MotorGuide Pinpoint User manual

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FCC and IC Compliance Statement
PINPOINT KEY FOB, FCC ID ‑ MVU10148
ACMA: N2523
IC: 6094A‑09291, 6094A‑09305
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by MotorGuide could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The MotorGuide Pinpoint GPS System complies with Industry Canada RSS‑210
standard. See RSS‑GEN 7.1.5. The term "IC:" before the certification/
registration number only signifies that registration was performed based on a
Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met. The term "IC:" before the certification/registration
number does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
EU Compliance Statement
Attwood Corporation hereby declares that the Motorguide Pinpoint GPS System
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
the 99/5/EC R&TTE directive.
A copy of the original CE Declaration of Conformity is on our website at http://
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the "crossed‑out wheelie bin" WEEE symbol (shown, below) in accordance with
European Standard EN50419.
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Thank you for purchasing the MotorGuide Pinpoint GPS Navigation System.
The Pinpoint GPS Navigation System is designed to enhance the precision control
and functionality of your MotorGuide trolling motor. We're confident that the Pinpoint
GPS will enhance your fishing experience and we appreciate that you chose
MotorGuide.
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Warranty Information
MotorGuide Two Year Limited Warranty...................................................................... 1
Product Installation and Operation
Installing the Pinpoint GPS Modules............................................................................ 3
Operating the Pinpoint GPS System.......................................................................... 11
Owner Service Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting.................................................... 25
Service Assistance..................................................................................................... 26
Mercury Marine/MotorGuide Service Offices............................................................. 26

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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MotorGuide Two Year Limited Warranty
KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL PURCHASE RECEIPT OR BILL OF SALE.
1. For recreational use customers, Pinpoint GPS components are warranted to the
original retail purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a
period of two years from the date of purchase.
2. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser should deliver or return the unit
(postage prepaid and insured) to any MotorGuide authorized service dealer. DO
NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE unless they are an authorized
service center. Products returned by mail should be carefully packaged and
include a note describing the nature of the problem and/or service requested,
customer address, and phone number. A copy of the receipt, bill of sale,
registration verification or other proof of purchase is required with the return of
the product for warranty consideration. Warranty claims will not be accepted
without presentation of purchase receipt for the trolling motor, other verification
of registration, or bill of sale for a boat package.
3. MotorGuide, at its discretion, will repair or replace items covered under the
terms of this warranty. Neither MotorGuide nor MotorGuide service dealers are
responsible for damages to MotorGuide products due to repairs performed by
anyone other than an authorized MotorGuide service dealer. Neither
MotorGuide nor Attwood is responsible for failure or damage caused by
improper installation, set‑up, preparation, or previous service or repair errors.
4. For commercial use and government use customers, Pinpoint GPS components
are warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in material
or workmanship for one (1) year. Commercial use is defined as any work or
employment‑related use of the product, or any use of the product which
generates income, for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is only
occasionally used for such purpose such as rental fleets, guides, fish camps or
similar operations. Warranty is not transferable to any subsequent purchaser.
The Mercury Product Protection plan is not available to commercial use or
government use customers.
5. Warranty coverage is available to customers that purchase from an authorized
dealer or retailer that is authorized by MotorGuide to distribute the product in
the country in which the sale occurred. Warranty coverage and duration varies
by the country in which the owner resides. This Limited Warranty begins on the
date the product is first sold to a purchaser or the date on which the product is
first put into service, whichever occurs first. The repair or replacement of parts,
or the performance of service under this warranty, does not extend the life of
this warranty beyond its original expiration date. Promotional warranties are not
included in this statement and coverage may vary by promotion. Product either
sold or put into service more than six years from date of manufacture is
excluded from warranty coverage.
6. We reserve the right to improve the design of any trolling motor or accessory
without assuming any obligation to modify any trolling motor or accessory
previously manufactured.

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7. This warranty will not apply to: 1) haul‑out, launch, towing and storage,
transportation charges and/or travel time, telephone or rental charges of any
type, inconvenience, or loss of time or income, or other consequential damages;
or 2) removal or replacement of boat partitions or material because of boat
design for necessary access to the Product; or 3) disconnection and
reconnection of hard‑wired trolling motors.
