Lowrance electronic NMEA 2000 User Manual
2009
Product Catalogue
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Introducing
High
Definition
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Welcome to the new world of functional
advancements in marine electronics with HDS.
The new Lowrance HDS (High-Denition System) series of multifunction displays are a revolutionary step forward in sh-nding and
navigation-electronics innovation, combining best-in-class Lowrance
technology and radar solutions, an attractive case design that is more
convenient to install, plus a new easier-to-use operating system that
simplies access to frequently used features.
Contents
Lowrance HDS Features 4-7
HDS Echosounders/Chartplotters 8-12
HDS GPS Chartplotters 14-16
High Denition Digital Radar 17
Legendary Echosounders 18-20
VHF Marine Radios 22-24
Networking & Digital Gauges 26-28
Transducers 30-31
Handheld GPS Navigation 32-33
Cartography 34-35
Specications 36-39
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Lowrance HDS Features
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A Revolutionary Step Forward in Marine Electronics Innovation
HDS Highest-Denition Broadband Fishnding
Incredible and award-winning, exclusive Broadband Sounder digital technology is
now inside all HDS sonar models for the best Lowrance shnding ever! As the vital
link between the transducer and your HDS display, Broadband is proven to nd
more sh with greater sensitivity, higher denition and more display clarity with
superior target separation in all cover, in thermoclines and in all water conditions.
Less Noise, More Targets
Thanks to unique and specialized Lowrance digital signal processing software, noise goes way down and
sensitivity goes way up with Broadband. The result: the ultimate in target discrimination with incredible highdenition separation of those distinctive Lowrance “sh arch” targets from structure and other sh!
Crystal-Clear Clarity
With advanced digital ltering, Broadband vastly improves at-a-glance display clarity, sharpens bottom images
and paints a much cleaner picture of targets that others will miss or show poorly.
Greater Shallow-Water Detail and Coverage
To cover even more water, Broadband automatically adds 83 kHz operation to a Lowrance 200 kHz singlefrequency transducer. At 83 kHz, you get full 120-degrees of wide-angle coverage with greatly enhanced
denition of sh arches.
BUILT-IN
B R O A D B A N D
S O U N D E R
HDS Mapping Options Go All-Platinum
For navigational reference, HDS chartplotters now come with a Navionics® worldwide
background map. Plus, your trusted favorites in Lowrance 2D chart cards, like
FreedomMaps™ and NauticPath™ are still fully functional with HDS.
Now, Lowrance expands your world of high-detail, high-denition 3D charting options
with total HDS compatibility with all 2009 (and earlier) Navionics® chartcards. Thanks to
next-generation mapping technology, HDS will continue to guide dedicated anglers to
shing success in the years to come.
Platinum+ and Platinum – Revealing 3D views of bottom structure, and incredibly detailed satellite imagery, for the ultimate
enhancement to navigation and shing.
Exclusive TurboView™ Advantage – This exclusive HDS built-in graphics engine delivers seamless zooms and 2D-3D chart
displays, real-time 3D map nav data overlay, striking depth views in 2D and 3D, plus high-speed panning/zooming with detailed
aerial views for all Platinum chartcards, and seamless zoom for Navionics
Plays Navionics
Navionics® chart/mapping compatibilty with free HDS software upgrade in Q1 2009
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Favorites – HDS is also fully compatible with your library of Navionics® Gold, Silver and Classic chartcards.
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Gold.
Incredible Deep-Water Performance
Broadband sounding is serious electronics when the hunt is on for sh in any deep water weather condition.
Even at higher boat speeds, Broadband keeps a bottom lock at depth, with exceptional targeting of sh on the
bottom, around wrecks and other seabed structure. And when used with a high-power transducer, strong bottom
locks and water column detail reach down to thousands of feet!
Expandability at No Extra Cost
For added value, HDS Broadband-equipped models can turn an HDS M-series (or GlobalMap® chartplotter with
yellow ethernet connector) into a powerful combination shnder/chartplotter with complete sonar graph control
when networked by Lowrance Ethernetworks.
Broadband with 83 kHz (shown with white-screen background)
provides wider coverage and enhanced target returns, to more easily
identify suspended sh in thermoclines and near the surface.
Broadband with 200 kHz (shown with blue-screen background)
provides crystal-clear images of shing hotspots -- like this creek
channel with trees at the top of each bank and surrounded by
suspended bait and gamesh.
Navionics
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Platinum+ 2D View. Navionics® Platinum+ 3D View.
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Platinum+ with Aerial View. Navionics® Platinum+ with Aerial View.
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HDS Newly-Dened Expandability Options
System
A Revolutionary Step Forward in Marine Electronics Innovation
HDS Redenes ‘Ease of Use’
Viewing and control has never been easier, nor more user-friendly. From basic operation to
advanced professional functionality, HDS is thoughtfully designed to take you to the next level.
