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  • Page 1 SOLIX ONIX ILOT Operations Guide 532305-2EN_A...

  • Page 2: Warnings

    Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy. For complete details, see the separate warranty card included with your unit. We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get the full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird product.
  • Page 3 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device without notice. may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept NOTE: Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater any interference received, including interference that may cause conditions, however actual depth performance may vary due to undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connect the i-Pilot Link to the Humminbird Control Head ..9 Start i-Pilot Link Navigation ......43 Confirm i-Pilot Link Installation and Connection Cancel i-Pilot Link Navigation .
  • Page 5 Manage Spot-Locks ........130 Export Nav Data to the i-Pilot Link ..... . . 132 Export Nav Data to an SD Card .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Humminbird control head to communicate with each other, delivering unprecedented levels of automatic navigation. Find, store, and revisit your most productive fishing spots and tracks, taking control of it all from either the i-Pilot Link wireless remote control or directly from the SOLIX, ONIX, or ION control head. Add an i-Pilot compatible Humminbird LakeMaster Map Card or AutoChart ZeroLine Map Card, and unlock the ability to automatically follow depth contours for even higher levels of boat control.

  • Page 8: Installation

    | Confirm Installation of i-Pilot Link Controller and Remote 1. Use your i-Pilot Link Owner’s Manual to confirm the trolling motor is correctly installed and mounted to the bow of the boat. 2. The boat and trolling motor must be located outside and have a direct view of the sky to obtain GPS satellite signals.

  • Page 9: Connect The I-Pilot Link To The Humminbird Control Head

    | Connect the i-Pilot Link to the Humminbird Control Head Use the following instructions to connect the i-Pilot Link to the installed Humminbird control head. If you purchased the Humminbird Ethernet Switch, install it using the instructions in the included installation guide.

  • Page 10: Confirm I-Pilot Link Installation And Connection On The Humminbird Control Head

    Unconnected: If the i-Pilot icon is not shown in the status bar, check the cable and power connections to confirm they are secure and powered on. Review the installation guide that was included with your i-Pilot Link to confirm it is installed correctly.

  • Page 11: Confirm Gps Reception

    GPS fix has been obtained. 2. If the Detected and Active icon is visible, GPS fix has been obtained. If the GPS icon is not displaying in the system status bar, check the installation and the cable connection to the Humminbird control head.
  • Page 12 GPS (1) Satellite Sky Chart (ONIX) selected GPS source fix type GPS status icon (detected and active) status bar satellites communicating to GPS (1) used satellite (yellow) monitored satellite (purple) digital readouts Installation...
  • Page 13 Review Satellite Signal Strength 1. Under GPS (1) or GPS (2), select Signal Strength. Signal Strength (bar graph, ONIX) selected GPS source fix type GPS status icon (detected and active) status bar boat position (latitude/ longitude) satellites signal strength GPS (1) used satellite (yellow) and strength level...

  • Page 14: Update Software

    Control Head Software: Version 3.0 or later is required to use the i-Pilot Link with the SOLIX, ONIX, or ION control head. To check the software version installed on your control head, select Home > Settings > Network > Network Info.

  • Page 15: Download Software Updates For The Humminbird Control Head

    1. Install the SD card into the PC card slot. 2. Go to humminbird, and select My Humminbird to sign in to your account. 3. Select the My Equipment tab. The available software updates are listed as Downloads under each registered product.

  • Page 16: Update Software For The Humminbird Control Head

    | Update Software for the Humminbird Control Head When you install the SD card with the software file, the control head will detect the update and provide an automatic prompt to install the software. You can follow the prompts or choose to install the software at a later time through the Files tool. It is important to review the following tips: •...

  • Page 17: Update Software For Connected Accessories

    | Update Software for the i-Pilot Link The i-Pilot Link has separate software updates for the controller and remote. After the software is updated on the i-Pilot Link controller, you must go to the remote and initiate the download of the remote software to the remote itself.

  • Page 18: Restart The System

    Update the i-Pilot Link Remote Software (i-Pilot Link only) If you have an i-Pilot Link BT trolling motor, you can skip the instructions in this section (proceed to Restart the System). 1. Install the SD card with the software file(s) into the Humminbird control head card slot.

  • Page 19: Configure I-Pilot With The Control Head

    | Enable i-Pilot Link Navigation To start i-Pilot Link navigation from the SOLIX, ONIX, or ION, i-Pilot Navigation must be turned on. When i-Pilot Navigation is turned on, the related i-Pilot Link menus will be added to the menu system.

  • Page 20: Turn On/Off Prop Auto-On (Optional)

    | Turn on/off Prop Auto-On (optional) When Prop Auto-On is turned on, the i-Pilot Link will start the selected navigation mode as soon as it is selected. The propeller will turn on at the current speed setting. If the Prop Auto-On menu is turned on, but the propeller is not turning, the speed might be set to 0.

