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ELITE FS™ USER MANUAL ENGLISH ELITE FS™ 7 ELITE FS™ 9 www.lowrance.com - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 2
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language This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating review the global trademark rights and accreditations for Navico Holding AS and other entities. • Navico® is a trademark of Navico Holding AS. • Lowrance Systems, Inc. Preface | ELITE FS User Manual 3 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 4
Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or system: www.lowrance.com Compliance statements Declarations The relevant declarations of conformity are available at: www.lowrance.com 4 Preface | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 5
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause Preface | ELITE FS User Manual 5 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 6
The latest available manual version and existing addendums can be downloaded from the following website: • www.lowrance.com Viewing the manual on the screen The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the manuals and other PDF files on the screen. 6 Preface | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 7
The manuals can be read from a storage device connected to the unit or copied to the unit's internal memory. The following shows an example of a manual file name. Manual file names can vary depending on the unit. Preface | ELITE FS User Manual 7 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 8
8 Preface | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 9
charts 33 Chart overlay 34 C-MAP charts 39 Navionics charts 44 Chart settings 47 Waypoints, routes, and trails 47 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs Contents | ELITE FS User Manual 9 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 10
Recording SideScan data 75 Setting up the image 77 Advanced options 77 More options 78 DownScan 78 About DownScan 78 The DownScan panel 10 Contents | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 11
92 Customizing the image settings 93 More options 93 LiveSight settings 94 ActiveTarget 94 About ActiveTarget 94 ActiveTarget forward panel 95 ActiveTarget down panel Contents | ELITE FS User Manual 11 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 12
and disengaging the autopilot 120 Autopilot indication 120 Autopilot modes 124 Trolling motor speed control 124 Recording and saving a trail 124 Autopilot settings 12 Contents | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 13
audio source 129 Using an AM/FM radio 130 Viewing DVD video 131 Radar 131 About radar 131 Supported radar 131 The Radar panel 132 Dual radar 132 Radar overlay 133 Radar operational modes 133 Radar 156 SiriusXM weather 156 Requirements 156 About SiriusXM weather Contents | ELITE FS User Manual 13 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 14
Connecting and pairing a phone 174 Phone notifications 175 Phone troubleshooting 177 Managing Bluetooth devices 178 Maintenance 178 Preventive maintenance 178 Checking the connectors 178 Cleaning the display unit 178 Touchscreen calibration 179 NMEA Data logging 14 Contents | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 15
179 Software updates 181 Service report 182 Backing up your system data 186 Simulator 186 197 System setup sequence 197 System settings 201 Feature option 202 Services 202 Alarms 202 Sonar settings 208 Autopilot settings 213 Radar installation 217 Fuel settings Contents | ELITE FS User Manual 15 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 16
220 Wireless settings 221 Network settings 225 Supported data 225 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List 16 Contents | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 17
to turn the unit OFF. • When ON press once to display the System Controls dialog, repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness. Basic operation | ELITE FS User Manual 17 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 18
turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the background. You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog. 18 Basic operation | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 19
enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. E Toolbar Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored information. Basic operation | ELITE FS User Manual 19 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 20
a panel. You can adjust the split on a predefined split page. Refer to "Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages" on page 24. 20 Basic operation | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 21
hide a panel menu: • Swipe the menu to the right System controls dialog The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system settings. Basic operation | ELITE FS User Manual 21 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 22
. When the touch lock is active, you can still operate the unit from the keys. You remove the lock function by pressing the power key. Lowrance mobile app available The Lowrance mobile app is available for download from the Apple and Play stores. 22 Basic operation | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 23
• Access manuals, guides and more • Download software updates • Cloud synchronize waypoints, routes and trails Screen capture To take a screen capture: • Simultaneously press the pages key and the power key Screen captures are saved to internal memory. Basic operation | ELITE FS User Manual 23 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 24
. 4. Select the adjustment icon and move the split to the desired position 5. Use menu options to save or discard your changes. 24 Customizing your system | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 25
panel to add a favorite page. In the Page Editor dialog, drag-and-drop the panels you want included in the favorite page. Customizing your system | ELITE FS User Manual 25 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 26
be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced settings dialog. Refer to "Advanced" on page 200. 26 Customizing your system | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 27
settings dialog. Chart data The system can be delivered with preloaded cartography. For a full selection of supported charts, visit the product web site. Ú Note: Chart menu options vary depending on the chart you if the chart card is removed. A low-resolution chart Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 27 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 28
will be displayed until you re-insert the card or manually switch back to the preloaded cartography. Selecting chart source Available chart sources are listed in the menu. If out. Panning the chart You can move the chart in any direction by: • Dragging the screen 28 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 29
not: • When navigating: the desired course line (B) is oriented up • When not navigating: the direction the vessel is actually traveling (COG) is oriented up Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 29 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 30
are viewing applicable C-MAP charts on your system, you can select marine objects to display information about services and available multimedia (photos) associated with the location or object. Ú Note: Pop-up information has then using the go to cursor menu option. 30 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 31
