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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Simrad NSO Multi-function Display English A brand by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 2 NSO Installation manual. About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad NSO systems. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use. The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology and practices.
  • Page 3 References to keys on the operator panel are written in boldface, e.g. WIN key. The software This manual is written for Simrad NSO Release to Market 1.1 (RTM1.1). Please check web site for details on release version. MENU The About dialog above is an example only and may not match the sw installed on your unit! The manual will be continuously updated to match new sw releases.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview ..................7 OP40 Controller ................7 The NSO screen structure ..............8 Communicating with the NSO unit ............9 Basic operation ................11 Selecting which processor to control ..........11 Turning the unit on/off ..............11 Positioning a Man Over Board mark ........... 11 Adjusting the backlight..............
  • Page 5 The waypoints, route and tracks page ..........28 Using the radar ................29 The radar panel ................29 The radar operational modes ............30 Setting up the radar image ............... 30 Using the cursor on the radar panel ........... 31 Optimizing the radar image...............
  • Page 6 Sailing with the autopilot ..............72 Wind steering and navigation ............74 Control of steering performance ............74 Using the NSO in an AP24/AP28 system ..........75 Using the Autopilot in a EVC system ..........76 Navigating ..................77 Navigate to cursor position ............... 77 Navigate a route ................
  • Page 7 Audio .................... 89 Enabling Audio ................89 Selecting the audio source (SonicHub only) ......... 89 Operating the audio source ............... 89 Using the FM/AM radio ..............91 Using the Sirius radio ............... 91 Locking channels ................91 Setting up the SonicHub speakers ............. 92 Weather ..................

  • Page 8: Overview

    1 Overview OP40 Controller DISPLAY PLOT GO TO MARK VESSEL CHART RADAR PQRS WXYZ ECHO STBY STBY INFO PAGES MENU AUTO AUTO Description MOB (Man Overboard). A long press will position a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position Display Under Command LEDs.

  • Page 9: The Nso Screen Structure

    Refer the Customizing your system section. Chart page group example Radar page group example Panels Each application connected to the NSO system is presented on panels, and you can have up to 4 panels per page. 1-panel page 2-panels page 3-panels page...

  • Page 10: Communicating With The Nso Unit

    Several display options are available for this bar; refer Customizing your system section. Communicating with the NSO unit The NSO system communicates with the user by using menus and dialogs. Settings menu The system includes one Settings menu, accessed by pressing the MENU key twice.
  • Page 11 Depending on type of information or entry, different keys are used to confirm, cancel and close the dialog. Alarm messages The NSO system will continually check for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, the Alarm window will pop up.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Selecting which processor to control Before an OP40 can be used it must be configured and assigned to the processor. Refer to the separate NSO Installation manual for more information. The following color codes are used on the OP40’s DISPLAY LED;...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Backlight

    The vessel will continue navigating towards the MOB point until the waypoint is reached or until you select to stop this navigation. PLOT GO TO MARK VESSEL Adjusting the backlight The backlight for LCD and keys can be adjusted at any time independent of what is on the screen.

  • Page 14: Using The Cursor

    Exiting the menu By pressing the X key the menu will return to previous menu level, and then exit. MENU Using the cursor The cursor is by default not shown on any panel. When you use one of the arrow keys on a Chart, Radar or Echosounder panel the cursor will become visible.

  • Page 15: Working With Pages And Panels

    Working with pages and panels CHART RADAR Selecting pages You access a page group by pressing the corresponding DAK (Direct ECHO Access Key). INFO PAGES When you press a DAK for the first time, the default page for that group is displayed. When you later switch between the page groups, the last active page in each group will be displayed.

  • Page 16: Using The Simulator

    3 Using the simulator MENU Simulator mode The simulation feature main data sources, so you can see how the unit works without being connected to echosounder, radar, GPS etc. You can use the simulator to help you become familiar with your unit before using it out on the water.
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  • Page 18: Charts

    AIS targets and weather information. Simrad NSO comes preloaded with regional cartography. US Versions include InsightHD Cartography for the entire US with Shaded Relief. Europe and Rest Of World Versions include Navionics Coastal Cartography.

