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ADDENDUM for NSS evo3S Operator Manual The synchronize feature The C-MAP Embark button in the system controls dialog is replaced with a Synchronize my data button. The C-MAP Embark option in the Services Settings dialog is also replaced with a Synchronize my data option.
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This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not Preface | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both. ® SmartCraft VesselView is a registered trademark of Mercury. ® Suzuki is a registered trademark of Suzuki. ® Yamaha is a registered trademark of Yamaha. Preface | NSS evo3S 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 | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
• Screw jig • Mounting screws - 9" and 12" units: 8x #4x1/2" self-tapping pan head - 16" units: 12x #4x1/2" self-tapping pan head Ú Note: U-bracket kit for 16" units is sold separately. Introduction | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Press to place waypoint at vessel position or at cursor position when the cursor is active. • Press and hold to open the Plot dialog from where you can select options to add new or manage existing waypoints, routes and tracks. Introduction | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Do not download, transfer or copy files to a chart card. Doing so can damage chart information on the chart card. The protective door should always be securely shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to prevent possible water ingress. Introduction | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Power - power, power control, and external alarm Video- composite video and NMEA0183 NMEA 2000 - NMEA 2000 data Sonar CH1 Sonar CH2 HDMI - HDMI video output USB connector - mouse, keyboard or mass storage Introduction | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Mount the WiFi unit at least 1 m (3 ft) away from: - Other WiFi enabled products. - Products that send wireless signals in the same frequency range. - Equipment that might generate interference. Installation | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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Roll and pitch might give false positions and affect the true directional movement. Touchscreen Touchscreen performance can be affected by the location of the unit. Avoid locations where the screen is exposed to: • Direct sunlight. • Prolonged rainfall or floating water. Installation | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Mount the unit to the bracket using the knobs. Hand tighten only. The screws shown below are for illustration purposes only. Use fasteners that are suitable for the material you are mounting the bracket on. Installation | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Panel mounting Refer to the separate mounting template for panel mounting instructions. Bezel fitment and removal Ú Note: The unit in the illustration is an example only. Installation | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
The power connector is used for power, power control and for external alarm output. Power connector details Unit socket (male) Purpose DC negative External alarm Power control +12/24 V DC Power connection The unit is designed to be powered by 12 or 24 V DC system. Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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Power control wire, connected to supply power Yellow Power controlled by ignition The unit will turn on once ignition is turned on to start engines. Ú Note: Engine start batteries and house batteries should have a common ground connection. Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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If all power control masters are off, power control slaves can be turned on and off using their own power key. However, this will not turn on any other units connected to the power bus. Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
The total length of the backbone should not exceed 100 meters (328 ft). • A single drop cable has a maximum length of 6 meters (20 ft). The total length of all drop cables combined should not exceed 78 meters (256 ft). Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Video IN and NMEA 0183 The unit has a combined Video IN and NMEA 0183 connector. The connector is labelled VIDEO on the rear of the unit. Connector details Unit socket (male) Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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The unit has a built in NMEA 0183 serial interface, providing both input and output. The port(s) uses the NMEA 0183 (serial balanced) standard, and can be configured in the software for different baud rates up to 38,400 baud. Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Receive positive RX+ Receive negative RX- Shield Ethernet expansion device Connection of network devices can be made via an Ethernet expansion device. Additional expansion devices can be added to provide the required number of ports. Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water- speed data will not be displayed on the unit. Ú Note: Channel 2 can do SideScan via an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in-1, TotalScan, or StructureScan HD transducer. Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
On runs over 10 m it may be required to add an HDMI amplifier or use HDMI-CAT6 adaptors. USB port The USB port can be used to: • Connect a keyboard. • Connect a mouse. Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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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. USB connector details Unit socket (female) The unit is equipped with standard USB type-A connector(s). Wiring | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Make sure that the proper external data sources have been selected. Feature setup • Configure specific features as described later in this chapter. The settings dialog The system setup is done from the settings dialog. System settings System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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Used for configuration of advanced settings and how your system displays various user interface information. Enabling or disabling features Use the feature option to enable or disable features that are not automatically enabled or disabled by the system. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
