Simrad NSS 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 safe boating practices.

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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.

Trademarks

Navico® is a registered trademark of Navico. Simrad® is used by license from Kongsberg. 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. SimNet® is a registered trademark of Navico. Fishing Hot Spots® is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc. Copyright© 2012

Fishing Hot Spots. FUSION-Link™ Marine Entertainment Standard™ is a registered trademark of FUSION

Electronics Ltd. C-MAP® is a registered trademark of C-MAP. FLIR® is a registered trademark of FLIR. Mercury® is a registered trademark of Mercury. SmartCraft VesselView® is a registered trademark of Mercury. Suzuki® is a registered trademark of Suzuki. SD™ and microSD™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United

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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI® and HDMI™, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks

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Navico product references

This manual can refer to the following Navico products:

• Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar)

• Broadband 3G™ Radar (Broadband 3G Radar)

• Broadband 4G™ Radar (Broadband 4G Radar)

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• Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder)

• DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)

• DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)

• ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan)

• GoFree™ (GoFree)

• Halo™ Pulse Compression Radar (Halo Radar)

• INSIGHT GENESIS® (Insight Genesis)

• SonicHub® (SonicHub)

• StructureMap™ (StructureMap)

• StructureScan® (StructureScan)

• StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)

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Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display 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.

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

The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology and practices.

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 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.

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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 card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s internal memory.

Use the menu options or the keys and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the PDF file as described below:

• Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down

Select the relevant panel button.

• Scroll pages

Turn the rotary knob.

• Panning on the page

Drag finger on the screen in any direction.

• Zoom In/Out

Use pinch or spread gestures.

• Exit the PDF viewer

Press the X key or select the X in the upper right corner of the panel.

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 125.

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10 Introduction

Front controls 11 The Home page 11 Application pages

12 Integration of 3rd party devices 14 Remote controllers

15 Basic operation

15 System Controls dialog 15 Turning the system on and off 15 Display illumination 16 Wireless 16 Locking the touchscreen 16 Instrument bar 16 Touchscreen operation 17 Using menus and dialogs 17 Selecting pages and panels 17 Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page 18 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint 18 Screen capture

19 Customizing your system

19 Customizing the Home page wallpaper 19 Configuring the WheelKey 19 Customizing the long press feature 19 Adjusting panel size 20 Password protection 20 Adding new favorite pages 21 Edit favorite pages 21 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar 22 Bridge Control

25 Charts

25 The Chart panel 25 Chart data 25 Showing dual chart types 26 Panning the chart 26 Chart scale 26 Vessel symbol 26 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel 27 Displaying information about chart items 27 Using the cursor on the chart panel 28 Saving waypoints 28 Creating routes 28 Find objects on chart panels 28 3D charts 29 Chart overlay 29 Insight and C-MAP charts 32 Navionics charts 35 Chart settings

37 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

37 Waypoints 38 Routes 40 Tracks 41 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs

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42 Navigating

Navigation panels

42 43 Navigate to cursor position 43 Navigate a route 44 Navigating with the autopilot 44 Navigation settings

46 TripIntel

46 Current trip statistics 46 Automatic trip recording 47 Start and stop trip recordings 47 Long-term statistics 47 Estimated fuel range ring 47 Fuel gauge 48 Tide gauge 48 View trip recordings

50 Autopilot

50 Safe operation with the autopilot 50 Activating the autopilot 50 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering 50 Autopilot indication on the pages 51 The Autopilot panel 52 Autopilot modes 52 Standby mode 52 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering) 52 Follow-up steering (FU) 52 AUTO mode (auto compass) 53 NoDrift mode 53 NAV mode 54 WIND mode 55 Turn pattern steering 57 Using the NSS evo3 in an AP24/AP28 system 57 Using the autopilot in an EVC system 57 Using the NSS evo3 in an AP70/AP80 system 60 Autopilot settings

63 Radar

63 The radar panel 63 Dual radar 64 Radar overlay 64 Radar operational modes 64 Radar Range 65 Using the cursor on a radar panel 65 Saving waypoints 66 Radar sector blanking 66 Adjusting the radar image 68 Advanced radar options 69 Radar view options 70 EBL/VRM markers 71 Setting a guard zone around your vessel 71 MARPA targets 72 Recording radar data 73 Radar settings

74 Echosounder

74 The Echosounder image 74 Multiple Echosounder

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74 Zooming the image

Using the cursor on the image

75 76 Saving waypoints 76 Viewing history 76 Setting up the image 77 Advanced options 78 Start recording log data 79 Stop recording log data 79 Viewing the recorded sounder data 79 Echosounder View options 81 Echosounder settings

83 StructureScan

83 The StructureScan image 83 Zooming the StructureScan image 84 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel 84 Saving waypoints 85 Viewing StructureScan history 85 Setting up the StructureScan image 86 Advanced StructureScan settings

87 StructureMap

87 The StructureMap image 87 Activating Structure overlay 87 StructureMap sources 88 StructureMap tips 88 Recording StructureScan data 88 Using StructureMap with mapping cards 88 Structure options

