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SECTION TWO - Installation

Table 2: Troubleshooting the installation (continued)

 

 

 

Problem Area

Symptom

Possible Solutions/Reasons

 

 

 

 

 

 

DGPS (cont’d)

There’s no DGPS indicator on the Chart

 

 

screen, and:

 

 

The BEACON RX SELF-TEST AND SOFT-

• Wait 30 minutes after start-up (only if

 

a new unit) so the receiver can find a

 

WARE message reads PASSED, AND

 

THE DGPS STATUS message reads

differential transmitter within range)

 

SEARCHING.

check local knowledge or transmit-

 

 

ters).

 

 

• Check for high noise level, possibly

 

 

due to a storm front, or for local inter-

 

 

ference at the marina or on the ves-

 

 

sel. See the Northstar 961 Operations

 

 

and Reference Manual (GM1700) for

 

 

details about noise-level meanings.

 

 

• Turn off power to each and all of the

 

 

vessel’s other instruments, one at a

 

 

time, to isolate the source of the inter-

 

 

ference.

 

 

• Try manually selecting and setting a

 

 

DGPS beacon station to be used to

 

 

see if the signal can be received.

 

 

• Consult the Coast Guard's Local

 

 

Notice to Mariners to determine if

 

 

there may be a scheduled mainte-

 

 

nance outage for the station you’re

 

 

trying to use.

 

 

• For additional guidance, call the

 

 

Northstar Service Department.

 

 

 

DGPS (cont’d)

There’s no DGPS indicator on the CHART

 

 

screen, and:

 

 

The BEACON RX SELF-TEST AND SOFT-

• No DGPS corrections have been

 

WARE reads PASSED, and the DGPS

received, and the system has

 

STATUS message reads OLD CORREC-

returned to non-differential operation.

 

TIONS.

You may be out of range of a transmit-

 

 

ter, or if you’re experiencing bad

 

 

weather, noise may be interfering. In

 

 

either case, you must wait.

 

 

 

DGPS (cont’d)

There’s no DGPS indicator on the CHART

 

 

screen, and:

 

 

The BEACON RX SELF-TEST AND SOFT-

• Wait for the satellite configuration to

 

WARE reads PASSED, and the DGPS

 

STATUS message reads POOR DOPS.

automatically update, which should

 

 

only take a few minutes.

 

 

 

DGPS (cont’d)

There’s no DGPS indicator on the CHART

 

 

screen, and:

 

 

BCN UNHEALTHY is displayed.

• Wait—the transmitter is switching to

 

 

another beacon. You can try manually

 

 

switching to another transmitter.

 

 

 

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Contents 961X/XD Page Limited warranty policy Page Contents Installation Manual Revision a Figures Port 1 output setup sentences screen Tables Installation Manual Revision a Scope of this manual WelcomeWho should read this manual Contacting Northstar Getting technical supportHearing from you Servicing the unit Returning a unit for serviceOrdering information Safety considerations Section TWO InstallationSystem overview Installation considerationsAvoiding shortcuts Ensuring a proper 961 installationUsing the GPS antenna AN150 Section TWO Installation Yoke mounting Choosing a system locationMounting the control head 961 control head yoke-mount dimensions side Flush mounting 961 control head flush-mount drilling dimensionsProcessor installation tips WiringInstalling the processor Wiring the system Electrical power requirementsChoosing an antenna location Installing the antennaConnectors Choosing an antennaSeparation distances between antennas Choosing the AN205-P combination antenna locationAbout the antenna cabling Installing the AN150 antennaMounting the AN150 antenna Wiring the AN150 antennaStripping the coax cable jacket Wiring the AN205-P antenna Installing the AN205-P antennaCorrect AN205-P combo antenna splitter wiring Mounting the AN205-P antenna Completed TNC connectorMounting Installing an 8410 ACU for use with the AN150 onlyACU assembly RF grounding Correct AN150 and 8410 wiringDifferential GPS antenna cable connectors Turning the unit on Turning the unit on and offInitial startup screen Owner’s message screen Advisory messageAdvisory message For new units only GPS signalsAccuracy GPS receiver status summarySOG and COG About auto-dimming modeTurning the unit off Lat/lon coordinatesTroubleshooting the installation Testing and troubleshootingTroubleshooting common installation problems Display Processor Cont’d Dgps Searching Interference Troubleshooting the GPS/DGPS antenna installationAntenna Symptom Possible Solutions/Reasons Receiver Setup key. Check Equipment on the vessel, then check Component Symptom Possible Solutions/Reasons Troubleshooting the radar interfaceRadar Device Section TWO Installation Installation Manual Revision a Interfacing the unit Connector pin wiringInterface cable wiring Configuring the Nmea output portsParameter Options Port setup optionsDisplaying Nmea output sentences Setting the output formatAbout Nmea RAY 0183 Nmea 0183 sentence identifiers About the Nmea TLL sentenceModifying Nmea output sentences Choosing the Nmea 0183 talker ID Setting Nmea 0183 lat/lon precision Changing the output rate Changing the Nmea 0183 waypoint ID Setting the auxiliary portSetting the Nmea 0183 checksums Auxiliary port setup screen Aux port setup parametersPort off Setting PpnmDiagnostics Aux port baud ratePpnm output setup parameters Using VGA outputViewing head 2 serial number and software revision Service functionsViewing product information Viewing head 1 serial number and software revisionGPS receiver self-test and software revision Configuring the receiversProcessor serial number and software revision Beacon receiver self-test and software revisionReceiver information screen Changing GPS speed averaging valueViewing the GPS software version Adjusting satellite elevationSetting Dgps operation Automatic tuning Setting beacon frequency and baud rateViewing GPS status Manually setting baud rateSaving and restoring a 961 database Database function screen Select database to save dialog box Select database to restore dialog box Saving log data Select a restored database to undo dialog boxInstalling 961 software updates Maintenance functionsInterfacing Power GPS receiverNorthstar Processor Physical featuresControl head Processor Environmental HeadAN150 Active GPS Antenna Internal beacon receiver specifications 961XDSignal processing Data processing Power AN205-P GPS/DGPS antenna Antenna Coupling UnitNumerics Lat/lon Installation Manual Revision a SOG

961X, 961XD specifications

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The NorthStar 961XD is equipped with a powerful GPS receiver that delivers exceptional accuracy, even in challenging environments. This is achieved through a combination of differential GPS (DGPS) technology and support for WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System). These features enable users to achieve positioning accuracy within a few meters, which is crucial for safe navigation in crowded or complex marine environments.

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Both models support advanced charting capabilities, including the ability to display vector and raster charts. The chart database can be easily updated via USB, ensuring that users have access to the latest navigational information. This is particularly important for long-distance cruisers navigating through unfamiliar waters.

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In summary, the NorthStar 961XD and 961X deliver a winning combination of advanced navigation technologies, user-friendly interfaces, integrated fishfinding capabilities, and robust construction. These features make them indispensable tools for anyone serious about safe and efficient navigation on the water.
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