HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual ENGLISH lowrance.
Preface As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
Compliance Statements • • • Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch: meet the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 of the FCC rules comply with CE under RTTE directive 1999/5/EC comply with the requirements of level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008 For more information please refer to our website: www.lowrance.
About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing the Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch system. The manual does not cover basic background information about how equipment such as radars, echo sounders and AIS work. Such information is available from our web site: http://www.lowrance.com/Support/Library/ Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: ¼¼ Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
Contents 4| 6 HDS Gen2 Touch overview 7 8 9 Front - controls Rear - connectors SD card slot 10 Check the contents 11 Display Installation 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 Mounting location Bracket mounting Flush mounting Research Select a transducer location Attaching the transducer Adjusting the transducer 17 Wiring 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 25 Guidelines Power connection Transducer connection Ethernet device connection NMEA 2000 device connection NMEA 0183 device connection Video In Connecting video sources
30 Accessories 30 30 31 31 NMEA 2000 Transducers Ethernet cables Display parts 33 Supported data 33 34 NMEA 2000 NMEA 0183 35 Specifications |5
1 6| HDS Gen2 Touch overview The HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch multifunction displays are available with or without inbuilt sonar and structure scan. The ability to network over NMEA 2000 and ethernet allows access to data as well as control of numerous optional devices that can provide sonar, radar, audio entertainment, weather and even digital switching.
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
Rear - connectors B A 1 2 3 4 4 5 4 5 1 2 A HDS-9 & 12 connector arrangement B HDS-7 connector arrangement 1 Sonar 2 StructureScan - connects to LSS-2 HD Transducer 3 Power - also video for HDS-9 & 12, with optional adaptor 4 Ethernet - two ports on HDS-9 & 12, one on 7 5 NMEA 2000 8| HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual 3
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 the left, then pulling forward from the left side. The card reader door should always be shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to prevent possible water ingress. ¼¼ Note: The HDS-9 and 12 Displays have two card readers, the HDS-7 has one.
2 Check the contents Display Bracket knobs (x2) Front Bezel (attached to unit) Power cable Sun cover Fasteners - #6 x 1.
3 Display Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. The display should be mounted so that the operator can easily use the controls and clearly see the display screen. Be sure to leave a direct path for all of the cables. Lowrance displays are high-contrast and anti-reflective, and are viewable in direct sunlight, but for best results install the display out of direct sunlight. The chosen location should have minimal glare from windows or bright objects.
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 the chosen location has enough height to accomodate the display fitted in the bracket, and allows tilting of the display. Also adequate space is required on both sides to allow tightening and loosening of the knobs. Use fasteners suited to the mounting surface material.
Flush mounting Check the template for scaling accuracy, using a tape measure or ruler against the ruler printed on the template. 95. 3 mm (7. 50" ) MO UNT ING SCR EW SIZ E IS 110.2 mm (3.75") #6 99.5 mm (3.92") TAP 95. PIN G 3 C L SCR EW mm (7. 50" ) SU PR N OD UC T CO VER OU TLI C L NE 190 .5 mm (7. 50" ) 199.0 mm (7.83") 220.4 mm (8.68") Check dimensions before cutting 12" Cut away excess paper, and tape down the template.
4 Mounting the transducer Transducer location selection and installation are two of the most critical steps in sonar installation. To function properly the transducer must be in the water at all times, and in a location that has a smooth flow of water when the boat is moving.
¼¼ Note: Boats with strakes or ribs on the hull can create large amounts of turbulence at higher speeds. A good transducer location on these types of boats is between the ribs closest to the engine. ¼¼ Note: If the transducer is not placed in a smooth flow of water, interference caused by bubbles and turbulence may show onscreen in the form of random lines or dots. The unit could also lose bottom signal when the boat is on plane.
Secure the cable to the hull at regular intervals using cable P clips or saddles and ensure that moving parts such as an outboard motor or boarding ladder can’t snag the cable. Adjusting the transducer If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving, which worsen with speed, it may be possible to eliminate these by adjusting the transducer’s angle.
5 Wiring Guidelines Don’t do this Do this Don’t make sharp bends in the cables Don’t run cables in a way that allows water to flow down into the connectors Don’t route the data cables in areas adjacent to radar, transmitter, or large current carrying cables Do make drip and service loops Do cable tie all cables to keep them secure Do solder/crimp and insulate all wiring connections, if extending or shortening power or NMEA 0183 cables Do leave room at the back to install and remove cables ! Warning: Be
Power connection • • HDS Gen2 Touch displays are designed to be powered by a 12 V DC system. They are protected against reverse polarity, under voltage and over voltage. The plug of the supplied power cable has two discrete cables exiting from it.
The following demonstrates the power connections for a small system.
Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for sonar). Navico transducers fitted with the 7 pin blue connector can be plugged directly into the corresponding blue socket labeled ‘Sonar’. The 9 pin black structure scan connector can be plugged in to the socket labelled ‘Structure’ . Refer to the Overview section of this manual, or embossed labeling on the unit for connector location.
Ethernet device connection Ethernet is used to interconnect high bandwidth devices such as radar, sonar, and other displays. The HDS-7 display has one ethernet port, whereas the HDS-9 and 12 displays have two. Navico ethernet cables have a locking collar, for maintaining a reliable, waterproof connection. Connecting directly to a single device The ethernet port is auto sensing, meaning that the unit can connect to one network device directly, without the use of a crossover cable or switch.
NMEA 2000 device connection All HDS Gen2 Touch models are equiped with a NMEA 2000 port, which allows the receiving and sharing of a multitude of data from various sources. Essential network information • • • • • • A NMEA 2000 network consists of a linear “backbone” from which “drop cables” connect to NMEA 2000 devices NMEA 2000 is a powered network.
