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PARTS LIST VIEW TERROVA & RIPTIDE ST ITEM
#
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
TERROVA
1 2990280 HEAD ASSY,TERROVA, IP2 1
2 2994180 REMOTE ASSY, i-PILOT LINK 1
3 2370712 BATTERY, LIPO PACK 1
4 2374637 O-RING, BATTERY SEAL 1
5 2376421 DOOR, BATTERY 1
6 2383442 SCREW-3MM X .5 PPH MACHINE 4
7 2994907 BAG ASSY, i-PILOT LINK,TRRV 1
8 2372100 SCREW-#8-18 X 5/8 THD* (SS 4
9 2370817 LANYARD,RMT w/CARABINER 1
10 2224704 INSERT-PLUG, BLK, i-PILOT LINK 1
11 2376312 TIE WRAP,BLACK,UV RESIST.NYLON 5
12 2994909 BAG ASSY, i-PILOT LINK, POWER 1
13 2373241 CABLE, USB REMOTE CHARGER 1
14 2375900 ADAPTER, USB POWER PORT 1
15 2377156 MANUAL-CD, i-PILOT LINK 1
16 2377155 MANUAL QCK REF, i-PILOT LINK 1
17 2320203 CAP-DUST,CONNECTOR,FEMALE 1
18 490389-1 CABLE, ETH (M12-M-M12-F, 30’ 1
RIPTIDE ST
1 2990281 HEAD ASSY, ST, IP2 1
2 2994180 REMOTE ASSY, i-PILOT LINK 1
3 2370712 BATTERY, LIPO PACK 1
4 2374637 O-RING, BATTERY SEAL 1
5 2376421 DOOR, BATTERY 1
6 2383442 SCREW-3MM X .5 PPH MACHINE 4
7 2994907 BAG ASSY, i-PILOT LINK,TRRV 1
8 2372100 SCREW-#8-18 X 5/8 THD* (SS 4
9 2370817 LANYARD,RMT w/CARABINER 1
10 2224704 INSERT-PLUG, BLK, i-PILOT LINK 1
11 2376312 TIE WRAP,BLACK,UV RESIST.NYLON 5
12 2994909 BAG ASSY, i-PILOT LINK, POWER 1
13 2373241 CABLE, USB REMOTE CHARGER 1
14 2375900 ADAPTER, USB POWER PORT 1
15 2377156 MANUAL-CD, i-PILOT LINK 1
16 2377155 MANUAL QCK REF, i-PILOT LINK 1
17 2320203 CAP-DUST,CONNECTOR,FEMALE 1
18 490389-1 CABLE, ETH (M12-M-M12-F, 30’ 1

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PARTS LIST VIEW POWERDRIVE V2 & RIPTIDE SP ITEM
#
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
POWERDRIVE V2
1 2990282 HEAD ASSY,V2, IP2 1
2 2994180 REMOTE ASSY, i-PILOT LINK 1
3 2370712 BATTERY, LIPO PACK 1
4 2374637 O-RING, BATTERY SEAL 1
5 2376421 DOOR, BATTERY 1
6 2383442 SCREW-3MM X .5 PPH MACHINE 4
7 2994908 BAG ASSY, i-PILOT LINK,V2 1
8 2372100 SCREW-#8-18 X 5/8 THD* (SS 4
9 2370817 LANYARD,RMT w/CARABINER 1
10 2376716 PLUG, STRAIN RELIEF V2/SP 1
11 2332104 SCREW-1/4-20 X 5/8 S/S 2
12 2376312 TIE WRAP,BLACK,UV RESIST.NYLON 5
13 2375403 HEATSHRK .375X2 ADHV LINED 4
14 2994909 BAG ASSY, i-PILOT LINK, POWER 1
15 2373241 CABLE, USB REMOTE CHARGER 1
16 2375900 ADAPTER, USB POWER PORT 1
17 2377156 MANUAL-CD, i-PILOT LINK 1
18 2377155 MANUAL QCK REF, i-PILOT LINK 1
19 490389-1 CABLE, ETH (M12-M-M12-F, 30’ 1
RIPTIDE SP
1 2990283 HEAD ASSY, SP, IP2 1
2 2994180 REMOTE ASSY, i-PILOT LINK 1
3 2370712 BATTERY, LIPO PACK 1
4 2374637 O-RING, BATTERY SEAL 1
5 2376421 DOOR, BATTERY 1
6 2383442 SCREW-3MM X .5 PPH MACHINE 4
7 2994908 BAG ASSY, i-PILOT LINK,V2 1
8 2372100 SCREW-#8-18 X 5/8 THD* (SS 4
9 2370817 LANYARD,RMT w/CARABINER 1
10 2376716 PLUG, STRAIN RELIEF V2/SP 1
11 2332104 SCREW-1/4-20 X 5/8 S/S 2
12 2376312 TIE WRAP,BLACK,UV RESIST.NYLON 5
13 2375403 HEATSHRK .375X2 ADHV LINED 4
14 2994909 BAG ASSY, i-PILOT LINK,POWER 1
15 2373241 CABLE, USB REMOTE CHARGER 1
16 2375900 ADAPTER, USB POWER PORT 1
17 2377156 MANUAL-CD, i-PILOT LINK 1
18 2377155 MANUAL QCK REF, i-PILOT LINK 1
19 490389-1 CABLE, ETH (M12-M-M12-F, 30’ 1

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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Preparing for Installation
Tools you will need during installation
Terrova and Riptide ST
