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Humminbird GPS Receiver Accessories Manual

531478-4_B
GPS Receiver and
GPS Receiver/Heading Sensor
GPS Receiver and
GPS Receiver/Heading Sensor
Thank You!
Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our Web site at humminbird.com.
WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.
WARNING! The electronic chart in your Humminbird® unit is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the current information needed for the safety of navigation, and the captain is responsible for their prudent use.
WARNING! Compass Safe Distance: Do NOT install the Heading Sensor near ferrous metals or near anything that may create a magnetic field or interference. The Heading Sensor must be installed at least 3 feet (1m) from other magnetic or ferrous materials on the boat.
WARNING! Humminbird® is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit’s hardware or software. It is important to back up your control head’s data files periodically. Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit’s defaults or updating the software. See your Humminbird® online account at humminbird.com and the Waypoint Management Guide on your Humminbird® Manual CD for details.
WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.
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NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and some features are only available on international models. Every effort has been made to clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model.
NOTE: The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product, but your unit will function in the same way.
NOTE: To purchase accessories for your control head, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
NOTE: The procedures and features described in this manual are subject to change
without notice. This manual was written in English and may have been translated to another language. Humminbird® is not responsible for incorrect translations or discrepancies between documents.
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ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Products sold in the U.S. are not intended for use in the international market. Humminbird® international units provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations. Languages, maps, time zones, units of measurement, and warranty are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird® international units purchased through 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.
Overview 1
How GPS and Trackplotting Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How the Heading Sensor Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Overview 4
Choose the Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Install the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Stem Mount with 1” - 14 Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Access Under Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
No Access Under Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect to the Control Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power on and Confirm GPS Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Confirm the Baud Rate (for devices connected to the pigtail only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Confirm the Heading Sensor Operation (Heading Sensors only [AS GPS HS]) . . . 16
Views 18
Bird's Eye View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Track View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Combo View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
View Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Introduction to Navigation 23
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Save or Clear a Current Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
The Menu System 31 Start-Up Options Menu 32
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessory Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GPS Diagnostic View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PC Connect
(with PC Connect Cable only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
X-Press™ Menu 37
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Main Menu 38
User Mode (Normal or Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views only) 41
Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cancel Navigation
(only when navigating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation Views only) 43
Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Go To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Waypoint [Name]
(only with an active cursor on a waypoint) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cursor to Waypoint
(Track or Combo View only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Save Current Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Clear Current Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Skip Next Waypoint
(only when navigating). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cancel Navigation
(only when navigating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Remove Target
(only if a target is active) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Remove Grid
(only if a grid is active) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Sonar Window
(Combo View only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Waypoint [Name]
(most recently-created waypoint). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Alarms Menu Tab 48
Off Course Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Arrival Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Drift Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Navigation Menu Tab 51
Current Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Saved Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Waypoints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
View Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Casting Rings
(Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
North Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Waypoint Proximity Flags
(Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Waypoint Decluttering
(Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Grid Rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Trackpoint Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Track Min Distance
(Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Track Color Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Map Datum
(Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
North-Up Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Course Projection Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Heading Offset
(Advanced, Heading Sensors only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heading Line
(Advanced, Heading Sensors only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Delete All Nav Data
(Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Continuous Navigation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
GPS Receiver Override
(Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Setup Menu Tab 60
Units - Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Units - Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Triplog Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Select Readouts
(Advanced, Sonar View only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Local Time Zone
(Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Daylight Saving Time
(Advanced). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Position Format
(Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Time Format
(Advanced, International only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Date Format
(Advanced, International only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
NMEA Output
(Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Troubleshooting 66
Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached. . . . . . . . . 66
Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Finding the Cause of Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
GPS & Navigation Glossary 69
Contact Humminbird® 73
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.
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Overview
The Humminbird® Sensor Accessory Kit includes the following items depending on the Sensor model you purchased:
The following functionality will be supported by your trackplotter when it is connected to the Sensor:
• View current position
• View current track (breadcrumb trail)
• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver
• Save tracks and waypoints
• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next
• View the heading from the Heading Sensor (AS GPS HS only)
NOTE: If your control head is a chartplotter, there will be additional functionality when the Sensor is connected to the control head. See your control head operations manual and the Humminbird® Waypoint Management Guide for more information. The manuals are included on the CD that was included with your control head, or you can download these manuals from our Web site at humminbird.com.
GPS Receiver (AS GR16, AS GR50, AS GRP)
Sensor with internal GPS Receiver. Cable length is 20 ft (6m).
Y-Cable (AS YC) for multiple accessory attachment
Hardware kit for stem or deck mounting
Accessory Manual
GPS Receiver/Heading Sensor (AS GPS HS)
Sensor with internal GPS Receiver and Compass. Cable length is 20 ft (6m).
