Downloading charts using the Raymarine app

Purchased LightHouse™ charts can be downloaded to the MFD via a mobile device, using the Raymarine app and Wi-Fi to transfer the charts to a MicroSD (µSD) memory card inserted into your MFD, or to the internal storage of an Axiom® or Axiom® 2 MFD.

Important Download packages containing Charts for larger regions (such as North America, Northern Europe, and Australia/NZ) and also those including satellite photos, consist of very large files, which can take a long time (possibly several hours) to download via a mobile device and the Raymarine app. When purchasing these larger download packages, it is recommended that you download the Charts from the Chart Store via a web browser on a laptop or PC. For more information on this procedure, refer to: Downloading Charts from the Chart Store

When downloading charts via a mobile device and the Raymarine app, the following pre-requisites should be observed:

  • If using mobile data, ensure you have sufficient data allowance remaining to prevent being charged.

  • Ensure you have sufficient free space on your mobile device’s internal storage for the charts to be downloaded to.

  • Ensure that the memory card you want to use is formatted in the exFAT file system format (Chart cards purchased from the Raymarine chart store will arrive in this format).

  • Ensure that the memory card has been inserted into the display’s card reader prior to commencing the process (this will create the necessary Lighthouse_ID file in the card’s root directory.

  • A file named ‘Lighthouse_charts’ must be created in the memory card’s root directory (Chart cards purchased from the Raymarine chart store will already include this file).

  • It is recommended that there are no other files on the memory card prior to downloading charts to it.

  • Ensure Allow devices to connect is enabled in your display settings:

    • Element™ displays: Homescreen > Settings > Wi-Fi.

    • Axiom® displays: Homescreen > Settings > This display > Wi-Fi SHARING.

  • Connect your mobile device’s Wi-Fi to your MFD. For information on connecting your mobile device, refer to:

Note

  • Once a storage location (memory card or internal memory) has been chosen for your charts you cannot change it. Charts cannot subsequently be saved to a different card.

  • Charts cannot be downloaded to the internal storage of Element™ displays.

  1. Install and open the Raymarine app from the relevant app store, using the relevant QR code provided below.
  2. Create an account or Log in to the Raymarine app.
  3. If requested select ALLOW ONLY WHILE USING THE APP.
  4. Go to the MY CHARTS area.
  5. Select the chart region you want to download.
  6. If you have more than one region on the same continent in MY CHARTS, to minimize download file size, you can group up to 3 regions together.
  7. If updates are available click Get latest data.
  8. If you have a valid Premium subscription you can add Streets & Points of Interest and Aerial photos by clicking Add now, next to the items you want to include.

    When adding Streets & Points of Interest and Aerial photos you can create up to 5 area boxes for each feature per purchased region. Follow the onscreen instructions to define each area of coverage.

  9. Select Download and then follow the onscreen instructions to download your charts to your MFD.