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Introduction

Introduction

This manual will guide you through the following installation requirements for the 
MEGA 360 Imaging transducer:

•  Installing the Trolling Motor Bracket
•  Connecting to the Control Head and Power
•  Testing the Installation
•  Powering Off

Before proceeding with this installation, the Humminbird control head 
and Minn Kota trolling motor should be installed. The MEGA 360 
Imaging transducer can be connected directly to the control head or to 
a Humminbird Ethernet Switch (optional) for networking. 

Compatibility

Control Heads: 

MEGA 360 Imaging is compatible with SOLIX Series and HELIX 

Series fish finders equipped with MEGA and can be mounted on  
Minn Kota Ultrex, Fortrex, and Maxxum bow-mount trolling motors. 

MEGA 360 Imaging Minn Kota Trolling Motor Humminbird Fish Finder

MEGA 360 Ultrex

Minn Kota Ultrex

SOLIX Series:

 SOLIX G2 models

HELIX Series:

 HELIX MEGA 

G3N models

MEGA 360 Fortrex

Minn Kota Fortrex

Minn Kota Maxxum

SOLIX Series:

 SOLIX G2 models

HELIX Series:

 HELIX MEGA 

G3N models

NOTE:

 You must have a GPS heading sensor (compass) installed in order to use the 

MEGA 360 Imaging navigation features.

Summary of Contents for MEGA 360 Fortrex

Page 1: ...1 MEGA 360 IMAGING INSTALLATION GUIDE 532684 1_A ...

Page 2: ...r 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 Humminbird is not respons...

Page 3: ... 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 lis...

Page 4: ... the Trolling Motor Bracket 9 A Ultrex Trolling Motor Mount MEGA 360 Ultrex 9 B Fortrex Maxxum Trolling Motor Mount MEGA 360 Fortrex 19 3 Route the Cables and Connect Power 25 Set Up the Control Head 28 1 Confirm Connections 28 2 Set Up the Transducer 30 3 Test MEGA 360 Imaging on the Control Head 31 4 Add Offset Features to the MEGA 360 Imaging Display optional 33 5 Set Up the Network 34 Power Of...

Page 5: ...oubleshooting 38 Fishing System Doesn t Power Up 38 Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached 39 Finding the Cause of Noise 40 Specifications 41 Contact Humminbird 44 Table of Contents ...

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Page 7: ...rd Ethernet Switch optional for networking Compatibility Control Heads MEGA 360 Imaging is compatible with SOLIX Series and HELIX Series fish finders equipped with MEGA Imaging and can be mounted on Minn Kota Ultrex Fortrex and Maxxum bow mount trolling motors MEGA 360 Imaging Minn Kota Trolling Motor Humminbird Fish Finder MEGA 360 Ultrex Minn Kota Ultrex SOLIX Series SOLIX G2 models HELIX Series...

Page 8: ...0 to another compatible transducer as shown below MEGA 360 compatible transducer splitter cables y cables MEGA 360 compatible transducers MEGA 360 7 pin Transducer Y cable 9 M360 2DDI Y 720107 1 HELIX Dual Spectrum Type 9 7 pin HELIX MDI Type 9 7 pin HELIX MDI MSI Type 9 7 pin MEGA 360 14 pin Transducer Y cable 14 M360 2DDI Y 720108 1 SOLIX Dual Spectrum SOLIX MDI SOLIX MDI MSI Built in MEGA Imagi...

Page 9: ...plies In addition to the hardware included with your accessory you will need the following supplies Phillips head screwdriver Allen wrench Hex socket wrench or nut driver Cable ties for cable routing 1 Amp fuse Switch optional If you do not have a main switch or fuse panel available on your boat to connect power you will need to purchase a battery switch See Install the Trolling Motor Bracket Sect...

Page 10: ... higher Check the Current Software Version It is helpful to review the software version number that is currently installed on the control head and each accessory SOLIX Series 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select Settings 3 Select Network Network Info 4 The Network Info dialog box shows a section for each device connected to the network Scroll to each section to note the software version number listed HEL...

