Humminbird XPLORE 12 Control Head Only | High-Resolution Fish Finder with GPS & Networking

XPLORE 12 Control Head Only

THE XPLORE 12 CHO features a 12 ultra-clear display with intuitive Cross Touch, MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar, and internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap. Unique to the XPLORE Series is the inclusion of Humminbird LakeMaster and CoastMaster map cards with 13 regions in the United States and Canada. This model includes Wi-Fi, NMEA 2000, Bluetooth, and Ethernet networking for compatibility with the One-Boat Network family of Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon products. This CHO (Control Head Only) model is a great option for anglers looking to select their transducer with MEGA Live Imaging or Built-in MEGA Imaging trolling motor from Minn Kota.

Features:

Control Head Only Model:

• This model does not include a transducer. This CHO model is a great choice for those looking to connect to Built-in MEGA Imaging on Minn Kota trolling motors, accessory transducer options like MEGA 360 Imaging, or share sonar data from an existing Humminbird Ethernet network control. Easily access the preloaded views from the user-friendly menu system, operated by a touch screen or directional keypad, to operate your fish finder in any conditions reliably.

Full-HD Display with Cross Touch interface:

• XPLORE delivers eye-popping detail with a 1280H x 800V display. See the incredible detail of sonar and chart images that will ensure you never miss a thing. Control it all using the touchscreen or the keypadits up to you.

Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar: (with optional transducer)

• Before you cast, know whats down there thanks to highly-detailed fish arches and a clear view of the fish-holding structure and the bottom. Powered by our proprietary, Low-Q CHIRP transducer, Dual Spectrum offers two ways to search; Wide Mode for maximum coverage and Narrow Mode for focusing on the slightest detail.

MEGA Side Imaging+: (with optional transducer)

• See the world below like never before with crystal-clear Side Imaging viewing out to 200 feet on either side of your boat. Youll unlock more fish and structure with 20% more detail and 60% more range capability than MEGA Side Imaging sonar.

MEGA Down Imaging+: (with optional transducer)

• Get unprecedented underwater clarity with Down Imaging coverage down to 200 feet below your boat. Youll unlock more fish and structure with 20% more detail and 60% more depth capability than MEGA Down Imaging sonar.

Industry-leading Humminbird Sonar:

• Equipped with MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, and Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar to keep you on the fish. MEGA Imaging+ provides views up to 250 under and out to either side of your boat and Dual Spectrum CHIRP shows exceptional 2D sonar with superior target separation and fish clarity.

Internal GPS and Humminbird Basemap:

• Our enhanced basemap provides you with a clear view of underwater terrain and surrounding points of interest so you can fish and navigate with total confidence. Identify buoys, day markers, hazards, marinas, contours, depth markers, and much, much more. Includes charts of more than 10,000 lakes, plus coastal coverage for the continental U.S.

Premium Chart Compatible:

• Humminbird provides the most complete offering of premium chart options to anglers everywhere. Get a complete view of the world below with optional charts from Humminbirds LakeMaster and CoastMaster products, as well as your choice of compatible Navionics charts. Includes LakeMaster and CoastMaster mapping cards with North American standard data.

AutoChart Live:

• Create real-time maps of your fishing spots, with access to patented Humminbird LakeMaster features. Map depth contours, bottom hardness, and vegetation as you drive your boat. Comes standard with eight (8) hours of built-in recording time and is compatible with AutoChart Zero Line SD cards for virtually endless AutoChart Live mapping capacity.

One-Boat Network Compatible:

• Many Humminbird models seamlessly integrate and communicate with Minn Kota and Cannon products to unlock more features and capabilities for anglers everywhere. Make more of your time on the water with the exclusive boat control and fish-catching features of the One-Boat Network.

Ethernet Networking:

• High-speed Ethernet allows you to build a powerful, professional-grade fishing system. Easily connect multiple fish finders, or upgrade to add-on technologies like Minn Kota i-Pilot Link and Humminbird CHIRP Radar.

Bluetooth:

• Take control right from the screen of your Humminbird with wireless communication to compatible Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors, as well as Cannon Optimum downriggers. Additional features include wireless software updates from the Humminbird One-Boat App and a display of smartphone notifications on your Humminbird.

NMEA 2000 Networking Built-in:

• Connect an accessory NMEA 2000 network to your control head for even more information; from boat performance to weather and water conditions, make sense of it all with NMEA 2000 networking.

Warranty:

• 2-Year Limited Warranty

Includes:

• Control head


• Power adapter


• Unit cover


• Mounting bracket

Compatible With

Minn Kota US2 Sonar, Minn Kota Built-In MEGA DI, Minn Kota Talon/Raptor, Minn Kota i-Pilot Link, Minn Kota Built-In MEGA SI, MEGA Live, NMEA 2000, MEGA 360, Radar, AutoPilot, One-Boat Network

Specifications:

• Memory Card Slot: Dual Micro SD


• Sonar-Standard: Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+


• Sonar-Optional: 50/83/200 kHz, Airmar High, High Wide, Medium, Medium Wide, and Low


• CHIRP - Frequencies Supported: Narrow Mode (180-240 kHz), Wide Mode (140-200 kHz), Full Mode (150-220 kHz)


• Sonar-Frequencies Supported: 50/83/200/455/800 kHz, HW DSC CHIRP, and MEGA


• Depth-Sonar: 3,500 ft (optional 50 kHz), 1,200 ft (standard transducer)


• CHIRP - Imaging Frequencies Supported: 455 kHz SI+ (405-505 kHz), 455 kHz (420-520 kHz), MEGA SI+ (1050-1175 kHz)


