Lowrance electronic LWX-1 User Manual
Sirius Audio & Weather Antenna
WEATHERWEATHER
LWX-1
Installation & Operation Manual
Copyright © 2009 Navico
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SIRIUS is a registered trademark of SIRIUS.
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and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without
notice. All features and specications subject to change without notice.
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operation and accessories, visit our web site:
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Navico
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Tulsa, OK 74128-2486
(800) 324-1356
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Contents
Installation ............................................................................. 2
Mast Mount Installation.................................................................... 5
Flush Mount Through-Deck Installation ........................................... 6
Flush Mount Above-Deck Installation .............................................. 7
Interface Module Installation............................................................ 8
SIRIUS Activation ............................................................... 10
Operation ............................................................................ 13
Manual Conventions ...................................................................... 13
Audio ................................................................................... 14
SIRIUS Status ...............................................................................15
Media Bar Controls ................................................................................... 15
SIRIUS Audio Menu.......................................................................16
Listening to SIRIUS audio ........................................................................16
Change Lock Code ................................................................................... 19
Volume......................................................................................................19
Weather ............................................................................... 20
Overlay .......................................................................................... 20
Displaying Weather on Chart page ........................................................... 20
Weather options menu ..................................................................21
Precipitation ................................................................................... 21
Map Scale...................................................................................... 21
Weather Alarms ........................................................................................23
City Forecast .........................................................................................................23
Animate ....................................................................................................26
Transparency ............................................................................................ 27
SIRIUS Subscription Levels ..........................................................27
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Installation
Thank you for purchasing the LWX-1 SIRIUS Audio/Weather Antenna. This manual
documents installation, activation and how to use SIRIUS features with an HDS
display unit.
This section covers the installation of the Lowrance LWX-1 and SIRIUS subscription
activation.
CAUTION: For the LWX-1 to work properly with your HDS product,
you will need code version 2.0 or greater. Visit www.lowrance.com for
instructions on how to download/install software updates.
LWX-1 package includes:
Main Components:
Main Components
Antenna Receiver (AR)
pre-congured for a mast mount
AR Interconnect Cable IM Network Cable
Interface Module (IM)
Mounting Components
AR Gasket (1) IM Mounting Screws (2)
AR Mounting Screws (4) AR Screw Caps (5) — one extra
IM Power Cable
2
Interface module
Power
wires
Ethernet connector
LWX-1 Antenna
LWX-1 Installation Options
The LWX-1 can be mounted in three congurations:
Mast Mount1.
Flush Mount 2.
RJ45 Cable
AR Flush Mount 3.
NOTE: When installing, make sure the RJ45 Interconnect cable will t
properly through any ratchet mounts or other boat hardware.
NOTE: Planning a cable route in advance could prevent multiple
cable pulls, decreasing the chance of damaging the RJ45 connector.
3
WARNING
AR Bolts in place, but module is
not tightly sealed.
Tightening AR bolts
No matter how the LWX-1 antenna is installed,
you will have to loosen or remove the AR bolts.
After mounting the LWX-1, make sure the AR
bolts have been tightened securely. The AR bolts
MUST be tightened to prevent water from getting
into the LWX-1 housing.
AR Bolts are tightened securely;
module is sealed tight.
4
Mast Mount Installation
The LWX-1 Antenna Receiver (AR) is shipped pre-congured for a mast mount.
Loosening LWX-1 AR Bolts. Insert RJ45 Interconnect Cable into
mast/pole mount.
To use LWX-1 Mast Mount Installation:
Loosen the four LWX-1 AR Bolts & Nuts. The circular mast boot on 1.
the bottom of the LWX-1 will loosen, allowing it to turn.
Insert the RJ45 Interconnect Cable into the mast/pole mount and 2.
route it to the Interface Module.
Move the LWX-1 antenna into the desired position and screw the 3.
mast boot onto the mast/pole. The
LWX-1 mast mount is designed for
occasional hand alignment, so handtighten as much as possible – DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN.
With the LWX-1 installed, move it in to 4.
the desired position and re-tighten the
four AR Bolt & Nuts.
Use the four white screw caps to cover the bolt holes on top of the 5.
LWX-1 cover .
5
Hand tighten LWX-1 onto
mast mount.
Flush Mount Through-Deck Installation
You will route the RJ45 cable through the deck in this installation.
Remove AR Mast mount.
Use Mast mount panel as a template.
To use Flush Mount through-deck installation:
Remove the four LWX-1 AR Bolts & Nuts and then remove the 1.
precongured mast mount.
Use the mast mount panel as a template to mark where the mounting 2.
screws and RJ45 interconnect cable holes will be drilled.
WARNING: The LWX-1 AR cover and AR base are factory tted.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE THEM.
Drill the 1/32” starter holes for the mounting 3.
screws and a 1/2” hole for the RJ45
interconnect cable.
Insert the interconnect cable through the deck 4.
and pull it through.
Mount the LWX-1 to the deck using the four 5.
supplied machine screws.
Use the four white screw caps to cover the bolt 6.
holes on top of the LWX-1 cover.
Insert Flush Mount
machine screw
6
Flush Mount Above-Deck Installation
This installation differs from the Flush Mount through-deck Installation in that the
cable is routed out of the back of the LWX-1 Antenna, instead of through the deck.
Breaking away the channel stop.
Insert rubber boot into boot inset.
To use Flush Mount above-deck installation:
With a pair of needle-nose pliers break away/remove the channel 1.
stop, so the interconnect cable can t ush in the cable channel on
the bottom of the LWX-1.
Insert the RJ45 interconnect cable into the cable channel.2.
Ensure the rubber boot on the Interconnect Cable is rmly in the AR 3.
Rubber Boot Inset so it is ush with the
bottom of the LWX-1 Base.
Use the mast pound panel to mark 4.
where the machine screws will be
drilled. Drill 1/32” starter holes.
Make sure the interconnect cable is 5.
secured in the cable channel and then
mount the LWX-1 to the deck using the
four supplied machine screws.
Use the four white screw caps to cover the bolt holes on top of the 6.
LWX-1 cover.
Rubber
boot
Channel
Stop
Boot inset
7
Interface Module Installation
We recommend the Interface Module be mounted below
deck in a water tight area.
To install the Interface Module:
Open the inteface module by unscrewing 1.
the two interface module housing screws
on the top of the module.
Insert the RJ45 cable connector into the interface module RJ45 2.
connector inside the module housing. The RJ45 connector will
click into place when it is connected correctly.
Route the AR Interconnect 3.
Cable through the exit slot
of the module (between
the other two cables) and
close the module.
Tighten the inferface 4.
module housing screws.
Mount the module on a 5.
vertical surface using the
supplied mounting screws.
Make sure the cables exit
downward.
RJ45 connector
Connect the interface module Power Cable to the vessel’s power (8 6.
to 16 VDC source).
Connect the module’s ethernet connector directly to your HDS unit 7.
or Navico Expansion Port (NEP).
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