DIGI-TROLL 5

DIGI-TROLL 5 TS

Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Warranty / Service Information ................................................................................................................ 4

Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 5

Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 6

Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Boom and Ball Hook................................................................................................................................... 8

Boom End Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 10

Spool Cover Removal................................................................................................................................ 11

Rod Holders ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Cable Termination ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Line Release......……………………………………………………………………………………...13

Intellitroll Antenna .................................................................................................................................... 14

Power Loss Crank Handle ........................................................................................................................ 15

Wiring Your Downrigger ......................................................................................................................... 16

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Display ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 20

Up and Down ............................................................................................................................................. 20

Positive Ion Control .................................................................................................................................. 21

Line On Reel .............................................................................................................................................. 21

Units ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

Un/Coated Line ......................................................................................................................................... 22

Networking ................................................................................................................................................. 23

Intellitroll Use ............................................................................................................................................ 23

Fishing Th eory ........................................................................................................................................... 24

Positive Ion Control Th eory ..................................................................................................................... 25

Blowback Calculations .............................................................................................................................. 26

Trolling Tips ............................................................................................................................................... 27

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 28

Parts Lists .................................................................................................................................................... 30

Wiring Diagram......................................................................................................................................... 34

WEEE Compliance .................................................................................................................................... 36

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Introduction

Overview

Thank you for purchasing the Cannon Digi-Troll 5 electric downrigger. We have designed your new downrigger to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance fi shing control and improve your ability to catch fi sh.

This manual covers installation and the functions of both the Digi-Troll 5 and Digi-Troll 5 TS. The Tournament Series version of the Digi-Troll is fi tted with a cast stainless steel reel, brushed fi nish stainless steel boom, and a white frame.

Safety and Cautions

Your Cannon downrigger should only be used for its intended purpose. Improper use will void the warranty and may be a safety risk.

We hope that you enjoy the use of your new downrigger and enjoy the benefi t of controlled depth fi shing for years to come by always following safe boating practices and laws for wherever you are fi shing.

Read this manual carefully before operating your new Cannon Downrigger. Retain this manual for future reference.

Warranty and Registration

To receive all the benefi ts for your product warranty please fi ll out and mail the registration card. You may also register your product online at www.cannondownriggers.com.

Digi-Troll 5

Digi-Troll 5 TS

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CANNON LIMITED WARRANTY

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Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that if the accompanying product (see exclusions below) proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the following warranty periods, Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refunds will be made):

1) The boom, motor, and reels, plus all composite parts, including but not limited to frames and bases, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to normal wear and tear, for the original purchaser’s lifetime.

2) All other items will have 1-year limited warranties from the date of original retail purchase, except THE FOLLOWING

ITEMS THAT HAVE NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER: boot covers, clothing, Dacron line, rubber bands, swivel lock pin, weights, and wire cable.

This limited warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser; all subsequent purchasers acquire the product “as is” without any benefi t of this limited warranty. Repair or replacement of the product as set forth in this limited warranty shall be the original purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.’ sole and exclusive liability for breach of this warranty.

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply in the following circumstances:

• When the product has been connected, installed, combined, altered, adjusted, serviced, repaired, or handled in a manner other than according to the instructions furnished with the product

• When the motor housing is opened by anyone other than Cannon ® Authorized service repair personnel.

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When any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, carelessness, or abnormal use, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instructions of the owner’s manual

LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND

CERTAIN DAMAGES

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THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE

LIMITED WARRANTIES. JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELEC-

TRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CON-

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES (EXCEPT ON THE BOOM, MOTOR, REELS, AND

ALL COMPOSITE PARTS), INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PUR-

POSE, EXTEND BEYOND ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PUR-

CHASE (AND IN THE CASE OF THE BOOT COVERS, CLOTHING,

DACRON LINE, RUBBER BANDS, SWIVEL LOCK PIN, WEIGHTS,

AND WIRE CABLE, JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRON-

ICS, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES). THIS WRITING

CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES WITH

RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF; NO WAIVER OR

AMENDMENT SHALL BE VALID UNLESS IN WRITING SIGNED BY

JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

CANNON

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SERVICE POLICY

AFTER THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD

After the applicable warranty period, or, if one of the above exclusions applies, Cannon products will be repaired for a charge of parts plus labor. All factory repairs, after the applicable warranty period, carry a 90-Day Limited Warranty, subject to the exclusions and limitations stated above.

TO ENFORCE WARRANTY OR TO OBTAIN REPAIRS AFTER

WARRANTY

To obtain warranty service in the U.S., the downrigger or part believed to be defective and the proof of original purchase (including the date of purchase) must be presented to a Cannon Authorized Service

Center or to Cannon’s factory service center in Mankato, MN. Except as noted below, any charges incurred for service calls, transportation or shipping/freight to/from the Cannon Authorized Service Center or

Cannon’s factory, labor to haul out, remove, re-install or re-rig products for warranty service, or any similar items are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser. Downriggers purchased outside of the

U.S. (or parts of such downriggers) must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase (including the date of purchase and serial number) to any Authorized Cannon Service Center in the country of purchase.

Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Cannon Authorized

Service Center listed on the enclosed sheet, or by contacting the factory at 1-800-227-6433 or Fax 1-800-527-4464. If the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United States.

DO NOT return your Cannon downrigger or parts to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them.

Major parts, such as the motor and main frame, must be returned to Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. in Mankato, Minnesota, or a Cannon Authorized Service Center, for repair or replacement. To reduce shipping costs, we suggest removal of loose parts such as the boom and rod holders. Small parts that can be easily removed such as the handle and/or the counter, may be removed from the downrigger and returned for repair or replacement.

Retain your sales receipt! Proof of purchase must accompany product when returned.

Return Address:

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

Cannon

121 Power Drive

Mankato, MN 56001

____________Store Where Purchased

RETAIN THIS SECTION FOR YOUR RECORDS

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Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing

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Undoubtedly there are many fi shermen familiar with the methods and use of controlled depth fi shing.

During the mid 1960’s the state of Michigan introduced Pacifi c salmon into the Great Lakes in an attempt to revitalize its sport fi shing industry. From this successful transplant, new fi shing techniques and equipment were developed. One such method was controlled depth fi shing which enabled fi shermen to place a lure at a desired depth by utilizing downriggers.

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Because of the varying factors (water temperature, thermocline, weather, tides, time of day, or time of year) it is necessary for successful fi shing to maintain specifi c water depths that coincide with fi sh movements and feeding patterns.

One essential feature of the downrigger is the depth meter or gauge that indicates lure depth. This allows the angler to control as well as return to specifi c depths where fi sh have been caught.

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Due to the success of controlled depth fi shing, downriggers are now being used throughout the world to catch a wide variety of species in both fresh and salt water. Whether fi shing for blues off Rhode

Island, walleyes in Lake Erie, sailfi sh off the coast of

Florida, or stripers in Tennessee, the use of downriggers will make your fi shing more successful and more enjoyable.

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Product Overview

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Digi-Troll 5 TS

Parts Description

1. Reel This is used to spool the cable, available in lengths ranging from 150 to 400 feet.

2. Boom This is used to extend the weight out from the body of the downrigger and has a pulley fi xed to its end. Boom lengths range from 24 to 53 inches.

3. Swivel Head This relays the cable at the end of the boom to lower the weight.

4. Cable This connects to the weight. Cable material is 150 lb. test stainless steel cable.

5. Keypad/LCD Keypad is used to control the functions of the downrigger. The LCD display provides feedback of the downrigger functions.

6. Mounting Base This attaches to the boat, enabling you to place the downrigger where you choose.

7. Rod Holder This holds your fi shing rods while trolling and may also be used for storing rods.

8. Boom Clamps These lock the boom sections together after the boom has been extended or retracted.

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Downrigger Mounting on Boats

A downrigger should be mounted wherever it is easy to operate and observe. You want to be able to see your fi shing rod and to react quickly. So, choosing a good location to mount your downrigger on your boat is very important.

Due to the great variety of boats available, mounting your downrigger can be a diffi cult decision.

Cannon has a complete line of mounting and fi shing accessories to aid in your fi shing experience. Before making any permanent changes to your boat consider what accessories might be used in your application.

Arrows Indicate

Typical Mounting

Locations

Installing the Base on Your Boat

Decks up to 7/16” thick

Where access to the underside of the deck is not available, the mounting base can be mounted using wellnuts. Use the base as a template to mark locations and drill four wellnut clearance holes. Mount the base using four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” truss head screws and four wellnuts. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are fi rmly compressed as pictured.

Decks up to

7/16” Thick

Decks thicker than 7/16”

For decks thicker than 7/16”, or where the underside of the deck is accessible, mount the base with screws, nuts, and washers. Use the base as a template to mark the locations and drill four 9/32” holes. Use four

1/4-20 x 2” truss head screws and four each fl at washers and nuts. Fasten the base to the deck as pictured.

NOTE: Wellnuts

SHOULD NOT

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Decks thinner than 1/4”

Use a Cannon deck plate (PN 2200693) to prevent defl ection and add stability to decks thinner than 1/4”.

Use the deck plate as a template to mark the hole locations.

If access to the underside of the deck is not available, the deck plate can be mounted using screws and wellnuts. Use the deck plate as a template to mark locations and drill 4 wellnut clearance holes. Use four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” fl at head screws and four wellnuts to mount deck plate. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are fi rmly compressed.

Where the underside is accessible, the deck plate can be mounted using screws, nuts, and washers. Drill

9/32” holes. Use four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” fl at head screws, nuts and washers (fl at and lock). Fasten plate to deck.

To secure the mounting base to the deckplate use four

1/4-20 x 1” truss head screws.

