LightHouse II – Release 15 software for the a, c, e, eS and gS Series Multifunction Display is now available!
This release of LightHouse II offers a number of key features and enhancements, in particular:
1 Added integration support for the FLIR AX8 thermal sensor
2 Added Collision Avoidance & Rendezvous feature for AIS targets
3 Improved AIS Target Type and Status Symbols
4 Improved UI for Guard Zone, Dangerous Target and Tracked Target Setup
5 Support for Wi-Fi Connection to Access Points / Mobile Hotspots
1. Added integration support for the FLIR AX8 thermal sensor
2. Added Collision Avoidance & Rendezvous feature for AIS targets
3. Improved AIS Target Type and Status Symbols
4. Improved UI for Guard Zone, Dangerous Target and Tracked Target Setup
5. Support for Wi-Fi Connection to Access Points / Mobile Hotspots
6. SiriusXM Marine Weather Improvements
7. C-MAP by Jeppesen Chart Presentation Improvements
8. RMK-9 Remote Keypad Software Updates
9. Added language support for Latvian, Lithuanian & Thai
LightHouse II Multifunction Displays (MFD's) can now monitor engine rooms and other onboard machinery using the FLIR AX8 thermal camera system for marine applications.
The FLIR AX8 keeps a watchful eye on such critical equipment as engines, exhaust manifolds, and shaft bearings and let’s captains spot problems before they become costly repairs.
Release 15 brings a number new features and graphics tools for improving collision avoidance when tracking AIS targets.
New features and enhancements include:
With R15, the chart application has features to improve collision avoidance including on-chart target interception zones for AIS data, in relation to your own vessel course and speed.
Target interception zones indicates areas where there is an increased risk of collision. Zones are based on your current speed and AIS data received from targets and can help determine whether course/speed change is necessary to avoid danger.
The target interception zone display on the chart consists of:
With R15, the symbols to represent the type and status of the AIS target has been improved to assist the user with enhanced AIS understanding.
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Unknown Vessel Type | ![]() |
Yacht |
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Commercial Vessel | ![]() |
High Speed |
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Land Based Station | ![]() |
*Blueforce |
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Search and Rescue Aircraft | ![]() |
AToN (Aid to Navigation) |
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Virtual AToN | ![]() |
Search and Rescue Transponders |
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Lost Target (No border, crossed through) | ![]() |
Dangerous Target (Flashes red) |
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Buddy Target (Triangle fill) | ![]() |
Uncertain Target (Dashed line) |
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*Dangerous and Uncertain Target (Dashed line, flashes red | ![]() |
AToN Target Off Position (Red border) |
Additionally, relative and true vector options have been added to the AIS target, which can be distinguised by colour
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Relative Motion (Orange vector) | ![]() |
True Motion (Blue vector) |
Included with the R15 release, new User Interface dialogs for Guard & Intercept zones are illustrated and use-case descriptions to simplify the set-up process.
The Tracked Target lists for MARPA & AIS targets have been merged and are accessible through the same menu, with additional target detail.
Enhanced Guard Zone setup
Enhanced Dangerous Target Setup
Target Interception Zone setup
Improved Tracked Target List
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