HDS Gen3 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 Gen3: • complies with CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/ EC • complies with the requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio-communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008 • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
• • • • reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing the Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen3 displays. The manual does not cover basic background information about how equipment such as radars, sonar, and AIS work. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
Contents 6| 8 HDS Gen3 overview 9 10 11 Front - controls Rear - connectors SD card slot 12 Check the contents 13 Display Installation 13 14 15 Mounting location Bracket mounting Flush mounting 16 Mounting the transducer 16 16 17 18 Research Select a transducer location Attaching the transducer Adjusting the transducer 19 Wiring 19 20 22 23 24 26 27 Guidelines Power connection Transducer connection Ethernet device connection NMEA 2000 device connection NMEA 0183 device connection Video In
38 39 41 43 44 46 49 49 49 Autopilot setup Fuel setup CZone setup NMEA 0183 setup Ethernet setup Wifi setup Video In configuration Mercury® Software updates and data backup 53 Dimensional drawings 53 53 53 HDS 7 Gen3 HDS 9 Gen3 HDS 12 Gen3 54 Accessories 54 54 54 55 55 NMEA 2000 Ethernet cables Display accessories Sonar accessories Other accessories 56 Supported data 56 61 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List NMEA 0183 supported sentences 62 Specifications |7
1 8| HDS Gen3 overview All HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen3 multifunction displays have built-in CHIRP/Broadband sonar, and StructureScan, capable of operating simultaneously. 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 2 1 3 5 7 9 6 10 4 8 11 1 Multi-touch touchscreen 2 Pages 3 Cursor (8-way) 4 Zoom out / Zoom in (combined press = MOB) 5 Exit (X) 6 Enter 7 Menu (short press = menu, long press = hide menu bar, double press = Settings menu) 8 Active panel 9 New waypoint (long press = find dialogue) 10 Power key (short press = system controls, long press = power off ) 11 Card reader door HDS Gen3 overview | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual |9
Rear - connectors HDS-9 / 12 1 2 2 3 4 HDS-7 5 2 1 4 5 3 1 NMEA 2000 - data input / output 2 ETHERNET - high bandwidth data (radar, sonar, chart) 3 POWER - 12V input & NMEA 0183.
MicroSD card slot Used for detailed chart data, software updates, transfer of user data and system backup. All size displays have two card reader slots. The card reader door is opened by sliding the door to the right (1) using your fingernail, then hinging forward (2) from the right hand side. 2 1 The card reader door should always be shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to prevent possible water ingress.
2 Check the contents 2 6 11 7 1 8 4 3 12 9 5 10 13 1 HDS Gen3 display 2 Suncover 3 Bracket 4 Knobs 5 Fasteners (4 x 6G 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 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. 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. Cut away excess paper, and tape down the template. Check that it is correctly aligned to a vertical or horizontal reference. Do not use a bubble level as vessel may be unlevel! Adjust where required. Drill all marked pilot holes, then using an appropriate saw, cut through the template and mounting surface, along the dotted line bordering the shaded center of the template.
Mounting the transducer 4 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 while the boat is moving.
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. 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 sonar 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 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 this 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: Befo
Power connection • • The plug of the supplied power cable has two discrete cables exiting from it.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 + _ 8 1 HDS Displays (HDS7 connector arrangement shown) 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 Wiring | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 21
Transducer connection All HDS Gen3 displays have internal CHIRP, Broadband and StructureScan 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 StructureScan 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 connect 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 Gen3 models are equiped with a NMEA 2000 connector, which allows the receiving and sharing of a multitude of data from various sources. Essential network information • • • • A network consists of a linear ‘backbone’ from which ‘drop cables’ connect to NMEA 2000 compliant devices. A single drop cable has a maximum length of 6 m (20 ft). The total length of all drop cables combined should not exceed 78m (256 ft).
1 3 2 4 5 _ + 12 V DC T 6 9 T 7 8 9 1 GPS antenna 2 HDS Display 3 Broadband radar interface 4 SonicHub 5 ‘Drop’ cables (should not exceed 6m (20’) each) 6 Power cable 7 Micro-C T-connectors 8 Backbone 9 Terminators (one male, one female) Wiring | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 25
NMEA 0183 device connection The HDS Gen3 display has an NMEA 0183 serial port, providing both an input and an output. The port uses the NMEA 0183 (serial balanced) standard, and can be configured in the software for different baud rates up to 38,400 baud. The NMEA 0183 cable shares the same plug as the power cable.
