Innova iTroll Generation 2 User manual
Made in USA
www.iTroll.us
Precision Throttle Controller
iTroll
Generation 2
Owner’s Manual
Software Version: OS6.0
“T. H.” - Lake Erie “Al H.” - Columbia River, OR
The iTroll story started when an avid sherman was not satised with the unreliable
and simplistic products that were available at the time. As the owner of a company that
designed and manufactured electronics, he decided to create a throle controller that met
his personal standards for RELIABILITY, INNOVATION AND SAFETY.
After an extensive two year development process, the iTroll was introduced in 2013 and
quickly took the angling world by storm. Even to this day, no other throle controller
comes close to the precision, durability and innovation of iTroll. Be sure to explore HUNT
Mode as it is the most innovative feature ever put in a throle controller.
We constantly receive calls and emails from iTroll users describing the role it played in
achieving their best tournament results and personal best catches. We are honored that
many of them have taken the time to send us pictures and have allowed us to put them in
this document. We wish we had space to share them all!
Table of Contents:
Item: Page Section Paragraph
Product Introduction / Safety Notices 2
Control Panel 2
Turning iTroll On & O 3 1
Basic Operation:
Manual Throle Control 3 2 2.4
Neutral Safety Feature 3 2 2.5
Idle / Run Buon 3 2 2.6
Max Throle Buon 3 2 2.7
Last Idle Recall 3 2 2.8
Manual Mode to HUNT Mode 4 2 2.9
Special Features:
Secondary Cruising Speed 4 3 3.1
DRAG Mode 4 3 3.2
Optional Remote Idle / Run Switches 5 3 3.3
HUNT Mode:
HUNT Mode Description 5 4
HUNT Mode User Interface 7 5
HUNT Mode Operation 8 6
Reprogramming HUNT Parameters 10 7
HUNT Safety Limits 11 & 12 8 & 9
User Programmable Features / Options Menu
Motor 1 / Motor 2 Selection 12 11 11.3
Turning Drag Mode On or O 12 11 11.3
Programmable Throle Safety Limits 12 11 11.3
Dual Motor Capability 13 12
Digital Padlock / Other User Programmable Options:
Programmable Servo Rotation & Travel 13 13 13.2
Neutral Safety Interface Recognition 13 13 13.3
Shortcuts:
Straight to HUNT 14 14 14.1
Rapid OFF 14 14 14.2
Dial Safety Interlock 14 14 14.3
HUNT Test Drive 14 14
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Thank you for purchasing iTroll, the most innovative throle controller to be
unleashed on unsuspecting sh! A partial list of iTroll’s industry rst features
include a fully weatherproof enclosure, 32 character lighted display, 1000 throle
positions, last idle recall, secondary cruising speed (SCS), DRAG Mode and the
ability to control two motors.
Your iTroll can be taken “over the top” by purchasing software upgrades to
enable Dual Motor Control and the revolutionary HUNT Mode that is often
called “The Deadliest Tool in Fishing”!
Safety Precautions when using iTroll
• Always aend iTroll and the boat’s steering so that speed & heading is
managed at all times.
• Manage iTroll’s cable so it does not present a tripping hazard.
• Make sure occupants of vessel are seated at all times.
• iTroll is only to be used to control boat at LOW speeds typically used when
trolling.
• iTroll is to be used by Adults only!
• Do NOT use iTroll when under the inuence of alcohol, prescription drugs or
controlled substances.
• Boating safety ultimately falls into the hands of the boat’s operator. Take a
boating safety course, use common sense at all times, and obey all published
safety procedures & suggestions. Always use an ignition switch safety lanyard!
iTroll’s Buttons & Components:
1 - On / O: Turns iTroll on and o. Also used for other functions.
2 - Hunt: Used with HUNT Mode. Also used for other functions.
3 - Idle / Run: Used to swap between idle, drag and trolling speeds.
4 & 5 - Left & Right: Used to control other manufacturer’s kicker motor
steering units (steering units NOT included with iTroll).
6 - Max: Engages maximum throttle. Also used for other functions.
7 - Speed / Throttle Dial (Knob)
8 - LCD Display with Backlight
9 - Indicates the motor iTroll is operating, If iTroll is NOT dual motor enabled,
this is always “1”. If dual motor enabled, it is a “1” or “2”, depending on which
motor the iTroll is operating.
