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KnOWIng YOUR i-PILOT COnTROLLER
COnsTRUCTIOn
The i-Pilot controller contains a very sensitive digital compass and is where all GPS satellite and
i-Pilot remote signals are received. It is very important that the controller have a clear view of
the sky in all directions and has a clear line of sight to the remote for optimum performance. All
electronics within the controller enclosure are completely sealed.
REmOTE LEARnIng
The i-Pilot remote is prelearned to the controller from the factory. The top of the controller
has a single learn button to allow additional remotes to be added to the system. To learn
additional remotes:
1. Power up the trolling motor.
2. Press and hold the learn button down. A steady audio tone will be heard while holding this button.
3. While pressing and holding the learn button, push any button on the remote being programmed. Three beeps will be heard when the
remote is successfully learned.
A remote can only be learned to one controller at a time. A controller can have an unlimited number of remotes learned to it. During
the learn process, the remote must start out in the OFF condition. If necessary, the remote can be turned off by pressing and
holding the Pause button for three seconds.
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REmOTE bATTERY REPLACEmEnT
1. Make sure hands are clean, dry and static free. Discharge any static electricity by
touching a metal object that is grounded.
NOTE:
Static electricity can damage the circuit board.
2. With the remote upside down, use a large coin to rotate the battery door
counterclockwise until either of the Unlock icons align with the arrow
(see Figure B).
3. Remove battery cover and old battery and replace with new CR2450 coin cell battery.
Note the proper polarity of the battery (see Figure A).
4. Ensure the two rubber o-rings are properly seated in the underside of the battery cover.
5. Replace battery cover by aligning either of the Unlock icons with the arrow, pressing the
cover down and rotating clockwise until the Lock icon aligns with the arrow
(see Figure C).
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
FIGURE C
