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Lowrance HDS-7 Live No Transducer

000-14418-001
Fishfinder/chartplotter featuring IPS touchscreen and support for ActiveTarget™ Live Sonar, Active Imaging™ 3-in-1 (CHIRP/SideScan/DownScan Imaging™) and FishReveal™.

Description

Fishfinder/chartplotter featuring IPS touchscreen and support for ActiveTarget™ Live Sonar, Active Imaging™ 3-in-1 (CHIRP/SideScan/DownScan Imaging™) and FishReveal™.

Year after year, more fishing tour pros use HDS than all other fishfinder brands combined. HDS LIVE 7 is will undoubtedly carry on that tradition behind premium performance and support for the best collection of innovative sonar features available – from new Active Imaging™ and StructureScan® 3D with Active Imaging to FishReveal™ and LiveSight™ real-time sonar – you will experience a new level of fishfinding performance with HDS LIVE 7.

Navigating to your favourite fishing spot or finding a new one has never been easier, behind the best suite of navigation features ever built into an HDS display – including preloaded high-detail US, Australia, New Zealand or worldwide basemap, C-MAP® Easy Routing, Navionics® Autorouting* capability and C-MAP Genesis Live mapping.

HDS LIVE 7 simplifies your time on the water with onscreen text messages and call notifications, and an intuitive user interface that makes HDS LIVE even easier to use.

Featuring a high-resolution 7-inch SolarMAX™ HD screen, HDS LIVE 7 provides industry-leading images that are always easy to see – from any angle, in direct sunlight or even through polarised sunglasses.

HDS LIVE delivers powerful fishfinding sonar with a high-performance, dual-core processor that produces smooth, lag-free operation, responsive touchscreen performance, and faster chart redraws and sonar updates.

*Navionics subscription required. See Navionics.com for more details

Key features

  • Features 7-, 9-, 12- and 16-inch models
  • Active Imaging™ 3-in-1 (CHIRP/Side/Down) sonar ready*
  • Active Imaging™ 2-in-1 (Side/Down) sonar ready*
  • StructureScan® 3D with Active Imaging enhancements
  • High-resolution ActiveTarget™ Live Sonar ready*
  • Smartphone notifications
  • Powerful quad-core processor**
  • High-performance dual-core processor
  • Programmable keys**
  • C-MAP Genesis Live onscreen mapping
  • FishReveal™ Smart Target View
  • Six-panel, splitscreen capability**
  • Full high-definition SolarMAX HD screen (HDS LIVE 16 only)
  • High-resolution SolarMAX™ HD multi-touch screen
  • Preloaded worldwide basemap
  • C-MAP Easy Routing, Navionics Autorouting capability
  • Dual-Channel CHIRP – dual sonar-range coverage from the same transducer
  • Live Network Sonar
  • SiriusXM® Marine Weather and Audio compatible
  • Wireless and Bluetooth® connectivity
  • Heat Map Chart Overlay
  • Enhanced Surface Clarity
  • Quick Access Control Bar
  • Touchscreen control of MotorGuide® Xi5 Trolling Motor , Outboard Pilot and Power Pole® anchors
  • Radar and SonicHub®2 audio server connectivity
  • NMEA 2000® engine support
  • Optional mapping upgrades include C-MAP, Navionics® and more
  • *Transducer sold separately **HDS LIVE 16/12 only

In the box

  • 1 x HDS-7 LIVE / Elite F 7 Bracket
  • 1 x HDS-7 LIVE Suncover
  • 1 x HDS-7 LIVE Bezel and SD-Card Door

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • Features 7-, 9-, 12- and 16-inch models
  • Active Imaging™ 3-in-1 (CHIRP/Side/Down) sonar ready*
  • Active Imaging™ 2-in-1 (Side/Down) sonar ready*
  • StructureScan® 3D with Active Imaging enhancements
  • High-resolution ActiveTarget™ Live Sonar ready*
  • Smartphone notifications
  • Powerful quad-core processor**
  • High-performance dual-core processor
  • Programmable keys**
  • C-MAP Genesis Live onscreen mapping
  • FishReveal™ Smart Target View
  • Six-panel, splitscreen capability**
  • Full high-definition SolarMAX HD screen (HDS LIVE 16 only)
  • High-resolution SolarMAX™ HD multi-touch screen
  • Preloaded worldwide basemap
  • C-MAP Easy Routing, Navionics Autorouting capability
  • Dual-Channel CHIRP – dual sonar-range coverage from the same transducer
  • Live Network Sonar
  • SiriusXM® Marine Weather and Audio compatible
  • Wireless and Bluetooth® connectivity
  • Heat Map Chart Overlay
  • Enhanced Surface Clarity
  • Quick Access Control Bar
  • Touchscreen control of MotorGuide® Xi5 Trolling Motor , Outboard Pilot and Power Pole® anchors
  • Radar and SonicHub®2 audio server connectivity
  • NMEA 2000® engine support
  • Optional mapping upgrades include C-MAP, Navionics® and more
  • *Transducer sold separately **HDS LIVE 16/12 only
  • 1 x HDS-7 LIVE / Elite F 7 Bracket
  • 1 x HDS-7 LIVE Suncover
  • 1 x HDS-7 LIVE Bezel and SD-Card Door

