Installing cumulative updates

When purchasing S-63 Encrypted Charts for the first time and as part of regular updates any available cumulative updates require installation. The cumulative update files contain updated cartographic data.

S-63 Encrypted ChartsCumulative update filesTypically cumulative update files are made available fortnightly on the vendor’s web server.

Note

  • Cumulative update files should be installed after the installation of base cell files.

  • If a new cell permits file is received, this must be installed with the cumulative update.

  • It is recommended that base cell files, cumulative update files and the resulting installed chart files are all stored on separate memory cards, e.g.:

    • Card 1 = Base cell and the cell permits file.

    • Card 2 = Cumulative update files and if applicable the new cell permits file.

    • Card 3 = Installed charts (location that base cell files, cell permits file and cumulative update files are installed).

Important

If your chart vendor does not supply cumulative update files then updates must be installed separately and in release date order.

  1. Unzip the downloaded cumulative update file, using the ‘Extract all’ option of your PC’s zip file application.
    This ensures that the cumulative update files are created within a folder named the same as the original zip file.
  2. Copy the folder and all contents to the root directory of your memory card.
  3. If required, copy the new cell permits file to the root directory of the same memory card.
  4. Insert the memory card into your MFD’s card reader.
  5. Open the Chart app’s Cartography selection tab: Chart app > Menu > Settings > Cartography.
  6. Select Update S-63 charts.
  7. Select the card reader that contains the cumulative update files and if applicable, the new cell permits file.

    The card will be scanned for updates, this process can take some time. Once complete the list of installed base cells is displayed and any cells that have updates available will be automatically selected.

  8. Select Update selected charts to install all base cells.
  9. Select the card reader slot where you want the files to be installed.
    Important

    The same ‘Installed charts’ card and memory card slot MUST be used to install and update base cell files and cumulative update files.

  10. Wait for the installation to complete.

    A progress bar is displayed as the base cells are installed.

  11. Select OK on the successfully imported notification.
Note

The installation process will create and store chart data in 2 folders on your ‘Installed charts’ memory card: ‘senc’ and ‘seapilot’, Overwriting, deleting or altering these folders or data within them will render your charts inoperable.

Note

If errors persist after the installation of cumulative update files contact Raymarine product support for resolution..