Change History
MFD 8422/8622 software version 37.01
as of October 2, 2024
Changes made from version 36.12 to 37.01:
- Added support on the SurroundView Page for an audible indicator which can be enabled to alert the operator as the boat gets closer to a dock or another boat. In addition, Distance Markers and Visual Bumper can now be set to Active to provide additional visual feedback for nearby obstacles.
- Added new UI pages for displaying data coming from Volvo electric motors and for configuring specific settings.
- Added the ability to enable or disable the display of seabed areas on the Navigation and Fishing Charts. This control is only displayed when seabed area data is available. Added the ability to review additional information regarding the nature of the seabed.
- Added the ability to disable Auto Guidance+ alarms or snooze them for the duration of the power cycle. Grouped similar Auto Guidance+ alarms to reduce the frequency of these alarms.
- Added support for changing how VRM/EBL floating origins move relative to vessel movement.
- Added support for using the advanced, chart-style heading line on radar overlay.
- Added support for displaying the vessel's true-scaled outline on radar pages. Added support for configuring the radar scanner device position and offsetting returns relative to the scanner.
- Added ActiveCaptain Community Points to search results along with other search improvements.
- Added support for pairing multiple headsets for the Garmin Voice Control feature.
- Added support for the Garmin Voice Control feature to control the Garmin Boat Switch and standard NMEA 2000 digital switches.
- Added support for calibrating the steering alignment for Force trolling motors.
- Added support for multi-zone stereo volume adjustments to maintain a proportional relationship between zone volume levels.
- Updated OneHelm to use hostname to retrieve web content.
- Added the ability to show and hide functions within the home page.
- Added a database with polar tables for common sailboats.
- Fixed an issue which caused the Level Calibration, Tank Number, and Engine Number buttons to be hidden for GFS 10 setup.
- Improved LakeVu and g3 Auto Guidance calculations speed when the path passes through narrow channels.
- Fixed an issue where sonar pages would always select water speed, when available, instead of the selected speed source.
- Fixed an issue where an incorrect arrival time was displayed when selecting an active route on the chart.
- Improved the accuracy of tidal stream calculations.
- Fixed an issue where the LiveScope water temperature wasn't available to display on the chartplotter.
- Fixed an issue where cameras stayed disconnected after a network error.
- Fixed an issue where Onehelm functions on the home page in certain situations would show the incorrect icon and link to the incorrect Onehelm view.
Changes made from version 36.00 to 36.12:
- Corrected the display of negative intertidal depths and other chart depths that are displayed with an underline.
Changes made from version 35.30 to 36.00:
- Improved the image quality of relief shading charts.
- Improved the ability to recover from an interrupted Garmin Navionics+ map update.
- Added the ability to edit the digital gauges from the Water Sports page and the Speed field from the Trim Assist page.
- Added preferred sailing race start line end (port/starboard) and Start Line Bias data to Start Line Guidance page.
- Prevented gray areas from appearing outside irregular Garmin Navionics+ chart boundaries.
- Improved the presentation of multi-line text and label placement on Garmin Navionics+ charts.
- Improved the user experience of setting up custom combo pages for boat builders by providing optional grid lines and allowing elements to 'snap' to the grid.
- Added the ability for boat builders to set gauge and switch backgrounds to transparent to better integrate these components into custom background images for custom combo pages.
- Added support for formatting the ActiveCaptain Card to quickly delete all files from it and restore it to an empty, blank state.
- Fixed an issue that affected the density of depth contour labels in some situations.
- Improved the relief shading chart presentation by preventing un-surveyed areas from obstructing high-resolution relief shading content beneath them.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 35.10 to 35.30:
- Fixed an issue preventing some radar scanners from displaying their maximum range.
- Fixed an issue where the keel offset setting would be set correctly, but display 0 when using a GSD 25 or GPSMAP 7400/7600xsv with only a 12-pin transducer.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the device to reboot when viewing certain Standard Mapping charts.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the stern guides for the Surround View Camera System to become misaligned in some situations.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 34.00 to 35.10:
- Added support for multiple Traditional, ClearVu, and SideVu sonar views in the same Combo with each displaying sonar from a specified transducer.
