Humminbird XPLORE 12 CMSI+ Control Head Only (CHO)

The Humminbird XPLORE 12 CHO gives you the full power of the XPLORE 12 platform without a bundled transducer — making it the ideal choice for anglers connecting to Minn Kota Built-In MEGA Imaging, MEGA 360 Imaging, MEGA Live, or sharing sonar data across an existing Humminbird Ethernet network. Same brilliant display, same premium mapping, same One-Boat Network™ integration — your transducer, your choice.

Why Choose the CHO Model?

• Connect to Minn Kota Built-In MEGA Side or Down Imaging trolling motors
• Add MEGA 360 Imaging or MEGA Live as accessory transducers
• Share sonar data from an existing Humminbird Ethernet network
• Avoid paying for a transducer you don’t need

MEGA Sonar Capability (with compatible transducer)

• MEGA Side Imaging+ — out to 200 feet on either side, with 20% more detail and 60% more range than standard MEGA SI
• MEGA Down Imaging+ — down to 200 feet below, with 20% more detail and 60% more depth than standard MEGA DI
• Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar — Wide Mode for coverage, Narrow Mode for target separation

Display & Interface

• 12" Full HD touchscreen (1280x800) with Cross Touch® interface — touchscreen or keypad control
• Screen snapshot and sonar recording included

Mapping

• Humminbird Basemap — 10,000+ lakes plus U.S. coastal coverage
• LakeMaster & CoastMaster cards included — 13 regions across the U.S. and Canada
• AutoChart Live — real-time depth, bottom hardness & vegetation mapping; 8 hours built-in
• Compatible with Navionics Gold, HotMaps, and Platinum+ charts

Connectivity & Networking

• One-Boat Network™ — integrates with Minn Kota and Cannon products
• Ethernet networking — multi-unit setups and CHIRP Radar support
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & NMEA 2000 built in
• Wireless software updates and smartphone notifications via Humminbird One-Boat App

Key Specifications

• Screen: 12" Color TFT Touchscreen, 1280x800
• Sonar: Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+ (transducer required)
• Side Imaging range: 250 ft (MEGA) / 800 ft (455 kHz)
• GPS: Internal | Waypoints: 10,000
• Memory: Dual Micro SD
• Power: 10.8–20 VDC | Output: 1,000W RMS / 8,000W peak-to-peak
• Transducer: Not included
• Dimensions: 14.145"W x 8.911"H x 3.989"D
• Weight: 13.1 lbs | UPC: 082324058707

In the Box

Control head, power adapter, unit cover, mounting bracket. No transducer included. Backed by a 2-year limited warranty.

Quick Guide (PDF)  |  Owner's Manual (PDF)  |  Brochure (PDF)