HDS Gen3 Software Update

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.