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I am currently using 4.995 Beta software on both units so Interlink works. Everything is working well at this time. Am I safe to upgrade the 997C to version 5.320 and the 858C to version 5.210 and have the Interlink work or should I just leave version 4.995 on the units?
Nope have to stick with the 4.995. Have to wait till 5.320 is available for both. I talked to HB about this same thing. I am also running the 4.995 beta.Quote:
Originally Posted by PanMan_VA
I am running a 798 with the 5.210 on the bow & a 997 with the 5.320 on the consol. Both are interlinked. No problems at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allan
You can run the 5.210 & the 5.320 together. You'll have a problem if you try & run the 4.995 & the 5.320.
Yeah, I read that the last time you corrected me. HB tells me it wont work. Maybe you should let HB know that you can run it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskers
--- On Thu, 2/10/11, Green, Rhonda <[email protected]> wrote:
From: Green, Rhonda <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Humminbird Interlink
To: "Allan Womble" <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 12:21 PM
Allan, the most recent version of software on our website for the 1197 is 5.320 and for the 798, it is 5.210. If you update one, you must update both. You can get these updates from your online account at the below link. But again, I would suggest that you wait a few weeks as we are still working out a few bugs.
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Originally Posted by Allan
I talked to'um on Friday the 11th & was told I was good ta go as long as I updated both units. Updated both units & both linked up fine. There's some new features on this release that I like. The Interlink window is new too.
I updated two 898's to 5.210 and interlink crapped out. I had to get the 4.995Beta to get interlink to work again.
I recommend the original poster to update both and test Interlink in the garage. If it works, great. If not, reload 4.995 and call HB and complain.
What version did your other unit have on it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stymie
Both units are 898's. I upgraded both units to 5.210. Interlink then crapped out. Now both units have 4.995Beta. Interlink works.
Its possible this is just an 800 series problem. That is why I suggested the Original Poster to give it a shot. He only loses time if he has to go back down to an earlier version.
On Thu, 2/10/11, Green, Rhonda <[email protected]> wrote:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stymie
From: Green, Rhonda <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Humminbird Interlink
To: "Allan Womble" <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 12:21 PM
Allan, the most recent version of software on our website for the 1197 is 5.320 and for the 798, it is 5.210. If you update one, you must update both. You can get these updates from your online account at the below link. But again, I would suggest that you wait a few weeks as we are still working out a few bugs
I was trying to clarify for Wiskers.
I think its certain combinations. I know linking two 800 series units together is buggy and HB customer service verified that through a phone call. They sent me the beta version to use in the interim. It looks like 1197 and 798 has same issue. I've heard others with other combinations are not having the problem.
I haven't heard of anyone with a 900 series trying to link with a 800 series complain yet. So, I still suggest he try. If he has issues, go back to an older version.
Last time I tried to update the 858 to 5.210, the Interlink updated and then died. It would not reprogram back to an earlier software version to get everything working again and had to be sent back to HB for a replacement. I'm trying to avoid that scenario if I update again and it does not work.
That's odd. :confused: It's my understanding that when you hook up a unit with upgraded software to the Interlink, it upgrades the software on the interlink. So if the upgrade went thru to the Interlink & it wouldn't link up, the software on the Interlink would have to be rolled back also. Now my question is... Did you role back the software on the interlink? If yes, how the heck did ya do it? I was under the impression the Interlink would have to be sent in to be reprogrammed. How did you do it? This is good information to have. It might happen to me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stymie
Now another thought. If you didn't have to role back the software on the Interlink it never was upgraded by the first unit you turned on. That would explain how you were able to role the units back to the previous version & have them work.
When I updated my units I hooked them up and turned on 1 unit. The unit updated the software on the Interlink & did it's thing. I then shut that unit down and turned on the other unit & let it do it's thing. After that unit did it's thing I turned the other unit back on. They went thru the linkup process & all is good with no issues. For now that is. :D
I may call Rhonda today & see what's go'n on. I don't think it was her that I talked to on Friday. Well I know it wasn't Rhonda. Can't remember who it was though. But I was told that as long as both units had the latest 5.whaterver version I was good to go. Now this was just 1 day after Allen got his email from Rhonda. I wonder if the person I talked to was unaware of the problem.
Like you said, it may be a problem just associated with a certain unit model. Sounds like the common denominator is the 800 series.
Let me know how you reprogrammed the Interlink (if you had to). That may come in handy someday,
Thanks
Better to be safe than sorry. I have been told by 2 of the wheels at HB to wait. Thats as clear as I can make it. I am waiting for the green light, as mine is working fine right now with the 4.995 beta. Good luck with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by PanMan_VA
Heck I got the "green light!" I coulda crapped out too! That concerns me. Sounds like a case of the left hand not know'n what the right hand's do'n.:eek::DQuote:
Originally Posted by Allan
The instructions with 4.995Beta said to turn on unit 1 first and leave unit 2 off. When I did this, it said it was reprogramming Interlink. I didn't have to do anything other than that. I then turned on unit 2. I at first had some issues seeing Unit 2 from Unit 1, but somehow Unit 2 waypoints were locked. I shared them and all was fine with the world.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskers
What a mess! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Stymie
Guys, if the InterLink is working for you right now I would wait to update your units until we get some better information. I know that we have been told that as long as both units are running 5.210 or higher software (does not have to be the same version) that they will work with the InterLink. Many have tried this with no problems like Wiskers. Others have tried it and had problems. Until this gets figured out I would wait unless I just had to have the latest features and than I would have the older software on stand by and try it. The downside of this is that it may disable the InterLink in the process. Just to early to tell for sure what has been causing the problems we have heard of so far.
Greg, I read somewhere that if you have a WeatherSense module between the unit and Interlink, that you need to remove it while making this update. Is that correct? And if so, should that apply to any accessory between them? i.e XM Weather?
Yes Stymie, I would remove any accessories between the unit and InterLink when you are updating the software.
Greg, how could some have issues and some not? Im sure they are all manufactured the same with all the same componets. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg
They are Allan that's why I don't understand why they all either work cortrectly or don't work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Allan
Thanks, I'll try that AFTER this weekend. Too nice right now to not have it all working THIS weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg