Lowrance electronic EP-80R User Manual

Pub. 988-0154-472

EP-80R Temp

Electronic Temperature Sensor

Installation and Configuration Instructions

This document shows how to install an EP-80R temp sensor and how to
connect it to a NMEA 2000
how to configure your temp sensor with Lowrance digital gauges (LMF­200 & LMF-400) and display units.

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
system, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com.

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network. It also provides instructions on

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network

Smart module

Temp
module

The EP-80R temperature sensor.

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NMEA 2000 red
cable connector

The EP-80R consists of the temp sensor module, a red cable connector
and the smart module, which converts analog temperature data to
NMEA 2000 data format. The cable length measures 18 inches (46 cm)
from the connector to the smart module and 10 feet (3 meters) from the
smart module to the temp module. The EP-80R Temp, like the other
LowranceNet Electronic Probe (EP) sensors, is designed for use with a
NMEA 2000 network. Your sensor, however, is also compatible with
LowranceNet blue connector networks. It can be added to a blue
connector network by using a red female to blue female adapter cable.
One way or another, your sensor MUST be connected to a NMEA 2000
network or it WILL NOT function.

The NMEA 2000 red female to blue female adapter cable allows users

to add red connector devices to a blue connector network.

Tools and Supplies

Your EP sensor packs with a T connector needed to attach it to a
NMEA 2000 LowranceNet network. If you are connecting to an existing
LowranceNET network, those are all the electronic components you
need. If this is the first sensor you are connecting, you will need to
purchase a LowranceNET Node Kit.

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-80R Temp, "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.
Other supplies are not included, unless otherwise indicated. A transom
mount requires one #8 stainless steel screw (3/4" long) and a high
quality, marine-grade above- or below-waterline sealant/adhesive
compound. If you need a pilot hole for the screw, use a drill and a 1/8"
drill bit. If you want to feed the temp module through a transom or
bulkhead, use a 3/4" bit. A screwdriver is needed for mounting the temp
sensor.

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LowranceNET Node Kit for a NMEA 2000 network. Includes a 2-foot

extension cable, T connector and two 120-ohm terminators.

Installation

The EP-80R temperature sensor can be mounted in any location where
you want temperature to be monitored. The most common applications
are transom mounts — to measure surface water temperature — or in
a livewell. Wherever you install it, make sure the temp module will be
in contact with the water at all times. If the sensor is mounted on the
transom, make sure it is mounted in a manner that prevents it from
coming into contact with the boat trailer.

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 screw.

Temp module on transom with cable routed through the transom.
Notice that the sensor was routed so the smart module is inboard.

After determining the location, use the temp module as a template and
mark the hull for the screw's pilot hole. Route the temp module and
cable over or through the transom to the mounting location. If routing
through the transom, drill a 3/4" hole to accommodate the temp
module. Make sure the smart module is inboard and not left exposed on

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the open transom. Attach the temp module to the hull with one #8
stainless steel screw and seal the screw with the below-waterline
sealant compound.

Route the sensor's cable connector to the T on the network backbone
where you intend to attach it, and plug it in.

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.

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.

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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.

Backbone cable
Terminator at
the end of the
backbone (bus)

Cap for unused
connector

Double T
connector

(to rest of bus)

Cable from
sensor or
display unit

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.

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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.

Use T-connector or double T connector to add
device to bus (maintaining linear architecture)

Attach
terminator at
end of bus

Backbone cable
to rest of bus

Existing network
node

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.

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LMF-200: EP-80R

Temp Configuration

This section covers how to use EP-80R Temperature Sensor with the
LMF-200 Multi-function gauge.

NOTE:

You will notice the LMF-200 does not have an Exit key. Menus will
time out after a preset amount of time (3, 5, 10 or 15 seconds). The
default setting is 5 seconds. Refer to your LMF-200 instruction
manual for more information on the Timeout feature.

LMF-200 Multi-function Digital Gauge.

Boat Setup

If this is the first time you have turned on your LMF-200, you will have
to complete Boat Setup before you will be able to configure your temp
sensor. If you have already completed Boat Setup skip ahead to the
segment covering EP-80R Temp Configuration.

To execute Boat Setup:

1. With Boat Setup highlighted on the screen, press MENU. The Boat
Setup menu will appear, allowing you to select an engine-tank
configuration to match the number of engines and fuel tanks on your
vessel. Boat Setup options include: 1 En/1 Tk, 1 En/2 Tk, 2 En/1 Tk, 2
En/2 Tk, 3 En/1 Tk and 3 En/3 Tk.

2. Use the
press

3. If you selected a configuration with more than one tank you will have
to select the tank you want to set up and press

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UP and DOWN keys to select the correct configuration and

MENU.

MENU, which will open

the Tank Size window. (If you choose a single-tank configuration, you
will not have to choose the tank. You will be directed to the Tank Size
window covered in Step 4.)

4. Use the
will hold and press

UP and DOWN keys to input the number of gallons the tank

MENU. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each additional

tank. After all tanks have been set up, you will be directed to the main
display.

Boat Setup Reset

If you want to access the Setup screen (Boat Setup) after an engine­tank configuration has been chosen you will have to reset the
configuration to default settings.

To reset engine tank configuration:

1. Press MENU, highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press MENU.

2. Choose

ENG/TANK and press MENU twice. The following message will

appear: Hit menu to reset Eng/Tnk.

3. Press

MENU. The Setup screen will appear with Boat Setup

highlighted.

EP-80R Temp Configuration

The EP-80R Temperature sensor has three configuration options:
Inside, Outside and Water. An unconfigured temperature sensor will
appear on the Bus Devices list as UnCfg Temp.

To configure a temp sensor:

1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and
press

MENU.

2. Highlight
Devices list will appear.

3. Highlight
appear: Hit Menu to Cfg Temp Sns.

4. Press
three options: Inside, Outside and Water.

5. Highlight the desired temp option and press
has now has been configured. You will be directed to the Bus Devices
list.

NOTE:

If your temp sensor is not updated on the Bus Devices list, refresh
the list by letting it time out and then access it again.

B. DEVICES and press MENU. After a few moments the Bus

UNCFG TEMP and press MENU. The following message will

MENU to be taken to the Selecting Temp menu, which will have

MENU. The temp sensor

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To unconfigure a temp sensor:

1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and
press

MENU.

2. Highlight

B. DEVICES and press MENU, which will open the Bus Devices

list.

3. Select a temp sensor from the Bus Devices list and press

MENU. The

Configuration Options menu will appear with two choices: Unconfig
(Unconfigure) and Reconfig (Reconfigure).

4. Select

UNCONFIG and press MENU. The following message will appear:

Hit Menu to Unset Device Name.

5. Press

MENU to unconfigure the sensor. You will be directed to the

Bus Devices list, where the temp you unconfigured will be listed as
Uncfg Temp.

NOTE:

If your temp sensor is not updated on the Bus Devices list, refresh
the list by letting it time out and then access it again.

To reconfigure a temp sensor:

To reconfigure a sensor, there must be a configuration name available
(Water, Outside or Inside). If you try to reconfigure a sensor when the
desired configuration name (Water, Outside and Inside) is in use, a

Name Already Selected message will appear.

If all three temps are configured — meaning there is no name
configuration available — follow the first set of instructions. If the
desired configuration name is available, follow the second set of
instructions.

The first set of instructions below will show you how to switch the
configuration of a water temp to an outside temp.

If all temps configured (Configuration name unavailable):

1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and
press

MENU.

2. Highlight

B. DEVICES and press MENU, which will open the Bus Devices

list.

3. Highlight

WTR TEMP and press MENU, which will launch the

Configuration Options menu.

4. Select

UNCONFIG and press MENU. The following message will appear:

Hit Menu to Unset Device Name.

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5. Press

MENU to unconfigure the sensor and return to the Bus Devices

list, where the temp you unconfigured (Water Temp) will be listed as
Uncfg Temp.

