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The Home pageThe Home page is accessed from any operation by a short press on the Home key.Key Description1 ApplicationsTap a button to display the ap

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Application pagesEach application connected to the system is presented on panels. The application can bepresented as a full page, or incombination wit

Pre-configured split pagesEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).Each full screen applications have several pre-configured split pa

BEP CZone integrationThe NSS evo2 system integrate with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoringa distributed power system on your vesse

Basic operationTurning the unit on and offEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).You turn the unit on and off by pressing and holdi

Touch screen operationBasic touch screen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below.The panel sections later in this manual have mo

Using menus and dialogsMenusYou display a page menu by tapping the MENU button in the upper right corner of thepage.• Select a menu item and toggle on

Adjusting panel sizeEnter a short description of your task here (optional).You can change the panel size for an active split page. The panel size can

Customizing the Home page backgroundEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).The Home page's background can be customized. You c

Positioning a Man Over Board markIf an emergency situation should occur, you can position a Man Over Board mark at thevessel’s current position by pre

ChartsThe chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. Onthe chart panel you can plan and navigate routes,

Showing dual chart typesEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).If you have different chart types available - embedded, in the card

North upDisplays the chart with the north direction upward. Corresponds to the usual orientation ofnautical charts.Heading upDisplays the chart with t

The Cursor assist functionEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision pl

ÚNote: You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to search for fueling stations and anAIS receiver connected to search for vessels.3D chartsEnt

Insight view optionsEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).Insight Chart DetailsEnter a short description of your concept here (opt

Rock filter levelHides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth.This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks l

Photo overlayPhoto overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on thechart. The availability of such photos is limited

Chart settingsSettings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chartpanels.3D boat selectionDetermines which icon to us

Waypoints, routes and tracksWaypointsA waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on anechosounder image. Each waypo

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RoutesA route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigatethem.When you tap a route on the chart panel it will t

Edit a route from the chart panel1. Tap the route to make it active2. Select the route edit option in the menu3. Tap the panel to add a new routepoint

Track settingsThe track is made up of a series of track points connected by line segments whose lengthdepends on the frequency of track recording.You

NavigatingThe navigation function included in the NSS evo2 allows you to navigate towards the cursorposition, towards a waypoint or along a predefined

Data FieldsEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).The Steer panel offers the following information:DTD Distance to destinationBTW B

Starting a route from the chart panelTap a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation option from the menu.You can tap a routepoint to s

Navigation methodEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).Different methods are available for calculating the distance and bearing be

AutopilotIf an AC12N, AC42N or SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilotfunctionality will be available in the NSS evo2.An Autopil

Autopilot mode indication in the Status barThe Status bar will show autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connectedto the network.

Data fieldsThe following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel:CTS Course to steerDTD Distance to destinationSOG Speed over groundCOG Course o

About this manualThis manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad NSS evo2 systems. It assumes thatall equipment is installed and configured,

Standby modeStandby (STBD) mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm.• Switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any operation by a short press on

You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting theopposite tacking direction. When interrupted the boat will ret

Waypoint arrival circleThe Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating aroute.The arrival circle should be a

Tacking in WIND modeÚNote: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for SAIL boat type.Tacking should only be performed into the

Turn pattern steeringThe autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features for power boats whenthe pilot is in AUTO mode.ÚNote: The turn

Lazy S-turnEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).In the lazy-s turn the boat will yaw around the main heading.You set the selected

Locking remote stationsThe AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that will disable autopilot control fromother units. A locked NSS evo2 unit is in

Sea state filterThe Seastate filter is used to reduce rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather.OFF Seastate filter is disabled. This

ResponseBy default the system switches between HI/LO parameter set based on speed (motor boats)or speed and wind (sail boats). You can however select

RadarThe 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

Contents9 Introduction9 The front panel and keys10 The Home page11 Application pages12 Integration of 3rd party devices13 GoFreeTM wireless13 OP40 Rem

Radar operational modesThe radar’s operational modes are controlled from the NSS evo2 unit. The following modesare available:OffThe power to the radar

Adjusting the radar imageYou may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and byfiltering out the random echoes from sea

Advanced radar optionsRadar thresholdThe threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns belowthis limit will be f

North upRotates the radar image with the north direction upwards.Course upRotates the radar image to display the current navigation course directly up

Defining an EBL/VRM marker1. Ensure that the cursor is not active2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select EBL/VRM 1 or EBL/VRM 23. Select the

MARPA targetsIf the NSS evo2 system includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini AutomaticRadar Plotting Aid) can be used to track up to ten ra

MARPA alarm settingsYou can define the following MARPA alarms.Alarm ID DescriptionMARPA target lostControls whether an alarm shall be activated when a

InstallationThe Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate NSS evo2Installation manual.Radar | NSS evo2 Operator Ma

EchosounderThe echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel,allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure

