Diagram of a boat with networking connections depicted between Minn Kota and Humminbird units

HUMMINBIRD

NETWORKING DIAGRAMS

Ever wonder, "What do I need to install my Humminbird fish finder?" or "How do I network my fish finders together?" We've put together a number of networking diagrams to help you find what you need to install Humminbird fish finders, MEGA Live Imaging, Minn Kota trolling motors and more, so you can take advantage of the One-Boat Network®. With these wiring diagrams, you can be confident that you'll start the fish finder install process with all of the cables and accessories you need for your specific boat setup. Start by downloading the complete set of PDFs, or select the specific configuration that fits your needs.

Humminbird Network Diagram 1

This setup includes (2) APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3 series, connected via Ethernet cables and an AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switch. It includes a GPS + Heading Sensor (AS GPS NMEA 2000®), high-speed transducers for both fiberglass (XP 14 HW T) and aluminum hulls (XNT 14 HW T), and a transducer splitter cable (14 M ID SIDB Y). Optional Bluetooth accessories are the Minn Kota Talon or Raptor shallow water anchors and Cannon Optimum downrigger. The system is compatible with Minn Kota trolling motors with Advanced GPS Navigation.

Humminbird Networking Diagram 2

This setup expands to (2) MFDs (APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3), (2) AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switches, MEGA Live 2 Forward-Facing Sonar (P/N 710310-1), Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor with Built-in MEGA Imaging (includes a 30' Ethernet extension cable), GPS + Heading Sensor, high-speed transducers, MEGA 360 Imaging (Ultrex), and a MEGA 360 and MDI/2D Y-Cable. Optional Bluetooth accessories remain the same.

Humminbird Networking Diagram 3

This setup includes (3) MFDs (APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3), (2) AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switches, MEGA Live 2 Forward-Facing Sonar, Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor with Built-in MEGA Imaging, GPS + Heading Sensor, high-speed transducers, MEGA 360 Imaging, and a MEGA 360 and MDI/2D Y-Cable. Optional Bluetooth accessories and additional transducers are also supported.

Humminbird Networking Diagrams 4

This setup features (4) MFDs (APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3), (2) AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switches, MEGA Live 2 Forward-Facing Sonar, Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor with Built-in MEGA Imaging, GPS + Heading Sensor, high-speed transducers, MEGA 360 Imaging, and a MEGA 360 and MDI/2D Y-Cable. Optional Bluetooth accessories and additional transducers are included.

Humminbird Networking Diagram 5

This setup supports (5) MFDs (APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3), (2) AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switches, MEGA Live 2 Forward-Facing Sonar, Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor with Built-in MEGA Imaging, GPS + Heading Sensor, high-speed transducers, MEGA 360 Imaging, and a MEGA 360 and MDI/2D Y-Cable. Optional Bluetooth accessories and additional transducers are available.

Networking Diagram 6

This setup includes (1) MFD (APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3), Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor with Built-in MEGA Imaging, GPS + Heading Sensor, high-speed transducers, and a transducer splitter cable. Optional Bluetooth accessories are supported.

Humminbird Networking Diagram 7

This setup features (1) MFD (APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3), Minn Kota Trolling Motor with Advanced GPS Navigation, GPS + Heading Sensor, AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switch, CHIRP Radar (HB 2124 CHIRP Radar), high-speed transducers, and a transducer splitter cable. Optional Bluetooth accessories are included.

Humminbird Networking Diagram 8

This setup includes (2) MFDs (APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3), (2) AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switches, Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor with Built-in MEGA Imaging, CHIRP Radar, GPS + Heading Sensor, high-speed transducers, and a transducer splitter cable. Optional Bluetooth accessories and additional transducers are supported.

Humminbird Networking Diagram 9

This setup includes (2) MFDs (APEX, XPLORE, or SOLIX G3), (2) AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switches, MEGA Live 2 Forward-Facing Sonar, Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor with Built-in MEGA Imaging, CHIRP Radar, GPS + Heading Sensor, high-speed transducers, and a transducer splitter cable. Optional Bluetooth accessories and additional transducers are included.

nmea 2000 installation guide

NMEA 2000® STARTER KIT Installation Guide - Build your NMEA 2000 backbone and connect your Humminbird® control head with one or more NMEA 2000 devices.

HELIX NETWORKING DIAGRAMS

Freshwater Diagram 1

(1) Bow-mounted Humminbird unit and (1) console-mounted unit networked together, with heading sensor GPS puck and high-speed transducer with y-cable.
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Freshwater Diagram 2

Minn Kota trolling motor with Adv GPS Navigation and built-in MEGA Imaging, (1) bow-mounted Humminbird unit and (1) console-mounted Humminbird unit, with heading sensor GPS puck and high-speed transducer with y-cable.
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Freshwater Diagram 3

Minn Kota trolling motor with Adv GPS Navigation and (1) console-mounted Humminbird unit, with heading sensor GPS puck and high-speed transducer with y-cable.
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Freshwater Diagram 4

Minn Kota trolling motor with Adv GPS Navigation and built-in MEGA Imaging, (1) bow-mounted Humminbird unit, (2) console-mounted Humminbird units, MEGA 360 Imaging – Ultrex, Minn Kota Shallow Water Anchor, with heading sensor GPS puck and high-speed transducer with y-cable.
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Freshwater Diagram 5

Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor with Adv GPS Navigation and built-in MEGA Imaging, (2) bow-mounted Humminbird units, MEGA 360 Imaging – Ultrex, (2) console-mounted Humminbird units, Minn Kota Shallow Water Anchor, with heading sensor GPS puck and high-speed transducer with y-cable.
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Freshwater Diagram 6

Adding a MEGA 360 Imaging – Ultrex model to a boat with (1) bow-mounted Humminbird unit and Minn Kota motor with built-in MEGA Imaging.
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Freshwater Diagram 7

Adding a MEGA 360 Imaging – Ultrex model to a boat with (2) bow-mounted Humminbird units and Minn Kota motor with built-in MEGA Imaging.
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Freshwater Diagram 8

(1) Console-mounted Humminbird unit with high-speed transducer and y-cable.
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Freshwater Diagram 9

Adding a MEGA Live Imaging transducer to a boat with (2) bow-mounted Humminbird units and a Minn Kota motor with built-in MEGA Imaging.
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Freshwater Diagram 10

Adding a MEGA Live Imaging transducer to a boat with (1) bow-mounted Humminbird unit and a Minn Kota motor with built-in MEGA Imaging.
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Freshwater Diagram 11

Adding MEGA Live TargetLock and MEGA 360 Imaging to a boat with (2) bow-mounted Humminbird units, Minn Kota Trolling Motor with built-in MEGA Imaging.
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Saltwater Installation Diagrams
 

Saltwater Diagram 1

Minn Kota Riptide trolling motor with Adv GPS Navigation and (1) console-mounted Humminbird unit, with heading sensor GPS puck and high-speed transducer with y-cable.
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Saltwater Diagram 2

Minn Kota Riptide trolling motor with Adv GPS Navigation and (2) console-mounted Humminbird units, with heading sensor GPS puck and high-speed transducer with y-cable.
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Saltwater Diagram 3

Minn Kota Riptide trolling motor with Adv GPS Navigation, (2) console-mounted Humminbird units, Humminbird CHIRP radar, Cannon Optimum Downriggers, with heading sensor GPS puck and high-speed transducer with y-cable.
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Saltwater Diagram 4

Minn Kota Riptide trolling motor with Adv GPS Navigation, (2) console-mounted Humminbird units, (1) Humminbird unit at second station, Humminbird CHIRP radar and Talon Shallow Water Anchors.
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