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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Spot Lock ..................44-47 Cruise Control................48-49 AutoPilot /Advanced AutoPilot ............ 50-55 Track Recording/Playback.............56-61 Frequently Asked Questions............62-63 Troubleshooting................64-67 Glossary ..................68-69 Compliance Statements .............. 70-71 Notes ..................72-73 2377152 Revision A © 2011 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    I NTRO D UC TION Overview ® ® Thank you for purchasing the Minn Kota i-Pilot . This revolutionary control system uses GPS technology to record and store tracks and locations which are then used to deliver unprecedented levels of boat control. Intuitive features and wireless control help to accurately position your boat and improve your bait presentation.
  • Page 4 (2) years after the date of purchase. Johnson Outdoors Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective during the term of this warranty.
  • Page 5 1-800-227-6433, 1-507-345-4623 or fax 1-800-527-4464. Note: Do not return your i-Pilot or parts to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXTEND BEYOND TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.
  • Page 6 PA RTS L I S T V I E W T E R ROVA ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2990270 I-PILOT CONTROLLER, TERROVA 2994170 REMOTE, ASSEMBLY I-PILOT 2372100 SCREW, #8-18 X 5/8" SS 2377152 MANUAL, I-PILOT 2377153 MANUAL, I-PILOT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2370817 LANYARD, REMOTE WITH CARABINEER * Not Shown In Exploded View...

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION PARTS L I S T V I E W R I P T I D E S T ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2990271 I-PILOT CONTROLLER, RIPTIDE ST 2994170 REMOTE, ASSEMBLY I-PILOT 2372100 SCREW, #8-18 X 5/8" SS 2377152 MANUAL, I-PILOT 2377153 MANUAL, I-PILOT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2370817...
  • Page 8 PA RTS L I S T V I E W P OW E R D R I V E V 2 ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2990272 I-PILOT CONTROLLER, POWERDRIVE V2 2994170 REMOTE, ASSEMBLY I-PILOT 2372100 SCREW, #8-18 X 5/8" SS 2224704 INSERT PLUG, BLACK SLOTTED 2376312...

  • Page 9: Parts List

    INSTALLATION PARTS L I S T V I E W R I P T I D E S P ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 2990273 I-PILOT CONTROLLER, RIPTIDE SP 2994170 REMOTE, ASSEMBLY I-PILOT 2372100 SCREW, #8-18 X 5/8" SS 2224705 INSERT PLUG, WHITE SLOTTED 2376312 TIE, NYLON 2375403...

