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  • Page 1 NSS evo2 Operator Manual ENGLISH simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 • ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan) • GoFree™ (GoFree) • Halo™ Pulse Compression Radar (Halo Radar) • SonicHub® (SonicHub) • StructureMap™ (StructureMap) • StructureScan® (StructureScan) • StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD) Copyright Copyright © 2015 Navico Holding AS. Preface | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 4: Regulatory Statements

    About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the NSS evo2. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use. The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology and practices.
  • Page 5 Viewing the manual on the screen The pdf viewer included in the NSS evo2 makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from simrad-yachting.com. The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s internal memory.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chart overlay Insight charts Navionics charts Jeppesen charts Chart settings 36 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Routes Tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs 41 Navigating Navigation panels Navigate to cursor position Navigate a route Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 AUTO mode (auto compass) NoDrift mode NAV mode WIND mode WIND Nav mode Turn pattern steering Using the NSS evo2 in an AP24/AP28 system Using the autopilot in an EVC system Autopilot settings 57 Radar The radar panel Dual radar...
  • Page 8 Favorite channels Sirius radio (North America only) 99 Weather Wind barbs Showing weather details GRIB weather 101 SiriusXM weather 103 Weather alarms 104 Video 104 The Video panel 104 Setting up the video panel Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 113 Preventive maintenance 113 Cleaning the display unit 113 Cleaning the media port door 113 Checking the keys 113 Checking the connectors 113 NMEA Data logging 114 Software upgrades 114 Backing up your system data Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    With no active cursor: Press to immediately save a waypoint at vessel position. Press and hold to display the Plot menu used for saving new waypoints, routes and tracks. Card reader door Micro-SD Card readers Ú Note: The MARK key is not available on 7" units. Introduction | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: The Home Page

    Select a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. Man Over Board (MOB) button Select to save a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the current vessel position. Introduction | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: Application Pages

    2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System Controls dialog. Ú Note: Mercury features, if enabled, do not allow split pages. Introduction | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    SmartCraft VesselView integration SmartCraft data can be displayed and interaction are enabled through the NSS evo2 when a VesselView 7 or VesselView 4 gateway device is present on the network. The engine supplier icon appears on the Home page when a device is available.

  • Page 14: Remote Controllers

    A separate manual is provided with your CZone system. Refer to this documentation and to the NSS evo2 Installation manual for how to install and configure the CZone system. CZone dashboard When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone dashboard is added to the Instruments panels.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    You remove the lock function by a short press on the Power key. Touchscreen operation Basic touchscreen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below. The panel sections in this manual have more information about panel specific touchscreen operation. Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Using Menus And Dialogs

    Press the knob to select a highlighted item • Turn the knob to adjust the value of a selected item Select the Back menu option or the X key to return to the previous menu level, and then exit. Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Selecting Pages And Panels

    Screen capture Simultaneously press the Home and Power keys to take a screen capture. By default, screen captures are saved to internal memory. Refer to "Tools" on page 109 for how to view files. Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Customizing Your System

    PIN code must be entered when any of the following are selected. After the correct PIN code is entered, all of them can be accessed without re- entering the PIN code. Customizing your system | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Adding New Favorite Pages

    You can specify the information displayed in the instrument bars. You can turn the Instrument bar off from the System controls dialog. Customizing your system | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 20 The more efficient you consume fuel, the more the outer blue dial creeps up towards the green portion of the scale. If you achieve the nominal efficiency of your vessel you will be at Customizing your system | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Bridge Control

    Configuring the preset pages for displays in a bridge Activate the Bridge Control panel by selecting the Bridge Control button on the Home page Enter edit mode by selecting the edit icon Customizing your system | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 22 You display an overview of available Bridge presets by selecting the Bridge Control button 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 | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Charts

    If you have different chart types available - embedded, in the card slot, or on the Ethernet network - you can show two different chart types simultaneously on a page with two chart panels. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Panning The Chart

    Vessel symbol When the NSS evo2 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. Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Chart orientation Several options are available for how the chart is rotated in the panel.