NOTE: When using the telescopic boom, we strongly recommend the use of a deck plate on all boats to provide adequate stability for the downrigger.

The Low-Profi le Swivel Base mounting follows the same procedure as for the deck plate except that four 1/4”-

20 x 1-1/2” truss head screws are used to fasten the mounting base and four additional 1/4”-20 x 2” truss head screws fi x the swivel base to the boat deck.

Low-Profi le Swivel Base

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INSTALLING THE BOOM AND BALL HOOK

1) Remove the ball hook collar, ball hook, and 1/4-20 nut from the included hardware bag assembly.

2) Thread the nut onto the ball hook, then thread the ball hook into the ball hook collar. Do not tighten yet.

(Figure 1)

3) Slide ball hook collar onto the end of the boom and leave it loose. (Figure 2)

4) Insert boom with ball hook collar assembly into frame

(Figure 3) and line up holes in boom with holes in frame

(Figure 4).

5) Remove 1/4-20 x 2” bolt and 1/4-20 nylon locknut from included hardware bag assembly.

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FIGURE 3

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6) Insert the 1/4-20 nylon locknut into the hex pocket on the nose of the frame (motor side of frame). (Figure 5)

7) Insert 1/4-20 x 2” bolt into reel side of frame nose.

With a Phillips head screw driver, thread bolt into the nylon locknut from step 6. Tighten bolt until the end of the bolt is fl ush with the top of the nut. (Figure 6)

8) Slide ball hook collar to your preferred location. Hand tighten the ball hook into boom tube. Tighten enough so that there is no movement on the boom. (Figure 7)

Important: Do not overtighten ball hook or permanent deformation of the boom is possible.

9) Once ball hook is secure, with a 7/16” wrench, tighten the 1/4-20 nut until secure with ball hook collar.

(Figure 8)

**TELESCOPIC BOOM ONLY**

To adjust the boom length (with the boom extending away from you) rotate the clamps (See item # 8 on page

5) approximately ¼ turn counter-clockwise to unlock and slide the boom section to the desired position. Once in place, lock the clamps by rotating clockwise until tight.

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BOOM END PULLEY

Telescopic Boom

1) Remove boom end assembly from hardware bag.

2) Remove #8 self tapping screw from hardware bag.

3) Insert boom end post into end of the small tube of the telescopic boom assembly. (Figure 9)

4) Align hole in boom post with hole in small end tube.

(Figure 10)

5) Secure boom end with #8 screw as shown. Tighten with Phillips head screw driver.

FIGURE 9

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REMOVABLE SPOOL COVER

Your new downrigger comes with a removable spool cover. By removing this cover, you are able to gain easy access to your spooled cable and easy spool removal. This feature allows you to easily access tangled line, get it repaired and get you back into action quickly.

This feature also allows you to have multiple reels for different types of line. By purchasing additional reels, you can wind each with a different type of cable (i.e. Uncoated cable, Coated Cable, Mono, etc.). This allows you to switch out desired cables quickly and easily.

NOTE: Remove all tension from the line before removing or replacing the spool.

Follow the below steps to remove the side cover:

1) Loosen and remove the clutch knob. Turn the clutch knob clockwise until it is free of the motor shaft.

(Figures 11 & 12)

2) Loosen the two 1/4-20 Phillips head screws on opposite sides on the cover. (Figure 13)

NOTE: Screws are captured in the cover and will not come out completely.

3) Remove the cover and you now have complete access to the spool. (Figures 14 & 15)

4) Reassemble by reversing the above steps.

Note: Take care when removing the spool over open water so that the clutch pad or clutch disk doesn’t get pulled off as well.

WARNING: Do not touch the cable reel while the downrigger is in use.

FIGURE 15

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REPLACING THE CLUTCH PAD

To replace the clutch pad, follow the steps for removing the spool. Once the spool is removed, you have access to the clutch pad. (Figure 16) Simply pull it off the shaft and replace. Reassemble the spool and cover in the reverse order.

FIGURE 16

ATTACHING THE ROD HOLDER(S)

The locking rod holder(s) incorporate a locking tooth design which can be easily adjusted every 15° with the soft grip knob. The symmetrical design will allow mounting of the rod holder on either side of the downrigger or two rod holders at the same time. The unique two piece design allows independent adjustment of the rod holder and the rod holder arm in two axes.

(Figure 17)

Caution: This rod holder is intended for use of up to

30 lb. test line only and is not recommended for use with any tackle IGFA (International Game Fish Association) rated higher than 30 lb. A safety strap (not included) is recommended for all applications.

NOTE: The rod holder assembly is not covered under warranty when used with tackle above 30 lbs.

Equipment placed in the rod holders and the loss thereof is the responsibility of the user and is in no way warranted by Johnson Outdoors, Inc. Mounting must be in accordance with the above instructions and pictures to comply with the product warranty.

