Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor Installation Configuration and Calibration
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shows how to install an EP-65R Fluid Level sensor and how to connect it to a NMEA 2000® network. It also provides instructions on how to configure and calibrate your fluid level sensor with Lowrance digital gauges (LMF-200 & LMF-400) and display units. NMEA 2000 is the communication bus standard - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 2
smart module converts fluid level information received from the sending unit (fluid level float) to the NMEA 2000 data format. This allows any digital gauge, sonar or GPS unit connected to the NMEA 2000 network to display fluid level information. The EP-65R fluid level sensor is designed to monitor - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 3
connection is positive before disconnecting the old wires. Installation This instruction sheet assumes the mounting bracket is connected to the fluid level float (or potentiometer) and is already installed in the tank. The EP-65R wires - red (positive) and black (negative) - will connect to the - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 4
it in. The sensor is ready to use. Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network A NMEA 2000 network is a communications link between two or more devices that transfer NMEA 2000 information. LowranceNET is the NMEA 2000 networking system developed by Lowrance Electronics. A NMEA 2000 network functions like the - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 5
to receive data from a GPS antenna or multiple sonar units to receive messages sent by a fluid level sensor. A NMEA 2000 network gives you the flexibility to view information like engine diagnostics and fuel level data on digital gauges or display units located anywhere on your boat. There are two - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 6
connector. T connectors may be purchased from LEI (ordering information appears on the back page of this booklet). If you are adding a Lowrance or LEI NMEA 2000 sensor, it will come with it a T connector. Adding a Network Node You can add a node to any existing connection, anywhere along the network - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 7
terminator at end of bus Existing network node Devices connect to double T connector In this example, a new device is added to the NMEA 2000 bus by installing a T connector between a T connector and a terminator at the end of the backbone (network bus). Additional Network Information For more - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 8
Notes 8 - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 9
to use EP-65R Fluid Level with the LMF-200 Multi-function gauge. NOTE: You will notice the LMF-200 does not have an Exit key. Menus will time out after a preset amount of time (3, 5, 10 or 15 seconds). The default setting is 5 seconds. Refer to your LMF-200 instruction manual for more information - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 10
NOTE: The Fuel Remaining Source must be set to fluid level for the unit to correctly display fuel level information from the EP-65R fluid level sensor. It is set to Fuel Level (Fluid Level) by default. To set Fuel Remaining Source to Fluid Level (Fuel Level): 1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 11
able to get a fuel range reading. Fuel Range will NOT be calculated with a fluid level sensor. It will only be calculated with an engine interface, EP-60R Fuel Flow or EP-85R Storage Device. To configure a fluid level for Fuel: 1. Press MENU, select SYSTEM SETUP and press MENU. Highlight B. DEVICES - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 12
(Gray Water), Live Well or Black Water: 1. Press MENU, select SYSTEM SETUP and press MENU. Highlight B. DEVICES and press MENU. 2. Select an unconfigured fluid level (Unfcg FL) from the Bus Devices list and press MENU, which will launch the following message: Hit Menu to Cfg FLev Sns. 3. Press MENU - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 13
Bus Devices list.) 5. Highlight the tank you are reconfiguring and press MENU. You will be taken back to the Bus Devices list. NOTE: If your fluid level is not updated on the Bus Devices list, refresh the list by letting it time out, and then access it again. To reconfigure - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 14
Waste Water (Gray Water), Live Well or Black Water and press MENU. The Tank Number window will appear. 4. Assign a tank number (1, 2 or 3) to the fluid level and press MENU. That will launch the Tank Size window. 5. Input the capacity of the tank (gallons) and press MENU. You will be directed to - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 15
you wish. In the following instructions, we begin calibration with an empty tank. To execute 2-Point calibration: 1. Press MENU, select SYSTEM SETUP and press MENU. 2. Highlight B. DEVICES and press MENU, which will open the Bus Devices list. 3. Highlight the fluid level sensor you want to calibrate - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 16
you wish. In the following instructions, we begin calibration with an empty tank. To execute 3-Point calibration: 1. Press MENU, select SYSTEM SETUP and press MENU. 2. Highlight B. DEVICES and press MENU, which will open the Bus Devices list. 3. Highlight the fluid level sensor you want to calibrate - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 17
MENU, to open the Bus Devices list. 3. Highlight the fluid level sensor you want to calibrate and press MENU, then select CAL (Calibrate fluid level's calibration back to factory default settings. You should only reset calibration when you believe calibration settings for your EP-65R Fluid Level - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 18
fluid level sensor and are having problems with the sensor's performance, be sure to check the sending unit. You can do this by using an ohm meter to test the resistance of the unit. Disconnect the EP-65R screen automatically or manually. Press the UP and DOWN keys to manually scroll pages across - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 19