90 ForwardScan

90 The ForwardScan image 91 Setting up the ForwardScan image 91 ForwardScan view options 91 Heading extension 92 ForwardScan setup

95 Wireless connection

95 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot 95 GoFree Shop 95 GoFree Link 96 Uploading log files to Insight Genesis 97 Wireless settings

98 AIS

98 AIS target symbols 98 Viewing information about AIS targets 99 Calling an AIS vessel 99 AIS SART 100 Vessel alarms 101 Vessel settings

103 Instrument panels

103 Dashboards 103 Customizing the Instruments panel

104 Audio

104 Enabling audio

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104 SonicHub 2

The Audio panel

106 107 Setting up the audio system 107 Operating the audio system 108 Favorite channels 108 Sirius radio (North America only)

109 Weather

109 Wind barbs 109 Showing weather details 109 GRIB weather 111 SiriusXM weather 114 Weather alarms

115 Video

115 The Video panel 115 Setting up the video panel 115 FLIR camera control

117 Time plots

117 The Time plot panel 117 Selecting data

118 Alarms

118 Alarm system 118 Type of messages 118 Single alarms 118 Multiple alarms 118 Acknowledging a message 118 Alarms dialog

120 Tools

120 Waypoints 120 Tides 120 Alarms 120 Vessels 120 TripIntel 120 Sun, Moon 120 Files 121 Find 121 GoFree Shop

122 Simulator

122 Demo mode 122 Simulator source files 122 Advanced simulator settings

124 Maintenance

124 Preventive maintenance 124 Cleaning the display unit 124 Cleaning the media port door 124 Checking the keys 124 Checking the connectors 124 NMEA Data logging 125 Software upgrades 126 Backing up your system data

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Introduction

Front controls

1 Touch screen 2 Pages/Home - press to open the Home page for page selection and setup

options

3 WheelKey - user configurable key, refer to "Configuring the WheelKey" on page 19.

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

4 Menu key - press to display the active panel's menu 5 Rotary knob - turn to zoom or scroll the menu, press to select an option 6 Enter key - press to select an option or to save settings 7 Exit key - press to exit a dialog, return to previous menu level, and clear the cursor

from the panel

8 MOB - press simultaneously the Enter and Exit keys to create a MOB at the

vessel's position

9 Arrow keys - press to activate the cursor or to move the cursor

Menu operation: press to navigate through menu items and to adjust a value

10 Mark key - press to place waypoint at vessel position or at cursor position when

cursor is active

11 Power key - press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF

Press once to display the System Controls dialog, additional presses to toggle through three default dimming levels

12 Card reader door 13 Dual card reader slots

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The Home page

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.

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

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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1 Home button 2 Application panel 3 Instrument bar

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

4 Menu button 5 Zoom buttons 6 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.

7 Status bar 8 Dialog

Information to or input from the user.

9 Alarm message

Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur.

10 Menu

Panel specific menu.

Split pages

You can have up to 4 panels on each page.

2 panels page 3 panels page

Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System Controls dialog.

4 panels page

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 20.

Integration of 3rd party devices

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

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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 Mercury VesselView® 4, 7, 403, 502, 702, 703, or Link is present on the network.

When the features are enabled, the display may prompt the user for some basic configuration information. Refer to the VesselView® manual or engine supplier for further information.

The engine supplier icon appears on the Home page when a device is available.

Suzuki Engine panel

If a Suzuki C10 gauge is available on the 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 103.

FUSION-Link integration

FUSION-Link devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be controlled from the NSS 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 104 for more information.

FLIR camera integration

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

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

Refer to "Video" on page 115 for more information.

BEP CZone integration

The NSS evo3 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 NSS evo3 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.

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.

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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 103.

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. You display the dialog by making a short press on the Power key or by swiping down from the top of the screen.

The icons displayed on the dialog can vary. For example, the adjust splits option is only available if you are viewing a split page when you open the System Controls dialog.

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

You turn the system off by pressing the Power key, or by selecting the Power option on the Home page or in the System Controls dialog.

If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is cancelled.

Note: If the unit is configured as a slave, you cannot power off the unit by the Power

key, and the System Controls dialog does not display the power off option.

First time startup

When the unit is started for the first time, or after a factory default, the unit displays a setup wizard. Respond to the setup wizard prompts to select some fundamental setup options.

You can perform further setup using the system settings option and later change settings made with the setup wizard.

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.

Display illumination

Brightness

The display backlighting can be adjusted at any time from the System Controls dialog. You can also 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.

Note: Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night mode is selected!

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Wireless

Provides wireless connection options dependent on the status of the wireless. For example, connect to a hotspot or change to access point. For option explanations refer to "Wireless connection" on page 95.

Locking the touchscreen

You can temporarily lock a touchscreen to prevent accidental operation of the system. Lock the touchscreen when large amounts of water are on the screen, for example, in heavy seas and weather. This feature is also useful when cleaning the screen while the unit is turned on.

