Ethernet Networking Ethernet Networking

Ethernet Networking
Installation & Operations Manual
531906-2EN_A
GPS
Unit 1
Unit 2
Humminbird
ETHERNET
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Table of Contents
Introduction
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1. Installing an Ethernet Connection
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2. Powering On
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3. Configuring the Ethernet Network
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Configuration Overview
10
Network Menu Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Customize the Unit Name
13
Open the Network Source Setup Dialog Box
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Sonar Source Overview
15
Select a Sonar Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Change the Sonar Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Temperature Source Overview
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Select a Temperature Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Change the Temperature Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
GPS and Sharing Waypoints Overview
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Select a GPS Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Change the GPS Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Share Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Table of Contents
Restore Defaults (Setup Menu Tab)
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Troubleshooting
32
Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached . . . . . . . . 33
Contact Humminbird
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Introduction
This manual will guide you through the following network setup instructions:
1. Connect two Humminbird units together
2. Power On
3. Configure your Humminbird Ethernet Network
4. Share Waypoints
Alarms, navigation, sonar data, and the menu system are all affected
by the Ethernet network settings. We encourage you to read this
manual completely so that you may understand the full capabilities of
your Humminbird Ethernet network.
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Introduction
1. Installing an Ethernet Connection
If your Humminbird control head has a built-in Ethernet connector, the unit can
be connected to the Ethernet network. When you connect the units together,
data is shared between the two units.
Before you start, please note that the Ethernet network installation has the
following requirements:
• Update Software: Your model may require a software update to enable
Ethernet. Log in to your account at humminbird.com to download the
latest software update. For assistance, contact Customer Service.
• Install the control heads and sources (GPS, transducers, temp/speed
accessories, etc.) for your Fishing System. See the equipment installation
guides for details.
• Purchase Ethernet Connection Cables (separate purchase required):
Your network configuration and Ethernet port shape will determine
which Humminbird connection cables you will need to purchase to
connect the control heads to the network.
Installation
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Purchase Ethernet Cables and Equipment
1. Review the illustrations on the following pages. Find your control
head models and locate the Ethernet port on each control head.
The shape of the Ethernet port determines the cable(s) you need to
purchase, as shown in the following table. The Ethernet port will be
round or shaped like an hourglass.
Ethernet Cable Information
Control Heads
Required Cables
(2) Units with Hourglass-shaped
Ethernet Ports
(2) AS EC QDE & (1) AS EC [length]E
(1) Unit with an Hourglass-Shaped
Port & (1) Unit with a Round
Ethernet Port
(1) AS EC QDE & (1) AS EC [length]E
(2) Units with Round Ethernet Ports
(1) AS EC [length]E
NOTE: The AS EC [length]E cable is available in a variety of lengths. To purchase the
Ethernet Cables and extension cables, visit our Web site at humminbird.com (select
Products > Accessories > Ethernet).
700 Series HD Cable Collector with
Hourglass-shaped Ethernet Port
Ethernet
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Installation
1100ci Series HD Control Head with Hourglass-shaped Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port
800ci Series/900ci Series HD Control Head
with Hourglass-shaped Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port
Installation
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1100c Series Control Head with Round Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port
800c Series/900c Series Control Head with Round Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port
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Installation
Connect the Control Heads
1. Confirm that the control heads are powered off.
2. Review the illustrations on the preceding pages. Find your control
head models and locate the Ethernet port on each control head.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable(s) together and route them to each control
head. Connect the Ethernet cable(s) to each Ethernet port, noting the
following:
• The connectors are keyed to prevent incorrect installation, so be
careful not to force the connectors into the port.
• On round cable connectors, hand-tighten the screw nut to secure
the connection.
• If the control head has a round Ethernet port, the Ethernet cable
can be connected directly to the control head. The 700 Series HD,
800 Series HD, and 900 Series HD units use a Cable Collector.
Consult your control head installation guide for details.
CAUTION! Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in
water or flooded. If cables are installed in a splash-prone area, it may be helpful to apply
dielectric grease to the inside of the connectors to prevent corrosion. Dielectric grease
can be purchased separately from a general hardware or automotive store.
Hand-Tightening the Screw Nut
Screw Nut
The connector is keyed to
prevent incorrect installation.