  • Page 25: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. Saving waypoints You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Creating Routes

    Activate the cursor on the panel to search from the cursor position. If the cursor is not active, the system searches for items from the vessel's position. Ú Note: You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to search for fueling stations and an AIS receiver connected to search for vessels. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: 3D Charts

    Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. Chart imagery style The charts can be displayed in three imagery styles. 2D mapping style Shaded relief No contours Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Navionics Charts

    The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 29 Minimum transparency Maximum transparency Navionics Fish N' Chip The system supports Navionics Fish N' Chip (U.S. only) chart feature. For more information, see www.navionics.com. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Navionics Chart Settings

    Rock filter level Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth. This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well below your vessel's draught. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Jeppesen Charts

    Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. Presentation The charts can be displayed in different imagery styles. Shaded relief No contours Raster imagery High resolution bathymetry Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 32 Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay Photo transparency The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Minimum transparency Transparency at 80 Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 33 Ú Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Chart Settings

    For other vessels, COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system. ForwardScan If you have ForwardScan and this option is selected, the ForwardScan heading extension is shown on the chart. Refer to "Heading extension" on page 84. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: 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. Also opens the Waypoints, Routes and Tracks dialogs you can use to manage them. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    The dialog can also be accessed from the Waypoints tool on the Home page. Waypoint alarm settings You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create. The alarm is set in the Edit Waypoint dialog. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Routes

    Ú Note: NSS evo2 units designed for sale in the U.S. region do not have Autorouting or Easy Routing capabilities. Autorouting or Easy Routing features are disabled on all non-U.S. units when they are used in U.S.
  • Page 38 The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 39: Tracks

    You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered. Ú Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks Dialogs

    Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs The Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Navigating

    By default, there is one position panel available showing GPS position. If Loran is enabled, there are two position panels. This is indicated with arrow symbols on left and right side of the panel. Navigating | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: Navigate To Cursor Position

    Start navigating a route from the Route dialog You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by: Selecting the Route tool from the Home page • • Selecting the route details from the menu Navigating | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 43: Navigating With The Autopilot

    (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. Navigating | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Arrival Alarm

    Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the NSS evo2. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.

  • Page 45: Autopilot

    STBY/AUTO key. Ú Note: If the NSS evo2 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode. Refer to "Using the autopilot in an EVC system"...
  • Page 46 Data fields The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel: Course to steer Distance to destination Distance to next waypoint Speed over ground Course over ground Cross track error (L: left or R: right) Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: Mode Overview

    In FU mode you use the rotary knob to control the rudder angle. Press the rotary knob, then turn the knob to set the rudder angle. The rudder moves to the commanded angle and then stop. • You select FU mode from the autopilot pop-up Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 48: Auto Mode (Auto Compass)

    NoDrift mode. Dodging If you need to avoid an obstacle when using NoDrift mode, you can set the autopilot to STBY and power steer or use the helm until the obstacle is passed. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 49: Nav Mode

    Ú Note: To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the NSS evo2 must have valid position input. Autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.

  • Page 50: Wind Mode

    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. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 51: Wind Nav Mode

    U-Turn changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite direction. The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be changed during the turn. Ú Note: Refer to the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual for information about Rate limit settings. C-turn Steers the vessel in a circle.
  • Page 52 Activate AUTO mode, select depth contour steering and monitor the depth reading. Select the port or starboard option in the turn dialog to initiate the depth contour steering to follow the bottom sloping to starboard or to port: Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Using The Nss Evo2 In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    Using the NSS evo2 in an AP24/AP28 system Command transfer If your NSS evo2 is connected to an autopilot system including an AP24 or AP28 control unit, only one control unit can be active at the same time. An inactive control unit is indicated with a square with a cross symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

  • Page 54: Autopilot Settings

    The lock function is not available on a unit which has autopilot control! If the NSS evo2 is part of an AP24/AP28 system, all other autopilot control units can be locked for autopilot control from the AP24/ AP28 control unit.

