HDS SeriesInstallation manual
9Display InstallationMounting locationChoose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. The display should be mounted so that the opera
10Bezel Removal1: To removing the bezel from the 5 and 7-inch models the card slot door must be open2: To remove the bezel use a at head screwdri
11Panel Mount1: Attach the ush mounting template to the selected mounting position using adhesive tape.2: Drill pilot holes for the four ho
12Bracket MountAn alternative to ush mounting the HDS display is to bracket mount the unit. This method has the advantage that the display can be eas
138: Slide the display into the mounting bracket and secure in place with the bracket knobs. 9: Attach the bezel. Firmly clip the front b
14Transducer InstallationRecommended Tools and SuppliesTools and Supplies (not included)If you plan to route the transducer cable through the transom,
15Skimmer Installation InstructionsTransducer location and installation is one of the most critical steps in sonar installation.Select a transducer lo
16Aligning Ratchets on Transducer bracketAligning ratchets on one-piece bracket:The one-piece bracket assembly includes two black plastic ratchets. Th
171: Place two of the ratchets in each side of the bracket with the letter "A" aligned with the alignment mark molded int
18Metal washerLock nutRubber washersBoltMetal washerRatchetsRatchetsBoltSmall at washerThick rubber washerLock nutLarge at washerAssembling the Tra
1PrefaceDisclaimerAs Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be re
19Aligning and Attaching the TransducerAdjust the transducer so that its "face" is parallel with the ground and its center line is even with
201: Hold the transducer and bracket assembly against the transom. When the transducer and bracket are properly aligned mark its positio
21If you drill a hole in the transom for the transducer cable, make sure it is located above the waterline. Seal the hole with an above or below water
22Adjustable strapRoute the transducer cable along the trolling motor shaft. Use plastic ties (not included) to secure the cable to the shaft.Flat was
23Skimmer Transducer Shoot-thru-hull InstallationBefore attempting any installation on boats with otation material sandwiched within the hull, consul
24A transducer can not shoot through wood or metal hulls. Wood and metal hulls require either a transom mount or "thru-hull" installation. F
25Transducer epoxied to hull.TransducerEpoxyHullPod Transducer Installation InstructionsThe following instructions explain how to install a Pod transd
26Sand both the inside surface of the hull, where the transducer is to be epoxied, and the face of the transducer.You may want to start with a rougher
272: Slip the clamp around the trolling motor, as shown below. Tighten the hose clamp securely to the trolling motor.1: Slide the hose
28System ArchitectureThis section explains how the HDS connects to other devices as part of a system. The HDS has a highly scalable system architectur
2Declaration of ConformityGBHereby, Navico Holding AS declares that this HDS is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant prov
29Wiring the HDSWiring GuidelinesMost installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with system cables. When wiring the HDS follow the guideline
30Power/Data Cable12 V DCRed (FUSE)BlackYellow (Accessory Wake Up)+_Yellow TX (+)Data cable (5 wire)Power (3 wire)NMEA0183 WiringRS-422 All HDS Units
31NMEA 0183 wiring HDS-5 & HDS-7 Data CableTo exchange NMEA 0183 data, the HDS-5 and HDS-7 units have a NMEA 0183 version 2.0 (RS-422) communicati
32NMEA 2000 wiringAll NMEA 2000 systems must consist of 12V power, two (2) 120 Ohm terminators (one on each end of the network), T joiners and NMEA 20
33EthernetThe HDS system uses an Ethernet network to interconnect high bandwidth devices such as other HDS displays, radar and sonar. Each HDS display
34HDS-8 & HDS-10 Data BridgingSupported NMEA0183 sentences entering the system are bridged (converted) to NMEA2000 and distributed on the Lowrance
35Single Station10 - 17 V DCRed (FUSE)BlackYellow+_BlueNo ConnectSingle station configuration possibilitiesSuppliedwith displayOptionalaccessoryHDS Di
36Dual & Multi StationNMEA0183Power/Data CableRS-422 HDS DeviceGreen RX (-) Transmit (-)Orange RX (+) Transmit (+)Shield (ground) GroundYellow TX
37Connecting HD Radar12 V DC ONLY+_BCDDEGGLLJKKHIAEthernetScannerHEADING InFKey DescriptionAHDS Display.BLRA1800 &LRA2400 HD radar system for HDS.
38Connecting BR24 RadarKey DescriptionA HDS Display.B BR24 BroadBand™ Radar system for HDS. Includes parts B, C and D (not included in US) and E (2 m
3ContentsPreface ...1Declaration of Conformity ...
39Commissioning Check ListCommissioning your system will improve the functionality and operation of your unit. The following pages will give you an ov
40Selecting a Fishing ModeFishing modes enhance the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specic shing c
41Magnetic VariationConverts magnetic north data to true north, increasing the accuracy of navigation information. The Magnetic Variance Auto setting,
42Water speed off setWater speed calibration is used to adjust the speed value from the paddle wheel to match the actual speed. This can be measured e
43Dimensional DrawingsHDS5184 mm (7.24")145.4 mm (5.72")151.8 mm (5.97")30 mm (1.18") 58 mm (2.28")56.9 mm (2.24")
44HDS7223 mm (8.78")163.9 mm (6.45")196.9 mm (7.75")30.79 mm (1.21")57.5 mm (2.26")60 mm (2.36")
45HDS811269 mm (10.59")197.2 mm (7.76")205.9 mm (8.11")31.4 mm (1.24")61 mm (2.4")64 mm (2.52")
46HDS10311.8 mm (12.28")34.3 mm (1.35")229.3 mm (9.03")64 mm (2.52")58 mm (2.28")224.9 mm (8.85")
47NMEA InformationNMEA 2000 PGN ListNMEA 2000 PGN Transmit126208 ISO Command Group Function126992 System Time126996 Product Info127237 Heading/Tra
48NMEA 2000 PGN Receive59392 ISO Acknowledgement59904 ISO Request60928 ISO Address Claim60928 ISO Address Claim126208 ISO Command Group Function1
4Dimensional Drawings ...43HDS5 ...
49Supported NMEA 0183 sentencesTX / RX GPSReceive GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDATransmit GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDANavigationReceive RMCTransmit AAM APB BOD BWC
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5IntroductionAbout this Manual• This manual is a reference guide for installing a Lowrance HDS System.• The information in this manual at the time
6Check the PartsPackaged Parts ListHDS Head UnitModels: 5”, 7”, 8” or 10”ISO 30 Degree with PerspectiveHDS BezelHDS Dust CoverHDS Mounting BracketHDS
7Overview4321Key Description1CURSOR CONTROL: Move the cursor, scroll through menus, adjust features, view sonar/GPS history. 8 & 10 models also ha
823 41Key Description1 Sonar (Not available on HDS5M, 7M, 8M or 10M units)2 Power/Data3 ENET (Ethernet)4 NMEA2K (NMEA2000) Network
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