LGC-2000 Update Version 1.9.0

Notes: Mac OS X users may need to reapply the execute permissions to the stand-alone installer after it has finished downloading. To reapply the execute permissions, open a Terminal window, and type the following command (this assumes you downloaded the file to your desktop):

chmod +x desktop/LGC-2000_190.command

Prerequisite: Java must be installed on your computer for the installers to operate. If you do not already have a Java JRE or JDK installed, please visit the Java website.

Installation Instruktioner
  1. Make sure the MMC/SD card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
  2. Insert an MMC/SD card with at least 2 MB of free space into the MMC/SD card reader.
  3. Click on the "Install This Update From the Web" link below to go to the installation web page.
  4. Wait for the Java web installer to download and run. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions. If you are not sure about a step, just select the default choice. When the installer finishes you will prompted to click Finish to exit.
  5. Turn the head unit on.
  6. Make sure that your LGC-2000 is connected to your head unit and that both are powered properly.
  7. Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card slot.
  8. Press the MENU button twice, press the down arrow until "Browse MMC Files..." is highlighted, and then press the ENT button.
  9. If you see a tab that says "Update", then highlight the LGC2000_v190.luf file and press ENT. If you do not see a tab that says "Update", then highlight the LGC2000_v190.luf file and press WPT five times.
  10. Select the "Update" button on the screen and press ENT.
  11. A progress bar should appear. Wait for the update to finish completely.
  12. Restart the head unit.

If your computer experiences problems with the web installer, try using a stand-alone installer. Note: Do not download this installer to your unit - save it to your computer and run the installer to load the necessary files to the unit.Simply choose the appropriate operating system below:
PC Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista   |   Mac OS X   |   Linux

How to see if your LGC-2000 is already using version 1.9.0 software:
  1. Press the MENU button twice on your display unit.
  2. Select Network
  3. Select Bus Setup.
  4. Select the LGC-2000.  The software version will be displayed along with other data.
  5. If your version is the same version listed above, there is no need to download the software.

 

What changes are made in this update?
  • Improved SBAS (WAAS and EGNOS) enabling and disabling functionality
  • Improved resiliency when used near radar
  • Enhanced NMEA 2000 support
  • Includes all features from previous updates, including:
    • NMEA 2000 version 1.2, level B certified
    • Immediately starts transmission of GPS data on startup
    • Other minor enhancements

System Requirements:

LGC-2000 update software will run on any Java-enabled machine running Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac OS X, or Linux.