Simrad NSS12, NSS7, NSS8 Installation Manual
ENGLISH
NSS7, NSS8 and NSS12
Installation Guide
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Preface
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be re ected 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 instrument and transducers in a
manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this
product is solely responsible for observing safe boating 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.
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 con ict between any
Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be
the o cial version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and a liates reserve the right to make changes to speci cations without
notice.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand web site of your display or system:
www.simrad-yachting.com
Declarations and conformance
This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.
Compliance Statements
The Simrad NSS complies with the following regulations:
• FCC Part 15
• CE compliant per EN60945
• C - Tick
For more information please refer to our website:
www.simrad-yachting.com.
Warning
The user is cautioned that any changes or modi cations not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
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measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that of the receiver
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for installing the Simrad NSS systems.
The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology
and practices.
The manual does not cover basic background information about how equipment such as
radars, echo sounders and AIS work. Such information is available from our web site:
www.simrad-yachting.com/en/Support/Library/.
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.
!Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should proceed care-
fully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/personnel.
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Contents | NSS Installation Manual
Contents
7 NSS overview
8 Front - Controls
9 Rear - Connectors
10 NSS7/NSS8 typical system example
11 NSS12 potential system example
12 Planning the installation
12 Preparing for installation
13 Check the contents
14 Mounting location
15 Mounting the NSS display
15 Panel mount
16 Bracket mount
17 Wiring the NSS
17 Wiring guidelines
18 Connecting power
18 Power connection (basic)
18 Power Control (yellow wire)
19 Power Control setup
20 External alarm
20 External Alarm Setup
21 External GPS
21 Mounting location
22 Internal echosounder
22 External echosounder
23 Transducer adapter cables
24 Echosounder setup
26 RADAR
27 HD radar
28 Radar setup
30 Video In
30 Connecting video sources
30 Video In con guration
31 NMEA0183
31 Wiring NMEA 0183 for RS422
31 Wiring NMEA 0183 for RS232
32 Serial port setup
33 NMEA2000 / SimNet
33 SimNet: The basics
34 Planning and installing a SimNet backbone
34 Power the SimNet network
37 Data bridging
38 NMEA 2000 / SimNet setup
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39 Ethernet (NETWORK port)
39 Connecting directly to a single device
39 Connecting to multiple devices
41 Ethernet setup
42 Autopilot
42 Wiring the autopilot system
43 Using the SG05 EVC gateway
43 Autopilot setup
51 CZone connection to SimNet
52 CZone setup
53 Applying Software Updates
53 Backing up user data
53 NSS software updates
54 SimNet and Ethernet device updates
55 Dimensioned Drawings
55 NSS7
56 NSS8
57 NSS12
58 Connector Pinouts
58 Power
58 Video / Data
59 NMEA2000
59 Network (Ethernet)
59 Echosounder
60 Accessory cables
60 Simnet cables
60 Ethernet cables
61 Supported data
61 NMEA 2000 PGN List
64 NMEA0183 supported sentences
65 Speci cations
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NSS overview
NSS Sport Touchscreen multifunction display range includes three display sizes: 6.4” (VGA) ,8.0”
(SVGA), and 12” (XGA).
Ultrabright LED backlit screens are used across the range.
All three models include an internal GPS antenna.
The NSS12 features an internal ethernet switch with 3 ethernet connectors for extra network
connectivity, whereas the NSS7 and NSS8 have built-in echosounders and a single ethernet
connector.
Built-in Insight or Navionics coastal cartography (depending on region) with optional
Platinum + Support via micro SD.
Network capability with Simrad NSE and NSO multifunction displays.
Expansion options include: Integration with AC12/AC42 and SG05 autopilot computers,
external BSM-1, BSM-2, and LSS StructureScan echosounders, Broadband BR24, 3G, and HD
Digital radar, SonicHub, SiriusXM™ Weather and Audio Support, SimNet/NMEA 2000, camera/
video signal input, and BEP CZone integration.
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Front - Controls
MARK
MOB
GOTO
MENU
PAGE S
STBY
IN
MOB
OUT
AUTO
SIMRAD
NSS 7
P
U
S
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T
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6
7
8
9
10
1 Tou ch sc re en
2 Card reader door
3 Micro-SD Card reader
Used for optional Navionics or InsightHD chart data, software updates, transfer of user data
and system backup.
4
STBY / AUTO key
Used for Autopilot operation.