  • Page 21: Install A Map Card

    | Install a Map Card Use a Humminbird map card to provide detailed maps, depth contours, etc. on the chart views. To use Follow the Contour, an i-Pilot Link-compatible Humminbird map card must be installed and selected as the map source.

  • Page 22: Set The Water Level Offset

    | Set the Water Level Offset Before starting navigation, set the Water Level Offset setting to change the water level read by the Humminbird control head. For example, if the lake is down 5 feet, set the Water Level Offset setting to -5. The displayed numbers on the Contour Lines will adjust from the Water Level Offset setting, and the water level offset will be highlighted in brown to extend the land visually on the display.

  • Page 23: Turn On I-Pilot Sync

    Spot-Locks from the i-Pilot Link are transferred to the SOLIX, ONIX, or ION, and saved iTracks and Spot-Locks from the SOLIX, ONIX, or ION control head are transferred to the i-Pilot Link. Data will be transferred when you power on the SOLIX, ONIX, or ION, as well as any time new data is created on the i-Pilot unit or the SOLIX, ONIX, or ION.

  • Page 24: Set Up I-Pilot Link Alarms

    LARMS Use the instructions in this section to set i-Pilot Link alarms. When an alarm is turned on, an alert will sound and/or display on the Humminbird control head to indicate the threshold has been met or exceeded. For more information about alarms or to set additional alarms, see your control head operations manual.
  • Page 25 Setting the i-Pilot Link Pre-Arrival Alarm When i-Pilot Navigation is turned on, the Arrival Alarm is replaced by the i-Pilot Pre-Arrival Alarm, and the Off Course (XTE) Alarm is replaced by the i-Pilot Off Course (XTE) Alarm. Turn the alarm On, then adjust the setting.

  • Page 26: Set The Off Course (Xte) Alarm

    | Set the Off Course (XTE) Alarm The i-Pilot Link Off Course (XTE) Alarm provides an alert when the boat has traveled outside the selected route. You can set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the alarm is triggered.

  • Page 27: Confirm An Activated Alarm

    Confirm an Activated Alarm When an alarm is triggered, an alert will sound and/or display on-screen to indicate the threshold has been exceeded. Use the instructions below to silence a triggered alarm. 1. In the on-screen alarm notification box, tap Confirm. Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 28: Display Digital Readout Boxes

    EADOUT OXES The i-Pilot Link data bar includes preset data boxes displaying i-Pilot Link navigation information, such as the current method of navigation (iTrack, route, AutoPilot, etc.) and Prop Speed. For more information about customizing your Chart display, see your control head operations manual.
  • Page 29 Link Data Boxes The i-Pilot Link Data Bar displays the following information in the preset data boxes: Data Box Data Box Description The current method of navigation. For example, whether you are currently navigating Navigation to a waypoint, route point, Spot-Lock, etc. Or, if you are currently navigating an iTrack, route, contour, or navigating with AutoPilot (Advanced or Legacy).

  • Page 30: Display Spot-Locks And Itracks On The Chart View

    ISPLAY OCKS AND i RACKS ON THE HART Use the following instructions to display Spot-Locks and iTracks on the Chart View. For more information about customizing your Chart display, see your control head operations manual. 1. With Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar. Press the MENU key once.

  • Page 31: Display Humminbird Lakemaster Contour Lines And Depth Ranges

    NOTE: A Humminbird LakeMaster Map Card must be installed and selected as the map source to enable these features. For details and additional features related to your LakeMaster Map Card, see your control head operations manual.
  • Page 32 Adjusting the Humminbird LakeMaster Display Settings (SOLIX) chart options menu depth colors depth highlight & depth highlight range (green) contour line shallow water (black line) highlight (red) Display Settings...

  • Page 33: Deploy Or Stow The Ulterra Trolling Motor

    If you have an Ulterra trolling motor installed, you can deploy or stow the motor using the X-Press Remote on the control head. Also, see your i-Pilot Link Owner's Manual for details. WARNING! Before you deploy or stow the motor, confirm the motor is clear from obstructions and has a clear path of travel. The propeller is disabled while the motor is being trimmed to prevent accidental contact with the rotating propeller.

  • Page 34: Deploy The Motor

    Deploy the Motor The first time you deploy the motor (after installation or after defaults have been reset), you will adjust the trim for operation. The control head will save the most-recent trim setting and apply it when the motor is deployed again. WARNING! As soon as Deploy is selected, the motor will deploy automatically.

  • Page 35: Stow The Motor

    Adjusting the Trim (Ulterra only) Turning on the Propeller (Ulterra only) prop unavailable at this trim level (red zone) trim level trim level Tap to Activate Select Activate NOTE: If a button is grayed-out, the action/command is unavailable. Stow the Motor Use the following instructions to stow the Ulterra trolling motor.

