Software Update Information Resource: What was added with release.

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[Wayne P.]

Software Update - HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N v.2.930

Released February 8th, 2024
Software Description
IMPORTANT SOFTWARE UPDATE NOTES:

• Head unit software MUST be installed BEFORE installing any accessory software.
  
• The defaults will be restored when 2.930 is installed.
  
• Support for AS 360 SSI, AS 360 TM, AS 360 TM UL has been removed from this software. There is no effect on MEGA 360 products.

JUMP TO CURRENT SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD
Accessory Software:

• MEGA Live version 1.300 should be installed on MEGA Live transducers to use software version 2.930 on HELIX.
  
  • DOWNLOAD V 1.300
  
  
  
• MEGA Live Target Lock version 1.180 should be installed on MEGA Live Target Lock accessory systems to use software version 2.930 on HELIX.
  
  • DOWNLOAD V 1.180
  
  
  
• i-Pilot Link version 1.440 or newer should be installed on i-Pilot Link Minn Kota trolling motors to use software version 2.930 on HELIX.
  
  • DOWNLOAD V 1.440
  
  
  
• Advanced GPS Navigation System software package version 2.200 or newer should be installed on Minn Kota Advanced GPS Navigation System enabled motors manufactured in 2024 or after to use software version 2.930 on HELIX.

New and Updated Features:

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Counter

• In the Waypount, Routes, and Tracks tool in the Nav Menu a counter for the number of Waypoint, Route, Track, and iTracks has been added to the top bar of the tool.

Support for the Humminbird AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet Switch

• The new AS ETH 5PGL Ethernet switch is supported by this software update. While the prior AS ETH 5PXG switch is still supported, the AS ETH 5PGL contains upgrades that allow support for much larger One Boat Networks. For more information please visit Humminbird’s Ethernet Networking Learning page.

Minn Kota Quest Trolling Motor Battery Monitoring Support

• With this software update for HELIX, in conjunction with the 2.200 or newer software update for Minn Kota Quest motors, a new Battery Monitoring Tool is included to keep track of trolling motor battery usage in real-time. For more information visit Minn Kota’s Quest Motor Technology page.

General Fixes:
BLUETOOTH

• Fixed an issue with software updates transferred from the One Boat Network app.

BLUETOOTH TALON

• Fixed an issue with controlling the starboard TALON in a dual-TALON setup.

CHARTS

• Fixed an issue with Chart Info results.
  
• Fixed an issue with Base/Overlay controls when both a Lakemaster Legacy and Lakemaster Vx card are inserted at the same time.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Chart Source menu when a Navionics card is inserted.
  
• Fixed a performance issue with Chart Zoom levels, Waypoints, and Chart Decluttering.
  
• Fixed and issue with Cursor functionality while using Chart in Heads-Up Mode.

MEGA 360

• Fixed an issue with the backlight caused by putting a unit into Standby Mode with MEGA 360 connected.
  
• Fixed an issue with MEGA 360 pinging if a remotely subscribed unit is put into Standby Mode.

MEGA LIVE

• Improved MEGA Live and MEGA 360 Interference Rejection reliability and performance.
  
• Added Auto Sensitivity and Contrast into Landscape mode.
  
• Removed Pitch and Roll compensation from Landscape mode.
  
• Added several incremental MEGA Live data display improvements.
  
• Improved bottom stability compensation (IMU/AHRS) performance. This improves MEGA Live in rough water and while using the trolling motor.

MINN KOTA TROLLING MOTOR

• Fixed several issues with i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Trolling System navigation.
  
• Fixed several issues with i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Trolling System after stowing the trolling motor.
  
• Fixed an issue with Boat Scale resetting to the default value on i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Trolling System navigation.
  
• Fixed an issue with i-Pilot disconnecting on One Boat Networks with large amounts of waypoint data.

NETWORKING

• Fixed several networking issues when there are several units on the network.

SONAR

• Fixed a weak sonar issue caused by 2D and DI being subscribed to from different sources.
  
• Fixed an issue with Side-Imaging data in the water column when using the Zoom Feature.

SYSTEM

• Fixed several HELIX performance issues when there are several units on the network.

