Lowrance 522igps update ?

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09-12-2009, 08:16 PM
ready2fish

Lowrance 522igps update ?

was wondering if any one took the update on ther unit and what do you think of it

here is what is different
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What changes are made in this update?
Improved weed bottom tracking - To enable, view the SONAR page, press the MENU button to open the Sonar Menu and select SONAR Features... and in the Fishing Mode drop-down box, ensure Shallow water is selected
Resolves VHF radio interference issues
Includes all features from previous updates, including:
Production-only changes
Added Lowrance HD radar support via serial communications
Added Greek language
Added Polish language
Added ability to take a screenshot capture of the display on the unit and save to a card/hard drive – In Screen Snapshot mode, use the power key to capture the screenshot
Added Navionics Platinum support including 3D view and panoramic photos
Added support for the Lowrance Broadband Sounder-1
Updated language translations
Improved sonar digital depth tracking in weeds and over bluffs
Improved Navionics support
Changed Map/Sonar/Radar page to be resizeable
Modified backlighting properties
Improved ethernet stability
Moved the Cancel Navigation menu item to the top of the system menu
Many modifications to radar settings and features
Modified SD/MMC data storage properties
Added support for HDM NMEA0183 sentence
Improved Navionics card support
Added sonar sharing over ethernet
Modified Auto-Sensitivity feature
Modified memory card reading functionality
Enhanced Navionics support
Enhanced NauticPath electronic chart support
Enhanced sonar noise detection
09-14-2009, 04:12 PM
ready2fish

well looks like this didn't bring much interest :(

i was having an issue with mine losing depth in shallow water and after putting the 2.5.0 update on my 522 it seems to of fixed it.
09-15-2009, 04:13 PM
Herewego

I just downloaded the update to SD card, but Lowrance 522c is not recognizing files on SD card. Any suggestions????????
09-15-2009, 05:39 PM
ready2fish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herewego

I just downloaded the update to SD card, but Lowrance 522c is not recognizing files on SD card. Any suggestions????????

re-read how to install it, there is 2 ways

i downloaded the update to my computer then ran the setup file and saved to my SD card, once its on their install it in your ff and turn it on and it will install
09-15-2009, 05:49 PM
gabowman

I just bought my 522 about three months ago. I forget how you check to make sure the undate was already installed but anyways, I checked it and it was already loaded. I'm glad too. Mine is working fine and I dont want to be messing around with it.;):)
09-15-2009, 07:37 PM
ready2fish

Quote:

Originally Posted by gabowman

I just bought my 522 about three months ago. I forget how you check to make sure the undate was already installed but anyways, I checked it and it was already loaded. I'm glad too. Mine is working fine and I dont want to be messing around with it.;):)

so yours came with the 2.5.0 ?

i got a new head unit about the same time the new software came out and i had the older software on it.

your right if it isn't broke do mess with it
09-16-2009, 11:03 AM
Herewego

The update is copied to SD card. When I put in 522 unit it does not auto download. I went into setup file on 522 and shows no file on mmc card?
I'm confused.
09-16-2009, 04:24 PM
ready2fish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herewego

The update is copied to SD card. When I put in 522 unit it does not auto download. I went into setup file on 522 and shows no file on mmc card?
I'm confused.

your ff has to be off when to insert your sd disk in your unit, them turn it on

if you take your sd card and read it on your computer does it show any of those files ?

try to download it again , maybe it was corrupt
09-16-2009, 06:36 PM
JABBO

Quote:

Originally Posted by ready2fish

your ff has to be off when to insert your sd disk in your unit, them turn it on

if you take your sd card and read it on your computer does it show any of those files ?

try to download it again , maybe it was corrupt

Mine shows the three files and it still will not load the update... Have tried it 2 or 3 times. I am still looking for the problem. Will report back when and if I find it...
09-17-2009, 07:15 AM
Herewego

Quote:

Originally Posted by JABBO

Mine shows the three files and it still will not load the update... Have tried it 2 or 3 times. I am still looking for the problem. Will report back when and if I find it...

Mine also shows the 3 files but will not load also.
09-17-2009, 09:28 AM
Herewego

I went to ff system setup and selected transfer data and hit enter, it gave me an error message (mmc card must be installed). This is a 8 GB sd card and worked fine in my HB unit for storing snapshots, so it is not the card.
09-17-2009, 09:35 AM
JABBO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herewego

I went to ff system setup and selected transfer data and hit enter, it gave me an error message (mmc card must be installed). This is a 8 GB sd card and worked fine in my HB unit for storing snapshots, so it is not the card.

I'm really not sure at this point, but if I had to guess I would say its the software not going onto the card correctly. Just dont know what to do about it...
09-17-2009, 12:20 PM
Dave Willis

The 522c igps only accepts up to 2 GB card.This is from the Lowrance site.
09-17-2009, 12:39 PM
Herewego

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Willis

The 522c igps only accepts up to 2 GB card.This is from the Lowrance site.

Dave
Thanks for info. I was using 8 GB card.
09-17-2009, 12:41 PM
JABBO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herewego

Dave
Thanks for info. I was using 8 GB card.

And I was using a 4GB card, so maybe that is the problem. Thanks for the info!!!!
09-17-2009, 01:13 PM
Herewego

JABBO
I just downloaded to 2 GB card and it worked.

Thanks again Dave.
09-18-2009, 05:22 AM
JABBO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herewego

JABBO
I just downloaded to 2 GB card and it worked.

Thanks again Dave.

Yes, I used a 1 GB card at it downloaded the update fine...Thanks again!!
09-18-2009, 09:11 AM
Dave Willis

You're welcome,I'm glad that helped you.
09-18-2009, 10:29 AM
Brush Buster

Man this site is cool when you can help folks out with their problems
09-19-2009, 10:02 PM
ready2fish

glad to see you guys got it worked out, i even learned something
09-21-2009, 06:02 PM
Darrell Baker

I am looking for a NEW 522c but cant seem to find a store that still has them in stock. Since Lowrance went to the HD units I guess everyone has started buying them up. Please let me know of any stores that might still have one in stock

Darrell Baker
Weiss Lake Crappie Guides
PO Box 778
Centre, Alabama 35960
Tele/ 256-927-2232
Cell/ 256-557-0129
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