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Preface | NSS Operator Manual
Preface
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be refl ected 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 instrument and transducers in a man-
ner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product
is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LI-
ABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR
THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other informa-
tion relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated
from, another language (Translation). In the event of any confl ict between any Translation of
the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the offi cial
version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its sub-
sidiaries, branches and affi liates reserve the right to make changes to specifi cations without
notice.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand web site of your display or system:
www.simrad-yachting.com
Declarations and conformance
This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas ad-
ministered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A. For more information refer to the separate NSS
Installation manual.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad NSS systems. It assumes that all
equipment is installed and confi gured, and that the system is ready to use.
The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology
and practices.
The manual does not cover basic background information about how equipment such as
radars, echo sounders and AIS work. Such information is available from our web site:
www.simrad-yachting.com/en/Support/Library/.
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.
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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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The manual will be continuously updated to match new sw releases. The latest available
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Contents
7 Introduction
7 The NSS front panel and keys
8 The NSS screen
11 Basic operation
11 The power key
11 Using the touch screen
11 Pages and panels
12 The menus
12 Dialog boxes
13 Positioning a Man Over Board mark
14 Charts
14 The chart panel
14 Chart scale
14 Panning the chart
14 The vessel symbol
15 Using the cursor on the chart panel
16 Positioning the chart on the panel
16 Chart overlay
16 Using 3D charts
17 Insight chart options
18 Navionics chart options
19 The chart settings panel
21 Waypoints, routes & tracks
21 Waypoints
22 Routes
22 Tracks
23 The waypoints, route and tracks panels
24 Navigating with the NSS
24 The Goto menu
24 Navigating on the chart
25 Navigating with autopilot
25 Navigation settings panel
26 Navigation panels
28 Using the autopilot
28 Safe operation with the autopilot
28 Activating the autopilot
29 The autopilot panel
29 Selecting autopilot modes
29 Autopilot mode overview
31 Controlling steering performance in automatic modes
31 Using the autopilot in standby mode
31 Power steering (NFU)
31 Follow-up steering (FU)
31 AUTO mode (auto compass)
35 NoDrift mode
35 Navigating with the NSS
36 Sailing with the autopilot
38 Wind steering and navigation
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38 Using the NSS in an AP24/AP28 system
38 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
39 The autopilot settings panel
42 Using the radar
42 The radar panel
42 The radar operational modes
42 Using the cursor on the radar panel
43 Optimizing the radar image
43 Positioning the radar center
44 Measuring range and bearing to a target
45 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
45 Radar options
47 MARPA targets
48 Radar overlay
49 Radar settings panel
50 The echosounder
50 Setting up the echosounder panel
51 Zooming
52 Adjusting color and gain settings
52 Using the cursor on the echosounder panel
53 Placing a mark on an echosounder image
53 Measuring distance
53 Pausing the echosounder
53 Recording the echosounder data
54 Echo options
55 StructureScan™ overlay
55 The echosounder settings panel
57 StructureScan™
57 Setting up the StructureScan™ image
58 Zooming
59 Adjusting the color settings
59 Using the cursor on the StructureScan™ panel
59 Placing a mark on a StructureScan™ image
60 Measuring distance
60 Pausing StructureScan™
60 Recording the StructureScan™ data
60 Structure options
61 The Instruments panels
61 The dashboards
61 Customizing the Instrument panel
62 Using AIS
62 Target symbols
62 Viewing information about AIS targets
63 Vessel alarms
63 The vessel settings panel
65 Audio
65 Enabling audio
65 The audio media bar
66 Setting up the SonicHub speakers
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66 Operating the audio source
67 Audio playback
67 Using the FM/AM radio
68 Using Sirius radio
69 SiriusXM™ weather (North America only)
69 The weather display
69 Showing detailed weather information
70 Weather symbology
71 Weather alarms
71 Weather reports
71 Animating Sirius™ weather graphics
72 Using Video
72 The video panel
72 Setting up the video panel
74 BEP CZone
74 The BEP CZone panel
74 CZone modes
74 CZone system overview options
75 The CZone info panel
76 The alarm system
76 Type of messages
76 Acknowledging a message
77 The alarms dialog
78 The Tools page
78 Vessels
78 Alarms
78 Satellites
79 Find
79 Waypoints/routes/tracks
79 Trip Log
79 Sun/moon
79 Tides
81 Customizing your system
81 Page overview
81 Create favorite pages
82 Setting the appearance of the instrument bar
82 Changing system settings
84 Using the simulator
84 Simulator mode
84 Demo mode
84 Selecting simulator source fi les
84 Advanced simulator settings
85 Maintenance
85 Preventive maintenance
85 Simple maintenance procedures
85 Software upgrades
85 Trouble shooting
86 Backing up your system data
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87 Menu and dialog overview
87 Panel menus
87 Goto menu
88 Settings dialogs
90 Index
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Introduction
The NSS front panel and keys
MARK
MOB
GOTO
MENU
PAGES
STBY
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MOB
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1 Touch screen
2 Card reader door
3 Micro-SD Card reader
Used for optional Navionics or InsightHD chart data, software updates, transfer of user data
and system backup.
4 STBY / AUTO key
Used for autopilot operation.
5 MARK / MENU key
A short press displays the active panel’s menu.
A double press displays the Settings menu.
A long press places a waypoint at the vessel’s position.
6 X key
Used to exit dialogs, to return to previous menu level and to remove the cursor from the
screen on chart, radar and echosounder panels.
7 R o t a r y k n o b
Used for zooming chart and for scrolling through menus. Press rotary knob to confi rm
selection.
8 GO TO / PAGES key
A short press displays the Pages overview panel (Home page). Repeated short presses
toggles between Pages overview, Tools and Settings panels.
A long press displays the Goto menu.
9 IN / OUT / MOB key
Zoom key for chart, radar and echosounder panels. A simultaneous press on both key ends
will position a Man Over Board (MOB) mark at vessel’s position.
10 Power key
A long press turns the unit ON/OFF.
A short press brings up the backlight and radar standby control dialog. Repeated short
presses toggles between preset brightness levels.
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The NSS screen
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1 Instrument bar
Navigation and sensor info can be viewed in a user confi gurable instrument bar on top of
your pages.
2 Panel button
You can tap the text on this area to end an ongoing operation, e.g. to remove the cursor from
the screen, to end route editing and to stop measuring distance.
