Doug. Just want to say thank you for your continued sharing of knowledge with the Humminbird product. I finished up my system this weekend adding a 1159CI HD DI Combo Control Head to better see my 360TM along with my DI TM transducer that Humminbird exchanged for the transom transducer I got with the 1159. Now I use my 859CI HD Combo CH with my 2D US2 transducer all mounted on my DEK-IT stack-it mount. With my 899CI SI HD Combo on my console, I have no excuses. With out your Tips and Tricks I would not have taken this on myself, but his was a real kick and I leaned a ton doing the network myself. I'll send some pictures next time I comment. Regards, Doug Otteraaen
Hello Doug. Watched this video some time ago, but went back and watched it again this morning. I currently have a 899 SI combo. I think I am going to upgrade to new Helix 12 3GN SI when they become available. Still researching to make sure that is the one for me with my budget. I was going to try to sell my 899, but thinking about keeping it and use both units so I can maybe use mapping on older 899 7 inch screen. I have an older 16 foot War Eagle boat that is generally used for crappie fishing. Value of electronics and trolling motor will almost = value of boat. I currently have 899 unit mounted on adjustable bracket to the right of steering wheel. Thinking about about putting new unit on bracket above or below 899. I may be able to mount directly above steering wheel. Any suggestions regarding new unit being above or below older unit or away if possible? Is there any advantages to bigger screen being above or below or away. Sounds like I can use ethernet to connect these units to share data which is my plan. I have newer Garmin unit at bow of boat. I have the HD transducer for the 899. I assume I will need to keep that transducer and add the one for the Helix 12? I know this comment is long, but trying to work through all I can in my mind before I spend a lot of $ on a new unit. Any help/suggestions would certainly be appreciated.
Some rambling thoughts. Mapping above sonar data...when your running down the lake I look at map more than sonar data...so above steering wheel or above other unit is my personal preference. The HELIX MEGA uses different transducer and frequencies so you would need new transducer for the HELIX MEGA Imaging.
humminbird for sonar and radar plus auto pilot for the minn kota. garmin for auto pilot of the actual engine(s)(Yamaha). everything internal still needs to be minn kota...excluding the battery switches and custom mounts for the Interstate Batteries to run everything. Don't forget your fuses to protect your electronics as well. Just as important as the fuel filter for your engine tho hopefully never in need of changing unlike your fuel filter.
Hey we are in the BIG 12....rocky start... should have the rig up and running later this week...this time of the year...where would you go for the best crappie catch's....we're so good that we call it "reeling" not fishing...we just reel 'em in....ha.. thanks...you'll have to come up and gold mine with us some time...(alaska) we summer in oklahoma
I think an important thing to keep in mind is this is much different than Ethernet networking in computer technology. This is not RJ-45s or fiber connectors. This almost looks like an old PS-2 mouse and keyboard connection before USB came out. The wires inside the cable are exactly the same. I'm not sure if they're cate 5e or 6. If you count there are 8 pins which is the same number of wires found in a standard copper Ethernet cable you use for computers. One reason the connectors are so different is these sit outside.
Doug, thanks for all you do. I have a 1198 C SI, and a new 999CSI and a new 360. really excited about the combination. I understand that I need separate Lakemaster cards for each. I also understand that I might need Dongle Pigtail for the 999. I know that I already have one for the 1198. What is the "cable connector"? I fish from a Lund Pro Guide 1825 V with a 90 merc Tiller. Lot's of fun. Do you ever have seminars on using this equipment? Living in Oklahoma, if I promise not to cross state line with a football, I would enjoy a live session for questions and answers. Ha Ha....Does Missouri have a football team?...JT
Cable Collector is the device that holds all the cables and connects to the back of the unit to connect all the cables to the unit at once. I won't hold it against you that your from Okieland LOL How's those Purple Teams treating you in the Little 10. Ha Ha.
5:50 Just a suggestion. If you stack the Ethernet switches, it might be good design to put one switch at the console and one at the bow. This way you just run one long cable between switches. This will also save money in cable costs. You know there are design engineers for large companies for their networks. Pretty soon we might need them for boats. Also when you stack them (and trust me I'm someone with a CCNA), do not plug in redundant connections between 2 switches. Port 1 on switch 1 can go to any port on switch 2. But then port 1 on switch 1 cannot have any other port going to switch 2 or you will bring down your network. If you want to know why, lookup what a broadcast storm is. Managed switches can prevent these situations, but they obviously are expensive.
great info - I am looking to network an 1199si HD KVD at console, 999si HD KVD on bow with I-Pilot Link and then an A360 on transom. Can I follow the same hookup as this video?