by selecting the finish measuring option. Find objects on chart panels You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel. Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 31 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 32
the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction. To return the chart to vessel position use the return to vessel option. 32 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 33
are described in more detail below or in their separate sections in this manual. Genesis live Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Genesis live is a real-time feature where : You should not use chart cards to record Genesis Live data. Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 33 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 34
and currents The system can display C-MAP tides and currents. With this information it is possible to predict the time, level, direction and 34 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 35
. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions. You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes. Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 35 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 36
concentration of contour lines. Chart detail • Full - displays all available information for the chart in use. • Medium - displays minimum information sufficient for navigation. 36 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 37
category. Ú Note: Composition and Vegetation shading are not applicable to C-MAP charts. Depth 1 and Depth 2 Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors. Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 37 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 38
make them look taller or deeper. Ú Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted. 38 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 39
transparency The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 39 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 40
highlight range: 6 m - 12 m Shallow water highlight This highlights areas of shallow water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30 feet). 40 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 41
your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com. SonarChart The system supports the Navionics SonarChart feature. SonarChart displays a bathymetry map showing high resolution contour detail Live overlay the menu expands to display SonarChart Live options. Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 41 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 42
related to a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time. 42 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 43
depth value. Presentation type Displays marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 43 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 44
panel objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the panel scale. Extension lines Heading extension and Course extension 44 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 45
longitude and latitude grid lines on the panel. Waypoints Turns on/off displaying waypoints on charts. Routes Turns on/off displaying routes on charts. Charts | ELITE FS User Manual 45 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 46
"Editing or deleting trails" on page 55. Hide chart Ú Note: This option is only available when Lowrance charts are displayed. If the option is set to ON, the chart (background) is not displayed in the these items can be created, edited, deleted, and searched. 46 Charts | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 47
feature You can use a browser to sign-in at www.letsembark.io or you can sign-in to your Lowrance app account from your mobile device or tablet to manage (create new, change, move, and delete): • Waypoints "Internet connection" on page 166. Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual 47 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 48
MFD data and your Lowrance app account data (includes your data at www.letsembark.io), open the Synchronize my data feature from the System Controls dialog or the Services settings dialog. After sign can also be combined to create a route. 48 Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 49
position, select the finish moving menu option Edit a waypoint You can edit all information about a waypoint from the edit waypoint dialog. Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual 49 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 50
be created. The vessel continues to show navigation information to the initial MOB waypoint. Navigation to subsequent MOB waypoints needs to be done manually. Delete a MOB A MOB waypoint can be deleted from the menu when the MOB is activated. 50 Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 51
last point in the route. 4. Drag a routepoint to a new position. 5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu. Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual 51 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 52
proceed. Ú Note: If no compatible cartography is available, the Dock-todock Autorouting or Easy Routing menu option is not available. 52 Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 53
first and the last routepoint of the open route. - Selection - if you want to manually select the routepoints that define the limits for the autorouting, then select the relevant routepoints. Selected used for autorouting part of a route. Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual 53 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 54
can also delete a route by selecting it in the routes dialog and then deleting it in the edit route dialog. 54 Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 55
-up • selecting the trail on the chart and then the trail in the menu • selecting the trail in the trails dialog Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual 55 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 56
change is registered. Ú Note: The Trails option must also be turned ON in the panel settings dialog to be visible. 56 Waypoints, routes, and trails | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 57
. Steer panel The Steer panel can be used to display information when you are navigating. A Data fields B Vessel heading C Bearing to waypoint D Destination point Navigating | ELITE FS User Manual 57 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 58
option is not available if you are already navigating. Navigating a route You can start navigating a route from: • the chart panel • the steer panel 58 Navigating | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 59
dialog by: • Selecting the waypoint tool from the home page and then selecting the routes tab • Selecting the route details option from the menu Navigating | ELITE FS User Manual 59 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 60
mode from the Autopilot Controller later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Trolling motor autopilot" on page 118. Navigation settings 60 Navigating | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 61
. XTE limit Defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected route. If the vessel goes beyond this limit, an alarm is activated. Navigating | ELITE FS User Manual 61 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 62
