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- Page 1 Explorer 660 Chartplotter and Fishfi nder Installation and Operation Manual www.northstarnav.com...
- Page 2 English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation. This manual represents the Explorer 660 as at the time of printing. Brunswick New Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important ...6 1 Introduction ...7 1-1 Cleaning and maintenance ............7 1-2 Plug-in cards . - Page 4 8-1 Using the Explorer 660 ........
- Page 5 16 Installation ... 61 16-1 What comes with this product? ..........61 16-2 Options and Accessories .
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Page 6: Important
Explorer 660 at sea. Electronic Chart: The electronic chart used by the Explorer 660 is an aid to navigation and is designed to supplement the use of offi cial government charts not replace them. Only offi cial government charts supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information required for safe and prudent navigation. -
Page 7: Introduction
The Explorer 660 can control an autopilot. Sonar fishfinding The Explorer 660 has a 50 kHz / 200 kHz dual frequency sonar transducer and a 600 W RMS power output to ensure that the Explorer 660 operates effectively in shallow and deep water. -
Page 8: Plug-In Cards
Changing the plug-in card The Explorer 660 has two card slots and can use two plug-in cards at the same time. It does not matter which slot a card is inserted in. Handle plug-in cards carefully. Keep them in their protective cases when not plugged into the Explorer 660. -
Page 9: Removing And Replacing The Display Unit
Removing the display unit: Turn the Explorer 660 off (see section 2-1) Push the dust cover over the display unit. Hold the display unit and remove the knobs from the mounting bracket. -
Page 10: Basic Operation
Go back to an earlier menu or display. Any changes are ignored. In chart mode centers chart at boat's position. Show a menu of the main Explorer 660 displays. To go to a display, select it from the menu (see section 2-6). -
Page 11: Turning On And Off / Auto Power
. If necessary, Press backlight setting. Yes: The Explorer 660 asks if the boat is to go Select: This might result in a sudden and dangerous turn. To cancel MOB or set another MOB. -
Page 12: Alarms
2-4 Alarms When the Explorer 660 detects an alarm condition, it displays a warning message on the display, the internal beeper sounds and any external beepers or lights operate. Press ESC to clear the alarm. The alarm will sound again if the alarm condition occurs again. -
Page 13: The Main Displays
To show a display, press DISPLAY, press select the type of display to show (Chart, Sonar or Other), press select the display from the list, then press ENTER. To return to the chart display, press ESC. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual... - Page 14 Highway Fuel Data Waypoints Routes Satellite Tides User card About Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual...
- Page 15 2-6-1 Dual displays The Explorer 660 can show two displays at once, for example Chart + sonar or Sonar + highway (see section 2-6). When two displays are shown at once, one of the displays, called the active display, is controlled by the user. For example: If Chart is the active window, then pressing MENU will display the options for Chart.
- Page 16 COG is 12°: BRG (red) To turn the compass off or on Press MENU and select Data header. Select Compass and select Off or On. Press ESC to return to the display. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Compass...
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Page 17: Navigation: Chart
The chart display shows the chart, the boat’s position course and navigation data. To show the Chart display, press ESC until the chart is displayed. 3-1 Introduction to navigating The Explorer 660 has two ways of navigating, going straight to a point or following a route. Enter waypoints at points of interest before starting to navigate (see section 5-2-1). -
Page 18: Chart Display
For example, hold down appears cursor to the right side of the display and the chart will scroll to the left. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual A compass (see section 2-6-3). Typical waypoint (see section 5). - Page 19 (see section 3-2-5). To display a tide chart for a selected tide station, select Tide height from the chart info. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual to scroll up or down a page at a time. Press MENU and select Find.
