Humminbird 531906-1EN_A User manual

531906-1E _B
Et ernet Networking
Installation & Operations Manual
Et ernet Networking
Installation & Operations Manual
GPS Unit 1
Unit 2
HUMMINBIRD®
ETHERNET

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T ank You!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in Fishfinders.
Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing
top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird®
accessory is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine
environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® accessory does
require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the
first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the
one-year period. For complete details, see the separate warranty card included
with your accessory. We encourage you to read this operations manual
carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of
your Humminbird® product.
Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our
Web site at humminbird.com.
WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision,
grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth
may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at
very slow speeds if you 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! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed
by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to
repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the
warranty.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.

NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and
some features are only available on international models. Every effort has been made
to clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to
understand the full capabilities of your model.
700 Series™, 800 Series™, 900 Series™, 1100 Series™, Cannon®, CannonLink™, Contour XD™,
Down Imaging™, DualBeam PLUS™, Fish ID+™, HumminbirdPC™, Humminbird®, InterLink™,
QuadraBeam PLUS™, RTS™ Window, Side Imaging®, SwitchFire™, Structure ID®, UniMap™,
WeatherSense®, WhiteLine™, and X-Press™ Menu are trademarked by or registered trademarks of
Humminbird®.
© 2011 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.
NOTE: The Ethernet accessory is compatible with many Humminbird® models,
and every effort has been made to note the differences between the models and
functions throughout this manual. The illustrations in this manual may look
different than your display, but your model will operate in a similar way.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction 1
1. Installing an Ethernet Connection 2
2. Powering On 7
3. Configuring the Ethernet etwork 8
Configuration Overview 8
Network Menu Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Customize the Unit ame 11
Open the etwork Source Setup Dialog Box 12
Sonar Source Overview 13
Select a Sonar Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Change the Sonar Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature Source Overview 17
Select a Temperature Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change the Temperature Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GPS and Sharing Waypoints Overview 23
Select a PS Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Change the PS Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Share Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restore Defaults (Setup Menu Tab) 28

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Troubleshooting 29
Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached. . . . . . . . . 30
Humminbird® Accessories 31
Contact Humminbird® 33

Introduction
This manual will guide you through the following network setup instructions:
1. Connect two Humminbird® units together
2. Power On
3. Configure your Humminbird® Ethernet etwork
4. Share Waypoints
Alarms, navigation, sonar data, and the menu system are all affected
by the Ethernet network settings. We encourage you to read this
manual completely so that you may understand the full capabilities of
your Humminbird® Ethernet network.
1Introduction

1. Installing an Et ernet Connection
If your Humminbird® control head has a built-in Ethernet connector, the unit
can be connected to the Ethernet network. When you connect the units
together, data is shared between the two units.
Before you start, please note that the Ethernet network installation has the
following requirements:
•Update Software: If your network includes a legacy Humminbird®
model, download the latest software update from your account at
humminbird.com. Legacy models include 858c, 898c SI, 998c SI, 958c,
and 1100 Series™ units.
•Install the control heads and sources ( PS, transducers, temp/speed
accessories, etc.) for your Fishing System. See the equipment installation
guides for details.
•Purchase Ethernet Connection Cables (separate purchase required):
Your network configuration will determine which Humminbird®
connection cables you will need to purchase to connect the control
heads to the network (see the Ethernet Cable Information table).
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Installation

NOTE: The AS EC [length E cable is available in a variety of lengths. To purchase the
Ethernet Connect Cables or extension cables, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or
call our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details.
Connect the Control Heads
1. Confirm that the control heads are powered off.
2. To install the Ethernet cables, see the connection information for
your network configuration as follows:
• Two 700 Series™ Units: see Section A.
• One 700 Series™ Unit & One 800/900/1100 Series™ Unit:
see Section B.
• Two 800, 900, or 1100 Series™ Units: see Section C.
NOTE: You may need to consult your control head installation guide for details.
NOTE: The AS EC [length]E cable is available in a variety of lengths. The following
instructions use AS EC 10E, but your cable part number may be different.
Et ernet Cable Information
(2) 700 Series™ Units
(1) 700 Series™ Unit &
(1) 800/900/1100 Series™ Unit
(2) 800, 900, or 1100 Series™ Units
Control Heads
(1) AS EC [length]E
(1) AS EC QDE & (1) AS EC [length]E
(2) AS EC QDE & (1) AS EC [length]E
Required Cables
3Installation

A. Two 700 Series™ Units
1. Insert the AS EC QDE Ethernet cable connector into the
Ethernet slot on the 700 Series™cable collector. Repeat this
step for the second AS EC QDE cable.
NOTE: The 700 Series™control head uses a cable collector for the uick
Disconnect Mount and the In-Dash Mount. See your control head installation
guide for details.
2. Connect the AS EC 10E to each round connector on the
AS EC QDE cables.
3. Hand-tighten the screw nut(s) on each cable to secure the
connection. The connectors are keyed to prevent incorrect
installation, so be careful not to force the connectors.
B. One 700 Series™ Unit & One 800/900/1100 Series™ Unit
1. Insert the AS EC QDE Ethernet cable connector into the
Ethernet slot on the 700 Series™ cable collector.
NOTE: The 700 Series™control head uses a cable collector for the uick
Disconnect Mount or the In-Dash Mount. See your control head installation guide
for details.
2. Insert one end of the AS EC 10E cable into the Ethernet port on
the back of the 800/900/1100 Series™ control head. The
connectors are keyed to prevent incorrect installation, so be
careful not to force the connectors into the port.
700 Series™Quick Disconnect Mount Cable Collector
Ethernet
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Installation