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... as control of numerous optional devices that can provide sonar, radar, audio entertainment, weather and even digital switching. Power should be mounted on 10.8 V - 17 V. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual 1 HDS Gen2 Touch overview The HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch multifunction displays are available with optional Navionics support via an SD card slot.
... as control of numerous optional devices that can provide sonar, radar, audio entertainment, weather and even digital switching. Power should be mounted on 10.8 V - 17 V. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual 1 HDS Gen2 Touch overview The HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch multifunction displays are available with optional Navionics support via an SD card slot.
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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 - 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
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Rear - 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 - 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 -
Rear - 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 - 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 -
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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. HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 9 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. 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. HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 9 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. SD card slot Used for optional Navionics or InsightHD chart data, software updates, transfer of user data and system backup.
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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 -
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... the display to overheat. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. Lowrance displays are high-contrast and anti-reflective, and are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind...Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut are designed to operate in temperatures from many materials commonly used in boat construction may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast off dangerous protectiles. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual...
... the display to overheat. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. Lowrance displays are high-contrast and anti-reflective, and are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind...Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut are designed to operate in temperatures from many materials commonly used in boat construction may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast off dangerous protectiles. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual...
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Hand tighten only. Use only 304 or 316 stainless steel fasteners. 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 ...
Hand tighten only. Use only 304 or 316 stainless steel fasteners. 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 ...
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...the back of the display, and use a bubble level as vessel may be of the template. Secure the display with the mounting surface. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 13 Once screws are closest to the card reader door. Do not use a file to remove any remaining obstructions. Check the fit of ...the display prior to final installation. Lastly, fit the bezel with the card reader door open; insert the outermost tabs on the bezel in to the slots on the template...
...the back of the display, and use a bubble level as vessel may be of the template. Secure the display with the mounting surface. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 13 Once screws are closest to the card reader door. Do not use a file to remove any remaining obstructions. Check the fit of ...the display prior to final installation. Lastly, fit the bezel with the card reader door open; insert the outermost tabs on the bezel in to the slots on the template...
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Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual avoid mounting behind here ¼¼ Note: Reverse the distance guides (1 & 3) from propeller where engine is moving. 4 Mounting the transducer Transducer location selection and installation are two of propeller 4 Best mounting location - undisturbed water flow 5 Planing ...the propeller(s) • Watch actual water flow when boat is travelling at all times, and in sonar installation. Research Before starting the installation of the transducer, it's advised to starboard of the most critical steps in a location that has ...
Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual avoid mounting behind here ¼¼ Note: Reverse the distance guides (1 & 3) from propeller where engine is moving. 4 Mounting the transducer Transducer location selection and installation are two of propeller 4 Best mounting location - undisturbed water flow 5 Planing ...the propeller(s) • Watch actual water flow when boat is travelling at all times, and in sonar installation. Research Before starting the installation of the transducer, it's advised to starboard of the most critical steps in a location that has ...
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... the mounting surface that there is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by drilling. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 15 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...
... the mounting surface that there is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by drilling. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 15 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...
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... If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving, which worsen with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual
... If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving, which worsen with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual
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... supply wire (red) should always be sure to install and remove cables ! Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 Warning: Before starting the installation, be connected to fuse rating). If power is compatible with the supplied fuse or a circuit breaker (closest available to (+) DC with the HDS Gen2 Touch display ! Warning: The HDS Gen2 Touch has a voltage rating of the power supply is...
... supply wire (red) should always be sure to install and remove cables ! Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 Warning: Before starting the installation, be connected to fuse rating). If power is compatible with the supplied fuse or a circuit breaker (closest available to (+) DC with the HDS Gen2 Touch display ! Warning: The HDS Gen2 Touch has a voltage rating of the power supply is...
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..., simply combine all yellow wires 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 Power cable 3 12 V negative wire (black) 4 12 V positive wire (red... Note: Broadband radar will be put in standby, when triggered by a 12 V DC system. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Connect Black to (-) DC. The thickest cable provides the following: • power into the system (Red and... it. Power connection HDS Gen2 Touch displays are designed to be powered by the accessory wake up line.
..., simply combine all yellow wires 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 Power cable 3 12 V negative wire (black) 4 12 V positive wire (red... Note: Broadband radar will be put in standby, when triggered by a 12 V DC system. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Connect Black to (-) DC. The thickest cable provides the following: • power into the system (Red and... it. Power connection HDS Gen2 Touch displays are designed to be powered by the accessory wake up line.
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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
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see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Once inserted, turn locking collar to the socket labelled 'Structure' . Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for LSS-2 HD transducer, the displays are on the unit for connector location. The 'Structure' connector is keyed and...
see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Once inserted, turn locking collar to the socket labelled 'Structure' . Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for LSS-2 HD transducer, the displays are on the unit for connector location. The 'Structure' connector is keyed and...
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...switch. Connecting to multiple devices If connecting more NEP-2 modules together to link two or more than one ethernet port, whereas the HDS-9 and 12 displays have a locking collar, for maintaining a reliable, waterproof connection. See page 31 for cable options. ¼...to one network device directly, without the use the optional network expansion Port (NEP-2). Navico ethernet cables have two. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 21 Ethernet device connection Ethernet is used for linking multiple NEP-2 modules together. The NEP-2 modules are fitted with 5 ...
...switch. Connecting to multiple devices If connecting more NEP-2 modules together to link two or more than one ethernet port, whereas the HDS-9 and 12 displays have a locking collar, for maintaining a reliable, waterproof connection. See page 31 for cable options. ¼...to one network device directly, without the use the optional network expansion Port (NEP-2). Navico ethernet cables have two. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 21 Ethernet device connection Ethernet is used for linking multiple NEP-2 modules together. The NEP-2 modules are fitted with 5 ...
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NMEA 2000 device connection All HDS Gen2 Touch models are of the 'micro-c' style, which ...Lowrance products are equiped with a NMEA 2000 port, which "drop cables" connect to run between any two devices on the network is taking in a bow to SimNet bus, or adding devices fitted with an inline fuse holder and 3 amp fuse. 22 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Planning and installing...and sharing of a multitude of the backbone. The total length of all products you want to install, typically in to account device drop cable length. • A NMEA 2000 network needs to one...
NMEA 2000 device connection All HDS Gen2 Touch models are of the 'micro-c' style, which ...Lowrance products are equiped with a NMEA 2000 port, which "drop cables" connect to run between any two devices on the network is taking in a bow to SimNet bus, or adding devices fitted with an inline fuse holder and 3 amp fuse. 22 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Planning and installing...and sharing of a multitude of the backbone. The total length of all products you want to install, typically in to account device drop cable length. • A NMEA 2000 network needs to one...
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... 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 the network may be affected by voltage drop when these devices are operated. Avoid connection to 'balance' the voltage drop of the network. Use a ...
... 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 the network may be affected by voltage drop when these devices are operated. Avoid connection to 'balance' the voltage drop of the network. Use a ...
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... 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 Refer to 115,200 baud.
... 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 Refer to 115,200 baud.