Y-Cable (AS YC) for multiple accessory attachment
Hardware kit for stem or deck mounting
Accessory Manual
NOTE: The stem mount is not included. To purchase extension cables and other accessories, see our Web site at humminbird.com or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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How GPS and Trackplotting Work
Your Humminbird® uses GPS to determine your position and display it on a grid.
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 5 updates per second, the GPS receiver then calculates its velocity and bearing.
GPS was originally intended for military use; however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities, typically within +/– 2.5 to 10 meters, depending on your conditions and your Humminbird® model. This means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within +/– 2.5 to 10 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.
Overview
How the Heading Sensor Works
The magnetic compass is one of the first known instruments for navigation. It relies on the earth’s magnetic field to align a magnetic pointer towards North, also known as Magnetic North.
If your accessory includes a Heading Sensor, the control head will display the heading from the internal compass in digital format. The Heading is the direction the boat is pointing, where 000° is North, 090° is East, 180° is South, and 270° is West.
Due to wind and waves, the boat is often traveling in a slightly different direction than its heading. The direction of travel, or Course Over Ground, is provided by the GPS receiver. You can use the compass Heading with the GPS Course Over Ground and Bearing to navigate a route.
A compass’ Magnetic North is affected by the local variations in the earth’s magnetic field around the globe. Nautical charts will often provide the magnetic declination, or magnetic variation, for a local area so that you can confirm that Magnetic North matches True North. If you have trailered the boat to a new location, the compass’ operation may also be affected by a different magnetic zone. The Humminbird® control head compensates for magnetic declination and also allows you to make additional adjustments from the menu system. The details of these features are described in this manual.
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Installation Overview
Use the following instructions to install the Sensor accessory on your boat. In order to understand the installation requirements, we recommend that you read the instructions carefully before you start the installation.
Required Supplies: In addition to the hardware included with your
Sensor accessory kit, you will need a drill, electrical tape, and an awl or
pencil. Depending on your installation requirements, you might also
need to purchase extention cables or a stem. See Section 1: Choose
the Mounting Location for more information.
1. Choose the Mounting Location
It is important to consider the following information when you choose a mounting location for the Sensor:
• Interference: Do NOT mount the Sensor close to a VHF antenna or
within the active area of a radar. If the Sensor includes a compass
(AS GPS HS), do NOT install it near ferrous metals or near anything that
can create a magnetic field. Hardware and cables that handle large
currents, such as batteries and power cables, are also examples of
equipment that may cause interference.
• Reception: Mount the Sensor in an area that has full exposure to the
sky. The effective area of reception is 5˚ above the horizon.
• Surface: Whether the Sensor Cable will be routed down through the
mounting surface or to the side, or if your’re using a stem mount, the
mounting surface will influence how you install the Sensor. For details,
see Section 2: Install the Sensor.
• Cables: Test run the Sensor Cable from the chosen mounting location to
the Control Head. 10 ft (3m) extension cables may be purchased from
Humminbird® if your planned cable route exceeds 20 ft (6 m). Maximum
cable length, including extension cables, should not exceed 50 ft (16 m).
NOTE: To purchase extension cables, or other related accessories, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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2. Install the Sensor
There are three different options to mount the sensor. Proceed to the section that matches the type of mounting location you will be using, as follows:
Stem
Cable routed through the hole
Cable routed to the side
Stem Mount with 1” - 14 Thread
The sensor will be mounted on a stem or antenna pole. Proceed to Section A.
Access Under the Mounting Deck
The sensor will be deck mounted and the cable can be routed down through the mounting surface. Proceed to Section B.
NO Access Under the Mounting Deck
The sensor will be deck mounted and the cable must routed to the side because there is not space for a cable through or underneath the mounting location.
Proceed to Section C.
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A. Stem Mount with 1”-14 Thread
Use the following instructions to stem mount the Sensor:
1. If you have a pre-existing stem mount, skip to step 2.
If you need to mount the antenna pole (stem), mark the chosen mounting location
and drill a 3/4” (19 mm) hole for the cable and cable connector.
If you have purchased hardware to stem mount your Sensor, follow the instructions
included with that hardware to attach the stem to the boat.
2. Screw the sensor base onto the stem first, making sure that the stem pipe does not protrude from the sensor base. (This adds protection to the cable when it is pulled through the pipe stem.) Deburr the pipe edges to reduce cable abrasion.
3. Use electrical tape to secure the NMEA pigtail to the cable.
NOTE: Unless it is needed, leave the NMEA pigtail secured to the cable. If you are connecting the pigtail to a NMEA 0183 device, see Section 3: Connect to the Control Head for connection information.