• Depth-Down Imaging: 200 ft (MEGA), 400 ft (455 kHz)


• Range-Side Imaging (Side-To-Side): 800 ft (455 kHz), 250 ft (MEGA)


• Interface: Touch Screen, Keypad Control


• Power Input: 10.8-20 VDC


• Power Output Peak-to-Peak: 8000 Watts


• Power Output RMS: 1000 Watts


• Screen Snap Shot: Included


• Sonar Recording: Included


• Mount-Standard: Gimbal


• Mount-Standard Size: 14.145 in W x 8.911 in H x 3.989 in D


• Mount-Optional: In-Dash Mounting Kit


• Mount-Optional Size: 14.145 in W x 8.911 in H x 3.989 in D


• Transducer Mount Location: Transom


• GPS Chartplotting: Included


• GPS Receiver: Internal


• GPS Trackplotting: Not Supported


• Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points: 10,000, 50, 50/20,000


• 360 Imaging Compatibility: Yes


• MEGA Live Compatibility: Yes


• Humminbird Basemap: Included


• LakeMaster Compatibility: Yes


• CoastMaster Compatibility: Yes


• Navionics Gold/HotMaps Compatibility: Yes


• Navionics Platinum+ Compatibility: Yes


• Platinum Compatibility: Yes


• Minn Kota Advanced GPS Navigation Compatibility: Yes


• Minn Kota i-Pilot Link Compatibility: Yes


• Minn Kota Talon Shallow Water Anchor Compatibility: Yes


• Radar Compatibility: Yes


• 5-Port Ethernet Switch Compatibility: Yes


• AIS Compatibility: Not Supported


• Autopilot Compatibility: No


• Heading Sensor GPS Compatibility: No


• Heading Sensor GPS (NMEA 2000) Compatibility: Yes


• NMEA2000: Included


• Target Separation: 2.5 in


• Upgradable Software: Yes


• View Preset Keys: Yes


• X-Press Menu System: Yes


• Custom Digital Readout: Yes


• Custom View Selections: Yes


• Display Colors Grayscale: 24-Bit


• Display Type: Color TFT


• Speed: Included


• Temperature: Built In


• Temperature Alarm: Yes


• Temperature Graph: Yes


• HDMI Compatible: No


• Warranty: Two-Year Warranty

The Humminbird XPLORE 12 Control Head Only (Part No. 412020-1CHO) offers anglers a premium, feature-rich display for navigating and fishing with precision. Equipped with a 12-inch full-HD color TFT touchscreen, this control head provides crystal-clear visuals of sonar images, maps, and other vital data, ensuring you never miss a detail beneath or around your boat. Its intuitive Cross Touch interface allows seamless operation via touchscreen or keypad, giving you flexible control in any fishing condition. Designed for compatibility with built-in MEGA Imaging trolling motors, MEGA Live Imaging, and other Humminbird accessories, this unit integrates smoothly into your existing setup for a comprehensive fishing solution.

Designed for versatility, the XPLORE 12 CHO does not include a transducer but supports a variety of optional transducers, including Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Side Imaging+, and MEGA Down Imaging+, enabling detailed sonar views. The Dual Spectrum CHIRP offers wide and narrow search modes, providing high-resolution images of fish and underwater structures, while the MEGA imaging options extend your underwater visibility to 200 feet deep and 200 feet to each side, revealing more fish-holding cover and terrain features. The device's industry-leading sonar capabilities are complemented by internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap, providing detailed charts of over 10,000 lakes and coastal areas across the U.S. and Canada, enhancing both navigation and fishing accuracy.

Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and NMEA 2000 networking, allowing seamless integration with Minn Kota, Cannon, and other marine electronics. These features facilitate remote control of shallow-water anchors, downriggers, and networked devices, streamlining your on-water operations. The unit supports AutoChart Live for real-time map creation, enabling anglers to map contours, vegetation, and bottom hardness directly from their boat. Compatibility with premium charts from LakeMaster, CoastMaster, and Navionics expands your mapping options, ensuring you have the best data for your fishing adventures. The robust design, along with a two-year limited warranty, makes the Humminbird XPLORE 12 CHO a reliable and versatile choice for serious anglers seeking advanced sonar and navigation capabilities.

Additional features include built-in internal GPS with waypoint and route management, support for multiple mapping cards, and extensive networking options for a customizable fishing system. The unit is compatible with Minn Kota’s i-Pilot Link, Talon, and Raptor shallow water anchors, offering remote operation directly from your fish finder. Its high power output and target separation capabilities ensure clear, detailed sonar images even in challenging conditions. Whether you are mapping new spots or navigating familiar waters, the Humminbird XPLORE 12 Control Head Only provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform for modern fishing.

Features:

• Full-HD 12-inch color touchscreen display with Cross Touch interface for flexible operation

• Supports optional Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Side Imaging+, and MEGA Down Imaging+ transducers for detailed sonar views

• Industry-leading sonar with MEGA Imaging+ providing views up to 250 feet below and out to 200 feet on either side

• Built-in internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap featuring over 10,000 lakes and U.S. coastal charts

• Advanced networking options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and NMEA 2000 for system integration

• Supports AutoChart Live for real-time mapping of contours, vegetation, and bottom hardness

• Compatible with premium charts from LakeMaster, CoastMaster, and Navionics for expanded mapping options

• Supports Minn Kota i-Pilot Link, Talon, and Raptor shallow water anchors for remote control

• High power output (Peak: 8,000 Watts; RMS: 1,000 Watts) for clear sonar images

• Includes power adapter, unit cover, mounting bracket, and support for multiple mounting options