When the touch lock is active you can only operate the unit from the keys. You lock the touchscreen from the System Controls dialog. You remove the lock function by a short press on the Power key.

Instrument bar

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

Touchscreen operation

Basic touchscreen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below. The panel sections in this manual have more information about panel specific touchscreen

operation.

Icon Description

Tap to:

• Activate a panel on a multi-panel page

• Position the cursor on a panel

• Select a menu and a dialog item

• Toggle a checkbox option on or off

• Show basic information for a selected item

Press and hold:

• On any panel with a cursor to either activate the cursor assist feature

or open the menu. Refer to "Customizing the long press feature" on page 19

• On the Instrument panel to open the Choose data dialog

• On a panel button to see available split screen options

• On a favorite button to enter edit mode

Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option.

Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling.

Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel.

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Icon Description

Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image.

Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image.

Using menus and dialogs

Menus

You display a page menu by selecting the MENU button in the upper right corner of the page.

• Activate a menu item and toggle on/off an option by selecting it

• Adjust a slide bar value by either:

dragging the slide bar

- selecting the + or - icons

You can also operate the menus by using the rotary knob:

• Turn the knob to scroll through menu items

• Press the knob to select a highlighted item

• Turn the knob to adjust the value of a selected item

Select the Back menu option or the X key to return to the previous menu level, and then exit.

The status of the cursor (active vs. inactive) changes the menu options.

Dialog boxes

You select entry fields and keys in a dialog box by tapping the screen or by using the rotary knob.

Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards are automatically displayed when required for entering user information in dialogs. You operate the keyboard by selecting the virtual keys, and you confirm your entry by selecting the virtual Enter key or by pressing the rotary knob.

A dialog is closed by saving or cancelling the entry. A dialog can also be closed by selecting the X in the dialog's upper right corner or by

pressing the X key.

Selecting pages and panels

Selecting a page

• Select a full page panel by selecting the relevant application button on the Home page

• Select a favorite page by selecting the relevant favorite button

• Select a predefined split panel by pressing and holding the relevant application icon

Select active panel

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. You activate a panel by tapping it.

Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page

You can display the Favorites panel as a pop-up on any page by pressing and holding the

Home key.

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Select a favorites page in the pop-up to display it. The panel will switch to the selected favorite after 3 seconds.

Creating a Man Overboard waypoint

If an emergency situation should occur, you can create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position by selecting the MOB button on the Home page.

You can also save a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position by pressing the Enter and Exit keys simultaneously. Simultaneous pressing the Enter and Exit keys creates a MOB at the vessel's location

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 are saved by repeatedly pressing the MOB buttons. The vessel continues to show navigation information to the initial MOB waypoint. Navigation to subsequent MOB waypoints needs to be done manually.

Cancel navigation to MOB

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

Delete a MOB waypoint

1. Select the MOB waypoint to activate it

2. Tap the MOB waypoint's pop-up or press the Enter key or the rotary knob to display the

MOB waypoint dialog

3. Select the delete option in the dialog.

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

Screen capture

Simultaneously press the Home and Power keys to take a screen capture. Screen captures are saved to internal memory.

You need to turn on the Screen capture option in the System Settings dialog to be able to take a screenshot on a touch screen. When the function is activated, you can take a screenshot on a touch screen by double-selecting the title bar of an open dialog, or by double-selecting the status bar if no dialog is open.

To view files, refer to "Files" on page 120.

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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.

Configuring the WheelKey

You can define what happens with a short or long press of the WheelKey on the front of the unit.

To configure the Wheel key, select Configure WheelKey on the System Setting dialog. Select the Short press option or Long press option in the WHEELKEY CONFIGURATION

dialog and then an option from the list displayed.

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 dragging the adjustment icon

4. Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels, by pressing the rotary knob or the

Enter key.

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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. Drag and drop page icons to set up a new page

3. Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels), if required

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 selecting it

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 selecting it

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 21.

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. Enter edit mode by selecting 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 again to leave the edit mode and to save your configuration

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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 embedded cartography depending on region. All units support Insight charts from Navico including Insight Genesis. The system also

supports charts from Navionics and C-MAP 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 embedded 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 embedded cartography.

Showing dual chart types

If you have different chart types available - embedded, 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 dragging your finger on the screen. 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

Several options are available for 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

Displays the chart with the direction the vessel is ACTUALLY traveling directed upward, which in some cases is not the direction the vessel is headed.

Look ahead

Moves the vessel icon closer to the bottom of the screen so that you can maximize your view ahead.

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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. Press the X key or 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 19.

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 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

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from the grey icon to the blue icon.

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 option or by pressing the X key.

Saving waypoints

A waypoint is saved at the cursor position if active or at the vessel's position if the cursor is not active on the panel, by doing the following:

• Pressing the rotary knob

• Pressing the Mark key

• Using the new waypoint option in the menu

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. Tap the chart panel to position the first routepoint

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 37.

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.

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

and an AIS receiver connected to search for vessels.

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.

