Humminbird Ethernet Information

[DougV]

Ethernet is a simple straight plug in solution. There are no extra boxes or power sources required.  Ethernet allow users to share waypoints, routes, tracks and GPS position information. It DOES NOT SHARE MAPS. It will also allow users to share Sonar information.

GPS receivers and transducers are plugged into the units the same way they have been whether you use Ethernet or not.  Ethernet is simply a separate cable that communicates information between two units.

The following 800,900 and 1100 series units are compatible with Ethernet: 858c, 898c SI, 958c, 998c SI, 1197c SI, 1198c SI.

Ethernet cables are available in 4 lengths:
2 foot- AS EC 2E
10 foot- AS EC 10E
20 foot- AS EC 20 E
30 foot- AS EC 30 E

There is also a 30 foot  extension cable if more length is required:
AS ECX 30 E
Also make sure both units have the correct software for Ethernet functionality



To Ethernet a 700 HD Series unit you will need to add an adapter on to the end of the standard Ethernet cables mentioned on the previous page. This cable is the AS EC QDE. It is shown below:



The 2011 Models 700 HD Series units that are compatible with Ethernet are 798ci SI HD, 788ci, 778c HD and 788ci HD DI. No other 700 series units are compatible with Ethernet. (Non-HD and Prior 2010 Models are not Ethernet Compatible)



If you wants to use a TS-W Speed Sensor (paddle wheel) or a separate Temp Sensor (TG-W) with a 700 HD Series unit that is connected via Ethernet you will have to use an adapter since the Temp/Speed plug on the back of the 700 HD Series unit has been replaced by the Ethernet connector. This adapter is AS SW Y and is shown below.



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An explanation about the transferring of Sonar information

A unit can only receive Sonar information over the Ethernet that it is capable of using without Ethernet. By this I mean that for a unit to receive Side Imaging Sonar information over the Ethernet it must be a side imaging unit.

2D sonar units will only receive 2D sonar over the Ethernet
Examples: 778c HD, 788ci HD, 858c,958c,1158c

Side Imaging Units can receive 2D, DownImaging from Side Imaging and Side Imaging Sonar over Ethernet
Examples: 798ci SI, 898c SI, 998c SI, 1197c SI, 1198c SI

DownImaging units can only receive 2D Sonar and DownImaging Sonar
Example: 788ci HD DI

(Down Imaging from Side Imaging) and (DownImaging) are two different technologies and aren't compatible over Ethernet.

Explanation
The DownImaging that comes from a Side Imaging Unit will not transfer via Ethernet to a DI unit. For example if I hook up a 1198 and 788ci HD DI unit the only information they can share is the 200kHz Downlooking sonar.  No DownImaging information will be shared.

If I hook up a 1198 to a 798 they will share 200kHz downlooking, 83kHz downlooking, DownImaging from Side Imaging and Side Imaging Sonar.

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#1- Ethernet and Interlink WILL NOT work at the same time. Whenever an Ethernet cable is hooked up to a unit the Interlink functionality is automatically disabled.

#2- Ethernet will not transfer other accessory information like Weathersense or XM NavWeather

#3- With Interlink we were using Y cables to allow you to plug in both Interlink and GPS. With Ethernet the GPS can be plugged directly into the back of the unit without a Y cable unless you need to connect another accessory like Weathersense or XM Nav Weather.

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Watch for more to come and the Release of Ethernet Software to Compatible Units Coming Soon!

[ReservoirMaison]

nice

[Fishton]

(Down Imaging from Side Imaging) and (DownImaging*) are two different technologies 

* True Down Imaging

[DougV]

If you have a 998c SI on the bow and an 1198c SI at the console, linked together via the new ethernet connection, how do you set it up so the 998 uses the trolling motor mounted transducer for 2D traditional sonar (especially for things like dropshotting) and the transom mounted SI transducer for SI/DI viewing?

I think you'll only be able to select one transducer for the unit at a time, but ethernet is new so we will have to see what all features will be offered.

But my question is why would you want old data and not take advantage in my opinion the best feature getting SI Data from the TrollingMotor so you can scan where you want. I love it to shoot under docks and to turn the trolling motor to scan in front of me and where I'm casting!

[ReservoirMaison]

ok

[coldfront]

Only because I have heard some negative things about have the SI transducer on the trolling motor. Probably inexperienced users.

I would imagine if I put an SI 'ducer on my trolling motor, the most value I'd get would be if I were 'running' shoreline on relatively higher speed...and in active search mode.

In terms of how I prep for fishing, I tend to spend the time at the console surveying/looking over the areas with side imaging technology...and marking points/cover of interest...then going back to fish them.

Most of my 'bow work' with a fishing rod is working spots...  finding 'that spot' I'm looking for wouldn't seem to necessarily occur while I'm on the trolling motor...in the approach I take.

and when the boat's not moving that fast...but when I'm rotating the TM...I could see the imagery getting even more confusing...


What am I doing wrong?

[DougV]

Here's some images of SI on the Trolling Motor and there are fish in each one of them:









Here's 360° Turn:



To me the advantage far outweigh the negatives and has been very beneficial to me "fishing the moment"

[screwballl]

Not sure why they haven't started using bluetooth for wireless communication, would allow for communication without the wires.