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Simrad NSS - User Manual

Simrad NSS
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NSS
Operator Manual
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Simrad NSS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimrad
ModelNSS
CategoryMarine Radar
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

The NSS Front Panel and Keys

Details the function of each button and key on the NSS unit's front panel.

The NSS Screen

Describes the main display interface elements including the instrument bar, panels, and dialogs.

Basic Operation

The Power Key

Explains how to turn the unit on/off and control light and standby modes.

Using the Touch Screen

Details basic touchscreen interactions like tapping, dragging, and holding.

Menus and Dialogs

Explains how to display, navigate, and interact with menus and dialog boxes.

Positioning a Man Over Board Mark

Describes how to mark an emergency Man Over Board (MOB) position at the vessel's current location.

Charts

The Chart Panel

Describes the elements and layout of the chart display, including optional items.

Positioning the Chart on the Panel

Explains chart orientation options like North up, Heading up, and Course up.

Navionics Chart Options

Details Navionics chart view options, shading, and photo overlay capabilities.

The Chart Settings Panel

Explains common settings and display options applied to all chart panels.

Waypoints, Routes & Tracks

Waypoints

Describes user-generated marks positioned on charts for navigation purposes.

Routes

Describes the creation and navigation along a series of waypoints.

Tracks

Describes the graphical presentation of the vessel's historical path.

Navigating with the NSS

The Goto Menu

Initiates navigation to cursor position, waypoint, or a predefined route.

Navigating with Autopilot

Explains how autopilot functionality is integrated for navigation steering.

Navigation Settings Panel

Configures navigation parameters like method, arrival radius, and XTE limits.

Using the Autopilot

Safe Operation with the Autopilot

Emphasizes autopilot as an aid, not a replacement for a human navigator.

Autopilot Modes Overview

Introduces the various steering modes available for the autopilot system.

Controlling Steering Performance

Adjusting parameters for optimal steering performance in automatic modes.

Depth Contour Tracking, DCT

Allows the autopilot to follow a specific depth contour on the seabed.

Using the Radar

The Radar Panel

Describes the radar display layout, controls, and operational modes.

Optimizing the Radar Image

Adjusting sensitivity, clutter, and interference for improved image quality.

Measuring Range and Bearing to a Target

Uses the cursor to measure distances and bearings to radar targets.

MARPA Targets

Tracks up to ten radar targets for collision avoidance and alarm notification.

Radar Settings Panel

Accesses radar configuration settings like symbology, data bar, and MARPA settings.

The Echosounder

Setting Up the Echosounder Panel

Panel setup, including range settings, for the echosounder display.

Adjusting Color and Gain Settings

Explains how to adjust gain sensitivity and color palettes for echo signals.

Recording the Echosounder Data

Saves sounder data internally or to a Micro-SD card for later review.

StructureScan

Setting Up the StructureScan Image

Panel setup for DownScan or SideScan views and overlay options.

Adjusting Color Settings

How to adjust color settings for the StructureScan image.

Recording StructureScan Data

Records StructureScan data internally or to a Micro-SD card.

The Instruments Panels

The Dashboards

Predefined layouts for displaying gauges showing vessel, navigation, and angler information.

Customizing the Instrument Panel

Changing gauge data, dashboard layout, and adding new dashboards.

Changing System Settings

Accesses advanced system settings for display and user interface configuration.

Using AIS

Target Symbols and Viewing Information

Explains AIS symbols and how to view detailed target information.

Vessel Alarms and Settings

Configures alarms for target proximity and vessel settings like MMSI.

Defining Dangerous Vessels

Sets proximity thresholds (CPA/TCPA) for identifying dangerous targets.

Audio

Enabling Audio and Media Bar

Activates audio control on the NSS unit and displays the media bar.

Using the FM;AM Radio

Describes how to tune, select radio regions, and save favorite stations.

Using Sirius Radio

Describes Sirius panel buttons, channel lists, and locking channels.

Setting Up the SonicHub Speakers

Configures speaker zones, master volume, and audio source.

SiriusXM Weather (North America only)

The Weather Display

Displays weather overlay on the chart panel with various weather icons.

Weather Alarms

Sets alarms for lightning, storms, and marine zones based on proximity.

Animating Sirius Weather Graphics

Animates past or future weather conditions based on available data.

Weather Symbology

Explains color codes for precipitation, SST, wave height, and weather icons.

Using Video

The Video Panel

Displays video or camera sources on the NSS screen.

Setting Up the Video Panel

Configures video source, cycle period, and image settings for cameras.

BEP CZone

CZone Panel and Modes

Accesses CZone modes for circuit control and system overview.

CZone Info Panel and Dashboard Editing

Adds CZone dashboard to instruments and allows customization of gauges.

The Alarm System

Type of Messages and Acknowledging Alarms

Classifies messages by color/importance and explains alarm acknowledgment.

The Alarms Dialog

Sets up and views active alarms, alarm history, and alarm settings.

The Tools Page

Vessels, Alarms, and Satellites

Lists vessels, accesses alarms, and shows satellite status.

Find, Waypoints, Trip Log, Sun;Moon, Tides

Covers search functions, navigation data, and astronomical information.

Files and CZone

File management system and access to CZone control and monitoring.

Customizing Your System

Page Overview and Creating Favorite Pages

Overviews page groups and describes creation of custom favorite pages.

Instrument Bar and Databar Appearance

Controls visibility and customization of the instrument bar and databar.

System Language and Defaults

Controls unit language, restores settings to factory defaults.

Using the Simulator

Simulator Mode and Demo Mode

Explore unit functions and run automatic demonstrations without connections.

Simulator Source Files and Advanced Settings

Select data files and define simulator run parameters.

Maintenance

Preventive and Simple Procedures

Covers cleaning, checking components, software upgrades, and general care.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guidance for operational failures and corrective actions.

Backing Up Your System Data

Recommends regularly copying files and settings to a Micro-SD card.

Menu and Dialog Overview

Panel Menus

Describes how panel menus are displayed and used via keys or touch.

Goto Menu

Explains how the Goto menu is accessed for navigation initiation.

Overview of Key Settings Dialogs

Summarizes settings for System, Echosounder, Chart, Radar, and Autopilot.

Overview of Configuration Settings

Summarizes settings for Navigation, Units, Fuel, Network, Tracks, Vessels, Alarms, Simulator.

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