Humminbird 898c SI, 409010-1, 998c SI, 958c, 408710-1 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

How Sonar Works ....................................................................................................................1

High Definition Side Imaging® Sonar DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

Universal Sonar 2 ......................................................................................................................4

How GPS and Cartography Work............................................................................................4

Fishing System Configuration..................................................................................................5

Accessory Bus ..........................................................................................................................5

Video-Out and RS 232 Connectors..........................................................................................6

(858c, 898c SI, 958c, 998c SI)..........................................................3

(898c SI and 998c SI only)............................................2

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only) ..........3

Installation Overview 6

Control Head Installation 6

Gimbal Mounting the Control Head........................................................................................7

Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat......................................................11

Transducer Installation Overview 12

858c & 958c Transom Mount Transducer Installation

DualBeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858c and 958c only) 13

Overview..................................................................................................................................13

Locating the transducer mounting location..........................................................................14

Preparing the Mounting Location ........................................................................................15

Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting................................................................16

Routing the Cable ..................................................................................................................20

Test and Finish the Installation..............................................................................................21

Locking Down the Transducer (Optional)..............................................................................23

858c & 958c Inside the Hull Transducer Installation

DualBeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858c and 958c only) 24

Locating the transducer mounting location ........................................................................24

Trial installation ......................................................................................................................25

Routing the cable....................................................................................................................26

Permanently mounting the transducer ................................................................................26

898c SI & 998c SI Transom Mount Transducer Installation

Side Imaging Transducer, XHS 9 HDSI 180T (898c SI or 998c SI only) 27

Overview..................................................................................................................................28

Locating transducer mounting location................................................................................28

Mounting the transducer bracket to the boat......................................................................29

Attaching the pivot to the transducer ..................................................................................30

Mounting the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket ....................................................30

Adjusting the running position of the transducer................................................................31

Routing the cable....................................................................................................................32

Testing the installation ..........................................................................................................33

Trolling Motor Transducer Installation 33

Trolling Motor Transducer Options........................................................................................33

Test and Finish the Transducer Installation ..........................................................................33

GPS Receiver Installation Overview 34

Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem........................................................35

Access Under Mounting Location ........................................................................................36

No Access Under Mounting Location ..................................................................................36

Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation............................................37

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Testing the System Installation 38

Power On the Control Head 39

What’s on the Control Head 39

Key Functions 40

POWER/LIGHT Key..................................................................................................................40

VIEW Key ................................................................................................................................40

MENU Key ..............................................................................................................................40

4-WAY Cursor Control Key (RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN Cursor Keys)................................41

VIEW PRESET Keys ................................................................................................................41

EXIT Key ..................................................................................................................................41

INFO Key ................................................................................................................................42

MARK Key................................................................................................................................42

GOTO Key ................................................................................................................................42

ZOOM (+/-) Keys ....................................................................................................................42

Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slots 43

Add Maps to Your Fishing System ........................................................................................43

Update Software ....................................................................................................................44

Export Navigation Data ..........................................................................................................44

What’s on the Sonar Display 45

Understanding the Sonar Display..........................................................................................46

Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ........................................................................................46

SwitchFire™ ............................................................................................................................46

Freeze Frame and Active Cursor............................................................................................47

Instant Image Update ............................................................................................................47

Sonar Bottom Presentation....................................................................................................47

What’s on the Side Imaging® Display (898c SI and 998c SI only) 48

Understanding the Side Imaging® Display ..........................................................................49

Side Imaging® Frequencies and Coverage............................................................................50

For Best Performance ............................................................................................................51

On the Water Interpretation ..................................................................................................51

Side Imaging® View Down Imaging™ View

Sonar View ..............................................................................................................................57

Sonar Zoom View....................................................................................................................58

Split Sonar View......................................................................................................................59

Snapshot and Recording View Side Beam View

Bird’s Eye View........................................................................................................................67

Chart View ..............................................................................................................................68

Combo Views ..........................................................................................................................69

Combo Views: Functions........................................................................................................69

Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View................................................................................................70

Chart/Chart Combo View ......................................................................................................70

Chart/Sonar Combo View ......................................................................................................71

Chart/Side Imaging Combo View Down Imaging™/Side Imaging® Combo View

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

(optional-purchase MMC/SD card required)

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer required)

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

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(898c SI and 998c SI only)

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Chart/Down Imaging™ Combo View Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View Down Imaging™/Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View

View Orientation ....................................................................................................................74

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

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Viewing Cartography 74

Introduction to Navigation 76

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks..............................................................................................76

Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint ..........................................................................................77

Navigate to a Waypoint or Position ......................................................................................78

Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid ................................................................................78

Save, Edit or Delete a Route ..................................................................................................79

