Cannon DIGI-TROLL 5, DIGI-TROLL 5 TS User Manual
DIGI-TROLL 5
Owner’s Manual
DIGI-TROLL 5 TS
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
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 Theory ...........................................................................................................................................................24
Positive Ion Control Theory......................................................................................................................................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 fishing control and improve your ability to catch
fish.
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 fitted with a cast stainless steel reel, brushed finish 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 benefit of controlled depth fishing for
years to come by always following safe boating practices and laws for wherever you are fishing.
Read this manual carefully before operating your new Cannon Downrigger. Retain this manual for future
reference.
Warranty and Registration
To receive all the benefits for your product warranty please fill out and mail the registration card. You may
also register your product online at www.cannondownriggers.com.
Introduction
Digi-Troll 5
Digi-Troll 5 TS
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Product Warranty
CANNON LIMITED WARRANTY
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 benefit 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
• When any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from
LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND
CERTAIN DAMAGES
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN
THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES. JOHNSON OUTDOORS MARINE
ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL 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 PURPOSE, EXTEND BEYOND ONE YEAR FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE (AND IN THE CASE OF THE BOOT
COVERS, CLOTHING, DACRON LINE, RUBBER BANDS, SWIVEL
LOCK PIN, WEIGHTS, AND WIRE CABLE, JOHNSON OUTDOORS
MARINE ELECTRONICS, 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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that
vary from state to state.
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Cannon
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
Authorized service repair personnel.
CANNON® 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
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
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: Cannon
121 Power Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
______________________Serial No.
__________________Date Purchased
____________Store Where Purchased
RETAIN THIS SECTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
Authorized Service Center, for repair or replacement. To
downrigger or parts to your retailer. Your
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Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing
Undoubtedly there are many fishermen familiar
with the methods and use of controlled depth fishing.
During the mid 1960's the state of Michigan introduced Pacific salmon into the Great Lakes in an attempt to revitalize its sport fishing industry. From this
successful transplant, new fishing techniques and
equipment were developed. One such method was
controlled depth fishing which enabled fishermen to
place a lure at a desired depth by utilizing downriggers.
Because of the varying factors (water temperature, thermocline, weather, tides, time of day, or time
of year) it is necessary for successful fishing to maintain specific water depths that coincide with fish
movements and feeding patterns.
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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 specific
depths where fish have been caught.
Due to the success of controlled depth fishing,
downriggers are now being used throughout the
world to catch a wide variety of species in both fresh
and salt water. Whether fishing for blues off Rhode
Island, walleyes in Lake Erie, sailfish off the coast of
Florida, or stripers in Tennessee, the use of downriggers will make your fishing more successful and
more enjoyable.
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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 fixed
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 fishing 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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Installation
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 fishing 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 difficult decision.
Cannon has a complete line of mounting and fishing
accessories to aid in your fishing 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 firmly
compressed as pictured.
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
flat washers and nuts. Fasten the base to the deck as
pictured. NOTE: Wellnuts
decks thicker than 7/16".
SHOULD NOT be used on
Decks up to
7/16" Thick
Decks Thicker
Than 7/16"
Thick
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Decks thinner than 1/4"
Use a Cannon deck plate (PN 2200693) to prevent
deflection 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" flat head screws and four wellnuts to
mount deck plate. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts
are firmly 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" flat head screws,
nuts and washers (flat 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-Profile 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 fix the swivel base to the boat deck.
Low-Profile Swivel Base
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Installation
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.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
Installation
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 flush 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.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
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Installation
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
FIGURE 10
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FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
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.
Installation
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15
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