Page 11: ...rmatted SD or microSD card into the computer card slot 3 Go to humminbird com and click Support Software Updates 4 Click on your control head model The available software updates are listed as downloads under each product Confirm the file name is for your control head model Read the notices and instructions and select Download Follow the on screen prompts to save the software file to the SD or mic...

Page 12: ...nstructions and select Download Follow the on screen prompts to save the software file to the SD or microSD card 4 Insert the SD or microSD card with the software file into the control head card slot 5 Power on your Humminbird control head Start Normal mode 6 The software will be updated automatically It may take up to two minutes for the software to be detected on the network and the control head...

Page 13: ...p the System menu icon Google Android Tap the FishSmart main menu Select system 3 Tap Update next to the selected unit The download progress is displayed on the screen 4 Tap Transfer next to the selected unit once the download is complete 5 Confirm the estimated transfer time 6 Tap the checkbox to select where to upload the software update internal storage card slot 1 or card slot 2 NOTE For SOLIX...

Page 14: ...powered on when the boat is underway and powered off when it is docked The cables should be routed through an established routing system on the boat in an area with minimal interference without sharp edges obstacles or obstructions that may damage the cables The cables will move with the trolling motor when it is deployed and retracted so it is important to allow enough length for movement 3 With ...

Page 15: ...1 The trolling motor should be in the fully retracted flat position on the boat deck for this installation 2 Disconnect the motor from all sources of electrical power 3 In addition to the requirements listed in the Prepare for Installation section determine if the bracket will be installed on the left or right side of the trolling motor so the transducer pod is mounted outboard of the trolling mot...

Page 16: ... of the trolling motor Position the bracket so the straight edge faces to the right as shown in the illustration round edge on the left pod route straight edge on the right Positioning the Bracket for Installation on the Right Side of Trolling Motor 4 Install the 3 1 4 20 x 1 screws into the threaded holes on the bracket as shown in the illustration Do not fully tighten 1 screw 1 4 20 x 1 bracket ...

Page 17: ...e onto the screw head and slide the screw into the plate slot Slide the other two screws into the outside slots on the plate If the plate does not slide easily into place flip it over bracket plate slide the plate into place and hand tighten screws Securing the Plate and Bracket 7 Hand tighten the screws using a 1 4 nut driver or socket wrench Hand tighten only ...

Page 18: ...ing motor 1 Align the plate below the BowGuard Line up the holes on the plate with the threaded holes on the BowGuard 2 Install the 4 5 16 18 x 1 screws through the plate and into the BowGuard Hand tighten using a 5 16 nut driver until secure see the illustration Installing the Bracket Hand tighten only BowGuard plate 1 screw 5 16 18 x 1 Installing the Bracket ...

Page 19: ...Allen wrench not included to install the 2 10 32 x 9 16 socket bolts on the bracket where the pod shaft is installed 5 Tighten the bolts so the pod shaft is fully secure and won t drop when it is deployed in the next step Hand tighten only bracket pod shaft socket bolt holes Routing the Cables and Pod Shaft ...

Page 20: ...stalled Adjust the pod shaft up or down so it meets the following height requirements The pod must be mounted approximately 6 152 4 mm below the waterline The pod must be mounted at least 1 25 4 mm off the tip of the propeller The pod shaft needs to protrude at least 1 to 2 25 4 mm to 50 8 mm above the bracket when it is installed ...

Page 21: ...pod too close to the propeller If the pod is installed too close to the propeller it will be damaged 1 25 4 mm minimum shaft length above bracket 1 25 4 mm minimum between pod and propeller Adjusting the Pod Height at least 1 from the tip of the propeller ...

Page 22: ...e of the boat See the illustration Aligning the Transducer rounded part of transducer Aligning the Transducer 4 When the transducer position is finalized hand tighten the socket bolts equally and completely so the pod shaft is fully secure and won t drop or rotate during operation Tighten each bolt an additional 1 4 or 1 2 turn Hand tighten only socket bolts Hand Tightening the Socket Bolts ...

Page 23: ... 4 20 x 1 into the hole on 1 clamp half 3 Place the bumper into the groove of the trolling motor shaft Center one clamp half over the bumper as shown in the illustration 4 Install a washer the clamp half and hex nut 1 4 20 onto the trolling motor shaft as shown in the illustration Repeat on the other side nut Installing the Collar Clamp clamp clamp bumper groove in trolling motor shaft washer sock...

