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8/3/2019 HDS 4 1 Release Notes
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SonarCharting
Enhancements
Other
ImprovementsEase of Use
HDS 4.1 Software Upgrade for- HDS GEN1
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2012
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• Improved bottom tracking at high
speeds• Enhanced deep water (>1000 feet)
depth tracking
• Shortened lock on time for trolling
motor mounted transducers• Better jig tracking
• Users may notice a need to adjustauto-sensitivity settings following thisupgrade to optimize returns
Sonar
performance
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• Lowrance/Navionics Chart
Toggle now available underChart Options
• Soft key accessible from 8”
and 10” units
Quick Access
Chart Selection
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• Distance measurement between vesseland active cursor now updates correctlyas vessel moves
• Added extended range for altitudeoverlays greater than 9999 feet
• Corrected issue with data overlays not
being retained after power cycle
Improvements
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• GPX File Export• Improved ability to export large GPX files
• 3rd party autopilot• Amended latitude/longitude output format on NMEA bus
allowing improved operation with third party autopilots
• EP-60R fuel flow sensor• Improved fuel flow calibration calculation for greater accuracy
when operating in metric units
Improvements
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• Display/Hide Points of Interestsupplied by Navionics UserCommunity
• Navionics must be active to enablethis feature
• Community Layer informationavailable from Navionics via
download to compatible Navionicsmapping cards
NavionicsCommunity
Layer Support
Enable Community Layer
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Navionics Community Layer Examples
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• Displays chart items usingCyrillic, Chinese and other
Asian characters
• Compatible with Lowranceand Navionics cartography
where applicable
ForeignLanguage
Charting
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• Added Clear Key toWaypoint Editing Screen
• Quick Access Key on 8”
and 10” units
• Scroll to clear on 5” and 7”
units
Ease of
Use
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Previous Software Release Features
• HDS 4.1 includes improvements of previous
software releases.
• The following pages are the release notes
that accompanied previous HDS software
releases
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HDS 4.0 Patch Improvements (4.0.36.59)
• Corrected issue with Weather Watchbox notscrolling
• Corrected issue with Watchbox Alarmscausing unit reboot under when in non-chartmode
• StructureScan range no longer restricted inShallow Water mode
• StructureScan image restores properly afteruse of Zoom feature
• Times for Tides & Currents corrected
• Early production 5x units now upgradeable
Improvements
from Aprilrelease
FIRST AVAILABLE JUNE 2011
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HDS 4.0
• Performance
• Ease of Use
• Sonar• Navionics
• Misc Fixes
Feature
EnhancementSummary
FIRST AVAILABLE APRIL 2011
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HDS 4.0 Provides User Noticeable
Performance Improvements
• Faster boot time
• Improved key response
• Charting speed improvements
– Insight and Navionics
• Redraw
• Panning
• Zooming
• Rotating
• System Stability and “Freeze” Prevention
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Ease of Use: Quick Access Keys HDS-8 and HDS-10
Users can program up to 6 of their favorite screens
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Ease of Use: 3 Panel Structure Options on 5” and 7”
New Blue Color
Palette
5” and 7” units now include new
selections to allow display ofchart or traditional sonar withdown scan and side scanimages.
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Ease of Use: Chart selection with card insertion
When chart card is inserted, HDS will review current chartmode and ask user to switch if required to view the chart
E f U S Wi d
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Ease of Use: Setup WizardUpon initial start or reset, the wizard asks user a seriesof questions to optimize performance of the unit
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Ease of Use: Icon mode with StructureScan
Setting waypoints on aStructure screen brings up iconmode to allow user to quicklyselect appropriate icon
Info box is no longerobscured when cursor mode
is activated and user istracking back on left hand
side
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Ease of Use: Shaded Relief Enhancement
View shaded relief without the contourlines with just a toggle (8” and 10” units)
or via dedicated selection (5”and 7”units). Provides clear indication ofcritical drop offs without obscuring thescreen.
E f U A t hid /D l t ll b S b l
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Ease of Use: Auto-hide/Delete all by SymbolTo hide keys at bottom of 8” and 10”
units:
• 1X Press and hold the exit key
or•Activate Auto-hide to hide themafter 15 seconds of inactivity
Keys will return upon press of softkey button
Allow user to delete all icons bysymbol
S I
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Sonar Improvements• Multiple improvements in sonar processing resulting in better overall sonar
performance including: – Less interference from trolling motors
– Improved noise rejection overall
– Faster high speed run recovery – Improved depth auto ranging in shallow water
• Improvements are embedded – No adjustments required by user to gain benefits
S I t
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Sonar Improvements
Trolling Interference Before Trolling Interference After
High Speed Recover Before High Speed Recover After
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Other Fixes and Improvements
Select StructureTransducer (LSS-1) as
active temp source
Duplicate waypoints atsame Lat/Long are no
longer imported
Waypoints transferbetween NMEA 2000®networked HDS and
LCX/LMS units
Phantom LORANcorrection has been
improved
Airmar R199 transducerselection added
NEW!- Courseextension
Note: Courseextension and headingextension will displayas same extension lineunless compass is
connected
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Language support in Navionics
• Language change
in HDS provides
translatedcartographic
object
descriptions
• English, French,
Spanish, German,
Italian, Danish,
Portuguese,
Dutch,
Norwegian,
Finnish, Swedish
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Current Seabed Coverage26P+,31P+, 32P+
Navionics Seabed Coverage Area’s
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Navionics Seabed support
P d t D i ti L HDS 3 5
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Product Description –
Lowrance HDS 3.5
• HDS 3.5 is the release name on software
enhancements to the Lowrance HDSproducts
• HDS 3.5 includes all features previously
included with HDS 3.0 along with the
following feature list:
– Sonic Hub support
– System performance enhancements
– Improved Navionics experience
– LCM map fixes
LAUNCH SEPTEMBER 2010
S i H b F ti lit
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SonicHub Functionality
• SonicHub is the world’s first marine audio hub and
docking station with a stunning high definition,waterproof color display.
