Map Performance Issues - Echomap Plus 93sv

[jmcelmury]

I'm curious if others are seeing poor map performance on the EM+93sv? My console unit frequently takes 10-20 seconds to draw contour lines when bringing up the map for the first time or zooming in/out. This is a major hassle when moving between spots on the lake.

My setup - 2 EM+ 93sv w/ G3 maps preloaded on the units, LVS32, GMS10 to network everything. Latest firmware on all devices.

While on the lake last week I recalled a prior thread about map issues when running from an SD card, but mine are preloaded so I wouldn't expect issues. I tried removing SD cards from both units, but that didn't improve performance at all.

I realize the 93's aren't top of the line, but this kind of slowness for brand new units is quite disappointing.

-J

[jmcelmury]

Nobody else seeing performance issues with G3 maps on the Echomap Plus units?

[BoatNoobie]

Yikes, I hope not. I have almost the exact same setup except mine + units have the G2 maps, with 1 of them having the new HD chips. They are sitting on top of my desk waiting for an install.

[JSU Fishing]

I’m having the same problem. Both mine were G2 maps. No problem at all before the update. Now it’s slower than any unit I’ve owned.

[jmcelmury]

@jsu - are you saying you have issues after updating the unit's firmware or after updating mapping from G2 to G3?

[Tundah]

I have the same setup and haven’t noticed delays that long in rendering maps.

[Slideeslide]

Same setup using map update card. Literally 20sec to draw a map. Garmin need stop fix!

[tobyfrommo]

I have (2) 93+ SV's, (1) 73+ CV, LVS32, networked via GMS10. I purchased my units in December 2018...i.e. prior to the G3 map updates and prior to the software update that allowed units to share a single Active Captain SD card. At this time map regeneration when both zooming in/out and/or running across the lake was adequate.

Just after installing the update that allowed SD card sharing I also added the, large, 9gb, G3 map file to the single Active Captain SD card remaining on the network. This is when things slowed down for me. I have no idea if was a result of the large map file and/or the SD card sharing across the network. I suspect the issue could be the result of both.

I have since removed the G3 map file from the SD card and I download only the specific / needed map tiles via Active Captain for my fishing trips. In this case the units no longer read the large G3 file but only the "fractional / specific" map data I choose to download via Active Captain. My units now run as fast as they did prior.

[JSU Fishing]

I’m having the same problem. Both mine were G2 maps. No problem at all before the update. Now it’s slower than any unit I’ve owned.

I updated both between trips, so I never had the chance to see which update would have caused it. The only other thing that I plan to try is to add a card for AC on the other unit. As of now, I have a card in one unit and the other is connected via ethernet. Not sure if that would make a difference or not, but I'll be trying it soon.

[Big Country 69]

Just got a EM+ 93sv with G3 preloaded, stand alone. Haven't had any issues with too much lag when zooming in or out, just about what I would expect from this price point. No prob bringing up either.

[Big Country 69]

Welp, I downloaded updates to my new EM+ 93sv and 73sv annnd...now they are slower. Not 10-20 seconds, but slower.

[BoatNoobie]

Welp, I downloaded updates to my new EM+ 93sv and 73sv annnd...now they are slower. Not 10-20 seconds, but slower.

Lol shit. I don't want to update but I'll need to for livescope

[jawjatek]

Just updated my unit (Em+93sv) to sw ver 8.40, and my LiveScope GLS10 to ver 2.00 using AC (these are the latest). I have previously downloaded a few squares of the G3 map release (not the whole 9 GB map, just part of my state where I fish). I do not network to any other unit. I have not noticed any lag with the map, but will check again tomorrow and Thurs, when I go on the water for the first time with the LS system, to do the cal and start learning to use it. I'll post if I see any lag.

Edit: no lag on my unit that I can notice. Maybe it only happens when networking 2 or more units?

[pitbully71]

I have a 93SV+ and a 73SV+, networked and neither are that slow. You do notice some lag when you turn on depth shading, but if you want better performance, turn it off. My fishing buddy has a 12" Lowrance HDS gen 2 and my 93 is loads faster than that thing drawing maps.

[jmcelmury]

The issue occurred for 3 days straight, but I haven't been able to recreate it since that time a fe weeks ago. I see some latency of a few seconds, but nothing in the 15-20 second range any longer. I'm hopeful the lag was a one-off and a few reboots corrected the issue.

[jawjatek]

Dang Air Force again. <--- Lowrance guy