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  • Page 1 NSO evo3 Operator Manual ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 This manual refers to the following Navico products: • Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar) • Broadband 3G™ (Broadband 3G Radar) • Broadband 4G™ (Broadband 4G Radar) • Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder) • DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan) • DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay) • ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan) Preface | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Copyright Copyright © 2018 Navico Holding AS. Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or system: www.simrad-yachting.com. Compliance statements This equipment complies with: •...
  • Page 5 The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com. The manuals can be read from a storage device connected to the unit or copied to the unit’s internal memory.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Using the cursor on the chart panel Saving waypoints Creating routes Find objects on chart panels Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) feature 3D charts Chart overlay Insight and C-MAP charts Navionics charts Chart settings Contents | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 Heading hold NoDrift mode NAV mode WIND mode Turn pattern steering Using the autopilot in an EVC system Using the NSO evo3 in an AP70/AP80 system Autopilot settings 69 Radar The radar panel Dual radar Radar overlay Radar operational modes...
  • Page 8 105 AIS target symbols 105 Viewing information about AIS targets 106 Calling an AIS vessel 106 AIS SART 107 Vessel alarms 108 Vessel settings 110 Instrument panels 110 Dashboards 110 Customizing the Instruments panel Contents | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 129 Simulator source files 129 Advanced simulator settings 131 Maintenance 131 Preventive maintenance 131 Cleaning the display unit 131 Checking the connectors 131 NMEA Data logging 132 Software upgrades 133 Backing up your system data Contents | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 135 Appendix 135 Touchscreen operation 135 Key operation overview 136 Using the mouse to control the system 137 Status bar icon definitions Contents | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    PAGES key on a remote controller. Applications Select a button to display the application as a full page panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split page options for the application. Introduction | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: Application Pages

    Each application connected to the system is presented on panels. The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination with other panels in a multiple panel page. All application pages are accessed from the Home page. Introduction | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    Integration of 3 party devices Several 3 party devices can be connected to the NSO evo3. The applications are displayed on separate panels or integrated with other panels. A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system.
  • Page 14 If a compatible FLIR M-series camera is available on the Ethernet network, you can display the video and control the camera from the NSO evo3. The FLIR camera is controlled from the Video panel, and no additional icons appear on the Home page.

  • Page 15: Feature Unlock

    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 evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Remote Controllers

    You can connect a remote controller to the network and remotely control the unit. To find out which remote controllers can be used, refer to the product web page at: www.simrad-yachting.com. A separate manual is included with the remote controller. Introduction | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    You can temporarily lock a touch screen to prevent accidental operation of the system. You lock the touch screen from the System Controls dialog. When the touch lock is active you can still operate the unit from the keys or remote controller. Basic operation | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Wireless

    If an emergency situation should occur, you can save a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position. To create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint: • Select the MOB button on the Home page • Press the MOB key on a remote controller Basic operation | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Screen Capture

    A MOB waypoint can be deleted from the menu when it is activated. Screen capture You enable/disable the Screen capture option in the System settings dialog. To take a screen capture: • Tap the status bar or the dialog title Basic operation | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Customizing Your System

    Adjust the panel size by selecting the adjustment icon and moving it to the desired position. The direction the adjustment icon can be moved depends on the layout. Use menu options to save or discard your changes. Customizing your system | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Password Protection

    (Optional) Change the panel arrangement (only possible when 2 or more panels) Save the page layout. The system displays the new favorite page, and the new page is included in the list of favorite pages on the Home page. Customizing your system | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: Edit Favorite Pages

    Select Edit to change an instrument gauge followed by the gauge you want to change Select the content you want to display from the Choose Data dialog Select Menu and then Finish editing to save your changes. Customizing your system | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Bridge Control

    When the displays are included in a bridge, you can configure twelve page configurations (presets) for each bridge. Adding displays to a Bridge Ú Note: All displays must be turned on to be available for bridge configuration. Open the Bridge Configuration dialog Customizing your system | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 24 You display an overview of available Bridge presets by swiping down on Bridge Control 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 evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 25 Customizing your system | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Charts

    If you have different chart types available - preloaded, 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Panning The Chart

