I can not find a definitive answer to, what if anything is still running when the unit is in standby mode? Bob
I can not find a definitive answer to, what if anything is still running when the unit is in standby mode? Bob
Yes the unit is still "running" but not processing or broadcasting sonar. If it was not running, there would be the long startup time like when powered on.
Think Sleep like a computer does.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
Thanks Wayne, there is a choice to leave sonar on during standby. Bob
I am mostly interested in which network functions will still be working. Sharing of waypoints, transducers and GPS. I should probably wait till I get it all hooked up and see for myself but am eager learning while in drydock.
Last edited by bobcoy; 12-11-2017 at 03:43 PM.
Wayne Purdum
Charlottesville, Va.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL
On the solix it depends on your standby settings. I have mine set to disable all local sonar
I get the pinging or not pinging sonar stuff in standby. I guess I should ask for a specific example: Let's say I like to have a clean screen at the console. I have all my waypoints in the bow unit. When I turn it on I can get all those waypoints to appear on my console. I then put my bow unit into standby to save juice. Can I still see the waypoints or do I have to import them into the console unit? Bob
well on the solix the waypoints are actually on each unit, not just shown on one and stored on the other. so you can see them on either even if 1 of the units is off
Really! I guess the documentation I have read showing the waypoints from the other units with a green outlines. Like most documentation it is probably out of date. Thanks for the info. I guess when I get back on the water with this stuff I can start finding out how it really works. Bob
As Troy said, waypoints are written to all units. As for sharing, yes, shared items that are in or on the unit in standby will still share. In my case, it is the Heading Sensor functionality and whichever map I am using.
Jimmy Young
2021 Nitro Z19
Mercury 200 ProXS
Atlas 10" Hydraulic Jackplate
Humminbird HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
Humminbird HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3N
Humminbird HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N at bow
Humminbird HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N CHO at bow
Humminbird MEGA 360
Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link
Dual Power Pole Blades
Thank you sir.