Lowrance electronic Network Card LWX 1 User Manual

LWX-1  
WEATHER  
Satellite Weather Radio Module  
Installation Instructions  
988-0158-13A  
 
This document covers the installation and status/diagnostic indicators available for  
the Lowrance LWX-1. It also details how to activate a SIRIUS subscription.  
LWX-1 package include:  
Main Components:  
1. Antenna Receiver (AR) pre-configured for a mast mount  
AR Interconnect Cable (attached to AR) connects to IM  
2. Interface Module (IM)  
IM Power Cable (attached to IM) connects to Vessel power  
IM Network Cable (attached to IM) connects to ChartPlotter  
Mounting Components:  
1. AR Gasket (1)  
2. AR Mounting Screws (4)  
3. IM Mounting Screws (2)  
4. AR Screw Caps (5; one extra)  
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LWX-1 Installation Options  
The LWX-1 can be mounted in three basic configurations:  
1. AR Mast Mount (factory-installed option)  
2. AR Flush Mount with cable routed through the mounting surface  
(e.g. deck)  
3. AR Flush Mount with cable routed on top of the mounting surface  
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1. AR Mast Mount Installation  
The LWX-1 AR is shipped in the retail box factory-configured for a mast mount.  
To use AR Mast Mount Installation:  
1. Loosen the four AR Bolts & Nuts (a couple of counter-clockwise  
turns on each).  
2. The AR Mast Boot will loosen, allowing the AR Mast Mount to turn.  
3. Insert the AR Interconnect Cable into the Antenna Mount and route  
it carefully to the Interface Module (IM). Planning the cable route in  
advance will avoid multiple cable pulls that could increase the likeli-  
hood of damaging the connector.  
4. Align the AR in the general position desired and screw the AR Mast  
Mount onto the Antenna Mount (hand-tighten as much as possible  
– DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN). Note that the AR is a friction fit de-  
signed to allow for the occasional hand alignment.  
5. With the AR Mast Mount installed, align the AR in position desired  
and re-tighten the four AR Bolt & Nuts.  
6. Insert AR Screw Caps into AR Bolt recesses on the AR Cover.  
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2. AR Flush Mount Installation (through deck)  
AR Flush Mount with cable routed through the deck.  
To use AR Flush Mount through-deck installation:  
1. Remove the four AR Bolts & Nuts (the AR Cover and AR Base are  
factory fitted – DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE THEM)  
2. Use the AR Gasket as a template to mark where the AR Mounting  
Screws and AR Interconnect Cable holes are to be pre-drilled  
3. Drill the 1/32 inch diameter starter holes for theAR Mounting Screws  
and the 1/2 inch diameter hole to route the AR Interconnect Cable  
through the deck. Make sure the gasket is sealed tightly against the  
deck  
4. Insert AR Interconnect Cable through the deck and pull it through  
5. Using the four AR Mounting Screws provided, mount the AR to the  
deck  
6. Insert AR Screw Caps into AR Bolt recesses on the AR Cover  
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3. AR Flush Mount Installation (above deck)  
In this AR Flush Mount installation, the cable is routed out the back of the LWX-1.  
This installation is the same as AR Flush Mount through-deck Installation, except  
the AR Interconnect Cable is routed under the LWX-1 and out the back above the  
deck instead of through the deck.  
To use AR Flush Mount above-deck installation:  
1. With a pair of needle-nose pliers, break away and remove the AR  
Channel Stop  
2. Insert the AR  
Interconnect Cable  
into cable channel on  
bottom of LWX-1  
3. Ensure that the rubber  
boot on the AR Inter-  
connect Cable is firmly  
in the AR Rubber Boot  
Inset so that it is flush  
with the bottom of the  
AR Base.  
4. Gently form the AR Interconnect Cable from the exit of the rubber  
boot up and over the rear cable exit of the AR Base  
5. Replace the AR Gasket on the AR Base, over the AR Interconnect  
Cable, and then install the AR as described in “2. AR Flush Mount  
through deck installation.”  
