Installation Manual
Page 8
... well as control of boat power systems, the displays are designed to operate on to the dash. Power should be mounted on 10.8 V - 17 V. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual All displays are charting ready, with built-in to the vessel with the supplied surface mount bracket, or flush mounted in GPS receiver and Insight...
... well as control of boat power systems, the displays are designed to operate on to the dash. Power should be mounted on 10.8 V - 17 V. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual All displays are charting ready, with built-in to the vessel with the supplied surface mount bracket, or flush mounted in GPS receiver and Insight...
Installation Manual
Page 9
controls 1 3 4 2 5 6 1 Touchscreen 2 Card reader door 3 Pages key 4 Zoom in / Zoom out key 5 Mark / Waypoint key 6 Power key HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 7 Front -
controls 1 3 4 2 5 6 1 Touchscreen 2 Card reader door 3 Pages key 4 Zoom in / Zoom out key 5 Mark / Waypoint key 6 Power key HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 7 Front -
Installation Manual
Page 10
two ports on HDS-9 & 12, one on 7 5 NMEA 2000 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual connects to LSS-2 HD Transducer 3 Power - also video for HDS-9 & 12, with optional adaptor 4 Ethernet - connectors A B 1 2 3445 451 2 3 A HDS-9 & 12 connector arrangement B HDS-7 connector arrangement 1 Sonar 2 StructureScan - Rear -
two ports on HDS-9 & 12, one on 7 5 NMEA 2000 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual connects to LSS-2 HD Transducer 3 Power - also video for HDS-9 & 12, with optional adaptor 4 Ethernet - connectors A B 1 2 3445 451 2 3 A HDS-9 & 12 connector arrangement B HDS-7 connector arrangement 1 Sonar 2 StructureScan - Rear -
Installation Manual
Page 11
HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 9 SD card slot Used for optional Navionics or InsightHD chart data, software updates, transfer of user data and system backup. The card reader door is opened by lightly pressing and sliding the door to prevent possible water ingress. ¼¼ Note: The HDS-9 and 12 Displays have two card readers, the HDS-7 has one. The card reader door should always be shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to the left, then pulling forward from the left side.
HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 9 SD card slot Used for optional Navionics or InsightHD chart data, software updates, transfer of user data and system backup. The card reader door is opened by lightly pressing and sliding the door to prevent possible water ingress. ¼¼ Note: The HDS-9 and 12 Displays have two card readers, the HDS-7 has one. The card reader door should always be shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to the left, then pulling forward from the left side.
Installation Manual
Page 12
manuals 10 | Check the contents | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual 2 Check the contents Display Bracket knobs (x2) Front Bezel (attached to unit) Power cable Sun cover Fasteners - #6 x 1.5" (4x) Mounting bracket Parts Included, dependent on model 83/200 KHz transducer LSS-2 HD transducer 50/200 KHz transducer DVD -
manuals 10 | Check the contents | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual 2 Check the contents Display Bracket knobs (x2) Front Bezel (attached to unit) Power cable Sun cover Fasteners - #6 x 1.5" (4x) Mounting bracket Parts Included, dependent on model 83/200 KHz transducer LSS-2 HD transducer 50/200 KHz transducer DVD -
Installation Manual
Page 13
...C to +55° C (+5° F to connect all of the cables. Leave sufficient clearance to +131° F). Lowrance displays are designed to excessive vibration. The mounting location will affect the internal GPS receiver. The chosen location should be subjected to ...retrieving of direct sunlight. Ensure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind the panel. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 3 Display Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut are in a safe position and will ...
...C to +55° C (+5° F to connect all of the cables. Leave sufficient clearance to +131° F). Lowrance displays are designed to excessive vibration. The mounting location will affect the internal GPS receiver. The chosen location should be subjected to ...retrieving of direct sunlight. Ensure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind the panel. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 3 Display Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut are in a safe position and will ...
Installation Manual
Page 14
... bracket using bracket as template, and drill pilot holes. Hand tighten only. The ratchet teeth in the bracket, and allows tilting of the knobs. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Bracket mounting Place the bracket in the desired mounting location, and use a pencil or permanent marker to mark drilling locations. ¼¼ Note: ensure that...
