Document change history

Documentation for current products is regularly updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changing product features and / or specifications. Changes made to this document since its first release are listed below.

Document number:

Document name:

81406

LightHouse 4 Operation Instructions

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Document history
Date

Applicable software version(s)

27

January 2026

v4.11.56

  • Added details of new Toggle for preventing transmission of FIDs in AIS Normal mode for first responders.

  • Updated Status area details to clarify that the Bluetooth connected icon is for speakers.

  • Added note to cover new Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection status icons.

  • Added details of new First responder option to disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections.

  • Added Waypoint rounding, Time to turn, Next course and Base course data items to the Navigation data category.

  • The details of Cross track error (XTE) details in the Chart app have been expanded.

  • Updated the details for the Chart app Info boxes to include the new Always show Range/Bearing at cursor setting.

  • Added details of new SART notifications.

  • Added First generation Axiom-Series software support notification.

  • Added a list of first generation Axiom-Series chartplotters to the appendix.

  • Added “Yanmar Evene” to the engine manufacturer selection options.

  • Added details of new Evene fuel economy Dashboard app page.

  • Added details of ECO mode.

  • Added note to clarify which sonar modules support the Ping depth limit setting.

  • Added DHCP server lease times for Raymarine products.

  • Updated Compatible apk list and Bundled apk list.

  • Updated Camera features list in the Video app chapter to include M460 / M560 thermal cameras.

  • RF exposure details have been added to the Regulatory warnings.

  • Maximum quantities for liquid tanks have been removed.

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Date

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26

November 2025

v4.10.149

  • Added references to v4.10.149.

  • Updated to reflect that v4.10.140 and v4.10.142 have been withdrawn.

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Date

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25

October 2025

v4.10.140 / v4.10.142

  • Minor editorial improvements.

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Date

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24

August 2025

v4.10.33 / v4.10.140

  • Minor editorial improvements.

  • Updated New Features chapter to reflect v4.10.33 / v4.10.140.

  • Added new Suzuki app chapter.

  • Updated Startup wizard details to include Homescreen icon style selection.

  • Added details of new plus + icon on Homescreen.

  • Added details of track spacing interval when in Auto.

  • Added LightHouse Charts new features section.

  • The LightHouse Charts details have been re-written.

  • Added Clear cache & cookies option to the Diagnostic button on the Network settings menu.

  • Added new app and apk troubleshooting section.

  • Updated Auto-route details to reflect improved usability.

  • Added details of the new onscreen indicator method for changing Chart app and Radar app orientation.

  • Added details of how to change a camera’s channel.

  • Added details of RealBathy feature improvements made in v4.9.167 / v4.9.330

  • Added details of new online check for software updates.

  • Moved the Raymarine app details from YachtSense ecosystem chapter and replaced the details in the Mobile app support chapter.

  • Updated details of older “Legacy” Raymarine mobile apps.

  • Added a new Engine integration & autopilot control chapter.

  • Added a new Interpreting sonar” appendix.

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23

August 2025

v4.9.360

  • Added references to v4.9.360.

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22

July 2025

v4.9.357

  • Added references to v4.9.357.

  • Added “Security updates” to the New software features list.

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21

May 2025

v4.9.330

  • Minor editorial improvements.

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20

April 2025

v4.9.330

  • Updated software references to v4.9.330

  • Updated New features to reflect v4.9.330

  • Added details of the Buildings setting for LightHouse Charts Gen 2.

  • Added details of Orca app integration.

  • Changed the Windy™ app to “not supported” for Axiom-Series displays.

  • Included installation details for the updated LightHouse Charts base map.

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Applicable software version(s)

19

February 2025

v4.9.330

  • Updated latest software version to v4.9.37 / v4.9.167.

  • Updated apk versions for pre-installed apps.

  • Updated New features chapter to reflect v4.9.37 / v4.9.167 features.

  • Updated MFD Homescreen icon details to include the new mode icons for the Audio app and Video app.

