988-10490-001 simrad-yachting.com 1/5 Addendum for NSS software updates This addendum documents new features that are included in NSS RTM-2, RTM-2,5 and RTM-3 software upgrades, and that are not described in the NSS Operator manual or other documentation.
EN pdf viewer The pdf viewer makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf files on the NSS unit. The manuals can be read from an inserted Micro-SD card or copied to the unit’s internal memory. NSS manuals can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com.
EN 3D charts 3D charts are now also available for Insight. 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.
EN Community edits Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics edits. These are user information or edits uploaded to Navionics Community by users, and made available in Navionics charts. For more information refer to Navionics information included with your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com. 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.
EN Rock Filtering Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth. This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well below your vessel draught. Depth highlight range Select a range of depths between which Navionics will fill with a different color. This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing purposes.
EN 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.
EN StructureMap sources Two sources can be used to overlay Structure logs on the charts; -- Live data, used when StructureScan units are connected to the NSS system -- Saved files. These are recorded StructureScan (*.sl2) data that are converted to StructureMap (*smf) format. Saved *.smf files can be used on NSS 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.
EN 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. Refer to the NSS Operation manual for more details. 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.
EN 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 out. Structure Options, Live data Range Transparency Structure Options, Saved data Sets the search range Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay.
EN AIS SART When an AIS SART (Search And Rescue beacon) is activated, it starts transmitting its position and identification data. This data is received by your AIS device. If your AIS receiver is not compliant with AIS SART, it interprets the received AIS SART data as a signal from a standard AIS transmitter. An icon is positioned on the chart, but this icon is an AIS vessel icon. Refer icon description in the NSS Operator manual.
EN GRIB weather The NSS includes a GRIB data viewer. You can import GRIB files via a Micro-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 a Micro-SD card, or from the NSS if you have previously copied the file to the device.
EN 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.
EN GoFree™ Wireless With a WIFI-1 unit connected to an NSS with RTM-2.5 software, you can use a wireless device to remotely control the NSS. The NSS 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.
EN 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 NSS, but only the WIFI-1 unit defined as primary access point can be used for connecting the wireless device to the NSS. 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.
EN Enable/disable wireless control of NSS 1. Download the Simrad GoFree Controller & Viewer App from the application store to the wireless device. 2. Start the App, and tap the NSS icon in the GoFree Controller page to request remote control of the NSS. The first time you request control from the wireless device, the NSS will prompt you to confirm remote control from this device.
EN Disabling wireless control You disable wireless control from a remote device as follows: 1. In the device list, select the wireless device you want to disable 2. Uncheck the always allow option 3. Press and hold on the selected line in the list or press the MENU key to show the menu 4. Select Disconnect 5. On the wireless device, select the view only option You can now view the NSS display on the wireless devise, but no operation is allowed.
EN Using the WIFI-1 for data bridging The WIFI-1 can be used for bridging data from the NSS to other applications running on a wireless remote device. The graphics below is an example only, showing setup for the iNavX application run on an iPhone. IP address and port information is found in the NSS as shown below. NSS | Addendum for RTM-2, RTM-2.
EN FLIR camera control If a FLIR camera is available on the Ethernet network, you can display the video and control the camera from the NSS. A video panel can be set up as a single panel, or as one of the panels on a multiple panel page. Refer to the NSS Operator manual for more information about how to set up the panels. Establishing connection with the FLIR video camera When a video panel is active, the NSS will automatically recognize a Flir camera if this is available on the network.
EN 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. Zooming the video image IN MOB OUT MOB You zoom the video image by using the IN/OUT keys.
EN Mercury VesselView 7 Integration Mercury VesselView 7 SmartCraft data display and interaction are enabled through the NSS when a VesselView 7 gateway device is present on the NMEA 2000 network. A Mercury icon will automatically appear on the Pages panel when the device is available. • • • • • You access Mercury VesselView 7 settings from the menu bar in the bottom of the VesselView 7 screen. For more details on VesselView 7 engine monitoring and control refer to Mercury VesselView 7 documentation.
EN Damping This feature is used for achieving a more stable reading on the display if there are fluctuations in the data received from the sensors. The effect is accomplished by averaging the received data. A high value will cause delayed update of the data on the display. ¼¼ Note: This is an internal damping on the display only. It will not change the data on the network or on the NMEA 0183 output. It should be used when the sensor has no internal damping function.
EN Position update rate Adjusted to suit the type of vessel the GPS receiver is fitted to, and to minimise unnecessary NMEA 2000 data traffic. For high speed vessels and performance sail boats, the maximum update rate will be desired for measuring performance to the highest possible accuracy. On slower vessels and large networks with a lot of network traffic, high update rates may be of little value.
EN BEP CZone Enhancement Quick access to CZone panel from Pages When the CZone system is connected and configured, the CZone icon will be available on the Pages overview panel (Home). This icon gives access to CZone panel, providing icons for CZone modes. Intuitive CZone modes status icon The CZone modes provide a one press functionality that allows multiple circuits to be controlled efficiently. The modes are typically configured during installation.