  • Page 36: I-Pilot Link Navigation Overview

    VERVIEW i-Pilot Link uses GPS satellite signals as well as digital compass data to know where it is, where it is heading, and the direction the motor is pointing. Since i-Pilot Link depends on GPS satellite signals for navigation, a minimum GPS signal level of one bar is required in order for GPS navigation controls to be enabled.

  • Page 37: Open The Chart View

    Open the Chart View You can open the Chart View from the Favorites bar or the Views tool. 1. Press the HOME key. Locate the Favorites bar. 2. Tap the Chart View to display it on-screen. Use the Joystick to select the Chart View and press the ENTER key to display it on-screen. Selecting the Chart View (SOLIX) Tap to Open Select...

  • Page 38: I-Pilot X-Press Remote Overview

    i-Pilot X-Press Remote Overview Open the i-Pilot X-Press Remote i-Pilot Navigation modes can be started from the X-Press Remote or the Go To menu. The X-Press Remote can be accessed from any view. This section is an overview. Each navigation mode is detailed throughout this manual. See Propeller Controls for more information.
  • Page 39 i-Pilot X-Press Remote propeller speed propeller on/off i-Pilot propeller controls start autopilot start cruise control record an iTrack start high speed bypass (10 mph) spot-Lock at open Go To menu boat position start circle mode start BackTrack NOTE: If a button is grayed-out, the action/command is unavailable. Navigation Overview...

  • Page 40: Go To Menu Overview

    Go To Menu Overview The Go To menu starts navigation to the item you select. You can also cancel navigation from this menu. The Go To menu can be opened from the status bar, the GO TO key, or the X-Press Remote. Open the Go To Menu from the Status Bar Touch Screen Keypad...
  • Page 41 Open the Go To Menu from the X-Press Remote Touch Screen Keypad 1. Open the X-Press Remote: Tap the top, right corner of 1. Open the X-Press Remote: Press the POWER key. the status bar. Tap the remote. Select the remote. 2.

  • Page 42: Mark Menu Overview

    Mark Menu Overview Use the Mark menu to save a waypoint, save a Spot-Lock, or record an iTrack. This section is an overview. Each navigation mode is detailed throughout this manual. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. 1.

  • Page 43: Start I-Pilot Link Navigation

    Chart View and Radar View. NOTE: If the boat doesn’t move when you start navigation, confirm the i-Pilot Link propeller is turned on (see Propeller Controls). 1. Tap Chart in the status bar, or press the Go To key. Select Go To.

  • Page 44: Cancel I-Pilot Link Navigation

    | Cancel i-Pilot Link Navigation When i-Pilot Link navigation is in progress, whether with an iTrack, Spot-Lock, route, etc., you can cancel navigation at any time using the following instructions. WARNING! When you cancel i-Pilot Link navigation, be prepared to take manual control of the boat.

  • Page 45: Find The Nearest I-Pilot Link Navigation Data

    Spot-Lock or iTrack, press the GO TO key. Select Go To Display in Chart View: To display the selected Spot- and press the ENTER key. Then, turn on the i-Pilot Link Lock or iTrack in Chart View, press the GO TO key. Select prop.

  • Page 46: Propeller Controls

    Propeller Icon i-Pilot Link Propeller On - When the i-Pilot Link propeller is turned on, it is ready to be used for i-Pilot Link navigation. Icons will display in the i-Pilot Link data bar indicating the current status of the i-Pilot Link prop (on, on and rotating, off).
  • Page 47 Starting the Propeller propeller on/off propeller speed i-Pilot propeller controls Tap to Turn On/Off Select the Prop Button Turn On/Off Propeller Controls...

  • Page 48: Steer

    Use the following instructions to steer manually using the X-Press Remote on the control head. WARNING! When you use the X-Press Remote to steer, you are taking manual control of the i-Pilot Link, and the current navigation mode will be canceled (with the exception of recording an iTrack).

  • Page 49: Increase Or Decrease Speed

    Increase or Decrease Speed Use the following instructions to adjust the i-Pilot link trolling motor speed manually using the X-Press Remote on the control head. When the Steer/Prop menu is selected, you can use the +/- ZOOM keys to adjust the speed.

  • Page 50: Engage High Speed Bypass (Hsb)

    Engage High Speed Bypass (HSB) Use High Speed Bypass to automatically set the propeller speed to 10. W RNING! Watch for a turning propeller and be prepared for boat movement when working with High Speed Bypass. High Speed Bypass will automatically increase the propeller speed to 10 even if the engagement is accidental. A turning propeller can cause injury. Engage High Speed Bypass Touch Screen Keypad...
  • Page 51 Engaging High Speed Bypass propeller on High Speed Bypass active i-Pilot propeller controls Tap to Turn On/Off Select the HSB Button Turn On/Off Propeller Controls...

