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Lowrance HDS-12 HDS Gen3 User Manual

Lowrance HDS-12 HDS Gen3
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HDS Gen3
Installation Manual
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Lowrance HDS-12 HDS Gen3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Resolution1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenYes
NetworkingEthernet, NMEA 2000
GPS AntennaInternal
ChartplottingYes
Power Input12V DC (10-17V DC min-max)
Waterproof RatingIPX7
GPS ReceiverInternal 10Hz GPS
SonarCHIRP, StructureScan
Wireless ConnectivityYes
SD Card Slot2 microSD slots
Display TypeLED backlit LCD

Summary

Preface

Copyright

Copyright notice and year for the manual.

Warranty

Details regarding the product warranty and customer support.

Declarations and Conformance

Statements regarding equipment intended use and compliance standards.

Compliance Statements

Industry Canada

Regulatory information for Canada, including license-exempt device warnings.

Warning

Cautionary note regarding modifications and FCC compliance rules.

About this manual

Trademarks

List of registered trademarks and brand names associated with the product.

HDS Gen3 Overview

Front Controls

Identification of physical buttons, keys, and touchscreen elements on the display's front.

Rear Connectors

Labels and descriptions of all ports and connectors located on the rear of the display.

MicroSD Card Slot

Explanation of the function and operation of the microSD card reader.

Check the Contents

Display Installation

Mounting Location

Guidance on selecting an appropriate and safe location for mounting the display.

Bracket Mounting

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the display using the provided bracket.

Flush Mounting

Detailed instructions for flush-mounting the display into a panel.

Mounting the Transducer

Research

Pre-installation checks and considerations for optimal transducer placement.

Select a Transducer Location

Guidance on choosing the optimal location for transducer mounting to avoid turbulence.

Attaching the Transducer

Instructions for physically attaching the transducer to the boat's transom.

Adjusting the Transducer

How to adjust the transducer's angle for optimal sonar performance.

Wiring

Guidelines

General best practices and safety warnings for electrical connections.

Power Connection

Details on connecting the display to the vessel's 12V DC power supply.

Transducer Connection

Instructions for connecting the sonar transducer to the display unit.

Ethernet Device Connection

How to connect other devices via Ethernet for data sharing.

NMEA 2000 Device Connection

Steps for connecting the display to an NMEA 2000 network.

NMEA 0183 Device Connection

How to connect devices using the NMEA 0183 serial interface.

Video In

Instructions for connecting and configuring a video input source.

Software Setup

First Time Startup

Initial setup process including language selection and basic configuration.

Time and Date

How to set the local time and date for accurate logging.

Source Selection

Configuring data sources for GPS, heading, and other sensor inputs.

Device List

Displays connected devices and allows for configuration and management.

Diagnostics

Tools for troubleshooting network and device issues.

Damping

Adjusting data smoothing for stability of readings like speed and heading.

Sonar Setup

Configuration options for the internal sonar system.

Water Speed Calibration

Calibrating the sonar transducer's speed reading to the boat's actual speed.

Transducer Type

Selecting the correct transducer model for optimal sonar performance.

Radar Setup

Configuration and adjustment settings for the Broadband radar.

Autopilot Setup

Fuel Setup

Calibrate

Procedure for calibrating fuel flow sensors for accurate readings.

CZone Setup

Enabling CZone Functionality

How to manually enable CZone features if not automatically detected.

Assigning Dipswitch Setting

Setting a unique virtual dipswitch for each CZone device.

NMEA 0183 Setup

Ethernet Setup

Databases

Information on synchronizing databases across multiple displays.

IP Addresses

Explains how IP addresses are assigned and displayed for network devices.

Wifi Setup

Remote Controllers

Managing and connecting remote devices for display control.

Wireless Devices

Viewing details of connected wireless devices and network settings.

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

Tools for fault-finding and advanced configuration of the Wi-Fi network.

Mercury Setup

Software Updates and Data Backup

Backing up and Importing User Data

How to save and restore waypoints, routes, trails, and settings.

HDS Gen3 Software Upgrades

Instructions for updating the display's firmware.

NMEA 2000 and Ethernet Device Upgrades

Procedures for upgrading firmware on networked devices.

Dimensional Drawings

Accessories

Supported Data

NMEA 2000 Compliant PGN List

Detailed list of NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers for receiving data.

NMEA 2000 PGN (Transmit)

Detailed list of NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers for transmitting data.

NMEA 0183 Supported Sentences

Lists NMEA 0183 sentences that can be transmitted and received.

Specifications

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