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Lowrance HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator's Manual

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HDS Gen3 Polaris
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  • Page 1 Lowrance HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual ENGLISH polaris.com...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Statements

    Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to polaris.com. Regulatory statements The HDS Gen3 Polaris complies with: • CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC • The requirements of level 2 devices of the...
  • Page 4 Manual version This manual is written for the HDS Gen3 Polaris software version 1.5. Viewing the manual on the screen The pdf viewer included in the HDS Gen3 Polaris makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf files on the screen.
  • Page 5 The software version currently on this unit can be found in the About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings. For more information, refer to "About" on page 75. For upgrading your software, refer to "Software upgrades" on page 82. Preface | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 6 Preface | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Panning the chart Positioning the vehicle on the chart panel Displaying information about chart and chart objects Using the cursor on the chart panel Creating routes Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Contents | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 Setting up the video panel 53 Simulator Demo mode Simulator source files Advanced simulator settings 56 Audio Enabling audio The Media bar Setting up the audio system Audio controls Device explorer Audio options Audio mixer Auxiliary sources Contents | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 GoFree Controller & Viewer Wireless settings 73 Tools Waypoints/routes/trails Tides Alarms Settings Sun/Moon Trip calculator Files Find 78 Alarms Alarm system Type of messages Single alarms Multiple alarms Acknowledging a message Alarms dialog Contents | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 81 Maintenance Preventive maintenance Checking the connectors Touchscreen Calibration NMEA Data logging Software upgrades Backing up your system data 86 Touchscreen operation Contents | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Use the cursor keys to select an item, confirm by pressing the Enter key. new position Use the cursor keys to select a new position, and then press the Enter key again to confirm the new position. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: The Front Panel And Keys

    Exit (X) key Press to exit a dialog, to return to previous menu level, and to remove the cursor from the panel. Enter key Press to select or save your settings. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 13 Find menu. Power key Press once to display the System Controls dialog. Repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness. Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF. Card reader door microSD Card readers Introduction | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 14: The Home Page

    Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page. Favorites Select a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Application Pages

    Quick access to basic system settings. Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key. Dialog Information to or input from the user. Alarm message Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 16 All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and you can create your own. You can have a total of 12 favorite pages. For more information, refer to "Adding new favorite pages" on page 27. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    FUSION-Link devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be controlled from the system. The FUSION-Link devices appear as additional sources when using the audio function. No additional icons are available. Refer to "Audio" on page 56 for more information. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    You turn the system on and off by pressing and holding the Power key. You can also turn the unit off from the System Controls dialog. If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is cancelled. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Display Illumination

    You lock the touchscreen from the System Controls dialog. You remove the lock function by a short press on the Power key. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Using Menus And Dialogs

    A dialog is closed by saving or cancelling the entry. A dialog can also be closed by selecting the X in the dialog's upper right corner or by pressing the X key. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Selecting Pages And Panels

    The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger. Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: Measuring Distance

    The grey icon follows the vehicle as the vehicle moves, while the blue icon remains at the position given when you activated the function. You terminate the measuring function by selecting the Finish measuring menu option. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Creating A Man Overboard Waypoint

    The system continues to display navigational information towards the MOB waypoint until you cancel the navigation from the menu. Display MOB waypoint information You can display MOB information by selecting the MOB waypoint and then the MOB waypoint pop-up. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Screen Capture

    Screen capture Simultaneously press the Pages and Power keys to take a screen capture. Screen captures are saved to internal memory. Refer to "Tools" on page 73 for how to view files. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Customizing Your System

    Select the adjust splits option in the dialog Adjust the panel size by: - Touch operation: dragging the adjustment icon - Key operation: using the Cursor keys to move the adjustment icon Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Data Overlay

    Change a selected data overlay to display different data. • Configure a selected data overlay appearance (digital or analog, size, and so on). • Re-locate an item by selecting and moving it. Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Adding New Favorite Pages

    - Select the tool icon to display the page editor dialog Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog. Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode. Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Charts

    The Chart panel Description Waypoint* Vechile with extension line (extension line is optional) Route* North indicator Grid lines* Range rings* Trail* Chart range scale Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on) Charts | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Chart Data

    AT5 format. For a full selection of available charts please visit insightstore.navico.com, c-map.jeppesen.com or navionics.com. Note: Ú Insight charts are referred to as Lowrance in the menu. Charts on chart cards are shared over the Ethernet network, so only one chart card per vehicle is required. Note: Ú...