3 Dialogs
Dialogs are used for user input or for presenting information to the user.
A dialog may be presented in full-screen or as a popup dialog in the centre of the screen.
Depending on type of information or entry, diff erent keys are used to confi rm, cancel and
close the dialog.
A dialog can always be closed by tapping the
in the upper right corner or by pressing the
X key.
4 Menus
Diff erent menus are available to select options and to confi gure your system. A menu is
displayed by pressing the
MENU key, by tapping the MENU panel button, or by tapping and
holding on the touchscreen.
5 Application panels
Each application connected to the system is presented on panels, and you can have several
panels depending on screen size:
• NSS7 2 panels
• NSS8 and NSS12: 4 panels
1-panel page 2-panels page 3-panels page 4-panels page
See “Customizing
your system” on page 82
for further information
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The system includes the following page groups, which each have a pre-confi gured
combination of panels:
Icon Description Main page
Instruments with confi gurable live data
from system internal, and external sources
such as engines
Instruments
Echosounder Echosounder
Live video Video
Navigation information Steering
Insight or Navionics charts, depending on
region
Chart
Radar Radar
The main page in each group is a full size panel. All pre-confi gured pages, except the main
page for the group, can be modifi ed by the user.
In addition to these panels the following applications can be connected and displayed on
other panels:
Panel Description
AIS AIS information as overlay on chart and radar panels
Weather Sirius (North America only) weather graphics and data as overlay on chart
panel
Audio Satellite radio (North America only) and SonicHub functions as a panel along
the bottom of a page
6 MENU panel button
Tapping this panel button will display the menu for active panel. Same function as pressing
the
MENU key.
7 Alarm message
The system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults while the
system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an Alarm dialog will pop up.
If you have enabled the siren, an audible alarm will be activated when an alarm situation
occurs.
See “Customizing
your system” on page 82
for further information
See ““The alarm
system” on page 77 for
further information
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8 The Control pages
The Control pages give access to page selection, tools and settings.
The Pages
overview panel (Home) is displayed by pressing the PAGES key. Repeated presses
on this key will toggle between the control panels.
You can also switch between the control panels by dragging your fi nger horizontally on the
screen.
All control panels and sub-panels are always full screen, and they will open on top of your
previous page. When you close one of these panels the display will return to last active page.
Pages overview (Home page) Tools Settings
Pages overview
The pages overview panel is accessed from any operational mode by pressing the PAGES
key.
The panel includes 6 page group icons together with shortcuts to the autopilot panel, to a
combined chart/echo panel, and to the StructureScan panel.
Note: To see an autopilot panel an AC12/42 or SG05 autopilot computer must be connected
to the system. Respectively a StructureScan module must be available on the network to use
StructureScan.
Tools
The tools panel include options that are not specifi c to any panel e.g. status regarding vessels,
alarms, satellites, sun/moon and tides. Also included are waypoints, routes and tracks library,
trip log, sun/moon status, fi nd function and fi les.
If a CZone system is connected, this function is access from the Tools panel.
Settings
The Settings panel gives access to system and vessel setup, application settings, and to the
simulator.
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Basic operation
The power key
• Press and hold: Turn unit on/off
• Single press:
Display dialog for light adjustment,
standby mode and radar standby/
transmit
• Repeated
presses:
Toggle preset brightness levels (10
- 6 - 3- 1)
Note: If the power key is released before shut-down is completed, the power off is cancelled.
A night mode which optimizes the color palette for low light conditions, is included.
Note: Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night mode is selected!
When in Standby mode, the backlight for touch screen and keys are turned off to save power.
The system will continue to run in the background and will notify you if an alarm situation
should occur.
You return from Standby mode to normal operation by pressing the power key.
If the radar is transmitting you can set it to standby mode from within the Light dialog.
Using the touch screen
Basic touchscreen operation on the diff erent panels is shown in the table below.
The panel sections later in this manual have more information about panel specifi c touch
screen operation.
Operation
Menu/
Dialogs
Panels
Chart Echo Radar
Tap
Select/
toggle item
Place cursor
Tap and hold Display menu for active panel
Drag
Adjust slider
value
Scroll dialog
Pan chart
(any direction)
Pan echo history
(horizontal movement)
Note: When tapping and holding, a circle will spin around the tap point. Hold till action circle
has completed or until the action is confi rmed by a second beep.
Pages and panels
Select pages
You access a page group and then select the page to display from the PAGES panel.
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Advanced power control
The NSS can be wired and
con gured to control the
power of displays and
compatible devices. See the
NSS Installation manual for
more information.
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Select active panel
In a split screen you have multiple panels, but only one panel can be active at a time. You will
only be able to access the context menu of the active panel. The active panel is outlined with
a red border.
You can switch between active panels by tapping the required panel.
The menus
Menus are used to operate the system and to adjust settings.
You display a menu by:
MARK
MENU
• Pressing the MENU key
• Tapping the MENU panel button
• Pressing and holding on active panel
• You select a menu item and toggle on/off menu check boxes by tapping selected item.
• You adjust slide bar values by tapping the item and then dragging your fi nger on the slide
bar. The value can also be adjusted by turning the rotary knob.
• Drop-down listings are selected by tapping the item and then the selected value.
Check box Slide bar Drop-down listing
You can also operate a menu by using the rotary knob to select menu item, and then pressing
the knob to confi rm your selection.
By pressing the
X key the menu will return to previous menu level, and then exit. You can also
close a menu by tapping the screen outside the menu area.
Dialog boxes
You select entry fi elds and keys in a dialog box by tapping the screen or by using the rotary
knob. You can only enter information when a fi eld is selected and highlighted.
Some dialog listings might extend beyond the screen area. These dialogs will include a scroll
indicator, and you scroll by dragging the list or turning the rotary knob.
Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards will automatically
be displayed when required for entering user informa-
tion in dialogs.
A virtual keyboard is operated by tapping the virtual
keys.
A dialog is closed by tapping the
in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key.
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Placing the cursor
The cursor is by default not shown on any panel.
You tap the screen to place the cursor on a Chart, Radar or
Echosounder panel. The cursor information window will show
position coordinates at the cursor position, and range and
bearing to the vessel.
On an Echosounder panel, the cursor information window will include the depth at cursor
position.
Further use of the cursor is described in the Chart, Radar and Echosounder sections.
To remove the cursor and cursor window from the panel, press the
X key or tap the Clear
cursor panel button.
