Quick Start Guide
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... as a short cut key for waypoints and other points of interest (POI's) or quickly access waypoints, routes and trails.. ZOUT Zooms out the Radar, Sonar and Chart pages. ENTER Press to switch control between displaying the boat symbol and the last cursor position. Creating a Man Overboard (MOB)... page. Press and hold to save a waypoint at the same time to create a MOB waypoint with a line to turn the unit off. HDS-8/8m & HDS-10/10m Quick Start Guide Function keys Arrow Activates cursor. Pressing Exit on each page. Press up, down, left or right to a previous screen,...
... as a short cut key for waypoints and other points of interest (POI's) or quickly access waypoints, routes and trails.. ZOUT Zooms out the Radar, Sonar and Chart pages. ENTER Press to switch control between displaying the boat symbol and the last cursor position. Creating a Man Overboard (MOB)... page. Press and hold to save a waypoint at the same time to create a MOB waypoint with a line to turn the unit off. HDS-8/8m & HDS-10/10m Quick Start Guide Function keys Arrow Activates cursor. Pressing Exit on each page. Press up, down, left or right to a previous screen,...
Installation Manual
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... 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 & Multi Station...36 Connecting HD Radar...37 Connecting BR24 Radar 38 Commissioning Check List 39 Sonar...
... 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 & Multi Station...36 Connecting HD Radar...37 Connecting BR24 Radar 38 Commissioning Check List 39 Sonar...
Installation Manual
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... constant improvement of Navico's products. For full use around the globe an International unit must be resolved before use the Lowrance HDS system only as when you are restricted to ensure that the transducer is installed correctly and the Sonar is used only ...the America's region DO NOT include full functionality outside of the America's, defined as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. Refer to www.lowrance.com for installing a Lowrance HDS System. • The information in this Manual • This manual is a reference guide for the latest...
... constant improvement of Navico's products. For full use around the globe an International unit must be resolved before use the Lowrance HDS system only as when you are restricted to ensure that the transducer is installed correctly and the Sonar is used only ...the America's region DO NOT include full functionality outside of the America's, defined as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. Refer to www.lowrance.com for installing a Lowrance HDS System. • The information in this Manual • This manual is a reference guide for the latest...
Installation Manual
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...Talker", (RS422) HDS8" & 10" displays have two NMEA 0183 ports enabling them to output to two NMEA 0183 "Listeners" and receive from network modules such as position, heading etc. Ethernet does not transfer navigation data such as Radar and weather modules. However navigation... and display settings are synchronized over Ethernet. The HDS has a highly scalable system architecture. A system can be configured to a wide range of ...
...Talker", (RS422) HDS8" & 10" displays have two NMEA 0183 ports enabling them to output to two NMEA 0183 "Listeners" and receive from network modules such as position, heading etc. Ethernet does not transfer navigation data such as Radar and weather modules. However navigation... and display settings are synchronized over Ethernet. The HDS has a highly scalable system architecture. A system can be configured to a wide range of ...
Installation Manual
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...The red wire should always be sure to (+) DC V using a fuse or thermal breaker (10 Amp) 29 Wiring the HDS Wiring Guidelines Most installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with the HDS display. When wiring the HDS follow the guidelines below. Be sure that allows water Do tie-wrap all cables to... keep them secure to flow down into the connectors Don't route the data cables in areas adjacent Do leave room at the back to install and to radar, transmitter...
...The red wire should always be sure to (+) DC V using a fuse or thermal breaker (10 Amp) 29 Wiring the HDS Wiring Guidelines Most installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with the HDS display. When wiring the HDS follow the guidelines below. Be sure that allows water Do tie-wrap all cables to... keep them secure to flow down into the connectors Don't route the data cables in areas adjacent Do leave room at the back to install and to radar, transmitter...
Installation Manual
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Ethernet The HDS system uses an Ethernet network to three ethernet devices. Sonar data (water,speed, depth and temperature) is turned on. which will allow for the connection ... of up to five ethernet devices or a StructureScan module which will allow for the connection of up to interconnect high bandwidth devices such as other HDS displays, radar and sonar. Ethernet network has orange connectors that are retained by a bayonet type locking collar. If more displays. Each...
Ethernet The HDS system uses an Ethernet network to three ethernet devices. Sonar data (water,speed, depth and temperature) is turned on. which will allow for the connection ... of up to five ethernet devices or a StructureScan module which will allow for the connection of up to interconnect high bandwidth devices such as other HDS displays, radar and sonar. Ethernet network has orange connectors that are retained by a bayonet type locking collar. If more displays. Each...
