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1. 14 Removecenterhousingbypushinginonbothsidesandliftingup at the same time This will expose the main control board and wiring Figure 27 15 The steering motor cable passes through the top of the center housing removed in step 14 This cable contains a black and white wire Disconnect these two wires by pulling each connector apart Figure 28 Riptide SP motors will have these connections covered with heat shrink which must be removed with a utility knife FIGURE 28 Disconnect both wires by removing heat shrink and pulling them apart INSTALLATION FIGURE 27 Entranceofsteeringcablethroughcenterhousing minnkotamotors com INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 16 Loosen the cable strain relief that is secured to the base 18 Slide four pieces of heat shrink insulation over each side of the of the motor and install the i Pilot Link controller steering wires that were disconnected in step 15 Figure 32 cable into the open strain relief slot Figure 29 17 Tighten the cable strain relief as shown The i Pilot Link controller steering cable should slide freely through the strain relief when installed properly Figures 30 and 31 Slide heat shrink over steering motor wires FIGURE 32 Foot Pedal Cable Reinstall strain relief screw Motor Power Cable ees i Pilot Link Controller eee Steering Cable minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 19 Con
2. NOTE If you start another mode of iPilot navigation Navigate Route will disengage automatically TheexceptionisSpot Lockwhichifthisisengaged Routenavigationwill be paused not disengaged minnkotamotors com N t HOW AUTOPILOT WORKS Two different versions of AutoPilot are available Advanced AutoPilot and Legacy AutoPilot There are distinct differences between the two AutoPilots and how they control your boat Advanced AutoPilot Advanced AutoPilot not only uses compass heading but also GPS signal data to correct for cross winds current and other external forces to keep the boat on a straight line When Advanced AutoPilot is turned on itgenerates aset of GPS points ina straight track line inthe heading direction i Pilot Link now navigates to each individual point on this track line When the user steers to a new heading a new track line of GPS points are laid down in the new heading direction Legacy AutoPilot Legacy AutoPilot uses an internal compass to provide heading lock When Legacy AutoPilot is on it keeps the motor pointed inthe samecompass direction Ifa manual steering correction is made Legacy AutoPilot locks onto the new compass heading to which the boat was steered This method of heading tracking does not take into account external forces such as side winds or currents which can allow side drift Which AutoPilot Do Use and When With all the external variables this question can be difficul
3. FISHFINDER OPERATIONS F p g T A pox p gt A SE Ki i s START OR STOP THE PROPELLER 1 Press the POWER LIGHT key 2 Select Prop gt On or Off To start the propeller spinning select On How Do l Turn the Motor On Off To stop the propeller select Off Prop On Off ADJUST THE PROPELLER SPEED To turn the motor on or off press This section describes all Manual Control functions of i Pilot Link A manual function is one in which the operator takes full controlofthefunctionsuchas manuallysteeringthe motorinadesireddirectionormanuallyadjustingthe propspeedtothe desired setting e E The prop speed is established by the trolling motor and the speed can be adjusted Refer to the Knowing your Remote section for details on the states of the prop icon from the Fishfinder OE 1 Press the amp POWER LIGHT key How Dol ControlMotor Speed ol Control Motor Speed 7 2 Select Prop Speed Motor Speed Control 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the speed setting 0 to 10 Increase Motor Speed To increase the motor speed push on the remote Each push of will increment the motor speed by Y2 to a maximum of 10 Decrease Motor Speed To decrease the motor speed push 39 on the remote Each push of 9 will decrement the motor speed by v2 to a minimum of 0 Preset Speeds Pressing Ce or p will bring up the Speed Control screen When this screen is active th
4. WHAT CONDITION CAUSES IT MODE PATTERN Enabling any e these functions GoTo iTrack GoTo Mode 2 Single beep Waypoint Spot Lock AutoPilot Cruise Control When GPS signal strength goes to no bars while in a Modes 1 and 2 Error GPS based mode AttemptingtoenableaGPS basedmodewhennosignal Modes 1 and 2 Error strength bars are shown MOM button on the footpedal is pressed and a remote Mode 2 Error button press attempts to override it End of an iTrack is reached and the termination option Mode 2 4 longer beeps is set to OFF Learn Learn button is pressed is Learn button is pressed Modes 1 and 2 Steady tone Learn successfully completed Modes 1and2 4longer beeps AUDIO AUDIO minnkotamotors com GETTING STARTED CONTROLLER OPERATIONS Power The i Pilot Link controller will turn on whenever the trolling motor has power For Terrova and Riptide ST motors this is when the green system ready light is on For PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP motors this is whenever the motor is connected to power For this reason it is very important to disconnect a PowerDrive V2 or Riptide SP motor from power when not in use or battery drain will occur Accuracy Theaccuracyandresponsivenesswithwhichi PilotLinkcontrolsyourboatishighlydependentuponmanyvariables Just a few of these variables and their general effects on responsiveness and accuracy are given below so that the behavior of the system can be understood VARIABLE EFFECT Not enough
5. PpPilot INTEGRATED WIRELESS GPS TROLLING SYSTEM USER MANUAL 2 Waranty and Warnings easivcesetcicycoscacextsnicacyspiaescedeaeevanravtgeenves E N aksotana terme ueannnmeerd 4 5 E NEREA TEE EN E A ER E ENA TEN ETES 6 25 e e E T E EE E E A E E E E E EE 6 7 PED anid for Stall Qo aucesansimnnsnnn na aa a 8 installation of 1 PHOE IAN ssena 9 25 ERS E A C e NEN E verses eset sees AA see A ENEE A E E A 26 37 Knowing Your We Oa casrnescsccstcuavacyesenseascsuponcacestscasconpanciequiecvsuevosstasaeemspan Nn T Ea a 26 27 BUS EE NS IVI EPN EE A A O E A O E A A 28 31 CONOIS NIOR U ara EAS 32 Remote Battery sosirii AaRON Kea A seia Aa irii 33 Controller Operations mesnin a a a EN 33 35 gt 6S fa os a 0 o A A ene AA E T N E ene A A AAT E A A 35 SONWANE UPd IE a A E 36 37 PPO UD a TA E seaeaeanGuaaevaversezaiaces 38 41 SE EEE pe PEE E A N O E E EOE IE A P EOE 42 43 GPa MOOC ONTO area EEE T 44 83 O O iA E EA EA 48 53 LUE AN E A R A ee A 54 57 a n csegce taeda scene sages secs ce cect pee chenn cece cabvccac tes ensceaus dvsset scl nce tee ses ccteesaeuscte castes 58 63 f A a EA oe enna ATT O AOE ee ere en Tee ere T an AA T eres 64 65 FOHOW THOT OTOU sae ncrt eran ene Serena a O aa TE E ies eer 66 69 ROUS PRU IO nannaa ae a 70 72 AutoPilot Advanced AutoPilot essesssesssessseessseossesssseosseesseeosseosseosseeoserosseosseosseeosersserosseesseesss 73 78 eM a A E EEEE 79 Data Managere saristi rnrn a IEE OEA A ES 80 83 Frequentl
6. amp ENGAGE SPOT LOCK AT A WAYPOINT POSITION i i 2 3 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the chart Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key Select the Waypoint name gt Spot Lock If the waypoint is within a mile i Pilot Link navigation will start towards the waypoint When the boat arrives at the waypoint Spot Lock will start automatically minnkotamotors com 57 ITRACKS ITRACKS HOW ITRACK RECORDING AND NAVIGATION WORK When the recording of an iTrack is initiated i Pilot Link starts to record GPS position data in the form of track RECORDED iTRACK points The distance between these points varies based on the speed of the boat and the GPS signal strength The very first track point recorded is called the Start The last point recorded is called the End i Pilot Link sees a recorded iTrack as a series of these track points When Navigate to Start or Navigate to End is initiated Link will navigate to the nearest track point Once this nearest track point is reached it will then follow the track points in sequence back to either the Start or End based on which mode was selected Once the end or start track point is reached Link automatically cancels the iTrack navigation The user can choose to have Link transition to other modes by configuring the Arrival Mode iTracks can be recorded for a distance of up to 2 miles You can save up to 50 iTracks on your Humminbi
7. i I gam f L9 lt H f f N D E TAN i 17 q m ar OC JDIN rt J VVLJRAYS eet LW m Lm tW AY IN l NY I V V A i N a i Pilot Link s Cruise Control automatically sets the prop speed to maintain constant GPS speed Because this controls only the prop speed Cruise Control can be used in conjunction AutoPilot and iTrack Record as well as with navigating iTracks LakeMaster contour lines routes and waypoints Cruise Control is interfaced only through the remote CAUTION When Cruise Control is engaged the prop will automatically be enabled if it is not already enabled gt ENGAGING CRUISE CONTROL 1 Press to bring up the Cruise Control panel 2 Using Cc and C adjust the Target Speed and press OK to accept the Target Speed and engage Cruise Control gt DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL 1 Press ED or GSD or EP to bring up the Cruise Control panel 2 Press the Cancel Softkey gt ADJUSTING TARGET SPEED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED 1 Press QED or GSD or to bring up the Cruise Control panel 2 Using Cz and gt adjust the Target Speed and press OK to accept the Target Speed gt CRUISE CONTROL PRESET SPEED 1 Press ED or GD or EP to bring up the Cruise Control panel 2 Press the left side Softkey to adjust the Target Speed to match the current preset value shown in the Softkey Label 3 To adjust the preset value a Press ED or Gp or to bring up the Crui
8. i 11 2376312 TIEWRAP BLACK UV RESIST 5 NYLON RIPTIDE ST e esaa ScREW 3MMX 5PPH MACHINE a 8 2372100 SCREW 8 18 X 5 8 THD SS o 7017 LANYARD RMT wiCARABINER o 11 2376312 TIE WRAPBLACK UV RESIST 5 NYLON PARTS LIST VIEW POWERDRIVE V2 amp RIPTIDE SP Q re A es EE LI Pg Aa U E J si y C en e il J iC f a SA an oe ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION POWERDRIVE V2 i i 6 2363442 scREw3uMx SPPH MACHINE a 8 2372100 SCREW 8 18 X 5 8 THD SS o 2370817 LANYARORNT wCARABINER 1 2 12 2376312 TIEWRAPBLACK UV RESIST 5 NYLON 2 RIPTIDE SP i 7 7 7 i 7 Co 27017 LANYARDRMT w CARABINER 1 12 2376312 TIE WRAPBLACK UV RESIST 5 NYLON 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2377156 MANUAL CD i PILOT LINK 2377155 MANUAL QCK REF i PILOT LINK 490389 1 CABLE ETH M12 M M12 F 30 minnkotamotors com INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF I PILOT LINK CONTROLLER Prepa ring for Installation For PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP trolling motors go to page 12 Tools you will need during installation ee f y g i Pilot Link Installation on Terrova and Terrova and Riptide ST Riptide ST Trolling Motors Phillips screwdriver i Pilot Link will override all CoPilot functionality CoPi
9. please call Minn Kota technical service at 1 800 227 6433 to talk to a customer service representative Humminbird Fishfinder Depending on your Humminbird modeland system configuration you may need to purchase additional cables as shown below Visit our Web site at humminbird com or call the Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 FIGURE 3 e 700 Series with Ethernet To connect the Ethernet cable to the Fishfinder you will need to purchase the Ethernet Adapter Cable AS EC QDE e Extension Cables are available for the Ethernet Cable if you need to extend the connection longer than the 30 feet provided See humminbird com for details Grommet FIGURE 4 minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com FIGURES FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 minnkotamotors com INSTALLATION Route the Ethernet cable through the grommet hole and through the center of the coil cord Figure 5 Plug the i Pilot Link controller connector into the accessory connector as shown Figure 6 Be careful to orient connector properly prior to pushing together The plug will click twice when pushing it together and the yellow end will be fully covered when installed properly e Make sure connector is aligned properly Figure 7 e Ensure connector is fully seated as shown Figure 7 Installnewgrommetsupplied with i PilotLinkbysnappingitintothe hole located in front of the coil cord strain relief Figure 8 Place the i Pilot Link cont