6. Highlight

OUT T (Outside Temp) and press MENU. The configuration

options menu will appear.

7. Select
Highlight

RECONFIG and press MENU to open the Selecting Temp menu.

WATER and press MENU. You will be directed to the Bus

Devices list.

8. Highlight

UNCFG TEMP and press MENU. The following message will

appear: Hit Menu to Cfg Temp Sns.

9. Press
and press

MENU to be taken to the Selecting Temp menu. Choose OUTSIDE

MENU. You will be directed to the Bus Devices list, where the

two sensors will be listed with their new configuration names.

If desired configuration name available:

1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and
press

MENU.

2. Highlight

B. DEVICES and press MENU, which will open the Bus Devices

list.

3. Highlight

WTR TEMP on the Bus Devices list and press MENU, which

will launch the Configuration Options menu.

4. Select
Highlight

RECONFIG and press MENU to open the Selecting Temp menu.

OUTSIDE and press MENU. You will be directed to the Bus

Devices list, where the temp will now be shown as Out T. (Outside
Temp).

NOTE:

If your temp sensor is not updated on the Bus Devices list, refresh
the list by letting it time out and then access it again.

Displaying EP-80R Temp Sensor Data

You can display your temperature sensor data on the Gauge, Single
Digital and Dual Digital pages.

Page Screen Rotation

The Page Screen Rotation consists of multiple pages that have been set
for display. Once pages have been added to the rotation, they can be set
to scroll across the screen automatically or manually. Press the

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 Autoscroll if you want the

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UP and

pages to automatically scroll across the screen. Refer to your LMF -200
manual for 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. Highlight

3. Select Gauge, Single Digital or Dual Digital and press

ADD PAGE and press MENU.

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 and Dual Digital pages with temp
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

3. Highlight

MENU, select CUSTOMIZE and press MENU.

TEMP and press MENU. The Select Temp menu will appear

with three temp types: Inside, Water and Outside.

4. Select the desired temp type and press

MENU. You will be taken back

to the main display.

To customize Single Digital page:

1. After the Single Digital page has been added to the page screen
rotation, use the

2. Press

MENU, select CUSTOMIZE and press MENU.

3. Highlight

UP and DOWN keys to display it on the screen.

TEMP and press MENU. The Select Temp will appear,

allowing you to choose from three temp types: Inside, Water and
Outside.

4. Select the desired type and press

MENU. You will be taken back to

the main display.

To customize Dual Digital page:

1. After the Dual Digital page has been added to the page screen
rotation, use the

2. Press

MENU, select CUSTOMIZE and press MENU. The Position menu will

UP and DOWN keys to display it on the screen.

appear with two options: Top Data and Bottom Data.

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3. Select the desired data position and press

4. Highlight
with three temp types: Inside, Water and Outside.

5. Select the desired type and press
the main display. Repeat these steps to customize the other data
position.

TEMP and press MENU. The Select Temp menu will appear

MENU. You will be taken back to

MENU.

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LMF-400: EP-80R

Temp Configuration

This section will show you use the LMF-400 Multi-function gauge to
configure your EP-80R Temperature Sensor.

LMF-400 Multi-function Digital gauge.

Boat Setup

If this is the first time you have turned on your LMF-400, you will have
to complete Boat Setup before you will be able to configure your temp
sensor. If you have already completed Boat Setup, skip ahead to the
segment covering EP-80R Temp Configuration.

To execute Boat Setup:

1. The Boat Setup menu will appear, allowing you to select an engine­tank configuration to match the number of engines and fuel tanks on
your vessel. The Boat Setup menu options are: 1 Eng/1 Tank, 1 Eng/2
Tank, 2 Eng/1 Tank, 2 Eng/2 Tanks, 3 Eng/1 Tank or 3 Eng/3 Tanks.

2. Use the
configuration for your vessel and press
engine/tank configuration, the Tank Size menu will appear with up to
three tank options. (If you selected one tank during Boat Setup, you
will be taken directly to the Setting Tank Size Window in Step 4.)

