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Humminbird CannonLink Manual

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  • Page 1 CannonLink™ CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller Downrigger Controller 531568-1_B...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    NOTE: If you have a chartplotter, the Downrigger View will not show sonar or depth. Caution should be exercised when the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller is used in conjunction with a chartplotter. It is the user's responsibility to be aware of the operational depth as the chartplotter does not report back depth as a traditional fishfinder will.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Downrigging Tips .......................... 2 CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller Installation Overview CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller Connection Kit Connecting Your CannonLink™ to the Control Head and to the Downrigger(s) Setting Up Your Boat's Electrical Condition for Positive Ion Control Downrigger View The Menu System...
  • Page 4 NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with PC Connect Cable only) require the purchase of a separate accessory. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

  • Page 5: How Downriggers Work

    Your Humminbird® CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller makes operation of up to six Cannon™ Mag 20 DT or Mag 20 DT/HS downriggers and one optional-purchase Cannon™...

  • Page 6: Positive Ion Control (Pic)

    Downrigging Tips Try the cycle mode on the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller to create a unique "action" in your lure. Many times this will trigger a strike. When you have your downrigger set at the depth you want it, don't forget to set your clutch correctly.
  • Page 7 Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor, using your Humminbird® control head. The following functionality is supported by your Humminbird® control head when it is connected to the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller: • Vary the strength and type of electrical charge of the boat using Positive Ion Control (PIC);...

  • Page 8: Cannonlink™ Downrigger Controller Installation Overview

    6 CannonLink™ downriggers (plus one optional-purchase Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp). You may also connect the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller as part of a daisy chain of other Humminbird® accessories, by using the included daisy chain cable. NOTE: The CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller will only support up to 6 CannonLink™...

  • Page 9: Cannonlink™ Downrigger Controller Connection Kit

    6 CannonLink™ downriggers (plus one optional-purchase Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp). You may also connect the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller as part of a daisy chain of other Humminbird® accessories, by using the included daisy chain cable. Perform the following installation procedure for your CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller Accessory: 1.
  • Page 10 To Daisy Chain To Control Head NOTE: 10’ extension cables may be purchased from Humminbird® if your planned cable route exceeds 20’ (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extension cables, should not exceed 50’ (16 m). Visit our website at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to purchase extension cables.
  • Page 11 5a. If the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller will stand alone on the mounting surface, use the four included M3x12 thread-forming screws to connect the two plastic feet to the bottom of the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller, two screws for each foot. or...
  • Page 12 Plastic Foot M3x12 Screws 5b. If you will be stacking the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller with another compatible Humminbird® accessory, use two of the included M3x12 thread-forming screws to connect the two accessories, stacked one on top of the other. Proceed to Step 7.
  • Page 13 6. Use the installed plastic feet to mark and then drill the two 1/8” holes to a depth of 5/8" in the mounting surface, one for each foot, needed to attach the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller to the boat. Fill the holes in the mounting surface with marine-grade silicone sealant, then attach the CannonLink™...
  • Page 14 NOTE: Downrigger daisy chain cables are not included with the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller, but may be purchased from Cannon™. Visit the website at www.cannondownriggers.com, or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-227-6433 to purchase daisy chain cables. To Additional Terminator...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Boat's Electrical Condition For Positive Ion Control

    Positive Ion Control is a feature of the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller that allows you to use electricity to control this charge on your downriggers, so that it remains constant at a specified set positive voltage.