  • Page 30: Vehicle Symbol

    Vehicle symbol When the HDS Gen3 Polaris has a valid GPS position lock, the vehicle symbol indicates vehicle position. If no GPS position is available, the vehicle symbol includes a question mark.

  • Page 31: Positioning The Vehicle On The Chart Panel

    If not navigating the heading up orientation is used until navigation is started. Look ahead Moves the vehicle icon closer to the bottom of the screen so that you can maximize your view ahead. Charts | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Displaying Information About Chart And Chart Objects

    Creating routes You can create routes as follows on the chart panel. Position the cursor on the chart panel. Select New followed by New route in the menu. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints. Charts | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 33: Find Objects On Chart Panels

    Panning the 3D chart You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction. Charts | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Chart Overlay

    Weather overlay is currently only available in the United States. When an overlay is selected, the chart menu expands to include basic functions for the selected overlay. Weather functions are described in separate sections in this manual. Charts | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Insight Specific Chart Options

    Medium Minimum information sufficient for navigation Full All available information for the chart in use Chart settings Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chart panels. Charts | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 36 3D boat selection Not used by HDS Gen3 Polaris. Boat settings Not used by HDS Gen3 Polaris. Range Rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vehicle to other chart objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the chart scale.
  • Page 37 Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart. Hide chart If the option is set to ON when viewing a Lowrance chart, the chart (background) is not displayed and only the vehicle, extensions, waypoints, and routes are displayed on a white background.

  • Page 38: Waypoints, Routes And Trails

    The Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Home page or from the chart Settings dialog. Waypoints, Routes and Trails | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 39: Waypoints

    Press twice to quickly save a waypoint. If the cursor is active, the waypoint is saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active, the waypoint is saved at your vehicle's position. Waypoints, Routes and Trails | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Moving A Waypoint

    The alarm is set in the Edit Waypoint dialog. Note: Ú The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm panel to activate an alarm when your vehicle comes within the defined radius. Waypoints, Routes and Trails | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Routes

    Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu. Note: Ú The menu changes depending on the selected edit option. All edits are confirmed or cancelled from the menu. Waypoints, Routes and Trails | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 42 Trail menu option. The Edit Trails dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Trails tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes and Trails | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 43: Trails

    The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Trails dialog. Creating a new trail You can start a new trail from the Trails dialog, activated by using the Trails tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes and Trails | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 44 Note: Ú The Trails option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible. Waypoints, Routes and Trails | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 45: Navigating

    The Steer panel can be used to display information when you are navigating. It is activated from the Home page, either as a full page panel or as part of a multiple panel page. Description Data fields Vehicle heading Bearing to waypoint Destination point Navigating | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 46: Navigate To Cursor Position

    Goto Cursor option in the menu. Note: Ú This is straight line navigation, not turn-by-turn. Navigate a route You can start navigating a route from the chart panel, steer panel, or from the Route dialog. Navigating | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by: Selecting the Route tool from the Home page • • Selecting the route details from the menu Cancel navigation When you are navigating, the menu includes an option for cancelling the navigation. Navigating | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 48: Navigation Settings

    Turns on/off the XTE alarm. Trails Opens the Trails dialog where trails settings can be adjusted and trails can be converted into routes for navigation. Refer to "Converting to Routes" on page 42. Navigating | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 49 Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel. The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation. Navigating | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Info Panels

    You can also set limits for analog gauges. All edit options are available from the Instruments panel menu. Available editing options depends on which data sources are connected to your system. Info panels | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 51 Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a blue background. Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information. Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu. Info panels | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Video

    Video source HDS Gen3 Polaris supports one video input channel. Video standard HDS Gen3 Polaris supports NTSC and PAL video. Check the local video standard or the standard of your cameras. Adjusting the video image You can optimize the video display by adjusting the video image settings.