Page 24: ...d to fully tighten the socket bolts until they are secure Hand tighten only Details Tighten the socket bolts and collar clamp hardware evenly on both sides of the clamp until you feel them start to compress and secure and then tighten each bolt an additional 1 4 to 1 2 turn WARNING The socket bolts must be tightened completely to prevent the trolling motor from potentially damaging the pod Hand ti...

Page 25: ...not shift during the installation The trolling motor should be in the fully retracted flat position on the boat deck for this installation 1 Align the bracket below the BowGuard and slightly above the collar Close the bracket but do NOT lock it 2 Route the cables and pod shaft up through the smaller hole on the trolling motor bracket Aligning the Bracket Routing the Cables and Pod Shaft BowGuard b...

Page 26: ...ast 1 25 4 mm off the tip of the propeller WARNING DO NOT INSTALL THE POD TOO CLOSE TO THE PROPELLER If the pod is installed too close to the propeller it will be damaged 1 25 4 mm minimum between pod and propeller Adjusting the Pod Height at least 1 from the tip of the propeller ...

Page 27: ...asurements are also critical during transport when the pod is stowed with the trolling motor 2 50 8 mm Minimum from pod to lift assist base lift assist base 1 2 13 mm Minimum from pod to trolling motor shaft Measuring the Safety Distance of the Pod 5 Close the bracket lock NOTE For a secure installation it should take significant force to lock down the bracket The bracket lock can be tightened by ...

Page 28: ...ring the Pod Tighten the bolts so the pod shaft is fully secure and won t drop when it is deployed in the next step Hand tighten only 7 Deploy the Trolling Motor Positioning the Bracket Securing the Pod screws to adjust lock tension optional pivot the bracket to adjust the pod safety distance bracket lock hand tighten 2 hex socket bolts 10 32 x 5 8 pod shaft trolling motor shaft ...

Page 29: ...o loosen the hex socket bolts to adjust the transducer alignment 9 When the transducer position is finalized hand tighten the hex socket bolts completely so the pod shaft is fully secure and won t drop or rotate during operation Hand tighten only Aligning the Transducer Confirming the Pod is Secure rounded part of transducer hand tighten 2 hex socket bolts 10 32 x 5 8 pod shaft trolling motor shaf...

Page 30: ...clamp and Depth Collar Knob Make sure the clamp notch is facing down and fits onto the collar node see the illustrations Installing the Inserts and Re installing the Depth Collar Knob 13 Fully hand tighten the Depth Collar Knob WARNING The Depth Collar knob must be tightened fully to prevent the bracket from rotating and potentially damaging the pod Hand tighten only Installing the Inserts Re inst...

Page 31: ... humminbird com support installation diagrams to view the wiring diagrams 2 Route the cables to the side of the trolling motor over the bow to the chosen connection locations in Section 1 Prepare for Installation Leave sufficient slack in the cables to allow for full movement of the trolling motor during normal operation CAUTION Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in wa...

Page 32: ...apter cable to the transducer port on the HELIX control head HELIX 7 Control Head Ports Ethernet power COM communications transducer HELIX 8 9 10 12 Cable Tray Ethernet temp speed pin pin power COM communications transducer 4 Power Route the power cable to the main switch or fuse panel usually located near the console If you must connect to a battery connect to a battery switch not included ...

Page 33: ...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 1 Amp fuse not included for protection of the unit OR 5b Battery Switch Install the battery switch not included using the instructions provided with it You will also need to obtain and install an inline fuse holder and a ...

Page 34: ...n the control head press and hold the POWER key If you are powering on a control head in a multiple control head Ethernet network power on the control head that is connected to the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer first 3 Select Normal mode 4 Review the status bar in the top right corner of the screen to confirm the sensor status for the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer is connected MEGA 360 Status Icon Ico...