Positioning a Man Over Board mark
If an emergency man over board situation should occur, you can position a Man Over Board
mark at the vessel’s current position by pressing the two MOB keys simultaneously.
When you activate the MOB function the following actions are automatically performed:
• a MOB mark is positioned at the vessel’s position
• the display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on vessel position
• the NSS creates an active route to the MOB mark
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Cancel navigation
The NSS will continue navigating towards the MOB point until the waypoint is reached or
until you select to stop this navigation.
Delete a MOB mark
A MOB mark is deleted by selecting the MOB mark and then activating the menu.
A MOB can also be deleted as described in “Waypoints, routes & tracks” on page 22.
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Charts
The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects.
On the panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, overlay a radar image or
weather information, and display AIS targets.
The NSS has diff erent embedded cartography depending on region. Units sold in America will
include Insight cartography, while units sold in other regions will have embedded Navionics
coastal (Silver) cartography split by region. All units will support Navionics Platinum Plus and
TurboView via micro-SD Card slot accessible from the front of the unit.
Charts are shared over the network, so only one chart card per boat is required.
The fi rst part of this section describes how to use the charts, and is common to both Insight
and Navionics. Chart options depend on which cartography is in use on the unit. These are
covered in a separate section.
The chart panel
Grid lines *
Extension line *
Range rings *
Track *
Route *
Vessel
Chart range scale
Range rings
interval *
North indicator
Waypoint *
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* Optional chart items
Note: You turn the optional images on/off individually. See “The chart settings panel” on
page 19.
Chart scale
You zoom in and out on the chart by using the IN/OUT keys or by
using the rotary knob.
Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) will be
shown in the lower right corner of the chart panel.
Panning the chart
You can move the chart in any direction by tapping the screen
and dragging your fi nger in the selected direction.
Pressing
X key will remove the cursor from the panel, and the
chart center will be positioned at the vessel.
The vessel symbol
Position and orientation
When a GPS and a suitable heading sensor are connected to the system, the vessel symbol
indicates vessel position and heading.
Without a heading sensor fi tted, the vessel icon will orientate itself using COG (Course over
Ground). If no GPS is available the vessel symbol will include a question mark.
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Using the cursor on the chart panel
The cursor is by default not shown on the chart panel.
When you tap the screen, the cursor will become visible and the cursor position window will
be activated. When the cursor is active, the chart will not pan or rotate to follow the vessel.
To remove the cursor and cursor window from the panel, press the
X key or tap the Clear
cursor panel key.
Pressing the
X key repeatedly will toggle the chart center between the vessel and the cursor
position.
Displaying information about chart and chart objects
When you tap a chart item, a waypoint, a route or a
target, basic information for the selected item will
be displayed.
By tapping and holding or by pressing the rotary
knob when a chart item is selected, all available
information for that item will be shown.
The information can also be displayed by using the
menu.
Note: Popup information has to be enabled to see
basic item information.
If the cursor is not active, available information for
objects close to the vessel can be displayed.
If no information is available, the info menu item
will not be shown.
Placing waypoints
You place a waypoint by tapping the chart panel on
the selected position and then activating the menu.
Creating routes
You can quickly create routes by tapping the chart panel.
1. Activate the menu
2. Tap the screen to position the fi rst routepoint, and then continue tapping the screen to place
the remaining routepoints
3. Save the route by tapping the Finish editing panel button or by activating the menu
Dragging waypoints
1. Tap the waypoint to make it active
2. Drag the waypoint to the new position
The waypoint position will be automatically saved.
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. Tap the screen on the place to where you want to measure the
distance from the vessel
2. Start the measure function from the menu
• A line will be drawn from the vessel center to the cursor position,
and the distance will be listed in the Cursor Information window
3. Continue tapping the screen to position new measuring points
You terminate the measuring function by pressing the
X key or the Finish measuring panel
key.
See “Waypoints,
routes & tracks” on page 22
for more information about
waypoints and routes.
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Positioning the chart on the 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 Course up
North up
Displays the chart with the north direction upward. Corresponds to the usual orientation of
nautical charts.
Heading up
Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading directly up on the chart image. Heading
information is received from a compass. If heading is not available, then the COG from the
GPS will be used.
Course up
Rotates the chart in the direction of the next waypoint when in navigation mode. This option
works only when there’s an active route. If no route is active the heading up orientation will
be used until a route is made active.
Look ahead
This option centres the chart slightly forward of your vessel so that you can maximize your
view ahead.
Chart overlay
Radar, AIS and weather information can be displayed as overlay on your chart panel.
When radar or weather overlay is selected, the chart context menu will be expanded to
include basic function for the selected overlay.
Radar, weather and AIS functions are described in separate sections in this manual.
Using 3D charts
Note: To use the 3D functionality you must have Navionics charts including 3D cartography
for the appropriate area.
For selecting cartography, see “Chart data” on page 19.
The boat icon
You can select diff erent boat icons, and you can have extension lines as in traditional 2D
charting. Refer “3D boat selection” on page 20.
It is not possible to scale the boat icon to match actual boat size, and the size remains the
same independent on chart scaling.
Zooming 3D charts
You zoom the 3D chart by using the IN/OUT key. The rotary knob will not zoom 3D charts.
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MOB
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3D chart view options
There are two 3D views available:
• Vessel mode - default mode keeping the boat in center on the chart panel
• Explore mode - allows you to move the 3D chart view away from the vessel
You toggle between these two modes by pressing the
X key.
Vessel mode
In this mode the camera follows the vessel. The vessel’s position will be in center if not Look
ahead option is selected.
The camera angle is by default as seen from your eye position, looking toward the vessel. The
vessel’s rotation on the chart is defi ned by the chart orientation settings.
You can change the camera tilt angle and rotate the camera around the vessel by tapping
and dragging your fi nger on the screen. Once you remove your fi nger from the screen it will
return to default view towards the vessel, but with your selected tilt angle.
Explore mode
You switch from Vessel mode to Explore mode by pressing the X key or by tapping the rotate/
pan icon on the right side of the panel.
You switch back to vessel mode by tapping the Return to vessel panel key, or by pressing
the
X key.
The Explore mode allows you to view the entire 3D chart, regardless of vessel position.
You can rotate and move the camera (pan) away from your vessel. You switch between
panning and rotating camera motion by tapping the icons on the right side of the chart
panel.
When camera pan is selected, you move the camera away from the vessel and around in the
chart by tapping and dragging on the screen. When you remove your fi nger from the chart
the view will remain in the selected position.
