Software Update - Advanced GPS Navigation - Package File v2.250

Released May 13th, 2024

Software Description

Current Software Descriptions included in Package File v2.250:

  • Minn Kota Motor 4.0 Package – v2.250
  • Minn Kota Controller 4.0 – v2.240
  • Minn Kota Remote 4.0 – v1.680
  • Motor: Riptide Instinct 1.0 – v1.080
  • Motor: Ulterra 2.0 – v1.080
  • Motor: Terrova 3.0 – v1.030
  • Motor: Ultrex 2.0 – v1.090
     

IMPORTANT SOFTWARE UPDATE NOTES:

  • If your current version is below v2.200, then you will need to update the Advanced GPS Navigation to v2.200 BEFORE updating to v2.250.

Bug Fixes for Package File v2.250 Software:

Affected Models:
Riptide Instinct 1.0
Ulterra 2.0

  • Motor Update v1.080 fixed an issue that occurs when motor is connected to 24V and the prop current exceeds 10A, the prop will turn off and restart. The software update to the RT Instinct/Ulterra QUEST motor control board will prevent this issue.
  • Other general Instinct/Ulterra MCB fixes
     

As a reminder, this software is intended for use with Bluetooth enabled Minn Kota products.  The recommended way to update the motor or remote is through a smartphone with the One-Boat Network App installed. This app can be found at the Apple Store or the Google Play Store. 

Software Prerequisites & Instructions for updating with the One-Boat Network App:

  1. Make sure that the following criteria are met:
    • The One-Boat Network app is up to date.
    • The smartphone device has Bluetooth enabled.
    • The smartphone device is paired with the controller.
    • The device is within range of the controller during the update process and ensure the Bluetooth connection is made.
  2. Open the One-Boat Network app on the smartphone device.
  3. Read and then accept the disclaimer to bring up the Home screen. In the upper left corner of the Home screen, press the Menu icon to bring up the Menu.
  4. When the Menu screen displays, select the Advanced GPS Navigation Software Update option.
  5. If the software is up to date, the screen will read "Software Up to Date". If the software needs to be updated, there will be information on the screen stating "New Software Available!"
  6. Select "New Software Available!" and information about the current and new version will display along with a button that reads, "Press to begin Update."
  7. Follow the on-screen prompt to successfully complete the update.
  8. If this update includes new software for the Advanced GPS Navigation remote, proceed to System>Update Software on the remote to complete the update process.

If you wish to perform the update through your Humminbird unit, you would follow the instructions below. 

Software Prerequisites & Instructions for updating with a Humminbird unit and SD card:

Before you start

  1. Turn on the main power source for your compatible Humminbird unit.
  2. Power on the trolling motor.
  3. Turn on the remote by pressing the OK key. Ensure the battery is well charged. If the battery charge is not sufficient, you will be prompted during the process to plug in the charger.
  4. Turn on the fish finder by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key, and follow the on-screen prompts to start Normal mode.
  5. Press and hold the fish finder VIEW key. Select System > Accessory Test.
  6. Confirm that Advanced GPS Navigation is listed as connected. It may take a minute for the equipment to be detected. you will refer to this view thoughout the update. Note the current software version number shown here.

NOTE: If the Accessory Test View is not shown in the submenu, select Main Menu > Views > Accessory Test > Visible.

Instructions

  1. Download the .BIN file if you have HELIX Units and/or the .UPD file if you have APEX/SOLIX Units
  2. Copy and paste the files to the SD card you plan to utilize for the update  (usually called "removable drive" on your computer).
  3. Plug the SD card into your fish finder. The fish finder will recognize the new software. Follow the dialogue box instructions to confirm software installation. 
  4. The software will be updated automatically to your i-Pilot Link system. It may take up to two minutes for the software to be detected on the network, and the fish finder will display on-screen dialog boxes to indicate that the update is in progress. NOTE: You may notice that the Advanced GPS Navigation will disconnect and then reconnect and possibly reboot during the software update. This is part of the update process.
  5. When the Advanced GPS Navigation software has been updated, the new software version number will be displayed on the fish finder Accessory Test View.
  6. To finish, you also need to update the Advanced GPS Navigation remote by proceeding to the System>Update Software screen on the remote. 

DOWNLOAD FOR HELIX

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