Humminbird HELIX models

 

You can record freely as you go about your day! For best sonar log recording, we suggest you keep your speed under 6 knots, although maximum logging speed may vary depending on which device you are using; perform a grid pattern where the distance between tracks is no more than 50 meters /150 feet; and save about every 30 minutes to reduce any risk of loss.

Note:  Please update the HELIX software to version 1.4 before recording sonar logs.  http://www.humminbird.com/Support/MyHumminbird/register/

Step 1

Press VIEW until you see the Snapshot and Recording View (image should be similar to the screenshot beside)

 

 

Step 2

Press MENU,
move down to Pings Per Second and move left to set pings to 1

Step 3

Move up to Start Recording and press right arrow to start recording your track

 

Step 4

Just press EXIT to go back to the map. A RECORDING message will appear on the map.

 

Step 5

To Stop recording, from the chart press MENU and then right arrow.
To go to the main page press EXIT,
then EXIT again

NOTE:  Recordings must be stopped for data to be useable with Navionics SonarChart.

 

 

Step 6

Pull the MSD/SD card out of your GPS chartplotter and  plug it in your computer. To learn how to upload sonar logs from a Navionics Card, click here