Northstar 952XW, 951XW REV B User guide

951XW AND 952XW
GPS C
HART NAVIGATORS
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Northstar Technologies, Inc. 30 Sudbury Road Acton, Massachusetts 01720
Part number GM1510, Revision B
www.northstargps.com
Sales: 978/897-6600
Limited warranty policy
Northstar Technologies, Inc. warrants the Northstar 951/952 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and to any subsequent owner during the warranty period, which begins on the date of shipment of the unit, F.O.B. Acton, Massachusetts, to an authorized Northstar dealer.
Systems may not be returned to Northstar without a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) num­ber. Call the Northstar dealer or Northstar for instructions.
During the unit’s warranty period, Northstar will repair or replace, at its option, any part of the unit it finds to be defective due to faulty material(s) or workmanship. All such repairs and/or replacements will be promptly performed by Northstar free-of-charge to the owner, excluding freight costs incurred in shipping to the factory. Return shipments from Northstar to points within the United States are made via ground transportation, freight prepaid. Special shipping charges (overnight, two-day, and so on) are the responsibility of the owner.
To be covered by this warranty, the Northstar equipment must have been in normal use. This war­ranty does not apply to units with defects caused by improper installation, physical damage, abuse, tampering, lightning or other abnormal electrical discharge, or to units with defaced or altered serial numbers, or to units repaired by unauthorized persons or repaired in a manner that violates North­star’s recommended service procedures.
All repairs and/or replacements made under this warranty must be performed at Northstar’s facilities in Acton, Massachusetts. Performance of warranty work elsewhere will not be authorized, and North­star will not pay for any charges for such work. Northstar will not be responsible for payment of any charges imposed by a Northstar dealer or other party for services requested by and/or performed for a unit’s owner in connection with this warranty. Such services might include removal of the unit from a vessel, inspection, packaging, handling, reinstallation, and the like.
Northstar Technologies, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any consequential losses of any nature with respect to any of its products or services sold, rendered, or delivered. The foregoing is the only warranty expressed or implied. No other warranty exists.
Table of Contents
SECTION ONE Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Who should read this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Scope of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Servicing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Returning a unit for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SECTION TWO Installing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Choosing a system location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wiring the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Turning the unit on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Testing and troubleshooting the 951/952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SECTION THREE Interfacing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Interfacing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Configuring the NMEA output ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting to other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting the anchor-watch alarm honk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring the RS-232 port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Ordering 951/952 software updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
APPENDIX A Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
951/952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
IEC compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Internal WAAS differential receiver specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
AN150 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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List of Figures
Figure 1: 951/952 dimensions (side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 2: 951/952 dimensions (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 3: 951/952 yoke mount drilling dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 4: 951/952 flush mount drilling dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 5: 951/952 rear connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 6: Separation distances between antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 7: AN150 antenna dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 8: Stripping the coax cable jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 9: Flared cable braid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 10: Completed BNC connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 11: Proper insertion of a chart cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 12: Interface connector (viewed from back of unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 13: 200 PPNM output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Figure 14: Cable end connector (wiring side view, solder cup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 15: Auxiliary port interface diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 16: Pin 14 honk alarm interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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List of Tables
Table 1: Contacting Northstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table 2: Troubleshooting the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Table 3: Troubleshooting the AN150 antenna installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Table 4: Interface connector pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Table 5: Port 1 and 2 setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 6: NMEA 0183 sentence identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table 7: Connecting to an external Northstar beacon receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table 8: Connecting to Northstar 800 port A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 9: Connecting to Northstar 800 port B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 10: Northstar 800 series output port setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 11: Yeoman plotter setup with the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Table 12: Beep and honk settings for all alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 13: 951/952 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Table 14: Standards for IEC compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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SECTION ONE Introduction

