Simrad NSO evo3 Operator's Manual

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Preface

Disclaimer

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing maritime safety practices.

NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.

Governing language

This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation.

Trademarks

Navico® is a registered trademark of Navico. Simrad® is used by license from Kongsberg.

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. C-MAP® is a registered trademark of C-MAP. FLIR® is a registered trademark of FLIR.

FUSION-Link™ Marine Entertainment Standard™ is a registered trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd.

HDMI® and HDMI™, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Mercury® is a registered trademark of Mercury. Navionics® is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc. NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics

Association. SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc. SmartCraft VesselView® is a registered trademark of Mercury. Suzuki® is a registered trademark of Suzuki. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®. Yamaha® is a registered trademark of Yamaha.

Navico product references

This manual refers to the following Navico products:

• Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar)

• Broadband 3G™ (Broadband 3G Radar)

• Broadband 4G™ (Broadband 4G Radar)

• Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder)

• DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)

• DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)

• ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan)

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• GoFree™ (GoFree)

• Halo™ Pulse Compression Radar (Halo Radar)

• SmartSteer™ (SmartSteer)

• SonicHub® (SonicHub)

• StructureMap™ (StructureMap)

• StructureScan® (StructureScan)

• StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)

Copyright

Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or system: www.simrad-yachting.com.

Compliance statements

This equipment complies with:

• CE under 2014/53/EU Directive

• The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic

Compatibility) standard 2008

• Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available in the product's section at the following website: www.simrad-yachting.com.

Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Internet usage

Some features in this product use an internet connection to perform data downloads and uploads. Internet usage via a connected mobile/cell phone internet connection or a pay-perMB type internet connection may require large data usage. Your service provider may charge you based on the amount of data you transfer. If you are unsure, contact your service provider to confirm rates and restrictions.

About this manual

This manual is a reference guide for operating the unit. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use.

Some features may not be activated or available for screenshots in the manual. As a result, screenshots of menus and dialogs may not match the look of your unit.

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:

Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.

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Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should

proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/ personnel.

Manual version

This manual is written for software version 1.0. The manual is continually updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com.

Viewing the manual on the screen

The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com.

The manuals can be read from a storage device connected to the unit or copied to the unit’s internal memory.

The Software version

The software version currently on this unit can be found in the About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings.

For information regarding upgrading your software, refer to "Software upgrades" on page 132.

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11 Introduction

Front controls 11 The Home page 12 Application pages

13 Integration of 3rd party devices 15 Feature unlock 15 Card reader 15 USB devices 16 Remote controllers

17 Basic operation

17 System controls dialog 17 Turning the system on and off 17 Standby mode 17 Display illumination 17 Locking the touchscreen 18 Wireless 18 Instrument bar 18 Touchscreen, keyboard and mouse operation 18 Menus 18 Pages and panels 18 Favorite panel as pop-up on a page 18 Man Overboard waypoint 19 Screen capture

20 Customizing your system

20 Customizing the Home page wallpaper 20 Configurable WheelKey 20 Customizing the long press feature 20 Adjusting panel size 21 Password protection 21 Adding new favorite pages 22 Edit favorite pages 22 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar 23 Bridge Control

26 Charts

26 The Chart panel 26 Chart data 26 Showing dual chart types 27 Panning the chart 27 Chart scale 27 Vessel symbol 27 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel 28 Displaying information about chart items 28 Using the cursor on the chart panel 29 Saving waypoints 29 Creating routes 29 Find objects on chart panels 30 Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) feature 31 3D charts 31 Chart overlay 32 Insight and C-MAP charts 35 Navionics charts 39 Chart settings

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41 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

41 42 Routes 44 Tracks 46 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs

47 Navigating

47 Navigation panels 48 Navigate to cursor position 48 Navigate a route 49 Navigating with the autopilot 49 Navigation settings

51 TripIntel

51 Current trip statistics 51 Automatic trip recording 52 Start and stop trip recordings 52 Long-term statistics 52 Estimated fuel range ring 52 Fuel gauge 53 Tide gauge 53 View trip recordings

55 Autopilot

55 Safe operation with the autopilot 55 Activating the autopilot 55 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering 55 Autopilot indication on the pages 56 The Autopilot panel 57 Autopilot modes 57 Standby mode 57 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering) 57 Follow-up steering (FU) 57 Heading hold 58 NoDrift mode 58 NAV mode 59 WIND mode 60 Turn pattern steering 62 Using the autopilot in an EVC system 62 Using the NSO evo3 in an AP70/AP80 system 65 Autopilot settings

69 Radar

69 The radar panel 69 Dual radar 70 Radar overlay 70 Radar operational modes 70 Radar Range 71 Using the cursor on a radar panel 71 Saving waypoints 71 Radar sector blanking 72 Adjusting the radar image 74 Advanced radar options 75 Radar view options 78 EBL/VRM markers 79 Setting a guard zone around your vessel 79 MARPA targets 80 Recording radar data

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81 Radar settings

Echosounder

82 The Echosounder image 82 Multiple Echosounder 83 Zooming the image 83 Using the cursor on the image 84 Viewing history 84 Setting up the image 85 Advanced options 86 Start recording log data 87 Stop recording log data 87 Viewing the recorded sounder data 87 Echosounder View options 88 Echosounder settings

90 StructureScan

90 The StructureScan image 90 Zooming the StructureScan image 91 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel 91 Viewing StructureScan history 92 Setting up the StructureScan image 92 Advanced StructureScan settings

94 StructureMap

94 The StructureMap image 94 Activating Structure overlay 94 StructureMap sources 95 StructureMap tips 95 Recording StructureScan data 95 Using StructureMap with mapping cards 95 Structure options

97 ForwardScan

97 The ForwardScan image 98 Setting up the ForwardScan image 98 ForwardScan view options 98 Heading extension 99 ForwardScan setup

102 Wireless connection

102 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot 102 GoFree Shop 102 GoFree Link 103 Uploading log files to C-MAP Genesis 103 Wireless settings

105 AIS

105 AIS target symbols 105 Viewing information about AIS targets 106 Calling an AIS vessel 106 AIS SART 107 Vessel alarms 108 Vessel settings

110 Instrument panels

110 Dashboards 110 Customizing the Instruments panel

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111 Audio

Enabling audio

111 111 Operating the audio system 111 The Audio controller 113 Setting up the audio system 114 Pairing audio servers 115 Sirius radio (North America only)

116 Weather

116 Wind barbs 116 Showing weather details 116 GRIB weather 118 SiriusXM weather 121 Weather alarms

122 Video

122 The Video panel 122 Setting up the video panel 122 FLIR camera control

124 Time plots

124 The Time plot panel 124 Selecting data

125 Alarms

125 Alarm system 125 Type of messages 125 Single alarms 125 Multiple alarms 125 Acknowledging a message 125 Alarms settings

127 Tools

127 Waypoints 127 Tides 127 Alarms 127 Vessels 127 TripIntel 127 Sun, Moon 127 Files 128 Find 128 GoFree Shop

129 Simulator

129 Demo mode 129 Simulator source files 129 Advanced simulator settings

131 Maintenance

131 Preventive maintenance 131 Cleaning the display unit 131 Checking the connectors 131 NMEA Data logging 132 Software upgrades 133 Backing up your system data

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135 Appendix

Touchscreen operation

135 135 Key operation overview 136 Using the mouse to control the system 137 Status bar icon definitions

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Introduction

B C

Front controls

A Touch screen

B Power key

• Press and hold: turns the unit ON/OFF

• Short press once: displays the System Controls dialog

• Repeat short presses: toggles through preset dimming levels

C WheelKey - user configurable key, refer to "Configurable WheelKey" on page 20.

Default without an autopilot connected to the system

• Short press: toggles between panels on split screen

• Long press: maximizes active panel on split screen

Default with an autopilot connected to the system

• Short press: opens the autopilot controller and puts the autopilot in standby

mode

• Long press: toggles between panels on split screen

The Home page

The Home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the Home button in the upper left corner of a panel, or the PAGES key on a remote controller.

1 Applications

Select a button to display the application as a full page panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split page options for the application.

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2 Settings button

Select to access Settings dialogs.

3 Tools

Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored information.

4 Favorites

Select a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel.

5 Close button

Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page.

6 Power button

Select to power off the unit.

7 Man Over Board (MOB) button

Select to save a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the current vessel position.

Application pages

1 Application panel 2 Instrument bar

Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be turned off and it can be configured by the user.

3 System controls dialog

Quick access to basic system settings. Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key or by swiping down from top of the screen.

4 Status bar

Displays time and date, and status of the system, features, and items connected to the unit. Refer to "Status bar icon definitions" on page 137.

5 Dialog

Information to or input from the user.

6 Control bar

Select a feature button to display controls for it.

7 Alarm message

Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur.

8 Menu

Panel specific menu. Display the menu by selecting the MENU panel button, or by pressing the MENU key on a remote controller.

Each application connected to the system is presented on panels. The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination with other panels in a

multiple panel page. All application pages are accessed from the Home page.

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Split pages

You can have up to 6 panels on a multiple panel page. Panel sizes in a multiple panel page can be adjusted from the System Controls dialog. Refer

to "Adjusting panel size" on page 20. To use a panel menu, you must first activate the panel. Select a panel to active it. An active

panel is indicated with an orange border. You can then select the menu icon to display the menu for the active panel.

The following are examples of split pages.

2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page

Using the cursor on a split screen

When using the cursor on the sonar or structure image on a sonar/structure or sonar/chart split screen, the cursor is shadowed on the other split screen.

Pre-configured split pages

Each full screen application has several pre-configured split pages, featuring the selected application combined with each of the other panels.

Note: The number of pre-configured split pages cannot be changed, and the pages

cannot be customized or deleted.

Access a pre-configured split page by pressing and holding the main panel button.

Favorite pages

All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and you can create your own. You can have a total of 12 favorite pages.

For more information, refer to "Adding new favorite pages" on page 21.

Integration of 3rd party devices

Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the NSO evo3. The applications are displayed on separate panels or integrated with other panels.

A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog.

The 3rd party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on other panels. This manual does not include specific operation instructions for any 3rd party device. For

features and functionality, refer to the documentation included with the 3rd party device.

SmartCraft VesselView integration

SmartCraft data can be displayed and interaction are enabled through the unit when a compatible Mercury Marine VesselView product or VesselView Link is present on the network.

The Mercury icon appears on the Home page when a device is available. Mercury and Vessel Control buttons are also available on the Control bar. Selecting the Mercury control bar

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button displays engine and vessel data, selecting the Vessel Control button displays engine controls associated with VesselView.

When the features are enabled, the display may prompt the user for some basic configuration information.

For more information about configuration information, the Mercury application page, the Mercury engine and vessel data displayed, and the Vessel Control controller, refer to the VesselView manual or engine supplier.

Suzuki Engine panel

If a Suzuki engine adapter is available on the NMEA 2000 network, a Suzuki engine icon is added to the Home page. An icon is also added to the Page editor. You can select to display the Suzuki engine panel as a full page panel or as part of a multi-panel page.

The layout and content of the engine panel depends on selected panel size. The digital gauges can be customized, refer to "Customizing the panel" on page 110.

Yamaha engine integration

If a compatible Yamaha gateway is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, a Yamaha engine icon is added to the Home page. An icon is also added to the Page editor. You can select to display the Yamaha engine panel as a full page panel or as part of a multi-panel page. The layout and content of the engine panel depends on the panel size.

If the Yamaha system supports Troll Control, a Troll button is added to the Control Bar. Select this button to enable/disable troll control and control the trolling speed.

For more information about configuration information, the Yamaha panel and the data displayed, and Troll control, refer to the Yamaha manual or the engine supplier.

FUSION-Link integration

FUSION-Link devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be controlled from the NSO evo3 system.

The FUSION-Link devices appear as additional sources when using the audio function. No additional icons are available.

Refer to "Audio" on page 111 for more information.

FLIR camera integration

If a compatible FLIR M-series camera is available on the Ethernet network, you can display the video and control the camera from the NSO evo3.

The FLIR camera is controlled from the Video panel, and no additional icons appear on the Home page.

Refer to "Video" on page 122 for more information.

BEP CZone integration

The unit integrates with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoring a distributed power system on your vessel.

The CZone icon is available in the Tools panel on the Home page when a CZone system is available on the network.

A separate manual is provided with your CZone system. Refer to this documentation and to the unit's Installation manual for how to install and configure the CZone system.

CZone dashboard

When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone dashboard is added to the Instruments panels.

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Vessel dashboard Navigation dashboard Angler dashboard CZone dashboard

You switch between a panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and right arrow symbols or by selecting the dashboard from the menu.

Editing a CZone dashboard

You can customize a CZone dashboard by changing the data for each of the gauges. Available editing options depend on the type of gauge and which data sources that are connected to your system.

For more information, refer to "Instrument panels" on page 110.

Feature unlock

Features can be unlocked by entering the feature unlock code.

Note: The Feature Unlock option is only available if your unit supports a locked feature.

Select the Feature Unlock option in the Settings dialog and then the feature you want to unlock. Follow the instructions to purchase and enter the feature unlock code.

After a feature unlock code is entered in the unit, the feature is available for use.

Card reader

A memory card can be used for detailed chart data, software updates, transfer of user data, and system backup.

Note: Do not download, transfer or copy files to a chart card. Doing so can damage chart

information on the chart card.

If the card reader has a protective door it should always be securely shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to prevent possible water ingress.

USB devices

The USB ports can be used to connect a keyboard, mouse or storage device for software updates, transfer of user data, and system backup. The USB devices should be standard PC compatible hardware.

Note: USB cable length should not exceed 5 m when using regular cables. Lengths over

5 m may be possible with the use of an active USB cable.

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Remote controllers

You can connect a remote controller to the network and remotely control the unit. To find out which remote controllers can be used, refer to the product web page at:

www.simrad-yachting.com. A separate manual is included with the remote controller.

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Basic operation

System controls dialog

The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system settings. Display the dialog by making a short press on the Power key. The icons displayed on the dialog vary with operational mode and connected equipment.

Activating functions

Select the icon of the function you want to set or toggle on or off. For those functions that toggle on and off, a highlighted icon indicates the function is activated, as shown in the Instrument bar icon above.

Turning the system on and off

The system is turned on by pressing the Power key. Press and hold the Power key to turn the unit off. If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is

cancelled.