Save or Clear a Current Track ................................................................................................80

Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks ........................................................................................80

Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation........................................................................................81

The Menu System 82

Start-Up Options Menu 82

Simulator ................................................................................................................................83

System Status ........................................................................................................................83

Self Test ..................................................................................................................................83

Accessory Test ........................................................................................................................84

GPS Diagnostic View..............................................................................................................84

X-Press™ Menu 85

Main Menu 85

Quick Tips for the Main Menu ..............................................................................................86

Note for all Menu Settings ....................................................................................................86

User Mode (Normal or Advanced) ........................................................................................87

Sonar X-Press™ Menu 88

Active Side Split Position

Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................89

Upper Range

Lower Range ..........................................................................................................................90

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................90

Quad Layout

Bottom Lock Bottom Range Cancel Navigation

(Combo Views only)

(Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar and Active Sonar Side Views only)

(with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ Transducer, Side Beam View only)

(Sonar Zoom View only)

(Sonar Zoom View only, when Bottom Lock is On)

(only when Navigating)

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Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu

(Side Imaging Views only [898c SI, 998c SI])

Active Side Split Position

SI Side......................................................................................................................................93

SI Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................93

SI Enhance ..............................................................................................................................93

SI Range ..................................................................................................................................94

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................94

SI Colors ..................................................................................................................................94

(Combo Views only)

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Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu

(Down Imaging™ Views only [898c SI, 998c SI])

Active Side Split Position

(Combo Views only)

..............................................................................................95

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Down Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................96

Upper Range

(Advanced: Down Imaging™ Views only)

........................................................96

Lower Range ..........................................................................................................................97

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................97

SI Colors ..................................................................................................................................97

Cancel Navigation

(only when Navigating)

............................................................................97

Navigation X-Press™ Menu 98

Active Side Split Position Waypoint [Name] Cursor to Waypoint

Save Current Track ..................................................................................................................99

Clear Current Track ................................................................................................................99

Save Current Route Skip Next Waypoint Cancel Navigation Cancel MOB Navigation Remove Target Remove Grid Waypoint [Name]

(Combo Views only)

(Only with an active cursor on a waypoint)

(Chart or Combo View only)

(only when Navigating)

(only if a Target is Active)

(only if a Grid is Active)

(Most recently-created waypoint)

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(only when MOB Navigation is activated)

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Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu

(Snapshot and Recording View only)

Start Recording

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................102

Stop Recording Delete Image

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only) ......................................................102

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) ........102

Delete All Images

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Delete Recording

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Delete All Recordings

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Pings Per Second

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Playback Speed

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Stop Playback

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only) ........................................................104

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Alarms Menu Tab 105

Depth Alarm..........................................................................................................................105

Fish ID Alarm ........................................................................................................................105

Low Battery Alarm................................................................................................................106

Aux. Temp Alarm

(with optional-purchase temp. probe or Temp/Speed only)

Temp. Alarm ..........................................................................................................................106

Off Course Alarm ..................................................................................................................106

Arrival Alarm..........................................................................................................................107

Drift Alarm ............................................................................................................................107

Alarm Tone ............................................................................................................................107

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Sonar Menu Tab 108

Beam Select..........................................................................................................................108

Side View Frequency

(Side Imaging® and Down Imaging™ Views only [898c SI, 998c SI]) ................................

109

Surface Clutter......................................................................................................................109

SwitchFire™ ..........................................................................................................................109

Fish ID+™..............................................................................................................................110

Fish ID Sensitivity..................................................................................................................110

Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ......................................................................................111

Sonar Colors..........................................................................................................................111

Bottom View..........................................................................................................................111

Zoom Width

(Sonar Zoom View only)

83 kHz Sensitivity

(Advanced)

..................................................................................112

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455 kHz Sensitivity

(Advanced, with optional purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) ..................................

Depth Lines Noise Filter Max Depth Water Type

(Advanced) (Advanced) (Advanced) (Advanced)

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Transducer Select..................................................................................................................114

Color Bar................................................................................................................................115

Temperature Graph

(Sonar View only, with Temperature input)

Down Imaging™ Beam Width

(Advanced)

..........................................................................115

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Navigation Menu Tab 116

Current Track ........................................................................................................................116

Saved Tracks..........................................................................................................................117

Waypoints..............................................................................................................................117

Routes....................................................................................................................................118

Chart Orientation ..................................................................................................................118

North Reference....................................................................................................................118

Waypoint Decluttering

(Advanced)

......................................................................................118

Trolling Grid Rotation............................................................................................................119

Trackpoint Interval ................................................................................................................119

Track Min Distance

(Advanced)

............................................................................................119

Track Color Range ................................................................................................................119

