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  • Page 1 NSS evo2 Operator Manual ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan) • DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay) • ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan) • GoFree™ (GoFree) • Halo™ Pulse Compression Radar (Halo Radar) • INSIGHT GENESIS® (Insight Genesis) • SonicHub® (SonicHub) • StructureMap™ (StructureMap) • StructureScan® (StructureScan) Preface | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 4 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 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 card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s internal memory.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Chart overlay Insight charts Navionics charts Jeppesen charts Chart settings 37 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Routes Tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs 42 Navigating Navigation panels Navigate to cursor position Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 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 Using the NSS evo2 in an AP70/AP80 system Autopilot settings 64 Radar The radar panel...
  • Page 8 101 Vessel settings 103 Instrument panels 103 Dashboards 103 Customizing the Instruments panel 104 Audio 104 Enabling audio 104 SonicHub 2 106 The Audio panel 107 Setting up the audio system 108 Operating the audio system Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 124 Cleaning the display unit 124 Cleaning the media port door 124 Checking the keys 124 Checking the connectors 124 NMEA Data logging 125 Software upgrades 125 Network analyzer and service assistant 126 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

    Refer to "Video" on page 115 for more information. BEP CZone integration The NSS evo2 integrates with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoring a distributed power system on your vessel. The CZone icon is available in the Tools panel on the Home page when a CZone system is available on the network.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    System Controls dialog. Select this icon to control the brightness of the external monitor. Night mode The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions. Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Locking The Touchscreen

    Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel. Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Using Menus And Dialogs

    When you activate the MOB function the following actions are automatically performed: • a MOB waypoint is created at the vessel’s position • the display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the vessel's position Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Screen Capture

    A MOB waypoint can also be deleted from the menu when it is activated. Screen capture Simultaneously press the Home and Power keys to take a screen capture. Screen captures are saved to internal memory. To view files, refer to "Files" on page 120. Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Adding New Favorite Pages

    Use the menu to select a predefined activity for one or both of the bars. When an activity bar is selected, predefined instrument gauges are displayed in the instrument bar. Customizing your system | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 21 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 22: 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 23 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 24: 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 25: Panning The Chart

    If not navigating the heading up orientation is used until navigation is started. Look ahead Moves the vessel icon closer to the bottom of the screen so that you can maximize your view ahead. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    You can reposition the measuring points by dragging either icon as long as the measuring function is active Ú Note: The bearing is always measured from the grey icon to the blue icon. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Saving Waypoints

    All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears flat. When the 3D chart option is selected, the Pan and the Rotate icons appear on the chart panel. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Chart Overlay

    Minimum information sufficient for navigation. • Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: 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. Dynamic tide information Dynamic current information The following icons and symbology are used: Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 30 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 | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 31 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 32: 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 33 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 34 Ú Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: 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 91. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 38: Routes

    When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed. The NSS evo2 software version 4.0 includes support for Navionics Autorouting and Jeppesen Easy Routing. This feature automatically suggest routepoints between the first and last routepoint of a route, or between selected routepoints in a complex route.
  • Page 39 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 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 46: 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 | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: 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 | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 48: 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 | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 49 TripIntel | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Autopilot

    Autopilot indication in Status bar Autopilot pop-up Autopilot tile in Instrument bar Autopilot mode indication in the Status bar The Status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected to the network. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 51 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 52: Autopilot Modes

    Tacking in AUTO mode Ú Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog and is not available for NAC-1 autopilot computers. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Nodrift 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 54: Wind Mode

    Tacking in WIND mode Ú Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog and is not available for NAC-1 autopilot computers Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Wind Nav Mode

    Autopilot Commissioning dialog, instead the tack/gybe feature is implemented. Initiating a turn You start the turn by selecting the relevant turn icon, followed by selecting the port or starboard options in the turn dialog to select the turn direction. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 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 57: 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 58: Using The Autopilot In An Evc System

    You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in command. Using the autopilot in an EVC system When 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.
  • Page 59 Passive - MFD does not have control of the autopilot. If only the passive icon is displayed, it means it is an Open unlocked system and selecting the Mode button takes control of the autopilot. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 60 Mode selection pop-up. If the MFD has control of the autopilot, you can use it to select which work profile is active. To change the work profile using the MFD, the autopilot must be in standby mode. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Autopilot Settings

    You can lock a unit to prevent unauthorized operation of the autopilot. When the unit is locked, it is indicated with a lock symbol and with text in the pop up. No automatic modes can be selected from a locked display. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 62 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 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    3 arcs crossing the blanking area. To specify radar sector blanking, refer to the Halo Radar Installation Manual. Ú Note: Radar sector blanking is only available for Halo radars. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Radar Image

    Offshore: Adjustable Offshore: Medium Weather: Adjustable Weather: OFF Bird: Adjustable Bird: OFF Interference Reject Custom: Adjustable Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 68 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 69: 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 70: Radar View Options

    Radar motion is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either TM (True motion) or RM (Relative motion). The radar position can only be changed when the radar is transmitting. Custom offset Look ahead Center Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    A guard zone is an area (either circular or a sector) that you can define on the radar image. When activated, an alarm alerts you when a radar target enters or exits the zone. Defining a guard zone Ensure that the cursor is not active Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 72: Marpa Targets

    You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 73. 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 73: 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 74 "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 102. 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 NSS evo2 Installation manuals. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Using The Cursor On The Image

    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. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 77: Viewing History

