Lowrance HDS Gen3 Polaris User manual

ENGLISH
HDS Gen3 Polaris
Installation manual
polaris.com
by Lowrance

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Preface
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals,
user guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated
from, another language (Translation). In the event of any
conict between any Translation of the Documentation, the
English language version of the Documentation will be the
ocial version of the Documentation. This manual represents
the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and
its subsidiaries, branches and aliates reserve the right to make
changes to specications without notice.
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand web site of your
display or system:
www.polaris.com
Compliance Statements
HDS Gen3 Polaris:
• complies with CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/
EC
• complies with the requirements of level 2 devices
of the Radio-communications (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) standard 2008
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available on the
following website, under the model documentation section:
www.polaris.com

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Industry Canada
IC RSS-GEN, Sec 7.1.3 Warning Statement- (Required for license-
exempt devices)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur
de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
Warning
The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that of the receiver
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help

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About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for installing the HDS Gen3
Polaris displays.
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:
¼Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
!
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel
that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury
and/or damage to equipment/personnel.
Trademarks
• Polaris® is a registered trademark of Polaris Industries, Inc.
• NMEA 2000® is a registered trademark of the National Marine
Electronics Association
• SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc.

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Contents
6 HDS Gen3 Polaris overview
7 Front - controls
8 Rear - connectors
9 MicroSD card slot
10 Check the contents
11 Display Installation
11 Mounting location
11 Bracket mounting
13 Wiring
13 Guidelines
14 Power connection
17 NMEA 0183 device connection
18 Video In
19 Software setup
19 First time startup
19 Time and Date
20 Source selection
21 Device list
22 Diagnostics
23 Damping
24 Ethernet setup
26 Wi setup
30 Video In conguration
30 Software updates and data backup
33 Dimensional drawing
33 HDS-7 Gen3 Polaris
34 Accessories
34 NMEA 2000
34 Display accessories
34 Other accessories

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35 Supported data
35 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List
40 NMEA 0183 supported sentences
41 Specications

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HDS Gen3 Polaris overview
The ability to network over NMEA 2000 and Ethernet allows access
to data as well as control of numerous optional devices that can
provide audio entertainment and weather.
All displays are charting ready, with built-in high speed GPS receiver
(10Hz) and support for Polaris embedded Topo base map or Polaris
Regional HD mapping card.
The displays may be mounted to the vehicle with the appropriate
optional Polaris vehicle dash mounting kit.
The displays are intended for 12 V DC operation, though will accept
the moderate uctuations commonly seen in DC systems.
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Front - controls
1
2
3
4
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7 8
9 10
11
1 Multi-touch touchscreen
2 Pages
3 Cursor (8-way)
4 Zoom out / Zoom in (combined press = MOB)
5 Exit (X)
6 Enter
7 Menu (short press = menu, long press = hide menu bar,
double press = Settings menu)
8 Active panel
9 New waypoint (long press = nd dialogue)
10Power key (short press = system controls, long press =
power o)
11 Card reader door

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Rear - connectors
2 1 4 5 3
1 NMEA 2000 - data input / output
2 ETHERNET - high bandwidth data (Optional connection for
SiriusXM weather)
3 POWER - 12 V input & NMEA 0183. Optional video-in via
adaptor
4 SONAR - CHIRP and Broadband Sonar (Feature disabled by
default)
5 STRUCTURE - StructureScan HD sonar (Feature disabled by
default)

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MicroSD card slot
Used for detailed chart data, software updates, transfer of user data
and system backup. All size displays have two card reader slots.
The card reader door is opened by sliding the door to the right (1)
using your ngernail, then hinging forward (2) from the right hand
side.
2
1
The card reader door should always be shut immediately after
inserting or removing a card, in order to prevent possible water and
dust ingress.

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Check the contents
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23
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1 HDS Gen3 Polaris display
2 Suncover
3 Power cable
4 Caps
5 Knobs
6 Documentation pack (Operator & Installation manual, Quick
guide, warranty card)
7 Fasteners (4 x 6G x 1.5 panhead PH1)
8 Gimbal bracket
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Display Installation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Installation Manual
Display Installation
Mounting location
Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill. The display
should be mounted so that the operator can easily use the controls
and clearly see the display screen.
For more information refer to the separate Polaris Installation
instructions.
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Warning: When installing the displays, ensure appropriate
safety equipment is used, eg. ear mus, protective glasses, gloves
and a dust mask.
Power tools may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast o
dangerous projectiles.
The dust from many materials commonly used in vehicle
construction may cause irritation or damage to eyes, skin, and
lungs.
Bracket mounting
1. Place the bracket in the desired mounting location, and use a pencil
or permanent marker to mark drilling locations.
¼Note: Ensure that the chosen location has enough height to
accomodate the display tted in the bracket, and allows tilting of
the display. Also adequate space is required on both sides to allow
tightening and loosening of the knobs.
2. Use fasteners suited to the mounting
surface material. If the material is too
thin for self tappers, reinforce it, or
mount the bracket with machine
screws and large washers. Use only 304
or 316 stainless steel fasteners. Mark the
screw locations using the bracket as a
template, and drill pilot holes.
3. Screw down the bracket.
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4. Mount the display to the bracket using the knobs. Hand tighten only.
The ratchet teeth in the bracket and display case ensure a positive
grip and prevent the unit changing from the desired angle.
¼Note: For mounting in Polaris, vehicle specic dash mount kits,
follow the instructions provided.

