Minn Kota 1866350 Legacy i-Pilot System Remote Manual

Minn Kota 1866350 Legacy i-Pilot System Remote

Safety and Cautions

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. We have designed i-Pilot 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 the 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 i-Pilot in an area free from hazards and obstacles.

Warranty and Registration

To receive all the benefits of your product warranty please fill out and mail the warranty registration card. You may also register your product online at minnkotamotors.com.

Correctly installing i-Pilot on a Minn Kota trolling motor will not void the original motor warranty or the warranty of any previously installed accessories. Installing i-Pilot will not extend the warranty of any Minn Kota product it is being installed into or in conjunction with.

PARTS LIST VIEW

PARTS LIST VIEW RIPTIDE ST

PARTS LIST VIEW POWERDRIVE V2

PARTS LIST VIEW RIPTIDE SP

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

10 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 information box in the Notes section located on page 73 of this manual.

Before installing i-Pilot 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, please go online at minnkotamotors.com for a full step-by-step, guided installation video.

You may also call Minn Kota technical service at 1-800-227-6433 to talk to a customer service representative.

INSTALLATION OF I-PILOT CONTROLLER

i-Pilot Installation on Terrova and Riptide ST Trolling Motors

1. Remove all power to the trolling motor.
2. Remove control box cover screws and cover using Phillips screwdriver.
3. If the trolling motor has the AutoPilot feature, unplug the AutoPilot control board and remove it from the control box.
4. Plug the i-Pilot controller connector into the accessory connector. Be careful to orient the connector properly prior to pushing it together. The plug will click twice when pushing it together and the yellow end will be fully covered when installed properly. Make sure the connector is aligned properly. Make sure the connector is fully seated.
5. Place the i-Pilot controller where the control box cover was installed and secure with supplied #8 screws. Do not over-tighten screws.
6. I-Pilot is now installed.

VERIFYING INSTALLATION

It is important to verify your i-Pilot installation before going on the water. If this cannot be done, it is highly recommended that system verification 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 is working properly before going on the water, follow the steps below.

1. The 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. I-Pilot will emit four short beeps on startup.
7. Press any button on the i-Pilot remote.
8. The i-Pilot remote LCD will come on; prop speed and the GPS antenna icon will be displayed. It should take no longer than two minutes to obtain a GPS signal strength of at least one bar.
9. When i-Pilot is powered up, it starts to gather satellite information about its location. A minimum satellite signal level must be achieved before all i-Pilot functionality is available. This minimum level is one bar on the GPS signal icon. At the initial startup, only manual functions will be available.
10. Verify all manual functions.
11. If you experience any problems with any of the steps above, or cannot obtain a GPS satellite signal, refer to the troubleshooting section beginning.

Remote Battery Replacement

1. Make sure hands are clean, dry and static free. Discharge any static electricity by touching a metal object that is grounded. Static electricity can damage the circuit board.
2. With the remote upside down, use a large coin to rotate the battery door counterclockwise until either of the Unlock icons aligns with the arrow (see Figure B).
3. Remove the battery cover and old battery and replace them with a new CR2450 coin cell battery. Note the proper polarity of the battery (see Figure A).
4. Ensure the two rubber o-rings are properly seated on the underside of the battery cover.
5. Replace the battery cover by aligning either of the Unlock icons with the arrow, pressing the cover down, and rotating clockwise until the Lock icon aligns with the arrow.

KNOWING YOUR I-PILOT CONTROLLER

Construction

The i-Pilot controller contains a very sensitive digital compass and is where all GPS satellite and i-Pilot remote signals are received. 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.

All electronics within the controller enclosure are completely sealed.

Remote Learning

The i-Pilot remote is prelearned to the controller from the factory. The top of the controller has a single learn button to allow additional remotes to be added to the system. To learn additional remotes:

1. Power up the trolling motor.
2. Push and hold the learn button down. A steady audio tone will be heard while holding this button.
3. While holding the learn button down push any button on the remote being programmed. Three beeps will be heard when the remote is successfully learned.

A remote can only be learned to one controller at a time. A controller can have an unlimited number of remotes learned to it. During the learning process, the remote must start out in the OFF condition. If necessary, the remote can be turned off by pressing and holding the Pause button for three seconds.

HOW SPOT LOCK WORKS

Spot-Lock

Spot-Lock uses a single point as a reference for the spot you want to stay on. This point is recorded and stored in one of the six memory locations when the Spot-Lock button is pushed. Around the Spot-Lock location, i-Pilot uses an arrival circle to determine prop speed and direction.

If i-Pilot sees it is within the circle, it will adjust the motor speed to zero. If i-Pilot sees it is outside of the circle, it will control motor speed in an attempt to get the boat back into the circle.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Does i-Pilot record the speed I am traveling when recording a track?

A. No. I-Pilot only records its location during the track record. It is up to the user to set the desired speed manually or with Cruise Control.

Q. Why doesn’t my GPS Signal Strength icon always show all four bars?

A. GPS signal strength is impacted by many influences including the i-Pilot controller having a clear view of the sky (especially of the
southern sky), the boat is located alongside a high bank, and your geographic location.

Q. Is i-Pilot compatible with CoPilot?

A. No. None of the components between the two systems are compatible with each other.

Q. Does the remote float?

A. Yes.

Q. How long of a track can I record?

A. Each individual track location (A, B, C, D, E or F) can be up to two miles in length.

Q. Can I use multiple remotes with my i-Pilot?

A. Yes, you can use an unlimited number of remotes simultaneously. Remember to learn each new remote to the i-Pilot controller.

TROUBLESHOOTING

General Troubleshooting

Problem: The motor is making erratic steering corrections while in AutoPilot, Spot-Lock, or Track to Start/End.

Solution: Be sure to keep all ferrous metallic objects away from the i-Pilot controller as they will have an impact on the built-in compass. Such objects include: anchors, metal framework, etc.

Problem: When a button on the remote is pressed the motor doesn’t always respond.

Solutions: Check if the low battery indicator is on. If so, replace the remote’s battery. Check for large obstructions between the remote and the motor.

Problem: I press a button on the remote and nothing happens.

Solution: Could be a dead battery in the remote. If the battery was just replaced, open the remote case and verify that all the internal components were properly reinstalled.

Problem: I press a button on the remote and all the icons come on for a few seconds then it shuts off.

Solutions: Verify that the motor is powered up (for Terrova and Riptide ST, it must also have its system ready light on). Go through the learning process for the remote.

Problem: i-Pilot won’t let me turn on certain features like: Advanced AutoPilot, Record, Track to Start/End or Spot Lock.

Solution: Verify that the GPS Signal Strength icon on the LCD shows at least one bar. If there are no bars, i-Pilot will not allow these GPS-based features to be enabled.

Problem: The remote LCD backlighting will not come on.

Solution: Check if the low battery indicator icon is on. Backlighting is disabled when a low battery level is detected. Replace the battery.

Solution: The Backlight will not come on if the remote is not currently communicating with the i-Pilot Controller.

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