... bracket using bracket as template, and drill pilot holes. Hand tighten only. The ratchet teeth in the bracket, and allows tilting of the knobs. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Bracket mounting Place the bracket in the desired mounting location, and use a pencil or permanent marker to mark drilling locations. ¼¼ Note: ensure that...
Installation Manual
Page 15
... water-tightness is complete contact with the mounting surface. Lastly, fit the bezel with the supplied screws. Once screws are closest to final installation. Check it clicks in to the slots on the template. 95.3 mm (7.50") MOUNTING SCREW SIZE IS #6 TAPPING SCREW CL 110.2... for scaling accuracy, using a tape measure or ruler against the ruler printed on the display, then gently press down the template. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 13 Do not use a file to place. Sealant should be of the display, and use a bubble level as vessel may be...
... water-tightness is complete contact with the mounting surface. Lastly, fit the bezel with the supplied screws. Once screws are closest to final installation. Check it clicks in to the slots on the template. 95.3 mm (7.50") MOUNTING SCREW SIZE IS #6 TAPPING SCREW CL 110.2... for scaling accuracy, using a tape measure or ruler against the ruler printed on the display, then gently press down the template. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 13 Do not use a file to place. Sealant should be of the display, and use a bubble level as vessel may be...
Installation Manual
Page 16
... the transducer, it's advised to check the following; • Find out if the boat builder has a recommended installation location • Establish direction of rotation of the propeller(s) • Watch actual water flow when boat is travelling at all times, and in a location that ... The primary aim is of the most critical steps in the water at cruising speed to starboard of water when the boat is moving. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual To function properly the transducer must be in sonar...
... the transducer, it's advised to check the following; • Find out if the boat builder has a recommended installation location • Establish direction of rotation of the propeller(s) • Watch actual water flow when boat is travelling at all times, and in a location that ... The primary aim is of the most critical steps in the water at cruising speed to starboard of water when the boat is moving. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual To function properly the transducer must be in sonar...
Installation Manual
Page 17
... by drilling. Attaching the transducer The transducer should be damaged by bubbles and turbulence may be installed parallel with the transom's waterline, not the bottom of the boat (deadrise). ¼¼ Note: Ensure the entire bottom surface of the transducer hangs at higher speeds. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 15 A good transducer location on these .
... by drilling. Attaching the transducer The transducer should be damaged by bubbles and turbulence may be installed parallel with the transom's waterline, not the bottom of the boat (deadrise). ¼¼ Note: Ensure the entire bottom surface of the transducer hangs at higher speeds. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 15 A good transducer location on these .
Installation Manual
Page 18
...;¼ Note: A transducer that moving , which worsen with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transducer relative to the transom of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Adjusting the transducer If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving parts such as an outboard motor or boarding ladder can...
...;¼ Note: A transducer that moving , which worsen with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transducer relative to the transom of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Adjusting the transducer If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving parts such as an outboard motor or boarding ladder can...
Installation Manual
Page 19
... occur. Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be sure to install and remove cables ! Warning: The HDS Gen2 Touch has a voltage rating of the power supply is compatible with the HDS Gen2 Touch display ! Warning: Before starting the installation, be connected to fuse rating). Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 5 Wiring Guidelines Don't do this Do this Don't make drip...
... occur. Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be sure to install and remove cables ! Warning: The HDS Gen2 Touch has a voltage rating of the power supply is compatible with the HDS Gen2 Touch display ! Warning: Before starting the installation, be connected to fuse rating). Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 5 Wiring Guidelines Don't do this Do this Don't make drip...
Installation Manual
Page 20
...be powered by the accessory wake up line. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual The thickest cable provides the following: • power into the system (Red and Black wires) • remote turn-on for certain Navico expansion modules (Yellow wire) 18 | 4 1 2 3 5 6 _+ 1 HDS display rear (9 & 12 connector arrangement shown) 2 ...common bus or to control the power state of the supplied power cable has two discrete cables exiting from it. Power connection HDS Gen2 Touch displays are turned on the moment the display is powered up. ¼¼ Note: Broadband radar will be put in ...