5
MARK / MENU key
A short press displays the active panel’s menu. A long press places a waypoint at the vessel’s
position.
6
X key
Used to exit dialogs, to return to previous menu level and to remove the cursor from the
screen on chart, radar and echosounder panels.
7
Rotary knob
Used for zooming chart and for scrolling through menus. Press rotary knob to con rm selection.
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GOTO / PAGES key
A short press displays the Pages overview panel (Home page). Repeated short presses toggles
between Pages overview, Tools and Settings panels. A long press displays the Go To menu.
9
IN / OUT / MOB key Zoom key
for chart, radar and echosounder panels. A simultaneous press on both key ends will position
a Man Over Board (MOB) mark at vessel’s position.
10 Power key
A long press turns the unit ON/OFF. A short press brings up the light options dialog. Repeated
short presses toggles between preset brightness levels.
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Rear - Connectors
NSS12 NSS7 & NSS8
234555
23451
Key Function Description
1 ECHO
Built in Broadband Echosounder on the NSS7 and NSS8.
NSS12 requires an optional echo sounder module connected via
ethernet
2 POWER
For power input 12 or 24 V DC input (page 18), Power control (page
18) and external alarm (page 20).
3
VIDEO IN/
NMEA0183
Supplied cable provides two composite video inputs (page 30) and
one RS422 port (NMEA0183 TX, RX) see NMEA0183 Wiring (page 31)
4
SIMNET/
NMEA2000
Connects NSS display to a SimNet or NMEA2000 network (see
‘NMEA2000 / SimNet’ on page 25).
5 NETWORK
Three Ethernet network ports on the NSS12 or one on the NSS7 and
NSS8 for connecting to other NSS displays and Network modules. (see
page 39 )
The card reader door is opened by pulling outwards the right hand edge of the door.
The card reader door should always be shut immediately after inserting or removing a card,
in order to prevent possible water ingress.
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Supplied with
NSS display
Optional
accessory
HD RADAR
NEP-2
LSS-1
WEATHER
AUDIO SonicHub
External GPS: GS15
Auto Pilot: AP28/AP24
Heading Sensor: RC42
Audio: SonicHub
Engines: NMEA2000
Digital Switching:
CZONE
Instruments: IS20
Graphic, Data, Wind
AIS: NAIS300 / AI50
Built-in Broadband
ECHOSOUNDER
NSS7 and NSS8
IMAGING
SONAR
USA Only
BROADBAND RADAR
iPod Dock
Sirius satelite weather
and radio
LSS-1 Transducer
Optional 2nd transducer
for high deadrise hulls
HD Radar
2,4,6,10 or 25 kW
Audio cable
NMEA2000 / SimNet
SIMNET /
NMEA2000
POWER
NETWORK
NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK
NSS7 or NSS8
VIDEO /DATA
Video 1 (Red)
Video 2 (Green)
RX + Green
Blue
Yellow
Orange
TX +
TX -
RX -
NMEA 0183 Serial port
POWER
Red (FU SE)
Black
Yellow
Power Control
Ext. Alarm
12 or 24 V DC
Blue
+
_
ETHERNET SWITCH
BR24/3G
ECHO TRANSDUCER
Various inhull,
through hull, and
transom mount
options available
NSS7/NSS8 typical system example
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VIDEO IN
Optional
accessory
HD Radar
ECHOSOUNDER
BSM-1 or BSM-2
NEP-2
LSS-1
WEATHER
AUDIO
External GPS: GS15
Auto Pilot: AP28/AP24
Heading Sensor: RC42
Audio: SonicHub
Engines: NMEA2000
Digital Switching: CZone
Instruments: IS20
Graphic, Data, Wind
AIS: NAIS300 / AI50
Structure Scan
Echo Sounder
USA Only
iPod Dock
Sirius satelite weather
and radio
LSS-1 Transducer
Optional 2nd transducer
for high deadrise hulls
HD Radar
2,4,6,10 or 25 kW
Audio cable
NMEA2000 / SimNet
SimNet /
NMEA2000
POWER
NETWORK
NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK
NSS12 NSS12
ETHERNET
SWITCH
TRANSDUCER
BROADBAND RADAR
BR24/3G
WM-2
Various inhull,
through hull, and
transom mount
options available
NSS12 potential system example
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Planning the installation
Preparing for installation
Tools required
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8
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1 Drill
2 Jig Saw
3 Drill Bit
4 Drill Bit
5 Hole Saw (25mm / 1”)
6 Pozi Screw Driver
7 File
8 PVC Electrical Tape
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Check the contents
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Key Description Key Description
1 Sun Cover 7 Bracket mount rear bezel
2 Cosmetic screw covers (x2) 8 Power cable
3 NSS Display 9 Video/NMEA0183 cable
4 Flush mount gasget 10 Documentation wallet
5 Bracket knobs (x2) 11 Flush mount machine screws (x4)
6 Mounting bracket 12 Bracket mount rear bezel securing
screws (x4)
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Mounting location
Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. The display should be
mounted so that the operator can easily use the controls and clearly see the display screen.
