Can you mix HDS and LCX / LMS units?

  • John Schultz
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    Portage, WI
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    March 24, 2010 at 4:35 pm #1306594

    I’m currently running an LCX-27c and an LMS-520c and have been tossing around the idea of switching out my console unit. I have my units networked together and have my e-tec tied into the network as well. I don’t really want to scrap everything I currently have. If I start upgrading, I need to do it in phases just due to the $$$$$.

    So, can you mix this stuff together with an HDS unit somehow? I have looked around on the Lowrance website and can’t find anything on that. I’m sure I’m looking in the wrong spot, but I’m tired of hunting for it.

    Thanks.

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
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    March 24, 2010 at 4:48 pm #856842

    Yes you can mix the two.

    If you ethernet you will get the HDS sonar on your LCX
    units.

    One thing to keep in mind is that an HDS unit won’t power
    the network. You can keep your LCX power cable at the
    console and use it with the HDS. You will need to disconnect
    the network power from the LCX power cable and
    power the network with a separate power cable.
    (Hooks into a new T installed in the buss then connects
    to 12volts)

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    March 24, 2010 at 4:50 pm #856845

    Quote:

    If you ethernet you will get the HDS sonar on your LCX
    units.

    I’m running a HDS 10 and a 113hd via ethernet…

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    March 24, 2010 at 4:51 pm #856846

    Dan,

    Do you know if the power changes you are talking about are detailed in the installation guide? I suck when it comes to anything power related. If it isn’t in writing with pictures, I struggle. I would hate to get a new unit and fry it from being stupid.

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    March 24, 2010 at 4:56 pm #856847

    I recommend switching them all out and selling the old ones to me for cheap.

    dandorn
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    March 24, 2010 at 4:57 pm #856848

    Quote:

    Dan,

    Do you know if the power changes you are talking about are detailed in the installation guide? I suck when it comes to anything power related. If it isn’t in writing with pictures, I struggle. I would hate to get a new unit and fry it from being stupid.

    They are not. We can walk you through it though.

    Disconnect the network power lead from your LCX unit.

    Add this part (119-75)

    N2K-PWR-RD into the network and connect to 12 volts.

    Done!!

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    March 24, 2010 at 6:11 pm #856878

    Quote:

    I recommend switching them all out and selling the old ones to me for cheap.

    If I get a new one, you get first dibs on what I get rid of. Not sure on the cheap part. Depends on how many smart cracks you post between now and when I get the new one.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    March 25, 2010 at 2:32 am #857053

    I have an X-19 for sale CHEAP!

    Sometimes you’ll have to stand on your head and use a mirror to read it…but it works!

    WadenaMan
    NE Iowa
    Posts: 14
    March 25, 2010 at 4:05 am #857091

    I just completed a similar upgrade on my boat, I replaced my lcx25c with an HDS8 and networked it with my 520. As stated above, you can’t power the network with the HDS, so I just powered it from my 520. No need to add another T with a separate power cable if you plan on keeping your 520.

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3207
    March 25, 2010 at 12:30 pm #857126

    Quote:

    I just completed a similar upgrade on my boat, I replaced my lcx25c with an HDS8 and networked it with my 520. As stated above, you can’t power the network with the HDS, so I just powered it from my 520. No need to add another T with a separate power cable if you plan on keeping your 520.

    Good point on using the other power cable Wadena. I used
    a different power cable at my other locations so this
    wasn’t an option for me.

    MendotaEye———-

    If you plan to eventually run all HDS you might as well
    do the repowering once and be done with it.

    Dan

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    March 25, 2010 at 2:03 pm #857169

    smart cracks? Does that mean you don’t want me to offer to let you win next year?

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