FIGURE 17

To install the rod holder(s):

1) Fasten rod holder to rod holder elbow using supplied spring and knob.

2 ) Attach the rod holder to the downrigger on either side using the supplied spring and knob. (Figure 19)

3) Repeat the above steps for the other side if (2) rod holders are to be mounted.

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The rod holders can be adjusted by loosening either knob until the locking teeth are free from each other.

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TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER CABLE

TIP: Use only straight cable when routing through the terminator. Worn or kinked cable can be stressed and may break prematurely when retrieving trolling weights.

ATTACHING THE LINE RELEASE (UNI-RELEASE)

The Cannon Uni-Release attaches directly to the downrigger weight. Attach fi shing line to the clip at the end of the release, and then click through a series of increasing tension settings. The release can be used with any test line on salt or fresh water and may be adjusted from

2 to 22 pounds of grip tension on the line.

To change line release tension, turn tension knob to (+) to increase or (-) to decrease. Tension also may vary according to where the line is placed in the grips. Higher tension is on the line if it is set back toward the hinge, and lower if set closer to the opening. To open the release, spread the release arms with thumb and forefi nger applying pressure to the sides.

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USING YOUR DIGI-TROLL WITH THE INTELLITROLL

ACCESSORY

Both the Digi-Troll 5 and Digi-Troll 10 are compatible with the IntelliTroll accessory. The Digi-Troll 5 receives the IntelliTroll data and sends it to your Humminbird fi shfi nder (using the CannonLink accessory). You can also use the Intellitroll monitor and antenna cable assembly to display sensor information. The Digi-Troll 10 also displays the IntelliTroll information on the internal

LCD display.

To install the Intellitroll on the Digi-Troll follow the below steps:

1) Locate the antenna mounting bolt in the location shown. (Figure 20)

2) With a 1/4” wrench, loosen the bolt and remove.

(Figure 21)

3) Install the antenna spring that came with the Intellitroll sensor kit. Insert bolt into the closed loop on the spring.

(Figure 22)

4) Tighten bolt until tight. (Figure 23)

Caution: Do not over tighten as the stainless steel bolt head may shear with too much torque.

5) Once the antenna is installed, run downrigger cable through center of spring. (Figures 24 & 25)

Note: It is recommended that you use the coated cable that came with your Intellitroll sensor for proper sensor operation. The use of non-coated could result in poor display performance and/or a loss of data signal.

Refer to your Intellitroll owners manual for more detailed instructions.

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FIGURE 23

6) Terminate cable as previously described.

Your Digi-Troll is now Intellitroll compatible. Once you attach your Intellitroll to the cable per the instructions included, your Digi-Troll 5 will pass this data on to the

CannonLink for display on your Humminbird fi sh fi nder.

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USING THE INCLUDED POWER LOSS MANUAL

CRANK HANDLE

In case of a dead battery, your downrigger comes equipped with a power loss manual crank handle. This handle allows for the retrieval of your weight should you lose power or have an electrical failure. To utilize the handle follow the below steps.

WARNING: LOOSENING OR REMOVING THE

CLUTCH KNOB WILL RELEASE THE SPOOL AND

ALLOW IT TO RUN FREE. MAKE SUIRE YOU HOLD

THE SPOOL BEFORE REMOVING THE CLUTCH

KNOB.

1) Unplug downrigger and secure reel. See note above.

2) Rotating clockwise, remove the clutch knob.

(Figure 26)

CAUTION: Take care when removing the clutch knob over open water.

3) Install the handle’s hex pattern to match the hex pattern on the spool. Once installed, you can start cranking up your weight. (Figure 27)

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Wiring Your Downrigger

Your Boat’s Electrical Condition

It is important to make sure that your boat is properly set up before installing your Digi-Troll with Positive

Ion Control (PIC). Whenever a boat is in water, various submerged parts interact to create weak electrical currents.

These weak electrical currents must be controlled to extend the life of the boat’s metal parts and ensure a good fi sh catching environment.

Check the zinc sacrifi cial anodes on your boat and on the outboard/outdrive. If they are more than 50% dissolved they should be replaced. Any coating of slime or growth should be cleaned off. All metal parts including the hull

(if metal) must be interconnected by a grounding wire. This includes motor shafts, outdrives, and through hull fi ttings.

If your boat and zinc anodes are set up correctly, the voltage on the stainless steel downrigger wire should be positive when in contact with the water.

With your boat in the water and the downrigger cable deployed in the water, measure the dc voltage from the cable to a grounded metal surface of the boat touching the water. It should be 0.6-0.8VDC (fi xed PIC) or it should match your Digi-Troll setting if properly wired.

• The use of Cannon vinyl coated lead weights is recommended.

• Use the trolling weight insulators supplied with your downrigger. This insulates your weight from the positive charge on the cable. This will also ensure that the trolling weight will stop at water level when retrieved.

• The cable on your downrigger should be replaced every 2 years. Etching of the cable can weaken it physically and electrically.

