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531568-1_B

CannonLink™ 

Downrigger Controller 

CannonLink™ 

Downrigger Controller 

Summary of Contents for CannonLink

Page 1: ...531568 1_B CannonLink Downrigger Controller CannonLink Downrigger Controller...

Page 2: ...Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects WARNING Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service pers...

Page 3: ...Setting Up Your Boat s Electrical Condition for Positive Ion Control 11 Downrigger View 12 The Menu System 22 Start Up Options Menu 24 Normal Operation 24 Simulator 25 System Status 26 Self Test 26 Ac...

Page 4: ...rs When a Downrigger is Attached 44 Temp n Speed Sensor Troubleshooting Tips 44 Display Problems 45 Finding the Cause of Noise 46 Humminbird Accessories 47 Maintenance 49 Humminbird 1 Year Limited War...

Page 5: ...water and water clarity on the Fishing System screen when using the optional purchase Cannon Speed N Temp Sensor Simultaneously or individually control up to 6 Cannon Mag20 DT and the Mag20 DT HS down...

Page 6: ...in seawater If your boat and zincs are set up correctly the voltage on the stainless steel downrigger wire of your downrigger s should be positive when submerged Downrigging Tips Try the cycle mode on...

Page 7: ...your Humminbird control head when it is connected to the CannonLink Downrigger Controller Vary the strength and type of electrical charge of the boat using Positive Ion Control PIC Setup each downrigg...

Page 8: ...ed N Temp Sensor as more than one may result in system instability NOTE Only attach two downriggers to one battery Humminbird recommends that the downriggers have their own separate battery and NOT be...

Page 9: ...feet Connecting Your CannonLink to the Control Head and to the Downrigger s Perform the following procedure to connect your CannonLink Downrigger Controller to your Humminbird fishing system control h...

Page 10: ...extension cables should not exceed 50 16 m Visit our website at www humminbird com or call our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 to purchase extension cables 3 Interconnect the To Daisy Chai...

Page 11: ...luded M3x12 thread forming screws to connect the two plastic feet to the bottom of the CannonLink Downrigger Controller two screws for each foot or WHITE NMEA COM ACCY COM COM ACCY COM ACCY COM Weathe...

Page 12: ...king the CannonLink Downrigger Controller with another compatible Humminbird accessory use two of the included M3x12 thread forming screws to connect the two accessories stacked one on top of the othe...

Page 13: ...the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating NOTE Apply marine grade silicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage NOTE If the moun...

Page 14: ...Electric downriggers require a significant amount of power It is recommended that you connect a maximum of 2 downriggers per battery 8 When the control head detects the CannonLink Downrigger Controll...

Page 15: ...e should be slightly positive when measured from ground to the downrigger cable Positive Ion Control is a feature of the CannonLink Downrigger Controller that allows you to use electricity to control...

Page 16: ...oated lead weights as uncoated lead if not pure can produce negative charges Use the trolling weight insulators supplied with your downrigger s to insulate your weight from the positive charge on the...

Page 17: ...igger remotely NOTE If the number of icons does not match the number of downriggers attached check that the terminator plug is installed in the daisy chain port on the last downrigger in the daisy cha...

Page 18: ...be updated on the screen and in the Downrigger Setup menu Depth Speed and Temp Information Box only with optional purchase Cannon Speed N Temp Temp for Cannon Speed N Temp Sensor Water Speed for Canno...

Page 19: ...4 WAY Cursor Control keys The offset value will be Non highlighted Downrigger Icons for Downriggers 4 and 5 Depth for Cannon Speed N Temp Sensor Voltage for Cannon Speed N Temp Sensor Battery Amount o...

Page 20: ...r Speed for Cannon Speed N Temp Sensor Downrigger Information Box showing Manual Mode for Highlighted Downriggers 4 and 5 Depth Lines NOTE Use the LEFT and RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to move the...

Page 21: ...epth will be updated on the screen and in the Downrigger Setup menu Manual Mode Icon Highlighted Downrigger Icons showing that Downriggers 4 and 5 are linked Depth for Cannon Speed N Temp Sensor Volta...

Page 22: ...g Cycle Mode for Highlighted Downriggers 1 and 3 Shaded area indicates cycle range Depth Lines Cycle Mode Indicator NOTE Use the LEFT and RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to move the gray highlight bar...

Page 23: ...Downriggers 1 and 3 are linked Amount of Light in the Water Surrounding the Cannon Speed N Temp Sensor Lower Limit Setting Gray Highlight Bar between downrigger icons so that you can see the status an...

Page 24: ...1 and 3 Depth Lines NOTE Use the LEFT and RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to move the gray highlight bar between CannonLink Downrigger Controller NOTE Bottom track mode will only operate on a chartplo...

