Lowrance electronic 000-0106-72, 000-10029-001 User Manual

Manual

Network Expansion Port 2
NEP-2

English

www.lowrance.com

www.simrad-yachting.com

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Disclaimer

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we
retain the right to make changes to the product at any
time which may not be reflected in this version of the
manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you
require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the
instrument and transducers in a manner that will not
cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.
The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing safe boating practices.

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BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILIT Y
FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY
CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE
THE LAW.

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of the Documentation.

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changes to specifications without notice.

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Compliance Statements

The NEP-2 complies with the following regulations:

• FCC Part 15

• CE compliant per EN60945

• C - Tick

For more information please refer to our websites:
www.simrad-yachting.com and www.lowrance.com

The equipment named in this declaration, is intended for
use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas
administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.

Warning

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
the interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •

Increase the separation between the equipment and •
receiver

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit •
different from that of the receiver

Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for •
help

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Industry Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.

In case of any queries, refer to our websites:
www.simrad-yachting.com and www.lowrance.com

Contents

Introduction .................................................. 5

Parts List .....................................................5

Required tools and supplies ............................5

Installation .................................................... 6

Mounting location ..........................................6

Mounting the NEP-2 module ............................7

Wiring the NEP-2 ........................................... 8

Power .......................................................... 8

Ethernet .................................................... 10

Cables ....................................................... 10

NEP-2 network connection example ............... 11

Trouble shooting .......................................... 12

Specications .............................................. 13

Dimension drawings .................................... 14

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Introduction

The NEP-2 module is a five port marine Ethernet switch
designed for use with compatible Simrad and Lowrance
Ethernet devices. It can be used to share sonar, radar

and weather information over the network.

Lowrance HDS and Simrad NSE multi-functional displays
are not designed to inter-operate and exchange data over
the same network —even though they inter-operate using
many of the same components.

Parts List

Part Number Description

000-10029-001

032-0055-08

083-0 011-21

Network Expansion

4-Pins Power cable,

Mounting screws (4)

Installation manual,

Required tools and supplies

2 mm

Drill

Silicone sealer when ush mounting

(5/64”)

Drill Bit

Phillips screw

driver Pencil

Port 2 (NEP-2)

2 m (6,56 ft)

for module

Documentation

warranty card

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Installation

X

X

Electromagnetic interference
Gasoline fumes
Vibration
Heat

Sunlight
Salt spray
Physical damage

2.0 m (6.5 ft) Min

1.8 m (6 ft) Min

1.5 m (5 ft) Min

RADAR

Radio or AIS Transmitter

Compass

Mounting location

When installing the expansion port you should consider
the following:

Ensure you have as much separation as possible •
between different electrical equipment (see following
diagram for minimum distance recommendations).

The NEP-2 conforms to the appropriate •
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards but
proper installation is required to get best use and
performance from this product.

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Mounting the NEP-2 module

Preferably mount the NEP-2 on a horizontal surface
to avoid water following the cable and entering the
connectors.

If mounted on a vertical surface, mount the unit so that
cables exit sideways. If that is not feasable, create drip
loops to prevent moisture entering the connectors.

Ensure correct rotation of the mounting holes when
mounted vertically. See illustration below.

Fasten the NEP-2 by using the screws included with the
unit.

Secure cables and ensure to not put strain in the
connectors.

Install the NEP-2 module and power cable at least 1.5
metres (5 feet) away from your VHF radio antenna to
prevent interference.

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Wiring the NEP-2

Don’t do this Do this

Don’t make sharp bends in
the cables.

Don’t run cables in a way

that allows water to ow

down into the connectors.

Don’t route the data cables
in areas adjacent to radar,
transmitter, or large current
carrying cables.

Don’t cut or modify the
antenna cable

Power

Before starting the installation, be sure to turn electrical
power off. If power is left on or turned on during the
installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury
may occur. Be sure that the voltage of the power supply
is compatible with the NEP-2 module.

The NEP-2 has a voltage rating of 12 V DC or 24 V DC.
(9 V DC - 32 V DC max range).

The red wire should always be connected to (+) using

a fuse or thermal breaker (5 Amp) to protect the cable.

The NEP-2 is protected by an internal auto resetting
fuse.

The yellow power control wire has to be either:

Common with the red wire (after fuse or breaker) •

Connected in common to the power control wire of a •
display or other device.

If yellow wire is not connected; NEP-2 will be off.

Do make drip and service
loops

Do tie-wrap all cables to keep
them secure

The device applying voltage to the yellow wire must
share a common ground with NEP-2.
The blue wire will not be used, so cap the end of the blue
wire with a wire nut or electrical tape.

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Power cable Pin Color Function

2 m (6.5 ft)

Red

Fuse

Black

Yellow

Blue

(no connect)

12 - 24 V DC

+

_

12 - 24 V DC

Red

Black

NSE/HDS

NEP-2

Yellow

Red

Black

Yellow

Remote Power On Bus

+

_

1 Black Battery (-)

2 Blue N/C

3 Yel low Power Ctrl

4 Red Battery (+)

Suggested configurations for power wiring:

12-24 V DC

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Ethernet

1

5

4

3

2

Ethernet connector

Pin Function

1 T X+

2 TX-

3 RX+

4 RX-

5 GND

When Ethernet ports are not in use, cover them with the
supplied dust-caps to prevent corrosion.

Cables

Part number Description

000-0127-56 Adapter cable: Ethernet Yellow male to

000-0127-51 Ethernet cable yellow 5 pin 2m (6.5 f t.).

000-0127-29 Ethernet cable yellow 5 pin 4.5m (15 ft.).

000-0127-30 Ethernet cable yellow 5 pin 7.7m (25 ft.).

000-0127-37 Ethernet cable yellow 5 pin 15.2m (50 ft.).

RJ45 female 2m (6.5 ft).

The adapter cable is only needed if you are using a HD
radar.

Ethernet cables not included.

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NEP-2 network connection example

12-24V DC

Power

BR24

BSM-1/LBS-1

NSE/HDS
MFD

NSE/HDS
MFD

NEP-2

WM-2/LWX-1
(US only)

Trouble shooting

LED status Probable fault Recommended

POWER LED

Green —solid
on.

Red —solid onPossible internal fault

Off — no
light

Green —

constant

ashing

Off —no light No Ethernet connection Check connection

No fault; normal power
function.

has occurred.

No power Check power

Ethernet LED

No fault;

normal Ethernet

communication.

action

Safe to use

See your dealer

control wire

connections.

Safe to use

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Specications

Electrical

Voltage input 9-32 V DC

Power consumption 500mA max.

Power consumption
when OFF:

Communication Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX

Size: Width: 203.8mm (8.0 inches) in-

Weight: 0.9kg (2lbs)

Environmental specications

Waterproof: IPX5

Operating temperature: -25 ~ 55C; -13 ~ 131F

Storage temperature: -30 ~ 70C; -22 ~ 158F

FCC Part 15

CE EN 60945

<1mA

Module dimension

cluding base.

Length: 194mm (7.6 inches) plus

connectors.

Height 57mm (2.2 inches).

Compliance

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Dimension drawings

mm (8.0")

203.8

mm (8.1")

206.6

mm (2.2")57

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*988-0181-00B*

NEP-2, Installation manual, English, Doc.no.988-0181-00, Rev.B