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  • Page 1 Cannon SOLIX HELIX Accessory Manual 532768-1EN_A...

  • Page 2: Warnings

    Humminbird international units WARNING! It is recommended to only use Johnson Outdoors purchased through our authorized international distributors. approved accessories with your Cannon. Using non-approved...
  • Page 3 Adobe, Acrobat, Adobe PDF, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Johnson Outdoors, Inc. is under license.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings Display Fish Hawk Data [Fish Hawk required) ....31 Raise the Weight(s) from the Power X-Press Menu Introduction (SOLIX models only) ........32 Overview Operate the Cannon(s) Using the Cannon Remote Pane Accessories .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Cannon Optimum™ or Optimum™ TS downrigger. Your new downrigger is designed to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance fishing control and improve your ability to catch fish. Cannon Optimum and Optimum TS downriggers communicate with your Humminbird control head using Bluetooth®...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview This operations manual will guide you through the following setup and operations for the Cannon Optimum or Optimum TS downrigger when it is paired to a compatible Humminbird control head: Δ Pairing the Cannon to the Humminbird Control Head Δ...

  • Page 9: How Cannon Works

    How Cannon Works The Cannon Optimum downrigger can be wirelessly networked to give you access to trolling data and let you raise, lower and cycle weights using the LCD display, your Humminbird control head, or your mobile device. By pairing compatible Bluetooth devices to the Cannon, you can wirelessly control the Cannon from anywhere on your boat.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Perform the procedures in the following section to prepare your fishing system to use the Cannon. Update Your Control Head Software It is important to install the latest software update on your control head to enable Cannon features. Please find the required software version for your control head model below: Δ...

  • Page 11: Download The Cannon Mobile App

    Download the Cannon Mobile App (optional) To control the Cannon and update software from your mobile device, download the Cannon Downriggers mobile app. Supplies: Mobile device with Bluetooth capability and a WiFi or cellular data connection. NOTE: Some of the information and instructions may not apply to all mobile devices. Refer to the instructions included with your mobile device.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started The procedures in this section describe how to get started using the Cannon with your Humminbird control head. NOTE: See the Optimum Owner’s Manual for installation and configuration details. Power On Confirm power connections for the Cannon(s) and the control head. If you have additional equipment connected to the network, power them on individually.

  • Page 13: Check Sensor Reception And Connections

    Check Sensor Reception and Connections If you’ve connected separate-purchase equipment to the control head network, such as AIS, Compass/Heading Sensor, Radar, i-Pilot® Link, 360 Imaging®, and more, confirm the equipment is detected and communicating with the control head. SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1.

  • Page 14: Pair The Cannon To The Humminbird Control Head

    Pair the Cannon to the Humminbird Control Head Use the following instructions to pair the Cannon to the Humminbird control head. Multi-Cannon Installations: If you have more than one Cannon installed, you only have to perform the pairing process for the control head (and other accessories) once (i.e.

  • Page 15: Pair The Cannon To A Fish Hawk

    Pair the Cannon to a Fish Hawk (optional, Fish Hawk required) Pairing a Fish Hawk X4D System to your Cannon will allow your Cannon to display true running depth and the speed of your weight, the temperature at the weight, plus surface temperature and speed. Multi-Cannon Installations: If you have more than one Cannon installed, you only have to perform the pairing process once (i.e.

  • Page 16: Confirm Bluetooth Connections

    Confirm Bluetooth Connections You can confirm the Bluetooth paired connections using the following methods: Δ Device List: See the instructions in the next section. Δ Status Bar (SOLIX models only): See the instructions in the next section. Δ Accessory Test View (HELIX models only): Use the instructions in the previous section, Getting Started: Check Sensor Reception and Connections, to confirm connections after initial setup.
  • Page 17 Confirm Cannon Connection from the Status Bar (SOLIX models only) You can confirm the status of the connected Cannon at any time on SOLIX by checking the status bar icons. Using the Status Bar (SOLIX) Cannon status bar icon Status Icon Icon Description Cannon is connected.

  • Page 18: Set Up Cannon On The Humminbird Control Head

    Set Up Cannon on the Humminbird Control head Use the following section to review the menu options for Cannon and select settings. NOTE: Cannon menu options are included on the Cannon app. See Operating Cannon with the Cannon Mobile App for details. Cannon Menu Options The following menu options are included on the Humminbird control head.

  • Page 19: Open The Cannon Menu

    Open the Cannon Menu When the Cannon is paired to the control head, additional menus are added to the menu system. Use the following instructions to access the Cannon menu options on your control head. SOLIX Series 1. Press the HOME key. 2.
  • Page 20 HELIX Series 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. 2. Select the Accessories tab. 3. Select Bluetooth Cannon. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. Use the RIGHT and LEFT Cursor keys to navigate between the Remote, Cannon, and Settings tabs. QUICK TIP! You can also access the Bluetooth Cannon Menu from the Power X-Press Menu.

  • Page 21: Renumber Your Cannons

    Renumber Your Cannons (multi-Cannon networks only) Use the Renumber Cannons option to assign a number to the downriggers in the network based on your preference. This menu is especially useful if downriggers on a network are moved to a different location in the boat. Identify Your Cannons SOLIX Series HELIX Series...

