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  • HDS-8 Gen2 GPS by Lowrance

This Unit is Discontinued. View current models here: Off Road GPS Systems

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Lowrance HDS-8 Gen2 Multifunction GPS - The 8.4 in/21.3 cm display is an excellent size to “Get The Whole Picture” by dividing the screen into three or four panels: chartplotter, Broadband Sounder™, engine and system data, and optional StructureScan® viewing – plus users get the added advantage of programmable softkeys.


KEY FEATURES for Lowrance HDS-8 Gen2 Multifunction GPS

·         Built-in, award-winning Broadband Sounder™.

·         Insight Genesis™ allows you to create free customised maps based on your own survey data.

·         StructureScan® HD sonar module and transducer support. Plus, new StructureMap™ HD capability.

·         Super-accurate, internal GPS antenna with faster 5Hz update rate. Plus support for optional, external Lowrance Point-1 10Hz GPS antenna/compass.

·         High-bright, sunlight-viewable display with LED backlighting.

·         Affordable NMEA 2000® and high-speed Ethernet networking options.

·         GoFree™ Wireless Technology compatible for wireless viewing sonar and chartplotter displays on tablets and smartphones.

·         Chart Sharing allows viewing of map data from one chart card across every HDS Gen 2 and Gen2 Touch display on the network, maximizing chart card value.

·         Extensive mapping options – HDS Gen2 includes built-in charts or bundled map options, and is compatible with the most expansive selection of cartography on the market. Options include Insight™ HD, Insight™ PRO, Insight Genesis™, Navionics®, C-Map Max-N, TOPO, and more. All charting options can be used with Insight Planner™ PC planning software. Visit the Insight Store for more detail.

·         TrackBack™ feature to review sonar history and save waypoints on key locations.

·         Lowrance Advantage Service support.


SPECIFICATIONS for Lowrance HDS-8 Gen2 Multifunction GPS

Overview

Display

8.4 in \ 203 mm 
16-bit color Super VGA SolarMAX™ PLUS TFT

Resolution

Super VGA 600V x 800H

Backlighting

Pure White LED 
adjusts to zero dim

Operating Frequency

50/83/200 kHz

Communication

NMEA 2000®, 0183 and Ethernet

Languages

23

Media Port

Two (2) SD/ MMC slots

Warranty

Two year

 

Display

Display Resolution

600 x 800 (H x W)

Display Type

16-bit color Super VGA SolarMAX™ PLUS TFT

Display: Backlighting

Screen/Keypad

Backlighting Type

Pure white LED

Multi-language Display

Yes

GPS and Sonar Overlay Data

Yes

Split Screen Presentation

Yes

Display Size

8 in \ 203 mm

 

Sonar

Depth Alarm

Yes

EchoSounder Frequencies

50/83/200 kHz

EchoSounder Max Sonar Depth [m]

1524

FasTrack

Yes

Ping Speed Hyperscroll

Yes

Shallow Alarm

Yes

Standard Fishfinding Features: COLORLINE™ or GRAYLINE®, ASP™, FishSymbol I.D.™, FishTrack™, and more

Yes

Temperature Readings

Yes

Transducer Type

Multiple selections for Lowrance® and Airmar®

 

Networking Connectors

NMEA 0183 Interface

Type 232 [(2) Tx (2) Rx], Type 422 [(1) Tx (1) Rx]

Connectors

NMEA 2000®, NMEA 0183 and Ethernet

NMEA Output

0183/2000

Click here

 

Technical/Environmental

Operating Temperature

(5F - 130F) (-15C - 55C)

Operating Temperature Stored

(-40F - 185F) (-40C - 85C)

Built-in Backup Memory

Yes

Casing

Sealed and waterproof IPX7

Product Width

10.6 in \ 269 mm

Product Depth

3.7 in \ 93 mm

Product Height

7.8 in \ 197 mm

 

Power

Power Consumption

0.7A at 13 vDC with backlight on, 0.4A with backlight off

Power Supply (Supply Voltage)

10 - 17 vDC

NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number

1 network load (50mA)

 

Communications

NMEA Input

Yes

 

GPS Navigation

Navigation: Routes

200

Navigation: Waypoint Storage

5000

GPS Antenna Type

Internal, high-sensitivity GPS+WAAS (Americas) or GPS+EGNOS+MSAS (non-Americas)

Man Overboard Feature

Yes

Plot Trails

Up to 10 trails - up to 12,000 points/trail

GPS Alarms

Yes

Custom Mapping

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HDS-8 Gen2 GPS by Lowrance

  • Brand: Lowrance
  • Product Code: LOW-000-10538-001
  • Availability: Discontinued
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