8. TERMINATION OF COVERAGE: Warranty coverage may be terminated for
repossessed product, or product purchased at auction, from a salvage yard,
from a liquidator, from an insurance company, from unauthorized marine
dealers or boatbuilders, or other third party entities.
9. ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM
THIS WARRANTY, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE
LIMITED TO THE LIFE OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
For your records:
Model number _______________________________
Serial number _______________________________

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Installing the Pinpoint GPS Modules
! WARNING
Before working around electrical system components, disconnect the battery
cables from the battery to prevent injury or damage to the electrical system due to
an accidental short circuit.
1. Starting with the negative (–) lead, disconnect the trolling motor battery cables
from the battery, or unplug the trolling motor from the boat's power receptacle.
2. Remove the five screws from under the trolling motor head. Remove the cover
from the trolling motor head.
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3. Remove the cable grommet from the trolling motor head.
a - GPS module mounting
holes
b - Cable grommet
4. Place the upper GPS module into the trolling motor head as shown, with the
GPS cable exiting the module from below. Secure the upper GPS module to the
trolling motor head with two mounting screws. Push the power wires to one side
to ease installation of the GPS cable. Route the GPS cable out of the trolling
motor head, through the slot in the cable grommet as shown.
NOTE: The cable grommet is molded to allow the GPS cable to be routed under it.
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IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the mounting screws or use power tools to tighten
the screws.
a - Upper GPS module
b - Mounting screws (2)
c - Incorrect GPS cable
routing—do not
install the cable
here
d - Cable grommet
e - Unused slot for
sonar cable
f - GPS cable
5. Place the cover onto the trolling motor head. Ensure that the cable grommet is
seated in the trolling motor head and that no wires are pinched. Install the five
screws that secure the cover to the trolling motor head.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws or use power tools to tighten the
screws.
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6. Extend the trolling motor column so that the coiled power cable is as long as
possible. Starting from the trolling motor head, wrap the coiled GPS cable
around each coil of the power cable until you reach the lower mount. This will
place the coiled GPS cable inside the coils for the power cable.
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7. Remove the side panel screws from each side of the trolling motor. Gently pull
the side panels away from the mount, taking care not to damage the locating
tabs, and remove the side panels from both sides of the trolling motor.
a - Side panel screws
b - Locating tab
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8. Remove the status indicator light panel from the trolling motor by lifting it up,
then rotating it to clear the foot release lever. Do not unplug the status indicator
light panel from the trolling motor.
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9. Install the lower GPS module into the empty slot into the trolling motor base in
the following order:
Place the lower GPS module gently into the empty slot. Route the NMEA
cable through the slots as shown, with the connector exiting the trolling
motor base.
NOTE: If the NMEA cable will not be used, it can be coiled and left inside the trolling
motor base.
Remove the cap from the female GPS connector.
Route the male GPS connector through the slot, and connect it to the
female GPS connector by aligning the pins and locating tabs in the
connectors. Press the connectors together, then turn the nut 1/4 turn to
the right until it locks.
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Remove the plastic plug, and route the GPS cable through the opening in
the trolling motor base.
a - Status light indicator
panel
b - Status light harness
c - NMEA cable
d - Female GPS
connector
e - Male GPS connector
f - Lower GPS module
g - GPS cable
10. Install the status indicator light panel. Ensure that no wires are pinched between
the status indicator light panel and the trolling motor, and that the GPS cable is
positioned as shown.
a - Status indicator light
panel
b - GPS cable
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11. Install the side panels onto the trolling motor. Ensure that the status indicator
light panel is seated between the side panels as shown, and that no wires are
pinched.
a - Status indicator light panel not seated—incorrect
b - Status indicator light panel seated between side panels—correct
12. Ensure that no wires are pinched between the side panels and the trolling
motor. Tighten the side panel mounting screws.
a - Side panel screws
b - Locating tab
LINKING THE HANDHELD REMOTE TO THE TROLLING MOTOR
The first time the trolling motor is powered up, the handheld remote will need to be
linked to the trolling motor. The linking procedure is listed as follows:
1. Starting with the positive (+) lead, connect the trolling motor power cables to the
battery.
