FEATURE OVERVIEW AND CONNECTING THE CABLES
FEATURE OVERVIEW AND CONNECTING THE CABLES
The cable(s) from the Control Head for each feature installed on the trolling motor is connected to an output device separately. Once the
features that may be installed are identified, follow the instructions below to ensure the cables are connected correctly.
Built-In MEGA Down Imaging
Built-In MEGA Down Imaging delivers nearly 3X the output of standard Side Imaging®, and takes fishfinding into the megahertz frequency for
the very first time. The Minn Kota flagship families of trolling motors, including Ultrex, Ulterra, Terrova, and Fortrex, now include Built-In MEGA
Down Imaging sonar, the clearest imaging available only from Humminbird. With Humminbird MEGA imaging sonar built right into the trolling
motor, you now have a crystal clear view of what's directly beneath the boat, without having to manage all of the cables that come with external
transducers. The Built-In MEGA DI transducer is only available on new models equipped from the factory and cannot be added to an existing
trolling motor.
The Built-in MEGA DI transducer will provide both MEGA Down Imaging and 2D CHIRP Digital Sonar to select Humminbird models. All Built-In
MEGA DI trolling motors, will come "Apex and Solix Ready" out of the box. An adapter cable accessory (MKR-MDI-1 1852085 or MKR-MDI-2
1852086) is available for purchase that will allow the connection of any compatible Humminbird Helix fish finder. The MKR-MDI-1 is used
on Helix 8, 9, 10, 12 and 15 models. The MKR-MDI-2 is used for Humminbird Helix 7 models only. See the
Compatibility
chart online.
You can only view Down Imaging with a MEGA DI or MEGA SI HELIX G2N, G3N or G4N Series model and a required adapter, or
NOTICE:
with any SOLIX or APEX Series model. The built-in transducer cannot supply MEGA Imaging to Humminbird models that do not already have
the capability. If you have a G2/G2N, G3/G3N HELIX that is not a MEGA SI or MEGA DI model, you will still get 2D Dual Spectrum CHIRP
Sonar from the transducer. SOLIX G1 and HELIX G2 and G2N units need to be running the latest software update to view sonar from motors
with Built-In MEGA Imaging. You can get the latest version of software for your fish finder on humminbird.com. Built-In MEGA Imaging is not
supported by HELIX G1 models or other brands of fish finders.
1
a.
Place the motor in the deployed position.
b.
The Built-In MEGA Down Imaging connector from the
Control Head is a 14 pin connector. Built-In MEGA Down
Imaging may be installed on its own, or in conjunction
with an i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link system. It will never be
installed with Universal Sonar. Locate and identify the
correct connection for Built-in MEGA Down Imaging
cable(s), at the base of the Control Head.
Built-in MEGA Down Imaging is always paired with
NOTICE:
either i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link on Terrova, Ulterra and Ultrex
motors. It may be pre-installed on a Fortrex motor without
other features that require external connections.
Fourteen Pin
Fourteen Pin
Connector
Connector
Built-in MEGA Down
Built-in MEGA Down
Imaging cable from
Imaging cable from
Control Head
Control Head
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Built-In MEGA Down Imaging
Control Head
Control Head
i-Pilot
i-Pilot
Link
Link
Built-in MEGA
Built-in MEGA
Down Imaging
Down Imaging
Coil
Coil
Cord
Cord
Mount
Mount
Critical cable routing for 60" and 72" motors with
NOTICE:
i-Pilot Link and Built-in MEGA Down Imaging. Accessory
Cables must exit the Coil Cord leaving three or more open
coils between where the cables exit and the motor base; as
assembled by the factory. Routing the cables in any other
manner will not allow the motor to stow properly.
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