First time startup

When the unit is started for the first time, or after a factory default, the unit displays a series of dialogs. Respond to the dialog prompts to make fundamental settings.

You can perform further setup and later change settings using the system settings dialogs.

Standby mode

In Standby mode, the backlight for screen and keys are turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the background.

You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog. Switch from Standby mode to normal operation by a short press on the Power key.

Display illumination

Brightness

You can cycle the preset backlight levels by short presses on the Power key.

Night mode

The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions.

Locking the touchscreen

You can temporarily lock a touch screen to prevent accidental operation of the system. You lock the touch screen from the System Controls dialog. When the touch lock is active you can still operate the unit from the keys or remote

controller.

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You remove the lock function by pressing on the Power key on the unit or remote controller.

Wireless

Provides wireless connection options dependent on the status of the wireless. For example, connect to a hotspot or change it to be an access point. For option explanations refer to "Wireless connection" on page 102.

Instrument bar

Toggles the Instrument bar on/off for the current page only.

Touchscreen, keyboard and mouse operation

For touchscreen, keyboard and mouse operation details, refer to the "Appendix" on page 135.

Menus

To display a page menu:

• Select the Menu button

To return to previous menu level:

• Select the Back menu option

To hide a page menu:

• Tap the screen outside the menu area

Pages and panels

Pages are selected from the Home page. Full page panels:

• Select the relevant application button

Favorite pages:

• Select the relevant favorite button

Predefined split pages:

• Press and hold the relevant application icon

In a multiple panel page, only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined with a border. You can only access the page menu of an active panel.

To select active panel in a multiple panel page:

• Tap the panel

• Press the Ctrl + D keys on a keyboard

• Press the Win key on a remote controller

Favorite panel as pop-up on a page

The favorite panel can be displayed on any page. To display the favorite panel:

• Press and holding the Home button

• Press and holding the Pages key on a remote controller

• Press the Ctrl and ; on a keyboard

Man Overboard waypoint

If an emergency situation should occur, you can save a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position.

To create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint:

• Select the MOB button on the Home page

• Press the MOB key on a remote controller

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• Press and hold the F12 key on a keyboard

When you activate the MOB function the following actions are automatically performed:

• A MOB waypoint is created at the vessel’s position

• The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the vessel's position

• The system displays navigation information back to the MOB waypoint

Multiple MOB waypoints can be created. The vessel continues to show navigation information to the initial MOB waypoint. Navigation to subsequent MOB waypoints needs to be done manually.

The system continues to display navigational information towards the MOB waypoint until you cancel the navigation from the menu.

A MOB waypoint can be deleted from the menu when it is activated.

Screen capture

You enable/disable the Screen capture option in the System settings dialog. To take a screen capture:

• Tap the status bar or the dialog title

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Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own picture in .jpg or .png format.

The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the files browser. When a picture is chosen as the wallpaper, it is automatically copied to the Wallpaper folder.

Configurable WheelKey

Configures the action of the WheelKey on the front of the unit. To configure the Wheel key, select Configure WheelKey on the System Setting dialog.

Customizing the long press feature

Use the Advanced settings dialog to specify if the long press on the panel opens the menu or displays the cursor assist feature on the panel.

Adjusting panel size

You can change the panel size for an active split page. The panel size can be adjusted for both favorite pages and for predefined split pages.

1. Activate the System Controls dialog

2. Select the adjust splits option in the dialog

3. Adjust the panel size by selecting the adjustment icon and moving it to the desired

position. The direction the adjustment icon can be moved depends on the layout.

4. Use menu options to save or discard your changes.

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The changes are saved to the active favorite or split page.

Password protection

You can set a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access to your system settings.

Note: We recommend you record the PIN code (password) and store it in a safe place if you

use this feature.

When you establish password protection, the PIN code must be entered when any of the following are selected. After the correct PIN code is entered, all of them can be accessed without re-entering the PIN code.

• Settings, activated from the Tools panel or System Controls dialog

• Alarms, activated from the Tools panel

• Files, activated from the Tools panel

• GoFree Shop, activated from the Tools panel

• Settings, activated from the Chart menu under Chart Options

You set and remove password protection from the system Settings dialog.

Adding new favorite pages

1. Select the New icon in the favorite panel on the Home page to open the page editor

dialog

2. Select the page icons you want to add to a new page:

Touch operation: drag and drop page icons

- Key operation: use the arrow keys to select a page icon, then confirm your selection with the Enter key

3. (Optional) Change the panel arrangement (only possible when 2 or more panels)

4. Save the page layout.

The system displays the new favorite page, and the new page is included in the list of favorite pages on the Home page.

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Edit favorite pages

1. Select the edit icon in the Favorite panel:

Select the X icon on a favorite icon to remove the page

- Select the tool icon on a favorite icon to display the page editor dialog

2. Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog

3. Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode.

Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar

Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in the Instrument bar. You can configure the Instrument bar to display either one or two bars. If you specify to

display two bars you can set it to alternate the bars automatically. You can specify the information displayed in the instrument bars.

Use the menu to select a predefined activity for one or both of the bars. When an activity bar is selected, predefined instrument gauges are displayed in the instrument bar.

You can turn the Instrument bar off from the System controls dialog.

Note: This only turns the Instrument bar off for the current page.

Turning the Instrument bar on/off

1. Activate the System controls dialog

2. Deactivate/activate the instrument bar icon to toggle the bar on and off.

Select a predefined activity bar

1. Activate the Instrument bar by:

Touch operation: tapping the Instrument bar

- Remote controller: pressing the WIN key until the Instrument bar is active

2. Select the MENU button to open the menu

3. Select Bar 1 or Bar 2 and then a predefined activity bar.

Predefined gauges are displayed in the instrument bar. You can change a gauge in the activity Instrument bar, refer to Edit the content of the Instrument bar below.

Edit the content of the Instrument bar

1. Activate the Instrument bar by:

- Touch operation: tapping the Instrument bar

- Remote controller: pressing the WIN key until the Instrument bar is active

2. Select the MENU button to open the menu

3. Select Edit to change an instrument gauge followed by the gauge you want to change

4. Select the content you want to display from the Choose Data dialog

5. Select Menu and then Finish editing to save your changes.

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Fuel economy gauge

You can display a fuel economy gauge in the instrument bar on application pages (Chart, Radar, Echo, Nav, and so on). Select the predefined Fuel activity bar or change a gauge source to Fuel Economy. To change a gauge source, refer to "Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar" on page 22.

1 Digital readout of current economy 2 Fuel economy measurement units 3 100% efficiency, this equates to the 'nominal consumption' 4 120% efficiency 5 Average fuel economy 6 Instantaneous economy 7 Current fuel level

The fuel economy gauge displays the instantaneous versus historical average fuel efficiency. The start of the green zone represents ‘Nominal Fuel Economy’, and it displays an additional 20% area to allow your fuel efficiency to be displayed above the nominal fuel economy.

The more efficient you consume fuel, the more the outer blue dial creeps up towards the green portion of the scale. If you achieve the nominal efficiency of your vessel you will be at the green zone. If you manage to achieve an efficiency better than your nominal efficiency, you will be somewhere in the upper green zone.

Nominal fuel economy can be entered in the Vessel Setup dialog displayed from the Fuel settings dialog.

You can reset your average fuel economy from the Reset Fuel Economy button on the Fuel settings dialog. When you reset it, the system starts calculating the new average.

Set the measurement units for the fuel economy gauge in the Economy field in the Units settings dialog.

Bridge Control

The Bridge Control feature allows you to control which pages are shown on several displays at the same time. The feature is used on vessels with multiple displays mounted in the same place to quickly configure what information is displayed.

There can be a maximum of four different bridges on your system, and you can have up to four displays grouped into one bridge. Each display can be configured to only one bridge.

When the displays are included in a bridge, you can configure twelve page configurations (presets) for each bridge.

Adding displays to a Bridge

Note: All displays must be turned on to be available for bridge configuration.

1. Open the Bridge Configuration dialog

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2. Select to configure a new bridge or to edit an existing

The Bridge Configuration for the selected bridge will be shown, and all displays that

are not already assigned to a bridge will be listed

3. Select the display you want to add to the bridge

- Arrange the displays from left to right in the same physical layout as the displays on your current bridge/dashboard/helm

4. Rename the bridge if required

5. Save the configuration

Bridge Control will be displayed on the Home page of all units that are configured for a

bridge.

Configuring the preset pages for displays in a bridge

1. Activate the Bridge Control panel by swiping down on Bridge Control on the Home

page

2. To add a new bridge page, select the add icon. To edit an existing page, select the edit

icon.

3. Select the display for which you want to define the preset page

The page layout option for the selected display will be read from the network, showing main features and configured favorite pages

4. Select the preferred page

- Select the blank page if you do not want that display to be included in the selected

Bridge preset

5. Repeat step 3 and 4 until a page is configured for all displays in all Bridge presets

6. Select the edit icon to leave the add or edit mode and to save your configuration

Selecting Bridge presets

You display an overview of available Bridge presets by swiping down on Bridge Control on the Home page.

When you select one of the preset configurations all devices included in that bridge will switch to the pre-configured pages.

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Charts

The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the chart panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, and display AIS targets.

The Chart panel

1 Waypoint* 2 Vessel with extension line (extension line is optional) 3 Route* 4 North indicator 5 Grid lines* 6 Range rings* 7 Track* 8 Chart range scale 9 Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on)

* Optional chart items. You turn the optional chart items on/off individually from the Chart settings dialog.

Chart data

The system is delivered with different preloaded cartography depending on region. All units support Insight and C-MAP charts including C-MAP Genesis. The system also

supports charts from Navionics as well as content created by a variety of third party mapping providers in the AT5 format. For a full selection of available charts, visit www.gofreeshop.com, www.c-map.com, or www.navionics.com.

Note: In this manual, all possible chart menu options are described. These options vary

depending on the chart you are using.

Charts on chart cards are shared over the Ethernet network, so only one chart card per vessel is required.

Note: The system does not automatically switch to preloaded cartography if the chart

card is removed. A low-resolution chart will be displayed until you re-insert the card or manually switch back to the preloaded cartography.

Showing dual chart types

If you have different chart types available - preloaded, in the card slot, or on the Ethernet network - you can show two different chart types simultaneously on a page with two chart panels.

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You can select a dual chart panel by pressing and holding the Chart application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two chart panels.

Selecting chart type

You specify the chart type in the Chart panel by selecting one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option.

If you have a multiple Chart panel, the chart type is set individually for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels, and then select one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option. Repeat the process for the second chart panel, and select an alternative chart type for this panel.

If you have identical charts available - built in, in the card slot or on the Ethernet network the system automatically selects the chart with most chart details for your displayed region.

Panning the chart

You can move the chart in any direction by:

• Touch operation: dragging your finger on the screen

• Key operation: using the arrow keys to move the cursor to the edge of the chart panel in

the desired direction.

Select the Clear cursor menu option or press the X key to remove the cursor and cursor window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the vessel position.

Chart scale

You zoom in and out on the chart by using the zoom panel icons, the rotary knob, or by using 2 fingers to pinch (zoom out) and spread (zoom in).

Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are shown in the lower right corner of the chart panel.

Vessel symbol

When the system has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark.

Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

Chart orientation

You can specify how the chart is rotated in the panel. The chart orientation symbol in the panel’s upper right corner indicates the north direction.

North up Heading up

North up

Displays the chart with north upward.

Heading up

Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading directed upward. Heading information is received from a compass. If heading is not available, then the COG from the GPS is used.

Course up

The chart direction is depending on if navigating or not:

• when navigating: the desired course line is oriented up

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• if not navigating: the direction the vessel is actually traveling (COG) is oriented up

Look ahead

Moves the vessel icon on the panel to maximize your view ahead of the vessel.

Displaying information about chart items

When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic information for the selected item is displayed. Select the chart item's pop-up to display all available information for that item. You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu.

Note: If you are viewing applicable C-MAP charts on your system, you can select marine

objects to display information about services and available multimedia (photos) associated with the location or object.

Note: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to see basic item

information.

Using the cursor on the chart panel

By default, the cursor is not shown on the chart panel. When you activate the cursor, the cursor position window is displayed. When the cursor is

active, the chart does not pan or rotate to follow the vessel. Select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and the cursor window from the

panel. This also centers the chart to the vessel position. Select the Restore cursor menu option to display the cursor in its previous location. The

Clear cursor and Restore cursor options are useful features for toggling between the vessel's current location and the cursor position.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

The cursor assist function

Note: The cursor assist function is available if it is enabled. Refer to "Customizing the long press

feature" on page 20.

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle to the desired position.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.

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Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your vessel and a selected position, or between 2 points on the chart panel.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance. Start the

measure function from the menu

The measuring icons appear with a line drawn from the vessel center to the cursor position, and the distance is listed in the cursor information window.

2. You can reposition the measuring points by dragging either icon as long as the

measuring function is active

Note: The bearing is always measured

You can also start the measuring function without an active cursor. Both measuring icons are then initially located at the vessel position. The grey icon follows the vessel as the vessel moves, while the blue icon remains at the position given when you activated the function.

You terminate the measuring function by selecting the Finish measuring menu option.

from the grey icon to the blue icon.

Saving waypoints

Use the new waypoint menu option to save a waypoint on the panel. If the cursor is active, the waypoint is saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active, the waypoint is saved at your vessel's position.

Creating routes

You can create routes as follows on the chart panel.

1. Position the cursor on the chart panel

2. Select New followed by New route in the menu

3. Select the position for the first routepoint:

On touch screen: tap the chart panel

- Key operation: use the arrow key to select position, then confirm by pressing the Enter

key

4. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Note: For more information, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks" on page 41.

Find objects on chart panels

You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel. Activate the cursor on the panel to search from the cursor position. If the cursor is not active,

the system searches for items from the vessel's position.

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Note: You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to search for fueling stations

and an AIS receiver connected to search for vessels.

Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) feature

The marine SAR feature creates a search pattern route in the form of a parallel or creeping line search pattern on the chart.

Turn the SAR feature ON from the Advanced, Features option in the System Settings dialog.

The following is an example of a SAR area on the chart.

The purple area is the area that is defined by you. The light orange shading is the area that is calculated by the system.

Setting up the search area

Place the cursor on the chart in the location of Point A. Then use the New search pattern menu option to set up the search area. This option opens the SAR Edit dialog.