  • Page 53: Simulator

    If you tap on a touchscreen or press a key when demo mode is running, the demonstration pauses. After a time-out period, demo mode resumes and any changed settings are restored to default. Note: Ú Demo mode is designed for retail/showroom demonstrations. Simulator | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 54: Simulator Source Files

    Used for manually entering values when GPS source is set to Simulated course or Simulated route. Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course come from the selected source file. Set start position Moves your vehicle to the current cursor position. Simulator | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 55 Note: Ú This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 56: Audio

    For more information refer to www.siriusXM.com. Before you can start using your audio equipment, it must be installed according to the HDS Gen3 Polaris Installation manual and to the documentation included with the audio device. Enabling audio A compatible audio device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system.

  • Page 57: The Media Bar

    The information in the Media bar varies depending on the active audio source. Select the Media bar to replace the application menus with Audio menus. Description Media bar Audio source Audio | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 58: Setting Up The Audio System

    The Mic source selects a high voltage level input allowing you to broadcast loud hailer messages over the audio system. Volume Master volume control By default the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the master volume. Audio | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 59: Audio Controls

    You can use the device menu or Device explorer menu options to access the source’s native menu or file structure, which can be used to select tracks. An example of an USB Device explorer: Audio | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Audio Options

    AUX and AUX 2 (labeled AUX and SAT IN on the SonicHub) can be used for Sirius radio and external audio devices that support RCA connectivity. Sirius radio playback can be controlled when a Audio | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Radio

    Lowrance weather module is connected to SAT IN. Other auxiliary audio sources only have volume control. Detaching Sirius from the AUX source If a Sirius radio is connected to the FUSION radio/server, the AUX source is automatically attached to the Sirius feed. Sirius then appears in the source list when the FUSION server is active.
  • Page 62 You cannot add unsubscribed channels. Locking channels You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted. A 4- digit-code must be entered to lock channels and the same code entered to unlock the channels. Audio | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 63: Dvd Video

    Open the Home page and select the Video page. Activate the Audio panel and select DVD as the source on the menu. Select the Control menu option. Use the menu options to control the playback. Audio | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: Siriusxm Weather

    Sirius status panel. The status panel shows signal strength is indicated as 1/3 (weak), 2/3 (good) or 3/3 (preferred). It also includes antenna status, service level, and the electronic serial number for the weather module. SiriusXM | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Sirius Weather Display

    Wind barbs The rotation of the wind barbs indicate the relative wind direction, with the tail showing the direction the wind is coming from. In the graphics below, the wind comes from the northwest. SiriusXM | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 66 If pop-up is enabled, you can select a weather icon to display the identity of the observation. If you select the pop-up, detailed information about the observation is displayed. You can also display the detailed information from the menu when the weather icon is selected. SiriusXM | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Sirius View Options

    You can define how the color codes are used to identify the wave height. Refer to "Sirius Weather - Adjusting color codes" on page 69. SiriusXM | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 68: Weather Icons

    Select the selected zone, and use the menu to confirm your selection. Tropical statements You can read tropical statements including information about tropical weather conditions. These statements are available for the entire Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific. SiriusXM | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 69: Sirius Weather - Adjusting Color Codes

    Waves lower than the minimum value are not color coded. Animating Sirius weather graphics The HDS Gen3 Polaris records the weather information you have turned on, and this information can be used to animate past or future weather conditions. The amount of information available in the system depends on the amount of weather activity;...

  • Page 70: Wireless Connection

    GoFree Shop. At the GoFree Shop you can browse, purchase and download compatible content for your system including navigation charts and Insight Genesis Maps. When you log on, the system automatically Wireless connection | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: Gofree Controller & Viewer

    Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. Connect to a wireless hotspot Displays the Wireless device dialog that you can use to connect the wireless functionality to a wireless hotspot. Wireless connection | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 72 Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar with network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of these tools, and does not provide support related to their use. Wireless connection | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 73: Tools

    By default, the Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the HDS Gen3 Polaris, new icons might be added to the Tools panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features.