The feature unlock option is only available if your unit supports a locked feature. Alarms Settings List of all available alarm options in the system, with current settings. From this list you can activate, deactivate and change alarm limits. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Position the vessel in relation to the jetty. Adjust the range offset to make the jetty echo appear as a straight line on the display. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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Sectors are setup relative to the heading line of the radar. The bearing of the sector is measured from the center line of the sector. Ú Note: Sector blanking should be applied very carefully to avoid reducing the radar’s usefulness in identifying valid and potentially dangerous targets. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
When unselected, this option disables the internal echosounder channel in the unit. It will not be listed as an echosounder source for any unit on the network. Unselect this option for channels with no transducer connected. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0. Use network depth and temp data Selects from which network source depth and temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Installation Use this dialog to setup and configure available sources. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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SOG records 10 knots (11.5 MPH) the calibration value needs to be increased to 117 %. To calculate the adjustment, divide the SOG by the paddlewheel speed, and multiply the product by 100. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
The following sections describe the installation settings per autopilot computer. For user settings, refer to the Operator manual. NAC-1 specific installation settings Commissioning Used to calibrate your boat’s steering (cable steer or hydraulic steering) with the NAC-1. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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The AC70/AC80 computers do not have any specific installation 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 system. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Location to match the engine the device is connected to. Unconfigure - defaults the device which clears all user settings. Reset Fuel Flow - restores only the Fuel K-Value setting, if set in Calibrate. Only Navico devices can be reset. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For further details about wireless setup and connectivity, refer to the Operator Manual. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
The unit can use the same data sources that all other products on the network use, or alternatively use a data source independently from other units. If the unit is part of a source group, all source selection changes will affect all units belonging to the same group. System setup | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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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. Advanced source selection This allows the most flexible and precise manual control over which devices provide data.
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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 | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
NSS evo3S once the dipswitch is set. Allow this to complete, without interruption. Setting CZone to display at startup With this option selected, the CZone control page is shown first, every time the NSS evo3S is powered up. Backlight Enabling this causes the NSS evo3S to synchronize its backlight setting with that of any CZone Display Interfaces set up to share backlight settings.
FLIR camera setup Compatible FLIR cameras are plug and play when used in conjunction with a device acting as a DHCP host. FLIR settings can be found in the advanced settings dialog. 3rd party support | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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NMEA 2000 1 port (Micro-C) NMEA 0183 1 talker/listener (4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 baud - via optional adaptor cable) Sonar 2 ports Video input 2 ports (Composite video RCA - via optional adaptor cable) Appendix | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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9" unit 1.4 kg (3.11 lbs.) 12" unit 3.1 kg (6.83 lbs.) 16" unit 4.7 kg (10.25 lbs.) Compass Safe Distance - Metric, imperial 50 cm (1.7 ft) Mounting type Bracket (Supplied) or panel mount Appendix | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
351.5 mm (13.84”) 78.1 mm (3.07”) 106.7 mm (4.20”) 349.0 mm (13.74”) 16" unit 170.3 mm (6.70”) 462.1 mm (18.19”) 18.5 mm (0.73 ”) 436.5 mm (17.19”) 79.6 mm (3.13”) 434.0 mm (17.09”) 106.8 mm (4.21”) Appendix | NSS evo3S 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 129041 AIS aids to Navigation Appendix | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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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 130584 Entertainment - Bluetooth Devices Appendix | NSS evo3S 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 Appendix | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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Description 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 Appendix | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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These are only output sentences. Radar Name Description Radar system data Own ship data Ú Note: *x - only transmitting when the radar panel is displayed. MISC Name Description Man over board notification Dual ground/water speed Transducer measurement Appendix | NSS evo3S Installation Manual...
