NSO-II Operator Manual ENGLISH simrad-yachting.
Preface As Navico 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 distributor if you require any further assistance. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
The software This manual is written for Simrad NSO-II Release to Market 1 (RTM1). Please check website for details on release version. ¼¼ Note: The About dialog above is an example only and may not match the software installed on your unit! The manual will be continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com pdf viewer A pdf viewer provides the opportunity to read the manuals and other pdf files on the NSO-II screen.
Contents 9 Introduction 9 10 11 OP40 Remote Control of NSO-II Touch terminology and icons NSO-II screen layout 14 Basic operation 14 14 15 15 16 16 Turn power on/off Using the touchscreen Pages and panels Menus Dialog boxes Positioning a Man Over Board mark 17 Charts 17 17 17 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 Chart panel Chart scale Panning the chart Vessel symbol Using the cursor on the chart panel Positioning the chart on the panel Chart settings panel Chart overlay Selecting chart type Insight and CMAP
43 43 43 44 6| Wind steering and navigation Using the NSO-II in an AP24/AP28 system Using the autopilot in an EVC system Autopilot settings panel 47 Radar 47 47 47 48 48 49 50 50 52 53 54 Radar panel Radar operational modes Using the cursor on the radar panel Optimizing the radar image Positioning the radar center Measuring range and bearing to a target Setting a guard zone around your vessel Radar options MARPA targets Radar overlay Radar settings panel 55 Echosounder 55 56 57 57 58 58 58 58 59 60
1 AIS - Automatic Identification System 71 71 72 72 73 Target symbols Viewing information about AIS targets Vessel alarms Vessel settings panel AIS SART 75 Audio 75 75 75 76 77 77 78 79 Enabling audio Audio media bar Setting up the SonicHub speakers Operating the audio source Audio playback Using the FM/AM radio Using the Sirius radio FUSION-Link Support 80 Weather 80 82 84 GRIB weather SiriusXM™ weather (North America only) Weather alarms 85 Video 85 85 86 Video panel Setting up the video p
100 Customizing your system 100 100 101 101 Page overview Create favorite pages Setting the appearance of the instrument bar Changing system settings 103 Simulator 103 103 103 103 Simulator mode Demo mode Selecting simulator source files Advanced simulator settings 104 Maintenance 104 104 104 104 105 Preventive maintenance Simple maintenance procedures Software upgrades Trouble shooting Backing up your system data 106 Menu and dialog overview 106 106 107 Panel menus Goto menu Settings dialogs 109 In
1 Introduction OP40 Remote Control of NSO-II Connecting an OP40 Remote Controller to NSO-II will enable a combination of key operation and multi-touch gestures to operate the functions of the NSO-II. For details on connection and setup, refer to separate OP40 manual.
Touch terminology and icons Multitouch gestures are predefined motions used to interact with multitouch devices. The gesture-function-pairs which applies to the NSO-II are listed below. Term Tap Double tap Long press Icon Description Tap screen once e.g. on chart item to show basic information on item or tap a checkbox to set the option on/off. x1 Tap screen twice e.g.
NSO-II screen layout 1 2 3 Video 4 See “Customizing your system” on page 100 for further information 5 6 7 8 1 Instrument bar Navigation and sensor info can be viewed in a user configurable instrument bar at the top of your screen. The button in the top left corner will call up the Pages overview panel (Home). 2 Panel button You can tap the text on this area to end an ongoing operation, e.g. to remove the cursor from the screen, to end route editing and to stop measuring distance.
The system includes the following page groups, which each have a pre-configured combination of panels: Icon Description Main page Instruments with configurable live data from system internal, and external sources Instruments such as engines See “Customizing your system” on page 100 for further information Echosounder Echosounder Live video Video Navigation information Steering Insight, CMAP MAX-N or Navionics charts, depending on region, plus supporting NV digital charts as well Chart Radar Ra
Video Pages overview (Home page) Tools Settings Pages overview The pages overview panel is accessed from any operational mode by tapping the Pages button. The panel includes 6 page group icons together with shortcuts to the autopilot panel, to a combined chart/echo panel, and to the StructureScan panel. If a CZone system is connected, this function is accessed from the Home page. ¼¼ Note: To see an autopilot panel an AC12/42 or SG05 autopilot computer must be connected to the system.
