Overview

The Garmin 010-02688-01/LIVESCOPE is a 9 in touchscreen chartplotter and fishfinder bundle that pairs an ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv display with a GT56UHD-TM transducer and a LiveScope Plus system (GLS 10 module with an LVS34 transducer). The display runs on 9 to 18 Vdc and uses a 1024 x 600 screen, so it fits cleanly on a typical 12 V boat without needing a separate monitor.

With the GT56UHD-TM connected, you get traditional CHIRP plus ClearVü and SideVü scanning. Adding LiveScope Plus brings real-time views that are useful when you are working structure, tracking fish movement, or holding on a spot with a trolling motor. Mapping is built in with Garmin Navionics+ U.S. Inland, including a 1-year subscription for daily updates.

Key features

• 9 in touchscreen display with 1024 x 600 resolution for charts and sonar views that stay legible in sun.
• 12 V-friendly power input (9 to 18 Vdc) with a 3 A fast-acting fuse; max power draw is 20.7 W.
• IPX7 water rating for confidence around spray and quick washdowns.
• Sonar support for traditional CHIRP, ClearVü, and SideVü; the included GT56UHD-TM covers CHIRP (150 to 240 kHz) and scanning frequencies at 455/800/1000 kHz bands.
• LiveScope Plus system adds a GLS 10 sonar module and LVS34 transducer for live views; the mount choice controls whether perspective view is available.
• Built-in Garmin Navionics+ U.S. Inland mapping with a 1-year subscription for daily updates and depth shading tools.
• Multi-band GPS for tighter position holds when signals are weak or bouncing around docks and cliffs.
• Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) for ActiveCaptain features and wireless sharing with another compatible ECHOMAP UHD2 unit; LiveScope sonar is not shared wirelessly.
• One microSD card slot that supports up to 1 TB cards formatted to exFAT (software dependent) for charts, updates, and saved data.

What’s included

• ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv display unit
• GT56UHD-TM transducer
• Tilt mount with quick-release cradle
• Protective cover
• Power cable for the chartplotter
• Mounting hardware and documentation
• LiveScope Plus LVS34 transducer
• LiveScope GLS 10 sonar module
• Perspective mount, trolling motor barrel mount, and shaft mount for the LVS34
• GLS 10 power cable
• Garmin Marine Network cable (2 m, small connector) and network adapter cable
• LiveScope documentation

Installation and setup

Plan the install as two sonar paths: the GT56UHD-TM for transom or trolling motor mounting, and the LVS34 on the trolling motor for live scanning. For the GT56UHD-TM, keep the transducer in clean water flow and route the cable away from high-energy wiring such as ignition circuits, trolling motor power leads, radar, amplifiers, and autopilot pump wiring to cut down on interference.

For LiveScope Plus, mount the LVS34 using the included hardware based on how you want to fish. The perspective mount supports perspective, forward, and down views, while barrel and shaft mounting are used for forward and down views. Leave a service loop in the LVS34 cable around the trolling motor pivot so the shaft can rotate freely, and secure the cable with tape or light cable management so it does not get pinched over time.

Mount the GLS 10 module in a dry location with ventilation where the indicator LEDs are visible and the unit will not be submerged. It is worth dry-fitting all cable runs first, especially if you are routing through a rigging tube or tight console pass-through.

Electrical and system integration

The chartplotter is intended for 12 V systems (9 to 18 Vdc). If your boat is strictly 24 V at the electronics bus, plan on a proper DC-DC converter so the unit sees the correct input range. Current draw is typically 1.72 A at 12 Vdc with a peak of 3.5 A at 12 Vdc, which helps when sizing wiring and breaker capacity for a dedicated electronics circuit.

The GLS 10 module ties into the chartplotter over Garmin Marine Network cabling and uses a 7.5 A fast-acting fuse on its power lead. Keep the GLS 10 and chartplotter on the same ground to avoid noise and communication issues, especially on boats with multiple battery banks and charging sources.

Compatibility and fit

This bundle is aimed at anglers who want U.S. Inland chart coverage plus scanning sonar and live sonar on one display. Allow about 118 mm of clearance behind the chartplotter for connectors, cable bend radius, and strain relief when planning a dash or bracket location.

Use cases on board

This setup makes sense on bass boats, bay boats, and multi-species rigs where the trolling motor is the work station and the console needs reliable mapping. LiveScope is useful when you are working docks, brush piles, and break lines and want to watch how fish react in real time instead of interpreting past returns.

Maintenance and care

For boats that stay in the water, transducers can grow marine buildup quickly. Clean the transducers with a soft cloth and mild detergent when needed, and avoid solvents such as acetone on plastic housings. A water-based anti-fouling paint that is safe for transducers can help reduce growth when the boat lives in the slip for long stretches.