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Preface | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/ personnel. Manual version This manual is written for software version 19.3. The manual is continually updated to match new software releases. Preface | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Device registration You are prompted to register your device during startup. You can also register it by following the instructions when selecting the registration option in the system settings dialog or system controls dialog. Preface | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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3D charts Tracks Color tracks based on data Chart overlay C-MAP charts Navionics charts Chart settings 40 Waypoints, routes, and tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs The Plot dialog Waypoints Routes Tracks C-MAP Embark Contents | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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AIS SART Vessel alarms AIS target symbols Vessel settings 69 Echosounder About Requirements The image Multiple sources Zooming the image Using the cursor on the panel Viewing history Recording log data Viewing recorded data Contents | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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90 StructureMap About StructureMap The StructureMap image StructureMap sources StructureMap tips Using StructureMap with mapping cards Structure options 92 ForwardScan About ForwardScan The ForwardScan image Setting up the ForwardScan image More options Heading extension Contents | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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123 Using an AM/FM radio 123 Sirius radio 124 Viewing DVD video 125 Weather 125 About the weather feature 125 Wind barbs 125 Showing weather details 125 GRIB weather 127 SiriusXM weather 130 Weather alarms Contents | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Press to place waypoint at vessel position or at cursor position when the cursor is active. • Press and hold to open the Plot dialog from where you can select options to add new or manage existing waypoints, routes and tracks Introduction | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The Home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the Home button. Settings button Toolbar Status bar Application page buttons Bridge Control Close button, closes the current panel. System Controls button Favorites bar Man Over Board (MOB) button Introduction | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Select the MOB button on the Home page • Simultaneously press the Enter and Exit keys • Press the MOB key on a remote controller When you activate the MOB function, the following actions are automatically performed: Introduction | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
A predefined split page shows more than one application page on a panel. You can adjust the split on a predefined split page. Refer to "Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages" on page 22. Introduction | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Refer to "Customizing the instrument bar" on page 21. Control bar The control bar contains buttons for launching controllers or features enabled in your system. The different controllers are described in applicable chapters later in the manual. Introduction | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
In Standby mode, the backlight for screen and keys are turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the background. You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog. Switch from Standby mode to normal operation by a short press on the Power key. Display illumination Basic operation | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Toggles the Instrument bar on/off for the current page only. Registration Guides you how to register your device. Screen capture To take a screen capture: • Simultaneously press the pages key and the power key Screen captures are saved to internal memory. Basic operation | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
In a multiple panel page, only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined with a border. You can only access the menu of an active panel. 2 panels page 3 panels page Customizing your system | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
You can turn the instrument bar ON/OFF from the System Controls dialog. Select a predefined instrument bar Use the menu to select a predefined activity based instrument bar. Changing data You can change data from the menu. Customizing your system | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
When you reset it, the system starts calculating the new average. Set the measurement units for the fuel economy gauge in the Economy field in the Units settings dialog. Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages Open the multiple panel page Customizing your system | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The feature unlock option is only available if your unit supports a locked feature. Password Protection You can set a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access to your system's settings. Refer to "PIN code" on page 140. Customizing your system | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Repeat step 3 and 4 until a page is configured for all displays in all bridge presets. Select the edit icon to leave the add or edit mode and to save your configuration. Customizing your system | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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You can display an overview of available bridge presets by opening the Bridge Control option 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 evo3S Operator Manual...
When the system has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark. If heading information is not available, the vessel icon orientates itself using COG (Course over Ground). Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic information for the selected item is displayed. Select the chart item's pop-up to display all available information for that item. You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The measuring points can then be repositioned by dragging either icon. Terminate the measuring function by selecting the finish measuring option. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Setting up the search area Place the cursor on the chart in the location of Point A. Then use the New search pattern menu option to set up the search area. This option opens the SAR Edit dialog. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
When the 3D chart option is selected, the rotate (A) and the pan (B) icons appear on the chart panel. Panning the 3D chart You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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 | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Several categories and sub-categories are included. You can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see. The categories listed in the dialog are dependent on the charts used. Shaded relief Shades seabed terrain. No contours Removes contour lines from the chart. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Ú Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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 evo3S Operator Manual...