10. 2 years after the date of purchase Johnson Outdoors Inc will at its option either repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective during the term of this warranty Such repair or replacement shall be the sole and exclusive liability of Johnson Outdoors Inc and the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty These limited warranties do not apply to i Pilot Link Systems used commercially nor do they cover normal wear and tear blemishes that do not affect the operation or damage caused by accidents abuse alteration modification misuse or improper care or maintenance DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT MEETING THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL PARTS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY The cost of normal maintenance or replacement parts that are not defective are the responsibility of the purchaser To obtain warranty service in the U S the part believed to be defective and proof of original purchase including the date of purchase must be presented to a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or to Minn Kota s factory service center in Mankato MIN Any charges incurred for service calls transportation or shipping freight to from the Minn Kota Authorized Service Center or factory labor to haul out remove re install or re rig products removed for warranty service or any other similar items are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser i Pilot Li
11. FIGURE 35 FIGURE 33 FIGURE 36 FIGURE 34 minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com INSTALLATION INSTALLATION VERIFYING INSTALLATION OF I PILOT LINK CONNECT THE I PILOT LINK TO THE CONTROLLER AND REMOTE HUMMINBIRD FISHFINDER It is important to verify your i Pilot Link installation prior to going on the water If this cannot be done it is highly The i Pilot Link can be connected directly to the Humminbird Fishfinder or to the Humminbird Ethernet Switch recommended that system verification be done in an open area on acalm day with a fully operational outboard motor optional If you purchase the Ethernet Switch install it using the instructions in the Ethernet Accessory Guide for a backup means of powering your boat WARNING The power source must be turned off before you proceed with this installation To verify that i Pilot Link is working properly before going on the water follow the steps below NOTE The Ethernet extension cable is optional for your installation If you need to purchase additional extension cables visit our Web site at humminbird com or call the Humminbird Customer Resource Center 1 Trolling motor should be correctly installed and mounted to the bow of a boat at 1 800 633 1468 2 The boat and trolling motor must be located outside and have a direct view of the sky to obtain GPS satellite signals 1 Locate the Ethernet cable on the i Pilot Link 3 Verify that all obstructions are away from the prop
12. STARTED REMOTE OPERATIONS SETTINGS MENU To enter the Settings Menu select Home gt Settings Softkey i 1 52 AM ROVER eng Configurations About Learn Update software Backlight Lock Settings menu Backlight Settings Settings Menu gt Backlight Softkey Backlight Settings gt Brightness This screen allows the user to manually control the brightness of the backlight Use the up down arrow keys to adjust Select the Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit Adjust Brightness iy Close Backlight Tmeout Backlight Settings gt Timeout an aus 7 The selections on this screen control how long the 5 Minutes backlight will stay on after the last key press Use 10 Minutes the up down arrow keys to select a new value and 30 Minutes press the OK key to accept i T e Alwa 5 Wn Back minnkotamotors com GETTING STARTED REMOTE OPERATIONS Keypad Lock To lock the keypad From the Settings menu press and hold the Lock Softkey To Unlock the keypad Press and hold either Unlock Softkey Settings Settings gt Configurations Configurations menu Enter this menu by selecting Home gt Settings Softkey gt Configurations gt OK Configurations gt Restore Softkey This selection allows the user to reset the configurations on the remote to factory defaults Pet Configurations gt Auto Off 15 Minutes The selections on this menu control how long 30 Minutes wm after the last key
13. The navigation direction will be previewed in orange or blue on the Chart View See the illustration Starting Follow the Contour Navigation amp SET THE CONTOUR OFFSET DURING NAVIGATION The Contour Offset can also be adjusted while Follow the Contour navigation is in progress 1 During Follow the Contour navigation press the MENU key once 2 Select Contour Offset from the Navigation X Press Menu 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to set the offset 300 to 300 feet 91 to 91 m where 300 shallowest side of the contour and 300 feet deepest side of the contour Default 0 NOTE To remove the offset set the Contour Offset setting to 0 FOLLOW THE CONTOUR REMOTE OPERATIONS VaX gt REVERSE DIRECTION 1 Duringnavigationofacontour thedirection oftravelcanbe reversed by pressing Home gt Controls gt Reverse gt OK gt DISENGAGE CONTOUR NAVIGATION 1 Press the Cancel Softkey on the Navigate Contour Active Screen OR press one of the steering keys NOTE If you start another mode of i Pilot Link navigation Navigate Contour will disengage automatically The exception is Spot Lock which if this is engaged Contour navigation will be paused not disengaged Cancel ROUTE NAVIGATION HOW ROUTE NAVIGATION WORKS Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a
14. key Navigation will start automatically When you save a Spot Lock it is saved el Spot Lock SL147 Edit p with an alphanumeric name that starts Delete with SL The name can be edited from the Spot Lock submenu or the Waypoint Target Management dialog box If you change the Grid Spot Lock icon the position will change to a waypoint minnkotamotors com Bt a T m BE S 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 gt Spot Lock If the waypoint is within a 1 4 mile i Pilot Link navigation will start towards the waypoint When the boat arrives at the waypoint Spot Lock will start automatically se NAVIGATE TO A SAVED SPOT LOCK If a saved Spot Lock is within 4 mile of the boat position you can start navigation towards it Spot Lock will start automatically when the boat reaches the destination Spot Lock 1 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a Spot Lock icon on the chart 2 Press the GOTO key OR 1 Without the active cursor press the GOTO key 2 Select a Spot Lock SL from the saved points list 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key Se DISENGAGE SPOT LOCK YoucandisengageSpot Locknavigation usingtheCanceli PilotNavigationmenuoption Whenyou cancel i Pilot Link navigation be prepared to take manual control of the boat 1 Navigation X Press Menu Pre
15. mile of the saved Spot Lock location 2 Press the GOTO key 3 Select the Spot Lock from the list and press the OK key Bepreparedforboatmovementastheprop willautomaticallybeenabledand the propspeed will automatically adjust to move the boat to the Spot Lock location gt SPOT LOCK PAUSE i Pilot Link allows the userto temporarily engage Spot Lock while navigatingiTracks Routes and LakeMaster Contour Lines 1 To engage press on the remote 2 Tocancel Spot Lock Pause and resume the previous navigation mode select Home screen gt Controls Softkey gt Resume gt OK minnkotamotors com a i aT oe aa oa ed i i FISHFINDER OPERATIONS amp 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 2 3 4 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key Select Spot Lock at Vessel and press the RIGHT Cursor key Spot Lock will start immediately Press the EXIT key until the Navigation X Press Menu is closed Save optional Press the MENU key Select Save Spot Lock and press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE The Save Spot Lock menu option is available on the Navigation X Press Menu when Spot Lock is active MARK A SPOT LOCK AT THE CURSOR POSITION You can use the cursor to mark a Spot Lock location The Spot Lock will be sa
16. of the trolling motor mount This center housing covers and protects mechanical and electrical components from the environment The center housing is temporarily removed from PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP motors during i Pilot Link installation CoPilot Co Pilot is a wireless motor control accessory from Minn Kota available for all Terrova PowerDrive V2 Riptide ST and Riptide SP lines of motors The accessory allows for wireless adjustment of all basic motor control functions The Co Pilot accessory must be removed from a PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP motor upon i Pilot Link installation Any Co Pilot accessory installed on a Terrova or Riptide ST motor is electrically disabled once i Pilot Link is installed Control Box Cover The control box cover is a plastic cover installed on the top head of the motor The cover protects the inner wiring and electronics from the environment This partis replaced by the i Pilot Link controller GPS GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System GPS provides accurate position latitude longitude altitude information virtually anywhere on the earth through satellite technology and personal receivers on the ground Aseries of geosynchronous satellites broadcast a unique signal toward the earth once per second A GPS receiver which is used in i Pilot Link receives the signals from these satellites and is able to determine position based on very slight differences in the time each signal is received and the receiv
17. press the remote will Sh pace ee automatically shut off Use the up down arrow 120 Minutes keys to select anew value and press the OK key Always On my toaccept Select the Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit Back Configurations gt Audio Mode a Theselections on this menu control how long after the last key press the remote will automatically shut off Use the up down arrow keys to select a new value and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close softkey to save the setting and exit b Refer to the Audio Modes section of the manual for further details Unlock Keypad Lock Configurations Auto Off Audio Mode Lanquage lime Date Units Back Restore Settings gt Configurations minnkotamotors com GETTING STARTED REMOTE OPERATIONS GETTING STARTED REMOTE OPERATIONS Language English Dansk Nederlands CuO Francais 1 Deutsch Back Close Configurations gt Language Time Format 1 How 24 How Time Zone Daylight Savings Configurations gt Language Fromthis menu the user has the option of changing the language of the text that appears on the remote screen Use the up down arrow keys to select a new language and press the OK key to accept the setting and exit the menu Or select the Back or Close Softkey to exit without making changes Configurations gt Time From this menu the user configures the following a 12 hour 24 hour This con
18. stored in the Link controller minnkotamotors com 85 Pilot TROUBLESHOOTING General Troubleshooting 86 Problem Solution Problem Solutions Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Solution Problem Solution Remote Problem Solution Problem Solution Solution Solution The motor is making erratic steering corrections while in AutoPilot Spot Lock or Track to Start End Be sure to keep all ferrous metallic objects away from the i Pilot Link controller as they will have an impact on the built in compass Such objects include anchors metal framework etc When a key on the remote is pressed the motor doesn t always respond Check the status of the battery charge icon on the remote If low connect the charger to the remote Check for large obstructions between the remote and the motor If the Lock icon is present on the content area of the LCD the keypad is locked Press and hold one of the Softkeys to unlock the keypad i Pilot Link won t let me turn on certain features like Advanced AutoPilot Record Track to Start End or Spot Lock Verify that the GPS Signal Strength icon on the LCD shows at least one bar If there are no bars i Pilot Link will not allow these GPS based features to be enabled There is a message on the remote screen showing Motor not Found Also the keys on the remote are not controlling the motor This messageis due
19. thrust on alarge boat can cause i Pilot Linkto respond slowly positioning accuracy GPS signal strength The greater number of GPS signal bars the greater the accuracy Trolling motor battery power level A fully charged battery will give the best performance System Startup Once you have verified i Pilot Link s installation it s time to start using it on the water Follow these simple steps each time you power up your trolling motor for successful operation 1 Connect trolling motor to power 2 Deploy trolling motor into water 3 Turn the remote on by pressing the OK key Verify the Dashboard section of the screen shows all motor status information 4 You are now able to use all manual functions ca GD of and 0 5 After i Pilot Link has obtained a minimum GPS signal strength of one bar all remaining functions will become available minnkotamotors com GETTING STARTED SOFTWARE UPDATES SOFTWARE UPDATES Set up an online account at humminbird com so that you will receive the latest Humminbird news and software updates for your Fishfinder The i Pilot Link remote and controller software are also updated through the Humminbird Fishfinder WARNING Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files waypoints routes tracks groups snapshots recordings etc that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit s hardware or software It is important to back up your Fishfinder s data files periodi