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 the backbone to ‘balance’ the voltage drop of the network. Use a power cable without termination. ¼¼ Note: When joining a NMEA 2000 network with a Simrad SimNet network, it is important that you do not introduce power to both.
NMEA 0183 device connection The HDS has a NMEA 0183 serial port, providing both an input and output for NMEA 0183 data. The port can be set to different baud rates, up to 115,200 baud. The NMEA0183 sentences output can be individually turned on or off. Refer to the section Supported Data / NMEA 0183 for a complete list of sentences.
Talkers and Listeners Do not connect multiple devices outputing data (Talkers) on to the input (Rx) of the unit. The RS422 protocol is not intended for this type of connection, and data will be corrupted if more than one device transmits simultaneously. The output however may drive multiple receivers (Listeners). The number of receivers is finite, and depends on the receiving hardware. Typically three devices is possible.
6 Software setup Sonar installation settings Keel offset This is a value that can be entered on the Sonar Installation page to make depth readings relate to any point from the water surface, to the deepest point of the vessel. Below are some typical ways in which the offset is used: A) For Depth below Keel: Set the distance from transducer to the keel. Enter a negative value, e.g. B) For Depth Below Transducer: no offset required.
Water speed calibration Water speed calibration is used to adjust the speed value from the paddle wheel to match the actual boat speed through the water. Actual speed can be determined from GPS speed over ground (SOG) or by timing the boat over a known distance. Water speed calibration should be performed in calm conditions, with minimal wind and current movement. Water speed averaging Averages water speed by measuring your speed at a selected interval of time.
Touch Screen Calibration In some cases it may be required to re-calibrate the touch screen due to electrical influences on the device from it’s installation environment. The following steps should be completed to apply calibration: 1. Turn the unit off 2. Press and hold the Waypoint key, then turn the unit on 3. Hold the Waypoint key during power on, until the calibration utility screen comes up 4. Touch crosshair shown on screen to perform nine points calibration 5.
HDS 7 Gen2 Touch 82 mm (3.23") 215 mm (8.48") 7" 166 mm (6.52") 146 mm (5.76") 30 mm (1.18") 240 mm (9.45") 95 mm (3.72") HDS 9 Gen2 Touch 178 mm (7.01") 9" 169 mm (6.65") 30 mm (1.18") 54 mm (2.13") 265 mm (10.43") 287 mm (11.30") 60.5 mm (2.38") HDS 12 Gen2 Touch 30.3 mm (1.19") 328.1 mm (12.92") .1 " 233.6 mm (9.20") 12 60.9 mm (2.4") 224.7 mm (8.85") 7 Dimensional drawings 351.0 mm (13.82") 62 mm (2.44") 82.8 mm (3.
8 Accessories Refer to website for latest accessories: www.lowrance.com NMEA 2000 Part number 000-0124-69 000-0119-88 000-0127-53 000-0119-86 000-0119-83 000-0120-39 000-0120-41 000-0120-49 000-0120-51 000-0120-53 000-0120-73 000-0120-29 000-0125-28 22090195 Description NMEA 2000 STARTER KIT N2KEXT-2RD 2’ (0.61M) EXTENSION CABLE N2KEXT-6RD 6’ (1.82M) EXTENSION CABLE N2KEXT-15RD 15’ (4.55M) EXTENSION CABLE N2KEXT-25RD 25’ (7.
Part number 000-0136-02 000-0136-03 000-10116-001 000-00021-001 000-0136-05 Description P319 50/200 LOW PROFILE THRU-HULL W/TEMP P79 50/200 IN-HULL TM260 50/200 TRANSOM MOUNT W/TEMP B60 50/200 BRONZE THRU-HULL W/TEMP B744V 50/200 BRONZE THRU-HULL W/TEMP AND SPEED 000-10247-001 000-0136-00 000-0106-82 000-0106-91 22098479 B164 50/200 BRONZE THRU-HULL W/TEMP 1KW B258 50/200 Bronze Thru-Hull w/Temp B260 50/200 Bronze Thru-Hull w/Temp M260 50/200 Tank Mounted In-Hull DST-800 235 NMEA 2000 Smart Sensor w/ Tem
Part Number 000-0127-49 000-0124-70 000-0127-50 32 | Description HDS Power Cable HDS Connector Caps HDS Fuse & Fuse Holder Accessories | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual
9 Supported data NMEA 2000 PGN 59392 60928 126208 126992 126996 127237 127245 127250 127251 127257 127258 127488 127489 127493 127503 127505 127506 127508 128259 128267 129808 129025 129026 129029 129033 129038 129039 129040 129283 129284 Description ISO Acknowledgement Address Claim NMEA Group Function System Time Product Info Heading/Track Control Rudder Vessel Heading Rate of Turn Attitude Magnetic Variation Engine Parameters Rapid Update Engine Parameters Dynamic Transmission Parameters Dynamic AC Inp
PGN Description Rx Tx 130074 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 130314 130576 130577 Waypoint Name and Position Wind Data Environmental Parameters Environmental Parameters Temperature Humidity Actual Pressure Small Craft Status Direction Data 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NMEA 0183 TX / RX Category / Sentence GPS Receive GGA GLL GSA Transmit GGA GLL GSA Navigation Receive RMC Transmit AAM APB BOD Echo Receive DBT DPT MTW Transmit DBT DPT MTW Compass Receive HDG HDT HDM Transmit HDG Wind Receive MWV MW
SD (full size) Specifications | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual 30.5 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm (12" x 11" x 11") 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) Pack dimensions (L x W x H) Pack weight (50/200 or 83/200 kHz) + 455/800 kHz Max power 500W RMS Sonar frequency Sonar output power Echo sounder 1.6 kg (3.
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