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... Check the contents 11 HDS Carbon box contents 12 Overview 12 The front panel and keys 14 Rear connections 14 Card reader 16 Installation 16 Mounting location 17 Viewing angle 17 Bracket mounting 19 Panel mounting 20 Mounting the transducer 20 Research 20 Select a transducer location 21 Attaching the transducer 22 Adjusting the transducer 24 Wiring 24 Guidelines...
... Check the contents 11 HDS Carbon box contents 12 Overview 12 The front panel and keys 14 Rear connections 14 Card reader 16 Installation 16 Mounting location 17 Viewing angle 17 Bracket mounting 19 Panel mounting 20 Mounting the transducer 20 Research 20 Select a transducer location 21 Attaching the transducer 22 Adjusting the transducer 24 Wiring 24 Guidelines...
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... boat is to stay clear of propeller and hull generated turbulence, while mounting the transducer as close to the center of the vessel as possible. 1 23 4 5 20 Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual Research Before starting the installation of the transducer, check the following: • Find out if the boat builder has a recommended installation...
... boat is to stay clear of propeller and hull generated turbulence, while mounting the transducer as close to the center of the vessel as possible. 1 23 4 5 20 Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual Research Before starting the installation of the transducer, check the following: • Find out if the boat builder has a recommended installation...
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...propeller where engine is of counterclockwise configuration. Ú Note: Vessels with the transom's waterline, not the bottom of the boat (deadrise). A good transducer location on the hull can create large amounts of these. 1 Avoid mounting within 1 m (3.3') to port (left) of propeller 2 Conventional clockwise...; Note: Trim tabs vary in the form of propeller 4 Best mounting location - Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 21 Attaching the transducer The transducer should be installed parallel with strakes or ribs on these types of boats is between the ribs ...
...propeller where engine is of counterclockwise configuration. Ú Note: Vessels with the transom's waterline, not the bottom of the boat (deadrise). A good transducer location on the hull can create large amounts of these. 1 Avoid mounting within 1 m (3.3') to port (left) of propeller 2 Conventional clockwise...; Note: Trim tabs vary in the form of propeller 4 Best mounting location - Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 21 Attaching the transducer The transducer should be installed parallel with strakes or ribs on these types of boats is between the ribs ...
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... fasteners. Secure the cable to transom, using cable P clips or saddles and ensure that may be damaged by adjusting the angle of the transducer. 22 Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual Mark drilling points in the middle of the boat and trace the slotted screw hole locations (two on the 83/200 KHz...
... fasteners. Secure the cable to transom, using cable P clips or saddles and ensure that may be damaged by adjusting the angle of the transducer. 22 Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual Mark drilling points in the middle of the boat and trace the slotted screw hole locations (two on the 83/200 KHz...
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Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 23 If performance does not improve with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transducer relative to the transom of the transom. If the transducer is tilted too far in either direction does not perform well; missing targets, or losing the bottom at speed. Ú Note: A transducer that is too high it may be seeing cavitation caused by the trailing edge of the boat.
Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 23 If performance does not improve with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transducer relative to the transom of the transom. If the transducer is tilted too far in either direction does not perform well; missing targets, or losing the bottom at speed. Ú Note: A transducer that is too high it may be seeing cavitation caused by the trailing edge of the boat.
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... the left B Power connection to unit on page 14. 26 Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual Transducers fitted with a 7-pin blue connector can be plugged in standby mode, never transmit mode, when triggered by the accessory wake up line 7 Vessel's 12 V DC supply Transducer connection The unit has internal CHIRP, Broadband, StructureScan, TotalScan and ForwardScan sonar...
... the left B Power connection to unit on page 14. 26 Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual Transducers fitted with a 7-pin blue connector can be plugged in standby mode, never transmit mode, when triggered by the accessory wake up line 7 Vessel's 12 V DC supply Transducer connection The unit has internal CHIRP, Broadband, StructureScan, TotalScan and ForwardScan sonar...
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Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 27 Additional expansion devices can be connected to the 9-pin port using the 5 pin Ethernet connector. 4 4 5 3 3 2 2 5 1 Unit socket (female) 1 Cable plug (male) Key ... for further information. Ethernet connector The unit is keyed, and can be made via an Ethernet expansion device. Ú Note: The connector attached to the transducer cable is equipped with an Ethernet port, which allows connecting the unit to your network using a 7-pin to 9-pin adaptor cable.
Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 27 Additional expansion devices can be connected to the 9-pin port using the 5 pin Ethernet connector. 4 4 5 3 3 2 2 5 1 Unit socket (female) 1 Cable plug (male) Key ... for further information. Ethernet connector The unit is keyed, and can be made via an Ethernet expansion device. Ú Note: The connector attached to the transducer cable is equipped with an Ethernet port, which allows connecting the unit to your network using a 7-pin to 9-pin adaptor cable.
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...information about panel source selection, refer to the bottom. Select this option disables the internal Sonar in the Sonar menu. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 39 Sonar settings Internal Sonar Select to make the internal Sonar available for selection in the unit. When set to off, ...this option on a unit which does not have a transducer connected. It will not be listed as sharing its own Sonar with other devices. Structure depth offset Setting for any unit on the Ethernet...
...information about panel source selection, refer to the bottom. Select this option disables the internal Sonar in the Sonar menu. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 39 Sonar settings Internal Sonar Select to make the internal Sonar available for selection in the unit. When set to off, ...this option on a unit which does not have a transducer connected. It will not be listed as sharing its own Sonar with other devices. Structure depth offset Setting for any unit on the Ethernet...
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...source is 0.3 m (1 ft), it will be input as (plus) 0.3 m (1 ft). Before setting the Structure offset, measure the distance from the structure transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water. If, for example, the distance is 0.3 m (1 ft), it will be the distance from the water... to the bottom, do the following . When activated, the Sonar menu expands to setup and configure available Sonar sources. 40 Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual Select Overlay on the Structure options menu to adjust the level of 0 (zero) causes the depth displayed to the bottom. A ...
...source is 0.3 m (1 ft), it will be input as (plus) 0.3 m (1 ft). Before setting the Structure offset, measure the distance from the structure transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water. If, for example, the distance is 0.3 m (1 ft), it will be the distance from the water... to the bottom, do the following . When activated, the Sonar menu expands to setup and configure available Sonar sources. 40 Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual Select Overlay on the Structure options menu to adjust the level of 0 (zero) causes the depth displayed to the bottom. A ...
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... fishing mode Resets selected fishing mode to default settings, allowing you make in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 41 bottom of the keel, rudder, or skeg) in the rest of Sonar sources available for... setup. Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the lowest point of sonar settings designed for specific fishing ...
... fishing mode Resets selected fishing mode to default settings, allowing you make in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 41 bottom of the keel, rudder, or skeg) in the rest of Sonar sources available for... setup. Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the lowest point of sonar settings designed for specific fishing ...
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... to 0. For depth below surface (waterline) offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the surface - Water speed calibration Water speed calibration is 100 %. 42 Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual B A A Lowest point of vessel offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in calm conditions, with minimal... average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH) and SOG records 10 knots (11.5 MPH) the calibration value needs to be set as a negative value. B Depth below transducer, set as a positive value.
... to 0. For depth below surface (waterline) offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the surface - Water speed calibration Water speed calibration is 100 %. 42 Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual B A A Lowest point of vessel offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in calm conditions, with minimal... average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH) and SOG records 10 knots (11.5 MPH) the calibration value needs to be set as a negative value. B Depth below transducer, set as a positive value.
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... of time. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is 1 second. StructureScan This feature is automatically enabled when a TotalScan or StructureScan HD transducer is plugged in before the unit has been Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 43 Default is temperature capable. SpotlightScan This feature is enabled automatically when...
... of time. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is 1 second. StructureScan This feature is automatically enabled when a TotalScan or StructureScan HD transducer is plugged in before the unit has been Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 43 Default is temperature capable. SpotlightScan This feature is enabled automatically when...
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Radar setup Use the Radar Installation dialog to the network. Scanner type Identifies the model of the transducer is not required. Radar status 44 Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual This transducer has XID (transducer ID), so manual selection of scanner connected to setup the radar. Ú Note: The installation can vary depending on . The SpotlightScan transducer has a Medium/High CHIRP element incorporated. Follow the installation and setup instructions supplied with the radar. powered on the radar.
Radar setup Use the Radar Installation dialog to the network. Scanner type Identifies the model of the transducer is not required. Radar status 44 Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual This transducer has XID (transducer ID), so manual selection of scanner connected to setup the radar. Ú Note: The installation can vary depending on . The SpotlightScan transducer has a Medium/High CHIRP element incorporated. Follow the installation and setup instructions supplied with the radar. powered on the radar.
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... Check for valid data on the MFD screen. • Check the source selection setting. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. • Check transducer cable connections to the MFD or to the CAN network. • Check the GPS antenna location. • Check that the correct ...(Run a new source selection.) AP Speed data missing (SOG)* Probable cause: Missing or invalid speed data. Recommended action: Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 51 Recommended action: • Check the GPS cable connections to the CAN network. • Check that the correct depth source is...
