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Anyone using a NAC-1 outboard setup with an HDS 10 rev2 non-touch? I could sure use some tips on commissioning.
I know it's an older plotter, but it's supposed to be fully supported according to Lowrance web site. This isn't the oft written about "doesn't go all the way to the...side" issue, but rather how do I start the commissioning process?? Everything shows up in the device list (NMEA 2K appears to be working fine), and I am able to give them persistent instance names. Also no trouble with selecting autopilot data sources or general performance of the HDS. Problem is that I never have seen the "commission" menu item. Anywhere. At all.
I updated to what appeared to be the latest firmware for the unit about a month ago, and DL the manual revision that is supposed to cover the software. Right off the bat there are differences in the interface and the manual/guide, so the first question I asked support (phone call) was what specific version is this doc for? They couldn't tell me. How support has gone so far is that every 2 days they reply to me via email asking what hardware I have.
I'm thinking that I may have to power through this one with the guidance of this fantastically knowledgeable forum.
One idea that someone suggested (that I may try tonight) is to reinstall the firmware with everything powered up. When I upgraded I only had the unit running by itself prior to installation. Might that help? Otherwise I'm pretty stuck. Thanks in advance.
I know it's an older plotter, but it's supposed to be fully supported according to Lowrance web site. This isn't the oft written about "doesn't go all the way to the...side" issue, but rather how do I start the commissioning process?? Everything shows up in the device list (NMEA 2K appears to be working fine), and I am able to give them persistent instance names. Also no trouble with selecting autopilot data sources or general performance of the HDS. Problem is that I never have seen the "commission" menu item. Anywhere. At all.
I updated to what appeared to be the latest firmware for the unit about a month ago, and DL the manual revision that is supposed to cover the software. Right off the bat there are differences in the interface and the manual/guide, so the first question I asked support (phone call) was what specific version is this doc for? They couldn't tell me. How support has gone so far is that every 2 days they reply to me via email asking what hardware I have.
I'm thinking that I may have to power through this one with the guidance of this fantastically knowledgeable forum.One idea that someone suggested (that I may try tonight) is to reinstall the firmware with everything powered up. When I upgraded I only had the unit running by itself prior to installation. Might that help? Otherwise I'm pretty stuck. Thanks in advance.
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