Yes you can. Only thing you will need extra is the AS-EC-QDE Dongle Pigtail Adapters to connect ethernet cable to your units to utilize the quick disconnect feature of the cable collectors.
Hey Doug, I have a humminbird 398ci si fishfinder, can I connect a older computer monitor to the fishfinder? What would I need to connect, the monitor only has a VGA connection?
Hi Doug, I have one more question. Can I have both a transom mount 360 SI and a trolling motor mount 360 SI? I would want to see both on all 3 of my Humminbird electronics (Onix10ci SI, 1199ci HD SI, and 999ci HD SI). I already have the 5 port Ethernet unit. Please let me know.
I recently bought a Onix10 ci SI, an 1199ci HD SI, and a 999ci HD SI, and a 360 SI along with the 5 port Ethernet unit. If I connect the 3 units and the 360 to the 5 Ethernet port unit, will I be able to see the 360 SI on all 3 units?
Bryan Mangan Hello I'd like to ask you a few questions. on my current set up I have a terrova w/ I pilot link that's connected to my 899 on my console. I have a Helix 5 on bow that uses Terrova transducer. I bought a Helix 10 si and would like to put that on console and add 899 to bow along with Helix 5. I want to link my 899 and Helix 10 together. I've purchased the 5 port eithernet adapter and a 15 ft eithernet cord. is there any other cords I will need? I would like to use both 899 transducer and Helix 10 transducer also? will I need to add another battery? I have a 24v system. there's 3 batteries in total on my Boat now. could you please give me some direction on how to do all this properly?? I would really appreciate it! Thanks for your time!! Sincerely Bryan
Doug, I have a Humminbird 898c hd on the front and a helix 10 on the console. I have navionics in the helix but the 1’ depths are not showing on the 898 up front. Do I need 2 Navionics chips?
Hey Doug thank you for all of these videos, they have been very helpful. I have a gen 1 solix and I just received a new gen 2 solix. I just noticed that the gen 2 has a different interface than the gen 1. Am I able to change the interface on my gen 1 to the updated gen 2 version? Thank you!
I've got a 1197 at the console currently and plan on buying the Onix10. Since I cannot connect both together, would it make more sense and make it easier to just mount the Onix at the bow and mount the transducer on my Maxxum Pro, as well as getting the 360 imaging for the Maxxum as well? I'm new to all of this.
Thanks for another great video from you. Do both units have to be on to use only one unit? What I mean is if I'm fishing alone and as I'm marking and saving waypoints with my console unit while traveling to my destination, then once at my destination, I turn off my console and turn on my bow unit, will those marked waypoints automatically be transferred to the bow unit or do I need to keep both units on whether I'm fishing and using the units at the bow or console. Also, while marking waypoints or using the live chart plotting software that's built in the units if I need to record a new lake that's not on my navionics lake lists, do both units have to be on for auto mapping? I hope I didn't confuse you too much. I'm looking at getting a 10 and 12 Solix SI.
They share from one unit to the other so they have to be powered to share waypoints. You can create autochart LIVE and then copy to another unit when saved with ZeroLine Card and use AutoChart Pro to make a copy
I would like to network my 999 cihd and my 859 cihd together (side by side) so they can share waypoints. What I would like to do is run both birds side by side. When using side imaging on my 999 I would like to mark a waypoint and have the waypoint show up on the 859's lakemaster map. Is that possible? What parts would I need to accomplish this? Also The 859 would only be used for it's gps Lakemaster mapping ability, I'm assuming all would need to do is run power to it,correct?
Thanks Doug. I currently have the Onix 10 and the 1198 linked together with an ethernet cable to share waypoints. I've recently bought a Terrova. If I try to link the two current units together ALONG with the Terrova I was told that I needed to purchase a 5 port ethernet hub. If I do that, will the Terrova need to have an ethernet cable go from IT to the 5 port ethernet hub as well in order to link it to both units? Thanks for your help.
Hello Doug, I want to use two similar humminbird fish-finder transducers as diver detection sonars. Because they have a shorter range than the actual diver detection sonar, I want to use them like security cameras (one next to the other) in order to cover a bigger area. I also want to combine their output to one TV screen just like security camera display. Is this possible? what do I need for this to happen?
Thank you for your prompt reply Doug. Do you think cutting and extending the length of the cord from the sensor to the screen from 4m to 20m can affect the quality or the performance of the transducer? We want to extend the cord length so that we can mount the transducer on our harbour wall and have the display unit mounted in our office.
Doug, I have a Helix 10 GPS SI GN2 at the helm and a Helix 9 at the bow. Networking works well but, is there a way to share the charts i have inserted into the Helix 10 and show them on the Helix 9?