-Phillips screwdriver
PowerDrive V2
-Phillips screwdriver
-Needle-nose pliers
-Utility knife
-Heat gun or other heat source for installing heat shrink
Riptide SP
-Phillips screwdriver
-Needle-nose pliers
-Utility knife
-Heat gun or other heat source for installing heat shrink
To help with future service work or ordering replacement parts, please refer to the infor-
mation box in the Notes section located on the back pages of this manual.
Before installing i-Pilot Link on your motor, make sure the trolling motor is properly
installed on your boat. Find a clean and dry location for performing the installation.
Most importantly, disconnect all power to the trolling motor before installation. Not only
will this protect you but also the sensitive electronics you are about to install.
Read through the entire installation process before performing the installation.
If you need help or need further instruction on installing i-Pilot Link, please call Minn Kota
technical service at 1-800-227-6433 to talk to a customer service representative.
Humminbird Fishnder
Depending on your Humminbird model and system conguration, you may need to pur-
chase additional cables, as shown below.
Visit our website at humminbird.com or call
the Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
•700 Series with Ethernet: To connect the Ethernet cable to the control head, you
will need to purchase the Ethernet Adapter Cable (AS EC QDE).
• Extension Cables are available for the Ethernet Cable if you need to extend the
connection longer than the 30 feet provided. See humminbird.com for details.
For PowerDrive V2 and Riptide SP trolling motors go
to page 12.
i-Pilot Link Installation on
Terrova and Riptide ST
Trolling Motors
* i-Pilot Link will override all CoPilot
functionality. CoPilot remotes will not
function with i-Pilot Link.
*The Terrova foot pedal is fully functional and
supported when i-Pilot Link is installed
correctly.
1. Disconnect all power to the trolling
motor.
2. Remove control box cover screws and
cover using Phillips screwdriver.
(Figure 1)
3. If the trolling motor has the AutoPilot
feature, unplug the AutoPilot control
board and remove it from the control
box. (Figures 2 and 3)
4. Remove grommet by pulling back on coil
cord strain relief and pushing down on
grommet. (Figure 4)
INSTALLATION OF I-PILOT LINK CONTROLLER
FIGURE 4
Grommet
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
The i-Pilot installation will require permanently removing the motor control box
cover. This cover includes information about your motor that may be needed
for future service work or when ordering replacement parts. Please note the
information from your motor in the space provided below.
Motor model (circle one) Terrova, Riptide ST, PowerDrive V2 or Riptide SP
Auto Pilot (Yes or No)________________________________
Motor thust (55lb, 70lb, etc) ____________________________

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5. Route the Ethernet cable through the
grommet hole and through the center of
the coil cord. (Figure 5)
6. Plug the i-Pilot Link controller connector
into the accessory
connector as shown. (Figure 6) Be careful
to orient connector properly prior to
pushing together.The plug will click twice
when pushing it together and the yellow
end will be fully covered when installed
properly.
