Change History

MFD 1543xsv software version 44.02

as of June 19, 2026

Changes made from version 43.05 to 44.02:

• Revamped the search UI for new User Data experience.
• Added new night, red, and green modes, as well as improvements to Navaids symbology.
• Added UI functionality for radar North-Up true motion orientation, stabilization mode, and projected heading mode.
• Added support for new Force Current Bow Lock feature, allowing users to anchor at the bow of a kayak.
• Added support for remote features of the Force Current, including autopilot beep control, battery chemistry selection, and programmable pedal buttons.
• Added support for true and apparent wind speed alarms.
• Fixed an issue where gauge settings could become invalid resulting in a blank gauge page.
• Fixed an issue where navigating to a waypoint erroneously updates that waypoint's 'Modified' date.
• Updated the sonar coverage width calculation to use the port/starboard angle instead of fore/aft.
• Fixed an issue where the zoom keys could mistakenly activate digital switching controls in certain situations.
• Added ability to set Auto Guidance Vertical Clearance setting to values greater than 99.9.
• Added ability to bridge secondary (rear) engine data onto NMEA 2000 for Volvo IPS40 installations.
• Other bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 43.02 to 43.05:

• Added support for Video Shortcut Key with third-party input devices using Empirbus Connect 50 to open the first non-Surround View function in the Video category.

Changes made from version 42.04 to 43.02:

• Added a new home category for video and camera sources.
• Added support for displaying a QR code to simplify connecting a mobile device to vessel Wi-Fi.
• Added support for the SpyPole device.
• Added functionality to engage the SpyPole in SpyLock mode from the LiveSonar pages.
• Added setting to allow display to sleep or stay on when ignition is turned off.
• Added display of signal strength for a paired Volvo Telematics Gateway.
• Improved experience for acknowledging Dangerous and Lost MARPA Alarms.
• Fixed an issue with positive depth lines shifting their position.
• Fixed an issue where some settings weren't syncing across devices.
• Improved display of battery system information.
• Improved the interface for rudder angle indication.
• Improved legibility of AIS and MARPA targets by grouping them together.
• Improved user experience when configuring autopilot steering direction.
• Fixed a rare issue where an unstable OneHelm device can cause the MFD to lose connection with other OneHelm devices.
• Added support for selecting the preferred NMEA2000 navigation data source for the Volvo EVC Autopilot.
• Other bug fixes and improvements.

Changes made from version 42.03 to 42.04:

• Fixed an issue that could cause the device to reboot when receiving certain NMEA 2000 data from some third-party devices.