Is it possible to hook up a TV or an old computer monitor and use that for a second viewable screen? I see the new Lowrance has an HDMI port, and 2 Ethernet ports. I suppose the Model would need to have an 'Output' or similar plug. Any suggestions appreciated,,,thx. I'll worry about powerin' the TV with an inverter, and will build my own waterproof enclosure tyvm. :)
Biggest problem is sunlight viewing TV & Computers are horrible plus you have no control. Easier to add second unit that provides control from both locations. Humminbird use to have a video out port and was rarely used....people tried what your talking and didn't like it
with a 1199 on bow and an 899 and Onix at dash... The 899 and Onix transducers are at the rear of the boat and the 1199 is on the trolling motor... With the hub installed, how can the 1199 on bow share the transducer of the 899 that is mounted to the rear of the boat?
+ Doug Vahrenburg I am buying two Helix 9 SI units this weekend. To Network them together and use just one Transducer do I just need the Ethernet adapter y cords for both units and the two Ethernet cables that run between the units? I thought you said in one of these videos two that when networked you really only need one unit to be SI and the other can be a 2d unit and still see SI on the 2d unit. Is that correct or am I mistaken? Thank you so much for the help.
+SlumpBuster Tackle You can share the data from the SI unit to another Ethernet Compatible Unit. You would need Ethernet Cable of appropriate Length and AS EC QDE Dongles for both units
Great and informative video as usual Doug. Sorry I just want to make sure i understood correctly. First of all i have a ll98 on the console and a 999 on the trolling motor. The only things that i am concerned with is being able to link waypoints ( mark on either and record on both) and if possible view the same map card on both units. So will just the cable do that for me? I was thinking i had to have the box also? If that is correct or incorrect could you list the humminbird part number for what I would need? The cable length would be 12 ft. Thanks again!
1198c and 999ci HD you will need the Appropriate Length Ethernet Cable and the Dongle Pigtail for the 999ci HD to connect thru the Cable Collector. This will share waypoints from one unit to the other...they will be saved on the unit they are created on and shared to the other unit. You will need a map card for each unit. Mapping is not shared on those models. Ethernet does not require a hub or box to share just need the cable.
Doug Vahrenberg Doug, I found the cable on the Humminbird site (AS EC 15E | Networking | 720073-5) But not sure of the "Dongle Pigtail" Can't find it listed anywhere on the site. can you list the part number from Humminbird? There is a AD 629 and a AD 926 listed that i am thinking might be it. One converts one way and the other the other way. Keep in mind I am going from a 1198 Main unit to a 999. Thanks in advance ....again lol
I just bought a boat off a guy who had the terrova, 1198 at console, and 360 a linked together. I am wanting to put my 859 at the bow. I have the ethernet cable and the dongle. Is all I have to do is connect the ethernet cable to the hub? No power cables running to the 859? I will still be able to use 2D sonar correct? Thanks..
You will need to connect power to the unit and connect to the 5 Port Switch. You can share Sonar Data from the Current Unit to the 859 or install transducer and get it from the trolling motor.
The Core Products which include the 800, 900 & 1100 Series do not offer Map Sharing as an option. Only the ONIX & ION Series are capable of Map Sharing.
Doug I have an 1159ci hd with a 360 bow mount on the trolling motor and an 998 si hd on the console I have them networked . But the depth is not populating on the 360 1159 bow unit. I figured it would pull this info from the console unit from my si transducer, What am I doing wrong? your suggestions are appreciated
Hi Doug. I have a question because I am confused. I have a Helix 9 SI at the console of my boat and I have a Helix 9 2d sonar only at the rear and a Helix 7 2d sonar only at the front of my boat. All have there own transducers. I set this up for 3 guys fishing in the boat with there own unit to watch. I found out that I cannot run them together because of interference. I can only run 1 run at a time which is no good for my partners. I am about to buy a Helix 12 mega unit for the console. Can I use the 5 port hub to network with any of the units I already have. I am assuming I would just need to use one transducer that will come with the new Mega unit for all 3 units? Thanks Doug!
With Ethernet you can share sonar data to the other units. depends on the HELIX 7 if it is networking unit or not if you can network. HELIX 9 is networkable.
Hey Doug, I have a new helix 9 mega si g2n. I also have an 899ci hd si and a 898 hd si. I wanted to have the 2 800s up at the bow and the helix at the console. I am going to have the hdsi transducer at the trolling motor and the new mega imaging transducer at the back of the boat. Can I link these all together with the ethernet hub and have them all share waypoints?
You can not share Sonar Data between DI and SI model...the DI are different technologies and not shareable. You can share the SI data to the DI model but it will all be from the SI unit.
