Minn Kota i-Pilot User Manual [, ENG, 94 MB]

OWNER'S MANUAL

2 | minnkotamotors.com ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing the Minn Kota® i-Pilot®. This revolutionary control system uses GPS technology to record and store tracks and locations which are then used to deliver unprecedented levels of boat control. Intuitive features and wireless control help to accurately position your boat and improve your bait presentation. i-Pilot navigates and positions your boat for you, so you can focus on fishing. REGISTRATION Remember to keep your receipt and immediately register your trolling motor. A registration card is included with your motor or you can complete registration on our website at minnkotamotors.com. SERIAL NUMBER Your Minn Kota 11-character serial number is very important. It helps to determine the specific model and year of manufacture. When contacting Consumer Service or registering your product, you will need to know your product’s serial number. We recommend that you write the serial number down so that you have it available for future reference. NOTE: Do not return your Minn Kota product to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You may obtain service by: calling Minn Kota at (800) 227-6433; returning your product to the Minn Kota Factory Service Center; sending or taking your product to any Minn Kota authorized service center. A list of authorized service centers is available on our website, at minnkotamotors.com. Please include proof of purchase, serial number and purchase date for warranty service with any of the above options. Model: ________________________________________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________ Store Where Purchased: ___________________________________ PRODUCT INFORMATION (FOR CONSUMER REFERENCE ONLY) NOTE: The location of the serial number, for the i-Pilot navigation system, is different based on the motor it is installed on. The motor serial number encompasses the i-Pilot navigation system. Refer to the images to the right to determine location based on motor model. Terrova & Riptide Terrova Ultrex PowerDrive & Riptide PowerDrive Ulterra & Riptide Ulterra Made by Minn Kota Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. 121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001 USA Trolling Motors Produced in 2012 TERROVA 55-54"_BT MODEL 1358803 SER NO R365 MK12345 EXAMPLE Made by Minn Kota Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. 121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001 USA Trolling Motors Produced in 2012 POWERDRIVE 55/IP-54"_BT MODEL 1358744 SER NO R365 MK12345 EXAMPLE Made by Minn Kota Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. 121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001 USA Trolling Motors Produced in 2015 ULTREX 80/US2/IP-45"_BT MODEL 1368800 SER NO R365 MK12345 EXAMPLE Made by Minn Kota Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. 121 Power Drive Mankato, MN 56001 USA Trolling Motors Produced in 2015 SER NO R365 MK12345 ULTERRA 80/US2/IPLINK-45"_BT MODEL 1358923 EXAMPLE

minnkotamotors.com | 3 ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ..................................................................................................... 4 WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................... 5 FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................... 6 REMOTE BUTTONS ....................................................................................................................... 7 HEADER & ICONOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................... 8 DISPLAY SCREEN ........................................................................................................................... 9 GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................................... 10 The i-Pilot System ..................................................................................................................... 10 System Startup ............................................................................................................................ 11 AUDIO MODES ............................................................................................................................... 13 Audio Mode Control ................................................................................................................... 13 SPOT-LOCK ....................................................................................................................................... 15 How Spot-Lock Works .............................................................................................................. 15 Spot-Lock Functions................................................................................................................. 15 CRUISE CONTROL ........................................................................................................................ 18 i-Pilot with Cruise Control ........................................................................................................ 18 Working with Cruise Control .................................................................................................... 19 HIGH SPEED BYPASS................................................................................................................. 21 Motor Speed and High Speed Bypass ................................................................................. 21 Controlling High Speed Bypass.............................................................................................. 21 AUTOPILOT ......................................................................................................................................23 i-Pilot with Autopilot .................................................................................................................23 AutoPilot Modes ........................................................................................................................23 Working with AutoPilot ........................................................................................................... 24 iTRACKS ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Understanding iTracks ............................................................................................................. 26 Working with iTracks..................................................................................................................27 iTrack Arrival Modes ................................................................................................................. 29 HEADING SENSOR...................................................................................................................... 30 Heading Sensor Features ....................................................................................................... 30 Heading Sensor Functions ..................................................................................................... 30 Light Patterns ............................................................................................................................ 30 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 31 Working with the Heading Sensor ......................................................................................... 37 MOTOR CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................... 41 REMOTE CONTROLS ................................................................................................................. 46 i-PILOT APP .................................................................................................................................... 56 Launching the App & Demo Mode ....................................................................................... 59 Getting Started .......................................................................................................................... 60 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 64 Battery Replacement ............................................................................................................... 64 i-Pilot Software ......................................................................................................................... 65 Pairing a Remote with a Controller ...................................................................................... 66 General Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 68 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 68 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS ................................................................................................ 70 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST.........................................................................................72