Installation
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Connecting to a Round Ethernet Port
AS EC (length)E
Ethernet Port
Connecting the Ethernet Cables to a 700 Series HD Unit
Ethernet Port
E
Cable Collector
AS EC QDE Ethernet
Adapter Cable
AS EC(length)E
Round connectors
700 Series HD Quick Disconnect Mount Cable Collector
Ethernet
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Installation
2. Powering On
When you have installed an Ethernet network, the power on process is the
same as powering on a single control head, however, your transducer
connections will determine how the control head starts normal operation.
If there is a transducer connected to only one of the control heads,
and you intend to share the transducer on the network, power on
the control head with the connected transducer first.
Power On
1. Press the
POWER/LIGHT key.
Operation Mode: If a transducer is attached to the control head,
Normal mode (for on-the-water use) will start automatically. This is
the default operation for powering on the control head, but the
network setup will vary with how you’ve set up the connections as
follows:
• If a transducer is not attached to the control head, but there is
another transducer connected to the network, press the MENU
key when the Title screen is displayed. Select Normal from the
Start-up Menu. (This step is only required for first-time setup or
after defaults have been restored on the unit.)
• If a transducer is not attached to the control head, but there is
more than one transducer connected to the network, follow the
on-screen instructions to choose a transducer source. See Select
a Sonar Source for more information.
NOTE: Also, see your control head operations manual for more information about
the Start-Up Options Menu.
2. Repeat step 1 until all the control heads in the network are powered
on. The Fishing System will detect the other control heads and
sources in the network.
NOTE: If you have an InterLink connected to the network, the Ethernet will disable the
InterLink because both network systems cannot be used at the same time.
Powering On
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3. Configuring the Ethernet Network
Set up your Humminbird Ethernet Network using the following instructions,
including these topics:
1. Network Setup Overview
2. Customize the Unit Name
3. Select Data Sources (transducer, temperature, GPS receiver)
for each control head
4. Understand the Shared and Local Menu Settings
5. Share Waypoints
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Configuring the Network
Configuration Overview
When the Humminbird network is installed, each control head automatically
selects a primary source (transducer, temperature, and GPS). Typically, a
control head selects the equipment connected to it as its primary source, but
you can choose any compatible source on the network.
For example, if you have more than one GPS receiver installed on the network,
whether internal or external, you can select one GPS Receiver to be the shared
source for all control heads on the network.
Local (default): The source reports data only to one control head,
typically to the connected control head.
Shared: The source is set up to report data to both control heads in the
network so that they share the same data.
It is important to note that when a source is shared on the network,
the source’s data will be synchronized between units. The Menu
System and View Rotation will change to match the shared source’s
capabilities. Review each source section to understand how a
shared source will affect your Fishing System.
Configuration Overview
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Example of a Network Configuration
GPS (Shared)
Note that the Speed Digital Readout is
the same on both control head views
1198c SI
788ci HD
Ethernet
Speed
Digital Readout
Speed
Digital Readout
Side Imaging® Transducer
(Local)
It will only report data
to the 1198c SI.
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DualBeam PLUS
Transducer
(Local)
It will only report data
to the 788ci HD.
Configuration Overview
Network Menu Tab
When units are connected on the
network, the Network menu tab is added
to the Main Menu system.
The Network menu tab includes the following menu options:
Unit Name: Displays the name of the control head. The default Unit
Name is based on its model number and serial number. To change the
Unit Name, see Customize the Unit Name.
Network Source Setup: Opens the Network Source Setup dialog box.
Use this dialog box to review all the sources connected to the network.
You can also select sources with this dialog box.
Share Waypoints: Turn on this menu option to share waypoints (see
GPS and Sharing Waypoints Overview and Share Waypoints).
Configuration Overview
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Customize the Unit Name
Each control head is assigned a Unit Name, which is based on its model
number and serial number. The unit name is also displayed next to a source
name in the Network Source Setup dialog box, so you can see where the
source is connected.
When you’re first setting up your network, you may want to change how the
unit name is displayed, so it is easier to identify each unit on the network.
Unit Name Dialog Box
Select Save and press
the RIGHT Cursor key.
Name Field
Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key
to change the unit name.
