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GETTING STARTED

I-PILOT LINK CONTROLLER SOFTWARE UPDATES

Link Controller

1. Loading the software ﬁle onto the SD card. Note that no other software loads (FF or remote) can be on

the card.

2. Prep the Humminbird and motor

a. Apply power to the motor

b. Ensure the Humminbird and the motor are communicating (“connected”)

3. Installing the SD card in the Humminbird and what the user should expect for messages

(Conﬁrmation, completion)

a. During the download, the message “i-Pilot Disconnected” may appear, this is normal.

4. Remove the SD card from the Humminbird.

5. After the software download is complete, you will need to cycle power to the trolling motor to regain

proper motor control.

Remote

1. Loading the software ﬁle onto the SD card. Note that no other software loads (FF or remote) can be on

the card.

2. Prep the Humminbird and motor

a. Apply power to the motor

b. Ensure the Humminbird and the motor are communicating (“connected”)

3. Installing the SD card in the Humminbird and what the user should expect for messages

(Conﬁrmation, completion)

4. Remove the SD card from the Humminbird.

5. The new software for the remote is now loaded on the Link Controller. You must now go the remote

and initiate the download of the remote software to the remote itself.

6. Turn on the remote and ensure the battery is well charged. If the battery charge is not sufﬁcient, you will

be prompted during the process to plug in the charger.

7. From the remote Home screen, select: Settings Softkey>Update Software > OK

8. From this screen, select the Update option

9. A message saying”Software Updating” will appear along with progress bar. After that another message

saying “Programming Flash” will appear along with a progress bar.

10. After the second progress bar ﬁnishes, the remote will automatically restart.

Summary of content (18 pages)

