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Helix and mega 360 questions #14167210 10/21/21 02:56 AM
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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


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Re: Helix and mega 360 questions [Re: Bowtech32] #14167431 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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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.


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Originally Posted by Wayne P.
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?


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