StructureMap Guide
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... to appear more clearly on the screen, making it easier to see more marine card map data through the Structure overlay. • Palette - Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth coverage. • Noise Rejection - Lower range settings reduce...
... to appear more clearly on the screen, making it easier to see more marine card map data through the Structure overlay. • Palette - Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth coverage. • Noise Rejection - Lower range settings reduce...
Installation Manual
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.... This manual represents the product as a separate document. • It is solely responsible for all marine technicians. www.lowrance.com 1 It is the owner's sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in this manual to the brand web site of the Documentation will not cause accidents, personal injury or...
.... This manual represents the product as a separate document. • It is solely responsible for all marine technicians. www.lowrance.com 1 It is the owner's sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in this manual to the brand web site of the Documentation will not cause accidents, personal injury or...
Installation Manual
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...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 Single Station...35 Dual & ...
...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 Single Station...35 Dual & ...
Installation Manual
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...operation, accuracy and maintenance. Should the information not agree, the discrepancy must be resolved before use the Lowrance HDS system only as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. The GPS system is subject ...transducer, the location of the transducer, and water conditions. Only official government charts supplemented by the HDS System is an aid to navigation only and is designed to the best of our knowledge. The electronic chart used correctly. Introduction About this Manual • This manual is a reference guide for installing a Lowrance HDS...
...operation, accuracy and maintenance. Should the information not agree, the discrepancy must be resolved before use the Lowrance HDS system only as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. The GPS system is subject ...transducer, the location of the transducer, and water conditions. Only official government charts supplemented by the HDS System is an aid to navigation only and is designed to the best of our knowledge. The electronic chart used correctly. Introduction About this Manual • This manual is a reference guide for installing a Lowrance HDS...
Installation Manual
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...: plastic cable ties. The following installations also call for these recommended tools and supplies. Transducer Installation Recommended Tools and Supplies Tools and Supplies (not included) If you plan to route the transducer cable through Hull Installation Supplies: alcohol wipes, 60 and 160 grit sandpaper, and marine... - Two-piece Bracket Transom Installation Tools: two adjustable wrenches or socket wrench, drill, #20 (0.161") drill bit, screwdriver. Skimmer Transducer Shoot-through the transom, you will need either a 1" drill bit or a 5/8" drill bit depending on the size of the...
...: plastic cable ties. The following installations also call for these recommended tools and supplies. Transducer Installation Recommended Tools and Supplies Tools and Supplies (not included) If you plan to route the transducer cable through Hull Installation Supplies: alcohol wipes, 60 and 160 grit sandpaper, and marine... - Two-piece Bracket Transom Installation Tools: two adjustable wrenches or socket wrench, drill, #20 (0.161") drill bit, screwdriver. Skimmer Transducer Shoot-through the transom, you will need either a 1" drill bit or a 5/8" drill bit depending on the size of the...
Installation Manual
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... flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on-screen in the form of boats is on plane. Note: When mounting the transducer, make sure it does not interfere with strakes or ribs on these types of random lines or dots. Do not mount the... than approximately one of the most critical steps in a location that has a smooth flow of water when the boat is moving. A good transducer location on the hull can create large amounts of the boat. This will prevent cavitation interference from the engine's lower unit. Good location Poor location ...
... flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show on-screen in the form of boats is on plane. Note: When mounting the transducer, make sure it does not interfere with strakes or ribs on these types of random lines or dots. Do not mount the... than approximately one of the most critical steps in a location that has a smooth flow of water when the boat is moving. A good transducer location on the hull can create large amounts of the boat. This will prevent cavitation interference from the engine's lower unit. Good location Poor location ...
Installation Manual
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...the letter "B" aligned with its face parallel to the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from the side.Try to adjust the transducer so its face is parallel with the ground. Transom 3: Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. Reinsert the ratchets into it does, then the...one-piece bracket assembly includes two black plastic ratchets. Look at right. If the transducer will adjust so its face is correct. Aligning Ratchets on Transducer bracket Aligning ratchets on the outside of the transducer bracket, as shown in the following series of diagrams. Align dot and letter ...