Define the four corners of the search area, by entering corner coordinates. The following settings must be defined:

• Track width controls how much space is in between parallel legs (the legs with the

longest length).

• Number of vessels controls how many SAR routes are generated. An SAR route is

created for each vessel. The first vessel will have a red route and the others will have a dashed black route. The space between each vessel is the track spacing distance.

• Direction can be either Parallel or Creeping. Parallel direction makes the route move

along the side with the longest length. Creeping is the opposite as it moves along the shortest side.

• Starting corner (CSP) is determined by choosing which corner you want to start from.

The system will calculate the number of legs and leg distances. It also calculates the Commence Start Position (CSP) as half the track spacing from the starting corner. The start heading is calculated as the heading parallel to the longest side of the search rectangle from the start position.

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Editing the search parameters

Use the Edit SAR dialog to alter search pattern parameters. You can also change the 4 corners of the search area using the set to cursor menu options.

Position the cursor on the chart and then select the appropriate set to cursor menu option.

Note: The Close option on the Edit SAR dialog saves changes and closes the dialog. It

does not terminate the SAR.

Detect participating vessels not on the search pattern

Turn on AIS targets and Radar overlay to see participating vessels that are not on their search pattern. Once identified, you can direct them back to the track.

Terminating the SAR session

Use the Cancel Search pattern menu option to stop the search.

Convert a SAR to a route

The Convert to route option allows you to name, edit, and save it to your route library.

3D charts

The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours.

Note: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate

area the chart appears flat.

When the 3D chart option is selected, the Pan and the Rotate icons appear on the chart panel.

Panning the 3D chart

You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction.

Controlling the view angle

You can control the view angle by selecting the Rotate icon and then panning the chart panel.

• To change the direction you are viewing, pan horizontally

• To change the tilt angle of the view, pan vertically

Note: When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt angle can be adjusted. The

view direction is controlled by the chart orientation setting. See "Positioning the vessel on the chart panel" on page 27.

Zooming a 3D chart

You zoom in and out on a 3D chart by using the zoom panel icons, or by:

• Remote controller: using the IN and OUT keys

• Keyboard: using the + and - keys

Chart overlay

Radar, Structure, Heat map, SonarChart Live (Navionics charts only) and weather data can be displayed as overlay on your chart panel.

When an overlay is selected, the chart menu expands to include basic menu functions for the selected overlay.

Information about the overlay data are described in more detail in separate sections in this manual.

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Heat map overlay

The Heat map overlay feature shows a history of water temperature coloring on the chart. A water temperature source is needed to provide the temperature data for the overlay (e.g. an Echosounder transducer, a NMEA 2000 water temperature sensor, etc.).

The color range is adjusted automatically based on the minimum and maximum temperatures recorded.

Select the color palette you want the system to use to show water temperatures. A legend is shown on the panel that identifies the colors associated with the recorded temperatures.

Use the transparency option to set the transparency of the overlay on the chart. Use the clear history option to delete all heat map data gathered up to the moment it is

selected. Heat map data is automatically deleted when the unit is turned off.

Insight and C-MAP charts

All possible menu options for Insight and C-MAP charts are described below. The features and menu options available can vary depending on the charts you use. This section shows menus from an Insight chart.

Note: A menu option is greyed out if it is not available on the chart displayed. For

example, raster charts are not available with Insight, so the Raster charts menu option is greyed out when Insight charts are displayed.

Insight and C-MAP tides and currents

The system can display Insight and C-MAP tides and currents. With this information it is possible to predict the time, level, direction and strength of currents and tides. This is an important tool when considering planning and navigation of a trip.

In large zoom ranges the tides and currents are displayed as a square icon including the letter T (Tides) or C (Current). When you select one of the icons, tidal or current information for that location are displayed.

Dynamic current data can be viewed by zooming inside a 1-nautical mile zoom range. At that range, the Current icon changes to an animated dynamic icon that shows the speed and direction of the current. Dynamic icons are colored in black (greater than 6 knots), red (greater than 2 knots and less than or equal to 6 knots), yellow (greater than 1 knot and less than or equal to 2 knots) or green (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in that location.

If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon.

Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons

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Insight and C-MAP specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Presentation

The charts can be displayed in different imagery styles.

Shaded relief No contours

Raster imagery

Shaded relief

High resolution bathymetry

Shades seabed terrain.

No contours

Removes contour lines from the chart.

Raster charts

Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart.

Raster transparency

Controls the transparency of raster imagery.

High resolution bathymetry

Enables and disables higher concentration of contour lines.

Genesis Layer

The Genesis Layer displays high-resolution contours contributed by Genesis users that have passed a quality check.

This option toggles the Genesis layer on/off on the chart image. Available only if the C-MAP chart contains Genesis Layer data.

Insight and C-MAP view options

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Chart detail

• Full

All available information for the chart in use.

• Medium

Minimum information sufficient for navigation.

• Low

Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation.

Insight and C-MAP chart categories

Insight and C-MAP charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see.

Photo overlay

Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions.

You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.

No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay

Photo transparency

The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo.

Minimum transparency Transparency at 80

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Depth palette

Controls the Depth palette used on the map.

Paper chart

Changes the appearance of the map to a paper chart style.

Safety depth

Insight and C-MAP charts use different shades of blue to distinguish between shallow (lighter shades) and deep (darker shades) water. After enabling Safety depth, specify the desired safety depth limit. The Safety depth sets the limit at which depths will be drawn without blue shading.

Depth filter

Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter limit.

Shading

Shades different areas of the seabed, depending on the selected Shading category.

Note: Composition and Vegetation shading are not applicable to C-MAP charts.

Depth 1 and Depth 2

Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors.

Custom

You can adjust the depth threshold, color and opacity (transparency) of color shading for Depth 1 and Depth 2.

3D exaggeration

Graphical settings that are available in 3D mode only. Exaggeration is a multiplier applied to the drawn height of hills on land, and troughs in water to make them look taller or deeper.

Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted.

Navionics charts

Some Navionics features require the most current data from Navionics. For those features, a message is displayed stating that the feature is unavailable if you do not have the appropriate Navionics charts or chart card inserted. For more information on what is required for these features, refer to www.navionics.com.

You can also get a message if you try to use a restricted feature when the Navionics chart card is not activated. To activate the card, contact Navionics.

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Navionics specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Community edits

Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics edits. These are user information or edits uploaded to Navionics Community by users, and made available in Navionics charts.

For more information, refer to Navionics information included with your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com.

SonarChart Live

SonarChart Live is a real-time feature where the device creates an overlay of depth contours based on your own live sonar soundings.

In the Navionics chart menu, select Overlay and then SonarChart Live to display it as an overlay on the chart.

When you select SonarChart Live overlay the menu expands to display SonarChart Live Options. Use the options to set the transparency and minimum depth.

Transparency

The SonarChart Live overlay is drawn on top of other chart data. The chart data is completely covered at minimum transparency. Adjust the transparency to allow the chart details to be seen.

Minimum depth

Adjusts what SonarChart Live rendering treats as the safety depth. This affects the coloring of the SonarChart Live area. As the vessel approaches the safety depth, the SonarChart Live area will gradually change from a simple grey/white to red.

SCL History

Note: If no active Navionics chart subscription is found, the SonarChart Live menu option

changes to SCL History.

Select to display previously recorded data on the chart overlay.

Navionics view options

Chart shading

Shading adds terrain information to the chart.

Navionics dynamic tide and current icons

Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for static tides and current information.

The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time.

Dynamic tide information Dynamic current information

The following icons and symbology are used:

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Current speed

The arrow length depends on the rate, and the symbol is rotated according to flow direction. Flow rate is shown inside the arrow symbol. The red symbol is used when current speed is increasing, and the blue symbol is used when current speed is decreasing.

Tide height

The gauge has 8 labels and is set according to absolute max/min value of the evaluated day. The red arrow is used when tide is rising, and the blue arrow is used when tide is falling.

Note: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system units (unit of measurement)

set by user.

Easy View

Magnifying feature that increases the size of chart items and text.

Note: There is no indication on the chart showing that this feature is active.

Photo overlay

Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions.

You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.

No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay

Photo transparency

The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo.

Minimum transparency Maximum transparency

SonarChart

The system supports the Navionics SonarChart feature. SonarChart displays a bathymetry map showing high resolution contour detail and standard

navigational data. For more information, refer to www.navionics.com.

SC Density

Controls the density of the SonarChart and SonarChart Live contours.

Fishing range

Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a different color. This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing purposes. The range is only

as accurate as the underlying chart data, meaning that if the chart only contains 5 meter intervals for contour lines, the shading is rounded to the nearest available contour line.

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No Depth highlight range Depth highlight range: 6 m - 12 m

Shallow water highlight

Highlights areas of shallow water. This allows you to highlight areas of water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10

meters/30 feet).

No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m

Navionics chart settings

Colored seabed areas

Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue.

Presentation type

Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types.

Annotation

Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available to display.

Chart details

Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information.

Safety depth

The Navionics charts use different shades of blue to distinguish between shallow and deep water.

Safety depth, based on a selected limit, is drawn without blue shading.

Note: The built in Navionics database features data down to 20 m, after which it is all

white.

Contours depth

Determines which contours you see on the chart down to the selected safety depth value.

Rock filter level

Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth. This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well

below your vessel's draught.

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Chart settings

Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chart panels.

3D boat selection

Determines which icon to use on 3D charts.

Boat settings

The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route. The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use Navionics Dock-to-dock autorouting and easy routing features.

Note: Dock-to-dock Autorouting is not available in units used in U.S. territorial waters.

Range Rings

The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other chart objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the chart scale.

Extension lines

Sets the lengths of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels shown as AIS targets.

A: Heading B: Course Over Ground (COG)

The lengths of the extension lines are either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel moves in the selected time period. If no options are turned on for the vessel then no extension lines are shown for your vessel.

Your vessel heading is based on information from the active heading sensor and the COG is based on information from the active GPS sensor.

For other vessels, COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system.

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ForwardScan

If you have ForwardScan and this option is selected, the ForwardScan heading extension is shown on the chart. Refer to "Heading extension" on page 98.

SonarChart Live tide correction

When selected, the tide correction feature uses information from nearby tide stations (if available) to adjust the depth values used by SonarChart Live as the sonar is recorded.

Synchronize 2D/3D chart

Links the position shown on one chart with the position shown on the other chart when a 2D and a 3D chart are shown side by side.

Pop-up information

Selects whether basic information for chart items is displayed when you select the item.

Grid lines

Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart.

Waypoints, Routes, Tracks

Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Also opens the Waypoints, Routes and Tracks dialogs you can use to manage them.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on the Echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on the Echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position information. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route.

Saving waypoints

Moving a waypoint

1. Select the waypoint you want to move. The waypoint icon expands to indicate that it is

active.

2. Activate the menu and select the waypoint in the menu

3. Select the move option

4. Select the new waypoint position

5. Press the Enter key or the rotary knob to confirm the new position.

The waypoint is now automatically saved at the new position.

Edit a waypoint

You can edit all information about a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting the waypoint's pop-up, or from the menu when the

waypoint is activated. The dialog can also be accessed from the Waypoints tool on the Home page.

Delete a waypoint

You can delete a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog or by selecting the Delete menu option when the waypoint is activated.

You can also delete waypoints from the Waypoints tool on the Home page. You can delete MOB waypoints the same way.

Waypoint alarm settings

You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create. The alarm is set in the

Edit Waypoint dialog.

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Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an

alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms dialog" on page 126.

Routes

A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them.

When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed. The system includes support for Navionics Autorouting and C-MAP Easy Routing. This feature

automatically suggests routepoints between the first and last routepoint of a route, or between selected routepoints in a complex route. You can use the feature when you create a new route, or you can use it to edit already saved routes.

Creating a new route on the chart panel

1. Activate the cursor on the chart panel

2. Select the new route option from the menu

3. Position the first waypoint on the chart panel

4. Continue positioning new routepoints on the chart panel until the route is completed

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Edit a route from the chart panel

1. Select the route to make it active

2. Select the route edit option in the menu

3. Position the new routepoint on the chart panel:

If you set the new routepoint on a leg, a new point is added between existing routepoints

- If you set the new routepoint outside the route, the new routepoint is added after the last point in the route

4. Drag a routepoint to move it to a new position

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Note: The menu changes depending on the selected edit option. All edits are confirmed

or cancelled from the menu.

Delete a route

You can delete a route by selecting the Delete menu option when the route is activated. You can also delete routes from the Routes dialog. Refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and dialogs" on page

46.

Dock-to-dock Autorouting and Easy Routing

The Dock-to-dock Autorouting and Easy Routing suggest new routepoint positions based on information in the map and on your boat's size. Before you can start using this feature the boat draught, width and height must be entered into the system. The boat settings dialog is automatically displayed if the information is missing when you start the feature.

Note: Units designed for sale in the U.S. region do not have Autorouting capabilities.

Autorouting features are disabled on all non-U.S. units when they are used in U.S. territorial waters.

Note: It is not possible to start the Dock-to-dock Autorouting or Easy Routing if one of

the selected routepoints is located in an unsafe area. A warning dialog is displayed, and you have to move the relevant routepoint(s) to a safe area to proceed.

Note: If no compatible cartography is available, the Dock-to-dock Autorouting or Easy

Routing menu option is not available. Compatible cartography includes C-MAP MAX-N+, Navionics+ and Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of available charts, visit www.gofreemarine.com, www.c-map.com or www.navionics.com.

1. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an existing route for editing.

2. Select Dock-to-dock Autorouting, followed by:

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- Entire Route if you want the system to add new routepoints between the first and the last routepoint of the open route.

- Selection if you want to manually select the routepoints that define the limits for the autorouting, then select the relevant routepoints. Selected routepoints are colored red. Only two routepoints can be selected, and the system discards any routepoints between your selected start and end points.

3. Select Accept to start the automatic routing.

When the automatic routing is completed the route appears in preview mode, and the legs are color coded to indicate safe or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and green (safe), while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green (safe).

4. Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview mode.

5. Select Keep to accept the routepoints positions.

6. Eventually repeat step 2 (Selection) and step 3 if you want the system to automatically

position routepoints for other parts of the route.

7. Select Save to complete the automatic routing and save the route.

Dock-to-dock Autorouting and Easy Routing examples

• Entire route option used when first and last route points are selected.

