Software release history
The list below is a cumulative list of the software releases, since the initial release (v1.1.363; March 2021).
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 (06–2024)
New feature |
More information |
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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 |
Updated Cloud connector software. |
N/A |
Software v4.1.2 (08–2023)
New feature |
More information |
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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)
New feature |
More information |
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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.
Software v3.0.424 (05–2023)
New feature |
More information |
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Improvements to device communications in high traffic SeaTalk NG networks. |
N/A |
Resolved issue causing Limp home mode. |
N/A |
Software v2.4.420 (09–2022)
New feature |
More information |
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Updated Cloud connector software. |
N/A |
Improved internal module communications. |
N/A |
Improved cloud onboarding process. |
N/A |
Software v2.3.416 (06–2022)
New feature |
More information |
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Improved cloud onboarding process. |
N/A |
Software v2.2.415 (06–2022)
New feature |
More information |
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Added support for Raymarine app and cloud connectivity. |
N/A |
Added support for secondary Master module where extra RS-485/J1939 ports are required. |
N/A |
Software v1.4.367 (09–2021)
New feature |
More information |
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Improved support for larger systems. |
N/A |
Software v1.3.366 (05–2021)
New feature |
More information |
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Added ability to read Master battery voltage. |
N/A |
Various software improvements. |
N/A |
Software v1.1.363 (03–2012)
Initial release.