Navico LGC-4000 Reference guide

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Product Brief
Lowrance/Eagle
High Sensitivity GPS Antennas
LGC-4000, LGC-4000 Baja, & EGC-16W
Prepared by Greg Konig
Preliminary Revision 2.0
October 2008

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Product Description & Customer Benefits
Lowrance’s next generation external GPS-WAAS antenna – maximum
reliability and speed in an easy to install package
NMEA2000 compatible antenna with 2’ pigtail connector
Compact, waterproof design
Top mount installation, eliminating the quick mount bracket
WAAS enabled 16 channel GPS receiver
High sensitivity receiver design provides quick time to first fix, strong signal lock and resistance
to interference, quick re-acquisition time
True 5Hz (5 times per second) update rate provides more accurate acceleration/deceleration
speed over ground and rate of turn measurement
Industry standard 1 Hz (1 time per second)
Some competitors advertise 5Hz or 10Hz update; however, they achieve this through
repeating or averaging 1 Hz updates

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Product Description & Customer Benefits
Eagle’s next generation external GPS-WAAS antenna – maximum
reliability in an easy to install package
Smart antenna with 2’ pigtail connector
Compact, waterproof design
Top mount installation, eliminating the quick mount bracket
WAAS enabled 16 channel GPS receiver
High sensitivity receiver design provides quick time to first fix, strong signal lock and resistance
to interference, quick re-acquisition time
1Hz (1 time per second) update rate

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
• No branding, in plain box, combined in 6 pk carton
• Stainless-steel self tapping screws, rubber gaskets, warranty card
LGC-4000 ‘Blank’ OEM 6-Pk000-0125-37
• Eagle branded single pack in plain box with label
• Includes spat/pole mount and bolts, 15’ cable, stainless-steel self tapping
screws, rubber gasket, manual/docs
EGC-16W (spare)000-0125-22
• Lowrance branded single pack in printed gift box
• Antenna PCB ruggedized - encased in epoxy
• Includes 2 x NMEA2000 T-connectors, 2’ cable, 15’ cable, set of m/f
terminators, power node, stainless-steel self tapping screws, rubber gasket,
manual/docs
LGC-4000 Baja000-0125-31
• Lowrance branded in plain box, combined in 6 pk carton
• Stainless-steel self tapping screws, rubber gaskets, warranty card
LGC-4000 Lowrance OEM 6-PK000-0125-32
• Single non-branded GPS antenna module with clamshell packaging, with
Suzuki labeling
• Includes NMEA2000 T-connector
• Stainless-steel self tapping screws, rubber gasket, Suzuki documentation
LGC-4000 Suzuki OEM 1-Pk000-0125-35
• 6 GPS antenna modules with specific Mercury label logo, in plain box,
combined in 6pk carton
• Stainless-steel self tapping screw, rubber gaskets, Mercury documentation
LGC-4000 Mercury OEM 6-Pk000-0125-36
Part Number Model # Model Specific Differences
000-0125-28 LGC-4000
• Lowrance branded single pack in printed gift box
• Includes NMEA2000 T-connector, spat/pole mount and bolts, 15’ cable,
stainless-steel self tapping screws, rubber gasket, manual/docs
Product Versions

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Strategy & Positioning
Market Insight
• GPS is a core component of navigation systems, and is being widely adopted as an input into vessel
management systems
• Speed of signal acquisition and update, precision and reliability of location are quality
differentiators
Distribution Channels
1. Engine/vessel companies – Suzuki, Evinrude, Murphy, etc.
2. Boatbuilders
3. Dealers & distributors – including offroad suppliers
4. Retail accounts

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Buyer Demographics
The primary USA LGC-4000 Baja Off-Road Customer is a 30 to 45 year old male, he owns
an off-road vehicle and spends on average $1,500 per year on ruggedized electronics
The primary USA LGC-4000 Bass-Boat / Power-Boat Customer is a 30 to 45 year old
male, he owns a Bass Boat and spends on average $1,500 per year on marine electronics.
The typical EU LGC-4000 Sail Boat / Power Boat Customer is a 30 to 50 year old male, he
owns a 20’ sail boat and spends on average $1,000 per year on marine electronics.
The primary markets for the LGC-4000 are USA, EU and AUS/NZ. The primary market
for the LGC-4000 Baja is the USA. The primary market for EGC-16W is USA and EU,
with small market in AUS/NZ.

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Key Value Proposition
Reliable and high speed GPS antenna
accessory
High sensitivity 16 channel antenna
enhancement for Eagle GPS products:
FishElite 480/640c/642c
SeaCharter 642c
Intellimap 642c

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Product Positioning
Price Point $
Garmin
17x
200 300
LGC-3000
LGC-4000
LGC-4000 Baja
LGC-3000 Baja
100
EGC-12W
H-bird
GA18
EGC-16W
Ray
125

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
LGC-4000/Baja Competitor Comparison
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
GR16
Humminbird
NoNoYesNoRuggedized for offroad
YesNoNoNoLED status
NoYesNoYesN2k network components incl.
Pole only
Pole & under-
dash
NeitherPole onlyPole &/or under-dash mount
NoYesYesYesNMEA 2000 Interface
12517xLGC-4000 BajaLGC-4000Model
No
No
Yes
Raymarine
NoYesYes5 Hz update rate
NoYesYesTop mount capability
YesYesYesHigh sensitivity
GarminLowranceLowrance