First and last routepoint Result after automatic routing

• Selection option used for autorouting part of a route.

Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing

Creating routes using existing waypoints

You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from the Routes dialog. The dialog is activated by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page and then selecting the

Routes tab.

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Converting Tracks to Routes

You can convert a track to a route from the Edit Track dialog. The dialog is activated by activating the track, then selecting the track's pop-up, or by selecting the track from the menu.

The Edit Track dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Waypoints tool on the Home page.

The Edit Route dialog

You can add and remove routepoints, and change route properties using the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up or from the menu by selecting the route then the details option.

The dialog can also be accessed by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page. Select Display to show the route on the chart.

Tracks

Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. Tracks

From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw the vessel's movement on the chart panel. The system continues to record the Tracks until the length reaches the maximum points, and then automatically begins overwriting the oldest points.

The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks dialog.

Creating new Tracks

You can start a new track from the Tracks dialog, activated by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page.

Tracks settings

Tracks are made up of a series of points connected by line segments whose length depends on the frequency of the recording.

You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered.

Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the panel settings dialog to be

visible.

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can be converted to routes from the Edit dialog.

The track can be colored two ways:

• Select the track in the Tracks dialog and set the color for the entire track in the Edit Track

dialog.

• Select to let the system color the track based on source data and high/low settings. Refer

to "Color tracks based on data" on page 45.

Color tracks based on data

A track can be colored based on what source data and the high/low limits you set:

• Select the color tracks menu option and then the source option to specify the source

(data type) to be colored. To turn off coloring, select source None.

• Select the high and low options to set high and low values (after you specify the source).

A colored track represents only one data source at a time. If you switch from one source to another, then the colors represent the newly selected source.

The colors can be shades of green, yellow, and red. Green is for the high limit you set. Yellow is the value that is the average of the high and low. Red is for the low limit. If the value is between the high and the middle values, it appears as a greenish-yellow color. If the value is between the middle and the low, it appears as an orange color.

Note: By default tracks are colored according to the color setting in the Edit Track dialog.

Coloring tracks based on source data overrides the coloring specified in the Edit Track dialog.

If two or more charts are displayed in a split panel, changing the color source or high/low values on one chart does not change the other charts.

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Displaying source data in the cursor window

Selecting a point in a trail displays the cursor position window. If recorded source data exists for the point selected, the value is shown in the window in addition to the other cursor information.

The system records data according to your settings in the edit Trail dialog. Source data points are recorded when there is a change in the course or heading.

Cursor position window showing no SOG value Cursor position window showing SOG value

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs

The Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items.

The dialogs are accessed by selecting the Waypoints button on the Tools panel on the

Home page.

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Navigating

The navigation function included in the system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined route.

If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically navigate the vessel.

For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks" on page 41.

Navigation panels

The Nav and Position panels can be used to display information when you are navigating.

The Nav panel

The Nav panel is activated from the Home page, either as a full page panel or as part of a multiple panel page.

1 Data fields 2 Vessel heading 3 Bearing to next routepoint 4 Route information

Indicates the distance of the route, the route name, and the estimated time to reach the end of the route

5 Bearing line

When travelling on a route the bearing line shows the intended course from one waypoint towards the next. When navigating towards a waypoint (cursor position, MOB or an entered lat/lon position), the bearing line shows the intended course from the point at which navigation was started towards the waypoint.

6 XTE limit

Indicates the XTE limit boundaries. If the XTE (Cross Track Error) exceeds the defined XTE limit, this is indicated with a red arrow including the distance from the track line. Refer to "XTE limit" on page 50.

7 Vessel symbol

Indicates boat position and heading.

8 Routepoint information

Indicates the distance to the routepoint, the routepoint name, and the estimated time to reach the routepoint.

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Position panels

You can switch between displaying the Nav panel or the Position panel. The Position panel is activated from the menu.

By default, there is one position panel available showing GPS position. If Loran is enabled, there are two position panels. This is indicated with arrow symbols on left

and right side of the panel. You toggle between the panels by selecting the left or right arrow symbols, or by using the

arrow keys.

GPS position info Loran position info

Edit data fields

To change the data fields displayed on the Navigation panels:

1. Activate the menu

2. Select the edit option from the menu

3. Activate the field you want to edit

4. Select the information type

5. Save your changes.

Navigate to cursor position

You can start navigating to a cursor position on any chart, radar, or Echosounder panel. Position the cursor at the selected destination on the panel, and then select the Goto

Cursor option in the menu.

Note: The Goto Cursor menu option is not available if you are already navigating.

Navigate a route

You can start navigating a route from the chart panel or from the Route dialog. When route navigation is started, the menu expands and shows options for canceling the

navigation, for skipping a waypoint, and for restarting the route from current vessel position.

Starting a route from the chart panel

Activate a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation option from the menu. You can select a routepoint to start navigating from a selected position.

Start navigating a route from the Route dialog

You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by:

• Selecting the Waypoint tool from the Home page and then the Routes tab

• Selecting the route details from the menu

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Cancel navigation

When you are navigating, the menu includes an option for cancelling the navigation.

Navigating with the autopilot

When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode.

Note: The prompt to set the autopilot to navigation mode is disabled if the boat type is

set to SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

If you choose not to engage the autopilot or if your boat is set to SAIL, the autopilot can be set to navigation mode from the Autopilot Controller later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot" on page 55.

Navigation settings

Navigation method

Different methods are available for calculating the distance and bearing between any two points on a chart.

The Great circle route is the shortest path between two points. However, if you are to travel along such a route, it would be difficult to steer manually as the heading would constantly be changing (except in the case of due north, south, or along the equator).

Rhumb lines are tracks of constant bearing. It is possible to travel between two locations using Rhumb line computation, but the distance would usually be greater than if Great circle is used.

Arrival radius

Sets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint.

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The vessel is considered arrived at the waypoint when it is within this radius.

XTE limit

This setting defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected route, if the vessel goes beyond this limit, an alarm is activated.

Arrival alarm

When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm is activated when the vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is within the specified arrival radius.

Magnetic variation

Magnetic variation is the difference between true bearings and magnetic bearings, caused by different locations of the Geographic and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies such as iron deposits might also affect the magnetic bearings.

When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic north to true north. Select manual mode if you need to enter your own local magnetic variation.

Datum

Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the NSO evo3. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly

to match your paper charts.

Coordinate system

Several coordinate systems can be used to control the format for latitude and longitude coordinates displayed on the chart panel.

Phantom Loran

Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system.

Loran settings

Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel.

The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation.

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TripIntel

TripIntel lets you store and recall information on trips. You can use the information to make informed decisions prior to commencing a trip, or when a trip is underway.

Note: Vessel Fuel setup is required for this feature. Refer to the unit's separate installation

manual.

Note: For best results, it is recommended to run software version 2.4.0 or newer in your

EP-85R Storage Device or latest software in your Fuel Data manager.

Select the TripIntel button on the Tool panel to display the TripIntel page.

Current trip statistics

The Information tab on the TripIntel page shows current trip statistics:

• Distance traveled

• Time traveled

• Average speed

• Maximum speed

• Fuel economy

• Fuel used

Automatic trip recording

There is an automatic trip detection feature. When you start navigating you are prompted to start recording the trip if no trip is currently underway and your speed has been more than 2 knots for 20 seconds. You will be prompted to continue a trip or start a new trip if the trip was not explicitly saved before a power off.

You can manually start the recording later from the TripIntel page. You can turn off the automatic trip detection feature from the Tracks and Trip settings dialog.

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Start and stop trip recordings

If you have selected to not start recording a trip from the automatic trip detection prompt, you can manually start a recording from the TripIntel page.

The Start and Stop trip options let you specify a trip recording. You can use them to segment a single passage into multiple trips providing a finer level of control of the information that is logged for a journey.

Long-term statistics

Select Long Term Statistics to view seasonal trip information such as engine running hours, total distance traveled, and fuel economy.

Adjust total distance

Select the Adjust total distance button to change the Total distance. Use this option if you have not recorded a trip or part of a trip that you have taken and want to include the distance in the Total distance statistic.

Reset fuel economy

Select Reset fuel economy to reset the fuel economy in the Fuel economy gauge on the Instrument bar.

Estimated fuel range ring

The Estimated fuel range ring on the TripIntel page represents the estimated total distance that the boat can travel based on historical consumption, and the amount of fuel left in the tanks.

Note: The Estimated fuel range ring represents fuel consumption on a one way trip only,

it does not include fuel estimates for the return trip to your current location. It represents the distance in which your boat will completely run out of fuel.

Note: The Estimated fuel range ring is calculated from the Vessel Fuel Remaining only,

not level sensors. When recording your refueling, you must 'Set to full' or 'Add fuel' for the range ring to be accurate.

Fuel gauge

The Fuel Gauge on the TripIntel page, and on the economy gauge is displayed based on the setting in the Vessel Setup page. You must select the Fuel Remaining measurement type.

• Fuel consumed by engine(s)

• Fuel tank level sensor(s)

Note: This is only for the TripIntel page and the economy graph.

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Record your refueling

Select the Fuel button to record the amount of your refuel. The refuel information is used for calculating the Vessel Fuel Remaining amount.

Tide gauge

The Tide gauge on the TripIntel page shows the tide height at the selected tide station.

Tide graphs and stations

Tide stations on Chart cards provide tide information. Select the Tide button to view tide graphs and specify which Tide station provides tide information. If no tide station is chosen, tide information from the nearest tide station is used.

View trip recordings

Recorded trips are listed in the History tab on the TripIntel page. To view detailed trip information select a trip in the list.

Change trip recording names

Trips are given generic names when they are created. You can change the trip name to a more meaningful one by selecting it on the History list and then select the name in the Trip History details dialog. This opens the Trip name dialog where you can change the trip name.

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Autopilot

If a compatible autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality is available in the system.

The system does not allow for more than one autopilot computer on the network. The display unit automatically detects the autopilot computer available on the network and

presents settings, configuration and user options for the connected computer. For details about installing and configuring an autopilot computer, refer to the separate

manuals that come with the autopilot computer.

Safe operation with the autopilot

Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace

a human navigator.

Warning: A physical standby key should be available for the autopilot.

Activating the autopilot

Activate the autopilot from any panel by selecting the autopilot option in the Control bar, followed by selecting a mode in the Autopilot controller.

The autopilot can also be activated in navigation mode from applications when you select to navigate to the cursor, a waypoint, or a route.

Switching from automatic mode to manual steering

You switch the autopilot to Standby mode from any automatic operation mode from the Autopilot controller or by using a physical standby key.

Note: The WheelKey can be configured to be a standby key. Refer to "Configurable WheelKey"

on page 20.

Note: If the unit is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual

control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode. Refer to "Using the autopilot in an EVC system" on page 62.

Autopilot indication on the pages

1 Control bar 2 Autopilot controller 3 Autopilot indication in Status bar

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Autopilot mode indication in the Status bar

The Status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected to the network.

Icons are included if the autopilot is passive or locked by another autopilot control unit.

Autopilot controller

The Autopilot controller has a fixed position on the left-side of the page. The following Autopilot controller options are available:

• Autopilot controller, showing active mode, heading, rudder and various steering

information depending on active autopilot mode. Manual adjustments to the set heading/course can only be made when the port and starboard arrow indicators are illuminated red and green.

• Mode selection, includes access to turn pattern selection.

• Turn pattern selection, available when in Heading Hold mode.

Autopilot controller Mode selection Turn pattern selection

The Autopilot panel

The autopilot panel is used to display navigation data. It can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page.

Note: To make the autopilot panel available, activate the show autopilot features option

in the Advanced, Features section of the System Settings dialog.

The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependent on available panel size.

Data fields

The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel:

CTS Course to steer DTD Distance to destination DTW Distance to next waypoint

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SOG Speed over ground COG Course over ground XTE Cross track error (L: left or R: right)

Autopilot modes

The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the mode depend on the autopilot computer, the boat type and available inputs, as explained in the description of the following steering modes.

Standby mode

Standby mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm. Switch the autopilot to Standby mode from any operation by selecting the Standby mode button in the Autopilot controller or by using a physical standby key.

Note: The WheelKey can be configured to be a standby key. Refer to "Configurable WheelKey"

on page 20.

Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)

In NFU mode you use the port and starboard arrow buttons in the Autopilot controller to control the rudder. The rudder will move as long as the button is pressed.

• Activate NFU mode by selecting the port or starboard arrow button in the Autopilot

controller when the autopilot is in Standby or FU mode.

You return to Standby mode by selecting the standby option in the Autopilot controller or using a physical standby key.

Follow-up steering (FU)

Note: FU mode is only available if you have a remote controller included in the system.

In FU mode you use the rotary knob on the remote controller to control the rudder angle. Press the rotary knob, then turn the knob to set the rudder angle. The rudder moves to the commanded angle and then stop.

• You select FU mode from the Autopilot controller

Note: If the Autopilot controller is closed or if an alarm dialog is activated on the unit

controlling the autopilot in FU mode, the autopilot automatically changes to Standby mode.

Warning: While in FU mode you cannot take manual control of the wheel.

Heading hold

In Heading hold mode the autopilot issues rudder commands required to steer the vessel automatically on a set heading.

When the mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current boat heading as the set heading.

Changing set heading in Heading hold

You adjust the set heading by using the Port and Starboard arrow buttons in the Autopilot controller.

An immediate heading change takes place. The new heading is maintained until a new heading is set.

Heading capture

When the vessel is turning in Heading hold mode, an instant reset of the mode activates the heading capture function. This automatically cancels the turn, and the vessel continues on the heading read from the compass the very moment you re-activated the mode.

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Tacking in Heading hold mode

Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for boat type SAIL in

the Autopilot Commissioning dialog and is not available for NAC-1 autopilot computers.

Note: Tacking should be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how

it works on your boat. Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat.

Tacking in Heading hold mode is different from tacking in WIND mode. In Heading hold mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined by the user. For more details, refer to "Tacking in WIND mode" on page 60.

You initiate the tack function from Heading hold mode. When tacking direction is selected the autopilot changes the current set course according to

the set fixed tacking angle.

NoDrift mode

NoDrift mode combines the autopilot and the positioning information from the GPS. In NoDrift mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track line in a direction set by the

user. If the vessel's heading is drifting away from the original heading due to current and/or wind, the vessel follows the line with a crab angle.

