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Lowrance LMS-480 User Manual

Lowrance LMS-480
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Pub. 988-0151-181
www.lowrance.com
LMS-480M, LMS-480DF
Fish-finding Sonar & Mapping GPS
Operation Instructions

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Lowrance LMS-480 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size5 inches
Resolution480 x 480 pixels
GPS ReceiverYes
Sonar Frequency200 kHz
Waterproof RatingIPX7
ChartplottingYes
Display TypeLCD
Depth Capability1000 ft

Summary

Read Me First!

Capabilities and Specifications: LMS-480 and LMS-480DF

Details general and sonar/GPS capabilities and specifications of the LMS-480 series units.

How LMS-480 Sonar Works

Explains the basic principles of sonar operation, including sound waves and echoes.

How LMS-480 GPS Works

Explains how the GPS receiver locates position using satellite signals.

Introduction to GPS and WAAS

Provides background information on GPS technology and the WAAS system.

How to use this manual: typographical conventions

Explains the text formatting, symbols, and conventions used in the manual.

Installation & Accessories

Preparations

Outlines the recommended sequence for installing the sonar/GPS unit and accessories.

Transducer Installation

Guides on installing the Skimmer transducer on transoms, trolling motors, or hulls.

Selecting a Transducer Location

Details criteria for choosing the optimal transducer mounting spot for performance.

Power Connections

Details how to connect the unit's power supply cable to the battery.

Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable

Covers bracket, in-dash, and portable mounting options for the sonar/GPS unit.

MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation

Instructions for installing memory cards for storing sonar logs and GPS data.

Basic Sonar Operation

Keyboard

Describes the functions of each key on the unit's keypad.

Power/lights on and off

Instructions for turning the unit on, off, and adjusting backlight.

Main Menu

Describes the main menu and its available function and setup options.

Sonar Page

Displays the sonar chart showing underwater conditions and targets.

Basic Sonar Quick Reference

Sonar Operations

Sensitivity

Controls the unit's ability to pick up echoes for better target detail.

Sonar Options & Other Features

ASP™ (Advanced Signal Processing)

Noise rejection system to improve display quality by evaluating signals.

Alarms

Describes the three types of sonar alarms: Fish, Zone, and Depth.

Depth Alarms

How to set shallow and deep water depth alarms for alerts.

Fish I.D.™ (Fish Symbols & Depths)

Identifies potential fish targets and displays them as symbols.

Frequency (Change Transducer Frequency)

Allows changing the transducer frequency between 200 kHz and 50 kHz.

Grayline®

Distinguishes between strong and weak echoes for target interpretation.

Log Sonar Chart Data

Saves sonar data to an MMC card for later playback and analysis.

Overlay Data

Displays digital data like depth, speed, and temperature on screen.

Reset Options

Resets all unit features, options, and settings to factory defaults.

Sonar Troubleshooting

Unit won't turn on

Steps to troubleshoot power issues when the unit does not power on.

Unit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically

Addresses issues like electrical noise, cable connections, and frozen operation.

Weak bottom echo, digital readings erratic, or no fish signals

Troubleshoots transducer performance, signal issues, and erratic readings.

NOISE

Discusses electrical noise interference, its causes, and elimination methods.

Basic GPS Operations

Keyboard

Describes the functions of each key on the unit's keypad.

Power/lights on and off

Instructions for turning the unit on, off, and adjusting backlight.

Main Menu

Describes the main menu and its available function and setup options.

Satellite Status Page

Displays status of satellite lock-on and position acquisition.

Navigation Page

Shows compass rose, travel direction, and waypoint bearing.

Map Page

Displays course and track from a bird's-eye view on a moving map.

Basic GPS Quick Reference

Find Your Current Position

Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys

Explains how to zoom and pan the map using the cursor and arrow keys.

Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor

Searching

How to search for specific locations, addresses, or points of interest.

Set a Waypoint

Create Waypoint at Current Position

Quick method to save the current position as a waypoint.

Navigate To a Waypoint

How to select and navigate to a saved waypoint.

Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint

Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint

Navigating back to the recorded Man Overboard position.

Navigate to Cursor Position on Map

Navigate to a Point of Interest

Creating and Saving a Trail

Navigating Trails

Navigate a Trail (forward)

Navigates along a trail from its start point to its end point.

Navigate a Back Trail (backtrack, or reverse)

Navigates along a trail in reverse, from its end point to its start.

Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files

Cancel Navigation

Advanced GPS Operations

Find Distance From Current Position To Another Location

Measures distance from current position to a selected map point.

Find Distance From Point to Point

Measures distance between two selected points on the map.

Icons

Create Icon on Map

How to create an icon at a cursor position on the map.

Delete an Icon

How to delete icons from the map.

Routes

Create and Save a Route

How to create and save a route in the unit or on a computer.

Navigate a Route

Navigate a Route in Reverse

How to follow a route backward, from end to start.

Trails

Delete a Trail

How to erase or delete a specific trail.

Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options

Manages trail visibility and other settings like active status.

Waypoints

Delete a Waypoint

How to erase waypoints from the list or map.

Edit a Waypoint

How to edit a waypoint's name, symbol, or position.

Set a Waypoint by Average Position

Creates a waypoint by averaging multiple position readings for accuracy.

Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position

Sets a waypoint based on distance and bearing from a reference point.

System & GPS Setup Options

Alarms

Sets GPS alarms like arrival, off course, and anchor alarms.

Auto Satellite Search

How the GPS receiver locks onto satellites for position acquisition.

Communications Port Configuration

Configures the NMEA 0183 communication port for data exchange.

Coordinate System Selection

Selects the coordinate system for displaying position coordinates.

Map Fix

Configures map fix to find position on printed charts or topographical maps.

Customize Page Displays

Customizes information viewable on Position, Navigation, and Map pages.

GPS Simulator

Allows practicing navigation features in a simulated environment.

Map Data

Show Map Data

Selects the level of detail for the Earth Map display.

Map Datum Selection

Selects the geodetic datum used for map and chart displays.

Map Detail Category Selection

Selects which mapping features (waypoints, cities, etc.) are shown.

Map Orientation

Sets map orientation (North Up, Track Up, Course Up).

Navionics® Charts

System & GPS Setup Options (continued)

Pop-up Help

Provides on-screen descriptions for menu items.

Reset Options

Resets all unit features, options, and settings to factory defaults.

Screen Contrast and Brightness

Adjusts the display's contrast and brightness levels.

Set Language

Selects the menu language for the unit's interface.

Set Local Time

Sets the unit's local time and date for accurate navigation.

Software Version Information

Displays the current software version running on the unit.

Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles

Adjusts key press sounds, alarm sounds, and alarm volume.

Track Smoothing

Prevents trail wandering at slow speeds or when the unit is stopped.

Trail Options

Delete All Trails

Removes all saved trails from the unit's memory.

Flash Trails on Screen Option

Makes trails flash on the screen for better visibility.

Update Trail Option

Controls how trail updates occur, including automatic creation.

Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)

Sets the rate at which trails are updated by time or distance.

Units of Measure

Sets units for speed, distance, depth, temperature, and heading.

Searching

Find Addresses

How to search for specific street addresses.

Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor

Finds information about any item selected by the map cursor.

Find Interstate Highway Exits

How to search for interstate highway exits and nearby services.

Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)

How to search for map places and Points of Interest.

Find Streets

How to search for streets by name.

Find an Intersection

How to search for intersections between two specified streets.

Find Waypoints

Supplemental Material

Datums Used by This Unit

Lists the geodetic datums supported by the unit for coordinate systems.

FCC Compliance

Compliance information regarding Federal Communications Commission rules.

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