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  • Page 1 HDS Carbon Installation Manual ENGLISH www.lowrance.com...
  • Page 3 The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or system: www.lowrance.com. Compliance statements This equipment complies with: • CE under 2014/53/EU Directive Preface | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 4 The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's section at the following website: www.lowrance.com. Industry Canada IC RSS-GEN, Sec 8.4 Warning Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 5 DE - Germany GR - Greece HU - Hungary IS - Iceland IE - Ireland IT - Italy LV - Latvia LI - Liechtenstein LT - Lithuania LU - Luxembourg MT - Malta NL - Netherlands Preface | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 6 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Navico product references This manual refers to the following Navico products: • Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder) • DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay) • GoFree™ (GoFree) • INSIGHT GENESIS® (Insight Genesis) Preface | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing HDS Carbon units. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: Ú Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
  • Page 8 Preface | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Power connection Transducer connection Ethernet connector NMEA 2000 device connection NMEA 0183 device connection Video in 33 Software Setup First time startup Time and Date Data source selection Device list Diagnostics Damping Sonar setup Contents | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 10 HDS 16 Carbon 75 Accessories NMEA 2000 Display accessories Ethernet cables Other accessories Sonar accessories 78 Supported data NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List NMEA 0183 supported sentences 83 Technical specifications HDS Carbon technical specifications Contents | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: Check The Contents

    Fasteners (4x 6G x 1.5 panhead PH1) Power/NMEA 0183 cable Fuse holder (ATC blade) Fuse (5 A) Caps (3x for HDS-7, 4x for HDS-9/12/16 - for ethernet, NMEA 2000, StructureScan) 10 Documentation pack 11 Dash gasket (HDS-16 only) Check the contents | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 12: Overview

    The unit may be mounted to the vessel with the supplied mounting bracket, or panel mounted. The unit is intended for 12 V DC operation and will accept the moderate fluctuations commonly seen in DC systems. The front panel and keys Touchscreen Overview | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 13 Power key Press once to display the System Controls dialog. Repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness. Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF. Card reader door microSD Card readers Overview | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 14: Rear Connections

    Do not download, transfer or copy files to a chart card. Doing so can damage chart information on the chart card. The card reader door should always be securely shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to prevent possible water ingress. Overview | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 15 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. Overview | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 16: Installation

    If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder, or marine electronics installer. Ú Note: Where flush mounted, the enclosure should be dry and well ventilated. In small enclosures, it may be required to fit forced cooling. Installation | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 17: Viewing Angle

    85° 85° 85° 85° 7" and 9" 7" and 9" 88° 88° 88° 88° 12" and 16" 12" and 16" Optimum viewing angle Poor viewing angle or obstructed view Installation | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 18: Bracket Mounting

    Mount the unit to the bracket using the knobs. Hand tighten only. The ratchet teeth in the bracket and unit case ensure a positive grip and prevent the unit from changing from the desired angle (B). Installation | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 19: Panel Mounting

    Panel mounting The screws for panel mounting are included in the box. For mounting instructions, refer to the mounting template. Installation | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 20: Mounting The Transducer

    Select a transducer location The primary aim is to stay clear of propeller and hull generated turbulence, while mounting the transducer as close to the center of the vessel as possible. Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Transducer

    Trim tabs vary in the amount of turbulence they create as they are adjusted, stay clear of these. Attaching the transducer The transducer should be installed parallel with the transom’s waterline, not the bottom of the boat (deadrise). Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Transducer

    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 angle of the transducer. Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 23 If performance does not improve with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transducer relative to the transom of the boat. If the transducer is too high it may be seeing cavitation caused by the trailing edge of the transom. Mounting the transducer | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 24: Wiring

    24 V DC systems. Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be connected to (+) DC with the supplied fuse or a circuit breaker (closest available to fuse rating). Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 25: Power Connection

    Broadband radar. When connected in this manner, the modules are turned on the moment the unit is powered up. For connection, simply combine all yellow wires on a common bus or to a single termination point. Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 26: Transducer Connection

    Sonar. The 9-pin black StructureScan connector can be plugged in to the socket labelled Structure. For connector location, refer to the embossed labeling on the unit or the section "Rear connections" on page 14. Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 27: Ethernet Connector

