Lowrance Link-8 DSC VHF Support Question
Lowrance Link-8 DSC VHF Support Question
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Question posted by bjones61489 on June 19th, 2015
Trying To Connect A Link 8 To An Elite 7.
What colors do I connect? Nema183? Shield, Orange, White, Green, Yellow, Black, blue and grey on Link 8 and Yellow, Blue, Orange, Green, Shield on Elite 7 Data connection. Thanks Bob
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on June 23rd, 2015 11:20 AM
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you can check it here how to connect it please click here
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Related Lowrance Link-8 DSC VHF Manual Pages
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 2
... modifications to operate the radio.
All screens in minor or moderate injury.
Lowrance Electronics may result in property damage.
2
Lowrance - For free owner's manuals and the... and use. DANGER
This is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of Lowrance Electronics. All features and specifications subject to do so without notice.
Copyright © ...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 3
... LCD viewing angle...7 2.3 Choose an installation type...7 2.3.1 Mounting bracket installation...8 2.3.2 Recessed installation...9 2.4 Link-8 dimensions...10 2.5 Handset mic wall hanger...11
3 VHF electrical installation 12 3.1 Connect the radio...12 3.2 Wiring diagram - Link-8 Installation Instructions
3 Your user MMSI 18
Lowrance - External speaker and hailer 16 3.4 Wiring diagram - NMEA...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 4
... authorities in your Link-8 in a manner that will not operate on marine transceivers that is solely responsible for the Link-8. The user MMSI is supplied with FCC regulations, this Lowrance VHF radio.
Governing Language... label.
5. It is clean and dry before operating DSC functions.
4
Lowrance - Lowrance recommends that the chosen location is used only within the geographic range...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 5
...complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Link-8 Installation Instructions
5 However, there is no...connecting a peripheral to the following website under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. Connect the equipment into an output on , the user is encouraged to try... limits set forth for help.
Operation is connected. A shielded cable must accept any other antenna or transmitter...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 6
...flush mounting option • Declaration of Conformity document
(where applicable)
Note: A VHF antenna is missing:
• Link-8 base station, with microphone • Handset mic wall hanger, with:
attached
...4 nuts -- 2 mounting knobs
• Warranty Card • DSC Warning Label • Template for installation
You will need the following items before starting the installation.
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 7
... the radio.
The radio can be removed for a suitable location. Link-8 Installation Instructions
7 Ideally, the user should be adjusted.
•...; Is at least 3' (1 m) from the antenna • Allows easy connection to (at least) a 10 Amp fused 13.6 V DC electrical source ...
There are two ways to fix the DSC warning label.
2.2 LCD viewing angle
The VHF has a large LCD screen with an ...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 8
... radio into fiberglass, use a small drill bit to mark the 4 screw hole positions onto the mounting surface.
2. Insert the 2 mounting knobs through the mounting surface. Link-8 Installation Instructions Note: If you cannot reach behind the mounting surface to attach the nuts, use a soft pencil to drill pilot holes before drilling the...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 9
..., use a small drill bit to create a cavity in the mounting surface. (The dashed line shows the total area that the template is smooth and taut.
2. Link-8 Installation Instructions
9 Tape the supplied mounting template to the mounting surface using the 2 M5 x 32 screws with the plain washers and nuts. (The screws should...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 11
...; metallic, use a soft pencil to the mounting surface.
3. Hang the handset mic on the handset mic wall hanger. 4. Now connect the radio.
0.96" (24.5 mm)
0.47" (12 mm) 1.16" (29.5 mm)
Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions
11 Hold the handset mic wall hanger at the chosen location and use the 2 flat screws, 2 spring...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 12
Link-8 Installation Instructions Always mount the VHF antenna as high as possible and at least 37" (96 cm) from the base station.
2 NMEA 2000 (N2K) connector The radio can operate the radio. Consult your Lowrance dealer for NMEA 2000 connections.
1 VHF antenna A suitable radio antenna (not supplied) must be mounted and connected before you can be...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 13
....4 kbps 38.4 kbps
Note: The GPS connector on the GPS cable and plug together. The pin details are shown for information.
Link-8 Installation Instructions
13 Pin / Wire Socket color
1
Shield
2
Orange
3
White
4
Green
5
Yellow
6
Black
7
Blue
8
Grey
GPS / MFD (NMEA 0183)
GROUND, NMEA 0183 OUT (-)
4800bps
NMEA 0183 OUT (+) 4800bps
NMEA 0183 IN (-) NMEA 0183 IN (+)
4800bps...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 14
... battery terminal.
Black
Function (+) 13.6 V DC
(-) Ground
Details
Connect this wire to the radio. Link-8 Installation Instructions Install the hailer horn in a forward-facing location on the boat because the hailer horn will transmit the FOG horn sounds and will 'listen back' when not transmitting. 4 Hailer Horn
Wire color White Shield
Function (+) (-) Shield
Details Connect to hailer...
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 15
Link-8 Installation Instructions
15 3.2 Wiring diagram - NMEA 2000
Lowrance -
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 16
Link-8 Installation Instructions 3.3 Wiring diagram - External speaker and hailer
VHF Antenna
External Speaker
Hailer Speaker
16
Lowrance -
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 17
Green 5.Yellow 6.Black 3. Blue N/C 8.Grey N/C
Fuse Switch Red
Black
12 VDC Power 12 VDC only
+
Lowrance - Link-8 Installation Instructions
17 White 7. NMEA0183 In 4800 DSC Information NMEA0183 Out GPS Position RS422 38,400 AIS Information
3.4 Wiring diagram - Orange 4. NMEA 0183 connections
GPS Plotter
- + - +- +
Link-8 VHF
1....
Link-8 VHF Installation Manual EN - Page 18
..., the temperature of this radio may exceed normal surface temperatures. Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns.
18
Lowrance -
Link-8 Installation Instructions You must enter your User MMSI before the DSC functions of the rear heat-sink on this radio will work.
4 Setup your radio. See the Setup section in the...
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