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Adjusts what SonarChart Live rendering treats as the safety depth. This affects the coloring of the SonarChart Live area. As the vessel approaches the safety depth, the SonarChart Live area will gradually change from a simple grey/white to red. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Displays marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Annotation Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available to display. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
SonarChart Live as the sonar is recorded. Synchronize 2D/3D chart Links the position shown on one chart with the position shown on the other chart when a 2D and a 3D chart are shown side by side. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Ú Note: To display tracks on the chart panel, the Display option in the Tracks dialog and the tracks option in the chart settings dialog both have to be enabled. Charts | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Save a waypoint at the cursor position if active or at the vessel's position if the cursor is not active. To save a waypoint: • Press the rotary knob • Press the Mark key • Select the new waypoint option in the menu Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu. Edit a route from the chart panel Select the route to make it active Select the route edit option in the menu Position the new routepoint on the chart panel: Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Eventually repeat step 2 (selection) and step 3 if you want the system to automatically position routepoints for other parts of the route. Select the save option to complete the automatic routing and save the route. Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
You can delete all routes from the system using the routes dialog. You can back-up your waypoints, routes and tracks before deleting them, refer to "Maintenance" on page 144. Tracks Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Select the track in the Tracks dialog and set the color for the entire track in the Edit Track dialog. • Select to let the system color the track based on source data and high/low settings. Refer to "Color tracks based on data" on page 31. Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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• Change - use to change sign-in credentials • Auto Synchronize - synchronizing occurs periodically in the background when connected to the internet • Synchronize now - synchronizing occurs immediately Waypoints, routes, and tracks | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The Position panels You can switch between displaying the Navigation panel or the Position panel. The Position panel is activated from the menu. By default, there is one position panel available showing GPS position. Navigating | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to the autopilot chapter of the autopilot being used. Navigation settings Navigation method Different methods are available for calculating the distance and bearing between any two geographical points. Navigating | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic north to true north. Select manual mode if you need to enter your own local magnetic variation. Navigating | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel. The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation. Navigating | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The Start and Stop trip options let you specify a trip recording. You can use them to segment a single passage into multiple trips providing a finer level of control of the information that is logged for a journey. TripIntel | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The Tide gauge can also be shown on the instrument bar. Refer to "Customizing the instrument bar" on page 21. Tide graphs and stations Tide stations on chart cards provide tide information displayed in TripIntel. TripIntel | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Trips are given generic names when they are created. You can change the trip name to a more meaningful one by selecting it on the History list and then select the name in the Trip History details dialog. TripIntel | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Repeat the process for the second radar panel, and select an alternative radar for this panel. Ú Note: The 3-digit radar source number is the last 3 digits of the radar's serial number. Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If your radar has sector blanking capability, you can define up to four sectors on the PPI inside which no radar data is transmitted. This enables you to blank-out interference caused by features on your boat or from a secondary radar. The blanking occurs on the main radar Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. A higher gain makes the radar more sensitive to radar returns, allowing it to display weaker targets. If the gain is set too high, the image might be cluttered with background noise. Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Noise Reject control to High and the threshold as low as possible. The default is 30% for less clutter on the screen. In some areas where extreme high interference may exist, try OFF for best radar image. Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The color of approaching and diverging targets depends on the palette used: Radar image palettes • Diverging targets are blue colored on all radar image palettes. • Approaching target colors on radar image palettes: Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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VelocityTrack speed threshold. Blue (C4/C5 and D5), indicating the target is diverging away from own vessel and its • relative speed at that point is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold. Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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When the vessel’s symbol reaches 75% of the PPI radius (A), the radar image is redrawn with the vessel symbol re-positioned (B) 180° opposite the current heading bearing. Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Defining an EBL/VRM marker Ensure that the cursor is not active Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select EBL/VRM 1 or EBL/VRM 2 - The EBL/VRM is now positioned on the radar image Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Aid) can be used to track up to ten radar targets. You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 63. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance. Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
You can record radar data and save the file internally in the unit, or save it onto a storage device connected to the unit. A recorded radar file can be used for documenting an event or an operational error. A logged radar file can also be used by the simulator. Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Dangerous Vessels dialog. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 67. Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or the unit's installation manuals. Radar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The vessels dialog also lists received AIS messages. AIS vessel details Detailed information about an AIS target is available from the AIS vessels details dialog. To display the dialog: • select the AIS pop-up • select the info option in the menu | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm. Ú Note: The icon is green if the received AIS SART data is a test and not an active message. | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
AIS target. Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line. Dangerous AIS target, illustrated with bold line. A target is defined as dangerous based on the CPA and TCPA settings. Refer to “Defining dangerous vessels”. | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
When a target comes within the distance for CPA or within the time limit for TCPA, the symbol changes to the dangerous target symbol. | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets, either as absolute (true) motion or relative to your vessel. AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
For more information on how to select the source for a panel, refer to "Source" on page 72. Zooming the image You can zoom the image. The zoom level is shown on the image. If the cursor is active, the system zooms in where the cursor is positioned. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
When the data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen. Specify recording settings in the recording dialog. Stop recording log data Use the stop logging option to stop recording log data. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
It is good for bottom discrimination and wide area search. • A high frequency, for example 200 kHz, offers higher discrimination and is less sensitive to noise. It is good for separating targets and for higher speed vessels. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSS evo3S Installation Manual. Measuring distance The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the positions of two observations on the image.