Customize the Unit Name
1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Network menu
tab.
2. Select Unit Name. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. The unit name is
displayed in the dialog box.
3. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select the Name field. You can
change the control head display name as follows:
Move within the Name Field: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.
Change a Letter or Number: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys. All
upper and lower case letters are available (including digits 0 to 9 and
some punctuation characters).
Save: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to choose Save, and then
press the RIGHT Cursor key.
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Configuration Overview
Open the Network Source Setup Dialog Box
The Network Source Setup dialog box displays all the sources connected to the
network. The sources may be shared on the network or operating locally with
their connected control head.
Open the Network Source Setup Dialog Box
1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Network tab.
2. Select Network Source Setup. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
3. Status Tab: Allows you to review the selected data sources on the
network. If a source is grayed out, the source is selected, but the
network cannot detect the connection.
4. Select a Source: Review each source section in this manual to select
a data source for each control head and understand how a shared
source will affect your fishing system.
Network Source Setup Dialog Box
Source Tabs
Status Tab
Grayed-out Source:
The selected
transducer
connection is lost
or not found.
Temperature
sources
available from
transducers
and accessories
GPS Receiver
Data
Categories
Column
Configuration Overview
Selected
Sources
Column
If the Unit Name is changed, the
new name will be displayed here.
See Customize the Unit Name.
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Sonar Source Overview
When you select a new transducer source, the alarms, menu settings, view
rotation, and digital readouts will automatically update on the control head.
• Menu Settings: If the sonar source is shared, the control heads will
synchronize menu settings (Shared), while other menu settings will
continue to operate individually (Local) on each control head. When
you change a shared menu setting on one control head, it will be
updated on the other control heads that are sharing the source.
• Views: The view rotation will update to display views that are
compatible with the selected transducer.
• Alarms: When Sonar sources are shared on the network, the alarms
are also shared. The shared alarm settings can be controlled from either
control head, and the alarms will display or sound on both control
heads. To turn off a shared alarm, press the EXIT key on any control
head.
NOTE: If a selected transducer is not compatible with the control head, only limited
menu options and views will be added to the menu system.
Shared Sonar Menu Settings
Beam Select
Lower Range
SI Range
Depth Alarm
Max Depth
SwitchFire
Depth Offset
Noise Filter
Water Type
Fish ID+
Ping Rate
Units- Depth
Fish ID Sensitivity
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Sonar Sources
Local Sonar Menu Settings
83 kHz Sensitivity
Quad Layout
Sonar Colors
455 kHz Sensitivity
RTS Window
Ping Rate
Bottom Lock
Sensitivity (Down)
SI Range
Bottom Range
SI Colors
SwitchFire
Bottom View
SI Enhance
Transducer Select
Chart Speed
SI Sensitivity
Upper Range
Depth Lines
SI Side
Water Type
NOTE: The Shared and Local menu options may change to accommodate new product
features.
Select a Sonar Source
Use the instructions below to select sonar sources for each control head.
Before you can select frequencies from the network, the control heads must be
set up with their connected transducer.
1. Set up the Transducer
The following instructions are only required the first time you set up each
control head with an attached transducer. If there is not a transducer attached
to a control head, you can skip this section for that control head.
1 Main Menu: Press the Menu key twice.
2. Select the Sonar tab > Connected Transducer.
3. Press the Right or Left Cursor keys to scroll through the compatible
transducers for that model. Select the transducer that is attached to
the control head.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each control head.
Sonar Sources
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2. Select Sonar Sources
1. Open the Network Source Setup dialog box.
2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the 2D tab. The 2D tab lists the
beams available for the 2D Sonar Views.
3. Select: Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to choose a source. Press
the RIGHT Cursor key to select it (check mark = selected).
4. Select the Adv. tab, and repeat steps 2 and 3. The Advanced tab lists
the Side Imaging and Down Imaging Beams available for the Side
Imaging and Down Imaging Views.
5. Save: Press the EXIT key twice to close the dialog box. Network
settings are saved even after the unit is powered off.
Local Setup (default): To use separate transducers for each control
head, repeat steps 1 to 5 on each control head until you’ve set a
transducer for each unit.
