Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 Support Question
Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 Support Question
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Question posted by davek459 on November 28th, 2014
Do I Need The Transducer If I Only Want To Chart Navigate?
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Related Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 Manual Pages
StructureMap Guide - Page 1
... in interpreting sidescan sonar images. The Structure Source setting determines whether the StructureMap information you a birds-eye view of the chart, giving you want to view is live or previously recorded.
1 StructureMap™
HDS Gen 2 Addendum
StructureMap is a tool that allows you to overlay SideScan sonar returns on top of underwater structure below...
StructureMap Guide - Page 6
... each StructureMap file covers. You should keep copies of one card slot and the SD card with the StructureMap file in the other thirdparty charting cards compatible with HDS units. Show StructureMap (.smf) files You can be used with embedded cartography as well as Navionics, Insight and other slot. Copying StructureMap (.smf...
StructureMap Guide - Page 7
... mode or Saved mode
7 Adjusts the brightness ratio between light and dark areas on the underlying chart.
• Contrast - Monitors the effects noise (boat pumps, water conditions, engine ignition systems...the screen, making it easier to appear more marine card map data through the Structure overlay.
• Palette - Controls the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers...
Installation Manual - Page 6
...best of the vessel operator.
Only official government charts supplemented by the HDS System is an aid to navigation only and is solely responsible for changes between ...mariners contain the information required for any further. The electronic chart used by notices to ensure that the transducer is installed correctly and the Sonar is the sole responsibility of our knowledge. HDS...
Installation Manual - Page 10
... the boat's structure. The display screen is high-contrast and antireflective, and is designed to connect all of the boat. If in doubt, consult a qualified marine electronics installer.
Installation Manual - Page 15
... #20 (0.161") drill bit, screwdriver. Skimmer Transducer Shoot-through Hull Installation Supplies: alcohol wipes, 60 and 160 grit sandpaper, and marine grade above - waterline epoxy adhesive.
14
waterline.../adhesive compound. Pod 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 transducer cable connector. Supplies:...
Installation Manual - Page 22
...transducer could be at an improper angle. Use caution when routing the transducer cable near the transducer. If the transducer is being kicked up too often, try moving it is located above or below waterline marine...test run to determine the results
At times you frequently lose bottom signal lock the transducer may need to drill a hole in the transom to pass the connector through, the hole ...
Installation Manual - Page 29
... 0183
NMEA 0183 is an industry standard for marine communications for transfer of navigation data such as part of a system. Ethernet: (NETWORK Ports)
HDS uses an Ethernet network for each port. This...Networking, Data Interfacing
The HDS display can connect to other HDS displays and from two NMEA 0183 "Talkers" This can consist of a basic stand alone fishfinder or chart plotter, or expand to...
Installation Manual - Page 36
... (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 than one Ethernet accessory you need either a LSS-1 StructureScan module or a NEP...
Installation Manual - Page 40
... with your transducer.
Please refer to the HDS operations guide for more information on menus and dialog boxes.
If, for example, you do this press Menu-Menu-InstallationTransducer type-
These fishing modes set up properly is English.
To do not want to use your unit's internal GPS antenna, you could use different ping...
Quick Start Guide - Page 6
... slot
The MMC/SD card slot allows you want to the card slots, use care when inserting cards in the card slots.
*988-10064-001* Waypoints
To Create Waypoint at the your current position. Go To Cursor / Cancel Navigation
To Navigate to the cursor:
1. From the Chart page, center the cursor over a point of...
Operation Manual - Page 2
... with Enhanced US Basemap, Nautic Insight, Lake Insight or Insight USA units are impacted and will have this unit are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. Software updates for your unit
Occassionally check the Lowrance website for free software upgrades for your unit to change without notice.
Additional mapping data...
Operation Manual - Page 41
...'s positon by pressing the WPT key. When the Waypoints screen appears select the waypoint you want to navigate to a Waypoint from Chart page
To create a Waypoint at the cursor's position:
1. P lace the cursor on the Chart page where you want to .
39 To quickly save a waypoint at the Vessel's position: 1. Press the MENU key. The...
Operation Manual - Page 42
Chart
Waypoint name Waypoint icon
Distance and
Time and date the
Bearing
waypoint was
created Waypoint latitude
...Delete All
Find
Waypoints Screen menu Opens the Edit Waypoint menu Opens the New Waypoint menu Shows selected waypoint on the chart Navigates to selected waypoint Deletes the selected waypoint Controls how waypoints are sorted on the waypoints screen Deletes all waypoints
Use to...
Operation Manual - Page 48
....
46 Chart
Routes screen menu
From the Routes screen menu you want to start a route.
To open the Routes screen menu, from the routes list, press ENTER.
The Edit Route screen will appear.
2. From the Edit Route screen you can create a new route, edit a route or start navigating a route Deletes a selected route Deletes...
Operation Manual - Page 49
...from the Waypoint list, press MENU. Use the keypad to enter the name of the route you want to navigate the route in reverse. A small submenu will appear. 2. From the Routes screen menu select...for and press OK.
47 Select Forward to navigate the route forward or Reverse to navigate and press MENU. A keypad will bring up the Edit Waypoint dialog. Chart
To Insert, Edit or Remove Waypoints from ...
Operation Manual - Page 110
...category and press Enter to reveal the NMEA 0183 sentences.
4. Highlight the desired sentence to
navigate safely through high traffic areas. That makes it easier to turn on the "Vessels message" option...from AIS vessels.
Vessels Menu
MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
You need to have your own MMSI number entered into the HDS system to be able to input the MMSI
number and press enter....
Operation Manual - Page 115
...analog equivalent
Depth capability: 5,000 ft dependent on transducer configuration and installation, bottom composition and water conditions
Built...Standards compliance: • Waterproofing: IPX7 with internal antenna
Chart scale: 50ft (20m) to 2,500 nautical miles (3,000... sonar, GPS/ navigation, battery voltage, weather, engine/ transmission, tank level, AIS and DSC. HDS also meets the technical...
Operation Manual - Page 119
... are in water deeper than a large
one or more sonar units using a transom-mounted transducer, the angle
of the chart picture, or
the digital depth. When they cross each other electrical wiring on the boat... are using the same frequency are op- If your boat is angled too low and needs to the Full Sonar Chart screen. First, do a soft reset of water than 20ft, try setting the
upper ...
Operation Manual - Page 122
...card port.
5.
If it is a card for a MapCreate map or saved GPS data, it
may need to
clear the crosshairs and your current position, the GPS receiver must
"lock" onto at least 3 GPS ..., select Chart Options and then Chart
Categories. ed where it means that card.
2.
When zooming in or out to see more detail. Make sure all the categories you want to our Mapping Index at the list of...
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