Software Updates And Data Backup - Simrad NSS evo2 series Installation Manual

Software updates and data backup

From time to time Simrad releases software updates to its existing products. Updates are
created for a variety of reasons; to add or improve features, to add support for new external
devices, or to fix software bugs.
Updates can be found on the Simrad website: http://www.simrad-yachting.com/Downloads/
Software-Updates/
The NSS evo2 may be used to apply software updates to itself, and to supported NMEA 2000
and ethernet devices, with files read off an SD card.
Before initiating an update to the NSS evo2 itself, be sure to back up any potentially valuable
user data.
Backing up and Importing user data
There are two files that can be backed up that relate to user changes made to the system:
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'Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks database'
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'Settings database' (includes preferences such as unit settings, custom new pages, and Czone
configuration files)
The backup procedure is similar for both - simply select which you want to backup and select
the destination to save to, e.g. on the unit, or to an SD card.
The user has the option of exporting all waypoints, or exporting only waypoints contained
within a specific region.
Waypoint backup offers different file formats to save as:
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User data file version 5: Use with current Navico MFDs (NSS evo2, NSO evo2, NSS, NSO, NSE,
Zeus, Zeus Touch, HDS Gen2, HDS Gen2 Touch). Offers most detail
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User data file version 4: Use with current Navico MFDs (NSS evo2, NSO evo2, NSS, NSO, NSE,
Zeus, Zeus Touch, HDS Gen2, HDS Gen2 Touch).
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User data file version 3 (with depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
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User data file version 2 (no depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
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GPX (GPS Exchange): Use with some other manufacturers' GPS products, and PC applications
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Northstar .dat (no Tracks): Use with legacy Northstar chartplotters
The 'Serial port' option outputs the waypoints over NMEA 0183. The receiving GPS/PC will
typically need to be set to allow import of waypoints.
Later, if the NSS evo2 is defaulted or user data is accidentally deleted, simply return to the files
page, highlight the backed up file, and select 'Import' . View file details for creation date.
NSS evo2 software upgrades
The update file must be loaded to the root directory of an SD card.
In the files menu, locate the update file on the SD card and select 'Upgrade' . Accept the
prompt to reboot the unit, and wait a few moments as the unit restarts. Do not remove the
SD card or repower the NSS evo2 until the process is completed (this will typically take no
more than a couple of minutes). Backup may also be initiated at boot up - simply insert the
SD card before turning unit on, boot unit, and follow on-screen instructions.
NMEA 2000 and Ethernet device upgrades
The update file must be loaded to the root directory of an SD card.
To update NMEA 2000 and ethernet devices select the 'upgrade' option presented when the
file is highlighted. A list should appear displaying any compatible devices the update file
applies to - in most cases this will be a single device. Select device and initiate upgrade. Do
not interrupt the upgrade process.
¼ note:
If no device is shown, check device to be updated has power, and run any outstanding
updates for the display first.
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