Used for selecting the image's color palette. Temperature graph The temperature graph is used to illustrate changes in water temperature. When toggled on, a colored line and temperature digits are shown on the image. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Displays the amplitude scope vertically on the side of the panel. Select the appearance menu option to change the enhanced amplitude scope display. If the cursor is placed on the panel, the amplitude scope displays the echo sounding at the cursor. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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The gray amplitudes indicate no echo target returns. The gray amplitudes replace the background color that is shown on the panel which also indicates no echo targets. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Select the marker color menu option to display replacement colors Select the replacement color Select the back menu option to save your changes. When color changes are applied, the color marker menu option changes from off to showing a color bar. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Determines if the minute marker line (A) is shown on the image. Each black and each white stripe in the line represents 1 minute. If there is a discontinuity in the signal, this is indicated with a triangle (B). Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator 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. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Used for installation and setup. See the separate Installation manual. Restore echosounder defaults Restore echosounder settings to the factory supplied defaults. ForwardScan installation Available when the ForwardScan feature is connected. For setup information, refer to "ForwardScan installation settings" on page 94. Echosounder | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Recording SideScan data Displays the record log dialog. SideScan data can be recorded by selecting the correct file format (xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 70. SideScan | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSS evo3S Installation Manual. Range The range setting determines the distance out to the left and right of the center.
(xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 70. Echosounder settings Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 78. SideScan | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration. Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSS evo3S Installation Manual. DownScan | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Ú Note: Palette choice is often a user preference, and may vary depending on the fishing conditions. It is best to select a palette that provides good contrast between the image details and FishReveal arches. DownScan | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
(xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 70. Echosounder settings Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 78. DownScan | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The history bar is used to pan back in the stored data. The highlighted part of the History bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total image history stored. Refer to "Viewing image history" on page 87. 3D Sonar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The history bar is at the top of the screen on 3D images. You pan the image history by dragging on the image, or by dragging the highlighted region of the history bar. To resume scrolling showing current data, clear the cursor. 3D Sonar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSS evo3S Installation Manual. Range The range setting determines the distance out to the left and right of the center.
(C). The highlight color depends on the color of the selected palette. Echosounder settings Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 78. 3D Sonar | NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If there is more than one StructureMap of the same area, the images overlap and clutter the chart. If several logs of the same area are required, the maps should be put on separate storage devices. StructureMap| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current data. Log sonar data Displays the log sonar dialog. Refer to "Recording log data" on page 70. Source Determines the StructureMap source displayed on the chart overlay. Refer to "StructureMap sources" on page 90. StructureMap| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Warning: Do not use this equipment to gauge depth or other conditions for swimming or diving. The ForwardScan image Depth range scale and vessel position Forward range scale Point data Bottom Depth history ForwardScan| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the NSS evo3S Installation Manual. Depth Controls depth range. Depth range is set to auto mode by default.
To receive Critical Zone alarms, enable the Forward range alarm in the Alarm settings dialog. For more information about enabling alarms, refer to "Alarms" on page 142. You can show the critical warning zones on the image by activating the Show zones menu option. ForwardScan| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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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| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. The autopilot controller Control bar Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
In this mode the rudder moves to a set rudder angle. The rudder position is maintained at the set angle. To change the set rudder angle • Select the port or starboard button • With the autopilot controller active, turn the rotary knob Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Position information is used to change the course to steer to keep the vessel on the track line to the destination waypoint. Ú Note: For information about navigation, refer to "Navigating" on page 46. Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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120° (gybing). The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the tack time in the autopilot settings dialog. Refer to "Autopilot settings" on page 103. To initiate a tack or gybe: Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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The main course can be changed during the turn by turning the rotary knob. Depth contour tracking Makes the autopilot follow a depth contour. Ú Note: DCT turn pattern is only available if the system has a valid depth input. Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If the MFD system is connected to a professional autopilot system, the MFD can be used to operate the autopilot. Ú Note: The MFD cannot be used to configure or commission a professional autopilot system. Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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For details, refer to the AP70/80 Operator manual. The command transfer action and request depends on system setup and status of the autopilot controller as illustrated below. Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If more than one autopilot is connected, the Autopilot settings dialog shows option for the active autopilot. The autopilot settings can be split between settings done by the user, and settings done during installation and commissioning of the autopilot system. Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Ú Note: In VRF mode this parameter controls the time constant of the rudder estimate. A lower value makes the rudder estimate faster, i.e. that it will more quickly catch up with the boat's movements. Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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The AC70/AC80 computers do not have any 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 system. Autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. The autopilot controller for trolling motor Control bar Autopilot controller, disengaged Trolling motor autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Navigates to cursor position, and then maintains the vessel at that position. Waypoint Navigates to the selected waypoint, and then maintains the vessel at that position. Here Maintains the vessel at the current position. Trolling motor autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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The last waypoint on the turn is the final waypoint. When the vessel reaches the final waypoint, the vessel goes into arrival mode. Refer to "Arrival mode" on page 110. Starting a turn • Select the port or starboard button Trolling motor autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Steers the vessel in a square pattern, doing 90° course changes. Turn variable: • Leg distance • Number of legs S-turn Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. Turn variables: • Turn radius • Course change • Number of legs Trolling motor autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
These MTG anchor points can be saved as a waypoint in the MFD system. The position of an MTG anchor point can be redefined to be identical to an existing waypoint, or to the current vessel position. Trolling motor autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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You can configure three of the actions keys (A, B and C) on the Ghost series trolling motor foot pedal. Select an action from the drop-down list for each of the keys you want to configure. Trolling motor autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. Outboard autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
To disengage the autopilot: • Select the standby button When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually. Autopilot indication The status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected. Outboard autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Position information is used to change the course to steer to keep the vessel on the track line to the destination waypoint. Ú Note: For information about navigation, refer to "Navigating" on page 46. Outboard autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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All turn patterns, except the U-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn, or at any time when the boat is in a turn. U-turn Changes the current set heading by 180°. When activated, the autopilot is switched to Auto mode. Outboard autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area. Ú Note: If depth data is lost during DCT the autopilot will automatically switch to auto mode. Outboard autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Selects if the autopilot controls the trolling motor or the outboard motor(s). Autopilot data sources Provides automatic and manual data source selection for the outboard autopilot. Auto hide autopilot bar Controls whether the autopilot information bar is shown when the autopilot is in standby. Outboard autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Used to increase or decrease the steering sensitivity. A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a looser steering. A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides tighter steering. A too high response level will cause the boat to make S movements. Outboard autopilot| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Use menu options to name the dashboard and manage gauges on the dashboard. Using a built-in template Select a pre-defined template to create a dashboard. The template dashboards reflect your vessel configuration. Use menu options to name the dashboard and manage gauges on the dashboard. Instruments| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Select the gauge in the dashboard and then the info menu option to choose the data to be shown on the gauge. Selecting a dashboard You switch between the dashboards by: • swiping left or right on the panel • selecting the dashboard from the menu Instruments| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
The cycle period can be set from 5 to 120 seconds. Additional options Depending on the selected video source the options in the menu may vary. The settings are adjusted individually for each video source. Video| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If only one device is present, it is the selected audio server by default. Setting up the speakers Ú Note: The number of mixer options depends on active audio server. Audio| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Audio control bar. Sirius service covers inland U.S. waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The SiriusXM products received vary depending on your selected subscription package. Audio| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If your audio server supports DVD playback, you can control the DVD player from the audio controller when the audio source is set to DVD. Video standard Select the video format for the Audio server to match the display connected to the Audio server. Audio| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
GRIB weather A GRIB file contains forecast information for a set number of days. It is possible to animate the weather data, which shows how weather systems are developing. Weather| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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From this menu you can select which weather symbols you want to display, set the distance between the barbs, and adjust the opaqueness of the weather symbols. Wind barbs Pressure contours GRIB information window Weather| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
(preferred). It also includes antenna status, service level, and the electronic serial number for the weather module. Sirius weather panel 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 evo3S Operator Manual...