• Make sure connector is aligned
properly. (Figure 7)
• Ensure connector is fully seated as
shown. (Figure 7)
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
7. Install new grommet supplied with i-Pilot
Link by snapping it into the hole located
in front of the coil cord strain relief.
(Figure 8)
8. Place the i-Pilot Link controller where
the control box cover was installed and
secure with supplied #8 screws. Do not
over tighten screws. (Figure 9)
9. i-Pilot Link is now installed on the mo-
tor. Skip ahead to page 22 to verify the
installation.

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FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
i-Pilot Link Installation on
PowerDrive V2 & Riptide SP
*Note: Once i-Pilot Link is installed in a Pow-
erDriveV2 or Riptide SP motor, the foot pedal
cannot be used again unless i-Pilot Link is fully
uninstalled.
1. Disconnect all power to the trolling motor
2. If a CoPilot is installed, it must be
removed as follows:
a. Disconnect motor connector and foot
pedal connector from CoPilot.
(Figure 10)
b. Remove the CoPilot receiver from
the motor by removing both mounting
screws. Do not replace these screws as
the side plates will be removed in step
13 of this installation. (Figure 11)
3. Remove the control box cover screws and
cover using Phillips screwdriver. (Figure 12)
FIGURE 13
Grommet
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 14
4. If the trolling motor has AutoPilot, it
must be removed as follows:
a. Disconnect all six AutoPilot
connectors from AutoPilot controller,
using a needle-nose pliers and a utility
knife to remove any heat shrink
insulation that may exist. (Figure 13)
b. Remove the AutoPilot controller from
the head of the trolling motor (Figure
14). This is done by pushing out the
locking tabs then lifting the circuit board
out. Finally, lift out the compass.
5. Remove grommet by pulling back on coil
cord strain relief and pushing down on
grommet until it pops out. (Figure 15)
Sonar Cable (Universal Sonar Motors Only)

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FIGURE 17
FIGURE 16
Sonar
Ground
Wire
Power Wires
AutoPilot Wires
(AutoPilot Motors Only)
Sonar
Cable
6. Review the cables in the head of
the trolling motor
a. If a sonar cable is present,
it must be routed around
the outer perimeter of
the control box.The sonar
ground wire should also be
routed as shown.
(Figure 16)
b. The motor power wires
must be routed as shown.
(Figure 16)
7. Route the i-Pilot Link control-
ler cable through the grommet
hole and through the center of
the coil cord (Figure 17).
FIGURE 18 Insert AutoPilot wires into terminal holders.
FIGURE 19
FIGURE 20 Insulate and seal six AutoPilot wires on
Riptide SP motors with supplied heat shrink.
Pinch ends of heat
shrink shut using
needle-nose pliers.
FIGURE 21 Place insulated
AutoPilot wires in the
bottom center of the
control box as shown.
8. If AutoPilot was removed, insulate
the loose AutoPilot connectors as
follows:
a. For Powerdrive V2 Motors: Using
a needle-nose pliers push all six Au-
toPilot connectors that were discon-
nected in step 4 onto terminal holders
located on the underside of the i-Pilot
Link Controller. (Figure 18)
IMPORTANT: Pull on each
wire to make sure it is se-
cured properly. Loose wires
can cause damage to i-Pilot
Link Controller and the en-
tire motor.
AutoPilot connectors must be
placed onto holders exactly as
shown. (Figure 19)
b. For Riptide SP motors: Apply
heat shrink insulation
supplied in bag assembly to the ends
of all six loose
AutoPilot connectors as shown
(Figure 20). Use a zip tie
to bundle connectors together. Trim
the zip tie and place connector
bundle in the middle of the control
box as shown. (Figure 21)

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FIGURE 22
FIGURE 26FIGURE 25
Zip Tie
Location 1
Zip Tie
Location 2
Zip Tie
Location 3
FIGURE 24
FIGURE 23
9. Install new grommet supplied with
i-Pilot Link by snapping it into the hole
located in front of the coil cord strain
relief.The i-Pilot Link controller cable
must be placed in the pass-through slot
of the grommet. (Figure 22)
10. Place the i-Pilot Link controller where
the control box cover was installed.
