Lowrance electronic RIM 300 User's Manual
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1. do so without notice in Canada If you re in Canada and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone without sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 661 3983 905 629 1614 not toll free 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern Standard Time M F Outside Canada and the USA If you have technical return or repair questions contact the dealer in the country where you purchased your unit To locate a dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Loca tor Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Lowrance accessories for your radar please contact 1 Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment or other consumer electronics should be able to assist you with these items To locate a Lowrance dealer near you visit our web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator Or you can consult your telephone directory for listings 2 U S customers LEI Extras Inc PO Box 129 Catoosa OK 74015 0129 Call 1 800 324 0045 or visit our web site www lei extras com 3 Canadian customers can write Lowrance Eagle Canada 919 Matheson Blvd2. on the an tenna unit or other equipment in the beam of the radar 1 RIM 300 Installation The RIM 300 will replace the power cable that came with your display unit Your RIM 300 has three cables branching out from the cable plug which include radar data cable display unit power cable and NMEA 2000 power cable NOTE You will need to purchase a SIMRAD heading sensor for the Radar Overlay feature to work properly You MUST remove the power cable that came with your unit and replace it with the RIM 300 to complete this installation WARNING Even though the RIM 300 is replacing your original power data cable you must follow the same rules cau tions and warnings for powering the display unit and a NMEA 2000 network or LGC 3000 antenna module These details are described in the display unit manual and the LGC 3000 instruction sheet Failure to follow all power connection instructions and fusing requirements could result in damage to your equipment and injury to you NN To display unit A 2 Blue transmit 7 Green receiver Display Unit Power Cable Accessory RIM 300 switches Data NMEA 2000 Power Cable Y 12 volt s To NMEA COMMS port battery on radar processor The RIM 300 radar data cable is connected to the radar processor Ra dar processor installation is covered in the Radar Installation manual 1 The RIM 300 works from a 12 volt DC battery system The display unit power
3. year from your original purchase date will either be repaired without charge or be replaced with a new product identical or reasonably equivalent to this product at our option within a reasonable time after our receipt of the product If such defect malfunc tion or non conformity remains after a reasonable number of attempts to repair by us you may elect to obtain without charge a replacement of the product or a refund for the product THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS JUST DESCRIBED IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT MALFUNCTION OR NON CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty does NOT apply in the following circumstances 1 when the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 2 when the product has been con nected installed combined altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than accord ing to the instructions furnished with the product 3 when any serial number has been effaced altered or removed or 4 when any defect problem loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse negligence or car
4. D J ES es Plug the RIM 300 Data Cable into the NMEA COMMS port on the back of the radar processor 4 Plug the RIM 300 radar data cable into the NMEA COMMS port on the radar processor box 5 After all wires and cables have been connected and all unused wires insulated insert the RIM 300 cable plug in the power data receptacle on the back of your display unit Notes Notes FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U S Federal Communi cations Commission FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful in terference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired opera tion Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manu facturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note 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 pro tection 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 in structions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inte
5. E Mississauga Ontario L4W2R7 or fax 905 629 3118 Shipping Information If it becomes necessary to send a product for repair or replacement you must first receive a return authorization number from Customer Service Products shipped without a return authorization will not be accepted When shipping we recommend you do the following 1 Please do not ship the knobs or mounting bracket with your unit 2 If you are sending a check for repair please place your check in an envelope and tape it to the unit 3 For proper testing include a brief note with the product describing the problem Be sure to include your name return shipping address and a daytime telephone number An e mail address is optional but useful 4 Pack the unit in a suitable size box with packing material to prevent any damage during shipping 5 Write the Return Authorization RA number on the outside of the box underneath your return address 6 For your security you may want to insure the package through your shipping courier Lowrance does not assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit Visit our web site Lowrance Pub 988 0161 04D Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 051908 Navico