20. written in English and may have been translated to another language Humminbird is not responsible for incorrect translations or discrepancies between documents NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions however actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope NOTE The maximum number of iTracks Spot Locks waypoints routes and tracks may vary due to the setup of your Waypoint Management directory Groups and sub groups also use storage and the storage limit is influenced by the complexity of your Waypoint Management directory See your Waypoint Management Guide for details 700 Series 800 Series 900 Series 1100 Series HumminbirdPC Humminbird LakeMaster Side Imaging and X Press Menu are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc J HUMMINBIRD INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PARTS LIST VIEW TERROVA amp RIPTIDE ST ee L TS ee call Cer ll minnkotamotors com ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION TERROVA i f 2990280 HEADASSYTERROVA P2 f1 6 2563442 SCREW SMMX SPPHMACHINE 4 8 2372100 SCREW 8 18 X 5 8 THD SS o 2370817 LANYARORWT w CARABINER
21. ENT l minnkotamotors com REMOTE OPERATIONS SELECTING AUTOPILOT MODES The user can choose between Advanced AutoPilot and Legacy AutoPilot either from the remote or from the Humminbird From the Remote Home gt Controls Softkey gt AutoPilot Mode gt ENGAGING AUTOPILOT 1 To engage AutoPilot press the AutoPilot key dil AS 2 To adjust the desired heading use the steering keys 8 to point the motor in the new direction and Link will lock onto the new heading gt DISENGAGING AUTOPILOT 1 Press the AutoPilot key NOTE Ifyou start another mode of iPilot navigation AutoPilot will disengage automatically minnkotamotors com FISHFINDER OPERATIONS From the Humminbird gt SET THE AUTOPILOT MODE 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Accessories tab gt i Pilot gt AutoPilot Mode 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select Legacy or Advanced Default Advanced The blue icon is displayed on the A The yellow icon is displayed on the Chart View when Legacy AutoPilot Chart View when Advanced AutoPilot Mode is active A Mode is active amp START AUTOPILOT TOWARDS THE CURSOR POSITION Use the cursor to set the heading for AutoPilot navigation i Pilot Link will start navigation and maintain a constant heading towards the cursor position 1 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the chart 2 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key 3
22. IGATION 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 following 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 Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key From the remote 1 Goto the Navigation Active Screen by pressing the GOTO key 2 Select the Cancel Softkey GPS MOTOR CONTROL D GPS MOTOR CONTROL FISHFINDER OPERATIONS D FISHFINDER OPERATIONS a al Resuming Navigation on a Route from a Spot Lock RESUME NAVIGATION If the i Pilot Link is navigating a route iTrack or contour and it pauses on a Spot Lock you can 1 P resume navigation using the following instructions 1 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key 2 Select Resume Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE You may need to turn on the prop to start traveling see Manual Control Start or Stop SAAS the Propeller Route with more than i are i Pi lot Icon one Spot Lock WE indicates i Pilot Link navigation is in progress and thenextwaypoint in the route is a Spot Lock Open the Select Navigation Resume X Press Menu Navigation 46 mi 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 ci
23. MINN KOTA CONSUMER JOHNSON amp TECHNICAL SERVICE ay Sane P O Box 8129 Mankato MN 56002 121 Power Drive Mankato MN 56001 Phone 800 227 6433 Fax 800 527 4464 P N 2377156 ECN 12 12
24. NT oat AREA Settings eile SOFTKEY ka O LABELS a ee KEYPAD GETTING STARTED REMOTE OPERATIONS KEYPAD MENU CONTROL KEYS Left Softkey amp Right Softkey These keys change function based on mode of operation and which screen is presently displayed The Softkey Labels at the bottom of the LCD indicate their current function Menu Up amp Menu Down Used to navigate the menus Home Pressing this key will always bring up the Home Screen OK Press to accept menu selections o oad ag Remote power e Press and release to turn the remote on e Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the remote off MANUAL CONTROL KEYS Cy Speed Up a Steer Left C Speed Down Steer Right Prop On Off NAVIGATION KEYS GO GOTO use Opens the list of iTracks Spot Locks and Waypoints that are within navigable range Also used to switch from the Home Screen to the Active Screen during i Pilot navigation Spot Lock Press to enable Spot Lock Press and hold to mark a Waypoint on the Humminbird Spot Lock will not engage Auto Pilot Press to enable AutoPilot or Advanced AutoPilot The default mode is selected through the Controls Menu on the remote Cruise Control Press to bring up the Cruise Control Access screen Target speed is adjusted using the and keys and accepted using the OK key minnkotamotors com GETTING
25. Safety and Cautions while using Link You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel We have designed i Pilot Link to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance boat operation and improve your ability to catch fish This product does not relieve you from the responsibility for safe operation of your boat You must avoid hazards to navigation and always maintain a permanent watch so youcanrespondtosituationsas they develop You must always be prepared to regain manual control of your boat Learn to operate your i Pilot Link in an area free from hazards and obstacles Warranty and Registration To receive all the benefits of your product warranty please fill out and mail the warranty registration card You may also register your product online at minnkotamotors com Correctly installing i Pilot Link on a Minn Kota trolling motor will not void the original motor warranty or the warranty of any previously installed accessories Installing i Pilot Link will not extend the warranty of any Minn Kota product it is being installed into or in conjunction with Minn Kota Riptide i Pilot AutoPilot CoPilot Link PowerDrive Terrova are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc Johnson Outdoors Inc warrants to the original purchaser that the purchaser s entire i Pilot Link System accessory is free from defectsin materials and workmanship appearing within two
26. Select AutoPilot and press the RIGHT Cursor key START AUTOPILOT BASED ON THE MOTOR S HEADING When you start AutoPilot navigation without an active cursor the heading will be based on the trolling motor s heading AutoPilot continues to navigate the boat in the same direction 1 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key 2 Select AutoPilot and press the RIGHT Cursor key se ADJUST THE HEADING i 1 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key 2 Select AutoPilot Adjust and press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Adjust Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys 4 Confirm Press the CHECK INFO key minnkotamotors com Pilot FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Adjusting the AutoPilot Heading dAdjust Direction Set New Heading Adjustment Preview Line purple The AutoPilot Heading Line can be turned on The yellow or off AutoPilot icon indicates AutoPilot Mode is set to Advanced H 34 36 908 Wi OG a9 TT Confirm gt DISPLAY OR HIDE THE AUTOPILOT HEADING LINE 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Accessories tab gt i Pilot gt AutoPilot Heading Line 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select On or Off Default On gt CANCEL AUTOPILOT NAVIGATION 1 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key 2 Select Cancel AutoPilot and press the RIGHT Cursor key minnkotamotors com os REMOTE OPERATIONS o 09 fa i oy i may Po k S Fr c i A a rs p
27. Spot Locks to the route repeat steps 1 and 2 NOTE If the position you select is also a Contour Line a submenu will open with related menu options To add the position to the route select Go To Position SAVE THE CURRENT ROUTE 1 While navigating in a Chart View press the MENU key once 2 Select Save Current Route Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow the on screen prompts to confirm NAVIGATE A SAVED ROUTE You can select a saved route from the Waypoint Management dialog box The i Pilot Link will navigate the route in forward or reverse depending on your selection NOTE For more information about the Waypoint Management dialog box see Manage your i Pilot Link Navigation Data or download the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide from our Web site at humminbird com 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Navigation tab gt Waypoints Routes Tracks Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the Waypoint Management dialog box 3 Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to choose a route and press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the submenu 4 Select Travel gt Forward or Reverse ROUTE NAVIGATION REMOTE OPERATIONS a gt NOTE Initiation of Route navigation is done through the Humminbird gt DISENGAGE ROUTE NAVIGATION 1 Press the Cancel Softkey on the Navigate Route Active Screen OR press one of the steering keys
28. T Cursor keys to move from space to space and press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to set the letter or number All upper and lower case a atormanor letters are available as well as digits 0 9 and some punctuation symbols selected Preview for the Route icon Selected iTrack Icon Category Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available categories Select All to view all available icons All Geometry Alerts Supplies Navigation Recreation Fish Environment Waypoint Snap shot Icon Spot Lock icon a Icon Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available icons used to Waypoint icons eg represent the selected waypoint in Chart Views The available icons are determined by the category selected in Icon Category Shared Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to set the selected item to shared or locked on the Humminbird Ethernet Network N 34036846 h i a 7 n W 08437 94 E i Visible Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to set the selected item to visible or hidden in the Chart Views Latitude Longitude Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move from space to space and press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to set the letter or number 4 Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key to confirm your changes y CAUTION If you change the Spot Lock icon it will change to a waypoint and lose its Spot Lock capabilities However you can change a waypoint back to a Spot Lock by changing the Waypo
29. TOUR WORKS Chart View Only i Pilot Compatible LakeMaster Chart Card Required Follow the Contour allows you to navigate a contour on a LakeMaster chart When you start i Pilot Link navigation to Follow the Contour all other types of navigation are stopped on the Fishfinder and the Ethernet network NOTE When the i Pilot Link is following the contour the Current Track is not saved and iTracks cannot be recorded NOTE Initiation of Follow the Contour is done through the Humminbird SET UP FOLLOW THE CONTOUR F To use Follow the Contour an i Pilot compatible LakeMaster chart card must be installed and the a Contour Lines must be set to Visible 1 Install a LakeMaster chart card into the SD card slot 2 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 3 Select the Chart tab gt Contour Lines gt Visible 4 Press the EXIT key until the menu system is closed 5 Press and hold the VIEW key 6 Select Chart View and press the RIGHT Cursor key amp START FOLLOW THE CONTOUR NAVIGATION You can start i Pilot Link navigation if the boat position is within 1 4 mile of the selected contour 1 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a contour line 2 Press the GOTO key 3 Select Follow the Contour and select a navigation direction from the submenu The navigation direction will be previewed in orange or blue on the Chart View See the illustration Starting Follow the Contour Navigation NOTE To quickly reverse th
30. The end of the remote that plugs into the remote includes two spring pins Ensure the pins are clean and that when pushed in they spring back out minnkotamotors com Spot Lock Problem Solution Solution Solution The boat doesn t seem to keep close enough to the recorded Spot Lock location Verify the trolling motor batteries are sufficiently charged Check for weeds on the prop In more extreme wind and current conditions the boat will tend to stabilize a little ways down wind fromtheintended location Relockthelocationthesame distance upwind and expect that the boat will drift some in the downwind direction Cruise Control Problem Solution The GPS speed displayed on the remote is different than what my other GPS system shows If you are using Cruise Control with Advanced AutoPilot or iTrack Navigation i Pilot Link calculates the actual speed in the intended direction of travel which may differ from your GPS reported speed Problem Cruise Control isn t holding the target speed close enough Solution Verify the trolling motor batteries are sufficiently charged AutoPilot Problem When in Advanced AutoPilot in strong winds there is quite a bit of back and forth movement in Solution Problem Solution the boat While Advanced AutoPilot will keep your boat on a true heading it may be at the expense of the boat having to continuously move to get back on the correct course In these extreme conditions yo
