Humminbird MEGA Live, Manual

Page 1: ...1 MEGA LIVE IMAGING TARGETLOCK INSTALLATION GUIDE 532889 3EN_A ...

Page 2: ...ou 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 Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the current information needed for the safety of navigation and the captain is responsible for their prudent use WARNING Hu...

Page 3: ...Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions however actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope WARNING THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON BATTERY If swallowed a lithium button battery can cause severe or fatal injuries within 2 ...

Page 4: ...0 B MEGA Live Dual Mounting Plate for use with MEGA 360 11 4 Install the Control Box 12 5 Install the Landscape Mode Mount 13 6 Test the MEGA Live Views 17 7 Connect the Shaft Assembly to the Mounting Plate 19 8 Install the MEGA Live TargetLock Heading Sensor 20 9 Adjust the Transducer Height 22 10 Reinstall the Motor Stabilizer 23 Install the MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock Foot Pedal 24 Install a M...

Page 5: ...the Foot Pedal to the Control Head 53 6 Calibrate Your MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock 55 7 Confirm the Humminbird GPS Heading Sensor Operation optional 56 8 Confirm the Baud Rate for devices connected to sensor pigtail only 59 9 Set Up the Network 59 Power Off 60 Maintenance 61 Control Head Maintenance 61 Transducer Maintenance 62 MEGA Live Imaging Maintenance 62 Troubleshooting 63 Out of the Water ...

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Page 7: ... a Humminbird Ethernet Switch optional separate purchase required for networking See the Ethernet Switch installation instructions to install the Ethernet Switch Compatibility Control Heads MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock is compatible with all APEX Series and SOLIX Series fish finders HELIX Series G3N and G4N fish finders equipped with MEGA Imaging and HELIX 7 G4N fish finders with MEGA Down Imaging...

Page 8: ...Sensor GPS Puck and a Heading Sensor GPS Adapter cable for APEX and SOLIX only or a Minn Kota Heading Sensor connected to an i Pilot Link trolling motor A dual mount plate separate purchase is required to use a MEGA 360 Imaging transducer with your MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock For the most current list of compatible accessories visit our Web site at humminbird com Supplies In addition to the hardw...

Page 9: ...e latest software updates visit our Web site at humminbird com 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 APEX SOLIX Series 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select Settings 3 Select Network Network Info 4 The Network Info dialog box shows a section for each device connected to the network Scroll to...

Page 10: ...rmatted SD or microSD card into the computer card slot 3 Go to humminbird com and click Support Software Updates 4 Click on your control head model The available software updates are listed as downloads under each product Confirm the file name is for your control head model Read the notices and instructions and select Download Follow the on screen prompts to save the software file to the SD or mic...

Page 11: ...oSD card 4 Insert the SD or microSD card with the software file into the control head card slot 5 Power on your Humminbird control head Start Normal mode 6 APEX SOLIX Select the Files tool From the Software Update tab scroll to MEGA Live on the Accessories list Confirm that the most current software version is selected from the list and select Install Now HELIX The software will be automatically d...

Page 12: ...e iOS Tap the System menu icon Google Android Tap the FishSmart main menu Select system 3 Tap Update next to the selected unit The download progress is displayed on the screen 4 Tap Transfer next to the selected unit once the download is complete 5 Confirm the estimated transfer time 6 Tap the checkbox to select where to upload the software update internal storage card slot 1 or card slot 2 NOTE F...

Page 13: ...rgetLock Use the following instructions to install the MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock transducer on your Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor It is important to read the instructions completely and understand the mounting guidelines before you start the installation ...

Page 14: ...tion on the trolling motor to the control head or ethernet switch Test run the power cable from the chosen mounting location on the trolling motor to the main switch or fuse panel It is important to consider the following The MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock is powered separately from the control head It must be connected to a switch where it can be powered on when the boat is underway and powered off...

Page 15: ...bilizer included with each Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor or available as a separately purchased accessory is required to support your MEGA Live Targetlock It must be installed before taking your MEGA Live on the water 5 With the trolling motor deployed the transducer has the following installation requirements The transducer should not have anything obstructing the view of the beams If possible ...

Page 16: ...ne side of the motor install the mounting plate on the opposite side 1 Align the plate below the BowGuard Line up the holes on the plate with the threaded holes on the BowGuard 2 Install the four 4 included 5 16 18 x 1 bolts through the plate and into the BowGuard Hand tighten using a 5 16 nut driver until secure see the illustration Installing the Mounting Plate Hand tighten only Installing the M...

