The elite fishing system
The
Lowrance Elite FS 12 GPS/Fishfinder gives you access to the full line-up of Lowrance fishfinding tools – including ActiveTarget Live Sonar, Active Imaging and preloaded C-MAP AUS/NZ Enhanced Embedded charts – to help you make the most of your time on the water.
The Elite Fishing System (FS) combines the power of Lowrance's proven and newest fishfinding tools with a more budget-friendly display that's easier to use and install. From ActiveTarget live sonar and extreme high-resolution Active Imaging with Lowrance CHIRP sonar, SideScan and DownScan Imaging to preloaded C-MAP Enhanced Embedded Fishing Maps, Elite FS gives you all the tools you need to find and catch more fish.
Target fish live with ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar
Fish smarter when you know exactly what fish are doing – in real time – with ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar. Enjoy high-resolution views of fish movements, tracking them as they swim in and around cover. Watch their real-time response to your lure and you will know if your current technique is working or if it’s time to switch things up.
Find more fish with Active Imaging 3-in-1
See structure and cover with a new level of refined detail and at a range unmatched by any other structure imaging technology with Active Imaging and Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 sonar featuring CHIRP, SideScan and DownScan Imaging with FishReveal. Get the best of CHIRP sonar and DownScan Imaging on one screen with FishReveal, a Lowrance exclusive that helps you easily recognize fish from structure and cover on high-detailed DownScan images.
Find key fishing areas with enhanced embedded charts
Spend more time trying to catch fish and less time trying to find them with the high-resolution detail of C-MAP Enhanced Embedded inland and coastal charts built into Elite FS displays. From finding key fishing areas, like ledges, drop-offs and ditches to navigating with precision to fish-holding areas, you will have more success on the water with Enhanced Embedded charts.
Lowrance Elite FS 12 GPS/Fishfinder Features:
- ActiveTarget 2 Live Sonar ready
- Active Imaging 3-in-1 ready
- Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 ready with a S3100 Sonar Module (sold separately)
- FishReveal
- Preloaded C-MAP Enhanced Embedded, plus mapping options including C-MAP, Navionics and more
- C-MAP Easy Routing, Navionics Autorouting capability
- C-MAP Genesis Live onscreen mapping
- High-resolution multi-touch touchscreen
- Integrated wireless, NMEA 2000 and Ethernet connectivity
- Full touchscreen control of Recon and Ghost Trolling Motor, as well as Power Pole Anchors
Lowrance Elite FS 12 GPS/Fishfinder Specifications:
Display
- Backlight colour: Pure White LED
- Display resolution: 1280x800
- Display size: 12 inches
- Screen brightness: >1200 nits
- Viewing angles: 85° top/bottom, 85° left/right
Connectivity
- Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth 4.0 with support for Bluetooth Classic
- Ethernet ports: 1 x 100Mbit
- Connectivity WiFi: Internal 802.11b/g/n
- NMEA 0183 sentences supported: None
- NMEA 2000 connectivity: 1x Micro-C
- PC connectivity: None
- SD card storage: 1 micro SD card up to 32GB
- Video: None
Cartography
- Charts supported: C-MAP (MAX N, MAX N+), C-MAP Genesis, C-MAP Precision Contour HD (AMER ONLY), Navionics (Gold, NAV+ Platinum+), Insight (Pro and HD), Lowrance Regional Mapping Partners
Electrical
- Power consumption max: 2.5A @ 13.8VDC with backlight on full
- Power consumption min: 34.5W 2.5A @ 13.8VDC with backlight on full
- Power consumption typical: 2.5A @ 13.8VDC with backlight on full
- Recommended fuse rating: 3A
- Supply voltage: 12v DC (10.8-17VDC)
Environment
- Humidity: 60°C, 95% relative humidity (RH) for 18 hours
- Operating temperature range: 5°F to 131°F (-15°C to 55°C)
- Shock vibration: 100,000 cycles of 20 G
- Storage temperature range: 4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
- Waterproof rating: IPX7 with card door closed
GPS
- Correction: DGPS WAAS MSAS EGNOS GLONASS
- GPS receiver channels: 16
- Position accuracy: 20m RMS
- Time to first fix: 30s
- Update rate: 10Hz
MFD
- AIS: AIS Chart overlay. Target vessel details
- Autopilot: Outboard PilotGhost Trolling MotorRecon Trolling motor (software dependent) MotorGuide Xi5/Xi3 Trolling Motor **requires Motorguide PinPoint Gateway
- Cartography included: C-MAP Contour + (US models) Navionics basemap (AMER, AUS/NZ and ROW models)
- Digital switching: None
- GPS: 10 Hz Internal high-sensitivity WAAS + EGNOS + MSAS
- Internal storage: None
- Multimedia: SonicHub, SonicHub2, FusionLink products, any NMEA 2000 compliant Marine Audio products
- Sonar compatibility: Integrated: CHIRP Broadband Active Imaging DownScan, Active Imaging SideScan, Active Imaging HD with an S3100, Compatible with: S3100 SonarHub, StructureScan, StructureScan 3DLive, SightActive Target
- Waypoints, routes, tracks: 3000 Waypoints, 100 Routes, 100 Trails with up to 10,000 points per trail
Physical
- Compass safe: 2.1 ft (0.65 m)
- Mounting type: Gimbal Bracket or Dash Flush Mount
- Weight: 5.1 lbs (2.3kg)
What's in the Box:
- Lowrance Elite FS 12 GPS/Fishfinder Unit
- Power Cable
- Active Imaging 3-in-1 Transducer
- HDS-12 LIVE Bracket
- Elite FS Corner Clip Kit
- Elite FS 12 Suncover
Note: Active Imaging HD requires S3100 Module. No ActiveTarget 2 split screen options in 10 and 12 models.