You can rotate the camera horizontally by using the rotary knob.
When camera rotate is selected the camera position is fi xed, and the camera can only be
rotated and tilted. You rotate and tilt the camera by tapping and dragging your fi nger on the
screen. You rotate the camera horizontally with the fi xed tilt angle by using the rotary knob.
Insight chart options
Chart orientation
See page 16.
Chart detail
Low
This is the basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is
required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be suffi cient for safe navigation
Medium
This is the minimum information suffi cient for navigation
Full
This is all available information for the chart in use
Look ahead
This option centres the chart slightly forward of your vessel so that you can maximize your
view ahead.
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Categories
Insight charts includes several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off
individually depending on which information you want to see on your display.
Chart imagery style
The charts can be displayed in two diff erent imagery styles, either as 2D basic mapping style,
or with shaded relief presenting chart including terrain imaging.
2D Shaded relief
Navionics chart options
Chart orientation and Look ahead
See page 16.
Chart view
The built in Navionics chart database provides you with detailed coastal cartography, with 2D
and 3D view options.
• 2D presents chart information in a basic mapping mode with Navionics details
• 3D provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours
Chart shading
Shading adds terrain information to the chart.
Traditional 2D chart Chart with shading
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.
You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.
No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay
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Photo transparency
The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum
transparency settings the chart details will be almost hidden by the photo.
Minimum transparency Transparency value = 10
Navionics Fish’n Chip
NSS supports Navionics Fish’n Chip (US only) chart feature.
For more information, see www.navionics.com.
Optional settings for Navionics charts
Colored Seabed Areas
Used for displaying diff erent depth areas in diff erent shades of blue.
Annotation
Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available
on display.
Presentation type
Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and
wording for either International or US presentation types.
Chart details
Provides you with diff erent levels of geographical layer information.
Safety depth
The Navionics charts use diff erent shades of blue to distinguish between shallow and deep
water.
The safety depth sets the limit for which depths that shall be 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.
The chart settings panel
Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chart panels.
For optional chart panel settings, refer the illustration on page 14.
Chart data
The NSS can use Navionics Platinum Plus and TurboView via micro-SD Card Slot accessible
from the front of the unit.
Charts are shared over the network, so only one chart card per boat is required.
Note:
The system will not automatically switch to embedded cartography if the micro-SD
card is removed. A low-resolution chart will be displayed until you re-insert the micro-SD card
or manually switch back to embedded cartography.
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Range Rings
Turns on/off range rings on the chart.
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.
The vessels’ extension lines
Sets the length of the extension lines for your vessel and for
other vessels shown as AIS targets.
The length of the extension lines are either set as a fi xed
distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel will move in the
selected time period.
Own vessel heading is based on information from the active
heading sensor and COG from active GPS sensor.
For other vessels COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system.
Pop-up information
Selects whether basic information for chart items shall be displayed
when you tap 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.
Navionics speci c settings
3D boat selection
Determines which icon to use on 3D charts. See “The boat icon” on page 16.
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.
COG
Heading
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Waypoints, routes & tracks
Waypoints
A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on an
echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude
coordinates. A waypoint positioned on an echosounder image, will in addition to position
information have a depth value.
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.
Positioning waypoints
Placing a waypoint at vessel position
You can position a waypoint at the vessel position from any panel by pressing and holding
the MARK / MENU key.
Using the cursor to position
waypoints
On chart, echosounder and
StructureScan panels you can
place a waypoint on a selected
position by tapping the screen
and then activating the panel
menu.
Edit waypoints
A selected waypoint can be deleted or edited on a chart panel from the menu, or from the
waypoint dialog.
You can quickly move a waypoint on a chart panel by tapping the desired new location on
the screen.
Using the edit waypoint dialog
This dialog is activated by tapping the waypoint and then
activating the menu, or pressing the rotary knob when the
waypoint is selected.
The dialog can also be activated from the Waypoint list. See
“The waypoints, route and tracks panels” on page 23.
Waypoint alarm settings
You can set an alarm radius for each
individual waypoint you create.
Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm panel to activate an alarm
when your vessel comes within the defi ned radius.
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Moving a waypoint by tapping the screen
1. Select the waypoint by tapping it
2. Activate the menu and select the move option
- The waypoint icon will change to indicate moving mode
3. Tap on the chart panel to select a new position
4. Confi rm the new position by pressing the rotary knob, tapping the panel key or by using the
options in the menu
Routes
A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate
them.
When you tap on an existing route, it will turn blue and the route name will be displayed.
Creating new routes
1. Select the new route option from the menu
2. Tap the panel to position the fi rst waypoint
3. Continue tapping the chart panel until all routepoints are positioned
- A waypoint can easily be re-positioned by dragging it to the new position
4. Save the route by tapping the Finish editing panel button or by using the options in the
menu
The route can also be created from the Routes panel described later in this section.
Edit a route
A route and a waypoint can only be edited from the chart panel when the item is selected.
1. Tap the route to make it active
2. Activate the menu and select the route and edit option
3. Tap the panel to add a new routepoint
• If you tap on a leg a new point will be added between existing routepoints
• If you tap outside the route the new routepoint will be added after the last point in the route
4. Drag a routepoint to move it to a new position
5. Save the route by tapping the panel button or by using the options in the menu
Note: a single routepoint can be moved by tapping the routepoint and then selecting the
move option in the menu.
T r acks
A track is a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace
where you have travelled. A track can be converted to a route in the Tracks panel, as described
later in this section.
From the factory, the system is set to automatically draw a track. The system will continue to
record the track until the track length reaches the maximum trail point setting, and will then
automatically begin overwriting the oldest track points.
The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks panel described later in
this section.
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Creating a new track
You defi ne the track settings and start the new track from the Tracks Settings dialog described
below.
Track settings
The track is made up of a series of track points connected by line segments whose length
depends on the frequency of track recording.
You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the NSS
system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered.
Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible.
The waypoints, route and tracks panels
The Waypoints, Routes and Tracks panels gives access to advanced edit functions and
settings for all these items available on your system.
The edit and settings options are accessed from the menu or by using the dialog buttons
when one of the items is selected.
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Navigating with the NSS
The navigation function included in the NSS allows you to navigate towards the cursor
position, a waypoint or along a predefi ned route.
For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer “Waypoints, routes &
tracks” on page 22.