  • Page 52: Cruise Control

    RUISE ONTROL Cruise Control helps to compensate for the variations in external forces that affect the speed over ground and keeps the boat traveling at an even speed. When Cruise Control is engaged, the current speed over ground becomes the Target Speed. Cruise Control works to control the propeller speed to match the Speed Over Ground to the Target Speed.
  • Page 53 Adjusting the Cruise Control Speed propeller on target propeller speed i-Pilot propeller controls Tap the +/— Buttons to Increase Speed Decrease Speed Increase/Decrease Speed Cruise Control...

  • Page 54: Spot-Locks

    If i-Pilot Link sees it is within the circle, it will adjust the motor speed to zero. If i-Pilot Link sees it is outside of the circle, it will control motor speed in an attempt to get the boat back into the circle.

  • Page 55: Mark And Save A Spot-Lock

    Mark and Save a Spot-Lock Use the following instructions to mark a Spot-Lock at the boat position. The Spot-Lock will be saved, but navigation will not start. The Spot-Lock is saved to the Nav Data Tool. You can edit the name, etc. See Edit Saved Spot-Locks for more information. Mark a Spot-Lock at the Boat Position Before proceeding, confirm the cursor is not active.
  • Page 56 Mark a Spot-Lock at the Cursor Position You can use the cursor to mark a Spot-Lock location. To start navigation, see Start Spot-Lock Navigation. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap a position on the chart to activate the cursor. 1. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a position on the chart.
  • Page 57 You can convert a saved waypoint to a Spot-Lock using the instructions below. You can also convert a saved waypoint to a Spot- Lock in the Nav Data tool (see Manage your i-Pilot Link Navigation Data). When the waypoint is converted to a Spot-Lock, the following menu options are disabled: icon editing, waypoint avoidance, and depth marker.

  • Page 58: Start Spot-Lock Navigation

    Start Spot-Lock Navigation You can quickly Spot-Lock at the current boat position or the cursor position, and start navigation towards it automatically. This type of Spot-Lock is temporary, and unless you save it, the Spot-Lock will be deleted when you start a new mode of navigation. To save a Spot-Lock, see Mark and Save a Spot-Lock.
  • Page 59 Engaging Spot-Lock at the Boat Position (ONIX, Go To Menu) boat position Tap to Open Go To Menu Go To Select Confirm Tap to Select Engage Spot-Lock at the Boat Position (X-Press Remote) Use the following instructions to engage a Spot-Lock at the boat position using the X-Press Remote. Touch Screen Keypad 1.
  • Page 60 Engaging a Spot-Lock at the Boat Position (X-Press Remote) propeller turns on propeller speed automatically Spot-Lock controls (see Move a Spot-Lock) Tap to Turn On/Off Select Spot-Lock Turn On/Off Spot-Locks...
  • Page 61 Engaging Spot-Lock from the X-Press Remote (SOLIX) Spot-Lock active propeller on Spot-Lock On X-Press Remote Spot-Locks...
  • Page 62 Engage Spot-Lock at the Cursor Position Engage Spot-Lock at the Cursor Position (Go To Menu) Use the following instructions to start Spot-Lock navigation at the cursor position from the Go To menu. Engaging a Spot-Lock at the cursor position is not available on the X-Press Remote. CAUTION! Be prepared for boat movement as the prop will automatically be enabled and the prop speed will automatically adjust to move the boat to the Spot-Lock location.

  • Page 63: Navigate To A Saved Spot-Lock

    Navigate to a Saved Spot-Lock If a saved Spot-Lock is within 1/4 mile of the boat position, you can start navigation towards it. Spot-Lock will engage automatically when the boat reaches the destination Spot-Lock. CAUTION! Be prepared for boat movement as the prop will automatically be enabled and the prop speed will automatically adjust to move the boat to the Spot-Lock location.

  • Page 64: Resume I-Pilot Link Navigation (Spot-Lock Pause)

    Resume i-Pilot Link Navigation (Spot-Lock Pause) If the i-Pilot Link is navigating a route, BackTrack, iTrack, or contour, and you engage a Spot-Lock, i-Pilot Link navigation will be paused. Use the following instructions to resume navigation. Resume i-Pilot Link Navigation (Go To Menu)
  • Page 65 Resume i-Pilot Link Navigation (X-Press Remote) When i-Pilot navigation is paused on a Spot-Lock, the button icon changes to indicate resuming navigation on the current route, BackTrack, iTrack, or contour. Touch Screen Keypad 1. During Spot-Lock Pause, open the X-Press Remote: 1.
  • Page 66 Select a Saved Spot-Lock in the Nav Data Tool Before proceeding, confirm the cursor is not active. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. 1. Press the GO TO key. 2. Select Go To. 2. Select Nav Data. Press the ENTER key. 3.