- Removed Traditional, ClearVu, and SideVu sonar source selection from Settings->Communications->Preferred Sources.
- Improved Sonar Setup->Source menu to show transducer names.
- Removed the dedicated Split Zoom Traditional Sonar function from the Sonar Category. Split Zoom may be enabled from any Traditional sonar window.
- Added the ability to toggle range synchronize on or off for multiple Traditional and/or ClearVu functions in the same Combo.
- Added the ability to toggle sonar scrolling synchronization on or off for Traditional and/or ClearVu functions in the same Combo.
- Added a toggle to the Frequency menu to select between low and high channels when using a dual-band CHIRP transducer.
- Added the option for boat builders to create custom combo pages to create a more branded user experience for their customers.
- Added an animated graphic indicating the built-in map is being updated and a banner indicating if an update was interrupted. Built-in map update progress is visible on the Software Information page.
- Added support for up to two radar guard zones.
- Added support for up to two radar VRM/EBLs.
- Added support for moving the origin of VRM/EBLs away from the vessel.
- Added support for outputting new NMEA0183 sentences (TLB/TLL/TTD/ZDA).
- Added configuration options to Volvo MFDs for the Humphree Interceptor System to configure and calibrate it easier.
- Updated the EVC Network menu, for the EVC2 systems, by re-grouping some of the current Volvo components under a new menu section, Control Chassis.
- Added the Launch Speed setting to the user presets setting list and the Trim Tabs gauge when Interceptor System is not available.
- Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature: Backlight Range.
- Added support for reading large capacity (exFAT formatted) cards up to 1TB via External Card Reader.
- Added support for engaging the autopilot in Low Speed Heading Hold for more responsive rudder control at low speeds.
- Added MFD support for an AX8 FLIR thermal Camera, including handling of the camera's user configurable thermal alarms.
- Added indication in the System Information page when this device is displaying the built-in map from another chartplotter on the network.
- Fixed an issue which prevented route labels from showing or hiding when the setting changed.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the tide or current station selected from the chart information menu from displaying in the tide or current review page in certain situations.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the Weather Layer setting to turn off after the device is power cycled.
- Fixed an issue that prevented 100% from being selected as a calibration point for the GFL 10.
- Fixed an issue where the user would be unnecessarily notified of entering and exiting boundary areas on power-up.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 33.40 to 34.00:
- Added support for Volvo IPS40 drivelines by updating the analog, digital, and bar graph gauges to display rear engine data, adding a new Load Indicator digital gauge type, adding a new Detail Icon widget in Warning Manager Page, and adding an IPS40 Overview page containing data and widgets related to the status of the supported drivelines.
- Improved the contrast of important navigation features such as contours and hazards, and reduced the use of bright colors for less eye strain when using the chart for long periods at night.
- Streamlined access to Warning Manager, inReach messages, Smart Notifications, AIS List, and DSC List pages from the new 'All Communications' button on the bottom control bar.
- Streamlined access to user data and nearby services information from the new 'Where To' button on the bottom control bar.
- Added support for setting a home location, and then navigating to it via Auto Guidance or simple routing.
- Added support for the autopilot Tack Speed and Gybe Speed features, which adjust the speed at which the autopilot completes tack and gybe maneuvers.
- Added support for the autopilot Auto Response feature, which monitors the sea conditions and adjust the Response setting accordingly.
- Added autopilot safety alarms for off course and disengaged events.
- Decreased Auto Guidance+ calculation time when using the latest Garmin Navionics+ content.
- Added support for the NMEA 2000 Standard MOB PGN to trigger a Man Overboard.
- Automatically store sonar logs which can be sent to Garmin via ActiveCaptain to improve Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ Charts.
- Updated support for NMEA0183 to enable receiving new satellite constellations and to differentiate between L1/L5 satellites.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 33.30 to 33.40:
- Fixed an issue that could cause the device to reboot when viewing maps containing non-Latin characters.
Changes made from version 32.20 to 33.30:
- Added support for initiating/cancelling an inReach SOS and communicating with Emergency Response from a chartplotter, via a connected inReach device.
- Added support for the user to select different accent colors that are displayed across the UI.