  • Added details to Chart app chapter of new base map and demonstration areas in Demo profiles.

  • Updated Anchor mode details to include the new onscreen controls and the “Anchor calculations include depth component” toggle, which is now available in all profiles.

  • Added details of the new onscreen “Camera home” icon for PTZ (pan / tilt / zoom) camera in the Video app, plus other general editorial updates to the Video app chapter.

  • Updated GNSS settings details to explain that the GNSS (GPS) constellation is now selectable.

  • Updated Waypoints, routes and track chapter to provide expanded details and updated screenshots.

  • Added details of the Background info box options in the Chart app Advanced settings menu. Added further details relating to info boxes.

  • Updated Chart context menu details to detail new icon, which opens the context menu from the info box.

  • Added JL Audio®’s MediaMaster and MediaMaster HTML box to supported Entertainment systems in the Audio app.

  • Updated procedure for “Placing a Waypoint at a lat/long” to include selecting the position format and detail the new “Add another” waypoint option.

  • Updated Product software compatibility list.

  • Updated Software release history.

  • Add PGN 128520 to supported PGN list.

  • Updated apk versions for AnyDesk™, Netflix®, NV Charts, PredictWind®, PredictWind® Offshore, and Windy™, for Axiom 2-Series displays.

  • Updated display mode details to include how to use the power swipe / power button to increase brightness.

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18

December 2024

v4.8.164

  • Updated latest software version to v4.8.164.

  • Updated New features chapter to reflect v4.8.164 features.

  • Updated to include details of Propulsion system selection.

  • Added Maximum IP network configuration details.

  • Added Propulsion page details and Motor data items list to Dashboard app.

  • Added Battery range ring details to Chart app.

  • Added details of Windlass configuration.

  • Added new Data category for Windlass.

  • Added important note to Downloading software details.

  • Settings chapter has been updated and re-written.

  • Added details of alert and notification sources to Alarms manager.

  • Added note regarding Power-Pole® trolling motor software updates.

  • Added link to new appendix item in Radar app chapter.

  • Updated Product software compatibility to include v4.8.164.

  • Added the following PGNs to the PGN list: 127490, 127491, 127494, 127495, 128002, 128003, 128777.

  • Removed text “Restricted to white listed devices from PGNs 126983 & 126985.

  • Added Interpreting the radar display details to the appendix.

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17

November 2024

v4.7.184

  • Software version number updated to reflect latest version number.

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16

September 2024

v4.7.182

  • Software version number updated to reflect latest version number.

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15

August 2024

v4.7.61 / v4.7.172

  • Software version number updated to reflect latest version number.

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14

August 2024

v4.7.61 / v4.7.172

  • Updated to reference latest software: v4.7.172.

  • Added New features chapter.

  • Added details for updating from older software versions.

  • Added Axiom+ 7" software update touchscreen calibration details.

  • Updated the Trolling motor chapter to include details of Power-Pole® trolling motors and anchors.

  • Added new YachtSense Link router chapter.

  • Added details of how custom splash screen and homescreen images apply to networked displays.

  • Updated Settings menu table.

  • Split Streets & POIs into 2 separate controls in Chart app Layers settings menu.

  • Added Pilot status as data item.

  • Added details of how to drag the Chart app context menu.

  • Added new steps for setting all tanks to full and adding partial fills.

  • Added details of the SmartDrift™ calculation feature to Chart app General chapter and Fishfinder chapter.

  • Added Fishfinder context menu details.

  • Added details of automatic route color changing.

  • Added details for OEM commissioning install files.

  • Added details for viewing own boat’s AIS data.

  • Updated Radar context menu details to include Latitude and longitude.

  • Updated details for the Chart app simulator to include pilot control.

  • Updated Fishfinder zoom mode details.

  • Added Hertz audio and Wet sounds to compatible entertainments systems.

  • Updated hardware and software compatibility lists.

  • Updated the First responder AIS high target alarm thresholds.

