*Image shown is with the Rugged Routes Johnson Valley Map*

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
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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