4 | minnkotamotors.com ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. Please thoroughly read the user manual. Follow all instructions and heed all safety and cautionary notices. Use of this product is only permitted for persons that have read and understood these user instructions. Minors may use this product only under adult supervision. ÊUTION This unit uses a magnetic compass to detect direction of travel. The compass can be adversely affected by magnets or large, ferrous metal objects near (within 24” of) the trolling motor control head. Obstructions on the propeller may cause excessive vibration of the motor head. This vibration can cause the compass to wander and erratic steering to occur. Clear the obstruction to return the motor to normal operation. WARNING This product contains chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity. WARNING You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. We have designed your Minn Kota product to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance boat operation and improve your ability to catch fish. This product does not relieve you from the responsibility for safe operation of your boat. You must avoid hazards to navigation and always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. You must always be prepared to regain manual control of your boat. Learn to operate your Minn Kota product in an area free from hazards and obstacles. WARNING It is recommended to only use Johnson Outdoors approved accessories with your Minn Kota motor, such as this i-Pilot system. Using non-approved accessories including to mount or control your motor may cause damage, unexpected motor operation and injury. Be sure to use the product and approved accessories, including remotes, safely and in the manner directed to avoid accidental or unexpected motor operation. Keep all factory installed parts in place including motor and accessory covers, enclosures and guards. WARNING When the motor is being controlled by the i-Pilot navigation system, the Controller will continue to perform the last task it was assigned, even when the remote is not powered on. Be sure to know how to power the motor "on" and "off", and always be alert for unexpected motor movement, such as a turning propeller, even when the remote is powered "off". Refer to the Owner's Manual for how to control the motor without the i-Pilot remote and become familiar with it's features including how to turn it "on" and "off".

minnkotamotors.com | 5 ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. WARRANTY ON MINN KOTA I-PILOT® AND I-PILOT® LINK™ WIRELESS GPS TROLLING SYSTEM ACCESSORY Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. (“JOME”) extends the following limited warranty to the original retail purchaser only. Warranty coverage is not transferable. Minn Kota Limited Two-Year Warranty on the Entire Product JOME warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the purchaser’s new Minn Kota i-Pilot® or i-Pilot® Link™ Wireless GPS Trolling System Accessory will be materially free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within two (2) years after the date of purchase. JOME will (at its option) either repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found by JOME to be defective during the term of this warranty. Such repair, or replacement shall be the sole and exclusive liability of JOME and the sole and exclusive remedy of the purchaser for breach of this warranty. Exclusions & Limitations This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been used commercially or for rental purposes. This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, blemishes that do not affect the operation of the product, or damage caused by accidents, abuse, alteration, modification, shipping damages, negligence of the user or misuse, improper or insufficient care or maintenance. DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT MEETING THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ORIGINAL PARTS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement parts which are not in breach of the limited warranty are the responsibility of the purchaser. Prior to using products, the purchaser shall determine the suitability of the products for the intended use and assumes all related risk and liability. Any assistance JOME provides to or procures for the purchaser outside the terms, limitations or exclusions of this limited warranty will not constitute a waiver of the terms, limitations or exclusions, nor will such assistance extend or revive the warranty. JOME will not reimburse the purchaser for any expenses incurred by the purchaser in repairing, correcting or replacing any defective products or parts, except those incurred with JOME’s prior written permission. JOME’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO COVERED PRODUCTS IS LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASER’S ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR SUCH PRODUCT. How To Obtain Warranty Service To obtain warranty service in the U.S., the product believed to be defective, and proof of original purchase (including the date of purchase), must be presented to Minn Kota’s factory service center in Mankato, MN. Any charges incurred for service calls, transportation or shipping/freight to/from the factory, labor to haul out, remove, re-install or re-rig products removed for warranty service, or any other similar items are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the purchaser. Products purchased outside of the U.S. must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase (including the date of purchase and serial number) to any Authorized Minn Kota Service Center in the country of purchase. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting the factory at 1-800-227-6433 or email service@minnkotamotors.com. Products repaired or replaced will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period [or for 90 days from the date of repair or replacement, whichever is longer]. For any product that is returned for warranty service that JOME finds to be not covered by or not in breach of this limited warranty, there will be a billing for services rendered at the prevailing posted labor rate and for a minimum of at least one hour. NOTE: Do not return your Minn Kota product to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace products. NOTE: THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE RELEVANT EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL JOME BE LIABLE FOR PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. Without limiting the foregoing, JOME assumes no responsibility for loss of use of product, loss of time, inconvenience or other damage. 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 and/or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