  • Page 19: The Vessel Symbol

    The vessel symbol When a GPS and a suitable compass sensor is connected to the system, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position and heading. Without a heading sensor fitted, the vessel icon will orientate itself using COG (Course over Ground). If no GPS is available the vessel symbol will include a question mark.

  • Page 20: Chart Scale

    Measuring distance The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your vessel and a position or between 2 points on the chart panel. Use the following process to measure a distance. Start the Measure function Move the cursor towards the second measuring point A line will be drawn from the vessel center to the cursor position, and the distance will be...

  • Page 21: Positioning The Chart On The Panel

    Positioning the chart on the panel Selecting chart center When the cursor is active on the panel, the chart will be centered around the cursor position (cursor mode). Pressing X key will remove the cursor, and the chart center will be positioned at the vessel (vessel mode).

  • Page 22: Chart Categories

    Radar and weather functions are described in separate sections in this manual. Chart data The NSO system can use Simrad and Navionics chart databases. The Navionics chart includes options that not are available in the Simrad database. Navionics options are described in the following sections.

  • Page 23: Chart Options In Navionics Chart Database

    Chart options in Navionics chart database Chart view The Navionics chart database provides you with 2D and 3D view options. 2D presents chart information in a basic mapping mode, but with Navionics Platinum details. 3D provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours.
  • Page 24 Photo transparency The transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. Navionics Fish’n Chip NSO supports Navionics Fish’n Chip (US only). Fish’n Chip provides high resolution bathymetric data. Fish’n Chip data is standard on Navionics Platinum Plus cards. If enabled, you may notice some other chart features disappear and it may clutter the screen.
  • Page 25 Optional settings for Navionics charts Annotation Determines what area information— such as names of locations and notes of areas—is available on display. Presentation type Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or US presentation types. Chart details Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information.

  • Page 26: Waypoints, Routes & Tracks

    5 Waypoints, routes & tracks Waypoints A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on an echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on an echosounder image, will in addition to position information, have a depth value.

  • Page 27: Tracks

    You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the NSO system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered. 7KH 7UDFNV RSWLRQ PXVW DOVR EH WXUQHG 21 LQ WKH FKDUW VHWWLQJV WR EH YLVLEOH 5HIHU WKH...

  • Page 28: Routes

    Routes A route consists of a series of waypoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them. When you rest the cursor over a route, it will turn blue and the route name will be displayed. Creating new routes by using the cursor You can create a new route on the Chart panel as follows: Press the PLOT key and select the new route option PLOT...

  • Page 29: The Waypoints, Route And Tracks Page

    The waypoints, route and tracks page The Pages panel includes a Waypoints, Routes and Tracks page. This gives access to advanced edit functions and settings for all these items available on your system. There are several ways to access the library. A couple of them are illustrated below. You move between the tabs in the library by using the left/right arrow keys.

  • Page 30: Using The Radar

    6 Using the radar The radar panel can be set up as a full screen view or combined with other panels. The radar image can also be displayed as an overlay to existing 2D chart views and 3D for Navionics. Refer to the Chart section. The radar panel NORTH ROTARY...

  • Page 31: The Radar Operational Modes

    The radar operational modes The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the NSO 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.

  • Page 32: Using The Cursor On The Radar Panel

    Relative motion Your vessel remains in a fixed location on the Radar screen and all other objects move relative to your position. You can choose the position of the fixed location, refer as described in Positioning the radar center. Relative motion is the default setting. True motion In True motion your vessel, and moving targets, move across the Radar screen as you travel.

  • Page 33: Optimizing The Radar Image

    Optimizing the radar image You may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and by filtering the signals from effect of random echoes from sea and weather conditions. The parameters are adjusted by using the rotary knob. You select between the control images by pressing the rotary knob.