Do I need ethernet cable for my 899 to the terrova motor, to make the Ipilot work from the hummingbird? I am not running any other depth finder than my 899. I thought the 899 would work wireless to my new terrova. Just got all this stuff. Thanks
Thanks Doug. Just realized that Ipilot and Ipilot link are two different things. Cant use the contour following app on the pilot. Have to have Link. Bummed.
I have a Helix 9 SI now and plan to add A Helix 10 SI soon. Do I understand that I only need 1 cable to connect the 2 units and they will share everything except the mapping cards? If I get a hi def transducer for one of them, can I use it on either/or units? But I won't need an Ethernet port unless I plan to add other devices?
I want to hook my Terrova i-link directly to my Helix 9 SI KVD, I have the correct 2 ft cable coming . I was told the 25ft internet cat 5 cable that came with my Terrova is correct. I just need to know what to upgrade first, the controller, or remote. It says I'm up to date on the Helix 9 ( its brand new).It gets confusing on how to update your software. Thanks
+BigWallinTom You have to Update just like stated on Software Download from Humminbird. There is a procedure to install update and must follow that order.
I have the Humminbird 899. I have it mounted at the console.I have nothing on the bow for now. Can I run my terrova I pilot link to the 899 hummingbird ,if so how ?
Orville Hundemer Yep just need to connect the Ethernet Cable that comes with the iPilot Link to the 899ci HD. You will need a AS EC QDE Dongle Pigtail Adapter to connect the Ethernet to the Unit.
If I have a helix 7 chirp sonar GPS g2n combo and a helix 9 chirp mega si sonar GPS g2n combo would I be able to get side imaging from the 9 to the 7? Basically I want to be able to use the 7 as an extra screen while the 9 does the work.
I have a question. I have a 10" gen 2 in front and 12 " on the console. I spent a ton on the ethernet and I want my 10" to see what the front transducer reads and I only see what the rear unit sees. I cannot find the ultrex transducer anywhere in the network. whats the point of paying 2k for just a second monitor. very aggravating. any advice??
You have transducers connected direct to each unit? Which Models and which transducers are you using. In the Network Tab you select the transducer you want for the unit and it displays the data from that transducer. If it is connected to the unit should be simple. One hint rename your units versus the IP address and makes it much easier to know which transducer you are selecting. I have a video on this on Ethernet Networking and selecting which accessories it uses.
+Quincy Hebert You will need the 5 Port Switch to connect more than 2 Ehternet Devices or Units. Ethernet cables from switch to each unit and AS EC QDE to connect the unit to Ethernet Cable. 360 will come with cable to connect to Switch.
Having trouble connecting 360 to Helix9SI Shows UNCONNECTED in diag screen GPS syncs and I can see the DI and SI views. 360 Power is run thru Bow Panel accessory switch, any thoughts would be apprecieted
Also if I decide to add a helix 7 sonar gps in the future do I need that Y-splitter cable coming from the transducer? and if so what's the model number?
+Freek Oosterhuis I'm not sure about how Cannon Products Network. I would call Cannon or Humminbird Customer Service and they can better answer that question. Humminbird 800-633-1468
I think it can share GPS Waypoints between the units but I know for sure it will not be able to share sonar technology between those two series. Totally different operating systems.
Doug.
Just want to say thank you for your continued sharing of knowledge with the Humminbird product. I finished up my system this weekend adding a 1159CI HD DI Combo Control Head to better see my 360TM along with my DI TM transducer that Humminbird exchanged for the transom transducer I got with the 1159. Now I use my 859CI HD Combo CH with my 2D US2 transducer all mounted on my DEK-IT stack-it mount. With my 899CI SI HD Combo on my console, I have no excuses. With out your Tips and Tricks I would not have taken this on myself, but his was a real kick and I leaned a ton doing the network myself. I'll send some pictures next time I comment.
Regards,
Doug Otteraaen
Your tutorials are very helpful and much appreciated. Talking slow and deliberate, for those of us that are slow learners !! HA Thank you
Hello Doug. Watched this video some time ago, but went back and watched it again this morning. I currently have a 899 SI combo. I think I am going to upgrade to new Helix 12 3GN SI when they become available. Still researching to make sure that is the one for me with my budget. I was going to try to sell my 899, but thinking about keeping it and use both units so I can maybe use mapping on older 899 7 inch screen. I have an older 16 foot War Eagle boat that is generally used for crappie fishing. Value of electronics and trolling motor will almost = value of boat. I currently have 899 unit mounted on adjustable bracket to the right of steering wheel. Thinking about about putting new unit on bracket above or below 899. I may be able to mount directly above steering wheel. Any suggestions regarding new unit being above or below older unit or away if possible? Is there any advantages to bigger screen being above or below or away. Sounds like I can use ethernet to connect these units to share data which is my plan. I have newer Garmin unit at bow of boat. I have the HD transducer for the 899. I assume I will need to keep that transducer and add the one for the Helix 12? I know this comment is long, but trying to work through all I can in my mind before I spend a lot of $ on a new unit. Any help/suggestions would certainly be appreciated.
