Ethernet Setup - Simrad NSS evo2 series Installation Manual

Ethernet setup

No special setup is required for establishing an ethernet network, it is all 'plug and play' .
An NEP-2 connected between an NSS evo2 and another network module (e.g. BSM-1) will
automatically start working, and relay data between the two devices.
Diagnostics
The UDB (User Data Base) tab on the diagnostics page, provides information on Ethernet
activity, as shown below.
The 'Reset Display List' can be used to refresh the list of connected displays and their UDB
version.
Databases
The upper table gives an account of the various automatically synchronised databases that
ensure Simrad display units are all using the same user settings and data. Each unit stores
the database locally, so that all information is available if the device is run in standalone.
Databases can become unsynchronised when one or more displays in a multi display network
are not powered up while other displays are being operated. Creation of waypoints, routes,
tracks, and altering global settings all affect databases. When the tick box 'Dirty' is ticked, the
unit has identified that its database is older than that of another device on the network. The
tickbox should clear within seconds of both devices being powered up, and the databases
synchronising. If it does not clear, it is recommended that all devices have the power cycled.
IP addresses
The lower table shows the IP address of the display being viewed (top of list), the Master
display (with "This display" next to it), and any other displays in a multi display network. The
function of the Master is invisible to the end user - It manages database synchronisation,
however this task automatically shifts to another display if the current master is shut down.
The IP address list only refreshes after all devices on the network have been powered down
- a single device that is shutdown on the network will not be removed from the table shown
on other devices. When powering up a system that has been completely shutdown, a
network connectivity issue can be identified if a display does not show any other IP addresses
than its own.
The 'UDB version' is dependant on the software version installed on the display. It will never
change on its own, unlike the 'Version' of the Databases on the upper table. It is preferable to
have all UDB versions the same. This can usually be acheived by loading the latest software on
to your display - refer to "Software updates and data backup" on page 39
Module network light
The network LED on modules such as NEP-2, BSM-1, and RI10, can be useful for determining if
the network is fundamentally operational. No light indicates no connection. A rapidly blinking
green LED means the network module is communicating with another device.
FLIR® camera setup
The FLIR M-series cameras are plug and play when used in conjuction with the WiFi-1 acting
as a DHCP host. For setup on networks not utilizing a DHCP host, refer to the Simrad website
www.simrad-yachting.com or contact Simrad technical support.
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