Lowrance LMS-527C 5" Screen Color Internal GPS and 50/200 kHz Sonar System

Details

NOTE: This item has been discontinued by Lowrance. It is replaced by the Lowrance HDS-5 Nautic Insight (click here), with a new interface and pre-loaded maps.

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This configuration of the Lowrance LMS-527C is a 50/200 kHz Sonar/GPS+WAAS Combo. It includes a 50/200 kHz Skimmer transducer with temp sensor, a water speed sensor, and internal GPS receiver for use on open console or under a bimini top. For other configurations, click here.

LMS-527C iGPS with Internal GPS+WAAS Antenna

A superb new color 50/200 kHz sonar/GPS chartplotter with internal GPS antenna module that's perfect for use on open console or under a bimini top. Designed for salt water or downrigger tracking. Same great features of the LMS-522C iGPS with:

• 5" diag. 256-color SolarMAX TFT display for maximum visibility and widest viewing angles even in bright sunlight
• 480 x 480 pixel resolution for superb sonar target detail/separation and exceptional chart definition
• Advanced fluorescent cold-cathode screen and keypad backlighting
• 4,000 watts peak-to-peak/500 watts RMS, depths to 2,500 ft.* with 50 kHz
• Temp/speed/distance readings from transducers
• Compatible for NMEA 2000 networking/radar/satellite radio
• 5-pin Ethernet expansion port compatible for radar, video and satellite radio

NMEA 2000 Connectivity

Designed compatibility for versatile performance data-sharing with all NMEA 2000 protocol networks and sensors.

SolarMAX Color Displays

A proprietary Lowrance color screen technology that uniquely produces maximum visibility with the widest viewing angles even in bright sunlight. Also enhances the rendering of exceptional display detail and definition.

System Enhancements

• Hyper-enhanced sonar/chartplotter data processing speed
• Super-fast screen updates
• Color models have Ethernet expansion port compatible for radar, video and satellite radio
• Color display models compatible with radar
• Waterproof slot for one MMC/SD memory card (not included) to record sonar graphs and GPS data files, and to plug-&-play specialty Lowrance mapping options (see Chartplotter Features below), and easily load operating firmware feature upgrades
• Unique Resize Window to adjust split-screen display, and Overlay Data feature to place any sonar/GPS data on any full- or split-screen display, anywhere, in alpha numeric digitals or analog gauge display

Select Sonar Features

• Advanced new sonar receiver technology reduces interference and enhances sensitivity and picture quality
• High-speed Skimmer transducers feature built-in water temp sensor
• Adjustable Ping Speed with automatic HyperScroll for high-speed sounding
• Unique FlashGraf feature with combined digital flasher/sonar graph display
• COLORLINE or GRAYLINE to enhance target separation and help define bottom composition
• Multiple color sonar display modes for angler preference and light conditions
• FasTrack vertical bar flasher shows real-time sonar returns and echo strength
• Select Chartplotter Features
• Full 12-parallel channel GPS+WAAS precision for location accuracy
• Enhanced built-in background map of the continental U.S. and Hawaii with interstate exit services, plus nav aids and wrecks & obstructions
• Compatible with optional plug-&-play Lowrance FreedomMaps, Fishing Hot Spots PRO, LakeMaster ProMaps, NauticPath Coastal & International, and Navionics electronic charts on MMC/SD cards
• Stores up to 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, 100 routes (up to 100 waypoints/route)
• Up to 100 retraceable plot trails, up to 10,000 points in any trail
• Up to 40 zoom ranges, 0.02 to 4,000 miles
• 42 graphic icons to mark key spots
• Arrival, Off Course, Anchor alarms

Safety Features

• Internal back-up memory for key sonar settings/crucial GPS data
• One-touch MOB
• Completely sealed and waterproof
• Full one-year warranty

*Actual depth capabilities depend on transducer configuration and installation, bottom composition and water conditions. All sonar units typically read deeper in fresh water than salt water.

NOTE: This model may require a firmware upgrade in order to use Navionics Platinum charts. (Click here) for the Lowrance Product Update page; the download is free of charge but will require a blank MMC or SD card (sold separately).

The manufacturer's Minimum Advertised Price (M.A.P.) is: $699.

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Package Includes

Box Contents:

• LMS-527C iGPS with internal GPS receiver
• GB-14 Gimbal Bracket with knobs
• HST-DFSBL 50/200 kHz Plastic Transom Mount Transducer with Depth and Temperature
• SP-BL Speed Sensor
• PC-27BL Power/Data cable
• Protective cover
• Owner's Manual

Reviews

 

Lowrance LMS-527C, September 07, 2007

Reviewer:

Ian Hobbs

Excellent unit - rather a lot of features so it took me a while to work up the learning curve but I have now been using it for over 100 hours and am very pleased with it. Side by side gpsmap display with sonar display is EXCELLENT for fishing salmon deep on the edge of reefs.

On the plus side all the GPS features I was looking for are there and the sonar detail and display are excellent.

On the down side the unit takes A LONG time to lock the satellites compare to my old unit but it may be my canopy/windshield orientation thats slowing it down.