Page 17: ...l it You will reinstall it after you have completed installation of your MEGA Live See the installation guide that was included with your trolling motor or visit www minnkotamotors com for instructions 2 Align the plate below the BowGuard Line up the holes on the plate with the threaded holes on the BowGuard 3 Install the six 6 included 5 16 18 x 1 bolts through the plate and into the BowGuard Han...

Page 18: ...ing plate with the power connector inside the larger cutout in the mounting plate see illustration Installing the Control Box 2 Install the six 6 included 8 32 screws through the plate and into the control box using the provided 9 64 Allen wrench Hand tighten only Installing the Control Box ...

Page 19: ...ation Connecting the Landscape Mode Mount to the Shaft Mount The ratchets on the Landscape Mode mount hinge and the shaft mount are keyed to ensure correct alignment Connecting the Landscape Mode Mount to the Shaft Mount 3 Secure the Landscape Mode mount to the shaft mount with one of the included lock washers and 1 4 28 screws using the provided hex bit Hand tighten the screw until the lock washe...

Page 20: ...er 4 Connect the transducer to the Landscape Mode mount see the illustration Connecting the Landscape Mode Mount to the Transducer The ratchets are keyed The ribs on the Landscape Mode mount ratchet should align with the marks on your transducer Connecting the Landscape Mode Mount to the Transducer ...

Page 21: ...ure to do so may result in the transducer detaching from the Landscape Mode mount in the water 6 Feed the transducer cables through the shaft until the last molded anchor point has just passed the shaft mount see the illustration Routing the Cables Routing the Cables molded anchor point shaft mount 7 Connect the cable cover to the shaft mount The last molded anchor point is keyed to fit into the b...

Page 22: ...16 MEGA Live Installation Connecting the Cable Cover The molded anchor point is keyed ...

Page 23: ...ectly see the illustration MEGA Live Mode Guides To alternate between Down and Forward views rotate the transducer on its mount using both hands To change from Down or Forward view to Landscape Mode press the two release buttons on the hinge until the mount unlocks Flip the transducer out until the hinge locks To adjust the Landscape Mode angle rotate the transducer on its mount using both hands M...

Page 24: ...18 MEGA Live Installation MEGA Live Views Forward View Down View Landscape Mode ...

Page 25: ...4 20 x 1 screws into the threaded holes on the steering housing Do not fully tighten 2 Slide the bolts into the plate slots as shown in the illustration Connecting the Steering Housing Assembly Connecting the Steering Housing Assembly 3 Hand tighten the bolts using a 3 8 wrench Hand tighten only ...

Page 26: ...t the arrow on the sensor points away from the gap in the mount 3 With the gap in the mount aligned with the raised section of the heading collar slide the mount over the transducer cables and collar so that the transducer cables and TargetLock heading sensor cable exit the mount through the gap NOTE The cables should be aligned so that the heading sensor cables in stacked on top of the MEGA Live ...

Page 27: ...sleeving over all three cables pushing one end into the opening of the mount 7 Adjust the sleeving until it is smooth and then secure both ends using one of the included cable tie just outside of the TargetLock heading sensor mount and a second cable tie around the body of the transducer ethernet connector 8 Fold excess sleeving back on itself and secure it with cable ties NOTE If you do not plan ...

Page 28: ...PELLER If the transducer is installed too close to the propeller it will be damaged Ensure there is at least 1 of clearance between the transducer and the propeller MEGA Live damage caused by the transducer being installed too close to the trolling motor s propeller is NOT covered by the product warranty 2 Slide the bottom depth collar to the desired position and tighten the knob to secure the dep...

Page 29: ... locking washers It may be necessary to shorten your motor stabilizer See the installation guide that was included with your trolling motor or visit www minnkotamotors com for more information NOTE A trolling motor stabilizer included with each Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor or available as a separately purchased accessory is required to support your MEGA Live Targetlock It must be installed befo...

Page 30: ...allation hardware will not damage existing components below the mounting surface It may be necessary to shim or modify the mounting surface under the mounting location to create a flat area for the foot pedal to be mounted Mount the foot pedal in an area that has a clear line of communication with your Humminbird Mount the foot pedal in an area where it will not become a tripping hazard 1 Once you...