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You define how the color codes are used to identify sea surface temperature. Refer to "Adjusting color codes" on page 130. Forecast wave indication Colors can be used to indicate forecast wave height. The highest waves are dark red, while the lowest are blue. Weather| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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U.S. and Canadian marine zones, with the exception of the high seas zones. You can select a marine zone and view its forecast. You can also select a marine zone as your current zone of interest to be notified of any weather warnings in that zone. Weather| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
You can also set up an alarm as a severe weather forecast alarm issued for your chosen marine zone. A watchbox is defined by the National weather service. When the alarm for watchbox is turned on, an alarm occurs when your vessel is entering or inside a watchbox. Weather| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Displays the Bluetooth device dialog. Use this dialog to pair or remove pairing to Bluetooth enabled devices. Select a device to: • display device details • connect, disconnect or remove the device from the device list Internet connection| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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The application must be installed on and run from a tablet device. The unit must be running Iperf server before initiating the test from the tablet. On exiting the page, Iperf automatically stops running. Internet connection| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If you do not have access to a WiFi network, you can connect your phone/tablet directly to the MFD. The MFD network name (SSID) will be displayed as an available network in the phone/tablet. Remote control of the MFD| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Select the MFD you want to control. If the MFD is not connected, follow the instructions on the MFD and on the table/phone to connect. Managing WiFi connected remotes You can change the access level and remove the WiFi connected remote controllers. Remote control of the MFD| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Incoming messages and phone notifications will now pop-up on the MFD. Phone notifications After the phone and unit are paired and connected, use the phone icon to display the list of messages and the call history. Using your phone with the MFD| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
MFD and restart the phone • check that the phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth devices • manually set the iPhone to allow notifications from the MFD: Using your phone with the MFD| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Check that the text app is not open and active on the iPhone. Managing Bluetooth devices Bluetooth enabled devices within range are shown in the Bluetooth devices dialog. Refer to "Bluetooth devices" on page 131. Using your phone with the MFD| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Ú Note: The unit must be connected to the internet to use this feature. Refer to "Internet connection" on page 131. Settings Tools and settings| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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PIN code. • Settings, activated from the home page or system controls dialog • Alarms, activated from the toolbar • Storage, activated from the toolbar • Store, activated from the toolbar Tools and settings| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Displays copyright information, software version, and technical information for this unit. The Support option accesses the built-in service assistant, refer to "Service report" on page 146. Services Used for accessing web sites that provide feature services. Tools and settings| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
There is no time-out on a message or the siren. They remain active until they are acknowledged or until the reason for the message is rectified. Alarms Siren enabled Enables/disables the siren. Alarms| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Lists the alarm history with time stamp. The alarms remain in the list until they are manually cleared. Settings List of all available alarm options in the system, with current settings. From this list you can activate, deactivate and change alarm limits. Alarms| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Refer to "Backing up your system data" on page 146. Installed software and software updates The about dialog shows the software version currently installed on this unit (A). If the unit is connected to internet, the dialog also shows available software updates (B). Maintenance| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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To update this unit or a connected device: • Select the update file in the dialog Ú Note: Do not turn off the unit or a connected device until the update is completed, or until you are prompted to restart the unit. Maintenance| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
It is recommended to regularly copy user data and your system settings database as part of your back-up routine. Waypoints The waypoints option in the storage dialog allows for managing user data. Export format The following formats are available for export: Maintenance| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Ú Note: When user data is deleted and/or purged from the memory, it cannot be recovered. Exporting the settings database Use the settings database option in the storage dialog to export your user settings. Maintenance| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Import system settings Warning: Importing system settings overwrites all existing system settings. Connect a storage device to the unit Browse the memory and select the desired backup file to start the import Maintenance| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
When the connection is established the menu changes to include access to FLIR camera control. Ú Note: You can take over camera control from any compatible unit connected to the Ethernet network. Integration of 3 party devices| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If an Evinrude engine control head is available on the NMEA 2000 network, the Evinrude engines can be monitored and controlled from the unit. When the feature is available, an Evinrude icon is added to the home page. Integration of 3 party devices| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Single press the AUTO buttons to raise and lower the Power-Poles automatically all the way up and down. The manual up and down buttons raise and lower the poles as high or low as you want. Integration of 3 party devices| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
If this device is on the same NMEA 2000 network as a Naviop Loop system, this device can be used to operate the Naviop Loop system. For details, refer to the documentation following the Naviop system. Integration of 3 party devices| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
On a slide bar, move the slide up or down. Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling. Pan to position a chart or sonar image on the panel. Appendix| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
Enter Activates/confirms current selection Move the cursor on the panel, and maneuvers in the menus/ Arrow keys dialogs. On a slide bar, up/down arrows to move the slide up or down. - and + Zoom Appendix| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
GPS and obstructions between it and satellites can affect the signal strength. 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. Appendix| NSS evo3S Operator Manual...
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Icon Definition An external keyboard is connected to the unit. An external mouse is connected to the unit. A mobile (cell) phone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth. The system is simulating. Turn ON/OFF the simulator from the simulator settings dialog.
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