How to Install Lowrance Hds 7 Gen 2
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Highlights:
Lowrance HDS-7 Gen2 Touch
TOUCHSCREEN FISHFINDER | CHARTPLOTTER
Easy-To-Use, Touchscreen Control – Fewer button presses, making it simple to quickly master advanced features. The first touchscreen display created with anglers in mind, it's even easy to use in rough conditions. Plus, SolarMAX™ enhancements for superior sunlight and wider-angle viewing.
Built-in, Four-Channel Sonar Technology – Dedicated StructureScan® HD signals for left and right side views, plus DownScan Imaging™ to get the whole picture. Award-winning Broadband Sounder™ for a more complete view of structure and fish detail that's easier to interpret.
Intuitive Insight USA™ Mapping – Standard on all HDS® chartplotter models in the Americas. Contour relief shading produces a life-like presentation of underwater topography.
Brighter Displays – Unmatched clarity and detail in a 7-inch display that packs amazing power into a compact package.
Introducing Insight Genesis™ – Create your own map from real sonar data that you record with accurate, high-resolution 1-foot Contours, bottom hardness and even weed lines.
Flexible Networking Options – Network and share data across all HDS displays for the ultimate flexibility and cost-savings. NMEA 2000®, NMEA 0183 and Ethernet-compatible with 1 Ethernet port.
Key Facts:
Lowrance HDS-7 Gen2 Touch
- Touch 7″ Widescreen
- 800×480 with Brilliant SolarMax™ Display
- Full Control via touchscreen
- Built-in CHIRP/Broadband Sounder
- Built-in StructureScan™ (with StructureScan™ transducer)
- Built-in Hi Sensitivity 16 Channel GPS/Antenna
- Optional Wireless connectivity
- Best-in class screen brightness
- Full size SD card slot
- NMEA 2000® and high-speed Ethernet port
- Wide selection of cartography options
- Flush mount or Surface Mount Bracket
HDS-7 Gen2 Touch vs HDS-7 Gen2
Other than the touch screen there are several differences between the HDS Gen2 and the HDS Gen2 Touch lines.
- HDS Gen2 Touch has auto adjusting StructureScan™ contrast
- HDS 12 & 9 Gen2 Touch models have 2 Ethernet ports on the back & support video in
(with optional input cable) - HDS Gen2 Touch – Includes StructureScan™ | No black box module needed
HDS-7 Gen2 Touch - Specs
General
| Model | HDS-7 Gen2 Touch |
| Physical dimensions | 5.76" x 8.44" x 3.24" |
| Weight | 3.04lb (1.38kg) |
| Water rating | IPX7 with card door closed |
| Display type | Touch |
| Display size | 7" diagonal |
| Display resolution | 800x480 |
| Display - Brightness | 1250 nits |
| Power consumption | 12 W (0.9 A @ 13 V DC) 12 V DC (10.8 - 17.0 V DC min - max) |
| GPS Antenna | Built-in 5Hz GPS | 16 Channel |
| GPS Receiver | WAAS | MSAS | EGNOS |
| Mounting options | Surface Mount Bracket | Flush Mount |
Maps & Memory
| Model | HDS-7 Gen2 Touch |
| Accepts data cards | 1 SD Slot - Max 32GB |
| Waypoints | 5000 |
| Routes | 200 |
| Track log | 10 Trails |
| Preloaded Maps | Built-in Insight USA (Americas) or Worldwide background map (non-Americas) Supports: Navionics Platinum, Premium, & HotMaps for lakes. Platinum+, Gold XG, Gold XG-3, & Fish 'n Chip for marine use. |
Outdoor Recreation Features
Chartplotter Features
| Model | HDS-7 Gen2 Touch |
| Radar compatible | Broadband and Digital Radar |
| Sonar compatible | Integrated: Broadband | StructureScan |
| Supports AIS | Class B AIS |
| Weather | SiriusXM via WM-3 (USA & Canada) |
| Supports DSC - GPS Data / VHF | Yes |
| Supports FUSION-Link | SonicHub | SonicHub2 |
| Black Box sonar support | Yes |
| Planning Software Compatible | Yes - Insight Planner |
| App-Control Compatibility | Optional with/WiFi - GoFree™ View/Control |
| Remote Input Device - compatible | No |
| Alarms | Navigation Anchor Radar - when connected Sonar Weather - when connected |
Sonar Features & Specifications
| Model | HDS-7 Gen2 Touch |
| Transmit Power | 500W |
| Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable | 50/200 | 83/200 kHZ (Broadband) |
| Dual-Beam Sonar (77/200 kHz) capable | 455/800kHz (StructureScan) |
| CHIRP sonar technology | NA |
| ClearVü | Down | No |
| SideVü | Side | StructureScan® HD with SonarHub |
| Forward View | No |
Connections
| Model | HDS-7 Gen2 Touch |
| NMEA 2000 compatible | Yes - 1 |
| NMEA 0183 input ports | 2 |
| NMEA 0183 output ports | 2 |
| Marine Network Ports | Ethernet | 1 |
| Video input ports | No |
| Video output ports | No |
| Wireless connectivity | Optional - Module WIFI-1 |
| BlueTooth connectivity | Optional - Thru SonicHub 2 |
Additional
| Model | Lowrance HDS-7 Gen2 Touch |
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In The Box
| In The Box | HDS-7 Gen-2 Touch Unit Mounting Bracket | Knobs | Fasteners Power Cable HDS-7 Gen-2 Touch Bezel HDS-7 Gen-2 Sun cover |
HDS-7 Gen2 Touch - Manual
Downloadable PDF:
HDS-7 Gen2 Touch – Manual
HDS-7 Gen2 Touch – Install Manual
HDS-7 Gen2 Touch - Videos
How to Install Lowrance Hds 7 Gen 2
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