Lowrance electronic 2000 User Manual

GlobalMap 2000

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

GlobalMap 2000™ is a trademark of Lowrance Electronics Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics

WARNING! USE THIS UNIT ONLY AS AN AID T O NA VIGA TION. A CAREFUL NA VIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMA TION.

Never use this product while operating a vehicle.

CAUTION

When showing navigation data to a position (wa ypoint), this unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It pro vides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Therefore , the prudent navigator will not only take advantage of all a vailable na vigation tools when travelling to a waypoint, but will also visually check to make certain a clear, safe path to the wa ypoint is alw ays available.

The operating and storage temperature for y our unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to +75 deg rees Celsius). Extended storage temperatures higher or lower than specified will cause the liquid crystal display to fail. Neither this type of failure nor its consequences are covered by the warranty. F or more inf ormation, consult the factory customer service department.

All features and specifications subject to change without notice. Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our poli-

cies, regulations, and special off ers at any time. W e reserve the right to do so without notice.

All screens in this manual are simulated.

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 2

INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 2

BRACKET MOUNT ............................................................................................. 2

IN-DASH MOUNT ............................................................................................... 3

POWER CONNECTIONS ................................................................................... 4

DATA INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS .................................................. 4

LOWRANCE ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS............................................ 6

NMEA 0183 CONNECTIONS ..................................................................... 10

CONNECTING A LMS-350/A TO THE GLOBALMAP 2000 ...................... 13

DGPS BEACON RECEIVER ...................................................................... 14

LOWRANCE GPS MODULE INSTALLATION ........................................... 15

SAM-1 SONAR ACCESS MODULE........................................................... 18

LOWRANCE IMS AND MAPLINK™........................................................... 18

KEYBOARD......................................................................................................... 19

INTERFACE TEST.............................................................................................. 21

GPS OPERATION....................................................................................................... 22

GETTING STARTED - INITIALIZATION ............................................................ 22

LOWRANCE GPS MODULE INITIALIZATION .......................................... 22

DGPS SETUP ..................................................................................... 25

GPS/DGPS STATUS SCREEN.......................................................... 27

MAPPING/NAVIGATION/STEERING DISPLAYS .............................................. 28

MAP SCREEN ............................................................................................ 29

MAPPING OPTIONS .......................................................................................... 32

NORTH-UP/COURSE-UP ........................................................................... 32

MAP NAMES............................................................................................... 33

AREA FILL .................................................................................................. 33

CARTRIDGE SWITCH................................................................................ 34

C-MAP SETUP............................................................................................ 35

CURSOR ..................................................................................................... 35

PLOTTER TRAIL ........................................................................................ 36

EVENT MARKER........................................................................................ 38

NAVIGATION SCREEN .............................................................................. 40

STEERING SCREEN.................................................................................. 41

C.D.I. RANGE ..................................................................................... 42

CUSTOMIZE SCREENS ............................................................................ 43

WAYPOINT NAVIGATION ................................................................................. 45

HOW TO SAVE A WAYPOINT................................................................... 45

QUICK SAVE METHOD ..................................................................... 45

VIEW AND SAVE METHOD............................................................... 45

EDITING A WAYPOINT.............................................................................. 46

WAYPOINT SYMBOLS .............................................................................. 47

GOTO A WAYPOINT .................................................................................. 48

CANCEL NAVIGATION .............................................................................. 48

ERASE A WAYPOINT ................................................................................ 49

ROUTES ............................................................................................................ 49

CREATING A ROUTE................................................................................. 50

NAME A ROUTE................................................................................. 50

WAYPOINT SELECTION ................................................................... 51

REMOVE A WAYPOINT..................................................................... 54

EDIT WAYPOINT................................................................................ 54

ERASE A ROUTE ....................................................................................... 55

FOLLOWING A ROUTE ............................................................................. 55

GPS ALARMS ..................................................................................................... 57

UNITS OF MEASURE......................................................................................... 59

CONTRAST, VOLUME, AND LIGHT ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 60

MAN OVERBOARD ............................................................................................ 60

GPS TABLE OF CONTENTS

DATUMS ............................................................................................................ 62

PCF (Position Correction Factor)................................................................ 64

POSITION FILTER.............................................................................................. 65

GPS SIMULATOR............................................................................................... 65

PRESET ............................................................................................................ 66

SONAR OPERATION ................................................................................................. 67

INTRODUCTION The GlobalMap 2000 is a high quality, wide screen mapping unit with performance that is second to none in its class. Using menu features and “soft-key” operation, it’s easy to use and sets new standards in mapping versatility and performance. The built-in reference map (background map) includes almost the whole world. Over 70% of the map’s detail is in the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, and southern Canada. This unit also has the ability to read highly detailed maps of inland areas available on Lowrance IMS SmartMap™ cartridges or C-MAP™ mapping cartridges which cover most coastal areas around the world. (Both cartridges require the optional Lowrance Maplink™ cartridge reader.)