2 Advanced power control The NSO-II can be wired and configured to control the power of displays and compatible devices. See the NSO-II Installation manual for more information. Basic operation Turn power on/off Use the power switch on the front of the NSO Processor or press the PWR key on the OP40 Remote Control to turn the NSO-II system on/off.
Pages and panels Select pages You access a page group and then select the page to display from the PAGES panel. Select active panel In a split screen you have multiple panels, but only one panel can be active at a time. You will only be able to access the context menu of the active panel. The active panel is outlined with a red border. You can switch between active panels by tapping the required panel or pressing the OP40 WIN key. Menus Menus are used to operate the system and to adjust settings.
Dialog boxes You select entry fields and keys in a dialog box by tapping the screen or by using the OP40 rotary knob. You can only enter information when a field is selected and highlighted. Some dialog listings might extend beyond the screen area. These dialogs will include a scroll indicator, and you scroll by dragging the list or turning the OP40 rotary knob. Numeric and alphanumeric keyboard will automatically be displayed when required for entering user information in dialogs.
3 Charts The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, overlay a radar image or weather information, and display AIS targets. The NSO-II has different embedded cartography depending on region. Units sold in America will include Insight cartography, while units sold in other regions will have an embedded basemap plus a cartography SD card.
Using the cursor on the chart panel The cursor is by default not shown on the chart panel. When you tap the screen, the cursor will become visible and the cursor position window will be activated. When the cursor is active, the chart will not pan or rotate to follow the vessel. To remove the cursor and cursor window from the panel, press and hold the OP40 VESSEL key or tap the Clear cursor panel button, which also will center the chart to vessel position.
Positioning the chart on the panel 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 North up Displays the chart with the north direction upward. Corresponds to the usual orientation of nautical charts. Heading up Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading directly up on the chart image. Heading information is received from a compass.
Synchronize 2D/3D chart Links the position shown on one chart with the position shown on the other chart when a 2D and a 3D chart are shown side by side. Pop-up information 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.
3D charts There are two 3D view options available: • Rotate - default view keeping the boat in center on the chart panel • Pan - allows you to move the 3D chart view away from the vessel You toggle between these two options by tapping the pan and rotate icons. Active option is indicated with red icon. You return to default Rotate view by tapping the Return to vessel panel button. Rotating 3D chart In this view the camera position is fixed, and the camera can only be rotated and tilted.
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. 2D Shaded relief Chart detail Low This is the basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas.
Traditional 2D chart Chart with shading Dynamic tides and currents Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for static tides and current information. The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The NSO-II animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time.
Photo overlay Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions. You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes. No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay Photo transparency The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details will be almost hidden by the photo.
No Shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight, 0 m – 3 m Navionics chart settings Colored Seabed Areas Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue. 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.
4 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. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route.
Routes A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them. When you tap on an existing route, it will turn blue and the route name will be displayed. Creating new routes 1. From the new route option from the menu 2. Tap the panel to position the first waypoint 3. Continue tapping the chart panel until all routepoints are positioned -- A waypoint can easily be re-positioned by dragging it to the new position 4.
Creating a new track You define the track settings and start the new track from the Tracks Settings dialog described below. Track settings The track is made up of a series of track points connected by line segments whose length depends on the frequency of track recording. You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the NSO-II system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered.
5 Navigating with the NSO-II The navigation function included in the NSO-II allows you to navigate towards the cursor position, a waypoint or along a predefined route. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer “Waypoints, routes & tracks” on page 26. Goto menu You can start navigation from any panel by using the Goto menu, press the OP40 GO TO key. ¼¼ Note: The Goto cursor option will only be available when the cursor is active on a Chart, Radar or Echosounder panel.
Cancel navigation You cancel navigation from the Goto menu or the chart panel menu. Navigating with the autopilot If an AC12, AC42 or an SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality will be included in the NSO-II. When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you will be prompted to set the pilot to navigation mode. If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the pilot can later on still be set to navigation mode from the pilot menu.
Magnetic variation Magnetic variation is the difference between true bearings and magnetic bearings, caused by different location of the Geographic and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies such as iron deposits might also affect the magnetic bearings. Magnetic variation is applied in order to navigate with heading in “True” mode. When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic north to true north. Select manual mode if you need to enter your own local magnetic variation.