Stem Mount, Attaching the
Sensor Base to the Stem
Base
Cover
Stem
Taping the NMEA Pigtail
to the Cable
NMEA
Pigtail
Cable
Taped
NMEA Pigtail Cable Out
WARNING! If your Sensor includes a compass (AS GPS HS), do NOT mount it to a stem mount or antenna pole that contains ferrous metals.
NOTE: It is important to review the mounting considerations and test run the cable route as indicated in Section 1 before proceeding with the installation.
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Installation- Stem Mount
4. Route the Sensor cable through the stem and through the planned cable route. To use extension cables, see the details in Section 1: Choose the Mounting Location.
5. If the Sensor includes a compass (AS GPS HS), position the sensor so the arrow on the cover is pointed straight toward the front of the boat in the direction of travel. The arrow should be parallel with the keel.
NOTE: Failure to align the sensor correctly will result in incorrect compass readings.
6. Attach the Sensor to its base using the included #6 -1/4” screws. Hand tighten only.
Positioning the Arrow
on the Compass
Attaching the Sensor
to the Base
#6 -1/4
Mounting Screws
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B. Access Under Mounting Location
Use the following instructions to deck mount the Sensor and route the cable down through the mounting surface:
1. Mark the mounting location and drill a 3/4” (19mm) hole for the cable and cable connector.
2. Secure the NMEA pigtail to the cable with electrical tape.
NOTE: Unless it is needed, leave the NMEA pigtail secured to the cable. If you are connecting the pigtail to a NMEA 0183 device, see Section 3: Connect to the Control Head for connection information.
3. Route the Sensor cable through the planned cable route. To use extension cables, see the details in Section 1: Choose the Mounting Location.
4. Cover the cable hole with the Sensor.
If the Sensor includes a compass (AS GPS HS), position the sensor so the
arrow on the cover is pointed straight toward the front of the boat in the direction of travel. The arrow should be parallel with the keel.
NOTE: Failure to align the sensor correctly will result in incorrect compass readings.
5. Make sure the Sensor is flush against the surface, and mark the two mounting holes with a pencil or awl.
Taping the NMEA Pigtail
to the Cable
NMEA
Pigtail
Cable
Taped
NMEA Pigtail Cable Out
NOTE: It is important to review the mounting considerations and test run the cable route as indicated in Section 1 before proceeding with the installation.
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6. Move the Sensor to the side and drill two pilot holes, using a 5/32” (4 mm) bit.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
7. Align the Sensor’s screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach with the #6 - 3/4” Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only.
NOTE: If the mounting surface is thin or made of a light-weight material, you may need to add reinforcing material below the mounting surface in order to support the Sensor.
Positioning the Arrow
on the Compass
Attaching the Sensor to the
Mounting Surface
Cable routed through the hole
#6 - 3/4
Mounting Screws
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C. No Access Under Mounting Location
Use the following instructions to deck mount the Sensor and route the cable to the side if there is not space for a cable underneath the mounting location.
1. Secure the NMEA pigtail with electrical tape.
NOTE: Unless it is needed, leave the NMEA pigtail secured to the cable. If you are connecting the pigtail to a NMEA 0183 device, see Section 3: Connect to the Control Head for connection information.
2. Route the cable from the Sensor to the Control head.
• The Sensor has two wire routing notches. Use the cable notch closest to the intended cable route.
• If holes are required to route the cable, they must be 3/4” (19mm) to allow for the cable connector.
• To use extension cables, see the details in Section 1: Choose the Mounting Location.
Taping the NMEA Pigtail
to the Cable
NMEA
Pigtail
Cable
Taped
NMEA Pigtail Cable Out
NOTE: It is important to review the mounting considerations and test run the cable route as indicated in Section 1 before proceeding with the installation.
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3. With the cable routed, position the Sensor in the planned mounting location.
If the Sensor includes a compass (AS GPS HS), position the sensor so the
arrow on the cover is pointed straight toward the front of the boat in the direction of travel. The arrow should be parallel with the keel.
NOTE: Failure to align the sensor correctly will result in incorrect compass readings.
4. Make sure the Sensor is flush against the surface, and mark the two mounting holes with a pencil or awl.
5. Move the Sensor to the side and drill the two 5/32” (4 mm) pilot holes.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
6. Align the Sensor’s screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach with the #6 - 3/4” Phillips head screws. Hand tighten
only.
Positioning the Arrow
on the Compass
Attaching the Sensor to the
Mounting Surface
Cable routed to the side
#6 - 3/4
Mounting Screws
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3. Connect to the Control Head
Use the following instructions to connect the Sensor cable to the control head.
