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HDS-12 Gen3

SKU: 000-11794-001

The HDS-12 Gen3 no transducer package is the perfect solution for anglers that already have a compatible transducer installed on their boat, or want to purchase a transducer separately.

$2,249

Product details

The HDS-12 Gen3 gives tournament and recreational anglers a massive 12-inch, multi- touch display with premium screen clarity and an enhanced processor that drives the latest in fish-finding technologies from Lowrance®. Featuring preloaded C-MAP® US Enhanced charts for freshwater and coastal regions, HDS-12 Gen3 is compatible the most expansive selection of cartography. The HDS-12 Gen3 offers plug-and-play compatibility with StructureScan® HD, StructureScan® 3D with enhanced SideScan and DownScan ImagingTM, SiriusXM® marine weather and audio, Lowrance Outboard and Trolling Motor autopilots, Class B AIS, DSC VHF radios and Broadband Radar.

Key Features

  • Multi-touch 12" Widescreen
  • Full Control via touchscreen or keypad
  • Built-in CHIRP/Broadband Sounder
  • Built-in StructureScan™ (with StructureScan™ transducer)
  • Simultaneous CHIRP and StructureScan™ capabilities
  • Built-in 10Hz GPS/GLONASS antenna
  • Built-in Wireless connectivity
  • Autopilot control via Lowrance SmartSteer™
  • Best-in class screen brightness
  • Dual micro SD card slots
  • Optional video input via adapter cable
  • Out-of-the-box networking via Ethernet and NMEA 2000®
  • Compatible with StructureScan™, Broadband Radar™, SonicHub™ and more
  • Wide selection of cartography options
  • Same flush mount cutout and bracket as HDS-12 Gen2 Touch

CHIRP Sonar

Wireless Built-In

Multi-Touch

StructureScan 3D

What's in the box?

  • HDS-12 gen3 Bezel & SD-Card Door
  • HDS-12 gen3 Suncover
  • PC-30-RS422 Power Cable for HDS Series
  • Fuse and fuse holder
  • Bracket Knobs for NSS evo2/Zeus2/HDS gen2T
  • Gimbal Bracket & Knobs for 12" Lowrance Models
  • HDS Connector Caps