3. Select the desired tank and press
Tank Size window.

4. Use the
will hold and press
of the remaining tanks.

5. After all tanks on your vessel have been set up, press
to return to the main display.

UP and DOWN keys to select the correct engine-tank

ENTER. After setting the

ENTER, which will open the Setting

UP and DOWN keys to input the number of gallons the tank

ENTER. Press EXIT and repeat steps 3 and 4 for each

EXIT repeatedly

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Boat Setup Reset

If you want to access the Setup screen (Boat Setup) after an engine­tank configuration has been chosen you will have to reset the
configuration to default settings.

To reset engine-tank configuration:

1. Press MENU, highlight SYSTEM SETUP and press ENTER.

2. Choose

ENG/TANK CFG and press ENTER twice. The following message

will appear: Press ENTER to reset Eng/Tnk Cfg.

3. Press

MENU. The Setup Menu will appear with Boat Setup

highlighted.

EP-80R Temp Configuration

The EP-80R Temperature sensor has three configuration options:
Inside, Outisde and Water. An unconfigured temperature sensor will
appear on the bus devices list as UnCfg Temp.

To configure a temp sensor:

1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and
press

ENTER.

2. Highlight

BUS DEVICES and press ENTER. The Bus Devices list will

appear.

3. Select an unconfigured temp sensor (

UNCFG TEMP) and press ENTER.

The following message will appear: Press Enter to Configure Temp
Sensor.

4. Press

ENTER, which will open the Select Temp menu with three

options: Water Temp, Outside Temp and Inside Temp.

5. Highlight the desired option and press
configured. You will be directed to the Bus Devices list. Press

ENTER. The temp is now

EXIT

repeatedly to return to the main display.

NOTE:

If your temp sensor is not updated on the Bus Devices list, refresh
the list by closing it and then access it again.

To unconfigure a temp sensor:

1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and
press

ENTER.

2. Highlight

BUS DEVICES and press ENTER. The Bus Devices list will

appear, showing all devices detected on the network.

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3. Choose the desired temp sensor and press
from the temp configuration menu and press

ENTER. Select UNCONFIGURE

ENTER. The following

message will appear: Press Menu to UnConfig Device Name.

4. Press

ENTER to unconfigure the sensor. You will be directed to the

Bus Devices list where the temp now will be listed as UnCfg Temp.

Bus Devices highlighted in the System Setup menu (left). Searching

Bus Devices window (center) with Bus Devices list (right).

To reconfigure a temp sensor:

To reconfigure a sensor, there must be a configuration name available
(Water, Outside or Inside). If all temp sensor configuration names are
in use, you will have to unconfigure a temp sensor to make its name
available. If you try to reconfigure a sensor when the desired
configuration name is in use, a Name Already Selected message will
appear.

If all three temps are configured — meaning there is no configuration
name available, — follow the first set of instructions. If the desired
configuration name is available, follow the second set of instructions.

The first set of instructions below will show you how to switch the
configuration of a water temp to an outside temp.

If all temps configured (Configuration name unavailable):

1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and
press

ENTER.

2. Highlight

ENTER to open the temp configuration menu.

3. Select

BUS DEVICES and press ENTER. Select OUTSIDE TEMP and press

UNCONFIGURE and press ENTER. The following message will

appear: Press Enter to UnConfig Device Name.

4. Press

ENTER to unconfigure the sensor. You will be directed to the

Bus Devices list. The Outside temp is unconfigured and will be
displayed as UnCfg Temp. Its configuration name (Outside) is now
available, so it can be used to reconfigure the Water temp sensor.

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5. Highlight
configuration menu. Select

WATER TEMP and press ENTER, which will open the temp

RECONFIGURE and press ENTER. That will

direct you to the Temp Selection menu, which will have three options:
Water, Outside and Inside.

6. Select

OUTSIDE and press ENTER. You will be taken back to the Bus

Devices list. The temp you just reconfigured (formerly water temp) will
now be displayed as Outside Temp.