Shared Setup: To use the same transducer with more than one control
head, repeat steps 1 to 5 on each control head and select the same
transducer for all units.
Menu System and Views: When you select a sonar source, the
control head updates with the corresponding menu options and views.
If the transducer is shared between control heads, it may take a
moment for the data to synchronize. See Sonar Source Overview for
more information.
Compatibility: A control head must be compatible with a network
transducer in order to use it as a sonar source and display its frequencies.
Visit our Web site at humminbird.com for transducer compatibility
information.
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Sonar Sources
Selecting the 2D Sonar Source for the 2D Sonar Views
Press the
RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor key to
select a tab.
Available
Sonar Sources
Selected
The check mark
indicates the
transducer is used
by the control head.
Unit Name
Column
(see Customize
the Unit Name)
Unit Model
Number
Column
Transducer
Model
Column
Beam
Frequencies
Column
Selecting the Side Imaging Sonar Source for the Side Imaging Sonar Views
Selected
The check mark
indicates the
transducer is used
by the control head.
Available
Sonar Sources
Select a Tab
Select a Source
Sonar Sources
Confirm
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Change the Sonar Source
To change the sonar source, open the Network Source Setup dialog box and
change the transducer source at any time (see Select a Sonar Source).
Network settings are saved even after the unit is powered off.
If the control head cannot detect the set transducer, an error message
displays so that you can reset the transducer source as follows:
• If the shared transducer is not detected on the network, the control
head will switch automatically to the transducer connected to it. Follow
the on-screen instructions to save the local transducer as the selected
source.
• If the local transducer is not detected, follow the on-screen
instructions to switch to another transducer in the network. If there is
more than one transducer in the network, you can select a different
transducer from the Network Source Setup dialog box. See Select a
Sonar Source for details.
Finding the Sonar Source (700 Series HD)
If the control head cannot detect the shared transducer, follow the on-screen
instructions to change the sonar source. Press the LEFT Cursor key to select No, or press
the RIGHT Cursor key to select Yes.
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Sonar Sources
Temperature Source Overview
When you select a new temperature source, the alarms, menu settings, view
rotation, and digital readouts will automatically update on the control head.
• Menu Settings: If the temperature source is shared, the control heads
will synchronize menu settings (Shared), while other menu settings will
continue to operate individually (Local) on each control head. When you
change a shared menu setting on one control head, it will be updated on
the other control heads that are sharing the source.
• Views: The view rotation will update to display views or digital readouts
that are compatible with the selected temperature source.
• Alarms: When temperature sources are shared on the network, the
alarms are also shared. The shared alarm settings can be controlled from
either control head, and the alarms will display or sound on both control
heads. To turn off a shared alarm, press the EXIT key on each control
head.
Shared Temperature Menu Settings
Temp. Alarm
Units - Temp
Aux. Temp Alarm
NOTE: The remaining temperature menu options are controlled locally. The Shared and
Local menu options may change to accommodate new product features.
Temperature Sources
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Select a Temperature Source
Temperature sources can be detected from a transducer’s built-in temperature
feature or from optional-purchase temperature/speed accessories connected to
the network.
• Default: When you first set up the network, the control head will
automatically choose the temperature source connected to it.
• Temperature Tabs: The T1, T2, T3, and T4 tabs at the top of the Network
Source Setup dialog box represent the digital readout positions on the
screen. You can choose a different temperature source for each digital
readout box, so each control head can display up to four temperature
digital readouts on the display.
NOTE: There will be less than four temperature tabs displayed if there aren’t four
temperature sources connected to the network.
Temperature Readout Sources
Press the
RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor key to
select a tab.
Temperature Tabs
Available
Temperature
Sources
The Temperature Source tabs correspond with the
digital readout positions on the screen.
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Temperature Sources
Temperature Digital Readouts
1100 Series
The Temperature Digital Readout positions correspond
with the T1, T2, T3, and T4 tabs in the Network Source
Setup dialog box.
Select Temperature Sources for Digital Readout Boxes
1. Open the Network Source Setup dialog box.
2. Select the tab for T1, T2, T3, or T4: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.
Each tab represents a digital readout position on the screen.
NOTE: The temperature readout positions may vary with the Humminbird model. See the
Views section and Select Readouts section of your Humminbird Operations Manual for more
information.