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Dimensional Drawing

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Technical Data
LGC-4000/Baja
Electrical
• SIRF III GPS receiver chip
• NMEA 2000 CAN communication
• Freescale processor for NDP2K
• 16 channel satellite reception
• SBAS: WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS
Mechanical
• Pole mount installation capability
• Flat surface installation capability
• 2 ft integrated connection cable
• Graphical artwork box
• Less than 3” diameter
• Metallic ink shielding for radar protection
Software
• 5 Hz signal update
• CAN reprogramming capability
EGC-16W
Electrical
• SIRF III GPS receiver chip
• Serial communication
• Freescale processor for NDP2K
• 16 channel satellite reception
• SBAS: WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS
Mechanical
• Pole mount installation capability
• Flat surface installation capability
• 2 ft integrated connection cable
• Plain box with label
• Less than 3” diameter
• Metallic ink shielding for radar protection
Software
• 1 Hz signal update
• No reprogramming option for the customer

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Distribution Channels
•
Engine Co/
Vessel
Integrator
•••••
USA
Lowrance
Distributor
Boat
Builder
Technical
Dealer
Retailer
Chandler
Wholesale
Distributor
Europe
•• • • •
Asia Pacific
•• • • •

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Box Content LGC-4000 - P/N 000-0125-28
1
POLE MNT ANT HSA*072-2389-000
1CRTN SHPP LGC-4000 COMP*995-1002-00
1INSTR SHT LGC-4000*988-0171-101
1ANT FA LGC-4000 CE*003-7910-00
1WRNTY CARD EXTND*988-0147-474
2SCRW 6X1 PAN SHT MTL*083-0010-15
1GSKT SEAL HSA*074-1002-000
1T-CONN NMEA LTW*037-0491-01
1CBL N2KEXT-15 RD LTW*032-0162-02
QTY PER
ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Box Content LGC-4000 Baja - P/N 000-0125-31
1CRTN SHPP LGC-4000*995-1010-00
1INSTR SHT LGC-4000*988-0171-101
1
FA LGC-4000 BAJA*003-8066-00
1WRNTY CARD EXTND*988-0147-474
2SCRW 6X1 PAN SHT MTL*083-0010-15
1GSKT SEAL HSA*074-1002-000
2T-CONN NMEA LTW*037-0491-01
1CBL N2KEXT-15 RD LTW*032-0162-02
1CBL N2KEXT-2 RD LTW*032-0161-02
1CBL ASY N2K-TRPWR/F BLK*003-7899-00
1TERM 120 OHM RES MALE BLK*003-7887-00
1TERM 120 OHM RES FEM BLK*003-7886-00
ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
QTY PER

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Box Content LGC-4000 Lowrance 6-Pk - P/N 000-0125-32
1CRTN SHPP BLANK LGC-4000*995-1009-00
1INSTR SHT LGC-4000*988-0171-101
1ANT FA LGC-4000 CE*003-7910-00
1WRNTY CARD EXTND*988-0147-474
2SCRW 6X1 PAN SHT MTL*083-0010-15
1GSKT SEAL HSA*074-1002-000
ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
QTY PER

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Box Content LGC-4000 Suzuki 6-Pk - P/N 000-0125-35
1MANUAL LGC-4000 SUZUKI*988-0171-14A
1ANT FA LGC-4000 CE SUZUKI*003-8122-00
1CRTN SHPP*995-0626-00
1SUZUKI EXTENDED WARRANTY*988-0154-711
1CRTN PLSTC DSPLY P/N ONLY*988-0138-61
2SCRW 6X1 PAN SHT MTL*083-0010-15
1GSKT SEAL HSA*074-1002-000
1T-CONN NMEA LTW*037-0491-01
ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
QTY PER

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Box Content LGC-4000 Mercury 6-Pk - P/N 000-0125-36
1CRTN SHPP BLANK LGC-4000*995-1009-00
1MANUAL LGC-4000 MERCURY*988-0171-15A
1ANT FA LGC-4000 CE MERCURY*003-8124-00
2SCRW 6X1 PAN SHT MTL*083-0010-15
1GSKT SEAL HSA*074-1002-000
ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
QTY PER

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Box Content LGC-4000 ’Blank’ 6-Pk - P/N 000-0125-37
1CRTN SHPP BLANK LGC-4000*995-1009-00
1ANT FA LGC-4000 BLANK CE*003-8123-00
2SCRW 6X1 PAN SHT MTL*083-0010-15
1GSKT SEAL HSA*074-1002-000
ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
QTY PER

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Box Content EGC-16W - P/N 000-0125-22*
* spare; EGC-16W will also be included with the following products (pending display unit software update):
FishElite 480, FishElite 640c, FishElite 642c SeaCharter 642c, Intellimap 642c
1MANUAL EGC-16*988-0148-37B
1POLE MNT ANT HSA*072-2389-000
1.166LBL 4X2 THRML XFER PKG*051-1997-00
0.001TAPE 2" BOX SEALING*022-0044-00
1ACC ASY HSA POLE MNT*003-8121-00
1CBL ASY 15' EXT LGC-16W*003-8015-00
1ANT FA EGC-16 CE*003-7963-00
QTY PER
ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
OPCODE: 4 REV: EGC-16 PK ASY000-0125-22

Navico company confidential – do not distribute
Lifecycle Management
LGC-4000/Baja Software Update
Should a software update become required; the LGC-4000/LGC-4000 Baja can be reprogrammed in the field
when attached to a HDS series display with an SD card slot.
Copy the software update to a blank MMC/SD and insert the card into the connected Display unit. Follow the
on screen instructions.
EGC-16W Software Update
No reprogramming option on this version.