Talkers and Listeners Do not connect multiple devices outputing data (Talkers) on to the input (Rx) of the unit. The 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 The HDS Gen3 requires some initial configuration before use, in order to get the most out of the product. The following sections focus on settings that typically will not require change once configured. User preference settings and operation are covered in the operator manual. Pressing the Pages key brings up the home page, which has three distinct areas.
Read and accept warning. Skip demo mode by selecting NO Select ‘Configure this Device’ to answer some questions that will determine a number of presets suited to typical use. Will set units of measure for values such as depth and distance.
Set fishing mode. One of two options below will be displayed, depending on selection. Sonar presets will be adjusted to best suit selection made. All presets can be adjusted at a later date via the sonar page menu, and under settings/sonar. Once device configuration is completed, the following dialogue may display. Select OK to initiate source selection for data sources both internal and external to device.
Source selection Data sources provide live data such as GPS position, heading, wind speed, and temperature. The data may originate from modules internal to the device (eg internal GPS on some products), or external modules connected via NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183. Internal sources presented on NMEA 2000 as ‘virtual’ devices may include sonar, MFD, Navigator, Pilot Controller, and iGPS.
Configure device Additional device options can be configured from both the Data source menu or from the Device list, see “Device list” on page 32 for further information. Scope The active data source under any given category, can be set to be Global or Local. When a source is set as Global, it will be used by all displays on the network. When a source is set as Local, it will only be used by the display that selected it as the source.
All devices allow allocation of an instance number via the Configure option. Set unique instance numbers on any identical devices on the network to allow for HDS to distinguish between them. Some devices will have additional options on the configure page, such as selecting a device location, or reseting calibration applied. The Data option shows all data being output by the device.
Diagnostics The NMEA 2000 tab on the diagnostics page can provide information useful for identifying an issue with the network. Bus state: This simply indicates whether the bus is powered, but not necessarily connected to any data sources. However if bus shows as ‘off ’, but power is present along with an increasing error count, it is possible that termination or cable topology is incorrect. Rx Overflows: The CAN driver got too many messages for its buffer before the application could read them.
Sonar setup The Installation page allows configuration of the internal sonar. 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. This value is applied to a sonar source connected via ethernet, and changes will be seen on all devices connected to the network.
Water speed averaging (sonar transducer) Averages water speed by measuring your speed at a selected interval of time. Water speed intervals range from one to thirty seconds, e.g. if you select five seconds, your displayed water speed will be based on averaging over 5 seconds of sampling. Calibration range: 1-30 seconds. Default is 1 second.
Radar setup Setup and use of the Broadband d radar has been simplified when compared to traditional pulse radars. There is no zero range (time delay), no warm up time, and no burn-in required. Radar status Displays scanner information, thee availability and status of scannerr features, and the status of radar peripherals. Reset Device ID HDS displays only support one radar on the network.
Sidelobe suppression (Broadband radar only) Note: This control should only be adjusted by experienced radar users. Target loss in harbour environments may occur if this control is not adjusted correctly. Occasionally, false target returns can occur adjacent to strong target returns such as large boats or container ports. This occurs because not all of the transmitted radar energy can be focused into a single beam by the radar antenna; a small amount of energy is transmitted in other directions.
Fuel setup The fuel utility monitors the vessel’s fuel consumption. This information is totalled to indicate trip and seasonal fuel usage. Instantaneous fuel usage and boat speed data is used to calculate fuel economy for display on instrument pages and data overlays. To use the utility, a Navico Fuel Flow sensor or a NMEA 2000 engine adaptor cable/gateway with Navico Fuel Data Storage device must be fitted to the vessel.
‘Unconfigure’ is for defaulting the device clearing all user settings, and ‘Reset Fuel Flow’ will restore only the ‘Fuel K-Value’ setting, if set in ‘Calibrate’. Only Navico devices can be reset. Calibrate 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. While default calibration is usually accurate enough, it is possible to apply further calibration to accurately match measured flow with actual fuel flow. Access calibration from the ‘Refuel’ dialog. Calibration is only possible on Navico’s Fuel Flow sensor.
Fuel Level With the use of a Navico Fluid Level sender connected to a suitable tank level sensor, it is possible to measure the level of fuel remaining in any equiped tank. The number of tanks must be set in ‘Vessel Configuration’ to allow discrete tank assignment of the Fluid Level devices. Under ‘Device list’ on the Network page, view the ‘Device Configuration’ page for each sensor, and set Tank location, Fluid type, and Tank size.