- Added support to compensate for vessel heave when viewing Traditional and ClearVu sonar. The Marine Satellite Compass MSC 10 is required to calculate heave.
- Added support for new SmartModes and presets for sailboats.
- Added support for receiving pre-planned routes from compatible third-party PC applications over NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183.
- Added support for activating the Garmin Voice Control feature using the dedicated voice assistant button on a supported headset.
- Added new sonar gain adjustment commands for the Garmin Voice Control feature for Panoptix FrontVu, LiveScope, LiveVu, and RealVu pages.
- Added new sonar range adjustment commands for the Garmin Voice Control feature for Panoptix FrontVu, LiveVu, RealVu and LiveScope pages.
- Added new commands to the Garmin Voice Control feature to show Panoptix sonar pages.
- Improved ability to calculate longer routes with Auto Guidance+, and improved the quality of Auto Guidance+ routes in general.
- Improved performance and appearance of the chart when zooming in and out.
- Added support for calibrating Force Kraken Trolling Motor steering alignment.
- Extended Volvo EATS (Exhaust After Treatment System) with a Volvo specific NOx diagnostic functionality called NCD (NOx Control Diagnostics). The NCD adds EATS fault detection, signaled as faults on the SCC bar Faults section and/or as specific EATS message banners. It also allows the user to monitor the status of EATS warnings like number of warnings and accumulated time.
- Improved presentation and usability of Preferred Source selection to allow users to make a more informed decision when choosing a preferred source, and to view which source is chosen by the automatic preferred source selection logic.
- Added support for selecting a preferred depth source when not tracking bottom.
- Added support for filtering fuel level data.
- Added overlay toolbars for viewing tide, current, and celestial information.
- Added support for displaying radar range in units of feet/meters when ranged inside 1/4 mile or equivalent distance in kilometers or nautical miles.
- Fixed issue that can cause the 'Radar Service Lost' error to show incorrectly on system powerup.
- Improved NMEA 2000 bandwidth usage on system powerup.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the Options button from working in certain situations when viewing a OneHelm page.
- Fixed an issue that caused digital data fields to not update in certain situations.
- Fixed an issue that prevented Quickdraw Contours from displaying properly on the map at certain zoom ranges.
- Fixed an issue that caused the device to lose contact with NMEA 2000 stereos in certain situations.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 32.10 to 32.20:
- Fixed an issue that would prevent the chartplotter from powering on some network peripherals when the network is powered on.
- Fixed an issue that affected reliability of software updates for some network peripherals.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the Change button on the Tacho Assignment message banner from functioning properly.
Changes made from version 31.10 to 32.10:
- Improved visibility of areas and lines on the chart.
- Improved the appearance of notification banners used throughout the device.
- Added support for using heading direction from the Garmin Force trolling motor compass instead of the LiveScope transducer compass within LiveScope pages for barrel mount installations.
- Added a new command for the Garmin Voice Control feature to show the waypoint list page.
- Added support for boat builders to configure the Surf Steering Angle settings for each engine for the Volvo Water Sports feature.
- Added new configuration options for Water Sports IO node configurations.
- Added QR code to allow customers to easily download ActiveCaptain app.
- Fixed an issue that could prevent the GRID 20 from connecting wirelessly for some installations.
- Fixed an issue that could show the 'No Transducer Connected' message on power-up when connected to a GLS10.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the device to report an incorrect Unit ID to the ActiveCaptain App for registration to the user's Garmin account.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 30.10 to 31.10:
- Added support for sending and replying with custom messages via a connected inReach device.
- Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature to the Traditional, ClearVu, SideVu, Split Zoom, and Split Frequency pages: Sonar Range Increase/Decrease, Sonar Gain Increase/Decrease, Sonar Range Auto, Sonar Gain Auto.
- Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature: Radar MotionScope On/Off.
- Integrated Fusion speed vs. volume settings into chartplotter Media page, to allow media volume to dynamically adjust based on the vessel's speed.
- Added support for showing the same title, description text and icon for the Volvo EVC alerts in the pop-up banner, in the Alert Menu and in the Alert Manager.
- Added a DPS signal indicator on the SCC bar to help the user better understand when the signal strength is good enough for the system to allow activation of DPS or Assisted docking.