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Page 20: Distance And Bearing Calculator
See section 6-3-1. WARNING Make sure the course does not pass over land or dangerous waters. The Explorer 660 navigates to the destination as described in section 3-1. To remove the last leg from the course, press MENU and select Remove. -
Page 21: Projected Course
Time intervals. Or distance intervals. The track of where the boat has been can be displayed on the chart. The Explorer 660 can display one track while recording another. To work with tracks, (see section 15-6). The Explorer 660 can store five tracks:... -
Page 22: Navigation: Highway Display
Boat position is at the bottom, centre of The highway display does not show land, dangerous waters or chart symbols. the display CDI scale Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual WARNING... -
Page 23: Navigation: Waypoints
A waypoint is a position of interest that is saved by the Explorer 660, for example a fishing spot or a point on a route. The Explorer 660 can have up to 3000 waypoints. A waypoint can be created, changed or deleted. A waypoint has: A name (up to eight characters). -
Page 24: Managing Waypoints
Or, in the Chart display, press MENU, select Find, then select Waypoints. Select a waypoint from the list. The Explorer 660 switches to the chart display, with the selected waypoint at the centre of the chart. 5-2-5 Deleting a waypoint... -
Page 25: Navigating To A Waypoint
Press MENU and select Goto. WARNING Make sure the course does not pass over land or dangerous waters. The Explorer 660 navigates to the waypoint as described in section 3-1. 5-2-8 Sort Waypoints To change how the waypoints list is displayed: Press MENU and select Sort by. -
Page 26: Navigation: Routes
A route is a list of waypoints that the boat can navigate along. Routes can be created, changed and deleted. The Explorer 660 can have up to 25 routes. Each route can have up to 50 waypoints. A route can: Start and stop at the same waypoint . - Page 27 Edit the route as described in section 6-2-1 B, starting at step 3. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Select where the waypoint will be: To insert the first waypoint in a new route, select Leg 1.
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Page 28: Navigating A Route
Or, from the chart or highway display, press GOTO/AUTO and select Route, then select a route from the list. The Explorer 660 asks for the direction to traverse the route. Select Forward (the order the route was created) or Reverse. -
Page 29: Satellites
DGPS A DGPS system uses correction signals to remove some of the errors in the GPS position. The Explorer 660 can use one of two types of DGPS system: WAAS and EGNOS DGPS WAAS and EGNOS are two satellite based DGPS systems. -
Page 30: Satellite Display
Status of GPS antenna, for example Acquiring, GPS fix, No GPS. If the unit is in GPS Simulate mode it displays GPS Simulation (see section 2-5) Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Positions of visible GPS satellites: Outer circle is horizon Inner circle is 45°... -
Page 31: Sonar Fishfinding: Introduction
The depth of the object or bottom is calculated by the Explorer 660 by measuring the time taken between sending a pulse and receiving the echo. When an echo has been returned, the next pulse is sent. -
Page 32: Interpreting The Display
Hard, rocky or coral bottoms reflect the pulse, resulting in a strong echo. See section 9-3. Bottom Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Kelp / Weed Soft bottoms such as mud,... - Page 33 Water Cone width Depth at 50 kHz 1000 Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Cone width at 200 kHz 45° cone Sonar display of same area 11° cone...
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Page 34: Single And Dual Frequency Fishfinding
When to use 50/200 kHz Operating the Explorer 660 at both 50 kHz and 200 kHz simultaneously on a split display can be very useful when operating in shallow to medium... - Page 35 1 minute ago 50 kHz display 50/200 kHz display 30 seconds ago 200 kHz display Note the wider bottom trace 50+200 display Dual sceen Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Note the smaller, defined fish arches and more bottom detail.
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Page 36: Fish Detection And Display
The Explorer 660 uses Northstar’s SBN technology to analyse sonar echoes and identify which are likely to be fish. The Explorer 660 can be set up to display a fish symbol and the depth over these echoes (see section 15-3, Fish symbols). While... -
Page 37: Gain, Threshold And Range
Explorer 660 reverts to your last manual settings (see section 8-1). Adjusting gain or threshold manually If the Explorer 660 is in Cruise or Fishing modes, it will stop adjusting gain and threshold automatically but will continue to adjust range automatically. - Page 38 Note: Setting the gain higher will display more detail from weak echoes, like fish, but will loose detail from the strong echo from the bottom. to adjust range so Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Threshold line Peak of bottom...
