Insight Genesis
Quick Start Guide
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https://insightgenesis.com
Contents
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Insight Genesis 3 Easy Steps
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Sign Up for an Account
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Record - HDS
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Record - Elite/Mark
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Optimal Sonar Log Recording
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Upload
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Use - View
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Use - Download
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The Power of Social Mapping
Insight Genesis allows you to create
customized maps in 3 easy steps:
Insight Genesis Quick Start Guide is a brief outline on how to create
your first custom map and show you can see how easy it is to make
it a part of your boating routine. You always have the best mapping
possible to make the most of your time on the water.
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Record
Record a sonar log using your Lowrance™ chartplotter and save it to an m/SD card.
2Upload
Upload the sonar logs directly from your Wi-Fi enabled HDS unit or from the m/SD card via your computer to the Insight Genesis cloud service.
3Use
Use Custom and Social Maps in multiple ways.
• View the maps on your computer or tablet.
• Download directly to your Wi-Fi enabled HDS unit.
• Download to your computer for use on your Mark, Elite, or
HDS chartplotter.
If you prefer to watch a video of this process, please refer to the
Support section of the Insight Genesis site.
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Sign Up for an Account
Click on Sign-Up for a GoFree Account at either location
http://www.gofreemarine.com/insight-genesis/
http://gofreeshop.com/
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Record - HDS
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Place a 2-32 gig SD card in your chartplotter
Wait for GPS lock or when speed or depth show a value
Select the Sonar page
Follow the prompts listed below
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Frequency 200Khz or High Chirp
Advanced
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Log Sonar
1 - Input a filename you prefer or leave as default
2 - Choose slg, sl2 or sl3 file format
3 - Save to Memory Card with SD
4 - Sonar logs automatically upload when connected to the
internet, if this box is selected
5- Record
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Record - Elite/Mark
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Place a 2-32 gig SD card in your chartplotter
Wait for GPS lock or when speed or depth show a value
Select the Sonar page
Follow the prompts listed below
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Menu
Frequency - Chose an option with 200 khz or High Chirp
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Log Sonar
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Start Logging (SD card has to be present)
Red dot will flash periodically while sonar is recording
To stop, repeat steps. Menu - Log Sonar -Stop Logging
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Optimal Sonar Log Recording
For the best possible maps please follow the following
recommendations. If you need more detailed instructions on how
to make the setting changes to your unit please refer to the Insight
Genesis User Guide located on the Questions tab.
Recommended Settings
• Save the log file to the MEMORY CARD
• Recommended Speeds
- 10 MPH (8.69 knots or 16.09 kph) or slower for
Vegetation/Bottom Hardness Maps
- 20 MPH (17.38 knots or 32.19 kph) or slower for Contours Maps
• Maximum Speed = 20 mph (17.38 knots or 32.19 kph). No data will
be displayed for the portions of the trip over 20 MPH.
• File Size - Files under 1 gig are recommended. You can do multiple
files and merge them as needed.
• Frequency 200KHz, High Chirp or Log All Channels (Mandatory)
• For more detailed instruction please refer to the Insight Genesis User
Guide
Recording Track on the Water
• Minimum spacing should be based on size of water body:
Size of the Body of Water
Minimum Spacing
<5 Acres
5 Meters / 15 Feet
5-10 Acres
10 Meters / 30 Feet
10-20 Acres
15 Meters / 45 Feet
20-30 Acres
20 Meters / 60 Feet
>30 Acres
40 Meters / 120 Feet
• Apply a crisscross design if possible with one path looping the near
shore area
• To assist track spacing and view progress, use the Lowrance,
chartplotter Chart to view the path while on the water. Ensure you
have your trail/track enabled.
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Upload
Log in at http://www.insightgenesis.com and click on Log-In
There are 3 options to upload sonar logs to Insight Genesis.
1 - Insight Genesis Web Upload Tool (PC/Mac)
2 - Insight Genesis Upload Tool (PC)
3 - Directly from a Wi-Fi enabled Lowrance HDS unit
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Upload Sonar Logs from Computer
To upload your Sonar logs using either method, click on the Select Files
button and then locate your sonar logs on your computer. Multiple files
can be uploaded at the same time, by depressing the CTRL or SHIFT
buttons, while selecting the files. Once the files have been selected, click on
the Upload button and the Tools will do the rest.
Upload Sonar Logs From Wi-Fi enabled Lowrance Chartplottert
When you start to record a sonar log, select the upload to Insight Genesis
option. When the chartplotter connects to the internet, the logs will
automatically upload to Insight Genesis.
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Use
View
Within 15-20 minutes after the upload is complete you should receive an
e-mail from Insight Genesis notifying you that your map is ready to view.
Click on the link in that e-mail and it will allow you to log-in and view
your map. You will also see a progress notification in your Insight Genesis
account as the map is being created.
To view your map go the My Uploads tab, find the body of water and click
“View Trip”
Once your map is displayed, there are many different options.
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Data Offset - Adjust for high/low water levels and transducer placement.
Merge Trips - Easily merge all trips on a water body into a single map.
Trends - Provides weather data per trip for determine what weather conditions
correlate to success.
Map Generation - Create maps for use on the boat.
Social Map - View the Social Map for that water body.
Track - Red line that shows where the boat traveled on that trip (on/off ).
Contours - Adjust Contour intervals (1, 3, 5, 10 foot)
Layers - Display vegetation or bottom hardness layers (Premium feature)
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Download Map
To create your customized map, click on the Map Generation tab and select
your options.
Target Device - Choose chartplotter the map should be encrypted. Device options are created in My Plotters.
Include Layer - Contours, Vegetation or Bottom Hardness
Vegetation/Bottom Hardness are Premium features
Contour Interval - 1,3,5,10 foot interval options
Then select Generate to start the map generation process. Within a few
minutes the map will be ready. Follow prompts to Save the file to an m/SD
card.
Important: Before proceeding to the boat, open the m/SD card and
double click on the file that was just created. This will unzip the files
for the chartplotter to read.
When the SD card is loaded into the unit, it will auto-recognize the Genesis
map. To switch between the embedded mapping and maps on the SD
card:
HDS: Chart - Chart Options - Chart Source
Elite/Mark: remove SD card
Enjoy your Insight Genesis Map on the Water
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