    If heading is not available, then the COG from the GPS is used. Course up The chart direction is depending on if navigating or not: • when navigating: the desired course line is oriented up Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    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. Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Saving Waypoints

    You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel. 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. Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Marine Search And Rescue (Sar) Feature

    Commence Start Position (CSP) as half the track spacing from the starting corner. The start heading is calculated as the heading parallel to the longest side of the search rectangle from the start position. Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: 3D Charts

    When an overlay is selected, the chart menu expands to include basic menu functions for the selected overlay. Information about the overlay data are described in more detail in separate sections in this manual. Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Insight And C-Map Charts

    2 knots) or green (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in that location. If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon. Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 33 The Genesis Layer displays high-resolution contours contributed by Genesis users that have passed a quality check. This option toggles the Genesis layer on/off on the chart image. Available only if the C-MAP chart contains Genesis Layer data. Insight and C-MAP view options Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 34 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Navionics Charts

    You can also get a message if you try to use a restricted feature when the Navionics chart card is not activated. To activate the card, contact Navionics. Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 36 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. Dynamic tide information Dynamic current information The following icons and symbology are used: Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 37 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 evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 39: Chart Settings

    Your vessel heading is based on information from the active heading sensor and the COG is based on information from the active GPS sensor. For other vessels, COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system. Charts | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 40 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    You can delete MOB waypoints the same way. 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: Routes

    Navionics+ and Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of available charts, visit www.gofreemarine.com, www.c-map.com or www.navionics.com. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an existing route for editing. Select Dock-to-dock Autorouting, followed by: Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from the Routes dialog. The dialog is activated by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page and then selecting the Routes tab. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: 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 panel settings dialog to be visible. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 45 Coloring tracks based on source data overrides the coloring specified in the Edit Track dialog. If two or more charts are displayed in a split panel, changing the color source or high/low values on one chart does not change the other charts. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 46: 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 by selecting the Waypoints button on the Tools panel on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: Navigating

    Refer to "XTE limit" on page 50. Vessel symbol Indicates boat position and heading. Routepoint information Indicates the distance to the routepoint, the routepoint name, and the estimated time to reach the routepoint. Navigating | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 48: Navigate To Cursor Position

    Start navigating a route from the Route dialog You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by: Selecting the Waypoint tool from the Home page and then the Routes tab • • Selecting the route details from the menu Navigating | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 49: Navigating With The Autopilot

    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. Arrival radius Sets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint. Navigating | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Arrival Alarm

    Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the NSO evo3. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.

  • Page 51: Tripintel

    You can manually start the recording later from the TripIntel page. You can turn off the automatic trip detection feature from the Tracks and Trip settings dialog. TripIntel | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Start And Stop Trip Recordings

    Vessel Setup page. You must select the Fuel Remaining measurement type. • Fuel consumed by engine(s) • Fuel tank level sensor(s) Ú Note: This is only for the TripIntel page and the economy graph. TripIntel | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Tide Gauge

    History list and then select the name in the Trip History details dialog. This opens the Trip name dialog where you can change the trip name. TripIntel | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 54 TripIntel | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Autopilot

    Refer to "Using the autopilot in an EVC system" on page 62. Autopilot indication on the pages Control bar Autopilot controller Autopilot indication in Status bar Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependent on available panel size. Data fields The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel: Course to steer Distance to destination Distance to next waypoint Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: Autopilot Modes

    When the vessel is turning in Heading hold mode, an instant reset of the mode activates the heading capture function. This automatically cancels the turn, and the vessel continues on the heading read from the compass the very moment you re-activated the mode. Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 58: Nodrift Mode

    Ú Note: To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the NSO evo3 must have valid position input. Autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.