- Added a new Smartmode layout containing a Joystick Driving widget that will be displayed on the screen whenever the user activates Joystick Driving.
- Added support for saving only the user data within a specified area boundary to a card.
- Updated the autopilot display with improved visuals and user experience.
- Corrected the initial sonar frequency after power-up to be the same as the last one used.
- Fixed an issue where the speed data overlay would not show in some cases on Panoptix and LiveScope pages.
- Improved visibility of radar overlay heading line.
- Corrected the calculation for the bearing digital data field.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the unit to reboot when saving the system profile to a card.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 29.20 to 30.10:
- Improved GN+ mapping presentation and drawing speed.
- Added data fields for the following NMEA 2000 PGNs: Battery State of Health (127506), Battery Case Temperature (127508), Linear Actuator Position (128780).
- Updated the current Penta Menu structure by adding more information regarding some supported functions, entries, or shortcuts to the Functions, Status, and Settings sections.
- Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature: Mark Waypoint, Radar Rain Clutter Up/Down/On/Off, Radar Sea Clutter Up/Down/On/Off, Radar Gain Auto High/Low/Bird, Radar Transmission Start/Stop.
- Fixed an issue where the Media controls would control only one zone at a time on 3rd party stereos.
- Corrected text display of NMEA 2000 alerts.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 28.40 to 29.20:
- Added support for Volvo Water Sports page within combo pages and SmartModes.
- Added new commands for Garmin Voice Control feature: Navigation Chart Zoom In/Out, Fishing Chart Zoom In/Out, Radar Zoom In/Out, Radar Gain Increase/Decrease, Radar Range Increase/Decrease, Radar Clear/Enable/Disable Echo Trails, Clear Active Track, and requesting Current Time, Air Temperature, Water Temperature, Sunrise Time, Sunset Time, and Wind Information.
- Added support for independently adjusting Map Orientation and Look Ahead settings for each Navigation Chart instance in a combo page.
- Added support for third-party input devices using a new NMEA 2000 virtual device when connected through an Empirbus Connect 50.
- Added support for filtering Apparent, True, and Ground Wind Speed and Direction graphs.
- Added support for adjusting the volume on all zones on all devices that have been added to a Group.
- Added support for the Media Page being included in a combo.
- Fixed an issue which prevented Depth Range Shading from drawing on top of a Quickdraw map in certain situations.
- Fixed an issue where OneHelm devices would not be visible on power up.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 28.30 to 28.40:
- Changes to support manufacturing.
Changes made from version 28.10 to 28.30:
- Fixed support for 'All' zone for Fusion stereos which allows for volume control of all zones on a stereo at once.
- Fixed issue with remote power-on button not appearing for Fusion MS-WB670 and MS-BB100 stereos after they enter power saving mode.
Changes made from version 27.10 to 28.10:
- Updated graphical look and feel of analog gauges.
- Improved access to system settings button on new home page.
- Updated graphical look and feel of the media and Fusion function pages.
- Updated SurroundView configurations, calibrations, and additional user settings.
- Added support for Apple AirPods with Garmin Voice Control features.
- Fixed an issue where mid band CHIRP wasn't available when using an Airmar B265LM transducer.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 26.20 to 27.10:
- Added support for quickly reviewing and modifying overlay toolbars.
- Added support for pan-tilt-zoom IP cameras and target tracking.
- Added support for controlling Power Pole shallow water anchors with overlay toolbar.
- Added support for Garmin Voice Control using compatible Bluetooth headsets via the USB Voice Control Bundle.
- Improved transfers of Android and iOS Activecaptain file transfers while app is minimized.
- Added ability to select Heave preferred source if multiple sensors are present.
- Added support for Volvo Exhaust and Aftertreatment mode.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 26.10 to 26.20:
- Fixed an issue with SideVu causing units to freeze after long periods of time.
- Fixed an issue with LiveScope Color Limit when used with Blue Palette.
- Fixed an issue with depth range shading.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 25.30 to 26.10:
- Added support for new home page and graphical style. This update includes many user interface improvements and easier navigation to pinned functions.
