Lowrance electronic LRA-2400 - Manual (Page 11)

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Section 2: Radar Setup
Before you begin radar setup, the radar scanning unit, RIM 300 mod-
ule, radar processor and display unit all must be installed.
WARNING:
Do NOT attempt to execute Radar Setup, while the ves-
sel is moving. Some motion from wind and wave action is
acceptable, but these setup instructions are NOT in-
tended for vessels moving across the water.
Caution:
If you are unsure or do not understand the following instruc-
tions, it is strongly recommended that an experienced radar
technician handle radar setup and the installation of radar
hardware.
Getting Started
1. Press
MENU
|
MENU
, then use ↑ ↓ to
S
YSTEM
S
ETUP
and press
ENT
.
2. Highlight
C
OMMUNICATIONS
P
ORT
and press
ENT
.
3. Press ↓ to
R
ADAR
and press
ENT
, which will place an X in the radar
checkbox. The Baud Rate automatically will switch to 230400 and a
Radar Notice will appear.
Communications Port menu (left). Radar Notice (right) prompting us-
ers to leave radar in Standby Mode for 30 minutes when activating ra-
dar for the first time.
Caution:
Leave the radar in Standby Mode for 30 minutes when activat-
ing it the first time. This will help maximize the life of the mag-
netron. After the radar has been activated the first time, ignore
the Radar Notice.