    Receive negative RX- Orange Shield Bare Ethernet expansion device Connection of network devices can be made via an Ethernet expansion device. Additional expansion devices can be added to provide the required number of ports. Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 28: Nmea 2000 Device Connection

    NMEA 2000 device connection The NMEA 2000 data port allows the receiving and sharing of a multitude of data from various sources. Unit socket (male) Cable plug (female) Purpose Color Shield Drain NET-S (+12 V DC) Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 29 Do not connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to the same terminals as the engine start batteries, autopilot computer, bow thruster or other high current devices. The following drawing demonstrates a typical small network. The backbone is made up of directly interconnected T-connectors. Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 30: Nmea 0183 Device Connection

    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. Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Video In

    A video camera may be added by installing the optional video adaptor cable between the power socket on the unit, and the plug on the power/data cable. For video adapter cable, refer to "Display accessories" on page 75. Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 32 Ú Note: Both NTSC and PAL formats are supported. POWER Video input adaptor cable (optional part) RCA plug Camera power cable Camera HDS power/data cable Unit power cable Data cable Wiring | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 33: Software Setup

    You can perform further setup using the system settings option and later change settings made with the setup wizard. Time and Date Configure time settings to suit vessel location, along with time and date formats. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 34: Data Source Selection

    Ú Note: Auto data source selection may already have been selected at first time startup, however it should be redone if any new devices have been added to the network since. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 35: Device List

    Global source settings available from other networked units. Device list The Device list shows the devices that provide data. This may include a module inside the unit, or any external NMEA 2000 device. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 36 Data option shows all data being output by the device. Some devices will show additional option(s) specific to the device - the RC42 illustrated above has a Calibration option, to allow easy setup of this device. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 37: Diagnostics

    0. Values around 96 upwards indicate a heavily error prone network. If these numbers go too high for a given device, it will automatically drop off the bus. Rx/Tx Messages Shows actual traffic in and out of device. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 38: Damping

    With damping set to off, the data is presented in raw form with no damping applied. Sonar setup Make general settings from the Sonar Settings dialog. Define Sonar sources in the Installation dialog. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 39: Sonar Settings

    As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 40 Select Overlay on the Structure options menu to adjust the level of structure overlay shown on the screen. You can make adjustments using the Overlay slider bar. Sonar installation Use this dialog to setup and configure available Sonar sources. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 41 As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat (for example; bottom of the keel, rudder, or skeg) in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 42 10 knots (11.5 MPH) the calibration value needs to be increased to 117 %. To calculate the adjustment, divide the SOG by the paddlewheel speed, and multiply the product by 100. Calibration range: 50-200 %. Default is 100 %. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 43: Structurescan

    It is possible to set a Structure depth offset for the structure transducer. This setting is in the Sonar Settings dialog. SpotlightScan This feature is enabled automatically when a SpotlightScan transducer and sensor is plugged in before the unit has been Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 44: Radar Setup

    Ú Note: The installation can vary depending on the radar. Follow the installation and setup instructions supplied with the radar. Scanner type Identifies the model of scanner connected to the network. Radar status Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 45 Adjust the bearing alignment setting, so that the heading marker and land mass intersect. Adjust antenna height Set the radar scanner height relative to the water surface. The Radar uses this value to calculate the correct STC settings. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 46 This occurs because not all of the transmitted radar energy can be focused into a single beam by the radar antenna, a small amount energy is transmitted in Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 47: Autopilot Setup

    For the trolling motor autopilot, no special setup is required. See the operator manual for further details. After installation is completed, the NAC-1 autopilot computer (outboard motor autopilot) requires setup as described in the following sections. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 48 For example, if you have 2 compasses on your network you want to ensure that the same compass is selected for the MFD and the autopilot. Ú Note: You change the MDF data sources from the Network settings dialog. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 49 - Check for other mechanical issues. - Check wiring connections. - Repeat rudder calibration steps. Hydraulic system calibration Virtual rudder feedback (VRF) calibration is used for vessels with hydraulic steering. Select Commissioning. Select VRF calibration. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    • Check connections from the NAC-1 to the CAN bus network. AP Position data missing* Probable cause: Missing or invalid position data. Recommended action: • Check the GPS cable connections to CAN network. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 51 Check the source selection setting. AP Rudder data missing (For Helm-1/ cable steer only)* Probable cause: • Rudder feedback signal missing due to a broken wire or connection. • Misaligned potentiometer in the Helm-1. Recommended action: Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 52 Check the drive unit and drive unit installation. • Look for mechanical obstructions. • Check the manual steering. High drive temp* Probable cause: The NAC-1 drive output circuit is overheated due to excessive load. Recommended action: Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 53: Fuel Setup