- Added support for new Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ cartography along with several chart presentation improvements and Auto Guidance+ technology.
- Added a Ghost Reject Auto setting to improve sonar performance and ghost image rejection for LiveScope under most conditions.
- Added LiveScope Color Limit control to reduce background noise.
- Added support for filtering sailing polar data.
- Hide course to steer during upwind routing when going upwind with laylines enabled.
- Added display of layline data fields without requiring laylines to be visible.
- Added support for vessel look-ahead on navigation, fishing, and weather charts.
- Added support for OneHelm top and bottom overlay bars.
- Added troubleshooting text to many warning/alarm banners.
- Fixed an issue where keel offset wouldn't save with Garmin Intelliducer.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 24.10 to 25.30:
- Added Beam Overlay feature to improve Panoptix display when multiple Panoptix transducers are connected.
- Added support for sailing polar tables along with new data fields and layline integration.
- Added customizable data field filtering options.
- Improved installation and verification process for OnDeck Hub by showing detected sensors, relays, and diagnostic data.
- Corrected missing option on single range radar for hiding AIS trails.
- Fixed a rare issue where the configured engine page layout was being reset after starting the engines.
- Fixed an issue where some EVC fuel information was not bridged to NMEA2000.
- Improved transmission of cross track error (XTE) on NMEA0183 when using a GoTo navigation.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 23.10 to 24.10:
- Improved presentation and review of ActiveCaptain Community POIs.
- Added support for momentary switches and a configuration page using standard NMEA2000 switch PGNs.
- Fix an issue where trip data was being reset on power off.
- Improved software updates from ActiveCaptain.
- Expanded allowable values for dynamic lake level.
- Re-organized and improved presentation of SD card popup page.
- Added ability to auto align vessel icon to heading or COG based on speed.
- Fixed an issue where headling line options weren't displaying on navigation chart.
- Improved heading line display on radar pages.
- Fixed an issue where depth range shading might not work from a map card.
- Updated magnetic variance models.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 22.10 to 23.10:
- Added message banner for easier route navigation with the Force Trolling Motor.
- Added additional LiveScope color palettes.
- Added language support for Korean and Polish.
- Added Compress Range, Reverse Range, and other LiveScope user interface improvements.
- Added support for the engine jack-plate position message for Bob's Jack Plate products connected via NMEA2000.
- Improved NMEA2000 device information page to show the device's calibration status on first page.
- Improved software updates from the ActiveCaptain app.
- Fixed transmit power slider values showing '4294' for all settings.
- Fixed text issues when using certain languages.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 21.00 to 22.10:
- Added heave PGN (127252) support on NMEA2000.
- Added new fish species supported by the SiriusXM Fish Mapping service.
- Improved startup speed of file transfers from mobile phones to chartplotters.
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause marking a waypoint to fail.
- Fixed an issue with sonar pinch-to-zoom after changing frequency.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 20.10 to 21.00:
- Added new Vivid Color Schemes for ClearVu and SideVu Sonar.
- Added support for AutoGuidance path sync from ActiveCaptain.
- Added support for GLS 10 Ghost Tree Rejection.
- Fixed an issue with USB touch output.
- Fixed an issue with unexpected video stream pausing.
- Fixed an issue with Wi-Fi passwords containing spaces.
- Fixed a rare issue where the SideVu range control would adjust brightness instead.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 20.00 to 20.10:
- Fixed an issue with OneHelm touch controls.
Changes made from version 19.10 to 20.00:
- Improved autopilot remote pairing.
- Added autopilot response to power boats.
- Added autopilot response adjustment for power boats.
- Made improvements to NMEA2000 tank support.
- Added support for duplicate names to waypoints, routes, and saved tracks.
- Added support for route turns that are not waypoints.
- Added new sonar selection prompt for certain Garmin transducers and any transducer without an ID.
- Added support for MARPA auto tracking.
- Prioritized traditional sonar source for water depth and temperature.
Changes made from version 19.00 to 19.10:
- Fixed support for NMEA 2000 devices that could send invalid product data.
Changes made from version 18.10 to 19.00:
- Waypoint VMG can be displayed while navigating using Go To.
- Add support for FLIR's MSX/CTV feature.