1. Turn the vessel to the desired heading

2. Activate the NoDrift mode. The autopilot draws an invisible bearing line based on current

heading from the boat’s position

Unlike in Heading hold mode, the autopilot now uses the position information to calculate the cross track error, and automatically keeps your track straight.

You use the port/starboard arrow panel buttons in the Autopilot controller or the rotary knob to reset the bearing line while in NoDrift mode.

Dodging

If you need to avoid an obstacle when using NoDrift mode, you can set the autopilot to Standby mode and power steer or use the helm until the obstacle is passed.

If you return to NoDrift mode within 60 seconds you can select to continue on previous set bearing line.

If you do not respond, the dialog disappears and the autopilot goes to NoDrift mode with current heading as set bearing line.

NAV mode

Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open waters.

You can use the autopilot to automatically steer the boat to a specific waypoint location, or along a pre-defined route. The position information from the GPS is used to change the course to steer to keep the boat on the track line and to the destination waypoint.

Note: To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the NSO evo3 must have valid position

input. Autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.

Start automatic navigating

When you start navigating a route or to a waypoint from the chart panel, you are prompted to set the autopilot to NAV mode. If you reject this request, you can start NAV mode from the Autopilot controller.

Note: The prompt to set the autopilot to navigation mode is disabled if the boat type is

set to SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. To start navigating, you must select NAV mode from the Autopilot controller.

When NAV mode is initiated, the autopilot automatically keeps the vessel on the leg.

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When the vessel reaches the arrival circle for a routepoint, the autopilot gives an audible warning and displays a dialog with the new course information. If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the Navigation change limit, the autopilot automatically changes the course. If the required course change to next waypoint in a route is more than the set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable.

Note: For information about navigation settings, refer to "Navigation settings" on page 49.

Waypoint arrival circle

The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating a route.

The arrival circle (1) should be adjusted according to boat speed. The higher the speed, the wider the circle. The intention is to make the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a smooth turn onto the next leg.

The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle when creating the route.

X axis = Boat speed in knots

Y axis = Arrival circle, radius in 1/100 Nm

Example: With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint circle with radius 0.09 Nm.

Note: The distance between any waypoints in a route must not be smaller than the

radius of the waypoint arrival circle.

WIND mode

Note: WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for boat type SAIL in

the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. This mode is not available for NAC-1 and AC70 autopilot computers. It is not possible to active WIND mode if wind information is missing.

When wind mode is engaged, the autopilot captures the current wind angle as steering reference, and adjusts the heading of the boat to maintain this wind angle.

Switch to WIND mode by selecting it in the Autopilot controller.

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Warning: In wind mode the autopilot steers to the apparent or true wind

angle and not to a compass heading. Any wind shift could result in the vessel steering on an undesired course.

Tacking in WIND mode

Note: The tack function in WIND mode is only available when the system is set up for

boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog and is not available for NAC-1 or AC70 autopilot computers.

Tacking in Wind mode can be performed when sailing with apparent or true wind as the reference. In either case the true wind angle must be less than 90 degrees.

The tacking/gybing operation will mirror the set wind angle on the opposite tack.

Note: Tacking should be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how

it works on your boat. Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat.

The rate of turn during the tack will be given by the Tack time defined in the sailing parameter setup. The tack time is also controlled by the speed of the boat to prevent loss of speed during a tack.

You can initiate the tack function from WIND mode. When you initiate the tacking, the autopilot immediately mirrors the set wind angle to the

opposite side of the bow. You can interrupt the tack operation by selecting standby, re-engaging Wind mode, or

engaging heading hold or no drift.

Gybing

Gybing is possible when the true wind angle is larger than 120°. The time to make a gybe is determined by the speed of the boat to make it as quick as

possible within control.

Turn pattern steering

The autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features when the autopilot is in Heading hold mode.

Note: The turn steering option is not available if the boat type is set to SAIL in the

Autopilot Commissioning dialog, instead the tack/gybe feature is implemented.

Initiating a turn

You start the turn by selecting the relevant turn icon, followed by selecting the port or starboard options in the turn dialog to select the turn direction.

Stopping the turn

You can stop the turn in the turn page of the Autopilot controller. At any time during a turn you can select Standby in the Autopilot controller or Autopilot

standby in the System controls dialog to return to Standby mode and manual steering. You can also stop a turn by pressing a physical standby key to return to Standby mode and

manual steering.

Turn variables

The turn steering options, except the U-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn and some can be adjusted when the boat is in a turn.

U-turn

U-Turn changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite direction. The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be changed during the turn.

Note: Refer to the separate NSO evo3 Installation manual for information about Rate

limit settings.

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C-turn

Steers the vessel in a circle. You can adjust the Rate of turn from the turn dialog before the turn is initiated and during

the turn. Increasing the turn rate makes the vessel turn a smaller circle.

Spiral turn

Spiral-turn makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. You set the initial radius before the turn is initiated, and the change per turn during the turn. If the change per turn is set to zero, the vessel turns in a circle. Negative values indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius.

Zigzag turns

Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern. For navigating in a zigzag pattern, you set the initial heading change before the turn is

started. During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading change, and the leg distance.

Square turn

Makes the vessel automatically turn 90° after having travelled a defined leg distance. At any time during the turn you can change the main heading and the distance of the leg

until the vessel makes a new 90° turn.

Lazy S-turn

Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. During the turn you can alter the heading change and the turn radius.

Depth contour tracking, DCT

If the system has Echosounder input, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth contour.

Warning: Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable. Do not use

it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area.

Use the following process to initiate DCT steering:

1. Ensure that you have depth reading on the panel or on a separate depth instrument.

2. Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the direction of the depth contour.

3. Activate Heading hold mode, select depth contour steering and monitor the depth

reading.

4. Select the port or starboard option in the turn dialog to initiate the depth contour

steering to follow the bottom sloping to starboard or to port:

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Port option

(depth decreases to port)

The following parameters are available for depth contour tracking:

Depth gain

This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the deviation from the selected depth contour. The higher depth gain value the more rudder is applied.

If the value is too small, it takes a long time to compensate for drifting off the set depth contour, and the autopilot fails to keep the boat on the selected depth.

If the value is set too high, the overshoot increases and the steering is unstable.

Contour Cross Angle (CCA)

The CCA is an angle that is added to or subtracted from the set course. With this parameter you can make the boat yaw around the reference depth with lazy-s

movements. The larger the CCA, the bigger yawing is allowed. If you the CCA set to zero there are no lazy-

s movements.

Starboard option

(depth decreases to starboard)

Using the autopilot in an EVC system

When the NSO evo3 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode.

The mode indicator on the Autopilot controller is replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override.

The system returns to NSO evo3 control in standby mode if no rudder command is given from the EVC system within a predefined period.

Using the NSO evo3 in an AP70/AP80 system

If your MFD is connected to an AP70/AP80 autopilot system, the MFD can be used to operate the autopilot.

In an AP70/AP80 autopilot system, only one control unit can be active at the same time.

Note: The MFD cannot be used to configure or commission an AP70/AP80 system.

The thruster symbol on the Autopilot controller indicates thrusters are defined in the AP70/AP80 autopilot system.

For more information about AP70/AP80 autopilot system, refer to the separate AP70/AP80 documentation.

Autopilot detection

The AP70/AP80 system has its own source groups. If the MFD is going to be used to run the AP70/AP80 system, the MFD must use the same source groups as the AP70/AP80 system.

When a MFD is connected to an AP70/AP80 system, it detects the AP70/AP80 system and a prompt is displayed asking if the MFD should restart and use the AP70/AP80 system source groups (restart in professional autopilot compatibility mode).

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If yes is selected, then the MFD restarts using the same source groups as the AP70/AP80 system. If No is selected then the question is not asked again and the MFD cannot be used to operate the AP70/AP80 system.

This setting can be changed by selecting Professional autopilot compatibility in the Advanced settings dialog. When this option is ticked ON, the MFD can be used to operate the AP70/AP80 system.

Running thruster symbols

When thrusters are running in an AP70/AP80 system, red and green arrows are displayed in the MFD Autopilot controller to indicate thrust direction.

Command transfer

An AP70/AP80 system can be set up as a Master system or an Open system. In a Master setup, the master controller gives control to other control units. An MFD cannot

be the master controller in a Master setup. In a Master setup, the MFD can request to control the autopilot and the MFD must accept control from the master controller after the master controller approves transfer of control to the MFD. Once control is accepted, the MFD is active and can be used to operate the autopilot.

In an Open system setup, the MFD can take control of the autopilot by selecting the Mode button on the Autopilot controller and then selecting Take cmd in the CMD transfer dialog. When this occurs the MFD becomes active and the other control units become passive.

In an Open system, control stations can be temporarily locked to avoid accidental control from another control unit. When the MFD has control in an Open system, the MFD can lock and unlock all passive control units. If the MFD is passive and locked, it can request control of the autopilot from the active control unit. The MFD must accept control from the active controller after the active controller approves transfer of control to the MFD.

The following indicators are displayed in the Autopilot controller:

Passive - MFD does not have control of the autopilot. If only the passive icon is displayed, it means it is an Open unlocked system and selecting the Mode button takes control of the autopilot.

Locked system - The key icon indicates it can be a Master system or a locked Open system.

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If the <<10, <1, 10>>, 1> buttons are enabled then the MFD is active and controls the autopilot.

If the lock button is displayed instead of the <10, <1, 10>, 1> buttons, then the MFD is passive and does not control the autopilot. Select the lock button to request control from the active control unit if it is a locked Open system, or the master controller if it is a Master system.

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Active in Open system - the MFD has control of the autopilot in an Open system.

Locking and un-locking other control units

Select the Autopilot information option in the Autopilot controller to open the Command transfer selection pages.

Unlock other stations/Unlock - allows other control units to take control of the autopilot without requesting permission.

Lock other stations/Lock - locks other control units from taking control of the autopilot. When other control units are locked, they must request control of the autopilot from the MFD. When control of the autopilot is requested from another control unit, a prompt is displayed in the MFD to authorize command transfer.

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Selecting the work profile

The AP70/AP80 can be set up with 6 different work profiles associated with different work modes or preferences. Use the AP70/AP80 controller to set up the different work profiles. In the MFD, the active work profile is displayed in the MFD Autopilot controller. If the MFD has control of the autopilot, you can use it to specify the active work profile.

To change the work profile using the MFD, the autopilot must be in standby mode.

1. Open the Autopilot controller and set the autopilot in standby mode

2. Select the Work profiles button to display defined work profiles in the Work profiles

selection page

3. Select the work profile you want to activate

Enabling and disabling thrusters

Select the Thruster button to disable the thruster.

Select the Disabled thruster button to activate the thruster.

Autopilot settings

The autopilot settings can be split between settings done by the user, and settings done during installation and commissioning of the autopilot system.

• User settings can be changed for various operational conditions or user preferences

• Installation settings are defined during commissioning of the autopilot system. No

changes should later be done to these settings

Both user settings and installation settings depends on which autopilot computer that is connected to the system.

The following sections describe the settings that can be changed by the user. The settings are described per autopilot computer.

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Installation settings are available in the documentation following the autopilot computers.

Common user settings

The following user settings are common to all autopilots.

Chart compass

You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel.

Locking autopilot operation from a unit

You can lock a unit to prevent unauthorized operation of the autopilot. When the unit is locked, it is indicated with a lock symbol and with text in the Autopilot controller. No automatic modes can be selected from a locked display.

Note: The lock function is not available on a unit which has autopilot control!

NAC 1 Specific user settings

Steering response

Used to increase or decrease the steering sensitivity. A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a more loose steering. A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides more tight steering. Too high a response level will cause the boat to make S movements.

NAC2/NAC3 Specific user settings

Steering

These options allow for manually changing low speed and high speed parameters that were set during the commissioning of the autopilot computer. For more details, refer to the separate documentation for the autopilot computer.

Selecting the low speed option or the high speed option opens dialogs the following parameters can be changed.

• Turn rate: Preferred turn rate used while turning in degrees per minute

• Rudder gain: This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the

heading error. The higher rudder value the more rudder is applied. If the value is too small

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it will take a long time to compensate for a heading error, and the autopilot will fail to keep a steady course. If the value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be unstable.

• Counter rudder: Relation between change in heading error and applied rudder. Higher

counter rudder will reduce applied rudder faster when approaching the set heading

• Auto trim: Controls how aggressively the autopilot will apply rudder to compensate for a

constant heading offset, e.g. when external forces such as wind or current affects the heading. Lower auto trim will give faster elimination of a constant heading offset

Note: In VRF mode this parameter controls the time constant of the rudder estimate. A

lower value makes the rudder estimate faster, i.e. that it will more quickly catch up with the boat's movements.

• Init rudder: Defines how the system moves the rudder when switching from manual

steering to an automatic mode.

Center: Moves the rudder to zero position

- Actual: Maintains the rudder offset

• Rudder limit: Determines the maximum rudder movement in degrees from midship

position that the autopilot can command the rudder in the automatic modes. The Rudder limit setting is only active during autosteering on straight courses, NOT during course changes. Rudder limit does not affect Non-Follow-up steering

• Off heading limit: Sets the limit for the off heading alarm. An alarm occurs when the actual

heading deviates from the set heading more than the selected limit

• Track response: Defines how fast the autopilot shall respond after having registered a

cross track distance

• Track approach angle: Defines the angle used when the vessel is approaching a leg. This

setting is used both when you start navigating and when you use track offset

• Course change confirm angle: Defines the limits for course change to next waypoint in a

route. If the course change is more than this set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable.

Sailing

Note: Sailing parameters are

only available when the boat type is set to Sail.

This option allows for manually changing parameters that were set during the commissioning of the autopilot computer. For more details of the settings, refer to the separate documentation for the autopilot computer.

• Tack time: Controls the rate of turn (tack time) when performing a tack in wind mode.

• Tack angle: Controls the angle that the boat will tack to between 50º - 150º in Heading

hold mode

• Wind function: Select what wind function the autopilot will use when in wind mode

Auto: If TWA is <70º: Wind mode will use AWA If TWA is ≥70º: Wind mode will use TWA

- Apparent

- True

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• Manual speed: If neither boat speed or SOG data is available and or deemed reliable a

manual value for speed source can be entered and used by the autopilot to aid steering calculations

AC70/AC80 Specific user settings

The AC70/AC80 does not have specific user settings available in the MFD.

