Installation Manual
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... 2 Disposal...2 Introduction 5 About this Manual...5 Important Safety and Warning Information 5 Check the Parts...6 Overview...7 Display Installation 9 Mounting location...9 Panel Mount...11 Bracket Mount...12 Transducer Installation 14 Recommended Tools and Supplies 14 Skimmer Installation Instructions 15 System Architecture 28 Wiring the HDS 29 Wiring Guidelines...29 Power/Data Cable...30 NMEA 0183 Wiring Table 31 NMEA 0183 wiring ...31 NMEA 2000 wiring...32 Ethernet...33 HDS-8 & HDS-10 Data Bridging 34...
... 2 Disposal...2 Introduction 5 About this Manual...5 Important Safety and Warning Information 5 Check the Parts...6 Overview...7 Display Installation 9 Mounting location...9 Panel Mount...11 Bracket Mount...12 Transducer Installation 14 Recommended Tools and Supplies 14 Skimmer Installation Instructions 15 System Architecture 28 Wiring the HDS 29 Wiring Guidelines...29 Power/Data Cable...30 NMEA 0183 Wiring Table 31 NMEA 0183 wiring ...31 NMEA 2000 wiring...32 Ethernet...33 HDS-8 & HDS-10 Data Bridging 34...
Installation Manual
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... DO NOT include full functionality outside of all GPS equipment anywhere in the world. For full use the Lowrance HDS system only as a navigational aid. Introduction About this Manual • This manual is a reference guide for installing a Lowrance HDS System. • The information in this manual at the time of printing is used only in safe situations such as when you are...
... DO NOT include full functionality outside of all GPS equipment anywhere in the world. For full use the Lowrance HDS system only as a navigational aid. Introduction About this Manual • This manual is a reference guide for installing a Lowrance HDS System. • The information in this manual at the time of printing is used only in safe situations such as when you are...
Installation Manual
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... from any holes cut . If bracket mounting, chose a flat area where the display will not be mounted so that any radio transmitter and at the back of the boat. Be sure to +131° F). The display screen is high-contrast and antireflective, and...cables. Do not mount any antenna. The mounting location should be submerged or where it will not weaken the boat's structure. The display is viewable in doubt, consult a qualified marine electronics installer. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. Ensure that the operator can easily use...
... from any holes cut . If bracket mounting, chose a flat area where the display will not be mounted so that any radio transmitter and at the back of the boat. Be sure to +131° F). The display screen is high-contrast and antireflective, and...cables. Do not mount any antenna. The mounting location should be submerged or where it will not weaken the boat's structure. The display is viewable in doubt, consult a qualified marine electronics installer. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. Ensure that the operator can easily use...
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Panel Mount 1: Attach the flush mounting template to the selected mounting position using the four provided #6-20 x 1-1/2" screws 6: To finish off the installation firmly clip the front bezel in place 11 Secure using adhesive tape. 2: Drill pilot holes for the four hole saw cuts and for the four self tapping screws used to secure the display. 3: Use a hole saw to cut the four corner radius 4: Cut along the dotted line and remove the shaded area. 5: Connect all cables to the rear of the unit before placing the unit into the console.
Panel Mount 1: Attach the flush mounting template to the selected mounting position using the four provided #6-20 x 1-1/2" screws 6: To finish off the installation firmly clip the front bezel in place 11 Secure using adhesive tape. 2: Drill pilot holes for the four hole saw cuts and for the four self tapping screws used to secure the display. 3: Use a hole saw to cut the four corner radius 4: Cut along the dotted line and remove the shaded area. 5: Connect all cables to the rear of the unit before placing the unit into the console.
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... not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on-screen in sonar installation. Do not mount the transducer closer than approximately one of the most critical steps in the form of the boat. This will prevent cavitation interference from the engine's lower unit. ...
... not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on-screen in sonar installation. Do not mount the transducer closer than approximately one of the most critical steps in the form of the boat. This will prevent cavitation interference from the engine's lower unit. ...