3. Select: Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to choose a source. Press the
RIGHT Cursor key to select it (check mark = selected).
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select a different temperature tab.
Temperature Sources
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5. Save: Press the EXIT key twice to close the dialog box. Network
settings are saved even after the unit is powered off.
Local Setup: To use separate temperature sources for each control
head, repeat steps 1 to 5 on each control head until you’ve set a
temperature source for each unit and each digital readout.
Shared Setup: To use the same temperature sources on more than
one control head, repeat steps 1 to 5 on each control head and select
the same temperature sources on all units.
Menu System: When you select a temperature source, the control
head updates with the corresponding menu options and views. If the
source is shared between control heads, it may take a moment for the
data to synchronize. See Temperature Source Overview for more
information.
Selecting a Temperature Source
for Digital Readout Position 1
Temp 1 tab sets
the temperature
source for
digital readout 1
on the screen.
Selected
The check mark
indicates the
source is used by
the control head.
The control
head detects
all of the
temperature
sources in the
network.
Unit Name
Column
(see Customize
the Unit Name)
Unit Model
Temperature Source
Number
Type Column
Column (from transducers or accessories)
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Empty
The empty box
indicates the
temperature data
is available but not
selected. You must
select a temperature
source to display its
data on the control
head.
Temperature Sources
Temperature Graph
1100 Series
Temperature Graph
(Source: Temp. 1)
Red marks
indicate where
the temperature
source changed.
Change the Temperature Source
To change the temperature source after the network has been configured,
open the Network Source Setup dialog box to change the temperature sources
at any time (see Select a Temperature Source). Network settings are saved
even after the unit is powered off.
• Temperature Graph (1100 Series): Temperature Source 1 provides the
data for the temperature graph on the display. When the temperature
source is changed, the temperature graph displays a red mark to show
where the temperature source was changed.
NOTE: The Temperature Graph menu setting is not shared on the network. It is a
local menu setting.
• If the control head cannot detect the set temperature source, the
digital readout box will flash. If the digital readout box is blank, the
source has been lost. Open the Network Source Setup dialog box to
assign a temperature source to the digital readout box. See Select a
Temperature Source for details.
Temperature Sources
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Temperature Source Lost
1100 Series
The Temp 2 (T2) Source
is not detected on the network.
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Temperature Sources
GPS and Sharing Waypoints Overview
When you select a new GPS source, the position, menu settings, view rotation,
and digital readouts will automatically update on the control head. To view
waypoint data on the network, it is important to understand the GPS source
and how to share waypoint data.
• Menu Settings: If the GPS source is shared, the control heads will
synchronize menu settings (Shared), while other menu settings will
continue to operate individually (Local) on each control head. When
you change a shared menu setting on one control head, it will be
updated on the other control heads that are sharing the GPS source.
• Views: The view rotation will update to correspond with the GPS
receiver. If a networked control head is not a chartplotter, it will display
chart information in trackplotter format (if it is trackplotter-capable).
• Navigation: Waypoint data can be shared, and you can build a route
on either control head with the shared waypoints. See Share
Waypoints for more information.
GPS & Sharing Waypoints Overview
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Select a GPS Source
When you power on the network for the first time, the control head will
automatically choose the connected or internal GPS receiver to provide data to
the control head. Use the instructions below to select a GPS source for your
control head.
Select a GPS Source
1. Open the Network Source Setup dialog box.
2. Select the GPS Tab: Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the tab is
selected.
3. Select: Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to choose a source. Press
the RIGHT Cursor key to select it (check mark = selected).
4. Save: Press the EXIT key twice to close the dialog box. Network
settings are saved even after the unit is powered off.
Local Setup: To use separate GPS receivers for each control head,
repeat steps 1 to 4 on each control head until you’ve set a GPS receiver
for each unit.
Shared Setup: To use the same GPS receiver with more than one
control head, repeat steps 1 to 4 on each control head and select the
same GPS receiver on all units.
Menu System: When you select a GPS source, the control head
updates with the corresponding menu options and views. If the GPS is
shared between control heads, it may take a moment for the data to
synchronize. See GPS and Sharing Waypoints Overview for more
information.
