Lowrance electronic M68I SONAR User Manual


 
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When the data cable is connected to your VHF radio, all you have to do
is plug it into the sonar/GPS unit. Attach the data cable's plug to the
accessory socket on the right side of the back of your unit's case.
Communications Port Activation
Now that you have your devices connected, here's how to make them
communicate. This unit can connect to either an accessory such as a
speed or temperature sensor or a NMEA 0183 data cable. In order to use
the Communications Port for NMEA data, you first need to activate
NMEA 0183 Output.
Press
MENU|MENU| to ENABLE NMEA 183 OUTPUT|ENT| to YES|ENT.
Enable NMEA command on the unit's Main Menu
Communications Port Configuration
Once NMEA 0183 Output has been enabled from the Main Menu, the
Com Port command appears in the System Setup Menu. This command
opens a menu that allows you to configure the communications port.
Menus for changing Com Port settings.