AirMap 2000C Update Version 1.7.0

Notes: Mac OS X users may need to reapply the execute permissions to the stand-alone installer after it has finished downloading. To reapply the execute permissions, open a Terminal window, and type the following command (this assumes you downloaded the file to your desktop):
chmod +x desktop/AM2000C_170.command

Prerequisite: Java must be installed on your computer for the installers to operate. If you do not already have a Java JRE or JDK installed, please visit the Java website.

Installation Instructions
  1. Make sure the MMC/SD card reader is properly connected to your computer (and, if necessary, that the drivers are installed).
  2. Insert an MMC/SD card with at least 8 MB of free space into the MMC/SD card reader.
  3. Click on the "Install This Update From the Web" link below  to go to the installation web page.
  4. Wait for the Java web installer to download and run. Follow the Lowrance update installation instructions. If you are not sure about a step, just select the default choice. When the installer finishes you will prompted to click Finish to exit.
  5. Turn your Lowrance AirMap 2000C unit off.
  6. Place the MMC/SD card containing the updated operating software in the unit's MMC/SD card tray.
  7. Turn your AirMap 2000C unit on. The software update will automatically install.

If your computer experiences problems with the web installer, try using a stand-alone installer. Note: Do not download this installer to your unit - save it to your computer and run the installer to load the necessary files to the unit.Simply choose the appropriate operating system below:
PC Win98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista   |   Mac OS X   |   Linux

How to see if your AirMap 2000C is already using version 1.7.0 software:
  1. Press the MENU button twice on your AirMap 2000C.
  2. Select SYSTEM SETUP.
  3. Select SOFTWARE INFORMATION.
  4. The software version for your unit is located under the line that says "AirMap 2000C" (ex. "Version 1.7.0").
  5. If your version is the same version listed above, there is no need to download the software.
What changes are made in this update?
  • Adjusted backlight levels
  • Modified Edit Route Name
  • Includes all features from previous updates, including:
    • Corrected E6B issues
    • Enhanced SD memory card support
    • Modified data descriptions
    • Added units of measure to pressure - PSI and Kilopascals
    • Moved the Airspaces page to map mode and renamed to AirSpace with terrain
    • Renamed find menu item "Show Route" to "Active Route" and added distance and ETA to each waypoint in route
    • Added terrain awareness support
    • Added support for SD/MMC memory cards over 1GB in size
    • Modified the aviation map to display default range rings
    • Added new HSI Panel navigation screen
    • Added the ability to disable the AirMap mode
    • Added Ranges on range rings
    • Added Range Rings and Map Categories Drawn for for aviation maps under the Navigation Mode
    • Modified the map to show when multiple items can be selected
    • Added Final Destination to the vertical navigation calculation

System Requirements:

AirMap 2000C update software will run on any Java-enabled machine running Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac OS X, or Linux.