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2. Within ten seconds after connecting the power cables, press the left arrow
button and right arrow button on the handheld remote at the same time. The
trolling motor will emit a low tune to confirm that the handheld remote has been
linked to the trolling motor.
a - Left arrow button
b - Propeller button
c - Right arrow button
If you wish to clear the linked handheld from the trolling motor's memory, press the
left arrow, right arrow, and propeller buttons at the same time. You will need to
complete the link procedure again to use the handheld remote with the trolling motor.
MOUNTING ANGLE CALIBRATION
IMPORTANT: This calibration is required and is normally completed once when the
GPS modules are installed. It should be repeated when the trolling motor is moved
from one boat to another. This calibration can be done with the boat in or out of the
water.
a - Left turn
b - Right turn
c - Manual mode
d - #2 button
e - #1 button
IMPORTANT: A fixed GPS position is required to complete the mounting angle
calibration. The Xi5 will emit an audible tune once it has acquired a fixed GPS
position (in the default audio mode), and the GPS status indicator light will illuminate.
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1. Power up and deploy the trolling motor. Adjust the motor height so that the
motor is clear of any obstructions while turning.
IMPORTANT: Stay a safe distance away from the propeller—the trolling motor is in
an operational mode.
! WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never start or operate the
motor out of water.
2. Use the left turn and right turn buttons to steer the unit so that it is facing
straight ahead, parallel with the keel of the boat, with the nose cone of the lower
unit facing forward and the propeller facing aft.
View of boat from above
a - Nose cone facing the bow
b - Propeller facing the stern
c - Parallel lines
3. Once the lower unit is positioned as close to parallel with the keel as possible,
press and hold the manual mode button, then press and release the 1, 1, then
2 buttons in sequence. The trolling motor will emit an audible tune, flash the
status indicator light, and then return to manual mode, completing the mounting
angle calibration.
COMPASS CALIBRATION
IMPORTANT: This calibration is completed at the factory. It should only be repeated
if the Pinpoint GPS system is not responding properly. This calibration must be done
with the boat in the water, using the primary propulsion engine.
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IMPORTANT: A fixed GPS position is required to complete the compass calibration.
The Xi5 will emit an audible tune once it has acquired a fixed GPS position (in the
default audio mode), and the GPS status indicator light will illuminate.
a - Manual mode
b - #1 button
1. Locate a suitable area clear of obstructions to navigation (both above and below
the waterline) to perform the compass calibration.
2. Deploy the trolling motor. Verify that you are in a location where your trolling
motor and primary propulsion engine will not hit bottom or other obstructions.
3. Press and hold the manual mode button, then press 1, 1, 1. The trolling motor
will emit three ascending‑tone beeps.
4. Use the primary propulsion engine to slowly drive the boat in two complete
circles. The trolling motor will emit a tune when the compass calibration is
complete.
RESET TO FACTORY CALIBRATION
To reset the trolling motor to the factory calibration, press and hold the manual mode
button, then press 1, 1, 4.
Operating the Pinpoint GPS System
PINPOINT GPS STARTUP
The global positioning system (GPS) is a satellite‑based navigation system capable
of providing positional information anywhere on Earth, provided that the GPS receiver
has a clear line of sight to at least four GPS satellites.
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When the trolling motor is powered up and deployed, it is immediately capable of
operating as a conventional trolling motor. The trolling motor will require
approximately 30 seconds to acquire a fixed GPS position. Having a clear view of the
sky overhead, with no large trees, power lines, bridges, or buildings to interfere with
the GPS signal, will improve the GPS accuracy and reduce the amount of time
required to obtain a fixed GPS position. Once the unit has acquired a fixed GPS
position, the GPS accuracy will continually improve for several minutes. It is
recommended to power up the trolling motor as soon as possible before operation to
allow the fixed GPS position to become as accurate as possible.