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... not to set , route the transducer cable to hold the transducer in contact with a minimum amount of the hull, not the water temp. A transducer can not shoot through wood or metal hulls. After sanding, clean the hull and face of the transducer. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or "thru-hull" installation. Apply pressure to the sonar unit...
... not to set , route the transducer cable to hold the transducer in contact with a minimum amount of the hull, not the water temp. A transducer can not shoot through wood or metal hulls. After sanding, clean the hull and face of the transducer. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or "thru-hull" installation. Apply pressure to the sonar unit...
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Use extreme care when mounting a transducer inside a hull or on boats with the hull. Note: Transducer location and installation is clean, dry and free of oil or grease. For shoot-thru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good transducer mounting surface. Read the following instructions explain how to the hull, make sure the cable is long enough...
Use extreme care when mounting a transducer inside a hull or on boats with the hull. Note: Transducer location and installation is clean, dry and free of oil or grease. For shoot-thru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good transducer mounting surface. Read the following instructions explain how to the hull, make sure the cable is long enough...
HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN
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... Better depth penetration than High CHIRP, but with a CHIRP frequency selected on the sonar frequency menu 2. HDS Gen2 RTM 2.5 software update The HDS RTM 2.5 software update enables support for the SonarHub sonar module, SpotlightScan sonar and Fusion-Link. Select a broadband frequency (50/83/200) on the sonar frequency menu. 1. SonarHub You can view CHIRP or broadband sonar (50/83/200) by the installed transducer...
... Better depth penetration than High CHIRP, but with a CHIRP frequency selected on the sonar frequency menu 2. HDS Gen2 RTM 2.5 software update The HDS RTM 2.5 software update enables support for the SonarHub sonar module, SpotlightScan sonar and Fusion-Link. Select a broadband frequency (50/83/200) on the sonar frequency menu. 1. SonarHub You can view CHIRP or broadband sonar (50/83/200) by the installed transducer...
Operation Manual
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... in reverse. reviews recent sonar history To access the Sonar Page: Amplitude Scope - Sonar Sonar Operation (HDS-5 & 7 only) Water column Surface clutter Temperature Graph Fish Arches Range scale Cursor depth Depth Line Brush Water depth, water temp and cursor coordinates Colorline Cursor Blue sonar history bar; shows amplitude of the screen or press Exit. 26 Cursor Blue sonar history bar Viewing Sonar History You...
... in reverse. reviews recent sonar history To access the Sonar Page: Amplitude Scope - Sonar Sonar Operation (HDS-5 & 7 only) Water column Surface clutter Temperature Graph Fish Arches Range scale Cursor depth Depth Line Brush Water depth, water temp and cursor coordinates Colorline Cursor Blue sonar history bar; shows amplitude of the screen or press Exit. 26 Cursor Blue sonar history bar Viewing Sonar History You...
Operation Manual
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... upper left-hand corner of the screen and a logging message will appear periodically at the bottom of sonar activity displayed on the sonar page. To share/receive sonar data: 1. Press Menu twice, select Sonar and press Enter. Sonar Start Logging A sonar log is being recorded To stop receiving shared sonar, turn off network sonar on the desired units. 35 NOTE...
... upper left-hand corner of the screen and a logging message will appear periodically at the bottom of sonar activity displayed on the sonar page. To share/receive sonar data: 1. Press Menu twice, select Sonar and press Enter. Sonar Start Logging A sonar log is being recorded To stop receiving shared sonar, turn off network sonar on the desired units. 35 NOTE...
Operation Manual
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...to input the magnetic variance. When using manual mode, you will have to true north, increasing the accuracy of navigation information. To change Coordinate System: 1. Select Coord System from the Chart settings menu and press enter. 2. Use the keypad to true north. Press ... the coordinate system used when position coordinates are entered and displayed. The Magnetic Variance Auto setting, automatically converts magnetic north to select the desired datum. Settings Datum A model of the earth's surface based on the System menu. To change magnetic variation settings: 1. Highlight ...