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GPS Sources
Selecting a GPS Source
GPS tab
Selected
The check mark
indicates the
source is used by
the control head.
The control
head detects
all GPS
sources in the
network.
Empty
The empty box
indicates the GPS
data is available
but not selected.
Unit Name
Column
(see Customize
the Unit Name)
Unit Model GPS Type
Number
Column
Column
(Internal or
External)
GPS Fix
Column
NOTE: The current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix, Fixed, or Enhanced. An Enhanced
fix has been augmented using information from WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS. An Enhanced
Fix is required for navigation.
GPS Sources
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Change the GPS Source
To change the GPS source after the network has been configured, open the
Network Source Setup dialog box to change the GPS sources at any time.
Network settings are saved even after the unit is powered off.
If the control head cannot detect the set GPS receiver, the control head will
display an error message so that you can reset the GPS source as follows:
• If the shared GPS receiver is not detected, the control head will
switch automatically to the local GPS receiver (internal or connected to
the control head). Follow the on-screen instructions to save the local
GPS receiver as the selected source.
• If the local GPS receiver is not detected, the GPS data will flash. If
there isn't data displayed in the digital readout box, the source has
been lost. See Select a GPS Source to select another GPS Receiver in
the network.
Finding the GPS Source
700 Series HD
If the control head cannot detect the shared GPS Receiver set in the network, follow the
on-screen instructions to change the GPS source. Press the LEFT Cursor key to select No,
or press the RIGHT Cursor key to select Yes.
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GPS Sources
Share Waypoints
To share waypoints on the network, turn on Share Waypoints on each control
head. You can then observe the following:
• When a waypoint is marked on one control head, the waypoint will
also be displayed on the other control head. If the waypoint is saved, it
will be saved to the local control head where it was marked.
• Routes: When waypoints are viewed on both control heads, you can
build a route from either control head using the shared waypoints. The
route is saved to the control head where it was created.
NOTE: When the units are powered off, the waypoint data is saved only on its local
control head where it was originally marked. Routes and tracks are not shared on the
network.
NOTE: Although the navigation data is viewable, it is not copied on every control
head. In other words, a new route will be saved to the control head where the
route was initiated. If you edit navigation data, the data will be saved back to its
local control head.
Share Waypoints
1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Network tab.
2. Select Share Waypoints. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select On. (On,
Off; Default = Off).
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on each control head so that each control head
is sharing (or broadcasting) its waypoint data on the network.
NOTE: The remaining navigation menu options are controlled locally. The Shared and
Local menu options may change to accommodate new product features.
Sharing Waypoints
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Restore Defaults (Setup Menu Tab)
If you choose to restore defaults on a Humminbird control head, it is important
to note that the menu settings, including your saved network settings, will be
reset to their factory defaults. See your Humminbird control head operations
manual for more information.
Use this menu with caution!
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Restore Defaults
Troubleshooting
Before contacting Humminbird Customer Service, please read the following
section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow
you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your
unit back for repair.
Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up
If your Fishing System doesn’t power up, use the installation guide that is
included with your Fishing System to confirm specific details, making sure that:
• the power cable is properly connected to the Fishing System control
head,
• the power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal
and black to negative terminal or ground,
• the fuse is operational, and
• the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts.
Correct any known problems, including removing corrosion from the battery
terminals or wiring, or actually replacing the battery if necessary.
Troubleshooting
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Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached
A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started Fishing
System to go into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power
up the Fishing System, it goes into Simulator mode automatically, even though
a transducer is already connected, this means that the control head is not
detecting the transducer. Perform the following troubleshooting tasks:
• Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your Fishing System,
check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to
the Fishing System. Reconnect if necessary, and power up the Fishing
System again to see if this fixes the problem.
• Replace the non-functioning transducer with a known good transducer
if available and power up the control head again.
• Check the transducer cable. Replace the transducer if the cable is
damaged or corroded.
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Troubleshooting
Contact Humminbird
Contact Humminbird Customer Service in any of the following
ways:
Web site:
humminbird.com
E-mail:
[email protected]
Telephone:
1-800-633-1468
Direct Shipping:
Humminbird
Service Department
678 Humminbird Lane
Eufaula, AL 36027 USA
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
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