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iTroll’s Sealed Dial Shaft
iTroll has a weather proof enclosure
and dial. The dial’s shaft seal gives
the dial some “spring back” where if
turned to the right and released, it will
return slightly left and vice versa. This
is normal. The spring back will diminish
as the seal breaks in, but will always
be present to some degree. All sealed
shafts behave in this manner.
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Section 1: Turning iTroll On and O
Turn iTroll On: Press On Buon. iTroll goes to Manual throle control (Section 2).
Turn iTroll O: Press and HOLD O Buon for 3 seconds.
Section 2: Manual Throttle Operation
2.1: Start motor and let it warm up until it idles smoothly. Turn iTroll on.
2.2: TILLER motors: Release tension knob on throle handle to prevent sticking, place
motor at idle speed and engage forward gear.
REMOTE THROTTLE motors: Put motor in gear and at idle speed.
2.3: If the display reads “Turn Dial to Zero”, iTroll is in “dial safety interlock” because the
dial is above zero, and it has to be turned to zero before it will control the motor’s throle.
This prevents the boat from accelerating without operator input. Please see Section 14.3 in
the “Shortcuts” section for additional information on this interlock.
2.4: Set desired motor speed with speed control dial. iTroll displays throle seing in %.
2.5: Neutral Safety Feature (remote throle motors only). Note: For neutral safety feature
to be operational, the installation of the OPTIONAL neutral safety interface is required!
Moving your boat’s gear shifter from in gear to neutral will place iTroll in idle. This
feature prevents damage to your gear box as the motor will be at idle speed when it is put
back into gear. When shifter is put back in gear, iTroll will return to Step 2.3 above.
2.6: Idle / Run buon - Used when you hook a sh:
When trolling, pressing this buon idles the motor to allow you to ght the sh with the
boat at minimum speed. Once sh is released or boated, resume trolling by pressing the
buon again. See “DRAG Mode” (3.2) as it adds function to the Idle / Run buon.
2.7: Max Throle buon:
The Max buon is used to apply a burst of power to raise lure depth, set hook after a sh
strike, or to apply extra power when needed to control boat in windy conditions.
iTroll Pro Sta Tip! Use Max button to rapidly let line out once bait “grabs” water. Watch
for strikes! - The falling bait often gets hit!
iTroll’s Max throle buon has a industry rst feature, “SCS” - Secondary Cruising Speed
See section 3.1.
2.8: Last Idle Recall: Every time the Idle / Run buon is pressed, iTroll stores the current
throle level in a memory slot. There are three memory slots for this purpose. Press the
Hunt buon to display the last three throle levels prior to using Idle / Run buon (2.6).
Most often these are the speeds where you last hooked sh.
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Display Notice
iTroll has prompts on it’s display to aid you in operating it.
A DOWN ARROW (â) in front of a button name means to press that button.
EXAMPLE: âHunt means “Press the Hunt Button”
2.9: Hunt Enabled iTroll’s only - Enter HUNT Mode by:
A) First idling the motor by pressing the Idle buon.
B) Enter HUNT Mode by pressing the Hunt buon.
See Section 4 for HUNT Mode Description / Operation
Section 3: iTroll’s Special Features
3.1: “SCS” - Secondary Cruising Speed
iTroll’s Max throle buon has a industry rst feature, “SCS” - Secondary Cruising Speed
that allows you to set / maintain a higher throle seing than where the dial is set . . .
WITHOUT touching the dial! This allows you to raise your baits when crossing low spots
or to use a higher throle seing to get your boat back on course after being hit by wind
gusts or wakes. Without “SCS” you would lose and have to reset your troll speed because
dial movement would be required to increase throle.
To use SCS: When increasing throle with the Max throle buon, you can STOP the
throle from advancing and LOCK in that particular throle seing by pressing the Idle /
Run buon. iTroll will HOLD that throle seing until you release it by pressing the Idle /
Run buon.
3.2: DRAG Mode
Note: DRAG Mode is a STANDARD feature of iTroll, but it can be turned on and o
to suit your preferences. All iTroll units ship with DRAG Mode OFF. To turn DRAG
Mode on or o, see the “OPTIONS MENU” in section 11.
3.2.1: DRAG Mode (when ON), changes the standard function of the Idle / Run buon
from two stage operation (Troll or Idle) to a three stage operation (Troll / Drag / Idle).
