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NorthStar EXPLORER 557 User Manual

NorthStar EXPLORER 557
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Explorer 557/567
Chartplotter
Installation and Operation Manual

Table of Contents

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NorthStar EXPLORER 557 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels12
SBASYes
Display TypeLCD
Battery LifeUp to 18 hours
Waypoints500
Routes20
TypeHandheld
WaterproofYes
Dimensions2.2 x 4.5 x 1.3 inches

Summary

Important Safety Information

Safety Alert Symbols and Warnings

Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION symbols and their meanings.

Key Operational Information

Global Position System (GPS) Overview

Describes GPS operation, accuracy, and user responsibility.

2 Basic Operation

Overview of the Unit's Keys

Identifies and describes each button on the unit.

2-2 Menu Navigation and Data Entry

Navigating Menus and Changing Data

How to select items, start commands, and change data values.

2-5 Man Overboard (MOB) Function

MOB Operation and Cancellation Procedures

Using MOB function and cancelling it.

2-8-1 Multi-Window Display Management

Adding, Sizing, and Exchanging Windows

Managing multiple on-screen windows.

2-8-2 Favorite Displays Management

Selecting, Adding, and Deleting Favorites

Customizing and managing favorite display configurations.

3 Navigation: Chart

3-1 Overview of Navigating Methods

Navigating to points and following routes.

3-2 Chart Window Elements

Understanding the Chart Window Display

Key components shown on the chart.

3-2-1 Chart Modes and Navigation

Chart Modes: Centre Boat vs. Cursor

Switching between chart modes.

3-5 Tracks and Tracking Recording

Recording and Managing Boat Tracks

Setting track intervals and storing track data.

5 Navigation: Waypoints

Waypoint Overview and Configuration

Definition, icons, types, display options.

5-2 Managing Waypoints

Creating New Waypoints

Procedures for creating waypoints from chart or window.

Waypoint Editing and Deletion

Editing and Deleting Waypoints

Methods for editing, deleting individual, or all waypoints.

6 Navigation: Routes

Route Overview and Capabilities

Defining routes and their features.

6-2 Managing Routes

6-2-1 Creating a New Route

Step-by-step route creation from chart or window.

6-2-2 Editing Routes

Editing Routes from Chart or Window

Methods for editing route data.

6-2-6 Navigating a Route

Following a Planned Route

Instructions for navigating along a route.

8 Gauges Window Setup

Selecting and Customizing Gauge Layouts

Choosing and modifying gauge displays.

9 Data Window Configuration

Selecting and Displaying Data Fields

Customizing displayed data and graphs.

10 Fuel Functions and Display

10-1 Fuel Computer Capabilities

What the fuel computer measures and displays.

10-2 Fuel Window Details

Speed, RPM, remaining fuel, fuel used, flow.

10-3 Fueling Procedures

Accurate Fuel Data Entry

Procedures for filling, partial filling, and removing fuel.

10-4 Low Fuel Alarm Setup

Configuring Low Fuel Alerts

Setting alarm levels for fuel.

10-6 Fuel Consumption Curves

10-6-1 Making a Fuel Consumption Curve

Process for creating performance curves.

10-6-2 Managing Fuel Consumption Curves

Managing Fuel Consumption Curves

Renaming, deleting, selecting, and using curves.

10-7 Sensor Calibration

Calibrating Fuel Flow Sensors

Steps for accurate sensor calibration.

12 User Card Window

User Card File Management Operations

Saving, loading, formatting, sorting data.

13-1 Viewing AIS Vessels on Chart

AIS Vessel Information Display

Chart icons, data boxes, vessel details.

13-2 Dangerous Vessels Identification

Detecting and Alerting Dangerous Vessels

CPA/TCPA triggers and alarms.

13-3 AIS Windows and Data Sorting

14 DSC/Buddy Track Windows

14-2 Using DSC/Buddy Track Windows

15 Setting Up the 557/567

Setup Option Menus Overview

General, System, Chart, GPS, and Fuel Setup

Overview of initial setup sections.

15-1 Setup > System Configuration

Configuring System Settings

Language, backlight, power, about, SmartCraft, AIS, Buddy track.

15-2 Setup > Chart Settings

General Chart Display Options

15-3 Setup > GPS Configuration

GPS and DGPS Source Selection

Choosing GPS and DGPS signal sources.

15-4 Setup > Fuel System Configuration

Fuel Source and Engine/Tank Setup

Configuring fuel sensors, engines, and tanks.

15-5 Setup > Track Recording

15-6 Setup > AIS Filtering

15-8 Setup > Alarms

Configuring Alarm Types and Triggers

Setting up various alarms and their parameters.

15-9 Setup > Units

15-10 Setup > Communications

15-11 Setup > Calibration

15-14 Setup > Simulate Mode

16-3 Display Unit Installation

16-4 Power/Data Cable Installation

16-5 GPS Antenna Installation

16-7 SmartCraft™ Integration

16-10 Initial Setup and Testing

First-Time Setup and System Test

Initial configuration and operational check.

Appendix A - Specifications

Appendix B - Troubleshooting Guide

B-1 General Problems Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Power and Display Issues

Unit not turning on/off, no display.

B-2 GPS Navigation Problems

Troubleshooting Autopilot, NMEA, and DGPS

B-3 Fuel Consumption Problems Troubleshooting

Navigation Data Definitions

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