Welcome The Northstar 951XW/952XW Installation Manual describes

how to install, interface, and troubleshoot the Northstar 951XW and 952XW GPS chart navigators. Also described are the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics of each unit. The 952XW features a color display, but is otherwise identical to the 951XW, except where noted.
For complete details about operating the unit, see the Northstar 951/952 Operator’s Manual (part number GM1500C).
The terms “unit” and “951/952” are used throughout this manual to refer to both the 951XW and 952XW GPS chart navigators, which are 951X and 952X navigators (not 951XD or 952XD navigators) that are equipped to receive WAAS satellite signals. The term “DGPS” is used in this manual to refer to any differential corrections of GPS signals (WAAS or radiobeacon). The unit uses a high-performance GPS receiver as its primary source of position data. Position, COG, and SOG are calculated directly from the received GPS satellites, along with the time, the date, and an estimate of the unit’s accuracy.
The 951XW/952XW uses a high-performance GPS receiver as its primary source of position data. Position, COG, and SOG are calculated directly from the received GPS satellites, along with the time, the date, and an estimate of the unit’s accuracy. Differential corrections to the GPS signals are received from WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellites.
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Like Coast Guard radiobeacons, WAAS satellites monitor GPS signals to determine if errors exist and then provide differential corrections. The Coast Guard radiobeacon system consists of nondirectional, short-range beacons installed at lighthouses and other coastal locations; their range is usually 10 to 175 nautical miles. Radiobeacon differential corrections improve GPS position fixes to an accuracy of 1 to 3 meters in most cases.
WAAS consists of a network of communication satellites that are in fixed positions at approximately twice the distance from the earth’s surface as orbiting GPS satellites. WAAS provides consistent position accuracy over a greater contiguous geographic area because it is satellite-based. WAAS differential corrections maintain a positioning accuracy of less than 3 meters 2dRMS, without the signal interference problems periodically experienced with low-frequency ground-based radio-beacon differential signals.
The 951XW/952XW accesses only WAAS signals, not Coast Guard radiobeacon differential signals, unless it is interfaced to an external radiobeacon receiver.

Who should read this manual

NOTE:
In the future, Northstar will offer the option of interfacing the 951/952 to an external GPS receiver/antenna for receiving GPS (and/or WAAS) and Coast Guard radiobeacon signals.
You may see references to radiobeacon signals on some 951/952 screens while following the installation procedure described in this manual. However, these references currently apply only if the unit is interfaced to an external source of beacon signals that meets the SC104 standard. You can connect the 951XW or 952XW to an external source of radiobeacon signals using the unit’s RS-232 port. For more information about that option, see ”Configuring the RS-232 port” on page
51.
combined
The Northstar 951XW/952XW Installation Manual is intended for marine technicians who are configuring and installing either 951XW or 952XW GPS chart navigators.
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Scope of this manual

Getting technical support

You can email the Northstar Service Department directly from Northstar’s website. The address is www.northstargps.com. Here, you also can access additional technical information under either the Manuals can download manuals in PDF format) or Support
link (you
link.
In this manual, you’ll find information about the following:
mounting and wiring the unit
installing the antenna
testing and troubleshooting the unit
configuring the NMEA output ports
configuring the RS-232 port
connecting two units to share waypoints and routes
technical specifications
The rest of this chapter explains how to obtain technical support and how to return a unit for factory service.
After you’ve followed the instructions in this installation guide, if you need additional technical support or have any other service-related questions, you can contact either your dealer or the Northstar Service Department. You can reach Northstar’s Service Department by email, fax, U.S. mail, or phone as described in the table below. Whether you send an email or fax, or write or phone, please have the unit’s serial number available, and be as complete and accurate as possible when describing the problem so that a service technician can research the problem and provide the quickest possible response.
Northstar’s Service Department is available between 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.
Table 1: Contacting Northstar
Email:
Service: service@northstarcmc.com Sales: sales@northstarcmc.com
Fax:
Service: 978/897-1595 Sales: 978/897-7241
Telephone:
Main number: 978/897-6600 or 800/628-4487 Sales: 978/897-0770 Service: 978/897-6600
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Hearing from you Your feedback is important and helps Northstar ensure that

