How do I install a HUMMINBIRD Helix Series Fish Finder in freshwater? (Humminbird Helix Series Fish Finder Installation Guide)

Answer

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Feb 11, 2025 - 01:52 AM

To install a HUMMINBIRD Helix Series Fish Finder in freshwater, you will need the following components and accessories:

1. Bow-mounted Humminbird unit and (1) console-mounted unit networked together.
2. Heading sensor GPS puck.
3. High-speed transducer with a y-cable.
4. Ethernet Adapter Cable (AS EC QDE).
5. Ethernet Cable (AS EC 5E, AS EC 10E, AS EC 15E, AS EC 20E, or AS EC 30E).
6. GPS + Heading Sensor (AS GPS HS).
7. Transducer Splitter Cable (9 M SIDB Y or 14 M SIDB Y).
8. High Speed Transducer (XP 9 HW T or XNT 9 HW T for fiberglass hull, or XP 14 HW T or XNT 14 HW T for aluminum hull).

Here is a step-by-step installation guide:

1. Mount the bow-mounted Humminbird unit on the bow of your boat using the provided mounting hardware and instructions.
2. Mount the console-mounted unit on the console of your boat using the provided mounting hardware and instructions.
3. Connect the bow-mounted and console-mounted units using an Ethernet Adapter Cable. Use the appropriate length of Ethernet Cable to connect the units (AS EC 5E, AS EC 10E, AS EC 15E, AS EC 20E, or AS EC 30E).
4. Install the heading sensor GPS puck on your boat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Install the high-speed transducer on your boat's hull. Use the appropriate transducer for your hull type (XP 9 HW T or XNT 9 HW T for fiberglass hull, or XP 14 HW T or XNT 14 HW T for aluminum hull). Use the Transducer Splitter Cable (9 M SIDB Y or 14 M SIDB Y) to connect the transducer to the fish finder and the heading sensor GPS puck.
6. Connect the GPS + Heading Sensor (AS GPS HS) to the fish finder and the heading sensor GPS puck using the provided cables.
7. Power on the fish finder and follow the on-screen instructions to set up and configure the system.

Please note that this is a general installation guide, and it is important to refer to the specific instructions provided with your HUMMINBIRD Helix Series Fish Finder and its accessories for detailed installation steps and any additional requirements.