Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 Fishfinder Instruction Manual
Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 Fishfinder
Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 Fishfinder
Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 Fishfinder
Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 Instructions
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Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 Fishfinder Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2 (HELIX G2 Series) |
| Display Size (diagonal) | 5 inches (127 mm) |
| Pixel Matrix | WVGA 480V x 800H |
| Display Type | TFT Color |
| Backlight | LED, adjustable from Dim to 10 (brightest) |
| Communication | NMEA 0183 |
| Power Input | 10 to 20 VDC |
| Current Draw | 600 mA |
| Required Power Supply | 12 VDC with 3 Amp fuse |
| Minimum Battery Voltage at Power Connector | 12.2 V |
| Over-voltage Limit | Input voltage must not exceed 20 V |
| Power Cable Length (included) | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 Waterproof/Submersible @ 1 m for 30 minutes |
| Included Transducer | XNT 9 20 T CHIRP DualBeam PLUS (built-in temperature probe) |
| Operating Frequency | 200 kHz and 83 kHz |
| 2D CHIRP Medium Frequency Spectrum | 75 kHz - 95 kHz |
| 2D CHIRP High Frequency Spectrum | 175 kHz - 225 kHz |
| 2D CHIRP Medium/High Frequency Spectrum | 75 kHz - 95 kHz and 175 kHz - 225 kHz |
| Depth Capability | 1500 ft (457 m) |
| Area of Coverage | 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz, 20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz |
| Power Output (MAX) | 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak) |
| GPS | Internal GPS; GLONASS support; WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS enhanced fix |
| GPS Output Frequency | Up to 10 Hz |
| Waypoint Capacity | 2,750 waypoints |
| Route Capacity | 47 routes (50 waypoints each) |
| Track Capacity | 50 tracks (20,000 track points each) |
| AutoChart Live Internal Storage | 8 hours of mapping data |
| Card Slot | microSD (separate purchase) |
| Width | 7.55 in (191.77 mm) |
| Height (unit / with gimbal) | 4.28 in (108.71 mm) / 4.64 in (117.86 mm) |
| Depth (gimbal mount) | 2.90 in (73.66 mm) / 3.30 in (83.82 mm) with knobs |
| Depth (in-dash mount) | 2.17 in (55.12 mm) behind panel |
| Mounting Hardware | Gimbal bracket, four #8 x 1.25 in (32 mm) screws, 1 in (25 mm) cable hole |
| Operating System | Linux |
Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 Details
The Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 is a sonar and chartplotter combo that uses DualBeam PLUS technology. Its 20° center beam is surrounded by a wider 60° beam, so in 20 feet of water the coverage is about 20 feet wide. You can blend the two beams, view them separately, or compare them side by side in the Split Sonar View. With 2D CHIRP Mode on (the default), the unit sends continuous pulses across a range of frequencies, which gives more detailed returns and better target separation.
The sonar display can be tuned in detail. 2D SwitchFire has two modes. Clear Mode filters clutter to show fish size more accurately, and Max Mode shows raw returns for more arches and better jig tracking. Fish ID+ draws fish symbols: orange for targets in the 200 kHz beam and green for the 83 kHz beam. Its sensitivity runs from 1 to 10. Bottom View can be set to WhiteLine or Structure ID, and the RTS Window can show Real Time Sonar in Mono, Color Full, or A-Scope format.
Other adjustments include surface clutter filtering, a Noise Filter from Low to High 3, contrast (default 20), chart speed, and upper and lower ranges, which must be at least 10 feet apart. The Sonar Zoom View has Bottom Lock for spotting fish close to the bottom. The Circular Flasher View has an Ice Fishing Mode that adds a depth cursor, 2x zoom, a battery percentage readout, and the extra F1, F2, and F3 palettes.
The unit includes a built-in map and supports Humminbird LakeMaster, ChartSelect, and Navionics cards (Gold, HotMaps, Platinum+). Chart views include Chart, Chart Instrument, and a 3D Bird's Eye View. Chart orientation can be North-Up, Head-Up, or Course-Up. Auto Zoom, Auto Range, and Vessel Offset adjust the chart range and boat position based on speed. With a LakeMaster card, you can use depth highlight, shallow water highlight, and water level offset.
AutoChart Live builds custom depth maps from GPS and 2D sonar data. Humminbird recommends a steady speed between 0 and 8 mph in a zig-zag pattern. You can adjust transparency, contour intervals, and depth range, and delete bad data points. A ZeroLine Map Card removes the 8-hour storage limit and allows unlimited mapping.
Navigation features include waypoints with casting rings, targets, trolling grids, and proximity flags. You can navigate routes forward or in reverse, skip waypoints, and reset XTE. Continuous Navigation Mode keeps navigating around a waypoint even after you pass it. Pressing and holding the GOTO/MOB key starts Man Overboard navigation right away. Groups help organize data by trip or species, and you can import or export data by microSD card and manage it on a PC with HumminbirdPC.
Alarms cover depth, Fish ID, low battery, temperature, off course, arrival, and drift. With a microSD card, you can take screen snapshots by pressing and holding MARK, record sonar as .SON files, and play recordings back at adjustable speed. With NMEA 0183 Output turned on, the unit sends sentences such as GGA, RMC, DPT, and MTW to devices like autopilots.
For maintenance, clean the screen with mild soap and warm water only. Never use chemical glass cleaners, and keep the unit out of hot cars. Remove the unit cover before traveling faster than 20 mph.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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