Page 35: ...on a control head in a multiple control head Ethernet network power on the control head that is connected to the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer first 3 When the Title screen is displayed press the MENU key 4 Select Normal Press the RIGHT Cursor key 5 Press and hold the VIEW key Select System Accessory Test Confirm that MEGA 360 Imaging is listed as Connected NOTE If the Accessory Test is not displaye...

Page 36: ... select CHIRP Sonar Sonar Source HELIX Series Use the following instructions to select the connected transducer for your control head These steps are only required the first time you set up your HELIX control head with a new transducer 1 Main Menu Press the Menu key twice 2 Select the Sonar tab Connected Transducer 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to scroll through the compatible transducers ...

Page 37: ...ap the View widget icon in the side bar NOTE Once the MEGA 360 has been detected the first time the 360 Imaging view will display on the Favorite Views widget 2 Tap 360 Imaging 3 The sonar returns from the MEGA 360 scan will begin to display on the MEGA 360 View Review the display for the following information and see the illustration Reviewing the 360 View Bottom Confirm that the bottom is visibl...

Page 38: ...ottom Confirm that the bottom is visible on screen Blocked Beams If the beams hit a hard surface it will appear as bright white on the display If the beams are blocked by any objects move the objects if possible You can also adjust the 360 Range on the X Press Menu to see more or less detail on the display In some cases the trolling motor will appear on the display as a shadow 4 Stop Pinging When ...

Page 39: ...e alignment of the MEGA 360 Imaging display For example if there is an object in the water that is displayed on the left side of the MEGA 360 View but you can see that it is straight ahead you can use this setting to rotate the display NOTE This menu option should be adjusted while the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer is pinging SOLIX Series 1 With a MEGA 360 View displayed on screen tap Sonar 360 in t...

Page 40: ...ress the CHECK INFO key to confirm your setting The zero point on the display is represented by a green line MEGA 360 Imaging Heading Offset HELIX 360 heading offset angle 5 Set up the Network After you have confirmed all connections the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer is ready to use on the water Proceed to your MEGA 360 Operations Manual to set up the depth source temperature source and additional s...

Page 41: ...Turn off power on the main switch breaker or battery switch Powering off the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer will be determined by the installation and power connection on your boat Travel with the Pod Installed 1 Confirm the Depth Collar Knob is fully tightened by hand 2 The pod must not hit the trolling motor shaft base or any objects This is also critical during transport or when the trolling motor...

Page 42: ...osedcarortrunk Thehightemperatures generated in hot weather can damage the electronics Use the following information to keep the control head and screen clean Screen To clean the control head screen use a mild soap such as a nonabrasive liquid hand soap and warm water Wipe the screen dry with a soft cloth Be careful to avoid scratching the screen If water spots remain use a solution of water and v...

Page 43: ...o the water Small air bubbles can climb to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper operation These bubbles dissipate with time or you can wipe the face of the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in the water MEGA 360 Imaging Maintenance Use the following information to maintain the installation of the MEGA 360 Imaging Transducer Checkthestabilityofthetrollingmotorb...

Page 44: ...sn t power up use the installation guide that is included with your Fishing System to confirm specific details making sure that the power cable is properly connected to the Fishing System control head the power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground the fuse is operational and the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 12...

Page 45: ...control head is not detecting the transducer Perform the following troubleshooting tasks Check the connections of all transducers that are connected to the control head or Ethernet network See the transducer installation guide that was included with your Fishing System for connection information Review this MEGA 360 Imaging installation guide to confirm that the transducer cable is connected corre...

Page 46: ...rs Other sonar devices Turn off any nearby sonar devices to see if the problem goes away then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re appears The boat s engine To determine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs whiletheboatisinneutralandstationary to see if the noise increases proportionately if noise appears when you rev the engine the problem could be t...

Page 47: ...Current Draw 5 A maximum Operating Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Storage Temperature 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice ...

Page 48: ... disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical electronic equipment EEE nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles aircraft and boats In some European Union member states these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive and EEE ...

Page 49: ...43 Notes Notes ...

Page 50: ...e humminbird com Telephone 1 800 633 1468 Direct Shipping Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Hours of Operation Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time Social Media Resources Facebook com HumminbirdElectronics Twitter com humminbirdfish Instagram com humminbirdfishing YouTube com humminbirdtv ...

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