• Full operational details are included with the
SonicHub manual• HDS 3.5 is required to enable SonicHub
functionality
• See www.lowrance.com/SonicHub for moreinformation
Other Features in HDS 3 5 Software
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Other Features in HDS 3.5 Software
• System Performance
– Improved system stability when operating withmulti-channel sonar configurations
• Faster response
Other Features in HDS 3 5 Software
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Other Features in HDS 3.5 Software• Navionics Improvements
– Smoother route planning
– Safety depths and contours operate with bothmetric and non-metric measures
– Corrected issue with User Settings not being
retained – Corrected issue with HDS reverting to (0,0)
position upon power up with no GPS lock
• LCM Maps
– Corrected several issues with displaying older usercreated LCM map data
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Product Description – Lowrance HDS 3.0
• HDS 3.0 is the release name on software enhancements to
the Lowrance HDS products
• Includes the following feature list:
– Radar functionality enhancements for BR24 and HD
Digital Radars
– Monitoring of DSS® manufactured omni-BUS load
controllers
– Navionics charting improvements
– Fuel Pricing (US Only)
– Miscellaneous software improvements (detailed)
– Miscellaneous bug fixes
FIRST AVAILABLE MAY 2010
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Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements
** New Control Features location highlighted
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Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements
** Toggle ONor OFF
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Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements
** 3 settings are
available to eliminatefixed interferencetargets from appearing
on the screen.
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Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements
** Auto or
0 to 100% sidelobesuppressionsettings are
available
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Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements
Sidelobe Suppression = OFF
Sidelobes generated by a Petrol Tank Farmin Auckland with Tall Warship to the right
Sidelobe Suppression = AUTO
Strong sidelobes are gone with smallertargets and detailed coastlines seen
lid i f d f i
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Validation of Radar Software Version
Use most current versions** Version 2.9.270 (Available 5/14/10) for BR24** Version 1.7.248 or later for LRA models
U d i f d S f
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Updating of Radar Software
Ensure radar is in standby mode prior to updating** Version 2.9.270 (or later )for BR24 -Available 5/14/10** Version 1.7.248 or later for LRA models – Available now
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MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars
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MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital RadarsFeature DescriptionMini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) – Allows user to acquire and track up to 10 targetsand display alarm/warning if closest point of
approach (CPA) or time to closest point ofapproach (TCPA) violates user definedthresholds
BenefitsEnhances safety via greater situationalawareness;Aids in collision avoidance
Other Considerations/EquipmentRequires external compass heading sensor andRI device. RI device included in non-US SKU’s.
US SKU’s will need to order this RI10 separately.
Diagrams available to assist in installation
AccessibilityWhen in Radar Screen – Menu/Acquire Targets
Assigned Target Trackedby Marpa with dotted
trail history
Fast Boatapproaching
with easy to seegradient trails
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MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital
RadarsCPA and TCPA Feature SettingsMARPA uses default or selected CPA (ClosestPoint of Approach) or TCPA (Time to ClosestPoint of Approach) to determine if a vessel issafe, dangerous or lost.
Definitions• Safe — not on an approaching path to yourvessel
• Dangerous — on an approaching path toyour vessel; when a target breaches theselected CPA or TCPA thresholds the targetwill be classified as dangerous
• Lost — selected target moves out of MARPArange
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MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital
Radars
f
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MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital
Radars
MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital
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MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital
Radars
f d i i l
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MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital
Radars
MARPA f BR24 d HD Di i l
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MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital
Radars
Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars
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Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars
Feature DescriptionGuard zones allow the user to choose
from two easily configurable zone patterns(circular or sector) to define guard areas.Alarm notification is provided to the useras radar targets enter or leave these user-defined areas.
