Software Updates for Chart Plotter MC 600Cx

From this page you can download software updates for your MC 600Cx chart plotter.  The updates are for correcting software bugs and/or to enhance the operation of your unit. 

The updates on this page are ONLY for the MC 600Cx.  If you have the MC 600Ci, click <HERE>.

NOTES

To update the software, your chart plotter must be powered-up at the computer.  If you have a laptop computer, then the update can be applied in your boat.  If you do not have a laptop, then you will need a power supply to power the chart plotter at the computer.  The power supply should be between 12 to 15 volts DC, with a minimum output of 600mA (0.6A).

You will also need a mini-USB cable to connect the chart plotter to the computer.  The mini-USB cable will have a regular "Type A" connector on one end for connecting to a PC and a "Mini Type B" connector on the other end for connecting to the chart plotter.  This cable is commonly used with newer digital cameras and can be obtained from local retailers.  The mini-USB port is located on the back of the chart plotter, beneath a rubber plug.

STEP 1.  CHECK THE SOFTWARE VERSION IN YOUR UNIT

1. Press the PAGE button to get to the SYSTEM page.

2. Highlight "ABOUT" and press ENTER.

3. Check the software version, which should be on the second line right after the letter 'V'.  The latest software version is 1.08.03A

4. If you do not have the latest software, then proceed with downloading the new software.

STEP 2.  DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SOFTWARE

1. The latest software is version 1.08.03A.  Please click <HERE> to download the software.

2. After you have downloaded the software file, double-click on it and choose Unzip.  This will place the software update into a folder named c:\MC600Cx.  After the files are extracted, click OK and then click on Close.

STEP 3.  INSTALL THE USB DEVICE DRIVER    

If you have not previously installed the device driver, you MUST do so before attempting to install the software update.  This only needs to be done once, so if you have previously installed the device driver then you may proceed directly to Install the Software Update below.

NOTE:  You only have one chance to install the driver.  If it is not done properly the first time, then you will no longer get the popup window in step 3.  If this happens, then please see the Troubleshooting section at the end of this page.

1. Connect the chart plotter to a USB port on the PC using the mini-USB cable.  DO NOT yet connect the power cable.

2. Now connect the power cable to the chart plotter but do not turn it on.  The chart plotter should beep, which indicates that a connection has been established.

3. The PC should recognize a new USB device and a window should pop up.  Proceed as follows:

1. If Windows asks to connect to "Windows Update" to search for software, choose No and click on Next.

2. Choose Install from a list or specific location and click on Next.

3. Click on Search for the best driver in these locations

4. Check the box that says Include this location in the search

5. Click on Browse

6. Click on My Computer

7. Click on Local Disk C:

8. Click on the folder MC600Cx, then click on OK

9. Click on Next

5. After the driver is done installing, click on Finish

6. The driver is now installed.  Disconnect all cables from the chart plotter. 

You may now proceed to Install The Software Update below.

NOTE:  It is recommended to always connect your chart plotter to the same USB port on your computer, otherwise you may need to re-install the device driver.

STEP 4.  INSTALL THE SOFTWARE UPDATE

Here is how to apply a software update (after the device driver has been installed):

1. Connect the chart plotter to a USB port on the PC using the mini-USB cable.  DO NOT yet connect the power cable.

2. Now connect the power cable to the chart plotter but do not turn it on.  The chart plotter should beep, which indicates that a connection has been established.

3. Double-click on My Computer (on your desktop).  If you do not see a My Computer icon on your desktop, then click on Start and then click on My Computer.

4. Under Hard Disk Drives, double-click on Local Disk (C:)

5. Double-click on the folder MC600Cx.

6. Double-click on the file Update.exe.  This will start the update program.

7. Click on FILE and then click on OPEN.

8. Click on the bar at the top (where it says "Look in").

9. Click on My Computer.

10. Double-click on Local Disk (C:).

11. Double-click on the folder MC600Cx.

12. Double-click on the file Loader.swx

13. Click on Flash (at the top) and then click on Program LDR.

14. After the update is complete, click on OK.

15. Click on Tools, then click on Select components, and then click on Browse.

16. Double-click on Local Disk (C:).

17. Click on the folder MC600Cx and then click on OK.

18. Click the checkbox only for the file C:\MC600CX\SOFTWARE_CX.SWX and then click on OK.

19. Click on Tools and then click on Send components.

20. After the update is complete, click on OK.

21. This completes the software update.  Please disconnect all cables from the chart plotter.

DEVICE DRIVER TROUBLESHOOTING

If you were unable to install the device driver and no window pops up in step 3 of the device driver installation procedure: 

1. First make sure that in step 2, the chart plotter beeps when power is connected.  You should first connect the USB cable, then the power cable.  If the chart plotter does not beep:

    

   1. There may be a power problem.  Disconnect the USB cable and try to turn on the chart plotter.  If it does not turn on then the chart plotter is not getting power.

   2. There may be a USB problem.  Try connecting the chart plotter to a different USB port on the computer.  You could also try a different USB cable, in case the one you have is bad.

    

2. If the chart plotter beeps but you do not get a popup window:

   1. Disconnect all cables from the chart plotter.

   2. Close all windows on the computer.

   3. Connect the USB cable to the chart plotter.

   4. Connect the power cable to the chart plotter.  It should beep.

   5. Right-click (not left-click) on My Computer.  If you do not see a My Computer icon on your desktop, then click on Start and then right-click on My Computer.

   6. Choose Properties.

   7. Click on the Hardware tab.

   8. Click on Device Manager.

   9. You should see a yellow warning icon which is labeled USB device.

   10. Right-click on USB Device and choose Uninstall.

   11. After it has been uninstalled, disconnect all cables from the chart plotter.

   12. You can now go back to the device driver installation.  Start at step number 1.