Lowrance/simrad christmas updates

[chocolatemoose]

so a slew of updates from navico just got released. for the NSS,NSO HDS GEN3, SIMRAD BSM2/3
Most notably the inclusion for the structure scan 3d. and bug fixes for the BSM.
the HDS, NSO and NSS get support for the new sonic hub2, and some weather updates for US users

click here to download them

BSM-2 Broadband Sounder Module



RELEASE DATE: December 2015
We are pleased to announce a free software update for the BSM-2 and BSM-3 Broadband Sounders. The new software, Version 3.6.0, corrects several known issues and further improves the performance of the module.
Fixes and improvements:

• Invalid temperature readings from Airmar® transducers
• Digital depth locking onto surface clutter
• Difficulty reacquiring digital bottom lock
• Sonar settings loss after power cycle
• Add support for networked keel offset.

To install the update:

• Save the software update (BSM2_UPD_360.RIW) or (BSM3_UPD_360.RIW) to a SD/microSD card
• Insert the SD/microSD card into the card slot on your multifunction display
• Press the Pages key and select Files
• Select your SD/microSD card (Memory card)
• Select the desired update (BSM2_UPD_360.RIW) or (BSM3_UPD_360.RIW)
• Select Upgrade, and a dialog will appear with a list of installed BSM modules
• Select the receiver you want to upgrade
• Select Start Upgrade.

Update applies to BSM-2



Download Software

• BSM2_upd_360.riw

HDS Gen3 Software Update (3.0)



The HDS Gen3 RTM 3.0 update enables StructureScan® 3D capability — with significant performance enhancements to SideScan and DownScan Imaging™ — adds compatibility with the SonicHub2 audio server and the latest WM-3 SiriusXM® Weather Module software, and includes other software improvements and feature enhancements.


HDS Gen3 RTM 3.0 Updated Features:

• StructureScan® 3D (requires StructureScan 3D transducer)
  
  • Provides unique imaging view giving anglers a better understanding of where fish and fish-holding structure are located in relation to their boat
  • Leading Edge™ Scanning Reference
  • SelectScan™ Target Identification
  • Vertical Enhancement Control
  • Improved SideScan image clarity and range — up to 600 feet to each side
  • Improved DownScan Imaging™ clarity
  • Requires StructureScan 3D transducer

• SonicHub2 Audio Server compatibility
  
  • Integrated Bluetooth® receiver
  • Support for Pandora® (where available)
  • Android and IOS device audio streaming via Bluetooth
  • Compliant with newly adopted NMEA 2000® audio/entertainment protocol
  • Video output for USB video playback

• Compatibility with latest WM-3 Weather Module software
  
  • High-resolution, sea-surface temperatures up to a 24 nautical mile coastal limit (including the Great Lakes)
  • High-resolution coastal and Great Lakes wave data (height, period and direction) with forecasts up to a 24 nautical mile coastal limit
  • High-resolution wind speed and direction with forecasts
  • NOWrad merged with Southern Canada, the Bahamas and Mexico radar
  • Sea-surface temperatures and waves available through Mexico to the top of South America
  • Canadian Marine Zone forecasts – complete from Alaska and down Pacific Coast
  • Surface features forecasts with isobars and weather front symbols
  • Cloud top images and echo tops
  • Requires separate WM-3 software update
  • Require SiriusXM® subscription (where available)

Download Software

• HDS_Gen3-3.0-53.1.108-32906-r1-Standard-1.upd

NSO evo2 Software Update



RELEASE DATE: December 2015
The new software enables StructureScan® 3D functionality with significant enhancements to SideScan and DownScan Imaging™, TripIntel™, Heave Offset for Echo, SonicHub2 audio server compatibility, in addition to other enhancements. The update also includes compatibility with the latest WM-3 Weather Module software.
NSO evo2 4.5 Update Features

• StructureScan® 3D (requires StructureScan® 3D transducer)
  
  • Provides unique imaging view giving anglers a better understanding of where fish and fish-holding structure are located in relation to their boat
  • Leading Edge™ Scanning Reference
  • SelectScan™ Target Identification
  • Vertical Enhancement Control
  • Improved SideScan image clarity and range ─ up to 600 feet to each side
  • Improved DownScan Imaging™ clarity
  • Requires StructureScan 3D transducer
  
  
• TripIntel™ Technology
  
  • Fuel range overlay
  • Monitor current and future tide levels
  • Track trip history
  • Track boat performance
  
  
• Heave Offset for Echo
  
  • Offsets effect of vertical wave motion on the display
  • Normalizes appearance of seafloor and targets
  • Requires heave-measuring component on NMEA 2000® network
  
  
• SonicHub2 Audio Server compatibility
  
  • Integrated Bluetooth® receiver
  • Support for Pandora® (where available)
  • Android and IOS device audio streaming via Bluetooth
  • Compliant with newly adopted NMEA 2000® audio/entertainment protocol
  • Video output for USB video playback
  
  
• Compatibility with latest WM-3 Weather Module software
  
  • High-resolution, sea-surface temperatures up to a 24 nautical mile coastal limit (including the Great Lakes)
  • High-resolution coastal and Great Lakes wave data (height, period and direction) with forecasts up to a 24 nautical mile coastal limit
  • High-resolution wind speed and direction with forecasts
  • NOWrad merged with Southern Canada, the Bahamas and Mexico radar
  • Sea-surface temperatures and waves available through Mexico to the top of South America
  • Canadian Marine Zone forecasts – complete from Alaska and down Pacific Coast
  • Surface features forecasts with isobars and weather front symbols
  • Cloud top images and echo tops
  • Requires separate WM-3 software update
  • Require SiriusXM® subscription (where available)

Download Software

• NSO_evo2-4.5-53.1.108-32906-r1-Standard-1.upd
  

[Moonlighter]

I downloaded and installed the update for my Simrad GO7 yesterday.

After I got the GO7 a few months ago, i discovered that the sounder software was a somewhat cut-down version of the NSS evo2 software, it was missing some of the more advanced options such as ability to adjust ping rate, scroll speed and TVR for the CHIRP. It also didnt have options like split screen with bottom lock.

Well, i installed this latest update and voila! All these options are now there on my GO7! None of that was mentioned in the release notes but needless to say, im very happy with the result.

I am just waiting now until Airmar releases fheir new CHIRP transducers with integrated downscan, so i can give the HDI tranducer the flick and get proper CHIRP performance out of the GO7.

[ShaneC]

Awesome. Thanks for the info mate. I hope it fixes a few of the things that bug me with my bsm2. Cheers.

[chocolatemoose]

no worries.
i was hoping for a SS3D simulator , but nope.

[Stressless]

Thanks for advising.

I've just turned my HDS9Gen3 on to do a manual update, and it's done an auto update.

Merry Xmas to all

regards Steve

[catfish55]

Thanks moose , while I got you, hope this is not bad educate, I have a nss evo 12 with the BM150 transducer.
As you'd realise, you can only use 83 and not the medium chirp together so I do find this troublesome!
Also thinking of replacing with a through hull transducer.
Most work is dome in Morton bay, and on good days outside up to 100 m
Like to say I can explore desperate now I have an electric reel but seems this will be rarer.
What would you recommend and why , mate
Pat


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