7. To configure the unconfigured Temp (formerly Outside temp),
highlight

UNCFG TEMP from the Bus Devices list and press ENTER to open

the Temp Selection menu, which will have three options: Water,
Outside and Inside. Highlight

WATER and press ENTER. You will be

taken back to the Bus Devices list.

If desired configuration name available:

1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and
press

ENTER.

2. Highlight

ENTER to open the configuration options menu.

3. Select

BUS DEVICES and press ENTER. Select WATER TEMP and press

RECONFIGURE and press ENTER to open the Temp Selection

menu, which will have three options: Water, Outside and Inside.

4. Highlight

OUTSIDE and press ENTER. You will be directed to the Bus

Devices list where the temp will now be shown as Outside Temp.

NOTE:

If your temp sensor is not updated on the Bus Devices list, refresh
the list by closing it and then access it again.

Displaying EP-80R Temp Sensor data:

You can display temp sensor data on the Single Analog, Dual Analog,
Quad Analog, Single Digital, Dual Digital and Quad Digital 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
screen. Pressing the
Pushing the
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.

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ENTER and EXIT keys to manually scroll pages across the

ENTER key moves the scroll in one direction.

EXIT key moves the scroll in the other direction. You will

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 or Quad Digital) 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 on selected pages. You can use the Single Analog, Dual
Analog, Quad Analog, Single Digital, Dual Digital or Quad Digital
pages to display temp sensor data.

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

ENTER. The data menu will appear.

4. Select

MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press

TEMPERATURE and press ENTER. The Select Temp menu will

appear with three temp types: Water Temp, Outside Temp and Inside
Temp.

5. Highlight desired temp type and press

ENTER. You will be taken

back to the main display.

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

ENTER. The Position menu will appear with two options: Top Gauge

MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press

and Bottom Gauge.

4. Select the desired position

and press ENTER. The data menu will

appear.

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5. Highlight

TEMPERATURE and press ENTER. The Select Temp menu will

appear with three temp types: Water Temp, Outside Temp and Inside
Temp.

6. Select the desired temp type and press

ENTER. You will be directed to

the Position menu. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to customize the other
position, or press

To customize Quad Analog page:

EXIT twice to return to the main display.

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

TEMPERATURE and press ENTER. The Select Temp menu will

appear with three temp types: Water Temp, Outside Temp and Inside
Temp.

6. Select the desired temp type and press

ENTER. You will be directed to

the Position menu. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to customize the other
positions, or press

To customize Single Digital page:

EXIT twice to return to the main display.

1. After the Single Digital page has been added to the page screen
rotation, use the

2. Press

ENTER. The data menu will appear.

3. Select

MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press

TEMPERATURE and press ENTER. The Select Temp menu will

ENTER and EXIT keys to display it on the main screen.

appear with three temp types: Water Temp, Outside Temp and Inside
Temp.

4. Select the desired temp type and press

To customize Dual Digital page:

ENTER.

1. After the Dual Digital page has been added to the page screen
rotation, use the

2. Press

ENTER. The Position menu will appear with two options: Top Data and

MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press

ENTER and EXIT keys to display it on the main screen.

Bottom Data.

3. Highlight the desired data position and press

ENTER.

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4. Select
appear with three temp types: Water Temp, Outside Temp and Inside
Temp.

5. Select the desired temp type and press
the Position menu. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to customize the other
position, or press

To customize Quad Digital page:

1. After the Quad Digital page has been added to the page screen
rotation, use the

2. 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

4. Select
appear with three temp types: Water Temp, Outside Temp and Inside
Temp.

5. Select the desired temp type and press
the Position menu. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to customize the other
positions, or press

TEMPERATURE and press ENTER. The Select Temp menu will

ENTER. You will be directed to

EXIT twice to return to the main display.

ENTER and EXIT keys to display it on the main screen.

MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press

ENTER.

TEMPERATURE and press ENTER. The Select Temp menu will

ENTER. You will be directed to

EXIT twice to return to the main display.

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Notes

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Display Unit: EP-80R
Temp Configuration

This section will show you use a NMEA 2000 compatible display unit
with your EP-80R Temperature Sensor.