6 | minnkotamotors.com ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice. This diagram is for reference only and may differ from your actual product. Left Softkey Right Softkey Menu Up Menu Down Ok Speed Up Speed Down Prop On/Off Steer Left Steer Right High Speed Bypass Spot-Lock Display Screen GO TO Cruise Control AutoPilot Home PAIR Control Head Ulterra Riptide Ulterra Ultrex PowerDrive Riptide PowerDrive Terrova Riptide Terrova Pair Button i-Pilot Remote i-Pilot Control Head

minnkotamotors.com | 7 ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. GO TO Opens the list of Spot-Locks and iTracks that are within navigable range. Cruise Control Press to enable Cruise Control. Spot-Lock Press to enable Spot-Lock. AutoPilot Press to enable AutoPilot. Speed Down & Speed Up Press to increase or decrease motor speed. Prop On/Off Pressing this button will turn the Prop on and off. Steer Left & Steer Right Press to steer the motor to the left or to the right. High Speed Bypass Bypasses the current motor speed to speed 10. Quickly double press to engage. Single press to disengage. Home Pressing this button will always bring you to the Home Screen. Ok Press to accept menu selections. Press to power remote on. Press and hold for 3 seconds to power remote off. Left Softkey & Right Softkey Buttons change function based on the mode of operation and which screen is presently displayed. Softkey labels at the bottom of the display screen indicate current function. Menu Up & Menu Down Used to navigate softkey labels and menus. NOTE: If Steer Right or Steer Left is held down for more the six to eight seconds, the steering will stop to prevent the coil cord from wrapping around the shaft on some models. NOTE: If your motor is connected to a Heading Sensor, the Speed Down (backwards), Speed Up (forward), Steer Right and Steer Left buttons function change to Jog the boat while in Spot-Lock. NOTE: The remote is waterproof, but will not float. MENU CONTROL BUTTONS MANUAL CONTROL BUTTONS NAVIGATION BUTTONS

8 | minnkotamotors.com ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. Spot-Lock Displays when Spot-Lock is engaged. Spot-Lock Jog Displays when Spot-Lock is engaged and the motor is communicating with a Heading Sensor. Legacy AutoPilot Displays when AutoPilot is engaged and the AutoPilot Mode is set to Legacy. Advanced AutoPilot Displays when AutoPilot is engaged and the AutoPilot Mode is set to Advanced. Record Displays when an iTrack is being recorded. iTrack Displays when an iTrack is being navigated. Prop Lockout Displays when the Prop is locked-out during certain functions. Trim t Displays when Trim is being adjusted. Brightness Displays when screen brightness is being adjusted. Prop Displays when the Prop is enabled. Rotates when the Prop is on and the Prop Speed is greater than zero. Blinks when a mode of navigation is used that requires the prop to be enabled. Prop Speed Displays the current Prop Speed. Can be adjusted in 1/2 speed increments between 0 and 10. Ground Speed Displays the current speed over ground. Cruise Control Displays the Target Speed when Cruise Control is engaged. Lock Displays when the Remote is locked. Scroll Up & Down Displays when the softkey labels at the bottom of the display screen have more options available. HEADER ICONOGRAPHY 10:50 A 10:50 A GPS Signal Strength Motor Battery Time Remote Battery GPS Signal Strength Shows the level of GPS signal strength. If no bars appear, the system has not yet acquired a GPS ﬁx. Motor Battery t n Displays motor battery level when prop is disengaged. Time Displays the current time. Remote Battery Displays the battery level of the remote. t Only available with Ulterra. n Only available with Ultrex. TARGET 1.5 10

