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Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 2
... purpose, without
notice. For free owner's manuals and the most current information on this manual are simulated.
All features and specifications subject to potential personal injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this manual is a registered trademark of Navico
No part of Lowrance Electronics.
Link-8 Installation Instructions We reserve the right to change without...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 3
......15 3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer 16 3.4 Wiring diagram - Link-8 Installation Instructions
3 NMEA 0183 connections 17
4 Setup your radio - Your user MMSI 18
Lowrance - Table of Contents
1 Installation preparation 6 1.1 Checklist...6 1.2 Tools needed for installation...6
2 VHF installation 7 2.1 Location requirements...7 2.2 LCD viewing angle...7 2.3 Choose an...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 4
...This manual represents the Link-8 as a safety device, this radio must obtain a user MMSI (Marine Mobile Service Identity) and enter it into this radio. and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to DSC Setup section for observing proper radio installation and usage practices.
4. Copyright © 2013 Navico Holding AS. Refer to specifications without...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 5
...conforme aux CNR d'industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Lowrance - FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment...under model documentation section: http://www.lowrance.com. Link-8 Installation Instructions
5 This equipment generates, uses and can be co-located or operated in accordance with the instructions, may...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 6
... Manual
-- 4 flat screws -- 4 plain washers -- 4 spring washers -- 4 nuts -- 2 mounting knobs
• Warranty Card • DSC Warning Label • Template for a recessed installation).
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Lowrance - Contact your Lowrance dealer for advice if necessary.
1.2 Tools needed for installation
You will need the following items before starting the installation. Link-8 Installation Instructions...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 7
...creating magnetic deviation of the display. The radio fixture is recessed into a cavity cut into it.
Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions
7 Ensure the chosen location provides a ...fix the DSC warning label.
2.2 LCD viewing angle
The VHF has a large LCD screen with an optimum viewing angle of the display. The reversible mounting gimbal is fixed to install the radio. The radio...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 8
...Note: If you cannot reach behind the mounting surface to hold the radio at your preferred viewing angle.
6. 2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation
1. Hold the supplied mounting bracket at any time. Use the flat ...angle has a 20º tilt range.
7. Link-8 Installation Instructions Slide the radio into fiberglass, use a soft pencil to drill pilot holes before drilling the screw holes.
3. Now...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 9
...the total area that the template is smooth and taut.
2. Lowrance - 2.3.2 Recessed installation
1. Ensure that will be visible from the rear of the radio).
6. Remove the mounting template and slide the radio into fiberglass, use a small drill bit to the chosen location. Link-8 Installation Instructions
9
Drill completely through the corners of the hatched area where marked...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 12
...) must be connected to connect NMEA 0183, or the N2K connector for advice, if necessary. 3 VHF electrical installation
3.1 Connect the radio
Both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 is supported by a complaint N2K cable (not supplied).
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Lowrance - Always mount the VHF antenna as high as possible and at least 37" (96 cm) from the base station...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 13
...used
AIS (NMEA 0183 HS) RS232 OUT (-) 38.4 kbps
RS422 OUT (-) 38.4 kbps
RS422 OUT (+) RS232 OUT (+)
38.4 kbps 38.4 kbps
Note: The GPS connector on the radio is... (+) 6 (Black)
RS232 IN 8 (Grey)
Line up the arrow on the GPS cable and plug together. Link-8 Installation Instructions
13 Lowrance - Pin / Wire Socket color
1
Shield
2
Orange
3
White
4
Green
5
Yellow
6
Black
7
Blue
8...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 14
... to the radio. Use the Ground screw and Ground plain washer supplied to the speaker. Important: Do not short these 2 wires. Note: We recommend you use a hailer horn of the speaker.
6, 7 DC Power
Wire color 6 - Connect this connection.
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Lowrance -
Link-8 Installation Instructions A speaker ... least a 10 A fused 13.6 V DC electrical service to the 3.5 mm speaker connector.
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 15
3.2 Wiring diagram - Link-8 Installation Instructions
15 NMEA 2000
Lowrance -
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 16
External speaker and hailer
VHF Antenna
External Speaker
Hailer Speaker
16
Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions 3.3 Wiring diagram -
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 17
...Blue N/C 8.Grey N/C
Fuse Switch Red
Black
12 VDC Power 12 VDC only
+
Lowrance - NMEA0183 In 4800 DSC Information NMEA0183 Out GPS Position RS422 38,400 AIS Information
3.4 Wiring diagram - Green 5.Yellow 6.Black 3. NMEA 0183 connections
GPS Plotter
- + - +- +
Link-8 VHF
1. Orange 4. Link-8 Installation Instructions
17 White 7.
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 18
... temperatures. 4 Setup your radio.
Link-8 Installation Instructions You must enter your User MMSI before the DSC functions of the rear heat-sink on this radio will work. Your user MMSI
CAUTION You can't make any DSC transmissions until you've obtained a user MMSI and
entered it into your radio - See the Setup section in the Link-8 User Guide for full setup details. Caution...
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