The Goto menu
You can start navigation from any panel by using the Goto menu, displayed by pressing and
holding the GO TO / MENU key.
Note: The Goto cursor option will only be available when the cursor is active on a Chart,
Radar or Echosounder panel.
When the NSS starts navigating, the cross track limits will be indicated
on the chart. See “Navigation settings panel” on page 25.
Navigating on the chart
You can start navigating on the chart from the chart menu and from the Goto menu. The
description and the illustrations below show use of the Goto menu, activated by pressing
and holding the
PAGES key.
Navigate to cursor position
You can start navigating towards a point on the chart by tapping the selected destination,
activating the Goto menu and selecting the cursor option.
Navigate a route
You can start navigating a route by tapping the route and then activating the Goto menu.
When route navigation is started, the Goto menu will expand showing options for skipping a
waypoint, or for restarting the route from current vessel position.
Selecting start point
You can navigate a route, starting from any waypoint, by positioning the cursor over the
selected waypoint and activating the Goto menu.
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Cancel navigation
You cancel navigation from the Goto menu or the chart panel menu.
Navigating with autopilot
If an AC12, AC42 or an SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot
functionality will be included in the NSS.
When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you will be prompted to
set the pilot to navigation mode.
If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the pilot can later on still be set to navigation
mode from the pilot menu.
For more information about autopilot functionality see “Using the autopilot” on page 29.
Navigation settings panel
Navigation method
Diff erent 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 diffi cult 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.
Steering alarm limits
Arrival radius
Sets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint.
The vessel is considered arrived at the waypoint when it is within this
radius.
O course (XTE) limit
This parameter defi nes the vessel’s accepted off set distance from the leg.
If the vessel goes beyond this limit an alarm will be activated.
Arrival alarm
When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm will be activated when the
vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is within the specifi ed arrival
radius.
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Magnetic variation
Magnetic variation is the diff erence between true bearings and magnetic bearings, caused by
diff erent location of the Geographic and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies such
as iron deposits might also aff ect the magnetic bearings.
Magnetic variation is applied in order to navigate with heading in “True” mode.
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 system.
If your paper charts are in a diff erent 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 lat./lon coordinates
displayed on the chart panel.
Phantom Loran
Enables use of Phantom Loran.
Loran settings
Defi nes Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor
position and position panel.
The graphic example shows cursor position window with Loran position
information.
For more information refer to your Loran system documentation.
Navigation panels
The Steer and Position panels can be used to display information when you are navigating.
The Steer panel
Data  elds
Tap left/right
arrow symbol to
scroll
Course line
Vessel symbol O course limit
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Data elds
The Steer panel off ers the following information:
DTD Distance to destination
BTW Bearing to waypoint
SOG Speed over ground
COG Course over ground
TTD Time to destination
ETA Estimated time of arrival at next waypoint
VMG Velocity Made Good towards next waypoint.
STEER Course to steer towards next waypoint
The course line
When travelling on a route the course 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 course line will show the intended course from the point at which navigation was started
towards the next waypoint.
Vessel symbol
The vessel symbol indicates distance and bearing relative to the intended course.
O course limit
If the XTE exceeds the defi ned off course limit (Refer “Steering alarm limits” on page 25), this
will be indicated with a red arrow including the distance from the track line.
If the off course alarm is enabled, the alarm will activate if the XTE exceeds the defi ned off
course limit.
Position panels
By default, there is one position panel available showing GPS position.
If Loran is enabled as described on page 26, there will be two position panels. This is
indicated with arrow symbols on left and right side of the panel.
You toggle between the panels by tapping the left or right side of the panel.
GPS position info Loran position info
Data  elds
Position in lat. and lon. (GPS) or as Loran GRI and station values
Time and date
SOG Speed over ground
COG Course over ground
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Using the autopilot
If an AC12, AC42 or SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot
functionality will be available in the NSS.
An Autopilot is designed to maintain an accurate course in various sea conditions with
minimal helm movements.
Safe operation with the autopilot
Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT
under any circumstances replace a human navigator.
Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
You can switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any automatic operation mode by a short
press on the STBY/AUTO key.
Note: If the NSS is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of
the steering irrespective of the autopilot mode. Refer “Using the autopilot in an EVC system”
on page 38.
Activating the autopilot
You can activate the autopilot from any panel as shown below.
The autopilot pop up
You can only enable the autopilot once the pop-up is displayed.
anual adjustments to the set heading can only be made when the
port and starboard indicators are illuminated red and green - this is
done by pressing the rotary knob, or by tapping the autopilot pop-up.
The autopilot popup shows active mode, heading, rudder and various
steering information depending on active autopilot mode.
The pop-up has a fi xed position on the page, and it can be shown on all pages except when
an Autopilot panel is active.
You remove the pop-up from a page by tapping the
in the upper right corner or by
pressing the X key.
Autopilot mode indication in top of the page
Autopilot information is by default shown in top of the pages when the Autopilot pop-up is
not displayed.
You can select to turn this information off .
Compass symbol on the chart panel
You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the
chart panel. The compass symbol will be off when the cursor is active
on the panel.
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See “The autopilot
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MODE FEATURE
BOAT TYPE
DESCRIPTION REQUIRED INPUT
MOTOR SAIL
Standby (passive) mode used when manually steering the boat at the helm
Power steering
(NFU)
xx
Controls the rudder movement by using the red (port) and
green (starboard) indicators in the autopilot pop-up
Rudder feedback or VRF
x x Sets rudder angle by using the rotary knob Rudder feedback
x x Keeps the boat on set heading
Heading, speed
Heading
capture
x x Cancels the turn and continues on the heading read from the compass
Turn (Pattern) x Moves the boat automatically in pre-defi ned turn steering patterns (Motorboats only)
Turn (Tacking) x Changes commanded heading with a pre-defi ned value
x x Keeps the boat on a straight bearing line
Heading, speed, position
Dodging x x Resumes NoDrift mode after a heading change
x x Steers the boat to a specifi c waypoint location, or through a route of waypoints
Heading, speed, position,
waypoint/route information
x Steers the boat to maintain the set wind angle
Heading, speed, wind angle
Tacking x Mirrors the set wind angle to the opposite side of the bow
x Steers the boat to a specifi c waypoint location, or through a route of waypoints
Heading, speed, wind angle,
waypoint/route information
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Controlling steering performance in automatic modes
The autopilot should be confi gured during installation and setup. Some parameters may
be adjusted during operation to increase the steering performance. Refer to “The autopilot
settings panel” on page 39.