Drag is simply a throle seing lower than troll and higher than idle. When trolling,
DRAG Mode allows you to go to a slower throle seing that is higher than idle so you
can ght sh while maintaining the boat’s heading or to minimize the chance of baits
snagging boom. Especially useful when shing planer boards and / or downriggers!
3.2.2: If DRAG Mode is ON and the throle seing being used to troll is HIGHER than the
stored DragSpeed seing, the rst press of the Idle / Run buon takes you to the DRAG
Mode screen. DragSpeed can be adjusted on the y from a low of .5% to a high of 75% of
allowable throle in .5% steps by pressing the Hunt buon to increase and the Max buon
to decrease (See prompts on screen). Pressing the Idle / Run buon when in DRAG Mode
idles the motor. Another press of the Idle / Run buon resumes troll.
3.2.3: Finding stored DragSpeed: Note: DRAG Mode must be On.
When using the Max throle buon in manual mode, DragSpeed is shown on display.
3.2.4: DRAG Mode Safety:
If your trolling speed is LESS than the DragSpeed stored in memory, DRAG Mode will
not appear when you press the Idle / Run buon. This happens because troll speed is less
than DragSpeed and iTroll will not accelerate the boat when you expect the throle to be
reduced.
To make DRAG Mode functional again, raise troll speed higher than DragSpeed (see 3.2.3
to nd DragSpeed), press Idle / Run buon to enter DRAG Mode. Lower the DragSpeed
by pressing MAX buon until it is lower than troll speed.
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3.3: Optional Remote Idle / Run switch(es)
You can purchase (at additional cost), sealed touch pads that can be mounted anywhere
in your boat. Additionally, you can run multiple pads in dierent locations! These touch
pads work EXACTLY like the Idle / Run switch on iTroll’s main key pad. You can mount
these pads anywhere you like, at the transom, bow or on the gunnel. See the electronics
installation manual for wiring instructions.
3.4: DUAL MOTOR Capability
Optional software upgrade to allow a single iTroll to control two motors. See Section 12
for details.
Section 4: Description of HUNT Mode
Programmable Throttle Sequences to maximize your catch!
4.1: HUNT Mode is a software upgrade that is in every iTroll. Once unlocked, HUNT
Mode is permanently enabled for the life of your iTroll. Call your dealer or Innova
(maker of iTroll) at (909) 971-0000 to purchase an unlock code. Please note that unlocking
HUNT Mode is performed in the eld and takes just a few minutes.
There are multiple reasons why the most successful tournament shermen and top guides
insist on iTroll (reliability, precision, quality, etc.), but the BIGGEST reason is HUNT
Mode! HUNT Mode makes every angler beer because IT CATCHES FISH!
Simply put, HUNT Mode allows you to run programmable throle sequences with your
iTroll. Varying speed makes your presentations look more realistic and is THE answer
to any troller’s worst nightmare - the “Speed Rut”. Many anglers steer their boats in “S”
paerns to vary their speed, but HUNT Mode can achieve much greater speed variations
while doing it automatically and with robotic precision!
HUNT Mode is the most revolutionary feature ever put into a throle controller. Before
iTroll, controllers were only reactionary and took a passive role in the catching experience.
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Captain Joel Piatek never shes without his iTroll.
Photo from taping of the TV show “Lund Ultimate Fishing Experience”
Lake St. Clair, MI
In comparison, an iTroll running in HUNT Mode is literally stalking the sh and taking
an ACTIVE role in your angling success. It’s no wonder that an iTroll in HUNT Mode is
considered to be “The Deadliest Tool in Fishing”!
HUNT Mode runs three unique types of throle sequences:
4.2: Stepping (Searching) Programs:
You program low and high throle seings and iTroll will step up and down between
them. You set a step size for iTroll to determine how many steps there are between the
throle seings. Stepping programs excel in nding what speed / bait combination works
best.
Example: You can set a program to vary the boat’s throle from
10% to 20% in 3% steps, with each step being held for one minute.
For this program, the throle will behave as follows:
10% - 13% - 16% - 19% - 20% - 17% - 14% - 11% - 10% . . .repeat.
Searching programs are the most ecient way to nd what baits and speeds are the most
productive to sh. If you look at the speed program in the previous paragraph, there are
eight speeds. If there are 6 dierent baits being trolled, HUNT Mode makes 48 bait / speed
presentations (6 baits X 8 speeds) to the sh every 8 minutes!