    "Data source selection" on page 34. Vessel setup The Vessel setup dialog must be used to select the number of engines, the number of tanks and vessel’s total fuel capacity across all tanks. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 54 Calibrate. Only Navico devices can be reset. Calibrate Calibration may be required 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. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 55 Fluid Level devices. Select Device list on the Network page, and view the Device Configuration dialog for each sensor, and set the Tank location, Fluid type, and Tank size. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 56: Czone Setup

    PC application available from BEP Marine Ltd, and associated CZone distributors. The HDS Carbon system provides a means to load the Config file, as well as apply updates to module firmware, removing the need to take a laptop computer aboard the vessel.
  • Page 57 CZone Display Interfaces set up to share backlight settings. Ú Note: CZone Config also needs to have the HDS Carbon set as a controller. Import and backup a configuration file The files page may be used to import CZone configuration files, or export a copy to a memory card in the card reader.

  • Page 58: Nmea 2000 Setup

    NMEA 2000. 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. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 59 NMEA 0183 it is desirable to only enable the data that is required. The less sentences that are selected, the higher the output rate of the enabled sentences. Commonly used sentences are enabled by default. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 60: Ethernet Setup

    (e.g. 4G radar) will automatically start working, and relay data between the two devices. Diagnostics The UDB (User Data Base) tab on the diagnostics page, provides information on Ethernet activity, as shown below. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 61 When powering up a system that has been completely shutdown, a network connectivity issue can be identified if a display does not show any other IP addresses than its own. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 62: Wireless Setup

    Enter the Network Key in the tablet to connect to the network. Open the GoFree application - the unit should be automatically detected. The name displayed will be either the default, or that assigned in the Device Name setting. If the unit does not Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 63 The MFD's display is shown on the smartphone. To change the MFD's display on the smartphone, use the MFD to change the display on the MFD. The display change on the MFD is reflected on the smartphone. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 64 (SSID), Network key, or Channel) the internal wireless must be in Access Point (Internal Wifi) mode. To select a network (hotspot) to connect to, the internal wireless must be in Client Mode. Network Name (SSID) Displays the name of the internal wireless network. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 65 The internal modules do not act as a DHCP server. Channel Only visible if the internal wireless is set to Access Point (Internal Wifi) mode when the device is selected. Select it to change the Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 66 Access Point mode. This can be a combination of internal wireless and an external WIFI-1, or two external WIF-1 units. Two external WIFI-1 units will offer the advantage of providing both features to all MFDs on the network (where applicable). Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 67 The application must be installed on and run from a tablet device. The HDS Carbon must be running Iperf server before initiating the test from the tablet. On exiting the page, Iperf automatically stops running.

  • Page 68: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    When the features are enabled, the display may prompt the user for some basic configuration information. Refer to the VesselView® manual or engine supplier for further information. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 69: Suzuki Marine

    Updates can be found on the website: www.lowrance.com When the unit is connected to the internet, a pop-up can appear advising that a software update is available and encourages you to download the update.

  • Page 70: Software Upgrades

    If no device is shown, check that the device to be updated has power, and run any outstanding updates for the unit first. Select the device and initiate the upgrade. Do not interrupt the upgrade process. Software Setup | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 71 • NSS evo2/3, NSS, NSO, NSE, Zeus, Zeus Touch, HDS Gen2, HDS Gen2 Touch, HDS Gen3, HDS Carbon, GO XSE units, Vulcan units, and ELITE Ti units). Offers most detail. User data file version 4: Use with current units (NSO evo2/3, •...
  • Page 72 Gen2 Touch, HDS Gen3, HDS Carbon, GO XSE units, Vulcan units, and ELITE Ti units). User data file version 3 (with depth): Use with legacy GPS • chartplotters. User data file version 2 (no depth): Use with legacy GPS •...

