Heading sensor pairing

[Justin M]

So I was "told" that the updates would allow me to use the ultrex heading sensor with my g3n helix ...is that right? If so how do I pair them?

[JDS723]

I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure that still will not work.

[ezfishn]

Do you have a Link model Ultrex?

[Justin M]

Yes sir I do ..not sure if this info will help but I've got 3 g3n helix units and a mdi ultrex link that came on a 2020 phoenix

[ezfishn]

The capability to use the Ipilot Link as a GPS and Heading source was made possible by a software update on the Ultrex Controller (Ver 1.260) in Dec 2018. In order to use it; 1) must have a Heading Sensor paired to the Ultrex, and 2) TM must be deployed. You can select it on the Network Menu GPS Tab as a source as shown in the linked post below.

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1081905

[Justin M]

So I cant figure this out but would it make a difference if my ultrex is not a link? It's just an Ipilot version. I thought it was a link version when I started this...sorry and thanks for your help

[Wayne P.]

So I cant figure this out but would it make a difference if my ultrex is not a link? It's just an Ipilot version. I thought it was a link version when I started this...sorry and thanks for your help

iPilot LINK is the ONLY way to use the Minnkota Heading Sensor and iPilot for GPS with a Helix or SOLIX. It's an Ethernet connection.

[Justin M]

Sooo this might be a dumb question but when u say an ethernet connection what do u mean by that? The boat came from a dealership pre rigged with humminbird electronics and the ultrex so I just assumed it would all link up together. So I guess my question is is there a way to make it all work together ? For instance circling waypoints and following contours

[ezfishn]

If you only have a single Helix G3N model and a basic IPilot Ultrex, there would be no network capability. The ethernet connections and networking depends on how many units and accessories are being networked. You can use a single network cable between two units (unit and Link or unit to unit). If you have 3 or more devices, you need an Ethernet switch and ethernet cables from each unit/accessory connected to it. Follow-the-Contour can only be done with a Link Model TM because it requires a Humminbird unit with Lakemaster or Autochart mapping to initiate it from the Humminbird. Not certain without looking at the IPilot manual, but believe Circle mode is also limited to only the Link model TM.

[Wayne P.]

If the top of the motor doesn't have this, you don't have iPilot LINK which is the Ethernet connected version of iPilot.