Benefits
Enhances safety via greater situationalawareness;Aids in collision avoidance
Other Considerations/EquipmentRequires BR24 or compatible HD DigitalRadar
AccessibilityWhen in Radar Screen – Menu/Guardzones
Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars
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Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars
Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars
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Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars
Mercury SmartCraft Integration
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Mercury SmartCraft IntegrationFeature DescriptionProvides real time monitoring of Mercury EngineData on HDS displays. Includes engine RPM,engine voltage, oil & water pressures, fuel flow, and
more
Benefits•Eliminates the need for the consumer/ boat builder to install dedicatedgauges to view this information•View more information, faster thanusing standard gauges
Other Considerations/Equipment•Requires separate purchase ofSmartCraft Merc Monitor from Mercury
Accessibility•Standard NMEA 2000 network setup
and activation•Some configuration may be required;auto-configuration option is available.•More hands-on required for multipleengine set-ups.•Info Screen to Display
Fuel Prices via Sirius Weather/Radio (US)
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Fuel Prices via Sirius Weather/Radio (US)
Feature DescriptionProvides the consumer distance to and up-to-date fuel pricing information for fuel stations
nearest his current location. User can specifysearch radius.
Benefits•Easily identify and find the closest fuelstations• Select lowest cost fuel stations
Other Considerations/Equipment•Requires LWX-1 weather module andsubscription•US only•Land-based stations only; marinebased stations not currently included inSirius database
Accessibility•Press and hold FIND key on front ofunit or Menu/Menu/Fuel
Navionics Improvements
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Navionics Improvements
Feature Benefit
Heading Extension – Adds line extensionto vessel. Line distance is projectedbased on distance or time
Allows user to project future position based oncurrent bearing and speed. Aid to vesselpositioning. To enable use:Menu/Menu/Chart/Heading Extension
Fish & Chips Support – Display higherdetail bathymetric contours from Fish andChips card. Note that Navigation data isdisplayed concurrently with thisinformation
Fish N Chips offers enhanced sea floor contours forlocating ledges and canyons. Aid to fisherman forfinding fish and fish holding areas.
Last Track Line Drawn (see illustrationnext page)
Bug fix to correct gap between vessel and trail
Upside Down label correction Bug Fix – Text now rotates properly in all navigationmodes
Micro-SD card support Enables HDS to work with 2010 Navionics Mapping
cards on Micro-SD formatRestricted areas Users will now be able to hide wildlife sanctuary
areas and view items critical for navigation. Defaultvalue remains on. When in Chart– Menu>ChartOptions>Settings> Chart Detail>User… – UncheckRestricted Areas
Navionics Improvements
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Navionics Improvements
Last Track Line Drawn Problem IllustrationGap between vessel and trail is fixed in 3.0 release
Other Features
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Other FeaturesFeature Benefit
LGC-4000 Processing – Allows HDSunits to capture GPS information at
5x / second
Faster processing of speed and position data on HDSunits for improved accuracy.
Low Voltage Alarm Settings Warns user that battery power is getting low; aids inavoiding getting stranded due to inability to start theengine
Fish Alarm Audible sound when unit detects fish. Accessible fromSonar Screen under Menu/Sonar Options
Expanded support of CoordinateSystems and Datum
Restores features set to previous level of functionalityavailable on LMS/LCX products. Accessible via
System/Datum and Coordinate Systems
Phantom LORAN Accessible via Navigation Menu
Improved Night Mode •Improved operation in 2D chart mode when operating atnight. 3D mode not recommended for night operation
Synchronized Backlighting •On networked systems – dimming one display or placingit in night mode dims all connected displays
Low Voltage Alarm Settings
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Low Voltage Alarm SettingsFeature DescriptionProvides visual/audible warning to user whenbattery supply voltage is low. The thresholdvoltage at which user is alarmed is settable by
the user.
Benefits• Helps prevents user from getting strandedon the water without sufficient battery powerto start engine or call for help.
Other Considerations/Equipment• No additional equipment required.•Default for this setting is OFF (needs to beenabled)•Default level for trigger is set at 11 V.
Accessibility•Menu/Menu/Alarms/Settings
Phantom LORAN
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Phantom LORANFeature DescriptionTranslates LORAN coordinates into traditional L/Lcoordinates.
Benefits• Allows consumer with log book of LORAN
coordinates to enter these coordinates into HDSsystem as you would use any standard coordinatesystem.
Other Considerations/Equipment• None
Accessibility•Menu/Menu/Navigation
XTF Support for Structure
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XTF Support for StructureFeature DescriptionAllows StructureScan users to output log informationin alternative file format.
Benefits
• Many 3rd party applications support XTF file input toaid users in post processing of Side scan sonar data.
Other Considerations/Equipment• Requires StructureScan capability.
Accessibility•StructureScan/Log Sonar
Night operation in 2D mode
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Night operation in 2D modeEnhancementNight mode operation in 2D provides changein mapping palette.
Benefits• Ease of use for consumer in reduced lightconditions. Helps avoid night blindness
Other Considerations/Equipment• None
Accessibility•Power/Night Mode
AIS Parameter Setting
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AIS Parameter SettingEnhancementAllows user to filter the number of AIS iconsdisplayed on the screen
BenefitsReduces Screen Clutter. Modest speedimprovement when using AIS
Other Considerations/EquipmentAIS Receiver required.
AccessibilityMenu/Menu/Vessels/Icon Filters