Position information can come from any Loran-C or GPS receiver via the industry-standard NMEA interface or directly from a Lowrance GPS module. DGPS capability is also included.

Installing a SAM (Sonar Access Module) and Lowrance transducer, the GlobalMap 2000 turns into a dual purpose unit, including a full-featured sonar with chart displays and digital bottom depth indicators. The sonar can be used by itself or in the “split-screen” mode with both sonar and mapping information shown side-by-side.

MOUNTING - Bracket Mount

Install it in any convenient location, provided there is clearance behind the unit when it is tilted for the best viewing angle. Holes in the bracket base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back of thin fiberglass panels to secure the mounting hardware. Make certain there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power and interface cables.

FRONT

SLOT

PLUGS

The smallest hole that will pass the power plug is one inch. After the hole is drilled, pass the other cables up through the hole first, then pass the power cable down through it.

After the cables have been routed, fill the hole with a good marine sealing compound. Offset the bracket to cover the hole. Route the cables through the slot in the back of the bracket. There are two “knockout” plugs in the rear of the bracket that can be removed to route cables, if necessary.

MOUNTING - In-Dash Mount

The mapping unit can be installed in the dash with the supplied hardware if the dash is 1/2" thick or less. Measure the dash thickness in the area you need to mount the unit, since dash thickness can vary. If it’s thicker than 1/2", you’ll need the FM-2 in-dash mounting bracket accessory. Make certain there is clearance behind the dash for the unit and there is enough room to tighten the bolts on both sides.

7.625"

DASH CUTOUT

.400" radius

(4 places)

5.375"

Once you’ve determined the location for the unit, cut the hole according to the drawing shown above. Measure carefully before cutting! After cutting the dash, slide the supplied gasket around the unit and place the unit in the hole.

Supplied with this unit are rubber pads, bolts, washers, and cam clamps to attach it to the dash. Peel the adhesive backing off the rubber pads and place one on each side of the unit in the location where the cam clamp will touch the back side of the dash. Using the hardware supplied with the unit, attach the unit to the dash. Looking at the back of the unit, make certain that the cam clamp on the left side of the unit is pointing down and the cam

BOLT

RUBBER PAD

BOLT

LOWRANCE

CAM CLAMP (TURNED DOWN)

CAM CLAMP (TURNED UP)

clamp on the right side of the unit is pointing up before you start tightening the bolts.

POWER CONNECTIONS

This product works from a twelve-volt battery system. For the best results, attach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss, however you may have problems with electrical interference. Therefore, it’s safer to go ahead and attach the power cable directly to the battery. If the cable is too short, splice 18 gauge wire onto it. A silver label identifies the power supply portion of the cable. It has four wires; red, black, green, and white. Red is the positive lead, black is negative or ground. Make certain to attach the in-line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible. For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. It requires a 3-amp fuse.

IMPORTANT!

Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power cable! Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty.

DATA INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

This mapping unit requires navigation data to show position information. This can come from either a Lowrance GPS module, Lowrance GPS receiver, or another manufacturer’s navigation receiver that can send the data in NMEA 0183 version 1.5 or 2.0 format. If you use the Lowrance GPS module, the NMEA input is not used. If you use any other navigation receiver for position information, then the NMEA input will have to be used. It can also accept sonar information from any SAM sonar access module, which also doesn’t require the NMEA input.

The wiring connections for the NMEA 0183 version 1.5 are different than the ones used for the NMEA 0183 version 2.0. If you are using version 1.5, then use the shielded green and red wires on the mapping unit’s NMEA cable. If you are using version 2.0, then you’ll be using all four shielded wires on the NMEA cable.

If you’re using a Lowrance GPS module, simply plug its cable directly into the in-line connector on the mapping unit’s cable. This sends navigation data directly to the mapping unit without using any NMEA input. You can, if desired, use either NMEA output to drive another device while using the Lowrance GPS module as an input. This mapping unit also has the provision for a DGPS beacon receiver for use with the Lowrance GPS module.