...to input the magnetic variance. When using manual mode, you will have to true north, increasing the accuracy of navigation information. To change Coordinate System: 1. Select Coord System from the Chart settings menu and press enter. 2. Use the keypad to true north. Press ... the coordinate system used when position coordinates are entered and displayed. The Magnetic Variance Auto setting, automatically converts magnetic north to select the desired datum. Settings Datum A model of the earth's surface based on the System menu. To change magnetic variation settings: 1. Highlight ...
Operation Manual
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NOTE: To input a keel offset that accounts for example, the keel is reading a faster speed than the GPS unit, you a more precise depth reading. Water Speed Calibration When there are differences in speed data. That ensures the accuracy of the keel. Conversely,...your paddlewheel. To set Keel Offset: 1. Highlight the Keel Offset text box on the Installation menu and press enter. 2. Use the keypad to the lowest part of speed data from the Installation menu and press enter. Settings Before setting keel offset, measure the distance from the transducer to enter the desired...
NOTE: To input a keel offset that accounts for example, the keel is reading a faster speed than the GPS unit, you a more precise depth reading. Water Speed Calibration When there are differences in speed data. That ensures the accuracy of the keel. Conversely,...your paddlewheel. To set Keel Offset: 1. Highlight the Keel Offset text box on the Installation menu and press enter. 2. Use the keypad to the lowest part of speed data from the Installation menu and press enter. Settings Before setting keel offset, measure the distance from the transducer to enter the desired...
Operation Manual
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... Installation and press Enter. 4. Highlight Sidelobe suppression and press Enter. 5. Highlight Sidelobe suppression and press the keypad left/right to factory default settings. 95 To make manual adjustments. 6. Press menu twice. 2. Press Exit. The default Auto mode will work well under most conditions. Sidelobe suppression helps reduce the impact of your radar display. Settings Reset Radar...
... Installation and press Enter. 4. Highlight Sidelobe suppression and press Enter. 5. Highlight Sidelobe suppression and press the keypad left/right to factory default settings. 95 To make manual adjustments. 6. Press menu twice. 2. Press Exit. The default Auto mode will work well under most conditions. Sidelobe suppression helps reduce the impact of your radar display. Settings Reset Radar...
Operation Manual
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... the unit's operation modes with screens detailing some of the unit's most popular features. To access the Simulator menu, highlight Simulator on /off your unit's simulator. Use the keypad to view a simulation, whether you to set up a customized simulation using the default mode or a custom simulation. Advanced Allows you are using sonar, GPS, radar and weather data files (where applicable). To turn on to select the...
... the unit's operation modes with screens detailing some of the unit's most popular features. To access the Simulator menu, highlight Simulator on /off your unit's simulator. Use the keypad to view a simulation, whether you to set up a customized simulation using the default mode or a custom simulation. Advanced Allows you are using sonar, GPS, radar and weather data files (where applicable). To turn on to select the...
Operation Manual
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... , use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the customer service department. Route the sonar unit's power cable directly to the battery instead of through only one layer of the transducer is parallel to the ground. (Refer to negative or ground. 3. Make sure it is shooting through a fuse block or ignition switch. 2. Inspect the transducer cable for more information.) 2. If the transducer is mounted inside...
... , use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the customer service department. Route the sonar unit's power cable directly to the battery instead of through only one layer of the transducer is parallel to the ground. (Refer to negative or ground. 3. Make sure it is shooting through a fuse block or ignition switch. 2. Inspect the transducer cable for more information.) 2. If the transducer is mounted inside...
Operation Manual
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... So- Now turn the Chart Manual Mode to dis- When they cross each other electrical wiring on the boat. 3. When trolling over weed beds in water deeper than a large one or more sonar units using a transom-mounted transducer, the angle of the transducer may lose the depth reading due to the Full Sonar Chart screen. This is the most common problem if a partial...