The LMS-525cDF is one of many Lowrance display units that may be

used to configure an EP-80R Temperature sensor.

NMEA 2000 Menu/Networking Menu

Your unit may have a NMEA 2000 menu or a Networking menu,
depending on the software version installed in your unit. Both menus
allow you to perform the same NMEA 2000 related functions.

NOTE:

Some of the menus shown in this section may differ slightly from
the menus in your display unit, but your unit will perform the same
functions in a similar manner.

Bus Setup

Selecting Bus Setup from the NMEA 2000 or Networking menu will
open the Bus Configuration menu. The Bus Configuration menu gives
you access to the NMEA 2000 Devices list, which allows you to manage
devices on the network. When you are ready to configure your temp
sensor, select it from the NMEA 2000 Devices list.

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Bus Setup highlighted on the NMEA 2000 menu (left). Bus Setup

selected on Networking menu (right).

EP-80R Temp Sensor Configuration

The Temp Type function will be used when configuring your temp
sensor through a display unit. You will select a configuration name for
the temp from the Temp Type menu. You can also change the Device
Name for your temp sensor.

Device Name

You can change how your temp sensor will be displayed on your unit's
NMEA 2000 Devices list by inputting a customized device name in the
Device Name dialog box. You do not have to change the device name to

configure your temp sensor.

NOTE:

Changing the Device Name only will affect the way the EP-80R 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
Configuration menu. A list of network devices will be at the top of the
page.

3. Select the desired temp sensor and press
Configuration menu will appear with the Device Name dialog box
highlighted.

BUS SETUP and press ENTER, which will open the Bus

ENTER. The Device

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4. Press
temp sensor and press

ENTER. Use the arrow keys to input the desired name for the

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 temp sensor and press

ENTER. The Device

Configuration menu will appear with the Device Name dialog box
highlighted.

4. Press
disappears. Press

ENTER. Depress the left arrow key until the device name

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.

To select Temp Type:

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 temp sensor and press

ENTER. The Device

Configuration menu will appear.

4. Highlight

TEMP TYPE and press ENTER. The following temp options

will appear: Water, Outside, Inside, Engine Room, Cabin, Live Well,
Bait Well, Refrigeration, Heating System and Unknown (default).

5. Highlight the desired Temp Type and press

ENTER. The following

confirmation 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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Unconfiguring a Temp Sensor

You could unconfigure a temp sensor by changing its temp type to
unknown or you can use the Restore Defaults command, which will
reset the temp type and device name to default settings.

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 the desired temp sensor and press

ENTER. The Device

Configuration menu will appear.

4. Highlight

5. Select

ADVANCED OPTIONS and press ENTER.

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.

Reconfiguring a temp sensor

A temp sensor can be reconfigured by changing its temp type. If the
desired configuration name is already configured to another temp
sensor, you can unconfigure that sensor to make its configuration name
available.

To change Temp Type:

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 temp sensor and press

ENTER. The Device

Configuration menu will appear.

4. Highlight

TEMP TYPE and press ENTER. The following options will

appear: Water, Outside, Inside, Engine Room, Cabin, Live Well, Bait
Well, Refrigeration, Heating System and Unknown.

5. Highlight the desired Temp Type and press

ENTER. The following

confirmation message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this
device's configuration?

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6. Highlight

YES and press ENTER. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to

the main display.

Displaying EP-80R Temp Sensor Information

The Overlay Data function will be used to show temp sensor data on
your unit's main display.

To add temp sensor as overlay data:

1. Press MENU, highlight OVERLAY DATA and press ENTER.

2. Select

3. Highlight

(PRESS ENT TO ADD…) and press ENTER.

NMEA 2000 and press ENTER. A list of devices on the

network will appear.

4. Select the desired temp sensor and press

ENTER. Its temp type

(configuration) will appear underneath it next to a checkbox.

5. Highlight the temp type and press

ENTER, which will place a

checkmark in its checkbox. It now will be shown as overlay data on
your unit's main display.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to display the other temp sensor data, or press

EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display.

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