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  • Page 1 NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 • Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar) • Broadband 3G™ (Broadband 3G Radar) • Broadband 4G™ (Broadband 4G Radar) • Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder) • DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan) • DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay) • FishReveal™ (FishReveal) Preface | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 4 RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Preface | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    System settings dialog. Registration can be done: • From the device if it is connected to the internet • From a smart device with internet access • Over the phone Preface | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    3D charts Color tracks based on data Chart overlay C-MAP charts Navionics charts Chart settings 37 Waypoints, routes, and tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs Waypoints Routes Tracks C-MAP Embark 42 Navigating About navigating Contents | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 Multiple sources Zooming the image Using the cursor on the panel Viewing history Recording log data Viewing recorded data Upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis Customizing the image Advanced options More options Echosounder settings Contents | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 Structure options 87 ForwardScan About ForwardScan The ForwardScan image Setting up the ForwardScan image More options Heading extension ForwardScan installation settings 91 Autopilot Safe operation with the autopilot Selecting active autopilot The autopilot controller Contents | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 121 About the weather feature 121 Wind barbs 121 GRIB weather 123 Showing weather details 123 SiriusXM weather 126 Weather alarms 127 Internet connection 127 Internet usage 127 External WiFi module required 127 Wireless settings Contents | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 143 FUSION-Link integration 143 BEP CZone integration 144 Power-Pole Charge module 144 Naviop 145 Appendix 145 Touchscreen operation 146 Keyboard operation overview 147 Using the mouse to control the system 147 Status bar icon definitions Contents | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    For touchscreen, keyboard and mouse operation details, refer to the "Appendix" on page 145. Home page The Home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the Home button. Settings button Introduction | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: Status Bar

    The favorite bar can be displayed on any application page by: • Pressing and holding the Home button • Pressing and holding the Pages key on a remote controller • Simultaneously pressing the Ctrl and semicolon (;) keys on a keyboard Introduction | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Application Pages

    A predefined split page shows more than one application page on a panel. You can adjust the split on a predefined split page. Refer to "Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages" on page 19. Introduction | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 14: Card Reader

    The USB devices should be standard PC compatible hardware. Ú Note: USB cable length should not exceed 5 m when using regular cables. Lengths over 5 m may be possible with the use of an active USB cable. Introduction | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Standby mode In Standby mode, the backlight for screen and keys are turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the background. Basic operation | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Screen Capture

    To take a screen capture: • Double-tap the status bar or the dialog title • Keyboard operation: press the PrintScrn key or press Ctrl + \ Screen captures are saved to internal memory. Basic operation | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Customizing Your System

    In a multiple panel page, only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined with a border. You can only access the menu of an active panel. 2 panels page 3 panels page Customizing your system | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Customizing Favorite Pages

    You can turn the instrument bar ON/OFF from the System Controls dialog. Select a predefined instrument bar Use the menu to select a predefined activity based instrument bar. Changing data You can change data from the menu. Customizing your system | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Split On Multiple Panel Pages

    When you reset it, the system starts calculating the new average. Set the measurement units for the fuel economy gauge in the Economy field in the Units settings dialog. Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages Open the multiple panel page Customizing your system | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Enabling Or Disabling Features

    Each display can be configured to only one bridge. When the displays are included in a bridge, you can configure twelve page configurations (presets) for each bridge. Customizing your system | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 21 You can display an overview of available bridge presets by opening the Bridge Control option on the home page. When you select one of the preset configurations all devices included in that bridge will switch to the pre-configured pages. Customizing your system | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 22 Customizing your system | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Charts

    When the system has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark. If heading information is not available, the vessel icon orientates itself using COG (Course over Ground). Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Zooming The Chart

    You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu. Ú Note: If you are viewing applicable C-MAP charts on your system, you can select marine objects to display information about services and available multimedia (photos) associated with the location or object. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Terminate the measuring function by selecting the finish measuring option. Creating routes on the chart panel Activate the cursor on the chart panel Select the new route option from the menu Position the first waypoint on the chart panel Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Find Objects On Chart Panels