data will be displayed and how it will be displayed on select pages. You will customize the Gauge page to display fluid level data. NOTE: If you have more than one fluid level, you can add the Gauge page to the page screen rotation more than once, and then customize each page with a different - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 20
Select the desired fluid level and press MENU. The Configuration Options menu will appear. 3. Select LEVEL WARNING (LEV WRNG) and press MENU. 4. The Select Level menu will appear with two options: High Level and Low Level. 5. Select LOW LEVEL or HIGH LEVEL and press MENU. The Level Percentage window - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 21
Reset The Reset command will reset the EP-65R fluid level values to default settings. NOTE: After using Press MENU, select SYSTEM SETUP and press MENU. 2. Highlight BUS DEVICES, select the desired fluid level and press MENU. The Configuration Options menu will appear. 3. Select RESET and press MENU. - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 22
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will have to complete Boat Setup before you will be able to configure or calibrate your fluid level. If you have already completed Boat Setup, skip ahead to the segment covering EP-65R Fluid Level Configuration. To execute Boat Setup: 1. With Boat Setup highlighted on the screen, press ENTER. A menu - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 24
Source) and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the FUEL LEV SNSR (Fluid Level Sensor) and press ENTER. You are ready to configure your fluid level sensor. EP-65R Fluid Level Configuration The LMF-400 will support up to three tanks for each Fluid Level type which includes: Fuel, Fresh Water, Oil, Black Water - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 25
be able to get a fuel range reading. Fuel Range will NOT be calculated with a fluid level sensor. It will only be calculated with an engine interface, EP-60R Fuel Flow or EP-85R Storage Device. To configure a fluid level for Fuel: 1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 26
up the Bus Devices list. 3. Select UNFCG F LEV and press ENTER. The following message will appear: Press Enter to configure Fluid Lev Snsr. 4. Press ENTER and the Fluid Level menu will appear with the following options: Fuel, Fresh Water, Waste Water (Gray Water), Live Well, Oil and Black Water - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 27
Press Enter to Unconfig Device name. 4. Press ENTER and you will be taken back to the Bus Devices list where the fluid level you unconfigured will be displayed as UnCfg F Level. NOTE: If your fluid level is not updated on the Bus Devices list, refresh the list by closing it, and then access it again - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 28
the tank will be displayed as Fuel Tank (P), Fuel Tank (C) or Fuel Tank (S). Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display. To reconfigure a fluid level for Oil: 1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and press ENTER. 2. Highlight BUS DEVICES and press ENTER to bring - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 29
is not updated on the Bus Devices list, refresh the list by closing it, and then access it again. EP-65R Fluid Level Calibration The factory calibration settings for the EP-65R Fluid Level should be adequate for the majority of applications, so calibration will not be necessary in most cases. The - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 30
any order you wish. In the following instructions, we begin calibration with an empty tank. To execute 2-Point calibration: 1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and press ENTER. 2. Highlight BUS DEVICES and press ENTER. Choose the fluid level you want to calibrate and press - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 31
any order you wish. In the following instructions, we begin calibration with an empty tank. To execute 5-Point calibration: 1. Press MENU, use the UP and DOWN keys to select SYSTEM SETUP and press ENTER. 2. Highlight BUS DEVICES and press ENTER. Choose the fluid level you want to calibrate and press - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 32
Press MENU, select SYSTEM SETUP and press ENTER. 2. Highlight BUS DEVICES and press ENTER. Select the fluid level you want to reset and press ENTER. 3. Highlight RESET CAL from the fluid level menu and press ENTER. The following message will appear: Press Enter to reset Calibration. 4. Press ENTER - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 33
NOTE: If you have calibrated your fluid level sensor and are having problems with its performance, be sure to Page Scrolling if you want pages to automatically scroll across the screen. Refer to your LMF-400 manual for more information about Page Scrolling. To add a page to the display: 1. Press MENU - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 34
DOWN keys to select CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER. The data menu will appear. 4. Select FLUID LEVEL and press ENTER. If you have more than one fluid level on your network, a list of fluid levels will appear. 5. Highlight the fluid level you want to display and press ENTER. You will be taken back to the - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 35
the desired position and press ENTER. The data menu will appear. 5. Highlight FLUID LEVEL and press ENTER. If you have more than one fluid level on your network, a list of fluid levels will appear. Select the desired fluid level and press ENTER. 6. You will be directed to the Position menu. Repeat - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 36
each warning you want to turn off. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the main display. Reset Values Use the Reset Values command to reset EP-65R fluid level settings to factory defaults. NOTE: After using the Reset Values command has been executed, you will have to re-enter your engine-tank - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 37
how to configure and calibrate an EP-65R Fluid Level with a display unit. The LMS-525cDF is one of many Lowrance display units that may be used to configure and calibrate an EP-65R Fluid Level sensor. NMEA 2000 Menu/Networking Menu Your unit may have a NMEA 2000 menu or a Networking menu, depending - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 38