  • Page 67: Move A Spot-Lock (Heading Sensor Required)

    You can move a saved Spot-Lock or an active Spot-Lock within 5 feet of its current position. Moving a Spot-Lock is only available with a heading sensor. See the i-Pilot Link Owner’s Manual for more information. CAUTION! Be prepared for boat movement as the prop will automatically be enabled and the prop speed will automatically adjust to move the boat to the Spot-Lock location.
  • Page 68 Moving a Spot-Lock in Chart View (ONIX) Tap the check icon in the status bar or press the ENTER key to save the Spot-Lock at the new position. previous Spot-Lock position new Spot-Lock position Tap to Select Move Confirm Spot-Locks...
  • Page 69 Move the Active Spot-Lock (X-Press Remote) Use the following instructions to move an active Spot-Lock within 5 feet of its current position using the X-Press Remote. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Open the X-Press Remote: Tap the top, right corner of 1.

  • Page 70: Cancel Spot-Lock Navigation (Disengage)

    You can disengage Spot-Lock navigation using the Cancel Navigation menu option or the X-Press Remote. When you cancel i-Pilot Link navigation, be prepared to take manual control of the boat. NOTE: If you start another mode of i-Pilot Link navigation, the Spot-Lock will disengage automatically. Cancel Navigation (Go To Menu) Use the following instructions to cancel navigation using the Go To menu.
  • Page 71 Cancel Navigation (X-Press Remote) Touch Screen Keypad 1. During Spot-Lock navigation, open the X-Press Remote. 1. During Spot-Lock navigation, open the X-Press Remote. 2. Tap the Spot-Lock button. 2. Select the Spot-Lock button. Yellow = On, Gray = Off 3. Press the ENTER key to turn Spot-Lock off. Be prepared to take manual control of the boat! Yellow = On, Gray = Off...

  • Page 72: Edit Saved Spot-Locks

    Edit Saved Spot-Locks When you save a Spot-Lock, it is saved with an alphanumeric name that starts with SPL. The name can be edited from the Waypoint Info menu in the Chart View or the Nav Data tool. The Spot-Lock icon cannot be changed unless you turn Spot-Lock off, which will convert the position to a waypoint.
  • Page 73 Edit a Saved Spot-Lock in Chart View (ONIX) Move the cursor to select the Spot-Lock in Chart View. Use the Waypoint Info menu to edit the Spot-Lock. Tap to Select and Open Select Open and Select Spot-Locks...

  • Page 74: Waypoints

    The control head saves the position and allows you to edit the waypoint name, icon, and more (see Manage your i-Pilot Link Navigation Data). You can save a combination of up to 4,500 Spot-Locks and waypoints on your SOLIX, ONIX, or ION.
  • Page 75 Mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position Touch Screen Keypad 1. Press and hold a position on the chart where you want 1. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a position on to mark a waypoint. the chart where you want to mark a waypoint. 2.

  • Page 76: Start Navigation To A Saved Waypoint

    Start Navigation to a Saved Waypoint If a saved waypoint is within 1/4 mile of the boat position, you can start i-Pilot Link navigation towards it. CAUTION! Be prepared for boat movement as the prop will automatically be enabled and the prop speed will automatically adjust to move the boat to the waypoint position.
  • Page 77 Starting Navigation to the Last Saved Waypoint in Chart View (ONIX) The last waypoint created is displayed in the menu using the waypoint name. Tap to Open Go To Menu Open the Go To Menu Select Confirm Tap to Select Waypoints...

  • Page 78: Convert A Waypoint To A Spot-Lock

    2. Tap the Waypoint Name. 2. Press the ENTER key. 3. Select Delete. 3. Select Delete. 4. Press the ENTER key. NOTE: You can also delete saved waypoints from the Nav Data tool. See Manage your i-Pilot Link Navigation Data for more information. Waypoints...

  • Page 79: Circle Mode

    Circle Mode allows you to navigate a set point in a circle, either clockwise or counterclockwise. You can also adjust the circle radius. Circle Mode cannot be activated from the i-Pilot Link remote, but the direction of travel, radius of the circle can be adjusted, and the function can be exited using the i-Pilot Link remote.

  • Page 80: Navigate In Circle Mode

    Navigate in Circle Mode You can start Circle Mode at the vessel position or the cursor position. During Circle Mode navigation, you can also use Cruise Control (see Cruise Control). Start Circle Mode at the Vessel Position You can start Circle Mode at the boat position using the Go To menu or the X-Press Remote. Before proceeding, confirm the cursor is not active.
  • Page 81 Start Circle Mode at the Vessel Position (X-Press Remote) Use the following instructions to start Circle Mode at the boat position using the X-Press Remote. Ulterra Trolling Motors: If you have an Ulterra trolling motor installed, select Go To > Circle to start Circle Mode. The Circle Mode button is not available on the X-Press Remote.
  • Page 82 Starting Circle Mode propeller turns on propeller speed automatically Tap to Turn On/Off Select Circle Turn On/Off Circle Mode...