    Place the cursor on the chart in the location of Point A. Then use the New search pattern menu option to set up the search area. This option opens the SAR Edit dialog. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: 3D Charts

    When the 3D chart option is selected, the rotate (A) and the pan (B) icons appear on the chart panel. Panning the 3D chart You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Color Tracks Based On Data

    The Heat map overlay feature shows a history of water temperature coloring on the chart. A water temperature source is needed to provide the temperature data for the overlay. The color range is adjusted automatically based on the minimum and maximum temperatures recorded. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Map Charts

    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, and cartography versions. You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 30 The categories listed in the dialog are dependent on the charts used. Shaded relief Shades seabed terrain. No contours Removes contour lines from the chart. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 31 Graphical settings that are available in 3D mode only. Exaggeration is a multiplier applied to the drawn height of hills on land, and troughs in water to make them look taller or deeper. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Navionics Charts

    This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing purposes. The range is only as accurate as the underlying chart data, meaning that if the chart only contains 5 meter intervals for contour lines, the shading is rounded to the nearest available contour line. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 33 Adjusts what SonarChart Live rendering treats as the safety depth. This affects the coloring of the SonarChart Live area. As the vessel approaches the safety depth, the SonarChart Live area will gradually change from a simple grey/white to red. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 34 Displays marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Annotation Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available to display. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Chart Settings

    SonarChart Live as the sonar is recorded. 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. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 36 Determines whether basic information for panel items is displayed when you select the item. Grid lines Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the panel. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Charts | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    You can edit all information about a waypoint from the edit waypoint dialog. The dialog is activated by selecting the waypoint, and then selecting edit from the menu. The dialog can also be accessed from the waypoints tool on the home page. Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 38: Routes

    You can convert a track to a route from the edit track dialog. The dialog is activated by activating the track, and then: • Selecting the track's pop-up • Selecting the track in the menu Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 Entire route option used when first and last route points are selected. • First and last routepoint Result after automatic routing Selection option used for autorouting part of a route. • Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Tracks

    Ú Note: The Tracks option must also be turned on in the Tracks dialog to be visible on panels. Coloring tracks To color tracks: Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Map Embark

    • Change - use to change sign-in credentials • Auto Synchronize - synchronizing occurs periodically in the background when connected to the internet • Synchronize now - synchronizing occurs immediately Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: Navigating

    The Position panels You can switch between displaying the Navigation panel or the Position panel. The Position panel is activated from the menu. By default, there is one position panel available showing GPS position. Navigating | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 43: Use Menu Options

    For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to the autopilot chapter of the autopilot being used. Navigation settings Navigation method Different methods are available for calculating the distance and bearing between any two geographical points. Navigating | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 44 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. Navigating | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 45 Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel. The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation. Navigating | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 46: Tripintel

    Long-term statistics Select Long Term Statistics to view seasonal trip information. TripIntel | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: Estimated Fuel Range Ring

    Tide stations on chart cards provide tide information displayed in TripIntel. View trip recordings Recorded trips are listed in the history tab on the TripIntel page. To view detailed trip information select a trip in the list. TripIntel | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 48 Trips are given generic names when they are created. You can change the trip name to a more meaningful one by selecting it on the History list and then select the name in the Trip History details dialog. TripIntel | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 49: Radar

    The 3-digit radar source number is the last 3 digits of the radar's serial number. Radar overlay You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to easily interpret the radar image by correlating the radar targets with charted objects. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Radar Operational Modes

    These are Fast Scan, Antenna Height and Bearing alignment. MARPA is fully independent and up to 10 targets may be tracked for each virtual radar source. Up to two independent Guard Zones may also be defined for each virtual radar source. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 51: Radar Sector Blanking

    GAIN of the radar receiver is increased dynamically during the sweep, in the leeward direction, for increased target sensitivity in heavier sea states. When GAIN or SEA = MANUAL, the Directional Clutter Rejection mode will be OFF (non- directional). Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle to the desired position. When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Advanced Radar Options

    Set the Sea State control according to current sea conditions for best sea clutter rejection. Target boost (3G and 4G Broadband, and Pulse Radar only) The target boost control increases pulse length or reduces radar bandwidth to make targets appear larger in range and increase radar sensitivity. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 54: Radar View Options

