We are pleased to announce the release of NOS 18.2 software, another free software upgrade from Lowrance® that includes new features and functionality for HDS Gen3 fishfinder/chartplotters.
This release includes the following new features and software improvements:
- Genesis Live mapping
- Yamaha Integration (Phase 2)
NEW FEATURES
C-MAP Genesis Live
Update the mapping of your favorite fishing spot or map unmapped areas with ½ foot contours – in real time – on the screen of your fishfinder/chartplotter with C-MAP Genesis Live.
Genesis Live uses digital depth to create high-definition maps featuring 1/2-foot contours. Target key fishing areas with Genesis Live maps, which make it easy to find areas where fish like to hide, like standing timber, drop-offs, points, weedbeds and more. Genesis Live maps can be saved to a SD or microSD card.
Yamaha Integration Improvements
Following the introduction of Yamaha engine integration in the previous Lowrance software release, this version now has the following extra functionality.
- A CL7 Gauge not required as an unlock: Completely gauge-less (with Yamaha gateway 6YG-8A2D0-00-00)
- Tank calibration (Easier fluid level sensor setup)
- Engine Trim calibration
- Fuel Flow
- Alarm Config(limit setting/on/off)
- Fault Code Reporting
- Maintenance intervals
- Multi-language support
Improvements
- Added support for FUSION-Link on radios with Ethernet capabilities
- Users can now select the frequency of notifications for software updates on internet-connected displays
Fixes
- Data Sources being reset after software update
- Xi5 sources and configuration disappearing after software update
- Waypoint parsing error
- Units stuck in Standby
- Time syncing on network displays
- GeoFence and Language unlocks being removed has been resolved
UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Do not use an microSD card larger than 32Gb
- Use the download link to retrieve the .upd file
- This file is NOT zipped - no need to unzip
- Copy the .upd file to your microSD card
- Insert the microSD card into your unit
- Power the unit on
- The software will automatically begin loading from the microSD card
- The unit will reboot
- Once the upgrade is complete, you're ready to use the new features.