Zooming an Echosounder imageYou zoom an Echosounder image by:• turning the rotary knob• using the panel zoom icons• by pinching or spreading on the sc

37 Autopilot37 Safe operation with the autopilot37 Activating the autopilot37 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering37 Autopilot indication

Saving waypointsEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).You can save a waypoint at a selected position by tapping the panel, then se

Auto gainThe Auto gain option will keep the sensitivity at a level that works well under mostconditions.With the gain in auto mode, you can set a posi

Log in XTF formatOptional logging format for SideScan data. This will only be shown when StructureScan datais available.This format does not log all c

A-ScopeEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).The A-scope is a display of real-time echoes as they appear on the panel. The strengt

The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from themenu.You can use the cursor on the image, measure dista

StructureScan™StructureScan HDTM uses hight frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image ofthe seabed.StructureScan™ provides a 150 m

Using the cursor on the StructureScan™ panelThe cursor is by default not shown on the StructureScan image.When you tap the screen the cursor will appe

Setting up the StructureScan imageEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).RangeThe range setting determines the water depth that is

Advanced StructureScan settingsNoise rejectionSignal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can clutter theimage.The noise re

StructureMapThe StructureMap™ feature overlays SideScan images from a StructureScan source on themap. This makes it easier to visualize the underwater

69 StructureMap69 The StructureMap image69 Activating Structure overlay69 StructureMap sources70 StructureMap tips70 Recording StructureScan data70 Us

Saved filesWhen Saved files are selected, the StructureMap file is overlaid on the map based on positioninformation in the file.If the chart scale is

Structure optionsYou adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu isavailable when Structure overlay is enabled.Not all

AIS 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 detect

Viewing information about AIS targetsEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).Searching for AIS itemsEnter a short description of you

AIS SARTWhen an AIS SART (Search And Rescue beacon) is activated, it starts transmitting its positionand identification data. This data is received by

Vessel alarmsYou can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits,or if a previously identified target is lo

Your vessel’s MMSI numberYou need to have your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number entered in theNSS evo2 system to be able to receive

Speed and course indicationThe extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets; either as absolute(true) motion in the chart or re

Instrument panelsThe instrument panels consists of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can becustomized to display selected data. The ins

AudioIf a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA2000 network, you can use the NSS evo2 to control and custom

94 Files94 Find95 Simulator95 About the simulator95 Demo mode95 Selecting simulator source files96 Advanced simulator settings97 Maintenance97 Prevent

The Audio panelYou activate the audio panel by tapping the audio tile in the Instrument bar.The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio

Audio toolsEnter a short description of your concept here (optional).Icon Tuner VHF PlaybackSignal strength N/A N/AN/A N/ATap to toggle on/offrepeat f

Operating the audio systemEnter a short description of your task here (optional).1. Tap the Audio tile in the Instrument bar to activate the Audio ove

WeatherGRIB weatherThe NSS evo2 includes a GRIB data viewer. You can import weather data in GRIB format via anSD card inserted into the card reader, a

Key Description1 Wind barbs2 Pressure contours3 GRIB information windowWind barbsThe rotation of the wind barbs indicate the relative wind direction,

Sirius status panelWhen the weather module is connected to the system, you will get access to the Sirius™status panel.Signal strength is indicated as

When color coding is selected, the SST color bar will be shown on the left side of the display.You can define which temperature range that shall be co

Color ShadingSirius weather option.You can define the sea surface temperature range and wave height color coding.The temperature above warm and below

Weather alarmsYou can setup the lightning or storm alarms to be within a certain range of your vessel.You can also get an alarm as a severe weather fo

VideoThe video function allows you to view videos or camera sources on your NSS evo2.ÚNote: The video images will not be shared via the network. You c

IntroductionThe front panel and keysKey Description1 Touch screen2 Power keyPress once to display the System control dialog.Repeat short presses to cy

ÚNote: Only one FLIR camera can be connected to the Ethernet network at a time.When you activate a video panel, the system will start searching the ne

Time plotsEnter a short description of your topic here (optional).The NSS evo2 can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed

AlarmsEnter a short description of your topic here (optional).Alarm systemThe system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system fault

Acknowledging a messageThe following options are available in the alarm dialog for acknowledging a message:Option ResultClose Sets the alarm state to

ToolsThe Tools panel includes access to options and tools that are not specific to any panel.Waypoints/routes/tracksList of waypoints, routes and trac

SimulatorAbout the simulatorThe simulation feature lets you see how the unit works in a stationary position and withoutbeing connected to echosounder,

Advanced simulator settingsThe advanced simulator settings allow you to define how to run the simulator. When thesettings are saved these will be used

MaintenancePreventive maintenanceThe NSS evo2 unit does not contain any field serviceable components, therefore the operatoris required to perform onl

Exporting the log fileThe log file can be exported from the files browser.When you select the Log database you are prompted to select a destination fo