Enabling CZone functionality If the Czone device(s) are not automatically detected, it is possible to manually enable CZone in the Advanced Settings page, under System. Once CZone is enabled, a CZone icon appears in the Settings menu. Assigning the dipswitch setting Every Lowrance product capable of controlling and viewing CZone devices must be assigned a virtual dipswitch setting. This setting is unique for each device.
Upgrading module firmware The files page also allows the loading of CZone module firmware updates. For further information refer to “NMEA 2000 and Ethernet device upgrades” on page 52 NMEA 0183 setup The NMEA 0183 port must be set to suit the speed of connected devices, and can be configured to output only the sentences required by listening devices. Receive waypoint Select this option to allow a device capable of creating and exporting waypoints via NMEA 0183 to transfer directly to the HDS Gen3.
Commonly used sentences are enabled by default. NMEA 0183 over Ethernet The NMEA 0183 data stream is also output over ethernet, which is made available to tablet devices and PCs, using the WIFI-1 wireless adaptor. The Ethernet dialogue provides IP and port data typically required for configuring the application on the third party device. Note: Other MFDs can’t decode this information back to NMEA 0183, to use the data as a source.
displays and their UDB version. Databases The upper table on the diagnotics page gives an account of the various automatically synchronised databases that ensure all Lowrance displays are using the same user settings and data. Each unit stores the database locally, so that all information is available if the device is run in standalone. Databases can become unsynchronized when one or more displays in a multi display network are not powered up while other displays are being operated.
Module network light The network LED on modules such as NEP-2, SonarHub, WIFI-1, and RI10, can be useful for determining if the network is communicating. No light indicates no connection. A rapidly blinking green LED means the network module is communicating with another device. Wifi setup The HDS Gen3 can be veiwed and controlled via an Android or Apple tablet, using the internal wireless AP (or a WIFI-1 module) and the GoFree application.
Note: The HDS Gen3 internal wireless module only supports GoFree connection to it’s own display. Other displays connected via ethernet are not visible. Note: If it’s required to show all displays available for control/viewing via one wireless connection, use the external WIFI-1 module. Remote controllers When a wifi device is connected, it should appear in the Remote controllers list. Selecting ‘Always allow’ will mean the device can automatically connect without needing a password each time.
Mode (WIFI-1 only) When more than one WIFI-1 device is connected (i.e. on large installations), only one may operate as ‘Primary’. Primary mode determines that the device is acting as DHCP server - only one DHCP server may exist on a network at a time. To set a device as secondary, the HDS Gen3 must initially be connected to only one WIFI-1 module, which should be set to ‘secondary’. Once completed, a second module may be plugged in, which will automatically default to primary.
Only one DHCP device may be operational on the same network at a time. If a second device is found, turn off it’s DHCP feature if possible. Refer to the device’s own instructions for further assistance. Note: Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar with network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of these tools, and can not provide support related to their use.
Updates can be found on the Lowrance website: http://www. Lowrance.com The HDS Gen3 may be used to apply software updates to itself, and to supported NMEA 2000 and ethernet devices, with files read off a microSD card. Before initiating an update to the HDS Gen3 itself, be sure to back up any potentially valuable user data.
• • • evo2, NSS evo2, NSS, NSO, NSE, Zeus, Zeus Touch, HDS Gen2, HDS Gen2 Touch, HDS Gen3). User data file version 3 (with depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters User data file version 2 (no depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters GPX (GPS Exchange, no depth): Use with some other manufacturers’ GPS products, and PC applications Once filetype is selected, choose ‘export’, and select destination SD card. The ‘Serial port’ option outputs the waypoints over NMEA 0183.
Remote updating is similar to updating a local display; select the file on the microSD card and select ‘Upgrade’ option, followed by ‘Remote Upgrade’. Follow the onscreen options. NMEA 2000 and Ethernet device upgrades The update file must be loaded to the root directory of an microSD card. To update NMEA 2000 and ethernet devices select the ‘upgrade’ option presented when the file is highlighted.
HDS 7 Gen3 83.7mm (3.3”) 32.3mm (1.27”) 165.6mm (6.52”) 146.3mm (5.76”) 215.4mm (8.48”) 238.4mm (9.39”) 69.2mm (2.72”) 96.5mm (3.8”) HDS 9 Gen3 86.1mm (3.39”) 32.2mm (1.27”) 177.8mm (6.99”) 265.0mm (10.43”) 168.9mm (6.65”) 60.55mm (2.38”) 286.7mm (11.29”) 84.0mm (3.31”) HDS 12 Gen3 57.9mm (2.28”) 32.6mm (1.28”) 351mm (13.82”) Dimensional drawings | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual 233.8mm (9.2”) 328.1mm (12.92”) 224.7mm (8.85) 7 Dimensional drawings 62mm (2.44”) 85.1mm (3.