Some rambling thoughts. Mapping above sonar data...when your running down the lake I look at map more than sonar data...so above steering wheel or above other unit is my personal preference. The HELIX MEGA uses different transducer and frequencies so you would need new transducer for the HELIX MEGA Imaging.
humminbird for sonar and radar plus auto pilot for the minn kota. garmin for auto pilot of the actual engine(s)(Yamaha). everything internal still needs to be minn kota...excluding the battery switches and custom mounts for the Interstate Batteries to run everything. Don't forget your fuses to protect your electronics as well. Just as important as the fuel filter for your engine tho hopefully never in need of changing unlike your fuel filter.
Hey we are in the BIG 12....rocky start...
should have the rig up and running later this week...this time of the year...where would you go for the best crappie catch's....we're so good that we call it "reeling" not fishing...we just reel 'em in....ha..
thanks...you'll have to come up and gold mine with us some time...(alaska) we summer in oklahoma
I think an important thing to keep in mind is this is much different than Ethernet networking in computer technology. This is not RJ-45s or fiber connectors. This almost looks like an old PS-2 mouse and keyboard connection before USB came out. The wires inside the cable are exactly the same. I'm not sure if they're cate 5e or 6. If you count there are 8 pins which is the same number of wires found in a standard copper Ethernet cable you use for computers. One reason the connectors are so different is these sit outside.
Doug, thanks for all you do.
I have a 1198 C SI, and a new 999CSI and a new 360. really excited about the combination. I understand that I need separate Lakemaster cards for each. I also understand that I might need Dongle Pigtail for the 999. I know that I already have one for the 1198. What is the "cable connector"?
I fish from a Lund Pro Guide 1825 V with a 90 merc Tiller. Lot's of fun.
Do you ever have seminars on using this equipment? Living in Oklahoma, if I promise not to cross state line with a football, I would enjoy a live session for questions and answers. Ha Ha....Does Missouri have a football team?...JT
Cable Collector is the device that holds all the cables and connects to the back of the unit to connect all the cables to the unit at once.
I won't hold it against you that your from Okieland LOL How's those Purple Teams treating you in the Little 10. Ha Ha.
5:50 Just a suggestion. If you stack the Ethernet switches, it might be good design to put one switch at the console and one at the bow. This way you just run one long cable between switches. This will also save money in cable costs. You know there are design engineers for large companies for their networks. Pretty soon we might need them for boats. Also when you stack them (and trust me I'm someone with a CCNA), do not plug in redundant connections between 2 switches. Port 1 on switch 1 can go to any port on switch 2. But then port 1 on switch 1 cannot have any other port going to switch 2 or you will bring down your network. If you want to know why, lookup what a broadcast storm is. Managed switches can prevent these situations, but they obviously are expensive.
I run dual Ethernet Cables and run one at the Bow and one at the Console with a cable between them.
great info - I am looking to network an 1199si HD KVD at console, 999si HD KVD on bow with I-Pilot Link and then an A360 on transom. Can I follow the same hookup as this video?
Yes you can. Only thing you will need extra is the AS-EC-QDE Dongle Pigtail Adapters to connect ethernet cable to your units to utilize the quick disconnect feature of the cable collectors.
Hey Doug, I have a humminbird 398ci si fishfinder, can I connect a older computer monitor to the fishfinder? What would I need to connect, the monitor only has a VGA connection?
Hi Doug,
I have one more question. Can I have both a transom mount 360 SI and a trolling motor mount 360 SI? I would want to see both on all 3 of my Humminbird electronics (Onix10ci SI, 1199ci HD SI, and 999ci HD SI). I already have the 5 port Ethernet unit. Please let me know.
I recently bought a Onix10 ci SI, an 1199ci HD SI, and a 999ci HD SI, and a 360 SI along with the 5 port Ethernet unit. If I connect the 3 units and the 360 to the 5 Ethernet port unit, will I be able to see the 360 SI on all 3 units?
Bryan Mangan
Hello I'd like to ask you a few questions. on my current set up I have a terrova w/ I pilot link that's connected to my 899 on my console. I have a Helix 5 on bow that uses Terrova transducer. I bought a Helix 10 si and would like to put that on console and add 899 to bow along with Helix 5. I want to link my 899 and Helix 10 together. I've purchased the 5 port eithernet adapter and a 15 ft eithernet cord. is there any other cords I will need? I would like to use both 899 transducer and Helix 10 transducer also? will I need to add another battery? I have a 24v system. there's 3 batteries in total on my Boat now.
could you please give me some
direction on how to do all this properly?? I would really appreciate it! Thanks for your time!!