Page 31: ...placed facing down when the base is installed 3 Place one of the three 3 provided 8 screws in each of the mounting holes of the base Make sure the mounting holes still line up with the marked locations and then use a drill with a 2 Phillips driving bit to secure the base to the deck of the boat Do not overtighten Securing the Base to the Deck 4 Once the base is installed reattach the foot pedal to...

Page 32: ...st run the power cable from the chosen mounting location on the trolling motor to the main pedal or fuse panel It is important to consider the following The MEGA 360 Imaging transducer pod is powered separately from the control head It must be connected to a switch where it can be powered on when the boat is underway and powered off when it is docked The cables should be routed through an establis...

Page 33: ...lustration round edge on the right pod route straight edge on the left Positioning the Mount for Installation on the Left Side of Trolling Motor If your MEGA 360 will be mounted on the right side of the trolling motor position the mount so the straight edge faces to the right as shown in the illustration round edge on the left pod route straight edge on the right Positioning the Mount for Installa...

Page 34: ...lation under the center hole of the dual mounting plate see the illustration Securing the Mount and Plate 4 Slide the screw into the plate slot and then slide the other two screws into the outside slots on the plate bracket plate slide the plate into place and hand tighten screws Securing the Plate and Bracket 5 Hand tighten the screws using a 1 4 nut driver or socket wrench Hand tighten only ...

Page 35: ... Use an Allen wrench not included to install the 2 10 32 x 9 16 socket bolts on the bracket where the pod shaft is installed 3 Tighten the bolts so the pod shaft is fully secure and won t drop when it is deployed in the next step Hand tighten only bracket pod shaft socket bolt holes Routing the Cables and Pod Shaft ...

Page 36: ... needs to protrude at least 1 to 2 25 4 mm to 50 8 mm above the bracket when it is installed WARNING DO NOT INSTALL THE POD TOO CLOSE TO THE PROPELLER If the pod is installed too close to the propeller it will be damaged Ensure there is at least 1 of clearance between the pod and the propeller MEGA 360 damage caused by the pod being installed too close to the trolling motor s propeller is NOT cove...

Page 37: ... of the boat See the illustration Aligning the Transducer rounded part of transducer Aligning the Transducer 4 When the transducer position is finalized hand tighten the socket bolts equally and completely so the pod shaft is fully secure and won t drop or rotate during operation Tighten each bolt an additional 1 4 or 1 2 turn Hand tighten only socket bolts Hand Tightening the Socket Bolts ...

Page 38: ...1 4 20 x 1 into the hole on 1 clamp half 3 Place the bumper into the groove of the trolling motor shaft Center one clamp half over the bumper as shown in the illustration 4 Install a washer the clamp half and hex nut 1 4 20 onto the trolling motor shaft as shown in the illustration Repeat on the other side nut Installing the Collar Clamp clamp clamp bumper groove in trolling motor shaft washer soc...

Page 39: ...d to fully tighten the socket bolts until they are secure Hand tighten only Details Tighten the socket bolts and collar clamp hardware evenly on both sides of the clamp until you feel them start to compress and secure and then tighten each bolt an additional 1 4 to 1 2 turn WARNING The socket bolts must be tightened completely to prevent the trolling motor from potentially damaging the pod Hand ti...

Page 40: ...s that may damage the cables Avoid pinch points created by stowing or deploying the trolling motor 1 Route the MEGA Live Power Ethernet and Heading Sensor Cables 1 Loosely wrap the sleeved MEGA Live power Ethernet and TargetLock heading sensor cables exiting the TargetLock heading sensor mount around the upper end of the shaft Leave sufficient slack in the cables to allow for full movement of the ...

Page 41: ...les to the zip tie mount on your mounting plate using one of the included zip ties see the illustration Securing the Cables to the Zip Tie Mount Installing the Zip Tie Mount screw mount Securing the Cables to the Zip Tie Mount zip tie mount ...

Page 42: ...on If your MEGA Live is installed on the outboard typically port side of your trolling motor Route the cables over your trolling motor Secure them to the trolling motor with the included p clip and 10 24 screw Route the rest of the cables with your Ultrex trolling motor cables Secure them with zip ties at the base of the pedal control sleeve see illustration Routing the Control Box Cables and alon...

Page 43: ...37 Cable Installation Routing the Control Box Cables Avoid trolling motor pinch point zip tie mount first zip tie Allow for full movement of the trolling motor Inboard Typically Starboard Installation ...

Page 44: ...38 Cable Installation first zip tie p clip zip tie mount Allow for full movement of the trolling motor Avoid trolling motor pinch point Outboard Typically Port Installation ...