  • Page 59: Wind Mode

    When wind mode is engaged, the autopilot captures the current wind angle as steering reference, and adjusts the heading of the boat to maintain this wind angle. Switch to WIND mode by selecting it in the Autopilot controller. Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Turn Pattern Steering

    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 NSO evo3 Installation manual for information about Rate limit settings. Autopilot...
  • Page 61 Activate Heading hold 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Using The Autopilot In An Evc System

    Using the autopilot in an EVC system When the NSO evo3 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode. The mode indicator on the Autopilot controller is replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override.
  • Page 63 Open unlocked system and selecting the Mode button takes control of the autopilot. Locked system - The key icon indicates it can be a Master system or a locked Open system. Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 64 When other control units are locked, they must request control of the autopilot from the MFD. When control of the autopilot is requested from another control unit, a prompt is displayed in the MFD to authorize command transfer. Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Autopilot Settings

    Both user settings and installation settings depends on which autopilot computer that is connected to the system. The following sections describe the settings that can be changed by the user. The settings are described per autopilot computer. Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 66 Turn rate: Preferred turn rate used while turning in degrees per minute • Rudder gain: This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the heading error. The higher rudder value the more rudder is applied. If the value is too small Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 67 Wind function: Select what wind function the autopilot will use when in wind mode - Auto: If TWA is <70º: Wind mode will use AWA If TWA is ≥70º: Wind mode will use TWA - Apparent - True Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 68 The AC70/AC80 does not have 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 computer. Autopilot | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 69: 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 70: Radar Overlay

    You can also put the radar in transmit mode from the System Controls dialog. Radar Range You adjust radar range by selecting the zoom icons on the radar panel. Dual range (Broadband 4G and Halo Radar only) Radar | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    The blanking occurs on the main radar image and radar overlay on a chart. An enabled sector is shown as a magenta outline with 3 arcs crossing the blanking area. To specify radar sector blanking, refer to the Halo Radar Installation Manual. Radar | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Radar Image

    Offshore: 30% Weather: Full* Weather: 0% Bird: Up to 24nm Bird: 0% Gain Target Expansion Custom: Adjustable Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Harbor: Low Offshore: Adjustable Offshore: Medium Weather: Adjustable Weather: OFF Bird: Adjustable Bird: OFF Radar | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 73 Sea clutter is used to filter the effect of random echo returns from waves or rough water near the vessel. When you increase Sea clutter, filtering the on-screen clutter caused by the echoes of waves is reduced. Radar | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: 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 NSO evo3, 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 75: 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 evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 76 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 evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 77 You can set the antenna position origin to different location on the radar PPI. The options described in the next sections are available. Ú Note: Offsetting the PPI center is allowed only in Relative motion. Radar | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select the marker you wish to offset 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. Radar | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 81. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance. Ú Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the NSO evo3. MARPA target symbols The system uses the target symbols shown below.

  • Page 80: Recording Radar Data

    Ú Note: 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Radar Settings

    "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 109. An alarm triggers if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone. Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or NSO evo3 Installation manuals. Radar | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: Echosounder

    The NSO evo3 units do not include built in echosounder or StructureScan. An external module such as the SonarHub, S5100 or other compatible modules must be available on the network to be able to use echosounder functionality on the system.

  • Page 83: Zooming The Image

    Continue selecting new measuring points if required You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active. When you select Finish measuring, the image resumes to normal scrolling. Echosounder | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Viewing History

    If the gain is set too low, weak echoes might not be displayed. Auto gain The Auto gain option keeps the sensitivity at a level that works well under most conditions. Echosounder | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Advanced Options

    The source can be the internal Echosounder, another MFD on the Ethernet network, or a Echosounder module. To define sources, refer to the separate NSO evo3 Installation manual. Ú Note: Using two transducers at the same frequency ranges can cause interference between the two, and they can show up on the image as vertical lines.

  • Page 86: Start Recording Log Data

    StructureMap format from the Files option. Upload to C-MAP Genesis Files are transmitted to C-MAP Genesis when recording completes, if you are connected to a wireless hotspot. For information about wireless hotspots, refer to "Wireless connection" on page 102. Echosounder | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: Stop Recording Log Data

    The range scale is changed to measure from the seabed (0) and upwards. The bottom and the zero line Echosounder | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Echosounder Settings

    Network echosounder mode The network echosounder mode setting selects whether only one or multiple echosounder sources can be selected at the same time. Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that all connected sources are restarted. Echosounder | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 89 Selects from which source the depth and temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Installation Used for installation and setup. See the separate Installation manual ForwardScan setup Available when the ForwardScan feature is turned on. For setup information, refer to the Operator Manual. Echosounder | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 90: Structurescan

    You must have a StructureScan HD, TotalScan or StructureScan 3D transducer installed to use StructureScan features. StructureScan is not integrated in NSO evo3. You must have a compatible external StructureScan module available on the network to use the StructureScan features.