- Add support for Volvo cruise control.
- Improved sonar scroll speed controls.
- Improved autopilot controls for keyed devices on autopilot page.
- Improved shuffle and repeat controls for external media devices.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 17.10 to 18.10:
- Added support for Panoptix LiveScope perspective mode.
- Added support for selecting which displays should show smart notifications.
- Added support for SeaStar Optimus.
- Added support for Garmin Force Trolling Motor arrival mode.
- Added new Garmin Force Trolling Motor warnings.
- Added support for the FLIR M300 series of digital cameras.
- Added support for engine manifold air temperature display.
- Added sonar picture advance.
- Added support for synchronizing boundary user data items across MFDs.
- Updated default overlays.
- Improved GXM 54/SXM fish mapping.
- Improved ClearVu and SideVu image quality.
- Improved sonar scroll speed controls.
- Improved Auto Guidance performance when routing to a marina.
- Fixed Garmin Card Reader not recognizing an Active Captain card.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 16.00 to 17.10:
- Added support for High Resolution Relief Shading Chart type.
- Added support for NMEA2000 digital switching PGN.
- Added support for Fusion RA210.
- Added support for Airmar P19/P32/TM165HW & MotorGuide HD+ transducers.
- Added radar brightness to control the brightness of heading, range rings and VRM/EBL lines.
- Improved UI for future scanner features.
- Improved chart rendering performance.
- Improved security for Quatix 5 during ANT pairing.
- Improved compatibility with FLIR M324.
- Improved combo sizing to allow smaller windows for sonar functions.
- Improved display of filenames from SD cards using unicode characters.
- Improved SD card selection to make it easier to save multiple screenshots.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 15.10 to 16.00:
- Added support for storing Hull ID.
- Updated magnetic variance tables.
- Added support for Fusion RA670.
- Added support to update Autopilot Remote Control via MFD.
- Added a magnify zoom feature to Traditional, ClearVu and SideVu.
- Added fish icons to the traditional sonar view.
- Added support to control the new Garmin Force Trolling Motor from the MFD.
- Added support to toggle Federal Mineral Lease Blocks.
- Added GXM 54 fishing features.
- Added OneHelm visibility on station by station basis.
- Added support for Airmar P19/P32 transducers.
- Fixed GT34 transducer detection when using Y Cable installations.
- Fixed missing information on the Transducer Diagnostics page when using certain Airmar transducers.
- Added support for USB SD-Card reader.
- Added support to clone Volvo profile settings.
- Added Volvo Purge Mode support.
- Added Volvo Interactive Status Bar.
- Fixed an issue where a chartplotter can reboot with a networked fusion head unit.
- Fixed an issue where Canadian weather could show U.S data.
- Enhanced support for SeaStar Maximus DCM.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 15.00 to 15.10:
- Fixed an issue where the autopilot bar could lose highlight when using a GRID.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 14.20 to 15.00:
- Added support for Raster Charts through ActiveCaptain download.
- Added support for High Resolution Relief Shading maps layer on Fishing Chart with supplemental map card.
- Improved boot startup times!
- VIRB 360 Camera enhancements for direct pairing without the need for app.
- Added support for FUSION-Link 2.0 Ethernet control for compatible Fusion radios including SRX400 and RA770.
- Added support for displaying Real and Virtual AIS Aids-to-Navigation (AtoNs).
- Improved pairing security with inReach secure key exchange. Requires new inReach software.
- Added workaround for FLIR M324 bug to allow control from the MFD.
- Improved GPS auto preferred sourcing to find GPS17x/GPS19x.
- Remember map zoom and panning states when returning to charts.
- Added EVC Maintenance Assistant, for supported engines.
- Added EVC Oil Level Features, for supported engines.
- Added EVC Driveline Information page, for supported engines.
- Added support for Seven Marine tank level.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version Bundle 2019.0129.0 to Bundle 2019.0221.0:
- Added new complimentary software file.
Changes made from version 14.10 to 14.20:
- Fixed an issue with the minimum backlight.
- Fixed an issue with a mixed system banner incorrectly showing.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 12.10 to 14.10:
- Fix for calculating autoguidance hazards using external map cards.
