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



• 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



• Lowrance/Navionics Chart

Toggle now available underChart Options

• Soft key accessible from 8”

and 10” units

Quick Access

Chart Selection



• 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



• 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



• 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



Navionics Community Layer Examples



• Displays chart items usingCyrillic, Chinese and other

Asian characters

• Compatible with Lowranceand Navionics cartography

where applicable

ForeignLanguage

Charting



• 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



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



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



HDS 4.0

• Performance

• Ease of Use

• Sonar• Navionics

• Misc Fixes

Feature

EnhancementSummary

FIRST AVAILABLE APRIL 2011



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



Ease of Use: Quick Access Keys HDS-8 and HDS-10

Users can program up to 6 of their favorite screens



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.



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

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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



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



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



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

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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

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Sonar Improvements

Trolling Interference Before Trolling Interference After

High Speed Recover Before High Speed Recover After



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



Language support in Navionics

• Language change

in HDS provides

translatedcartographic

object

descriptions

• English, French,

Spanish, German,

Italian, Danish,

Portuguese,

Dutch,

Norwegian,

Finnish, Swedish



Current Seabed Coverage26P+,31P+, 32P+

Navionics Seabed Coverage Area’s



Navionics Seabed support

P d t D i ti L HDS 3 5



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

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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

http://www.lowrance.com/SonicHub

http://www.lowrance.com/SonicHub



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



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



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



Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements

** New Control Features location highlighted




** Toggle ONor OFF




** 3 settings are

available to eliminatefixed interferencetargets from appearing

on the screen.




** Auto or

0 to 100% sidelobesuppressionsettings are

available




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

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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

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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



MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars



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



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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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





Mercury SmartCraft Integration



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)



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




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





Last Track Line Drawn Problem IllustrationGap between vessel and trail is fixed in 3.0 release

Other Features



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



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



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



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



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



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

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