    The navigator should be aware of these situations to safely use the VelocityTrack feature as an aid for collision avoidance. Examples of how VelocityTrack behaves in 2 navigation scenarios is illustrated below. The illustrations show a target (A) crossing own vessel's (B) path. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 55 Different colors (palettes) can be used to represent detail on your radar panel. Radar orientation Radar orientation is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either HU (Heading UP), NU (North Up) or CU (Course up). Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 True motion is only available when the PPI is in either north up or course up orientation mode. Offsetting the PPI center You can set the antenna position origin to a different location on the radar PPI. The options described in the next sections are available. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    Select the set offset option Position the cursor on the radar panel to set the offset position Select the save option to save your settings. You can reset the EBL/VRM center to vessel position from the menu. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 58: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor. Tracking and safe MARPA target with extension lines. Dangerous MARPA target. A target is defined as dangerous when it enters the guard zone defined on the radar panel. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 59: Recording Radar Data

    The record menu option is available if recording is turned on in the Advanced system settings. If more than one radar is available, you can select which source you want to record. Radar settings Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 60 Dangerous Vessels dialog. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 64. Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or the unit's installation manuals. Radar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Ais

    The vessels dialog also lists received AIS messages. AIS vessel details Detailed information about an AIS target is available from the AIS vessels details dialog. To display the dialog: | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Calling An Ais Vessel

    - The alarm is muted and the message closed. The alarm does not reappear Ú Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the AIS SART remains in the vessels list. | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 63: Vessel Alarms

    Lost AIS target, indicated with a line on the target symbol. The symbol is located at the last received position from the target AIS SART (AIS Search And Rescue Transmitter) AtoN (Aids To Navigation) | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: Vessel Settings

    The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets, either as absolute (true) motion or relative to your vessel. AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Echosounder

    Whenever the cursor is shown on the panel, the history bar (A) is shown at the top of the panel. The history bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total image history stored. You can view history by panning the image. Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 66: Recording Log Data

    C-MAP Genesis the files are transferred. If you are not signed in, select the transfers icon and follow the prompts to sign in and transfer the log files to C- Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Customizing The Image

    Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual. Measuring distance The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the positions of two observations on the image.

  • Page 68: Advanced Options

    It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to limit interference. Log sonar Select to start and stop recording of echosounder log data. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 66. More options Split screens Zoom Zoom level Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 69 Threshold line - indicator of the current gain. It tells you the amplitude of the return echo displayed on the panel. The gain setting helps to distinguish return echoes between echo targets and noise. Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 70 The appearance menu option is available when the amplitude scope is set to enhanced or horizontal. Line Displays the amplitudes as a single line. Fill Illustrates the amplitudes with a gray fill color. Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 71 Not all fish symbols are actual fish. Color marker This option allows you to change certain colors on the image. Ú Note: Only the colors above the sea floor are changed in the image. Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 72 Select one or more colors you want to erase. The color selected will change to white in the menu. The color selected will be removed from the image and the palette background color shown instead. Select the back menu option to save your changes. Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 73: Echosounder Settings

    All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 74 Used for installation and setup. See the separate Installation manual. Restore echosounder defaults Restore echosounder settings to the factory supplied defaults. ForwardScan installation Available when the ForwardScan feature is connected. For setup information, refer to "ForwardScan installation settings" on page 89. Echosounder | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: Sidescan

    Recording SideScan data Displays the record log dialog. SideScan data can be recorded by selecting the correct file format (xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 66. SideScan | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Setting Up The Image

    Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual. Range The range setting determines the distance out to the left and right of the center.

  • Page 77: More Options

    (xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 66. Echosounder settings Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 73. SideScan | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Downscan

    You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration. Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual. DownScan | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Advanced Options

    Palette choice is often a user preference, and may vary depending on the fishing conditions. It is best to select a palette that provides good contrast between the image details and FishReveal arches. Advanced options DownScan | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 80: More Options

    (xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 66. Echosounder settings Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 73. DownScan | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: 3D Sonar

    Refer to "Viewing image history" on page 82. Ú Note: The history bar can be turned off. Refer to "Clear live history" on page 84. 3D Sonar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: Saving Waypoints

    The history bar is at the top of the screen on 3D images. You pan the image history by dragging on the image, or by dragging the highlighted region of the history bar. To resume scrolling showing current data, clear the cursor. 3D Sonar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 83: Setting Up The Image

    Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual. Range The range setting determines the distance out to the left and right of the center.

