Overview of changes made to TZtouch with ver 3.12

TZT9/14/BB
Software v3.12
Model:
Index
1. Improved User Interface and Visual Impression
1-1. Optimized Operation with Model MCU002
1-2. Highlighted Selection Option on Pop-up Window
2. Plotter
2-1. Detailed “No Chart Master” Notification
2-2. Backed Up Track Record “ON” Setting
2-3. Optimized DSC Indication
2-4. Active Route – Extended Arrival Flag
2-5. Optimized Active Route Synchronization – NavNet 3D and
MaxSea TimeZero
3. Others
3-1. “AUTO” Transmission Power Setting for Model DFF1-UHD
4. Corrections
5. Program Update Options
5-1. Full OS + Application – Update via Bootable SD
5-2. Application + OS Patch – Update via Generic SD
5-3. Application + OS Patch – Update via the Internet
1. Improved User Interface and Visual Impression
1-1. Optimized Operation with Model MCU002
The TZT9/14/BB v3.12 is optimized to work with the new Remote Control
Unit MCU002. See the Sales Bulletin for details of the MCU002 and optimized
features on v3.12.
1-2. Highlighted Selection Option on Pop-up Window
A selection option on a dialog box is highlighted with a thick, orange frame. This highlight will be especially helpful when
selecting the option with the RotoKey ™.
v3.12
V3.02 or earlier
This example shows a dialog box appearing after activating
Selection icons such as [Yes] and [No] appears without
a GOTO point. At default, [Yes] is highlighted.
highlight in orange.
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2. Plotter
2-1. Detailed “No Chart Master” Notification
With the TZT9/14/BB v3.02 or earlier, when a previously-unlocked chart is shown without a Chart Master unit, there was
a notification of “SID N4xxx not found xx runs/30” appearing on the top of the screen for 30 power cycles until the Chart
Master is detected. In addition to that, the TZT9/14/BB v3.12 now shows a more detailed notification in a pop-up window
on the center of the screen.
v3.12
V3.02 or earlier
A detailed notification pops up on the center of the screen:
Only a simple notification is available on the top of the screen.
Select [OK] to close the window.
“The NavNet TZtouch display set as Chart Master
“SID N4xxx not found (xx runs/30)”
(System ID N4xxx) is not detected on the network.
The unlocked charts will be available during the
next xx launches until the Chart Master is powered
on and detected.”
Tips – When a Chart Master is replaced…
On a network consisting of multiple TZT9/14/BB units, when the Chart Master is replaced, you will need to exchange the
previous System ID with the System ID from the new replacement TZT MFD, in order to unlock the existing charts with
new unlock codes. The TZT9/14/BB v3.12 software has a difference in chart reading behavior of slave units compared
to previous versions of software. Please see the example below.
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Step 1.
There are two (2) TZT9/14/BB units on the network. The
slave unit will show charts based on the Chart Master “A”.
Step 2. (New with v3.12)
When the Chart Master is changed to “B”, the slave will show
charts based on the previous Chart Master “A”’s System ID
(previous Unlock Code) for 30 power cycles.
v3.02 or earlier
A notification of “SID xxx not found (xx runs/30)” will appear.
v3.12
No alert will appear.
Step 3.
At the 31st launching and later, the slave unit will show the
charts based on the new Chart Master’s System ID (new
Unlock Code).
2-2. Track Record “ON” Setting retained after power cycle
To record the track of a boat, you need to turn on the track record function. With TZT9/14/BB v3.12 software, the “ON”
setting is retained after power is cycled.
v3.12
v3.02 or earlier
When the track recording is set to [ON], this setting is
When the track recording was set to [ON], it was set back to
retained even after rebooting the power. If you want to keep
[OFF] after rebooting the power. You needed to turn it ON
recording the track, you can just leave it [ON].
every time after a power cycle.
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Note:
There is no change in the memory capacity of track points
(30,000 points). Upon reaching the memory capacity, the
TZT9/14/BB will overwrite the older track points or stop
recording, depending on the settings made in [Menu] –
[Ship & Track] – [Automatic Track Deleting] – [ON] or [OFF]
(Default [OFF]).
3-3. Optimized DSC Indication
When a DSC signal with a boat position (L/L) is received via the IF-NMEA2K2, a green,
hexagon symbol will be entered on the plotter screen with the target information indicated
on the DSC List page ([Home] – [Lists] – [DSC List]). With the TZT9/14/BB v3.02 or earlier,
however, the L/L indication had “000” or “0000” after the decimal point. Now, the
TZT9/14/BB v3.12, with the optimized process of DSE sentence (PGN 129808: Enhanced
Position Resolution), shows a received DSC signal with a correct L/L as described below.
v3.12
v3.02 or earlier
The position of the received DSC signal is shown properly.
