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  • Page 1 Northstar 8000i 12" Display Processor and System Installation Manual www.northstarnav.com...
  • Page 2: Preface

    It is your sole responsibility to use the Northstar 8000i in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always observe safe boating practices.
  • Page 3 The electronic chart used by the Northstar 8000i is an aid to navigation designed to supplement, not replace, official government charts. Only official government charts supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information required for safe and prudent navigation. Always supplement the electronic information provided by the Northstar 8000i with other plotting sources such as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings.
  • Page 4: Disclaimer

    8000i. Disclaimer As Northstar is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest Northstar distributor if you require any further assistance.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Check the 12 inch Display Processor parts Find your way around the 12 inch Display Processor The Network Master Unit 8000i System Installation Northstar 8000i 12 inch Display Processor ............15 Northstar 8000i Black Box Processor................16 Northstar 8000i 15 inch Monitor ................17 Northstar 8000i Network Radar .................19 Northstar 8000i 8 Port Network Linker..............20...
  • Page 6 Set the screen resolution....................72 10.14 Set the units........................72 10.14.1 Select the speed units ....................72 10.14.2 Select the depth units ....................72 10.14.3 Select the pressure units ....................72 10.14.4 Select the volume units for liquids................73 Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 7 Upgrading the 8000i system 13.1 Install Software patch on to a stand alone processor ........83 13.2 Install a software patch to multi processor system ..........84 13.3 Install a system image upgrade .................84 Specifications Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 8: Introducing The Northstar 8000I System

    Introducing the Northstar 8000i System Congratulations on your purchase of the Northstar 8000i, the revolutionary new integrated marine electronics system. The 8000i is designed for ease of use in the marine environment, with Touch Screen technology and online help. The 8000i can integrate navigation, fishfinding, instrumentation, multimedia entertainment, and an onboard camera.
  • Page 9 Protective Caps HR000099 Mounting Screws HR000089 USB Dash Mount Connector CB000319B-G Power Cable and Fuses AS000453-G Utility Cable NS004801 Audio Cable NS004802 Ethernet Loopback AS010646A Chart License Key NS004820 Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 10 LCD Cleaning Cloth MS000619A-G Warranty Registration Card NOTE: Other system components are listed in the 8000i System Installation section. Be sure you have all required units and cabling BEFORE starting the installation. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 11: Find Your Way Around The 12 Inch Display Processor

    Press to mark the current position with a default event mark icon MOB Key Man Overboard VOL Key Press to adjust the volume of the audio currently playing M ALARM Key Press to show the alarm log Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 12 Network Network Connection (see "Network" page 50) G USB USB Connection (see "USB" page 48) H USB USB Connection Panel Panel mounting holes Mounting Holes VESA Mount Pedestal mounting holes Holes Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 13: The Network Master Unit

    When the chart license key is connected and the charts unlocked, other processors can share the one license (see "Northstar 8000i C-MAP Chart License Key" page 25) and display the charts. have the autopilot connected to it (if applicable).
  • Page 14: 8000I System Installation

    In addition, there is a wide range of Northstar (and compatible third party) components such as the Network Sounder and the Northstar Radar that can also be installed and added to the 8000i system to provide a totally integrated system, with the information from these devices available across the entire 8000i network.
  • Page 15: Northstar 8000I 12 Inch Display Processor

    Optional Parts GPS Antenna (see "Northstar GPS Antenna (NS004743)" page 26), Network Sounder (see "Northstar 8000i 1 kW Network Sounder" page 22), Network Radar (see "Northstar 8000i Network Radar" page 19), Chart licences (see "Northstar 8000i C-MAP Chart License Key" page 25), USB Hub, Network Linker, DVD/CD Player, USB Video Interface, Remote Keypad, ethernet cables if connecting to network.
  • Page 16: Northstar 8000I Black Box Processor

    The Black Box Processor is used to run the 8000i software, which can be displayed either on a Northstar 15" Monitor, a 3rd party screen capable of displaying 1024 x 768 resolution or widescreen monitor that can support 1280 x 720. The processor provides interface to external devices both within the 8000i range of products and with external such as autopilot's and instruments.
  • Page 17: Northstar 8000I 15 Inch Monitor

