Switching to HDS units

  • John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    April 23, 2010 at 5:45 pm #1306613

    So I took the plunge and ordered new locators. Replacing the lcX-27 on the console with the HDS-7 and the lms-520 on the bow with an HDS-5. The structure scan is on order.

    Can I re-use the existing power cable from my 520 up front for the HDS-5? I know I have to change out the one for the 27 because the network is also powered off that one which I guess I can’t do anymore.

    Any tips or lessons learned anyone can share to make the switch easier?

    magnum165
    Baldwin, WI
    Posts: 211
    April 23, 2010 at 7:07 pm #866310

    I just put the same two units on my boat about a month ago and I love them. One thing I did notice is if you are running both units at the same time with two different transducers you will get interference.

    I am not sure about reusing your power cord with that particular unit. Good luck and you will like them!

    shughes
    kasson mn.
    Posts: 69
    April 24, 2010 at 12:38 am #866352

    John You can use the power cable from your 27 but cut the power for your the network. I’m not sure about the lms520 power cord. if it hooks up to your 27 it will work on the hd5. i like my hd8 they’re ablast to watch with the side and stucture scan
    Steve

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    April 24, 2010 at 1:36 am #866359

    I can’t wait to see the new stuff in action. I think you’ll be tougher to beat next year

    eauclaireboys
    Eau Claire wi
    Posts: 145
    April 24, 2010 at 2:28 am #866364

    Just a general Locator question are all of you puting the front transducer on the bow mount trolling motor or is there a better place to put it. I hate al them wires.

    85lund
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 2317
    April 24, 2010 at 2:36 am #866366

    Quote:

    Just a general Locator question are all of you puting the front transducer on the bow mount trolling motor or is there a better place to put it. I hate al them wires.

    Terrova with iPilot and US2

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
    Posts: 3207
    April 24, 2010 at 4:49 pm #866463

    Quote:

    So I took the plunge and ordered new locators. Replacing the lcX-27 on the console with the HDS-7 and the lms-520 on the bow with an HDS-5. The structure scan is on order.

    Can I re-use the existing power cable from my 520 up front for the HDS-5? I know I have to change out the one for the 27 because the network is also powered off that one which I guess I can’t do anymore.

    Any tips or lessons learned anyone can share to make the switch easier?

    You can use both of your existing power cables with the

    HDS units. You will have to disconnect the network power

    lead off of the 27c and power the network separately.

    You don’t have to remove the 27’s power cable.

    I did this exact same thing when I upgraded.

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    April 25, 2010 at 4:01 pm #866617

    That’s good news that I can use the same power cables. Will save me a fair amount of work.

    Thanks Guys.

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