  • Page 55: Automatic Steering

    For more details, refer to the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual. Installation Ú Note: Not available for NAC-1 autopilot computers. Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual. Commissioning Ú Note: Only available for NAC-1 autopilot computers.
  • Page 56 Used to increase or decrease the steering sensitivity. A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a more loose steering. A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides more tight steering. Too high a response level will cause the boat to make “S” movements. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: Radar

    Racons. You can select a dual radar panel by pressing and holding the Radar application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two radar panels. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 58: Radar Overlay

    Radar operational modes The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the NSS evo2 unit. The following modes are available: The power to the radar scanner is turned off.

  • Page 59: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    If your unit has a MARK key, you can press this key to immediately save a waypoint. If the cursor is active, the waypoint is saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active, the waypoint is saved at your vessel's position. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Radar Sector Blanking

    Mode: Custom Harbor Offshore Weather Bird Control: Range Full* Full* Full* Full* Up to 24nm Gain Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Rain Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 61 For all radar systems except Halo, you select Sea clutter modes from the menu, or by a long press on the rotary knob. You can only adjust the Sea clutter value in manual mode. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Advanced Radar Options

    Noise Reject control to High and the threshold as low as possible. The default is 30% for less clutter on the screen. If OFF is selected for the NSS evo2, the range performance is about equal to 3G radar. In some areas where extreme high interference may exist, try OFF for best radar image.

  • Page 63: Radar View Options

    Look ahead Custom offset Center Default setting. The radar PPI center is centered on the radar panel. Look Ahead Moves the radar PPI center to the bottom of the panel to maximize the view ahead. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    Select Adjust to set the range and depth for the guard zone. The values can be set from the menu or by dragging on the radar panel Select the save option in the menu to save your settings. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Marpa Targets

    You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 66. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance. Ú Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the NSS evo2. MARPA target symbols The system uses the target symbols shown below.

  • Page 66: Recording Radar Data

    (valid GPS position and heading sensor connected to the radar server). Recording radar data You can record radar data and save the file internally in the NSS evo2 unit, or save it onto an SD card inserted into the unit’s card reader.
  • Page 67 Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or NSS evo2 Installation manuals. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 68: Echosounder

    All NSS evo2 units - except for mapping units - have built in CHIRP echosounder and StructureScan. NSS evo2 mapping units must have a compatible external echosounder module, or another NSS evo2 with built-in CHIRP echosounder and StructureScan, available on the network to be able to use echosounder functionality.

  • Page 69: Using The Cursor On The Echosounder Panel

    Start the measuring function from the menu Position the cursor on the second measuring point - A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the distance is listed in the Information window Continue selecting new measuring points if required Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 70: Saving Waypoints

    By default, the range is set to Auto. With Auto, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for most fish finding sonar use. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: Advanced Echosounder Options

    Echosounder frequency The NSS evo2 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. You can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting dual Echosounder panels from the Home page.

  • Page 72: Start Recording Log Data

    You can start recording of Echosounder and StructureScan log data and save the file internally in the NSS evo2 unit, or save it onto a card inserted into the unit’s card reader. The function is activated from the Advanced menu option.

  • Page 73: Stop Recording Log Data

    You exit the replay mode by pressing the X key or by selecting the X symbol in the upper right corner of the replay image. Echosounder View options Split screen options Zoom The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the panel. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Bottom Lock

    ID appears on the panel. Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: Echosounder Settings

    If you have Network Echosounder enabled, you can select which Echosounder to be the preferred source on this NSS evo2 unit. Network Echosounder You can share the Echosounder connected to this NSS evo2 unit on the network. For more information about how to setup Echosounder, refer to the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual.

  • Page 76: Structurescan

    DownScan provides picture perfect images of structure and fish directly below your boat, down to 90 m (300 ft). All NSS evo2 units - except for mapping units - have built-in StructureScan. NSS evo2 mapping units must have a compatible external StructureScan module available on the network to use the StructureScan features.