    Active control expands and displays its name in full. You can then adjust the value by using the slide bar. You can also adjust the image settings from the Echosounder menu. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Advanced Options

    Ú Note: In certain conditions it may be necessary to adjust the scroll speed to get a more useful image. Such as adjusting the image to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Start Recording Log Data

    Files option. Upload to Insight Genesis Files are transmitted to Insight Genesis when recording completes, if you are connected to a wireless hotspot. For information about wireless hotspots, refer to "Wireless connection" on page Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 80: Stop Recording Log Data

    The range scale is changed to measure from the seabed (0) and upwards. The bottom and the zero line Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 81 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 82: Echosounder Settings

    Network Echosounder You can share the Echosounder images from this unit with other units connected on the Ethernet network. For more information about how to setup Echosounder, refer to the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual. Overlay downscan When a DownScan source is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image.

  • Page 83: Structurescan

    You must have a StructureScan HD, TotalScan or StructureScan 3D transducer installed to use StructureScan features. 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 84: Zooming The Structurescan Image

    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 85: Viewing Structurescan History

    This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint exactly on the StructureScan image, and if you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image. StructureScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: 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 memory card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 79. StructureScan...

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 89 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 90: 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 91: 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 92: Forwardscan Setup

    ForwardScan setup Specify the setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog. Critical forward range and Critical depth Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth are user-selected thresholds that define a critical zone forward of your vessel. ForwardScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 93 (for example; bottom of the keel, rudder, or propeller) in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. ForwardScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 94 Before setting the offset, measure the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water. If, for example, the distance is 0.3 m (1 ft), it will be input as (minus) - 0.3 m (-1 ft). ForwardScan | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 95: 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 96: 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 97 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 98: 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. | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 102. | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: 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 102 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 103: 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 104: Audio

    Audio If a SonicHub server, a FUSION marine entertainment system, or NMEA 2000 audio 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 105 You can manually disconnect and connect the SonicHub 2 to paired devices. To disconnect a paired device, select the paired device in the device list and then select Disconnect. Audio| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: The Audio Panel

    You activate the audio panel by activating the audio tile in the Instrument bar. The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio source to another as described later in this chapter. Audio source Audio control buttons Audio tile Audio tools Audio| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 107: Setting Up 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 108: Operating The Audio System

    You can create a list of your favorite Sirius channels from within the channels list. You cannot add unsubscribed channels. Locking channels You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted. A 4-digit-code must be entered to lock channels and the same code entered to unlock the channels. Audio| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: Weather

    You can import the weather file using the File manager from the Tools panel or the Forecast menu option on the 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. Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 110 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 Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: 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| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 112 You can define how the color codes are used to identify the wave height. Refer to "Adjusting color codes" on page 114. Surface features Turns surface features on/off. Surface features include fronts, isobars, and pressure points. Surface features cannot be shown at the same time as Wind. Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 113 Select a time-slot tab to see the forecast for it. Marine zones Depending on your selected subscription, SiriusXM services includes access to weather reports for U.S. and Canadian Marine Zones, with the exception of the high seas zones. Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116 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| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Tools

    File management system, used to browse the contents of the unit's internal memory and inserted SD card. Viewing files Select a file in the Files panel and then the view file option in the Details dialog. Tools| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 121: Find

    Social Map charts. When you log on, the system automatically gives you a notification if a new software version is available for your system. If an update is available, you can download it to a card slot or defer the download until later. Tools| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 122: Simulator

    You can also use your own recorded log data files in the simulator. Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. Simulator| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 123 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 124: Maintenance

    PDF files), this may reduce the allowed file size for the log file. The system logs as much data as possible within the file size limitation, and then it starts overwriting the oldest data. Maintenance| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 125: 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. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included in the upgrade files. Network analyzer and service assistant...

  • Page 126: Backing Up Your System Data

    Use the export option if you want to backup all Waypoints, Routes, Tracks and Trips on your system. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. Select Export region Drag the boundary box to define the desired region Maintenance| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 127 This is necessary to allow user data to be synchronized across multiple units on an Ethernet network. If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system. Ú Note: When user data is purged from the memory, it cannot be recovered. Maintenance| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 128 EVC system 58 Annotation 31 Follow-up steering 52 Chart details 31 Gybing 55 Chart shading 29 HI/LO parameters 63 Colored seabed areas 31 Indication in Status bar 50 Community edits 29 Indication on pages 50 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 129 Disconnect Critical Forward Range 92 Wireless hotspot 95 Critical Zone alarm 92 Display illumination 15 Heading extension 91 Dual Radar 64 Image 90 Dual range, Radar 65 Installation 82 Setup 92 Transducer angle 93 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 130 MMSI number 101 Heading up 70 Interference 69 MARPA Target symbols 72 Navigate 42 Targets 72 Arrival alarm 45 Tracking targets 73 Arrival radius 45 View target info 73 Cancel navigating a route 44 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 131 View down or side scan 85 Demo mode 122 View history 85 Source files 122 View options 83 Sirius radio 108 Zooming 84 Channels list 108 System Controls dialog 15 Favorite list 108 System Settings Locking channels 108 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 132 Warranty 4 Waypoints, routes and tracks Purging 127 Waypoints, routes, trails and trips Export 126 Waypoints 37 Alarm settings 37 Dialog 41 Edit 37 Moving 37 Saving 27, 37, 66 Weather 109 Alarms 114 Index | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
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