Map Datum

(Advanced)

........................................................................................................120

Course Projection Line..........................................................................................................120

3D View Outline....................................................................................................................120

Export All Nav Data Delete All Nav Data

(Advanced) (Advanced)

..........................................................................................120

Continuous Navigation Mode..............................................................................................120

GPS Receiver Override

(Advanced)

......................................................................................120

Chart Menu Tab 121

Lat/Lon Grid ..........................................................................................................................121

Navaids on Bird’s Eye View..................................................................................................121

Chart Select ..........................................................................................................................121

Set Simulation Position Set Map Offset Clear Map Offset

Shaded Depth ......................................................................................................................122

Chart Detail Level

(Advanced)

(optional-purchase Navionics® charts only)

....................................................................................122

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Map Borders..........................................................................................................................123

Spot Soundings

(optional-purchase Navionics® charts only)

................................................123

NVB Chart Preference ........................................................................................................124

Contour Lines Depth Colors Depth Highlight Depth Highlight Range (+/-) Water Level Offset Shallow Water Highlight Lake List

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only) ........................

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)

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Setup Menu Tab 126

Units - Depth ........................................................................................................................126

Units - Temp Units - Distance Units - Speed

(International only)

(with Speed input only)

User Mode ............................................................................................................................127

Language Triplog Reset

(International only)

(with Speed input only)

Restore Defaults....................................................................................................................127

Select Readouts Depth Offset Aux. Temp Offset Temp. Offset Speed Calibration

(Advanced)

(Advanced, with Speed paddlewheel only)

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Local Time Zone

Daylight Saving Time

Position Format

Time Format

Date Format

Digits Format

NMEA Output

(Advanced)

(Advanced, International only)

(Advanced)

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(Advanced)

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Sonar......................................................................................................................................131

Demonstration ......................................................................................................................131

Sound Control ......................................................................................................................131

Video Out ..............................................................................................................................131

Views Menu Tab 132

Accessories Menu Tab 132

Screen Snapshot

AIS

(optional-purchase AIS equipment only)

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Cards only)

........................................................................133

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Troubleshooting 136

Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up ......................................................................................136

Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ................................136

Display Problems 137

Finding the Cause of Noise 138

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1-Year Limited Warranty 139

Humminbird® Service Policy 139

Fishing System Accessories 141

Specifications 142

Glossary 144

Appendix A

Side Imaging® Transducer Mounting Template (XHS 9 HDSI 180 T)

Contact Humminbird® 150

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only

available on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at

(334) 687-6613.

NOTE: Some of the entries in this Table of Contents may require the purchase

of separate accessories. You can visit our web site at humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

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Introduction

Your Humminbird® Fishing System is configured as follows:

• Humminbird® 858c Combo: Wide Screen Fishing System with

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

• Humminbird® 898c SI Combo: Wide Screen Fishing System with

Side Imaging® Sonar, DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar, and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

• Humminbird® 958c Combo: Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System with

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

• Humminbird® 998c SI Combo: Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System

with Side Imaging® Sonar, DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar, and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

How Sonar Works

Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer.

Your Fishing System sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object; it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location, size, and composition of an object.

SONAR is an acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging. Sonar utilizes precision sound pulses or "pings" which are emitted into the water in a teardrop-shaped beam.

The sound pulses "echo" back from objects in the water such as the bottom, fish and other submerged objects. The returned echoes are displayed on the LCD screen. Each time a new echo is received, the old echoes are moved across the LCD, creating a scrolling effect.

When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an easy to interpret "graph" of the bottom, fish and structure appears.

Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft (70 m) and back again in less than 1/4 of a second. It is unlikely that your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal.

Introduction

The sound pulses are transmitted at various

60°

3kHz

20°

200kHz

86°

55kHz

86°

55kHz

frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for

High Definition Side Imaging

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

® Sonar

greatest definition, but the operating depth is limited. High frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly used on consumer sonar and provide a good balance between depth performance and resolution. Low frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to achieve greater depth capability.

The 898c SI Combo and 998c SI Combo use Side Imaging® sonar to provide a wide yet precise survey of a large area of water, including detailed bottom topography and fish-attracting structure orientation. The Side Imaging® transducer returns are processed into an image similar to an aerial photograph.

Typically, the Side Imaging® sonar can search an area that is 480 feet wide (240

The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter. It is commonly measured using two methods:

• Root Mean Square (RMS) measures power output over the entire transmit cycle.

• Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points.