Installation Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Installation Manual
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...RX (+) Transmit (+) Shield (ground) Ground Yellow TX (+) Receive (+) Blue TX (-) Receive (-) 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 Power/Data Cable NMEA2000 Network Expansion Port NEP-2 LNK... Engine Interface SonicHub Audio Server LMF Gauges VHF Radio Sirius Weather Module LWX-1 StructureScan LSS-1* LN K /ACT LOWRANCE StructureScan™ Network Expansion Port -2 * Radar interface box not included with US version of BR24 BR24 BroadBand...
...RX (+) Transmit (+) Shield (ground) Ground Yellow TX (+) Receive (+) Blue TX (-) Receive (-) 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 Power/Data Cable NMEA2000 Network Expansion Port NEP-2 LNK... Engine Interface SonicHub Audio Server LMF Gauges VHF Radio Sirius Weather Module LWX-1 StructureScan LSS-1* LN K /ACT LOWRANCE StructureScan™ Network Expansion Port -2 * Radar interface box not included with US version of BR24 BR24 BroadBand...
Installation Manual
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Includes parts C,D and E. 2kw & 4 kW Radome. G HDS and Radar Power. Available in 2, 5 and 10 m, (6.5, 16.5 & 33 ft) F Ethernet Adapter cable. The HD radar can be connected directly to RJ45 (female) 2 m (6 ft). See radar installation manual for HDS. B LRA1800 &LRA2400 HD radar system for radar fuse size H Optional NEP (Network Expansion port) (000-0132-031) For Chart overlay or MARPA the following...
Includes parts C,D and E. 2kw & 4 kW Radome. G HDS and Radar Power. Available in 2, 5 and 10 m, (6.5, 16.5 & 33 ft) F Ethernet Adapter cable. The HD radar can be connected directly to RJ45 (female) 2 m (6 ft). See radar installation manual for HDS. B LRA1800 &LRA2400 HD radar system for radar fuse size H Optional NEP (Network Expansion port) (000-0132-031) For Chart overlay or MARPA the following...
Installation Manual
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... US version) E Ethernet cable. Includes parts B, C and D (not included in US) and E (2 m 6ft) C Scanner cable. 10 m (33 ft) : Optional 20 m (65 ft) and 30 m (98 ft). Connecting BR24 Radar SimNet Network Scanner cable D B Power C D A E F G H F +_ I I SimNet drop cable: (0.3 m 1ft, 2 m 6ft or 5 m 15ft ) The RI10 interface box and HDS are connected to the NMEA2000 backbone.
... US version) E Ethernet cable. Includes parts B, C and D (not included in US) and E (2 m 6ft) C Scanner cable. 10 m (33 ft) : Optional 20 m (65 ft) and 30 m (98 ft). Connecting BR24 Radar SimNet Network Scanner cable D B Power C D A E F G H F +_ I I SimNet drop cable: (0.3 m 1ft, 2 m 6ft or 5 m 15ft ) The RI10 interface box and HDS are connected to the NMEA2000 backbone.
Operation Manual
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Contents Table of contents Introduction 4 Getting Started 6 Turning on the Unit 6 Setup wizard 6 Keypad...6 Backlight...6 Cursor...6 Language...7 Menus...7 Selecting Chart Data 8 Selecting a Fishing Mode 8 Entering Letters in Text Boxes 9 Restore Defaults 9 Pages 11 Pages Screen 11 Data Overlay 13 Configuration menu 16 Sonar Page (Sonar units only 17 Chart Page 17 Radar Page (optional 18 Info Page 18 Utilities...23 Displaying Combo Pages 25 Sonar Operation (HDS-8 & 10 only 28 Viewing Sonar History 28 Sonar Menu 29 Sonar Options 32 1
Contents Table of contents Introduction 4 Getting Started 6 Turning on the Unit 6 Setup wizard 6 Keypad...6 Backlight...6 Cursor...6 Language...7 Menus...7 Selecting Chart Data 8 Selecting a Fishing Mode 8 Entering Letters in Text Boxes 9 Restore Defaults 9 Pages 11 Pages Screen 11 Data Overlay 13 Configuration menu 16 Sonar Page (Sonar units only 17 Chart Page 17 Radar Page (optional 18 Info Page 18 Utilities...23 Displaying Combo Pages 25 Sonar Operation (HDS-8 & 10 only 28 Viewing Sonar History 28 Sonar Menu 29 Sonar Options 32 1
Operation Manual
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Contents Palette...33 Measure Distance 35 Log Sonar Data 35 Chart Operation 38 39Chart menu 39 Waypoints 40 Routes...46 Trails...50 Measuring Distances on Chart page 52 Search by Coordinates 53 Find Chart item 53 Map Orientation 54 Look Ahead 54 Chart categories 55 2D and Shaded Relief 55 Navionics 57 Radar Operation (optional 60 Radar menu 61 Adjust menu 61 Guard Zones 66 Radar Overlay 67 Settings Menu 68 Chart Settings Menu 77 Sonar Settings (HDS-8 &10 80 Manual Mode 81 Fishing Modes 82 Installation Menu 83 Keel Offset 83 Radar Settings Menu (optional 87 Fuel...98 2