Data fields The Steer panel offers the following information: DTD Distance to destination BTW Bearing to waypoint SOG Speed over ground COG Course over ground TTD Time to destination ETA Estimated time of arrival at next waypoint VMG Velocity Made Good towards next waypoint. STEER Course to steer towards next waypoint Course line When travelling on a route the course line shows the intended course from one waypoint towards the next.
6 Autopilot If an AC12, AC42 or SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality will be available in the NSO-II via OP40 Remote Control. An Autopilot is designed to maintain an accurate course in various sea conditions with minimal helm movements. Safe operation with the autopilot Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT under any circumstances replace a human navigator.
Autopilot panel The autopilot panel is used to display information when you are navigating. It replaces the autopilot pop-up when used in full screen, or on any pages where it is used as a split pane. The autopilot mode indication bar will also not be shown when the autopilot panel is used. The shortcut icon used to activate the autopilot panel is by default available on the Pages panel. The panel can however only be used when an AC12, AC42 or SG05 computer is available on the network.
Autopilot | NSO-II Operator Manual | 35 MODE Tacking Dodging Turn (Tacking) Mirrors the set wind angle to the opposite side of the bow Steers the boat to a specific waypoint location, or through a route of waypoints x Steers the boat to maintain the set wind angle x x Steers the boat to a specific waypoint location, or through a route of waypoints x x Resumes NoDrift mode after a heading change Keeps the boat on a straight bearing line Changes commanded heading with a pre-defined value x x
Controlling steering performance in automatic modes The autopilot should be configured during installation and setup. Some parameters may be adjusted during operation to increase the steering performance. Refer to “Autopilot settings panel” on page 44. Using the autopilot in standby mode The autopilot must be in STBY mode when you steer the boat manually. You can switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any operation by a short press on the OP40 STBY/AUTO key.
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 tapping the left or right keys or by using the OP40 rotary knob. Stopping the turn You can at any time during a turn press the OP40 STBD/AUTO key to return to standby mode and manual steering.
Zigzag-turns For navigating in a zigzag pattern, you set the initial course change before the turn is started. During the turn you can alter the course change and the leg distance. The main course can be changed by turning the rotary knob.
Depth Contour Tracking, DCT TM If the system has input from an echosounder, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth contour. Warning: Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable. Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area. Slope 1. 2. 3. 4.
NoDrift mode This mode combines the autopilot and the positioning information from the GPS. When NoDrift is activated, the autopilot will draw an invisible bearing line based on current heading from the boat’s position. Unlike in AUTO (compass) mode the autopilot will now use the position information to calculate the cross track error, and automatically keep your track straight.
Waypoint arrival circle The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating a route. WP1 WP2 Arrival circles The arrival circle should be adjusted according to boat speed. The higher the speed, the wider the circle. The intention is to make the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a smooth turn onto the next leg. The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle when creating the route.
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. Tacking ¼¼ Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for SAIL boat type. Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works on your boat.
The waves may yaw the boat into an unwanted gybe; this can be hazardous for both the crew and the mast. The gybe prevent function will be activated when the actual apparent wind angle becomes greater than 175° or gets opposite to the set wind angle. More rudder will be commanded to prevent an unwanted gybe. The tack and gybe prevent functions are not a guarantee against getting into a hazardous situation. If the effect of the rudder and/or drive unit is not adequate, a dangerous situation may occur.
Autopilot settings panel The Autopilot settings panel gives access to settings that might be changed by the user during operation of the autopilot. For information about installation, see the separate NSO-II Installation manual. Auto-hide Autopilot information is by default shown on top of the pages when the Autopilot pop-up is not displayed. You can select to turn this information off. Chart compass You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel.
Sailing parameters ¼¼ Note: Sailing parameter settings are only available if the boat type is set to Sail. Tack time When performing a tack in WIND mode, the rate of turn (tack time) can be adjusted. This will give single-handed sailors time to handle the boat and the sails during a tack. A turn performed without shifting wind side, will also be made at a controlled turn rate.