  • Page 84: More Options

    The highlight color depends on the color of the selected palette. Echosounder settings Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 73. 3D Sonar | NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Structuremap

    If there is more than one StructureMap of the same area, the images overlap and clutter the chart. If several logs of the same area are required, the maps should be put on separate storage devices. StructureMap| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: Structuremap Tips

    Log sonar data Displays the log sonar dialog. Refer to "Recording log data" on page 66. Source Determines the StructureMap source displayed on the chart overlay. Refer to "StructureMap sources" on page 85. StructureMap| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: Forwardscan

    You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration. Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual. ForwardScan| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: More Options

    (sl3) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page Heading extension Use the chart heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values. ForwardScan| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 89: Forwardscan Installation Settings

    To receive Critical Zone alarms, enable the Forward range alarm in the Alarm settings dialog. For more information about enabling alarms, refer to "Alarms" on page 132. You can show the critical warning zones on the image by activating the Show zones menu option. Critical zone Warning zone ForwardScan| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 90 To show the depth from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value) • For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0. ForwardScan| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 91: Autopilot

    Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. The autopilot controller Control bar Autopilot controller, disengaged Autopilot controller, engaged Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Engaging And Disengaging The Autopilot

    Follow-Up mode (FU) In this mode the rudder moves to a set rudder angle. The rudder position is maintained at the set angle. To change the set rudder angle • Select the port or starboard button Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 93 For information about navigation, refer to "Navigating" on page 42. NAV mode options While in NAV mode the following buttons are available in the autopilot controller: Restart Restarts the navigation from the vessel’s current position. Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 94 The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the tack time in the autopilot settings dialog. Refer to "Autopilot settings" on page 98. To initiate a tack or gybe: • Select the Tack/Gybe option in the mode list Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 95 Turn variables: • Course change • Turn radius Depth contour tracking Makes the autopilot follow a depth contour. Ú Note: DCT turn pattern is only available if the system has a valid depth input. Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 96: Operating A Professional Autopilot System

    If the MFD system is connected to a professional autopilot system, the MFD can be used to operate the autopilot. Ú Note: The MFD cannot be used to configure or commission a professional autopilot system. Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 97 For details, refer to the AP70/80 Operator manual. The command transfer action and request depends on system setup and status of the autopilot controller as illustrated below. Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: Autopilot Settings

    If more than one autopilot is connected, the Autopilot settings dialog shows option for the active autopilot. The autopilot settings can be split between settings done by the user, and settings done during installation and commissioning of the autopilot system. Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 99 Ú Note: In VRF mode this parameter controls the time constant of the rudder estimate. A lower value makes the rudder estimate faster, i.e. that it will more quickly catch up with the boat's movements. Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 100 The AC70/AC80 computers do not have any specific user settings available in the MFD. Ú Note: The MFD cannot be used to configure or commission an AP70/AP80 system. For more information, refer to the documentation included with the autopilot system. Autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Trolling Motor Autopilot

    Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. The autopilot controller for trolling motor Control bar Autopilot controller, disengaged Autopilot controller, engaged Mode button Trolling motor autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 102: Engaging And Disengaging The Autopilot

    Change the position in anchor mode Use the arrow buttons to reposition the vessel when in anchor mode. Each press on a button will move the anchor position 1.5 m (5 ft) in the selected direction. Trolling motor autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 103 The last waypoint on the turn is the final waypoint. When the vessel reaches the final waypoint, the vessel goes into arrival mode. Refer to "Arrival mode" on page 105. Starting a turn • Select the port or starboard button Trolling motor autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 104 Steers the vessel in a square pattern, doing 90° course changes. Turn variable: • Leg distance • Number of legs S-turn Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. Turn variables: • Turn radius • Course change • Number of legs Trolling motor autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 105: Trolling Motor Speed Control