Table 1: Contacting Northstar (continued)
U.S. mail:
30 Sudbury Road Acton, MA 01720
Website:
www.northstargps.com (you can send email to Northstar directly from this site)
this manual is a valuable resource for all marine technicians. Send your questions, comments, or suggestions about this manual to:
manuals@northstarcmc.com

Servicing the unit Repair of the unit is performed only by authorized Northstar

dealers or at the Northstar factory. Service includes a complete hardware and software check-out.
NOTE:
For a system under warranty, shipping charges to the factory are the only cost for factory repair. Repaired units will be returned via prepaid economy ground freight (units returned overseas are chargeable).
Units and accessories returned for warranty repair that are determined to be without fault are subject to a handling charge.
For units still under warranty, field repairs are not authorized and will void the warranty!
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Returning a unit for service

Before returning the unit to the Northstar factory, to prevent delays it is critical that you first obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from the Northstar Service Department. If you purchased your unit through a dealer, call the dealer with your serial number so they can give you an RMA number.
Shipments without a proper RMA number will not be accepted!
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CAUTION!
The unit is covered by a two-year hardware-only warranty, which, in summary, states that if the unit is returned to the Northstar factory by the owner or dealer during the warranty period, Northstar will repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship if the system has been properly installed and hasn’t been abused. See the Limited Warranty Policy at the front of this manual for further details. The only cost to the owner will be the one-way shipping charges and any associated charges that may be imposed by the dealer. If you have overnight or second-day shipping requirements, before shipping the unit, please call Northstar for turnaround time, freight charges, and payment arrangements.
The unit should be shipped only in a properly designed carton with packing material. Shipments to the Northstar factory should be made to the following address:
Before returning the unit for repair, you may want to back-up any user-defined waypoints and routes; see the Northstar 951/952 Operator’s Manual (GM 1500C), “Transferring waypoints to and from a PC.”
Northstar Technologies, Inc. Service Department 30 Sudbury Road Acton, MA 01720 USA
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SECTION TWO Installing the unit

This chapter includes all the information needed to install the
unit. It begins with a review of the system components and then provides information on unit and antenna installation. The rest of this chapter describes how to wire the unit, power the unit on and off, and troubleshoot. Proper installation of the Northstar 951/952 is of utmost importance to accurately receive and effectively use GPS and WAAS signals under a wide variety of weather conditions.

Safety considerations

WARNING!
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Be sure to turn the power off at the main switchboard before starting the installation. Further, it is highly recommended that you post a notice by this switch telling others to keep power off while you’re performing the installation. If power is left on or turned on during the installation, then fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur.
Be sure to ground the equipment to prevent electrical shock and mutual interference.
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CAUTION!
CAUTION!
Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is compatible with the unit’s voltage rating (10-40 volts DC), which can be found on the label at the rear of the unit. Connecting to the wrong power supply can result in fire or damage to the equipment.
Be sure to use the proper fuse. Using the incorrect fuse can result in fire or damage to the unit.
Keep the following safe compass distance from the unit: 1.0 m standard, 0.8 m steering.
Be sure that the 951/952 doesn’t interfere with any of the on-board systems. Check all other systems to ensure that their performance doesn’t degrade when the unit is turned on.
Ordering
To order spare parts or replacement/missing parts, call the Northstar Sales Department at 978-897-0770.
information

System overview The unit is shipped ready to install and operate (however, you’ll