and position panel. The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation. 62 Navigating | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 63
sources You can specify the source for the image in the active panel. You can display different sources simultaneously using a multi-panel page configuration. Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 63 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 64
if required Use menu options to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active. 64 Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 65
red symbol in the top left corner and a message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen. Specify recording settings in the recording dialog. Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 65 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 66
recorded data Both internally and externally stored sounder records can be reviewed when the view sonar log option is selected in the sonar sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis do one of the following: • Use the services option. Follow the prompts to sign in and transfer the log files to ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 67
preset range level manually from the menu. Auto range In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for fish finding. Select the range option and then the auto option in the menu. Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 67 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 68
the custom option. Ú Note: Setting a custom range puts the system in manual range mode. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is configured the source for the image in the active panel. 68 Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 69
mode Manual mode is an advanced user mode that restricts digital depth capability, so the unit only processes sonar signals in the selected range. This allows the display to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is out of transducer range. When the unit is in Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 70
manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings, or you might receive incorrect depth information. More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops the between the zoom bars. Move the zoom bars up/down on the image to view different depths of the water column. 70 Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 71
on, a line is shown on the bottom surface. The depth line makes it easier to distinguish the bottom from fish and structures. Amplitude scope Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 71 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 72
ID appears on the panel. Traditional fish arches Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish. 72 Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 73
Sonar settings This section only lists user settings, for other installation settings refer to "System setup" on page 197. Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 73 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 74
or out of the image. The range represents the distance out to the left and right of the center. To change the range: 74 SideScan | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 75
is active, some options in the menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select the clear cursor option to return to the normal menu. SideScan | ELITE FS User Manual 75 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 76
. Select the range option and then the auto option in the menu. Frequencies Two frequencies are supported. 800 kHz provides the sharpest image without sacrificing range. While 455 kHz can be used in option. Palettes Use for selecting the image's color palette. 76 SideScan | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 77
and right side at the same time. Range Lines Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate distance. SideScan | ELITE FS User Manual 77 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 78
D Bottom E Depth scale F Depth range (zoom) buttons Zooming the image In the DownScan image, zooming changes the depth range displayed on the screen. 78 DownScan | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 79
for the image in the active panel. You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multipanel page configuration. Menu options for each panel are independent. DownScan | ELITE FS User Manual 79 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 80
may cause the system to lose track of the depth. Preset range levels Select a preset range level manually from the menu. Auto range In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the selecting the image's color palette. Advanced options 80 DownScan | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 81
surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Palette Select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions. DownScan | ELITE FS User Manual 81 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 82
bar is displayed when the cursor is active on the panel. Always When selected, the preview bar is always displayed on the panel. 82 DownScan | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 83
view shows both the left and right channels of data. A Depth, temperature, and frequency B Transducer beam C Range D 3D panel buttons E Depth indication line 3D Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 83 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 84
" on page 88. Saving waypoints To save a waypoint, position the cursor on the panel and then select the new waypoint menu option. 84 3D Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 85
clusters of dots. The point color corresponds to the target intensity, and the point colors are automatically adjusted to complement the chosen palette. 3D Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 85 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 86
range level manually from the menu. Auto range In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for fish finding. Select the range option and then the auto option in the menu. 86 3D Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 87
automatically adjusts the settings to the optimal levels. Auto sensitivity can be adjusted (+/-) to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality. 3D Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 87 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 88
limit sets the deepest depth of the range to be highlighted (C). The highlight color depends on the color of the selected palette. 88 3D Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 89
Sonar settings Use the sonar settings dialog to make settings to your sonar system. Refer to "Sonar settings" on page 202. 3D Sonar | ELITE FS User Manual 89 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 90
also be manually started from the installation dialog. See "Restart config wizard" on page 206. The mode (forward or down) must be defined in the wizard to display the LiveSight icon on the home page. LiveSight panels LiveSight forward view LiveSight down view 90 LiveSight| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 91
format, making them ideal for playback on a computer or sharing via the internet. Ú Note: This option is only available when a memory card is inserted. LiveSight| ELITE FS User Manual 91 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 92
