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Preface |
NSS Oper
ator Manual
The
software
This manual is written for Simrad NSS Release to Market 1 (RTM1). Please check web site for
details on release version.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
About this Manual
3
Table of Contents
5
Introduction
9
The NSS Front Panel and Keys
9
The NSS Screen
10
Instrument Bar
10
Application Panels
10
Menu Panel Button
11
Basic Operation
13
The Power Key
13
Using the Touch Screen
13
Pages and Panels
13
The Menus
14
Dialog Boxes
14
Positioning a man over Board Mark
15
Charts
16
The Chart Panel
16
Chart Scale
16
Panning the Chart
16
The Vessel Symbol
16
Using the Cursor on the Chart Panel
17
Creating Routes
17
Placing Waypoints
17
Positioning the Chart on the Panel
18
Chart Overlay
18
Using 3D Charts
18
Insight Chart Options
19
Navionics Chart Options
20
Photo Overlay
20
The Chart Settings Panel
21
Photo Transparency
21
Waypoints, Routes & Tracks
23
Routes
24
Tracks
24
The Waypoints, Route and Tracks Panels
25
Navigating with the NSS
26
The Goto Menu
26
Navigate a Route
26
Navigate to Cursor Position
26
Navigating on the Chart
26
Selecting Start Point
26
Navigating with Autopilot
27
Navigation Settings Panel
27
Navigation Panels
28
Magnetic Variation
28
Position Panels
29
Using the Autopilot
30
Safe Operation with the Autopilot
30
Activating the Autopilot
30
The Autopilot Panel
31
Selecting Autopilot Modes
31
Autopilot Mode Overview
31
Controlling Steering Performance in Automatic Modes
33
Using the Autopilot in Standby Mode
33
Power Steering (NFU
33
Follow-Up Steering (FU
33
AUTO Mode (Auto Compass
33
Heading Capture
33
Nodrift Mode
37
Navigating with the NSS
37
Sailing with the Autopilot
38
Wind Vane Steering
38
Wind Steering and Navigation
40
Using the NSS in an AP24/AP28 System
40
Using the Autopilot in an EVC System
40
Locking Remote Stations
40
The Autopilot Settings Panel
41
Locking an Nss Unit
41
Sailing Parameters
42
Using the Radar
44
The Radar Panel
44
The Radar Operational Modes
44
Using the Cursor on the Radar Panel
44
Optimizing the Radar Image
45
Positioning the Radar Center
45
Sea Clutter
45
Rain Clutter
45
Measuring Range and Bearing to a Target
46
True Motion
46
Setting a Guard Zone Around Your Vessel
47
Radar Options
47
Fast Scan
48
Radar Orientation
48
Stc Curve
48
Target Expansion
48
Target Trails
48
MARPA Targets
49
Radar Overlay
50
Radar Settings Panel
51
Data Bar
51
Marpa Settings
51
The Echosounder
52
Setting up the Echosounder Panel
52
Zooming
53
Split Screen Options
53
Noise Rejection
53
Adjusting Color and Gain Settings
54
Using the Cursor on the Echosounder Panel
54
Placing a Mark on an Echosounder Image
55
Measuring Distance
55
Pausing the Echosounder
55
Recording the Echosounder Data
55
Echo Options
56
Structurescan™ Overlay
57
The Echosounder Settings Panel
57
Overlay Downscan
58
Search Depth
58
Structurescan
59
Setting up the Structurescan™ Image
59
Zooming
60
Adjusting the Color Settings
61
Using the Cursor on the Structurescan™ Panel
61
Placing a Mark on a Structurescan™ Image
61
Downscan Image
61
Sidescan Image
61
Measuring Distance
62
Pausing Structurescan
62
Recording the Structurescan™ Data
62
Structure Options
62
The Instruments Panels
63
The Dashboards
63
Customizing the Instrument Panel
63
Using AIS
64
Target Symbols
64
Viewing Information about AIS Targets
64
Vessel Alarms
65
The Vessel Settings Panel
65
Filtering the Targets
66
Audio
67
Enabling Audio
67
The Audio Media Bar
67
Setting up the Sonichub Speakers
68
Operating the Audio Source
68
Audio Playback
69
Using the FM/AM Radio
69
Using Sirius Radio
70
Siriusxm™ Weather (North America Only)
71
The Weather Display
71
Showing Detailed Weather Information
71
Weather Symbology
72
Weather Alarms
73
Weather Reports
73
Animating Sirius™ Weather Graphics
73
Using Video
74
The Video Panel
74
Setting up the Video Panel
74
BEP Czone
76
The BEP Czone Panel
76
Czone Modes
76
Czone System Overview Options
76
The Czone Info Panel
77
The Alarm System
78
Type of Messages
78
Acknowledging a Message
78
Single Alarms
78
Multiple Alarms
78
The Alarms Dialog
79
The Tools Page
80
Vessels
80
Alarms
80
Satellites
80
Find
81
Waypoints/Routes/Tracks
81
Trip Log
81
Sun/Moon
81
Tides
81
Customizing Your System
83
Page Overview
83
Create Favorite Pages
83
Setting the Appearance of the Instrument Bar
84
Changing System Settings
84
Deleting a Page
84
Using the Simulator
86
Simulator Mode
86
Demo Mode
86
Selecting Simulator Source Fi Les
86
Advanced Simulator Settings
86
Maintenance
87
Preventive Maintenance
87
Simple Maintenance Procedures
87
Software Upgrades
87
Trouble Shooting
87
Backing up Your System Data
88
Menu and Dialog Overview
89
Panel Menus
89
Goto Menu
89
Settings Dialogs
90
System Settings
90
Navigation Settings
91
Index
92
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Brand
Simrad
Model
NSS
Category
Marine Radar
Language
English
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