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- Page 1 AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 DIGI-TROLL 5 DIGI-TROLL 5 TS Owner’s Manual AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................3 Warranty / Service Information ........................ 4 Product Overview ............................5 Installation ..............................6 Mounting ..............................6 Boom and Ball Hook........................... 8 Boom End Assembly ..........................10 Spool Cover Removal..........................11 Rod Holders ............................... 12 Cable Termination ............................. -
Page 3: Introduction
fi sh. This manual covers installation and the functions of both the Digi-Troll 5 and Digi-Troll 5 TS. The Tourna- ment Series version of the Digi-Troll is fi tted with a cast stainless steel reel, brushed fi nish stainless steel boom, and a white frame. -
Page 4: Warranty / Service Information
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. will, at sions applies, Cannon products will be repaired for a charge of parts its option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash plus labor. -
Page 5: Product Overview
fi shing to main- tain specifi c water depths that coincide with fi sh movements and feeding patterns. Digi-Troll 5 TS Parts Description Reel This is used to spool the cable, available in lengths ranging from 150 to 400 feet. -
Page 6: Installation
Due to the great variety of boats available, Locations mounting your downrigger can be a diffi cult decision. Cannon has a complete line of mounting and fi shing accessories to aid in your fi shing experience. Before making any permanent changes to your boat consider what accessories might be used in your application. - Page 7 Decks thinner than 1/4” The Low-Profi le Swivel Base mounting follows the same Use a Cannon deck plate (PN 2200693) to prevent procedure as for the deck plate except that four 1/4”- defl ection and add stability to decks thinner than 1/4”.
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Page 8: Boom And Ball Hook
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 INSTALLING THE BOOM AND BALL HOOK 1) Remove the ball hook collar, ball hook, and 1/4-20 nut from the included hardware bag assembly. 2) Thread the nut onto the ball hook, then thread the ball hook into the ball hook collar. Do not tighten yet. (Figure 1) 3) Slide ball hook collar onto the end of the boom and leave it loose. - Page 9 AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 6) Insert the 1/4-20 nylon locknut into the hex pocket on the nose of the frame (motor side of frame). (Figure 5) 7) Insert 1/4-20 x 2” bolt into reel side of frame nose. With a Phillips head screw driver, thread bolt into the nylon locknut from step 6.
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Page 10: Boom End Assembly
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 BOOM END PULLEY Telescopic Boom 1) Remove boom end assembly from hardware bag. 2) Remove #8 self tapping screw from hardware bag. 3) Insert boom end post into end of the small tube of the telescopic boom assembly. (Figure 9) 4) Align hole in boom post with hole in small end tube. -
Page 11: Spool Cover Removal
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 REMOVABLE SPOOL COVER Your new downrigger comes with a removable spool cover. By removing this cover, you are able to gain easy access to your spooled cable and easy spool removal. This feature allows you to easily access tangled line, get it repaired and get you back into ac- tion quickly. -
Page 12: Rod Holders
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 REPLACING THE CLUTCH PAD To replace the clutch pad, follow the steps for removing the spool. Once the spool is removed, you have access to the clutch pad. (Figure 16) Simply pull it off the shaft and replace. Reassemble the spool and cover in the reverse order. -
Page 13: Cable Termination
ATTACHING THE LINE RELEASE (UNI-RELEASE) The Cannon Uni-Release attaches directly to the down- rigger weight. Attach fi shing line to the clip at the end of the release, and then click through a series of increas- ing tension settings. -
Page 14: Intellitroll Antenna
1-888-356-5022 USING YOUR DIGI-TROLL WITH THE INTELLITROLL ACCESSORY Both the Digi-Troll 5 and Digi-Troll 10 are compatible with the IntelliTroll accessory. The Digi-Troll 5 receives the IntelliTroll data and sends it to your Humminbird fi shfi nder (using the CannonLink accessory). You can also use the Intellitroll monitor and antenna cable as- sembly to display sensor information. -
Page 15: Power Loss Crank Handle
Your Digi-Troll is now Intellitroll compatible. Once you attach your Intellitroll to the cable per the instructions included, your Digi-Troll 5 will pass this data on to the CannonLink for display on your Humminbird fi sh fi nder. FIGURE 24... -
Page 16: Wiring Your Downrigger
It should be 0.6-0.8VDC (fi xed PIC) or it should match your Digi-Troll setting if properly wired. • The use of Cannon vinyl coated lead weights is recommended. • Use the trolling weight insulators supplied with your downrigger. This insulates your weight from the positive charge on the cable. - Page 17 CAUTION: These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Cannon Downrigger. Powering multiple Downriggers or additional electrical devices from the same power circuit may impact the recommended wire gauge. If you are using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the chart below. If you are running more than 30 feet from the battery, we recommend that you contact a qualifi...