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Panning the 3D chart

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

Press the X key or select the Return to vessel menu option to stop panning, and to center the chart to vessel position.

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 26.

Zooming a 3D chart

You zoom in and out on a 3D chart by using the zoom panel icons or the rotary knob.

Chart overlay

Radar, structure, 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.

Radar, structure and weather functions are described in separate sections in this manual. For more information about SonarChart Live, see section "SonarChart Live" on page 32.

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.

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Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons

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

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.

High resolution bathymetry

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Insight and C-MAP view options

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

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.

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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

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.

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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:

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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Note: Dock-to-doc 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.

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 91.

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

A waypoint is saved at the cursor position if active or at the vessel's position if the cursor is not active on the panel, by doing the following:

• Pressing the rotary knob

• Pressing the Mark key

• Using the new waypoint option in the menu

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, by pressing the rotary knob, or

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

Waypoint alarm settings

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

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 118.

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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.

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:

- 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.

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- 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.

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, pressing the rotary knob or selecting the info options from the menu.

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

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The Edit Route dialog

You can add and remove routepoints from the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up, by pressing the rotary knob, or from the menu.

The dialog can also be accessed by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page.

Tracks

Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. Tracks can be converted to routes from the Edit dialog.

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 trail from the Trails 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.

Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible.

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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 37.

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 Route information 3 Vessel heading 4 Bearing to next routepoint 5 Bearing line with allowed off course limit

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 Vessel symbol

Indicates distance and bearing relative to the intended course. 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 45.

7 Routepoint information

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.

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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 50.

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 NSS 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.

Activating the autopilot

You activate the autopilot from any panel by selecting the autopilot tile in the Instrument bar, followed by selecting a mode in the Autopilot Controller.

Switching from automatic mode to manual steering

You switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any automatic operation mode from the autopilot pop-up or using a physical standby key.

Autopilot indication on the pages

1 Autopilot indication in Status bar 2 Autopilot pop-up 3 Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

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 pop up

You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up. The pop-up has a fixed position on the page, and it is available for all pages except when an

Autopilot panel is active.

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As long as the autopilot pop-up is active, you cannot operate the background panel or its menu.

You remove the pop-up from a page by selecting the X in the upper right corner, or by pressing the X key. You turn it on again by selecting the autopilot tile in the instrument bar.

The following pop-ups are available:

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

information depending on active autopilot mode. Manual adjustments to the set heading 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

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. Refer to

"Tacking in AUTO mode" on page 52 and "Tacking in WIND mode" on page 55.

Autopilot controller Mode selection Turn pattern selection

Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

You can select to show the autopilot tile in the Instrument bar. If the autopilot pop-up is turned off you can turn it on by selecting the tile in the Instrument

bar.

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.

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

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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 pop-up or using a physical standby key.

Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)

In NFU mode you use the port and starboard arrow buttons in the autopilot pop-up 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 pop-up when

the autopilot is in Standby or FU mode.

You return to Standby mode by selecting the Standby mode button in the autopilot popup or using a physical standby key.

Follow-up steering (FU)

In FU mode you use the rotary knob 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 pop-up

Note: If the autopilot pop-up 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.

AUTO mode (auto compass)

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

• You select AUTO mode from the autopilot pop-up. When the mode is activated, the

autopilot selects the current boat heading as the set heading.

Changing set heading in AUTO mode

You adjust the set heading by using the rotary knob, the Port/Starboard arrow buttons in the autopilot pop-up, or by selecting the Heading tile in the autopilot pop-up and then entering the desired heading value.

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 AUTO 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.

Tacking in AUTO 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.

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Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must 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 AUTO mode is different from tacking in WIND mode. In AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined by the user. For more details, refer to "Tacking in WIND mode" on page 55.

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

the set fixed tacking angle. You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting the

opposite tacking direction. When interrupted the boat returns to the previous set heading.

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 AUTO (compass) 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 pop-up 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 NSS 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. 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

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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 44.

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: The WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for sailboat in the

Autopilot Commissioning dialog. This mode is not available for NAC-1 autopilot computers.

Before the WIND mode is started it must be verified that valid input from wind transducer is available.

Initiate wind steering as follows;

1. Switch the Autopilot to AUTO mode

2. Adjust the boat heading until wind angle is according to the angle you want to maintain

3. Select the mode indication in the autopilot controller to activate the autopilot menu, and

select WIND mode

The set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are entered from the compass heading and the wind transducer at the moment the WIND mode is selected. From that point the autopilot changes the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change.

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Tacking in WIND 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

Tacking in WIND mode as compared to AUTO mode is performed when sailing with apparent or true wind as the reference. The true wind angle should be less than 90 degrees.

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 as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting the

opposite tacking direction. When interrupted, the boat returns to the previous set heading.

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 AUTO 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 from within the turn dialog. At any time during a turn you can select 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 C-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn and at any time 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 NSS evo3 Installation manual for information about Rate limit

settings.

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.

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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. You set the selected heading change before the turn is started. During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading change and the turn radius

from within the turn dialog.

