Simrad released s.v.24.3 for CP60, ES80 & EQ50

A new software (v.24.3) for the latest Processor Unit of Simrad CP60, ES80 and EQ50 has been released. The updated Processor Unit software is a 64-bit installation designed for Microsoft® Windows® 10 Pro and for Microsoft® Windows® 11 Pro. It is controlling all functionality, Tx/Rx, interfacing with external peripherals and sensors, plus the user interface. Furthermore, this software update solves a few software bugs that have been reported by our users or detected during our own product testing. Moreover, important new functionalities are introduced while the systems’ end-user documentation has also been updated with this software release. The following specific changes have been made:

Multiple products supported

The new software version is valid for the following products:

  • Simrad CP60
  • Simrad ES80
  • Simrad EQ50

The software license controls which product you have. The product name on the top bar changes accordingly.

New presentation options in ADCP Information pane (Only Simrad CP60)

Several changes have been made to the data presentation in the ADCP information pane.

Show cardinal directions

This is an “on/off” switch. Select Show cardinal directions to present the directions in the ADCP information pane with the relevant abbreviations for North, South, East, and West.

Course Line

Activate Course Line to draw a dedicated line in the ADCP information pane. The line reflects your vessel’s current course.

New functionality in ADCP Layers dialog box (Only Simrad CP60)

Use cell‐size layers

Select Use cell‐size layers to change each layer’s depth manually. Select any layer line and drag it up or down to adjust the depth.

Use auto-generated layers

Select Use auto-generated layers to set up the layers automatically. The current water column, from the end of the blind zone to the detected bottom, is divided into the selected number of layers with identical distances.

Note: This function is unavailable if your echo sounder system has no bottom lock.

New support for operating panel

The optional operating panel offers selected control functions for the normal operation of these echo sounder system. The controls provided by the Operating Panel are arranged in logical functional groups. This arrangement offers you straightforward operation with fast access to all relevant functionality.

Note: The operating panel is an optional item, which may not be installed with your system. For more information, or to obtain an operating panel, contact your local dealer.

This latest software release (v.24.3) is an important update. The introduction of new functionalities and improvement in the existing functionalities will add value to your installation. So, we recommend that all users update their software. An update is essential for systems with the CP200-5C transducer and ADCP functionality.

Developed over many product generations for the worldwide fishing community these sophisticated, but also intuitive, professional systems are:

  • Simrad CP60, is a current indicator operating at 200 kHz.
  • Simrad ES80, is a split-beam fish finder operating at 18, 38, 70, 120 and 200 kHz (selectable).
  • Simrad EQ50, is a single beam fish finder operating at 18, 38, 50, 70, 120 and 200 kHz (selectable).

The Simrad CP60, ES80 and EQ50 need one or more software licenses to operate. Each software license code “unlocks” one Wideband Transceiver (WBT) or General Purpose Transceiver (GPT) for operational use with a set of predefined properties. Users do not need to obtain any new license string(s) when they update from a previous version of a licensed system. In order to obtain a software license, users must contact a Simrad dealer or distributor.

 

For further information you may contact the Official Distributor and Support Center for Greece:

Aegean Electronics SA

4 Zosimadon Str, Piraeus 185 31, Greece

Tel: +30 210 4123000

E-mail: info@aegeanel.com