selected the menu expands with options for that mode. All modes have More options which provides additional image settings. Down menu Forward menu 92 LiveSight| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 93
the same frequency can cause interference. LiveSight settings To see the description of the LiveSight settings options, refer to "System setup" on page 197. LiveSight| ELITE FS User Manual 93 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 94
page 197. ActiveTarget forward panel A Distance range scale (distance away from the transducer) B ActiveTarget icon, indicating beam direction C Structure (a bridge) on bottom D Fish 94 ActiveTarget| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 95
of fish D Underwater brush with schooling fish in and around it E School of fish F Single larger fish G Down range scale (distance below the transducer) ActiveTarget| ELITE FS User Manual 95 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 96
pinging, and the system continues collecting data. Using the cursor on the panel By default, the cursor is not shown on the image. 96 ActiveTarget| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 97
, Forward or Scout mode is selected the menu expands with options for that mode. All modes have More options which provides additional image settings. ActiveTarget| ELITE FS User Manual 97 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 98
. Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Too much detail clutters the screen. Conversely, desired targets may not be displayed if sensitivity is set too low. 98 ActiveTarget| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 99
Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available. Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel. ActiveTarget| ELITE FS User Manual 99 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 100
installation settings" on page 207. ActiveTarget settings To see the description of the ActiveTarget settings options, refer to "System setup" on page 197. 100 ActiveTarget| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 101
be viewed at a time: • Live data - Used when SideScan data is available • Saved files - recorded SideScan data that are converted to StructureMap (*.smf) format StructureMap| ELITE FS User Manual 101 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 102
If the unit is turned off, all recent data is lost. Saved files Saved mode is used to review and examine StructureMap files, and to position the vessel on specific points of interest on a previous scanned area when conducting a side-by-side scan of an area. 102 StructureMap| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 103
seen on the SideScan image. If turned ON the accuracy of the SideScan image on the map might be affected by the water depth. StructureMap| ELITE FS User Manual 103 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 104
"Recording log data" on page 65. Source Determines the StructureMap source displayed on the chart overlay. Refer to "StructureMap sources" on page 101. 104 StructureMap| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 105
. Starting from blank Select to create your own dashboard from scratch. Use menu options to name the dashboard and manage gauges on the dashboard. Instruments| ELITE FS User Manual 105 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 106
or dashboards you have created using built-in templates. Adding gauges Select a gauge in the menu and then position it on the dashboard. 106 Instruments| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 107
on the gauge. Selecting a dashboard You switch between the dashboards by: • swiping left or right on the panel • selecting the dashboard from the menu Instruments| ELITE FS User Manual 107 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 108
bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. 108 Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 109
E Mode buttons F Turns button G Mode dependent buttons H Standby button Engaging and disengaging the autopilot To engage the autopilot: • Select the preferred mode button Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 109 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 110
• Select the standby button When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually. Autopilot indication The autopilot information bar shows autopilot information. The bar is present on all pages , the boat type and available inputs. 110 Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 111
/rudder. The motor/rudder turns as long as a button is pressed and remains at the set angle when you stop pressing the button. Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 111 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 112
that was active when the cancel button was selected. Ú Note: This is different from selecting standby which does not stop current navigation. 112 Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 113
, except the U-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn, or at any time when the boat is in a turn. Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 113 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 114
boat will turn in a circle. Negative values indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius Zigzag Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern. Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 115
depth is varying significantly over a small area. Ú Note: If depth data is lost during DCT the autopilot will automatically switch to auto mode. Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 115 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 116
with s movements. The larger the CCA the bigger yawing will be allowed. If the CCA is set to zero there is no S-ing. Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 117
the trolling motor or the outboard motor(s). Autopilot data sources Provides automatic and manual data source selection for the outboard autopilot. Auto hide autopilot bar Controls whether the settings, refer to "Autopilot settings" on page 208. Outboard autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 117 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 118
is recommended to turn on all autopilot alarms when operating the autopilot. For more information, refer to "Alarms" on page 164. 118 Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 119
also be activated from the system controls dialog. Engaging and disengaging the autopilot To engage the autopilot: • Select the preferred mode button Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 119 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 120
• Select the standby button When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually. Autopilot indication The autopilot information bar shows autopilot information. The bar is present on all pages maintains the vessel at that position. 120 Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 121
. When arriving at the destination, the autopilot switches to the selected arrival mode. It is important to select an arrival mode that Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 121 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 122
, the vessel goes into arrival mode. Refer to "Arrival mode" on page 125. Starting a turn • Select the port or starboard button 122 Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 123