6. LOWRANCE Pub 988 0161 04D LOWRANCE RIM 300 Radar Interface Module Installation Instructions Copyright 2008 Navico All rights reserved No part of this manual may be copied reproduced republished trans mitted or distributed for any purpose without prior written consent of Navico Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this man ual is strictly prohibited Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico NMEA 2000 is a reg istered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association Navico may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so without notice All features and specifications subject to change without notice For free owner s manuals and the most current information on this product its operation and accessories visit our web site www lowrance com Lowrance Electronics Inc 12000 E Skelly Dr Tulsa OK USA 74128 2486 Printed in USA Warnings and Cautions Caution Use the radar at your own risk Your radar was designed for use as a navigation aid It should not be used for purposes that re quire precise measurements of direction distance topography or location Always compare the navigation information received from your radar with data from other navigation aids and sources When a conflict arises between the navigation data from your radar and data from other navigation aids make sure you resolve the confli
7. cable has four wires red black blue and green You will use 2 the red and black wires to power your display unit Attach the red wire to an accessory switch or power bus connected to a 12 volt battery Connect the black ground wire to the battery negative post Tip If possible keep the power cable away from other boat wiring espe cially the engine s wires This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise If the cable is not long enough splice 16 gauge wire onto it Make sure to attach the in line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible Make sure it is fused with a 3 amp fuse 2 The blue and green wires Com port 2 can be used to exchange GPS position data with any NMEA 0183 compatible device Connect the blue TX transmit wire to the receive RX wire from the NMEA 0183 de vice Now connect the green RX receive wire to the transmit TX wire from the NMEA 0183 device There is no ground wire so the NMEA 0183 device MUST be grounded to the same source as the display unit 3 If you are powering a NMEA 2000 network or an LGC 3000 GPS an tenna you must connect the NMEA 2000 power cable Attach the NMEA 2000 red wire to an accessory switch that is connected to the same 12 volt power source as the display unit power cable red wire Be sure to use the 3 amp fuse Connect the black wire to the nega tive battery post NMEA COMMS port RADAR PROCESSOR _NS RORI02IM
8. ct before proceeding with navigation A CARE FUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN NAVIGATION INFORMATION Caution International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea man date that when radar is on a vessel the radar must be used at all times regardless of weather conditions or visibility Numer ous court decisions have not only ruled the radar must be used but that the radar operator must be knowledgeable in all opera tional aspects of radar performance or otherwise face a greater risk of liability if an accident occurs WARNING High Voltage Hazard Dangerously high voltages are present within the radar scanner unit Technicians must exercise extreme care when working inside the unit ALWAYS remove power before removing the cover Some capacitors may take several minutes to discharge even after switching off the radar Before touching the magnetron or any high voltage components ground them with a clip lead WARNING Microwave Radiation Hazard The microwave energy radiated by a radar antenna is harmful to humans especially to the eyes NEVER look directly into an open waveguide or into the path of ra diation from an enclosed antenna Radar and other ra dio frequency radiation can upset cardiac pacemakers If someone with a cardiac pacemaker suspects abnormal operation immediately turn off the radar equipment and move the person away from the antenna Turn off the radar whenever it is necessary to work
9. elessness or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner s manual for the product We reserve the right to make changes or improvements in our products from time to time without incurring the obligation to install such improvements or changes on equipment or items previously manufactured This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state REMINDER You must retain the sales slip or sales receipt proving the date of your original purchase in case warranty service is ever required LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS 12000 E SKELLY DRIVE TULSA OK 74128 800 324 1356 How to Obtain Service in the USA We back your investment in quality products with quick expert service and genuine Lowrance parts If you re in the United States and you have technical return or repair questions please contact the Factory Customer Service Department Before any product can be returned you must call customer service to determine if a return is necessary Many times customer service can resolve your problem over the phone with out sending your product to the factory To call us use the following toll free number 800 324 1356 8 a m to 5 p m Central Standard Time M F Lowrance Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our ship ping policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to
10. rference 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the factory customer service department for help NAVICO FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY We our or us refers to NAVICO the manufacturer of this product You or your refers to the first person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal family or household use We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship and against failure to conform to this product s written specifications all for one 1 year from the date of original purchase by you WE MAKE NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR RANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT Your remedies under this warranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship or any non conformity with the product s written specifications occurred within one year from the date of your original purchase which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip Any such defect malfunction or non conformity which occurs within one
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