  • Page 83: Start Circle Mode At The Cursor Position

    Start Circle Mode at the Cursor Position Use the following instructions to start Circle Mode at the cursor position using the Go To menu. The boat must be within 1/4 mile of the cursor position to begin Circle Mode navigation. Starting Circle Mode at the cursor position is not available on the X-Press Remote.
  • Page 84 Adjusting the Circle Size (SOLIX) Slide to Adjust Setting Turn to Adjust Setting Circle Mode...

  • Page 85: Cancel Navigation (Disengage)

    Cancel Navigation (Disengage) Cancel Navigation (Go To Menu) Use the following instructions to cancel navigation using the Go To menu. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. 1. Press the GO TO key. 2. Select Go To. 2.

  • Page 86: Itracks

    RACKS When the recording of an iTrack is initiated, i-Pilot Link starts to record GPS position data in the form of track points. The distance between these points varies based on the speed of the boat and the GPS signal strength. i-Pilot Link sees a recorded iTrack as a series of these track points.
  • Page 87 When Navigate to Start or Navigate to End is initiated, Link will navigate to the nearest track point. Once this nearest track point is reached, it will then follow the track points in sequence back to either the Start Point or End Point, based on the selected mode. Once the end or start track point is reached, Link automatically cancels the iTrack navigation.

  • Page 88: Record An Itrack

    Record an iTrack When you are ready to record an iTrack, iTrack recording can be initiated from the Mark menu in the Chart View or from the X-Press Remote. When Record iTrack is turned on, iTrack recording will begin from the current vessel position, and will automatically stop when a 2 mile distance is achieved.
  • Page 89 Start iTrack Recording (X-Press Menu) Use the following instructions to record an iTrack using the X-Press Remote. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Open the X-Press Remote: Tap the top, right corner of 1. Open the X-Press Remote: Press the POWER key. the status bar.

  • Page 90: Stop Itrack Recording

    Use the following instructions to stop recording an iTrack and save it (or discard it). When you save an iTrack, it is saved with an alphanumeric name that starts with IT. The name can be edited from the Nav Data Tool (see Manage your i-Pilot Link Navigation Data).
  • Page 91 Saving the Recorded iTrack (ONIX) Tap to Select Select Confirm iTracks...

  • Page 92: Select And Navigate A Saved Itrack

    Start Point or End Point, depending on your selection. NOTE: If you start another mode of i-Pilot Link navigation, Navigate iTrack will disengage automatically. The exception is Spot-Lock, which if this is engaged, iTrack navigation will be paused, not disengaged. See Spot-Locks: Resume i-Pilot Link Navigation (Spot-Lock Pause) for more details.
  • Page 93 5. Select a navigation option and press the ENTER key. 6. Select a navigation option. 6. To start navigation, turn on the i-Pilot Link prop. Cancel Navigation: Press the GO TO key. Select Cancel 7. To start navigation, turn on the i-Pilot Link prop.

  • Page 94: Reverse Direction During Itrack Navigation

    If you are navigating a saved iTrack, you can quickly change the navigation direction toward the Start Point or End Point. For example, if the i-Pilot Link is navigating to the Start Point, selecting Reverse will start i-Pilot Link navigation in the opposite direction, towards the End Point.

  • Page 95: Cancel Navigation (Disengage)

    Cancel Navigation (Disengage) Cancel Navigation (Go To Menu) Use the following instructions to cancel navigation using the Go To menu. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. 1. Press the GO TO key. 2. Select Go To. 2.

  • Page 96: Delete A Saved Itrack

    Delete a Saved iTrack You can delete a saved iTrack in the Chart View or from the Nav Data tool (see Manage your i-Pilot Link Navigation Data). Delete a Saved iTrack in the Chart View Touch Screen Keypad 1. Press and hold the Start Point icon, End Point icon, or 1.
  • Page 97 Delete a Saved iTrack from the Nav Data Tool Before proceeding, confirm the cursor is not active. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Go To. 1. Press the GO TO key. 2. Select Nav Data. 2.

  • Page 98: Backtrack

    For more information about tracks, see your control head operations manual. BackTrack starts i-Pilot Link navigation back through the Current Track. When BackTrack is selected, the i-Pilot Link will mark a Start Point at the boat’s current position, and navigate to the last track point recorded. It will then create a saved iTrack on top of the Current Track, (up to 2 miles).

  • Page 99: Start Backtrack Navigation

    1. Press the GO TO key. 2. Select BackTrack. 2. Select BackTrack. Press the ENTER key. 3. To start navigation, turn on the i-Pilot Link prop. 3. To start navigation, turn on the i-Pilot Link prop. Cancel Navigation: Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Cancel Navigation: Press the GO TO key.
  • Page 100 2. Tap the BackTrack button. 2. Select the BackTrack button. Press the CHECK/ENTER key. 3. To start navigation, turn on the i-Pilot Link prop. 3. To start navigation, turn on the i-Pilot Link prop. Cancel Navigation: Tap the BackTrack button.

