New software features
The following new features have been added to versions v4.0.426, v4.1.2, v5.0.11 and v5.1.14 of the Yachtsense Digital Control System (DCS) software.
New features
YachtSense DCS-Series Digital Control System software updates can only be performed by Raymarine, or an authorized Raymarine dealer. For more information, refer to: Software upgrades
This list includes new features only. It does NOT include software maintenance items, such as bug fixes or performance improvements.
Software v5.0.11 (03–2024) / v5.1.14 (05–2024)
Software version v5.0.11 has been discontinued and v5.1.14 should be used instead.
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Increased the maximum number of channels to 400. |
System hardware configuration |
Soft fuse ratings are now locked by default and cannot be changed by users. Only an authorized dealer can now change soft fuse ratings. |
Soft fuse rating |
Added support for splitscreen app pages on the chartplotter (MFD). |
Splitscreen pages |
Removed the chartplotter (MFD) limitation of the number of simultaneous chartplotters (MFDs) that can display the YachtSense DCS-Series app. |
YachtSense app overview |
Added watchdog and error signals to Current, Voltage and Resistance input channels. |
N/A |
Updated Cloud connector software. |
N/A |
Software v4.1.2 (08–2023)
New feature |
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“Watchdog” requirement for momentary switches — Implemented a mandatory requirement to include a "Watchdog" control in a boat's digital control system design for all momentary switches, to ensure that, in the event of lock-up or crash on the switch device (whether hardware or software switch), the watchdog signal will cause the channel output to switch off. |
Best practices |
Software v4.0.426 (07–2023)
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Updated Cloud connector software. |
N/A |
Automatic update of Remote modules — The software in all Remote modules in a YachtSense DCS-Series Digital Control System can now be updated via the Master module; it is no longer necessary to update each Remote module individually. |
N/A |
The ability to upgrade Remote modules automatically will only happen for future software upgrades released after v4.0.426. Once the Master has been updated to software v4.0.426, all subsequent software upgrades to the Master module (after the Master is restarted) will automatically be deployed to any Remote modules that are part of the same YachtSense DCS-Series Digital Control System.