NMEA 2000

• Fixed an issue with NMEA 2000 data dropping out on large NMEA 2000 networks
  
• Fixed the Temperature readout label on the Gauge View.

[Wayne P.]

Software Update - SOLIX G3 Series v. 4.210

Released February 8th, 2024
Software Description
IMPORTANT SOFTWARE UPDATE NOTES:

• Head unit software MUST be installed BEFORE installing any accessory software.
  
• On SOLIX G3, software version 3.900 or greater must be installed prior to 4.210. No damage will occur if 3.900 or greater is not installed, but the update will not be successful.
  
  • DOWNLOAD V. 3.900
  
  
  
• Once 4.210 is installed, the factory recovery will be updated to 4.210. You will not be able to recover back to previous software versions.
  
• The defaults will be restored when 4.210 is installed.
  
• Support for AS 360 SSI, AS 360 TM, AS 360 TM UL has been removed from this software. There is no effect on MEGA 360 products.

JUMP TO CURRENT SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD
Accessory Software:

• MEGA Live version 1.300 should be installed on MEGA Live transducers to use software version 4.210 on SOLIX and APEX.
  
  • DOWNLOAD V 1.300
  
  
  
• MEGA Live Target Lock version 1.180 should be installed on MEGA Live Target Lock accessory systems to use software version 4.210 on SOLIX and APEX.
  
  • DOWNLOAD V 1.180
  
  
  
• i-Pilot Link version 1.440 or newer should be installed on i-Pilot Link Minn Kota trolling motors to use software version 4.210 on SOLIX and APEX
  
  • DOWNLOAD V 1.440
  
  
  
• Advanced GPS Navigation System software package version 2.200 or newer should be installed on Minn Kota Advanced GPS Navigation System enabled motors manufactured in 2024 or after to use software version 4.210 on SOLIX and APEX.

Affected Models:

• 411570-1 SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3
  
• 411570-1CHO SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 CHO
  
• 411550-1 SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3
  
• 411550-1CHO SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 CHO
  
• 411530-1 SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3
  
• 411530-1CHO SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 CHO

New and Updated Features:

General Fixes:
AIS

• Fixed an issue with Targets Tools settings adjustment.

BLUETOOTH

• Fixed several issues with iOS and Android phone connectivity.
  
• Fixed several issues with Minn Kota TALON and RAPTOR connectivity and settings adjustment.

CHART

• Fixed an issue with the Side Imaging Range indicator overlay.
  
• Fixed an issue displaying data inside waypoint chart clusters.
  
• Fixed an issue using the keypad encoder knob to zoom in and out on the Chart View.
  
• Fixed a chart loading issue caused by removing an SD card.
  
• Fixed a chart zooming issue while using Navionics.
  
• Fixed several issues with the way the SmartStrike data is displayed on the Chart View.
  
• Changed the Cursor Data Overlay default to on.
  
• Changed the default Track style to the thick solid line option.

MINN KOTA TROLLING MOTOR

• Fixed an issue changing between trolling motor navigation and standard navigation

LANGUAGES/TRANSLATIONS

• Fixed several Croatian language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Czech language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Dutch language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Estonian language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Latvian language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Lithuanian language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Norwegian language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Polish language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Russian language issues
  
  
• Fixed several Swedish language issues

NETWORKING

• Fixed an issue that could cause waypoints to stop sharing over the Ethernet One Boat Network.
  
  
• Fixed an issue caused by deleting waypoints off of units connected to the Ethernet One Boat Network.

SIMULATION

• Fixed several SONAR issues while in simulation mode.
  
• Fixed several RADAR issues while in simulation mode.

SONAR 2D | DI | SI

• Fixed and issue with lower Sensitivity selection values while using 455 kHz Side Imaging.
  
• Fixed a Side Imaging view loading issue on SOLIX G1 and SOLIX G2 series models.

SONAR MEGA LIVE

• Improved bottom stability compensation (IMU/AHRS) performance. This improves MEGA Live in rough water and while using the trolling motor.
  
• Minor improvements to return clarity. This change is apparent when using MEGA Live while moving.

GENERAL FIXES PREVIOUSLY FROM v4.190:
AIS

• Fixed an issue with Targets Tools settings adjustment.

