Lowrance HDS-16 LIVE

The new HDS LIVE series from Lowrance impresses with its functions. The HDS-16 LIVE in particular shines with its huge 16 inch screen. It is an absolute top echo sounder, also recognizable by its versatile features, such as; The split screen option with 6 windows, an integrated HDMI and USB connection, programmable quick function keys and powerful quad-core processors.

Main features:

• Compatible with Active Imaging ™ 2-in-1 transducer (DownScan / SideScan) and 3-in-1 transducer (CHIRP Sonar / SideScan / DownScan)
• Compatible with LiveSight ™ real-time sonar transducers
• Split screen display of up to 6 windows at the same time
• HDMI video input and USB connection
• 4 programmable quick function keys (with double assignment) e.g. activate standby mode, anchor mode of the trolling motor, set waypoint etc.
• Smartphone integration with the new LiveCast ™ (for Android & IOS devices)
• C-MAP Genesis Live mapping via micro SD card
• StructureScan® 3D with Active Imaging ™
• Impressive computing power thanks to a powerful quad-core processor
• FishReveal ™ display in DownScan mode for an optimized display of the fish sickles
• Huge IPS SolarMAX ™ HD display with multi-touch function and perfect viewing angle stability
• Split screen display of up to 6 windows on one screen
• Support of C-MAP Easy Routing & Navionics Autorouting for best navigation
• Integrated 2-channel CHIRP and broadband sonar
• Significantly improved sonar coverage through LIVE network sonar (multiple transducers and devices possible on one fishing boat)
• Integrated WLAN function and Bluetooth® connectivity
• Optionally available Bluetooth remote control for free programming of up to 5 functions, easy operation of important control functions
• Innovative overlay function for the creation of temperature maps, display of the temperature zones for the quick localization of areas with a potential to catch
• SmartSteer ™ control function for autopilot and Motorguide Xi5 trolling motors
• Compatible with HD radar and the SonicHub®2 audio server
• NMEA 2000® support
• Compatible with all major nautical charts such as C-Map and Navionics​

Standard equipment

Sonar options (depending on the transducer)

Possible extensions

Modern LOWRANCE sonar functions

The Lowrance HDS-16 LIVE is of course compatible with the best and most innovative LOWRANCE sonar functions, Active Imaging ™, StructureScan® 3D with Active Imaging, FishReveal ™ and LiveSight ™ real-time sonar (depending on the transducer). The powerful quad-core processors give the echo sounder massive power, paired with the high-resolution SolarMAX ™ HD display with multi-touch function. Other stunning features like C-MAP® Genesis Live Mapping and LiveCast ™ smartphone integration are also included.

Wireless operable

Your HDS-16 LIVE can also be operated remotely, via Bluetooth with the optionally available remote control (Lowrance LR-1 remote control). With this you can easily zoom, set waypoints or use programmable favorite buttons for quick access.

Network options

The HDS LIVE series is network-compatible thanks to its built-in Ethernet connection. You can network several devices with each other, share waypoints and many other data with each other. But that's not all, the HDS-16 LIVE also has built-in WiFi and NMEA 2000, which means you have complete control on your boat.

Technical specifications:

• Screen diagonal: 16 inch (40.6 cm) IPS display
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Brightness:> 1200 nits
• Touchscreen: Yes, multi touch
• Backlight: Yes, LED
• Viewing angle: 80 ° above, 80 ° below, 80 ° left / right
• Voltage: 12 V DC / 10 - 17 V DC min. - max.
• Power consumption / max .: 67.62 watts, 4.9 A at 13.8 V DC
• Recommended fuse: 6.5A
• Width: 430.5 mm
• Depth: 87.8 mm
• Height: 259.5 mm
• Operating temperature range: -15 ° C - 55 ° C
• Temperature range / storage: -20 ° C - 60 ° C
• Waterproof: Yes, IPX6 & IPX 7
• NMEA 2000: 1 connector, Micro-C
• NMEA 0183: 1 connector, optional power / NMEA cable
• Network connection: 2 connections
• Analog Video In: 1 connection, optional cable
• HDMI Video In: 1 port
• USB: 1 port, USB-A, 5 V, 1.5 A
• Card slot: 2 slots, MicroSD
• WLAN: Integrated 802.11 b / g / n
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0, supports Bluetooth Classic

Scope of delivery

• Lowrance HDS-16 LIVE multifunction device
• Lowrance HDS-16 LIVE display cover
• Device bracket and knurled screws
• Power cable HDS series