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 AUTO 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 NSS evo3 in an AP24/AP28 system

Command transfer

If your NSS evo3 is connected to an autopilot system including an AP24 or AP28 control unit, only one control unit can be active at the same time. An inactive control unit is indicated with a square with a cross symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

Locking remote stations

The AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that disables autopilot control from other units. A locked control unit is indicated with a key symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

When the remote lock function is enabled on an AP24/AP28 control unit, only the active control unit stays in command. No transfer of command to NSS evo3 or other autopilot control units on the system can take place.

You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in command.

Using the autopilot in an EVC system

When the NSS 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 pilot pop-up is replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override. The system returns to NSS evo3 control in standby mode if no rudder command is given

from the EVC system within a predefined period.

Using the NSS 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 MFD Mode button indicates thrusters are defined in the AP70/AP80 autopilot system.

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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. For compatibility reasons 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).

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.

Running thruster symbols

When thrusters are running in an AP70/AP80 system, thruster symbols are displayed in the MFD Autopilot controller pop-up.

Clockwise thrust rotation.

Counter-clockwise thrust rotation.

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 pop-up and then selecting Take cmd in the CMD transfer

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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 Mode button of the Autopilot controller popup:

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. If the key icon is displayed, and the <10, <1, 10>, 1> buttons are enabled (red or green colored arrows and white numbers) then the MFD is active and controls the autopilot.

If the key icon is displayed, and the <10, <1, 10>, 1> buttons are disabled (black arrows and numbers) then the MFD is passive and does not control the autopilot. Select the Mode 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.

none

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

Locking and un-locking other control units

Select the Cmd/Thruster option in the Mode selection pop-up to open the Cmd/Thruster selection pop-up.

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

Lock other stations - 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 Mode button of the MFD Autopilot controller pop-up and the Mode selection pop-up. If the MFD has control of the autopilot, you can use it to select which work profile is active.

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

1. Select the Mode button in the Autopilot controller pop-up to display the Mode selection

pop-up

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

selection pop-up

3. Select the work profile you want to activate

4. Select Close to close the Work profiles selection pop-up.

Enabling and disabling thrusters

Select the Cmd/Thrusters button in the Modes selection pop-up to open the Cmd/Thrusters selection pop-up.

The Cmd/Thrusters selection pop-up provides options to enable or disable thrusters.

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.

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

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

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 pop up. No automatic modes can be selected from a locked display.

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

If the NSS evo3 is part of an AP24/AP28 system, all other autopilot control units can be locked for autopilot control from the AP24/ AP28 control unit.

NAC-2/NAC-3 Autopilot computer

Steering (NAC-2/NAC-3)

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

• 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 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

• Autotrim: 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 autotrim 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

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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 (NAC-2/NAC-3)

Note: Sailing parameters are only available when the boat type is set to Sail.

• Wind mode: 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

• 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 AUTO mode

• 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

Steering response

Note: Only available for NAC-1 autopilot computers.

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.

Installation

Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual.

Commissioning

Note: Only available for NAC-1 autopilot computers.

Used for commissioning the rudder or virtual rudder feedback. See the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual.

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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 "Chart overlay" on page 29.

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 73.

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 turning the rotary knob or by selecting the zoom icons on the radar panel.

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Dual range

(Broadband 4G and Halo Radar only) 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 64.

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 19.

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

A waypoint is saved at the cursor position if active or at the vessel's position if the cursor is not active on the panel, by doing the following:

• Pressing the rotary knob

• Pressing the Mark key

• Using the new waypoint option in the menu

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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.

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 can adjust the image settings by selecting the radar control image or by pressing the rotary knob. The selected control expands and displays its name in full and a slide bar is displayed. You can then adjust the value by turning the rotary know or by using the slide bar.

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

Threshold

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

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Gain

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

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

Target Expansion

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

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

* 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.

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.

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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.

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 NSS 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).

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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.

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

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).

Heading up

Rotates the radar image to display the current heading directly up on the radar image.

North up

Rotates the radar image with the north direction upwards.

Course up

Rotates the radar image to display the current navigation course directly up. This option works only when the system is navigating an active route. If you are not

navigating an active route, the heading up orientation is used until the navigation function is started.

Positioning the radar center

You can move the radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator) center to different positions within the radar panel, and select how your vessel symbol moves on the radar image.

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

The radar position can only be changed when the radar is transmitting.

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Center

Default setting. The radar PPI center is centered on the radar panel.

Look Ahead

Moves the radar PPI center to the bottom of the panel to maximize the view ahead.

Offset

Allows you to move the PPI center to any location on the radar panel.

1. Select the offset option from the menu

2. Move the cursor to where you want to position the radar center

3. Confirm the setting by selecting the Save offset button in the bottom right corner of the

panel.

True motion

In True motion, your vessel and moving targets move across the Radar screen as you travel. All stationary objects remain in a fixed position. When the vessel’s symbol reaches the edge of the screen, the radar image is redrawn with the vessel symbol repositioned in the center of the screen.