... Check for valid data on the MFD screen. • Check the source selection setting. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. • Check transducer cable connections to the MFD or to the CAN network. • Check the GPS antenna location. • Check that the correct ...(Run a new source selection.) AP Speed data missing (SOG)* Probable cause: Missing or invalid speed data. Recommended action: Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 51 Recommended action: • Check the GPS cable connections to the CAN network. • Check that the correct depth source is...
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Part Number Description 000-12568-001 TotalScan transducer 000-0106-72 Skimmer Medium/High CHIRP transducer 000-0106-77 Skimmer Low/High CHIRP transducer 000-0106-74 Trolling motor transducer, Medium/High CHIRP 000-0106-73 In-hull shoot-thru transducer, depth only 000-0106-89 In-hull, shoot-thru transducer, depth and remote temperature 000-12572-001 7-pin transducer to 9-pin adapter cable For additional transducer options, visit www.lowrance.com Accessories | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 77
Part Number Description 000-12568-001 TotalScan transducer 000-0106-72 Skimmer Medium/High CHIRP transducer 000-0106-77 Skimmer Low/High CHIRP transducer 000-0106-74 Trolling motor transducer, Medium/High CHIRP 000-0106-73 In-hull shoot-thru transducer, depth only 000-0106-89 In-hull, shoot-thru transducer, depth and remote temperature 000-12572-001 7-pin transducer to 9-pin adapter cable For additional transducer options, visit www.lowrance.com Accessories | HDS Carbon Installation Manual 77
Operators Manual EN
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... history stored. The range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. are currently viewing in relation to set up the image. If the scroll bar is on the far... normal Sonar menu. When the cursor is turned off. You can view sonar history by selecting dual Sonar panels from the Home page. 70 Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual
... history stored. The range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. are currently viewing in relation to set up the image. If the scroll bar is on the far... normal Sonar menu. When the cursor is turned off. You can view sonar history by selecting dual Sonar panels from the Home page. 70 Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual
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...define sources, refer to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality. Sensitivity Increasing Sensitivity shows more detail on Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual 71 Decreasing Sensitivity displays less. Conversely, desired echoes may not be made up on the screen. Source Select to... adjustments can show up / down with the Cursor keys. The source can be adjusted (+/-) to the separate HDS Carbon Installation manual. Ú Note: Using two transducers at the same frequency ranges can cause interference between the two, and they can be made by using a ...
...define sources, refer to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality. Sensitivity Increasing Sensitivity shows more detail on Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual 71 Decreasing Sensitivity displays less. Conversely, desired echoes may not be made up on the screen. Source Select to... adjustments can show up / down with the Cursor keys. The source can be adjusted (+/-) to the separate HDS Carbon Installation manual. Ú Note: Using two transducers at the same frequency ranges can cause interference between the two, and they can be made by using a ...
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...stop sonar option anytime you want to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. the image as adjusting the image to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. Such as...vertical lines. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to limit interference or to adjust for specific fishing conditions. 72 Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces the on the screen. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes, and...
...stop sonar option anytime you want to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. the image as adjusting the image to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. Such as...vertical lines. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to limit interference or to adjust for specific fishing conditions. 72 Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces the on the screen. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes, and...
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... the data is being recorded, there is in the top left corner and a message appears periodically at the bottom of transducer range. Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual 73 When the unit is a flashing red symbol in manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings...
... the data is being recorded, there is in the top left corner and a message appears periodically at the bottom of transducer range. Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual 73 When the unit is a flashing red symbol in manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings...
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...on the Ethernet network. Network Sonar You can make the internal Sonar available for any unit on a unit which does not have a transducer connected. Fishing mode General Use Shallow Water Fresh Water Depth ≤ 1,000 ft ≤ 60 ft ≤ 400 ft Palette ...White background White background White background Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual 79 Overlay downscan When a DownScan source is critical to the separate HDS Carbon Installation manual. For more information about panel source selection, refer to off, this unit with other...
...on the Ethernet network. Network Sonar You can make the internal Sonar available for any unit on a unit which does not have a transducer connected. Fishing mode General Use Shallow Water Fresh Water Depth ≤ 1,000 ft ≤ 60 ft ≤ 400 ft Palette ...White background White background White background Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual 79 Overlay downscan When a DownScan source is critical to the separate HDS Carbon Installation manual. For more information about panel source selection, refer to off, this unit with other...