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MEGA 360 ICE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
532856-1EN_A
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  • Page 1 MEGA 360 ICE INSTALLATION GUIDE 532856-1EN_A...
  • Page 2 Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects. WARNING! The electronic chart in your Humminbird unit is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them.
  • Page 3 360 Imaging®, HELIX®, Humminbird®, MEGA 360 Imaging™, and X-Press™ Menu are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. © 2021 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2. Install the MEGA 360 ICE Mount Base ..........
  • Page 5 Finding the Cause of Noise ............. 25 Specifications Contact Humminbird...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The MEGA 360 ICE Imaging kit provides a mounting capability to use your MEGA 360 Imaging transducer on the ice. This manual will guide you through the following installation requirements for the MEGA 360 ICE Imaging transducer: • Installing the MEGA 360 ICE Mount and Heading Sensor •...

  • Page 8: Supplies

    Cables: Your MEGA 360 ICE Imaging transducer comes with the cables required to connect directly to your Humminbird fish finder. This includes a MEGA 360 ICE power extension cable, a MEGA 360 ICE transducer extension cable, and a transducer splitter cable (y-cable), and a heading sensor quick disconnect cable.

  • Page 9: Update Software

    Update Software Your control head model may need a software update to work with the MEGA 360 ICE Imaging transducer. We recommend that you read the following section completely before starting any software updates. Software Requirements • HELIX Series: 2.180 and later Check the Current Software Version It is helpful to review the software version number that is currently installed on the control head and each accessory.

  • Page 10: Update Control Head Software With An Sd Card

    Update Control Head Software with an SD Card You will need an SD or microSD card (depending on your control head model). WARNING! Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, snapshots, recordings, etc.) that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit’s hardware or software.

  • Page 11: Update Accessory Software With An Sd Card

    You will need an SD or microSD card (depending on your control head model). 1. Install a formatted SD or microSD card into the computer card slot. 2. Go to humminbird.com, and click Support > Software Updates. 3. Scroll down to Accessories and Mapping. The available software updates are listed as downloads under each accessory product.

  • Page 12: Update Software With Fishsmart

    Update Software with FishSmart You can use the FishSmart App to download and push software updates directly to your Humminbird control head or accessory. NOTE: Your control head must already be running software release 1.610 and later to support this feature.

  • Page 13: Install The Mega 360 Ice Mount

    2. Install the MEGA 360 ICE Mount Base Use the following instructions to install the MEGA 360 ICE mounting assembly: 1. Slide the cam lock over the MEGA 360 cables and down the pod shaft. 2. Determine the desired height for the ice base, depending on the thickness of the ice, and close the lever arm to lock the cam lock into position.
  • Page 14 Assembling the Base 5. Thread the MEGA 360 cables up through the ice base, and slide the ice base down the pod shaft. It will rest on the cam lock. 6. Thread the MEGA 360 cables up through the knob and slide the knob down the pod shaft.

  • Page 15: Install The Handle

    7. Twist to tighten the knob over the collet on the ice base. Adjust the height of the ice base as needed. 3. Install the Handle 1. Push the nut out of the depth collar. 2. Thread the MEGA 360 cables up through the depth collar and slide the depth collar down the shaft to the desired height.

  • Page 16: Install The Heading Sensor

    4. Install the Heading Sensor 1. Thread the MEGA 360 cables up through the heading sensor mount. 2. Position the heading sensor mount at the top of the pod shaft. 3. The mount should be aligned so the opening for the cables is toward the back of the MEGA 360 Imaging pod.
  • Page 17 Fully Assembled MEGA 360 ICE Installing the ICE Mount...

  • Page 18: Route The Cables And Connect Power

    SAE port from the power backbone through the side grommet on the shuttle. 3. Connect one end of the MEGA 360 ICE power extension cable to the SAE port and connect the other end to the power cable connector on the MEGA 360 ICE pod shaft.
  • Page 19 4. Connect one end of the MEGA 360 ICE sonar extension cable to the MEGA 360 ICE sonar Y-cable and connect the other end to the sonar cable connector on the MEGA 360 ICE pod shaft. 5. Connect the heading sensor cable to the heading sensor quick disconnect cable.

  • Page 20: Set Up The Control Head

    Set Up the Control Head When the control head detects the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer, it will select it automatically as the 360 sonar source. The related views and menus will be added to the system. Use the following instructions to power on the control head and confirm the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer is detected by the unit.

  • Page 21: Set Up The Transducer

    2. Set Up the Transducer Use the following instructions to select the connected transducer for your control head. These steps are only required the first time you set up your HELIX control head with a new transducer. 1. Main Menu: Press the Menu key twice. 2.

  • Page 22: Test Mega 360 Imaging On The Control Head

    3. Test MEGA 360 Imaging on the Control Head It is important to confirm that the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer is providing sonar returns to the display. The instructions in this section should be performed at trolling speeds in calm, open water, in a large area that is far from shallow water, boats, or other obstacles.

  • Page 23: Confirm The Heading Sensor Operation

    4. Confirm the Heading Sensor Operation It is important to confirm that the Heading Sensor is installed correctly by reviewing the heading digital readout. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. 2. Select the Chart tab > North Reference > Magnetic. 3.

  • Page 24: Add Offset Features To The Mega 360 Imaging Display (Optional)

    Confirming the Heading Digital Readout course heading (heading sensor required) 5. Add Offset Features to the MEGA 360 Imaging Display (optional) The menu settings in this section are helpful for interpreting the position of objects on the 360 View. This feature is only available with a connected heading sensor (compass).

  • Page 25: Set Up The Network

    MEGA 360 Imaging Heading Offset 360 heading offset angle 6. Set up the Network After you have confirmed all connections, the MEGA 360 Imaging transducer is ready to use on the water. Proceed to your MEGA 360 Operations Manual to set up the depth source, temperature source, and additional sonar sources.

  • Page 26: Stop Pinging

    2. Select 360 Pinging, and press the LEFT Cursor key to select Off. Storage When out of the water, your MEGA 360 ICE Imaging assembly should be stored on its side or in a bucket with the adapter base adjusted so that the transducer does not touch the bottom.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Use the following procedures to ensure your Humminbird continues to deliver top performance. MEGA 360 Imaging Maintenance Use the following information to maintain the installation of the MEGA 360 ICE transducer. • Check the stability of the ICE mount after initial use and periodically thereafter to ensure that the installation remains stable.

  • Page 28: Transducer Maintenance

    NOTE: Do not wipe the screen while dirt or grease is on the screen. • Control Head: If the control head comes into contact with salt spray, wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened with fresh water. Transducer Maintenance Use the following information to maintain the transducer operation.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting the Humminbird Technical Support, please read the following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair. Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up If your Fishing System doesn’t power up, use the installation guide that is included...

  • Page 30: Fishing System Defaults To Simulator With A Transducer Attached

    Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached In addition to the MEGA 360 ICE accessory transducer, you will have a standard Humminbird ICE transducer connected to the control head. A connected and functioning transducer with built-in temperature will cause the newly-started Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically.

  • Page 31: Finding The Cause Of Noise

    Finding the Cause of Noise Electrical noise usually affects the display with streaks or repetitive patterns on the view. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference: Possible Source of Noise Isolation Other electronic devices Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the problem goes away, then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re-appears.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Operating Temperature ........-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Storage Temperature ........-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) NOTE: Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers, bottom composition and slope.
  • Page 33 ROHS STATEMENT: Product designed and intended as a fixed installation or part of a system in a vessel may be considered beyond the scope of Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 34: Contact Humminbird

    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...

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