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Display

Display Resolution1024 x 600
Screen Brightness>1200 Nits
Backlight ColorPure White LED
Viewing Angles80° top/bottom, 80° left/right

Connectivity

NMEA 2000 Connectivity1x Micro-C
SD Card Storage2 micro SD cards up to 32GB
Ethernet Ports1x 100 Mbit, 6 max MFD's on a network
WifiInternal 802.11b/g/n and Compatible with WiFi-1 Module
BluetoothIntegrated Bluetooth 4.0 with support for Bluetooth Classic
VideoOutput: NoInput: Composite video RCA - singlechannel via optional adaptor
0183 sentenceTX / RX - GPSReceive GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDATransmit GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDA GLCTX / RX - NavigationReceive RMCTransmit AAM APB BOD BWC BWR RMC RMB XTE XDRTX / RX - SonarReceive DBT DPT MTW VLW VHMTransmit DBT DPT MTW VLW VHMTX / RX - CompassReceive HDG HDT HDMTransmit HDGTX / RX - WindReceive MWV MWDTransmit MWV MWDTX / RX - AIS / DSC*Receive DSC DSE VDM*AIS sentences are not bridged to or from NMEA 2000.
N2K PG NsReceive only65240 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 VoltageTransmit 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 ReplyTransmit only65287 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

Cartography

Charts SupportedC-MAP (MAX N, MAX N+)C-MAP GenesisC-MAP Precision Contour HD (AMER ONLY)Navionics (Gold, NAV+ Platinum+)Insight (Pro and HD)Lowrance Regional Mapping Partners

Autopilot

Steering ModesCourseHeadingWaypointPower Steer
Manoeuvres / Turn PatternsCourseHeadingWaypointPower SteerU-TurnC-TurnSpiralZigzagSquareLazy-S

Electrical

Recommended Fuse Rating5A
Supply Voltage12 v DC (10.8-17VDC)
Power Consumption Max2.4A @ 13VDC with Full Backlight, Sonar on
Power Consumption Min1.7A @ 13VDC with Full Backlight, Sonar on
Power Consumption Typical1.7A @ 13VDC withwith Full Backlight, Sonar on

Environment

Shock Vibration100,000 cycles of 20 G
Waterproof RatingIPX7 with card door closed
Storage Temperature Range4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C )
Operating Temperature Range5°F to 131°F (-15°C to 55°C )
Humidity60°C, 95% relative humidity (RH) for 18 hours

GPS

GPS Receiver Channels16
Time to First Fix30s
Update Rate10 Hz
Position Accuracy20m RMS
CorrectionDGPS, WAAS

MFD

Digital SwitchingCzoneNaviop
Internal Storage8.0 GB Internal
WeatherSiriusXM via WM-3 (USA only)
GPS10 Hz GPS/GLONASS WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS
AISAIS Chart and Radar overlay. Target vessel details.
Waypoints, Routes, Tracks3000 Waypoints100 Routes100 Trails with up to 10,000 points per trail
Cartography IncludedC-MAP World Background (ROW models)Navionics basemap (AMER and ROW models)
MultimediaSonicHubSonicHub2FusionLink productsany NMEA 2000 compliant Marine Aduio products
AutopilotOutboard PilotMotorGuide Xi5/Xi3 Trolling Motor **requires Motorguide PinPoint Gateway
Sonar CompatibilityIntegrated: CHIRPBroadbandActive Imaging DownScanActive Imaging SideScanCompatible with: SonarHubStructureScanStructureScan3D

Physical

Compass Safe12" (300mm)
Weight3.04lb (1.38kg)
Dimensions9.21in (234.01mm) x 5.73in (145.6mm) x 3.06in (77.7mm)
Mounting TypeGimbal BracketFront Dash Flush MountRear Dash Flush Mount

Other

Warranty Period2 Year + 3 additional years ofupgrade optionsTotaling 5 years
InterfaceTouchscreen:Full Multi-touch touchscreenKeypad:8-way directional keypadZoom +/-ExitEnterMenuWaypointPower/Light
LanguagesLanguage on products will vary depending on where you purchase the unit. However, all units since 2017 come with basic languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Finnish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish & Chinese. Additional language packs are also available, for these please contact your local distributors, retailers or dealer, where you purchased your unit from. 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
Does this HDS LIVE come with a transducer?
No. This version is supplied as the display unit only, ready to pair with your existing transducer or a separately purchased one such as the Active Imaging 3-in-1.
What sonar does HDS LIVE support?
HDS LIVE has two sonar channels. Channel 1 (blue) supports CHIRP sonar and DownScan; Channel 2 (black) supports CHIRP, DownScan, SideScan and Active Imaging / 3-in-1 / TotalScan / StructureScan transducers. It is also compatible with ActiveTarget and LiveSight Live Sonar.
What charts does HDS LIVE use?
HDS LIVE runs C-MAP charts and supports C-MAP Genesis Live, which builds detailed bathymetric maps in real time as you fish. LiveCast smartphone integration is also supported.
Can I expand the HDS LIVE on my boat?
Yes. HDS LIVE connects over Ethernet and NMEA 2000 for radar, sonar modules, additional displays and sensors, and includes internal Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Is the HDS LIVE waterproof?
Yes. HDS LIVE carries an IPX6 and IPX7 waterproof rating and is tested to 100,000 cycles of 20 G shock and vibration.