Note: The MFD cannot be used to configure or commission an AP70/AP80 system. For

more information, refer to the documentation included with the autopilot computer.

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Radar

The radar panel can be set up as a full screen view or combined with other panels. The radar image can also be displayed as an overlay on a chart panel. For more information,

see "Radar overlay" on page 70.

Note: Radar overlay requires data from a heading sensor or compass to ensure proper

orientation with the chart.

The radar panel

1 Range 2 Orientation 3 Motion 4 Compass* 5 Heading line* 6 Rotary controls 7 Range rings* 8 Range markers* 9 Data bar

* Optional radar symbology. Radar symbology can be turned ON/OFF collectively from the Radar menu, or individually as

described in "Radar settings panel" on page 81.

Dual radar

You can connect to any combination of two supported radars and see both radar images at the same time.

Note: Interference will be seen on the Broadband Radar on most ranges when a pulse or

Halo radar, and a Broadband radar are transmitting at the same time on the same boat. We recommend to only transmit on one radar at a time. For example, transmit Broadband radar for typical navigational usage, or pulse or Halo radar to locate weather cells, defined coastlines at a distance and to trigger Racons.

You can select a dual radar panel by pressing and holding the Radar application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two radar panels.

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Selecting the radar source

You specify the radar in the Radar panel by selecting one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. If you have a multiple Radar panel, the radar is set individually for each radar panel. Activate one of the radar panels, and then select one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. Repeat the process for the second radar panel, and select an alternative radar for this panel.

Note: The 3-digit radar source number is the last 3 digits of the radar's serial number.

Radar overlay

You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to easily interpret the radar image by correlating the radar targets with charted objects.

Note: A heading sensor must be present in the system for radar overlay.

When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions are available from the Chart panel’s menu.

Selecting radar overlay source on chart panels

To select the radar source of the radar overlay displayed on the chart panel, use the Radar options and then Source chart panel menu options to select the radar source.

For chart pages with more than one chart with radar overlay, it is possible to set up different radars sources for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels and then select one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. Repeat the process for the second chart panel with radar overlay, and select an alternative radar for this panel.

Radar operational modes

The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the Radar menu. The following modes are available:

Power off

The power to the radar scanner is turned off. Power off is only available when radar is in standby mode.

Standby

The power to the radar scanner is on, but the radar is not transmitting.

Note: You can also put the radar in standby mode from the System Controls dialog.

Halo light

Controls the levels of the Halo Radar pedestal blue accent lighting. There are four levels possible for the lighting. The accent lighting can only be adjusted when the radar is in standby mode.

Note: The blue accent pedestal lighting might not be approved for use in your boating

location. Check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON.

Transmit

The scanner is on and transmitting. Detected targets are drawn on the radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator).

Note: You can also put the radar in transmit mode from the System Controls dialog.

Radar Range

You adjust radar range by selecting the zoom icons on the radar panel.

Dual range

(Broadband 4G and Halo Radar only)

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When connected to a Broadband 4G or Halo radar, it is possible to run the radar in Dual Range mode.

The radar appears in the radar sources menu as two virtual radar sources A and B. Range and radar controls for each virtual radar source are fully independent and the source can be selected for a particular chart or radar panel in the same manner as dual radar described in "Selecting the radar source" on page 70.

Note: Some controls that are related to physical properties of the radar itself are not

independent of source. These are Fast Scan, Antenna Height and Bearing alignment.

MARPA is fully independent and up to 10 targets may be tracked for each virtual radar source.

Up to two independent Guard Zones may also be defined for each virtual radar source.

Using the cursor on a radar panel

By default, the cursor is not shown on a radar panel. When you position the cursor on the radar panel, the cursor position window is activated

and the cursor menu options are displayed. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select Clear cursor or press the X

key.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

The cursor assist function

Note: The cursor assist function is available if it is enabled. Refer to "Customizing the long press

feature" on page 20.

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle to the desired position.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.

Saving waypoints

Radar sector blanking

(Halo Radar only) You can define up to four sectors on the PPI inside which no radar data is transmitted. This

enables you to blank-out interference caused by features on your boat or from a secondary radar. The blanking occurs on the main radar image and radar overlay on a chart. An enabled sector is shown as a magenta outline with 3 arcs crossing the blanking area. To specify radar sector blanking, refer to the Halo Radar Installation Manual.

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Note: Radar sector blanking is only available for Halo radars.

Main radar PPI Radar overlay on a chart

Adjusting the radar image

You may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and by filtering out the random echoes from sea and weather conditions.

The radar control images are located in the upper right corner of the radar panel. You select between the control images by selecting the control image or by pressing the rotary knob on a remote controller. Active control expands and displays its name in full. You can then adjust the value by using the slide bar or by turning the rotary knob on the remote controller.

You can also adjust the image settings from the radar menu.

Radar use modes

(Halo Radar only) Radar modes are available with default optimal control settings for different environments.

The following modes are available:

• Custom - In this mode all radar controls can be adjusted and will be retained after a mode

change or radar power cycle. Radar defaults are set for general purpose use.

• Harbor - In this mode the radar settings are optimized for areas such as busy waterways

and large man-made structures where good target discrimination and rapid image updates are needed.

• Offshore - In this mode the radar settings are optimized for offshore sea conditions and

making isolated targets larger and easy to see.

• Weather - In this mode the radar settings are optimized for best detection and

presentation of rain clutter. Image update rate is slowed and color depth is increased.

• Bird - In this mode the radar settings are optimized for best detection of birds. The radar is

set up for maximum sensitivity. This mode is not recommended for use in congested harbor environments.

Not all controls are adjustable in each mode. The following list shows preset controls and adjustability for each control.

Range

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Full* Offshore: Full* Weather: Full* Bird: Up to 24nm

Gain

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable

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Threshold

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: 30% Offshore: 30% Weather: 0% Bird: 0%

Target Expansion

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Low Offshore: Medium Weather: OFF Bird: OFF

Sea

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable

Rain

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable

Noise Rejection

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Medium Offshore: High Weather: Medium Bird: High

* Maximum range is dependent on antenna length.

Modes in dual ranges

(Halo Radar only) Modes can be set independently for each range. For example, you can have Offshore mode

for range A and Weather mode for range B. However, interaction between ranges occurs in some cases:

• When using Bird mode for both ranges, maximum range is restricted to 24 NM and range

resolution is reduced.

• Fast scan - The antenna rotation speed is set to the slower of the two modes selected. For

example, Fast Scan is disabled when using Harbor and Weather modes because Fast Scan is Off in Weather mode.

• The Interference reject setting can affect the interference seen or removed on both

ranges.

Interference Reject

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable

Target Separation

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Medium Offshore: OFF Weather: OFF Bird: OFF

Fast scan

Custom: Adjustable Harbor: High Offshore: High Weather: OFF Bird: OFF

Directional clutter rejection

(Broadband 4G Radar only) This mode automatically works when GAIN = AUTO and SEA = HARBOR or OFFSHORE. The

purpose is to allow smaller vessels to be seen in the leeward direction of the sea clutter. The GAIN of the radar receiver is increased dynamically during the sweep, in the leeward direction, for increased target sensitivity in heavier sea states.

When GAIN or SEA = MANUAL, the Directional Clutter Rejection mode will be OFF (nondirectional).

In addition, CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH STC Curve settings are available in the Radar options menu to better optimize the radar image to your liking.

Gain

The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. A higher gain makes the radar more sensitive to radar returns, allowing it to display weaker

targets. If the gain is set too high, the image might be cluttered with background noise. Gain has a manual and an automatic mode. You toggle between automatic and manual

mode in the slide bar, or by pressing and holding the rotary knob.

Sea clutter

Sea clutter is used to filter the effect of random echo returns from waves or rough water near the vessel.

When you increase Sea clutter, filtering the on-screen clutter caused by the echoes of waves is reduced.

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The system includes predefined Sea clutter settings for harbor and offshore conditions for all radar systems except Halo, in addition to the manual mode where you can adjust the settings. For all radar systems except Halo, you select Sea clutter modes from the menu, or by a long press on the rotary knob. You can only adjust the Sea clutter value in manual mode.

Auto Sea Offset

(Halo Radar only) To allow fine tuning of the Sea control while in Auto mode (Auto uses directional adaptive

clutter rejection), the Auto setting may be offset.

Rain clutter

Rain clutter is used to reduce the effect of rain, snow or other weather conditions on the radar image.

The value should not be increased too much as this may filter out real targets.

Advanced radar options

Noise Rejection

(Broadband 4G and Halo radar only) The Noise Rejection control sets the amount of noise filtering applied by the radar. Target

sensitivity is increased at longer ranges when this control is set to Low or High, but does cause some loss of target discrimination.

Tip: To get maximum range performance from Broadband 4G Radar, transmit on one range

only, set the Noise Reject control to High and the threshold as low as possible. The default is 30% for less clutter on the screen. If OFF is selected for the NSO evo3, the range performance is about equal to 3G radar. In some areas where extreme high interference may exist, try OFF for best radar image.

Radar threshold

The threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below this limit are filtered and are not displayed.

Default value: 30%.

Target expansion

Target expansion increases the length of targets in range, making them easier to see.

Rejecting radar interference

Interference could be caused by radar signals from other radar units operating in the same frequency band.

A high setting reduces the interference from other radars. In order not to miss weak targets, the interference rejection should be set to low when no

interference exists.

Target separation

(Broadband 4G and Halo Radar only) The Target separation control allows you to control the target discrimination of the radar

(separation between objects is more prominent).

Fast scan

(Broadband and Halo radar only). Sets the speed of the radar antenna rotation. This option gives faster target updates.

Note: Maximum speed may not be achieved depending on the radar Settings, Mode,

and Range selected. The radar will only rotate as fast as the current control settings allow.

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Sea State

Set the Sea State control according to current sea conditions for best sea clutter rejection.

Target boost

(3G and 4G Broadband, and Pulse Radar only) The target boost control increases pulse length or reduces radar bandwidth to make targets

appear larger in range and increase radar sensitivity.

Radar view options

View menu options vary depending on your radar antenna.

VelocityTrack

This option is available for radar antennas that have Doppler coloring functionality. This is an unlock feature, refer to "Feature unlock" on page 15.

Note: When VelocityTrack is enabled antenna rotation speed may be reduced.

Doppler coloring is a navigation aid to distinguish moving targets approaching or diverging from your vessel. The radar indicates if a target is approaching or diverging from your vessel when both these conditions are true:

• The target's relative speed is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold.

• The target is not geo-stationary (e.g. land or a marker buoy).

The following options are available:

• Off - turns off Doppler coloring

• Normal - approaching targets and diverging targets are colored.

• Approaching targets - only approaching targets are colored

The color of approaching and diverging targets depends on the palette used: Radar image palettes

• Diverging targets are blue colored on all radar image palettes.

• Approaching target colors on radar image palettes:

Black/Red palette - Yellow

- White/Red palette - Yellow

- Black/Green palette - Red

- Black/Yellow palette - Red

Radar overlay palettes on charts

• Diverging targets are dark grey.

• Approaching targets are yellow.

VelocityTrack settings

Use this dialog to set speed thresholds of targets to be colored. The speed threshold can be defined to apply for the radar source of the selected radar panel

only, or to all radar sources connected to the system. The setting is only applied to those radars powered and connected at the time the setting is made. If the all radar sources option is selected, newly connected radars will use the specified values automatically.

VelocityTrack examples

Approaching and diverging moving targets can be indicated as neutral (not colored) in some circumstances. The navigator should be aware of these situations to safely use the VelocityTrack feature as an aid for collision avoidance.

Examples of how VelocityTrack behaves in 2 navigation scenarios is illustrated below. The illustrations show a target (A) crossing own vessel's (B) path.

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The examples show the target movement (1-5) over 5 radar scans with the radar in relative motion mode.

In example C, own vessel COG is 0°, and speed is 0 knots. In example D, own vessel COG is 0°, and speed is 10 knots. In both examples, the target COG is 270°, and the speed is 20 knots. The colors in the example are according to the colors used for black/green and black/yellow

radar palettes:

• Red, indicating the target is on an approaching path to own vessel. It's relative speed at

that point is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold.

• Not colored, indicating it is temporarily neutral because it's relative speed at that point is

less than the VelocityTrack speed threshold.

• Blue, indicating the target is diverging away from own vessel and it's relative speed at that

point is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold.

Radar symbology

Radar symbology defined in the Radar Settings panel can be turned on/off collectively. See the radar panel illustration showing optional radar items.

Target trails

You can set how long the trails generated from each target on your radar panel remain. You can also turn OFF target trails.

Note: True motion is recommended when using Target trails

Clearing target trails from the panel

When target trails are displayed on the panel, the radar menu expands to include an option where you can clear target trails from your radar panel temporarily. The target trails start to appear again unless you switch them off as described above.

The radar palette

Different colors (palettes) can be used to represent detail on your radar panel.

Radar orientation

Radar orientation is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either HU

(Heading UP), NU (North Up) or CU (Course up).

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Head-up

In Head-up mode the heading line on the PPI is oriented on the 0° on the bearing scale and towards the top of the screen. The radar image is displayed relative to own ship, and when the ship turns the radar image rotates.

Note: Head-up is only available in Relative motion mode, and it is the only orientation

mode available if the radar is not connected to a heading source.

North up

In North up mode the 0° indication on the PPI represents north. The heading line on the PPI is oriented according to own ship heading obtained from the gyro compass. When the ship turns the heading line changes its direction according to the ship's heading, while the radar image remains stabilized.

The North up orientation is not available if no heading source is connected to the radar. If heading data is lost, the system will automatically switch to Head-up orientation.

Course up

In Course up mode, the top of the bearing scale indicates the ship’s true course measured from north at the time Course up was activated. When the ship turns the bearing scale remains fixed, while the heading line rotates with the ship's yawing and course change.

The Course up orientation is reset by re-selecting the Course up mode.

Radar motion mode

Radar motion is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either TM (True motion) or RM (Relative motion).

Relative motion

In Relative motion your vessel remains in a fixed location on the Radar PPI, and all other objects move relative to your position.

You select the position of the fixed location as described in "Offsetting the PPI center"

True motion

In True motion your vessel and all moving targets move across the Radar PPI as you travel. All stationary objects remain in a fixed position. When the vessel’s symbol reaches 75% of the PPI radius (A), the radar image is redrawn with the vessel symbol re-positioned (B) 180° opposite the current heading bearing.

