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CONNECTING A UNIVERSAL SONAR EXTENSION CABLE
NOTICE:
You can only view MEGA Down Imaging with a MEGA DI or MEGA SI HELIX G2N or G3N Series model and a required
adapter, or with any SOLIX Series model. The built-in transducer cannot supply MEGA Down Imaging to Humminbird models that do
not already have the capability. f you have a G2/G2N or a G3/G3N HELIX that is not a MEGA SI or MEGA DI model, you will still get
2D CHIRP Digital Sonar from the transducer. Built-In MEGA DI is not supported by HELIX G1 models or other brands of fish finders.
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 “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 and 12 models. The MKR-MDI-2 is used for Humminbird Helix 7 models only. See the
chart online.
Built-In MEGA Down Imaging
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.
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.
1
Control Head
Coil
Cord
Mount
i-Pilot
Link
Built-in MEGA
Down Imaging
NOTICE:
Built-in MEGA Down Imaging is
always paired with 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
Connector
Built-in MEGA Down
Imaging cable from
Control Head
NOTICE:
Critical cable routing for 60" and 72" motors with
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.