  • Page 34: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    Fast scan (Broadband Radar™ only) Increases the speed of the radar scanner when the range is set to 2 nm or less. This option gives faster updates on target movements within this range. STC curve (Broadband Radar™ only) The STC (Sensitivity Time Control) controls the sensitivity of the radar signal close to your vessel.

  • Page 35: Other Vessels On The Radar Image

    Targets visible on the screen can be tracked by the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid). NOTE: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the NSO. Select Acquire targets from the menu 3RVLWLRQ WKH FXUVRU RYHU WKH WDUJHW DQG SUHVV WKH WLFN NH\ WR FRQ¿UP Repeat process for more targets 3UHVV WKH ;...

  • Page 36: Measuring Range And Bearing To A Target

    Measuring range and bearing to a target Using the cursor When you move the cursor on a radar panel the cursor information window will be activated. The cursor window shows range and bearing from your vessel to cursor position. Range rings The range rings are displayed at preset distances from the vessel based on the radar range.

  • Page 37: Dual Radar

    Dual Radar With dual radar capability, it is possible for two radar sources to be displayed simultaneously. Connect either two Broadband Radars or two Pulse Radars or one of each and see both radar images at the same time. Interference will be seen on the Broadband Radar on most ranges when a pulse radar and a Broadband Radar are transmitting at the same time on the same boat.
  • Page 38 4. For a chart panel (with radar overlay on), the radar source can be changed in the menu as shown below: 5. For pages with more than one radar or chart panel, it is possible to set up different radar sources for each panel: 6.

  • Page 39: Broadband 4G Radar Operation

    To view or change items in the installation menu for a particular radar source, the radar source must first be selected, as shown below: Broadband 4G Radar operation Dual Range When connected to a Broadband 4G™ Radar, it is possible to run the radar in Dual Range mode.
  • Page 40 4G Radar Controls Broadband 4G™ Radar has several controls not found on any other Navico radar: Target Separation The Target Separation control allows you to control the target discrimination of the radar as illustrated below: High Using radar | 39...
  • Page 41 Reject control to High and threshold as low as possible. The default is 30% for less clutter on the screen. If OFF is selected for NSE, NSO and Zeus, the range performance is about equal to our 3G radar. In some areas where extreme high interference may exist, try OFF for best radar image.
  • Page 42 Directional Clutter Rejection This mode automatically works when GAIN = AUTO and SEA = HARBOR or OFFSHORE. The purpose is to allow smaller vessels to be seen in the leeward direction of the sea clutter. The GAIN of the radar receiver is increased dynamically during the sweep, in the leeward direction, for increased target sensitivity in heavier sea states.
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  • Page 44: Other Vessels On Chart And Radar Image

    7 Other vessels on chart and radar image If the NSO includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) can be used to track radar targets. If an AIS device is connected, any targets detected by this devises can be displayed and tracked.

  • Page 45: How To Display Other Vessels

    Sets the orientation of the AIS icon; either based on heading or COG information. Receiving MMSI messages You need to have your own MMSI number entered in the NSO system to be able to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC vessels.

  • Page 46: Target Alarm Settings

    Target alarm settings You can define several alarms to alert you if a target comes within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost. The following alarms can be set: Alarm ID Description Dangerous vessel Controls whether an alarm shall be activated when a vessel FRPHV ZLWKLQ WKH SUHGH¿QHG JXDUG ]RQH The check box controls whether the alarm pop-up box is GLVSOD\HG DQG LI WKH VLUHQ ZLOO VRXQG 7KH JXDUG ]RQH GH¿QHV...

  • Page 47: Finding Other Ais Vessels

    Finding other AIS vessels You can search for other vessels equipped with suitable AIS devices from your chart menu or from the )LQG or 9HVVHOV feature in the Pages panel (refer to the 3DJHV section). 46 | Other vessels on chart and radar image...

  • Page 48: Using The Echosounder

    8 Using the echosounder 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. The echosounder displays the water column moving from right to left on the panel. You can select between single panel view and several split views as described later in this chapter.
  • Page 49 The scaling factor for the image on the left side of the panel is adjusted as described for the Zoom option. Echo frequency The NSO unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on sounder module and which transducer model is connected.

