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  • Page 1 NSO 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 4 About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the NSO 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

    Chart overlay Insight charts Navionics charts Jeppesen charts Chart settings 39 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Routes Tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs 44 Navigating Navigation panels Navigate to cursor position Navigate a route Contents | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 NoDrift mode NAV mode WIND mode WIND Nav mode Turn pattern steering Using the NSO evo2 in an AP24/AP28 system Using the autopilot in an EVC system Using the NSO evo2 in an AP70/AP80 system Autopilot settings 66 Radar The radar panel...
  • Page 8 105 Instrument panels 105 Dashboards 105 Customizing the Instruments panel 106 Audio 106 Enabling audio 106 SonicHub 2 108 The Audio panel 109 Setting up the audio system 110 Operating the audio system 110 Favorite channels Contents | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 124 Simulator source files 124 Advanced simulator settings 126 Maintenance 126 Preventive maintenance 126 Checking the connectors 126 NMEA Data logging 127 Software upgrades 127 Network analyzer and service assistant 127 Backing up your system data Contents | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    A separate manual is delivered with the remote controller units. You can also use keyboard and mouse/trackball to control the NSO evo2. Once these devices are connected to the USB ports on a processor, they can be used to control the monitors connected to the same processor.
  • Page 11 Keyboard operation and shortcuts are shown in the table below. Unless noted all references are single short presses on the key. Ú Note: The shortcuts refer to US keyboard layout. Some shortcuts may not work on different national keyboards. Introduction | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 12 Closes an open menu Activates/confirms current V or by pressing the Rotary Enter selection knob Move the cursor on the Arrow keys panel, and maneuvers in the Arrow keys menus/dialogs - and + Zoom - and + Introduction | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: The Home Page

    Press the middle button/scroll wheel to toggle between the monitors connected to the processor. Note that this option is only available when the USB port is set to be switchable. See more information in the separate NSO evo2 Installation manual. •...

  • Page 14: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    SmartCraft VesselView integration SmartCraft data can be displayed and interaction are enabled through the NSO 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 16 Refer to "Video" on page 117 for more information. BEP CZone integration The NSO 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 17: Basic Operation

    If an MO series monitor is configured as power master, you can switch off the power to the system by pressing the Power key on the monitor. See details in the monitor manual and in the NSO evo2 Installation manual. First time startup When the unit is started for the first time, or after a factory default, the unit displays a setup wizard.

  • Page 18: Display Illumination

    You can only access the page menu of an active panel. You activate a panel by: • Touch operation: tapping the panel Keyboard operation: pressing the Ctrl + the D keys • Remote controller operation: pressing the WIN key • Basic operation | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Displaying The Favorites Panel As A Pop-Up On A Page

    For remote controller and keyboard operation, refer to "Key operation overview" on page 11. To view files, refer to "Files" on page 122. Basic operation | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Customizing Your System

    Password protection You can set a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access to your system settings. When you establish password protection, the PIN code must be entered when any of the following are Customizing your system | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Adding New Favorite Pages

    Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode. Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in the Instrument bar. Customizing your system | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 22 Fuel Economy. To change a gauge source, refer to "Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar" on page 21. Digital readout of current economy Fuel economy measurement units 100% efficiency, this equates to the 'nominal consumption' 120% efficiency Customizing your system | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Bridge Control

    - Arrange the displays from left to right in the same physical layout as the displays on your current bridge/dashboard/helm Rename the bridge if required Save the configuration The Bridge Control button will be displayed on the Home page of all displays that are configured for a bridge. Customizing your system | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 24 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 25 Customizing your system | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Panning The Chart

    Course up Rotates the chart in the direction of the next waypoint when navigating a route or navigating to a waypoint. If not navigating the heading up orientation is used until navigation is started. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance. Start the measure function from the menu - The measuring icons appear with a line drawn from the vessel center to the cursor position, and the distance is listed in the cursor information window. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Saving Waypoints

    The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours. Ú Note: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears flat. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Chart Overlay

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

  • Page 31: Navionics Charts

    Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics edits. These are user information or edits uploaded to Navionics Community by users, and made available in Navionics charts. For more information, refer to Navionics information included with your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 32 No Photo overlay 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. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 33 Highlights areas of shallow water. This allows you to highlight areas of water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30 feet). No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Jeppesen 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. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 35 Removes contour lines from the chart. Raster charts Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart. Raster transparency Controls the transparency of raster imagery. High resolution bathymetry Enables and disables higher concentration of contour lines. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 36 (darker shades) water. After enabling Safety depth, specify the desired safety depth limit. The Safety depth sets the limit at which depths will be drawn without blue shading. Depth filter Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter limit. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Chart Settings

    Determines which icon to use on 3D charts. Boat settings The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route. The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use the autorouting and easy routing features. Charts | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 39: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms dialog" on page 121. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Routes

    When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed. The NSO evo2 software version 5.0 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 41 The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 43: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 45: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 46: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the NSO evo2. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.