31. al equipmentor accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and or reproductive harm ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS Products sold in the U S are not intended for use in the international market Humminbird international units provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations Languages maps timezones units of measurement and warrantyare examples offeaturesthatarecustomized for Humminbird international units purchased through our authorized international distributors To obtain a list of authorized international distributors please visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 334 687 6613 NOTE The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product but your unit will function in the same way NOTE Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase and some features are only available on international models Every effort has been made to clearly identify those features Please read the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model NOTE To purchase accessories for your control head visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 NOTE The procedures and features described in this manual are subject to change without notice This manual was
32. allation Figure 11 3 Remove the control box cover screws and cover using Phillips FIGURE 11 screwdriver Figure 12 FIGURE 14 Se FIGURE 15 FIGURE 12 Sonar Cable Universal Sonar Motors Only minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com LINK 6 Review the cables in the head of the trolling motor 8 If AutoPilot was removed insulate the loose AutoPilot a Ifasonarcable is present it must be routed around connectors as follows the outer perimeter of the control box The sonar a For Powerdrive V2 Motors Using a needle nose pliers Sonar SOU A MITE SHOU AROSE SOULE CaS SOW pushall six AutoPilot connectors that were disconnected in Cable Figure 16 step 4ontoterminal holderslocated onthe undersideofthe b The motor power wires must be routed as shown i Pilot Link Controller Figure 18 Figure 16 IMPORTANT Pull on each wire to make sure it is secured properly Loose wires can cause damage to 7 Route the i Pilot Link controller cable through the i Pilot Link Controller and the entire motor grommet hole and through the center of the coil cord Figure 17 AutoPilot connectors must be placed onto holders exactly as shown Figure 19 Power Wires b For Riptide SP motors Apply heat shrink insulation supplied in bag assembly to the ends of all six loose AutoPilot connectors as shown Figure 20 Use a zip tie to bundle connectors together Trim the zip tie and place connectorbundleinthe m
33. amotors com ees alll GPS Signal Strength Flashing indicates no GPS fix 12 13PM Ti D nae Time and Date State of Charge indicator A for the remote battery oe at te This data is provided by the GPS Charging Battery t J Humminbird Connection Highlights when the i Pilot controller is in Full Battery communications with the Humminbird When there are no communications Low Battery the arrows turn gray DASHBOARD OO CBO cB GPS Speed Motor Speed eo 2 Navigation Mode p Spot Lock Paused yim Legacy Ta Spot Lock je Navigating Following a AutoPilot to End Contour Advanced C Navigating AutoPilot Cruise Control Target Speed Navigating Navigating to Start to Waypoint a Route EO ve Prop Status Cruise Control OPO Recording an iTrack When the red dot is shown it The states of the prop icon are indicates that Link is currently recording an iTrack When the icon is shown the Cruise Control feature e Prop icon i is disabled rop icon is not on prop is disable enabled e On steady but not rotating prop is enabled but the prop speed is zero e Rotating prop is enabled and speed is greater than zero e Blinking prop is disabled but Link is in a mode of navigation and the user is being reminded to enable the prop 2377155 Revision B Ne P 5 28 AM AUGIO HEADER Ue E a U f lt DASHBOARD On Fy INFO BOXES AREH Fe eee lt CONTE
34. an alphanumeric name that starts with IT The name can be edited from the Waypoint Management dialog box see Manage your i Pilot Link Navigation Data ITRACKS FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Van SELECT AND NAVIGATE A SAVED ITRACK If a saved iTrack is within 4 mile of the boat position you can start navigation towards it iTrack navigation will start towards the nearest point on the iTrack and then it will navigate to the Start Point or End Point depending on your selection If you select Go To Position the Fishfinder will mark a waypoint and start i Pilot Link navigation towards it 1 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a Start Point icon End Point icon or a position on the iTrack Press the GOTO key Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select one of the submenu actions To start navigation to the iTrack Start Point select Navigate to Start To start navigation to the iTrack End Point select Navigate to End To start navigation to a point within the iTrack select Go To Position NOTE When you select Go To Position the i Pilot Link will navigate to the cursor position but it will not start navigation on the iTrack NAVIGATE A SAVED ITRACK FROM THE GOTO LIST 1 Press the GOTO key 2 Select an iTrack Start or iTrack End from the Go To list Press the RIGHT Cursor key REVERSE DIRECTION DURING ITRACK NAVIGATION If you are navigating a saved iTrack you can quickly change the navigation direction toward
35. boat moves off course an alert will display on the screen within 100 feet from the iTrack End Point 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice CAUTION When the alert sounds be prepared that the i Pilot Link will soon transition to the 2 Select the Accessories tab gt i Pilot gt i Pilot Off Course Alarm type of navigation set in the Arrival Mode menu option In which case you may need to take l l manalrontrol af haboat 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting Off to 300 ft Off to 100 m Default Off 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice NOTE When i Pilot Navigation is turned on the Arrival Alarm in the Alarms tab is replaced by the Pre Arrival Alarm and the Off Course Alarm is replaced by the i Pilot Off Course Alarm 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting See Enable i Pilot Link Navigation for details Off to 300 ft Off to 100 m Default Off 2 Select the Accessories tab gt i Pilot gt i Pilot Pre Arrival Alarm NOTE When i Pilot Navigation is turned on the Arrival Alarm in the Alarms tab is replaced by i Pilot Off Course Alarm Displayed the Pre Arrival Alarm and the Off Course Alarm is replaced by the i Pilot Off Course Alarm See Enable i Pilot Link Navigation for details The i Pilot Off Course alert displays on the screen Naper T W 08 37 08 minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com D pPilot MANUAL CONTROL REMOTE OPERATIONS MANUAL CONTROL
36. cally Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit defaults or updating the software See your Humminbird online account at humminbird com and the Waypoint Management Guide Required Equipment Personal computer with Internet access a formatted SD memory card a USB Memory Card Reader AS CR and an i Pilot Link compatible Humminbird Fishfinder NOTE To purchase equipment visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 1 Download the Software 1 Install a formatted SD memory card into the card reader connected to your PC 2 Register your Fishfinder Log on to humminbird com Click My Account Set up a new account or log into your current account and add the i Pilot Link to your My Equipment tab 3 Download From My Account My Profile My Equipment click the file name of the latest software update unit name version for your Fishfinder e Read the instructions in the dialog box and click Download e Follow the on screen instructions to save the software files directly to the SD Card 4 Repeat step 3 to download the i Pilot Link controller and remote software files NOTE The timing of software updates may vary so there might not be 3 files required for download every time you visit your Humminbird online account 2 Prepare the Equipment 1 Turn on the main power source 2 Power on the trolling motor If you have a Terrova or Riptide ST trolling mo
37. ce should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury When the boatis moving water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects WARNING The electronic chart in your Humminbird unit is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of autho rized government charts not to replace them Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the current information needed for the safety of navigation and the captain is responsible for their prudent use WARNING Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files waypoints routes tracks groups recordings etc that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit s hardware or software It is important to back up your control head s data files periodically Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit s defaults or updating the software See your Humminbird online account at humminbird com and the Waypoint Management Guide on your Humminbird Manual CD for details WARNING Do not travel at high speed with the unit cover installed Remove the unit cover before traveling at soeeds above 20 mph WARNING Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel Any modification ofthe serialnumberorattempttorepairthe origin
38. d position history and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time The Current Track represents your actual path so far BackTrack allows you to navigate the Current Track as a recorded iTrack When BackTrack is selected the i Pilot Link will mark a Start Point at the boat s current position and it will create an iTrack on top of the Current Track up to 2 miles BACKTRACK To use BackTrack the Fishfinder must be actively tracking Once BackTrack navigation starts you can also use iTrack functions including Reverse see the T7racks section for more information NOTE You can activate BackTrack on the Current Track BackTrack is not available on saved Humminbird tracks 1 Navigation X Press Menu Press the Menu key 2 Select BackTrack and press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE If BackTrack is not displayed in the Navigation X Press Menu select Main Menu gt Current Track gt Start Tracking BackTrack is not available when Follow the Contour is active When you select BackTrack the iTrack Start Point begins at the boat position BACKTRACK FISHFINDER OPERATIONS yan BackTrack Applies an iTrack to the Current Track BackTrack The yellow line shows the projected course J iTrack End Point FOLLOW THE CONTOUR FISHFINDER OPERATIONS HOW FOLLOW THE CON
39. e complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS 210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi mme si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement The radiated output power of the controller is well below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits The controller should be operated at a minimum distance of 20 cm from a person s body minnkotamotors com 89 NOTES The i Pilot installation will require permanently removing the motor control box cover This cover includes information about your motor that may be needed for future service work or when ordering replacement parts Please note the information from your motor in the space provided below Motor model circle one Terrova ST PowerDrive V2 or SP Auto Pilot Yes or No Motor thust 55lb 7Olb etc NOTES 90 minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com 91 Minn Kota and i Pilot Link are registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc minnkotamotors com
40. e direction of Follow the Contour navigation press the MENU key once and select Reverse Navigation from the Navigation X Press Menu FOLLOW THE CONTOUR FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Starting Follow the Contour Navigation Submenu Navigation Option 1 orange Contour Line s Navigation Option 2 blue Navigation Option 1 previewed in orange Boat Icon Cursor selecting a idle contour Navigation Option 2 previewed in blue N34 36 838 Wi DR st GR Move the Open the Contour Selecta Menu Cursor Submenu Option Following the Contour Projected Course displayed in yellow when Follow the Contour is active Boat Icon navigating i Pilot Link Icon indicates i Pilot Link navigationisinprogress Propeller Icon will spin when the i Pilot Link prop is spinning FOLLOW THE CONTOUR FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Vax Ifyou don t want to navigate on the contour line you can set a distance from the contour so that navigation will be offset from the selected contour 1 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a contour line 2 Press the GOTO key 3 Select Follow the Contour and select Contour Offset from the submenu 4 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to set the offset 300 to 300 feet 91 to 91 m where 300 shallowest side of the contour and 300 feet deepest side of the contour Default 0 5 Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a navigation direction