  • Page 50: Zooming

    The scroll speed You can select the scrolling speed of the echosounder image on the screen. A high scroll speed will update the image fast, while a low scroll speed will present a longer history. Zooming You can use the IN / OUT keys to select zooming level on the Echosounder image.

  • Page 51: Using The Cursor On The Echosounder Panel

    PLOT GO TO MARK VESSEL If no adjustments are made within 3 seconds the controls will return to default size. Using the cursor on the echosounder panel The cursor is by default not shown on the sounder image. When you press one of the arrow keys the cursor will become visible, the depth at the cursor position will be shown, the information window and the history bar will be activated.
  • Page 52 Recording the echosounder data You can record echosounder data and save the file internally in the NSO unit, or on to a Micro-SD card inserted into the unit’s card reader. The function is activated from “The echosounder settings panel”, see later in this chapter.

  • Page 53: Viewing The Recorded Sounder Data

    Viewing the recorded sounder data Both internally and externally stored sonar records may be reviewed when selected. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you get access to the replay menu by pressing the MENU key. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which channel and StructureScan image to display.

  • Page 54: Optional Echosounder Image Items

    If you have more than one echosounder on your network, you can select which sounder to be the preferred source on this NSO unit. Network echosounder You can share the echosounder connected to this NSO unit on the network For more information about how to setup echosounders, refer to the separate NSO Installation manual.

  • Page 55: Nmea2000 Depth

    NMEA2000 Depth If you do not have a compatible echosounder connected to your NSO, the echo page will still display a clearly colored depth contour based on depth data received from either a NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 depth sensor.

  • Page 56: Structurescan

    StructureScan can also be set up in one of the other page groups accessed by the DAK keys. It can be set up as a single panel or as one of the panels in a multi-panel page. Refer to the Customizing your NSO system section. The StructureScan™ images The StructureScan panel can be set up as a traditional downscan image, or showing left/ right side scanning.
  • Page 57 The DownScan image RANGE SCALE UPPER DEPTH RANGE TEMPERATURE FREQUENCY ZOOM COLOR INDICATOR SEA BED LOWER RANGE The SideScan image WATER DEPTH DEPTH RANGE TEMPERATURE SCALE FREQUENCY ZOOM COLOR INDICATOR LEFT WATER RIGHT WATER COLUMN COLUMN SURFACE SUR R F FACE 56 | StructureScan...

  • Page 58: Changing The Structurescan Image

    Changing the StructureScan image Zooming You can select different zooming levels on the StructureScan image. By default the zoom level is set to Off. SELECTED ZOOM LEVEL The range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen Auto Auto mode will automatically set the range depending on the depth of water.

  • Page 59: Pausing Structurescan

    Pausing StructureScan You can pause the StructureScan, allowing you to examine the structures and other images in more depth and detail. This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint exactly on the Structurescan image, and if you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image.

  • Page 60: The Structurescan Image Setup

    If required, the left/right SideScanning images can be flipped to match the corresponding side of you vessel. Recording the StructureScan data You can record structurescan data and save the file internally in the NSO unit, or on to an SD card inserted into the unit’s card reader. The following options are available;...
  • Page 61 When the StructureScan image is being recorded, there will be a flashing red symbol and a logging message will appear periodically at the bottom of the screen. The graphics below shows that both conventional echo-sounder and StructureScan data are being logged. RECORDING SYMBOL LOGGING...

  • Page 62: Structurescan Overlay

    The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you get access to the replay menu by pressing the MENU key. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which channel and StructureScan image to display. You exit the replay mode by pressing the X key.
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  • Page 64: Using The Autopilot

    10 Using the autopilot If an AC12 or AC42 autopilot computer is connected to the NSO system, autopilot functionality will appear in the NSO page system. The Autopilot feature is designed to maintain an accurate course in various sea conditions with minimal helm movements. As the autopilot steers so accurately, it will save fuel and get you to your destination faster, especially when navigating to a waypoint or following a route.