When True motion is selected, the True motion reset option is available from the menu. This allows for manually resetting the radar image and vessel symbol to its starting position.

Note: True motion is only available when the PPI is in either North Up or Course Up

orientation mode.

on page 77.

Offsetting the PPI center

You can set the antenna position origin to different location on the radar PPI. The options described in the next sections are available.

Note: Offsetting the PPI center is allowed only in Relative motion.

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PPI center: Center PPI center: Look Ahead PPI Center: Offset

You return the antenna center to PPI center by using the offset option in the View menu.

Note: The bearing scale is according to the Consistent Common Reference Point (CCRP),

while the offset sets the radar antenna position on the PPI. The maximum off-centering allowed is 75% of the radius at the current range. This may result in the CCRP being outside of the bearing scale. In such cases the measurements are still taken by the CCRP and the bearing scale is compressed accordingly.

Center

The Center option resets the antenna position to the center of the PPI.

Look ahead

The Look ahead option is used to maximize the view ahead of the vessel. When selected the PPI center is placed at 70% of the radius of the PPI, 180° opposite the top of the display.

Note: Look ahead is only available for Heading Up radar orientation.

Offset to cursor position

This option allows you to use the cursor for selecting the antenna center. When the option is selected the PPI center is immediately moved to the cursor position.

EBL/VRM markers

The electronic bearing line (EBL) and variable range marker (VRM) allows quick measurements of range and bearing to vessels and landmasses within radar range. Two different EBL/VRMs can be placed on the radar image.

The EBL/VRMs are by default positioned from the center of the vessel. It is, however, possible to offset the reference point to any selected position on the radar image.

When positioned, you can turn the EBL/VRM on/off by selecting the relevant markers on the data bar, or by deselecting the marker from the menu.

Defining an EBL/VRM marker

1. Ensure that the cursor is not active

2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select EBL/VRM 1 or EBL/VRM 2

The EBL/VRM is now positioned on the radar image

3. Select the adjustment option from the menu if you need to reposition the marker, then

adjust the marker by dragging it into position on the radar image

4. Select the save option to save your settings

Placing EBL/VRM markers by using the cursor

1. Position the cursor on the radar image

2. Activate the menu

3. Select one of the EBL/VRM markers

- The EBL line and the VRM circle are positioned according to the cursor position.

Offsetting an EBL/VRM marker

1. Ensure that the cursor is not active

2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select the marker you wish to offset

3. Select the set offset option

4. Position the cursor on the radar panel to set the offset position

5. Select the save option to save your settings.

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You can reset the EBL/VRM center to vessel position from the menu.

Setting a guard zone around your vessel

A guard zone is an area (either circular or a sector) that you can define on the radar image. When activated, an alarm alerts you when a radar target enters or exits the zone.

Defining a guard zone

1. Ensure that the cursor is not active

2. Activate the menu, select Guard zones, then select one of the guard zones

3. Select the shape for the zone

The adjustment options depend on the guard zone shape

4. Select Adjust to define the settings for the guard zone. The values can be set from the

menu or by dragging on the radar panel.

- A: Bearing, relative to the vessel heading

- B: Depth

- C: Range, relative to vessel center

- D: Width

5. Select the save option to save your settings.

When positioned, you can turn the guard zones on/off by selecting the relevant section on the data bar.

Shape: Sector

Shape: Circle

Alarm settings

An alarm is activated when a radar target breaches the guard zone limits. You can select if the alarm is activated when the target enters or exits the zone.

Sensitivity

The guard zone sensitivity can be adjusted to eliminate alarms for small targets.

MARPA targets

If the system includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) can be used to track up to ten radar targets.

You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance.

Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the NSO evo3.

MARPA target symbols

The system uses the target symbols shown below.

Acquiring MARPA target. Typically it takes up to 10 full rotations of the scanner.

on page 81.

Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor.

Tracking and safe MARPA target with extension lines.

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Dangerous MARPA target. A target is defined as dangerous when it enters the guard zone defined on the radar panel.

When no signals have been received within a time limit a target will be defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost.

Selected MARPA target, activated by positioning the cursor on the target icon. The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed.

Tracking MARPA targets

1. Position the cursor on the target on the radar image

2. Select Acquire targets from the menu

3. Repeat the process if you want to track more targets

After your targets are identified, it may take up to 10 radar sweeps to acquire and then track the target.

Cancelling MARPA target tracking

When targets are being tracked, the radar menu expands to include options for cancelling individual targets or to stop the tracking function.

Cancel tracking individual targets by selecting the target icon before activating the menu.

Viewing MARPA target information

If the pop-up is activated, you can select a MARPA target to display basic target information. Information for the 3 MARPA targets closest to the vessel is also displayed in the data bar.

When a target is selected, detailed information for the target can be displayed from the menu.

You can display information about all MARPA targets by using the Vessels option on the Home page.

MARPA alarm settings

You can define the following MARPA alarms:

• MARPA target lost

Controls whether an alarm is activated when a MARPA target is lost.

• MARPA unavailable

Controls whether an alarm is activated if you do not have the required inputs for MARPA to work (valid GPS position and heading sensor connected to the radar server).

Recording radar data

You can record radar data and save the file internally in the unit, or save it onto a storage device connected to the unit.

A recorded radar file can be used for documenting an event or an operational error. A logged radar file can also be used by the simulator.

Note: The record menu option is available if recording is turned on in the Advanced

system settings.

If more than one radar is available, you can select which source you want to record.

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Radar settings

Radar symbology

You can select which optional radar items that should be turned on/off collectively from the menu. Refer to the Radar panel illustration.

Bearings

Used for selecting whether the radar bearing should be measured in relation to True/ Magnetic North (°T/°M) or to your relative heading (°R).

Data bar

Turns on/off the radar data bar. Refer to the radar panel illustration. The data bar can show up to 3 targets, arranged with the most dangerous targets on top.

You can select to show MARPA targets on top and before any AIS targets, even if the AIS targets are closer to your vessel.

MARPA settings

You can define the length of the MARPA trail making it easier to follow target movement. A circle can be added around your vessel to present the danger zone. The radius of the ring is

the same as the closest point of approach as set in the Dangerous Vessels dialog. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 109. An alarm triggers if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone.

Installation

The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or NSO evo3 Installation manuals.

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Echosounder

The Echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure of the sea floor.

The NSO evo3 units do not include built in echosounder or StructureScan. An external module such as the SonarHub, S5100 or other compatible modules must be available on the network to be able to use echosounder functionality on the system.

The Echosounder image

1 Depth 2 Temperature 3 Frequency / Zoom 4 Gain / Color adjustment icons 5 Fish arches 6 Upper and Lower range 7 A-Scope* 8 Temperature graph*

9 Zoom bars* 10 Range scale 11 Depth line* 12 Bottom

* Optional Echosounder items.

Note: You turn the optional Echosounder items on/off individually. Refer to "Echosounder

View options" on page 87.

Multiple Echosounder

You can specify the Echosounder source for the image in the Echosounder panel. You can display two different sources simultaneously, using a split panel configuration. For more information how to select the source for a panel, refer to "Source" on page 85.

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Zooming the image

You can zoom the image by:

• Touch operation: pinching or spreading on the screen, or by using the panel zoom icons

• Remote controller operation: using the IN/OUT keys or the rotary knob

• Keyboard operation: using the +/- keys

Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the image. When zooming in, the sea floor is kept near the bottom of the screen, irrespective of whether

it is in auto-range or manual range. If the range is set considerably less than the actual depth, the unit is not able to find the

bottom when zooming. If the cursor is active, the unit zooms in where the cursor is pointed.

Zoom bar

The zoom bar is displayed when you zoom the image. Drag the zoom bar vertically to view different parts of the water column.

Using the cursor on the image

The cursor can be used to measure a distance to a target, to mark a position, and to select targets.

By default, the cursor is not shown on the image. When you position the cursor on the image; the screen pauses, the depth at the cursor

position is shown, and the information window and the history bar are activated. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select the Clear cursor menu

option.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

The cursor assist function

Note: The cursor assist function is available if it is enabled. Refer to "Customizing the long press

feature" on page 20.

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle to the desired position.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.

Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the position of two observations on the image.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance

2. Start the measuring function from the menu

3. Position the cursor on the second measuring point

A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the distance is listed in the Cursor

Information panel

4. Continue selecting new measuring points if required

You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active.

When you select Finish measuring, the image resumes to normal scrolling.

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Viewing history

Whenever the cursor is shown on the Echosounder panel, the scroll bar is shown at the top of the panel. The scroll bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total Echosounder image history stored.

If the scroll bar is on the far right side, it indicates that you are viewing the latest soundings. If you position the cursor to the left side of the screen, the history bar starts scrolling towards the left, and the automatic scrolling as new soundings are received is turned off.

You can view echosounder history by panning the image. To resume normal scrolling, select the Clear cursor menu option.

Setting up the image

Use the Echosounder menu options to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options on the Echosounder menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select Clear

cursor to return to the normal Echosounder menu.

The range

The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen.

Frequency

The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected.

You can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting dual Echosounder panels from the Home page.

Frequency is the ‘tone’ the transducer transmits. Transducers are designed to operate on different frequencies as the various frequencies have different qualities.

• A low frequency, for example 50 kHz, will go deep. It generates a wide cone but is

somewhat more sensitive to noise. It is good for bottom discrimination and wide area search.

• A high frequency, for example 200 kHz, offers higher discrimination and is less sensitive to

noise. It is good for separating targets and for higher speed vessels.

Color and gain settings

Gain and Color control images are located in the left side of the Echosounder panel. You activate the control by tapping the image or by pressing the rotary knob on a remote controller. Active control expands and displays its name in full. You can then adjust the value by using the slide bar or by turning the rotary knob on the remote controller.

You can also adjust the image settings from the Echosounder menu.

Gain

The gain controls the sensitivity of the Echosounder. The more you increase the gain, the more details are shown on the image. However, a higher

gain setting may introduce more background clutter on the image. If the gain is set too low, weak echoes might not be displayed.

Auto gain

The Auto gain option keeps the sensitivity at a level that works well under most conditions.

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With the gain in auto mode, you can set a positive or negative offset that gets applied to the auto gain.

Color

Strong and weak echo signals have different colors to indicate the different signal strengths. The colors used depend on which palette you select.

The more you increase the Color setting, the more echoes is displayed in the color at the strong return end of the scale.

Structure options

When a StructureScan source is connected to your system, you can overlay a DownScan image on the regular echo image.

For more information see "Echosounder settings" on page 88.

Source

Select to specify the source for the image in the selected panel. You can display two different sources simultaneously, using a split panel configuration. Menu

controls for each panel are independent. The source can be the internal Echosounder, another MFD on the Ethernet network, or a

Echosounder module. To define sources, refer to the separate NSO evo3 Installation manual.

Note: Using two transducers at the same frequency ranges can cause interference

between the two, and they can show up on the image as vertical lines. To avoid this, set one transducer at one frequency range (such as Medium CHIRP) and the other transducer at a different frequency range (such as High CHIRP) using the Frequency menu option.

Pausing the image

You can pause the image, allowing you to examine it. This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint exactly on the image, and if

you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image. The pause function stops the Echosounder from pinging the transducer. The system is not

collecting Echosounder data when paused in this manner.

Advanced options

The Advanced option is only available when the cursor is not active.

Noise rejection

Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can clutter the image.

The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces the on-screen clutter.

TVG

Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface.

Note: For optimal image return and clarity in most conditions, the default value is set to

3, the maximum (range is 0-3).

Scroll speed

You can select the scrolling speed of the image on the screen. A high scroll speed updates the image fast, while a low scroll speed presents a longer history.

Note: In certain conditions it may be necessary to adjust the scroll speed to get a more

useful image. Such as adjusting the image to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving.

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Ping speed

Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. By default, the ping speed is set to max. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to limit interference or to adjust for specific fishing conditions.

Start recording log data

You can start recording log data and save the file internally in the unit, or save it onto a storage device connected to the unit.

The record function is activated from the Advanced menu option. When the data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a

message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen.

Filename

Specify the name of the recording (log).

File format

Select a file format from the drop-down, slg (Echosounder only), xtf (Structure only*), sl2 (Echosounder and Structure) or sl3 (includes StructureScan 3D).

Note: XTF format is for use only with select 3rd party Echosounder viewing tools.

Save to

Select whether the recording is to be saved internally or to a storage device connected to the unit.

Bytes per sounding

Select how many bytes per sounding that are to be used when saving the log file. More bytes yield better resolution, but cause the record file to increase in size compared to using lower byte settings.

Create StructureMap

If StructureScan is available on the network, you can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. The log file can also be converted to StructureMap format from the Files option.

Upload to C-MAP Genesis

Files are transmitted to C-MAP Genesis when recording completes, if you are connected to a wireless hotspot. For information about wireless hotspots, refer to "Wireless connection" on page

102.

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Privacy

If allowed by your selected C-MAP Genesis account, you can choose between setting the recorded log files as Private or Public at C-MAP Genesis.

Time remaining

Shows the remaining allocated space available for recordings.

Stop recording log data

Select Stop in the Recording Echo dialog to fully stop the recording of all echosounder data.

Note: If you have selected the Upload to C-MAP Genesis option and are connected to a

wireless hotspot, your recorded files are transmitted to C-MAP Genesis when you select Stop.

Viewing the recorded sounder data

Both internally and externally stored sounder records may be reviewed when the view sonar log option is selected in the Echo settings dialog. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 88.

The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from the replay menu option.

You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image as on a normal echo image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which

channel to display. You exit the replay mode by selecting the X symbol in the upper right corner of the replay

image.

Echosounder View options

Split screen options

Zoom

The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the panel.

By default the zoom level is set to 2x. You can select up to 8x zoom from the drop-down menu or the zoom (+ or -) buttons.

The range zoom bars on the right side of the display shows the range that is magnified. If you increase the zooming factor the range is reduced. You see this as reduced distance between the zoom bars.

Bottom lock

The bottom lock mode is useful when you want to view echoes close to the bottom. In this mode, the left side of the panel shows an image where the bottom is flattened. The range scale is changed to measure from the seabed (0) and upwards. The bottom and the zero line

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are always shown on the left image, independent of the range scale. The scaling factor for the image on the left side of the panel is adjusted as described for the Zoom option.

