Software Update Information Resource: What was added with release.

[Wayne P.]

You da man Wayne!

I found that by accident looking for something else on the Humminbird website. That is why there is no release date.

[sfw1960]

I found that by accident looking for something else on the Humminbird website. That is why there is no release date.

Yep, but that bear-trap brain of yours clamped right down on it & added it to the user data base here!

And I know you got backups of all these notes too...

[Bubba Canuck]

Wayne, this is good info., thanks!

Where do you get this information? If you're figuring it out on your own or have a personal contact at Humminbird why don't they post this info. on their website in the support area when each user logs in? You should hit them up for some coin or free gear :)

[Wayne P.]

Wayne, this is good info., thanks!

Where do you get this information? If you're figuring it out on your own or have a personal contact at Humminbird why don't they post this info. on their website in the support area when each user logs in? You should hit them up for some coin or free gear :)

I am just interested in this stuff so I check stuff to figure out stuff.

No, I don't have any personal contact with Humminbird.

"I am alone, and a loners gotta be alone", but my name isn't Jessie, LOL

[Bob B]

I am just interested in this stuff so I check stuff to figure out stuff.

No, I don't have any personal contact with Humminbird.

"I am alone, and a loners gotta be alone", but my name isn't Jessie, LOL

[Wayne P.]

998c SI (Version 7.670)
Release Date: 06/23/2015


Description:
GENERAL FIXES - Targeted bug fixes to v_7.510, addressing Tracks, Waypoints and Route (TWR) data corruption in the non-volatile ram memory. Software now ignores this type of invalid TWR data and will not save nor propogate this type of invalid TWR data.

[Wayne P.]

1198C (Version 7.670)
Release Date: 06/22/2015


Description:
GENERAL FIXES - Targeted bug fixes to v_7.590, addressing Tracks, Waypoints and Route (TWR) data corruption in the non-volatile ram memory. Software now ignores this type of invalid TWR data and will not save nor propogate this type of invalid TWR data.

[sfw1960]

Thanks Wayne!!!


That was quick....

[Wayne P.]

999ci HD SI Combo (Version 7.650)
Release Date: 05/27/2015

Description:
7.650

NEW FEATURES - NONE

GENERAL FIXES - Targeted bug fixes to v_7.590, addressing Tracks, Waypoints and Route (TWR) data
corruption in the non-volatile ram memory. Software now ignores this type of invalid TWR data and will not save nor propogate this type of invalid TWR data.

This release still incorporates below new features and change for 7.590 listed below.

7.590
NEW FEATURE
Added support for the AS RC1 Bluetooth Dongle and Remote

GENERAL CHANGE
Removed support for the Quadra Beam transducer

[sfw1960]

[Golfrnut]

FYI, HB has an update out there for the Helix units. There are some very appreciated changes in it, not all of them seem to be listed, but they are nice. Most notably are changes to the readouts. They are now much more customize-able, had some bug fixes corrected, and have been moved around to take up much less space on some screen...minimized to bottom left corner on some screens, and now displayed across the top on others. If you guys have not updated yet, you will probably be very happy when you do.

Changelog.

HELIX 5 SI GPS (Version 7.730)
Release Date: 08/03/2015
Description:

New Features:

• Data Bar Off - This feature allows all readouts on all views to be turned off in favor of preset non-adjustable overlays. This feature does not apply to the diagnostic views
• Nav Readout Support - Nav Readouts are user definable readouts that appear when the unit is in a navigation mode.
• Color Palette Additions - There are four new 2D color palettes and four name changes
  
  • 2D
    
    • Palette 1 - No Change
    • Palette 2 - No Change
    • Palette 3 - No Change
    • Palette 4 - Previously called Original
    • Palette 5 - Previously called Gray
    • Palette 6 - Previously called Green
    • Palette 7 - Previously called Inverse
    • Palette 8 - NEW - Amber 1
    • Palette 9 - NEW - Amber 2
    • Palette 10 - NEW - Modified Palette 2
    • Palette 11 - NEW - Modified Palette 3
    
    
  • Imaging
    
    • Palette 1 - Previously called Blue
    • Palette 2 - Previously called Amber 1
    • Palette 3 - Previously called Amber 2
    • Palette 4 - Previously called Brown
    • Palette 5 - Previously called Green
    • Palette 6 - Previously called Inverse
    • Palette 7 - Previously called Gray
    • Palette 8 - Previously called Green-Red
    • Palette 9 - NEW Green-Blue
    • Palette 10 - NEW Orange-Red-Purple
    • Palette 11 - NEW Red-Yellow-Blue
    • Palette 12 - NEW Blue-Yellow
  
  
• 2D A-Scope - this is a new type of Real Time Sonar (RTS) window. It is considered to be a very traditional way of looking at real-time analog signals.
• Spanish Language - Added to Domestic models

General Fixes

• Nature of Seabed Off - Nature of Seabed now defaults to off on International Models
• Fixed an issue where Lakemaster PLUS cards would not load correctly on the Chart/Chart View when the stellite overlay was turned on.
• Fixed an issue where units were not successfully encrypting large format SD cards. In this version the following sizes have been tested: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB
• Improved the low voltage shutoff threshold to held control heads remain booted while the boat engine is started.
• Fixed an issue where the units were missing the GPS Output menu option.
• Fixed an issue with SI Readouts when set to off was causing an incorrect row of readouts on the top of the SI view
• Fixed an issue with SI Range which was not working correctly while set to Auto

• 
  
  
  

[SkippinDocks]

Is the Helix 5 Si update just for that specific unit? Or will it also update the Helix 5 DI model also?