distance • Number of legs Square Steers the vessel in a square pattern, doing 90° course changes. Turn variable: • Leg distance • Number of legs Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 123 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 124
increased/decreased in preset steps by selecting the plus and minus buttons. The speed can also be set manually by selecting the speed field (C). Recording and saving a trail A trail can be saved as a options in the Autopilot settings dialog can vary. Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 125
position of an MTG anchor point can be redefined to be identical to an existing waypoint, or to the current vessel position. Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual 125 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 126
Configure the Ghost trolling motor foot pedal keys You can configure three of the actions keys (A, B and C) on the Ghost series trolling motor foot pedal. A B C Select an action from the drop-down list for each of the keys you want to configure. 126 Trolling motor autopilot| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 127
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information D Control buttons E ON/OFF button The OFF button is located in the source list on small displays. Setting up the audio system 128 Audio| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 129
server. Bluetooth devices If your audio server supports Bluetooth, Bluetooth will be listed as a source. Use the Bluetooth icon in the audio controller to pair the audio server with a Bluetooth enabled device such as a smart phone or tablet. Using an AM/FM radio Audio| ELITE FS User Manual 129 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 130
DVD video If your audio server supports DVD playback, you can control the DVD player from the audio controller when the audio source is set to DVD. Video standard Select the video format for the Audio server to match the display connected to the Audio server. 130 Audio| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 131
radars. The features and options available to you are dependent on the radar antenna(s) connected to your system. Supported radar Halo dome radar is supported. The Radar panel A Orientation B Range C Heading line* D Cursor E Compass* F Range markers* G Range rings* Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 131 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 132
, or individually as described in Radar settings panel. Dual radar You can connect to any combination of two supported radars and see both radar images at the same time. Ú Note: Interference will be seen on the sensor must be present in the system for radar overlay. 132 Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 133
radar in transmit mode from the System Controls dialog. Radar Range You adjust radar range by selecting the zoom icons on the radar panel. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 133 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 134
. • Fast scan - The antenna rotation speed is set to the slower of the two modes selected. For example, Fast Scan is disabled when 134 Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 135
reduced. The system includes predefined Sea clutter settings for harbor and offshore conditions, in addition to the manual mode where you can adjust the settings. You select Sea clutter modes from the menu. You can only adjust the Sea clutter value in manual mode. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 135 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 136
, drag the selection circle to the desired position. When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. 136 Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 137
the radar (separation between objects is more prominent). Fast scan Sets the speed of the radar antenna rotation. This option gives faster target updates. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 137 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 138
colored. • Approaching targets - only approaching targets are colored The color of approaching and diverging targets depends on the palette used: Radar image palettes 138 Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 139
an aid for collision avoidance. Examples of how VelocityTrack behaves in 2 navigation scenarios is illustrated below. The illustrations show a target (A) crossing own vessel's (B) path. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 139 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 140
), indicating the target is diverging away from own vessel and its relative speed at that point is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold. 140 Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 141
from the compass. When the ship turns the heading line changes its direction according to the ship's heading, while the radar image remains stabilized. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 141 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 142
-positioned (B) 180° opposite the current heading bearing. A B When true motion is selected, the true motion reset option is available from the menu. This allows for manually resetting the radar image and vessel symbol to its starting position. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 143
: Look ahead is only available for Heading Up radar orientation. Offset This option allows you to use the cursor for selecting the PPI center. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 143 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 144
reposition the marker, then adjust the marker by dragging it into position on the radar image 4. Select the save option to save your settings Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 145
the radar panel. - A: Bearing, relative to the vessel heading - B: Depth - C: Range, relative to vessel center - D: Width 5. Select the save option to save your settings. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 145 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 146
below. Acquiring MARPA target. Typically it takes up to 10 full rotations of the scanner. Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor. 146 Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 147
MARPA targets can be displayed. Select the desired target and then either select the target pop-up, or select the target details menu option. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 147 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 148
"Radar settings" on page 148. Radar settings This section only lists user settings, for installation settings refer to "System setup" on page 197. 148 Radar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 149
is the same as the closest point of approach as set in the Dangerous Vessels dialog. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 155. Radar| ELITE FS User Manual 149 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 150
, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position. Displaying target information The vessels dialog The vessels dialog displays a list of all targets. 150 AIS| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 151
display the dialog: • select the AIS pop-up • select the info option in the menu Calling an AIS vessel If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, a DSC call can be initiated to other vessels from the unit. AIS| ELITE FS User Manual 151 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 152