  • Page 101: Follow The Contour

    ONTOUR Follow the Contour allows you to navigate a contour on the Chart View. When you start i-Pilot Link navigation to Follow the Contour, all other types of navigation are stopped on the control head and the Ethernet network. AutoChart Live also allows you to follow depth contours, weed edges, and bottom hardness using the i-Pilot Link.
  • Page 102 1. Open Chart View. 1. Open Chart View. 2. Tap Chart in the status bar. 2. Press the MENU key. 3. Select Chart Options > Humminbird Settings. 3. Select Chart Options > Humminbird Settings. 4. Select Contour Intervals. 4. Select Contour Intervals.

  • Page 103: Start Follow The Contour Navigation

    Start Follow the Contour Navigation You can start i-Pilot Link navigation if the boat position is within 1/4 mile of the selected contour. During navigation, the direction can be changed using Reverse under the Follow the Contour menu. CAUTION! Be prepared for boat movement as the prop will automatically be enabled and the prop speed will automatically adjust to move the boat to the contour.
  • Page 104 2. Set the Contour Offset You can set Contour Offset to maintain a set distance from a contour line. Contour Offset is a distance setting only, and does not measure water depth. Input the Contour Offset based on your knowledge of the water depth in your current area. If you have an AutoChart ZeroLine Map Card, and want to navigate along a bank or shoreline, use Contour Offset to maintain a safe distance from the shoreline.
  • Page 105 2. To start navigation, turn on the i-Pilot Link prop. 2. Press the ENTER key. The selected contour line will turn to black. A gray line 3.

  • Page 106: Adjust The Contour Offset During Navigation

    Follow the Contour Navigation (ONIX) i-Pilot Link status icon (enabled and actively navigating) heading line (green) land projected route (gray) selected contour line (black) Adjust the Contour Offset During Navigation The Contour Offset can be adjusted while Follow the Contour navigation is in progress.

  • Page 107: Reverse Direction During Follow The Contour Navigation

    Reverse Direction During Follow the Contour Navigation If you are navigating a contour line, you can quickly change the navigation direction by selecting Reverse. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Go To. 1. Press the GO TO key. 2.

  • Page 108: Follow Bottom Hardness Or Vegetation

    Follow Bottom Hardness or Vegetation If you have saved Bottom Layer data (with AutoChart Live) on your control head or installed an AutoChart ZeroLine Map Card, you can navigate the selected Bottom Hardness. or Vegetation Layer. The selected starting point must be within 1/4 mile of the selected bottom layer.
  • Page 109 Follow Bottom Hardness You can start i-Pilot Link navigation if the boat position is within 1/4 mile of the selected Bottom Hardness layer. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Press and hold a position on the Bottom Hardness 1. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a position on layer.
  • Page 110 ENTER key. Follow Vegetation You can start i-Pilot Link navigation if the boat position is within 1/4 mile of the selected Vegetation layer. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Press and hold a position on the Vegetation layer.

  • Page 111: Adjust The Contour Offset During Navigation

    Adjust the Contour Offset During Navigation The Contour Offset can be adjusted while Follow the Contour navigation is in progress. Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Go To. 1. Press the GO TO key. 2. Select Follow the Contour. 2.

  • Page 112: Routes

    200 routes on your SOLIX, ONIX, or ION. i-Pilot Link navigation can start on the route if the boat position is within 1/4 mile of the first waypoint in the route. Route Points are stored latitude/longitude positions that connect to form route navigation.
  • Page 113 Marking Route Points with the Touch Screen quick route active confirm route cancel undo last show vessel show cursor route point route point cursor marking a route point route leg Tap to Mark Route Points Routes...

  • Page 114: Create A Saved Route

    Create a Saved Route The instructions in this section allow you to create a route in the Chart View and save it for navigation later. The steps are similar to creating a Quick Route, but you use the Mark menu to start. •...

  • Page 115: Save The Current Route

    2. Press the ENTER key. 3. Use the Route Info menu to edit the route name, color, and more (see Manage your i-Pilot Link Navigation 3. Use the Route Info menu to edit the route name, color, Data for more information).

  • Page 116: Navigate A Saved Route

    Navigate a Saved Route Use the cursor to select a saved route point on the Chart View, and you can start navigation to it. The i-Pilot Link will navigate the route in forward or reverse, depending on your selection. Touch Screen Keypad 1.

  • Page 117: Cancel Route Navigation

    2. Select Cancel Navigation. NOTE: If you start another mode of i-Pilot navigation, Navigate Route will disengage automatically. Except Spot-Lock, which if engaged, Route navigation will be paused instead of disengaged. See Spot-Locks: Resume i-Pilot Link Navigation (Spot-Lock Pause). Routes...

