Humminbird Side Imaging Forums
Side Imaging Forums => 798c SI => Topic started by: ontarioskeeterguy on January 03, 2016, 03:10:45 PM
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Hi guys
I have a used but new to me 798SI to be interlinked to a 788. I will be installing it ( or getting it installed) this spring. Wondering if someone can point me in the right direction of a 'picture' of how they get connected with a Y cable so I can visualize it better. Is there any way to power up the units to see what software is in there while the units are inside..( I didnt even know they dont get connected to the battery directly but 'spliced' in somewhere?)
thanks for any beginning info :)
Rich
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Here is the AS Interlink manual ...
http://www.humminbird.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=2941 (http://www.humminbird.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=2941)
Here are some common questions about Interlink ...
http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=34.0 (http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=34.0)
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You can use the unit on 110v power by connecting an extra HB PC-11 power cord to a 110v to 12v converter (minimum 1amp output)...
http://www.humminbird.com/Products/PC-11/ (http://www.humminbird.com/Products/PC-11/)
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You can find the software version in your unit using the following ...:
*Power on the unit ...
*Press the "Menu" button during the HB splash screen ...
*Choose "System Status" from the 3 choices in the popup ...
Rickie
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thanks so much for the info :)
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this is what i have....788 to interlink; 798 with Y cable (1) to interlink and (1) to GPS; SI transducer from 798 (with dual beam cord 'hanging loose')..does this look right...pic attached ( couple other 'loose' shorter cords )
thanks!
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That looks like one of the connection scenarios in the Interlink manual ...(minus the other accessories in the diagram) ...
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr134/rnvinc/HB/0636E4D0-CF32-44BA-ABF8-4857099BBAD2_zpsm5gk64ah.png) (http://s477.photobucket.com/user/rnvinc/media/HB/0636E4D0-CF32-44BA-ABF8-4857099BBAD2_zpsm5gk64ah.png.html)
Are you not using an xducer connected to the 788 ...??
Rickie
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sorry i havent responded in so long! I have a SI ducer for the SI unit..not sure how the other one works with the interlink?
I was hoping to install myself for the experience but dont even know where to start! ie how do they connect to thebatteries with no visible connections..do i need a fuse etc etc
thanks guys
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It is recommended to run dedicated wires (+ and -) to each unit with a 3amp blade type fuse close to the battery in the + wire ... 14gauge is recommended = 12gauge is better ...
The GPS antenna should be as close to the xducer as possible for the most accuracy in marking Waypoints ...
Rickie