Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 StructureMap Guide - Page 5

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Sharing files After structure sonar log (.sl2) files are converted to StructureMap (.smf ) files, they can be saved to a SD card and used on other GPS capable HDS Gen 2 units without the need for the LSS-1 StructureScan module. Scanning Fishing areas With the Structure Source set to the default Live mode, steer the boat over the desired location to scan the area. When conducting a side-by-side scan of an area, you will get a cleaner scan if you do not overlap history trails and you turn off auto ranging on the sidescan. Side-by-side scan Scanning tips • To get a picture of taller structure (a wreck, etc) - don't drive over it. Steer the boat so the structure will be on the left or right side of your boat. • Set your structure range to a significantly greater level (two-tothree times) than the water depth to ensure a complete scan and to maximize conversion accuracy. NOTE: Optimal speed for viewing or logging StructureMap data is between 2-8 mph (3-12 kmh). Live mode is disabled for speeds greater than 10 mph. 5

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Sharing files
After structure sonar log (.sl2) files are converted to StructureMap (.smf)
files, they can be saved to a SD card and used on other GPS capable HDS
Gen 2 units without the need for the LSS-1 StructureScan module.
Scanning Fishing areas
With the Structure Source set to the default Live mode, steer the boat over
the desired location to scan the area. When conducting a side-by-side scan
of an area, you will get a cleaner scan if you do not overlap history trails and
you turn off auto ranging on the sidescan.
Scanning tips
•
To get a picture of taller structure (a wreck, etc) — don’t drive over
it. Steer the boat so the structure will be on the left or right side
of your boat.
•
Set your structure range to a significantly greater level (two-to-
three times) than the water depth to ensure a complete scan and
to maximize conversion accuracy.
Side-by-side scan
NOTE
:
Optimal speed for viewing or logging StructureMap data
is between 2-8 mph (3-12 kmh). Live mode is disabled for speeds
greater than 10 mph.