• LCP version: 3.0.1
• LCU version: 3.0.7
• LSU version: 3.0.0

 

Servo Rework

The servos/interceptors receive their biggest stability and improvement update to date. You will notice quicker shifts from UWL to interceptors and back and forth, faster calibration and more stable behavior.

Vibration filtering

Some systems installed in areas with high vibration have shown unstable tendencies which have meant that it has been necessary to tune down the AutoList sensitivity. A new filter in our algorithms solves these issues and tuning AutoList down will no longer be needed. As the performance is now better you can adjust sensitivity to meet what the boat actually needs.

Cleaning Mode

Interceptor cleaning mode can now be enabled in the function settings to avoid the interceptor getting stuck due to marine growth.

Under Water Lights underway

Underwater lights will not turn off underway anymore, however note the limitations that interceptors are not operable when lights are turned on.

Quick reset of manual Trim/List corrections.

If you have done a manual offset of the automatic functions, like trimming down the bow or applying a set list, press and hold the top area of the screen to reset the offsets. (Bottom area is still used for menu access.)

Support for Isotta intelligent steering wheels

ISOTTA steering wheels with NMEA2000 support can now be used to control the Lightning control systems by four configurable buttons. You can configure the buttons in many ways such as turning functions on and off, although manual trim is the default setting.

Minor fixes

• Wake on touch can be disabled in the menu ADVANCED > MISCELLANEOUS > WAKE ON TOUCH
• You can now swipe right to exit menus, but the nice little arrow is still there if you prefer it
• Ethernet icon in the title bar when connection to MFD is up and running
• A new setup guide helps you through the rudder calibration.
• More badges have been added to help you through the setup process
• Link to a web page with all manuals in the Help section under menu ADVANCED
• Bugfix for the issue of systems losing their Sensor Orientation

Presets

Settings for a boat model can be cloned to a preset which can be automatically installed during the first software update of the system. After a sea trial where you adjusted all settings the preset is easily created in the Humphree portal.

Hide menus

A boat builder can hide menus from the end user once a preset for the boat model has been installed. The selection of menus to hide as well as a password for unlocking the menus are done through the portal when creating the preset.

Badges

Some system and function settings are needed to make the system ready to use. To guide you in finding those settings, they are indicated as badges in the menu system much like the numbered bubbles you see on a phone. Once you are done with each setting the badge will  disappear.

Rudder calibration guide

The rudder calibration page has been turned intop a guide to help you through all the steps in calibrating the rudder signal for Coordinated Turn.

Minor fixes

• A link to this release note pages can be viewed by pressing the release notes button on the software update page, so a user can read it before choosing to install the update
• Support for calibrating the touch controller and updating the firmware
• Code “A0” required to enter Advanced settings
• Some bugfixes of the automatic firmware update routines
• Resque function in case a software update has gone wrong and LCU firmware needs to be restored

Support for Raymarine MFDs

The Lightning system can now also be controlled from Raymarine MFDs when connected with a Humphree ethernet cable (023891) and a RJ45f to RayNet Adapter (Raymarine part number: A80247)

Minor fixes

• Support for 4K MFDs
• “Always On” option for Coordinated Turn
• Fix for not recieving an IP adress when connecting to the internet

New user interface with swipe to trim

A new and innovative user interface for trimming the interceptors manually or applying manual adjustments to the auto functions.

You swipe anywhere on the touch screen, up/down to adjust trim and left/right to adjust list. Hold your finger on the bottom of the page to enter the new and improved menu system.

 

Support for Navico MFD:s

The Lightning system can be controlled from Simrad, Lowrance and B&G MFDs when connected with an ethernet cable.

Currently the following MFDs can be used:

• Simrad – NSX, NSS* (EVO3, EVO3S), NSO (EVO3, NSO3S)
• B&G – Zeus, Vulcan
• Lowrance – HDS Live, HDS Carbon, Elite FS

New function buttons

Pitch control has been given its own function button so that you can easily control whether the function is on or off.

AutoList and Roll Stablilization are now combined in the “List & Roll Control” button. In the new “List & Roll Control” menu, you can choose whether either of these two functions should not be used

Minor fixes

• Pink display theme.
• New button to calibrate both trim and list angles at one time.
• No default value of the LCU orientation. To avoid forgetting to select the correct orientation, we have removed the default setting.
• Fix for calibrations that didn’t succeed at the first attempt.
• The True Turn Compensation setting has been given a higher resolution with a decimal.
• * We’ve noticed issues with manual trim and list buttons on Simrad NSS, and we’re working on a solution. Contact hello@humphree.com if you are having issues.

Smart Pitch Control

A completely new patented pitch control that detects head sea and trim down the bow automatically by adding extra interceptor deployment, just like an experienced captain would.

Improved Auto List

Our new AutoList have a smart turn detection and have already counteracted the list when the driver has stopped turning the wheel. This makes driving the boat feel like driving a car even in strong wind conditions.

Standby mode & Key switch support

The system now supports standby. You can enter standby from the control panel. If an extbus key switch cable is installed in your boat just flick the key switch off.

Only control panels with revision -03 and above

Night modes

We now offer red and green night modes, go check them out in display settings!

Minor fixes

• Now possible to manually select NMEA2000 GPS units
• Solution to prevent the system from getting a “position lost” error
• License information can now be found in function setup menu, where you also can search for new licenses
• Search for update can be found in the software update menu
• System will inform if an interceptor calibration is needed
• You can now access menus for any function without having the license for it
• LSU now supports voltage up to 31 volts