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... 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 designed to operate on to the vessel with optional Navionics support via an SD card slot. All displays are charting...
... 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 designed to operate on to the vessel with optional Navionics support via an SD card slot. All displays are charting...
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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 -
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also video for HDS-9 & 12, with optional adaptor 4 Ethernet - connects to LSS-2 HD Transducer 3 Power - two ports on HDS-9 & 12, one on 7 5 NMEA 2000 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Rear - connectors A B 1 2 3445 451 2 3 A HDS-9 & 12 connector arrangement B HDS-7 connector arrangement 1 Sonar 2 StructureScan -
also video for HDS-9 & 12, with optional adaptor 4 Ethernet - connects to LSS-2 HD Transducer 3 Power - two ports on HDS-9 & 12, one on 7 5 NMEA 2000 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Rear - connectors A B 1 2 3445 451 2 3 A HDS-9 & 12 connector arrangement B HDS-7 connector arrangement 1 Sonar 2 StructureScan -
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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. HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 9 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. SD card slot Used for optional Navionics or InsightHD chart data, software updates, transfer of user data and system backup. HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 9 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.
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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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... subjected to overcome poor reception areas. Warning: When installing the displays, ensure appropriate safety equipment is required. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 Test the unit in it will interfere ...with the operation, launching or retrieving of the cables. Power tools may cause irritation or damage to connect all of the boat. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder. Leave sufficient clearance to eyes, skin, and lungs. Lowrance...
... subjected to overcome poor reception areas. Warning: When installing the displays, ensure appropriate safety equipment is required. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 Test the unit in it will interfere ...with the operation, launching or retrieving of the cables. Power tools may cause irritation or damage to connect all of the boat. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder. Leave sufficient clearance to eyes, skin, and lungs. Lowrance...
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... is too thin for self tappers, reinforce it, or mount bracket with machine screws and large washers. Mark the screw locations using the knobs. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual
... is too thin for self tappers, reinforce it, or mount bracket with machine screws and large washers. Mark the screw locations using the knobs. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual
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...Sealant should be listing! Secure the display with the card reader door open; Lastly, fit the bezel with the supplied screws. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 13 Drill all marked pilot holes, then using a fingernail or small flat screwdriver, starting at the edges that are fully tightened...the template and mounting surface, along the dotted line bordering the shaded center of the template. Check it clicks in to final installation. insert the outermost tabs on the bezel in to the slots on the template. 95.3 mm (7.50") MOUNTING SCREW SIZE IS...
...Sealant should be listing! Secure the display with the card reader door open; Lastly, fit the bezel with the supplied screws. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 13 Drill all marked pilot holes, then using a fingernail or small flat screwdriver, starting at the edges that are fully tightened...the template and mounting surface, along the dotted line bordering the shaded center of the template. Check it clicks in to final installation. insert the outermost tabs on the bezel in to the slots on the template. 95.3 mm (7.50") MOUNTING SCREW SIZE IS...
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...Reverse the distance guides (1 & 3) from propeller where engine is of the most critical steps in sonar installation. Research Before starting the installation of the transducer, it's advised to starboard of water when the boat is travelling at all times, and...; • 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 moving. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual undisturbed water flow 5 Planing strake - To function properly the transducer...
...Reverse the distance guides (1 & 3) from propeller where engine is of the most critical steps in sonar installation. Research Before starting the installation of the transducer, it's advised to starboard of water when the boat is travelling at all times, and...; • 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 moving. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual undisturbed water flow 5 Planing strake - To function properly the transducer...
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...to allow for transducer height adjustment. Drill a 25mm (1") hole above the waterline, large enough to transom, using supplied stainless steel fasteners. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 15 The unit could also lose bottom signal when the boat is on these . Drill pilot holes to suit fasteners. ¼¼... engine. ¼¼ Note: If the transducer is nothing on the other side of the mounting surface that 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...
...to allow for transducer height adjustment. Drill a 25mm (1") hole above the waterline, large enough to transom, using supplied stainless steel fasteners. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 15 The unit could also lose bottom signal when the boat is on these . Drill pilot holes to suit fasteners. ¼¼... engine. ¼¼ Note: If the transducer is nothing on the other side of the mounting surface that 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...
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If performance does not improve with speed, it may be seeing cavitation caused by the trailing edge of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual If the transducer is tilted too far in either direction will not perform well, missing targets, and/or losing the bottom at regular intervals using ...