Automatic steering This option displays an overview of all autopilot steering parameters, and you can adjust parameters if required. For more details, refer to the separate AC12/AC42 Installation manual. Installation Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate AC12/AC42 or SC05 Installation manual.
7 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 and 3D chart views. Refer to “Charts” on page 17. ¼¼ Note: Radar overlay requires data from heading sensor. Radar panel Heading line * Range Rotary controls North Indicator * Orientation Motion Compass * Range rings * Range markers * Data bar * Optional radar symbology.
Optimizing the radar image You may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and by filtering out the random echoes from sea and weather conditions. You select between the control images by tapping the image or by pressing the OP40 rotary knob. Active control will expand and display its name in full. You can then adjust the value by turning the OP40 knob or by a vertical dragging movement on the control you want to adjust.
Look Ahead Moves the radar PPI center to the bottom of the panel to give maximum view ahead. Offset Allows you to move the PPI center to any location on the radar panel. 1. Select the offset option from the menu 2. Tap the screen where you want to position the radar center 3. Confirm the setting by tapping the Save offset key at the top of the screen or by pressing the OP40 MENU key.
Defining an EBL/VRM marker 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ensure that the cursor is not active on the radar panel Activate the menu Select one of the EBL/VRM markers Select adjustment method, and tap the screen to adjust the marker Tap the panel key to save the marker position When positioned, you can quickly turn the EBL/VRM on/off by tapping the relevant section on the data bar. Quick EBL/VRM marker positioning by using the cursor 1. Tap the radar panel to position the cursor 2. Activate the menu 3.
Target expansion Target expansion will override and increase the default radar pulse length, providing larger target returns. Target trails You can define how long time the trail that each target leaves should remain on your radar panel. You can also turn OFF target trails.
MARPA targets If the NSO-II includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) can be used to track up to tem radar targets. You can define alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer “MARPA target settings” on page 52. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance. ¼¼ Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the NSO-II . MARPA target symbols The NSO-II system use the target symbols shown below.
Target trails and safe rings You can define the length of the MARPA trail making it easier to follow target movement. A circle can be added around the MARPA target to present the danger zone. Refer “Defining dangerous vessels” on page 53. Vessels extension lines Sets the length of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels. The length of the extension lines is either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel will move in the selected time period.
Radar settings panel Radar symbology You can turn on/off optional radar symbology individually from the Radar settings page. See illustration showing optional radar items on page 47. Data bar Turns on/off the radar data bar. Refer illustration on page 47. The data bar can show up to 3 targets, arranged with the closest target on top. You can select to show MARPA targets on top and before any AIS targets, even if the AIS targets are closer to your vessel.
8 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.
Split screen options Zoom The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the panel. By default the zoom level is set to 2x. You can select up to 8x zoom from the drop-down menu. The range zoom bars on the right side of the display shows the range that is magnified. If you increase the zooming factor the range will be reduced. You will see this as reduced distance between the zoom bars.
Adjusting color and gain settings Gain The gain controls the sensitivity of the echosounder. The more you increase the gain, the more details will be shown on the image. However, a higher gain setting may introduce more background clutter on the image. Conversely, if the gain is set too low weak echoes may not be displayed. Auto gain The Auto gain option will keep the sensitivity at a level that works well under most conditions.
Placing a mark on an echosounder image You can position a mark at the vessel’s position by pressing and holding the OP40 PLOT/ MARK key. You can position a mark on a selected echosounder item by tapping the screen and then activating the menu. ¼¼ Note: Only marks positioned by using the cursor will include depth information. Measuring distance The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the position of two observations on the sounder image.
When the echosounder image is being recorded, there will be a flashing red symbol and a message will appear periodically at the bottom of the screen. The graphics shows that both conventional echosounder and StructureScan data are being logged Recording symbol Logging message The sounder recording is stopped by re-selecting the Record function. Viewing the recorded sounder data Both internally and externally stored sounder records may be reviewed when selected.
Fish echoes You can select how you want the echoes to appear on the echosounder image. Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols and depth indication StructureScan™ overlay When a StructureScan unit is connected to your NSO-II system, you can overlay a DownScan image on the regular echo image. When activated as described below, the echosounder menu will expand to include basic StructureScan options. Gain for both images can be adjusted as described on “Adjusting color and gain settings” on page 57.