Page 25: ...onjunction with a chartplotter back depth as a traditional fishfinder will for Chartplotters Non highlighted Downrigger Icons Depth for Cannon Speed N Temp Sensor Voltage for Cannon Speed N Temp Senso...

Page 26: ...e when you press the MENU key as well as whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System The Main Menu system is org...

Page 27: ...specific menus while in Advanced Mode Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode For example if you set specific views to be visible while in Ad...

Page 28: ...s PC Connect use with PC Connect Cable See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices Normal Operation Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer...

Page 29: ...or it is important to select Simulator manually from the Start Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Fishing System enter Simulator automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and yo...

Page 30: ...hen using System Status Self Test Accessory Test GPS Diagnostic View Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off Self Test Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test...

Page 31: ...nd a signal strength bar A dark gray bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position A light gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored but is not yet b...

Page 32: ...re included with the PC Connect Cable accessory NOTE The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase For more information visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Cen...

Page 33: ...dividual Downrigger X Press menu items please see Downrigger X Press Menu NOTE Make sure all the downriggers are parked raised to the water level before starting set up procedures Setting up your down...

Page 34: ...e Manual Cycle or Bottom Track mode specific settings Positive Ion Control PIC Speed Up Speed Down Park and Reel NOTE Not all settings are displayed for each mode PIC Speed Up Speed Down Park and Reel...

Page 35: ...s are intially linked both downriggers will take on the settings of the lowest numbered downrigger For example linking 3 and 1 would cause 3 to have all of the same settings as 1 For more information...

Page 36: ...back to the Link selection column then set up the next Link row or simply save your link changes If after making changes you forget to save them exiting the Link selection column will display a Confi...

Page 37: ...Linked Downriggers Downriggers 4 and 5 are Linked Downriggers 2 and 6 are Linked Downriggers 1 and 3 are Linked and Highlighted Showing Their Shared Settings 33...

Page 38: ...e icons moving on the screen and all of the downriggers will start moving on the boat CAUTION It is recommended that you activate the downriggers individually if you are sending them to a significant...

Page 39: ...en a downrigger or linked set of downriggers is highlighted pressing the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor Control key will change the set depth of the downrigger s In Manual mode this changes the Depth setting...

Page 40: ...from the Downrigger X Press menu use the 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select Park All and see the Downrigger submenu Behind the menu you will see the downrigger icons moving on the screen and all of...

Page 41: ...Downrigger View CAUTION Moving all of the downriggers at once can cause tangled lines It is recommended that you have one person tend each line downrigger when you make significant depth changes CAUT...

Page 42: ...ss menu NOTE None of the menu choices on the Downrigger X Press Menu will work until the downriggers are set up for the first time Once you have completed intial set up your settings will be saved on...

Page 43: ...up link and save your changes for each downrigger See Downrigger View for more information Activate All Activate All allows you to activate lower send down all the downriggers simultaneously Once you...

Page 44: ...downrigger or if the downrigger is linked to other downriggers to lower the linked set of downriggers Once you perform this procedure the selected downrigger as well as any downriggers linked to it w...

Page 45: ...ber of the downrigger you want to park and the RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control key to select the downrigger Upper Range Chartplotters only Upper Range sets the top of the depth range that will be displayed...

Page 46: ...increase or decrease the Lower Range setting 0 to 400 feet 0 to 120 meters International Models only Default 120 For example if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in the firs...

Page 47: ...tage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts Correct any known problems including removing corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring or actually replacing the battery if necessary Fishing Sys...

Page 48: ...minator plug in the last downrigger in the daisy chain If the downrigger is connected but no Downrigger View is displayed or the downriggers are properly connected but they aren t being recognized che...

Page 49: ...of air and water flowing around the transducer cavitation may be interfering with the inter pretation of sonar data See your Installation Guide for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position El...

Page 50: ...ears To determine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases pro portionately if noise appears whe...

Page 51: ...see temperature and water clarity at depth and speed at the ball right on screen when using the Cannon Speed N Temp You ll never be shorthanded again just make adjustments from the helm while your ma...

Page 52: ...er to upload product software updates and new features obtained from www humminbird com This accessory requires the MSWindows compatible HumminbirdPC software downloaded from our website to your PC in...

Page 53: ...rranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase Humminbird products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminb...

Page 54: ...ly We do it because you deserve the best We will make every effort to repair your unit within three business days from the receipt of your unit at our factory This does not include shipping time to an...

Page 55: ...efore calling the factory If you contact the factory by e mail please include your product model name and serial number in the e mail and use Request for Repair Authorization Number for your e mail su...

Page 56: ...the form of credit card number and expiration date money order or personal check Please do not send cash Tag product with your name street address phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization...

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Page 58: ...By Telephone Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time 1 800 633 1468 By e mail typically we respond to your e mail within three business days custserv johnsonoutdoors com For direct sh...

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