• In saltwater, make sure the sacrifi cial zinc anodes are replaced when half dissolved. This ensures that the boat will run with a neutral or slightly positive charge. Clean zincs on a regular basis with a non-corrosive brush.

• Always make sure the boat is properly grounded to the water. This will help ensure proper PIC voltage on the cable and that the Short Stop will function properly.

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NOTE: To ensure proper operation of your Digi-Troll, ground the battery to your boat’s electrical system’s ground. Malfunctions with the PIC, communication between units, or loss of operation result from faulty grounding. Always check to see if your boat is properly grounded fi rst.

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Electrical Specifi cations & Wiring Instructions

The Digi-Troll is rated at 30 amps (full load), 12 volts DC and is protected by a 25 amp manual reset circuit breaker (located under motor housing). Be sure to measure the battery voltage of your boat.

WARNING! - DO NOT RUN THIS DOWNRIGGER ON A 24 VOLT BATTERY SYSTEM. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE

UNIT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

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Connecting to the Battery:

It is strongly recommended that a fuse or manual reset circuit breaker be installed at the battery on the positive lead of the power cable or that you connect the downrigger to a battery selector switch. (See Fuse and Wire Specifi cations) Connect the positive lead (RED) to the (+) post on your battery and the negative lead (BLACK) to the (-) post on your battery or the downrigger will not operate. Use the quick disconnect plug to remove the downrigger without touching the battery.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended to power your Digi-Troll with a Deep-Cycle marine battery. Only run a Digi-Troll from a Starter battery if it is recharged by an alternator while trolling.

Tip: Control degradation of the power cables and limit corrosion by using anti-oxidant gel on all connections.

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Rigging and Installation Guidelines:

For safety and compliance reasons, we recommend that you follow American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards when rigging your boat. Altering boat wiring should be completed by a qualifi ed technician. The following specifi cations are for general guidelines only:

CAUTION: These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Cannon Downrigger. Powering multiple Downriggers or additional electrical devices from the same power circuit may impact the recommended wire gauge. If you are using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the chart below. If you are running more than 30 feet from the battery, we recommend that you contact a qualifi ed marine technician.

Wire Specifi cations:

0-15 ft.

15-25 ft.

25-30 ft.

(0-5 meters)

(5-8 meters)

(8-9 meters)

10 gauge

8 gauge

6 gauge

Fuse/Breaker Specifi cations:

30 Amp, 32 Volt, waterproof, fast blow

Powering Multiple Downriggers

When operating multiple Digi-Trolls, run a maximum of 2 downriggers per dedicated battery. The advanced features of the Digi-Troll can keep the unit working virtually all the time. (See below for the recommended wiring setup.)

Typical Operating Time*:

1 Digi-Troll per battery – 24 hours.

2 Digi-Trolls per battery –10 hours.

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GETTING STARTED

Operating the Digi-Troll 5

The Digi-troll 5 offers you the most advanced features available in a downrigger.

• Variable Positive Ion Control.

• Large LCD digital display for weight depth and easy programming.

• Networking operation allowing you to chain several Digi-Troll 5s together for use with CannonLink.

• AUTO-UP key to quickly raise the weight to water surface.

• A permanent storage memory to retain all the settings.

• Variable speed operation through CannonLink.

• High effi ciency motor.

• Compatibility with CannonLink and Humminbird fi shfi nders (1100, 900, 700, or Matrix Series).

Digi-Troll 5 Display

When the power cord is plugged in, press the power button on the keypad to turn on the downrigger. In normal usage, the display will indicate the depth of the weight in feet.

(Note: A negative depth indicates distance above the water surface).

During programming of special features, the display is used to indicate various settings.

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LCD Icon Layout

Digi-Troll 5 Keypad

The Digi-Troll 5’s keypad has six keys located below the display.

Power

The ON/OFF key functions:

1) Turn the Digi-Troll ON - Simply press and release.

2) Turn the Digi-Troll OFF - Press and hold power button for three seconds.

MENU

The Menu moves the display through up to four screens for programming (see section on programming for details). After 7 seconds of inactivity on the key pad, the screen reverts back to the weight line out display.

UP

During manual operation, this key raises the weight when pressed. In programming mode, the UP key increases numeric values.

DOWN

During manual operation, this key lowers the weight when pressed. In programming mode, the DOWN key decreases numeric values.

WATER ZERO

The water zero key provides a reset option for depth. When pressed and held, the line out count will reset to zero.

MENU

The menu key provides access to all programming submenus.

AUTO UP

Press AUTO UP to raise the weight to the water zero set point at any time. AUTO UP uses the speed 5 regardless of your setting and cancels any other mode of operation (bottom following, cycling, etc.) when used.

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Programming the Digi-Troll 5

The Digi-Troll 5 contains four menus that enable you to program and customize its operation. Any changes made using the menu system are automatically saved in permanent memory when the downrigger is turned off.