1. Insert the Sensor’s NMEA-COM connector into the control head’s COM port. The connectors are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the port.
• If there is another accessory plugged into the COM port, you will need to install the AS YC ("Y") cable so that you can use the accessories at the same time.
• Attach the COM connector of the "Y" cable directly to the control head COM port. Connect the Sensor to the NMEA-COM connector of the "Y" cable. Re-connect your other Fishfinder accessories to the ACCY-COM connector of the "Y" cable.
2. Optional: The control head outputs NMEA signals through the Sensor’s pigtail cable for connection to a device such as an autopilot. Connect the NMEA Out (White Wire) of the cable to the NMEA In of the device you are connecting to your Fishfinder. The pinouts of this cable are as follows:
• Green Wire, GPS NMEA Out
• Black Wire, Ground
• White Wire, Control Head NMEA Out
WARNING! It is important to finish all installation connections before powering on the control head.
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4. Power on and Confirm GPS Reception
Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head.
1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key.
2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu.
3. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically, and your Fishing System can be used on the water. See Start-Up Options Menu for more information.
4. Press the VIEW key until the GPS Diagnostic View is displayed on the screen. Confirm that External GPS is displayed and the Fix Type indicates Enhanced or 3D.
• If the GPS Diagnostic View is not displayed in the rotation, press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu. Select the Views tab > GPS Diagnostic View > Visible.
• If it is connected and detected, the Sensor will also be displayed in the Accessory Test screen (see Start-Up Options Menu).
788ci HD Title Screen GPS Diagnostic View
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5. Confirm the Baud Rate (for devices connected to the pigtail only)
If there is an accessory, such as an autopilot, connected to the Sensor pigtail cable wires, you will need to confirm that the devices are communicating at the same baud rate. The baud rate details are as follows:
• If the GPS Receiver/Heading Sensor (AS GPS HS) is connected to the control head, and NMEA Output is turned on, the control head will operate exclusively at a baud rate of 38400. If there is an accessory attached to the Sensor’s pigtail, it also needs to operate at 38400. See your accessory installation guide to set the baud rate to 38400.
• If a GPS Receiver (AS GR16, AS GR50, AS GRP) is connected to the control head, and NMEA Output is turned on, the control head will operate exclusively at a baud rate of 4800. If there is an accessory attached to the Sensor’s pigtail, it also needs to operate at 4800. See your accessory installation guide to set the baud rate to 4800.
• If NMEA Output is turned off, then baud rates 4800, 9600, and 38400 are available on the control head and no further action is required.
Turn On/Off NMEA Output
1. Press the MENU key twice.
2. Select Setup tab > NMEA Output.
3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select On or Off. (Default = Off)
NOTE: The menu option in your Fishing System will be called NMEA 0183 Output or NMEA Output. If the menu option is not shown under the Setup tab, make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced (Setup tab > User Mode > Advanced). See Setup Menu Tab: NMEA Output for more information.
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6. Confirm the Heading Sensor Operation
(Heading Sensors only [AS GPS HS])
It is important to confirm that the Heading Sensor is installed correctly by reviewing the heading digital readout.
NOTE: This procedure should be performed at slow speeds, in calm, open water, in a large area that is far from shallow water, boats, or other obstacles.
1. Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Select Navigation tab > North Reference > Magnetic.
3. Press the EXIT key.
4. Select Setup tab > Select Readouts.
NOTE: If the Select Readouts menu option does not appear under the Setup tab, change the User Mode to Advanced. Select Main Menu > Setup tab >
User Mode > Advanced.
5. Select a Readout position and use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select Heading. Select another Readout position and select Course.
6. Press the EXIT key until the Main Menu is closed.
7. Press the VIEW key until the Sonar View is displayed on the screen.
8. Navigate the boat in a straight line, in calm, open water at 4.5 mph. Compare the Heading digital readout on the screen with the Course (COG) digital readout. The readouts should be within approximately 5° of each other.
Adjust: To adjust the zero point of the Heading Sensor, select Main Menu > Navigation tab > Heading Offset. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
If the procedure failed: If the Heading digital readout is significantly different than the COG, the Heading Sensor might be installed in a location with too much magnetic interference. Check the installation location and possible magnetic disturbances in the area.
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Heading
(Heading Sensor Required)
Course
(GPS Required)
Confirming the Heading Digital Readout
(788ci HD, Sonar View)
Course
(GPS Required)
Confirming the Heading Digital Readout (1198c SI, Chart View)
Heading
(Heading Sensor Required)
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