Contents Palette...33 Measure Distance 35 Log Sonar Data 35 Chart Operation 38 39Chart menu 39 Waypoints 40 Routes...46 Trails...50 Measuring Distances on Chart page 52 Search by Coordinates 53 Find Chart item 53 Map Orientation 54 Look Ahead 54 Chart categories 55 2D and Shaded Relief 55 Navionics 57 Radar Operation (optional 60 Radar menu 61 Adjust menu 61 Guard Zones 66 Radar Overlay 67 Settings Menu 68 Chart Settings Menu 77 Sonar Settings (HDS-8 &10 80 Manual Mode 81 Fishing Modes 82 Installation Menu 83 Keel Offset 83 Radar Settings Menu (optional 87 Fuel...98 2
Operation Manual
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...twice. Repeatedly pressing EXIT will only be shown on the display. Language Selects language used for the three main operation modes: Sonar, Chart and Radar. Getting Started Menus This unit has a Settings menu, a Pages screen and several context menus. To access a context menu, select the ...menus are also accessed from the Pages screen. Each page has its corresponding page is displayed. Settings menu Pages screen Sonar menu Chart menu Radar menu Closing Menus Press the EXIT key to close all menus, taking you to select a page to access functions for example, will ...
...twice. Repeatedly pressing EXIT will only be shown on the display. Language Selects language used for the three main operation modes: Sonar, Chart and Radar. Getting Started Menus This unit has a Settings menu, a Pages screen and several context menus. To access a context menu, select the ...menus are also accessed from the Pages screen. Each page has its corresponding page is displayed. Settings menu Pages screen Sonar menu Chart menu Radar menu Closing Menus Press the EXIT key to close all menus, taking you to select a page to access functions for example, will ...
Operation Manual
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... more detail in white, yellow, black or green. Analog, Digital and Bar - The PPI can be shifted to display selected data. Pages Radar Page (optional) Displays the PPI (Position Plan Indicator) screen, Range Rings and the cursor. Customizing the info page allows you can be displayed in ...range (scale) of the screen (Look Ahead, Center & Offset) and the color palette can : • Select data to be customized to show returns in the Radar Operation section. that can : • Overlay compass data, range rings and EBL/VRMs on the pages screen and press enter. 18 On the...
... more detail in white, yellow, black or green. Analog, Digital and Bar - The PPI can be shifted to display selected data. Pages Radar Page (optional) Displays the PPI (Position Plan Indicator) screen, Range Rings and the cursor. Customizing the info page allows you can be displayed in ...range (scale) of the screen (Look Ahead, Center & Offset) and the color palette can : • Select data to be customized to show returns in the Radar Operation section. that can : • Overlay compass data, range rings and EBL/VRMs on the pages screen and press enter. 18 On the...
Operation Manual
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... measure the distance between current position and another point on the Chart page or between two different points. • Overlay: Toggles weather and radar overlay on the Chart page. • Find: Opens the Find menu. Chart Options menu Controls chart features and options including Map Orientation, Chart...Find menu you have access to adjust settings and enter commands. To open the Chart menu, go to the cursor position on or off (Radar and Weather module sold separately) • Chart options: Opens the Chart options submenu which contains the Map Orientation, Look Ahead, Chart ...
... measure the distance between current position and another point on the Chart page or between two different points. • Overlay: Toggles weather and radar overlay on the Chart page. • Find: Opens the Find menu. Chart Options menu Controls chart features and options including Map Orientation, Chart...Find menu you have access to adjust settings and enter commands. To open the Chart menu, go to the cursor position on or off (Radar and Weather module sold separately) • Chart options: Opens the Chart options submenu which contains the Map Orientation, Look Ahead, Chart ...