  • Page 118: Autopilot

    When Advanced AutoPilot is turned on, it generates a set of GPS points in a straight track line in the heading direction. i-Pilot Link now navigates to each individual point on this track line. When the user steers to a new heading, a new track line of GPS points are laid down in the new heading direction.

  • Page 119: Legacy Autopilot

    Legacy AutoPilot Legacy AutoPilot uses an internal compass to provide heading lock. When Legacy AutoPilot is on, it keeps the motor pointed in the same compass direction. If a manual steering correction is made, Legacy AutoPilot locks onto the new compass heading to which the boat was steered.

  • Page 120: How To Determine When To Use Advanced And When To Use Legacy

    Obstructions on the propeller may cause excessive vibration of the motor head. This vibration can cause the compass to wander and erratic steering to occur. Clear the obstruction to return the motor to normal operation. See the i-Pilot Link Owner’s Manual for details.

  • Page 121: Set The Autopilot Mode

    5. Select Legacy or Advanced. When Legacy AutoPilot Mode is selected, the blue icon is displayed in the i-Pilot Link data bar on the Chart View. When Advanced AutoPilot Mode is selected, the yellow icon is displayed in the i-Pilot Link data bar on the Chart View.
  • Page 122 Selecting the AutoPilot Mode Viewing the AutoPilot Navigation Mode in the i-Pilot Link Data Bar Advanced AutoPilot mode icon Tap to Select Select Confirm AutoPilot...

  • Page 123: Start Autopilot Towards The Cursor Position

    Start AutoPilot Towards the Cursor Position Use the cursor to set the heading for AutoPilot navigation. i-Pilot Link will start navigation and maintain a constant heading towards the cursor position. CAUTION! Be prepared for boat movement as the prop will automatically be enabled and the prop speed will automatically adjust to move the boat to the cursor position.

  • Page 124: Start Autopilot Based On The Motor's Heading

    Navigation. Then, turn off the i-Pilot Link prop. Cancel Navigation: Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Go To > Cancel Navigation. Then, turn off the i-Pilot Link prop. NOTE: See Propeller Controls for more details about turning the prop on or off and setting the prop speed.
  • Page 125 Starting Auto Pilot from the X-Press Remote turn on prop propeller speed adjust heading i-Pilot propeller controls Select the Tap to Start Auto Pilot Start Auto Pilot Button AutoPilot...

  • Page 126: Manage Your I-Pilot Link Navigation Data

    You can also create new iTracks and Spot-Locks, and you can start navigation to the selected item. The features that are unique to i-Pilot Link are described in this section. To understand how to use the Nav Data tool, see your control head operations manual for complete details.

  • Page 127: Manage Itracks

    Manage iTracks Edit a Saved iTrack 1. Under Lists, select iTracks. 2. Press and hold an iTrack. Select Info. Use the Joystick to select an iTrack. Press the ENTER key. 3. Edit the saved iTrack using the options in the iTrack Info menu. To see the complete list of options to edit the iTrack, select Full Info.
  • Page 128 Editing an iTrack from the Nav Data Tool iTrack info menu selected iTrack iTrack editing options selected iTrack and preview window summary Delete a Saved iTrack 1. Under iTracks, press and hold an iTrack. Use the Joystick to select an iTrack. Press the MENU key. 2.
  • Page 129 Deleting a Saved iTrack Press and Hold Select Open iTrack Menu Confirm Tap to Select Nav Data Tool...

  • Page 130: Manage Spot-Locks

    Manage Spot-Locks Edit a Saved Spot-Lock 1. Under Lists, select Spot-Locks. 2. Press and hold a Spot-Lock. Select Info. Use the Joystick to select a Spot-Lock. Press the ENTER key. 3. Edit the Spot-Lock using the options in the Waypoint Info menu. To see the complete list of options to edit the waypoint, select Full Info.
  • Page 131 Editing a Spot-Lock from the Nav Data Tool (Full Info Menu) Waypoint Info menu selected Spot-Lock Spot-Lock editing options (after selecting full info) selected Spot-Lock and preview window summary Delete a Saved Spot-Lock 1. Under Spot-Locks, press and hold a Spot-Lock. Use the Joystick to select a Spot-Lock.

  • Page 132: Export Nav Data To The I-Pilot Link

    Also, whenever you create and save new iTracks, Spot-Locks, waypoints, and routes, they are automatically exported to the i-Pilot Link. Any data saved to the i-Pilot Link will also be transferred to the SOLIX, ONIX, or ION control head. See Configure i-Pilot with the Control Head: Turn On i-Pilot Sync.
  • Page 133 Export All Navigation Data 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select the Files tool. 3. Under Export, select Nav Data. 4. Select a Save Location: Select the port where the SD card or USB stick (ION only) is installed. All saved navigation data will be exported to the selected location. Shop the largest selection of reliable marine electronics and navigation in our online store.

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