  • Page 91: Using The Cursor On The Structurescan Panel

    StructureScan image history stored. Depending on the view selected, the scroll bar is on the far right side (SideScan) or at the top of the screen (DownScan). You can pan the image history by dragging up/down (SideScan) or left/right (DownScan). To resume normal StructureScan scrolling, press Clear cursor. StructureScan | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Setting Up The Structurescan Image

    Advanced StructureScan settings Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. StructureScan | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 93 Recording StructureScan data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the unit, or onto a storage device connected to the unit as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 86. StructureScan | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 94: Structuremap

    When live data is selected, the SideScan imaging history is displayed as a trail behind the vessel icon. The length of this trail varies depending on available memory in the unit and range settings. As the memory fills up, the oldest data is automatically deleted as new data is StructureMap | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 95: 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 96 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Forwardscan

    Do not use this equipment to gauge depth or other conditions for swimming or diving. The ForwardScan image Transducer location shown as the origin on the page Depth range scale and vessel position Forward range scale Point data Bottom Depth history ForwardScan | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: 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 | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 100: Depth Offset

    To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the vessel, A (negative value). ForwardScan | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 101 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 evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 102: Wireless Connection

    Navigate to the wireless network connection page on the tablet, and find the unit or GoFree wireless xxxx network. If more than one is in range, review the Wireless devices page on the unit to confirm which wireless device is connected to the unit. Wireless connection | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: Uploading Log Files To C-Map Genesis

    Upload to C-MAP Genesis in the Record Echo dialog. For more information, refer to "Start Recording log data" on page 86. Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For more information, refer to the NSO evo3 Installation Manual. Wireless connection | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 104 Internal Wireless Select this option to enable or disable the internal wireless module. Disabling wireless when not in use reduces the unit’s power consumption. Wireless connection | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 105: Ais

    From a chart panel you can search for AIS targets by using the Find option in the menu. If the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position. | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: 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 NSO evo3. The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.

  • Page 107: Vessel Alarms

    If you select the AIS SART icon on the chart panel, then you can see the AIS MOB details. Vessel alarms You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost. | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 108: Vessel Settings

    By default, all targets are shown on the panel if an AIS device is connected to the system. You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings, distance, and vessel speed. Ú Note: For security settings, refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 109. | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 109 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. | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 110: 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| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: Audio

    Also see "Audio Tools" on page 112. For available options, refer to the documentation following your audio equipment. The Audio controller The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio source to another. Audio controller Audio source Audio| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 112 Icon Tuner Playback Signal strength Select to toggle on/off repeat function. The icon is colored when the function is active. Select to toggle on/off shuffle mode. The icon is colored when the function is active. Audio| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 113: Setting Up The Audio System

    The speakers Speaker zones The NSO evo3 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 114: Pairing Audio Servers

    To disconnect a paired device, select the paired device in the device list and then select Disconnect. To connect to a paired device, select the paired device in the device list and then select Connect. Audio| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 115: Sirius Radio (North America Only)

    To use the AUX source for a different device, the Sirius must be detached from the AUX source. Ú Note: To use SiriusXM, an optional SiriusXM tuner must be connected to the FUSION server. Audio| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 116: Weather

    Chart panel: • When you select a GRIB file with the File manager, the import option is available. Use it to import a GRIB file into memory. Select the GRIB file to import the data. Weather| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 117 The Forecast menu option displays the GRIB file currently in memory and overlaid on the chart. Select the Forecast menu option to import a new GRIB file into memory. Importing a new file overwrites the GRIB data in memory. Wind barbs Pressure contours GRIB information window Weather| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 118: Siriusxm Weather

    (preferred). It also includes antenna status, service level, and the electronic serial number for the weather module. Sirius weather display 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 evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 119 Turn Cloud tops on/off. Cloud tops indicate the height of the top of the clouds. The color palette used is grey with darker greys indicating lower clouds. Cloud tops cannot be shown at the same time as Precipitation or Echo Tops. Weather| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 120 You can select a marine zone on a chart and view its forecast. You can also select a marine zone as your current zone of interest and you will be notified of any weather warnings in that zone. Weather| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 121: Weather Alarms