Stylish and Retrot-Ready –
True, HDS sports a more modern design
to enhance any boat helm. Yet, by
design, HDS makes it easy to upgrade
your Lowrance electronics. HDS is
compatible with late-model Lowrance
transducers, plus yellow Ethernetworks
and NMEA 2000
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network connectors.
Enjoy Our New Menu Selection –
The new, more versatile and exible
HDS operating system presents a whole
new way to view and select Lowrance
features. This new menu format is both
easy to grasp and thoughtfully
functional.
A Touch Better –
For even easier and quicker control,
HDS-8, -8m, -10 and -10m models
feature a unique new FlyWheel™ scroll
dial, as well as a bank of soft command
keys for the fastest access to functions.
So, you can spend less time operating
and more time shing.
Advanced Networking
Ethernetworks NEP-1 Expansion Port
All HDS models come fully ethernet-ready to share high-bandwidth data among all multi-function HDS displays
on the boat, including sonar graphs and radar.
For a connected onboard system, the optional NEP-1 ethernet expansion port module links up to four HDS
displays for high-speed data distribution. A robust, 100-megabit switch, it’s rugged and IPX-7 waterproof to resist
corrosive marine environments.
See page 27 for more.
Multi-Station Network
NE P-1
LGC-4000
Better to Find Yourself –
With a built-in, high-sensitivity
16-channel GPS+WAAS antenna HDS
is a superior solution for both bracket
mount, and in-dash installs with the
convenience of front mounting. Plus, it
also networks with NMEA 2000
systems for data sharing. No external
antenna to place, no mess, no fuss. Just
exquisite, advanced GPS accuracy with
strong satellite locks and less track plot
wander.
For closed-cabin installs there’s also a
new and compact LGC-4000 external
GPS+WAAS antenna module option for
HDS with a true, real-time satellite
signal update rate of 5 times per
second for incredible location accuracy.
See page 26 for more.
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Screen Star –
In the easy-to-view category, HDS really
shines. All feature the new SolarMAX™
PLUS colour display for the best in
brilliant detail in bright sunlight, the best
wide-angle viewing ever achieved. In
fact, most now deliver nearly twice the
brilliance with signicantly-reduced
power draw than before! Plus, superwhite LED backlighting has zero-dim for
eye-soothing night vision protection.
High Denition Digital Radar
LRA-1800 2 kW and LRA-2400 4 kW Radomes
Two choices in Lowrance high-performance digital radar for optimal safety in poor weather or low-light
conditions, with added chart overlay feature, are now easily networked for HDS displays via Ethernetworks. See
page 17 for more.
Full NMEA 2000® Networking
HDS comes with full NMEA 2000® connectivity for the advanced standard in boat systems data sharing, backed
by the most extensive and affordable selection of smart sensors for boat systems monitoring, including engine
and fuel ow for optimum operating economies.
LMF Multi-Function Gauges
Lowrance LMF models are NMEA 2000® certied digital gauges that are truly impressive in precision and
versatility for real-time monitoring of engine and boat systems on the NMEA 2000
display up to 16 different pages with 13 customizable screen types in graphic analog and alpha-numeric styles.
Plus, they’re backed by the most extensive and affordable selection of smart sensors, including Fuel Flow for
optimum fuel management economies. Available in a choice of two standard dash gauge sizes, both deliver
superb viewing in direct sunlight. See page 26 for more.
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network. LMF gauges
Electronic Probe Sensors
Only Lowrance offers the most NMEA-2000® sensors for vital boat data monitoring, each with a built-in “smart
module,” that’s fully programmable for greater accuracy in data delivery. That includes expanded engine and fuel
ow readings for optimum operating economies. See page 26 for more.
LRA-1800
LRA-2400
LMF-400
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Echnosounders/GPS Chartplotters
Fantastic HDS Features
• Built-in Broadband Sounder
• Internal 16-channel
GPS+EGNOS+MSAS Antenna
• New, Brighter SolarMAX™
PLUS Display
• Chartcard Options Now
Include Navionics
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Platinum+
with TurboView™
• Ethernetworks and NMEA 2000
Performance Networking Options
Echosounders/GPS Chartplotters
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NEW HDS-10 Fishnder/GPS Chartplotter
The nest of new Lowrance echosounding and GPS navigation technologies
with massive, high-denition 10.4”/26.4 cm Super VGA colour viewing. The new,
brighter SolarMAX™ PLUS display renders brilliant detail in sunlight with the
best wide-angle viewing available, while advanced pure-white LED screen/
keypad backlighting fully adjusts to zero-dim for night viewing. The unique new
FlyWheel™ dial and command soft keys give you easier and quicker control of
Broadband Sounder echosounder and satellite navigation precision via the
built-in 16-channel GPS+EGNOS+MSAS antenna. HDS includes a new
Navionics
all Navionics
slots. Fully ready to build your complete stand-alone or networked onboard
system.
