Installation Manual
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... draw the reader's attention to warn personnel that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as radars, echo sounders and AIS work. Warning: Used when it is available from our web site: http://www.lowrance.com/Support/Library/ Important text that they should proceed carefully to equipment/personnel. Such information is... Navionics SpA • 'Simrad' is a trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS Company registered in the US and other countries and is a reference guide for installing the Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch system.
... draw the reader's attention to warn personnel that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as radars, echo sounders and AIS work. Warning: Used when it is available from our web site: http://www.lowrance.com/Support/Library/ Important text that they should proceed carefully to equipment/personnel. Such information is... Navionics SpA • 'Simrad' is a trademark of Kongsberg Maritime AS Company registered in the US and other countries and is a reference guide for installing the Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch system.
Installation Manual
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... displays may be supplied at around 12V, but due to the variable nature of numerous optional devices that can provide sonar, radar, audio entertainment, weather and even digital switching. 1 HDS Gen2 Touch overview The HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch multifunction displays are charting ready, with built-in to the dash. Power should be mounted on 10.8 V - 17...
... displays may be supplied at around 12V, but due to the variable nature of numerous optional devices that can provide sonar, radar, audio entertainment, weather and even digital switching. 1 HDS Gen2 Touch overview The HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch multifunction displays are charting ready, with built-in to the dash. Power should be mounted on 10.8 V - 17...
Installation Manual
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...voltage of 12 V DC, it is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be sure to turn electrical power off. 5 Wiring Guidelines Don't do this ...Do this Don't make sharp bends in the cables Don't run cables in areas adjacent to radar, transmitter, or large current carrying cables Do make drip and service loops Do cable tie all cables to keep them secure Do solder/crimp ...
...voltage of 12 V DC, it is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be sure to turn electrical power off. 5 Wiring Guidelines Don't do this ...Do this Don't make sharp bends in the cables Don't run cables in areas adjacent to radar, transmitter, or large current carrying cables Do make drip and service loops Do cable tie all cables to keep them secure Do solder/crimp ...
Installation Manual
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... it. Accessory wake up The yellow colored accessory wake up . ¼¼ Note: Broadband radar will be used to a single termination point. This means that the modules are protected against reverse polarity, under voltage and over voltage. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Connect Black to (+) DC using a 5 A fuse. For connection, simply combine all...
... it. Accessory wake up The yellow colored accessory wake up . ¼¼ Note: Broadband radar will be used to a single termination point. This means that the modules are protected against reverse polarity, under voltage and over voltage. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Connect Black to (+) DC using a 5 A fuse. For connection, simply combine all...
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The following demonstrates the power connections for a small system. 1 2 3 7 1 HDS Displays 2 HDS power cable 3 Broadband radar interface 4 SonicHub 5 12 V DC negative (-) 6 12 V DC postive (+) 7 Accessory wake up line 8 Vessel's 12 V DC supply 4 5 6 +_ 8 Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 19
The following demonstrates the power connections for a small system. 1 2 3 7 1 HDS Displays 2 HDS power cable 3 Broadband radar interface 4 SonicHub 5 12 V DC negative (-) 6 12 V DC postive (+) 7 Accessory wake up line 8 Vessel's 12 V DC supply 4 5 6 +_ 8 Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 19
Installation Manual
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... port is possible to link two or more than one ethernet device to a HDS-7 display, or two devices to interconnect high bandwidth devices such as radar, sonar, and other displays. Navico ethernet cables have two. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 21 The HDS-7 display has one network device directly, without the use the optional network...
... port is possible to link two or more than one ethernet device to a HDS-7 display, or two devices to interconnect high bandwidth devices such as radar, sonar, and other displays. Navico ethernet cables have two. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 21 The HDS-7 display has one network device directly, without the use the optional network...
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Avoid connection to the same terminals as the autopilot computer, pulse radar, bow thruster or other high current devices - Use a power cable without termination. ¼¼ Note: When joining a NMEA ... are operated. The following diagram demonstrates a typical small NMEA 2000 network: 1 2 3 5 _+ 12 V DC 6 T 9 7 8 1 GPS antenna 2 HDS Display 3 Broadband radar interface 4 SonicHub 5 'Drop' cables (should not exceed 6m (20') each) 6 Power cable 7 Micro-C T junctions 8 Backbone 9 Micro-C terminator (one male, one female) 4 T 9 Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 23
Avoid connection to the same terminals as the autopilot computer, pulse radar, bow thruster or other high current devices - Use a power cable without termination. ¼¼ Note: When joining a NMEA ... are operated. The following diagram demonstrates a typical small NMEA 2000 network: 1 2 3 5 _+ 12 V DC 6 T 9 7 8 1 GPS antenna 2 HDS Display 3 Broadband radar interface 4 SonicHub 5 'Drop' cables (should not exceed 6m (20') each) 6 Power cable 7 Micro-C T junctions 8 Backbone 9 Micro-C terminator (one male, one female) 4 T 9 Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 23
Quick Guide
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... press opens the backlight/power dialog. A short press displays the home screen. A simultaneous press on /off Display dialog for chart, radar and sonar pages. Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. The power button • Press and hold: • Single press: Turn unit on both...