    Animating Sirius weather graphics The NSO evo3 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 122: Video

    The unit also supports video input through the HDMI input connector. The cycle period can be set from 5 to 120 seconds. Video standard NSO evo3 supports NTSC and PAL video. Check the local video standard or the standard of your cameras. Adjusting the video image You can optimize the video display by adjusting the video image settings.
  • Page 123 Black = Hot and White = Cold. The FLIR camera’s home position You can set the current pan and tilt position as the camera’s home position. You can later quickly return to this camera position. Video| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 124: Time Plots

    Time plots The NSO evo3 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 125: 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 settings Alarms| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 126 Its setting also determines the operation of the external alarm output. 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| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 127: Tools

    You can copy user data such as screen captures, logs, etc. to a storage device connected to the unit. You can also export user data such as System Settings, Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to the storage device. Exporting files is covered in the section "Maintenance" on page 131. Tools| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 128: Find

    Opens the GoFree Shop web site. At the GoFree Shop you can browse, purchase, and download compatible charts for your system. You can also upload your Echosounder logs to be shared on Social Map charts. Tools| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 129: Simulator

    You can also use your own recorded log files in the simulator. Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. Simulator| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 130 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| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 131: Maintenance

    The log file can be exported from the files dialog. When you select the Log database you are prompted to select a destination folder and filename. Once accepted, the log file is written to the chosen location. Maintenance| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 132: Software Upgrades

    PPI to indicate this feature is enabled. Software upgrades The latest software is available for download from our website, www.simrad-yachting.com Before initiating an update to the unit itself, be sure to back up any potentially valuable user data.

  • Page 133: Backing Up Your System Data

    If your MFD is connected to the Internet, you can download the software update from the Updates Dialog onto a storage device or internal memory. You can also download the software update from www.simrad-yachting.com to a compatible storage device inserted in a smart device or PC connected to the internet.
  • Page 134 Later, if the unit has been restored to factory defaults or user data is accidentally deleted, return to the files page, select the backed up file, and then Import. View file details for creation date. Maintenance| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 135: Appendix

    All keys on the keyboard work as usual when entering keys in a text field. Keyboard operation and shortcuts are shown in the table below. Unless noted all references are single short presses on the key. Appendix| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 136: Using The Mouse To Control The System

    • Use the scroll wheel to zoom a zoomable panel or image, or to scroll through menu and dialog options Appendix| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 137: Status Bar Icon Definitions

    In some cases, a well-placed external GPS antenna might be needed. GPS signal strength with the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is strong, medium, and weak. An external keyboard is connected to the unit. An external mouse is connected to the unit. Appendix| NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 138 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 evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 139 Selecting chart type 27 Dodging 58 Settings 39 EVC system 62 Using the cursor 28 Follow-up steering 57 Vessel symbol 27 Gybing 60 Zooming 27 Heading hold mode Color tracks Indication in Status bar 56 Index | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 140 Overlay on chart panel 117 Using the cursor 83 View history 84 View options 87 Heat map View recorded data 87 Overlay 32 Zoom bar 83 Home page background 20 Zoom bars 88 Zooming 83 Echosounder Index | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 141 Exporting log file 131 Settings 81 Noise rejection 85 Source 70 Target boost 75 Target expansion 74 Operation 135 Target trails 76 Mouse 136 Threshold 74 Touch 135 Range 84 Overlay Record echosounder data 93 Index | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 142 Speakers 113 Tracks Speed and course indication 109 Coloring 45 Split pages Creating new 44 Pre-configured 13 Settings 44 Split screen Transducer angle, ForwardScan 100 Echosounder 87 Trip management 51 Split zoom TripIntel 51 Index | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 143 Wind barbs 116 Wireless hotspot Connect and disconnect 102 Wireless Devices details 104 Enable or disable the internal wireless 104 Smartphone connection 103 Tablet connection 102 XTE limit 50 xtf format 86 Yamaha engine integration 14 Index | NSO evo3 Operator Manual...

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