41. e two Softkeys become presets for motor speed To recall a preset speed bring up the Speed Control screen then press the Softkey for that speed To record anew preset speed bring up the Speed Control screen adjust the motor speed to the desired value then press and hold either Softkey until the label above the Softkey changes The example to the right shows preset values of 6 5 and 10 How Dol Steer the Motor Motor Steering Control Steer Left To steer the motor to the left press 8 Steer right To steer the motor to the right press P If a steering key is held down for more than eight seconds the steering will stop to prevent the coil cord from wrapping on the motor minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com GPS MOTOR CONTROL GPS MOTOR CONTROL FISHFINDER OPERATIONS 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 In simple terms i Pilot Link remembers and creates points to navigate your boat automatically i Pilot Link also uses a method of GPS navigation called arrival circles These imaginary circles allow i Pilot Link to understand when it has drifted away fr
42. er s knowledge of the location of each of the satellites GPS Speed Thespeedcalculated by measuring the boat s changeingeographicallocationoveragiventimeusing GPS data i Pilot Link Controller The i Pilot Link controller is part of the i Pilot Link system The controller contains a GPS receiver compass andelectronics to automatically navigate the trolling motor The controller resembles a motor control box coverandis completely sealed and waterproof The controller replaces the existing control box cover and AutoPilot controller if one is present PowerDrive V2 The PowerDrive V2 is in the latest family of bow mount electric steer trolling motors from Minn Kota The motor can be identified by the PowerDrive V2 name on the side of the trolling motor mount Prop Speed The speed that the prop is rotating from 0 to 10 which is adjustable in 2 increments Riptide SP The Riptide SP is in the latest family of saltwater bow mount electric steer trolling motors from Minn Kota The motor can be identified by the Riptide SP name on the side of the trolling motor mount Riptide ST The Riptide ST is in the latest family of saltwater bow mount electric steer trolling motors from Minn Kota The motor can be identified by the Riptide ST name on the side of the trolling motor mount Side Plates Side plates exists on each side of the trolling motor mount These side plates cover and protect mechanical and electrical components from the environment T
43. ere can purchase additional remotes Your local Minn Kota retailer should carry additional remotes If turn off the remote will i Pilot Link continue to operate Yes The i Pilot Link Controller will continue in its current state of operation until the user makes a change either with the remote Humminbird or foot pedal Terrova only minnkotamotors com Pilot Does i Pilot Link help to keep the coil cord from wrapping around the motor shaft Yes and no When in Spot Lock i Pilot Link keeps track of how far it has rotated in either direction If a new correction will cause the coil cord to wrap it will rotate in the opposite direction in order to prevent the wrapping In all other modes it is up to the user to monitor the coil cord and to rotate the motor accordingly to avoid wrapping Does my i Pilot remote work with i Pilot Link No Will i Pilot Link control my motor without the Humminbird connected Yes However your storage for iTracks and Spot Locks will be limited to what can be stored in the Link controller When in Follow the Contour mode my Humminbird stops recording the Current Track Why is that This is to protect the proprietary mapping data contained in the LakeMaster chip Where is the navigational data such as iTracks Spot Locks Waypoints and routes stored When connected to the Humminbird this data is stored on the Humminbird When not connected newly created iTracks and Spot Locks are
44. ft and boats In some European Union member states these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement This symbol WEEE wheelie bin on product indicates the product must not be disposed of with other household refuse It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE Johnson Outdoors Inc will mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive It is our goal to complyinthecollection treatment recoveryandenvironmentallysounddisposalofthoseproducts however theserequirementdo vary within European Union member states For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and or your European Union member state requirements please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased APPLICANT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC 1866450 i PILOT LINK REMOTE 1866400 i PILOT LINK SYSTEM TERROVA 1866405 i PILOT LINK SYSTEM ST 1866410 i PILOT LINK SYSTEM PD V2 1866415 i PILOT LINK SYSTEM SP FCC ID Remote T62 IPREM20 Controller T62 IPCON20 Industry Canada ID Remote 4397A IPREM20 Controller 4397A IPCON20 The FCC and IC label for the remote can be found inside the remote battery compartment The FCC and IC label for the controller can be found on the underside of the controller FCC and Industry Canada Compliance Statement This devic
45. he side plates are temporarily removed from PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP motors during i Pilot Link installation Terrova The Terrova is in the latest family of bow mount electric steer trolling motors from Minn Kota The motor can be identified by the Terrova name on the side of the trolling motor mount Track End The last point on a recorded iTrack which is made when Track Recording was ended Track Start The first point on a recorded iTrack which is made when the Track Record key is pressed to start a recording minnkotamotors com ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Inc to be a responsible corporate citizen operating in compliance with known andapplicable environmental regulations anda good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products WEEE Directive EU Directive 2002 96 EC Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE impacts most distributors sellers and manufacturers of consumer electronics inthe European Union The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer electronics totakeresponsibility forthe management of wastefrom their productsto achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical and electronic equipment EEE nor may it be required for EEE designed andintendedas fixed ortemporaryinstallationintransportation vehiclessuchas automobiles aircra
46. hen thei Pilot Link software has been updated the new software version number will be displayed on the Fishfinder Accessory Test View 4 To finish updating the remote and controller proceed to the next section 4 Update the Remote The new software for the remote is now loaded on the Link Controller You must now go to the remote and initiate the download of the remote software to the remote itself 1 From the remote Home screen select Settings Softkey gt Update Software gt OK 2 From this screen select the Update option 3 A message saying Software Updating will appear along with a progress bar After that another message saying Programming Flash will appear along with a progress bar 4 After the second progress bar finishes the remote will automatically restart 5 Update the Link Controller 1 Cycle power to the trolling motor to regain proper motor control minnkotamotors com I PILOT SETUP JR From the Humminbird l PILOT SETUP FISHFINDER OPERATIONS i Pilot ENABLE I PILOT LINK NAVIGATION idee To start i Pilot Link navigation from the Fishfinder the i Pilot Navigation menu option must be turned on When i Pilot Navigation is turned on the related i Pilot Link menus will be added to the menu system If i Pilot Navigation is turned off your Fishfinder will operate with its traditional Humminbird navigation features NOTE When i Pilot Navigation is turned on navigation f
47. her the a uae ToStart or ToEnd Softkey to indicate the desired af direction of travel and to initiate navigation M p WINS OaE gt REVERSE DIRECTION Havigate to Stan 1 During navigation of an iTrack the direction of travel To End To Start can be reversed by pressing Home gt Controls gt Reverse gt OK gt DISENGAGE ITRACK NAVIGATION Cancel 1 Press the Cancel Softkey on the Navigate iTrack Active Screen OR press one of the steering keys NOTE Ifyou start another mode of i Pilot Link navigation Navigate iTrack will disengage automatically The exception is Spot Lock which if this is engaged iTrack navigation will be paused not disengaged ITRACKS FISHFINDER OPERATIONS VaN RECORD AN ITRACK Track gray line 1 2 3 4 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Accessories tab Select Record iTrack and press the RIGHT Cursor key Press the EXIT key until the menu system is closed As you navigate the iTrack Recording Icon will flash on the screen periodically to indicate that a recording is in progress Recording an iTrack iTrack 0031 recording in progress iTrack Start Point Recorded iTrack red line H 37736 865 W O84 3 7 901 STOP RECORDING is Press the MENU key 2 Select Stop Recording iTrack and press the RIGHT Cursor key Follow the on screen instructions to save or discard the iTrack NOTE When you save an ITrack it is saved with
48. iddle ofthe control boxas shown AutoPilot Wires AutoPilot Motors Only Figure 21 FIGURE 16 FIGURE 19 Pinch ends of heat shrink shut using needle nose pliers FIGURE 20 Insulate and seal six AutoPilot wires on Riptide SP motors with supplied heat shrink FIGURE 21 Place insulated AutoPilot wires in the bottom center of the control box as shown FIGURE 17 a a FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 FIGU Zip Tie Location 1 Zip Tie Location 2 FIGU RE 24 Zip Tie Location 3 RE 25 minnkotamotors com 10 11 12 13 FIGURE 26 Installnewgrommetsuppliedwithi PilotLinkbysnappingitinto INSTALLATION the hole located in front of the coil cord strain relief The i Pilot Link controller cable must be placed in the pass through slot of the grommet Figure 22 Place the i Pilot Link controller where the control box cover was installed Pull any extra controller cable out of the control box by gently pulling on the cable Figure 23 Secure cover with supplied 8 screws Do not over tighten screws Figure 24 Secure the i Pilot Link controller cable to the motor coil cord in allthree locations shown using zip ties provided Figure 25 Trim zip ties using utility knife Failure to secure cable will result in possible damage to the cabling during operation Remove the left and right side plates of trolling motor by loosening all four side plate screws using a Phillips screwdriver Figure 26
49. ilot and the Fishfinder see i Pilot Setup Upload Data from the i Pilot Link minnkotamotors com DATA MANAGEMENT FISHFINDER OPERATIONS yo o S amp EXPORT TO AN SD CARD Your saved iTracks and Spot Locks should be backed up periodically along with your other navigation data waypoints routes tracks Exportyournavigationitemstoan unlocked installed SD card and they can also be managed in HumminbirdPC See your Waypoint Management Guide for details NOTE An SD Card must be purchased separately Export ALL Navigation Items You can export all of your navigation items to an installed unlocked SD card 1 2 4 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Navigation tab gt Waypoints Routes Tracks Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select Options gt Select All and gt Export Follow the on screen instructions to confirm or cancel the export Export Selected Navigation Items You can also select specific navigation items and export them to an installed unlocked SD Card 1 2 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Navigation tab gt Waypoints Routes Tracks Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the Waypoint Management dialog box From a selected group directory in the Waypoint Management dialog box select Options gt Select Multiple and gt Export Select Items Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the navigation data P
50. in all directions in both the stowed and deployed positions 2 Ifyou are using the Ethernet extension cable for your installation connect it to the Ethernet cable on thei Pilot Link The connectors are keyed to prevent reversed installation so be careful notto force the con 4 Connect power to the trolling motor nectors together Hand tighten the screw nut 5 Deploy the motor so the motor shaft is completely vertical If you do not need the Ethernet extension cable for your installation proceed to step 3 6 The i Pilot Link controller will emit four short beeps on startup 3 Route the cable to the Humminbird Fishfinder or the optional Ethernet Switch 7 Turn on the remote by pressing the OK key and verify the LCD comes on NOTE The cable should be routed through an established routing system on the boat in an area with minimal 8 Wheni Pilot Linkis powered up it starts to gather satellite information aboutits location A minimum satellite interference Inspect the selected route carefully to ensure that there are no sharp edges obstacles orobstructions signallevel must beachieved before alli Pilot Linkfunctionality is available This minimum levelisonebaronthe that may damage the cables GPS signal icon With no bars showing only manual functions will be available 4 700 Series Connect the Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Adapter Cable AS EC QDE Insert the 9 Verify all manual functions by pressing CD GS 8 and 0 connector into the Ethernet port