... press opens the backlight/power dialog. A short press displays the home screen. A simultaneous press on /off Display dialog for chart, radar and sonar pages. Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. The power button • Press and hold: • Single press: Turn unit on both...
Operation Manual
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... the West. Navionics® is a registered trademark of Navico. To reduce the risk of the system as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. Never use the instrument and transducer(s) in a manner that you must be restricted to do so without notice... government charts supplemented by many factors, including the type and location of Navionics, Inc. Copyright © 2013 Navico All Rights Reserved Lowrance® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Fishing Hot Spots Inc. Fishing Hot Spots® is a registered trademark of the...
... the West. Navionics® is a registered trademark of Navico. To reduce the risk of the system as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. Never use the instrument and transducer(s) in a manner that you must be restricted to do so without notice... government charts supplemented by many factors, including the type and location of Navionics, Inc. Copyright © 2013 Navico All Rights Reserved Lowrance® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Fishing Hot Spots Inc. Fishing Hot Spots® is a registered trademark of the...
Operation Manual
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Such information is written for Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Release to Market 2 (RTM2). The software This manual is available from the reader is unresponsive to the touch, or the onscreen response does not align with your screen is emphasized as radars, sonars and AIS work. About this manual ... warn personnel that requires special attention from our web site: www.lowrance.com/en-US/Support/Video-Library/. Refer to calibrate the touchscreen. Please check web site for operating the Lowrance HDS Gen 2 Touch system. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and...
Such information is written for Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Release to Market 2 (RTM2). The software This manual is available from the reader is unresponsive to the touch, or the onscreen response does not align with your screen is emphasized as radars, sonars and AIS work. About this manual ... warn personnel that requires special attention from our web site: www.lowrance.com/en-US/Support/Video-Library/. Refer to calibrate the touchscreen. Please check web site for operating the Lowrance HDS Gen 2 Touch system. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and...
Operation Manual
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...settings 78 Units 79 Using the simulator 79 Simulator mode 79 Demo mode 79 Selecting simulator source files 81 Using the radar (optional) 81 Radar operation modes 82 Adjusting range 83 Measuring range and bearing to a target 85 EBL/VRM 86 Setting a guard ...zone around your vessel 88 Radar orientation 89 MARPA 92 Radar overlay 95 Using AIS 95 Target symbols 96 Viewing information about AIS targets 97 Vessel alarms 97 The vessel settings panel Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch...
...settings 78 Units 79 Using the simulator 79 Simulator mode 79 Demo mode 79 Selecting simulator source files 81 Using the radar (optional) 81 Radar operation modes 82 Adjusting range 83 Measuring range and bearing to a target 85 EBL/VRM 86 Setting a guard ...zone around your vessel 88 Radar orientation 89 MARPA 92 Radar overlay 95 Using AIS 95 Target symbols 96 Viewing information about AIS targets 97 Vessel alarms 97 The vessel settings panel Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch...
Operation Manual
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... press brings up the backlight and power dialog. Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 7 1 Introduction HDS Gen2 Touchscreen and keys 4 5 2 1 3 6 1 Touchscreen 2 SD Card reader Used for chart, radar and sonar pages.
... press brings up the backlight and power dialog. Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 7 1 Introduction HDS Gen2 Touchscreen and keys 4 5 2 1 3 6 1 Touchscreen 2 SD Card reader Used for chart, radar and sonar pages.
Operation Manual
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... 12" units. The HDS Gen2 Touch home screen 67 5 1 2 4 4 3 ¼¼ Note: video is connected to a radar. 1 Utilities panel Tap an icon to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel Used to display Favorite pages, save new Favorites or clear previously configured pages. 3 Pages Tap a page icon to the previous page. 6 Local time 7 Water depth 8 | Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch
... 12" units. The HDS Gen2 Touch home screen 67 5 1 2 4 4 3 ¼¼ Note: video is connected to a radar. 1 Utilities panel Tap an icon to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel Used to display Favorite pages, save new Favorites or clear previously configured pages. 3 Pages Tap a page icon to the previous page. 6 Local time 7 Water depth 8 | Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch
Operation Manual
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... and to adjust settings. Drag the menu to the right to be replaced with cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You adjust slider bar values by dragging your finger on /off menu check boxes by tapping the selected item. Minor adjustments can ... and hold Drag Menu/Dialogs Select/toggle item n/a Adjust slider value Scroll dialog Hide page menu (Drag right) Chart Pages Sonar Activate cursor Radar Activate cursor assist mode Pan chart (any direction) Pan water column (any direction) Pan sonar history (horizontal movement) Move cursor • ...