    Optional Parts GPS Antenna (see "Northstar GPS Antenna (NS004743)" page 26), Network Sounder (see "Northstar 8000i 1 kW Network Sounder" page 22), Network Radar (see "Northstar 8000i Network Radar" page 19), Chart licences (see "Northstar 8000i C-MAP Chart License Key" page 25), USB Hub, Network Linker, DVD/CD Player, USB Video Interface, Remote Keypad Ethernet cables if connecting to network.
  • Page 18 Other Functions The 15" Display has 2 x VGA inputs, 1 x DVI connector, 2 x composite video inputs, 2 x S-video inputs. Internal 2 Port USB Hub. It may also control the power state of a Northstar Black Box Processor Location Guide The 15"...
  • Page 19: Northstar 8000I Network Radar

    Northstar HD Digital Radar Description The Northstar HD Digital Radar consists of a Scanner and a Radar processor box. Information from the scanner is processed and broadcast onto the 8000i Network. Systems available in 5 models from 2 kW to 25 kW.
  • Page 20: Northstar 8000I 8 Port Network Linker

    The Northstar 8000i 8 Port Network Linker is a marinized 100 base ethernet switch. Place in 8000i System The Northstar 8000i 8 Port Network Linker is used to connect up to eight (8) Northstar 8000i network devices. Use the Linker when joining three (3) or more network devices together.
  • Page 21: Northstar 8000I 4 Port Usb Hub

    • Network Cable 16.5 ft (5 m) NS004812 • Network Cable 33 ft (10 m) NS004813 • Northstar 8000i Cable - Ethernet Joiner, male to male NS004814 • Unterminated Cable 328 ft (100 m) NS004817 • Network Connector Field Terminating Kit NS004816 Other Functions LEDs indicate connectivity and network activity.
  • Page 22: Northstar 8000I 1 Kw Network Sounder

    MS Windows XP Compliant USB Mass Storage Devices Place in 8000i System This unit attaches to a Northstar 8000i system processor via the supplied USB Cable. The processor needs to be on for the USB Hub to operate Optional Parts...
  • Page 23: Northstar 8000I Dvd-Cd Player

    It requires 10 V DC- 35 V DC to operate. Use a 5 Amp (see "Power" page 38). Network cable needs to be run to either a Northstar 8000i 8 Port Network Linker or a Northstar 8000i Processor (see "Network" page 50) Mounting Preferably mount vertically on to a panel.
  • Page 24: Northstar 8000I Remote Keypad

    The Northstar 8000i Remote Keypad is a control interface for the 8000i System. It duplicates the controls of the 12" Display Processor and is mainly used to control the Northstar 8000i Black Box Processor, however it can be used as a second control for a 12" Display Processor Place in 8000i System It connects to the 8000i processor via USB.
  • Page 25: Northstar 8000I Video Interface

    Refer to wiring guide (see "Wiring Guidelines" page 37) 6.11 Northstar 8000i C-MAP Chart License Key C-Map Chart License Key Description C-Map Chart License Key Functionality Holds the license information of the purchased charts. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 26: Northstar Gps Antenna (Ns004743)

    The unit is powered from the 8000i processor Place in 8000i System Connects directly to the GPS port of a Northstar 8000i processor Other parts required Unit comes with a 33 ft (10 m) cable. Extensions may be required, contact your local...
  • Page 27: Other Components

    Junction box or terminal strip Location Guide The display is a visible component and requires dash space. The MCU and other components can be hidden. For more information see the installation manual of the Autopilot Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 28: Heading Sensor

    HS02 , HS03 Rate Gyro Heading Sensor NS002437, NS002443 Description The Northstar family of heading sensors utilize a combination of a fluxgate compass and a rate gyro to provide a gyro stabilized heading. Both the fluxgate and gyro are enclosed...
  • Page 29: Nmea-0183 Data

    Connect all NMEA inputs and outputs to the master 8000i processor only The following is a list of NMEA-0183 sentences supported by the 8000i system Sentence Input Depth below the transducer Depth Global Positioning System Fix Data Geographic Position, Latitude / Longitude Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 30 Recommend Minimum Navigation Information Recommend Minimum Specific GPS / TRANSIT Data Water Speed and Heading Track Made Good and Ground Speed Waypoint Closure Velocity Waypoint Location Cross-Track Error, Measured Time and Date Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 31: Mass Storage Devices

