 988-0154-173, which  
came packed with this document.  
Configuration  
The EP-70R Speed Sensor is not a configurable device. When selected  
from a display unit, LMF-200 or LMF-400 device list, a message will  
appear telling you if the sensor is working properly.  
Displaying EP-70R Data  
You can display EP-70R Speed Sensor data on the LMF-200 and LMF-  
400 multi-function gauges and on NMEA 2000 compatible sonar and  
GPS display units.  
LMF-200  
Speed sensor data can be shown on the Gauge, Single Digital, Dual  
Digital and Fuel Manager 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.  
Press 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 can use the  
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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 to the main display, where the  
page you selected will be shown.  
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  
customize the Gauge, Single Digital, Dual Digital and Fuel Manager  
pages to display EP-70R Speed Sensor data.  
To customize Gauge page:  
1. After the Gauge 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.  
To customize Single Digital page:  
1. After the Single Digital 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.  
To customize Dual Digital page:  
1. After the Dual Digital 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. The Position menu will  
appear with two options: Top Data and Bottom Data.  
3. Select the desired data position and press MENU.  
4. Highlight WATER SPEED and press MENU.  
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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 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 ENTER and EXIT keys to manually scroll pages across the  
screen. Pressing the ENTER key moves the scroll in one direction.  
Pushing the EXIT key moves the scroll in the other direction. You will  
use the Page Scrolling if you want pages to automatically scroll across  
the screen. Refer to your LMF-400 manual for more information about  
Page Scrolling.  
To add a page to the display:  
1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select PAGES and press  
ENTER. A menu will pop up with four options: Add Page, Remove Page,  
Page Scrolling and Pop-Ups Setup.  
2. Select ADD PAGE and press ENTER.  
3. Highlight (Single Analog, Dual Analog, Quad Analog, Single Digital,  
Dual Digital, Quad Digital or Fuel Manager page) and press ENTER.  
The following message will appear: Press Enter to add the selected page.  
4. Press ENTER, which will take you back to the main display, where  
the page you selected will be shown on the screen.  
Customizing Pages  
The customizing pages feature allows you to choose what data will be  
displayed and how it will be displayed on selected pages. You can  
customize the Single Analog, Dual Analog, Quad Analog, Single  
Digital, Dual Digital, Quad Digital and Fuel Manager pages with speed  
sensor data.  
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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 scroll the Dual Analog page onto the  
main display.  
3. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press  
ENTER. The Position menu will appear with two options: Top Gauge  
and Bottom Gauge.  
4. Select the desired position and press ENTER. The data menu will  
appear.  
5. Highlight WATER SPEED and press ENTER.  
6. You will be directed to the Position menu. Repeat steps 4-5 to  
customize the other position or press EXIT twice to return to the main  
display.  
To customize Quad Analog page:  
1. Make sure the Quad Analog page has been added to the page screen  
rotation.  
2. Use the ENTER and EXIT keys to scroll the Quad Analog page onto the  
main display.  
3. Press MENU, select CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER. The Position menu  
will appear with four options: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left and  
Bottom Right.  
4. Select the desired position and press ENTER. The data menu will  
appear.  
5. Highlight WATER SPEED and press ENTER.  
6. You will be directed to the Position menu. Repeat steps 4-5 to  
customize the other positions or press EXIT twice to return to the main  
display.  
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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.  
2. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press  
ENTER. The Position menu will appear with two options: Top Data and  
Bottom Data.  
3. Highlight the desired data position and press ENTER.  
4. Select WATER SPEED and press ENTER.  
5. You will be taken back to the Position menu. To display data in the  
other data box, repeat Steps 3-5.  
6. Press EXIT twice to return to the main display.  
To customize Quad Digital page:  
1. After the Quad 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 Position menu will appear with four options: Data Box 1,  
Data Box 2, Data Box 3 and Data Box 4.  
3. Highlight the desired data position and press ENTER.  
4. Select WATER SPEED and press ENTER.  
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.  
To customize Fuel Manager page:  
1. After the Fuel Manager 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 Position menu will appear with three options: Top Data,  
Center Data and Bottom Data.  
3. Highlight the desired data position and press ENTER.  
4. Select WATER SPEED and press ENTER.  
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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. Select EP-70R: SPEED and press ENTER.  
5. The following checkboxes will appear: Water Distance and Water  
Speed. Highlight the desired data and press ENTER, which will place a  
checkmark in its enabled box. It now will be shown as overlay data on  
your display unit's screen.  
6. Repeat step 5 to display the other data category, or press EXIT  
repeatedly to return to the main display.  
Device Name  
You can change how your speed sensor will be displayed on your unit's  
NMEA 2000 Devices list by inputting a customized device name in the  
Device Name dialog box.  
NOTE:  
Changing the Device Name only will affect the way the EP-70R is  
shown on your display unit. The customized device name will not  
be seen by other devices or display units on the NMEA 2000  
network.  
To input a Device Name:  
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, which will open the Bus  
Configuration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the  
page.  
3. Select the desired speed sensor and press ENTER. The Device  
Configuration menu will appear with the Device Name dialog box  
highlighted.  
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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 devices will be at the top of the page.  
3. Select the desired speed sensor and press ENTER. The Device  
Configuration menu will appear with the Device Name dialog box  
highlighted.  
4. Press ENTER. Depress the left arrow key until the device name  
disappears. Press ENTER, then press EXIT to return to the NMEA 2000  
menu.  
5. Highlight the device and press ENTER. The Device Configuration  
menu will open. The device name will be reset to its default setting.  
Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display.  
Restore Defaults  
Located on the Advanced Options menu, the Restore Defaults  
command allows you to reset an EP-70R Speed Sensor's settings to  
factory defaults.  
To restore default settings:  
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, which will open the Bus  
Configuration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the  
page.  
3. Select EP-70R Speed and press ENTER. The Device Configuration  
menu will appear.  
4. Highlight ADVANCED OPTIONS and press ENTER.  
5. Select RESTORE DEFAULTS and press ENTER. The following message will  
appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration?  
6. Highlight YES and press ENTER. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to  
the main display.  
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Notes  
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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  
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…in Canada:  
Contact the Factory Customer Service Department. Call toll-free:  
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8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, M-F  
…outside Canada and the USA:  
Contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit. To locate a  
dealer near you, see the instructions in paragraph number 1 below.  
Accessory Ordering Information  
LEI Extras, Inc. is the accessory source for sonar and GPS products  
manufactured by Lowrance Electronics and Eagle Electronics. To order  
Lowrance or Eagle accessories, please contact:  
1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. To locate a Lowrance  
dealer, visit the web site, www.lowrance.com, and look for the Dealer Locator.  
To locate an Eagle dealer, visit the web site, www.eaglesonar.com, and look for  
the Dealer Locator. Or, consult your telephone directory for listings.  
2) U.S. customers: LEI Extras Inc., PO Box 129, Catoosa, OK 74015-0129  
Call toll free in the U.S., 800-324-0045, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central  
Standard Time, M-F, or visit our web site www.lei-extras.com.  
3) Canadian customers: Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. E.  
Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905-629-3118.  
Call toll free in Canada, 800-661-3983, or dial 905 629-1614 (not toll free), 8  
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