The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at greater distances, ability to overcome noise, better high speed performance and enhanced depth

to each side), with a typical depth performance of 150 feet when the Side Imaging® Sonar frequency is set for 455kHz. The side beams can be operated at one of two frequencies: 455 kHz or 800 kHz. Selecting 800 kHz produces the sharpest image, but the search area to each side and the depth capability are limited as compared to the 455 kHz frequency. See What’s on the

Side Imaging® Display and Understanding Side Imaging® for more

information.

capability.

Introduction

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

90° Total Coverage

Bottom Coverage=2 x Depth

35° 60° 20° 35°

455 kHz 455 kHz

83 kHz

200 kHz

(858c, 898c SI, 958c, 998c SI)

The Fishing System uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar has a narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth. In 20 feet of water, the wider beam covers an area 20 feet wide.

DualBeam PLUS™ sonar returns can be blended together, viewed separately, or compared side-by-side. DualBeam PLUS™ is ideal for a wide range of conditions - from shallow to very deep water in both fresh and salt water. Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions, and transducer installation.

QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)

Your Fishing System supports the optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer. QuadraBeam PLUS™ sonar provides a wide (90°) area of coverage. QuadraBeam PLUS™ starts with two fan-shaped 35° 455 kHz Side Structure locating sonar beams to spot fish, bait, and structure to the left and right of the boat over an area of the bottom that’s always equal to twice your depth.

For a detailed view below the boat, QuadraBeam PLUS™ uses DualBeam PLUS™ technology, with precision 20° and wide 60° beams. QuadraBeam PLUS™ finds more fish faster, and can even tell you where to put your bait by showing if fish are to the left, right, or directly beneath your boat.

Introduction

Universal Sonar 2

Your Fishing System supports Universal Sonar 2, a state-of-the-art, integrated and protected transducer that is built into the lower unit of Minnkota trolling motors. With Universal Sonar 2, all wiring is concealed inside the indestructible composite shaft—out of sight and out of harm’s way, with no clamps, ties, or exposed wires. Universal Sonar 2 features new temperature sensing and the performance of DualBeam PLUS™ technology. An expanded view and greater bottom detail gives you a totally new perspective of the water below, along with optimal sonar performance to help you find fish.

GPS was originally intended for military use; however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities, typically within +/- 4.5 meters, depending on conditions. This means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 4.5 meters of your actual position. Your GPS Receiver also uses information from WAAS (the Wide Area Augmentation System), EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), and MSAS (the MTSAT Satellite Augmentation System) satellites if they are available in your area.

The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the Fishing System when it is connected to the included GPS receiver:

How GPS and Cartography Work

Your Fishing System also supports GPS (Global Positioning System) and chartplotting. It uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater information.

GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. The GPS receiver on your boat receives signals from satellites that are visible to it. Based on time differences between each received signal, the GPS receiver determines its distance to each satellite. With distances known, the GPS receiver mathematically triangulates its own position. With once per second updates, the GPS receiver then calculates its velocity and bearing.

Introduction

• View current position

• View current track (breadcrumb trail)

• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver

• Save tracks, waypoints, and routes

• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next.

See Chart View and Introduction to Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slots: Add Maps to Your Fishing System for more information.

Video Out

RS 232 Connector

Power

Temperature

Speed

The Fishing System has a wide variety of configurations

SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link

Sonar Transducer with Temperature

Optional “Y” Cable

GPS Receiver

WeatherSense®

Fishing System Configuration

The Fishing System has a wide variety of configurations that will influence the installation. The accessory bus, video output, and RS 232 connectors allow you to expand your Fishing System capabilities. As you expand the configuration, the menu options that correspond with the connected accessory will be added to the menu system.

Please read all instructions that are relevant for your configuration before beginning the installation process.

Accessory Bus

Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of your Fishing System. Accessories plug directly into the Fishing System and enable advanced features such as WeatherSense®, SmartCast®, and the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver.

Accessory Bus

NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense®, SmartCast®, and the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver require separate purchases. Visit our web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details.

When an accessory is plugged into the Fishing System, additional functions will be added to the menu system automatically. See

Accessories Menu Tab and Fishing System Accessories in this manual. Also, see the

accessory’s operations manual for additional details.

Installation Introduction

Video-Out and RS 232 Connectors

Your unit has a built-in Video Out connector and a dual RS 232 connector, which can be used with optional-purchase equipment such as AIS (Automatic Identification System). If you purchase a video monitor and attach it to your control head using the Video Out connector, your unit will send a video signal if it detects a monitor. See Setup Menu Tab: Video Out for more information.

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Installation Overview

Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other wiring, this can be used to route cables. Be sure to route the cable as far as practical from the antenna cable of VHF radios or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. The transducer and GPS receiver cables should not be cut, and care should be used not to damage the cable insulation.