  • Re-worded “Steer to wind” details in Sailing features chapter.

  • Added “Brief notifications” to the Alarms and notifications details.

  • Added Florida Marine Tracks to supported cartography vendors.

  • Added procedure for connecting a Bluetooth keyboard for Axiom 2-Series displays.

  • Autopilot control section has been updated to expand pilot sidebar details and include Steer to wind.

  • Updated apk compatibility table in appendix.

  • Updated Thermal camera calibration to include 2-step Horizon position calibration.

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Date

Applicable software version(s)

13

May 2024

v4.6.148

  • Updated to reference v4.6.148.

  • Replaced Spotify removal details with table of pre-installed apps.

  • Added Quantum radar software compatibility details.

  • Updated Compatible peripheral product software table to include latest product software updates.

  • Added new procedure for disabling DHCP.

  • Updated compatible Fischer Panda generator details.

  • Added clarification that automatic turning is not available when using the Sailing boat activity.

  • Added restriction for PGNs 126983, 126985 & 126985.

  • Added memory card compatibility section to Video app chapter.

  • Added Video recording storage consumption section to Video app chapter.

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12

March 2024

v4.6.103

  • Added important note with regards to requirement to update v4.6.74 to v4.6.103.

  • Added EV-1 new software version v3.17 and EV-2 new software version v3.17 (supports Find me and Always off LED modes), to hardware software compatibility lists.

  • Added details of the RSW wind transducer’s automatic calibration process and how to reset the internal compass.

  • Removed details of the SeaTalk NG factory reset option. This feature has been removed.

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Revision

Date

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11

February 2024

v4.6.74

  • Updated New features list to reflect v4.6.74.

  • Added note to Fuel range ring details.

  • Added additional Fischer Panda generators to compatible hardware list for v4.4.70 v4.4.87.

  • Added NV charts to supported apk list in appendix.

  • Added details of the new SeaTalk NG factory reset option.

  • Increased AIS target capacity to 200.

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Revision

Date

Applicable software version(s)

10

December 2023

v4.6.42

  • Updated New features list to reflect v4.6.42.

  • Added full details for AIS and Radar target context menus in Chart app and Radar app

  • Added Mercury Steering angle to Boat data items and Pilot data items.

  • Added Maximum SOG (All time) to GPS and Speed data categories.

  • Removed UAV chapter and UAV settings details in Chart app chapter.

  • Added details of new High speed alarm in Alarms chapter.

  • Added details of new Always off and Find me options for position sensor LEDs.

  • Added details of Route broadcast and receipt to First responder chapter.

  • Added details of new Intercept distance and time indication in target context menus.

  • Creeping line SAR pattern parameter named changed from Creep direction to Search orientation. Parallel line SAR pattern parameter name changed from Initial direction to 1st leg direction.

  • Added THS to supported NMEA 0183 sentences.

  • Added details of new target data reference mode options in Radar app.

  • Added details on new Quick adjust menu in the Chart app.

  • Added details of the new Nav marks waypoint symbols.

  • Added details of new Fuel range ring in Chart app.

  • Added details of the new Generator Start/Stop options.

  • Added details of the following new data items: Next leg TWA, Target apparent wind angle, Target true wind angle, Maximum SOG (All time), Opp. tack COG and Next track leg bearing.

  • Renamed Tack heading to Opp. tack heading.

  • Added details of new SkyHook Mercury feature to Mercury chapter.

  • Updated Android apk compatibility list.

  • Updated Document change history to reflect Rev 10 changes.

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Date

Applicable software version(s)

9

December 2023

v4.5.101

  • Updated ‘Software update’ details.

  • Added Networking constraints to Getting started chapter.

  • Added YouTube and YouTube TV chapter.

  • Added YouTube and YouTube TV to available MFD apps.

  • Added apk compatibility table to appendix.

  • Added distraction disclaimer to entertainment app chapter.

  • Added NeuBoat Dock to hardware compatibility list.