NOTE: The downrigger must be turned off with the power button for the settings to be saved.

The MENU key is used to enter each of the menus starting from the default screen (referred to as the depth screen).

The Menu System order of occurrence.

The chart below summarizes the Digi-Troll 5’s menu system in the

While programming, the UP key is used to increase the value and the DOWN key is used to decrease the value. Remember during programming, if there is no activity on the keypad for 7 seconds, the menu reverts back to the main screen.

Main Screen

Menu

PIC

Voltage

Menu

Menu Line On

Reel

Menu

Menu

Units

Menu

Menu Un/

Coated

Menu

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Positive Ion Control Menu

This menu lets you control the PIC level from 0.2 vdc to 1.2 vdc.

Press the Menu one (1) time from the depth screen or once from the up/down screen.

PIC Menu PIC value

Press Up or Down

Button to change the value

Press Menu or wait 7 seconds returns to main screen

Line On Reel Menu

This menu lets you set the amount of line on the reel. Increments are in 50 ft. This setting is important in determining true line out.

Press the Menu (2) two times from the depth screen or once from the PIC screen.

Line On reel Menu

Line on reel value

Press Up or Down

Button to change the value

Press Menu or wait 7 seconds

Units Menu

This menu lets you switch between English and Metric units.

Press the Menu (3) three times from the depth screen or once from the Line On Reel Screen

Units Menu

Units setting

Press Up or Down

Button to change setting

Press Menu or wait 7 seconds returns to main screen returns to main screen

NOTE: The PIC and Line On Reel menus are NOT accessible through the downrigger when connected to CannonLink.

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Un/Coated Menu

This menu lets you switch between Cannon coated and uncoated cable. This setting is important as well in determining accurate line out.

Press the Menu (4) four times from the depth screen or once form the Units screen.

Cable Coating

Menu

Cable coating setting

Press Up or Down

Button to change the setting

Press Menu or wait 7 seconds returns to main screen

Digi-Troll Factory Settings

Your Digi-Troll 5 was shipped with the following factory settings so that you can use your downrigger immediately without further programming.

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Networking your Digi-Trolls

Up to six Digi-Troll series downriggers can be networked together with the CannonLink accessory. To network your downriggers you will need the Relay Cable Accessory (019634) between each downrigger you would like to link.

The CannonLink cable will install to the Data In connector on the fi rst downrigger. Connect all other downriggers by connecting the Relay Cable Accessory from the Data Out to the Data In of the next downrigger. A terminator is needed on the last downrigger Data Out in order for the downriggers to properly communicate. This terminator is included in the CannonLink accessory.

DATA OUT

CIRCUIT BREAKER

POWER CABLE

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DATA IN

Optional Intellitroll Accessory

The Digi-Troll series is compatible with the Cannon Intellitroll Speed and Temp sensor. The Intellitroll sensor gives the user the speed, temperature, and depth at the weight. The Digi-Troll 5 downriggers are compatible with the Intellitrol but only when connected to the CannonLink system. The Digi-Troll 5 will pass the Intellitrol data to the Humminbird fi shfi nder for display on the fi shfi nder screen.

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Fishing With Your Downrigger

After programming your Digi-Troll, release some line from your rod and reel so that the lure is anywhere from 5 to 100 feet behind the boat. This is called drop back. Attach the fi shing line fi rmly into the line release.

Press and hold the down key to lower the weight to the desired depth as indicated on the display or select a pre-programmed weight depth. Place the fi shing rod in the rod holder and reel up the slack so that your rod has a slight bend in it. When a fi sh strikes the lure, the line will separate from the release. Then you will be free to fi ght the fi sh and bring it in on your rod and reel.

Manual Descent

By turning the clutch knob gently clockwise (toward the boom), you can let your trolling weight descend as fast or as slowly as you wish. Turning the knob counterclockwise (away from the boom) stops the weight. This gives you control to let it plunge rapidly or sink slowly to a predetermined trolling depth. With multiple downriggers, you could start all your weights creeping down, one at a time, and then stop them each in turn.

Note: In order to track line out, the Digi-Troll must be turned on.

WARNING—DO NOT TOUCH THE CABLE REEL

WHILE THE DOWNRIGGER IS IN USE!

The Positive Ion Control System

Your boat has an electrical charge around the hull in water. If a boat is properly grounded and has a proper zinc anode, that charge should be slightly positive when measured from ground to the downrigger cable. Positive

Ion Control (PIC) is the use of electricity to control that charge and its fl uctuation so that it is always maintained at a specifi ed set voltage.

The practice of setting up and maintaining a slight positive charge on fi shing gear has been used by commercial fi shermen for many years. This practice has enabled some fi sherman to increase yield when used along with other good fi shing and boating practices.

Cannon’s electric downriggers offer fi shermen a big advantage in being able to stabilize and control the positive charge around their boat. Because of the composite construction of the frame, Cannon downriggers are insulated from your boat’s hull charge.

