Helix 9 network Question

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Originally Posted by BobB

The first part of that is correct and a very good explanation of how this works .....When it comes to viewing DI from a dedicated DI unit on a SI unit, however, there have been problems with that working...I believe it is a bug.

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So, there is an option in the network menu to select which transducer you are pulling DI from so I know you are SUPPOSED to be able to view the dedicated DI unit from the SI unit. That said, now that I'm thinking of it, I've never tried to for two reasons: 1. I don't sit at the console (SI unit) with my trolling motor in the water (I have a cable steer so I can't remote control it) and 2. When I want to see down imaging from my SI unit, I just view the down imaging the SI unit is capable of.

There may be a bug that keeps you from viewing the DI from the SI unit, but you are SUPPOSED to be able to.

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Originally Posted by ccollins

To be able to view SI on the Di unit is this achieved with a Ethernet cable connecting the 2 and if so what do you do in your settings to accomplish this?

? #2- can you view Si off of a helix 9 si unit onto a 859 DI unit?

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Yes, you must ethernet the two units together, in this case you need an ethernet cable of appropriate length, and two dongle adapters (the ethernet cable won't plug straight into Helix or 859s).

You should be able to network a Helix 9 and an 859, should be fine, but I haven't done this and can't verify that there are no issues. I only know Humminbird says your SHOULD be able to.

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Originally Posted by jaoeyp

Yes, you must ethernet the two units together, in this case you need an ethernet cable of appropriate length, and two dongle adapters (the ethernet cable won't plug straight into Helix or 859s).

You should be able to network a Helix 9 and an 859, should be fine, but I haven't done this and can't verify that there are no issues. I only know Humminbird says your SHOULD be able to.

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i have the two networked together with a Ethernet cable and yes the share way points , so I gues my only ? Left is will the 859 show the SI from the helix 9?

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Originally Posted by ccollins

To be able to view SI on the Di unit is this achieved with a Ethernet cable connecting the 2 and if so what do you do in your settings to accomplish this?

? #2- can you view Si off of a helix 9 si unit onto a 859 DI unit?

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Here's a good video of how to set up the sharing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh35Dq1Ba4Y

#2 Yes

Went out yesterday and I can view my SI from my helix on my 859 di, does any one know if you can do it in split screen with the di I couldn't find a way to accomplish this

Did the DI work on a full screen view like it usually does?

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Originally Posted by BobB

Did the DI work on a full screen view like it usually does?

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I was viewing SI from my helix 9 on my 859 DI unit .