BLUETOOTH

• Fixed several issues with iOS and Android phone connectivity.
  
• Fixed several issues with Minn Kota TALON and RAPTOR connectivity and settings adjustment.

CHART

• Fixed an issue with the Side Imaging Range indicator overlay.
  
• Fixed an issue displaying data inside waypoint chart clusters.
  
• Fixed an issue using the keypad encoder knob to zoom in and out on the Chart View.
  
• Fixed a chart loading issue caused by removing an SD card.
  
• Fixed a chart zooming issue while using Navionics.
  
• Fixed several issues with the way the SmartStrike data is displayed on the Chart View.
  
• Changed the Cursor Data Overlay default to on.
  
• Changed the default Track style to the thick solid line option.

MINN KOTA TROLLING MOTOR

• Fixed several issues with i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Trolling System navigation.
  
• Fixed several issues with i-Pilot Link and Advanced GPS Trolling System after stowing the trolling motor.
  
• Fixed several issues with Follow-the-Contour extensions.
  
• Fixed several issues with Follow-the-Contour offsets.
  
• Fixed several issues with the Battery Monitoring Setup tool.
  
• Fixed an issue with Follow-the-Contour in shallow water.
  
• Fixed an issue with Follow-the-Contour contour highlights.
  
• Fixed an issue with Follow-Hardness while using Lakemaster Vx cards.
  
• Fixed an issue with Follow-the-Shoreline defaults.
  
• Fixed an issue with low-speed Drift and Cruise Control.
  
• Fixed an issue where settings were reset on the Minn Kota trolling motor when connected to a SOLIX or APEX unit.

LANGUAGES/TRANSLATIONS

• Fixed several Croatian language issues.

NETWORKING

• Fixed several issues with networking reliability and stability.
  
• Add a “none” option to the Sonar Source subscriptions menu for 2D, DI, and SI.
  
• Removed auto-subscriptions for units without transducers. Remote sonar subscriptions are now user selected.
  
• Fixed an issue where lost sonar source messages were appearing too quickly.
  
• Fixed an issue where lost sonar source messages were not being cleared automatically if the source came back.
  
• Fixed an issue when two units thought they were directly connected to MEGA 360.
  
• Fixed an issue where MEGA Live was not being subscribed to automatically after first-time connection.
  
• Fixed several issues with sharing waypoints with HELIX units.

NMEA 2000

• Fixed several issues with Fuel Rate and Tank NMEA 2000 sources.
  
• Fixed several issues with GPS and Heading NMEA 2000 sources.

NMEA 0183

• Fixed a baud-rate setup issue with the AS GRP.

SONAR 2D | DI | SI

• Fixed an issue with Side Imaging and Down Imaging Range after changing views.
  
• Fixed an issue causing depth range labels to display incorrectly.
  
• Fixed an issue with Side Imaging Range when being used by two sources.
  
• Fixed an issue with 2D, Down Imaging, and Side Imaging subscriptions.

SONAR MEGA 360

• Fixed several issues with MEGA 360 sonar recordings and sonar recording playback.
  
• Fixed an issue with MEGA 360 Quick Sweep Mode.
  
• Fixed an issue when switching from MEGA 360 mode to MEGA SI mode.

SONAR MEGA LIVE

• Improved MEGA Live and MEGA 360 Interference Rejection reliability and performance.
  
• Fixed a first-time connection issue with MEGA Live transmit range.
  
• Fixed an issue causing MEGA Live data to not appear if the Ethernet switches are rebooted.
  
• Added Auto Sensitivity and Contrast into Landscape mode.
  
• Removed Pitch and Roll compensation from Landscape mode.
  
• Added several incremental MEGA Live data display improvements.
  
• Fixed an issue with Digital Depth when calculated from MEGA Live.

SONAR MEGA LIVE TARGET LOCK

• Fixed an issue with displaying the Home and Sweep button.
  
• Fixed an issue with selecting the Target Lock GPS Source.

SYSTEM

• Fixed several boot-up issues with APEX series units.
  
• Fixed several shut-down issues with SOLIX and APEX units.
  
• Fixed a unit boot-up issue caused by Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks.
  
• Fixed several Waypoint, Route, and Track Import and Export issues.