Pausing the echosounder Refer page 58. Overlay downscan When a StructureScan unit is connected to your NSO-II system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular echo image. When activated, the echosounder menu will expand to include basic StructureScan options. See “StructureScan™ overlay” described previously. Recording and viewing the echosounder data See page 58. Search depth Noise may cause the echosounder to search for unrealistic depths.
9 StructureScan™ StructureScan™ is an optional hardware module that uses high frequency to provide a High resolution image of the seabed StructureScan™ provides a 150 m (480 ft) wide coverage in high detail with SideScan, while the DownScan™ provides picture perfect images of structure and fish directly below your boat, down to 90 m (300 ft). The StructureScan™ panel is accessed from the shortcut icon on the Pages panel when the StructureScan external box and transducer are fitted.
SideScan Range scale Left water column Right water column Surface Range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. Auto range When the range is set to Auto the system will automatically set the range depending on the water depth. Preset range levels You can select between several preset range levels. When manually changing the range the upper depth line will always be at the water surface.
DownScan image When zooming in on a DownScan image, the sea floor will be kept near to bottom of the screen, irrespective of whether it is in auto-range or manual range. If the range is set considerably less than the actual depth, the unit will not be able to find the bottom when zooming. If the cursor is active, the unit will zoom in where the cursor is pointed.
Measuring distance The cursor can be used to measure the distance between two observations on the StructureScan image. It is easier to use the measure function when the sounder image is paused. 1. Activate the menu to start the measure function -- The cursor will be positioned in the middle of the panel, and the distance will be measured from this position 2.
10 StructureMap The StructureMap™ feature overlays SideScan images from a StructureScan on the map. This makes it easier to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position, and aids in interpreting SideScan images. The example below shows a chart panel with Structure overlay, combined with a traditional SideScan panel.
StructureMap sources Two sources can be used to overlay Structure logs on the charts; -- Live data, used when StructureScan units are connected to the NSO-II system -- Saved files. These are recorded StructureScan (*.sl2) data that are converted to StructureMap (*smf) format. Saved *.smf files can be used onNSO-II units even if no StructureScan units are connected. Live source When live data is selected the SideScan imaging history is displayed as a trail behind the vessel icon.
Recording StructureScan data StructureScan data can be recorded from a chart panel with Structure overlay enabled. StructureScan recordings can also be started from a StructureScan panel. When StructureScan data is being recorded, there will be a flashing red symbol and a message will appear periodically at the bottom of the screen. ¼¼ Note: The message includes information about file size. Keep the size of your sonar logs to 100MB or less to allow for faster file conversion.
Structure options You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as source. Unavailable options are greyed. Structure Options, Live data Range Structure Options, Saved data Sets the search range Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay.
11 Instrument panels The instrument panels consists of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can be customized to display selected data. The instrument panel displays data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the instrument panel. ¼¼ Note! To include fuel/engine information, engine and tank information has to be setup from the Settings panel.
12 AIS - Automatic Identification System If an AIS device is connected, 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 targets can be displayed as overlay on radar and chart images, and this feature is an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance. You can define alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost.
Viewing information about all AIS targets Chart pages From the menu, you can view information about all AIS targets within range of your vessel. Radar pages The 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. Vessel alarms You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost.
Filtering the targets All targets are by default shown on the display if an AIS device is connected to the NSO-II system. You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings, distance and vessel speed. Vessel’s extension lines The length of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels can be set by the user. The length of the extension lines is either set as a fixed COG distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel will move in the selected time period.
If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message will be followed by an audible alarm. The following section describes the options available when an AIS SART message is received by a Navico NAIS-400 transponder. AIS SART alarm message When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed on the NSO-II . This message includes the AIS SART’s unique MMSI number, its position and its distance and bearing from your vessel. You have three options: 1.
13 Audio When the NSO-II is connected to a SonicHub server you can use your unit to control audio playback from iPod, iPhone, USB mass storage device (mp3) and AM/FM radio. Before playing FM radio you must purchase a marine-grade AM/FM antenna. When connected to a WM-2 Satellite module you can subscribe and include Sirius™ audio on your NSO-II system. 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.