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Page 39: Sonar Fishfinding: Displays
Sonar split display: history plus a flat bottom trace in a zoomed section (section 9-3) Sonar split display: histories at 50 and 200 kHz frequencies (section 9-4) Sonar split display: history plus echo strength (section 9-5) Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Surface Fish symbols with depth Bottom Range... -
Page 40: Sonar Zoom Display
• Use the range. • The Explorer 660 calculates the zoom depth automatically. It is not necessary to turn Bottom lock on for this display. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 41: Sonar 50/200 Display
Bottom type The shape of the echo strengths in the A-Scope can help you to recognise the type of bottom. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 42: Data Display
Select the data to show in the field; select Repeat the above step to set the other data fields. Press ESC. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Press the cursor keys to highlight the field. Press ENTER to display a menu of the data that can be shown in the field. -
Page 43: Fuel Display
Economy is the distance travelled per unit of fuel used. The Explorer 660 calculates this from the boat speed and fuel used. The bigger this number, the better the fuel economy. Adjust the throttle and trim to achieve the best fuel economy. -
Page 44: Tides Display
Set date, edit the date, press ENTER. Height and time of highest high water and lowest low water on tide chart. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Moon phase for moon at the current time on the chosen date... -
Page 45: User Card Display
The number of points in tracks 1 to 5 currently in the Explorer 660. Note: To save Explorer 660 data onto the user card, use the Save command (see below). Data stored on the user card and shown on the fi... -
Page 46: About Display
A routes file: The new routes are added to any existing routes in the Explorer 660. If a new route has the same name as an existing route but has different data then the Explorer 660 asks which route to keep. -
Page 47: Setting Up The Explorer 660
Key beep Enables or disables the beep when a key is pressed. Auto power off Select On to have the Explorer 660 power off automatically every time the boat’s ignition is switched off. This applies only if the display unit is wired for Auto Power. - Page 48 Water depth (see 15-2) GPS (see 15-4) Smartcraft Track (see 15-6) Logs (see 15-7) Alarms (see 15-8) Units (see 15-9) Comms (see 15-10) Calibrate (see 15-11) Favorites (see 15-13) Simulate (see 15-14) Time (see 15-12) Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 49: Setup > Chart
This option is useful for navigating narrow harbours or rivers. The Explorer 660 asks for a course deviation; this is how much the boat direction needs to change to make the chart redraw. - Page 50 Use Map datum to select the Explorer 660 map datum to match the datum of the paper chart. Then, the latitude and longitude coordinates of...
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Page 51: Setup > Sonar
The actual water colors depend on the palette in use (see above). Fish symbols The Explorer 660 always displays echoes from fish (fish arches, see section 8-4). If fish symbols are on, a symbol is displayed over the arch (see section 8-4). - Page 52 Low power output conserves the battery and produces a clear display in shallow water. There is a choice of Auto, Low, Medium or High. The Auto setting is recommended. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 53: Setup > Gps
Speed and Course Filter Waves and wind cause the boat, speed and course to fluctuate slightly. To give stable readings, the Explorer 660 calculates these values by taking several measurements and averaging them. A lower value averages measurements over a shorter period of time. -
Page 54: Setup > Fuel
Most engines do not draw fuel from the tank at a steady rate. To give a stable fuel flow reading, the Explorer 660 calculates the flow value(s) by taking several measurements and averaging them. Use the Flow filter to set the period over which the fuel flow is averaged. -
Page 55: Setup > Track
This option resets the total distance to zero. Reset engine hours Use this option to reset the engine hours to zero. This can be useful after an engine service or to count the engine hours between service intervals. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 56: Setup > Alarms
15-8 Setup > Alarms Press MENU one or more times until the Setup menu is displayed, then select Alarms: The Explorer 660 has thirteen alarms. All except Loss of GPS fix can be turned on (enabled) or off (disabled). Symbol... -
Page 57: Setup > Units
(miles per hour) • kph (kilometres per hour) • 15-10 Setup > Comms Use this feature when the Explorer 660 is connected to other Northstar instruments through NavBus or any compatible NMEA instrument. Press MENU once or more until the Setup menu... -
Page 58: Setup > Calibrate
Speed filter Waves and wind cause the boat speed from the paddlewheel transducer to fluctuate slightly. To give stable readings, the Explorer 660 calculates these values by taking several measurements and averaging them. Set the Speed filter to the lowest value which gives stable readings. -