Ú Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the AIS SART remains in the vessels list. AIS| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 153
if a previously identified target is lost. AIS target symbols Safe AIS target with course extension line turned off. Bold lines indicates dangerous AIS target. AIS| ELITE FS User Manual 153 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 154
And Rescue Transmitter). + AtoN (Aids To Navigation) Vessel settings 154 MMSI Used for entering your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number into the system. You need to have this number entered to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC vessels. You also AIS| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 155
dangerous. When a target comes within the distance for CPA or within the time limit for TCPA, the symbol changes to the dangerous target symbol. AIS| ELITE FS User Manual 155 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 156
service covers a variety of North American inland waters and coastal areas. For more information refer to www.siriusxm.com/sxmmarine. Sirius status panel When the weather module is connected to the system, you get access to the Sirius status panel. 156 SiriusXM weather| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 157
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. Sirius weather panel Sirius weather can up, more information about the observation is displayed. SiriusXM weather| ELITE FS User Manual 157 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 158
You can also display weather information from the menu when the weather icon is selected and the 'Info - Weather item' menu option is selected. Local weather The local weather dialog shows current weather and weather forecast for your current location. 158 SiriusXM weather| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 159
blue. You can define how the color codes are used to identify the wave height. Refer to "Adjusting color codes" on page 162. SiriusXM weather| ELITE FS User Manual 159 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 160
or predicted weather conditions. Select an icon to display detailed weather information. Surface observation Tropical storm tracking; past (grey) - present (red) future (yellow) SiriusXM weather| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 161
box location and warning Marine zone location Marine zone Depending on your selected subscription, SiriusXM services includes access to weather reports for U.S. and Canadian marine zones, with the exception of the entire Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific. SiriusXM weather| ELITE FS User Manual 161 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 162
also set up an alarm as a severe weather forecast alarm issued for your chosen marine zone. A watchbox is defined by the National weather service. When the alarm for watchbox is turned on, an alarm occurs when your vessel is entering or inside a watchbox. 162 SiriusXM weather| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 163
SiriusXM weather| ELITE FS User Manual 163 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 164
are listed in the order they occur with the last activated alarm at the top. The remaining alarms are available in the alarms dialog. Alarms| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 165
all system alarms. Alarm dialogs The alarm dialogs are activated from the Alarm settings dialog or by selecting the Alarm button on the toolbar. Alarms| ELITE FS User Manual 165 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 166
based on the amount of data you transfer. If you are unsure, contact your service provider to confirm rates and restrictions. Ethernet connection The unit is automatically connected to configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. 166 Internet connection| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 167
open the Bluetooth device details dialog. Use it to: • display device details • connect, disconnect or remove (forget) the device from the device list Internet connection| ELITE FS User Manual 167 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 168
addresses for all the MFDs, and devices in a network. If integrating with other devices, such as a 3G modem or satellite phone, other 168 Internet connection| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 169
instructions support problem areas can be identified. The application must be installed on and run from a tablet device. The unit must be running Iperf server before initiating the test from the tablet. On exiting the page, Iperf automatically stops running. Internet connection| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 170
MFD(s) to the same hotspot, you can use your phone/tablet to control all MFDs on the same network. 170 Remote control of the MFD| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 171
control. The list includes both connected and not connected MFDs. Select the MFD you want to control. If the MFD is not connected, follow the instructions on the MFD and on the table/phone to connect. Remote control of the MFD| ELITE FS User Manual 171 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 172
Managing WiFi connected remotes You can change the access level and remove the WiFi connected remote controllers. 172 Remote control of the MFD| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 173
to the MFD are available • messages cannot be sent from the MFD. iPhone does not support sending messages from connected Bluetooth devices. Connecting and pairing a phone Ú Note: Bluetooth must be all Bluetooth enabled devices within range Using your phone with the MFD| ELITE FS User Manual 173 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 174
listed as other devices in the device dialog: • select the phone you want to pair, and follow the instructions on the phone and on the MFD When paired, the phone is moved to the paired device section in the of messages and the call history. 174 Using your phone with the MFD| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 175
(not available for iPhones). Message settings You can define message templates and set how you want the alert to appear in the settings dialog. Phone troubleshooting Using your phone with the MFD| ELITE FS User Manual 175 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 176
MFD and restart the phone • check that the phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth devices • manually set the iPhone to allow notifications from the MFD: Missing notifications By default, the connection profile for phone when talking 176 Using your phone with the MFD| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 177
Bluetooth enabled devices within range are shown in the Bluetooth devices dialog. Refer to "Bluetooth options" on page 167. Using your phone with the MFD| ELITE FS User Manual 177 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 178
24 Maintenance Preventive maintenance The unit does not contain any field serviceable components. Therefore, the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative the unit off. 2. Press and hold the waypoint key, and turn the unit on. 178 Maintenance| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 179