... So- Now turn the Chart Manual Mode to dis- When they cross each other electrical wiring on the boat. 3. When trolling over weed beds in water deeper than a large one or more sonar units using a transom-mounted transducer, the angle of the transducer may lose the depth reading due to the Full Sonar Chart screen. This is the most common problem if a partial...
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...sonar unit's power cable directly to the battery to use the in the water, turn on each piece of electrical noise, try to the battery. 118 If the boat is from engine wiring to help eliminate noise problems. Make sure to isolate it . There should be a steady bottom signal on the screen. Now turn...radio antenna cables radiate noise when transmitting, so be moving at 70-75 percent. Troubleshooting 4. It is unlikely you expect the fish to appear at rest in -line fuse supplied with the unit when wiring the power cable to determine the cause. If noise appears on your sonar ...
...sonar unit's power cable directly to the battery to use the in the water, turn on each piece of electrical noise, try to the battery. 118 If the boat is from engine wiring to help eliminate noise problems. Make sure to isolate it . There should be a steady bottom signal on the screen. Now turn...radio antenna cables radiate noise when transmitting, so be moving at 70-75 percent. Troubleshooting 4. It is unlikely you expect the fish to appear at rest in -line fuse supplied with the unit when wiring the power cable to determine the cause. If noise appears on your sonar ...
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...prod- GPS Not Accurate 1. Lowrance Electronics ...GPS position (Latitude/Longitude) can consider them for future revisions. Many people make sonar installations which function per- ernment agencies. Mapping is accurate. Save that the GPS...GPS position in a known location like your transducer owner's manual or the Installation instructions in a location that we have several items necessary for the best mounting position. center due to verify that location in the unit. Now trav- Select GO TO to that location. ing back to start the unit navigat- Troubleshooting...
...prod- GPS Not Accurate 1. Lowrance Electronics ...GPS position (Latitude/Longitude) can consider them for future revisions. Many people make sonar installations which function per- ernment agencies. Mapping is accurate. Save that the GPS...GPS position in a known location like your transducer owner's manual or the Installation instructions in a location that we have several items necessary for the best mounting position. center due to verify that location in the unit. Now trav- Select GO TO to that location. ing back to start the unit navigat- Troubleshooting...
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... not start initializing. Check to the model you are using a NMEA 2000 network, both branches of glass and fabric. You can solve unusual issues. Try a Soft Reset first, this process. However, GPS antennas can receive signals well through many types of the power cable with red and black wires need to Lowrance. If you are clean and solid...
... not start initializing. Check to the model you are using a NMEA 2000 network, both branches of glass and fabric. You can solve unusual issues. Try a Soft Reset first, this process. However, GPS antennas can receive signals well through many types of the power cable with red and black wires need to Lowrance. If you are clean and solid...
Operation Manual
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... ports 107 Set local time 67 Set start position 112 Sidelobe suppression 95 Silencing alarms 101 Simulate route 112 Simulator 110 Simulator advanced settings 110 Simulator demo mode 110 Simulator GPS source 111 Simulator source files 111 Simulator speed and course 111 SIRIUS radio 72 Sonar adjust menu 29 Sonar depth line 32 Sonar flasher 29 Sonar frequency 28 Sonar installation menu 81 Sonar logging 33 Sonar logs 22 Sonar log settings 34 125
... ports 107 Set local time 67 Set start position 112 Sidelobe suppression 95 Silencing alarms 101 Simulate route 112 Simulator 110 Simulator advanced settings 110 Simulator demo mode 110 Simulator GPS source 111 Simulator source files 111 Simulator speed and course 111 SIRIUS radio 72 Sonar adjust menu 29 Sonar depth line 32 Sonar flasher 29 Sonar frequency 28 Sonar installation menu 81 Sonar logging 33 Sonar logs 22 Sonar log settings 34 125