Basic installation tasks that you must perform include:

• Installing the control head (choose gimbal or in-dash mounting, where in-dash mounting requires a separate purchase)

• Installing the transducer (choose the installation method that matches your transducer)

• Installing the GPS Receiver (if included)

• Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position

NOTE: Accessories may require a separate purchase. You can visit our web site at humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

RS 232

Video Output

Power

NOTE: Accessories connected to the RS 232 or Video-Out connectors require a separate power source.

Installation Introduction

Temp/Speed

Communications/GPS

Transducer

You have two choices for mounting your control head, Gimbal mounting, where you use a surface on the boat, such as the dash, to mount the control head so that it canbe tilted up or down, or In-dash mounting, which requires a separate purchase.

Control Head Installation

Gimbal Mounting the Control Head

If you are gimbal mounting the Humminbird®, you can pre-assemble the unit in order to plan the best mounting location.

2. Place a 1" (25 mm) diameter black washer on the gimbal knob and then thread the knob and washer into the housing. Tighten the gimbal knob to secure the control head to the mount. Repeat step 2 for the other side.

Washer

Gimbal Knob

Gimbal Bracket

In addition to the hardware supplied with your control head, you will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits, various hand tools, including a Phillips head screwdriver, a socket wrench and a flat head screwdriver, a marker or pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, and marine-grade silicone sealant.

1. Place the control head into the gimbal bracket. Make sure that the straight side of the gimbal arm is against the back side of the control head.

You can now place the control head in various locations to decide which is best for mounting. Rotating the mounting bracket to the top of the control head will allow for overhead mounting. The chosen mounting area should allow for sufficient room so the control head can pivot through the full tilt range and allow for easy removal and installation.

NOTE: You can drill the cable pass hole underneath the gimbal bracket, allowing you to thread the cables through the knock-out holes in the mount; however, if you cannot drill the hole directly under the mounting bracket, then you will need to drill the cable pass hole behind the bracket, and will need to mount the hole cover there instead.

NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating. Fill all holes with marine grade silicone sealant.

NOTE: You must have underside access to the mounting location to pass the cables through to the surface. Also, make sure that the mounting surface is adequately supported to protect the control head from excessive wave shock and vibration and provide visibility while in operation.

3. After the mounting location has been determined, loosen the gimbal knobs and remove the control head from the gimbal bracket.

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NOTE: Alternate hole patterns are available on the gimbal mounting bracket, and may match existing holes on the boat. You may choose to use one of these alternate hole patterns.

4. Place the gimbal bracket in the chosen position on the mounting surface and mark the four mounting screw locations using a pencil or center punch.

NOTE: Go to the installation instructions applicable to your transducer, GPS Receiver and accessories. Make the required installations and then run the cables to your control head mounting location. Do not cut any cabling (except the power cable). If your cables are too short, extensions are available from your local dealer or online from humminbird.com.

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Mounting Screws

Washer

Gimbal Mounting Bracket

5. Set the gimbal bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 5/32" (4.0 mm) drill bit.

6a. If the cables must pass through a hole directly beneath the

mounting bracket, mark and drill an additional 1" (25 mm) hole centered between the four mounting holes. Route the cables through the 1" hole. Place the hole cover over the mounting surface hole, then use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws.

Remove the hole cover, drill the two mounting holes using a 9/64" bit. Do not install the hole cover at this time.

Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket

6b. If the cables cannot be routed directly beneath the mounting

bracket, mark and drill a 1" (25 mm) hole that will allow you to run the cables close to the bracket. Pass the cables through the 1" (25 mm) hole, routing the cables through the grommet and pressing the grommet into place. Place the hole cover over the mounting surface hole, then use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws. Remove the hole cover, drill the two mounting holes using a 9/64" (3.5 mm) bit, fill them with marine-grade silicone, then replace the hole cover and insert the #8 Phillips countersink wood screws.

Hand-tighten only.

7. Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes and fill the mounting holes with marine grade silicone. Insert the four #10 Slotted-Hex wood screws into the mounting holes. Hand-tighten only.

8. If the cable pass through-hole is beneath the mounting bracket, you will need to install the hole cover. Place the hole cover over the mounting bracket cable pass through-hole and align with holes drilled in step 6a. Insert the #8 Phillips countersink wood screws.

Hand tighten only.

NOTE: Be sure that the cables pass through the slots on the hole cover and that there is enough cable slack to allow for the control head to pivot through its full tilt range. Extra cable slack will also help when connecting/disconnecting the cables.

Gimbal Bracket

Hole Cover

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Cables Routed Behind Mounting Bracket

1 2

3 4

Power

Temp/Speed

Communications/GPS

Transducer

Cable Collector Insert

Gimbal Bracket

Grommet

Hole Cover

9. Insert cable connectors into the proper recesses on the cable collector insert. The cable connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong slots. If you don’t have a cable for every hole in the insert, install the blank plugs to protect the control head from the weather.

