• CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC • The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008. The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the NSS evo2 section on the following website: www.simrad-yachting.com. Preface | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Viewing the manual on the NSS evo2 screen The pdf viewer included in the NSS evo2 makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf files on the unit. Manuals can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com. The manuals can be read from an inserted Micro-SD card or copied to the unit’s internal memory.
Navionics view options Chart settings 29 Waypoints, routes and tracks Waypoints Routes Tracks Waypoints, routes and tracks dialogs 33 Navigating Navigation panels Navigate to cursor position Navigate a route Navigating with the autopilot Navigation settings Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
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AUTO mode (auto compass) NoDrift mode NAV mode WIND mode WIND Nav mode Turn pattern steering Using the NSS evo2 in an AP24/AP28 system Using the autopilot in an EVC system Autopilot settings 49 Radar The radar panel Radar overlay...
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91 Time plots The Time plot panel Selecting data 92 Alarms Alarm system Type of messages Single alarms Multiple alarms Acknowledging a message Alarms dialog 94 Tools Waypoints/routes/tracks Tides Alarms Settings Vessels Sun/moon Trip calculator Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
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Selecting simulator source files Advanced simulator settings 97 Maintenance Preventive maintenance Cleaning the display unit Cleaning the media port door Checking the keys Checking the connectors NMEA 0183 Data logging Software upgrades Backing up your system data Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
With no active cursor: Press to immediately save a waypoint at vessel position. Press and hold to display the Plot menu used for saving new waypoints, routes and tracks. Card reader door Micro-SD Card readers Ú Note: The MARK key is not available on 7" units. Introduction | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Tap a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. Mand Over Board (MOB) button Tap to save a Man Over Board (MOB) marker at the current vessel position. Introduction | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
You can have several panels on one page depending on screen size: • 7" units: 2 panels • 9", 12" and 16" units: 4 panels 2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page All panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted. Introduction | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
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A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the NSS evo2. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog. The 3 party device is operated from the NSS evo2 by using menus and dialogs as on other panels.
GoFree wireless With a WIFI-1 unit connected to the NSS evo2 system you can use a wireless device to remotely control the unit. The NSS evo2 is controlled from the wireless device by Apps downloaded from their relevant Application store.
Ú Note: The System Controls dialog will not display the power off option when the unit is configured as slave. Refer details in the NSS evo2 Installation manual. First time startup The first time the unit is started and after a master reset the system will run through an automatic start-up sequence, including language setup and automatic data source selection.
Pan to position a chart or an echo image on the panel. Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
• Select a full page panel by tapping the relevant application button • Select a predefined split panel by pressing and holding the relevant application button • Select a favourite page by tapping the favourite button Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
- Tap the tools icon to display the page editor dialog Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog, then save your changes Press the X key to leave the favorite edit mode Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Define the time period if you want the two bars to alter automatically Select the edit option to change any of the instrument fields, followed by the field you want to change Save your changes by selecting the finish edit option in the menu. Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Simultaneously press the Home and Power keys to take a screenshot. By default, screen captures are saved to internal memory. Refer to the "Tools" on page 94 section for how to view and manage files. Basic operation | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
AIS targets. You can overlay a radar image, a StructureScan image or weather information. The NSS evo2 is delivered with different cartography depending on region. All units will support Navionics Platinum Plus, TurboView and C-Map (by Jeppesen) via micro-SD card or via the Ethernet network.
Chart orientation Several options are available for how the chart is rotated in the panel. The chart orientation symbol in the panel’s upper right corner indicates the north direction. North up Heading up Course up Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
GoTo cursor You start navigating to a selected position on the image by tapping the screen, then using the go to cursor option in the menu. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Tap the desired location on the panel to search from the cursor position. If the cursor is not active the system will search for items from the vessel's position. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Chart imagery style The charts can be displayed in two different imagery styles, either as 2D basic mapping style, or with shaded relief presenting chart including terrain imaging. Insight 2D mapping style Insight Shaded relief Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
The built in Navionics database features data down to 20 m, after which it is all white. Contours depth Determines which contours you see on the chart down to the selected safety depth value. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The NSS evo2 animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time. Dynamic tide information...
The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details will be almost hidden by the photo. Navionics Fish’n Chip NSS evo2 supports Navionics Fish’n Chip (US only) chart feature. For more information, see www.navionics.com. Depth highlight range Select a range of depths between which Navionics will fill with a different color.
Selects whether basic information for chart items shall be displayed when you tap the item. Grid lines Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart. Waypoints, Routes, Tracks Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Charts | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create. The alarm is set in the Edit waypoint dialog. Ú Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm panel to activate an alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. Waypoints, routes and tracks | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks dialog. Creating a new track You can start a new track from the Tracks dialog, activated by using the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints, routes and tracks | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Waypoints, routes and tracks dialogs The waypoints, routes and tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the tools panel on the Home page. Waypoints, routes and tracks | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Navigating The navigation function included in the NSS evo2 allows you to navigate towards the cursor position, towards a waypoint or along a predefined route. If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically navigate the vessel.