4.3: Cut throle Programs (Simulates a wounded bait):
Cut programs are two speed programs where your trolling speed is “CUT” to a slower
speed at programmable intervals. You choose the time parameters as to how often the
throle is cut and how long the cut lasts. Time at troll is programmable in minutes (1-12)
and cut duration time is programmable in seconds (1-60).
Example: You can set a program to troll at 15% throle for one minute,
then cut the throle to idle (0%) for 10 seconds
before returning to 15% and repeating the paern:
For this program, the throle will behave as follows:
15% - one minute - 0% - ten seconds - 15% repeat.
Bait behavior in cut programs can be customized by how large / small the cut is and how
long the throle stays cut.
4.4: BUMP throle Programs (Simulates a eeing bait):
Bump programs are two speed programs where your trolling speed is “BUMPED” to a
higher speed at programmable intervals. You choose the time parameters as to how often
the throle is bumped and how long the bump lasts. Time at troll is programmable in
minutes (1-12) and bump duration time is programmable in seconds (1-60).
Example: You can set a program to troll at 15% throle for one minute,
then bump the throle to 20% for 10 seconds
before returning to 15% and repeating the paern:
For this program, the throle will behave as follows:
15% - one minute - 20% - ten seconds - 15% repeat.
Bait behavior in bump programs can be customized by how large / small the bump is and
how long the throle stays bumped .
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0% - 10s 15% - 1m
1e 0.0% 0:04
15% - 1m 20% - 10s
1G 15% 0:04
10-20% 3.0% 1m
1A 16.0% 0:15
HUNT Mode program memory:
iTroll stores EIGHT individual HUNT programs in internal memory. You can now have
HUNT programs for dierent conditions (example: shing up wind or down wind), or
for dierent baits / presentations (example: boom bouncers vs. stick baits). The memory
positions are allocated as follows: FOUR for stepping programs, and TWO EACH for cut
and bump programs (4 + 2 + 2 = 8 total).
Having multiple HUNT programs in memory enhances eciency and convenience. For
instance, you can have two separate stepping programs in memory that do essentially the
same behavior when running against the wind and with the wind. The dierence in the
programs is one has more aggressive throle seings than the other.
If you are running into the wind with one program and turn your boat around, it only
takes a few seconds to switch to the other program to troll with the wind.
Tips from iTroll’s designer on mastering the ULTIMATE power of Hunt Mode:
HUNT programs A - D:
• Make your Hunt programs stop at dierent speeds on the way up than on the way
down for MAXIMUM speed variety! Subtract your MinSpeed setting from your MaxSpeed
setting. If the dierence is an EVEN number, use ODD steps and vice - versa. See 4.2 for
an example.
• When Hunt nds a speed that the sh prefer (let’s use 18% as an example), DON’T go
to manual throttle and static troll at 18%! Reprogram your Hunt parameters to bracket
18% so when the sh’s speed preference changes (it always will), you will notice the
pattern where strikes occur and can simply re-bracket your Hunt parameters up or down
accordingly! A sample program that brackets 18% might be (15-20%, 2%, 1 Min). This
Hunt program will cover these speeds: 15% - 17% - 19% - 20% - 18% - 16% - 15% -
repeat. Please note that we used this tip WITH the previous one to cover EVERY speed
from 15 - 20%!
• The previous bracketing program is more eective than a straight 1% step program
(example: 15-20%, 1%, 1 Min) that hits the same speeds because the baits have more
of a “eeing” or stalling action during a speed change with the 2% step program.
• HUNT programs e, f, G & H:
You can vary your presentation by varying the degree and duration of your cut or bump
speeds. Put a bait in the water and try a moderate cut or bump (5%) for 10 - 15 sec-
onds vs. a larger cut or bump (10 - 15%) for 1 - 4 seconds.
Section 5: HUNT Mode User Interface
5.1: When you enter HUNT Mode, the rst screen to be displayed is called the “Start”
screen because it contains the word start. In the start screen, you can do two things:
Toggle through the eight HUNT programs that are stored
in memory by pressing the Max buon. In the boom left
corner, each program has a unique leer from A to H
to identify it.
Start the HUNT program that is displayed by pressing the Hunt buon.