  • Page 65: The Autopilot Panel

    The lock function is not available on an NSO unit when controlling the pilot! If the NSO unit is part of an AP24/AP28 system, the unit can be locked from the AP24/ AP28 control unit. Refer to Locking remote stations at the end of this chapter.

  • Page 66: Autopilot Mode Overview

    Autopilot mode overview The autopilot has several steering modes. Number of modes and features within the mode depend on boat type and available input as shown below. BOAT TYPE MODE FEATURE DESCRIPTION REQUIRED INPUT MOTOR SAIL Passive mode used when steering the boat at the helm Controls the rudder Power steering...

  • Page 67: Using The Autopilot In Standby Mode

    Using the autopilot in Standby mode The autopilot must be in STBY mode when you steer the boat at the helm. You can switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any operation by a short press on the STBY/AUTO key. Power steering (NFU) If you press the arrow keys when the autopilot is in STBY mode, the system will switch to NFU (Non-Follow-Up).
  • Page 68 Initiating a turn The illustration below shows how you start the spiral turn steering from the Autopilot menu. You select the turn direction and start the turn by using the left or right arrow keys or the rotary knob. MENU Stopping the turn You can at any time during a turn press the AUTO/STBD key to return to standby mode and manual steering.
  • Page 69 Spiral-turn Spiral-turn makes the boat turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. This feature may be used for circling fish or when searching an object on the seabed. If the Change radius is set to zero, the boat will turn in a circle. Negative values indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius.
  • Page 70 Use the following process to initiate DCT steering; Ensure that you have depth reading on the NSO unit or on a separate depth instrument Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the direction of the depth...

  • Page 71: Nodrift Mode

    You can start navigation from any panel by pressing the GOTO key. The go to cursor option will only be available when the cursor is active on a Chart, Radar or Echosounder panel. For more information about navigating with the NSO refer to the Navigating section.
  • Page 72 For more information about navigation parameters and how to navigate with the NSO, refer to the Navigation section.

  • Page 73: Sailing With The Autopilot

    Sailing with the autopilot Several sailing parameter should be defined before entering Wind or WindNav mode. These parameters are described in the separate Autopilot installation section. Wind vane steering The WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for sailboat in the Autopilot Installation menu.
  • Page 74 Tacking in Auto mode Tacking in AUTO mode is different from tacking in WIND mode. In AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined by the user. Refer to the sailing setup description in the separate Autopilot Installation section.

  • Page 75: Wind Steering And Navigation

    Wind steering and navigation In Wind Nav the autopilot steers the boat given both wind data and track data from a GPS/chart plotter. In Wind Nav mode the autopilot calculate the initial course change needed to navigate towards the active waypoint, but the pilot will also utilize the current wind direction in the calculation.

  • Page 76: Using The Nso In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    You can take command from an inactive NSO unit with active autopilot pop-up by turning the rotary key. If the pop-up is not displayed you can take command from the NSO unit by pressing and holding the STBD/AUTO key to bring up the mode selection menu, and then confirming active mode.

  • Page 77: Using The Autopilot In A Evc System

    Using the Autopilot in a EVC system When the NSO is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering irrespective of the autopilot mode. The mode indicator on the pilot pop-up will be replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override.

  • Page 78: Navigating

    11 Navigating The navigation function included in the NSO allows you to navigate towards the cursor position, a position defined by latitude and longitude values, a waypoint or along a predefined route. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer the Waypoints, Tracks and Routes section.

  • Page 79: Navigation Parameters

    Datum Most paper charts are done by using the WGS84 format, which also is used by the NSO system. If your paper charts are made by using a different format, you can change the settings accordingly on the NSO system to match your paper charts.