over the NMEA TCP connection are logged to an internal file. You can export and review this file for service and fault finding purposes. The maximum file size is predefined. If you have added internet, the dialog also shows available software updates (B). Maintenance| ELITE FS User Manual 179 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 180
update is completed, or until you are prompted to restart the unit. You will be notified if new software updates are available. You can also manually start the update(s) from the Updates dialog. 180 Maintenance| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 181
includes the software version, serial number, and information from the settings file. If you call technical support before creating the report, you can enter an incident number to assist with tracking. You can attach screenshots and log files to the report. Maintenance| ELITE FS User Manual 181 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 182
for the report attachments. The report can be saved to a storage device and emailed to support. You can also upload it directly if you have an internet connection. Backing up your system export waypoints, routes and colored tracks/trails. • User Data File version 5 Maintenance| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 183
select the area from where you want to export data. 1. Select the export region option. 2. Drag the boundary box to define the desired region. Maintenance| ELITE FS User Manual 183 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 184
memory, it cannot be recovered. Exporting the settings database Use the settings database option in the storage dialog to export your user settings. 184 Maintenance| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 185
Import system settings Warning: Importing system settings overwrites all existing system settings. 1 Connect a storage device to the unit 2 Browse the memory and select the desired backup file to start the import Maintenance| ELITE FS User Manual 185 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 186
-recorded data files included in your device, your own recorded log files, or log files on a mass storage device connected to the unit. 186 Simulator| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 187
. GPS source Selects the file for the simulated GPS data. Speed and Course Used for manually entering values when GPS source is set to Simulated course. Otherwise, GPS data including speed option is only available when the GPS source is set to simulated course. Simulator| ELITE FS User Manual 187 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 188
manual or engine supplier. Suzuki engine integration If a Suzuki C-10 gauge is available on the NMEA 2000 network, the engines can be monitored from the unit. When the feature is also enabled in the advanced settings features dialog: 188 Integration of 3 party devices| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 189
to the home page - select it to display the engine instrument panel. • If the Yamaha system supports Troll Control, a Troll button is added to the control bar. Select this button to enable/disable troll technology available in both products. Integration of 3 party devices| ELITE FS User Manual 189 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 190
-Poles, also review "Pairing with manual up and down buttons. Stay connected Select the Settings button on the Power-Pole controller to open the Power-Pole Settings dialog where you can select to stay connected to all paired Power-Pole anchors. Integration of 3 party devices| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 191
/batteries E Charge module AC power source connection Battery icons Color Green Yellow Red Indicates Good level Marginal level Failing/critical level Integration of 3 party devices| ELITE FS User Manual 191 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 192
is available on the network. For information how to use the CZone feature refer to the separate manual provided with your CZone system. CZone dashboard When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional to "Instruments" on page 105. 192 Integration of 3 party devices| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 193
you select to display more than the maximum of devices allowed at a time, a message informs you the maximum has been reached. Integration of 3 party devices| ELITE FS User Manual 193 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 194
error occurs between the MFD and the CZone digital switching device, an error message is shown in the control bar. 194 Integration of 3 party devices| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 195
devices connected to the unit. Phone Used for connecting a phone to the MFD. See "Using your phone with the MFD" on page 173. The toolbar| ELITE FS User Manual 195 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 196
much more. Ú Note: The unit must be connected to the internet to use this feature. Refer to "Internet connection" on page 166. 196 The toolbar| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 197
as desired. 2 Advanced settings - refer to "Advanced" on page 200. • Enable or disable features. • Review the advanced setting options and make changes as desired. 3 Source selection - refer to "Network settings" on settings can be changed as needed later. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 197 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 198
format, which is a standard for use in cartography and satellite navigation (including GPS). You can change the datum format to match other systems. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 199
the system. • Auto: Receives variation data from a network source • Manual: Used for manually entering a value for the magnetic variation Satellites The Satellites option displays a graphical and routes, or trails are selected, they are permanently deleted. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 199 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 200
features can be enabled/disabled or unlocked from the Feature option in the settings dialog. Refer to "Feature option" on page 201. 200 System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 201
. These features can be unlocked by entering an unlock code. Select the feature you want to unlock. Follow the instructions to purchase and enter the feature unlock code. After a feature unlock code is entered in the unit, the feature is available for use. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 201 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 202
The feature unlock option is only available if your unit supports a locked feature. Services Used for accessing web sites that provide feature services. Alarms Settings List of all available alarm options in the of the external alarm output. Sonar settings 202 System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 203
. Use network depth and temp data Selects from which network source depth and temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Installation System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 203 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 204
to adjust the water temperature value from the sonar transducer. It may be required to correct for localized influences to the measured temperature. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 205