[sfw1960]

Each S/W release is specific to THAT particular model, no interchangeability.

[SkippinDocks]

Each S/W release is specific to THAT particular model, no interchangeability.

[Wayne P.]

FYI, HB has an update out there for the Helix units. There are some very appreciated changes in it, not all of them seem to be listed, but they are nice. Most notably are changes to the readouts. They are now much more customize-able, had some bug fixes corrected, and have been moved around to take up much less space on some screen...minimized to bottom left corner on some screens, and now displayed across the top on others. If you guys have not updated yet, you will probably be very happy when you do.

Changelog.

HELIX 5 SI GPS (Version 7.730)
Release Date: 08/03/2015
Description:

New Features:

• Data Bar Off - This feature allows all readouts on all views to be turned off in favor of preset non-adjustable overlays. This feature does not apply to the diagnostic views
• Nav Readout Support - Nav Readouts are user definable readouts that appear when the unit is in a navigation mode.
• Color Palette Additions - There are four new 2D color palettes and four name changes
  
  • 2D
    
    • Palette 1 - No Change
    • Palette 2 - No Change
    • Palette 3 - No Change
    • Palette 4 - Previously called Original
    • Palette 5 - Previously called Gray
    • Palette 6 - Previously called Green
    • Palette 7 - Previously called Inverse
    • Palette 8 - NEW - Amber 1
    • Palette 9 - NEW - Amber 2
    • Palette 10 - NEW - Modified Palette 2
    • Palette 11 - NEW - Modified Palette 3
    
    
  • Imaging
    
    • Palette 1 - Previously called Blue
    • Palette 2 - Previously called Amber 1
    • Palette 3 - Previously called Amber 2
    • Palette 4 - Previously called Brown
    • Palette 5 - Previously called Green
    • Palette 6 - Previously called Inverse
    • Palette 7 - Previously called Gray
    • Palette 8 - Previously called Green-Red
    • Palette 9 - NEW Green-Blue
    • Palette 10 - NEW Orange-Red-Purple
    • Palette 11 - NEW Red-Yellow-Blue
    • Palette 12 - NEW Blue-Yellow
  
  
• 2D A-Scope - this is a new type of Real Time Sonar (RTS) window. It is considered to be a very traditional way of looking at real-time analog signals.
• Spanish Language - Added to Domestic models

General Fixes

• Nature of Seabed Off - Nature of Seabed now defaults to off on International Models
• Fixed an issue where Lakemaster PLUS cards would not load correctly on the Chart/Chart View when the stellite overlay was turned on.
• Fixed an issue where units were not successfully encrypting large format SD cards. In this version the following sizes have been tested: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB
• Improved the low voltage shutoff threshold to held control heads remain booted while the boat engine is started.
• Fixed an issue where the units were missing the GPS Output menu option.
• Fixed an issue with SI Readouts when set to off was causing an incorrect row of readouts on the top of the SI view
• Fixed an issue with SI Range which was not working correctly while set to Auto

• 
  

Just got back from the local Gander Mt. where I installed this software version on their display model.
Good looking stuff with the added imaging pallets and readout settings.

[Golfrnut]

Just got back from the local Gander Mt. where I installed this software version on their display model.
Good looking stuff with the added imaging pallets and readout settings.

I might just be dumb, but has the 2X sonar screen always been there? Caught myself on it a few times and didn't realize it was up.

[Wayne P.]

I might just be dumb, but has the 2X sonar screen always been there? Caught myself on it a few times and didn't realize it was up.

If Zoom is what you mean, yes all models have that and you can make it 4X, 6X, and 8X with the (+) button.
I set that view to Hidden. The more zoom you use, the more pixel blocky it looks.

[Golfrnut]

Thinking I might do just that. With the pixels, it looks pretty terrible and I have found zero use for it so far during the normal course of fishing.

[sfw1960]

I usually chop off the top 15' of my range & use either a 2X or 4X zoom at times ice fishing.
Of course I am in deeper water ~ 45-60' and zoom is good enough to tell if bait's been snatched most days.
2D on the boat, usually never more than 2X for me.
I'm sending another email Wayne - it's new S/W but I haven't installed it yet...

[burtonde]

Im new to this, please be nice. I'm thinking about buying a Hummimgbird Helix 5 SI/GPS combo. Can you tell me about things I should know about this unit, updates. can I operate a trolling motor with it? I just want some expert info before I buy it. Thank you, burtonde.