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Wiring | HDS Gen3 Polaris Installation Manual
Wiring
Guidelines
Do not do this Do this
Do not make sharp bends in
the cables
Do make drip and service loops
Do not run cables in a way that
allows water to ow down into
the connectors
Do cable tie all cables to keep
them secure
Do not route the data cables
in areas adjacent to radar,
transmitter, or large current
carrying cables
Do solder/crimp and insulate all
wiring connections, if extending
or shortening power or NMEA
0183 cables
Do leave room at the back to
install and remove cables
!
Warning: Before starting the installation, be sure to turn
electrical power o. If power is left on or turned on during the
installation, re, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur.
Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is compatible with
the HDS Gen3 Polaris display
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Warning: The HDS Gen3 Polaris has a voltage rating of 12 V
DC, it is not suited for use with 24V DC systems.
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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).
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Power connection
The plug of the supplied power cable has two discrete cables
exiting from it. The thickest of the two cables provides the following:
• power into the system (Red and Black wires)
• remote turn-on for certain Navico expansion modules (Yellow wire)
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3
2
4
5
6
1 HDS-7 Gen3 Polaris display rear
2 Power cable
3 12 V positive wire (red) shown with fuse holder installed
inline
4 12 V negative wire (black)
5 Accessory Wake Up wire (yellow)
6 12 V DC supply
Accessory wake up
The yellow colored accessory wake up line may be used to control
the power state of Navico modules such as SonicHub or WM-3
SiriusXM weather receiver. This means that the modules are
turned on the moment the display is powered up. For connection,
simply combine all yellow wires on a common bus or to a single
termination point.

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Ethernet device connection
Ethernet is used to connect high bandwidth devices such as Sirius
Weather Module.
NMEA 2000 device connection
HDS Gen3 Polaris models are equiped with a NMEA 2000 connector,
which allows the receiving and sharing of a multitude of data from
various sources.
Essential network information
• A network consists of a linear backbone from which drop cables
connect to NMEA 2000 compliant devices.
• A single drop cable has a maximum length of 6 m (20 ft). The total
length of all drop cables combined should not exceed 78m (256 ft).
• A NMEA 2000 network, using standard cabling, has a maximum
cable length of 100 m (328 ft), between any two points.
• A NMEA 2000 network needs to have a terminator at each end of
the backbone.
Power the network
The network requires its own 12 V DC power supply protected by a
3 amp fuse or breaker.
Connect power at any location in the backbone for smaller systems.
For larger systems, introduce power at central point in the backbone
to ‘balance’the voltage drop of the network.
¼Note: If joining to an existing NMEA 2000 network that already has
its own power supply, do not make another power connection
elsewhere in the network.
¼Note: Do not connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to the same
terminals as the engine start batterie or other high current devices.
The following diagram demonstrates a typical small NMEA 2000
network:

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12 V DC TT
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6
5
3
2
1
8
1 GPS antenna
2 HDS Gen3 Polaris Display
3 SonicHub
4 ‘Drop’ cables (should not exceed 6m (20’) each)
5 Power cable
6 Micro-C T-connectors
7 Backbone
8 Terminators (one male, one female)

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NMEA 0183 device connection
The HDS Gen3 Polaris display has an NMEA 0183 serial port,
providing both an input and an output. The port uses the NMEA
0183 (serial balanced) standard, and can be congured in the
software for dierent baud rates up to 38,400 baud. The NMEA 0183
cable shares the same plug as the power cable.
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5
1 NMEA 0183 TX_A (yellow)
2 NMEA 0183 TX_B (blue)
3 NMEA 0183 RX_A (orange)
4 NMEA 0183 RX_B (green)
5 ground (shield)

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Talkers and Listeners
Do not connect multiple devices outputing data (Talkers) on to
the input (Rx) of the unit. The protocol is not intended for this type
of connection, and data will be corrupted if more than one device
transmits simultaneously. The output however may drive multiple
receivers (Listeners). The number of receivers is nite, and depends
on the receiving hardware. Typically three devices is possible.
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.
¼Note: The video images will not be shared with another unit via the
network. It is only possible to view video on the unit connected to
the video source.
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4
3
2
1 Video input adaptor cable (optional part, see “Display
accessories” on page 34)
2 RCA plug
3 12 V camera (3rd party. Requires seperate power source)
4 HDS Gen3 Polaris power/data cable
¼Note: Only connect NTSC and PAL video sources.