Be sure to leave a direct path for all of the cables. Simrad displays are high-contrast and
anti-re ective, and are viewable in direct sunlight, but for best results install the display out
of direct sunlight. The chosen location should have minimal glare from windows or bright
objects.
Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in
doubt, consult a quali ed boat builder.
Before cutting a hole in a panel, make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other
parts behind the panel.
Do not mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold, where it might be submerged, or
where it will interfere with the operation, launching or retrieving of the boat.
If bracket mounting the display choose an area where the display will not be subjected to
excessive vibration.
The mounting location will a ect the internal GPS receiver. Ensure you test the unit in it’s
intended location to ensure satisfactory reception. An external GPS source may be added to
overcome poor reception areas.
Leave su cient clearance space to connect all relevant cables.
Good ventilation is required. Poor ventilation may cause the display to overheat.
Simrad displays are designed to operate in temperatures from -15° C to +55° C (+5° F to +131°
F).
For overall width and height requirements, please see the dimensions section on page 55.
X
X
Electromagnetic interference
Gasoline fumes
Moving parts
Vibration
Heat
Salt spray
Hand hold
Physical damage
2.0 m (6.5 ft) Min
1.0 m (3 ft) Min
1.5 m (5 ft) Min
RADAR
Radio or AIS Transmitter
Compass
MARK
MOB
GOTO
PAGES
MENU
STBY
AUTO
IN
MOB
OUT
MARK
MOB
GOTO
PAGES
MENU
STBY
AUTO
IN
MOB
OUT
MARK
MOB
GOTO
PAGES
MENU
STBY
AUTO
IN
MOB
OUT
MARK
MOB
GOTO
PAGES
MENU
STBY
AUTO
IN
MOB
OUT
9
8
GPS Signal
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Mounting the NSS display
Panel mount
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Attach the ush mounting template
to the selected mounting position
using adhesive tape.
Drill pilot holes for the four hole saw
cuts and four self tapping screws
used to secure the display. If using
M4 machine screws use a 5 mm
(0.20 ”) drill bit.
Peel backing o the gasket and apply to the surface.
Connect all cables to the rear of the
unit before placing the unit into the
console.
Secure the display to the surface.
To nish o the installation, rmly
clip the upper and lower bezels in
place.
Note: For ush installations the supplied rear bezel is not used.
Use a 25 mm (1 “) hole saw to cut the
four corner radius.
Cut along the dotted line and
remove the shaded area.
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Bracket mount
Drill cable and fastener pilot holes.
Using the bracket as a template,
mark places to drill the central cable
hole and four pilot holes for the
bracket fasteners.
screw bracket down with fasteners.
Fit rear bezel to NSS using supplied
machine screws.
Align the NSS ratchet teeth with
those of the bracket and partially
screw in the bracket knobs one at
a time.
Further tighten both knobs to
ensure the unit is held securely and
can’t tilt forward under it’s own
weight.
Stand back and check if the viewing
angle is correct. Loosen the knobs
slightly if adjustment is required,
then re-tighten.
To nish o the installation, clip the
upper and lower bezels in place.
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Wiring the NSS
Wiring guidelines
Don’t do this Do this
Don’t make sharp bends in the cables Do make drip and service loops
Don’t run cables in a way that allows water
to ow down into the connectors
Do tie-wrap all cables to keep them secure
Don’t route the data cables in areas adjacent
to radar, transmitter, or large current carrying
cables
If cables are shortened, lengthened, or
re-terminated, do insulate and protect all
wiring connections
Do leave room at the back to install and
remove cables
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Warning: Before starting the installation, be sure to turn electrical power o . If power is
left on or turned on during the installation, re, electrical shock, or other serious injury may
occur. Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is compatible with the NSS display
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Warning: The NSS has a voltage rating of 12 V DC or 24 V DC. (9 V DC - 32 V DC max
range). SimNet is 12 V DC only
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Warning: The red wire should always be connected to (+) DC V using a fuse or thermal
breaker (10 Amp)
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Connecting power
Power connection (basic)
The NSS display can be powered by either 12 V
or 24 V DC. Displays are protected against reverse
polarity, under voltage and over voltage.