  • Page 80: Navigation Panels

    Navigation panels The Steer and Position panels can be used to display information when you are navigating. The Steer panel DATA FIELDS USE LEFT/ RIGHT ARROW TO TOGGLE COURSE VESSEL OFF COURSE LINE SYMBOL LIMIT 'DWD ¿HOGV The Steer panel offers the following information: Distance to destination Bearing to waypoint Speed over ground...
  • Page 81 Position panel 'DWD ¿HOGV Position in lat. and lon. Time and date Speed over ground Course over ground 80 | Navigating...

  • Page 82: The Info Panels

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  • Page 83: Time Plots

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  • Page 84: Customizing The Info Panels

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  • Page 86: The Pages Panel

    13 The Pages panel The Pages panel includes options and tools that are not specific to any panel. These pages act different to the chart, radar, echo etc. They are always full screen, and you cannot use them in a split page with any other panels. A Page panel will open on top of your previous page.

  • Page 87: Satellites

    Satellites Status page for active satellites. Find Search function for several chart items. By pressing the MENU key you get access to available options for the selected item. Waypoints/routes/tracks List of waypoints, routes and tracks with details. Trip Log Trip 1 / Trip 2 Displays voyage and engine information, with reset RSWLRQ IRU DOO GDWD ¿HOGV Today...

  • Page 88: Sun/Moon

    Sun/moon Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset for a position based on entered date and the position’s latitude/longitude Tides Displays tide information for the tide station nearest to your vessel. You can use the arrow keys to page to selected date. Available tide stations can be selected by using the MENU key.
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  • Page 90: Audio

    14 Audio When the NSO is connected to a SonicHub server you can use your unit to control audio playback from iPod, iPhone, USB mass storage device (mp3), satellite (SIRIUS™) and AM/FM radio. Before playing FM radio through the SonicHub, you must purchase a marine-grade AM/FM antenna.
  • Page 91 Keypad iPod, iPhone, SIRIUS, AM/FM radio USB Mass Storage Scroll forward Audio source menu through favorites Next Previous sta- Previous Next station tion: track Track (AM/FM — (AM/FM — tune backward tune forward MENU MENU Play/pause Scroll backward through favorites When listening to AM/FM radio, press and hold the keypad left or right to switch from tune mode to seek mode.

  • Page 92: Using The Fm/Am Radio

    Using the FM/AM radio Selecting AM/FM tuner region Before playing FM or AM radio, you must select the appropriate AM and FM tuner regions for your location. Tuning in to a radio channel Use the keypad Left/Right keys to search for a AM/FM radio channel. Then the channel is tuned in, you can add the stations to your favorite list from the audio menu.

  • Page 93: Setting Up The Sonichub Speakers

    Setting up the SonicHub speakers Speaker zones Your unit has four on-board amplified channels for directly driving speakers. There are also two low level channels (stereo) for supplying signal to an external amplifier, plus two mono channels for amplified subwoofer(s). The audio outputs are organized in 3 zones.

  • Page 94: Weather

    15 Weather GRIB Weather GRIB is the format used by the meteorological institutes of the world to transport and manipulate weather data. You can import GRIB files via an SD card inserted into the card reader, and overlay the information onto your charts. GRIB Symbols explained Zero knots / Indeterminate wind direction Wind direction...
  • Page 95 To load a GRIB file onto your system, insert an SD card that contains a GRIB file into the SD card reader. Then use the procedure illustrated below to copy the files to the Gribs directory on your NSO system. PAGES The GRIB file will now appear in the Gribs directory.
  • Page 96 Switching GRIB Overlay On Once a GRIB file is imported, that GRIB data can be switched on and will overlay GRIB information on the relevant area of the chart. Selecting GRIB Forecast Time The GRIB file contains forecast information for a set number of days. It is possible to animate the weather data and move forward in time to see the predicted forecast for a specific time and date.

  • Page 97: Siriusxm Tm Weather (North America Only)

    (North America only) When connected to a Navico Weather Module WM-2, you can subscribe and include Sirius™ audio and Sirius™ Marine Weather Service on your NSO system (North America only). Sirius™ audio and weather service covers inland US waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
  • Page 98 Weather symbology Precipitation Shades of color are used to show precipitation type and intensity. Darkest color indicates highest intensity. Precipitation type Color codes Rain From light green (light rain) - yellow - orange - to dark red (heavy rain) Snow Blue Mixed Pink...
  • Page 99 These statements are available only for specific areas. Animating Sirius™ weather graphics The NSO 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,- the more complex it is the less time will be available for animation.