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GETTING STARTED i-Pilot Li n k Co n tro ller S o f twar e Up dat es Link Controller 1. Loading the software file onto the SD card. Note that no other software loads (FF or remote) can be on the card. 2. Prep the Humminbird and motor a. Apply power to the motor b. Ensure the Humminbird and the motor are communicating (“connected”) 3. Installing the SD card in the Humminbird and what the user should expect for messages (Confirmation, completion) a.
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I-PILOT SETUP i- Pilot Set up This system wide setting may be selected either from the Humminbird or from the remote. From the Humminbird: enable i-Pilot Link Navigation To start i-Pilot Link navigation from the control head, i-Pilot Link Navigation must be turned on. When i-Pilot Link Navigation is turned on, starting navigation on the control head will start i-Pilot Link navigation. The related i-Pilot Link menus will also be added to the menu system.
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I-PILOT SETUP Set the arrival mode When you are navigating with the i-Pilot Link and reach the destination, set this menu to tell the system will do next. The setting will determine if you will control the boat manually or transition to another type of i-Pilot Link navigation after the destination point is reached in a waypoint, route, or iTrack. NOTE: The Arrival Mode menu setting does not apply Spot-Lock or Follow the Contour. Off/Manual returns the unit to manual mode after navigation is finished.
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I-PILOT SETUP Set the i-Pilot Link Off Course Alarm You can set how far the boat can move off course during i-Pilot Link navigation before an alarm is triggered. If the boat moves off course, an alert will display on the screen. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. 2. Select the Accessories tab > i-Pilot Link > i-Pilot Link Off Course. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
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I-PILOT SETUP Set the Pre-Arrival Alarm You can set the alarm to provide an alert when the boat is within the set distance to the destination point in a waypoint, route, or iTrack navigation. Caution! When the alert sounds, be prepared that the i-Pilot Link will soon transition to the type of navigation set in the Arrival Mode menu option. In which case, you may need to be prepared to take manual control of the boat. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. 2.
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MANUAL CONTROL Ma nua l Con trol F un cti o n ality This section describes all Manual Control functions of i-Pilot Link. A manual function is one in which the operator takes full control of the function such as manually steering the motor in a desired direction or manually adjusting the prop speed to the desired setting. Any of these functions do not require a GPS signal. 42 minnkot amot or s.
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MANUAL CONTROL How Do I . . . Turn the Motor On/Off? Prop On/Off To turn the motor on or off press . Refer to the Knowing your Remote section for details on the prop icon. How Do I . . . Control Motor Speed? Motor Speed Control Increase Motor Speed To increase the motor speed push on the remote. Each push of increment the motor speed by ½ to a maximum of 10. will Decrease Motor Speed To decrease the motor speed push on the remote. Each push of decrement the motor speed by ½ to a minimum of 0.
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MANUAL CONTROL FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Start or Stop the PropellEr from the Control Head 1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key. 2. Select Prop > On or Off. To start the propeller spinning, select On. To stop the propeller, select Off. (Default = Off) CONTROLLER THE PROPELLER SPEED FROM THE CONTROL HEAD 44 minnkot amot or s.
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MANUAL CONTROL FISHFINDER OPERATIONS minnkot amot or s.
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GPS Motor Control U nde rs tan d i n g H ow th e i-Pilot L i n k NAV IGATION Wo r ks i-Pilot Link uses GPS satellite signals as well as digital compass data to know where it is, where it is heading and the direction the motor is pointing. Since i-Pilot Link depends on GPS satellite signals for navigation, a minimum GPS signal level of one bar is required in order for GPS navigation controls to be enabled. Best results are achieved when a GPS signal level of four bars can be obtained.
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GPS Motor Control cancel i-Pilot Link Navigation When i-Pilot Link navigation is in progress, whether with an iTrack, Spot-Lock, route, etc. you can cancel navigation at any time using the folllowing instructions. When you cancel i-Pilot Link navigation, be prepared to take manual control of the boat. 1. During i-Pilot Link Navigation, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Cancel i-Pilot Link Navigation, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. minnkot amot or s.
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SPOT Spot-Lock LOCK H ow Spot-Lock Wo rks Spot-Lock uses a single point as a reference for the spot you want to stay on. Around the Spot-Lock location i-Pilot Link uses an arrival circle to determine prop speed and direction. If i-Pilot Link sees it is within the circle, it will adjust the motor speed to zero. If i-Pilot Link sees it is outside of the circle, it will control motor speed in an attempt to get the boat back into the circle.
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SPOT Spot-Lock LOCK minnkot amot or s.
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Spot-Lock SPOT LOCK REMOTE OPERATIONS 12:13 PM OCT 18 PROP 12 5/ SPEED 2 DEPTH 1 ft .3 BEAR ING 273° TARG E T 0 .0 D ISTANCE 114 ft ENGAGE Spot-Lock 1. Press on the remote. 2. This newly created Spot-Lock location is temporary. To save the Settings location for later use, press the Save Softkey on the Spot-Lock Active Screen. Controls DISENGAGE Spot-Lock 1. Press the Cancel Softkey on the Spot-Lock Active Screen OR any of the following keys: or .
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Spot-Lock SPOT LOCK FISHFINDER OPERATIONS ENGAGE Spot-Lock at the Boat position You can quickly Spot-Lock at the current boat position. This type of Spot-Lock is temporary, and unless you save it, the Spot-Lock will be deleted when you start a new mode of navigation. 1. Navigation X-Press Menu: Press the MENU key. 2. Select Spot-Lock at Vessel, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Spot-Lock will start immediately. 3. Save (optional): Press the MENU key. Select Save Spot-Lock, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
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Spot-Lock SPOT LOCK FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Marking a Spot-Lock at the Cursor Position Spot-Lock Icon To mark the Spot-Lock at the boat position, select Mark Spot-Lock. To mark the Spot-Lock at the cursor position, select Spot-Lock at Cursor. Move the Cursor Open the Navigation X-Press Menu Select a Menu Option MARK A Spot-Lock AND START NAVIGATION You can mark a Spot-Lock at the Cursor location and start navigation towards it automatically.
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Spot-Lock SPOT LOCK FISHFINDER OPERATIONS When you save a Spot-Lock, it is saved with an alphanumeric name that stars with SL. The name can be edited from the Spot-Lock submenu or the Waypoint Management Dialog Box. If you change the Spot-Lock icon, it will change to a Waypoint. engage Spot-Lock at a waypoint position 1. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the chart. 2. Navigation X-Press Menu: Press the MENU key. 3. Select the Waypoint name > Spot-Lock.
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Spot-Lock SPOT LOCK FISHFINDER OPERATIONS disengage Spot-Lock You can disengage Spot-Lock navigation using the Cancel i-Pilot Link Navigation command. When you cancel i-Pilot Link navigation, be prepared to take manual control of the boat. 1. Navigation X-Press Menu: Press the MENU key. 2. Select Cancel i-Pilot Link Navigation, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. NOTE: If you start another mode of i-Pilot Link navigation, the Spot-Lock will disengage automatically.