  • Page 73: Dimensional Drawings

    238.4 mm (9.39”) 69.2 mm (2.72”) 96.5 mm (3.8”) HDS 9 Carbon 132.2 mm (5.20”) 86.1 mm (3.39”) 32.2 mm (1.27”) 265.0 mm (10.43”) 60.55 mm (2.38”) 286.7 mm (11.29”) 84.0 mm (3.31”) Dimensional drawings | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 74: Hds 12 Carbon

    32.6 mm (1.28”) 62 mm (2.44”) 351.0 mm (13.82”) 85.1mm (3.35”) HDS 16 Carbon 129.6 mm (5.10”) 93.5mm (3.68”) 413.0 mm (16.26”) 32.6 mm (1.28”) 80.0 mm (3.15”) 435.7 mm (17.15”) 103.5 mm (4.08”) Dimensional drawings | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 75: Accessories

    Display accessories Part Number Description 000-11010-001 HDS Carbon video adapter cable 000-13978-001 HDS 7 Carbon bezel and card door 000-13979-001 HDS 9 Carbon bezel and card door 000-13980-001 HDS 12 Carbon bezel and card door 000-13995-001 HDS 16 Carbon bezel and card door...

  • Page 76: Ethernet Cables

    000-11019-001 HDS 7 Carbon gimbal bracket 000-11020-001 HDS 9 Carbon gimbal bracket 000-11021-001 HDS 12 Carbon gimbal bracket 000-13994-001 HDS 16 Carbon gimbal bracket 000-11050-001 HDS Carbon flush mount kit 000-10467-001 HDS Carbon bracket knobs (pair) 000-0127-49 HDS Carbon power cable...

  • Page 77: Sonar Accessories

    Skimmer Low/High CHIRP transducer 000-0106-74 Trolling motor transducer, Medium/High CHIRP 000-0106-73 In-hull shoot-thru transducer, depth only 000-0106-89 In-hull, shoot-thru transducer, depth and remote temperature 000-12572-001 7-pin transducer to 9-pin adapter cable For additional transducer options, visit www.lowrance.com Accessories | HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 78: Supported Data

    127488 Engine Parameters, Rapid Update 127489 Engine Parameters, Dynamic 127493 Transmission Parameters, Dynamic 127503 AC input status 127505 Fluid Level 127506 DC Detailed Status 127508 Battery Status 127509 Inverter Status 128259 Speed, Water referenced 128267 Water Depth Supported data| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 79 130314 Actual Pressure 130569 Entertainment - Current File and Status 130570 Entertainment - Library Data File 130571 Entertainment - Library Data Group 130572 Entertainment - Library Data Search 130573 Entertainment - Supported Source Data Supported data| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 80 127250 Vessel Heading 127258 Magnetic Variation 128259 Speed, Water Referenced 128267 Water Depth 128275 Distance Log 129025 Position, Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129283 Cross Track Error Supported data| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 81: Nmea 0183 Supported Sentences

    130311 Environmental Parameters 130312 Temperature 130577 Direction Data NMEA 0183 supported sentences TX / RX - GPS Receive Transmit TX / RX - Navigation Receive Transmit Receive Transmit TX / RX - Sonar Receive Transmit Supported data| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 82 TX / RX - Compass Receive Transmit TX / RX - Wind Receive Transmit TX / RX - AIS / DSC Receive Ú Note: AIS sentences are not bridged to or from NMEA 2000. Supported data| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

  • Page 83: Technical Specifications

    Supply voltage 12 V DC (10.8 - 17.0 V DC min - max) Power consumption - Max HDS-7 24 W (2.3 A @ 13.8 V DC) HDS-9 28 W (2.3 A @ 13.8 V DC) Technical specifications| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 84 10Hz high speed update. GPS & GLONASS. WAAS, MSAS, EGNOS Interface Ethernet HDS-7 1 Port HDS-9 2 Ports HDS-12 2 Ports HDS-16 2 Ports NMEA 2000 Micro-C (1) NMEA 0183 input/output. 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 baud Technical specifications| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 85 Sonar frequency CHIRP (high, medium, low) + Broadband (200/83/50 kHz) + StructureScan (800/455 kHz) Sonar output power Max power 500 W RMS Warranty Period 2 Year + part of the 5 year upgrade program Technical specifications| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...
  • Page 86 Technical specifications| HDS Carbon Installation Manual...

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