The audio outputs are organized in 3 zones. You can adjust balance, volume and volume limit settings independently for each zone. Adjustments to the bass and treble settings will alter all zones. Refer graphics. Zone 1 Left/Right speakers Zone 2 Left/Right speakers Zone 3 Amplifier output, Subwoofer output Master volume control By default the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the volume on an NSO-II unit.
Audio playback Playback panel buttons • Tap Display source’s native menu • Tap Play previous track • Tap Play • Tap Play next track • Tap Display audio menu Shuffle and repeat Shuffle (e.g. tracks or albums) and repeat is turned on/off from the audio menu, or by tapping the icons in the media bar will switch between all repeat/shuffle modes and then to off. The icons will be red when the function is turned on.
Using the Sirius radio Sirius panel buttons • Tap and hold Tune in to a Sirius radio channel • Tap Goto previous/next station in favorite list • Tap Display audio menu Channels list The channels list displays all available Sirius channels, whether or not you have a subscription for the channel. Favorite list You can create a list of your favorite Sirius channels from within the channels list. You will not be able to add unsubscribed channels.
FUSION-Link Support Compatible FUSION-Link devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be controlled from the NSO-II. The integration is currently limited and not supporting the following features: • Multiple FUSION-Link device connectivity • VHF channel and Sirius weather controls via FUSION-Link devices • DVD controls through the NSO-II ¼¼ Note: You must enable audio to control audio on your NSO-II. Refer to the Audio section in the NSO-II Operator for information about audio control from the NSO-II.
14 Weather GRIB weather The NSO-II includes a GRIB data viewer. You can import GRIB files via an SD card inserted into the card reader, and overlay the information onto your charts. The GRIB data is available for download from www.grib.us Importing GRIB data GRIB data must be imported into memory before it can be used. The file can be imported directly from an SD card, or from the NSO-II if you have previously copied the file to the device.
Wind barb symbols Direction The rotation of the wind barbs indicate the wind direction. Wind speed is indicated by a combination of small and large barbs at the end of the wind tail. Zero knots / Indeterminate wind direction Small barb = 5 knots Large barb = 10 knots Arrow barb = 50 knots If a combination of 5 and 10 knot barbs are shown on a tail then these will need to be added together to give you the total wind speed.
SiriusXM™ weather (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-II 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. The audio and weather products received vary depending on your selected subscription package. For more information refer to www.siriusxm.
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 Sea surface temperature (SST) Can be shown as color shading or text. When color coding is selected, the SST color bar will be shown on the left side of the display.
Min transparency Max transparency Weather reports Marine zone Sirius™ service includes access to weather reports for all U.S. Marine Zones, with the exception of the high seas zones.. You can setup the system to read the forecast for a selected area. Tap the selected zone, and use the menu to confirm your selection. Tropical statements You can read tropical statements including information about tropical weather conditions. These statements are available for the entire Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific.
15 Video The video function allows you to view videos or camera sources on your NSO-II screen. For information about how to connect the camera, see the separate NSO-II Installation manual. ¼¼ Note: The video images will not be shared via the network. You can only view the video on the unit connected to the video source. Video panel The video image will be proportionally scaled to fit into the video panel. Area not covered by the image will be colored black.
facing cameras used to back-down the vessel. Video standard NSO-II supports NTSC and PAL video. The two channels are set up individually. Check the local video standard or the standard of your cameras. FLIR camera control If a FLIR camera is available on the Ethernet network, you can display the video and control the camera from the NSO-II. A video panel can be set up as a single panel, or as one of the panels on a multiple panel page.
¼¼ Note: You can take over camera control from any NSO-II unit connected to the Ethernet network. Panning and tilting the camera When the connection to the FLIR camera is established, pan and tilt panel buttons appear on the video panel. The left and right arrows control the camera’s pan, while the up and down arrows tilt the camera. Press one of the arrow buttons on the panel to control the camera. The camera will move as long as you press the button.
16 BEP CZone The NSO-II system integrate with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoring a distributed power system on your vessel. A separate manual will be provided with your CZone system. Refer to this documentation and to the NSO-II Installation manual for how to install and configure the CZone system. BEP CZone panel Quick access to CZone panel from Pages When the CZone system is connected and configured, the CZone icon will be shown on the Pages overview panel (Home).