  • Page 77: Saving Waypoints

    When you select Finish measuring or press the X key, the image resumes to normal scrolling. Saving waypoints You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu. StructureScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Viewing Structurescan History

    You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions. Pausing the StructureScan image You can pause the StructureScan image, allowing you to examine the structures and other images in more depth and detail. StructureScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Advanced Structurescan Settings

    Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth (Downscan) and distance (SideScan). Recording StructureScan data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the NSS evo2 unit, or onto an SD card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 72. StructureScan...

  • Page 80: Structuremap

    When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the StructureScan transducer is reduced, but the width and the length of the image history is increased. Ú Note: Live mode does not save any data. If the unit is turned off, all recent data is lost. StructureMap | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Structuremap Tips

    You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as the source. Unavailable options are greyed. Range Sets the search range. StructureMap | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: Noise Rejection

    The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Clear live history Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current data. Record data Records StructureScan data. Source Selects StructureMap source. StructureMap | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 83: Forwardscan

    The ForwardScan transducer can be connected to a SonarHub and shared over the Ethernet network. You can also connect the ForwardScan transducer to the StructureScan port on your NSS evo2 unit, leaving the sonar port available for a CHIRP transducer. Ú Note: If you have both a sonar/CHIRP and a ForwardScan transducer connected directly to a device, you can only view one of them at a time on the device.

  • Page 84: Setting Up The Forwardscan Image

    Displays lines on the screen that make it easier to quickly estimate depth and the underwater objects. Heading extension You can use the heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values. ForwardScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Forwardscan Setup

    If you travel into water shallow enough to cross into the critical zone, the Critical Zone alarm is activated. You can display the critical warning zones by activating the Show zones menu option. ForwardScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: Depth Offset

    For example, -2.0. B) For Depth Below Transducer: no offset required. C) For Depth Below Surface (waterline): Set the distance from transducer to the surface - this should be set as a positive value. For example,+0.5. ForwardScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: Wireless Connection

    To use smartphones and tablets to view and control the system, wireless functionality must be disconnected from the wireless hotspot (in Access point mode). Ú Note: For safety reasons, Autopilot and CZone functions cannot be controlled from a wireless device. Wireless connection | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Uploading Log Files To Insight Genesis

    Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For more information, refer to the NSS evo2 Installation Manual. Connect to a wireless hotspot Displays the Wireless device dialog that you can use to connect the wireless functionality to a wireless hotspot.
  • Page 89 Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar with network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of these tools, and does not provide support related to their use. Wireless connection | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 90: Ais

    If an NAIS400, an AI50 or a NMEA 2000 VHF that can do AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the NSS evo2, then any targets detected by these devices can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range.

  • Page 91: Calling An Ais Vessel

    If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to other vessels from the NSS evo2. The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.

  • Page 92: Vessel Alarms

    Dangerous vessel Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a vessel comes within the predefined CPA or TCPA. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 94. | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 93: Vessel Settings

    You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings, distance, and vessel speed. Extension lines The length of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels can be set by the user. • A: Heading • B: Course Over Ground (COG) | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 94 A different line style is used on the extension lines to indicate motion, as shown below. AIS vessels shown with Absolute motion AIS vessels shown with Relative motion AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 95: Instrument Panels

    Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a colored background. Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information. Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu. Instrument panels| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 96: Audio

    Audio If a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the NSS evo2 to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. When connected to a WM-3 Satellite module with an active subscription, you can include SiriusXM products on your system.

  • Page 97: Setting Up The Audio System

    Select to display the Select to display the favorite stations for favorite channels for native menu for the tuner the VHF active source Select to display optional settings for active source Setting up the audio system Audio| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: Operating The Audio System

    The speakers Speaker zones The NSS evo2 can be set up to control different audio zones. The number of zones depends on the audio server connected to your system. You can adjust balance, volume and volume limit settings individually for each zone.

