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Humminbird i-PILOT LINK User Manual

Humminbird i-PILOT LINK
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i
-PILOT LINK for SOLIX,ONIX,and ION
Operations Guide

Table of Contents

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Humminbird i-PILOT LINK Specifications

General IconGeneral
GPSYes
BluetoothNo
Waypoint ManagementYes
Control TypeRemote
CommunicationWireless
Remote ControlYes
SonarCompatible with Humminbird sonar units
MappingYes

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Provides an overview of the i-Pilot Link system and its benefits for boat control.

Safety and Cautions while using i-Pilot Link

Highlights critical safety warnings and operational precautions for using the i-Pilot Link.

i-Pilot Link Warranty and Registration

Provides information on i-Pilot Link warranty and product registration procedures.

Humminbird Control Head

Explains how i-Pilot Link functionality integrates with the Humminbird control head.

INSTALLATION

Purchase Ethernet Cables and Equipment

Details the necessary hardware, including Ethernet cables, for connecting the i-Pilot Link.

Connect the i-Pilot Link to the Humminbird Control Head

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the i-Pilot Link to the control head.

Confirm GPS Reception

Verifies that the control head has a proper GPS signal for navigation features.

UPDATE SOFTWARE

Export Settings and Navigation Data

Guides users on backing up data before software updates to prevent loss.

Download Software Updates for the Humminbird Control Head

Explains how to download software updates from the manufacturer's website.

Update Software for the i-Pilot Link

Details the process for updating software on the i-Pilot Link controller and remote.

CONFIGURE i-PILOT WITH THE CONTROL HEAD

Enable i-Pilot Link Navigation

Activates i-Pilot Link navigation on the Humminbird control head, enabling new menus.

Set the Arrival Mode

Configures the system's behavior upon reaching a navigation destination.

Set the Water Level Offset

Adjusts the displayed water level on contour lines for accurate chart interpretation.

SET UP i-PILOT LINK ALARMS

Set the Pre-Arrival Alarm

Configures an alert when approaching a waypoint, route, or iTrack destination.

Set the Off Course (XTE) Alarm

Sets an alert for when the boat deviates from the selected navigation route.

DISPLAY DIGITAL READOUT BOXES

Display the i-Pilot Data Bar

Shows how to display navigation information on the i-Pilot Link data bar.

DEPLOY OR STOW THE ULTERRA TROLLING MOTOR

Open the Ulterra Dialog Box

Details how to access the Ulterra motor's deployment and stowage controls.

Deploy the Motor

Provides instructions for deploying the Ulterra trolling motor.

Stow the Motor

Provides instructions for stowing the Ulterra trolling motor.

i-PILOT LINK NAVIGATION OVERVIEW

Using i-Pilot Link with the Humminbird Control Head

Explains how to use i-Pilot Link features through the Humminbird control head.

Open the Chart View

Guides users on how to access the primary navigation display.

i-Pilot X-Press Remote Overview

Open the i-Pilot X-Press Remote

Introduces the i-Pilot X-Press Remote and how to access its functions.

Go To Menu Overview

Open the Go To Menu from the Status Bar

Describes how to open the Go To navigation menu from the status bar.

Open the Go To Menu from the X-Press Remote

Describes how to open the Go To navigation menu using the X-Press Remote.

Start i-Pilot Link Navigation

i-Pilot Link Navigation Options

Overviews the different navigation modes available with i-Pilot Link.

Cancel i-Pilot Link Navigation

Cancel Navigation (Go To Menu)

Explains how to cancel i-Pilot Link navigation using the Go To menu.

Cancel Navigation (X-Press Remote)

Explains how to cancel i-Pilot Link navigation using the X-Press Remote.

PROPELLER CONTROLS (X-PRESS REMOTE)

Start or Stop the Propeller

Details how to manually start and stop the trolling motor propeller.

Steer

Provides instructions for manually steering the boat using the remote.

Increase or Decrease Speed

Explains how to adjust the trolling motor's speed using the remote.

Engage High Speed Bypass (HSB)

Describes how to activate High Speed Bypass for maximum propeller speed.

CRUISE CONTROL

Engage Cruise Control

Guides on setting and engaging the Cruise Control feature for maintaining speed.

Disengage Cruise Control

Explains how to disengage the Cruise Control feature.

SPOT-LOCKS

Mark a Spot-Lock at the Boat Position

Describes how to save the current boat position as a Spot-Lock.

Start Spot-Lock Navigation

Explains how to initiate navigation to a Spot-Lock position.

Edit Saved Spot-Locks

Details how to modify the name, color, or other properties of saved Spot-Locks.

WAYPOINTS

Mark a Waypoint

Instructions for creating and saving a waypoint at a specific location.

Start Navigation to a Saved Waypoint

Guides on initiating navigation to a previously saved waypoint.

CIRCLE MODE

Navigate in Circle Mode

Explains how to navigate the boat in a circular path around a set point.

Adjust Circle Mode Settings

Details how to modify parameters like radius and direction for Circle Mode.

iTRACKS

Record an iTrack

Instructions for initiating the recording of a boat's path as an iTrack.

Select and Navigate a Saved iTrack

Guides on selecting and starting navigation along a previously recorded iTrack.

Delete a Saved iTrack

Provides steps to remove a saved iTrack from the system.

BACKTRACK

Set the BackTrack Distance

Configures the distance for navigating back along the current track.

Start BackTrack Navigation

Initiates navigation back along the recorded current track.

FOLLOW THE CONTOUR

Install the Chart or Map Card

Explains the requirement for a compatible map card to use contour navigation.

Start Follow the Contour Navigation

Guides on how to begin navigation along a selected contour line.

Adjust the Contour Offset During Navigation

Allows dynamic adjustment of the distance from the contour line while navigating.

Follow Bottom Hardness or Vegetation

Open the AutoChart Live Menu

Accesses the menu for displaying and managing AutoChart Live data layers.

Follow Bottom Hardness

Enables navigation along the boat's bottom hardness data layer.

ROUTES

Quick Route Navigation

Describes creating and navigating a route by connecting points.

Navigate a Saved Route

Guides on starting navigation along a previously saved route.

AUTOPILOT

Advanced AutoPilot

Details the advanced autopilot mode that uses GPS for enhanced steering.

Legacy AutoPilot

Describes the legacy autopilot mode that uses compass heading for steering.

Set the AutoPilot Mode

Explains how to select between Advanced and Legacy AutoPilot modes.

MANAGE YOUR i-PILOT LINK NAVIGATION DATA

Open the Nav Data Tool

Provides access to tools for managing navigation data like iTracks and Spot-Locks.

Manage iTracks

Instructions for editing, saving, and deleting recorded iTracks.

Manage Spot-Locks

Instructions for editing, saving, and deleting saved Spot-Locks.

Export Nav Data to the i-Pilot Link

Export Nav Data to an SD Card

Guides on backing up navigation data to an SD card.

Export All Navigation Data

Explains how to export all saved navigation data to a storage device.

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