HDS Emulator 2.2

HDS Emulator by Navico is a PC-based simulator that mirrors the user interface and workflows of Lowrance HDS multifunction displays, letting you learn the system, practice key tasks, and plan trips without being on the water. It’s ideal for training, dealer demonstrations, and at‑home route planning.

Key features:

• Authentic HDS interface with keypad/touch actions mapped to mouse and keyboard
• Chartplotter simulation with customizable pages and split-screen layouts
• Create, edit, and organize waypoints, routes, and trails; save or export/import data (e.g., USR/GPX)
• Demo sonar and StructureScan playback for practicing interpretation and screen setup
• Explore settings, overlays, alarms, networking, and data sources in a risk-free environment
• Works offline with sample data; no hardware connection required

Notes:

• Feature set reflects the specific HDS generation the emulator is built for; availability may vary by build.
• Not for real-world navigation; hardware-dependent features (such as live sonar or radar) are simulated or unavailable.
• Typically requires a Windows PC; compatibility may vary by OS and graphics drivers.

Who it’s for: Anglers, boaters, dealers, and trainers who want a safe, convenient way to learn HDS workflows and prepare data for use on a real unit.

HDS Emulator is developed by Navico. The most popular version of this product among our users is 2.0. The name of the program executable file is NOSApp.exe.