  • Page 99: Weather

    Ú Note: GRIB data that is imported from an SD card is not saved in the NSS evo2. The data is lost when new GRIB data is imported.
  • Page 100 The time shift is shown in brackets in the GRIB information window. The time is relative to the current time as provided by a GPS device connected to the system. Select time and animation speed from the menu. Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Siriusxm Weather

    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. Precipitation color shading City forecast icon Wind barb Storm icon Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 102: Weather Icons

    Sirius™ service includes access to weather reports for all U.S. Marine Zones, with the exception of the high seas zones. You can setup the system to read the forecast for a selected area. Select the selected zone, and use the menu to confirm your selection. Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: Weather Alarms

    Animating Sirius weather graphics The NSS evo2 records the weather information you have turned on, and this information can be used to animate past or future weather conditions. The amount of information available in the system depends on the amount of weather activity;...

  • Page 104: Video

    Setting up the video panel Video source NSS evo2 supports two video input channels. You can select to view one channel only, or to cycle the image between available video cameras. The cycle period can be set from 5 to 120 seconds.
  • Page 105 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 NSS evo2 unit connected to the Ethernet network. Panning and tilting the FLIR camera When the connection to the FLIR camera is established, pan and tilt panel buttons appear on the video panel.

  • Page 106: Time Plots

    Time plots The NSS evo2 can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels. The Time plot panel The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows.

  • Page 107: Alarms

    Disables the current alarm setting. The alarm does not show again unless you turn it back on in the Alarms dialog. There is no time-out on the alarm message or siren. They remain until you acknowledge the alarm or until the reason for the alarm is removed. Alarms| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 108: Alarms Dialog

    Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: Tools

    By default, the Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the NSS evo2, new icons might be added to the Tools panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features.

  • Page 110: Find

    Find Search function for chart items (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc.). Tools| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: Simulator

    You can also use your own recorded files in the simulator. Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. Simulator| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 112 Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course come from the selected source file. Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position. Ú Note: This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 113: Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance The NSS evo2 does not contain any field serviceable components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. It is recommended that you always fit the supplied protective sun cover when the unit is not in use.

  • Page 114: Software Upgrades

    (left hand) radar provides RSD information. RSD is shown on the radar PPI to indicate this feature is enabled. Software upgrades The latest software for the NSS evo2 is available for download from our website, simrad- yachting.com. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included in the upgrade files.
  • Page 115 Select the serial port field to start the export Purging Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Deleted Waypoints, Routes and Tracks are stored in the NSS evo2 memory until the data is purged. This is necessary to allow user data to be synchronized across multiple units on an Ethernet network.
  • Page 116 Chart shading 28 Follow-up steering 47 Colored seabed areas 30 Gybing 50 Community edits 28 HI/LO parameters 55 Contours depth 30 Indication in Status bar 45 Depth highlight range 30 Indication on pages 45 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 117 Dual Radar 57 Front panel 10 Dual range, Radar 58 Keys 10 Fuel economy gauge 20 FUSION-Link 13, 96 Easy Routing 37 Example 38 EBL/VRM markers 64 Go to cursor 25, 59, 69, 77 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 118 View target info 65 Great circle 43 North up 63 Rhumb lines 43 Offset 64 Nav panel 41 Operational modes 58 Panels 41 Orientation 63 Position pane 41 Overlay 58 Routes 42 Palette 63 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 119 Temperature graph 74 Overlay on chart panel 101 Time plot panel 106 Precipitation 102 Missing data 106 Sea Surface Temperature (SST) 102 Time plots 106 Status panel 101 Selecting data 106 Tropical statements 103 Tools Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 120 Dialog 40 Edit 36 Moving 36 Saving 25, 36, 59, 70, 77 Weather 99 Alarms 103 Showing weather details 99 Wind barbs 99 Wireless hotspot Connect and disconnect 87 XTE limit 44 xtf format 72 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
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