Page 45: ...net Cable to an Ethernet Adapter Cable AS EC QDE separate purchase required Insert the connector into the Ethernet port on the control head or cable tray See your control head installation guide for details HELIX G3N 8 9 10 12 Cable Tray Ethernet temp speed pin pin power COM communications transducer COM communications transducer power Ethernet pin pin NMEA 2000 HELIX G4N 8 9 10 12 15 Cable Tray ...

Page 46: ...cable y cable See Compatibility for the list of cables and visit our Web site at www humminbird com support installation diagrams to view the wiring diagrams 2 Route the cables to the side of the trolling motor over the bow to the chosen connection locations in Section 1 Prepare for Installation Leave sufficient slack in the cables to allow for full movement of the trolling motor during normal ope...

Page 47: ...se panel or battery switch Humminbird does not recommend connecting to a battery without a fuse and a switch CAUTION Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems but the MEGA Live Imaging transducer MUST be connected to a 12 VDC power supply NOTE Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures The MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock must have adequate protection through the prop...

Page 48: ... with it MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock Install an inline fuse holder and a 5A slow blow fuse not included for protection of the unit MEGA 360 Install an inline fuse holder and a 1 Amp fuse not included for protection of the unit Attach the black wire to ground the red wire to positive 12 VDC power and the drain shield wire to the boat s chassis ground terminal WARNING If you are unable to obtain a ...

Page 49: ... 1 Confirm Connections APEX SOLIX Series 1 Turn on the power source from the main switch 2 On the control head press and hold the POWER key If you are powering on a control head in a multiple control head Ethernet network make sure your ethernet switch es have power and your MEGA Live TargetLock is connected to the switch 3 Select Normal mode 4 Reviewthestatusbarinthetop rightcornerofthescreentoco...

Page 50: ...ot Detected or Active The GPS receiver is connected but not detected on the network or no GPS fix has been obtained GPS GPS Connected but not Transmitting Receiving The GPS receiver is detected but it doesn t have a GPS fix NOTE For additional system status select Home Settings Network Network Info MEGA Live Imaging Transducer Connected APEX SOLIX MEGA Live Imaging listed MEGA Live icon on the sta...

Page 51: ...ystem Accessory Test Confirm that MEGA Live MEGA Live TL and GPS Heading Sensor are listed as Connected It will take up to two minutes for the equipment to be detected 6 Press and hold the VIEW key Select System GPS Diagnostic View Confirm that External GPS is displayed and the Fix Type indicates Enhanced or 3D NOTE If the GPS Diagnostic View or Accessory Test is not displayed in the View Rotation...

Page 52: ...n the Network Source Setup dialog box 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select Settings CHIRP Sonar Sonar Source 3 Select the MEGA Live tab 4 Select MEGA Live from the MEGA Live Source list 5 Press the EXIT key to close the dialog box HELIX Series Your HELIX control head will automatically detect and subscribe to MEGA Live Imaging Use the following instructions to confirm that MEGA Live is selected in the Ne...

Page 53: ... 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 APEX SOLIX Series 1 Tap the View widget icon in the side bar NOTE Once the MEGA Live has been detected the first time the MEGA Live Imaging view will display on the Favorite V...

Page 54: ...sonar returns from the MEGA Live will begin to display on the MEGA Live View Review the display for the following information and see the illustrations Reviewing the MEGA Live View Bottom Confirm that the bottom is visible on screen Blocked Beams If the beams hit a hard surface it will appear as bright white on the display If the beams are blocked by any objects move the objects if possible You ca...

Page 55: ...49 Control Head Setup Forward Landscape ...

Page 56: ...GA Live Mode icon in the status bar 2 Select Auto Tap the on off button or press the ENTER key to turn Auto off 3 Tap or use the Joystick and Enter key to select a MEGA Live Mode When you manually change the MEGA Live mode a message box will display reminding you to also change the transducer s installation orientation For instructions on changing the installation orientation see Step 2 of Install...

Page 57: ...sor keys to select a mode When you manually change the MEGA Live mode a message box will display reminding you to also change the transducer s installation orientation For instructions on changing the installation orientation see Step 2 of Install the Trolling Motor Mount Section 5 Route the Cables and Connect Power Changing the MEGA Live Mode HELIX 4 Close Press the EXIT key ...