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worldwide background map. Plus, HDS is now fully compatible with
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Platinum+ and Platinum chartcards, with two high-speed SD card
Model Part
HDS-10
Worldwide background map, no transducer 140 -0 3
Build Your Own System Options Page
NMEA 2000
HD Digital Radar 17
Transducers, up to 1 kW 30
Ethernetworks 27
VHF Marine DSC radios 22
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NEW HDS-8 Fishnder/GPS Chartplotter
An easy t with an easy-to-see display, this HDS delivers high-denition, Super
VGA colour brilliance and clarity in an award-winning, 8.4”/21.3 cm display
package. Plus it offers all the same advanced Lowrance HDS sounder and
navigation technologies and features of the HDS-10, while it is likewise fully
ready to build a complete onboard system.
Model Part
HDS-8
Worldwide background map, no transducer 140 -0 8
Build Your Own System Options Page
NMEA 2000
HD Digital Radar 17
Transducers, up to 1 kW 30
Ethernetworks 27
VHF Marine DSC radios 22
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& Fuel Management 26
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System
A Revolutionary Step Forward in Marine Electronics Innovation
Echosounders/GPS Chartplotters
Fantastic HDS Features
• Built-in Broadband Sounder
• Internal 16-channel
GPS+EGNOS+MSAS Antenna
• Brilliant, New SolarMAX™
PLUS Display
• Chartcard Options Now
Include Navionics
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Platinum+
with TurboView™
• Ethernetworks and NMEA 2000
Performance Networking Options
Echosounders/GPS Chartplotters
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NEW HDS-7 Fishnder/GPS Chartplotter
This large-but-compact solution with 6.4”/16.3 cm full VGA colour viewing that
renders astounding echosounder and navigation details. It also includes the new,
brighter SolarMAX™ PLUS bright-sunlight/wide-angle display with pure-white LED
screen/keypad backlighting that fully adjusts to zero-dim for night vision.HDS also
includes built-in Broadband high-denition sounder technology and the highsensitivity 16-channel GPS+EGNOS+MSAS antenna. HDS includes a new
Navionics
all Navionics
slot. Fully ready to build your complete stand-alone or networked onboard system.
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worldwide background map. Plus, this HDS is now fully compatible with
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Platinum+ and Platinum chartcards with one high-speed SD card
Model Part
HDS -7
Worldwide background map, no transducer 140 -3 7
Build Your Own System Options Page
NMEA 2000
HD Digital Radar 17
Transducers, up to 1 kW 30
Ethernetworks 27
VHF Marine DSC radios 22
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& Fuel Management 26
NEW HDS-5 Fishnder/GPS Chartplotter
Presenting big color denition and multifunction performance in a popular spacesaving design. Viewing performance is exceptionally enhanced with its exclusive,
high-resolution 5”/12.7 cm 256-colour SolarMAX™ PLUS daylight display with
adjustable screen and keypad backlighting. Of course, Broadband high-denition
sounder and ultra-precision 16-channel GPS+EGNOS+MSAS antenna are inside.
HDS includes a new Navionics
fully compatible with all Navionics
high-speed SD card slot. Like all HDS models, it’s ready to build your complete
stand-alone or networked onboard system.
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worldwide background map. Plus, this HDS is now
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Platinum+ and Platinum chartcards with one
Model Part
HDS-5
Worldwide background map, with 83/200 kHz transducer 140 -0 1
Worldwide background map, no transducer 140 -3 3
Build Your Own System Options Page
NMEA 2000
HD Digital Radar 17
Transducers, up to 1 kW 30
Ethernetworks 27
VHF Marine DSC radios 22
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A Revolutionary Step Forward in Marine Electronics Innovation
Multifunction Echosounder
HDS Fishnder Features
• Built-in Broadband Sounder
• Brilliant, New SolarMAX™ PLUS Display
• Ethernetworks and NMEA 2000
Performance Networking Options
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NEW HDS-5x
The legendary Lowrance X-series lives on in this next-generation
advancement in echosounding for the serious and professional angler.
Its exceptionally enhanced features and performance are precisely
revealed on a high-denition 5”/12.7 cm 256-colour SolarMAX™ PLUS
display with adjustable screen and keypad backlighting. Best of all,
Lowrance Broadband Sounder is now built in. So you can nd more sh
with greater sensitivity, higher denition, more display clarity, much less
clutter and the best separation of sh from cover ever achieved by
Lowrance.
Plus, you can quickly and easily save waypoints using the HDS-5x when
networked with any HDS chartplotter or multifunction unit.
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Model Part
HDS-5x
With 83/200 kHz transducer 140 -2 7
With 50/200 kHz transducer 140 -2 8
No transducer 140-29
Optional Accessories Page
Transducers, up to 1 kW 30
NMEA 2000
Ethernetworks 27
VHF Marine DSC radios 22
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