    These MTG anchor points can be saved as a waypoint in the MFD system. The position of an MTG anchor point can be redefined to be identical to an existing waypoint, or to the current vessel position. Trolling motor autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 106 Trolling motor autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 107: Outboard Autopilot

    Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. Outboard autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 108: The Autopilot Controller For Outboard Motors

    • Select the standby button When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually. Autopilot indication The status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected. Outboard autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: Autopilot Modes

    Position information is used to change the course to steer to keep the vessel on the track line to the destination waypoint. Ú Note: For information about navigation, refer to "Navigating" on page 42. Outboard autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 110 All turn patterns, except the U-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn, or at any time when the boat is in a turn. U-turn Changes the current set heading by 180°. When activated, the autopilot is switched to Auto mode. Outboard autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 111 It is recommended to turn on the AP Depth Data Missing alarm when using DCT. When this alarm is activated an alarm will be raised if the depth data is lost during DCT. Outboard autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 112: Autopilot Settings

    Selects if the autopilot controls the trolling motor or the outboard motor(s). Autopilot data sources Provides automatic and manual data source selection for the outboard autopilot. Auto hide autopilot bar Controls whether the autopilot information bar is shown when the autopilot is in standby. Outboard autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 113 A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides more tight steering. A too high response level will cause the boat to make S movements. Outboard autopilot| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 114: Instruments

    Use the new menu option to create your own dashboard. Starting from blank Select to create your own dashboard from scratch. Use menu options to name the dashboard and manage gauges on the dashboard. Instruments| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 115: Selecting A Dashboard

    Choosing gauge data Select the gauge in the dashboard and then the info menu option to choose the data to be shown on the gauge. Selecting a dashboard You switch between the dashboards by: Instruments| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 116 • swiping left or right on the panel • selecting the dashboard from the menu Instruments| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 117: Video

    You can optimize the video display by adjusting the video image settings. The settings are adjusted individually for each video source. Mirroring the video image Video input can be set to display a mirrored image. This setting can be helpful for rear-facing cameras used to back-down the vessel. Video| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 118: Audio

    If only one device is present, it is the selected audio server by default. Setting up the speakers Ú Note: The number of mixer options depends on active audio server. Audio| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 119: Selecting Audio Source

    Sirius service covers inland U.S. waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The SiriusXM products received vary depending on your selected subscription package. For more information, refer to www.siriusXM.com and the server documentation. Audio| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 120: Viewing Dvd Video

    If your audio server supports DVD playback, you can control the DVD player from the audio controller when the audio source is set to DVD. Video standard Select the video format for the Audio server to match the display connected to the Audio server. Audio| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 121: Weather

    Ú Note: GRIB data that is imported overwrites the GRIB data in memory. You can import the GRIB files: • From the storage manager Weather| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 122 The GRIB data contains forecast information for a set number of days. It is possible to animate the weather data and to show the predicted forecast for a specific time and date. The time scales vary depending on the file you are using. Weather| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 123: Showing Weather Details

    (preferred). It also includes antenna status, service level, and the electronic serial number for the weather module. Sirius weather panel Sirius weather can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel. When weather overlay is selected, the chart menu increases to show the available weather options. Weather| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 124 You define how the color codes are used to identify sea surface temperature. Refer to "Adjusting color codes" on page 126. Forecast wave indication Colors can be used to indicate forecast wave height. The highest waves are dark red, while the lowest are blue. Weather| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 125 U.S. and Canadian marine zones, with the exception of the high seas zones. You can select a marine zone and view its forecast. You can also select a marine zone as your current zone of interest to be notified of any weather warnings in that zone. Weather| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 126: Weather Alarms

    You can also set up an alarm as a severe weather forecast alarm issued for your chosen marine zone. A watchbox is defined by the National weather service. When the alarm for watchbox is turned on, an alarm occurs when your vessel is entering or inside a watchbox. Weather| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 127: Internet Connection

