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Helix and mega 360 questions
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10/21/21 02:56 AM
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Bowtech32
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First I have a helix 12 g2n, which is not compatible, thinking about going for the helix 15 g4n instead of just adding a 2nd unit. I have an ultrex, will this be a plug and play or will I need anything other than a Y cable? Any feedback will be appreciated
2021 Skeeter ZXR21 Yamaha SHO 250 93 Ranger 372 150xr6
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Re: Helix and mega 360 questions
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10/21/21 02:14 PM
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If you want to use the sonar that is built in the trolling motor or the transducer that comes with the new unit you will need a Y cable; If not you will just plug the 360 into the unit.
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Re: Helix and mega 360 questions
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10/21/21 04:26 PM
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Wayne P.
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The MEGA 360 does two things ONLY= Side Imaging and 360, but not at the same time. It comes with two 10' transducer cables--one for a Helix and one for a SOLIX.
To have DI/2D/Temp displayed on the same unit, you have to connect another transducer with it via Y cable or share those from another unit via Ethernet. It REPLACES Side Imaging on a Side Imaging+ unit and ADDS Side Imaging to a Down Imaging+ unit.
Default when the MEGA 360 is detected is the MEGA 360 alone, makes no difference if you have another transducer connected via Y cable or not. You have to change the Connected Transducer setting to the combo of transducers if you have an additional transducer connected.
The Y cable model is different if you use a built-in MDI/MSI Minnkota transducer or a Humminbird Imaging+ transducer.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3, Helix 10 MEGA DI+ GPS G3N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1
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Re: Helix and mega 360 questions
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10/21/21 09:30 PM
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Bowtech32
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The MEGA 360 does two things ONLY= Side Imaging and 360, but not at the same time. It comes with two 10' transducer cables--one for a Helix and one for a SOLIX.
To have DI/2D/Temp displayed on the same unit, you have to connect another transducer with it via Y cable or share those from another unit via Ethernet. It REPLACES Side Imaging on a Side Imaging+ unit and ADDS Side Imaging to a Down Imaging+ unit.
Default when the MEGA 360 is detected is the MEGA 360 alone, makes no difference if you have another transducer connected via Y cable or not. You have to change the Connected Transducer setting to the combo of transducers if you have an additional transducer connected.
The Y cable model is different if you use a built-in MDI/MSI Minnkota transducer or a Humminbird Imaging+ transducer. So I can’t get depth reading and 360 image on 1 unit at the same time?
2021 Skeeter ZXR21 Yamaha SHO 250 93 Ranger 372 150xr6
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