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6.14 Software updates
Raymarine’s multifunction display software is updated
regularly to provide new and enhanced features and improved
performance and usability. You should ensure you have the
latest software by regularly checking the Raymarine website
for new software.
You can identify your multifunction display’s current software
version from the Limitations on Use (LoU) splash screen:
The software version can also be identified from the
Maintenance menu.
The software update process can be used to update all
multifunction displays and remote keypads that are connected to
the same network.
Caution: Downloading software
updates
The software update process is carried out at your
own risk. Before initiating the update process
ensure you have backed up any important files.
Ensure that the unit has a reliable power supply
and that the update process is not interrupted.
Damage caused by incomplete updates are not
covered by Raymarine warranty.
By downloading the software update package, you
agree to these terms.
Updating the software
Software updates can be downloaded from the Raymarine
website.
To perform a software update you will need:
• A PC or Apple Mac with an internet connection and a card
reader.
• A FAT 32 formatted MicroSD card with SD card adaptor.
Note: Do not use a cartography chart card to save software
update or user data / settings files.
1. Go to the Raymarine website www.raymarine.com
2. Click the Service and Support from the top banner.
3. Select Software Updates from the drop down list.
4. Select the relevant product.
5. Compare the latest available software against the software
version on your multifunction display.
6. If the software on the website is newer than the software
on your multifunction display select the option to download
the software.
7. Place the MicroSD card into an SD card adaptor.
8. Place the SD card adaptor into the card reader of your PC
or Mac.
9. Unzip the downloaded software update zip file to the MicroSD
card.
10. Remove the MicroSD card from the SD card adaptor.
11. Backup your user data and settings by following the
procedure described in section 8.4 Saving user data and
user settings .
12. Insert the MicroSD card into the card reader of your
multifunction display.
After a few seconds your multifunction display will alert you
that a software update is available and which multifunction
displays and remote keypads require the update.
The software alert is only displayed once per power cycle.
13. Select Yes to begin the software update.
The following steps will now take place:
1. All networked multifunction displays will reboot and
commence a simultaneous software update (During the
software update the display with the software update
memory card inserted will display a progress indicator.
2. Once the networked displays have been updated the
display containing the software update memory card will
reboot and commence the software update.
3. Once all displays have been updated the system will
check to see if any connected remote keypads require a
software update.
14. If you have a remote keypad connected then select Yes to
update the keypad software update.
When the software update process has been completed a
confirmation pop-up is displayed.
15. Select OK to confirm.
16. Remove the MicroSD card from the card reader.
17. Perform a factory reset of your multifunction displays
following the procedure described in section 8.6 Resetting
your system .
18. Restore any saved user data and settings by following the
procedure described in section 8.4 Saving user data and
user settings
Note: Turning on a display whilst it has a software update
memory card inserted will start a standalone software update
on that display only.
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