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Cannon DIGI-TROLL 10 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGI-TROLL 10 DIGI-TROLL 10 TS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 10 and Digi-Troll 10 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 After the applicable warranty period, or, if one of the above exclu- sions applies, Cannon products will be repaired for a charge of parts warranty periods, Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. will, at plus labor.

  • Page 5: Mounting

    fi shing to main- tain specifi c water depths that coincide with fi sh movements and feeding patterns. Digi-Troll 10 TS Parts Description Reel This is used to spool the cable, available in lengths ranging from 150 to 400 feet.
  • Page 6 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 procedure as for the deck plate except that four 1/4”- 2200693) to prevent defl ection and add stability to decks 20 x 1-1/2” truss head screws are used to fasten the thinner than 1/4”.
  • Page 8 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).
  • Page 9 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 nylon locknut from step 6.
  • Page 10 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 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 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: Line Release

    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 USING YOUR DIGI-TROLL WITH THE INTELLITROL 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 sh- fi nder (using the Cannonlink accessory). You can also use the Intellitroll monitor and antenna cable assembly to display sensor information.
  • Page 15 Your Digi-Troll is now Intellitroll compatible. Once you attach your Intellitroll to the cable per the instructions included, your Digi-Troll 10 will display the data on it’s screen. The Digi-Troll 5 will pass this data on to the Cannonlink for display on your Humminbird fi sh fi nder.

  • 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...
  • Page 18 Digi-Troll Transducer By purchasing the optional Digi-Troll transducer accessory (1491072), the Digi-Troll 10 is able to display water depth and independently bottom track. Installing the Optional Transducer Proper transducer installation is critical to the performance of your Digi-Troll’s depth tracking features. For best re- sults, follow all mounting instructions carefully.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Coil the excess and secure it in place. The transducer cable NEEDS to be connected before turning the unit Connector removal or cable splicing voids the product warranty. Once the transducer is mounted and connected to your Digi-Troll 10, the display will show the bottom depth under SONAR DEPTH on the display.

  • Page 20: Menu

    (Note: A negative depth indicates distance above the water surface). During programming of special features, the display is used to indicate various settings. Digi-troll 10 Keypad The Digi-troll 10’s key pad has eight keys located below the display. Power The ON/OFF key functions: 1) Turn the Digi-troll ON - Simply press and release.
  • Page 21 Programming the Digi-troll 10 The Digi-troll 10 contains up to eight menus that enable you to program and customize its operation. Any changes made using the menu system are automatically saved in permanent memory when the downrigger is turned off.

  • Page 22: Bottom Track

    In the bottom track mode, the Digi-troll 10 maintains the weight at a fi xed distance above the bottom. In order to avoid continuous weight adjustments due to minor changes in bottom depth and boat motion caused by wave ac- tion, you have the ability to adjust the responsiveness of the weight.

  • Page 23: Cycle

    Cycling Menu From the depth screen, press the MENU key once (or once from the Bottom Track screen if the transducer is con- nected) to enter this menu. The fi rst screen allows you to adjust the pause time of the weight between cycling move- ments.

  • Page 24: Positive Ion Control

    Up Speed Menu This menu lets you adjust the speed of the weight in the UP direction from 1 to 5 (1 slowest, 5 fastest) at all times except during the AUTO UP operation. AUTO UP is always at speed 5. Press the MENU key three times from the depth screen or once from the cycle menu.

  • Page 25: Units

    Press the Menu six times from the depth screen or once from the Line On Reel Screen 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.

  • Page 26: Factory Settings

    Using Programmable Depths The Digi-troll 10 allows you to program and store up to fi ve depths for quick movement of the weight without having to manually hold the DOWN key until the desired depth is reached. When in the (default) depth screen, simply press the Select key until the required depth memory is displayed.

  • Page 27: Networking

    The Digi-Troll series is compatible with the Cannon Intellitroll Speed and Temp sensor. The Intellitroll sensor gives the user the speed, temperature, and depth at the weight. With the Digi-Troll 10, this information is displayed on the built in LCD display. The Digi-Troll 10 will automatically recognize the Intellitroll when the Intellitroll is powered up.
  • Page 28 Because fast or as slowly as you wish. Turning the knob counter- of the composite construction of the frame, Cannon clockwise (away from the boom) stops the weight. This downriggers are insulated from your boat’s hull charge.
  • Page 29 How the Positive Ion Control System Works Maintaining Your Downrigger The PIC system uses an internal circuit Periodically, lightly grease the thrust that passes the voltage through the drive train of the bearing and bearing race found behind the clutch knob. Digi-Troll to the shaft.
  • Page 30 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 troll- ing at 4 MPH with an 8 pound weight and you have 100 FT.

  • Page 31: Trolling Tips

    Ten Good Trolling Tips that fi sh occupy certain areas for certain reasons Test your lures over the boat side be- (sources of food, protective cover, preferred tempera- fore sending them down and back. Do this to make sure tures, etc.). the lure wiggles and wobbles properly without going belly up or wandering off.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM: PROBLEM: Bottom-Following option does not work. In the UP or AUTO-UP mode the downrigger stops SOLUTION: periodically but the display stays on or the circuit • Check cable connections with transducer or breaker trips repeatedly. with Cannonlink. SOLUTION: •...
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  • Page 40: 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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