    Mount within a 16.5 ft (5 m) cable run to the 8000i USB port. Power requirements Most USB hard drives use mains power (110 V AC - 240 V AC). Refer to the manufactures manual for installation instructions Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 32: Human Interface Devices

    There is a large selection available. Place in 8000i System Used to control an 8000i processor Mounting Connect directly to an 8000i processor or to the USB ports on the Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor or 4 port USB hub 6.13.7 Network Camera Description A Network camera connects to the 8000i system via the ethernet network.
  • Page 33 (e.g. Hail, Snow) we recommend that a water proof pointing device (e.g. 8000i Remote Keypad or water proof USB mouse) is connected to the system. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 34 Do not mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold, where it might be submerged or where it will interfere with the operation, launching or retrieving of the boat. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 35 Clip the bezel to the front of the unit; it can fit either way round. The bezel is a tight fit and is not easy to remove. It is however quite strong and if removal is necessary, gently pull upward on the bezel by holding the inside edge just above the Northstar logo Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 36 Form the cables into loops below the unit so that any condensation will drip off. Turn on the processor (see "Turn on the 12 inch Display Processor" page 63). Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 37: Wiring Guidelines

    Push cable in to connector. Turn lock nut in a clockwise socket. Do not use force as this Use care when locating pins direction until tight may damage the pins of the connector Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 38: Power

    The 8000i can operate on voltages ranging from 10 V DC to 35 V DC. All Northstar 8000i components except the use the same 3 Pin power connector and cable as below.
  • Page 39 7 Amp 250 W scanner and processor Northstar 8000i 25 kW Radar 7 Amp 180 W scanner and processor NS8000i Processor Power Pinout (view looking at connector on unit) Pin Function Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 40: Gps Port

    Note: Drawing is the unit connector, not the cable GPS Port Install an optional Northstar GPS (NS004743) Antenna using the supplied instructions and connect to Northstar 8000i processor GPS port. The GPS is self powered from the 8000i processor NS8000i Processor GPS Port Pinout...
  • Page 41: Utility Port

    Utility Port Connect to other electronic devices using the the optional Northstar 8000i Utility cable (NS004801). The Utility cable has the following communication capabilities. 1 x NMEA Receive (see "NMEA" page 44) • 1 x NMEA Transmit • External Alarm (see "External Alarm" page 46) •...
  • Page 42 For example when the power button is pressed on the Northstar 15" Monitor it sends a + Volts signal through its Utility Cable (External Wake Up) to the Black Box Processors Utility Cable (Remote Power On). The processor detects the voltage and powers on. When the monitor is turned off, the 8000i Black Box Processor detects zero volts and and after (four) 4 seconds powers down.
  • Page 43 (Upper Helm), (N) 12" Lower Helm, (T) Black Box Processor, (S) Sounder and (R) Radar to the External Wake Up of the (P) 15" Monitor. When the monitor is turned on the rest of the system will also turn on. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 44: Nmea

    8.3.2 NMEA NMEA connection on the Northstar 8000i processor Utility Cable. For more information on NMEA (see "NMEA-0183 Data" page 29) On a multiple processor unit connect NMEA to the Master Unit Receive NMEA 8000i Utility Cable NMEA Device Pin 3...
  • Page 45 6. Disconnect the multiplexer from the PC and power and short the Baud connector on the multiplexer to GND. This enables the high speed baud rate (DB9 and Out ports only). Wiring Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 46: External Alarm

    Connect 8000i to external alarms. The external alarm output (dark green wire on the NS004801 Utility Cable) switches to ground to sound the alarm. If the current drawn by the external alarms is more than 250 mA, fit a relay. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 47 Refer to the Northstar 8000i Operation Manual for instructions on operation. Connect 8000i to a low current external alarm which requires less than 250 mA Battery Positive (12 V DC or 24 V DC) External Alarm Dark green wire from 8000i Utility cable...
  • Page 48: Usb

    An 8000i processor has two type A connectors, which are designed for Northstar 8000i USB cables. Each USB port’s 5 V DC power output can provide up to 500 mA. Connect a USB accessory, such as an 8000i System Remote Keypad, or a Northstar 8000i 4 Port Hub.
  • Page 49: Auxiliary Port

