HELIX® SERIES CONTROL HEAD Installation Guide
NOTE: If there is excess cable that needs to be gathered at one location, dress the cable routed
from both directions so that a single loop is left extending from the storage location. Doubling the
cable up from this point, form the cable into a coil. Storing excess cable using this method can
reduce electronic interference.
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| Test the System Installation
1. Press the POWER key to turn on the control head.
2. While the Title screen is shown on the display, press the MENU key.
3. Press the DOWN Cursor key to choose System Status, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to select
it.
NOTE: If you wait too long to select a start-up option, the system will start the mode that is already
highlighted, and you will have to start again.
4. Accessories: Press the VIEW key. Review the Accessory Test View to confirm accessories are
listed as connected.
Δ If a connected accessory is shown as unconnected, confirm the cable connections.
Δ The speed will be detected only if the temp/speed paddlewheel (optional) has moved since
the control head has been powered on.
5. GPS Models: Press the VIEW key. Review the GPS Diagnostic View and confirm that a latitude/
longitude position is displayed and the Fix type is listed as Enhanced or 3D.
6. Power Off: Press and hold the POWER key to power off the unit.
7. HELIX GPS: Your chartplotter is ready for on-the-water operation. Press the POWER key. When
the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key. Select Normal from the Start-up options
menu.
Sonar Models: Test and finalize the transducer installation using the instructions in the
transducer installation guide. When the transducer test and installation are completed, your
control head is ready for on-the-water operation. When you power on the control head, it will
start Normal mode automatically if a functioning transducer is detected.
NOTE: For operations information, see the Operations Summary Guide included with your control
head and the control head operations manual (available for download at humminbird.com).
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Storing Excess Cable