LightHouse 3 Operating System - 3.4 Software Update
LightHouse v3.4 Feature Overview:
LightHouse Apps
GRIB View Weather App
Find Nearest
Bluetooth Audio Out
Tides Mode
Fuel Manager & Honda ECO Mode
Alarm Enhancements
Radar Upgrades
Custom Startup Splash Screen
Shared Brightness Group Control
Fusion Power Off Issue
Navionics Chart Networking Issue
Tide Time Offset Issue
CP370 Selection Issue
Import GPX
NEW FEATURES
NEW LIGHTHOUSE APPS
LightHouse Apps are an exciting new way to expand the power and capabilities of your Axiom multifunction display.
LightHouse Apps deliver:
- Onboard Entertainment
- Access to Communication and Data Services
- Connectivity and Integration with Leading Marine Technology Partners
With LightHouse Apps, Raymarine is making it easy for marine manufacturers, technology providers, and app developers to integrate with Axiom and the LightHouse 3 OS. Please note LightHouse Apps are only available on Axiom MFDs. eS and gS Series MFDs running LightHouse 3 are not compatible with LightHouse Apps.
NETFLIX APP
Stream your movies and your favorite Netflix shows while onboad. A Wi-Fi internet connection, a Bluetooth audio device, and a valid Netflix subscription is required.
SPOTIFY APP
Play your favorite songs and discover new music with Spotify. A Wi-Fi internet connection, a Bluetooth audio device, and a valid Spotify subscription is required.
WEATHER & TIDES APP
Access global GRIB weather from Theyr or check the local tides* from an available tide app.
*Tides not supported in v3.4. Requires future software update.
SEAKEEPER APP*
Activate and control your Seakeeper gyro stabilizer directly from your Axiom display.
*Not supported in v3.4. Requires future software update.
MAZU APP*
Send messages, receive weather forecast, and monitor your vessel from anywhere in the world with mazu mSeries global satellite communications.
*Not supported in v3.4. Requires future software update.
OTHER NEW FEATURES
GRIB VIEW - WEATHER APP*
Access global weather data from Theyr with a valid GRIBView subscription.
Download 10 day forecasts.
Monitor real time Nexrad Radar.
Supports free GRIB file viewing.
*GRIB VIEW is an Axiom only feature.
FIND NEAREST
Hotspot anywhere on your chart and scroll to Find Nearest menu.
Select from common cartography categories.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO OUT*
Pair Axiom displays with Bluetooth audio devices and enjoy LightHouse streaming audio and video entertainment apps.
Volume is controlled by power button shortcuts menu.
*Bluetooth Audio Out is an Axiom only feature.
TIDE MODE & TIDE / CURRENT GRAPHS
New Tide Mode allows quick assess to current Tide and Current conditions.
Hotspot Tide & Current Station to access tide and current graphs.
FUEL TRIP
Manage onboard fuel with the Fuel / Trip dialogue found in the MyData section.
Set all tanks full or add partial fuel fill.
Honda – ECO Mode (lean burn).
FUEL MANAGER
Set fuel capacity.
Choose Economy units.
Select NMEA2000 PGN to calculate based on fuel used or fuel flow rate.
Auto-detect fuel messages.
ENHANCEMENTS
ALARM ENHANCEMENTS
Alarm History tab now viewable from your Alarms Dialogue as accessed from the Homescreen. View historical system alarms and digital switching alarms.
Digital Switching Settings can now accessible in the main Alarms Settings dialogue.
New Active Alarm icon alerts operators to active alarms with unique Homebutton icons visible on all apps pages as well as Homescreen Alarms icon.
RADAR UPGRADES
LightHouse 3.4 now has the ability to detect and update the software in network-connected radar scanners.
CUSTOM SPLASH*
Make your LightHouse 3.4 MFD all your own by starting up with a custom splash screen. Celebrate your boat, your team, or just a favorite moment. As your display starts up your custom image will be part of the LightHouse 3 boot-up sequence.
Simply upload your favorite digital photo or image in PNG, BMP or JPG format. For best results match the resolution of your image to the resolution of your MFD.
*Custom Splash Screen is an Axiom only feature.
Tech Tip - Screen Resolutions Quick List:
- 800 x 480: Axiom 7, Axiom 9
- 1280 x 720: Axiom 9 Pro
- 1280 x 800: Axiom 12, Axiom 12 Pro
- 1920 x 1080: Axiom 16 Pro
SHARED BRIGHTNESS
Shared brightness control across paired MFDs, i70, p70, Ray50/60/70 displays.
Sync group brightness across adjacent displays.
BUG FIXES AND OTHER PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS
FUSION Radio Integration:
Resolved bugs which prevented remotely turning off FUSION head units, and intermittent connection issues.
Navionics Chart Networking:
Resolved a bug which caused intermittent display of Navionics charts served out to secondary displays on networked systems.
Tide Time Offset:
Tidal times are now displayed correctly in local time.
CP370 Sonar Detection:
Resolves a bug which caused an intermittent failures to properly detect CP370 sonar modules.
Voyage Planner Data Exchange:
LightHouse 3 now properly imports GPX navigation data files from Raymarine Voyage Planner software.