51. int icon to a Spot Lock icon minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com DATA MANAGEMENT WARNING Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files waypoints routes tracks groups snapshots recordings etc that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit s hardware or software It is important to back up your Fishfinder s data files periodically Data files shouldalso be saved to your PC before restoring the unit s defaults or updating the software See your Humminbird online account at humminbird com and the Waypoint Management guide S amp EXPORT TO THE I PILOT Saved iTracks waypoints and Spot Locks can be exported to the i Pilot When they are exported they are copied to the i Pilot The exported data will overwrite the data on the i Pilot 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Navigation tab gt Waypoints Routes Tracks Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select Options gt Select Multiple and gt Export to i Pilot 4 Select Items Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the navigation data Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select an item Repeat as needed 5 Confirm Export When you are finished selecting items press the EXIT key to select Export Selected to i Pilot Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow the on screen instructions to confirm or cancel the export NOTE To import and share navigation data between the i P
52. ion point is reached in a waypoint route or iTrack NOTE The Arrival Mode menu setting does not apply to Spot Lock or Follow the Contour Off returns the unit to manual mode after navigation is finished You must be prepared to take Manual control of the boat Spot Lock creates a Spot Lock and engages a Spot Lock after navigation is finished AutoPilot continues navigation towards the set AutoPilot heading From the Humminbird 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Accessories tab gt i Pilot gt Arrival Mode 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select Off Soot Lock or AutoPilot Default Off From the remote 1 From the Home screen select the Controls Softkey gt Arrival Mode gt OK 2 Use the up down arrow keys to select a new value and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit minnkotamotors com PILOT SETUP PILOT SETUP FISHFINDER OPERATIONS FISHFINDER OPERATIONS amp SET THE I PILOT 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 For example if i Pilot Link is navigating an iTrack and the Pre Arrival Alarm is set to 100 feet the alert will trigger when the boat is s SET THE I PILOT 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
53. isted as connected It may take a minute for the equipment to be detected 5 Press and hold the VIEW key Select System gt GPS Diagnostic View Confirm that External GPS is displayed and the Fix Type indicates Enhanced or 3D NOTE A GPS Receiver is required to enable the navigation features on the Fishfinder The Fishfinder uses the data from the GPS Receiver attached directly to it or selected from the Ethernet network NOTE If the GPS Diagnostic View or Accessory Test is not displayed in the View Rotation press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu Select the Views tab gt GPS Diagnostic View or Accessory Test Change the setting for each view to Visible Confirming that i Pilot Link is Detected Confirming the GPS Fix Type S YSTEMSTATIS OFS Diagnedtic View Fix Type shouldbe 3D or GPS listed as Enhanced connected i Pilot Link listed as connected minnkotamotors com GETTING STARTED REMOTE OPERATIONS KNOWING YOUR REMOTE Remote Layout See diagram to the right Power To turn the remote on press the OK key KOK To turn the remote off press and hold the OK key or select Home gt Settings gt Off OK Construction The remote is waterproof and floats in water Range The range of the remote will be greatly reduced if it is used near or mounted to any metal object including aluminum or steel It is also recommended that the front end of the remote not be obstructed during use minnkot
54. line of sight to the remote for optimumperformance Allelectronicswithinthecontrollerenclosurearecompletelysealed Remote Learning The i Pilot Link remote is prelearned to the controller from the factory The top of the controller has a single learn button to allow additional remotes to be added to the system To learn additional remotes 1 Power up the trolling motor Remote Learn 2 Push and hold the learn button down A steady audio tone will i Pilot Link yeaa be heard while holding this button Speaker 3 While holding the learn button on the controller from the remote home screen select Settings gt Learn and press the OK key 4 Ifthe learn process was successful the controller will respond with four beeps In addition the Dashboard section of the remote will begin to display motor status information such as prop speed A remote can only be learned to one controller at a time A controller can have up to 4 remotes learned to it and actively communicating with it minnkotamotors com GETTING STARTED CONTROLLER OPERATIONS Audio Modes The i Pilot Link Controller also contains an internal soeaker which can be programmed to workin two different audio modes The speaker is programmed to operate in audio mode one from the factory To select the different audio modes from the Home screen go to Settings gt Configurations gt Audio Mode For an explanation of each audio mode and their sounds see the table below
55. lot remotes will not PowerDrive V2 function with i Pilot Link Phillips screwdriver j l E TE Needle nose pliers The Terrova foot pedal is fully functionaland supported when i Pilot Link Utility knife is installed correctly Heat gun or other heat source for installing heat shrink 1 Disconnect all power to the trolling motor Riptide SP 2 Remove control box cover screws and cover using Phillips Phillips screwdriver screwdriver Figure 1 Needle nose pliers a 3 Ifthe trolling motor has the AutoPilot feature unplug the Utility knife l board and af h b Heat gun or other heat source for installing heat shrink AUTOA a e ane A a a a con onon Figures 2 and 3 To help with future service work or ordering replacement parts please refer to the information box in the Notes section located on the back pages of this manual 4 Remove grommet by pulling back on coil cord strain relief and pushing down on grommet Figure 4 Before installing i Pilot Link on your motor make sure the trolling motor is properly installed on your boat Find a clean and dry location for performing the installation FIGURE 2 Most importantly disconnect all power to the trolling motor before installation Not only will this protect you but also the sensitive electronics you are about to install Read through the entire installation process before performing the installation If you need help or need further instruction on installing i Pilot Link
56. nect the black and white wires from the i Pilot Link 22 Reinstall both side plates using Phillips screwdriver If controller cable to the black and white steering motor a Co Pilot was uninstalled use new 4 20 x Phillips wires making sureblackisconnectedtoblackand white screws provided Figure 35 is connected to white Figure 33 23 If a foot pedal is connected to the trolling motor it 20 Complete theinstallation by positioning the heat shrink must be disconnected Once i Pilot Link has been overtheconnectionsand shrink down using aheatgun installedthefootpedalcannotbeusedunlessi PilotLink or other heat source being careful not to overheat any is completely uninstalled omnes wire or parts steering wires l 24 Connect i Pilot Link controller cable to the foot pedal white to white black to black Seal connections with heat shrink connector making sure the connector nut is tight IMPORTANT DO NOT OVERHEAT WIRES OR ae SURROUNDING PARTS WHEN INSTALLING IMPORTANT DO NOT place dielectric grease or any type HEAT SHRINK of lubricant in the connector 21 Reinstallcenterhousingovercontrolboardbypushingit 25 i Pilot Link is now installed on the motor Skip ahead to down until the side fingers lock into place The new the next section to verify the installation i Pilot Link Controller steering cable should be exiting the cable exit hole at the center and bottom of the center housing Figure 34
57. nk systems purchased outside of the U S or parts of such systems must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase including the date of purchase and serial number to any Authorized Minn Kota Service Center in the country of purchase Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Minn Kota Authorized Service Center listed on the enclosed sheet or by contacting the factory at 1 800 227 6433 1 507 345 4623 or fax 1 800 527 4464 Note Do not return your i Pilot Link or parts to your retailer Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXTEND BEYOND TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE IN NO EVENT SHALL JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRONICS L L C BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state WARNING This product contains chemical s known to the state of California to cause cancer and or reproductive toxicity Please refer to your Humminbird product manual for details WARNING This devi
58. nm value and press the OK key to accept Select the m or nm meters or nautical miles Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit Back c Daylight Savings This checkbox is used to configure the Link remote and controller to account for Daylight Savings Time Highlight this checkbox and use the OK key to enable disable the feature and select the Back or Close Softkey to exit the screen c Speed Choosing this selection will bring up a list of units to use when displaying speed Use the up down arrow keys to select a new value and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit os d Temperature Choosing this selection will bring up a Fahrenheit list of units to use when displaying temperature h Celsius Use the up down arrow keys to select a new value and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit Settings gt About Displays the current revisions of software for the remote and the controller Settings gt Learn Used during the process of learning the remote to a controller see details on page 33 Settings gt Update Software Used to check for and initiate software updates for the remote See details in the Software Update section minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com GETTING STARTED REMOTE OPERATIONS GETTING STARTED REMOTE OPERATIONS CONTROLS MENU To enter the Controls Menu select Home gt C
59. oint from the list and press the OK key 2 Select a waypoint from the list and press the RIGHT Cursor key OR gt DISENGAGE NAVIGATION TO A WAYPOINT 1 Press the Cancel Softkey on the GOTO Waypoint Active Screen OR press one of the steering keys 1 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a waypoint or position on the chart 2 Press the GOTO key NOTE Ifyou start another mode of i Pilot Link navigation Navigate to Waypoint If you ve selected a waypoint navigation will start automatically will disengage automatically If you ve selected a position select Go To Position from the submenu and press the RIGHT Cursor key NAVIGATE TO THE MOST RECENTLY CREATED WAYPOINT 1 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key 2 Select the Waypoint name WP and press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the submenu 3 Select Go To and press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation NOTE Waypoints are saved with an alphanumeric name that stars with WR The name can be edited and managed in the Waypoint Management dialog box see Manage your i Pilot Link Navigation Data minnkotamotors com 55 54 minnkotamotors com WAYPOINT FISHFINDER OPERATIONS WAYPOINT FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Chart View with Waypoints Routes and Tracks Waypoint Route Spot Lock Current Track ig i Pilot Link A Icon indicates i Pilot Link navigation is in progress Move the Marka Cursor Waypoint Navigation 56 minnkotamotors com
60. om a point and when it has arrived at a point The size of the arrival circles vary depending on GPS signal strength thus the greater the signal strength the smaller the arrival circles USING I PILOT LINK WITH THE HUMMINBIRD FISHFINDER Thei Pilot Link allows you to start navigation commands from the Humminbird Fishfinder and start navigation with the i Pilot Link The commands from the remote will also be displayed on the Fishfinder The i Pilot Link features are displayed in Chart View and Bird s Eye View The Fishfinder uses the data from the GPS Receiver attached directly to it or selected from the Ethernet network Someofthei Pilot Linknavigationfunctionsmay overridetraditional Humminbird navigationmenuoptions Thealarms have also been adapted to the i Pilot Link You will need the actions in this section throughout the manual Using Chart Side Imaging View with the i Pilot Link might 142 5 SidelmagingView Chart View Spot Lock Icon gg i Pilot Link E Icon indicates i Pilot Link navigation is in progress to the next waypoint in the route Propeller Icon will spin when the i Pilot Link prop is spinning OPEN THE CHART VIEW Thei Pilot Link features and Navigation X Press menu options are displayed in the Chart View and Bird s Eye View To see all available i Pilot Link navigation features use the Chart View 1 Press and hold the VIEW key 2 Select Chart gt Chart View CANCEL I PILOT LINK NAV