  • Page 16: Downrigger View

    The Downrigger View shows sonar information, plus information about any downrigger(s) that may be connected to your Fishing System. It displays the same Depth reading that all Humminbird® views display at the top left. It will also display speed/temp information if you have an optional-purchase Cannon™...
  • Page 17 NOTE: If you have a chartplotter, the Downrigger View will not show sonar or depth. Caution should be exercised when the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller is used in conjunction with a chartplotter. It is the user's responsibility to be aware of the operational depth as the chartplotter does not report back depth as a traditional fishfinder will.
  • Page 18 Depth Lines NOTE: Use the LEFT and RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to move the gray highlight bar between CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller. NOTE: The offset (constant distance maintained for the downrigger from the bottom) can be updated on the screen and in the Downrigger Setup menu.
  • Page 19 Optional-Purchase Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Non-highlighted Downrigger Icons for Downriggers 4 and 5 Depth for Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Voltage for Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Battery Amount of Light in the Water Surrounding the Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Highlighted Icon for Downrigger 2 Actual Depth Icon: Position of downrigger.
  • Page 20 4 and 5 Depth Lines NOTE: Use the LEFT and RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to move the gray highlight bar between CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller. NOTE: The depth of the downrigger can be changed by using the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor...
  • Page 21 Manual Mode Manual Mode Icon Highlighted Downrigger Icons showing that Downriggers 4 and 5 are linked Depth for Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Voltage for Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Battery Amount of Light in the Water Surrounding the Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Gray Highlight Bar downrigger icons so that you can see the status and control other downriggers connected to the Control keys.
  • Page 22 Cycle Mode Indicator NOTE: Use the LEFT and RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to move the gray highlight bar connected to the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller. NOTE: The cycle range depth can be changed by using the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor Control...
  • Page 23 Cycle Mode Upper Limit Setting Depth for Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Highlighted Downrigger Icons showing that Downriggers 1 and 3 are linked Amount of Light in the Water Surrounding the Cannon™ Speed-N-Temp Sensor Lower Limit Setting Gray Highlight Bar between downrigger icons so that you can see the status and control other downriggers keys.
  • Page 24 Depth Lines NOTE: Use the LEFT and RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to move the gray highlight bar between CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller. NOTE: Bottom track mode will only operate on a chartplotter if depth is provided from another control NOTE: If you have a chartplotter, the Downrigger View will not show sonar or depth. Caution should be...
  • Page 25 CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller is used in conjunction with a chartplotter. back depth as a traditional fishfinder will.

  • Page 26: The Menu System

    The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components of the menu system are: Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu. X-Press™ Menu - The X-Press™ menu allows you to access the settings that are changed frequently without having to navigate through the whole menu system.
  • Page 27 NOTE: The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode. User Mode (Normal or Advanced) - An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the Fishing System and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices.

  • Page 28: Start-Up Options Menu

    Start-Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up Options menu. Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the following choices. If you wait too long, the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted:...

  • Page 29: Simulator

    Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Fishing System before taking your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation, providing a randomly-updated display. We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation.

  • Page 30: System Status

    System Status Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status: • Self Test • Accessory Test • GPS Diagnostic View. Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off.

  • Page 31: Accessory Test

    Fishing System was powered up. NOTE: GPS will be shown as Connected when your Fishing System detects a GPS Receiver. NOTE: CannonLink™ will be shown as Connected when your Fishing System detects a CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller. Accessory Test Screen...
  • Page 32 PC Connect Cable accessory. NOTE: The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase. For more information visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Fishing System off.

  • Page 33: Setting Up Your Downriggers

    Setting Up Your Downriggers You will need to perform an initial software setup of your downriggers, using the Downrigger Setup individual menu from the Downrigger X-Press™ menu. This section provides an overview of the setup procedure. For specific instructions on using all the individual Downrigger X-Press™...
  • Page 34 2. From the Edit Downrigger submenu, you will set up each downrigger, then save your changes for that downrigger. If you forget to save your settings and attempt to change to another downrigger or exit the screen, a dialog box will ask if you want to save your changes. You will set up all the downriggers in turn by selecting their numbers, then changing the settings as needed and selecting Save.

  • Page 35: Linking The Downriggers

    Linking the Downriggers Use the Link tab to link or merge your downrigger’s settings with another downrigger so that both downriggers act the same. This is very useful when you are creating a V-pattern or trying to match jigging routines with your downriggers.
  • Page 36 NOTE: The link set will have the settings of the lowest numbered downrigger included in the set. On the screen shown, Link A will have all the settings of Downrigger Number 1. Once a downrigger is linked into one set, it cannot be linked in any other set, so those boxes will no longer be selectable.
  • Page 37 Linked Downriggers Downriggers 4 and 5 are Linked Downriggers 1 Downriggers 2 and 3 are Linked and 6 are Linked and Highlighted, Showing Their Shared Settings...