...the letter "B" aligned with its face parallel to the ground, remove the transducer and ratchets from the side.Try to adjust the transducer so its face is parallel with the ground. Transom 3: Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. Reinsert the ratchets into it does, then the...one-piece bracket assembly includes two black plastic ratchets. Look at right. If the transducer will adjust so its face is correct. Aligning Ratchets on Transducer bracket Aligning ratchets on the outside of the transducer bracket, as shown in the following series of diagrams. Align dot and letter ...
Installation Manual
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... "B" aligned with the letter "A" aligned in the 12 o'clock position on the transducer stem. 3: Slide the transducer in the bracket and temporarily slide the bolt through the transducer bracket. 4: Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. Ratchet Bracket Alignment mark 1: Place two of the ratchets... is parallel with the ground. 17 Reinsert the ratchets into it does, then the "A" position is parallel to see if the transducer will adjust so that it against the transom. Again, check to the ground. Each ratchet has the letters A-F molded into the...
... "B" aligned with the letter "A" aligned in the 12 o'clock position on the transducer stem. 3: Slide the transducer in the bracket and temporarily slide the bolt through the transducer bracket. 4: Hold the transducer assembly against the transom. Ratchet Bracket Alignment mark 1: Place two of the ratchets... is parallel with the ground. 17 Reinsert the ratchets into it does, then the "A" position is parallel to see if the transducer will adjust so that it against the transom. Again, check to the ground. Each ratchet has the letters A-F molded into the...
Installation Manual
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...Ratchets Large flat washer Bolt Small flat washer Lock nut Thick rubber washer Note: Do not tighten the transducer bracket assembly until you have aligned the transducer and bracket on the transom. 18 One-piece bracket assembly Lock nut Metal washer Rubber washers Ratchets Metal... washer Bolt Note: Do not tighten the transducer bracket assembly until you have aligned the transducer and bracket on the transom. Assembling the Transducer bracket After determining the correct position for the ratchets, loosely assemble the transducer and bracket assembly as shown in one of ...
...Ratchets Large flat washer Bolt Small flat washer Lock nut Thick rubber washer Note: Do not tighten the transducer bracket assembly until you have aligned the transducer and bracket on the transom. 18 One-piece bracket assembly Lock nut Metal washer Rubber washers Ratchets Metal... washer Bolt Note: Do not tighten the transducer bracket assembly until you have aligned the transducer and bracket on the transom. Assembling the Transducer bracket After determining the correct position for the ratchets, loosely assemble the transducer and bracket assembly as shown in one of ...
Installation Manual
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...through the bracket, as shown here. 19 Bottom of hull. Aligning and Attaching the Transducer Adjust the transducer so that its "face" is even with the ground. The center line of the transducer should avoid, first, do not let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the...bracket, assemble it strikes an object in the water. Transducer bracket mounted too low. Second, do , the transducer may not "kick-up" if it with the cable passing over tighten the transducer bracket lock nut. Note: When mounting the transducer to the transom, there are two extremes you do not...
...through the bracket, as shown here. 19 Bottom of hull. Aligning and Attaching the Transducer Adjust the transducer so that its "face" is even with the ground. The center line of the transducer should avoid, first, do not let the edge of the mounting bracket extend below the...bracket, assemble it strikes an object in the water. Transducer bracket mounted too low. Second, do , the transducer may not "kick-up" if it with the cable passing over tighten the transducer bracket lock nut. Note: When mounting the transducer to the transom, there are two extremes you do not...
Installation Manual
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.... For the onepiece bracket use a #29 bit (for the #12 screws). If you drill a hole in the transom for the transducer bracket. 1: Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. For the two-piece bracket use a below-waterline marine grade sealant on the hull. 2: Drill the... mounting holes for the transducer cable, make sure the transducer center line is located above - Be sure to a boat with an above the waterline. Water line Clamp the transducer cable to the transom. Seal the hole with a veehull, make sure it...
.... For the onepiece bracket use a #29 bit (for the #12 screws). If you drill a hole in the transom for the transducer bracket. 1: Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. For the two-piece bracket use a below-waterline marine grade sealant on the hull. 2: Drill the... mounting holes for the transducer cable, make sure the transducer center line is located above - Be sure to a boat with an above the waterline. Water line Clamp the transducer cable to the transom. Seal the hole with a veehull, make sure it...
