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    L WX-1 Satellite W eather Radio Module Installation Instructions WEA THER WEA THER 988-0158-13A[...]

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    Copyright © 2009 Navico All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance Electronics. Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Navico. Navico may nd it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at[...]

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    1 This document covers the installation and status/diagnostic indicators available for the Lowrance L WX-1. It also details how to activate a SIRIUS subscription. L WX-1 package include: Main Components: Antenna Receiver (AR) pre-congured for a mast mount 1. AR Interconnect Cable (attached to AR) connects to IM • Interface Module (IM) 2. IM Po[...]

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    2 L WX-1 Installation Options The L WX-1 can be mounted in three basic congurations: AR Mast Mount (factory-installed option) 1. AR Flush Mount with cable routed through the mounting surface 2. (e.g. deck) AR Flush Mount with cable routed on top of the mounting surface 3.[...]

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    3 1. AR Mast Mount Installation The L WX-1 AR is shipped in the retail box factory-congured for a mast mount. T o use AR Mast Mount Installation: Loosen the four AR Bolts & Nuts (a couple of counter-clockwise 1. turns on each). The AR Mast Boot will loosen, allowing the AR Mast Mount to turn. 2. Insert the AR Interconnect Cable into the Ante[...]

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    4 2. AR Flush Mount Installation (through deck) AR Flush Mount with cable routed through the deck. T o use AR Flush Mount through-deck installation: Remove the four AR Bolts & Nuts (the AR Cover and AR Base are 1. factory tted – DO NOT A TTEMPT T O SEP ARA TE THEM) Use the AR Gasket as a template to mark where the AR Mounting 2. Screws and[...]

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    5 3. AR Flush Mount Installation (above deck) In this AR Flush Mount installation, the cable is routed out the back of the L WX-1. This installation is the same as AR Flush Mount through-deck Installation, except the AR Interconnect Cable is routed under the L WX-1 and out the back above the deck instead of through the deck. T o use AR Flush Mount [...]

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    6 IM Installation W ith all of the AR installation options, it is recommended that the IM is mounted/ installed below deck. T o install the IM: Open the IM enclosure by unscrewing the two IM Enclosure Screws 1. on the front panel Insert the male RJ45 2. connector on the end of the AR Interconnect Cable into the female RJ45 connector in the middle o[...]

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    7 L WX-1 Status Indicators The L WX-1 status indicators are the two LEDs on the Interface Module. The IM in- dicators are to be used to obtain connectivity with the end-user device, where more detailed problem diagnosis is available. Power LED indicates L WX-1 Power: LED OFF 1. — No power to the Interface Module LED ON (solid green) 2. — Power [...]

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    8 If LED blinks ON/OFF three times during the power-up cycle and then turns OFF , an Ethernet loop back connector should be connected to the IM Network Cable and the L WX-1 should be power cycled. If the blinking during power-up does not recur , then the IM Network Cable is good, and the end-user device should be checked. When IM Network Cable is p[...]

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    9 T o activate a SIRIUS subscription: After the L WX-1 module is installed, locate the label on the front ap 1. of the L WX-1 carton Record your ESN number (SIRIUS ID) and contact SIRIUS at 1-800- 2. 869-5480. SIRIUS Marine W eather service can only be activated by phone. Access SIRIUS status screen to make sure subscription (Weather 3. Status, [...]

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    10 L WX-1 Diagnostic Report The following information is shown in the Diagnostic Report retrievable by the Chartplotter . T o view the Diagnostic report, access the SIRIUS Status screen and press MENU . L WX-1 System Information Name Description Example L WX-1 Software V ersion Software version L WX-1 is running L WX200807280148 L WX-1 Revision Lev[...]

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    11 SIRIUS Module Information Name Description Example Radio Activation Status - Data Indicates the activation status of the SIRIUS Radio Module. The rst value indicating an active subscription. Parameter 1 — indicates is set to ‘1’ when there are subscribed channels. Parameter 2 — provides a bit mask for the individualized, enabled and a[...]

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    12 Radio Signal Strength Indicates the signal strength received by the SIRIUS Radio Module. The value is in the range of 0-3 with 3 being maximum. V alues are dened as follows: 0 = no signal 1 = weak signal 2 = good signal 3 = excellent signal 2 Radio Channel – Data Indicates the tuned data channel for the SIRIUS Radio Module 199 Radio SIRIUS [...]

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    13 NA VICO LIMITED TWO-YEAR LOWRANCE W ARRANTY “W e,” “our ,” or “us” refers to NA VICO, the manufacturer of this Lowrance product. “Y ou” or “your” refers to the rst person who purchases this product as a consumer item for personal, family or household use. W e warranty this product against defects or malfunctions in materia[...]

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    www .lowrance.com 988-0158-13A Pub. 012809 © Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved Navico[...]