... and to adjust settings. Drag the menu to the right to be replaced with cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You adjust slider bar values by dragging your finger on /off menu check boxes by tapping the selected item. Minor adjustments can ... and hold Drag Menu/Dialogs Select/toggle item n/a Adjust slider value Scroll dialog Hide page menu (Drag right) Chart Pages Sonar Activate cursor Radar Activate cursor assist mode Pan chart (any direction) Pan water column (any direction) Pan sonar history (horizontal movement) Move cursor • ...
Operation Manual
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... navigation information back to activate the cursor on the chart, sonar, structure and radar pages. The selection tool will appear above your current boat location and the cursor position. Tap the screen to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 Positioning a Man Overboard waypoint If an emergency man overboard situation should occur...
... navigation information back to activate the cursor on the chart, sonar, structure and radar pages. The selection tool will appear above your current boat location and the cursor position. Tap the screen to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 Positioning a Man Overboard waypoint If an emergency man overboard situation should occur...
Operation Manual
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... the selected page combined with each of preconfigured quick split combo pages. ¼¼ Note: Video is connected to a radar. Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 15 Each has a corresponding group of the other pages. The radar option will only be modified, but you can save your own page combination using the Favorites feature. You can select...
... the selected page combined with each of preconfigured quick split combo pages. ¼¼ Note: Video is connected to a radar. Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 15 Each has a corresponding group of the other pages. The radar option will only be modified, but you can save your own page combination using the Favorites feature. You can select...
Operation Manual
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... available the vessel symbol will position itself using COG (Course over Ground). On the page you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, overlay a radar image, a StructureMap image and weather information, and display AIS targets. ¼¼ Note: This unit has different embedded cartography depending on /off individually... and Navionics. 4 Chart The chart page displays your position relative to the system, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position and heading. Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 19 The first part of this section. Chart options depend on the unit.
... available the vessel symbol will position itself using COG (Course over Ground). On the page you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, overlay a radar image, a StructureMap image and weather information, and display AIS targets. ¼¼ Note: This unit has different embedded cartography depending on /off individually... and Navionics. 4 Chart The chart page displays your position relative to the system, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position and heading. Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 19 The first part of this section. Chart options depend on the unit.
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Selecting chart data This unit can share charts across the Ethernet network. When radar, weather or StructureMap overlay is not in Lowrance map data as well as overlay on the network. Sharing Chart data You can use built-in the correct chart mode. When a third-...insert the SD card or manually switch back to embedded cartography if the SD card is only available in this manual. 26 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Chart overlay Radar, StructureMap and weather information can be displayed until you to switch to SD card cartography, if the unit is selected, the chart context ...
Selecting chart data This unit can share charts across the Ethernet network. When radar, weather or StructureMap overlay is not in Lowrance map data as well as overlay on the network. Sharing Chart data You can use built-in the correct chart mode. When a third-...insert the SD card or manually switch back to embedded cartography if the SD card is only available in this manual. 26 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Chart overlay Radar, StructureMap and weather information can be displayed until you to switch to SD card cartography, if the unit is selected, the chart context ...
Operation Manual
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... or by pressing and holding the Waypoint key. A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on a sonar image, will in addition to create a route. 32 | Waypoints, Routes & Trails | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch The edit and settings options are accessed from the menu or by pressing and holding the unit's dedicated...
... or by pressing and holding the Waypoint key. A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on a sonar image, will in addition to create a route. 32 | Waypoints, Routes & Trails | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch The edit and settings options are accessed from the menu or by pressing and holding the unit's dedicated...
Operation Manual
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... on the menu. ¼¼ Note: The Goto cursor option will be navigated forward, from the chart, radar, sonar or structure pages by tapping the route and then tapping Navigate on page 32. Navigating | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 37 6 Navigating The navigation function included in reverse starting with the last routepoint and finishing with the...
... on the menu. ¼¼ Note: The Goto cursor option will be navigated forward, from the chart, radar, sonar or structure pages by tapping the route and then tapping Navigate on page 32. Navigating | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 37 6 Navigating The navigation function included in reverse starting with the last routepoint and finishing with the...