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Simrad NSE12 User Manual

Simrad NSE12
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Operation Manual
Simrad NSE8 and NSE12
Multi-function Displays
English

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Simrad NSE12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size12.1 inches
Resolution1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenYes
Voltage12/24V DC
Display TypeTFT LCD
Operating Temperature-15°C to +55°C

Summary

Preface

Disclaimer

States liability limitations, governing language, and copyright for the manual.

Feedback

Invites user feedback for manual improvement via email.

Warranty

Refers to a separate document for warranty information.

Declarations and Conformance

Mentions intended use and refers to an installation manual.

About This Manual

Describes the manual's purpose, assumed user knowledge, and content scope.

Overview

Front Panel

Describes the physical controls and layout of the NSE unit's front panel.

NSE Screen Structure

Explains the organization of pages and panels within the NSE display system.

Communicating with the NSE Unit

Details how to interact with the NSE system using menus and dialogs.

Basic Operation

Turning Unit On/Off

Instructions for powering the NSE unit on, off, and entering standby mode.

Positioning a Man Over Board (MOB) Mark

Describes how to set a MOB waypoint in emergency situations.

Adjusting Backlight

Explains how to adjust screen and key brightness, including night mode.

Operating the Menu System

Details how to navigate and make selections within the NSE system menus.

Using the Cursor

Explains how to move and use the cursor on various panels for interaction.

Adding Entries in Dialog Boxes

Describes how to input data and text into dialog boxes using the keypad and controls.

Working with Pages and Panels

Explains how to access, select, and maximize pages and panels on the NSE display.

OP40 Remote Controller

Details the functionality and controls of the OP40 remote controller for the NSE system.

Selecting Processor Control

Explains how to assign control of the NSE units to the OP40 controller.

Using the Simulator

Simulator Mode

Explains how to use the simulator to familiarize with the unit before use.

Demonstration Mode

Describes the automatic run-through of the product's main features in demo mode.

Advanced Simulator Settings

Allows configuration of simulator behavior, including source files and GPS settings.

Charts

The Chart Panel

Describes the display and elements of the chart panel for navigation.

Chart Interaction and Tools

Covers cursor use, measurement, positioning, orientation, and detail level.

Chart Data and Display Options

Details categories, imagery style, overlays, Navionics data, and photo options.

Waypoints, Routes & Tracks

Waypoints Management

Covers positioning, dialogs, editing, and alarm settings for waypoints.

Tracks

Explains how the system automatically records vessel tracks and their settings.

Routes Management

Covers creating and editing navigation routes using waypoints.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Page

Describes the library page for managing waypoints, routes, and tracks.

Using the Radar

Radar Panel Overview

Covers panel layout, operational modes, positioning, and cursor usage.

Radar Settings and Features

Details orientation, motion, dual radar, fast scan, STC, optimization, and guard zones.

Radar Measurements and Overlays

Explains displaying other vessels, tracking, measuring, EBL/VRM, and radar overlay.

Other Vessels on Chart and Radar Image

Target Symbols

Explains the different symbols used to represent targets on the system.

How to Display Other Vessels

Details how to configure the display of target information.

Receiving MMSI Messages

Explains the requirement for MMSI numbers to receive addressed messages.

Defining a Guard Zone

How to create an invisible guard zone to trigger alarms for nearby targets.

Target Alarm Settings

Allows configuration of alarms for target proximity, loss, or unavailability.

Viewing Target Information

Describes how to view detailed information about selected targets on the chart.

Finding Other AIS Vessels

Explains how to search for other AIS-equipped vessels.

Using the Echosounder

Echosounder Basics

Covers image layout, pausing, setup, and range settings for the echosounder.

Echosounder Operation and Tools

Details ping speed, fish echoes, colors, cursor use, measurement, and history viewing.

Echosounder Optimization and Recording

Covers image optimization, gain/color, noise rejection, and data recording.

StructureScan™

StructureScan™ Panel and Images

Explains access to the panel and describes DownScan and SideScan image types.

StructureScan™ Image Operation

Covers changing image, pausing, cursor use, measuring distance, and viewing history.

StructureScan™ Setup and Recording

Details image setup options, noise rejection, and recording StructureScan data.

Using the Autopilot

Autopilot Basics and Safety

Covers indication, safe operation, switching modes, locking units, and the autopilot panel.

Autopilot Modes Overview

Details various steering modes and how to select them.

Basic Autopilot Modes

Explains Standby, NFU, FU, and AUTO modes for autopilot operation.

Advanced Autopilot Modes

Covers NoDrift, Dodging, and Navigating with the NSE features.