    Audio line output, left connector Brown Audio line input, right connector Blue Audio line input, left connector Black 0.14" Audio line input, mono. Centre pin is signal, surround is ground. (3.5 mm) mono jack Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 50: Rgb Port

    Differential Data to GPS, Cmds to DGPS Network If the Northstar 8000i processor is a stand alone unit, i.e. not connected to any other network device. Be sure to use the supplied Network Loop Back Plug. Connect this to the Network Port Northstar 8000i System - 12"...
  • Page 51 Insert loop back in to network socket if unit is operating as a standalone system Use a Northstar 8000i Network Cable to connect to other 8000i network devices. If connecting to only one other network device, use optional cable NS004815 Crossover cable...
  • Page 52: Field Terminated Network Cable

    8.7.1 Field Terminated Network Cable The Northstar 8000i Field terminating kit is a waterproof RJ45 connector. It is used when a pre-terminated network cable is not suitable for the situation at hand, such as a difficult cable run. Following the instructions below it can be used to terminate either NS004717...
  • Page 53 NS004816 Northstar 8000i Field Terminate Kit parts RJ45 Connector Lock Nut Gasket Body Seal Strain Relief Order of assembly Northstar Field Terminating ethernet kit pinouts Brown White/Brown Blue White/Green Green White/Blue Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 54 6. Remove the foil shield and plastic film. There is no need to strip the individual wires 7. Untwist the twisted paired wires. 8. Arrange them in the order as shown in the diagram above. From left to right. The shield is bent backwards Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 55 14. Cut any spare shield wire close to the plug 16. Slide the gasket, body and locking nut over the RJ45 connector slide 17. Slide the sealing nut and seal towards the body and screw together. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 56: Example System Layouts

    Example System Layouts 8000i Chart Plotter Northstar 8000i 12" Display Processor Ships DC Power. Use a 10 Amp fuse or breaker NS0004743 Chart License Key Ethernet Loopback Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 57: 8000I Plotter Sounder

    8000i Plotter Sounder Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 58 NS004743 Northstar GPS Antenna Network Cable (see "Network" page 50) NS004815 Network Crossover Cable NS004741 1 kW Network Sounder Choice of transducers Ships DC Power. Connect using a 5 Amp fuse or breaker Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 59: Entertainment

    Entertainment Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 60 "Power" page 38) NS004743 Northstar GPS Antenna NS004802 Northstar Aux in / out Audio Cable 6.5 ft (2 m) Vessels Audio System: Connect to line in of a the vessels Audio System 3rd party composite camera or video source Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor NS004803 Northstar 8000i Composite Video Cable 6.5 ft (2 m)
  • Page 61: Full System

    Full System Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 62 Northstar Black Box Processor NS004730. This unit is set up as the system master, All NMEA is connected to this processor as is the C-MAP chart licence Northstar Black Box Processor NS004730 Northstar 8000i Remote Keypad Northstar 8000i 15" Monitors NS004710 Northstar 8000i 12"...
  • Page 63: Northstar 8000I Initial Setup

    Just press the Power key to turn on the 8000i. The Northstar 8000i screen appears briefly, followed by the Chart screen in a single pane. The 8000i is ready to use. Refer to the Northstar 8000i System Operation Manual for instructions on how to use the 8000i System.
  • Page 64: Set The Network Master Unit

    . select the unit to become master. Select As Master . press Return . select to exit master selection . select Launch Chart Manager to install charts (see "Install the chart data" page 65) Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 65: Install The Chart Data

    3. A progress bar appears indicating the installation status. To install a selected collection: 1. Select a collection in the list. Install Selected. 2. Touch 3. A dialog box requesting your confirmation opens. Select: Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 66: Turn Off The 12 Inch Display Processor

    10.5 Turn off the 12 inch Display Processor Just hold down the Power key for about ten seconds. The Northstar 8000i screen appears, then the 12" Display Processor turns off automatically. A small bar appears, counting down the seconds for you to hold the power switch down.
  • Page 67: Set The System Preferences

    You can have the 8000i beeps On or Off. On is the default. To turn the beeps on or off: Display 1. Select Setup 2. Select from the control panel. + System 3. Select to display a list of system specification options. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 68: Change The Transducer Depth