If performance does not improve with speed, it may be seeing cavitation caused by the trailing edge of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual If the transducer is tilted too far in either direction will not perform well, missing targets, and/or losing the bottom at regular intervals using ...
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... to turn electrical power off. Warning: The HDS Gen2 Touch has a voltage rating of the power supply is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur. Warning: Before starting the installation, be connected to (+) DC with the supplied... cables in a way that the voltage of 12 V DC, it is not suited for use with the HDS Gen2 Touch display ! Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be sure to install and remove cables ! Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 If power is compatible with 24V DC systems. !
... to turn electrical power off. Warning: The HDS Gen2 Touch has a voltage rating of the power supply is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur. Warning: Before starting the installation, be connected to (+) DC with the supplied... cables in a way that the voltage of 12 V DC, it is not suited for use with the HDS Gen2 Touch display ! Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be sure to install and remove cables ! Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 If power is compatible with 24V DC systems. !
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... 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 Power cable 3 12 V negative wire (black) 4 12 V positive wire (red) shown with fuse holder fitted... against reverse polarity, under voltage and over voltage. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Accessory wake up The yellow colored accessory wake up line may be used to a single termination point. Power connection HDS Gen2 Touch displays are designed to be powered by the accessory wake up ...
... 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 Power cable 3 12 V negative wire (black) 4 12 V positive wire (red) shown with fuse holder fitted... against reverse polarity, under voltage and over voltage. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Accessory wake up The yellow colored accessory wake up line may be used to a single termination point. Power connection HDS Gen2 Touch displays are designed to be powered by the accessory wake up ...
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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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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 9 pin black structure scan connector can be ..., the displays are on the unit for sonar). Connector attached to cable is located to the socket labelled 'Structure' . see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Refer to secure. ¼¼ Note: Connectors are not in one orientation. Once inserted, turn locking collar to the Overview section of an adaptor cable - ...
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 9 pin black structure scan connector can be ..., the displays are on the unit for sonar). Connector attached to cable is located to the socket labelled 'Structure' . see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Refer to secure. ¼¼ Note: Connectors are not in one orientation. Once inserted, turn locking collar to the Overview section of an adaptor cable - ...
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...NEP-2 modules together. Ethernet device connection Ethernet is possible to link two or more than 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 cable options. ¼¼ Note...to a single device The ethernet port is auto sensing, meaning that the unit can connect to provide the required ports. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 21 Connecting to multiple devices If connecting more NEP-2 modules together to one network device directly, without the use the optional network...
...NEP-2 modules together. Ethernet device connection Ethernet is possible to link two or more than 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 cable options. ¼¼ Note...to a single device The ethernet port is auto sensing, meaning that the unit can connect to provide the required ports. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 21 Connecting to multiple devices If connecting more NEP-2 modules together to one network device directly, without the use the optional network...
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... • A NMEA 2000 network needs to NMEA 2000 devices • NMEA 2000 is a powered network. • NMEA 2000 cables used for Lowrance products are equiped with a NMEA 2000 port, which is a cable/connector specification approved for use in a bow to one end of the backbone ... 2000 backbone needs to run between any two devices on the network is pre fitted with an inline fuse holder and 3 amp fuse. 22 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Route the backbone so that drop cables to make up your NMEA 2000 backbone: • Micro-C cables: 2' (0.61m), 6' (1.82m), 15' (4.55m), 25...
... • A NMEA 2000 network needs to NMEA 2000 devices • NMEA 2000 is a powered network. • NMEA 2000 cables used for Lowrance products are equiped with a NMEA 2000 port, which is a cable/connector specification approved for use in a bow to one end of the backbone ... 2000 backbone needs to run between any two devices on the network is pre fitted with an inline fuse holder and 3 amp fuse. 22 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Route the backbone so that drop cables to make up your NMEA 2000 backbone: • Micro-C cables: 2' (0.61m), 6' (1.82m), 15' (4.55m), 25...
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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 In smaller NMEA 2000 systems, the power connection may be made anywhere in the system, For larger systems introduce power at a central point in ...
... 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 In smaller NMEA 2000 systems, the power connection may be made anywhere in the system, For larger systems introduce power at a central point in ...
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... The HDS has a NMEA 0183 serial port, providing both an input and output for a complete list of sentences. 1 2 3 4 1 Data cable (combined in same plug as power 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
... The HDS has a NMEA 0183 serial port, providing both an input and output for a complete list of sentences. 1 2 3 4 1 Data cable (combined in same plug as power 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