Lowrance Elite FS 12 GPS/Fishfinder Active Imaging TM260 Package NZ/AU 1kW 50/200kHz

The elite fishing system

The Lowrance Elite FS 12 GPS/Fishfinder Active Imaging TM260 Package is your one-purchase solution to see more action underwater. With two transducers included, you get the best of CHIRP sonar, SideScan and DownScan Imaging on one screen.

Package Includes:

• Lowrance Elite FS 12 GPS/Fishfinder
• Preloaded C-MAP AU/NZ Enhanced Embedded charts
• Lowrance Active Imaging 3-in-1 Transducer
• Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer

The GPS/Fishfinder Unit
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.

The Transducers
Active Imaging 3-in-1 Transducer: Active Imaging 3-in-1 combines the new Active Imaging scanning sonar with a traditional Medium/High CHIRP sonar element for easy single transducer installation.7.6 m (25 ft) cable with 9 pin connector.

Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer: The transom mount version of the B260, the top-of-the-line broadband Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer brings crystal clear imaging to your fishfinder. The large 200 kHz element and the seven-element, 50 kHz array are excellent for bait and game fish separation along with detecting ground fish holding tight to the bottom. The TM260’s rugged mounting bracket is easy-to-install and has a streamlined shape that delivers high-speed performance up to 30 knots (35 MPH).

XSONIC Connector
Airmar XSONIC Transducers come with the new 9-Pin Black XSONIC connector. This transducer is compatible with Lowrance HDS Gen3, HDS Carbon and Elite ti and FS models. No need to mix, match or splice. Just plug and go!

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)

Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer Features:

• Top-of-the-line narrow-beam transom-mount
• Designed for bottom fishing
• Wide 19° beam at 50 kHz
• Narrow 6° beam at 200 kHz
• Interfaces to any 600 W or 1 kW sounder
• Depth and fast-response water-temperature sensor
• Kick-up assembly locks in the "up" position and will not damage the transom
• Accommodates transom angles between 3° and 21°
• Urethane housing
• Boat Size: Up to 12 m (40’)
• XSONIC 9-Pin connector

Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer Specifications:

• Weight: 4kg (8.9lb)
• Hull deadrise: Up to 28°
• Acoustic window: Urethane
• Maximum depth range:
  50kHz: 529 to 735m
  200kHz: 206m to 294m

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
• Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer

Note: Active Imaging HD requires S3100 Module. No ActiveTarget 2 split screen options in 10 and 12 models.