  • Page 48: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 49: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Tide Gauge

    View trip recordings Recorded trips are listed in the History tab on the TripIntel page. To view detailed trip information select a trip in the list. TripIntel | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 51 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Autopilot

    Autopilot mode indication in the Status bar The Status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected to the network. Icons are included if the autopilot is passive or locked by another autopilot control unit. Autopilot | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 53 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 54: Autopilot Modes

    FU mode is only available if you have a remote controller included in the system. The NSO evo2 does not have a rotary knob. In FU mode you use the rotary knob to control the rudder angle. Press the rotary knob, then turn the knob to set the rudder angle.

  • Page 55: Nodrift Mode

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

  • Page 56: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 58 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 evo2 Installation manual for information about Rate limit settings. C-turn Steers the vessel in a circle.

  • Page 59: Using The Nso Evo2 In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    Using the NSO evo2 in an AP24/AP28 system Command transfer If your NSO 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 60: 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 NSO evo2 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode.
  • Page 61 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 62 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 63: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 64 The lock function is not available on a unit which has autopilot control! If the NSO 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 65 For more details, refer to the separate NSO evo2 Installation manual. Installation Ú Note: Not available for NAC-1 autopilot computers. Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate NSO evo2 Installation manual. Commissioning Ú Note: Only available for NAC-1 autopilot computers.

  • Page 66: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Radar Overlay

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

  • Page 68: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 69: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 70 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: 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 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 72: 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 Center Look ahead Radar | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 73: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Marpa Targets

    You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 75. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance. Ú Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the NSO evo2. MARPA target symbols The system uses the target symbols shown below.

  • Page 75: 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 NSO evo2 unit, or save it onto an SD card inserted into the unit’s card reader.
  • Page 76 "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 104. 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 evo2 Installation manuals. Radar | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 77: Echosounder

    Note that StructureScan and CHIRP cannot be operated simultaneously on NSO evo2 units with built-in echosounder functionality. If simultaneous operation is desired, an external module such as SonarHub, BSM-3 or other compatible modules, or a second NSO evo2 must be fitted.

  • Page 78: Using The Cursor On The Image

    When you select Finish measuring, 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Viewing History

    Active control expands and displays its name in full. You can then adjust the value by using the slide bar or by turning the rotary knob on the remote controller. You can also adjust the image settings from the Echosounder menu. Echosounder | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 80: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 83 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: 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 NSO 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 85: Structurescan

    The StructureScan panel can be set up as a DownScan image, or showing left/right side scanning. The DownScan image can also be added as an overlay to the traditional Echosounder image. Depth Temperature Frequency Bottom Zoom (downscan) / Range (sidescan) icons Range scale StructureScan | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: Zooming The Structurescan Image

    When you select Finish measuring, 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: 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 NSO evo2 unit, or onto memory card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 81. StructureScan...

  • Page 89: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 90: 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. StructureMap | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 91 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 93: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 94: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 95 (for example; bottom of the keel, rudder, or propeller) in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. ForwardScan | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 96 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: Uploading Log Files To Insight Genesis

    Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For more information, refer to the NSO 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 99 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 | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 100: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: 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 evo2. The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.

  • Page 102: 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 104. | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: 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) | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 104 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 105: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: 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 NSO 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 107 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 108: 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: Setting Up The Audio System

    The speakers Speaker zones The NSO 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 110: 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 112 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 113: 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 evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 114 You can define how the color codes are used to identify the wave height. Refer to "Adjusting color codes" on page 116. 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 115 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 116: Weather Alarms

    Animating Sirius weather graphics The NSO 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 117: Video

    Setting up the video panel Video source NSO 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 118 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 119: Time Plots

    Time plots The NSO 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 120: 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 121: 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 122: 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 123: 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 124: 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 125 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 evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 126: Maintenance

    The output of RSD NMEA 0183 message can be enabled (default off) to provide cursor position information to an external device. The cursor position information may be used by devices such as thermal cameras with pan-tilt ability, and external radar displays. Maintenance| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

  • Page 127: 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 128 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 Select the export option from the menu Select the appropriate file format Select the serial port field to start the export Maintenance| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 129 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| NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 130 EVC system 60 Annotation 34 Follow-up steering 54 Chart details 34 Gybing 57 Chart shading 32 HI/LO parameters 65 Colored seabed areas 34 Indication in Status bar 52 Community edits 31 Indication on pages 52 Index | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 131 Disconnect Critical Depth 94 Wireless hotspot 97 Critical Forward Range 94 Display illumination 18 Critical Zone alarm 94 Dual Radar 66 Heading extension 93 Dual range, Radar 67 Image 92 Installation 84 Setup 94 Index | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 132 Version 4 EBL/VRM markers 73 Manuals, viewing 5 EBL/VRM Measuring distance 28, 78, 86 Placing 73 Menus 18 EBL/VRM MMSI number 103 Fast scan 71 Gain 70 Guard zone 73 Navigate 44 Heading up 72 Index | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 133 Scroll speed 80 Image 85 Sea State 71 Noise rejection 91 Search depth 84 Pausing the image 87 Settings Preset range levels 87 Autopilot 63 Range 87 Tools 122 Range lines 88 Setup wizard Index | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...
  • Page 134 Setting up the panel 117 Source 117 Standard 117 Video Video panel 117 View Echosounder log 84 Viewing files 122 Wallpaper, customizing 20 Warranty 4 Waypoints, routes and tracks Purging 129 Waypoints, routes, trails and trips Export 128 Index | NSO evo2 Operator Manual...

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