TO "P" CONNECTOR ON GLOBALMAP 2000

NMEA 0180

and 0183

INTERFACE

(FOUR

SHIELDED

WIRES)

NMEA

CABLE

LOWRANCE

GPS MODULE

DGPS

BEACON

RECEIVER

GREEN

WIRE

12 VOLT

BATTERY

WHITE

GlobalMap 2000 POWER CONNECTIONS

WIRE

POWER CABLE

RED

WIRE

3 amp FUSE

BLACK

WIRE

Lowrance Accessory Wiring Diagrams

Since there are many different combinations of accessories that are used with the GlobalMap 2000, the drawings on the next four pages can help with the installation. (Note: The black connector on the GlobalMap 2000 is covered by a black plastic cap. Carefully pry this cap off to gain access to the connector.)

The diagram on page 7 shows the GlobalMap 2000 connected to a Lowrance GPS receiver and DGPS receiver, and both 192 kHz and 50 kHz (SAM) sonar modules. In order to use both a DGPS receiver and a SAM module, (or two SAM modules) you must use the optional DGPS Dual Frequency Interface. When this adapter is used, power to all Lowrance accessories is switched through the GlobalMap 2000, so accessory switches aren’t necessary. Any other manufacturer’s accessory will need to be connected directly to 12-volt power, through it’s own fuse.

Note: Do not connect the power wires from any beacon receiver other than a Lowrance DGPS receiver to the DGPS Dual Frequency Interface! All receivers tested by Lowrance draw more current than the Lowrance receiver, which will exceed the interface’s current capability. You can connect any manufacturer’s beacon receiver to the data wires (white and green) without problem. Also, a SAM-50HPD cannot be connected directly to a GlobalMap 2000.

Page 8 shows a GlobalMap 2000 with a Lowrance GPS module, DGPS receiver, and a MapLink. The diagram on page 9 shows a SAM-ST, MapLink, and GPS module.

DGPS DUAL FREQUENCY INTERFACE WIRING

TO DGPS DUAL

FREQUENCY

INTERFACE

WHITE (TO DGPS RECEIVE) GREEN (TO DGPS TRANSMIT)

BLUE (SWITCHED +12 VOLTS)

BROWN (GROUND)

RED (TO +12 VOLTS)

BLACK (GROUND)

LOWRANCE

MAPLINK

LOWRANCE

GPS MODULE

GLOBALMAP

2000

TO 50 KHZ

TRANSDUCER

12 VDC

SAM-50HPD

TO 12 VDC

DGPS DUAL

FREQUENCY

INTERFACE

SPEED/TEMP

SENSOR

SAM-ST

TO 192 KHZ

TRANSDUCER

WHITE

GREEN

12 VDC

BLUE BROWN

LOWRANCE

DGPS

BEACON

RECEIVER

WHITE

GREEN RED BLACK

LOWRANCE

GLOBALMAP

2000

MAPLINK

LOWRANCE

GPS MODULE

DGPS

BEACON

RECEIVER

POWER CABLE

12 VDC

WHITE

GREEN

RED

BLACK

WHITE

GREEN

RED

BLACK

12 VDC

LOWRANCE

MAPLINK

LOWRANCE

GPS MODULE

GLOBALMAP

2000

12 VDC

TO 12 VDC

SAM-ST

TO 192 KHZ

TRANSDUCER

SPEED/TEMP

SENSOR

NMEA 0183, VERSION 1.5 WIRING CONNECTIONS

The shielded red and green wires are for a NMEA 0183, version 1.5 interface. The GlobalMap 2000 sends data to other electronic navigation devices through the green wire and receives NMEA data through the red wire. If the red and green wires are not used, tape their ends so that they cannot short.

To connect a device to the mapping unit’s NMEA 0183 version 1.5 input (send data to the GlobalMap 2000), attach a twisted pair cable from the device’s NMEA output to the red shielded wire on the NMEA cable and the black wire (ground) on the POWER cable. (See page 12 for wiring diagrams.)

To connect a device to the NMEA 0183 version 1.5 output (GlobalMap 2000 sends data to another device), attach a twisted pair cable from the other device’s NMEA 0183 input to the green wire on the NMEA cable and the black wire on the POWER cable. See the other instrument’s manual for more wiring instructions.

NMEA VERSION 2.0 WIRING CONNECTION

Use the four shielded red, black, white and green wires on the NMEA cable for a NMEA 0183, version 2.0 interface. This is a shielded, balanced line interface. Do not use the shield on these wires! Trim the shield back, away from the splice when you attach wires from another device to the mapping unit. The GlobalMap 2000 sends data (transmits) to another electronic navigation device through the shielded white and green wires and receives NMEA data through the shielded red and black wires. If the any of these wires are not used, tape their ends so that they cannot short.