Operation Manual
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... Icons, Tides and Currents Use the cursor on the Chart menu and press enter. 2. Select Radar and press enter. To turn on radar overlay: 1. Highlight Overlay on the Chart page to enable Radar overlay. 56 To view detailed information about selected icons, including Tides and Currents. NOTE: You must...The image, at left, shows a Current icon selected on top of your surroundings by allowing you greater awareness of the map. Radar Overlay Places radar returns on the Chart page. From the Chart Info screen, press Details. Detailed information also can be viewed for Tide icons.
... Icons, Tides and Currents Use the cursor on the Chart menu and press enter. 2. Select Radar and press enter. To turn on radar overlay: 1. Highlight Overlay on the Chart page to enable Radar overlay. 56 To view detailed information about selected icons, including Tides and Currents. NOTE: You must...The image, at left, shows a Current icon selected on top of your surroundings by allowing you greater awareness of the map. Radar Overlay Places radar returns on the Chart page. From the Chart Info screen, press Details. Detailed information also can be viewed for Tide icons.
Operation Manual
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... Boost Automatic Gain setting that is turned on the map To make adjustments, highlight Transparency and press the arrow keys left/right NOTE: Radar State, Adjust, Auto Gain and Sea Clutter are covered in more detail in the unit's MMC/SD card slot. 2. Navionics Your .... Highlight Chart data and press Enter. 4. To access the Radar Options menu, select Radar Options from auto (harbor, offshore) and manual settings. Insert your Navionics card in the Radar Operation section. It allows you to customize the radar overlay settings from the Chart Page. Controls the transparency of...
... Boost Automatic Gain setting that is turned on the map To make adjustments, highlight Transparency and press the arrow keys left/right NOTE: Radar State, Adjust, Auto Gain and Sea Clutter are covered in more detail in the unit's MMC/SD card slot. 2. Navionics Your .... Highlight Chart data and press Enter. 4. To access the Radar Options menu, select Radar Options from auto (harbor, offshore) and manual settings. Insert your Navionics card in the Radar Operation section. It allows you to customize the radar overlay settings from the Chart Page. Controls the transparency of...
Operation Manual
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NOTE: You will only be able to see the Radar page if your unit is connected to select the Radar Icon and press ENTER. Press the Pages key. 2. Use the keypad to a radar. 60 Radar Radar Operation (optional) Range Range Ring Size North Indicator Heading Line Radar orientation indicator Range Rings To access the Radar Page: 1.
NOTE: You will only be able to see the Radar page if your unit is connected to select the Radar Icon and press ENTER. Press the Pages key. 2. Use the keypad to a radar. 60 Radar Radar Operation (optional) Range Range Ring Size North Indicator Heading Line Radar orientation indicator Range Rings To access the Radar Page: 1.
Operation Manual
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... Adjust menu will appear. 2. Highlight the desired setting and press the Arrow keypad left/right to make navigation easier. To select Radar State: 1. Press Menu, highlight Radar State and press Enter. 2. Adjust menu From the Adjust menu you can take 90 seconds or more to transition from Off to ...Standby. Radar menu Use the Radar menu to make adjustments to radar display settings and features that not only change the appearance of the display, but does not broadcast a signal. To ...
... Adjust menu will appear. 2. Highlight the desired setting and press the Arrow keypad left/right to make navigation easier. To select Radar State: 1. Press Menu, highlight Radar State and press Enter. 2. Adjust menu From the Adjust menu you can take 90 seconds or more to transition from Off to ...Standby. Radar menu Use the Radar menu to make adjustments to radar display settings and features that not only change the appearance of the display, but does not broadcast a signal. To ...
Operation Manual
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... returns caused by wave action near your vessel. Auto Gain Selecting Auto gain from the Radar menu will show less detail. Increasing gain will automatically set the sensitivity of the radar receiver. If another ship is on, Gain will show more detail on the screen; ...If you , interference from your display. Increase interference rejection until radar interference is too low. decreasing gain will switch to see on your display. The Radar menu will clutter the screen. Too much detail will appear 2. Select Auto gain and press...
... returns caused by wave action near your vessel. Auto Gain Selecting Auto gain from the Radar menu will show less detail. Increasing gain will automatically set the sensitivity of the radar receiver. If another ship is on, Gain will show more detail on the screen; ...If you , interference from your display. Increase interference rejection until radar interference is too low. decreasing gain will switch to see on your display. The Radar menu will clutter the screen. Too much detail will appear 2. Select Auto gain and press...