When True motion is selected, the menu expands to include a reset true motion option. This allows for manually resetting the radar image and vessel symbol to the center of the screen.

Look ahead

Custom offset

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

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5. Select the save option to save your settings.

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 NSS 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 73.

Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor.

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Tracking and safe MARPA target with extension lines.

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 NSS evo3 unit, or save it onto a memory card inserted into the unit’s card reader.

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.

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 102. 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 NSS 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 unit has internal CHRIP, Broadband, StructureScan, TotalScan, and ForwardScan Echosounder.

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 79.

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 77.

Zooming the image

You can zoom the image by:

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• turning the rotary knob

• using the panel zoom icons

• pinching or spreading on the screen

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 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 19.

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 or press the X key, the image resumes to normal scrolling.

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Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then doing one of the following:

• Pressing the rotary knob

• Pressing the Mark key

• Using the new waypoint option in the menu

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 Clear cursor or press the X key.

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.

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Color and gain settings

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. 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.

Provides options for specifying the DownScan image. This menu option is available when Overlay downscan is selected in Echo settings dialog. For more information see "settings" on page 81.

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 NSS 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.

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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.

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 card inserted into the unit’s card reader.

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 ForwardScan).

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 memory card in the card reader.

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Bytes per sounding

Select how many bytes per seconds 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 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. The log file can also be converted to StructureMap format from the Files option.

Upload to Insight Genesis

Files are transmitted to Insight Genesis when recording completes, if you are connected to a wireless hotspot. For information about wireless hotspots, refer to "Wireless connection"

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Privacy

If allowed by your selected Insight Genesis account, you can choose between setting the recorded log files as Private or Public at Insight 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 Insight Genesis option and are connected to

a wireless hotspot, your recorded files are transmitted to Insight 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 81.

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 pressing the X key or by selecting the X symbol in the upper

right corner of the replay image.

Echosounder View options

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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, using the +/- keys, 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 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.

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Echosounder settings

Internal Echosounder

Select to make the internal Echosounder available for selection in the Echosounder menu. For more information about panel source selection, refer to the Operator manual.

When set to off, this option disables the internal as a Echosounder source for any unit on the network. Select this option on a unit which does not have a transducer connected.

Echosounder in the unit. It will not be listed

Network Echosounder

You can share the Echosounder images from this unit with other units connected on the Ethernet network.

For more information about how to setup Echosounder, refer to the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual.

Overlay downscan

When a DownScan source is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image.

When activated, the Echosounder 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 boat to the bottom, do the following. Before setting the Structure offset, measure the distance from the structure transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water. If, for example, the distance is 0.3 m (1 ft), it will be input as (minus) - 0.3 m (-1 ft).

To show the depth from the water surface to the bottom, do the following. Before setting the Structure offset, measure the distance from the structure transducer to the water surface. If, for example, the distance is 0.3 m (1 ft), it will be input as (plus) 0.3 m (1 ft).

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A setting of 0 (zero) causes the depth displayed to be the distance from the transducer to the bottom.

Installation

Used for defining Echosounder sources available for selection in the Source menu option. For information about defining sources, refer to the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual. For information about Source selection, refer to "Source" on page 77.

ForwardScan Installation

Used for ForwardScan installation and setup. Refer to the "ForwardScan setup" on page 92.

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StructureScan

StructureScan uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of the seabed.

The unit has built-in StructureScan.

Note: You must have a StructureScan HD, TotalScan or StructureScan 3D transducer

installed to use StructureScan features.

Note: Connect StructureScan transducers to the Sonar2 port only.

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 81

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:

• turning the rotary knob when the cursor is not active

• using the panel zoom icons

• by pinching or spreading on the screen

Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel.

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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 19.

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 or press the X key, the image resumes to normal scrolling.

Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then doing one of the following:

• Pressing the rotary knob

• Pressing the Mark key

• Using the new waypoint option in the menu

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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.

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.

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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.

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 NSS evo3 unit, or onto memory card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 78.

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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:

• zoom the chart and the scanned image by turning the rotary knob, by using the zoom

icons, or by pinching or spreading on the screen

• move the chart to view the scanned image by dragging it in the desired direction

Pressing the X key or 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) 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 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.

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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

memory card 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 memory cards.

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 use Autorange when using StructureScan. Set your structure range to a

significantly greater level (two-to-three times) than the water depth to ensure a complete scan and to maximize conversion accuracy.

• 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 embedded cartography as well as Navionics, Insight 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. For installation instructions, refer to the ForwardScan transducer installation manual.

The ForwardScan transducer can be connected to a SonarHub and shared over the Ethernet network. You can also connect the ForwardScan transducer to the Sonar2 port on your NSS evo3 unit, leaving the Sonar1 port available for a CHIRP transducer.

Note: When a ForwardScan transducer connected to the NSS evo3 is in use. Transducers

connected to Sonar1 port will be paused.

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 92.

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

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 (for example; bottom of the keel, rudder, or skeg) in the water or from the transducer to the water surface.

Before setting the offset, measure the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface.