To send version 2.0 data to the GlobalMap 2000, connect the other device’s NMEA 0183 version 2.0 output to the mapping unit’s NMEA 0183 version 2.0’s input (GlobalMap receives data) by attaching a twisted pair cable from the other device’s NMEA output to the shielded red and black wires on the mapping unit’s NMEA cable.

In order for the GlobalMap 2000 to send data to another device, connect the other device’s NMEA 0183 version 2.0 input to the mapping unit’s NMEA 0183 version 2.0’s output (GlobalMap sends data) by attaching a twisted pair cable from the other device’s NMEA input to the shielded white and green wires on the mapping unit’s NMEA cable.

For the GlobalMap 2000 to both send and receive NMEA 0183, version 2.0 data , see the wiring diagram at the bottom of page 13.

NMEA 0183, VERSION 1.5 WIRING CONNECTIONS

GLOBALMAP 2000

NMEA CABLE

BLACK WIRE

GLOBALMAP 2000

POWER CABLE

GLOBALMAP 2000

NMEA CABLE

OTHER DEVICE'S NMEA 0183,

VERSION 1.5 OUTPUT CABLE

RED WIRE

12 VOLT

BATTERY

GLOBALMAP 2000 RECEIVING NMEA 0183 VERSION 1.5 DATA FROM ANOTHER DEVICE

OTHER DEVICE'S NMEA 0183, VERSION 1.5 INPUT CABLE

GREEN WIRE

BLACK WIRE

GLOBALMAP 2000

POWER CABLE

12 VOLT

BATTERY

GLOBALMAP 2000 SENDING NMEA 0183 VERSION 1.5 DATA TO ANOTHER DEVICE

NMEA 0183, VERSION 2.0 WIRING CONNECTIONS

WHITE (+)

GREEN (-)

GLOBALMAP 2000

NMEA CABLE

BLACK (+)

RED (-)

TRANSMIT WIRES

GLOBALMAP 2000 RECEIVE NMEA 0183

VERSION 2.0 ONLY

OTHER DEVICE'S

NMEA OUTPUT

WHITE (+)

GREEN (-)

GLOBALMAP 2000

NMEA CABLE

BLACK (+)

RED (-)

RECEIVE WIRES

OTHER DEVICE'S

NMEA INPUT

GLOBALMAP 2000 SEND NMEA 0183

VERSION 2.0 DATA ONLY

WHITE (+)

GREEN (-)

GLOBALMAP 2000

NMEA CABLE

BLACK (+)

RED (-)

RECEIVE WIRES

OTHER DEVICE

TRANSMIT WIRES

GLOBALMAP 2000 SEND AND RECEIVE NMEA 0183

VERSION 2.0 DATA

Remember, under no circumstances should the shields on the GlobalMap’s wires be connected to the ground on the other device. See the other instrument’s manual for more wiring instructions.

NOTE: When using the shielded wires (NMEA 0183 version 2.0), do not connect the shielded black wire on the NMEA cable to the battery’s ground.

Connecting a LMS-350/350A to the GlobalMap 2000

To connect a Lowrance LMS-350 or LMS-350A with a GPS module to the GlobalMap 2000, first follow the wiring diagram at the bottom of this page. After all wiring is completed, plug the two units in and turn them on. On the LMS-350, then press the GPS key, then the MENU key. Now press the key next to the “Change GPS Settings” label. Press the key next to the “Select NMEA” label. The screen shown at right appears. Now press the key next to the “Select NMEA 0183” label. Finally, press the key next to the “Exit” label. The LMS-350 will send position information to the GlobalMap 2000 as soon as the GPS module locks on to the satellites. The GlobalMap 2000

LMS-350 MENU

doesn’t need any setup.

GLOBALMAP 2000

NMEA CABLE

BLACK WIRE

GLOBALMAP 2000

POWER CABLE

RED WIRE

LMS-350

POWER CABLE

WHITE WIRE

BLACK WIRE

12 VOLT

BATTERY

GLOBALMAP 2000 RECEIVING NMEA 0183 VERSION 1.5 DATA FROM THE LMS-350

DGPS BEACON RECEIVER CONNECTIONS

If a Lowrance GPS module is connected to the GlobalMap 2000, any brand of differential (DGPS) beacon receiver can also be connected, giving you higher accuracy positions in the area covered by the beacon receivers. The unshielded green and white wires on the POWER cable are used for the differential (DGPS) beacon receiver. (Note: You can also use the diagram on pages 7 or 8 if you’re using a Lowrance DGPS receiver.)