When the stainless steel downrigger cable is lowered into the water, the natural ionization between the cable and the boat creates a positive charge of 0.7 to

0.9 volts in saltwater and 0.3 to 0.6 volts in fresh water.

This natural voltage is dependent upon salinity and mineral content of the water. Your actual voltage may vary.

The Short Stop System

The Short Stop system is composed of three critical components: the electronic unit, the reel conductive path, and the trolling weight insulator.

While the downrigger cable is in the water, there is a minute electrical current that fl ows between the cable and the grounded metal boat components in the water.

When the cable clears the water, this current fl ow will stop. The Short Stop system senses this interruption and turns off the motor. The trolling weight insulator is used to break the cable contact to the water while the weight is still in the water. The reel conductive path allows the circuit path to be made through the structure of the downrigger.

NOTE: It may be necessary to use two trolling weight insulators.

NOTICE: Short stop and Positive Ion

Control features do not function when spooled with monofi lament or super lines or if the boat is not properly grounded.

Cable Terminator

Weight Insulator

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Stopping the weight at water level eliminates the cable strain caused by bouncing weights or weights hitting the boom end. Stopping at water level will also keep the weight from hitting the boat hull.

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How the Positive Ion Control System Works

The PIC system uses an internal circuit that passes the voltage through the drive train of the Digi-Troll to the shaft. The shaft contacts the cable by means of a ball bearing, spring and, lastly, a one direction button head screw. Care must be taken to ensure contact between the cable and the screw when replacing the cable. When using coated cable, 3-4 ft of coating must be striped when terminating the cable to reel. Take care in ensuring that the striped portion is in contact with the button head screw.

The Positive Ion Control system applies a variable

0.2 to 1.2 volts on the trolling cable at all times.

Measuring the Natural Electrolysis and PIC Voltage on Your Boat

A voltmeter with a scale of zero to one volt will measure the natural electrolysis. Place the ground lead of the meter on the motor or the battery ground. Place the positive lead on the stainless steel downrigger cable while it is in the water. The downrigger must be unplugged. The voltage you measure on the volt meter is your boat’s natural electrolysis voltage. Use the same set up to measure the PIC voltage; just plug in the Digi-

Troll and adjust the PIC voltage desired.

Using Positive Ion Control

Positive Ion Control is very effective when trolling.

The zone of attraction created at the downrigger wire will attract the fi sh. It is best to use a short drop back between the downrigger release and the lure. Drop backs of 10 to 20 ft. are typical. A drop back of 50 to

100 ft. will entirely negate the effects of the PIC circuit.

Fishing depths greater than 125 ft. may require a slightly higher PIC voltage. If you return to shallow water fi shing remember to turn the PIC voltage down again.

The correct PIC setting for best fi shing advantage varies, depending on fi sh type and location. To fully benefi t from PIC technology, it is important that you experiment with the PIC setting to fi nd the proper voltage for the gamefi sh in the area.

Maintaining Your Downrigger

Periodically, lightly grease the thrust bearing and bearing race found behind the clutch knob. Replace the cable at least every two years.

There are no user serviceable parts internal to the

Digi-Troll. Your warranty will be void if opened by anyone other than an authorized or factory service center. For repairs or servicing your downrigger refer to the Warranty Information section of this booklet.

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Blowback

Simply stated, blowback is what happens to the downrigger weight when you pull it through the water behind your boat. As your speed increases, so does the horizontal distance between the weight and your downrigger. The faster you go, the farther the weight is behind you. The farther the weight is behind you, the shallower the weight is.

The following charts provide you with blowback information for three sizes of Cannon downrigger weights pulled at three different speeds with no lures attached and with no current. Current drag, water salinity and the use of non-Cannon products will affect your actual trolling depth.

As an example, the fi rst chart shows that if you are trolling at 4 MPH with an 8 pound weight and you have 100 FT. of cable in the water with no current; the downrigger ball is actually at a depth of about

80 FT.

Blowback Charts

8-Lb. Weight at 2, 4, and 6 MPH

2 MPH

4 MPH

6 MPH

Amount of Cable in Water (ft.)

10-Lb. Weight at 2, 4, and 6 MPH

2 MPH

4 MPH

6 MPH

Amount of Cable in Water (ft.)

12-Lb. Weight at 2, 4, and 6 MPH

2 MPH

4 MPH

6 MPH

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Amount of Cable in Water (ft.)

Ten Good Trolling Tips

1) Test your lures over the boat side before sending them down and back. Do this to make sure the lure wiggles and wobbles properly without going belly up or wandering off. Some lures can be adjusted, fi ne tuned actually, to impart maximum action. For example, a slight bend in the tail of a spoon or twist of the hook eye in the nose of a plug can make a noticeable difference in how the lure performs.

Also, when running two or more lures, make sure the offerings are compatible. Lures that run out of harmony with each other are bound to tangle and that means wasted time to straighten out the mess. Testing them fi rst will avoid the problem.

