Talon App User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Talon
Table of Contents
App
User Guide
Talon App Home Screen
Minn Kota offers a Talon app that can be used to control and update the Talon using a Bluetooth® enabled device. The Talon app is available for download on iOS devices through the Apple App store or Android devices through the Google Play store.
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Menu
When selected, the Menu gives additional options to control the Work Light
color and intensity, complete software updates, review the setup guide, and
additional product control and support.
NOTICE: When the device is not connected to a Talon, the Menu will bring up the option to enter Demo Mode. Once the device is connected to a Talon, Demo Mode is exited and the option is not available.
APP BUTTONS
Auto Up
Used to retract the anchor.
Auto Down
Used to deploy the anchor. Must be doublepressed to engage.
Pause
When pressed it interrupts the current action.
The Talon(s) will remain at the current depth until another command is sent.
The action for both deploying and retracting the anchor can be paused. The
pause button may appear in place of the Auto Up or Auto Down buttons, during
deploying or retracting and will disappear when pressed while the unit is
paused.
Depth Indication
Increments the depth that the Talon is deployed or retracted. The spacing of
the increments will vary depending on if an 8′, 10′, 12′ or 15′ Talon is being
controlled.
FOR BLUETOOTH® ENABLED TALONS
NOTICE: Specifi cations subject to change without notice. This diagram is for reference only and may differ from your actual app interface. The Talon App will only work with Bluetooth® enabled Talons. Be sure that you download the correct app as other Minn Kota® apps will not work with your Talon.
WARNING
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your boat. This
product does not relieve you from the responsibility for safe operation of
your boat.
You must avoid hazards to navigation and always maintain a permanent watch so
you can respond to situations as they develop. You must always be prepared to
regain manual control of your boat.
FOOTER
Standard Mode
Standard Mode is the default anchoring Mode for Talon. In Standard Mode,
Talon’s Auto Deploy will operate with maximum down-force with a complete Auto-
Drive cycle of three hits spaced at three seconds apart. When put in Standard
Mode, the Mode Indicator LED in the Indicator Panel will toggle between red
and green and then turn off.
NOTICE: If power is cycled to the Talon, the Talon will “remember” if it
was last in “Standard Mode” or “Soft Bottom Mode,” and will return to that
last known mode. However, if it is left in “Rough Water Mode,” and power is
cycled, it will default to “Standard Mode.” This is done to prevent Talon from
unnecessarily over-anchoring.
Rough Water Mode
In Rough Water Mode, the Mode LED Indicator on the Indicator Panel will be lit
red. In Rough Water Mode, the Auto Deploy will operate with maximum down-force
with three Auto-Drive cycles of three hits each, spaced 3 seconds apart.
The three Auto-Drive cycles will be spaced at 10 second intervals.
Soft Bottom Mode
In Soft Bottom Mode, the Auto Deploy will operate at a reduced power with a
single hit. During calm conditions or on water with muddy or soft sandy
bottoms, Soft Bottom Mode will prevent the Talon from over-anchoring. In Soft
Bottom Mode, the Mode Indicator LED will be lit green on the Indicator Panel.
Talons Selection – Both
Indicates both the Port and Starboard Talon are selected and will be
controlled while operating.
Press to Toggle between left, right and both Talons.
This option is only seen when the app is set up to control two Talons.
NOTICE: The Talon Selection options are only visible when the Talon is
set up to control two Talons.
Talon Selection – Left
Indicates the left Talon is selected and will be controlled while operating.
By default the left Talon is the Port side Talon when multiple Talons are
installed and paired. This can be changed in the App menu. Press to Toggle
between left, right and both Talons.
Talon Selection – Right
Indicates the right Talon is selected and will be controlled while operating.
By default, the right Talon is the Starboard side Talon when multiple Talons
are installed and paired. This can be changed in the App menu. Press to
Toggle between left, right and both Talons.
Work Light On
Indicates that the Work Light on the Talon is toggled “on”. Press to turn
“off”.
Work Light Off
Indicates that the Work Light on the Talon is toggled “off”. Press to turn
“on”.
Work Light Intensity – Low
Indicates that the Work Light Intensity is set to low
NOTICE: Pressing the Work Light Intensity button will toggle through the
light color set in the Menu. From the Menu, the color of the Work Light can be
toggled between white and blue. The Work Light Intensity indicator will be
yellow when the light is set to white and blue when the light is set to blue.
Work Light Intensity – Medium
Indicates that the Work Light Intensity is set to medium.
Work Light Intensity – High
Indicates that the Work Light Intensity is set to high.
LAUNCHING THE APP & DEMO MODE
Launching the app when it is not paired with the Talon will allow you to try it in Demo Mode. The first time the app is launched, you must agree with the disclaimer in order to continue. Become familiar with the app screens in order to understand how to operate your Talon with the app.
Talon Control and Disable Auto-Lock
Most devices are programmed to Auto-Lock the device screen after a certain amount of time has lapsed where the device has been inactive. In these cases when the user had the Talon App open to control the Talon, and returns to the device, the screen may be locked. In order to control the Talon, the device will first need to be unlocked to control the Talon with the App. This Auto- Lock feature can be disabled from the Talon app in order to immediately control the Talon after the device has been inactive. To turn Auto-Lock “on”, open the Talon app and navigate to the Menu. Scroll to the bottom of the Menu and find the Disable Auto-Lock setting. When the toggle is slid “on” and appears yellow, the Disable Auto-Lock is engaged and will prevent the device screen from locking when the device experiences moments of inactivity. With this feature enabled, the device will immediately control the Talon.
Check the Application and Talon Software Version on the App
When a Talon is paired with a device, the Talon app on the device records information about the paired Talon(s) including the software version installed on each. This information can be used to detect if a Talon requires a software update. To check the software version on paired Talon(s), follow the steps below.
a. From the Talon app Home screen, press the Menu Button.
b. In the Menu Screen, find the Software Update optionand select it.
c. The Software Update Screen will appear. The Software List will show any
Talons that are paired with the app and the Talon App Software Version.
NOTICE: Noting the version of the App, before and after updates help to
identify if the updates were successful.
NOTICE: If the app cannot communicate directly with the Talon, the app
will show the version of software that it detected the last time the device
was paired and communicating with the Talon.
d. If there are no Talons paired, the list will only show information for the
Talon App. If Talons are paired and communicating, the name of each device
will be colored white. If the Talons are paired, but are not communicating
the Talon name will be colored grey.
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license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
For warranty information, please visit
www.minnkotamotors.com.
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Minn Kota Consumer & Technical Service
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
PO Box 8129
Mankato, MN 56001
ECN XXXXX
121 Power Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone 800-227-6433
Fax 800-527-4464
References
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