To connect the beacon receiver, attach a twisted pair cable from the beacon receiver’s output to the green and black wires (unshielded) on the mapping unit’s POWER cable as shown below. Solder the ground conductor of the twisted pair to the black wire on the power cable. If needed, also attach a twisted pair cable from the beacon receiver’s input to the white and black wires on the mapping unit’s POWER cable. (Not all beacon receivers require an input.)

After the beacon receiver is connected, see the “GPS/DGPS Setup” section for information on setting the communication parameters for the DGPS receiver.

DGPS RECEIVER OUTPUT

DGPS RECEIVER INPUT

(IF NEEDED)

GREEN WIRE

GLOBALMAP 2000

POWER CABLE

WHITE WIRE

BLACK WIRE

12 VOLT

BATTERY

DGPS RECEIVER'S

NMEA 0183 CABLE

GLOBALMAP 2000 DGPS RECEIVER CONNECTIONS

The LOWRANCE LGC-1 GPS MODULE

This GPS receiver is small, rugged, and fast. The five channel design lets it track all satellites in view and acquire up to five satellites at one time. It sends position information once every second. By incorporating Rockwell’s GPS receiver technology with Lowrance’s state-of-the-art design and manufacturing capabilities, Lowrance brings to the consumer one of the most advanced line of GPS marine navigation systems available in the world.

LGC-1 GPS MODULE INSTALLATION

The GPS module can be installed on a flat surface or (with the supplied adapter) on a pole. Mount the module in an area that guarantees a clear view of the sky at all times. In order for the module to receive the signals from the satellites, it must not be obstructed. An ideal location is on a cabin roof, or deck. The gunnels also make a good location. Attaching the pole mounting adapter let you install the module on a one inch mast. However, for lightning protection, the antenna shouldn’t be the highest part of the boat.

Surface Mounting - With Access

If you have access underneath the mounting surface, use the gasket supplied with the GPS module as a template. Drill four 5.5 mm (7/32") holes and one 17 mm (11/16") hole for the module’s cable. Attach the cable to the module and pass it down through the hole in the gasket and the mounting surface. Use 5 mm screws, flat washers, and lock washers to fasten the GPS module to the mounting surface. Route the cable to the GlobalMap 2000.

17mm

(11/16")

Hole

5.5 mm (7/32") Hole

(4 places)

GASKET

DECK

23456789012345678

5 MM SCREWS

Surface Mounting - Without Access

If you don’t have access to the back side of the mounting surface, use the “cleats” supplied with the GlobalMap 2000. (Note: This is assuming you can “snake” the module’s cable to a location that is accessible. A hole will still need to be drilled in the mounting surface for the cable.) Using the gasket as a template, mark and drill the 17 mm (11/16") hole for the cable. Attach the cable to the module and drop the other end of the cable through the gasket and down the hole. Place the module on the gasket. Slide the “cleats” onto each end of the module and (using the cleats as templates) mark four holes for 5 mm (#10) mounting screws. Drill the holes, then replace the cleats on the module and fasten them to the mounting surface with 5 mm (#10) screws. Route the cable to the GlobalMap 2000.

"CLEAT"

MARK AND

DRILL FOUR

PLACES

GPS MODULE

"CLEAT"

GASKET

23456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012

CABLE

Pole Mount

First, thread the pole mounting adapter onto the mounting pole or ratchet base. Align the pole mounting adapter so the module will face the bow of the boat. Install and tighten the set screw into the pole mounting adapter and tighten it securely. This should prevent the GPS module from unscrewing from the pole. Place the gasket onto the pole mounting adapter. Now attach the cable to the GPS module and pass the cable through the gasket, pole mounting adapter, and pole. Set the GPS module on top of the pole mounting adapter and align the four threaded holes in the module with the holes in the pole mounting adapter. Using the four stainless steel 5 mm screws and lock washers supplied with the LGC-1, attach the pole mounting adapter to the GPS module. This completes the assembly. If the pole or mast you’re using isn’t hollow or if the hole in the middle of the pole is too small for the connectors, use the cable mounting adapter supplied with your unit. Thread the cable mounting adapter into the GPS pole mounting adapter. Then thread the pole into the cable mounting adapter. Route the cable down the outside of the pole.