Page 58: ...the MEGA Live Device List to confirm that the TargetLock Heading Sensor is paired Select Home Settings CHIRP Sonar Device List HELIX Series 1 Main Menu On your control head press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Accessories tab MEGA Live MEGA Live Installation 3 Select Pair TL Heading Sensor and press the RIGHT Cursor key 4 On your TargetLock Heading Sensor press the Pair button 5 The control head ...

Page 59: ...tton and the Right button at the same time until the LEDs at the top of the pedal begin to scroll Then release the buttons 4 The control head and the foot pedal will go into Pairing Mode If 30 seconds pass while in Pairing Mode and they do not successfully pair an error message will display signaling that the pairing has timed out Repeat the procedure NOTE After pairing completes if the lights on ...

Page 60: ...o scroll Then release the buttons 5 The control head and the foot pedal will go into Pairing Mode If 30 seconds pass while in Pairing Mode and they do not successfully pair an error message will display signaling that the pairing has timed out Repeat the procedure NOTE After pairing completes if the lights on the foot pedal blink in a scrolling pattern this indicates that the control head is updat...

Page 61: ...inning this procedure Your transducer will return to its original position when calibration is complete APEX SOLIX Series 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select Settings CHIRP Sonar MEGA Live Calibrate TargetLock Heading Sensor 3 Your MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock will begin calibration A message will display on your control head when calibration is complete HELIX Series 1 Main Menu On your control head pre...

Page 62: ...splayed on screen navigate the boat in a straight line in calm open water at 4 5 mph Compare the Heading digital readout on the screen with the Course COG digital readout The readouts should be within approximately 5 of each other Adjust To adjust the zero point of the GPS Heading Sensor select Settings Network NMEA 0183 Data Offsets Select Heading Adjustment Tap the on off button or press the ENT...

Page 63: ...up tab change the User Mode to Custom Select Main Menu Setup tab User Mode Custom 5 Select a Readout position or Data Box position and use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select Vessel Then select Heading Select another Readout position or Data Box and select Course Over Ground 6 Press the EXIT key until the Main Menu is closed 7 Press and hold the VIEW key Select Chart Chart View 8 Navigate the ...

Page 64: ...n Menu Data Sources tab Data Offsets Heading Adjustment Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting If the procedure failed If the Heading digital readout is significantly different than the COG the GPS Heading Sensor might be installed in a location with too much magnetic interference Check the installation location and possible magnetic disturbances in the area Confirming the Headi...

Page 65: ...nd 38400 are available on the control head and no further action is required Turn On Off NMEA Output APEX SOLIX 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select Settings Network NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 Output 3 Tap the on off button HELIX 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Setup tab G3N models or the Data Sources tab G4N models NMEA 0183 Output 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select On or Off Def...

Page 66: ... Turning off the control head will NOT power off the MEGA Live Imaging transducer 2 Turn off power on the main switch breaker or battery switch Powering off the MEGA Live Imaging transducer will be determined by the installation and power connection on your boat Travel with the MEGA Live Transducer Installed The MEGA Live transducer must not hit the deck base or any objects This is critical during...

Page 67: ...losedcarortrunk Thehightemperatures generated in hot weather can damage the electronics Use the following information to keep the control head and screen clean Screen To clean the control head screen use a mild soap such as a nonabrasive liquid hand soap and warm water Wipe the screen dry with a soft cloth Be careful to avoid scratching the screen If water spots remain use a solution of water and ...

Page 68: ...ned to the water Small air bubbles can climb to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper operation These bubbles dissipate with time or you can wipe the face of the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in the water MEGA Live Imaging Maintenance Use the following information to maintain the installation of the MEGA Live Imaging Transducer Check the stability of the tr...

Page 69: ...firm that the drain shield wire is connected to the boat s chassis ground terminal see note 2 Confirm that your MEGA Live is not connected to a trolling motor battery as this can create a problem with grounds Ensure that your MEGA Live is connected to the starting battery or to the house batteries you use for your other electronics Ensure that the trolling motor batteries are properly isolated fro...

Page 70: ... 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 If when you power up the Fishing System it goes into Simulator mode automatically even though a transducer is already connected this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer Perform the following troubleshooting...

Page 71: ...ther sonar devices Turn off any nearby sonar devices to see if the problem goes away then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re appears The boat s engine To determine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases proportionately if noise appears when you rev the engine the problem could b...

Page 72: ...re 32 F to 158 F 0 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 NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice ...

Page 73: ... disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical electronic equipment EEE nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles aircraft and boats In some European Union member states these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive and EEE ...

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