We are pleased to announce the release of the Lowrance 22.1 software upgrade. This software is for: HDS LIVE, HDS Carbon and Elite FS Displays. As well as the following companion modules: Active Target, LiveSight, StructureScan 3D, SonarHub and S5100. (Companion Modules need to be upgraded when the software on the Display is upgraded in order to have the full network running the same version.)
The 22.1 software upgrade provides the following new features/functionality and Software fixes:
- Ghost 360*
- Movable ActiveTarget Beam Indicator Icon
- NAC-2 and NAC-3 Autopilot Support
- Various Software Improvements and Fixes
Ghost 360* (HDS LIVE, HDS Carbon & Elite FS)
This new feature utilizes automatic steering rotation of the Ghost Trolling Motor with an Active ImagingTM 3-IN-1 nosecone which allows anglers to have a 360 degree image around their boats.
This feature allows Anglers to be able to pinpoint Key Structure and Targets in a 360 degree view of the bottom with the ability to show both standing structure and structure that is laying on the bottom.
*Ghost 360 requires the Ghost trolling motor to be upgraded to software version 1_2_00_00
Movable ActiveTarget Beam Indicator Icon (HDS LIVE, HDS Carbon & Elite FS)
The ActiveTarget Beam Indicator Icon can now be moved to the upper-left, upper-right, lower-left, lower-right or hidden on the panel for Forward and Scout mode.
NAC-2 and NAC-3 Autopilot support on HDS Live (HDS LIVE)
The release also brings new autopilot capability with the introduction of support for NAC-2 & NAC-3 autopilots on HDS Live products, the ideal solution for larger and saltwater fishing boats. NAC-2 autopilots are perfectly suited to boats up to ten meters (35 feet) in length and is suitable for low-current hydraulic steering pumps, mechanical drive units, or solenoid valves, whilst NAC3 Autopilots are ideal for boats ten meters (35 feet) or greater in length and is rated to operate high-current pumps, mechanical drive units, and solenoid valves.
Industry-standard NMEA 2000® networking and NMEA 0183® input allow simple connectivity to heading sensors, rudder feedback units, autopilot controllers, and multifunction displays located anywhere on board.
Software Improvements and Fixes
- It has been reported from some users setting up multiple Water Depth sources as overlay data that one of them can sometimes get locked up and hang on a certain depth, this has been corrected
- Some HDS Carbon displays have been reported to get stuck on the initial boot up splash screen when powering on, this has been corrected
Download StructureScan 3D Software Update (22.1)
