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29/01/2019
man03034 nav6 display upgrade procedure.docx Issue 3
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NAV6 Display Upgrade Procedure
This document describes the procedure required to upgrade the software in NAV6 and NAV6plus display.
The procedure applies to either:
displays that have installed software earlier than Version 1.50,
or
displays not connected to a NAV6 Receiver V2 or NAV6 eNAVTEX Receiver.
Note: If you have a NAV6 Receiver V2 or NAV6 eNAVTEX Receiver and your display software is Version 1.50 or higher you
can upgrade the display software and NAVTEX database via the USB connector on the receiver. USB upgrade is not covered
in this document.
What you will need:
A PC, laptop or tablet running Windows 7,8 or 10.
A NAV6 Programming Cable.
NAV6 Display Programming Cable
Older Version NAV6 Programming Cable
A Serial to USB convertor
(Required if your computer does not have a serial
port).
A valid product Upgrade Code from your upgrade
voucher.
Please note: Updating an older version NAV6 display is a technical task. Please read these instructions
carefully. If you are unsure about any of the procedure, we would recommend you seek assistance from a
professional Marine Electronics Engineer or contact support at ICS for more information.
Also note, the station database will be updated after the upgrade and any messages that were stored will be
erased.
Upgrade Procedure:
1.
Contact ICS by telephone or email and request an upgrade for your display. You will need to include
details of the Upgrade Code from your voucher, the serial number of your NAV6/NAV6Plus Display,
your contact details and your email address.
2.
By return you will receive a NAV6 software upgrade email.
3.
The email will contain instructions, attachments and/or links as appropriate with instructions on how
to proceed.
4.
Ensure the power to your NAV6 system is turned off.
5.
Connect the computer that will be used to upgrade your display using the Programming Cable as
shown in the diagram below appropriate to your installation. If you are using an older Programming
Cable (with an integrated switch box), ensure that the
‘
PROG
’
switch is in
the ‘
ON
’
position.