menu (left). Bus Setup selected on Networking menu (right). Engine & Tank Configuration The Engine-Tank configuration menu is located below the NMEA 2000 Devices list, but will only be accessible if engine- or fuel-related devices are on the network. When choosing an engine-tank configuration you - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 39
. 6. Select a configuration name for the fluid level sensor you want to set up and press ENTER fluid level. NOTE: Changing the Device Name only will affect the way the EP-65R is shown on your display unit. The customized device name will not be seen by other devices or display units on the NMEA 2000 - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 40
the main display. Tank Instance (Location) The Location drop-down menu allows you to change the tank setting for your fluid level. To select Tank Instance (Location): 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 or NETWORKING and press ENTER. A menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Management - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 41
Type drop-down menu allows you to select the type of fluid your fluid level is measuring. The fluid options are: Fuel, Water, Gray Water, Live Well, Oil and Black Water. To select a fluid type: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 or NETWORKING and press ENTER. A menu will appear with five options - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 42
Located on the Advanced Options menu, the Restore Defaults command allows you to reset an EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor's settings to factory defaults. To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 or NETWORKING and press ENTER. A menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 43
fluid level. In the example below, we will swap the Tank Instance (Location) of the Port and Starboard fluid levels. To reconfigure a fluid level: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 main display. EP-65R Fluid Level Calibration The factory calibration settings for the EP-65R Fluid Level should be - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 44
both points and you can calibrate the points (Empty Level and Full Level) in any order you wish. In the following instructions, we begin calibration with an empty tank. To execute a 2-Point Calibration: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 or NETWORKING and press ENTER. 2. Highlight BUS SETUP and - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 45
Level, Half Level and Full Level) in any order you wish. In the following instructions, we begin calibration with an empty tank. To execute a 3-Point Calibration: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 tank is empty, highlight FLUID LEVEL and press ENTER. Select EMPTY LEVEL and press ENTER. 7. - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 46
you can calibrate the points (Empty Level, 1 Quarter Level, Half Level, 3 Quarter Level and Full Level) in any order you wish. In the following instructions, we begin calibration with an empty tank. To execute a 5-Point Calibration: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 OR NETWORKING and press ENTER - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 47
menu, the Reset Calibration command allows you to reset an individual EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor's calibration settings to factory defaults. To reset calibration: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 or NETWORKING and press ENTER. The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 48
menu is used to calibrate other engine and fuelrelated devices. It will not be used with your fluid level. NMEA 2000 Alarms The NMEA 2000 Alarms menu allows you to set Full and Empty fuel alarms for a number of NMEA 2000 devices. The alarms may be set to a percentage (0-100%) of tank capacity. 48 - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 49
To turn on/off NMEA 2000 Alarm: 1. Press MENU twice, select NMEA 2000 or NETWORKING and press ENTER. 2. Highlight NMEA 2000 ALARMS and press ENTER. 3. Highlight FLUID LEVEL DEVICE and press ENTER. Select the device you want to set an alarm for and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the ENABLED box next to - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 50
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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 service is ever required. LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS 12000 E. SKELLY DRIVE, TULSA, OK 74128 (800 - Lowrance EP-65R Fluid Level Sensor | Installation Configuration and Calibration - Page 52
locate a dealer near you, see the instructions in paragraph number 1 below. Accessory Ordering Information LEI Extras™, Inc. is the accessory source for sonar and GPS products manufactured by Lowrance Electronics and Eagle Electronics. To order Lowrance or Eagle accessories, please contact: 1) Your
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EP-65R Fluid Level
Electronic Sensor
Installation, Configuration and Calibration Instructions
This document shows how to install an EP-65R Fluid Level sensor and
how to connect it to a NMEA 2000
®
network. It also provides
instructions on how to configure and calibrate your fluid level sensor
with Lowrance digital gauges (LMF-200 & LMF-400) and display units.
NMEA 2000 is the communication bus standard developed by the
National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) for use in boats.
Lowrance has introduced the LowranceNet
™
, a line of products that
can communicate over a NMEA 2000 network.
All Lowrance NMEA 2000 capable devices are either NMEA 2000
certified or certification is pending.
Caution:
Installing LowranceNET NMEA 2000 devices is
significantly
different
from installing earlier Lowrance components without
NMEA 2000 features. You should read all of the installation
instructions before proceeding. Decide where to install all
components before drilling any holes in your vessel.
Some sonar or GPS display units may require a software upgrade to
display NMEA 2000 data correctly. For free software upgrades or
additional information on the LowranceNet NMEA 2000
®
network
system, visit our web site, www.lowrance.com.
The EP-65R Fluid Level sensor.
NMEA 2000 red
cable connector
Smart
module
Sending unit
connections
red lead and
black lead.