Palettes

You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions.

Temperature graph

The temperature graph is used to illustrate changes in water temperature. When toggled on, a colored line and temperature digits are shown on the Echosounder

image.

Depth line

A depth line can be added to the bottom surface to make it easier to distinguish the bottom from fish and structures.

A-Scope

The A-scope is a display of real-time echoes as they appear on the panel. The strength of the actual echo is indicated by both width and color intensity.

Zoom bars

The zoom bars shows the range that is magnified on a split panel with zoom views. The range zoom bars on the right side of the display shows the range that is magnified and

displayed on the left side. If you increase the zooming factor, the range is reduced. You see this as reduced distance between the zoom bars.

You can move the zoom bars on the right side up or down to cause the left side image to show different depths of the water column.

Fish ID

You can select how you want the echoes to appear on the screen. You can also select if you want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel.

Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication

Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish.

Echosounder settings

Network echosounder mode

The network echosounder mode setting selects whether only one or multiple echosounder sources can be selected at the same time.

Note: Changing the mode requires that all connected sources are restarted.

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Overlay downscan

When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image.

When overlay downscan is activated, the Echosounder panel menu expands to include basic DownScan options.

View Echosounder log

Used to view Echosounder recordings. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from the menu.

You can use the cursor on the image, measure distance, and set view options as on a live Echosounder image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected Echosounder file, you can select which channel to display.

You exit the view function by selecting the X in the upper right corner.

Structure depth offset

Setting for Structure transducers. All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water

depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface.

• To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal

to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the vessel, A (negative value).

• To show the depth from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the

vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value)

• For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0.

Use depth and temp data from

Selects from which source the depth and temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network.

Installation

Used for installation and setup. See the separate Installation manual

ForwardScan setup

Available when the ForwardScan feature is turned on. For setup information, refer to the Operator Manual.

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StructureScan

StructureScan uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of the seabed.

Note: You must have a StructureScan HD, TotalScan or StructureScan 3D transducer

installed to use StructureScan features.

StructureScan is not integrated in NSO evo3. You must have a compatible external StructureScan module available on the network to use the StructureScan features.

Note: StructureScan 3D is also supported. StructureScan 3D is a sonar technology that

allows anglers to see underwater structure and bottom contours in customizable, threedimensional views. For more information about StructureScan 3D, refer to the separate StructureScan 3D documentation.

The StructureScan image

The view

The StructureScan panel can be set up as a DownScan image, or showing left/right side scanning.

The DownScan image can also be added as an overlay to the traditional Echosounder image.

1 Depth

Note: The depth reading depends on the Structure depth offset setting,

refer to "Structure depth offset" on page 89.

2 Temperature 3 Frequency 4 Bottom 5 Zoom (downscan) / Range (sidescan) icons 6 Range scale

Zooming the StructureScan image

You can zoom a StructureScan image by:

• Touch operation: using the panel zoom icons, or by pinching or spreading on the screen

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• Key operation: using the +/- keys

• Remote controller operation: turning the rotary knob when the cursor is not active, or by

using the IN/OUT keys

Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel.

Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel

By default, the cursor is not shown on the StructureScan image. When you position the cursor on a DownScan image, the screen pauses, the cursor

information window and the history bar are activated. On a DownScan image, the depth is shown at cursor position.

When you position the cursor on a SideScan image, the screen pauses, and the cursor information window is activated. On a SideScan image, the left/right distance from the vessel to the cursor are shown at the cursor position.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

The cursor assist function

Note: The cursor assist function is available if it is enabled. Refer to "Customizing the long press

feature" on page 20.

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle to the desired position.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.

Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the position of two observations on the image.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance

2. Start the measuring function from the menu

3. Position the cursor on the second measuring point

A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the distance is listed in the Cursor Information panel

4. Continue selecting new measuring points if required

You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active.

When you select Finish measuring, the image resumes to normal scrolling.

Viewing StructureScan history

Whenever the cursor is active on a StructureScan panel, the scroll bar is shown on the panel. The scroll bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total StructureScan image history stored. Depending on the view selected, the scroll bar is on the far right side (SideScan) or at the top of the screen (DownScan).

You can pan the image history by dragging up/down (SideScan) or left/right (DownScan). To resume normal StructureScan scrolling, press Clear cursor.

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Setting up the StructureScan image

Range

The range setting determines the water depth and SideScan range that is visible on the screen.

Auto range

When the range is set to Auto the system automatically sets the range depending on the water depth.

Preset range levels

You can select between several preset range levels.

Custom range

This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range limits.

StructureScan frequencies

StructureScan supports two frequencies. 455 kHz provides ideal range and image quality in most situations, while 800kHz is used to provide higher detail in shallow water.

Contrast

Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen. To adjust the contrast setting:

1. Select the contrast icon or activate the contrast option in the menu to display the color

adjustment bar

2. Drag the bar or use the rotary knob to set the value.

Palettes

You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions.

View

You can set up the StructureScan page as a DownScan image, left only, right only, or left/ right side scanning.

Pausing the StructureScan image

You can pause the StructureScan image, allowing you to examine the structures and other images in more depth and detail.

This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint exactly on the StructureScan image, and if you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image.

Advanced StructureScan settings

TVG

Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface.

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Note: For optimal image return and clarity in most conditions, the default value is set to

3, the maximum (range is 0-3).

Flipping the Structure image left/right

If required, the left/right SideScanning images can be flipped to match the direction of the transducer installation.

Range Lines

Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth (Downscan) and distance (SideScan).

Recording StructureScan data

You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the unit, or onto a storage device connected to the unit as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 86.

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StructureMap

The StructureMap feature overlays SideScan images from a StructureScan source on the map. This makes it easier to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position, and aids in interpreting SideScan images.

The StructureMap image

The example below shows a chart panel with Structure overlay, combined with a traditional SideScan panel.

You move around in the chart as usual when you have a Structure overlay:

• Touch operation: zoom the chart and the scanned image by using the zoom (+ or -)

buttons, or by pinching or spreading on the screen. Drag on the panel to view the scanned image.

• Key operation: zoom the chart and the scanned image by using the +/- keys.

• Remote controller operation: zoom the chart and the scanned image by turning the rotary

knob, by using the zoom icons or the IN/OUT keys. Move the chart to view the scanned image by using the arrow keys

Selecting the Clear cursor option removes the cursor from the panel, and the chart center is positioned at the vessel.

Activating Structure overlay

1. Turn on Structure overlay from the chart menu

The chart menu is increased to show Structure options

- Structure data starts to appear on the chart screen as soon as Structure overlay is enabled

2. Select Structure source

- Live data is default

Note: Structure overlay can also be activated by selecting a saved StructureMap file in

the files browser.

StructureMap sources

Two sources can be used to overlay Structure logs on the charts, but only one can be viewed at a time:

• Live data - Used when StructureScan data is available on the system.

• Saved files - These are recorded StructureScan (*.sl2 or *.sl3) data that are converted to

StructureMap (*.smf) format. Saved *.smf files can be used even if no StructureScan sources are connected.

Live source

When live data is selected, the SideScan imaging history is displayed as a trail behind the vessel icon. The length of this trail varies depending on available memory in the unit and range settings. As the memory fills up, the oldest data is automatically deleted as new data is

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added. When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the StructureScan transducer is reduced, but the width and the length of the image history is increased.

Note: Live mode does not save any data. If the unit is turned off, all recent data is lost.

Saved files

When Saved files are selected, the StructureMap file is overlaid on the map based on position information in the file.

If the chart scale is large, the StructureMap area is indicated with a boundary box until the scale is large enough to show Structure details.

Saved mode is used to review and examine StructureMap files, and to position the vessel on specific points of interest on a previous scanned area.

Note: When saved files are used as the source, all StructureMap files found on the

storage device and in the system’s internal memory are displayed. If there is more than one StructureMap of the same area, the images overlap and clutter the chart. If several logs of the same area are required, the maps should be put on separate storage devices.

StructureMap tips

• To get a picture of taller structures (a wreck, etc.) — do not drive over it, instead, steer the

boat so the structure is on the left or right side of your vessel.

• Do not overlap history trails when conducting a side-by-side scan of an area.

Recording StructureScan data

StructureScan data can be recorded from a chart panel with Structure overlay enabled. StructureScan recordings can also be started from a StructureScan panel. When StructureScan data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol and a message

appears periodically at the bottom of the screen.

Note: The message includes information about file size. Keep the size of your logs to

100MB or less to allow for faster file conversion.

The recording is stopped by re-selecting the record function.

Converting StructureScan data to StructureMap format

A StructureScan log file (.sl2) is converted to StructureMap format (.smf ) after recording from the recording dialog, or from the files browser.

You can create standard or high resolution files. High resolution .smf files capture more detail, but take longer to convert and are larger than standard resolution files.

To save disc space it is recommended to remove the StructureScan (.sl2) files after conversion.

Using StructureMap with mapping cards

StructureMap allows you to maintain full chart capability and can be used with preloaded cartography as well as C-MAP, Navionics, and other third-party charting cards compatible with the system.

When using StructureMap with mapping cards, copy the StructureMap (.smf ) files to the unit’s internal memory. We recommend keeping copies of StructureMap files on external mapping cards.

Structure options

You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled.

Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as the source. Unavailable options are greyed.

Range

Sets the search range.

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Transparency

Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay. With minimum transparency settings, the chart details are almost hidden by the StructureMap overlay.

Palette

Selects Structure palette.

Contrast

Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen.

Water column

Shows/hides the water column in Live mode. If turned OFF schools of bait fish might not be seen on the SideScan image. If turned ON the accuracy of the SideScan image on the map might be affected by the water

depth.

Frequency

Sets the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth and range coverage.

Noise rejection

Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can clutter the sonar screen. The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.

Clear live history

Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current data.

Record data

Records StructureScan data.

Source

Selects StructureMap source.

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ForwardScan

ForwardScan sonar is a navigational aid that helps you monitor the underwater environment in front of your vessel while carrying out slow speed maneuvers.

To use the ForwardScan feature you must have a ForwardScan transducer mounted on your vessel.

The ForwardScan transducer must be connected to a compatible sonar module (or another unit which have built-in sonar shared over the network).

Note: If you have both a sonar/CHIRP and a ForwardScan transducer connected to

different sonar modules (or another unit which have built-in sonar shared over the network), you can view both simultaneously on a single device.

Warning: Do not rely on this equipment as your principle source of

navigation or hazard detection.

Warning: Do not use this equipment to gauge depth or other conditions

for swimming or diving.

The ForwardScan image

1 Transducer location shown as the origin on the page 2 Depth range scale and vessel position 3 Forward range scale 4 Point data 5 Bottom 6 Depth history

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Setting up the ForwardScan image

Depth

Controls depth range. Depth range is set to auto mode by default.

Forward range

Controls the forward looking search range. Maximum Forward range is 91 meters (300 feet).

Noise Rejection

Filters out signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.

Record

Records ForwardScan sonar logs.

Pause

Pauses forward-looking Echosounder transmissions.

ForwardScan view options

Palette

Several display palettes are available for a variety of water conditions.

History ratio

Controls how much Echosounder history is shown behind the boat. The higher the ratio, the more history will be shown.

Point data

By default, ForwardScan only shows the bottom. Select the Point data menu option to specify to view no sonar data points, all sonar data points, or only points (Objects) in the water column.

Show zones

Displays warning zones (yellow) and critical zones (red) on the screen. Refer to "Critical forward range and Critical depth" on page 99.

Depth lines

Displays lines on the screen that make it easier to quickly estimate depth and the underwater objects.

Heading extension

You can use the heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values.

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ForwardScan extension

1 Red - Critical 2 Yellow - Warning 3 Green - Safe

Select ForwardScan in the Chart Settings dialog to view the ForwardScan heading extension on the chart panel.

ForwardScan setup

Specify the setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog.

Critical forward range and Critical depth

Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth are user-selected thresholds that define a critical zone forward of your vessel.

If you travel into water shallow enough to cross into the critical zone, the Critical Zone alarm is activated. You can display the critical warning zones by activating the Show zones menu option.

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ForwardScan image with Show zones active

1 Critical zone 2 Warning zone

Warning Forward Range and Warning Depth values are based on the selected Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth values.

Note: To receive Critical Zone alerts, enable ForwardScan alarm in the Alarm settings

dialog. For more information about enabling alarms, refer to Alarms.

Transducer angle

We recommend installing the transducer vertical to the waterline. In cases where that is not possible, the Transducer Angle setting helps offset the difference between the transducer angle and the waterline.

The angle can be adjusted from 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees.

Warning: Adjustments to the transducer angle value should be done with

caution. Large variations in the transducer angle value can distort depth data, increasing the risk of striking underwater obstructions.

Depth offset

Setting for ForwardScan transducers. All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water

depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface.

100

• To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal

to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the vessel, A (negative value).

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Simrad NSO evo3 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Disclaimer

Trademarks

Navico product references

Copyright

Warranty

Compliance statements

Industry Canada

Internet usage

About this manual

Manual version

Viewing the manual on the screen

The Software version

Contents

Introduction

Front controls

The Home page

Application pages

Split pages

Using the cursor on a split screen

Pre-configured split pages

Favorite pages

Integration of 3rd party devices

SmartCraft VesselView integration

Suzuki Engine panel

Yamaha engine integration

FUSION-Link integration

FLIR camera integration

BEP CZone integration

CZone dashboard

Feature unlock

Card reader

USB devices

Remote controllers

Basic operation

System controls dialog

Activating functions

Turning the system on and off

First time startup

Standby mode

Display illumination

Brightness

Night mode

Locking the touchscreen

Wireless

Instrument bar

Touchscreen, keyboard and mouse operation

Menus

Pages and panels

Favorite panel as pop-up on a page

Man Overboard waypoint

Screen capture

Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

Configurable WheelKey

Customizing the long press feature

Adjusting panel size

Password protection

Adding new favorite pages

Edit favorite pages

Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar

Turning the Instrument bar on/off

Select a predefined activity bar

Edit the content of the Instrument bar

Fuel economy gauge

Bridge Control

Adding displays to a Bridge

Configuring the preset pages for displays in a bridge

Selecting Bridge presets

Charts

The Chart panel

Chart data

Showing dual chart types

Selecting chart type

Panning the chart

Chart scale