- Fixed an issue where the County Warnings and Marine Forecasts were missing.
- Added support for pinch to zoom on Panoptix.
- Added support for GRID 20.
- Added support for GC 200.
- Added the ability to control the size of chart fonts and symbols.
- Updated the sonar scroll speed interface by adding more speed settings.
- Added support for US Coast Guard search patterns.
- Added the ability to use voice output for alarms when connected to a supported Fusion Stereo Aux source.
- Added support for sending engine data to Quatix 5's BoatData app.
- Added the ability to select the preferred media device from the main media page.
- Added the ability to use Dual Range radar in combos.
- Added support for inReach Mini.
- Added support for Garmin Marine AP Remote.
- Added support for Standard Mapping.
- Increased the number of supported MARPA targets.
- Increased the maximum boundary radius.
- Improved streaming of IP video cameras.
- Improved NMEA 2000 bandwidth usage.
- Improved handling of multiple sources of rudder angle.
- Fixed an issue where engine data might not be displayed.
- Fixed an issue where a GRID 10 could skip over items.
- Fixed an issue when reviewing information about a lake.
- Fixed an issue where a thruster warning banner would pop up.
- Fixed an issue where engine data was not matching between NMEA 2000 and J1939.
- Fixed an issue were a banner could popup inadvertently.
- Fixed an issue with AC Power over J1939 not displaying in some cases.
- Fixed an issue when using an AIRMAR DX900.
- Fixed a rare crash when reading from an SD card.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 12.00 to 12.10:
- Fixed an issue with units not powering on when J1939 power is turned on for newly produced units.
- Various video bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 11.20 to 12.00:
- Added support for Panoptix LiveScope.
- Added support for viewing ActiveCaptain Community information.
- Added full 360-degree panning of VIRB 360 video on the chartplotter.
- Added support for GC100.
- Added support for Fusion RA770 including the Partybus feature.
- Added the ability to link Fusion stereos and GXM antennas for easier tuning and volume control.
- Added the Panoptix PS22 Auto Mode Detection.
- Added a dedicated Loran TD data field.
- Added the ability to view Leeway data received via NMEA 2000.
- Added the ability to view restricted areas and Marine Protected Areas via Chart Layers feature.
- Added the ability to display Navaid labels using a short or full name.
- Added the ability to create a waypoint using range & bearing.
- Added MotionScope on-screen control.
- Added the ability to view previously received Smart Notifications.
- Fixed intermittent issues with 2 Panoptix transducers on the network.
- Fixed rare crash when viewing map locations.
- Added support for Volvo Active Trim.
- Added support for Volvo Water Sport Control.
- Added support for additional AIS targets.
- Improved Quickdraw Contours to collect depth more reliably when multiple transducers are present but not all are tracking bottom.
Changes made from version 11.00 to 11.20:
- Fixed a rare issue on unit recovery that could delete settings and data (introduced in 10.00).
- Fixed a rare issue on power up with multiple MFDs and the GRID10.
- Added support to calculate fuel economy using J1939 fuel rate data.
- Fixed a bridging issue between J1939 to NMEA2000 with engine and fuel instances.
Changes made from version 10.00 to 11.00:
- Added support for displaying Volvo generator data.
- Added support for NMEA2000 standard alerts.
- Added support for displaying Seakeeper alarms.
- Added more precise controls for displaying MARPA alarms.
- Improved visibility of rocks and pilings when symbol size is set to Smallest.
- Fixed an issue with the display being too dim during power up.
- Fixed an issue with bridging fuel economy data from J1939 to NMEA2000.
Changes made from version 9.20 to 10.00:
- Added support for new Garmin Active Captain companion app:
OneChart lets you access all your charts and maps from your mobile device.
Get Smart Notifications such as calls and texts on your Chartplotter display when paired with the app.
Make, save and transfer routes and waypoints between the app and Chartplotter.
Easily upload your Quickdraw Contours surveys to the Quickdraw Community.
Download Quickdraw Community Contours for installation on your Chartplotter.
View and control your Chartplotter from your smartphone or tablet using the Helm feature.
Download new software for installation on your Garmin Chartplotters to keep your marine electronics up-to-date.