    5. Select the check box if you want to toggle to the other setting. The new setting is applied immediately and stays until you change it again. – System. 6. When you are finished, select Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 69: Show/Hide The Top Control Bar

    You must enter the location of the media library so that the 8000i can find your stored music and videos. To set the location of the media library: Display 1. Select Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 70: Set Nmea Output

    Heading Steering Command Wind direction and speed Wind Speed and Angle Recommend Minimum Navigation Information Recommend Minimum Specific GPS / TRANSIT Data Water Speed and Heading Track Made Good and Ground Speed Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 71: Set Nmea Baud Rate

    Device Name EDIT 4. The button shows the current setting. Select if you want to change the setting and enter the new name using the onscreen keyboard. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 72: Set The Screen Resolution

    6. When you are finished, select 10.14.3 Select the pressure units You can select from PSI, Bar, or hPa for pressure units. PSI is the default. To select the pressure units: Display 1. Select Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 73: Select The Volume Units For Liquids

    5. Select the new setting. The new setting is applied immediately and stays until you change it again. – Units 6. When you are finished, select Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 74: Select The Temperature Units

    Standby to have the radar warm up then remain in Standby mode when the 8000i starts up. This is the default. – Radar This completes the initial set up. When you are finished, select Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 75: Change The Radar Startup Mode

    • disappears. no black circle at the center, increase the radar range offset until a black circle just • starts to appear at the center. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 76: Change The Radar Bearing Alignment

    There is no mechanical clutch or brake inside the scanner. Please try this action several times for best compromise. After several hundred hours of running time, you may wish to re-check To change the parking angle: Display 1. Select Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 77: Sounder

    Best results are obtained in calm conditions where there is minimal current. To change the speed offset: Display 1. Select Setup 2. Select from the control panel. + Sounder 3. Select to display a list of sounder specification options. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 78: Change The Sounder's Speed Filter

    The instrument must have been physically installed as part of your 8000i network, and must send and receive data using NMEA or NavBus formats. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 79: Resize An Instrument

    3. Select the instrument panel that you want to rename. EDIT 4. Select then enter the new name using the onscreen keyboard. 5. Select to confirm the new name. Return 6. When you are finished, select Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 80: Delete An Instrument Panel

    4. Select the instrument panel that you want to delete then select 5. Select to confirm the deletion. The instrument panel is deleted and the Delete Panel box is re-displayed. Cancel 6. If you don't want to delete another instrument panel, select Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 81: Maintenance

    11.1 Technical support, service and repairs Northstar products are manufactured and serviced by BNT Marine Electronics. The product is covered by a warranty which is supplied as a separate document. If you need technical support, or answers to other questions after you've followed the...
  • Page 82: Restore

    9. A message appears: "System resealed OK to Reboot?" Select 10. The system will restart and the Northstar 8000i screen will appear. This will take up to three minutes for the first time following a upgrade.
  • Page 83: Upgrading The 8000I System

    Upgrades to 8000i system can be implemented very easily. Upgrades are available from the Northstar website. The upgrade is a single file that is downloaded and copied to the root of a USB pen drive. The upgrades can apply to all 8000i processors and the following network modules Northstar 8000i 1 kW Network Sounder.
  • Page 84: Install A Software Patch To Multi Processor System

    4. Start the 8000i processor and wait till system has finished loading and is running normally 5. Make sure the 8000i DVD is connected to the processor being upgraded. Insert the image DVD (this can be obtained from your Northstar dealer. Display 6. Select Installation 7.
  • Page 85 The system will restart and start installing the image. This will take approximately thirty minutes. NOTE: DO NOT TURN OFF the system while updating the image The system will then restart automatically. Northstar 8000i System - 12" Display Processor Installation Manual...
  • Page 86: Specifications

    NMEA 1 x NMEA in, 1 x NMEA out Network 1 x waterproof ethernet 100 Base T Optional Northstar NS004703 active GPS antenna 8 Pin connector Audio via NS004802 Cable 14 Pin Aux connector Image control Auto setup, Brightness, Contrast, Connectors All waterproof connectors with cable retention.
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  • Page 88 Northstar 8000i 12" Display Processor Installation Manual Made in New Zealand MN000605C-G...

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