Specifications

Display
Backlight Color
Pure White LED
Display Resolution
1280H x 800W
Display Size
12 inches
Screen Brightness
1200 Nits
Viewing Angles
80° top/bottom, 85° left/right
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Integrated
Ethernet Ports
2x 100 Mbit, 6 max MFD's on a network
Connectivity Wi Fi
Internal 802.11b/g/n and Compatible with WiFi-1 Module
N2K PG Ns
Receive only 65240 ISO Commanded Address, 127245 Rudder, 127251 Rate of Turn, 127257 Attitude, 127488 Engine Parameters, Rapid Update, 127489 Engine Parameters, Dynamic, 127493 Transmission Parameters, Dynamic, 127505 Fluid Level, 127508 Battery Status, 129033 Time and Date, 129038 AIS Class A Position Report, 129039 AIS Class B Position Report, 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report, 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data, 129801 AIS Address Safety Related Message, 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message, 129808 DSC Call Information, 130313 Humidity, 130314 Actual Pressure, 130576 Small Craft Status, 65285 Temperature with Instance, 65325 Reprogramming Status, 65480 Parameter Reply, 130817 Product Information, 130820 Reprogramming Status, 130832 Fuel Used – High Resolution, 130834 Engine and Tank Configuration, 130838 Fluid Level Warning, 130842 AIS and VHF Message Transport, 130843 Sonar Status – Frequency and DSP Voltage Transmit and Receive: 59392 ISO Acknowledgement, 59904 ISO Request, 60160 ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer, 60416 ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management, 60928 ISO Address Claim, 126208 NMEA Group Function, 126464 Receive/Transmit PGN’s group function, 126992 System Time, 126996 Product Information, 127237 Heading/Track Control, 127250 Vessel Heading, 127258 Magnetic Variation, 128259 Speed, 128267 Water Depth, 128275 Distance Log, 129025 Position, Rapid Update, 120296 COG and SOG, Rapid Update, 129029 GNSS Position Data, 129283 Cross Track Error, 129284 Navigation Data, 129539 GNSS DOPs, 129540 GNSS Sats In View, 130074 Route and WP Service – WP List - WP Name and Position, 130310 Environmental Parameters, 130311 Environmental Parameters, 130312 Temperature, 130577 Direction Data, 61184 Parameter Command, 65292 Clear Fluid Level Warnings, 65293 LGC-2000 Configuration, 65323 Data User Group Request, 130831 EP-20 Suzuki Engine and EP-50 Storage Device Configuration, 130835 Set Engine and Tank Configuration, 130839 EP-45 Pressure Configuration, 130840 Data User Group Configuration, 130845 Parameter Handle, 130850 Event Command, 130851 Event Reply Transmit only 65287 Temperature Sensor Configuration, 65289 Trim Tab Configuration, 65290 Paddle Wheel Speed Configuration, 130818 Reprogramming Data, 130819 Request Reprogram, 130828 Set Serial Number, 130836 Fluid Level Configuration, 130837 Fuel Flow Turbine Configuration
NMEA 0183 Sentences supported
TX / RX - GPS Receive GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDA Transmit GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDA GLC TX / RX - Navigation Receive RMC Transmit AAM APB BOD BWC BWR RMC RMB XTE XDR TX / RX - Sonar Receive DBT DPT MTW VLW VHM Transmit DBT DPT MTW VLW VHM TX / RX - Compass Receive HDG HDT HDM Transmit HDG TX / RX - Wind Receive MWV MWD Transmit MWV MWD TX / RX - AIS / DSC* Receive DSC DSE VDM *AIS sentences are not bridged to or from NMEA 2000.
NMEA 2000 Connectivity
1x Micro-C
PC Connectivity
None
SD Card Storage
2 micro SD cards up to 32GB
Video
Output: No Input: Composite video RCA - single channel via optional adaptor
Cartography
Charts supported
Insight, Navionics (Gold, NAV+ Platinum+) , C-MAP (MAX N, MAX N+)
Autopilot
Manouevres Turn Patterns
Course, Heading, Waypoint, Power Steer, U-Turn, C-Turn, Spiral, Zigzag, Square, Lazy-S
Steering Modes
Course, Heading, Waypoint, Power Steer
Approvals
Approvals Compliance
FCC, Industry Canada, Radio Equipment Directive, ACMA, RSM
Electrical
Power Consumption max
2.0A @ 13VDC with backlight on full
Power Consumption min
2.0A @ 13VDC with backlight on full
Power Consumption typical
2.0A @ 13VDC with backlight on full
Recommended Fuse Rating
5A
Supply Voltage
12 v DC (10.8-17VDC)
Environment
Humidity
60°C, 95% relative humidity (RH) for 18 hours
Operating Temperature Range
5°F to 131°F (-15°C to 55°C )
Shock Vibration
100,000 cycles of 20 G
Storage Temperature Range
-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C )
Waterproofrating
IPX7 with card door closed
GPS
Correction
DGPS, WAAS
GPS Receiver Channels
16
Position Accuracy
20m RMS
Time to First Fix
30s
Update rate
10 Hz
MFD
AIS
AIS Chart and Radar overlay. Target vessel details.
Autopilot
Outboard Pilot and MotorGuide Xi5 Trolling Motor *requires Motorguide PinPoint Gateway
Cartography included
Insight USA (AMER models), Navionics basemap (AMER and ROW models)
Digital Switching
Czone
Internal Storage
7.8 GB Internal
Multimedia
SonicHub, SonicHub2, FusionLink products.
Sonar Compatibility
Integrated: CHIRP, Broadband, DownScan & StructureScan. Compatible with: SonarHub, StructureScan, StructureScan3D
Waypoints, Routes, Tracks
3000 Waypoints, 100 Routes and 100 Trails with up to 10,000 points per trail
Weather
SiriusXM via WM-3 (USA only)
Physical
Compass Safe
12" (300mm)
Dimensions W x H x D
8.85in (224.7 mm) x 12.92in (328.1mm) x 3.47in (88.2mm)
Mounting Type
Gimbal Bracket or Dash Flush Mount
Weight
6.5lb (2.95kg)
Other
Interface
Full Multi-touch touchscreen and Keypad; 8-way directional keypad; ZOOM +/-, EXIT,ENTER,MENU,SWAP PANEL,WPT,LIGHT/POWER
Languages
Standard Language Pack: Afrikaans/Afrikaans, Danish/Dansk, German/Deutsch, English (US), English (UK), Spanish/Español, Finnish/Suomi, French/Français, Greek/Ελληνικά, Icelandic/íslenska, Italian/Italiano, Dutch/Nederlands, Norwegian/Norsk, Portugese (Brazil)/Português (BR), Portugese (Portugal)/Português (PT), Swedish/Svenska Asian Language Pack: English (US), English (UK), Japanese/日本語, Korean/한국어, Thai/ภาษาไทย, Chinese - (simplified) China/简体中文, Chinese - (traditional) Taiwan/繁體中文 Eastern European Language Pack: Bulgarian/Български, German/Deutsch, Estonian/Eesti, English (US), English (UK), Spanish/Español, French/Français, Hebrew/ عبری , Croatian/ Hrvatski, Hungarian/ Magyar, Italian/Italiano, Lithuanian/Lietuvos, Latvian/ Latvijas, Polish/Polski, Slovak/ Slovensky, Turkish/Türkçe Russia/Ukraine Language pack: German/Deutsch, English (US), English (UK), Spanish/Español, Italian/Italiano, Russian/Русский, Ukraine/ Українська Middle Eastern Language Pack: Arabic (UAE)/ العربية , German/Deutsch, English (US), English (UK), Farsi/ فارسی , French/Français, Italian/Italiano
Warranty Period
2 Year + part of the 5 year upgrade program

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