5.2: In the “Start” screen (above), and the “Run” screens (next page), the display’s top line
shows the parameters of the HUNT Program that is selected. HINT: Note that the lower
throle seing is always presented rst. In the “Run” screens, the boom line shows the
program’s address and where you are in the program when it is running:
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10-20% 3.0% 1m
1A Hunt=Start
10-20% 3.0% 1m
1A 16.0% 0:15
S1 S2 S3 S4
CDT
M
0% - 10s 15% - 1m
1e 0.0% 0:04
C1 C2 C3 C4
CDT
M
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15% - 1m 20% - 10s
1G 15% 0:04
B1 B2 B3 B4
CDT
M
“N. C.” - Lake Michigan
Stepping / Searching Programs: Cut Throle Programs:
Memory addresses A - D (see M, below): Memory addresses e - f
BUMP Throle Programs:
Memory addresses G - H
STEPPING / SEARCHING program parameters:
S1 = “MinSpeed” (Low throle seing of the program)
S2 = “MaxSpeed” (High throle seing of the program)
S3 = “Throle Step Size” (1 - 15%)
S4 = “Step Time” (Minutes between steps from 1 - 12)
CUT program parameters:
C1 = Cut (Low) throle seing
C2 = Cut time in seconds (1-60)
C3 = Trolling (High) throle seing
C4 = Trolling time in minutes (1-12)
BUMP program parameters:
B1 = Trolling (Low) throle seing
B2 = Trolling time in minutes (1-12)
B3 = Bump (High) throle seing
B4 = Bump time in seconds (1-60)
ALL PROGRAMS: The boom line shows where you are in the HUNT Program:
M = Memory address of the HUNT program that is being run
C = Current throle level
D = Direction of next step (Up or Down)
T = Time remaining until throle step occurs
Section 6: Operation of iTroll in HUNT Mode
HUNT Enabled or HUNT Test Drive iTroll units only
Online HUNT Mode Tutorial & Description:
http://itroll.us/iTroll.downloads/iTroll.Hunt.tutorial.pdf
“G. J.” - Lake John Resort - Colorado
If using HUNT Mode for the rst time, you must set Hunt’s safety limits for
your particular boat - see sections 8 AND 9. Additionally, the Hunt parameters
initially programmed into your iTroll are very conservative and will most likely
need to be reprogrammed (step 6.3 below).
Hunt Mode is accessed through Step 2.9 of manual control of the throle, repeated here:
2.9: Hunt Enabled iTroll’s only - Enter Hunt Mode by:
A) First idling the motor by pressing the Idle buon.
B) Enter HUNT Mode by pressing the Hunt buon.
6.1: HUNT “Start” screen top line shows the parameters of the HUNT program that is
currently loaded (described in Section 5). Boom left corner shows the HUNT program
address. Hunt programs are designated as 1A - 1H for motor 1. In dual motor enabled
units, HUNT program addresses for motor 2 are designated as 2A - 2H. Note that the “e”
and “f” program addresses are in lower case for easy identication of throle “cuing”
programs.
To access a dierent program than the one that is being displayed, toggle between HUNT
programs by pressing the Max buon when the HUNT “Start” screen is displayed.
6.2 As directed on screen, press Hunt buon to run the HUNT program being displayed.
6.3: To change any of the Hunt Parameters OR any of the Hunt Safety Limits:
STEP 1: Idle the motor by pressing and releasing the Idle buon.
STEP 2: Press the Hunt and Max buons at the same time and then reference Section 7 of
these instructions.
6.4: When a HUNT program is running, you can jump to the next throle step by pressing
the Hunt buon. It is easy to determine that you are running a HUNT program because
the timer in the display will be running.
6.5: If you get a hook up, pressing the Idle buon takes you directly to motor idle or to
DRAG Mode, depending on throle level and if DRAG Mode is on (see 3.2).
6.6: When motor is idled, pressing the Run buon will resume the Hunt program.
6.7: The Max buon is used to apply a burst of power to rapidly let line out, raise lure
depth, set hook after a sh strike, or to apply extra power when needed to control boat in
windy conditions. When Max buon is released, Hunt Mode resumes. The “SCS”
(Secondary Cruising Speed) feature described in 3.1 also works with HUNT Mode.
6.8: Return to “Start” screen by pressing O.
Returning to the “Start” screen allows you to change HUNT programs (6.1) or to turn
HUNT Mode o and return to manual mode (6.9).