capable. Transducer type Ú Note: The transducer type is automatically set for transducers that support Transducer ID (XID) and is not user selectable. Transducer type is used for selecting to the factory supplied defaults. LiveSight installation settings System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 205 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 206
tune the transducer angle. If the mounting angle of the transducer is off, the image can be misrepresented. Restart config wizard Use this option to manually start the setup configuration wizard. 206 System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 207
to adjust the water temperature value from the sonar transducer. It may be required to correct for localized influences to the measured temperature. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 207 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 208
this context, the outboard motor acts as a rudder. Autopilot data sources Provides automatic and manual data source selection for the outboard autopilot. Commissioning Used to calibrate your boat's steering after autopilot default settings have been restored. 208 System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 209
vessels with hydraulic steering. 1. Select Commissioning. 2. Select VRF calibration. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Ú Note: When the autopilot attempts to turn the motor during the calibration process, ensure power to turn the motor at high boat speeds. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 209 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 210
make S movements. Troubleshooting The following are possible symptoms or * messages displayed by the MFD. If the problem persists after trying the recommended action, contact support. No active autopilot position source is selected. (Run a new source selection.) System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 211
as per the installation instructions. AP Off course* Probable cause: • The boat's heading is outside the fixed off course limit of 20 deg. (Automatic reset when inside limit). • The boat speed is too low. • The response setting is too low. Recommended action: System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 211 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 212
drive overload"). Drive inhibit* Probable cause: There is an internal NAC-1 failure causing the drive output circuit to shut down. Recommended action: Contact support. Low CAN bus voltage Probable cause: The CAN bus voltage is less than 9V. Recommended action: System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 213
from this menu. Ú Note: Radars that support dual radar mode are represented twice in the source list, with an A and B suffix. Radar status Displays scanner information and scanner features, primarily used for information and to assist with fault finding. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 213 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 214
marker on the screen with the center line of the vessel. This will compensate for any slight misalignment of the scanner during installation. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 215
the strongest sidelobe returns are seen. 4. Change auto sidelobe suppression to OFF, then adjust the sidelobe suppression control just enough to eliminate the System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 215 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 216
radar is set to standby. The antenna will stop rotating at the desired offset. Tune The automatic tuning will work well in most installations. The manual tuning is used if it is required to adjust the result from an automatic tuning. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 217
of current settings first, especially those set by the operator if radar has already been in active service. Fuel settings The fuel utility monitors a vessel's fuel consumption. This information is totaled to , refer to "Network settings" on page 221. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 217 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 218
sensor, and set the Location to match the engine the device is connected to. Unconfigure - defaults the device which clears all user settings. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 219
of 8 engines is supported using Fuel Flow sensors. Fuel Level With the use of a Navico Fluid Level device connected to a suitable tank level sensor, it is possible to measure the amount of fuel remaining in any equipped tank. The number of tanks must be set System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 219 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 220
a gauge on the Instrument page with Fluid Level device data, refer to the Operator Manual. Ú Note: A maximum of 5 tanks is supported using Fluid Level devices. Ú Note: Tank data that is output by a compatible unit acts as a client when connected to a WiFi network. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 221
with source selection make sure all external devices and networks are connected and turned on. Manual selection is generally only required where there is more than one source for the same data, and the automatically selected source is not the one desired. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 221 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 222
activity on the network. However, Rx and Tx errors are most likely indicating issues with the physical network, which can be resolved by System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 223
is created in the sending device. • The sending device - the send waypoint option must be set to ON before the waypoint is created. System setup| ELITE FS User Manual 223 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 224
import user settings, e.g. waypoints. Backlight synchronization Select this option to allow display brightness synchronization across display units connected to the same network. 224 System setup| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 225
29 Supported data NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List NMEA 2000 PGN (receive) 59392 59904 60160 60416 60928 65240 126208 126992 Parameters, Dynamic AC input status Fluid Level DC Detailed Status Battery Status Inverter Status Speed, Water referenced Water Depth Supported data| ELITE FS User Manual 225 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 226
Part A AIS Class B Static Data Report, Part B Route and WP Service - WP List - N&P Wind Data Environmental Parameters Environmental Parameters Temperature Humidity Library Data Group Entertainment - Library Data Search Entertainment - Supported Source Data Supported data| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 227
Product Information Route and WP Service - WP List - N&P Wind Data Heading / Track Control Vessel Heading Magnetic Variation Speed, Water Referenced Water Depth Distance Log Position, Rapid Update COG & SOG, Rapid Update GNSS Position Data Cross Track Error Supported data| ELITE FS User Manual 227 - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 228
129540 130074 130306 130310 130311 130312 130577 Navigation Data Navigation - Route/WP Information GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View Route and WP Service - WP List - N&P Wind Data Environmental Parameters Environmental Parameters Temperature Direction Data 228 Supported data| ELITE FS User Manual - Lowrance Elite FS 7 All-Season Pack | Elite FS User Manual - Page 229
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