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Cable Collector Insert

Screws

Cable Collector Cover

Tab on Insert

Slot on Cover

Plug Cable Connector Assembly to

GROUNDGROUND

POSITIVEPOSITIVE

Back of Control Head

10. While holding cables in place in the cable collector insert, thread the cables through the slot in the bottom of the cable collector cover, line up the cable collector insert and cover, then slide the cover into place on the insert.

NOTE: The tab on the Cable Collector insert goes into the slot on the cover.

11. Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the 2 Phillips screws provided.

12. Place the control head back onto the mounting bracket. Plug in the cable collector assembly to the back of the control head. Cable connectors and cable sockets are keyed to prevent reverse installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong sockets. Once the cable collector and all cables are plugged into the back of the control head, lock the assembly into place by threading the knurled screw into the threaded insert on the back of the housing. Adjust the control head to the desired viewing angle and secure by tightening the gimbal knobs.

NOTE: You may wish to dress the cabling with nylon wire ties in order to hold the cables together and create a cleaner assembly.

The Humminbird® control head is now ready for operation.

Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat

A 6' (2 m) long power cable is included to supply power to the control head. You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi-stranded copper wire.

CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems, but the control head MUST be connected to a 12 VDC power supply.

The control head power cable can be connected to the electrical system of the boat at one of two places: a fuse panel usually located near the console, or directly to the battery.

NOTE: Make sure that the power cable is disconnected from the control head at the beginning of this procedure.

NOTE: Humminbird® is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures. The control head must have adequate protection through the proper selection and installation of a 3 amp fuse.

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1a. If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical

connectors (not included) that match the terminal on the fuse panel. Attach the black wire to ground (-), and the red wire to positive (+) 12 VDC power. Install a 3 amp fuse (not included) for protection of the unit. Humminbird® is not responsible for overvoltage of over-current failures.

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1b. If you need to wire the control head directly to a battery, obtain

and install an inline fuse holder and a 3 amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit. Humminbird® is not responsible for overvoltage or over-current failures.

NOTE: In order to minimize the potential for interference with other marine electronics, a separate power source (such as a second battery) may be necessary.

You are now ready to install the transducer. Find the section that refers to your specific transducer installation method.

Transducer Installation Overview

Proceed to the installation section that matches your transducer type. Your choices are as follows:

• 858c, 958c: DualBeam PLUS™ (XNT 9 20 T), Transom Mount

• 858c, 958c: DualBeam PLUS™ (XNT 9 20 T), Inside the Hull Mount

• 898c SI, 998c SI: Side Imaging® (XHS 9 HDSI 180T), Transom Mount

• All units: Trolling Motor Transducer Installation

NOTE: Due to the wide variety of hulls, only general instructions are presented in this installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation. It is important to read the instructions completely and understand the mounting guidelines before beginning installation.

If the included transducer will not work for your application, you may

NOTE:

exchange it, NEW and UNASSEMBLED, with mounting hardware included, for a transducer appropriate for your application - often at very little or no charge depending on the transducer. Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details and pricing, or visit humminbird.com.

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858c & 958c Transom Mount Transducer Installation

DualBeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858c and 958c only)

The DualBeam PLUS™ transducer uses a Two Piece Kick-up transducer mounting bracket.

NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the illustrations, but it will mount in exactly the same way.

Overview

If you will be installing a DualBeam PLUS™ transom mounted transducer, use the procedures in this section. There are several procedures you will have to perform in order to install a transom-mounted transducer. They are as follows:

• Locate the transducer mounting location

• Prepare the mounting location

• Assemble the transducer and perform initial mounting

• Route the transducer cable

• Connect the transducer cable

• Perform a final test of the transom transducer installation.

In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits, various hand tools, including a ruler or straightedge, a level, a 12" plumb line (weighted string or monofilament line), marker or pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, and marine-grade silicone sealant.

NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.

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1. Locating the transducer mounting location

15”

NOTE: If transom mounting is not possible because of a stepped hull or cavitation noise, and you have a single layer fiberglass hull, In-hull installation is an option. See Inside the Hull Transducer Installation for more information.

Turbulence: You must first determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer. It is very important to locate the transducer in an area that is relatively free of turbulent water. Consider the following to find the best location with the least amount of turbulence:

• As the boat moves through the water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the propeller(s) - either clockwise or counter-clockwise. This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the immediate area of the propeller(s). Clockwise propellers create more turbulence on the port side. On outboard or inboard/outboard boats, it is best to locate the transducer at least 15" to the side of the propeller(s).