Installation Manual
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...arches, as shown in the previous top two images, the transducer could be coming out of the transducer's cable. Seal the hole with the bottom. Improper transducer angles Partial sonar fish arches Full sonar fish arch Transducer face parallel with an above the waterline. If you need ... below waterline marine grade sealant. Move the transducer a little lower in the transom to adjust the transducer higher or lower. Route the transducer cable to see if that improves sonar performance. Use caution when routing the transducer cable near the transducer. If you drill a hole in the ...
...arches, as shown in the previous top two images, the transducer could be coming out of the transducer's cable. Seal the hole with the bottom. Improper transducer angles Partial sonar fish arches Full sonar fish arch Transducer face parallel with an above the waterline. If you need ... below waterline marine grade sealant. Move the transducer a little lower in the transom to adjust the transducer higher or lower. Route the transducer cable to see if that improves sonar performance. Use caution when routing the transducer cable near the transducer. If you drill a hole in the ...
Installation Manual
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... straight down when the trolling motor is in water with the TMB-S bracket (adjustable strap, internal tooth washer and plastic bracket) attach it to the transducer as rocks, stumps and trees, you regularly fish in the water. Internal tooth washer Bolt Plastic bracket Lock nut Flat washer Using the components supplied... in the image, at www.lei-extras.com. Slide the adjustable strap through LEI Extras at right. Make sure there is enough slack in the transducer cable for the trolling motor to the trolling motor. The TMB-S bracket is used to attach a one -piece bracket...
... straight down when the trolling motor is in water with the TMB-S bracket (adjustable strap, internal tooth washer and plastic bracket) attach it to the transducer as rocks, stumps and trees, you regularly fish in the water. Internal tooth washer Bolt Plastic bracket Lock nut Flat washer Using the components supplied... in the image, at www.lei-extras.com. Slide the adjustable strap through LEI Extras at right. Make sure there is enough slack in the transducer cable for the trolling motor to the trolling motor. The TMB-S bracket is used to attach a one -piece bracket...
Installation Manual
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WARNING: Do not remove any installation on the hull could damage the integrity of the hull. On vee hulls try to place the transducer where the dead rise is epoxied to the inside of the boat hull. Contact the boat dealer or manufacturer to hull. Careless grinding or... cutting on boats with flotation material sandwiched within the hull, consult the boat manufacturer. Use care when mounting a transducer inside of a boat hull, we recommend using a Pod transducer for this type of installation. Note: While you can be very difficult to the hull...
WARNING: Do not remove any installation on the hull could damage the integrity of the hull. On vee hulls try to place the transducer where the dead rise is epoxied to the inside of the boat hull. Contact the boat dealer or manufacturer to hull. Careless grinding or... cutting on boats with flotation material sandwiched within the hull, consult the boat manufacturer. Use care when mounting a transducer inside of a boat hull, we recommend using a Pod transducer for this type of installation. Note: While you can be very difficult to the hull...
Installation Manual
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... hull. After the epoxy has set before moving the boat. For shoot-thru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good transducer mounting surface. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or "thru-hull" installation. Sand the inside surface of the boat. Make sure there are... or grease. Also, make sure the area is in place while the epoxy sets. To bow Epoxy Hull Sand both the inside surface of the transducer and the sanded area on the face of the hull until it to force any sandpaper grit and dust. The sanded area should be about...
... hull. After the epoxy has set before moving the boat. For shoot-thru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers a good transducer mounting surface. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or "thru-hull" installation. Sand the inside surface of the boat. Make sure there are... or grease. Also, make sure the area is in place while the epoxy sets. To bow Epoxy Hull Sand both the inside surface of the transducer and the sanded area on the face of the hull until it to force any sandpaper grit and dust. The sanded area should be about...
Installation Manual
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...of the most critical steps in contact with flotation material sandwiched within the hull, consult the boat manufacturer. A transducer can be very difficult to remove. Transducer Transducer epoxied to the center line. For shoot-thru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers...hull. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or "thru-hull" installation. The transducer should be flat so the entire transducer face is in sonar installation. Pod Transducer shoot-thru-hull installation Before attempting any material from the inner hull. Epoxy Hull Note: ...
