Updating a HDS-5

PurpleHeartVET187INF · January 21, 2010, 11:47:46 PM

I have a hds-5 and it doesn't have a sd card slot and I'm wanting to know how I can update it. I do have a hds5x that I have updated. If anyone could help tahr would be great. Thanks aj

PurpleHeartVET187INF · January 22, 2010, 12:17:57 AM

Sorry I'm trying to update my HDS-5x. Sorry guys...

BassBUFF · January 22, 2010, 06:41:12 AM

Have you tried downloading the update directly to an SD card?

bassinbob 1 · January 22, 2010, 06:44:08 PM

The HDS 5x has no slot for a SD card since it is a sonar only unit . It can be updated by etherneting it to your HD5 unit . Insert a update chip in the HD5 unit then turn on both units . It will update your HD5X.

BassBUFF · January 23, 2010, 07:48:40 AM

I'm confused bassin, why would the technical specs say this if it doesn't have a memory slot?

TECHNICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL
Built-in Backup Memory Yes
Casing Sealed and waterproof
Waterproof Standard IPX6 and IPX7 with memory card door closed
Width 7.2 in \ 184 mm
Height 5.7 in \ 146 mm
Depth 4 in \ 102 mm

I've never used the 5x so I was going on this info alone.

bassinbob 1 · January 23, 2010, 08:52:21 AM

I am a little confused as to what you want to do . If you want to upgrade the HDS5 it has the door to accept the SD card . The HDS5x does not have the door.

PurpleHeartVET187INF · January 23, 2010, 01:11:10 PM

Sorry if I have confused yall. I'm trying to figure out how I update my HDS5x. I have a HDS5 and have updated that one. The HDS5x does not have the SD card slot. I don't have the two units linked together. Thanks for help guys...

Mike Cork · January 23, 2010, 01:16:15 PM

The "x" does not have a memory slot BassBuff. Not sure why they would publish that info?

Purpleheart, as far as I knew you couldn't update a 5x but it sounds like if you link them then it will update.

bassinbob 1 · January 23, 2010, 01:59:47 PM

ethernet the two together put the update chip in the HDS5 turn both units on and it will download onto the HDS5X . Just one ethernet cable from one unit to the other . You can buy one wherever they sell the unit .

PurpleHeartVET187INF · January 23, 2010, 03:03:50 PM

Thanks bassin bob for the info. I will try that.

bassinbob 1 · January 23, 2010, 04:06:06 PM

When you are ready to download the up dates to HDS5X go to the Lowrance website and follow the instructions . It's not difficult but it takes a little more than I thought. Just a few more buttons to push.

BassBUFF · January 23, 2010, 06:41:33 PM

Looks like I learned something too!