You can start navigating a route from the chart panel or from the Route dialog. When route navigation is started, the menu will expand showing options for canceling the navigation, for skipping a waypoint, and for restarting the route from current vessel position. Navigating | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the autopilot can later on still be set to navigation mode from the pilot menu. For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot" on page 37. Navigation settings Navigating | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the NSS evo2 system. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.
STBY/AUTO key. Ú Note: If the NSS evo2 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering irrespective of the autopilot mode. Refer to "Using the autopilot in an EVC system" on page 46.
The autopilot panel are used to display navigation data. It can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependant on available panel size. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Only available if the boat type is set to Sail. Tacking/Gybing Tacking/Gybing with apparent or true wing angle as reference. WIND Automatic steering, using both wind and GPS data to steer the vessel to a specific waypoint or through a route Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
For more details, see "Tacking - WIND mode" on page You initiate the tack function from AUTO mode. When tacking direction is selected the autopilot changes the current set course according to the set fixed tacking angle. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Ú Note: To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the NSS evo2 must have valid position input. Autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.
The set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are entered from the compass heading and the wind transducer at the moment the WIND mode is selected. From that point the autopilot will change the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
In WIND Nav mode the autopilot steers the boat given both wind and position data. In this mode the autopilot calculates the initial course change needed to navigate towards the active waypoint, but the pilot will also utilize the current wind direction in the calculation. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Square-turn makes the boat automatically turn 90° after having travelled a defined leg distance. You can at any time during the turn change the main heading and the distance of the leg until the boat makes a new 90° turn. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
If your NSS evo2 unit is connected to an autopilot system including an AP24 or AP28 control unit, only one control unit can be active at the same time. An inactive NSS evo2 unit is indicated with a square with a cross symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.
Ú Note: The lock function is not available on the NSS evo2 unit which has autopilot control! If the NSS evo2 unit is part of an AP24/AP28 system, the unit can be locked from the AP24/ AP28 control unit. Autopilot...
Layline steering is useful when navigating. Cross Track Error (XTE) from the navigator will keep the boat on the track line. If the XTE from the navigator exceeds 0.15 nm, the autopilot will calculate the layline and track towards the waypoint. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
This option displays an overview of all autopilot steering parameters, and you can adjust parameters if required. For more details, refer to the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual. Installation Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual. Autopilot | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to easily interpret the radar image by correlating the radar targets with charted objects. When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions are available from the Chart panel’s menu. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Radar operational modes The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the NSS evo2 unit. The following modes are available: The power to the radar scanner is turned off Standby The power to the radar scanner is on, but the radar is not transmitting.
A high setting will reduce the interference from other radars. In order not to miss weak targets, the interference rejection should be set low when no interference exists. The radar interference rejection option is available from the menu. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Radar orientation is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either HU (Heading UP), NU (North Up) or CU (Course up). Heading up Rotates the radar image to display the current heading directly up on the radar image. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Rotates the radar image to display the current navigation course directly up. This option works only when the NSS evo2 is navigating an active route. If you are not navigating an active route the heading up orientation will be used until the navigation function is started.
An alarm will be activated when a radar target breaches the guard zone limits. You can select if the alarm will be activated when the target enters or exits the zone. Sensitivity The guard zone sensitivity can be adjusted to eliminate alarms for small targets. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
MARPA targets If the NSS evo2 system includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) can be used to track up to ten radar targets. You can define alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer "Radar settings panel" on page MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance.
Recording radar data You can record radar data and save the file internally in the NSS evo2 unit, or save it onto an SD card inserted into the unit’s card reader. 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.
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Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual. Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
The echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure of the sea floor. Except for the NSS evo2 M-versions, all units have built in CHIRP echosounder and StructureScan. The units may be connected to a variety of transducers.
You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active. When you select Finish measuring or press the X key, the image will resume to normal scrolling. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Echo frequency The NSS evo2 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on sounder module and which transducer model is connected. You can view two frequencies at the same time by setting up a dual echosounder.
Log all channels Logs all available sonar data simultaneously. When logging all channels, logs are saved in .sl2 format instead of .slg format. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
When toggled on a colored line and temperature digits are shown on the echosounder panel. Depth line A depth line can be added to the bottom surface to make it easier to distingish the bottom from fish and structure. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
NSS evo2 unit. Network echosounder You can share the echosounder connected to this NSS evo2 unit on the network. For more information about how to setup echosounders, refer to the separate NSS evo2 Installation manual.
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Noise may cause the echosounder to search for unrealistic depths. By setting the search depth manually the system will only display echoes received from objects within the set depth range. Installation Used for echosounder installation and setup. See the separate NSS evo2Installation manual. Echosounder | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
• turning the rotary knob (when the cursor not is active) • using the panel zoom icons • by pinching or spreading on the screen Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel. StructureScan™ | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Depending of the view selected, the scroll bar is on the far right side (DownScan) or at the bottom of the screen (SideScan). You can pan the image history by dragging up/down (SideScan) or left/right DownScan. To resume normal StructureScan scrolling, press Clear cursor. StructureScan™ | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
2 elements on the image. Recording StructureScan data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the NSS evo2 unit, or onto an SD card as described in "Recording echosounder data" on page 61. StructureScan™...