6.9: To exit Hunt Mode and return to manual throle control, simply press and release the
O buon.
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The ability to change speeds on demand before HUNT Mode’s timer would do so
automatically is a powerful tool. If you see sh on your graph, you can estimate when
the baits are right on top of them and you can force iTroll to change speeds (go to the
next step in the HUNT program) by pressing the Hunt buon!
Section 7: Reprogramming HUNT Parameters
CAUTION! NEVER use a step size between throle seings that may cause the boat to
accelerate or decelerate to a degree that can cause occupant(s) to lose their balance!
Hunt Mode programming is accessed through Step 6.3, repeated here:
6.3: To change any of the Hunt Parameters OR any of the Hunt Safety Limits:
STEP 1: idle the motor by pressing and releasing the Idle buon.
STEP 2: Press the Hunt and Max buons at the same time and then reference Section 7 of these
instructions.
7.1: You will now see the screen to change the rst parameter.
7.1A: SKIP this step if you do NOT want to reprogram the Hunt Low and High limits:
If you would like access the menu to change the Hunt Low and High limits, press the Idle
and Max buons at the same time. These limits are described in Section 8.
7.2: When a reprogramming menu is accessed, you can do one of two things:
A: You can change the parameter by turning the dial. When iTroll’s display shows the
new value that you want to store, press the Hunt buon.
B: If you want to leave the parameter unchanged, you can skip to the next menu by
pressing the O buon.
7.3: Parameters for Stepping Memory addresses 1A - 1D and 2A - 2D:
Menus are presented in this order in the programming sequence:
MinSpeed | MaxSpeed | StepSize | StepTime
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Parameter Reprogramming Screen Operation
When reprogramming mode, four menus are presented (one for each parameter
that is in a given HUNT program). In each menu, the stored (old) parameter value is
shown in the upper right corner. Turning the dial will show a new parameter value in
the lower left corner.
These menus allow you to do one of two things:
Pressing the OFF buon keeps parameter unchanged and SKIPS to the next menu.
To CHANGE a parameter, turn the dial until the display reads the new parameter
value you desire and you STORE it by pressing the Hunt buon.
After the last (fourth) menu, programming is completed. The start screen will appear
where you can execute the modied HUNT program by pressing the Hunt buon.
Note: The LOW throle value of a HUNT program MUST be LESS than the HIGH
throle value. The high seing is dependent on the low seing. In programming,
the LOW throle is set rst, and if is reprogrammed to a number that is the same or
greater than the high throle, iTroll recognizes this and will not allow you to skip the
screen to reprogram the higher throle seing. You MUST reprogram the high throle
value so that it is GREATER than the low throle value.
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7.4: Parameter menus for Cut Memory addresses 1e - 1f and 2e - 2f:
Menus are presented in this order in the programming sequence:
CutSpeed | CutSpeed Time (in Seconds) | TrollSpeed | TrollSpeed Time (in Minutes).
7.5: Parameters for Bump Memory addresses 1G - 1H and 2G - 2H:
Menus are presented in this order in the programming sequence:
TrollSpeed | TrollSpeed Time (in Minutes) | BumpSpeed | BumpSpeed Time (in Sec-
onds).
iTroll Pro Sta Tip! For best precision keep step size to smallest value that makes a
noticeable change in boat speed. Smaller step times work better. Its better to try 9
speeds in 9 minutes (1 minute steps) rather than staying at one speed for 9 minutes (9
minute steps).
7.6: iTroll will return to the HUNT Mode start screen (6.1) where you can execute the new
program by pressing the Hunt buon.
Section 8: Determine Safety Limits of HUNT Mode for Your Boat
HUNT Enabled or Hunt Test Drive iTroll units only
HUNT Mode has two limits that are typically set only ONCE for a specic boat. If needed,
these limits can be changed at any time if the amount of weight in the boat varies a lot or if
the boat is used in greatly varying altitudes (motors lose power at altitude).
8.1: Hunt Low Limit (HLL):
This sets a ceiling on the MinSpeed value of a HUNT program. This is a convenience limit
so you don’t troll too fast.
8.2: Hunt High Limit (HHL):
This sets a ceiling on the MaxSpeed value of a HUNT program. This is safety limit! iTroll
is NOT designed to control boat at high speeds.