2) Consider different sizes, shapes, and colors of lures. No one has ever fi gured out with precision what makes a fi sh strike or snub a lure. There is no doubt, that matching the forage (minnows, crayfi sh, etc.) in color, shape, action, and size can help trigger those strikes from hungry fi sh. On the other hand, if fi sh such as bluegills, small mouth bass or Coho salmon are protecting spawning beds, they may attack whatever is threatening. So, bright colors in lures may out produce bland colors.

3) Vary trolling speeds. Goosing the engine now and then or slowing to a crawl every so often will change the action of the lures and may get fi sh to strike them.

4) Vary trolling patterns and lead lengths. The amount of line you let out often determines how deep the lure will run and, to some extent, what degree of action it will impart. For starters, consider running lures about ten feet behind downrigger weights. If fl at line trolling, put them back about fi fty feet, then experiment depending on what the fi sh do.

Trolling patterns affect lure action too, that is why some anglers like to wheel a lazy S course. On turns, outside lures will speed up momentarily while inside lures hang for a moment or two. Fish may nail lures that change speeds. Also, zigzag patterns allow for more water coverage, plus it keeps lures out of propeller boil, an important consideration for browns and other wary species.

5) Locate fi sh on a vertical plane. Place lures in areas where fi sh might be. Skilled fi shermen call these areas the “strike zones”. They include the edges of the week beds, structure along bottom, drop-offs, preferred temperature of the target species, and the thermocline.

reasons (sources of food, protective cover, preferred temperatures, etc.).

6) Consider special knots and swivels. A good ball bearing swivel will all but eliminate line twist and will aid in getting maximum performance from a lure. Many anglers add the tiny swivels to split rings already on the lure itself. On the other hand, a swivel may dampen the action of a sensitive lure, such as a Rapala. Some fi sherman tie tiny improved clinch or loop knots. Loop knots in particular may enhance up and down and side to side action of lures. Any good fi shing manual will explain how to tie these and other knots.

7) Consider releases for fl atline trolling. A good tip is to secure a piece of downrigger cable or heavy monofi lament to the water ski hook or handle below the transom of most boats. To the other end of the mono or cable, add a pinch-r-release. After letting out your lure to the desire distance, put the rod in its holder, then bend the tip and secure the fi shing line in the release.

8) Add a weed guard. Having trouble with weeds hanging up lures? Consider tying a three-inch piece of monofi lament a foot above the lure. Leaves, smaller weeds and other debris may catch here momentarily then fall off to the side of the lure without tangling.

Weedless lures are another smart consideration. Downrigger cables are effective weed catchers when trolling for pike, muskies, or bass in weed-infested lakes.

9) Add a stinger hook. When fi sh short strike, slap at lures without becoming hooked, adding a stinger hook can solve the problem. Simply tie a treble hook to one end of a four inch piece of monofi lament and then tie the extra hook to the last gang of hooks on your lure. The stinger hook, which trails the lure, provides extra insurance.

10) Keep hooks sharp. Some of the best fi shermen sharpen all hooks after every fi sh caught. Hooks get dull through both use and misuse, and probably more fi sh are lost to dull points than anything else.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM:

In the UP or AUTO-UP mode the downrigger stops periodically but the display stays on or the circuit breaker trips repeatedly.

SOLUTION:

• Low battery. The battery voltage at the power cord is less than 11.5 volts (measure with a volt meter while the downrigger is pulling up the weight).

• Power cable is too long or too small in diameter.

• Do not overload the downrigger. It is designed to lift up to 20 lb. weights only.

PROBLEM:

Clutch slips

SOLUTION:

• Retighten clutch knob. Clutch knob should be just tight enough that the clutch does not slip when downrigger is in normal use. Do not use tools of any kind to tighten the clutch, hand tightening should always be suffi cient.

• Check clutch disc condition by removing side cover and spool. Replace if necessary.

PROBLEM:

SOLUTION:

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Unit does not turn on.

Check polarity on power cable.

Check circuit breaker(s)

PROBLEM:

Unit does not count the amount of cable retrieved correctly.

SOLUTION:

Verify that the correct line type (Coated/Uncoated) and line on reel is set to the correct length.

PROBLEM:

Unit does not count the depth correctly.

SOLUTION:

• Current was interrupted and circuit board was reset.

• Check power cable connections and try to prevent power interruption.

• Retrieve the trolling weight using UP or AUTO-UP.

• Unplug the power cable for 30 seconds and then reconnect.

• Reset the Zero Depth to your desired position.

• Verify that all magnets are present in the spool.

PROBLEM:

Unit does not stop at water line.

SOLUTION:

Using the up and down buttons, adjust the weight so it is at or a little below the water line. Use the

Water Zero button to set that as the new water zero point. Note: due to cable stack this water zero point may shift up or down. It may have to be adjusted continuously depending on the amount of up and down cycles.

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