Turn Steering Operations

Details initiating turns, variables, and specific turn types like Spiral and Zigzag.

Sailing Autopilot Features

Explains Depth Contour Tracking, Depth Gain, and Contour Cross Angle.

Sailing Maneuvers

Covers Wind Vane steering, Tacking, Gybing, and prevent functions.

Sailing Performance Tuning

Details wind steering, sailboat parameters, and response tuning.

System Integration

Explains using the NSE in AP24/AP28 systems, including command transfer.

Navigating

Start Navigating

How to initiate navigation to a cursor position, waypoint, or route.

Using the Cursor

How to start navigating a route by moving the cursor over it.

Selecting Start Point

How to start route navigation from a specific waypoint.

Cancel Navigation

Describes how to stop active navigation.

Navigation Parameters

Explains methods for distance calculation, alarm limits, variation, datum, and coordinates.

The Instrument Panel

Switching Between Dashboards

How to navigate between different dashboard layouts.

Dashboard Styles

Describes the predefined dashboard layouts (Vessel, Navigation, Angler).

Adding Dashboards

Explains how to create and add custom dashboards.

Customizing a Dashboard

Details how to change dashboard styles and gauge data.

Info Panel

Describes configurable screens for presenting live data history in plots.

Time Plots

Details the Time Plot panel layouts for presenting data history.

Audio

Sirius Audio

Explains how to use Sirius audio and weather services via the NSE system.

Radio Channels List

Displays all available Sirius channels, regardless of subscription status.

Adding Channels to Favorites

How to create a list of favorite channels from the channels list.

Locking Channels

How to lock selected channels using an unlock code.

Weather

Setting Up Weather Image

Details how to display weather options as an overlay on the chart.

Weather Icons

Explains the use of different icons to represent weather conditions.

Weather Overlay Transparency

How to adjust the opaqueness of the weather overlay.

Color Codes

Explains how color shades indicate sea surface temperature and wave height.

Weather Forecast

How to set up the system to read forecasts for selected areas or current position.

Weather Alarm Settings

How to define alarms for severe weather conditions.

Animating Weather Graphics

Provides a graphic overview of weather condition changes over time.

BEP CZone

The BEP CZone Panel

Describes how to access the CZone panel via the Pages panel.

CZone Modes

Explains the one-press functionality for controlling multiple circuits via CZone modes.

CZone System Overview Options

Options for monitoring onboard parameters and alarms within the CZone system.

BEP CZone Info Panel

Describes the additional CZone dashboard added to Instrument panels.

Editing the CZone Dashboard

How to customize CZone dashboards by changing gauge data.

The Utilities Pages

Vessel Information

Lists and displays information about AIS, MARPA, and DSC vessels.

System Monitoring

Covers alarms, alarm history, alarm settings, and satellite status.

Navigation Utilities

Includes Find function for chart items and lists for waypoints, routes, and tracks.

Data Logging and Management

Provides access to Trip Log, Sun/Moon data, Tides, and File management.

Customizing Your System

Page Setup

Explains how to set up pages and panels within page groups.

Adjusting Panel Size

How to resize panels in multi-panel pages.

Setting Instrument Bar Appearance

How to configure the instrument bar display (off, rows, pages).

Selecting Data Sources

How to choose data sources for the instrument bar fields.

Changing System Settings

Details system-wide settings like language, text size, time, and advanced features.

The Alarm System

Type of Messages

Classifies alarm messages by color and importance.

Single Alarms

Describes how single alarm messages are displayed.

Multiple Alarms

Explains how multiple simultaneous alarms are presented.

Acknowledging a Message

Options for acknowledging alarm messages (OK, Disable).

Customizing Alarm Settings

How to configure alarm settings in the Alarms page and access them from Utilities.

Using Video

The Video Panel

Explains how to access and set up the video panel for optional cameras.

Customizing Video Settings

Details how to select video source and mirror the video image.

Optimizing Video Image

How to adjust video display settings for optimal viewing.

Selecting Video Standard

How to select NTSC or PAL video standards for cameras.

Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Limited maintenance procedures recommended for the NSE unit.

Simple Maintenance Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the display and checking keys and connectors.

Backing Up System Data

Recommends regularly exporting system files (waypoints, settings) to a memory stick.

Menu Overview

Settings Menus

Provides an overview of the various system settings menus available.

Context Menus

Explains how context menus provide relevant options for the active panel.

Goto Menu

Describes how to initiate navigation functions from the Goto menu.

Plot Menu

Details how to create waypoints, routes, and tracks using the Plot menu.

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