Using the autopilot in standby mode
The autopilot must be in STBY mode when you steer the boat
manually.
You can switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any operation by a
short press on the
STBY/AUTO key.
Power steering (NFU)
If you tap the PORT or STBD key icons in the pop-up dialog when the
autopilot is in STBY mode, the system will switch to NFU (Non-Follow-
Up). You can then use the key icons to control the rudder, and the
rudder will move as long as the key is pressed.
You return to STBY mode by a short press on the
STBY/AUTO key.
Follow-up steering (FU)
You can select Follow-up steering from the Autopilot menu.
When FU is active you can use the rotary knob to set rudder angle.
The set angle is indicated by the yellow pointer above the rudder
angle graphic. The rudder will move to the commanded angle and
then stop.
Warning: While in Follow-up mode you cannot take manual control of the wheel.
You return to STBY mode by a short press on the STBY/AUTO key.
AUTO mode (auto compass)
When the AUTO key is pressed, the autopilot selects the current boat
heading as the set course. The yellow arrow shows the vessel’s actual
heading. If the arrow is pointing directly upwards, the vessel is on
course.
The autopilot will keep the boat on the set course until a new mode
is selected or a new course is set with the course knob or the PORT or
STBD key icons.
Once the course is changed to a new set course, the boat will automatically turn to the new
heading and maintain the new course.
Heading capture
When in AUTO or NoDrift mode the heading capture feature allows you to automatically
cancel the turn you are in by an instant press on the rotary knob. The autopilot will cancel the
turn to continue on the heading read from the compass the very moment you pressed the
rotary knob. This is a useful feature if you are not sure of the exact turn you have to make to
steer towards e.g. an inlet or a dock.
Turn pattern steering (power boats)
The autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features for power boats when
the pilot is in AUTO mode.
The turn steering option will not be available if the boat type is set to sailboat - instead the
tack/gybe feature is implemented.
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Initiating a turn
The illustration below shows how you start the spiral turn steering from the Autopilot menu.
You select the turn direction and start the turn by tapping the left or right keys or by using
the rotary knob.
Stopping the turn
You can at any time during a turn press the AUTO/STBD key to return to standby mode and
manual steering.
Turn variables
All turn steering options, except the C-turn, have settings that you may adjust before you start
a turn and at any time when the boat is in a turn. Refer to the example above.
U turn
U-Turn changes the current set course to be 180° in the
opposite direction.
The turn rate is identical to default rate of turn (ROT) setting.
This cannot be changed during the turn.
C-turn
C-turn makes the boat turn in a circle.
You can adjust the turn rate (ROT) before the turn is initiated
and during the turn. Increasing the turn rate makes the boat
turn a smaller circle.
Turn parameter Range Change per step Default Units
Rate of turn (ROT) 10 - 600 5 90 °/min
Spiral-turn
Spiral-turn makes the boat turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. This feature
may be used for circling fi sh or when searching an object.
If the Change radius is set to zero, the boat will turn in a circle. Negative values indicate
decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius.
Turn parameter Range Change per step Default
Initial radius
33 ft - 3281 ft
10 m - 1000 m
10
10
656 ft
200 m
Change of radius per turn
-164 ft - +164 ft
-50 m - +50 m
5
2
66 ft
20 m
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Zigzag-turns
For navigating in a zigzag pattern, you set the initial
course change before the turn is started.
During the turn you can alter the course change
and the leg distance.
The main course can be changed by turning the
rotary knob.
A = Initial course change
B = Course change
C = Leg distance
Turn parameter Range Change per step Default
Course change 4° - 140° 4 28°
Leg distance
82 ft - 9843 ft
25 m - 3000 m
50
25
1641 ft
500 m
Square-turn
The square-turn feature makes the boat
automatically turn 90° after having travelled a
defi ned leg distance.
You can at any time during the turn change the
distance of the leg until the boat makes a new
90° turn. You can also at any time change the
main course by turning the rotary knob.
Turn parameter Range Change per step Default
Leg distance
82 ft - 9843 ft
25 m - 3000 m
50
25
1641 ft
500 m
Lazy S-turn
In the lazy-s turn the boat will yaw around the main
course.
You set the selected course change before the turn
is started.
During the turn you can alter the course change
and the turn radius.
The main course can be changed by turning the
rotary knob.
Turn parameter Range Change per step Default
Course change 4° - 160° 4 28°
Radius
16 ft - 1641 ft
5 m – 500 m
5
10
656 ft
200 m
C
A
B
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Depth Contour Tracking, DCT
TM
If the system has input from an echosounder, 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 signi cantly over a
small area.
Slope Narrow
channel
Ridge
Use the following process to initiate DCT steering;
1.
Ensure that you have depth reading on the NSS unit 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 (main course)
3. Activate AUTO mode, select DCT steering and monitor the depth reading
4. Use the port and starboard indicators in the autopilot pop-up to initiate the DCT steering to follow the
bottom sloping to starboard or to port
The following parameters are available for DCT steering:
Turn parameter Range Change per step Default
Depth gain 5 - 95 5 5
Contour Cross Angle 0° - 50° 1 0
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 will take a long time to compensate for drifting off the set depth
contour, and the autopilot will fail to keep the boat on the selected depth.
If the value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be 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 will be allowed. If you the CCA set to zero there is no
S-ing.
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NoDrift mode
This mode combines the autopilot and the positioning information
from the GPS.
When NoDrift is activated, the autopilot will draw an invisible bearing
line based on current heading from the boat’s position.
Unlike in AUTO (compass) mode the autopilot will now use
the position information to calculate the cross track error, and
automatically keep your track straight.
You can use the port and starboard indicators 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 press STBY 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 don’t respond the dialog will disappear and
the autopilot will go to NoDrift mode with current
heading as set bearing line.
If your dodging maneuver takes more than 60 seconds, the autopilot will remain in Standby
mode.
Navigating with the NSS
You can use the autopilot feature to automatically steer the boat to
a specifi c waypoint location, or through a route of waypoints. The
position information received from the GPS will be used to change
the course to steer to keep the boat on the track line and direct to the
destination waypoint.
To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the NSS must have
valid position input. Autosteering must be tested and determined
satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode:
You can start navigation from any panel by pressing the
GO TO / PAGES key. The go to cursor
option will only be available when the cursor is active on a Chart, Radar or Echosounder
panel. For more information about navigating with the NSS refer to “Navigating with the NSS”
on page 25.