Pull any extra controller cable out of
the control box by gently pulling on the
cable. (Figure 23)
11. Secure cover with supplied #8 screws.
Do not over tighten screws. (Figure 24)
12. Secure the i-Pilot Link controller cable
to the motor coil cord in all three
locations shown using zip ties provided.
(Figure 25) Trim zip ties using utility
knife. Failure to secure cable will result
in possible damage to the cabling during
operation.
13. Remove the left and right side plates of
trolling motor by loosening all four side
plate screws using a Phillips screwdriver
(Figure 26)
Disconnect both wires by removing heat shrink and pulling them apart.
Entrance of steering cable through center housing
FIGURE 27
FIGURE 28
14. Remove center housing by pushing in
on both sides and lifting up at the same
time. This will expose the main control
board and wiring. (Figure 27)
15. The steering motor cable passes
through the top of the center housing
removed in step 14. This cable con-
tains a black and white wire. Discon-
nect these two wires by pulling each
connector apart. (Figure 28) Riptide
SP motors will have these connections
covered with heat shrink which must
be removed with a utility knife.

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16. Loosen the cable strain relief that
is secured to the base of the motor
and install the i-Pilot Link controller
steering cable into the open strain
relief slot. (Figure 29)
17. Tighten the cable strain relief as
shown. The i-Pilot Link controller
steering cable should slide freely
through the strain relief when
installed properly. (Figures 30 and 31)
FIGURE 29
Foot Pedal CableMotor Power
Cable
i-Pilot Link Controller
Steering Cable
FIGURE 31
FIGURE 30 Reinstall strain relief screw.
FIGURE 32
Slide heat shrink
over steering
motor wires.
18. Slide four pieces of heat
shrink insulation over
each side of the wires
that were disconnected
in step 15. (Figure 32)

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FIGURE 33
Connect
steering wires:
white to white
black to black
19. Connect the black and
white wires from the i-Pilot
Link controller cable to the
black and white steering
motor wires, making sure
black is connected to black
and white is connected to
white. (Figure 33)
20. Complete the installation
by positioning the heat
shrink over the
connections and shrink
down, using a heat gun or
other heat source, being
careful not to overheat any
wire or parts.
Seal connections with
heat shrink.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
OVERHEAT WIRES OR
SURROUNDING PARTS
WHEN INSTALLING
HEAT SHRINK!
21. Reinstall center hous-
ing over control board
by pushing it down until
the side ngers lock into
place.The new i-Pilot Link
Controller steering cable
should be exiting the cable
exit hole at the center
and bottom of the center
housing. (Figure 34)
FIGURE 34
FIGURE 35
FIGURE 36
22. Reinstall both side plates
using Phillips screwdriver.
If a Co-Pilot was unin-
stalled, use new ¼-20
x 5⁄8" Phillips screws
provided. (Figure 35)
23. If a foot pedal is connect-
ed to the trolling motor, it
must be disconnected.
Once i-Pilot Link has been
installed the foot pedal
cannot be used unless
i-Pilot Link is completely
uninstalled.
24. Connect i-Pilot Link con-
troller cable to the foot
pedal connector, making
sure the connector nut is
tight (Figure 36)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
place dielectric grease or
any type of lubricant in the
connector.
25. i-Pilot Link is now installed
on the motor. Skip ahead
to the next section to
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VERIFYING INSTALLATION OF
I-PILOT LINK CONTROLLER AND REMOTE
It is important to verify your i-Pilot Link installation prior to going on the water. If this
cannot be done, it is highly recommended that system verication be done in an open
area on a calm day with a fully operational outboard motor for a backup means of
powering your boat.
To verify that i-Pilot Link is working properly before going on the water, follow the
steps below.