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

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Step Rib

Stepped Hull

• The best way to locate turbulence-free water is to view the transom while the boat is moving. This method is recommended if maximum high-speed operation is a high priority. If this is not possible, select a location on the transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth, flat and free of protrusions or ribs.

Level

Find a turbulence-free location at least 15" from the propeller(s)

and not in line with trailer bunks or rollers.

Deadrise Angle

• On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step. Do not mount the transducer on the transom behind a step to avoid popping the transducer out of the water at higher speeds; the transducer must remain in the water for the control head to maintain the sonar signal.

• If the transom is behind the propeller(s), it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered, such as an Inside the Hull Transducer (see Inside the Hull Transducer Installation).

• If you plan to trailer your boat, do not mount the transducer too close to trailer bunks or rollers to avoid moving or damaging the transducer during loading and unloading of the boat.

• If high speed operation is critical, you may want to consider using an In-Hull transducer instead of this Transom Mount transducer.

protrude past the bottom of the hull, and there is at least 1/4" clearance between the bottom of the bracket and the bottom of the transom for fiberglass boats, and 1/8" clearance for aluminum boats.

Positioning the

Mounting Bracket

Level

Boat Hull Types Require

Different Mounting Positions

NOTE: The hydrodynamicshape of your transducer allows it to point straight down without deadrise adjustment.

NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your highspeed application, find an In-Hull Transducer by contacting our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or by visiting our web site at humminbird.com.

2. Preparing the Mounting Location

In this procedure, you will determine the mounting location and drill two mounting holes, using the transducer mounting bracket as a guide.

1. Make sure that the boat is level on the trailer, both from port to starboard and from bow to stern, by placing your level on the deck of the boat, first in one direction, then in the other.

2. Hold the mounting bracket against the transom of the boat in the location you have selected. Align the bracket horizontally, using the level; make sure that the lower corner of the bracket does not

Level

1/4” for fiberglass 1/8” for aluminum

NOTE: If you have a flat-bottomed aluminum boat, some additional adjustment may be needed to accommodate the rivets on the bottom of the boat (i.e. the gap may need to be a little smaller than 1/8"). This will help you to avoid excessive turbulence at high speeds.

NOTE: If your propeller moves clockwise (in forward, as you're facing the stern of the boat from behind), mount the transducer on the starboard side, and align the bottom right corner of the mounting bracket with the bottom of the boat. If your propeller moves counter-clockwise (in forward, as you're facing the stern of the boat from behind), mount the transducer on the port side, and align the bottom left corner of the mounting bracket with the bottom of the boat.

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-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Transom Angle (°)

Bead Alignment

Number

142531425

25 26 27328 29 30

Measured Distance (x)

1.1cm 1/2“

0.0 cm 0“

2.5 cm1“4.3 cm 1 5/8“

5.9 cm 2 3/8“

7.6 cm3“9.3cm 3 5/8“

11.1cm 4 3/8“

12.9cm5“14.9cm 5 7/8“

16.9cm 6 5/8“

Using the Mounting Bracket to Mark the Initial Drill Holes

Fourth Hole

Mark Initial Drill Holes

Third Hole

3. Continue to hold the bracket on the transom of the boat, and use a pencil or marker to mark where to drill the two mounting holes. Mark the drill holes near the top of each slot, making sure that your mark is centered in the slot.

3. Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting

In this procedure, you will assemble the transducer using the hardware provided, then mount it and make adjustments to its position without locking it in place.

NOTE: You will initially assemble the transducer and the pivot arm by matching the two ratchets to a numbered position on the transducer knuckle. Further adjustments may be necessary.

1a. If you already know your transom angle, refer to the chart below for

the initial position to use to set the ratchets. If your transom is angled at 14 degrees (a common transom angle for many boats) use position 1 for the ratchets. In either case, go to step 2.

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NOTE: The third hole should not be drilled until the angle and height of the transducer is finalized, which you will not do until a later procedure.

4. Make sure that the drill bit is perpendicular to the actual surface of the transom, NOT parallel to the ground, before you drill. Using a 5/32” bit, drill the two holes only to a depth of approximately 1”.

NOTE: On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.

Transom Mount - DualBeam PLUS™

1b. If you do not know your transom angle, measure it using a plumb

line (weighted nylon string or monofilament line) exactly 12 inches long. Hold the top of the plumb line against the top of the transom with your finger, and wait until the line hangs straight down. Using a ruler, measure the distance from the bottom of the plumb line to the back of the transom, then use the chart.

Measuring the Transom Angle

NOTE: It is important to take your measurement in the figure showing Measuring the Transom Angle, from exactly 12 inches down from the top of the transom.