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IM Installation  
With all of the AR installation options, it is recommended that the IM is mounted/  
installed below deck.  
To install the IM:  
1. Open the IM enclosure by unscrewing the two IM Enclosure Screws  
on the front panel  
2. Insert the male RJ45  
connector on the end  
of the AR Interconnect  
Cable into the female  
RJ45 connector in the  
middle of the inside of  
the IM enclosure. The  
RJ45 connector will  
click into place when it  
is connected correctly  
3. Route the AR Intercon-  
nect Cable through the  
exit slot of the IM en-  
closure (between the  
other two cables) and close the IM  
4. Re-insert and tighten IM Enclosure Screws (from Step 1) on the IM  
cover  
5. Mount the IM with the IM Mounting Screws provided, on a vertical  
surface, with the cables exiting downwards  
6. Connect the IM Power Cable to the vessel’s power (8 to 16 VDC  
source)  
7. Connect the IM Network Cable to the Chartplotter  
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LWX-1 Status Indicators  
The LWX-1 status indicators are the two LEDs on the Interface Module. The IM in-  
dicators are to be used to obtain connectivity with the end-user device, where more  
detailed problem diagnosis is available.  
Power LED indicates LWX-1 Power:  
1. LED OFF  
— No power to the Interface Module  
2. LED ON (solid green)  
— Power to Interface Module  
Status LED indicates LWX-1 Status:  
1. LED OFF  
— Interface Module is not powered on  
— Antenna Receiver is disconnected  
— Antenna Receiver has malfunctioned and is inaccessible  
2. LED ON (solid green)  
— Antenna Receiver is functioning correctly and providing SIRIUS Data  
and SIRIUS Audio (at least preview-level Audio and Data)  
3. LED ON (blinks ON/OFF three times during the power-up cycle)  
— Antenna Receiver is functioning correctly; however, IM Network  
Cable is not connected to end-user device or end-user device is not  
operational.  
4. LED ON (blinks ON/OFF three times during power-up cycle) then  
turns OFF  
— Antenna Receiver is not functioning correctly and IM Network Cable is  
not connected to end-user device  
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If LED blinks ON/OFF three times during the power-up cycle and then turns OFF,  
an Ethernet loop back connector should be connected to the IM Network Cable and  
the LWX-1 should be power cycled. If the blinking during power-up does not recur,  
then the IM Network Cable is good, and the end-user device should be checked.  
When IM Network Cable is properly connected to the host device, the end-user can  
request a full LWX-1 Diagnostics Report to perform any further required diagnosis.  
The following section describes the information provided in this diagnostic report.  
The SIRIUS satellite service activation process will require the SIRIUS ID for the  
SIRIUS Radio Module is visible to the user. This will allow the SIRIUS Listener  
Care call center to activate the user’s subscription for the LWX-1. Signal Strength  
will also be important information for the user to verify that SIRIUS radio signal is  
available as this is required for successful activation.  
LWX-1 SIRIUS Activation  
You must have a SIRIUS subscription to use the LWX-1 module. Individual weather  
and audio subscriptions are available. You can also purchase a subscription that  
includes both weather and audio.  
Before calling SIRIUS to activate a subscription for your LWX-1 make sure the  
following conditions are met:  
The LWX-1 and your display unit are turned on and connnected via  
ethernet cable  
SIRIUS status info — antenna status and signal strength — is shown  
on your display unit screen (refer to your unit’s operation manual to  
access the SIRIUS status screen)  
SIRIUS status screen shows signal strength of at least 1/3 with 2/3 or  
greater preferred  
Have the ESN — electronic serial number — for the LWX-1 readily  
available (ESN, a 12-digit number, can be found on the LWX-1 carton,  
LWX-1 antenna or via the SIRIUS status screen)  
Credit card/billing information is available  
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Signal strength, ESN and  
Your ESN is also shown on the  
antenna status are shown on label attached to the LWX-1 carton  
the SIRIUS status screen  
To activate a SIRIUS subscription:  
1. After the LWX-1 module is installed, locate the label on the front flap  
of the LWX-1 carton  
2. Record your ESN number (SIRIUS ID) and contact SIRIUS at 1-800-  
869-5480. SIRIUS Marine Weather service can only be activated by  
phone.  