  • Page 22: Adjust The Line Settings

    Adjust the Line Settings Select the amount of Line on Spool, Line Type and Line Weight. Change the Amount of Line on the Spool Program the downrigger with the amount of line on the spool. The spool comes installed with 400 feet of stainless steel line, and the Line on the Spool is set to the default of 400 feet.

  • Page 23: Set The Up/Down Speed

    Set the Line Weight The default line weight is 50-150lbs, but it can be set to either 50-150lbs, 150-200lbs or 200+lbs. SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. From the Cannon Settings menu, select the Cannon you 1. From the Bluetooth Cannon menu, select the Cannon tab want to adjust (Optimum 1, 2, 3 or 4).

  • Page 24: Turn Auto-Reconnect On Or Off

    Turn Auto-Reconnect On or Off If you want your control head to automatically reconnect to the paired Cannon after powering on the unit, turn Auto-Reconnect on. If you have networked control heads and want to manually control which control head connects to the Cannon, turn this option off. SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1.

  • Page 25: Operating Cannon On The Humminbird Control Head

    Operating Cannon on the Humminbird Control Head With paired and connected Cannons on Humminbird control heads, you can choose the active Cannon, raise and lower the Cannon, select depth presets, Auto Up any or all Cannons, set the Water Zero level, start and adjust Cycle Mode, and start and adjust Bottom Tracking.

  • Page 26: Select The Active Cannon

    Select the Active Cannon (multi-Cannon networks only) When downriggers are connected in a network, it is possible to toggle control of each individual downrigger in the network. SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. Select the Cannon icon in the side bar widget. 1.

  • Page 27: Use Auto Up To Raise The Weight(S)

    Use Auto Up to Raise the Weight(s) Use the Auto Up submenu to raise a specific downrigger weight to Water Zero, or raise all downrigger weights in a network at once. SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. Select the Cannon icon in the side bar widget. 1.

  • Page 28: Start/Adjust The Cycle Mode

    Start/Adjust the Cycle Mode Cycle Mode controls the downrigger to automatically cycle up and down between two depths, allowing you to target a zone when fishing and keep your bait moving as you troll. It works by setting a Cycle Depth, Range, Pause Time, Up Speed and Down Speed. Start Cycle Mode SOLIX Series HELIX Series...
  • Page 29 Set Range The Range is the distance between the deepest depth at the bottom of the cycle and the top depth at the top of the cycle while the weight travels when the cycle is running. SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1.

  • Page 30: Start/Adjust Bottom Tracking Mode

    Start/Adjust Bottom Tracking Mode In Bottom Tracking Mode, the downrigger is designed to maintain the weight at a fixed distance above the bottom. In order to avoid continuous weight adjustments due to minor changes in bottom depth and boat motion caused by wave action, you have the ability to adjust the responsiveness of the weight.

  • Page 31: Display Fish Hawk Data

    Display Fish Hawk Data (Fish Hawk X4D Bluetooth System required) When paired with your Cannon, the Fish Hawk X4D System provides the true running depth and speed of your weight, the temperature at the weight, plus surface temperature and speed. Within a multi-Cannon network, the Fish Hawk should only be paired to the Master downrigger.

  • Page 32: Raise The Weight(S) From The Power X-Press Menu

    Raise the Weight(s) from the Power X-Press Menu You can access the Auto Up submenu from the Power X-Press Menu. SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. From any view, press the POWER key or tap the status 1. Power X-Press Menu: Press the POWER key once. bar.
  • Page 33 Displaying the Cannon X-Press Remote Pane (HELIX) Select the Active Pane To change the settings in the Cannon X-Press Remote Pane, it must be selected as the active pane. 1. X-Press Menu: Press the MENU key once. 2. Select Active Pane. 3.

  • Page 34: Operating Cannon With The Cannon Mobile App

    Operating Cannon with the Cannon Mobile App The Cannon Downriggers mobile app allows you to operate the Cannon(s) from your paired mobile device. For pairing instructions, see Getting Started: Pair the Cannon to your Mobile Device. NOTE: WiFi or cellular data must be enabled on your mobile device to access some of the features in this app, including updates. NOTE: For support, visit the Cannon website at cannondownriggers.com.
  • Page 35 Operating the Cannon(s) from the Mobile App 1. Raise the Weight: Press the UP arrow. Lower the Weight: Press the DOWN arrow. Change the active Cannon: Tap the DOWNRIGGER icon. Cannon App Remote Tap to open the menu. Cannon identification Tap to raise Cannon weight.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Control Head Won’t Pair to the Cannon In the event the Humminbird control head won’t successfully pair to the Cannon, use the following troubleshooting tasks: 1. Power off and Restart the Control Head 1. Power off the control head and restart it. 2.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Maintenance Update the Cannon Software You can update the Cannon software through the Cannon Downriggers mobile app. Requirements: The Cannon has to be paired to the mobile device, as the software update is pushed via the Bluetooth connection. Multi-Cannon Installations: When you have two or more Cannons connected on a network, you only have to perform the procedure below once.
  • Page 38 Contact Humminbird Contact Humminbird Technical Support in any of the following ways: Web site: humminbird.com E-mail: service@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)

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