If required, the left/right SideScanning images can be flipped to match the corresponding side of you vessel. Range Lines Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth (Downscan) and distance (SideScan). StructureScan™ | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
• Live data, used when StructureScan units are connected to the NSS evo2 system • Saved files. These are recorded StructureScan (*.sl2) data that are converted to StructureMap (*smf) format. Saved *.smf files can be used on NSS evo2 units even if no StructureScan units are connected.
Ú Note: When saved files are used as source, the NSS evo2 displays all StructureMap files found on the SD card and in the system’s internal memory. If there is more than one StructureMap of the same area, the images will overlap and clutter the chart.
Filters the signal interference and reduces the on-screen clutter Clear live history Clears existing live mode history trails from the screen and begins showing only the most current data Record data Records StructureScan data Source Selects StructureMap source StructureMap | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
If an NAIS400, an AI50 or a NMEA 2000 VHF that can do AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the NSS evo2 system, any targets detected by this devices can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range.
AIS information on radar panels The radar data bar includes information on up to 3 AIS targets. The targets are listed with the closest target on top, and are color coded to indicate target status. | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Activate the MOB function - The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the AIS SART position - The NSS evo2 creates an active route to the AIS SART position Ú Note: If the MOB function is already active, this will be terminated and replaced by the new route towards the AIS SART position! If you tap the AIS SART icon on the chart you will see the AIS MOB details.
The CPA and TCPA defines when a vessel is dangerous regardless of the enabled/disabled state. Vessel message Controls whether an alarm shall be activated when a message is received from an AIS target Vessel settings | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
You need to have your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number entered in the NSS evo2 system to be able to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC vessels. It is also important to have the MMSI number entered to avoid seeing your own vessel as an AIS target on the chart.
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Different line style is used on the extension lines to indicate motion as shown below. AIS vessels shown with Absolute motion AIS vessels shown with Relative motion AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon; either based on heading or COG information. | NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Tap the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a blue background Select information to be display, limits and eventually change the source for the information Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu Instrument panels| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Audio If a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the NSS evo2 to control and customize the audio solution on your vessel. When connected to a WM-2 or WM-3 Satellite module you can subscribe and include Sirius™...
Tap to rewind/ frequency previous/next play fast forward Press and hold to tune in a channel track Tap to select next/previous favourite channel Tap to start Tap to pause playback Tap to display the volume slider Audio| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Master volume control By default the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the volume on an NSS evo2 unit. You can define which zones shall be altered when you increase/decrease the volume from the NSS evo2 unit.
You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted unless an unlock code is entered. When the function is activated, a 4 digit code must be entered before the locking is activated. The same code must be entered before a locked channel can be released. Audio| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
The time shift is shown in brackets in the GRIB information window. The time will be relative to the current time as provided by a GPS device connected to the NSS evo2. Select time and animation speed from the menu.
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Precipitation type Color code Rain From light green (light rain) - yellow - orange - to dark red (heavy rain) Snow Blue Mixed Pink Sea Surface Temperature (SST) Can be shown as color shading or text. Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Animating Sirius™ weather graphics The NSS evo2 records the weather information you have turned on, and this information can be used to animate past or future weather conditions. The amount of information available in the system depends on the amount of weather activity;...
You can also get 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 is turned on you will get an alarm when your vessel is inside or is entering into a watchbox. Weather| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
You can take over camera control from any NSS evo2 connected to the Ethernet network. Establishing connection with the FLIR video camera When a video panel is active, the NSS evo2 will automatically recognize a Flir camera if this is available on the network. Ú Note: When there is DHCP server present on the Ethernet network, FLIR camera will need to be configured and set to have Static IP Address before the connection can be established.
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When the connection is established the menu will change to include access to FLIR camera control. Ú Note: You can take over camera control from any NSS evo2 unit connected to the Ethernet network. Panning and tilting the FLIR camera When the connection to the FLIR camera is established, pan and tilt panel buttons appear on the video panel.
Time plots The NSS evo2 can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels. You can select which data to present, and you can define the time range for each plot.
If more than one alarm is activated simultaneously, the alarm message will display a list of up to 3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur with the alarm activated first at the top. The remaining alarms are available in the Alarms dialog. Alarms| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs includes information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Displays voyage and engine information for current date. All data fields will be automatically reset when the date changes. Files File management system for files, waypoints, routes, tracks and settings. Find Search function for several chart items. Tools| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
A set of source files is included in your system, and you can import files by using an SD card inserted into the unit’s card reader. You can also use your own recorded echosounder files in the simulator. Simulator| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course comes from the selected echosounder or radar files. Set start position Moves the vessel to current cursor position. Ú Note: This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator| NSS evo2 Operator Manual...
Maintenance Preventive maintenance The NSS evo2 unit does not contain any field serviceable components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. It is recommended that you always fit the supplied protective sun cover when the unit is not in use.
Once accepted the log file is written to the chosen location. Software upgrades The latest software for the NSS evo2 will be available for download from our website; www.simrad-yaching.com Detailed instructions for how to install the software will follow the upgrade files.
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