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A Lowest point of vessel offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the lowest

point of the boat in the water - this should be set as a negative value. For example,

- 0.3 m (-1 ft).

B Depth below surface (waterline) offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the

surface - this should be set as a positive value. For example, +0.5 m (+1.77 ft).

For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0.

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Wireless connection

GoFree wireless connectivity gives you the ability to:

• Use a wireless device to remotely view (smartphone and tablet) and control the system

(tablet only).

• Access the GoFree Shop.

• Upload your Echosounder logs to create custom maps at Insight Genesis.

• Download software updates

• Connect to third party applications

Note: Maps, charts, software updates, and other data files can be large. Your data

provider may charge you based on the amount of data you transfer. If you are unsure contact the service provider for information.

The unit includes Built-in wireless functionality for connecting to the internet and wireless devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Initial configuration and setup of the built-in wireless functionality is described in your system's Installation Manual.

Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot

To connect to a wireless hotspot, select the Wireless option in the System Controls dialog and then select Not Connected. This opens the Wireless Devices dialog. Use this dialog to select the desired hotspot, enter the login information and then select Connect. Connecting to a wireless hotspot changes the wireless mode to Client mode. In this mode, you can access the GoFree Shop.

To disconnect from a wireless hotspot, select the Wireless option in the System Controls dialog, then select Connected hotspot_name, and then Disconnect. This changes the wireless mode to Access point mode. In this mode, you can connect a wireless device so that Apps such as GoFree Link can access the vessel's navigation information.

GoFree Shop

The wireless must be connected to an external wireless hotspot in order to access the GoFree Shop.

At the GoFree Shop you can browse, purchase and download compatible content for your system including navigation charts and Insight Genesis Maps. When you log on, the system automatically gives you a notification if a new software version is available for your system. If an update is available, you can download it to a card slot or defer the download until later. If you defer the download until later, the notification is available in the About dialog accessible from the System Settings.

GoFree Link

The wireless functionality lets you use a wireless device to remotely view (smartphone and tablet) and control the system (tablet only). The system is viewed and controlled from the wireless device by the GoFree Link Apps downloaded from their relevant Application store. When remote control is accepted, the active page is mirrored to the wireless device.

Note: To use smartphones and tablets to view and control the system, wireless

functionality must be disconnected from the wireless hotspot (in Access point mode).

Note: For safety reasons, Autopilot and CZone functions cannot be controlled from a

wireless device.

Connecting a tablet

Install the GoFree App on the tablet before following this procedure.

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1. Set the internal wireless to Access Point mode. To do this, select the Wireless devices

page in the Wireless settings dialog and then select the Internal wireless. Next, select the

Mode option and then select Internal Access Point.

2. Select a device on the Wireless devices page to view its network key.

3. Navigate to the wireless network connection page on the tablet, and find the unit or

GoFree wireless xxxx network. If more than one is in range, review the Wireless devices page on the unit to confirm which wireless device is connected to the unit.

4. Enter the Network Key in the tablet to connect to the network.

5. Open the GoFree application - the unit should be automatically detected. The name

displayed will be either the default, or that assigned in the Device Name setting. If the unit does not appear, follow the on screen instructions to manually find the device.

6. Select the graphic icon of the unit. The unit displays a prompt similar to the following:

7. Select Yes for one-time connection, or Always if device is to be remembered for regular

connection. This setting can be changed later if required.

Note: The internal wireless module only supports GoFree connection to itself. Other

units connected on the network are not visible.

Connecting a smartphone

Install the GoFree App on the smartphone before following this procedure.

1. Set the internal wireless to Access Point mode. To do this, select the Wireless devices

page in the Wireless settings dialog and then select the unit's Internal Wireless. Next, select the Mode option and then select Internal Access Point.

2. Select a device on the Wireless devices page to view its Network Key.

3. Navigate to the wireless network connection page on the smartphone, and find the unit

or GoFree wireless xxxx network. If more than one is in range, review the Wireless devices page from the unit's Wireless settings dialog to confirm which wireless device is connected to the unit.

4. Enter the Network Key in the smartphone to connect to the network.

5. Open the GoFree application on the smartphone, the unit should be automatically

detected. The name displayed will be either the default, or that assigned in the Device Name setting. If the unit does not appear, follow the on screen instructions to manually find the device.

The MFD's display is shown on the smartphone. To change the MFD's display on the smartphone, use the MFD to change the display on the MFD. The display change on the MFD is reflected on the smartphone.

Uploading log files to Insight Genesis

To upload a recorded Echosounder log file to Insight Genesis, select the file you want to upload from the Files panel and select the upload to Insight Genesis option.

Note: You must be connected to a wireless hotspot to upload recorded log files to

Insight Genesis.

Note: Recorded log files can also be uploaded to Insight Genesis if you have specified

Upload to Insight Genesis in the Record Echo dialog. For more information, refer to

"Start Recording log data" on page 78.

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Wireless settings

Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For more information, refer to the NSS evo3 Installation Manual.