Page 59: Setup > Time
The options are 24 hour or 12 hour. Date format The options are dd/MMM/yy, MMM/dd/yy, dd/MM/yy or MM/dd/yy. Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual to display the Keel offset box. cursor keys to adjust the value. Water surface Positive... -
Page 60: Setup > Favorites
Press MENU once or more until the Setup menu is displayed, then select Simulate: WARNING Never have sonar or GPS simulate mode on when the Explorer 660 is navigating on the water. Sonar simulation The data from the sonar sensor is ignored and the Explorer 660 generates this data internally to simulate the depth of the water. -
Page 61: Installation
There are three components to install, the Explorer 660 display unit, the sonar transducer and the GPS antenna. In addition, install the optional fuel kit to use the Explorer 660 as a fuel computer. The Explorer 660 can: Drive external beepers or lights for the alarm. -
Page 62: Options And Accessories
Fuel kit for single or twin petrol/ gasoline engines. If a fuel kit is installed, wire auto power on so that the Explorer 660 is on all the time the engine is on and no fuel consumption is missed (see section 15-3). -
Page 63: Mounting The Display Unit
Ensure that the panel is not likely to deform and is not subject to excessive vibration. The bracket can be tilted and rotated so the Explorer 660 can be removed after each use. Select a position where the display unit will be: At least 4"... -
Page 64: Mounting The Gps Antenna And Transducers
The sonar transducer cable has a plug with a blue collar. Plug this into the connector with a blue nut on the back of the Explorer 660. Turn the collar to lock the connector. Optional fuel kit Fit the optional fuel kit following the instructions supplied with the kit. - Page 65 5 Red 6 Orange 7 Yellow Optional fuel sensor 8 Green Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Function Ground: power negative, NMEA ground Note: The cable has two wires with black coverings, the black wire (pin 1) and the shield (covered with heatshrink).
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Page 66: Wiring The Power/Data Cable
16-5 Wiring the power/data cable Wire the power: Either Basic wiring: When the main • switch is on, the Explorer 660 must be powered on manually with the engine hours counter and fuel counter are disabled. Or Auto power wiring: The Explorer 660 •... -
Page 67: Systems Of Several Instruments
NMEA out, to other compatible instruments Other power/data wires (see section 16-5) To set up the Explorer 660 for these options, see sections 15-4 and 15-10. Explorer R310 Repeater for depth, speed, water temperature and battery voltage. Accepts NavBus or NMEA data inputs from other instruments. -
Page 68: Appendix A - Specifications
RMC, VTG, XTE, DBT, DPT, VHW, MTW, XDR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE EMC: USA: FCC Part 15 Class B. Europe: (CE) EN64000-6-1 and EN64000-6-3 New Zealand and Australia: (C Tick) AS-NZS 3548. Environment: IPx6/IPx7/CFR46 (with card holder and connections in place) Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual... -
Page 69: List Of Datums
Santo (DOS) 1965 Schwarzeck S-JTSK Tananarive Observatory 1925 Tristan Astro 1968 Voirol 1960 WGS 84 Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual 4.3" (110.0 mm) AIN EL ABD 1970 Antigua Island Astro 1943 Ascension Island 1958 Astro Station 1952 Australian Geodetic 1984... -
Page 70: Appendix B - Troubleshooting
B-1 General problems 1-1 The Explorer 660 won’t turn on: The Explorer 660 is designed to operate on a 12/24 volt battery system, where the voltage may vary from 10 to 35 volts. If an excessive voltage is supplied, a fuse will be tripped, turning the display unit off. -
Page 71: Gps Navigation Problems
The satellite positions are constantly changing. Antenna cable not connected to display unit. 2-2 Explorer 660 GPS position different from true position by more than 10 m (33 ft): Explorer 660 in simulate mode. Turn simulate mode off (see section 15-14). - Page 72 The Explorer 660 may have Manual Range selected and the depth may be outside the range value selected. Either change the Explorer 660 to Auto Range or select another depth range (see section 8-5). The depth may be outside the Explorer 660’s range.
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Page 73: Fuel Consumption Problems
4-1 Fuel used or remaining seem inaccurate: If the engine is run while the Explorer 660 is powered off, the Explorer 660 does not record the amount of fuel used during that engine run. -
Page 74: Appendix C - Glossary And Navigation Data
(see section 1-2). UTC - Universal Time Coordinated or Coordinated Universal Time, which is a standard world time, formerly called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Waypoint - A user-definable chart position (see section 5). Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual... - Page 75 Velocity Made Good: The speed at which the boat is approaching the destination. Destination DTG (distance) VMG (speed) SOG (speed) Plotted course Start Boat position Northstar Explorer 660 Installation and Operation Manual Destination Plotted course (distance) Boat position CDI scale CDI scale...
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