Sincerely Bryan
Doug, I have a Humminbird 898c hd on the front and a helix 10 on the console. I have navionics in the helix but the 1’ depths are not showing on the 898 up front. Do I need 2 Navionics chips?
Meant to also add that I have already purchased the Ethernet cable and it’s running find sharing waypoints and everything. Just not showing navionics
Mapping does not share in HELIX or older CORE Series Models. Only the SOLIX has the capabilities for map sharing.
Thanks, I really appreciate your efforts. Help me a lot.!
Hey Doug thank you for all of these videos, they have been very helpful. I have a gen 1 solix and I just received a new gen 2 solix. I just noticed that the gen 2 has a different interface than the gen 1. Am I able to change the interface on my gen 1 to the updated gen 2 version? Thank you!
Yes I have video on the new software for SOLIX Gen 1
I've got a 1197 at the console currently and plan on buying the Onix10. Since I cannot connect both together, would it make more sense and make it easier to just mount the Onix at the bow and mount the transducer on my Maxxum Pro, as well as getting the 360 imaging for the Maxxum as well? I'm new to all of this.
I would probably recommend the opposite you'll want the ONIX at the Console First then when you can upgrade the bow to an ONIX later
Thanks for another great video from you. Do both units have to be on to use only one unit? What I mean is if I'm fishing alone and as I'm marking and saving waypoints with my console unit while traveling to my destination, then once at my destination, I turn off my console and turn on my bow unit, will those marked waypoints automatically be transferred to the bow unit or do I need to keep both units on whether I'm fishing and using the units at the bow or console. Also, while marking waypoints or using the live chart plotting software that's built in the units if I need to record a new lake that's not on my navionics lake lists, do both units have to be on for auto mapping? I hope I didn't confuse you too much. I'm looking at getting a 10 and 12 Solix SI.
They share from one unit to the other so they have to be powered to share waypoints. You can create autochart LIVE and then copy to another unit when saved with ZeroLine Card and use AutoChart Pro to make a copy
Thanks for your reply. Appreciated.
Do you also run the trolling motor to that Ethernet box
I would like to network my 999 cihd and my 859 cihd together (side by side) so they can share waypoints. What I would like to do is run both birds side by side. When using side imaging on my 999 I would like to mark a waypoint and have the waypoint show up on the 859's lakemaster map. Is that possible? What parts would I need to accomplish this?
Also The 859 would only be used for it's gps Lakemaster mapping ability, I'm assuming all would need to do is run power to it,correct?
Thanks Doug. I currently have the Onix 10 and the 1198 linked together with an ethernet cable to share waypoints. I've recently bought a Terrova. If I try to link the two current units together ALONG with the Terrova I was told that I needed to purchase a 5 port ethernet hub. If I do that, will the Terrova need to have an ethernet cable go from IT to the 5 port ethernet hub as well in order to link it to both units? Thanks for your help.
You will need a cable from each unit and the Terrova to the 5 Port Hub
Hello Doug, I want to use two similar humminbird fish-finder transducers as diver detection sonars. Because they have a shorter range than the actual diver detection sonar, I want to use them like security cameras (one next to the other) in order to cover a bigger area. I also want to combine their output to one TV screen just like security camera display. Is this possible? what do I need for this to happen?
That can't be done you can only power one transducer at a time with a unit. plus you'd get cross talk running the same frequency
Thank you for your prompt reply Doug. Do you think cutting and extending the length of the cord from the sensor to the screen from 4m to 20m can affect the quality or the performance of the transducer? We want to extend the cord length so that we can mount the transducer on our harbour wall and have the display unit mounted in our office.
Doug,
I have a Helix 10 GPS SI GN2 at the helm and a Helix 9 at the bow. Networking works well but, is there a way to share the charts i have inserted into the Helix 10 and show them on the Helix 9?
Not with HELIX. Map Sharing is a feature of ONIX/SOLIX Series Units
Is it possible to hook up a TV or an old computer monitor and use that for a second viewable screen? I see the new Lowrance has an HDMI port, and 2 Ethernet ports. I suppose the Model would need to have an 'Output' or similar plug. Any suggestions appreciated,,,thx. I'll worry about powerin' the TV with an inverter, and will build my own waterproof enclosure tyvm. :)
Biggest problem is sunlight viewing TV & Computers are horrible plus you have no control. Easier to add second unit that provides control from both locations. Humminbird use to have a video out port and was rarely used....people tried what your talking and didn't like it
with a 1199 on bow and an 899 and Onix at dash... The 899 and Onix transducers are at the rear of the boat and the 1199 is on the trolling motor... With the hub installed, how can the 1199 on bow share the transducer of the 899 that is mounted to the rear of the boat?
