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(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. La traduction française de ce document est disponible sur le site Web du produit. Preface | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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This manual is written for system installers. The manual assumes that the reader has basic knowledge about this type of equipment with regards to: • installation work to be carried out • nautical terminology and practices Preface | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
USB ports on a processor, they can be used to control the monitors connected to the same processor. The active controller is indicated with an icon in the status bar. Introduction | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Transfer of user data • Logging user data • System backup Ú Note: Do not download, transfer or copy files to a chart card. Doing so can damage chart information on the chart card. Introduction | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Positive pressure air from the vessel's air conditioning system. • Positive pressure air from local cooling fans (fan required at input, fan optional at outlet). • Passive airflow from air vents. Enclosure recommendations Air inlet Air outlet Installation | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Minimum 2 m (7 ft) between the device, the device's cables and the SSB radio. • More than 2 m (7 ft) between the device, the device's cables and the radar beam. Wall mounting The unit should be installed vertically with the connectors facing down. Installation | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Monitors with DVI inputs only should use an HDMI-DVI adaptor. Ú Note: Brightness control are not supported over DVI. Monitors must conform to the supported resolutions and refresh rates as defined in the Technical specification. Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Connect the yellow wire to the red wire after the fuse. Ú Note: The unit cannot be powered down by power button, but can be put in to standby mode (the screen backlight turns off). Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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If a unit is configured as power control master and turned on by the power key, it will output voltage on the power bus. This will power on both other power master units and power Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
An NMEA 2000 network consists of a powered backbone from which drop cables connect to NMEA 2000 devices. The backbone needs to run within 6 m (20 ft) of the locations of all products to be connected, typically in a bow to stern layout. Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Do not connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to the same terminals as the engine start batteries, autopilot computer, bow thruster or other high current devices. Serial port The serial port(s) is used for NMEA 0183 and touch screen control. Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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AIS data supplied via NMEA 0183 is not internally bridged, and must be connected to both NMEA 0183 ports if required on both screens. AIS data supplied via NMEA 2000 is available to both processors. Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Ethernet connector details Unit socket (female) The unit is equipped with standard RJ45 connector(s). Ethernet adapter cables Units with a 5-pin yellow Ethernet connector will require an adapter cable to connect to this unit. Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
The video images will not be shared with another unit via the network. It is only possible to view video on the unit connected to the video source. Ú Note: Both NTSC and PAL formats are supported. Video in connector details Unit socket (female) Purpose Ground Signal Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Only use Navico or other high quality HDMI certified cables. 3rd party cables should be tested before installation. On runs over 10 m it may be required to add an HDMI amplifier or use HDMI-CAT6 adaptors. Wiring | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Used to specify the physical attributes of the boat. Time Configure time settings to suit vessel location, along with time and date formats. PIN code Sets a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access to your system's settings. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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Enabling or disabling features Use the feature option to enable or disable features that are not automatically enabled or disabled by the system. SOG as boat speed and COG as heading System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Radars that support dual radar mode are represented twice in the source list, with an A and B suffix. Radar status Displays scanner information and scanner features, primarily used for information and to assist with fault finding. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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This occurs because not all of the transmitted radar energy can be focused into a single beam by the radar antenna, a small amount of energy is transmitted in System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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Ú Note: The blue accent pedestal lighting might not be approved for use in your boating location. Check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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Transducer temperature sensors are one of two impedances - 5k or 10k. Where both options are given for the same model transducer, refer to paperwork supplied with transducer to determine impedance. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
If the calibration does not pass the rudder test: • confirm that motor is moving • confirm that the rudder feedback reading moves according to motor rotation • check the NAC-1 drive cable System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Fuel Flow sensors, or Fuel Data Storage devices, require setup of related engine location in the Device list. For general source selection information, refer to "Network settings" on page 32. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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After at least several liters (a few gallons) have been used, the tank should be fully refilled, and the Set to full option selected. Select the Calibrate option. Set the actual amount used based on amount of fuel added to the tank. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
For further details about wireless setup and connectivity, refer to the Operator Manual. Network settings Device name Assigning a name is useful in systems using more than one device of the same type and size. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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If the unit is part of a source group, all source selection changes will affect all units belonging to the same group. Ú Note: In order to enable group selection, the unit must be set to the Simrad group. Devices with no selected group can use different sources than the rest of the network devices.
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This list allows control over which sentences that are transmitted to other devices from the NMEA 0183 port. Due to the limited bandwidth of NMEA 0183 it is desirable to only enable System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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Ú Note: Other MFDs cannot decode this information back to NMEA 0183, to use the data as a source. To share data a physical NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 connection is still required. System setup | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
The functionality of the CZone system is determined by the CZone Config File which is stored on all CZone modules and the NSO evo3S MPU. The file is created using the CZone Configuration Tool, a specialized PC application available from BEP Marine Ltd, and associated CZone distributors.
For installation, wiring and setup information, refer to the Power-Pole documentation supplied with the Charge module. FLIR camera setup Compatible FLIR cameras are plug and play when used in conjunction with a device acting as a DHCP host. 3rd party support | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129033 Time & Date 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report Supported data | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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Vessel Speed Components 130579 Entertainment - System Configuration Status 130580 Entertainment - System Configuration Status 130581 Entertainment - Zone Configuration Status 130582 Entertainment - Zone Volume Status 130583 Entertainment - Available Audio EQ Presets Supported data | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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GNSS Sats in View 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130306 Wind Data 130310 Environmental Parameters 130311 Environmental Parameters 130312 Temperature 130577 Direction Data 130578 Vessel Speed Components Supported data | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
Depth below transducer Depth Water temperature Dual ground/water distance Water speed and heading TX / RX - Compass Name Description Heading, deviation and variation Heading true True heading and status Rate of turn Supported data | NSO evo3S MPU Installation Manual...
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TX / RX - Wind Name Description Wind direction and speed Wind speed and angle TX / RX - AIS / DSC Name Description Digital selective calling information Expanded digital selective calling AIS VHF data-link message AIS VHF data-link own-vessel report Ú...
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