minnkotamotors.com | 9 ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. To Start When recording or navigating an iTrack, the To Start location is the beginning of the iTrack. To End When recording or navigating an iTrack, the To End location is the end of the iTrack. Distance To Go When Navigating to a Spot-Lock it is the distance left before the destination is reached. When navigating an iTrack it is the distance to go to reach either the To Start or To End location on the iTrack depending on which direction the iTrack is being navigated. TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS Reverse Cancel To End IT01 DTG 216 f t 10:50 A 2 0.7 mph Discard Stop IT05 DIST 0 ﬅ 10:50 A 2 0.6 mph System Options BRG 120° 10:50 A 2 0.6 mph System Options HDG 114° 10:50 A 2 0.6 mph TARGET 1.5 Discard Stop DIST 34ﬅ HDG 340° 10:50 A 2 0.6 mph DIST To Start A list of iTracks that are in navigable range. The date and time listed are generated when the track is recorded. Navigating with Legacy AutoPilot. A list of Spot-Locks that are in navigable range. The date and time listed are generated when the Spot-Lock is saved. Navigating with Advanced AutoPilot. Navigating an iTrack when the boat is on course to go to the end of the iTrack. Recording an iTrack. A temporary Spot-Lock created when the Spot-Lock button is pressed and Spot- Lock Jog is available. Recording as iTrack while in Advanced AutoPilot. SAMPLE SCREENS Become familiar with some of the display screens used on the i-Pilot remote interface. Back iTracks 0 0.0 mph Spot-Locks SL01 SL02 9:35 AM DIST 231 ft BRG 52° SL03 SL04 APR 01 APR 01 9:51 AM DIST 40 ft BRG 86° APR 01 8:45 AM DIST 150 ft BRG 43° APR 01 7:34 AM DIST 138 ft BRG 12° DTG 216 f t To Start To End iTracks IT01 IT02 9:35 AM DIST 0.39 sm BRG 52° IT03 IT04 APR 27 APR 14 9:51 AM DIST 0.46 sm BRG 86° APR 14 8:45 AM DIST 0.24 sm BRG 43° MAR 28 7:34 AM DIST 0.11 sm BRG 12° To End BRG 014° Distance Distance from the boat's current location to a Spot- Lock or the boat's location and closest point on an iTrack. Bearing Bearing is the direction from the boat's current location to the target destination. A target destination can be a Spot-Lock or iTrack. Heading Heading is the direction that the motor is pointing or traveling. Become familiar with common terms and abbreviations in order to understand what the remote is communicating about runtime navigational data. Save Cancel BRG 014° DTG 0 ft SL-tmp 10:50 A 0 0.0 mph

10 | minnkotamotors.com ©2016 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. THE i-PILOT SYSTEM The i-Pilot navigation system comes pre-installed on your trolling motor. If your motor comes with a Heading Sensor, the Heading Sensor needs to be installed and paired with the i-Pilot controller. The i-Pilot controller is contained in the motor Control Head. Please see the "Heading Sensor" portion of this manual for more information on the Heading Sensor. The i-Pilot remote also comes paired to the controller from the factory. The i-Pilot remote and controller make up the i-Pilot navigation system. The top of the motor Control Head also has a single pair button to allow additional remotes and the Heading Sensor to be paired to the system. A remote can only be paired with one controller at a time. The i-Pilot controller contains a very sensitive compass and is where all GPS satellite and i-Pilot remote signals are received. Before each startup, it is recommended to inspect the Remote, Propeller, and Control Head for damage and to make sure that there are no obstructions that would affect communication between the Control Head, the GPS signal and the Remote, or boat movement. Variable Effect Ratio of motor thrust to boat weight Excessive thrust on a smaller boat can cause i-Pilot to over correct. Not enough thrust on a large boat can cause i-Pilot to respond slowly. Wind Excessive wind and/or current can reduce i-Pilot’s positioning accuracy. GPS signal strength The greater number of GPS signal bars the greater the accuracy. Trolling motor battery power level A fully charged battery will give the best performance. NOTE: It is very important that the controller have a clear view of the sky in all directions and has a clear line of sight to the remote for optimum performance. Power The i-Pilot controller will turn on whenever the trolling motor has power. Refer to the Owner's Manual for your specific motor to determine how to power up your trolling motor. Owner's Manuals can be found on-line at minnkotamotors.com. It is recommended to turn off and disconnect the power source from the trolling motor when not in use. Accuracy The accuracy and responsiveness with which i-Pilot controls your boat is highly dependent upon many variables. Just a few of these variables and their general effects on responsiveness and accuracy are given below so that the behavior of the system can be understood. Navigation i-Pilot uses GPS satellite signals as well as compass data to know where it is, where its heading and the direction the motor is pointing. Since i-Pilot depends on GPS satellite signals for navigation, a minimum GPS signal of one bar is required in order for GPS navigation controls to be enabled. Best results are achieved when GPS signals of four bars can be obtained. i-Pilot also uses a method of GPS navigation called Arrival Circles. These imaginary circles allow i-Pilot to understand when it has drifted away from a point and when it has arrived at a point. The size of the circle varies depending on signal strength. The greater the signal strength the smaller the Arrival Circle. ÊUTION This unit uses a magnetic compass to detect direction of travel. The compass can be adversely affected by magnets or large, ferrous metal objects near (within 24” of) the trolling motor control head. Obstructions on the propeller may cause excessive vibration of the motor head. This vibration can cause the compass to wander and erratic steering to occur. Clear the obstruction to return the motor to normal operation. Power should be disconnected from the motor when not in use. Removing the motor from the power source will ensure that current is not reaching the electronics when not in use.

Minn Kota i-Pilot User Manual [, ENG, 94 MB]

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