    129. External wireless modules setup Use to set the external WiFi module mode, password or reset to defaults. • Client mode allows the WiFi to connect to a hotspot and access the internet. Internet connection| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 128 Lists remote controller connection information. Select to give (one time or always) or remove a remote controller permission to control the unit. Advanced Tools are available within the software to assist in fault-finding and setting up the wireless network. Internet connection| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 129: Remote Control Of The Mfd

    MFDs. Select the MFD you want to control. If the MFD is not connected, follow the instructions on the MFD and on the table/phone to connect. Remote control of the MFD| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 130 Managing WiFi connected remotes You can change the access level and remove the WiFi connected remote controllers. Remote control of the MFD| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 131: Simulator

    Advanced simulator settings The advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. Simulator| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 132: Alarms

    There is no time-out on a message or the siren. They remain active until they are acknowledged or until the reason for the message is rectified. Alarms Siren enabled Enables/disables the siren. Alarms| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 133 Lists the alarm history with time stamp. The alarms remain in the list until they are manually cleared. Settings List of all available alarm options in the system, with current settings. From this list you can activate, deactivate and change alarm limits. Alarms| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 134: Tools And Settings

    Ú Note: The unit must be connected to the internet to use this feature. Refer to "Internet connection" on page 127. Settings Tools and settings| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 135: System Settings

    PIN code. • Settings, activated from the home page or system controls dialog • Alarms, activated from the toolbar • Storage, activated from the toolbar • Store, activated from the toolbar Tools and settings| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 136 Displays copyright information, software version, and technical information for this unit. The Support option accesses the built-in service assistant, refer to "Service report" on page 138. Services Used for accessing web sites that provide feature services. Tools and settings| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 137: Maintenance

    Do not turn off the unit or a remote device until the update is completed, or until you are prompted to restart the unit. You will be notified if new software updates are available. You can also manually start the update(s) from the Updates dialog. Maintenance| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 138: Service Report

    Update the software from a storage device You can download the software update from www.simrad-yachting.com. Transfer the update file(s) to a compatible storage device, and then insert the storage device in the unit. Ú Note: Do not add software update files to a chart card.

  • Page 139: Backing Up Your System Data

    Export all waypoints The export option is used for exporting all waypoints, routes, tracks and trips. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. Maintenance| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 140 Use the settings database option in the storage dialog to export your user settings. Import system settings Connect a storage device to the unit Browse the memory and select the desired backup file to start the import Warning: Importing system settings overwrites all existing system settings. Maintenance| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 141: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    When the connection is established the menu changes to include access to FLIR camera control. Ú Note: You can take over camera control from any compatible unit connected to the Ethernet network. Integration of 3 party devices| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 142: Suzuki Engine Integration

    If the Yamaha system supports Troll Control, a Troll button is added to the control bar. Select this button to enable/disable troll control and control the trolling speed. For more information refer to the engine manual or the engine supplier. Integration of 3 party devices| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 143: Evinrude Engine Integration

    You can customize a CZone dashboard by changing the data for each of the gauges. Available editing options depend on the type of gauge and which data sources that are connected to your system. For more information, refer to "Instruments" on page 114. Integration of 3 party devices| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 144: Power-Pole Charge Module

    If this device is on the same NMEA 2000 network as a Naviop Loop system, this device can be used to operate the Naviop Loop system. For details, refer to the documentation following the Naviop system. Integration of 3 party devices| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 145: Appendix

    Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Ú Note: Not available for zooming sonar images. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. Ú Note: Not available for zooming sonar images. Appendix| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 146: Keyboard Operation Overview

    Activates/confirms current selection Move the cursor on the panel, and maneuvers in the menus/ Arrow keys dialogs. On a slide bar, up/down arrows to move the slide up or down. - and + Zoom Appendix| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

  • Page 147: Using The Mouse To Control The System

    Check cables and connectors if your system has an external GPS antenna. To see status of satellite signal fixes, open the system settings dialog and select the Satellites option. Appendix| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...
  • Page 148 The system is synchronizing data during startup. File transfer problem, caused by an interruption in the internet communication. Trip recording. For more information, open the TripIntel tool option. Uploading files, e.g.: service report, C-MAP genesis, route files to PredictWind, etc. Appendix| NSO evo3S MPU Operator Manual...

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