Connect to a wireless hotspot

Displays the Wireless device dialog that you can use to connect the wireless functionality to a wireless hotspot.

Remote controllers

When a wireless device (smart phone or tablet) is connected, it should appear in the Remote controllers list. Selecting Always allow means the device can automatically connect without needing a password each time. This menu also allows you to disconnect devices that no longer require access.

Wireless devices

This dialog shows the internal wireless and any connected WIFI-1 devices, as well as their IP and channel number. Selecting the internal wireless or a WIFI-1 device provides additional detail.

To view and change internal wireless detail values (Network Name (SSID), Network Key, or Channel) the internal wireless must be in Access Point (Internal Wifi) mode. To select a network (hotspot) to connect to, the internal wireless must be in Client Mode. Use the Mode option to change modes.

Client settings

Displays information about the wireless hotspot your unit is connected to or the last one your unit was connected to. You can select the hotspot in the dialog to set it as a hotspot you want to always connect to when in range or you can select to delete it.

Advanced

Initiates the Iperf and DHCP Probe tools that help in fault-finding and setting up the wireless network.

Note: Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar

with network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of these tools, and does not provide support related to their use.

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AIS

If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) source is connected to the system, then any targets detected by these devices can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range.

AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on radar and chart images, making this feature an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance.

You can set alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost.

AIS vessels on a chart panel

AIS target symbols

The system uses the AIS target symbols shown below:

Sleeping AIS target (not moving or at anchor).

Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line.

Dangerous AIS target, illustrated with bold line. A target is defined as dangerous based on the CPA and TCPA settings. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 102.

Lost AIS target. When no signals have been received within a time limit, a target is defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost.

Selected AIS target, activated by selecting a target symbol. The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed from the symbol.

AIS vessels on a radar panel

AIS SART (AIS Search And Rescue Transmitter).

Viewing information about AIS targets

Searching for AIS items

You can search for AIS targets by using the Find option in the Tools panel. From a chart panel you can search for AIS targets by using the Find option in the menu. If

the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position.

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Viewing information about single AIS targets

When you select an AIS icon on the chart or radar panel the symbol changes to Selected target symbol, and the vessel's name is displayed.

You can display detailed information for a target by selecting the AIS pop-up, or from the menu when the target is selected.

AIS information on radar panels

The radar data bar includes information on up to 3 AIS targets. The targets are listed with the closest target on top, and are color coded to indicate target

status.

Calling an AIS vessel

If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to other vessels from the NSS evo3.

The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.

From the Call dialog you can change channel or cancel the call. The Call dialog is closed when the connection is established.

AIS SART

When an AIS SART (Search and Rescue beacon) is activated, it starts transmitting its position and identification data. This data is received by your AIS device.

If your AIS receiver is not compliant with AIS SART, it interprets the received AIS SART data as a signal from a standard AIS transmitter. An icon is positioned on the chart, but this icon is an AIS vessel icon.

If your AIS receiver is compliant with AIS SART, the following takes place when AIS SART data is received:

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• An AIS SART icon is located on the chart in the position received from the AIS SART

• An alarm message is displayed

If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm.

Note: The icon is green if the received AIS SART data is a test and not an active message.

AIS SART alarm message

When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed. This message includes the AIS SART’s unique MMSI number, and its position, distance, and bearing from your vessel.

You have the following options:

• Ignore the alarm

The alarm is muted and the message closed. The alarm does not reappear

Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the

AIS SART remains in the Vessels list.

• Save the waypoint

The waypoint is saved to your waypoint list. This waypoint name is prefixed with MOB

AIS SART - followed by the unique MMSI number of the SART. For example, MOB AIS SART - 12345678.

• Activate the MOB function

- The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the AIS SART position

- The system creates an active route to the AIS SART position

Note: If the MOB function is already active, this will be terminated and replaced by the

new route towards the AIS SART position!

Note: If the AIS stops receiving the AIS SART message, the AIS SART remains in the

Vessels list for 10 minutes after it receives the last signal.

If you select the AIS SART icon on the chart panel, then you can see the AIS MOB details.

Vessel alarms

You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost.

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AIS | NSS evo3 Operator Manual

Simrad NSS evo3 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Disclaimer

Trademarks

Navico product references

Copyright

Warranty

Compliance statements

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

Pre-configured split pages

Favorite pages

Integration of 3rd party devices

SmartCraft VesselView integration

Suzuki Engine panel

FUSION-Link integration

FLIR camera integration

BEP CZone integration

CZone dashboard

Remote controllers

Basic operation

System Controls dialog

Activating functions

Turning the system on and off

First time startup

Standby mode

Display illumination

Wireless

Locking the touchscreen

Instrument bar

Touchscreen operation

Using menus and dialogs

Selecting pages and panels

Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page

Creating a Man Overboard waypoint

Cancel navigation to MOB

Delete a MOB waypoint

Screen capture

Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

Configuring the 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

Vessel symbol

Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

Chart orientation

Look ahead

Displaying information about chart items

Using the cursor on the chart panel