Power up the trolling motor by connecting the battery cables to the trolling motor
batteries, or plugging the trolling motor into the trolling motor power plug (if
equipped). The trolling motor will emit audio signals to make the operator aware of its
status.
• The trolling motor will emit one beep when it is powered up.
• The trolling motor will emit a three‑beep tune once it has acquired a fixed GPS
position, and the GPS status indicator light will illuminate.
OPERATING IN MANUAL MODE
In manual mode, the trolling motor operates like a conventional trolling motor. It
allows the operator to manually control the direction of travel and thrust level of the
trolling motor, using the directional controls on the handheld remote or wireless foot
pedal. Refer to the following illustration and instructions to operate the trolling motor
in manual mode with the handheld remote.
Once the trolling motor is powered up, it is ready to operate in manual mode. Manual
mode is the default mode after power‑up, and also if the GPS signal is lost while in a
GPS operating mode. The trolling motor will emit one beep to indicate its status in
manual mode. To enter manual mode from another mode, press the manual mode
button.
a - Left turn
b - Propeller on/off
c - Increase speed
d - Right turn
e - Manual mode
f - Decrease speed
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Turning the Handheld Remote On or Off
The handheld remote is always on, and is ready for use anytime that the trolling
motor is powered up and in the deployed position.
Steering
•To turn left, press the left turn button on the handheld remote.
•To turn right, press the right turn button on the handheld remote.
• The available steering range allows the trolling motor to turn beyond 180° for
operation in reverse.
Speed Control
•Press the propeller on/off button once to start the propeller, and press the
propeller on/off button again to stop the propeller.
• The trolling motor will emit a two‑beep tone when the propeller is started, and
the propeller status indicator light on the trolling motor will illuminate.
• The trolling motor will emit a two‑beep tone when the propeller is stopped, and
the propeller status indicator light will turn off.
•The system is equipped with 20 speed levels. Press the increase speed (+)
button to increase motor speed by one level, and press the decrease speed (–)
button to reduce the motor speed by one level.
•Holding the increase speed (+) or decrease speed (–) buttons will cause the
speed level to increase or decrease until the speed level is reached. Holding the
increase speed (+) or decrease speed (–) button for 2.5 seconds will increase
the speed level from 0% to 100%, or decrease from 100% to 0%, respectively.
The trolling motor will emit two beeps when it reaches the 100% or 0% speed
level.
• The trolling motor will emit two beeps if the user tries to increase or decrease
the motor speed beyond its limits.
ANCHOR MODE
Operating in Anchor Mode
Anchor mode allows the boat's bow to remain in a fixed location, and will
automatically account for wind and current changes to keep the boat in the selected
location, using the trolling motor steering and speed controls. In order for anchor
mode to operate, the Pinpoint GPS system must have achieved a fixed GPS location,
indicated by the trolling motor emitting a three‑beep tune, and the GPS status
indicator light will illuminate.

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! WARNING
Avoid serious injury from colliding with other boats, running aground, or striking
objects in the water. The Pinpoint GPS system cannot detect other boats, shallow
water, or objects in the water. Always beware of possible obstructions to navigation
when operating in any Pinpoint GPS mode.
a - Anchor mode
b - Manual mode
! WARNING
A spinning propeller, a moving boat, or any solid device attached to the boat can
cause serious injury or death to swimmers. Stop the trolling motor immediately
whenever anyone in the water is near your boat.
Setting the Anchor
Press the anchor mode button to place the system in anchor mode. When the
anchor mode button is pressed, the system will lock onto the fixed GPS position at
the moment that the button was pressed. The trolling motor will emit one ascending
chirp to indicate its status in anchor mode, and the GPS status indicator light will blink
slowly.
While anchor mode holds the boat in the selected position, the boat may rotate or
pivot around the trolling motor's steering axis. The orientation of the boat will follow
the wind and/or current.
Exiting Anchor Mode
Press the anchor mode button again or press the manual mode button. The trolling
motor will emit a descending chirp and the GPS status indicator light on the trolling
motor will stop blinking and remain on.
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