Software Update - HELIX 7 GPS v. 7.780
2016-01-05
Software Description
• 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 – In the past Nav Readouts was a feature limited to the 1100 series units. It is now being brought to all HELIX units. Nav Readouts are user definable readouts that appear when the unit is in a navigation mode.
• Nature of Seabed/Creek Beds Off - Nature of Seabed and Creek Beds now defaults to off on International models. It remains defaulted to on in Domestic models.
• Spanish in Domestic Models - Spanish has now been added to HELIX Domestic models.
• Navionics Easy View – Support larger text sizes on Navionics Charts. General Fixes:
• Fixed an issue where Lakemaster Plus cards would not load correctly on the Chart/Chart View when the satellite overlay was turned on.
• Fixed an issue with SI Readouts when set to off which was causing an incorrect row of readouts on the top of the SI view.
• Fixed an issue where SI Range was not working correctly while set to auto.
• Fixed an issue where HELIX 7 units were not successfully encrypting large format SD cards. In this software version the following sizes have been tested: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB.
• Improved the low voltage shutoff threshold to help control heads remain booted while the boat engine is started.
• Fixed an issue where the HELIX 7 units were missing the GPS Output menu option.
Software Prerequisites
You will need:
- a working Micro SD reader/writer device attached to your PC and
- formatted 32GB or smaller Class 10 or MMC/SD card
Instructions
Please read carefully before proceeding.
We highly recommend that you RESTORE the defaults on your unit BEFORE you perform any software update. We also suggest that you disconnect any advanced accessories from the unit (i.e. Weathersense, Interlink, Cannonlink, etc) before proceeding. The exceptions to this would be if you have the MinnKota iPilot Link or the Humminbird 360 Imaging attached. Both of these items need to be connected to the unit in order to update their software which is done via Ethernet.
How to Restore Defaults:
With the unit powered on, Press the MENU button twice to the main menu on the system. Then you press the RIGHT cursor until you get to the SETUP menu tab. Once you have reached the SETUP menu tab, use the DOWN cursor until you reach RESTORE DEFAULTS, you will then press the RIGHT cursor key to restore the defaults. To confirm press RIGHT cursor again.
To update with a Micro Card with SD Adapter
1. After thoroughly reading these instructions, you can return to the Download dialogue box and click on Download. The software files are in a .bin format. You will not be able to open these files, they should only be saved.
2. You will need to select to save this file to the Micro Card. (The Micro card may be listed as a removable disk, removable storage drive, MICRO). Do not modify the name of the file, then click on SAVE.
3. After the Download Complete dialog box appears - click CLOSE
4. Remove the MICRO Card from the card reader. After removing the MICRO card from the reader and before powering on the unit, we recommend that you disconnect any Advanced Accessories connected to the unit. This might include a GPS receiver, Interlink, Cannonlink, etc.
5. POWER ON YOUR UNIT, allow the unit to go through the complete start up BEFORE pressing any buttons or selecting any menu options. After the unit has completed the loading process and you have clicked through the warnings and information, place the MICRO card in the unit.
6. You will get a message on the unit saying SOFTWARE NUMBER “123” is higher than your current “120” software do you want to update?, Press the Right Cursor to Confirm.
7. Another message will then appear saying do you want to ABORT, press the Left Cursor to NO at this time and the software update will begin. DO NOT POWER OFF THE UNIT DURING THIS TIME. If you lose power to the unit during the software upgrade process, it is very likely that the unit will need to be returned to the factory for updating.
Once the update is complete the unit will restart and say current SOFTWARE NUMBER “123” installed, no update required. It is now safe to remove the MICRO Card, and power off the unit.
8. Once you have updated the software on the unit, we suggest that you add back your advanced accessories. If you have an Interlink, we suggest that you first connect to unit 1, power on the unit and allow it to update the software on your Interlink. After this you may reconnect the remaining advanced accessories.