Overview

The Garmin 010-12676-50 is a portable Panoptix LiveScope ice fishing kit that brings live scanning sonar to a compatible Garmin ECHOMAP or GPSMAP display. It supports LiveScope Forward and LiveScope Down and can show targets and structure out to 61 m (200 ft), with usable range varying with water conditions and bottom type.

The kit includes a GLS 10 sonar module and an LVS32 transducer (530 to 1.1 MHz), plus a carry bag that keeps the system together for quick moves between holes. With a display mounted, the assembled kit measures about 35 x 31 x 33 cm, and the kit weight without the display is about 8.68 kg.

This setup makes sense for anglers who already run a compatible Garmin 7 in or 9 in unit on the boat and want to move LiveScope onto the ice without reworking their boat wiring each season.

Key features

• LiveScope Forward and LiveScope Down live sonar views using one transducer, with maximum depth/distance up to 61 m (200 ft).
• LVS32 transducer operates from 530 to 1.1 MHz and has a 135 degree front-to-back field of view with a 20 degree side-to-side view.
• GLS 10 sonar module connects to the display over Garmin Marine Network and accepts 10 to 32 Vdc power input.
• Sealed lead-acid 12 Ah battery is included for portable use, with up to 7 hours of typical runtime depending on conditions and display settings.
• Ice pole mount keeps the transducer positioned below the ice, and the mount indexes between forward and down orientations.
• Carry bag organizes the mount, battery, and cabling for transport and storage, with room for compatible 7 in and 9 in ECHOMAP and GPSMAP units.
• Mount hardware supports securing and routing the transducer cable along the pole to keep slack under control at the hole.

Compatibility and fit

A compatible Garmin ECHOMAP or GPSMAP display is required and is not included. The GLS 10 sonar module links to the display through the Garmin Marine Network port, so the display must support Panoptix LiveScope over that network connection.

If you plan to move the display back and forth between boat and ice, confirm you have the right power and network cabling for both setups so you are not unplugging hardwired connections at the helm each trip.

Installation and setup

Assembly is straightforward with a Phillips screwdriver and the included hex wrench for the transducer bracket. Set the pole length to match the ice thickness and keep the top of the transducer below the bottom of the ice for the best view.

On the ice, the forward view is most useful when you treat it like a search cone rather than a fixed number. A practical rule is that effective forward range is roughly five to eight times the water depth, and down view scales with depth for fore and aft coverage around the transducer.

Electrical and system integration

The GLS 10 sonar module is comfortable on common 12 V and 24 V systems because its input range is 10 to 32 Vdc. Typical power usage is about 21 W, with higher draw possible under load, so plan your battery runtime and wiring accordingly.

For installs near a magnetic compass, keep the sonar module at least 178 mm (7 in) away to reduce interference.

Use on board

While the mount is built for ice holes, the portable format also works for dockside testing, travel boats, or small-craft setups where you want LiveScope without committing to a permanent bracket. It is also handy as a back-up package if you keep a dedicated LiveScope system on a different vessel.

After use around brackish or saltwater, rinse the transducer and mount with fresh water, dry everything before packing, and keep the battery terminals covered during transport.

What’s included

• Panoptix LiveScope system (GLS 10 sonar module and LVS32 transducer)
• Panoptix ice fishing pole mount
• Swivel pole mount hardware for the transducer
• Foam float
• Cable grommet
• Power cable
• Transducer adapter cable
• Carry bag with handle
• Sealed lead-acid 12 Ah battery
• Battery charger
• Documentation

Maintenance and care

Recharge the battery after each trip and avoid storing it fully discharged, especially in cold weather. If the kit is stored for a while between seasons, top off the charge before heading out so the first session is not cut short by a partially depleted battery.