The position shows “000” or “0000” after the decimal
point.
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DSC Information on Plotter Screen and List Page
Plotter Screen – DSC Received
Target Info Page
When a DSC signal is received, a green, hexagon symbol
By selecting [Info] from the contextual menus or tapping
will appear on the plotter screen. Tapping the point shows
the pop-up window, the Target Info page will appear and
brief information about the DSC target in the pop-up
show detailed DSC information such as the boat position.
window. Contextual menus will also appear: [Go To] to
directly go to the point, where the DSC was transmitted,
and [Info] to see detailed target information.
List Page – DSC List (1)
List Page – DSC List (2)
In [Home] – [Lists] – [DSC List], the received DSC
Tapping the target, the following pull-down options are
information will be listed with a preview window: Tap one of
available.
the listed targets to show target details, move to the target
- [Detail]
location on the plotter screen, or edit the nickname as
- [Find On Chart] To show the point on the plotter screen
shown at right.
- [Edit Nickname] To register a dedicated name
To access the Target Info page
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DSC with Nickname – Plotter Screen
DSC with Nickname – Target Info Page
In this example, a nickname “DSC” is entered. The
The entered nickname can also be seen in the pop-up
nickname appears with the symbol.
window and Target Info page.
2-4. Active Route – Extended Arrival Flag
With the TZT9/14/BB v3.02 or earlier, there were some cases reported
that the NAVpilot-700 did not properly recognize the arrival at the final
waypoint of the route. The TZT9/14/BB v3.12 helps the NAVpilot-700 to
fully recognize the end of the route by sending PGN 129283 and 284 for
30 seconds after arrival at the final WPT.
2-5. Optimized Active Route Synchronization – NavNet 3D and MaxSea TimeZero
The TZT9/14/BB v3.01 optimized the active route synchronization management especially for networked MaxSea
TimeZero software. However, while there were several software updates on NavNet 3D and MaxSea TimeZero after
TZT9/14/BB v3.01, the TZT9/14/BB v3.12 has improved active route synchronization management to cope with an
integrated network with NavNet 3D and MaxSea TimeZero.
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3. Others
3-1. “AUTO” Transmission Power Setting for Model DFF1-UHD
The User Interface (UI) of the transmission power setting on the Sounder menu is changed to be more user friendly as
follows.
v3.12 with DFF1-UHD
v3.02 or earlier with DFF1-UHD
In [Menu] – [Sounder] – [Transmission Power], the options
In [Menu] – [Sounder] – [Transmission Power], [1] to [10]
of [Off], [Min], and [Auto] are selectable. Note that this
was selectable for the DFF1-UHD.
setting option is available when the DFF1-UHD is connected.
4. Corrections
(1) TZT9/14/BB v3.02 had an issue of sometimes disabling the home or power key functions after importing/exporting
data such as points and routes via an SD card. This is fixed with v3.12.
(2) TZT9/14/BB v3.02 did not have depth offset values correctly output to the NMEA2000 bus. V3.12 has correct output
values.
(3) Class-A AIS target lost error is fixed. Class A AIS targets less than 3kt were incorrectly lost in 50 seconds.
(4) Heading input issue caused by PGN 12723 (Heading/Track Control) is fixed.
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5. Program Update Options
There are three (3) types of program files depending on models and serial numbers as shown below.
No
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2
3
Software Package
Full OS + Application
Application + OS Patch
Application + OS Patch
(on Cloud)
Update Via
Bootable SD
For Model & S/N
TZT9
4392-0751 and earlier
TZT14
4393-1449 and earlier
TZT9
4392-0752 and later
Generic SD
Descriptions
See Section 5-1
See Section 5-2
TZT14
4393-1450 and later
TZTBB
All units
Internet
See Section 5-3
5-1. Full OS + Application – Update via Bootable SD
This program package will refresh the full OS of the TZT9/14/BB.
TZT9 (S/N: 4392-0725 and earlier) and TZT14 (S/N: 4393-149 and earlier) should be updated via a
bootable SD card. This is a complete operating system (OS) plus an updated application.
5-2. Application + OS Patch – Update via Generic SD
TZT9 (S/N: 4392-0752 and later), TZT14 (S/N: 4393-1450 and later), and TZTBB (S/N: all the units). This
program package will update the application and part of the OS. The program of “Full OS + Application” in Section 5-1
can also be used to update these units, but this “Application + OS Patch” package offers a faster update process.
5-3. Application + OS Patch – Update via the Internet
The TZT9/14/BB with v2.01 or later versions can download the v3.12 program via the Internet. However, the
TZT9/14 described in Section 5-1 above has to be updated with the “Full OS + Application” package.
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