You can also start navigating from the autopilot menu.
When the Navigation mode is initiated, the pilot will automatically keep the vessel on the
leg. When your vessel reaches the arrival circle for a waypoint, the pilot will give an audible
warning and display an alert screen with the new course information.
If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the Navigation change limit,
the autopilot will automatically change the course. If the required course change to next
waypoint in a route is more than the set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming
course change is acceptable.
Note: For more information about navigation parameters and how to navigate with the NSS,
refer to “Navigating with the NSS” on page 25.
Warning: Navigational steering should only be used in open waters.
When selecting NAV mode, the pilot maintains the current set course
and prompts the user to accept the course change towards the
destination waypoint.
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The waypoint arrival circle
The Arrival radius defi nes the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating a
route.
WP1
WP2
The arrival circle 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 fi gure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle when creating the
route.
1
5
10
15
2
0
2
5
30
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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 when using automatic waypoint shift.
Sailing with the autopilot
Several sailing parameter should be defi ned before entering Wind or WindNav mode. These
parameters are described in the separate installation manual.
Wind vane steering
The WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for sailboat in the Autopilot
Installation menu.
Before the WIND mode is started it must be verifi ed 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. Press the MENU key, and select Wind
Arrival circles
arrival circle,
radius in 1/100 nm
Boat speed in knots
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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
will change the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change.
Tacking
Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for SAIL boat type.
Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea
conditions with light wind to fi nd 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.
You can initiate the tack function both from AUTO and from WIND mode.
In both modes you can interrupt the tack operation, as long as the tack dialog is open,
by selecting the opposite tacking direction. When interrupted the boat will return to the
previous set heading.
Tacking in Auto mode
Tacking in AUTO mode is diff erent from
tacking in WIND mode. In AUTO mode the
tack angle is fi xed and as defi ned by the
user.
When tacking direction is selected the
autopilot changes the current set course
according to the set fi xed tacking angle.
Tacking in Wind mode
Tacking in WIND mode as compared to
AUTO mode can be 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 defi ned in the sailing parameter
setup (refer illustration above). The tack time is also controlled by the speed of the boat to
prevent loss of speed during a tack.
When you initiate the tacking, the autopilot will immediately mirror the set wind angle to the
opposite side of the bow.
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.
Tack and gybe prevent
You should use the autopilot with care when beating and running.
If the sails are unbalanced when beating, yaw forces from the sails can drive the boat into the
wind. If the boat is driven beyond the set minimum wind angle, the thrust from the sails will
suddenly disappear and reduces the boat speed. The boat will then be more diffi cult to steer
as the rudder will become less eff ective.
The tack prevent function in WIND mode has been implemented to avoid such situations. It
will react immediately when the apparent wind angle becomes 5° less than the set minimum
wind angle, and more rudder will be commanded.
See “Sailing
parameters” on page 40 for
further information.
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The autopilot settings panel
The Autopilot settings panel gives access to settings that might be changed by the user
during operation of the autopilot.
For information about installation, see the separate NSS Installation manual.
Auto-hide
Autopilot information is by default shown on
top of the pages when the Autopilot pop-up
is not displayed. You can select to turn this
information off .
Crescent lights
The background lights around the rotary knob can be used to indicate that the NSS is under
autopilot control. When toggled on the lights will be red and green when the autopilot is not
in standby.
When toggled off the lights will follow day/night light setting.
Chart compass
You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart
panel. The compass symbol will be off when the cursor is active on the
panel.
Locking an NSS unit
If two NSS units are included in the system, the non-active NSS unit can be locked to prevent
unauthorized operation of the autopilot.
When the unit is locked this is indicated with a lock symbol and with text in the pop up.
When the lock function is in use, no automatic modes can be selected from the NSS unit.
Note: The lock function is not available on the NSS unit which is active as pilot control!
If the NSS unit is part of an AP24/AP28 system, the unit can be locked from the AP24/AP28
control unit.
Sea state  lter
The Seastate fi lter is used to reduce rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather.
OFF Seastate fi lter is disabled. This is default
AUTO Reduces rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather by an
adaptive process. The AUTO setting is recommended if you want to use the
seastate fi lter
MANUAL Linked to the steering response control settings described previously. It may
be used to manually fi nd the optimum combination of course keeping and
low rudder activity in rough but steady sea conditions
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Sailing parameters
Note: Sailing parameter settings are only available if the boat type is set to Sail.
Tack time
When performing a tack in WIND mode, the rate of turn (tack time) can be adjusted. This will
give single-handed sailors time to handle the boat and the sails during a tack.
A turn performed without shifting wind side, will also be made at a controlled turn rate.
Range Change per step Default Units
2 - 50 1 12 seconds
Tack angle
This value is used to preset the course change used when tacking in AUTO mode. By pressing
the port and starboard indicators in the autopilot pop-up the course will change as much as
this value.
Range Change per step Default Units
50 - 150 1 100 °
Wind function
With wind function set to AUTO, the autopilot will automatically select between apparent
and true wind steering. AUTO is default and recommended for cruising.
When the boat is running, it will also be surfi ng on the waves. This may lead to signifi cant
changes in boat speed, and thereby also changes in apparent wind angle. True wind steering
is therefore used when running, while steering to apparent wind is used when beating or
reaching.
Apparent wind steering is preferred when you want to achieve maximum boat speed. The
autopilot tries to maintain a constant apparent wind angle to get maximum thrust from a
given trim of the sails.
When sailing in closed waters, the apparent wind angle may change temporarily due to wind
gusts. It may then be preferred to sail to the true wind.
VMG optimizing
You can optimize the VMG to wind. When selected, the function will be active for 5–10
minutes after a new wind angle has been set and only when beating.
Layline steering
Layline steering is useful when navigating. Cross Track Error (XTE) from the navigator will keep
the boat on the track line. If the XTE from the navigator exceeds 0.15 nm, the autopilot will
calculate the layline and track towards the waypoint.
Response
By default the system switches between HI/LO parameter set based on speed (motor boats)
or speed and wind (sail boats). You can however select to manually set which parameter set
that shall be used.
HI or LO must be selected if no speed input is available.
You can manually fi ne tune each of the two (HI/LO) parameter sets. Level 4 is default with
parameter values as set by the autotune function. If no autotune is made (not recommended)
the level 4 values are the factory default values.