GPS MODULE

POLE

MOUNTING

SET

SCREW

ADAPTER

POLE

CABLE

MOUNTING

ADAPTER

POLE

GPS MODULE

CABLE

MOUNTING

ADAPTER

POLE

SAM SONAR ACCESS MODULE

In order for the GlobalMap 2000 to show sonar data, a sonar access module (SAM) and transducer must be installed. Follow the installation instructions included with the sonar access module. Route the cable from the sonar module to the black connector on the GlobalMap 2000. (Note: The black sonar connector on the GlobalMap 2000 is covered by a black plastic cap. Carefully pry this cap off to gain access to the connector.) Follow the installation instructions included with the transducer and mount it on the boat. Route its cable to the sonar module and plug it into the black connector. The sonar module is now ready for use.

LOWRANCE INLAND MAPPING SYSTEM

Until recently, people using inland lakes and rivers were left out of the electronic mapping market. Lowrance has addressed this market with our “IMS SmartMap™” series of mapping cartridges that use the MapLink™ to connect to the GlobalMap 2000. All of the contiguous 48 states are covered by these cartridges, allowing exceptional detail of lakes and rivers. Also, cities, towns, highways, and roads are shown on these maps. To order these cartridges, contact your local dealer or LEI Extras at 1-800324-0045 (USA only).

MAPLINK™

The GlobalMap 2000 has an internal “background” map that covers almost the whole world. It shows southern Canada, all of the continental United States, and Mexico at a higher resolution than other countries. This map is sufficient for most users, however, Lowrance has an optional cartridge reader called the Maplink™ that accepts IMS SmartMap™ and C-MAP cartridges. The SmartMap™ cartridges were created by Lowrance and have highly detailed maps of the continental United States. The C-MAP cartridges have small coastal area maps built into them that allows you to “zoom” in and see much more detail than is available on the built-in map. The Maplink also has the C-MAP background map built into it, so you have the option of using it or the Lowrance background map at any time, even if a C-MAP cartridge isn’t plugged into the Maplink.

To install the Maplink, follow the instructions included with it. It can be mounted on top of the dash, under the dash, or in the dash for a clean, professional look. Once it’s installed, route the cable included with the Maplink to the small connector on the back of the GlobalMap 2000. If the supplied cable is too short, an extension cable, model MLXT-12 is available that is 12 feet long. After connecting the cable, the Maplink is ready for use. The Maplink receives its power through the connecting cable, simplifying the installation.

Notice!

You can attach up to seven Maplinks to the GlobalMap 2000. This lets you use different maps without having to unplug one and replace it with another when you move out of the first map’s area. This also allows the mounting of the Maplinks under the dash, out of sight.

The Maplink accepts the large C-Map cartridges without adapters. Lowrance IMS SmartMap cartridges and Lowrance supplied C-Map cartridges require an adapter that comes with the Maplink as shown below.

MAPLINK

CARTRIDGE ADAPTER

SMARTMAP

CARTRIDGE

If you’re not using the Maplink or Lowrance Inland Mapping Modules, connect the small gray terminator plug supplied with the GlobalMap 2000 into the small connector on the back of the unit. This will protect the connector on the back of the unit from the elements.

KEYBOARD

The keyboard has keys arranged in a vertical column on the left, plus a horizontal row at the bottom. A ten-key pad and arrow keys on the right side of the screen let you enter and change data on the screen. The menu key in the bottom left corner of the keyboard activates the first menu page. The keys along the bottom of the screen are used to switch between maps and the digital navigation, steering, and position screens. The Event Marker key lets you place icons on the display, while the Man Overboard key is used for emergencies.

MAP - Press this key to show the Mapping Screen. NAV - This key shows the digital navigation screen.

STEER - Press this key to show the Steering Screen. SONAR - This key switches the unit to the sonar displays. ZOOM IN - Expand the map to see more detail by pressing this key. ZOOM OUT - To see a wider area of the map, press this key. CENTER - Centers the map around your present position. CURSOR - Pressing this key activates the moveable cursor lines. WAYPT/ROUTE - This key lets you save or recall a waypoint or route. WAYPOINT QUICK SAVE - Pressing this key instantly saves your

position. EVENT MARKER - To mark a location on the plotter screen, use this key. MAN OVERBOARD - Pressing this key instantly saves your present

position and switches the unit into a mode that shows navigation data to the last saved position.

ARROW KEYS - These keys are used to make menu selections and to move the cursor lines on the screen.

LOWRANCE

ZOOM IN

ZOOM OUT

CENTER

CURSOR

WAYPT/ROUTE

WAYPT

MAP NAV STEER SONAR

20002000

2000

20002000

123 456 789

OVERBOARD

ENT

MAN

CLR

EVENT

MARKER

OFF

LIGHT

CLR - This key clears menus and erases entries from the screen. ENT - This key is used to enter numbers and make selections. ON - The ON key turns the GlobalMap 2000 on. Pressing this key after

turning the unit on also turns the display and keyboard’s lights on. OFF - Press and HOLD the OFF key to turn the mapping unit off.