  • Page 100: Bep Czone

    A separate manual will be provided with your CZone system. Refer to this documentation and to the NSO Installation manual for how to install and configure the CZone system. The BEP CZone panel When the CZone system is connected and configured, the CZone icon will be available on the Pages panel.

  • Page 101: Czone System Overview Options

    CZone system overview options Enables you to monitor all on board parameters including tank levels displayed in graphical, percentage and volume remaining formats. Shows control options and monitoring information. Displays visual and audible alarms that can be set for high and low levels. The BEP CZone info panel When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone dashboard will be added to the Instrument panels.

  • Page 102: Customizing Your System

    17 Customizing your system Page setup Your NSO system includes a set of predefined pages for each page group accessed by the Direct Access Key (DAK). The list of available pages is displayed when you press the DAK for the active page.
  • Page 103 RADAR MENU MENU 102 | Customizing your system...

  • Page 104: Adjusting Panel Size

    Adjusting panel size You can adjust the size of the panels in a multi panel’s page by pressing the page group’s DAK. The illustration below shows how you change the size of a 3-panels Chart page. CHART MENU INFO Setting the appearance of the instrument bar Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in an instrument bar on top of your screen.

  • Page 105: Changing System Settings

    Time Allows you to select time format, date format and account for differences in time zone when using the NSO system in a different time zone (Local Offset). Sirius Audio Used for activating the Sirius satellite radio function (US only).

  • Page 106: The Alarm System

    18 The alarm system The NSO system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message will pop up on the screen. If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message will be followed by an audible alarm.

  • Page 107: Customizing The Alarm Settings

    Customizing the alarm settings The alarms can be setup in Settings tab in the Alarms page. This page also includes information about active alarms and alarm history. The Alarms page can also be activated from the Pages dialog. Refer the Pages section. MENU The alarms are described in the chapter describing the corresponding feature.

  • Page 108: Maintenance

    Push the connector plugs into the connector, if the connector plugs are equipped with a lock; ensure that this is in the correct position. Software upgrades The latest software for the NSO 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.
  • Page 109 MENU 108 | Maintenance...

  • Page 110: Menu Overview

    20 Menu overview Settings menus System Fuel Tracks Chart Alarms Units MENU Echo Network Radar Vessels Navigation Simulator Menu overview | 109...

  • Page 111: Context Menus

    Context menus Plot menu Chart PLOT GO TO MARK VESSEL MENU Radar Goto menu PLOT GO TO MARK VESSEL Echo Info 110 | Menu overview...

  • Page 112: Index

    21 Index Cleaning 107 COG 30 AIS 85 AIS targets 17 COG information 44 Color 49 Alarm messages 10 Color palettes 31 Alarms 85 Active alarms 85 Color templates 59 Alarm history 85 Compass 20 Alarm settings 85 Context help 13 Waypoint alarm settings 26 Context menu 9 Weather 98...
  • Page 113 Palettes 52 Marine forecast 98 Pause 51 MARPA 85 Ping speed 53 MARPA target lost 45 Recording 51, 54 Measure a distance to a target 31 Scroll speed 49 Measure distance and bearing 35 Search depth 54 Measure function 50, 58 Split screen options 48 Measuring 19 StructureScan™...
  • Page 114 Dual Range 38 Sirius satellite radio function 104 Fast Scan 40 Sirius weather Noise Rejection 40 Animating weather graphics 98 Reset Device ID 41 Display 96 Target Separation 39 Icons 97 Radar center 30 Overlay transparency 98 Radar motion 30 Symbology 97 Weather alarms 98 Radar operational functions 33...
  • Page 115 Weather conditions 32, 96 Weather forecast 98 Weather icons 96 I | Index Index | 114...

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