A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a more “loose” steering.
A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides a more “tight” steering. A too
high response level will make the boat start S-ing.
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Using the radar | NSS Operator Manual
MARPA targets
If the NSS includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid)
can be used to track up to tem radar targets.
You can defi ne alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer “MARPA target settings” on
page 47.
MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance.
Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the NSS .
MARPA target symbols
The NSS system use the target symbols shown below.
Symbol Description
Acquiring MARPA target. Typically it takes up to 10 full rotations of the scanner
Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor.
Tracking and safe MARPA target with extension lines.
Dangerous MARPA target.
A target is defi ned as dangerous based on the CPA, TCPA and AIS Range
settings. Refer “Vessel alarm settings” on page 48.
When no signals have been received within a time limit a target will be defi ned
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 tapping on the target icon.
The target will return to default target symbol when the cursor is removed.
Tracking MARPA targets
1. Tap on the target on the radar panel
2. Select Acquire targets from the menu
3. Repeat process for more targets
Once your targets are identifi ed, it may take up to 10 radar sweeps to acquire and then track
the target.
Cancelling target tracking
When targets are being tracked, the radar menu will expand to include options for cancelling
individual targets or to stop the tracking function.
Cancel tracking individual targets by tapping the icon before activating the menu.
Viewing target information
Basic target information can be shown in the data bar.
You can also use the Tools pages to view information about targets. See page 79 .
MARPA target settings
Several vessel settings defi ne alarm limits and how the targets are displayed on your radar
image.
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Radar settings panel
Radar symbology
You can turn on/off optional radar symbology individually from the Radar settings page. See
illustration showing optional radar items on page page 42.
Data bar
Turns on/off the radar data bar. Refer illustration on page 42.
The data bar can show up to 3 targets, arranged with the closest target
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.
Note: The data bar is only available on NSS8 and NSS12.
MARPA settings
Allows for adding target trails and guard zone indication around a MARPA target. Refer to
description on previous pages.
Installation
The Installation option is used for Radar installation, described in the separate NSS Installation
manual.
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The echosounder | NSS Operator Manual
When the echosounder image
is being recorded, there will
be a fl ashing red symbol and a
message will appear periodically
at the bottom of the screen.
The graphics shows that both
conventional echosounder and
StructureScan data are being
logged
The sounder recording is stopped by re-selecting the Record function.
Viewing the recorded sounder data
Both internally and externally stored sounder records may be reviewed when
selected.
The log fi le is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and
display from the replay menu.
You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image by tapping
and dragging on the screen as on a normal echo image.
If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo fi le, you can select which
channel to display.
You exit the replay mode by pressing the
X key or the symbol in the upper right corner.
Echo options
Palettes
Several display palettes with varying degrees of color and brightness are available.
Bottom coloring
The bottom coloring option colors the entire bottom and hard structure in bottom area in
one brown shade. This will clearly separate fi sh and vegetation from the bottom.
No bottom coloring Bottom coloring ON
Optional echosounder image items
Echosounder images can be turned on/off individually. Refer graphics on page 50.
Recording
symbol
Logging
message
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The  sh echoes
You can select how you want the echoes to appear on the echosounder image.
Traditional  sh echoes Fish symbols and depth indication
StructureScan™ overlay
When a StructureScan unit is connected to your NSS system, you can overlay a
DownScan image on the regular echo image.
When activated as described below, the echosounder menu will expand to
include basic StructureScan options.
Gain for both images can be adjusted as described on “Adjusting color and gain
settings” on page 52.
For more information about StructureScan, see “StructureScan™” on page 58.
The echosounder settings panel
The echosounder source
If you have more than one echosounder on your network, you can select which sounder to
be the preferred source on this NSS unit.
Network echosounder
You can share the echosounder connected to this NSS unit on the network
For more information about how to setup echosounders, refer to the separate NSS Installation
manual.
The ping speed
The Ping Speed controls the rate the transducer transmits into the water. A high ping speed
will make the image move fast on the screen, while a low ping speed will present a longer
history on the screen. The reverberation potentially caused by too high ping speed can cause
interference on the screen.
Clarity
Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversion can cause on-screen clutter near the
surface.
The surface clarity option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver
near the surface.
Pausing the echosounder
Refer page 53.
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SideScan
Range
scale
Left water column Right water column
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The range
The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen.
Auto range
When the range is set to Auto the system will automatically set the range depending on the
water depth.
Preset range levels
You can select between several preset range levels.
When manually changing the range the upper depth line will always be at the water surface.
This options allows you to focus on echoes at the upper part of the water column.
StructureScan™ Frequencies
StructureScan supports two frequencies. 455 kHz is ideal for greater depth penetration and
while 800 kHz provides better defi nition especially at shallower depths.
Zooming
You can use the IN / OUT keys to select zooming level on the StructureScan
image.
Zoom level is shown on the panel.
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The Instruments panels | NSS Operator Manual
The Instruments panels
The instrument panels consists of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can be
customized to display selected data. The instrument panel displays data on dashboards, and
you can defi ne up to ten dashboards within the instrument panel.
Note! To include fuel/engine information, engine and tank information has to be
setup from the Settings panel.
The dashboards
Three dashboard layouts are predefi ned to display gauges showing information about vessel,
navigation information and angler requirement.
You switch between a panel’s dashboards by tapping the left and right side of the panel, or by
selecting the dashboard from the menu.
Vessel dashboard Navigation dashboard Angler dashboard
Note: Additional dashboards can be activated. Refer “Changing system settings”, “Advanced”
on page 83.
Customizing the Instrument panel
You can customize the Instrument panel by changing the data for each of the gauges in the
dashboard, by changing the dashboard layout, and by adding new dashboards. You can also
set limits of analog gauges.
All edit options are available from the Instrument panel menu.
Available editing options will depend on which data sources that are connected to your
system.
Edit an Instrument dashboard
Select the dashboard you want to edit, then;
1. Activate the menu
2. Select the edit option
3. Tap and hold on the gauge you want to change. The selected gauge will have a red outline
4. Select info to display
Save your changes by using the menu or by tapping the Finish editing panel button.
You can also use the rotary knob to select menu item and gauges.
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Settings dialogs
The Settings overview page is available by repeated presses on the PAGES key.
System settings
Chart settings
Insight chart database
Navionics chart database
Echosounder settings
Radar settings
Autopilot settings
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