NOTE: It may take several minutes for the activation signal  
to be received after subscription is activated.  
3. Access SIRIUS status screen to make sure subscription (Weather  
Status, Audio Status, or both) is listed as Active. If your account is  
inactive, contact information for SIRIUS will be displayed.  
4. Check the SIRIUS signal level (1 is weak; 3 is excellent) and make  
sure your antenna is listed as “Connected.”  
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LWX-1 Diagnostic Report  
The following information is shown in the Diagnostic Report retrievable by the  
Chartplotter. To view the Diagnostic report, access the SIRIUS Status screen and  
press MENU.  
LWX-1 System Information  
Name  
LWX-1 Software Software version LWX-1 is  
Version running  
LWX-1 Revision Revision level of the LWX-1  
Description  
Example  
LWX200807280148  
LWX-NV-A  
Level  
hardware  
LWX-1  
Serial number assigned to this 11090371  
Electronic Serial LWX-1 during production  
Number  
Data Activity  
Indicates data is being  
received  
1
Rx Count  
Number of data messages  
received by the LWX-1  
27871  
Service Level  
Activation level of the sub- 1  
scribed data service is shown.  
Values are assigned as follows:  
0 – deactivated or unknown  
1 – Inland Service Level  
2 – Offshore Service Level  
Position  
The location of the receiver is 37.352962-  
shown. When the location is not 73.536163  
known, the value will be report-  
ed as “Unknown”  
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SIRIUS Module Information  
Description  
Name  
Example  
Radio Activation  
Status - Data  
Indicates the activation  
status of the SIRIUS  
Radio Module. The first  
value indicating an active  
subscription.  
1 of -1  
This indicates a fully  
activated receiver.  
Parameter 1 — indicates  
is set to ‘1’ when there are  
subscribed channels.  
Parameter 2 — provides  
a bit mask for the  
individualized, enabled and  
activated status indicators  
(counting up from bit 0).  
This is a hexadecimal value.  
Parameter 3 — indicates  
minutes left on a time limited  
activation. ‘-1’ implies no  
timeout.  
Radio Activation  
Status – Audio  
Same as above  
Same as above  
Radio Active  
Indicates SIRIUS Radio  
Module is active  
1
1
Radio Antenna  
Status  
Indicates the internal  
antenna is connected to the  
SIRIUS Radio Module.  
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Radio Signal  
Strength  
Indicates the signal strength  
received by the SIRIUS  
Radio Module. The value  
is in the range of 0-3 with 3  
being maximum.  
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Values are defined as  
follows:  
0 = no signal  
1 = weak signal  
2 = good signal  
3 = excellent signal  
Radio Channel –  
Data  
Indicates the tuned data  
channel for the SIRIUS  
Radio Module  
199  
Radio SIRIUS ID  
Indicates the SIRIUS ID for  
data of the SIRIUS Radio  
Module  
005102294176  
14  
Radio Channel -  
Audio  
Indicates the tuned audio  
channel for the SIRIUS  
Radio Module  
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the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use.  
We warranty this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship, and against failure to  
conform to this product’s written specifications, all for two (2) years from the date of original purchase by you.  
WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER  
CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT.  
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defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship, or any non-conformity with the product’s written specifica-  
tions, occurred within two years from the date of your original purchase, which must be substantiated by a dated  
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Any such defect, malfunction, or non-conformity which occurs within two years from the original purchase date  
will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to  
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to  
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988-0158-13A  
Pub. 012809  
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