...be powered by the accessory wake up line. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual The thickest cable provides the following: • power into the system (Red and Black wires) • remote turn-on for certain Navico expansion modules (Yellow wire) 18 | 4 1 2 3 5 6 _+ 1 HDS display rear (9 & 12 connector arrangement shown) 2 ...common bus or to control the power state of the supplied power cable has two discrete cables exiting from it. Power connection HDS Gen2 Touch displays are turned on the moment the display is powered up. ¼¼ Note: Broadband radar will be put in ...
Installation Manual
Page 21
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
Page 22
see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for connector location. The 'Structure' connector is ...Connector attached to cable is located to the socket labelled 'Structure' . Navico transducers fitted with earlier LSS-1 transducers through use of this manual, or embossed labeling on the HDS-7 display as the BSM-2 or another sonar capable Navico display connected via ethernet. ¼¼ Note: While made for LSS...
see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for connector location. The 'Structure' connector is ...Connector attached to cable is located to the socket labelled 'Structure' . Navico transducers fitted with earlier LSS-1 transducers through use of this manual, or embossed labeling on the HDS-7 display as the BSM-2 or another sonar capable Navico display connected via ethernet. ¼¼ Note: While made for LSS...
Installation Manual
Page 23
... high bandwidth devices such as radar, sonar, and other displays. The HDS-7 display has one ethernet port, whereas the HDS-9 and 12 displays have a locking collar, for linking multiple NEP-2 modules together. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 21 Navico ethernet cables have two. The NEP-2 modules are fitted... The ethernet port is auto sensing, meaning that the unit can connect to one ethernet device to a HDS-7 display, or two devices to a HDS-9 or HDS-12 display, use of available ports on the NEP-2, it is used for maintaining a reliable, waterproof connection.
... high bandwidth devices such as radar, sonar, and other displays. The HDS-7 display has one ethernet port, whereas the HDS-9 and 12 displays have a locking collar, for linking multiple NEP-2 modules together. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 21 Navico ethernet cables have two. The NEP-2 modules are fitted... The ethernet port is auto sensing, meaning that the unit can connect to one ethernet device to a HDS-7 display, or two devices to a HDS-9 or HDS-12 display, use of available ports on the NEP-2, it is used for maintaining a reliable, waterproof connection.
Installation Manual
Page 24
... • Micro-C cables: 2' (0.61m), 6' (1.82m), 15' (4.55m), 25' (7.58m) • T-connector. NMEA 2000 device connection All HDS Gen2 Touch models are of the 'micro-c' style, which is a cable/connector specification approved for connecting to SimNet bus, or adding devices fitted with a SimNet ...amp fuse. 22 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual this to one end of the backbone with a NMEA 2000 port, which "drop cables" connect to NMEA 2000 devices • NMEA 2000 is a powered network. • NMEA 2000 cables used for Lowrance products are equiped with the termination...
... • Micro-C cables: 2' (0.61m), 6' (1.82m), 15' (4.55m), 25' (7.58m) • T-connector. NMEA 2000 device connection All HDS Gen2 Touch models are of the 'micro-c' style, which is a cable/connector specification approved for connecting to SimNet bus, or adding devices fitted with a SimNet ...amp fuse. 22 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual this to one end of the backbone with a NMEA 2000 port, which "drop cables" connect to NMEA 2000 devices • NMEA 2000 is a powered network. • NMEA 2000 cables used for Lowrance products are equiped with the termination...
Installation Manual
Page 25
... 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 'balance' the voltage drop of the network. In smaller NMEA 2000 systems, the power connection may be made anywhere in the ...
... 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 'balance' the voltage drop of the network. In smaller NMEA 2000 systems, the power connection may be made anywhere in the ...
Installation Manual
Page 26
... cable) 2 Transmit: A (yellow), B (blue) 3 Receive: A (orange), B (green) 4 ground (shield) ¼¼ Note: The majority of NMEA 0183 devices communicate at 38,400 baud. 24 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual AIS is a common exception, and normally transmits at 4,800 baud. The port can be set to different baud rates, up to the section Supported Data...
... cable) 2 Transmit: A (yellow), B (blue) 3 Receive: A (orange), B (green) 4 ground (shield) ¼¼ Note: The majority of NMEA 0183 devices communicate at 38,400 baud. 24 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual AIS is a common exception, and normally transmits at 4,800 baud. The port can be set to different baud rates, up to the section Supported Data...