+ Doug Vahrenburg I am buying two Helix 9 SI units this weekend. To Network them together and use just one Transducer do I just need the Ethernet adapter y cords for both units and the two Ethernet cables that run between the units? I thought you said in one of these videos two that when networked you really only need one unit to be SI and the other can be a 2d unit and still see SI on the 2d unit. Is that correct or am I mistaken? Thank you so much for the help.
+SlumpBuster Tackle You can share the data from the SI unit to another Ethernet Compatible Unit. You would need Ethernet Cable of appropriate Length and AS EC QDE Dongles for both units
+ Doug Vahrenberg Thank you for the help. I got everything I need ordered this morning.
Great and informative video as usual Doug. Sorry I just want to make sure i understood correctly. First of all i have a ll98 on the console and a 999 on the trolling motor. The only things that i am concerned with is being able to link waypoints ( mark on either and record on both) and if possible view the same map card on both units. So will just the cable do that for me? I was thinking i had to have the box also? If that is correct or incorrect could you list the humminbird part number for what I would need? The cable length would be 12 ft. Thanks again!
1198c and 999ci HD you will need the Appropriate Length Ethernet Cable and the Dongle Pigtail for the 999ci HD to connect thru the Cable Collector. This will share waypoints from one unit to the other...they will be saved on the unit they are created on and shared to the other unit. You will need a map card for each unit. Mapping is not shared on those models. Ethernet does not require a hub or box to share just need the cable.
Doug Vahrenberg
Thanks again Doug
Doug Vahrenberg
Doug, I found the cable on the Humminbird site (AS EC 15E | Networking | 720073-5)
But not sure of the "Dongle Pigtail" Can't find it listed anywhere on the site. can you list the part number from Humminbird? There is a AD 629 and a AD 926 listed that i am thinking might be it. One converts one way and the other the other way. Keep in mind I am going from a 1198 Main unit to a 999.
Thanks in advance ....again lol
***** AS EC QDE is the Ethernet Dongle Pigtail www.humminbird.com/Products/AS-EC-QDE/
I just bought a boat off a guy who had the terrova, 1198 at console, and 360 a linked together. I am wanting to put my 859 at the bow. I have the ethernet cable and the dongle. Is all I have to do is connect the ethernet cable to the hub? No power cables running to the 859? I will still be able to use 2D sonar correct? Thanks..
You will need to connect power to the unit and connect to the 5 Port Switch. You can share Sonar Data from the Current Unit to the 859 or install transducer and get it from the trolling motor.
Hi Doug, would the ethernet allow 2 1199's to share chart information?
The Core Products which include the 800, 900 & 1100 Series do not offer Map Sharing as an option. Only the ONIX & ION Series are capable of Map Sharing.
Doug I have an 1159ci hd with a 360 bow mount on the trolling motor and an 998 si hd on the console I have them networked . But the depth is not populating on the 360 1159 bow unit. I figured it would pull this info from the console unit from my si transducer, What am I doing wrong? your suggestions are appreciated
Look in the Sonar Source in Ethernet Menu and Select the Sonar source you want.
Hi Doug. I have a question because I am confused. I have a Helix 9 SI at the console of my boat and I have a Helix 9 2d sonar only at the rear and a Helix 7 2d sonar only at the front of my boat. All have there own transducers. I set this up for 3 guys fishing in the boat with there own unit to watch. I found out that I cannot run them together because of interference. I can only run 1 run at a time which is no good for my partners. I am about to buy a Helix 12 mega unit for the console. Can I use the 5 port hub to network with any of the units I already have. I am assuming I would just need to use one transducer that will come with the new Mega unit for all 3 units? Thanks Doug!
With Ethernet you can share sonar data to the other units. depends on the HELIX 7 if it is networking unit or not if you can network. HELIX 9 is networkable.
Thanks Much!
Hey Doug, I have a new helix 9 mega si g2n. I also have an 899ci hd si and a 898 hd si. I wanted to have the 2 800s up at the bow and the helix at the console. I am going to have the hdsi transducer at the trolling motor and the new mega imaging transducer at the back of the boat. Can I link these all together with the ethernet hub and have them all share waypoints?
yes
Doug, can I do a single network with two 800 series (859 di and 899 si)? my plan is to use 1 transducer, share waypoints, and etc.
You can not share Sonar Data between DI and SI model...the DI are different technologies and not shareable. You can share the SI data to the DI model but it will all be from the SI unit.