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Page 18: Getting Started
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 GETTING STARTED Operating the Digi-Troll 5 The Digi-troll 5 offers you the most advanced features available in a downrigger. • Variable Positive Ion Control. • Large LCD digital display for weight depth and easy programming. • Networking operation allowing you to chain several Digi-Troll 5s together for use with CannonLink. - Page 19 AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 Digi-Troll 5 Keypad The Digi-Troll 5’s keypad has six keys located below the display. Power The ON/OFF key functions: 1) Turn the Digi-Troll ON - Simply press and release. 2) Turn the Digi-Troll OFF - Press and hold power button for three seconds.
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Page 20: Menu
1-888-356-5022 Programming the Digi-Troll 5 The Digi-Troll 5 contains four menus that enable you to program and customize its operation. Any changes made us- ing the menu system are automatically saved in permanent memory when the downrigger is turned off. -
Page 21: Positive Ion Control
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 Positive Ion Control Menu This menu lets you control the PIC level from 0.2 vdc to 1.2 vdc. Press the Menu one (1) time from the depth screen or once from the up/down screen. Press Up or Down Press Menu or returns to main PIC Menu... -
Page 22: Un/Coated Line
1-888-356-5022 Un/Coated Menu This menu lets you switch between Cannon coated and uncoated cable. This setting is important as well in deter- mining accurate line out. Press the Menu (4) four times from the depth screen or once form the Units screen. -
Page 23: Networking
The Digi-Troll 5 downriggers are compatible with the Intel- litrol but only when connected to the CannonLink system. The Digi-Troll 5 will pass the Intellitrol data to the Hummin- bird fi shfi nder for display on the fi shfi nder screen. -
Page 24: Fishing Th Eory
fi sherman to increase yield when used along with other good fi shing and boating practices. Manual Descent Cannon’s electric downriggers offer fi shermen a big By turning the clutch knob gently clockwise (toward advantage in being able to stabilize and control the posi- the boom), you can let your trolling weight descend as tive charge around their boat. -
Page 25: Positive Ion Control Th Eory
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 How the Positive Ion Control System Works Maintaining Your Downrigger The PIC system uses an internal circuit that passes Periodically, lightly grease the thrust bearing and the voltage through the drive train of the Digi-Troll to bearing race found behind the clutch knob. Replace the the shaft. -
Page 26: Blowback Calculations
6 MPH rigger weights pulled at three different speeds with no lures attached and with no current. Current drag, water salinity and the use of non-Cannon products will affect your actual trolling depth. As an example, the fi rst chart shows that if you are trolling at 4 MPH with an 8 pound weight and you have 100 FT. -
Page 27: Trolling Tips
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 Ten Good Trolling Tips reasons (sources of food, protective cover, preferred Test your lures over the boat side be- temperatures, etc.). fore sending them down and back. Do this to make sure the lure wiggles and wobbles properly without going 6) Consider special knots and swivels. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 Troubleshooting PROBLEM: PROBLEM: Clutch slips In the UP or AUTO-UP mode the downrigger stops periodically but the display stays on or the circuit SOLUTION: • breaker trips repeatedly. Retighten clutch knob. Clutch knob should be SOLUTION: just tight enough that the clutch does not slip •... - Page 29 AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK www.cannondownriggers.com AnglingOutpost.com 1-888-356-5022...
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Page 30: Parts Lists
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Page 34: Wiring Diagram
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Page 36: Weee Compliance
For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased. To download product manuals or purchase Cannon products from an authorized dealer, please visit our web page at www.cannondownriggers.com Cannon Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, LLC.
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