Transducer Knuckle Positions

Knuckle

Ratchets Placed in Position 1

Beads

Ratchet

Plumb line

Transom Angle in degrees (°)

2. Place the two ratchets, one on either side of the transducer knuckle, so that the beads on each ratchet line up with the desired position number on the knuckle. If you are setting the ratchets at position 1, the beads on each ratchet will line up with the rib on the

Measured Distance (X)

Weight

transducer knuckle to form one continuous line on the assembly.

NOTE: The ratchets are keyed; make sure that the square teeth on each ratchet face the square teeth on the transducer knuckle, and the triangular teeth face outward.

Hold the ratchets on the transducer knuckle with one hand and fit the pivot arm over them until it snaps into place with the other hand. Refer to the illustration.

Rib at position 1

Ratchets Placed in Position 2 Fitting the Pivot Arm Over the Ratchet

Bead

Rib

Ratchet

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Inserting the Pivot Bolt

Inserting the Pivot Arm Assembly into

the Mounting Bracket

4. Align the mounting bracket transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the transom. With a 5/16" socket driver, mount the assembly to the transom using the two #10 - 1" long screws provided.

3. Put the pivot bolt through the assembly to hold it in position and loosely install the nut, but do NOT tighten the nut at this time. Insert the pivot arm assembly into the mounting bracket. Do NOT snap the assembly closed, as you will need to access the mounting bracket in the next step.

NOTE: If the pivot assembly is snapped closed over the mounting bracket, use a flat head screwdriver or similar tool to gently pry the assembly away from the mounting bracket.

Mounting the Assembly to the Transom

NOTE: Make sure that the mounting screws are snug, but do not fully tighten the mounting screws at this time to allow the transducer assembly to slide for adjustment purposes.

5. Snap the pivot arm down into place.

6. Adjust the initial angle of the transducer from back to front by rotating the transducer until the side seam on the transducer is almost parallel with the bottom of the boat, one click at a time in either direction.

Transom Mount - DualBeam PLUS™

Adjusting the Initial Transducer Angle

One click too high

Correctly aligned (transducer side seam aligned with boat bottom)

Trailing edge

Leading edge

One click too low

7. Adjust the transducer assembly vertically, until the seam on the leading edge of the transducer (the edge closest to the transom of the boat) is level and just slightly below the hull.

Adjusting the Transducer

Mounting Position

Leveling the Mounting

Assembly Horizontally

Level

NOTE: The transducer has a natural downward slant of 4-5 degrees from leading edge (closest to the boat transom) to trailing edge (farthest away from the boat). Looking at the back of the transducer, the seam should be slightly below the bottom of the hull.

8. Continue to adjust until the bracket is also level from port to starboard (horizontally level as you look at the transducer from behind the boat).

9. Mark the correct position on the transom by tracing the silhouette of the transducer mounting bracket with a pencil or marker.

10. Tighten the pivot bolt, using the pivot screw and nut to lock the assembly. Hand tighten only!

11. Snap open the assembly and hand-tighten the two mounting screws, then snap the assembly closed.

NOTE:

You will drill the third mounting hole and finalize the installation after you route the cable and test and finish the installation in the following procedures.

Seam aligned with boat hull

Transom Mount - DualBeam PLUS™

4. Routing the Cable

The transducer cable has a low profile connector, which must be routed to the point where the control head is mounted. There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the area where the control head is installed. The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat.

NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable.

1. Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head. Make sure that the cable is long enough to accommodate the planned route by running the cable over the transom.

CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage the cable insulation. Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50'. For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at

humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.

NOTE: The transducer can pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket. Allow enough

slack in the cable for this movement. It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the transducer will not damage the cable during movement.

2a. If you are routing the cable over the transom of the boat, secure the

cable by attaching the cable clamp to the transom, drilling 9/64" diameter holes for #8 x 5/8" wood screws, then skip directly to procedure 5, Connecting the Cable.

Routing the Cable

2b. If you will be routing the cable

through a hole in the transom, drill a 5/8" diameter hole above the waterline. Route the cable through this hole, then fill the hole with marine-grade silicone sealant and proceed to the next step immediately.

3. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and use it as a guide to mark the two escutcheon plate mounting holes. Remove the plate, drill two 9/64" diameter x 5/8" deep holes, and then fill both holes with marine-grade silicone sealant. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and attach with two #8 x 5/8" wood screws.

4. Route and secure the cable by attaching the cable clamp to the transom; drill one 9/64" diameter x 5/8" deep hole, then fill the hole with marine-grade silicone sealant, then attach the cable clamp using a #8 x 5/8" screw.

5. Plug the other end of the transducer cable back into the control head connection holder.

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