61. on the cable collector See your Humminbird installation guide for details l S about installing the quick disconnect mount 10 Ifyou experience any problems with any of the steps above or cannot obtain a GPS satellite signal refer to the troubleshooting section 800 900 1100 Series Insert the other end of the Ethernet Cable into the Ethernet port on the Fishfinder Hand tighten the screw nut Hand Tightening the Screw Nut Screw Nut The connectors are keyed to prevent reversed installation minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 700 Series Cable Collector with Ethernet Ethernet AAL N o eee 6 N 2 0 oseame Ethernet Port 1100 Series rear view Ethernet Port minnkotamotors com VERIFYING INSTALLATION ON THE HUMMINBIRD FISHFINDER All equipment should be connected and powered before you turn on the Fishfinder When the i Pilot Link is detected Pilot Link Connectedwill display briefly on the screen You can also confirm the installation connections using the following instructions 1 Press the POWER LIGHT key on the Fishfinder Title Screen 2 When the Title screen is displayed press the MENU key v to open the Start Up Options Menu HUMMINBIRD 3 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select Normal 1198c SI Combo and press the RIGHT Cursor key 4 Press and hold the VIEW key Select System gt Accessory Test Confirm that i Pilot Link is l
62. ontrols Softkey Controls Resume iP Yearse Record Arrival Mode Autopilot Mode Sort Order Back Close Controls Menu Arrival Mode Off Spotlock AutoPilat Close Controls gt Arrival Mode Autopilot Mode Legacy Advanced Close Controls gt Autopilot Mode Sort Order Distance Hime stamp Name Close Controls gt Sort Order Controls gt Resume When navigation is paused Spot Locked selecting Resume will restart the original navigation mode Note that this selection is only available when navigation is currently paused Controls gt Reverse While navigating an iTrack or contour line selecting Reverse will change the direction of travel Note that this selection is only available while navigating these types of features Controls gt Record Select Record to begin recording an iTrack This selection is also used to return tothe Record Active screen if a recording is in process and the user has brought up a differ ent screen Controls gt Arrival Mode Theselections onthis menu are used to tell i Pilot Link what to do when adestination is reached during certain types of navigation Use the up down arrow keys to select the setting and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close softkey to save the setting and exit a This same configuration is accessible through the Humminbird Controls gt Autopilot Mode From this menu the user configures which version of AutoPil
63. ot to use when AutoPilot is engaged Use the up down arrow keys to select the setting and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit a This same configuration is accessible through the Humminbird Controls gt Sort Order Theselectionsonthismenucontrolthe orderin which navigational points appearon the GOTO screen Use the up down arrow keys to select a new value and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close softkey to save the setting and exit minnkotamotors com REMOTE BATTERY Indicator Charging The i Pilot Link remote contains a rechargeable battery To charge the battery plug the USB end into the included AC adapter and plug the other two pronged end into the charging port of the remote The Charging Indicator will illuminate whenever an energized charging cable is connected The user also has the option of plugging the USB end of the charging cable into any USB type power source The remote can be recharged while the remote is on or off NOTE The USB end of the charging cable is not intended for prolonged exposure to saltwater environments Charging Port KNOWING YOUR I PILOT LINK CONTROLLER Construction The i Pilot Link controller contains a very sensitive digital compass and is where all GPS satellite and i Pilot Link remote signals are received It is very important that the controller has a clear view of the sky in all directions and has a clear
64. path for navigation and are used in trip planning Your Fishfinder can store up to 45 routes that can each contain up to 50 waypoints A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next As you travel a route staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get to your destination although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart A Route Leg is the path between each waypoint in a route The color of each route leg is displayed as follows e Completed Route Leg Gray e Current Route Leg Yellow e Future Route Leg Gold i Pilot Link navigation can start on the route if the boat position is within mile of the first waypoint in the route Navigating a Route Current Route Leg yellow Future Route Leg gold Completed Route Leg gray i Pilot Link g Icon indicates i Pilot Link navigation is in progress Move the Start Cursor Waypoint Navigation NOTE When the i Pilot Link is navigating and reaches a Spot Lock it will engage the Spot Lock To resume navigation on the route select Resume Navigation from the Navigation X Press Menu See GPS Motor Control Resume Navigation for more information ROUTE NAVIGATION FISHFINDER OPERATIONS VaN CREATE A ROUTE 1 In a Chart View use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a waypoint Spot Lock or position on the chart 2 Press the GOTO key 3 To add more waypoints or
65. rcle 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 You can save a combination of up to 2 750 Spot Locks and Waypoints on your Humminbird or up to 16 on the Link Controller when operating without the Humminbird Spot Locks are saved with an alphanumericname that can be edited on the Humminbird through the Navigation X Press Menuorfrom the Waypoint Management dialog box Note Link differentiates between a Spot Lock and a Waypoint only by its icon A Spot Lock will have this icon CB Any Waypoint can be converted to a Spot Lock by changing its icon to the Spot Lock icon see Manage your i Pilot Link Navigation Data Spot Lock can be operationally controlled with the i Pilot Link remote or the Humminbird Fishfinder minnkotamotors com REMOTE OPERATIONS gt ENGAGE SPOT LOCK 1 Press on the remote 2 This newly created Spot Lock location is temporary To save the location for later use press the Save Softkey on the Spot Lock Active Screen gt DISENGAGE SPOT LOCK 1 Press the Cancel Softkey on the Spot Lock Active Screen OR any of the following keys a l NOTE IfyoustartanothermodeofiPilotnavigation Spot Lock willdisengage automatically gt NAVIGATE TO A SAVED SPOT LOCK 1 Manually navigate the boat to within a quarter
66. rd or upto 16onthe Linkcontroller when operating withoutthe Humminbird iTracks are saved with an alohanumeric name that can be edited on the Humminbird through the Navigation X Press Menu or from the Waypoint Management dialog box You can also edit the iTrack appearance and whether or not it is visible on the Fishfinder Chart View During iTrack navigation Link takes control over all steering functions speed can be manually controlled or the Cruise Control function can also be used The motor speed must be set high enough in order to stay on the iTrack given wind current and other external forces O RECORDED iTRACK NAVIGATE iTRACK TOWARDS START POINT gt NAVIGATE iTRACK TOWARDS END POINT minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors com ITRACKS REMOTE OPERATIONS gt gt RECORDING AN ITRACK 1 To begin recording select Home gt Controls gt Record gt OK 2 Tostop the recording press the StopRec Softkey on the iTrack Active Screen OR Recording iTrack 1 Select Home gt Controls Softkey gt Stop Record gt OK ITOO26 a The user will then be prompted to Save or Discard the recorded iTrack gt NAVIGATE AN ITRACK 1 Manually navigate the boat to within a quarter mile of any point on the iTrack Press the GOTO key Select the iTrack from the list and press eit
67. ress the RIGHT Cursor key to select an item Repeat as needed Confirm Export When you are finished selecting items press the EXIT key to select Export Selected Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow the on screen instructions to confirm or cancel the export minnkotamotors com 84 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q A O O O Does i Pilot Link record the speed I am traveling when recording a iTrack No i Pilot Link only records its location during track record It is up to the user to set the desired speed manually or with Cruise Control Why doesn t my GPS Signal Strength icon always show all four bars GPS signal strength is impacted by many influences including i Pilot Link controller having a clear view of the sky especially to the southern sky boat being located alongside a high bank and your geographic location Is i Pilot Link compatible with CoPilot No None of the components between the two systems are compatible with each other Does the remote float Yes How long of an iTrack can I record Each individual can be up to two miles in length Can I use multiple remotes with my i Pilot Link Yes you can use up to four remotes simultaneously Remember to learn each new remote to the i Pilot Link controller Q Why does the LCD screen of the remote have dark blotches on it when I wear my sunglasses O Polarized sunglasses can dramatically affect the way an LCD looks to the human eye Wh
68. roller where the control box cover was installed and secure with supplied 8 screws Do not over tighten screws Figure 9 i Pilot Link is now installed on the motor Skip ahead to page 22 to verify the installation INSTALLATION FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 minnkotamotors com INSTALLATION INSTALLATION i Pilot Link Installation on PowerDrive V2 4 If the trolling motor has AutoPilot it must be removed and Riptide SP as follows a Disconnect all six AutoPilot connectors from AutoPilot controller using a needle nose pliers and a utility knife to remove any heat shrink insulation that may exist Figure 13 Note Once i Pilot Link is installed in a PowerDrive V2 or Riptide SP motor the foot pedal cannot be used again unless i Pilot Link is fully uninstalled 1 Disconnect all power to the trolling motor b Remove the AutoPilot controller from the head of the 2 If a CoPilot is installed it must be removed as follows trolling motor Figure 14 This is done by pushing out thelocking tabs then lifting the circuit board out Finally lift out the compass FIGURE 13 a Disconnect motor connector and foot pedal connector from CoPilot Figure 10 5 Remove grommet by pulling back on coil cord strain relief b Remove the CoPilot receiver from the motor by removing and pushing downongrommetuntil it pops out Figure 15 both mounting screws Do not replace these screws as the side plates will be removed in step 13 of this inst
69. rom other connected autopilots will be cancelled 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Accessories tab gt i Pilot gt i Pilot Navigation gt On or Off Default On UPLOAD DATA FROM THE I PILOT LINK When Auto Upload Data is turned on the Fishfinder copies the i Pilot Link s saved iTracks and Spot Locks In this case the Fishfinder and i Pilot Link are synchronized so if you delete a Spot Lock or iTrack on the Fishfinder it will be deleted on the i Pilot Link When Auto Upload Data is off deleting an item on the Fishfinder will not affect the data stored on the i Pilot Link and vice versa 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Accessories tab gt i Pilot gt Auto Upload Data gt On or Off Default On NOTE The maximum number of iTracks Spot Locks waypoints routes and tracks may vary due to the setup of your Waypoint Management directory Groups and sub groups also use storage and the storage limit is influenced by the complexity of your Waypoint Management directory See Manage your i Pilot Link Navigation Data for details minnkotamotors com l PILOT SETUP FISHFINDER OPERATIONS SET THE ARRIVAL MODE When you are navigating with the i Pilot Link and reach the destination set the Arrival Mode menu option to tell the system what to 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 destinat
