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.
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81406 |
LightHouse 4 Operation Instructions |
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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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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Updated to reflect that v4.10.140 and v4.10.142 have been withdrawn.
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25 |
October 2025 |
v4.10.140 / v4.10.142 |
Minor editorial improvements.
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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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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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Date | Applicable software version(s) |
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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) |
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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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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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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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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.
v4.5.101 was not formally released. The feature was first available in v4.6.42
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Date | Applicable software version(s) |
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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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7b |
July 2023 |
v4.4.87 |
Added details of expiring LightHouse chart subscriptions.
Changes:
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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.
Changes:
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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.
Changes:
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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.
Changes:
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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.
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1 |
March 2022 |
v4.0.70 / v4.0.77 / v4.0.82 / v4.0.85 |
First release.
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.