1. Trolling motor should be correctly installed and mounted to the bow of a
boat.
2. The boat and trolling motor must be located outside and have a direct view of
the sky to obtain GPS satellite signals.
3. Verify that all obstructions are away from the prop in all directions in both the
stowed and deployed positions.
4. Connect power to the trolling motor.
5. Deploy the motor so the motor shaft is completely vertical.
6. The i-Pilot Link controller will emit four short beeps on startup.
7. Turn on the remote by pressing the OK key and verify the LCD comes on.
8. When i-Pilot Link is powered up, it starts to gather satellite information about
its location. A minimum satellite signal level must be achieved before all i-Pilot
Link functionality is available. This minimum level is one bar on the GPS signal
icon. With no bars showing, only manual functions will be available.
9. Verify all manual functions by pressing and .
10. If you experience any problems with any of the steps above, or cannot obtain
a GPS satellite signal, refer to the troubleshooting section.
CONNECT THE I-PILOT LINK TO THE
HUMMINBIRD FISHFINDER
The i-Pilot Link can be connected directly to the Humminbird Fishnder or to the
Humminbird Ethernet Switch (optional). If you purchase the Ethernet Switch, install it
using the instructions in the Ethernet Accessory Guide.
WARNING!
The power source must be turned off before you proceed with this installation.
NOTE:The Ethernet extension cable is optional for your installation. If you need to
purchase additional extension cables, visit our website at humminbird.com or call
the Humminbird Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
1. Locate the Ethernet cable on the i-Pilot Link.
2. If you are using the Ethernet extension cable for your
installation, connect it to the Ethernet cable on the i-Pilot Link.The
connectors are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not
to force the connectors together. Hand-tighten the screw nut.
If you do not need the Ethernet extension cable for your
installation, proceed to step 3.
3. Route the cable to the Humminbird Fishnder (or the optional Ethernet
Switch).
NOTE:The cable should be routed through an established routing system on the boat,
in an area with minimal interference. Inspect the selected route carefully to ensure
that there are no sharp edges, obstacles, or obstructions that may damage the cables.
4. 700 Series: Connect the Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Adapter Cable
(AS EC QDE). Insert the connector into the Ethernet port on the cable
collector. See your Humminbird installation guide for details about installing
the quick disconnect mount.
800/900/1100 Series: Insert the other end of the Ethernet Cable into the
Ethernet port on the Fishnder. Hand-tighten the screw nut.
The connectors
are keyed to
prevent reversed
installation.
Hand-Tightening the Screw Nut
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700 Series Cable Collector with Ethernet
Ethernet
800/900 Series (rear view)
Ethernet Port
1100 Series (rear view)
Ethernet Port
VERIFYING INSTALLATION ON
THE HUMMINBIRD FISHFINDER
All equipment should be connected and powered before you turn on the Fishnder.
When the i-Pilot Link is detected, i-Pilot Link Connected will display briey on the
screen. You can also conrm the installation connections using the following instructions.
1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key on the Fishnder.
2. When the Title screen is displayed,
press the MENU key to open the
Start-Up Options Menu.
3. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key
to select Normal, and press the
RIGHT Cursor key.
4. Press and hold theVIEW key.
Select System > Accessory Test.
Conrm that i-Pilot Link is listed as
connected. It may take a minute for
the equipment to be detected.
5. Press and hold theVIEW key.
Select System > GPS Diagnostic View. Conrm that External
GPS is displayed and the Fix Type indicates Enhanced or 3D.
NOTE: A GPS Receiver is required to enable the navigation features on the Fishnder.
The Fishnder uses the data from the GPS Receiver attached directly to it or selected
from the Ethernet network.
NOTE: If the GPS Diagnostic View or Accessory Test is not displayed in theView
Rotation, press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu. Select the Views tab >
GPS Diagnostic View or Accessory Test. Change the setting for each view to Visible.
Conrming the GPS Fix Type
Fix Type
should
be 3D or
Enhanced
Conrming that i-Pilot Link is Detected
i-Pilot Link
listed as
connected
GPS
listed as
connected
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