There are many variables in boats (hull design, weight, motor HP, prop design, altitude,
etc.). A water test is necessary to determine the best Low and High limits for a particular
boat. Note: If your iTroll is set up to control dual motors, iTroll remembers independent
limits for EACH motor. Determine the values for both your MAIN and SECOND motors.
8.3: It is assumed that you are familiar with the basic operation of iTroll as described in
Section 2. If not, spend some time operating your boat using iTroll.
8.4: On a stretch of water free from obstructions and other boat trac, run an assortment
of baits close to your boat so you can see their “action”. It may be necessary to place the
rod tip in the water to get bait deep enough to see it’s action. Using iTroll’s display, note
the slowest and highest speeds where your baits have acceptable action. Write down these
speeds so they can be used for Low and High limit programming. Take note of wind and
current conditions as you may have to compensate for them when seing the limits.
Section 9: Programming HUNT Mode Low and High Limits
HUNT Enabled or HUNT Test Drive iTroll units only
HINT: Make limits slightly higher than values found in 8.4 so you can use slightly higher
throle seings if boat loading or weather (wind) requires more throle than when the
test was performed.
9.1: The menu to reprogram the HUNT Low and High limits are a side menu when you
program iTroll’s regular parameters. Simply follow the steps in Section 7 and make sure
you perform Step 7.1A.
9.2: Turn dial to enter HLL (Hunt Low Limit), store value by pressing Hunt buon.
9.3: Turn dial to enter HHL (Hunt High Limit), store value by pressing Hunt buon. iTroll
returns to 7.1.
Section 10: Left and Right Steering Buttons
iTroll can control other manufacturer’s steering units (NOT included with iTroll) that
link to your kicker motor. Contact the manufacturer of your particular steering unit for
instructions on how to interface it with iTroll. Please see iTroll’s installation instructions
for technical information on steering outputs.
iTroll’s steering buons only operate when iTroll is ON.
Section 11: Options Menu
11.1: iTroll’s options menu allows you to:
A: Select the motor that iTroll will run (only dual motor enabled units).
B: Turn DRAG Mode On or OFF
C: Set / change the throle safety limit that restricts the throw of the servo that pulls on
the motor’s throle.
11.2: To access options menu:
Approximately 3 seconds after you turn your iTroll on, there is a prompt to access the
options menu by pressing the Hunt buon.
11.3: Menu items:
A: Motor selection. ONLY appears if your iTroll is Dual Motor Enabled.
No user input after 5 seconds OR pressing O buon skips to next menu item.
Press Idle to select Motor 1 operation.
Press Max to select Motor 2 operation.
B: Turn DRAG Mode On or O
No user input after 5 seconds OR pressing O buon skips to next menu item.
Press Idle to turn DRAG Mode ON.
Press Max to turn DRAG Mode OFF.
C: Set / change Throle Safety Limit:
No user input after 5 seconds OR pressing O buon exits options menu.
CONFIRM desire to change safety limit by pressing the Max buon when prompted.
Please note that LOWERING safety limit will RESET all your HUNT parameters and
DragSpeed value to insure that no parameters are above newly lowered limit.
Use dial to display the throle limit you desire.
STORE new limit by pressing Max buon.
iTroll exits options menu and goes to 2.3.
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Section 12: Optional Dual Motor Control
Dual Motor Mode is a software upgrade that is in every iTroll. When dual motor enabled,
iTroll can control two motors on the same boat. These motors can be a kicker and a main
or a pair of mains on a boat with twin outboards. Note: Servo motor / linkage installation
is required on throle of second motor to allow iTroll to control it. These parts do require
an additional purchase.
If an iTroll is both Dual Motor and HUNT Enabled, it has separate HUNT programs for
EACH motor. Additionally, iTroll has the ability for you to set unique safety limits for
each motor.
Section 13: Other user programmable items
13.1: iTroll has a digital padlock that allows purchased unlock codes for HUNT Mode and
Dual Motor software upgrades to be entered. Additionally, there are features that must
be accessed behind the padlock so they cannot be accidently changed. Items protected
behind padlock:
13.2: Programmable Servo Travel & Rotation
Combination to access servo rotation and travel menus: 3 - 8 - 33 - 88.
Menu to set travel appears rst, rotation menu follows.
S = 90 degrees
M= 135 degrees
L = 180 degrees
Note: 180 degree rotation requires specially programmed servo from factory.