  • Page 38: Lowering (Activating) The Downriggers

    Lowering (Activating) the Downriggers Once downriggers are set up, they must be activated (lowered) before they can be used. In this way, the downriggers are prevented from going to their depths before you are ready. Downriggers can be activated all at the same time, or individually from the Downrigger X-Press™...

  • Page 39: Making Changes

    Making Changes Once the downriggers are set up and activated, there are two ways to make changes: the Edit Downrigger submenu and the Downrigger View. While the downriggers are active (lowered, or sent to depth), any changes made in the Edit Downrigger submenu and saved will take effect immediately.

  • Page 40: Raising (Parking) The Downriggers

    Raising (Parking) the Downriggers Once the downriggers are down, they can be parked (raised) all at the same time, or individually from the Downrigger X-Press™ menu. When the downrigger is parked, it ascends to the set Park Depth and stops. To raise all of the downriggers at once from the Downrigger X-Press™...
  • Page 41 To raise the downriggers individually, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to select Park Single. A second, smaller submenu will display the number of all of the downriggers on it. Select the downrigger you want to park from this submenu. The selected downrigger, as well as any downriggers linked to it, will begin moving.

  • Page 42: (Downrigger X-Press™ Menu

    Once you have completed intial set up, your settings will be saved on power down. See Downrigger View for more information. Downrigger X-Press NOTE: Upper Range and Lower Range are only available if Menu you have a chartplotter connected to the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller.

  • Page 43: Downrigger Setup

    Downrigger Setup Downrigger Setup allows you to set up and link the downriggers. You must perform this procedure once for each downrigger before you can activate the downriggers. For more information, see Downrigger View To set up the downrigger(s): 1. Highlight Downrigger Setup on the Downrigger X-Press™ menu. 2.

  • Page 44: Park All

    Park All Park All allows you to park (raise) all the downriggers simultaneously. Once you perform this procedure, all the downriggers will begin moving. For more information, see Downrigger View. CAUTION: Moving all of the downriggers at once can cause tangled lines. It is recommended that you have one person tend each line/downrigger when you make significant depth changes.

  • Page 45: Park Single

    Park Single Park Single allows you to park (raise) a single downrigger, or, if the downrigger is linked to other downriggers, to raise the linked set of downriggers. Once you perform this procedure, the selected downrigger, as well as any downriggers linked to it, will begin moving. For more information, see Downrigger View.

  • Page 46: Lower Range (Chartplotters Only)

    Lower Range (Chartplotters only) Lower Range sets the bottom of the depth range that is displayed on the screen. To adjust the Lower Range: 1. Highlight Lower Range on the Downrigger X-Press™ Menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, 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 also...

  • Page 48: Fuse Blows, Affecting Downriggers

    Accessory Test View to make sure the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller is listed. If the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller is not listed in the Accessory Test View, or if it is...

  • Page 49: Display Problems

    Display Problems There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions: Problem Possible Cause The control head...

  • Page 50: Finding The Cause Of Noise

    Finding the Cause of Noise Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high sensitivity readings. 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 51: Humminbird® Accessories

    System include: Downriggers are the key to catching fish you otherwise couldn’t even touch. And now Humminbird’s CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller makes operation of up to six Cannon™ Mag 20 DT or Mag 20 DT/HS downriggers incredibly easy. Using the controls on your Fishing System, deploy or retrieve downriggers, hold a specific distance off the bottom, cycle downriggers between two depths, and adjust the Positive Ion Control.
  • Page 52 MSWindows-compatible HumminbirdPC™ software downloaded from our website to your PC in order to communicate with the Fishing System. Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Fishing System! NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Humminbird® products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird® option and returned to the customer freight prepaid. Humminbird® sole responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has been deemed defective by Humminbird®.

  • Page 54: Humminbird® Service Policy

    THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD® AND WILL BE THE CUSTOMER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

  • Page 55: Returning Your Unit For Service

    We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies only to Humminbird® products returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 56: Out-Of-Warranty Service

    Please do not send cash. • Tag product with your name, street address, phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number. • Include a brief written description of the problem. • Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation.

  • Page 57: Notes

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  • Page 58: Contact Humminbird

    Contact Humminbird® Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways: By Telephone: (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time): 1-800-633-1468 By e-mail: (typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days): custserv@johnsonoutdoors.com...

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