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Lowrance M52 S/GPS User Manual

Lowrance M52 S/GPS
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Pub. 988-0152-001
www.lowrance.com
M52 S/GPS
Fish-finding Sonar & GPS Plotter
Installation and Operation
Instructions

Table of Contents

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Lowrance M52 S/GPS Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayMonochrome LCD
GPS TypeInternal
Channels12
Routes100
WaterproofYes
Waterproof RatingIPX7
Power Supply10-17 vDC
Weight1.5 lbs
Waypoints1000
Display Size5 inches
GPS Receiver12 parallel channel GPS+WAAS receiver

Summary

Section 2: Installation & Accessories

Transducer Installation

Guides through the process of installing the sonar transducer on various boat hull types.

Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting

Step-by-step guide for assembling and mounting the transducer on a transom.

Power and Cable Connections

Guides on properly connecting the unit's power and transducer cables.

Mounting the Sonar Unit

Provides instructions for in-dash and bracket mounting of the sonar unit.

Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation

Basic Sonar Quick Reference

A simplified, step-by-step guide for common fish-finding operations.

Section 4: Sonar Options & Other Features

ASP™ (Advanced Signal Processing)

Explains the noise rejection feature and its various settings for optimizing display quality.

Alarms

Details the different sonar alarms (Fish, Zone, Depth) and how to configure them.

Sensitivity & Auto Sensitivity

Adjusts the unit's ability to detect echoes, managing detail versus clutter.

Section 5: Sonar Troubleshooting

Unit Won't Turn On

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the unit fails to power on.

Unit Operates Only in Demo Mode

Explains how to exit demo mode by ensuring proper transducer/antenna connection.

Unit Freezes, Locks Up, or Operates Erraticallly

Addresses issues causing the unit to become unresponsive or behave unexpectedly.

Weak Bottom Echo, Erratic Readings, or No Fish Signals

Troubleshoots problems with bottom signal detection and fish detection.

Bottom Echo Disappears at High Speeds

Diagnoses issues related to bottom echo loss or erratic readings during boat movement.

No Fish Arches When Fish I.D. is Off

Provides solutions for not seeing fish arches when Fish I.D. is disabled.

NOISE

Identifies and resolves problems caused by electrical or mechanical noise interference.

Section 6: Basic GPS Operations

Satellite Status Page

Details satellite acquisition status, fix quality, and positional accuracy indicators.

Navigation Page

Displays compass rose, track, bearing, and navigation data to waypoints.

Plotter Page

Displays track, course, and waypoint information in a bird's-eye view.

GPS Quick Reference

A concise, step-by-step guide to performing basic GPS operations.

Core GPS Navigation Functions

Covers navigation commands, finding positions, distances, waypoints, trails, icons, and routes.

Section 7: System & GPS Setup Options

Alarms Configuration

How to set and manage GPS alarms like arrival, off-course, and anchor alarms.

Auto Satellite Search

Explains how the unit automatically searches for and locks onto satellites for positioning.

GPS Simulator

Enables practicing GPS operations and navigation without actual satellite signals.

Reset Options

Restores all unit settings to their original factory defaults.

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