CZone system overview options Enables you to monitor all on board parameters including tank levels displayed in graphical, percentage and remaining volume formats. Shows control options and monitoring information. Displays visual and audible alarms that can be set for high and low levels. CZone info panel When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone dashboard will be added to the Instrument panels.
17 Alarm system The NSO-II 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, and the switch for external alarm will go active. The alarm is recorded in the alarm listing so that you can see the details and take the appropriate corrective action.
Alarms dialog The alarms can be setup in the Alarms dialog. This dialog also includes information about active alarms and alarm history. The alarms are described in the chapter describing the corresponding feature e.g. all autopilot alarms are described in the Autopilot section.
18 Tools page The Tools dialog includes options and tools that are not specific to any panel. This dialog and sub-screen dialogs are always full screen. A tools dialog will open on top of your previous page. When you close one of these dialogs the display will return to last active page. Any listing in the tools dialogs has a page menu, giving access to available options for the selected item. The menu is displayed by tapping and holding on the screen or by pressing the OP40 MENU key..
Find Search function for several chart items. Waypoints/routes/tracks List of waypoints, routes and tracks with details. Tap on the waypoint, route or track you wish to edit or delete Trip Log Trip 1 / Trip 2 Displays voyage and engine information, with reset option for all data fields. Today 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. NMEA 0183 Data logging All serial output sentences sent over the NMEA 0183 TCP connection are logged to an internal file. You can export and review this file for service and fault finding purposes. The maximum file size is predefined. If you have added several other files to the system (sonar and/or StructureMap recordings, music, pictures, pdf files), this may reduce the allowed file size for the log file.
19 GoFreeTM wireless With a WIFI-1 unit connected to an NSO-II you can use a wireless device to remotely control the NSO-II. The NSO-II is controlled from the wireless device by Apps downloaded from their relevant Application store. ¼¼ Note: In this document we have used the term wireless devices, and graphics from iPad and App Store are used as examples.
Setting up multiple WIFI-1 units On large or metal hulled vessels it may be necessary to connect multiple WIFI-1 access points to extend the range. Up to 2 WIFI-1 units can be connected to one NSO-II, but only the WIFI-1 unit defined as primary access point can be used for connecting the wireless device to the NSO-II. 1. Open the access points’ dialog as shown above 2. Activate the line for the connected WIFI-1 unit, and re-define this to be a secondary access point 3.
Enable/disable wireless control of NSO-II 1. Download the Simrad GoFree Controller & Viewer App from the application store to the wireless device. 2. Start the App, and tap the NSO-II icon in the GoFree Controller page to request remote control of the NSO-II. The first time you request control from the wireless device, the NSO-II will prompt you to confirm remote control from this device.
3. Press and hold on the selected line in the list to show the menu 4. Select Disconnect 5. On the wireless device, select the view only option You can now view the NSO-II display on the wireless devise, but no operation is allowed. Wireless control of the NSO-II is re-established by re-starting the App and confirming remote control. ¼¼ Note: If control is rejected the wireless device will mirror the NSO-II screen, but no operation is allowed from the remote device.
The NSO-II image includes softkeys: PAGES, MENU, ZOOM IN, ZOOM OUT, POWER, ENTER, CANCEL, GO TO, MARK, MOB. Tapping these keys works as operating the similar hard keys on the OP40 Remote Control. Lets you select which NSO-II to control if more than one is connected to the active WIFI-1 unit Returns to the GoFree Controller page. Using the WIFI-1 for data bridging The WIFI-1 can be used for bridging data from the NSO-II to other applications running on a wireless remote device.
20 Customizing your system Page overview Pages group overview The Pages group overview is pre-configured with 6 page groups and with 3 shortcut icons to Autopilot panel, to a combined Chart/Echosounder panel, and to the StructureScan™ panel. The pre-configured shortcuts can be removed or modified by the user. Page group panels Each of the 6 page group panels are pre-configured with a combination of pages: The main page in each group is a full size panel.
Deleting a page All pre-configured and user defined pages, except the main page for the page group, can be deleted. 1. Tap and hold on the page icon for the page you want to remove. You can also select the icon with the OP40 rotary knob and then pressing the OP40 MENU key. 2. Select the delete option from the menu. Setting the appearance of the instrument bar Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in the instrument bar at the top of your pages.