8 Accessories Refer to the website for the full range of available accessories: www.lowrance.com NMEA 2000 Part number 000-0124-69 000-0119-88 000-0127-53 000-0119-86 000-0119-83 000-0120-39 000-0120-41 000-0120-49 000-0120-51 000-0120-53 000-0120-73 000-0120-29 000-11047-001 000-10613-001 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 000-11020-001 000-11021-001 000-11050-001 000-10467-001 000-0127-49 000-0124-70 000-0127-50 Description HDS-9 GEN2/3 TOUCH GIMBAL BRACKET HDS-12 GEN2/3 TOUCH GIMBAL BRACKET HDS GEN2 TOUCH FLUSH MOUNT KIT BRACKET KNOBS PAIR – GEN2/3 HDS POWER CABLE HDS CONNECTOR CAPS HDS FUSE HOLDER WITH FUSE Sonar accessories Part Number 000-11303-001 000-10802-001 000-10976-001 000-10977-001 000-0106-72 000-0106-77 000-0106-74 000-0106-73 000-0106-89 Description SPOTLIGHTSCAN TROLLING MOTOR TRANSDUCER LSS HD
9 Supported data NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List NMEA 2000 PGN (receive) 59392 59904 60928 61184 65285 65289 65291 65292 65293 65323 65325 65341 65480 126208 126992 126996 127237 127245 127250 127251 127257 127258 127488 127489 127493 127503 127504 127505 127506 127507 127508 56 | ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim Parameter Request/Command Temperature with Instance Trim Tab Insect Configuration Backlight Control Clear Fluid Level Warnings LGC-2000 Configuration Data User Group Request Reprog
127509 128259 128267 128275 129025 129026 129029 129033 129038 129039 129040 129283 129284 129539 129540 129794 129801 129802 129808 129809 129810 130074 130306 130310 130311 130312 130313 130314 130576 130577 130840 130842 130845 130850 130851 130817 Inverter Status Speed, Water referenced Water Depth DistanceLog Position, Rapid Update COG & SOG, Rapid Update GNSS Position Data Time & Date AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report Cross Track Error Naviga
130820 130831 130832 130834 130835 130838 130839 130843 58 | Reprogram Status Suzuki Engine and Storage Device Config Fuel Used - High Reolution Engine and Tank Configuration SetEngineAndTankConfiguration Fluid Level Warning Pressure Insect Configuration Sonar Status, Frequency and DSP Voltage Supported data | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual
NMEA 2000 PGN (transmit) 61184 65287 65289 65290 65291 65292 65293 126208 126992 126996 127237 127250 127258 128259 128267 128275 129025 129026 129029 129283 129284 129285 129539 129540 130074 130306 130310 130311 130312 130577 130840 130845 130850 130818 Parameter Request/Command Configure Temperature Insects Trim Tab Insect Calibration Paddle Wheel Speed Configuration Backlight Control Clear Fluid Level Warnings LGC-2000 Configuration ISO Command Group Function System Time Product Info Heading/Track Cont
130819 130828 130831 130835 130836 130837 130839 130845 130850 60 | Request Reprogram Set Serial Number Suzuki Engine and Storage Device Config SetEngineAndTankConfiguration Fluid Level Insect Configuration Fuel Flow Turbine Configuration Pressure Insect Configuration Weather and Fish Prediction and Barometric Pressure History Evinrude Engine Warnings Supported data | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual
NMEA 0183 supported sentences TX / RX GPS Receive GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDA Transmit GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDA GLC APB BOD BWC BWR RMC RMB Navigation Receive RMC Transmit AAM XTE XDR Sonar Receive DBT DPT MTW VLW VHW Transmit DBT DPT MTW VLW VHW Compass Receive HDG Transmit HDG HDT HDM Wind Receive MWV MWD Transmit MWV MWD AIS / DSC Receive DSC DSE VDM MARPA Transmit TLL TTM T Note: AIS sentences are not bridged to or from NMEA 2000.
10 Multi Function Display Specifications Refer to website for updates to specifications: www.lowrance.com HDS-7 HDS-9 HDS-12 9 inch WVGA color TFT LCD 12.
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