  • Page 74: Coordinate System

    Status page for active satellites. WAAS (and EGNOS) differential position correction can be configured to ON or OFF. Restore defaults Allows you to select which settings are to be restored to their original factory settings. Tools | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 75 Provides the option to enable the siren. It also provides a dialog where you specify turning on alarms for items, and includes active alarm information and alarm history. Units Provides setup of units of measure used on various data types. Tools | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Sun/Moon

    Provides information about your network, settings options, and configuration options. For more information about using this panel, refer to the Installation Manual. Vessels Not used by HDS Gen3 Polaris. Simulator Provides for manually controlling the simulator. For more information, refer to "Simulator" on page 53.

  • Page 77: Find

    Exporting files is covered in the section "Maintenance" on page 81. Find Search function for items by categories: waypoints, routes, trails, fuel prices, chart items, vehicle's AIS status and vehicle's messages, and coordinates. Tools | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Alarms

    Importance Critical Orange Important Yellow Standard Blue Warning Green Light warning Single alarms A single alarm is displayed with the name of the alarm as the title, and with details for the alarm. Alarms | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Multiple Alarms

    There is no time-out on the alarm message or siren. They remain until you acknowledge the alarm or until the reason for the alarm is removed. Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. Alarms | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 80 The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance The HDS Gen3 Polaris does not contain any field serviceable components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. Checking the connectors The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only.

  • Page 82: Software Upgrades

    Once accepted, the log file is written to the chosen location. Software upgrades The latest software for the HDS Gen3 Polaris is available for download from our website, polaris.com. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included in the upgrade files.

  • Page 83: Backing Up Your System Data

    HDS system to a legacy Lowrance (LMS, LCX, etc.) GPX (GPS Exchange, no depth) This is the format most used on the web that shares among most GPS systems. Maintenance | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 84 Export all Waypoints, Routes and Trails Use the export option if you want to backup all Waypoints, Routes, and Trails on your system. Maintenance | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 85 Ethernet network. If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system. Note: Ú When user data is purged from the memory, it cannot be recovered. Maintenance | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: Touchscreen Operation

    Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option. Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling. Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel. Touchscreen operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 87 Icon Description Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. Touchscreen operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 88 Touchscreen operation | HDS Gen3 Polaris Operator Manual...
  • Page 89 Index Copying files to 76 Charts 28 About this unit 75 3D charts 33 Active panel 21 Chart data 29 Adjusting panel size 25 Chart panel 28 Advanced system Chart scale 30 settings 75 Course up 31 Alarms Creating routes 32 Acknowledging 79 Dual charts 29 Alarm settings dialog 79...
  • Page 90 Cursor assist 21 Customizing your system 25 Illumination 19 Improving system performance 85 Dashboards 50 Info panels 50 Data Overlay 26 Customizing 50 Datum 74 Demo mode 53 Dialog boxes 20 Key beeps 74 Disconnect Keys 12 Wireless hotspot 70 Display illumination 19 Language 74 Locking the touchscreen 19...
  • Page 91 Datum Restore defaults 74 Logging type 49 Routes 41 Routes 46 Creating a new route on the Steer panel 46 chart panel 41 To cursor position 46 Creating a route from XTE alarm existing waypoints 42 Navigation settings 48 Edit in chart panel 41 Network Edit Route dialog 43 Settings 76...
  • Page 92 Split pages 16 Trip calculator 76 Standby mode 19 Turning the unit on and Steer panel 46 off 18 System Settings 73 About copyright and this unit 75 Units of measure, setting 75 Advanced 75 Coordinate system 74 Datum 74 Video 52 Key beeps 74 Adjusting the image 52...
  • Page 93 XTE alarm Navigating settings 48...
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