Do I need ethernet cable for my 899 to the terrova motor, to make the Ipilot work from the hummingbird? I am not running any other depth finder than my 899. I thought the 899 would work wireless to my new terrova. Just got all this stuff. Thanks
iPilot Link is an Ethernet Accessory. It will come with Ethernet Cable to hook to the unit or 5 Port Switch
Thanks Doug. Just realized that Ipilot and Ipilot link are two different things. Cant use the contour following app on the pilot. Have to have Link. Bummed.
I have a Helix 9 SI now and plan to add A Helix 10 SI soon. Do I understand that I only need 1 cable to connect the 2 units and they will share everything except the mapping cards? If I get a hi def transducer for one of them, can I use it on either/or units? But I won't need an Ethernet port unless I plan to add other devices?
Correct you will also need 2 Ethernet Dongles AS EC-QDE to connect the cable to the HELIX Units
Thanks, that's what I thought but wanted to be sure..
I want to hook my Terrova i-link directly to my Helix 9 SI KVD, I have the correct 2 ft cable coming . I was told the 25ft internet cat 5 cable that came with my Terrova is correct. I just need to know what to upgrade first, the controller, or remote. It says I'm up to date on the Helix 9 ( its brand new).It gets confusing on how to update your software. Thanks
+BigWallinTom You have to Update just like stated on Software Download from Humminbird. There is a procedure to install update and must follow that order.
Will the Helix 12 network with the Humminbird 1199ci HD SI Combo? I notice you said the onix won't network.
+Jim King Actually ONIX can now share waypoints with CORE Series (1100, 900, 800 Ethernet Compatible) Models. But yes the HELIX 12 will Network too.
I have the Humminbird 899. I have it mounted at the console.I have nothing on the bow for now. Can I run my terrova I pilot link to the 899 hummingbird ,if so how ?
Orville Hundemer Yep just need to connect the Ethernet Cable that comes with the iPilot Link to the 899ci HD. You will need a AS EC QDE Dongle Pigtail Adapter to connect the Ethernet to the Unit.
If I have a helix 7 chirp sonar GPS g2n combo and a helix 9 chirp mega si sonar GPS g2n combo would I be able to get side imaging from the 9 to the 7? Basically I want to be able to use the 7 as an extra screen while the 9 does the work.
The HELIX 9 must be working to share the data over the Ethernet network.
I have a question. I have a 10" gen 2 in front and 12 " on the console. I spent a ton on the ethernet and I want my 10" to see what the front transducer reads and I only see what the rear unit sees. I cannot find the ultrex transducer anywhere in the network. whats the point of paying 2k for just a second monitor. very aggravating. any advice??
You have transducers connected direct to each unit? Which Models and which transducers are you using. In the Network Tab you select the transducer you want for the unit and it displays the data from that transducer. If it is connected to the unit should be simple. One hint rename your units versus the IP address and makes it much easier to know which transducer you are selecting. I have a video on this on Ethernet Networking and selecting which accessories it uses.
I the install the same for the helix? I am trying to figure out how and what I need to hook up my 2 helix 10 Si units with 360 mount on trawling motor
+Quincy Hebert You will need the 5 Port Switch to connect more than 2 Ehternet Devices or Units. Ethernet cables from switch to each unit and AS EC QDE to connect the unit to Ethernet Cable. 360 will come with cable to connect to Switch.
Thanks man
Having trouble connecting 360 to Helix9SI Shows UNCONNECTED in diag screen GPS syncs and I can see the DI and SI views. 360 Power is run thru Bow Panel accessory switch, any thoughts would be apprecieted
+Tight Lipped Tactics Make sure the 360 is powered first then turn on the unit
Question, can I just plug a helix 10 si into my ulterra for I link capabilities? or do I need a hub?
Also if I decide to add a helix 7 sonar gps in the future do I need that Y-splitter cable coming from the transducer? and if so what's the model number?
You can connect iPilot Link Ulterra direct to the unit without Ethernet Switch.
Can i place a Cannon Mag20TS in the system eternet network, Thanx GrBassBuster
+Freek Oosterhuis I'm not sure about how Cannon Products Network. I would call Cannon or Humminbird Customer Service and they can better answer that question. Humminbird 800-633-1468
having trouble networking my i-link,998and my helix 10. i need help
Do you have the latest software in all units and iPilot LINK
Doug , I was informed that I can now Ethernet my onix 10 with any of the core series , is this true ?
Chad Halvorson You can share Waypoints now between ONIX and CORE Series via Ethernet Networking
Can you network the New Helix 9 and ONIX units?
+Tight Lipped Tactics HELIX to ONIX can be networked to share Waypoints but that is the limit.
Can I link an Onix 10 with an 1198?
I think it can share GPS Waypoints between the units but I know for sure it will not be able to share sonar technology between those two series. Totally different operating systems.
iPilot link
Totally useless with out any close up of what your doing