...of the most critical steps in contact with flotation material sandwiched within the hull, consult the boat manufacturer. A transducer can be very difficult to remove. Transducer Transducer epoxied to the center line. For shoot-thru-hull applications many boat hulls have a flat keel pad that offers...hull. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or "thru-hull" installation. The transducer should be flat so the entire transducer face is in sonar installation. Pod Transducer shoot-thru-hull installation Before attempting any material from the inner hull. Epoxy Hull Note: ...
Installation Manual
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... and turning it bottoms out on the hull. Stop pressing when it to move the transducer while the epoxy is setting. When finished, the face of the transducer should be epoxied, and the face of the transducer. The sanded area should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of the hull..., sandpaper. You may want to hull. Apply a thin layer of epoxy (about 1-1/2 times the diameter of the transducer. Apply pressure to be about 1-16" or 1.5 mm) on the face of the transducer and the sanded area on the hull. Epoxy Hull Note: After the epoxy has set before moving the boat...
... and turning it bottoms out on the hull. Stop pressing when it to move the transducer while the epoxy is setting. When finished, the face of the transducer should be epoxied, and the face of the transducer. The sanded area should be parallel with the hull with a minimum amount of the hull..., sandpaper. You may want to hull. Apply a thin layer of epoxy (about 1-1/2 times the diameter of the transducer. Apply pressure to be about 1-16" or 1.5 mm) on the face of the transducer and the sanded area on the hull. Epoxy Hull Note: After the epoxy has set before moving the boat...
Installation Manual
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.... Use plastic ties (not included) to secure the cable to fit over the trolling motor. Before you attach the transducer to the trolling motor, make sure there is in the transducer cable for the trolling motor to so its face is pointing straight down when the trolling motor is enough slack... in the water. Cable ties Hose clamp Cable ties Hose clamp Transducer Route the transducer cable along the trolling motor shaft. You will need a hose clamp large enough to the shaft. 27 Tighten the hose clamp securely to...
.... Use plastic ties (not included) to secure the cable to fit over the trolling motor. Before you attach the transducer to the trolling motor, make sure there is in the transducer cable for the trolling motor to so its face is pointing straight down when the trolling motor is enough slack... in the water. Cable ties Hose clamp Cable ties Hose clamp Transducer Route the transducer cable along the trolling motor shaft. You will need a hose clamp large enough to the shaft. 27 Tighten the hose clamp securely to...
Installation Manual
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...LMF Gauges VHF Radio NMEA2000 RS-232 HDS-8/10 only Com 1 HDS Yellow TX Orange RX Shield (ground) Device Receive Transmit Ground Com 2 HDS Blue TX Green RX Shield (ground) Device Receive Transmit Ground Skimmer transducer included with most HDS 12v RADAR Sirius Weather Module LWX-1 ...StructureScan LSS-1* * Radar interface box not included with US version of BR24 BR24 BroadBand Radar OR LOWRANCE StructureScan™ LN K /ACT *To use more ...
...LMF Gauges VHF Radio NMEA2000 RS-232 HDS-8/10 only Com 1 HDS Yellow TX Orange RX Shield (ground) Device Receive Transmit Ground Com 2 HDS Blue TX Green RX Shield (ground) Device Receive Transmit Ground Skimmer transducer included with most HDS 12v RADAR Sirius Weather Module LWX-1 ...StructureScan LSS-1* * Radar interface box not included with US version of BR24 BR24 BroadBand Radar OR LOWRANCE StructureScan™ LN K /ACT *To use more ...
Installation Manual
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...for example, you do this press Menu-Menu-InstallationTransducer type- This helps the HDS determine what settings and features will be displayed. then select the appropriate transducer. The next step to ensure that allows you start operating your HDS. Note: The time and date will give you an overview of the minimum ... with either a 83/200kHz HST-WSBL, 50/200kHz HST-DFSBL, or if you would like the HDS to display data in time zone and to properly work with no transducer select the appropriate one off of the drop down list. Time Change local time to your unit. Data Source An ...
...for example, you do this press Menu-Menu-InstallationTransducer type- This helps the HDS determine what settings and features will be displayed. then select the appropriate transducer. The next step to ensure that allows you start operating your HDS. Note: The time and date will give you an overview of the minimum ... with either a 83/200kHz HST-WSBL, 50/200kHz HST-DFSBL, or if you would like the HDS to display data in time zone and to properly work with no transducer select the appropriate one off of the drop down list. Time Change local time to your unit. Data Source An ...