Note

v4.5.101 was not formally released. The feature was first available in v4.6.42

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Revision

Date

Applicable software version(s)

8

September 2023

v4.5.84

  • Added new warnings covering anti virus protection and changing display mode in night conditions.

  • Added Peripheral product software compatibility tables and New feature introduction lists to appendix.

  • Added LightHouse software compatibility details to software chapter.

  • Added sail plan details to Settings menu details, Boat details menu and Alarms Manager.

  • Added new Sailing features chapter and reorganized existing Chart app chapters.

  • Added sail plan data items to Boat category list.

  • Updated sail performance settings menu descriptions.

  • Update Layline details.

  • Added polar manager details.

  • Updated details for connecting the display to the internet and moved to Getting started chapter.

  • Updated checking for software updates online to cover wired connections.

  • Added details of connection changes for YachtSense Link router software v4.20.

  • Added IP Address conflict troubleshooting.

  • Added IP networking guidance to appendix.

  • Updated Hardware compatibility and Product software compatibility lists.

  • Added Alpha display to sidebars and details of operations via MFD.

  • Added PGN 130579 (Entertainment) to supported PGN list.

  • Added details of the new Wind shift bar.

  • Added details of Wind vane mode.

  • Added details of RSW wind transducer configuration.

  • Added new Trolling motor control chapter.

  • Added diagnostic details for RNS-8.

  • Added details of NeuBoat Dock app to MFD app details.

  • Merged First Responder and SAR pattern chapter with the LH3 USCG LightHouse operating instructions, document number: 81405.

  • Added details of new context menu drag in Radar app.

  • Added details of new data response settings to Dashboard app chapter.

  • Added details of NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 diagnostics menus.

  • Updated LightHouse charts store details to reflect direct purchase.

  • Added note on minimum range for ClearCruise object detection.

  • Added details of DST810 auto STW calibration.

  • The Laylines and Race Start feature details have been updated to add clarifications and further detail.

  • Added glossary to appendix.

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Date

Applicable software version(s)

7b

July 2023

v4.4.87

  • Added details of expiring LightHouse chart subscriptions.

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Revision

Date

Applicable software version(s)

7

March 2023

v4.4.70 / v4.4.87

  • Added details of Fishfinder zoom mode including new 50:50 split view and changing zoom box size to the Fishfinder app chapter.

  • Added Frequency tuning details to Fishfinder app chapter.

  • Updated cartography selection details in Chart app chapter.

  • Updated Spotify app removal details.

  • Added details of Generator configuration settings.

  • Added details of new Generators dashboard page.

  • Added details of generator data items to data item list.

  • Updated taking screenshot details including changing image save location to: \Raymarine\Image files\.

  • Added details of Auto turn to The Chart app chapter’s navigation section.

  • Updated Chart app Waypoint goto and route follow task to include tasks for manual steering and autopilot steering for each.

  • Updated chart app overview paragraphs re-written and updated to use screenshots showing LightHouse 4.

  • Expanded details for chart motion, chart orientation and vessel icon settings in chart app chapter.

  • The ‘VesselView’ app has been renamed ‘Mercury’ app.

  • Added details for changing Quantum radar internal channel.

  • Added references to Axiom 2 XL displays.

  • Added details for ending support for downgrading Axiom Pro to v3.11.42.

  • Added details of new Mode icons on Homescreen.

  • Updated Chart app chapter Racing mode layline details with new screenshots and rewritten details.

  • Changed Fishfinder RealVision 3D channel name references to 3D Vision.

  • Removed ‘TVG’ sensitivity control from Fishfinder app.

  • Added 100 radar targets for Cyclone software v1.25 or later.

  • Added details of new ‘Tuned’ and 50/100/200 kHz sonar channels.

  • Added details of peripheral product software updates required for v4.4.87.

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6

January 2023

v4.3.42 / v4.3.54

  • Added references to Axiom 2-Series MFDs throughout

  • Updated product documentation to include Axiom 2 Pro installation instructions.

