CURRENT SOFTWARE: 7.730
RELEASED DATE: August 3, 2015
Affected Models:
(409610-1) HELIX 5 SONAR GPS
JUMP TO:NEW AND UPDATED FEATURES, IMPORTANT NOTES AND PREREQUISITES, DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS, CURRENT SOFTWARE, GENERAL FIXES
New Features and Updated Features
Data Bar Off – This feature allows all readouts on all views to be turned off in favor of preset non-adjustable overlays. This feature does not apply to the diagnostic views.
Color Palette Additions - There are several new color palettes:
2D:
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- Palette 1 – No Change
- Palette 2 – No Change
- Palette 3 – No Change
- Palette 4 – Previously called Original
- Palette 5 – Previously called Gray
- Palette 6 – Previously called Green
- Palette 7 – Previously called Inverse
- Palette 8 – NEW. Based on SI Amber 1
- Palette 9 – NEW. Based on SI Amber 2
- Palette 10 – NEW. Modified Palette 2
- Palette 11 – NEW. Modified Palette 3
Imaging:
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- Palette 1 – Previously called Blue
- Palette 2 – Previously called Amber 1
- Palette 3 – Previously called Amber 2
- Palette 4 – Previously called Brown
- Palette 5 – Previously called Green
- Palette 6 – Previously called Inverse
- Palette 7 – Previously called Gray
- Palette 8 – Previously called Green-Red
- Palette 9 – NEW. Green-Blue
- Palette 10 – NEW. Orange-Red-Purple
- Palette 11 – NEW. Red-Yellow-Blue
- Palette 12 – NEW. Blue-Yellow
2D A-Scope – 2D A-Scope is a new type of Real Time Sonar (RTS) window for HELIX units. It is considered to be a very traditional way of looking at real-time analog signals.
Spanish in Domestic Models - Spanish has now been added to HELIX 7 Domestic models.
Important Notes and Prerequisites
Know before you update
NOTICE! To ensure a smooth update process, please keep the unit powered on until the update is fully completed. Interrupting the power supply during the update can result in system instability or data loss. It is crucial for the integrity of the update that the unit remains operational throughout the entire procedure.
- DO NOT power the unit off during the update.
- You will need a Class 10 SD or Micro SD (depending on Humminbird model) no larger than 32GB, and 150 MB of available space.
- The defaults will be restored when 2.280 is installed.
- Current Humminbird Basemap will be removed, and updated version 1.031 will need to be installed after the 2.280 update has finished.
Download and Update Instructions
HELIX Software Download Instructions
Click the link below to begin downloading the software update file to your computer
Save the .UPD file to your PC (this will most likely be saved in your Downloads folder) and move the .UPD file to your SD card.
- Connect the SD card to your computer and ensure it is detected.
- Open File Explorer
- Locate the update file in your Downloads section (see example below)
Example: - Cut/copy and paste the desired files from your computer to your SD card. You can also drag and drop items.
- Tip: If you use the “Cut and Paste” method, the files will only be saved on your SD card, freeing up space on your local disk.
- If you use the “Copy and Paste” method, you’ll get a duplicate of the chosen files, keeping a backup on your computer.
- Once the file has successfully saved on your card, safely disconnect your SD card.
HELIX Software Update Instructions
NOTICE! To ensure a smooth update process, please keep the unit powered on until the update is fully completed. Interrupting the power supply during the update can result in system instability or data loss. It is crucial for the integrity of the update that the unit remains operational throughout the entire procedure.
Before you begin: make sure to remove any other card that may be present, such as a LakeMaster, Zero Lines, Navionics, etc., from the unit before initializing the new update.
- Install the microSD or SD card with the updated software file into the control head card slot.
- Power the unit on.
- The control head will recognize the new software (recognition may take several minutes) and run through a series of prompts to confirm the software installation.
- You will first be asked if you want to install the displayed version. To continue, answer with "Yes" (RIGHT Cursor key).
- You will then be asked if you want to abort the update in the chance you proceeded by mistake. To proceed with the update, answer "No" (LEFT Cursor Key).
Software Update Tutorial Videos
Windows users: Click here to watch the video tutorial
Mac users: Click here to watch the video tutorial
Current Software
Download Software ICE HELIX 5 SONAR GPS v. 7.730
General Fixes
Chart
- Fixed an issue where LakeMaster PLUS cards would not load correctly on the Chart/Chart View when the satellite overlay was turned on.
System
- Nature of Seabed Off - Nature of Seabed now defaults to off on International Models
- Fixed an issue where units were not successfully encrypting large format SD cards. In this version the following sizes have been tested: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB
- Improved the low voltage shutoff threshold to held control heads remain booted while the boat engine is started.
- Fixed an issue where the units were missing the GPS Output menu option.