Interface Test

You can test the mapping unit and it’s accessories after they’re installed to make certain all of the cables are connected properly.

To do this, make certain all of the accessories are connected to the mapping unit. Then press the ON key. The screen at right appears. Press the CLR key to erase this screen. Now press the MENU key three times. Each time you press the MENU key, a new list of menu items appear on the screen. You should be viewing the screen shown at right. Press the key next to the “Interface Diagnostics” label. The screen shown below appears.

A list of the possible Lowrance accessories is on this screen. A check mark appears next to the item if it is communicating with the mapping unit. To run this test again, press the key next to the “Re-Test Interface” label at the bottom of the screen.

Press the CLR key to erase this screen.

GETTING STARTED - INITIALIZATION AND I/O

Once all power and data connections have been made, the next step is to turn the GlobalMap 2000 on. A message appears on the screen. Press the CLR key to erase this message. If a Lowrance GPS module is connected, then the mapping unit sends a “cold-start” message to the module. The module will then start looking for the satellites. It can take up several minutes for the module to determine your position. To speed up this process, you can initialize the module by sending it your present position, time, altitude, and date. See below for details on initializing the GPS module.

If you have another manufacturers GPS or Loran-C receiver connected to the GlobalMap 2000 through the NMEA cable, the mapping unit will show the present position as soon as the receiver sends it. If you’re certain the navigation receiver is sending position data, but the present position display continues to flash for over 15 seconds, (signifying that it isn’t receiving data) then check all wiring connections.

SAM modules start working at the same time the mapping unit is turned on. The mapping unit also automatically sends both versions of NMEA 0183 data at power-on.

Initialization - GPS Module

Note: Read this section only if you have a GPS module connected to the GlobalMap 2000. If you are using the NMEA 0183 input for position information, skip this part.

In order for the GPS module to send position information, it must first find the satellites. If you simply turn the unit on and wait, the unit will find them by itself in 15 minutes or less. This is called “Cold Start.” If you let it find the satellites, the time display will probably be wrong, since it will be showing UTC time or the time at Greenwich, England. However, all other navigation displays, including the position display will be correct. (You can set the time to your local time.) To speed up the satellite acquisition process, you can initialize the GPS module or “tell it where it is” the first time it’s turned on. This initialization process is usually done only once and requires the following data:

1. Your present position in latitude/longitude.

2. Your elevation above sea level (altitude).

3. Today’s date and time.

The unit usually only takes a few minutes or less to find the satellites once it’s been initialized by the user.

To initialize the GPS module, first press the MENU key. Now press the key next to the “GPS / DGPS Setup” label. The screen at right appears. Finally, press the key next to the “Initial Time and Position” label. The screen shown below appears.

This is the GPS module initialization screen. The settings now in use are shown at the top of the display. The first number in the latitude display should be flashing. If you’re using the unit for the first time, these settings are probably wrong for your position and time. To change any of the numbers on this display, simply press the arrow keys to move to the desired number that you wish to change. For example, to change the latitude to 41°18.023', first press the 4 key while the “3” in the latitude is flashing. This changes the “3” to a “4”. It also moves one digit to the right, making the number “5” start flashing. Now press the 1 key. Continue until all of the numbers in the latitude have changed. If you need to change the latitude from north to south, press the key next to the “Toggle N/S latitude” label in the middle of the screen. When you’re finished with the latitude, press the down arrow key once. This moves you to the longitude field. An asterisk (*) flashes in front of the “8” in the longitude. If your longitude is less than 100 degrees, simply press the right arrow key to move to the “9”, then enter your present longitude the same way you entered the latitude. If your longitude is over 100 degrees, simply enter your present longitude. The label at the middle of the screen now shows “ Toggle E/W Longitude”. Press the key next to this label to change the longitude from west to east, if necessary.

Continue entering your altitude, present time and date the same way you entered your present position. If you make a mistake entering a number, use the arrow keys to move back to the number that you wish to change, then enter the correct number.

When all of the numbers on the screen are correct, press the “ENT” key. This sends the values you entered to the GPS module which should shorten the time required for it to find the satellites and return your present position. If you don’t move a long distance (over 100 miles) with the unit turned off, then you probably won’t need to do the initialization again, since it stores all of the last known position settings in memory each time it’s turned off. An internal clock keeps track of the time, even when the unit is turned off, so that it will be correct the next time it’s used.

