Pub. 988-0161-04D
RIM 300
Radar Interface Module
Installation Instructions
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 conflict 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 on the an-
tenna unit or other equipment in the beam of the radar.
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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.
To display unit
Blue transmit
Green receiver
wire (TX)
wire (RX)
Display Unit Power Cable
Accessory
switches
RIM 300
Data
NMEA 2000 Power Cable
Cable
3 amp
fuses
12 volt
battery
To NMEA/COMMS port
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 cable has four wires: red, black, blue and green. You will use
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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
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.
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Notes
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Notes
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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 interference 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:
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•
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the factory customer service department for help.
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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 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 carelessness, 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
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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 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
tor.
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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,
your telephone directory for listings.
2) U.S. customers: LEI Extras Inc., PO Box 129, Catoosa, OK 74015-0129
3) Canadian customers can write:
Lowrance/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd. 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.
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