Interfacing The 6000I; Maintaining The 6000I - NorthStar 6000i Quickstart Manual And Reference Manual

Interfacing the 6000i

The 6000i can be connected to a wide
variety of compatible marine devices,
including Northstar's echo sounder and
radar. A qualified marine electronics tech-

Maintaining the 6000i

Basic maintenance
To help retain the 6000i's best possible
performance, Northstar recommends the
following:
• be sure to keep the cartridge access
• don't change the cartridge while the
Pre-packaged moist
towellettes (especially
• keep spare cartridges in a safe,
those containing a small
amount of alcohol) are
excellent for cleaning
the 6000i's display win-
• keep fingerprints off the display screen
dow. You might want to
keep a supply on hand
to wipe off fingerprints
and other smudges.
• remove dirt and grime using a soft
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Interfacing the 6000i

door closed at all times, except when
you're changing the chart cartridge, to
prevent moisture and dirt from
entering the 6000i
6000i is exposed to water spray, rain, or
moisture of any kind
watertight place where they won't be
misplaced
(remove any prints with a lens cleaning
cloth)
cloth and Windex or soap and water
nician should perform these installations.
For details, contact your local authorized
Northstar dealer.
• don't scratch the display by wiping a
sandy or salty cloth across it
• use the 6000i's protective plastic
sunshield when not in use (excessive
heat from the sun can cause damage)
• don't open the 6000i's case—there aren't
any user-serviceable parts inside
• always keep the rear connectors' plastic
caps on when they are not in use (the
connectors are not waterproof unless
covered)
Cleaning the display screen
Be careful when cleaning the glass window
covering the display screen. Although the
window is scratch-resistant, you may
damage the anti-reflective coating if you
use a dry cloth to wipe dirt off. Always use
a damp cloth with plenty of water to
remove salt or dirt. To remove any oil or
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