Once the GPS module finds the satellites and displays the correct latitude/ longitude for your position, then the GlobalMap 2000 is ready for use.

COLD START

When the GlobalMap 2000 is turned on for the first time “out of the box”, it automatically sends a “cold start” message to the Lowrance GPS module. You can also send a cold start message to the receiver. If the unit can’t lock on to the satellites using the data you’ve given it, or if it has trouble finding the satellites, perhaps it is using the wrong data. This can happen if you’ve entered the wrong data by accident. For example, given it east longitude instead of west. Or if you’ve moved a long distance with the unit turned off.

To send a cold start message to the receiver, first press the MENU key. Now press the key next to the “GPS/DGPS Setup” label. The screen at right appears. Finally, press the key next to the “Cold Start GPS Receiver” label. The unit will begin a cold start technique to find the available satellites. It should lock on to them in less than 15 minutes. Remember, when it does, your local time and possibly date display will probably be wrong. Use the method shown above to set the time and date. Once this is done, an internal clock will keep the correct time, even when the unit is turned off. The GPS system updates this clock when the unit is locked on to the satellites.

GPS RECEIVER TEST

If you have a GPS module connected to the GlobalMap 2000, a test can be performed on the receiver inside the module. This tests many parameters of the receiver, letting you know if there is a malfunction. If the GPS module fails any of the tests on the shown on the screen, then contact the Lowrance Factory Customer Service Department.

To activate the receiver test, first press the MENU key, then press the key next to the “GPS/ DGPS Setup” label. Now press the key next to the “Test GPS Receiver” label. The screen shown at right appears. “Testing” appears in the box at the top of the screen while the test is in progress. This will take several seconds. When the test is over, “PASSED” appears at the top of the screen if the module passed the test and “FAILED” if there’s a problem. The boxes on the screen show the results of each test. These results are coded and will show either “FFFF” or “0000”. The version of the software used in the GPS module appears at the bottom of the screen.

To exit this screen, press the CLR key.

DGPS SETUP

Some areas have installed or are planning to install differential transmitters that send correction data to a special receiver. The U.S. Coast Guard has installed many differential transmitters along coastal waters, navigable rivers, and the Great Lakes. When a DGPS receiver is connected to the GlobalMap 2000 along with a Lowrance GPS module, highly accurate positions can be plotted. If you have a differential (DGPS) beacon receiver connected, you’ll need to make some settings on the GlobalMap 2000. To do this, first press the MENU key, then press the key next to the “GPS/ DGPS Setup” menu. Now press the key next to the “DGPS Setup” label. The screen shown at the top of the next page appears. Turn the DGPS input on by pressing the key next to the “DGPS” label. Next, select the type of DGPS receiver that’s connected to the mapping unit by pressing the key next to the “DGPS Type: label. A list of DGPS receivers appears. Select your receiver by pressing the key adjacent to it’s label. See your DGPS receiver’s owner’s manual if your receiver isn’t listed. You may be able to use one of the receivers on the list or use RTCM104.

RTCM 104

The GlobalMap 2000 can “talk” to the beacon receiver using RTCM104, a standard communications language. With this protocol, all you need to do is set the baud rate to the same as the one used by your beacon receiver. The unit’s default is 4800 baud. If your unit uses a different baud rate, press the key next to the “Serial Communication” label. A new screen appears with different baud rate labels. Press the key next to the desired label, then press the CLR key. If the beacon receiver is connected and turned on, differential correction data should now be received by the mapping unit. Press the CLR key to exit this screen.

Lowrance, Starlink, and Magnavox Beacon Receivers

The Lowrance, Starlink and Magnavox beacon receivers must have the frequency and bit rates set.

Most DGPS transmitters have different frequencies and bit rates. The GlobalMap 2000 needs to know the frequency of the transmitter and its bit rate that you will be using with the Lowrance, Starlink, or Magnavox beacon receivers. To enter the DGPS transmitter’s frequency, first select the desired receiver. Now press the key next to the DGPS Beacon Frequency label. Using the numbered keys, enter the frequency of the transmitter. Press the ENT key when you’re finished. Next, press the key next to the “DGPS Beacon Bit Rate:” label. Enter the bit rate, again using the numbered keys. Press the ENT key when you’re finished. If you have a Starlink beacon receiver, you may not have to enter the frequency or the bit rate. Simply press the key next to the “Automatic Mode” label and the Starlink receiver will tell the GlobalMap 2000 the transmitter frequency and bit rate, automatically.

When you’re finished with this screen, press the CLR key. The GlobalMap

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