13.3: Neutral Safety Interface Recognition - Combination to turn on or o: 5 - 5 - 5 - 5.
After combination is entered, display reads NS = 0 to conrm o, NS = 1 to conrm ON.
13.4: How to access the Digital Padlock:
Note: iTroll must be OFF.
13.5: The Digital Padlock is accessed by HOLDING the Idle buon down, then HOLD
the Max buon down (at this point you are holding down two buons), then press and
release the On buon. The Digital Padlock will activate and the screen will read “Lock #1”.
IMPORTANT - RELEASE ALL BUTTONS!
13.6: Turn the dial so the number on the display’s second line matches the rst number in
the unlock combination you are using. Make sure number is NOT ickering.
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Servo travel travel AND rotation are typically set upon initial installation of iTroll
and does NOT need changing unless the iTroll is moved to a dierent motor.
Changing servo travel and / or rotation on an existing installation can jam the servo and
possibly bend linkage parts because you are changing the starting point and throw of
the servo motor.
If you are 100% sure that you want to change an existing installation, remove servo arm
from servo so that there is NO connection to the motor when iTroll re-zeros the servo
when you turn it on after changing rotation and / or travel.
Flickering indicates that you are between two numbers and will result in an invalid entry.
Press the Hunt buon to enter the number, screen will read “Lock #2”.
13.7: Repeat step 13.6 to enter all four numbers in the unlock combination.
13.8: If you see the message “Invalid Combo”, repeat Steps 13.4 - 13.7.
Section 14: Shortcuts
There are a few shortcuts in iTroll’s programming:
14.1: Start your iTroll in HUNT Mode - Get shing faster! HUNT enabled units only.
Go directly from o to HUNT Mode by pressing and HOLDING the Hunt buon and
then pressing and releasing On. Make sure you keep the Hunt buon depressed for at
least 1/2 second after you release On. Tip: Think “HUNT On”.
14.2: Rapid O:
Pressing the Max buon when o sequence is counting down turns iTroll o immediately.
14.3: Preserve throle seing when turning iTroll o and back on:
Turning iTroll o does not require dial movement. However, when you power the unit
o, the “dial safety interlock” in 2.3 tells you to turn the dial to zero to engage the throle.
Turning the dial loses the throle seing of the dial. There is a way around this and it
involves the other prompt on the screen that directs you to press the Idle buon.
Pressing the Idle buon the rst time takes you to engine Idle, pressing it again engages
the throle to where the dial is set . . .without touching it!
Section 15: A free trial of iTroll’s HUNT Mode
If you have not purchased the software upgrade to permanently enable HUNT Mode,
every iTroll has a 100% free “test drive” of HUNT Mode. Once activated, the test drive al-
lows you to use HUNT Mode for the next 50 On and O cycles of your iTroll. Once the 50
cycles are used, the test drive ends.
To activate the test drive, you must access iTroll’s exclusive “Digital Padlock” (See 13.4)
and enter the unlock code “0 - 0 - 0 - 0”. Note: If the test drive has already been used in
your iTroll, you will see “Invalid Combo” after the code is entered on iTroll’s display
instead of the Test Drive conrmation screen.
When using the Test Drive, there will be a screen that appears when you turn on your
iTroll that tells you how many times you have used the Test Drive.
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Innova, at its sole discretion, will either repair the product or replace the product, provided the
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C) Units on which the serial number has been defaced, modied or removed.
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A) Damage due to improper installation.
B) Fire, smoke, or heat damage.
C) Damage or improper operation of unit caused by customer abuse, misuse, negligence, or
failure to follow correct installation procedures as provided with product.
D) Costs of shipping of the product to and from Innova for warranty service
This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser and does not
extend to subsequent owners of the product. Any applicable implied warranties, including
the warranty of merchantability, are limited in duration to a period of the expressed warranty
as provided herein beginning with the date of original purchase at retail and no warranties,
whether expressed or implied, shall apply to the product thereafter. Innova makes no warranty
as to the tness of the product for any particular purpose or use. The extent of Innova's liability
under this limited warranty is the repair or replacement provided above and, in no event , shall
Innova's liability exceed the purchase price paid by the purchaser of the product. Under no
circumstances shall Innova be liable for any loss, direct, indirect, incidental, special, or
consequential damage arising out of or in connection with the use of this product.
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