I had my unit reading great and decided to do a software update. After I did this the unit has never read the same. It does not show fish as arches anymore but more like "block" shapes. What did I miss?
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I had my unit reading great and decided to do a software update. After I did this the unit has never read the same. It does not show fish as arches anymore but more like "block" shapes. What did I miss?
did u go back and re set your setting? shallow water mode, then change your ping speed 18-19, color 72-74, auto sensitivity, noise and surface clutter both on low
Yes I did Jason.
I did the same thing and ended up with problem's.One month later and still working with Lowrance to try to get the problem resolved.They have problem's with the new upgrade.Good Luck!
Ohhhh, that's just great:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by striperking
I did find today that my unit was not set for the proper transducer. I changed the transducer setting and will have to retry on the next trip:confused:
I would like to see some screen shots from your unit. just post them on here where i can take look at them. There's not a problem with the last software upgrade, I've been running and haven't had any problems with sonar... I know of some people having sonar interference from the TM, but that TM causing it.
*1.) If the leading edge of the prop is damaged from hitting rocks-stumps-logs or anything else it will need to be replaced.
*2.) Depending on how bad the damage to the prop is the armature can also be bent. Normally you can look at the very end of the armature where the prop is attached and rotate the prop at 10-20% power and see if the armature is bent. If so it will have to be replaced.
*3) On new trolling motors the armature can be manufactured out of round and the brushes will skip a spot and then arc real heavy when they make contact again. This will cause extreme noise in a trolling motor. Again the armature will have to be replaced for this issue.
*4.) Take the bow panel out of the boat and separate the transducer cable to one side of the bow bilge area and the 24/36volt power wires to the opposite side. Zip tie these so they will not move in rough water conditions.
*5.) There are several sources that the consumer can purchase a round rubber vibration damper for trolling motors. Most trolling motors will need 4-5 of these dampers to make any difference. This is not a fix; it’s a patch.
*6.) Minn-Kota should have an internal ground 18 gauge wire running from the negative side of the brush plate, in the actual motor, up through the shaft to the negative side of the directional indicator light in the head. In the head this wire has a 3amp fuse that will also need to be checked to insure it has not blown.
NOTE: DO NOT RUN A COMMON GROUND FROM THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BATTERY TO THE NEGATIVE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE TROLLING MOTOR 24/36VOLT SYSTEM. This will cause major electrolysis corrosion.
*7.) Tour addition Motor Guide trolling motors will need a special SS grounding strap installed in their trolling motor and again it will be attached on the negative side of the brush plate and will make contact firmly against the inside of the motor housing. This repair should only be performed by an authorized Motor Guide repair center.
NOTE: DO NOT RUN A COMMON GROUND FROM THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BATTERY TO THE NEGATIVE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE TROLLING MOTOR 24/36VOLT SYSTEM. This will cause major electrolysis corrosion.
I will post some pics after this weekend. My transducer is at the stern for my helm unit. Would the transducer setting not matching what I have cause my problems?
now we no its all the trolling motor manufactures fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason Gilstrap LOWRANCE
This is not my bow unit. It is at my helm and the transducer is mounted at the stern. My trolling motor has nothing to do with it.
Jason your a good guy and trying hard to help.
I'm envious of people who can afford the good stuff like that.
i dont think cane pole caresQuote:
Originally Posted by Good Stuff
is there anyway that you could remove the update and see if it helps
I'm not sure how to do that.
somebody else with have to help you on that.i dont no either
a person on another site said that he thought that his 597ci hd/di had sonar problems similar to what your saying, after a software update. he said that it made it look grainy. i sent him a earlier software version to reinstall. i dont no if you can do the same with your unit
I'm gonna meddle a bit here.
Software has "Switches" or "Options" you need to flip when installing it.
As a "Firemans Dive" (back down the ladder) you should be able to reinstall the original software and start over.
Something unusual is Wrong. I don't believe any Company would make an upgrade that killed the unit!
They'd be right on top of that. So try the Mfg with a Letter about the problem.
I'd bet you get an answer pretty quick.
I suggest the same thing call Lowrance and get it straight from them like I am,that's why they have come up with a new software version to combat the problem's of the original 4.0.Not trying to bash Lowrance,just trying to help.
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Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Some might question the question.
What should I do if my trolling motor is causing interference with my unit?
RoflRoflRofl
Jason makes some very good points on how to insulate the problem areas. I wouldn't mind seeing his recomendations posted as archived info.
Are you saying there is a new version 4.0 from the (what I thought was the new one) "old one"?:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by striperking
Then make sure nothing in back is wrap around the transducer in the back. ie. battery cables.Quote:
Originally Posted by Good Stuff
that sounds like good ideal ,could be to close to other electrical power source.way to go jasonQuote:
Originally Posted by Jason Gilstrap LOWRANCE
Good Stuff,Yes there is a new updated version of the original 4.0 software.From what Lowrance is telling me is that some unit's had problem's with the original 4.0 but some did not.The one I have downloaded now is 4.0.36.59
I will check....but why would it have worked so good before the new software download? I didn't move my battery cables or transducer wires:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason Gilstrap LOWRANCE
How would I know which one I downloaded?Quote:
Originally Posted by striperking
On your unit, you can go to the system tab, highlight about,then enter, should display your firmware revision number.
Thank you.
My unit says I have software # 4.0.36.56. So I assume I have the old software...right?
if striperking numbers are correct and yours it sure looks that wayQuote:
Originally Posted by Good Stuff