Language Controls the language used on this unit for panels, menus and dialogs. Changing the language will make the unit re-start. Text size Used for setting the text size in menus and dialogs. Default setting: Normal Key beeps Controls the loudness of the beep sound when a key is pressed. Default settings: On Time Controls the local time zone offset, and the format of the time and date. Audio Used for activating the audio media bar at the bottom of the pages.
21 Simulator Simulator mode The simulation feature will let you see how the unit works in a stationary position and 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. When the simulator is toggled on this is indicated in the lower part of the display.
22 Maintenance Preventive maintenance The NSO-II 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. Simple maintenance procedures Cleaning the display unit The supplied cleaning cloth should be used to clean the screen, where possible. Use plenty of water to resolve and take away salt remains.
Backing up your system data Waypoints, routes, tracks that you create are filed in your system. It is recommended to regularly copy these files and your system settings files as part of your back-up routine. The files are copied to an SD card inserted in the card slot on the processor box. Different output formats are available: User Data File version 5 This is used to import and export waypoints and routes with a standardized universally unique identifier (UUID), which is very reliable and easy to use.
23 Menu and dialog overview Panel menus The graphics below shows panel specific menus with and without active cursor on panel. Tap the MENU button or tab and hold on the panel to call up the panel menu. Chart Instruments ¼¼ Note: Chart menu will be extended if overlay is selected. Echo Video Structure Autopilot Radar Goto menu This menu is displayed on any panel by pressing and holding the OP40 GO TO key.
Settings dialogs The Settings overview page is available by selecting the Pages button and then Settings.
Navigation settings Units settings Fuel settings Network settings Tracks settings Vessels settings Alarms settings Simulator settings 108 | Menu and dialog overview | User Guide Style Template
24 Index A About this manual 3 AIS 71 Defining dangerous vessels 73 Filtering the targets 73 Icon orientation 73 SART 73 Selecting targets 71 Target symbols 71 Vessel alarms 72 Vessel settings 72 Alarms 90 Acknowledging a message 90 Dialog 91 History 91 Limits 30 Listing 92 Message 12 Messages 90 Multiple alarms 90 Settings 108 Single alarms 90 Vessel 72 Waypoint 26 Weather 84 Audio 75 FM/AM radio 77 Fusion Link Support 79 Media bar 75 Menus 75 Operating the audio source 76 Rotary knob 76 Sirius radio 78 S
Type 20 Vessels’ extension lines 19 CMAP chart options 21 Compass symbol 33 Cursor 16 Navigate to cursor position 29 Placing 16 Customizing your system 100 GPS position 17, 19, 40, 53 GPS position info 32 GPS source 103 Great-circle 30 GRIB weather 80 Animating 81 Display 80 Wind barb symbols 81 D I Data fields 32 Datum 31 Declarations 3 Demo mode 103 Dialog boxes 16 Scroll by dragging the list 16 Dialog overview 106 Dialogs 11 Instrument bar 11, 101 Instrument panels Angler dashboard 70 Customize 70 D
NMEA 0183 Data logging 94 O OP40 Remote Control 11 P Pages and panels 15 Active panel 15 Application panels 11 Autopilot panel 34 BEP CZone panel 88 Control pages 12 Create favorite pages 100 Deleting a page 101 Eshosounder panel 55 Instruments panels 70 MENU panel button 12 Pages group overview 100 Panel button 11 Panel menus 106 Position panels 32 Radar panel 47 Select 15 Steer panel 31 Tools page 92 Video panel 85 Panel menus 106 pdf viewer 4 Position panels 32 Power control 102 Power key 14 R Radar 4
DownScan 62 DownScan image 64 Frequencies 63 History 64 Image settings 62 Measuring distance 65 Options 65 Pause 65 Placing a mark 64 Range setting 63 Recording data 65 Rotary knob 64 SideScan 63 SideScan image 64 Zooming 63 Sun/moon 93 System settings 101 T Target symbols 71 Technical information 102 Text size 102 Tides 93 Time and date 102 Tools page 92 Touch screen, basic operation 14 Touch terminology and icons 10 Tracks 27 Creating new 28 Listing 93 Panel 28 Settings 28, 108 Trip Log 93 Trouble shooti
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