70. se Control panel b Using QED and 3p adjust the Target Speed c Press and hold the left Softkey until the Softkey Label changes to match the Target Speed value minnkotamotors com DATA MANAGEMENT Xa DATA MANAGEMENT FISHFINDER OPERATIONS FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Edit iTrack MANAGE YOUR I PILOT LINK NAVIGATION DATA ar Youcan editiTracks and Spot LocksintheWaypoint Managementdialog boxinthesamewaythat you can edit other Humminbird navigation data You can also create new iTracks and Spot Locks and you can start navigation to the selected item The features that are unique to i Pilot Link are described in this section To understand howto use the Waypoint Management dialog box see your Waypoint Management Guide for details Visit l at our Web site at humminbird com to download the Waypoint Management Guide 7 iTrack Points Created 9 21 18 AM 08 24 12 OPEN THE WAYPOINT MANAGEMENT DIALOG BOX amp EDIT AN ITRACK OR A SPOT LOCK 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 5 1 Select a Spot Lock or iTrack and press the RIGHT Cursor key 2 Select the Navigation tab gt Waypoints Routes Tracks 2 Select Edit from the submenu and press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move from field to field and press the UP or Waypoint Management Dialog Box DOWN Cursor keys to change the settings The available fields will be determined by the item you are editing Name Press the RIGHT or LEF
71. ss the MENU key 2 Select Cancel i Pilot Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE If you start another mode of i Pilot Link navigation the Spot Lock will disengage automatically minnkotamotors com WAYPOINT WAYPOINT REMOTE OPERATIONS FISHFINDER OPERATIONS HOW WAYPOINT NAVIGATION WORKS Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points Your Fishfinder can save a combination of up to 2 750 Waypoints and Spot Locks MARK A WAYPOINT 1 Press the VIEW key until a Chart View is displayed on the screen 2 A waypoint can be marked as follows gt MARK A WAYPOINT To save the waypoint at the boat s position press the MARK key To save a waypoint at the cursor position use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the Chart View Then press the MARK key 1 To create a Waypoint at the boat s position press and hold the Spot Lock key This Waypoint will be saved on the Humminbird amp NAVIGATE TO A SAVED WAYPOINT If a saved waypoint is within 4 mile of the boat position you can start i Pilot Link navigation gt NAVIGATE TO A SAVED WAYPOINT 1 Manually navigate the boat to within a quarter mile of the Waypoint location towards it 2 Press the GOTO key 1 From the Chart View press the GOTO key 3 Select the Wayp
72. t to answer Both AutoPilots have their benefits based on the type of fishing and bait presentation desired Advanced AutoPilot will keep the boat on a true straight path in most conditions When very extreme conditions exists such as very strong winds or current the trolling motor may not have enough power to control the boat smoothly In these extreme cases it may be best to use Legacy AutoPilot and let the boat move with the wind or current if the motor is not powerful enough to overcome it Legacy AutoPilot helps you maintain a constant heading but does not compensate for wind or currents Both Advanced AutoPilot and Legacy AutoPilot are valuable tools the fisherman can use for accurate and precise bait presentation We highly recommend getting on the water and trying both Advanced AutoPilot and Legacy AutoPilotin various fishing situations and applications With experimentation and time you will find which AutoPilot works best for you in a given situation Using AutoPilot with Other i Pilot Link Functions AutoPilot can be used in combination with Cruise Control and while recording an iTrack If another mode of navigation that controls steering is enabled while AutoPilot is enabled AutoPilot will disable automatically minnkotamotors com minnkotamotors co m ADVANCED AUTOPILOT HEADING N t POSSIBLE DEVIATION DUE TO WIND CURRENT LEGACY AUTOPILOT HEADING N t l _ POSSIBLE DEVIATION 1 DUE TO WIND CURR
73. the Start Point or End Point For example if the i Pilot Link is navigating to the Start Point selecting Reverse Navigation willstarti Pilot Link navigationinthe opposite direction towardsthe End Point 1 During iTrack navigation press the MENU key once 2 Select Reverse Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key DELETE A SAVED ITRACK 1 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a Start Point or End Point on the iTrack 2 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key once 3 Select the iTrack name and press the RIGHT Cursor key 4 Select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE You can also delete iTracks from the Waypoint Management dialog box see Manage your i Pilot Link Navigation Data Go To List Track gray line a ITRACKS FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Vax Selecting a Saved iTrack from the Go To List Starts navigation to the nearest iTrack point and finishes at the Start Point Starts navigation to the nearest iTrack point and finishes at the End Point Open the Selecta Saved Go To List iTrack Navigating to the End Point iTrack Start Point the closest point on the iTrack Arrival Circle see Set the Pre Arrival Alarm iTrack End Point iTrack The yellow line indicates the projected course N3a 36 e4aT W 08a 37 898 BACKTRACK FISHFINDER OPERATIONS Van HOW BACKTRACK WORKS Traditional Humminbird tracks consist of detaile
74. tor deploy it into the water 3 Turnonthe remote by pressing the OK key Ensure the battery is well charged Ifthe battery charge is not sufficient you will be prompted during the process to plug in the charger 4 Turnon the Fishfinder by pressing the POWER LIGHT key and follow the on screen prompts to start Normal mode minnkotamotors com GETTING STARTED SOFTWARE UPDATES 5 Press and hold the Fishfinder VIEW key Select System gt Accessory Test 6 Confirm that i Pilot Link is listed as connected It may take a minute for the equipment to be detected You will refer to this view throughout the update Note the current software version number shown next to i Pilot Link NOTE If the Accessory Test View is not shown in the submenu select the Main Menu gt Views tab gt Accessory Test gt Visible 3 Update the Software 1 Install the SD card with the updated software files into the Fishfinder card slot 2 Fishfinder Update The Fishfinder will recognize the new software Follow the dialog box instructions to confirm software installation i Pilot Link Update The software will be updated automatically It may take up to two minutes for the software to be detected onthe network and the Fishfinderwilldisplay on screen dialog boxestoindicate that the update is in progress NOTE You may notice that the i Pilot Link will disconnect and then reconnect during the software update This is part of the update process 3 W
75. totheremotenothavingwirelesscommunicationswith the Linkcontroller This could be due to the motor not being powered up or the remote not being learned to the controller Check power to the motor and learn the remote to the controller see Remote Learning on page 33 There is a message on the remote screen showing Motor Error Also the keys on the remote are not controlling the motor This error is generated when the Link controller loses communications with the Terrova or ST motor controller This error will occur any time the software on the Link controller is updated To clear the error cycle power to the motor lm having a hard time seeing the content on the LCD screen With the type of LCD used on the remote it is able to utilize ambient light to enhance the visibility of the screen content However when inindirect or low light conditions the backlight may be needed Through the Backlight Settings Menu youcan adjust the intensity of the backlight along withthe amountoftime it stays on after a button press connected the charging cable but the charging indicator does not come on Ensure the power USB end is receiving power from the AC adapter or the alternate power source you may be using such as the vehicle power port Look inside the charging port on the bottom end of the remote You should clearly see two metallic contacts Useanappropriate tool to clean out any debris that may have accumulated inthe charging port
76. trols the format that the time appears in on the screen header Use the up down arrow keys to select the desired format a new value and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Configurations gt Date From this menu the user configures the format that the date appears on GOTO screen on remote Use the up down arrow keys to select a new value and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit Configurations gt Units From this menu the user configures the following Units Depth o Depth Choosing this selection will bring up Feat a list of units to use when displaying depth Meters Date Format mms ca yy damim yy yymmdd Configurations gt Date Units Depth Distant e speed le Mmperdtlure Use the up down arrow keys to select a new value and press the OK key to accept Select the Back or Close Softkey to save the setting and exit Close Softkey to save the setting and exit Fathoms b Time Zone Choosing this Ei a a Configurations gt Time selection will bring up a list sca ieee a Configurations gt Units of time zones AKST UTC 3 See b Distance Choosing this selection will bring up ee pass 3 maTi a list of units to use when displaying distance ft or sm feet or statute miles ET UTE 5i m or km T 7 F m or km meters or kilometers EST UTC 5 ft or am Use the up own arrow keys to select a new ft or nm feet or nautical miles w m or
77. u may be better off using Legacy AutoPilot and correcting for the wind manually Under AutoPilot Mode have Advanced selected as the default mode However when engage AutoPilot it goes into Legacy AutoPilot instead of Advanced If the GPS signal strength icon shown no bars then Link will automatically engage Legacy AutoPilot regardless of the Mode selected Wait for your GPS signal strength to reach at least one bar then re engage AutoPilot Track Record and Playback Problem Solution Solution Problem Solution While navigating an iTrack the propeller suddenly stopped Verify you did not accidentally enable another automatic feature such as AutoPilot or Spot Lock You may have the Arrival Mode set to OFF While recording an iTrack the recording suddenly stopped You may have reached the two mile limit for recording an iTrack PowerDrive V2 Riptide SP Problem Solution Steering does not work properly or at all Verify that the steering wires from the i Pilot Link cable are properly connected directly to the blackand white wires coming from the steering housing minnkotamotors com 87 88 PPilot GLOSSARY Accessory Connector The accessory connector is a small sealed connector used on the Terrova and Riptide ST family of motors This connector allows for easy waterproof installation of any Minn Kota Terrova and Riptide ST accessories Center Housing A plastic center housing exists in the center
78. ved automatically to the Fishfinder This menu option marks the Spot Lock but it does not start navigation to the Spot Lock To start navigation see Mark a Spot Lock and Start Navigation 1 2 3 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the chart Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key Select Mark Spot Lock and press the RIGHT Cursor key Press the EXIT key until the Navigation X Press Menu is closed minnkotamotors com FISHFINDER OPERATIONS FISHFINDER OPERATIONS M34 36 642 W 084 37 930 Marking a Spot Lock at the Cursor Position Cursor To W Chart Declutter E Save Current Track E Clear Current Track Mark Spot Lock Spot Lock At Cursor BackTrack eA 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 H 34 3 6 846 We Oe st Fe Move the Open the Navigation Selecta Menu Cursor X Press Menu Option amp MARK A SPOT LOCK AND START NAVIGATION You can mark a Spot Lock at the cursor location and start navigation towards it automatically When the boat reaches the point it will Spot Lock until you disengage it This type of Soot Lock is temporary 1 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the chart 2 Navigation X Press Menu Press the MENU key 3 Select Spot Lock at Cursor and press the RIGHT Cursor
79. y Asked Questionss csssssssssscssssssscscsssssssscessssecscsssssessscsssssssscsesssssessesesesecseassesessessacsesecss 84 85 Troubleshooting sesers RN 86 87 OS e EE AO EA A A AA T A AT N O E 88 Eoo E EEE TANS AE EEN E A E E 89 NOTOS onenian E EE eenabaial aoletersdst eae naunases 90 91 2012 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc 2377156 Rev A Overview Thank you for purchasing the Minn Kota i Pilot Link This revolutionary boat control system enables your Minn Kota trolling motor and your Humminbird Fishfinder to communicate with each other delivering unprecedented levels of automatic navigation Find store and revisit your most productive fishing spots and tracks taking control of it all from either the i Pilot Link wireless remote control or directly from the Humminbird Fishfinder Add an i Pilot compatible LakeMaster digital map card and unlock the ability to automatically follow depth contours for even higher levels of boat control All with GPS accuracy so you spend less time positioning your boat and more time catching fish This i Pilot Link Owner s Manual is divided into four main sections Installation Getting Started Manual Control and GPS Motor Control A waterproof and easy to read Quick Reference Guide is included as a supplement to the User Manual A French version of the manual is available online at minnkotamotors com Une version francais du manuel est disponible en ligne a minnkotamotors com

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