Here are the current and previous version of Humminbird PC. Both this and the newer version can be run on the same computer – you may have to set your own desktop shortcut icon for the older version though. Download this program to your PC. Run the program and follow the installation instructions. It is Humminbird's recommendation that you always use the most recent version of software available for your model. We update software for various reasons, such as fixing minor bugs, adding new features, or improving functionality of existing features. Check the list below to see if you are running the most current software for your unit. Software Update - HELIX 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2N v. 2.280 DO YOU PLAN TO USE BASEMAP ON THIS HELIX? In order to use Humminbird Basemap with the latest software version of software for your HELIX, 2.280, you will also need to install a new version of the Humminbird Basemap (a separate update) IMMEDIATELY following this update. This is Humminbird's application that allows you to import and export waypoints, tracks, and routes between your Humminbird unit and your PC. You can also do waypoint management much quicker than on your unit. For instance, you can change the name of the waypoint very easily or change the icon.
ChartSelect allows you to purchase and download individual LakeMaster Lake Maps or AutoChart Zero Lines Map Card Regions for use in your Supported Humminbird control head as well as AutoChart software for your PC.
Quick links: How to purchase and download:
- AutoChart software for PC
Instructions - Individual LakeMaster Lake Maps:
- Buy Maps
Go to https://chartselect.humminbird.com. You must own one of the control heads listed at https://chartselect.humminbird.com/supported_products. Other control heads will not work with maps purchased from this site.
Encrypt an SD card
You must supply your own 32 GB blank SD card. The SD card cannot be either more or less than 32 GB.
HELIX and SOLIX Series
Plug a blank SD card into your (powered up) control head. The card will be automatically encrypted.
800, 900, and 1100 Series
Plug a blank SD card into your (powered up) control head. Press Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. Press the Right Cursor key to select the Setup Menu tab. Press Down Cursor key to select Encrypt SD Card. Press the Right Cursor key. Follow the on-screen prompts.
ONIX and ION Series
Plug a blank SD card into your (powered up) control head. Press the Home key. Select the Files tool. Under Encrypt, select the Encrypt SD Card 1 or Encrypt SD Card 2. Tap, or press the ENTER key, to select. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Remove the SD card from your control head and bring it back to your PC or Mac.
Note: Ensure your Humminbird control head has the latest software installed.
Download your chart
Download and install the ChartSelect Download Tool (Mac Download | PC Download), launch it and follow the prompts to download your chart to your Encrypted SD card. You will be asked to enter your ChartSelect email and password.
Once logged into the ChartSelect Download Tool, check the box(es) for the layers or lakes you wish to download.
Insert an encrypted SD card into the computer’s card reader.
Click on Browse, go to the Card Reader Drive of the computer, select the encrypt.txt file and click Open.
Click on Download to start the download.
You may pause/cancel the download at any time and resume later.
Instructions - AutoChart Zero Line Regions:
You must supply your own 32 GB blank SD card. The SD card cannot be either more or less than 32 GB.
Humminbird Pc Software Download
Humminbird Pc Software Download
- Buy an AutoChart Zero Lines Map Card
Go to https://chartselect.humminbird.com/store/autochart_pc, scroll to the bottom and purchase the AutoChart Zero Line Region of your choice. You must own one of the control heads listed at https://chartselect.humminbird.com/supported_products. Other control heads will not work with maps purchased from this site.
Encrypt an SD card
You must supply your own 32 GB blank SD card. The SD card cannot be either more or less than 32 GB.
HELIX and SOLIX Series
Plug a blank SD card into your (powered up) control head. The card will be automatically encrypted.
800, 900, and 1100 Series
Plug a blank SD card into your (powered up) control head. Press Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. Press the Right Cursor key to select the Setup Menu tab. Press Down Cursor key to select Encrypt SD Card. Press the Right Cursor key. Follow the on-screen prompts.
ONIX and ION Series
Plug a blank SD card into your (powered up) control head. Press the Home key. Select the Files tool. Under Encrypt, select the Encrypt SD Card 1 or Encrypt SD Card 2. Tap, or press the ENTER key, to select. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Remove the SD card from your control head and bring it back to your PC or Mac.
Note: Ensure your Humminbird control head has the latest software installed.
Download your your AutoChart Zero Lines Map Card Region
Download and install the ChartSelect Download tool (Mac Download | PC Download), launch it and follow the prompts to download your Zero Lines Map Card Region to your Encrypted SD card.
You may pause/cancel the download at any time and resume later.
Humminbird Pc Software
Instructions - AutoChart software for PC:
- Buy AutoChart software
Go to https://chartselect.humminbird.com/store/autochart_pc and purchase AutoChart or AutoChart PRO software and select the free AutoChart Zero Lines Map Card Region of your choice. You must own one of the control heads listed at https://chartselect.humminbird.com/supported_products. Other control heads will not work with maps purchased from this site.
- Download AutoChart Software
Download from URL link as supplied in your emailed invoice.
- Install AutoChart Software
Locate the file AutoChartSetup.exe that was downloaded to your PC, double click on it and follow the install wizard.
When prompted, enter your AutoChart serial number, as supplied in your emailed invoice.
- Program Your AutoChart Zero Lines Map Card
You must supply your own 32 GB blank SD card. The SD card cannot be either more or less than 32 GB. Program per the instructions above.
Please note this product is only compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1 or 10, and not compatible with MacOS
Requirements:
Your computer should have the following minimum specifications:
- Supported Humminbird control head https://chartselect.humminbird.com/supported_products
- Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, or 10
- SD card reader and/or microSD card reader
- Your own supplied 32 GB SD cards
- High-speed Internet connection