need special tools for assembling the coaxial cable connectors; see “Mounting the AN150 antenna” on page 20).
It is recommended that you follow the steps below:
1. Check the shipping carton for any damage, and immediately report any damage to the carrier. Save all packing material in case you have to return the unit to the factory for repair or evaluation.
2. Unpack the carton, and compare its contents with those on the packing list and what you ordered.
The shipping carton contains:
the Northstar 951XW or 952XW
yoke-mount kit
flush-mount gasket
AN150 GPS and WAAS antenna
50-foot coaxial antenna cable
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10-foot interface cable
10-foot power cable
flush-mount drilling template (full size)
connectors and parts kit
sunshield
Northstar 951XW/952XW Installation Manual
Northstar 951/952 Operator’s Manual
Northstar 951/952 Operator’s Manual Addendum
warranty card
3. After reviewing the components, next, review the components of a proper installation. For details, see ”Ensuring a proper installation” on page 10.
4. Select the desired unit mounting location. For details, see ”Choosing a system location” on page 11.
5. Make the appropriate power wiring connections. For details, see ”Wiring the unit” on page 16.
6. Select the desired antenna mounting location. For details, see ”Installing the antenna” on page 18.
7. Turn on the unit. For details, see ”Turning the unit on and off” on page 23.
8. To ensure that the system is running properly, perform a functional test. For details, see ”Testing and troubleshooting the 951/952” on page 27.
9. If desired, interface the NMEA output ports; for details, see ”Configuring the NMEA output ports” on page 34. If desired, interface the RS-232 port; for details, see ”Configuring the RS-232 port” on page 51.

Installation considerations

CAUTION!
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The following basic setup information isn’t a substitute for all the details in SECTION TWO. To ensure that you meet all critical installation parameters, be sure to read and follow all of the requirements.
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Ensuring a proper
installation
To ensure a proper installation, it is highly recommended that you perform all of the following activities before starting the installation:
preview/survey the vessel’s layout and existing
equipment
review all the installation materials
review all the installation requirements, including:
the physical requirements (spacing, location with
regard to other equipment, etc.)
the electrical and electronic requirements (interfer-
ence between other pieces of equipment, power requirements, etc.)
Although the unit itself is very straightforward and easy to understand, it has a few basic requirements that must be met before safe and proper operation can be assured. The major parts of the rest of this section address several topics regarding the minimum installation requirements for the unit, to:
minimize electrical wiring hazards
accurately receive GPS and WAAS signals
navigate safely

Pre-installation checkout Northstar recommends you perform a pre-installation checkout

of the unit before installing it on the vessel. This ensures that the equipment is fully operational, and allows the GPS receiver to collect its almanac and ephemeris data for the installed location, which results in less on-board installation time.

Using the AN150 antenna The AN150 antenna is best mounted in the clear, and low on

the vessel to avoid extra motion from pitching and rolling. It should be mounted lower than directional high-power transmitting antennas such as radar or satcom. The length of coaxial cable (supplied with the unit) to the “active” AN150 antenna must be a minimum of 20 feet, but not more than 50 feet. Coil up any unused length of cable; do not cut it to less than 20 feet! Be sure that all cable connectors are securely fastened, and that the cable itself isn’t subject to any tight bends.
For complete details on the AN150, see ”Choosing the antenna location” on page 18.
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Choosing a system location

The unit houses the receiver for GPS and WAAS signals, computer, power supply, lights, controls, and specially-coated display screen.
Before any drilling or cutting takes place, the mounting location should be chosen carefully: Choose a mounting location that allows good visibility of the unit’s display screen, is within comfortable reach, and provides a reasonably direct path for running the required electrical cabling.
Be sure you have easy access to the control panel’s keys and that the display can be clearly seen from the normal vantage point when the user is navigating. Even though the display screen contains an effective anti-reflective coating, choose a location that will minimize glare from windows or other bright objects. Although the unit is direct-sunlight viewable, for optimal viewing it is recommended that you install the unit in a location that’s out of direct sunlight.
Although the unit itself is waterproof, the connectors at the back of the unit aren’t immune to corrosion from saltwater spray. Protect the unit from prolonged exposure to the elements by mounting it in a relatively dry area, if possible. At the end of the day, wipe off the unit with a damp cloth. When not in use, the unit should be covered with the sunshield to protect it from excessive heat.
To help plan the installation, see Figure 1: ”951/952 dimensions (side),” below and Figure 2: ”951/952 dimensions (front),” on page 13.
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Figure 1: 951/952 dimensions (side)
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