The supplied power cable has a four core cable
used for:
• power into the system (Red and Black wires)
• controlling power state of the display or power
state of other displays and devices (Yellow wire)
• connecting to an external alarm (Blue wire)
Connect red to (+) DC using a 5 amp fuse for NSS12, and a 3 amp fuse for NSS7 and NSS8.
Connect Black to (-) DC. The display can be powered on and o using the power button.
Power Control (yellow wire)
Planning is required how you want to be able to turn on and o the NSS an connected compatible devices.
The yellow (Power Control) wire on the NSS power cable can either be an input that will turn
on the display when power is applied, or an output that turns on other devices when the
display is powered on. It can be con gured at the installation stage to control the power state
of displays and compatible devices. When commissioning the system, displays can be set to
be a Power Control Slave or Power Control Master.
Power Control con guration options of the NSS are:-
• use the Power button to turn on the display only: Yellow wire not connected
• display to turn on when power is applied to the display: Common red and yellow wires
• use the Power button to turn on the display and other displays and or compatible devices
such as Broadband Radar: Yellow wire connected to a Power Control Bus. (Set one or more
displays to be a Power Control Master)
12 - 24 V DC
Red (FUSE )
Black
Yellow
No Connect
+
_
Blue
12 - 24 V DC
Red (FUSE)
Black
Yellow
Blue
+
_
No Power Control
Yellow Wire: No Connect:
Display will turn on and o when the
power button on the front of the unit is
pressed. Power Control wire is not attached.
Auto Power on
Display will turn on when power is applied
to the display. Common the yellow wire with
the red wire after the fuse.
Note: The unit can not be powered down
but can enter a standby mode. (screen backlight o ).
4
12 - 24 V DC
Red (FUSE )
Black
Yellow
No Connect
+
_
Blue
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12 - 24 V DC
Red
Black
Power Control Master
Power Control Slave
Boradband Radar
Yellow
Red
Black
Yellow
Red
Black
Power Control Bus
Yellow
+
_
AB
C
Power Control Master
Display (A) turns on using the power button. It is set as the Power Control Master and will
output voltage on the Power Control bus to turn on display (B) and Broadband radar (C).
Display (B) is set to Power Control Slave and if turned on by display (A) cannot be powered
down using its own power button, but can be set to standby.
If display (A) is o , display (B) can be turned on using its power button, but won’t turn on
any other devices. Display (B) could, however also be set to Power Control Master.
Note: If a display has its power state controlled by another display or ignition switch, it can’t
be totally powered down. It can enter a standby state to save power. If the power button is
pressed and Power O selected, a message will appear “Preparing to standby…”
Power Control setup
To con gure a display as a Power Control Slave or Master select Power control from the
‘Settings’ menu.
The following Simrad products require (+) DC Volts on the yellow wire in order to function:
NEP-2, BSM-1, BSM,-2, WM-2, Broadband radar, RI10, SonicHub.
The +DC volts can come via a switch, a breaker or from an NSS or NSE display yellow wire.
Not connected Fused + DC power
supply
Switch NSS, NSE display
yellow wire
Unit is turned on
using the power key
Unit always on when
power is on
Unit power controlled by switch
Unit turned on or o
by display (if display
power control master)
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External alarm
Blue wire on power cable:
An external alarm can be connected to one or more displays on the network. The external
alarm can be a small peizo buzzer connected directly, or a horn siren connected via a relay.
Alarms are con gured globally in the system i.e they can be con gured on one display and
seen, heard and acknowledged from all displays. How ever the external alarm siren can be
enabled or disabled on individual displays. For information on con guring alarms, refer to the
Alarms section in the Operation manual.
12 - 24 V DC
1 A max
35 V DC max
Red (FU SE)
Black
Yellow
+
_
Blue
For sirens that draw more than 1 Amp use a relay
12 - 24 V DC
Red (FUS E)
Black
Yellow
+
_
Blue
External Alarm Setup
The SIREN ENABLED option must be set in order for the unit to drive the external alarm when
an alarm condition arises.
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