  • Updated New features list to reflect v4.3.42.

  • Added Axiom 2 Pro to compatible displays.

  • Added Axiom 2 Pro memory card insertion and removal procedures.

  • Added Note about RCR-2 not being not compatible with Axiom 2-Series.

  • Added Axiom 2 Pro physical control details.

  • Added Axiom 2 Pro keypad selection details.

  • Added RVM to AHRS calibration.

  • Updated assigning user configurable key details to include Axiom 2 Pro and added a list of functions that can be assigned.

  • Updated audio volume control to include RCA audio.

  • Added details of auto brightness.

  • Added details about Axiom 2-Series to software update note.

  • Added details of Axiom 2-Series GNSS receiver compatibility.

  • Added keypad selection and UCK selection to this display settings options.

  • Added 'Keep network awake' option for Axiom 2.

  • Added Axiom 2 Pro screen resolutions.

  • Added note regarding NMEA 0183 on Axiom 2-Series.

  • Added details of Axiom 2 Pro pilot keypad LED status.

  • Added RVM CHIRP sonar app depth range.

  • Added new RVM color palettes.

  • Added Axiom 2 Pro buttons to engaging and disabling autopilot.

  • Updated UAV support note.

  • Added power on reset procedure for Axiom 2 Pro.

  • Updated note for NMEA 0183 support.

  • Added Axiom 2 Pro and CAM300 to hardware compatibility list.

  • Updated document change history.

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5

December 2022

v4.4.87

  • Added Mercury autopilot control details.

  • Added Mercury auto trim details.

  • Added new rudder bar details to chart app.

  • Updated software references to v4.3.42.

  • Updated new features list to reflect v4.3.42 features.

  • Added ‘Battery alarms’ and ‘Apps and connected devices’ settings to alarm settings.

  • Dashboard app chapter re-written.

  • Moved alarms manager details to dedicated chapter.

  • Split document information and software version details into separate chapters.

  • Removed battery number selection from start-up wizard boat details.

  • Updated document change history.

  • Updated details of factory reset procedure.

  • Added procedures for exporting and importing digital switching configurations.

  • Updated exporting user data and settings procedures.

  • Added image flip and mirror details to video app.

  • Added details of UAV supported MFDs and LightHouse versions.

  • Added UAV support removal from hardware compatibility list.

  • Split out Fishfinder app’s Sonar display settings into sections for each channel type.

  • Updated layout and presentation of Fishfinder app’s settings menus.

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4

September 2022

v4.1.75 / v4.1.140

  • Minor revision to fix a formatting error.

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3

September 2022

v4.1.75 / v4.1.140

  • Updated software references to v4.1.75.

  • Updated Radar modes details to clarify that Radar modes are not available on Digital radomes (non-HD).

  • Updated new features list to include performance improvements.

  • Updated LightHouse chart details to include new regions.

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2

June 2022

v4.1.65

  • Updated software references to v4.1.65.

  • Added VesselView cruise control details.

  • Added VesselView troll control details.

  • Added VesselView splitscreen app page details.

  • Added battery configuration details.

  • Added details if waypoint symbol selection tabs.

  • Added YachtSense Link alarms to alarm manager settings.

  • Added YachtSense ecosystem chapter.

  • Added mobile sync option to My data page details.

  • Updated screenshots in Homescreen chapter to show LightHouse 4 UI.

  • Added details of diagnostic sonar recording to Fishfinder chapter.

  • Updated RealBathy and SonarChart live details and screenshots.

  • Added list of depth and position logging/recording features.

Changes:

Revision

Date

Applicable software version(s)

1

March 2022

v4.0.70 / v4.0.77 / v4.0.82 / v4.0.85

  • First release.

Note

This document (81406) is based on another document (81370), which has a longer history and includes a full historical list of changes to the LightHouse 3 software that occurred between versions v3.0.40 and v3.16.84. To see this list, refer to the following document: 81370.