  • Page 10: Preparing For Installation

    P R E PA R I N G F O R I N S TA L L AT I O N Preparing for Installation Tools you will need during installation Terrova and Riptide ST -Phillips screwdriver PowerDrive V2 -Phillips screwdriver -Needle-nose pliers -Utility knife -Heat gun or other heat source for installing heat shrink...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION I N S TA L L AT I O N O F I - P I LOT CON TRO LLER For PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP trolling motors go to page 13. i-Pilot Installation on Terrova and Riptide ST Trolling Motors *i-Pilot will override all CoPilot functionality.
  • Page 12 4. Plug the i-Pilot controller connector into the accessory connector as shown. (Figure 4) Be careful to orient connector properly prior to pushing together. The plug will click twice when pushing it together and the yellow end will be fully covered when installed properly.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION i-Pilot Installation on PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP *Note: Once i-Pilot is installed in a PowerDrive V2 or Riptide SP motor, the foot pedal cannot be used again unless i-Pilot is fully uninstalled. 1. Remove all power to the trolling motor.
  • Page 14 3. Remove control box cover screws and cover using Phillips screwdriver. (Figure 9) 4. If the trolling motor has AutoPilot it must be removed as follows: a. Disconnect all six AutoPilot connectors from AutoPilot controller, using FIGURE 9 a needle-nose pliers and a utility knife to remove any heat shrink insulation that may exist.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION 5. Remove grommet by pulling back on coil cord strain relief and pushing down on grommet until it pops out. (Figure 12) Grommet 6. Review the cables in the head of the trolling motor. a. If a sonar cable is present, it must be routed around the outer perimeter of the control box.
  • Page 16 7. Route i-Pilot controller cable through grommet hole and through center of coil cord. (Figure 14) 8. If AutoPilot was removed, insulate the loose AutoPilot connectors as follows: a. For PowerDrive V2 Motors: Using a needle-nose pliers push FIGURE 14 all six AutoPilot connectors that were disconnected in step 4 onto terminal...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION b. For Riptide SP Motors: Pinch ends of heat Apply heat shrink insulation shrink shut using supplied in bag assembly needle-nose pliers. to the ends of all six loose AutoPilot connectors as shown. (Figure 17) Use a zip tie to bundle connectors together.
  • Page 18 9. Install new grommet supplied with i-Pilot by snapping it into the hole located in front of the coil cord strain relief. The i-Pilot controller cable must be placed in the pass-through slot of the grommet. (Figure 19) 10. Place the i-Pilot controller where the control box cover FIGURE 19 was installed.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION 12. Secure the i-Pilot controller cable to the motor coil cord in all three locations shown using Zip Tie zip ties provided. (Figure 22) Location 1 Trim zip ties using utility knife. Failure to secure cable will result in possible damage to the cabling during operation.
  • Page 20 14. Remove center housing by pushing in on both sides and lifting up at the same time. This will expose the main control board and wiring. (Figure 24) FIGURE 24 Entrance of steering cable through center housing FIGURE 25 Disconnect both wires by removing heat shrink and pulling them apart. m i n n kot a m ot o r s .
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION 15. The steering motor cable passes through the top of the center housing removed in step 14. This cable contains a black and white wire. Disconnect these two wires by pulling each connector apart. (Figure 25) Riptide SP motors will have this connections covered with heat shrink which must be removed with a utility knife.
  • Page 22 17. Tighten the cable strain relief as shown. The i-Pilot controller steering cable should slide freely through the strain relief when installed properly. (Figures 27 and 28) Foot Pedal Cable Motor Power Cable i-Pilot Controller Steering Cable Reinstall strain relief screw. FIGURE 27 and 28 m i n n kot a m ot o r s .
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION 18. Slide four pieces of heat shrink insulation over each side of the wires that were disconnected in step 15. (Figure 29) Slide heat shrink over steering motor wires. FIGURE 29 m i n n kot a m ot o r s . c o m m in n kot a m ot o r s .
  • Page 24 19. Connect the black and white wires from the i-Pilot controller cable to the back and white steering motor wires, making sure black is connected to black and white is connected to white. (Figure 30) Connect steering wires: white to white black to black FIGURE 30 m i n n kot a m ot o r s .
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION 20. Complete the installation by positioning the heat shrink over the connections and shrink down, using a heat gun or other heat source, being careful not to overheat any wire or parts. Seal connections with heat shrink. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERHEAT WIRES OR SURROUNDING PARTS WHEN INSTALLING...
  • Page 26 FIGURE 32 FIGURE 33 m i n n kot a m ot o r s . c o m min n kot a m ot o r s . c o m...
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION 22. Reinstall both side plates using Phillips screwdriver. If a Co-Pilot was uninstalled, use new ¼-20 X 5/8" Phillips screws provided. (Figure 32) 23. If a foot pedal is connected to the trolling motor, it must be disconnected. Once i-Pilot has been installed the foot pedal cannot be used unless i-Pilot is completely uninstalled.

  • Page 28: Verifying Installation

    V E R I F Y I N G I N S TA L L AT I O N It is important to verify your i-Pilot installation prior to going on the water. If this cannot be done, it is highly recommended that system verifi cation be done in an open area on a calm day with a fully operational outboard motor for a backup means of powering your boat.
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION 9. When i-Pilot is powered up, it starts to gather satellite information about its location. A minimum satellite signal level must be achieved before all i-Pilot functionality is available. This minimum level is one bar on the GPS signal icon. At initial startup only manual functions will be available. 10.

  • Page 30: Knowing Your Remote

    K N OW I N G YO U R R E M OT E Layout The i-Pilot remote is divided into four sections: Manual Control, Tracks, Spot Lock, and Cruise Control/AutoPilot. Buttons in the Manual Control section of the remote do not require a GPS signal to operate and give you full, immediate control over steering, speed and prop functions similar to a CoPilot.

  • Page 31: Getting Started

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  • Page 32: Remote Battery Replacement

    Remote Battery Replacement 1. Make sure hands are clean, dry and static free. Discharge any static electricity by touching a metal object *Static electricity that is grounded. FIGURE A 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...

  • Page 33: Knowing Your I-Pilot Controller

    GETTING STARTED K N OW I N G YO U R I -P I LOT CO N T ROL L ER Construction The i-Pilot controller contains a very sensitive digital compass and is where all GPS satellite and i-Pilot remote signals are received.

  • Page 34: Audio Modes

    Audio Modes The i-Pilot Controller also contains an internal speaker which can be programmed to work in two different audio modes. The speaker is programmed to operate in audio mode one from the factory. To enable different audio modes hold down at the same time for three seconds.
  • Page 35 GETTING STARTED AUDIO AUDIO WHAT CONDITION CAUSES IT MODE PATTERN Attempting to enable a GPS Mode 2 Error feature when no signal strength bars are shown Attempting to replay a Track or Mode 2 Error recall a Spot Lock location when the boat is beyond the minimum distance MOM button on the footpedal is Mode 2...
  • Page 36 Power The i-Pilot controller will turn on whenever the trolling motor has power. For Terrova and Riptide ST motors this is when the green system ready light is on. For PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP motors this is whenever the motor is connected to power.

  • Page 37: System Startup

    GETTING STARTED System Startup Once you have verifi ed i-Pilot’s installation it’s time to start using it on the water. Follow these simple steps each time you power up your trolling motor for successful operation: 1. Connect trolling motor to power. 2.

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