- Added OneHelm integration.
- Added new layer controls to the chart to allow the user to more easily configure the chart display.
- Added new on screen controls to allow for easy access of navigation and radar features.
- UI improvements to maximize visibility of the Chart and Radar.
- Improvements to power off and sleep menus.
- Improvements to stop sonar transmitting when sleeping the MFD.
- Added support for PS22-TR auto orientation.
- Added localization and simplified the startup wizard.
- Added grid view for selecting waypoint symbols.
- Added support for FLIR M-Series Next Generation.
- Initial support for FLIR digital cameras (M100, M200, M400).
- Added NMEA 2000 support for compatible stereos by Clarion.
- Added Smart Boundaries feature.
- NMEA 2000 Specification update.
- Fixed an issue with Quickdraw community: iOS install failure.
- Fixed an issue receiving no data from speed wheels.
- Fixed an issue with 3rd Party GPS antenna.
- Fixed an issue where Quickdraw starter map shows water areas with earth (yellow) color.
- Fixed an issue where VHF is showing targets in list but not on chart pages.
- Fixed an issue where the user is unable to acknowledge alarm when touchscreen dimmed to 0%.
- Fixed an issue where 'Stop Navigation' is not always clearing route from all MFDs.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 9.00 to 9.20:
- Added support for 2017 built-in US mapping. LakeVu and g2 content are combined into a single map; the Built-in Map button is no longer visible. For 2017 LakeVu mapping, use the Fishing Chart to view fishing contours and the Navigation chart to navigate.
- Added support for depth range shading with BlueChart® g2 HD and BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD.
- Improved presentation of Fishing Hot Spots® data.
- Added support for Heel, Pitch and Rate of Turn data fields.
- Added support for 9-axis Heading Sensor calibration.
- Added support for SteadyCast Heading Sensor calibration.
- Added support for Radar Target Size.
- Added support for Radar Dual No Transmit Zones.
- Added support for Panoptix FrontVu Bow offset and Forward depth alarm.
- Corrected support for registering a vessel in Express.
- Added menu option for showing Navigation Labels.
- Corrected visibility of Audio tuning controls.
- Improved stability with VIRB action camera.
- Improved text and translations.
- Corrected Quickdraw Contours issues.
- Improved NMEA 2000 stability with high network traffic.
- Updated magnetic variation table.
- Improved Canada forecasts.
- Improved navigation state synchronization.
- Added engine gauge data to system profiles.
- Corrected Anchor drag alarm units.
- Improved chart drawing performance.
- Fixed an issue drawing certain characters in the Greek language.
- Added support for USB touch output when using GRID joystick.
- Improved color visibility on HDMI input.
- Added support for Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Russian languages.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
- Corrected issue bridging Trim data to NMEA 2000.
Changes made from version 8.20 to 9.00:
- Added NMEA 2000 support for compatible stereos by Polk Audio, Rockford Fosgate, and JL Audio.
- Support up to six devices per station.
- Fixed potential issues with weather forecasts and warnings.
- Improved connectivity with GXM 52 and other NMEA2000 peripherals.
- Fixed issue with Quickdraw when a Panoptix device is on the network.
- Updates for ClearVü.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 8.10 to 8.20:
- Fixed issue when recording QuickDraw with Panoptix.
- Fixed support for powering Meteor 300.
- Fixed several translation issues.
- Changes to Autopilot rudder limit banner.
- Fixed issue with connecting multiple VIRB cameras.
- Other improvements and bug fixes.
Changes made from version 7.10 to 8.10:
- Added the ability to share Quickdraw Contours with the community.
- Quickdraw recording improvements.
- Added HDMI ARC support.
- Play sounds for system alarms and alerts via HDMI or analog output. Configure Fusion source and volume level for audio alerts.
- Increased the max depth for depth range shading to 9999.9 feet.
- Added Fusion support for DAB, Android audio, and firmware updates.
- Added gWind Wireless2 support.
- Added support for NMEA 2000 device names.
- Added support for bridging Multilink data to NMEA 2000.
- Added support to view or delete VIRB videos and images.
- Other improvements and bug fixes to overall system stability.