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Applying Software Updates | NSS Installation Manual
Applying Software Updates
From time to time Simrad releases software updates to it’s existing products. Updates are
created for a variety of reasons; to add or improve features, to add support for new external
devices, or to x software bugs.
Updates can be found on the Simrad website: http://www.simrad-yachting.com/Downloads/
Software-Updates/
The NSS may be used to apply software updates to itself, and to external SimNet and CZone
devices, with les read o a Micro SD card.
Before initiating an update to the NSS itself, be sure to back up any potentially valuable user
data.
Backing up user data
There are two les that can be backed up that relate to user changes:
• Waypoints Routes and Tracks
• Settings (includes preferences such as unit settings, and custom new pages)
The backup procedure is similar for both.
The le formats for waypoint backup:
• User data le version 4: Use with current Navico MFDs (NSE, NSO, HDS). O ers most detail
• User data le version 3 (with depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
• User data le version 2 (no depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
• GPX (GPS Exchange): Use with some other manufacturers’ GPS products, and PC applications
• Northstar .dat (no Tracks): Use with legacy Northstar chartplotters
The Serial port option outputs the waypoints over NMEA 0183. The receiving GPS/PC will typi-
cally need to be set to allow import of waypoints.
If the NSS is defaulted, or user data is accidentally deleted, simply return to the les page,
highlight the backup le, and select Import. View le details for creation date.
NSS software updates
The update le must be loaded to the root directory of the SD card.
In the les menu, locate the update le on the SD card and select Upgrade. Accept the
prompt to reboot the unit, and wait a few moments as the unit restarts. After a fews seconds
the unit will display something similar to the following image:
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