NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 operation manual Explorer

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Explorer 657

Fishﬁnder and Chartplotter

Installation and Operation Manual

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Contents Explorer Could result in death or serious injury Possible injury or deathCould result in minor or moderate injury DamagePage Contents Tides window User card window 15 AIS Installation Other Nmea instruments Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensorsIntroduction Overview Cleaning and maintenancePlug-in cards 657 can use two kinds of plug-in cardRemoving the display unit Changing the plug-in cardTurn the display unit off see -2 and put the dust cover on Replacing the display unitUsing the menus Using the keysBasic Operation Overview of the keysTurning off manually Turning on and off / auto power Turning on manuallyNight mode Backlight and night modeTo cancel MOB or set another MOB Man overboard MOBSimulate mode Alarms657 has user settable alarms see section Main windows Page Multi window displays Selecting a favorite display Favorite displaysAdding a favorite display to the list Deleting a favorite display from the listData header Setting the data header for a displayCompass Displays can show data at the top, called the data headerGoing to a waypoint or to a point on the chart Navigation ChartIntroduction to navigating Navigating to a pointCancelling a route Starting a route from the chart windowPreparing Starting a route from the routes windowTo go to the Chart window, press then select Chart Chart windowTypical chart window shows Land Sea Cursor see section Typical waypoint see sectionChart scale Chart modesChart symbols and information Latitude and longitudePerspective view Finding a chart symbolDistance and bearing calculator Projected courseTracks and tracking Navigation Highway windowTime intervals Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 orWaypoints window Navigation WaypointsManaging waypoints Displaying a waypoint on the chartCreating a new waypoint Moving a waypointDeleting all waypoints Navigation RoutesChanging a waypoint’s data Sort WaypointsRoutes window Creating a new route from the chart windowManaging routes Creating a new routeEditing a route from the chart Displaying a route on the chartEditing a route Creating a new route from the routes windowSatellites Sonar fishfinding Introduction UsingSatellite window Satellite window showsStrength of echoes Interpreting the displayFrequency and cone width Bottom typesWater DepthWhen to use 200 kHz When to use 50 kHzShadows Example of shadowsWhen to use 50/200 kHz When to use MixedMinute ago Seconds ago Now KHz display 200/50 Khz display Mixed displayFish symbols Fish detection and display Where to find fishFish arches 657 has two range modes RangeAuto Zoom range and offsetGain and threshold Changing modeGain window This display is called the gain windowSonar history display no split Sonar fishfinding DisplaysSonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displays Extended history modeScreen. Press to return to the most recent echo History position barSonar 50/200 display Sonar Bottom displaySonar A-Scope display Setting gain and thresholdFish recognition Bottom typeData window Gauges windowSelecting a Gauges layout Changing a gauge layoutWhat the fuel computer does Fuel functions and displayFuel window Fuel window showsWhen you add or remove fuel When you remove fuel Low fuel alarmBoat speed sensors Speed Log Economy Range Water speed and ground speedSpeed Log Economy Making a curve Fuel consumption curvesStart running the boat in a straight line Press twice, then select FuelRenaming a curve Using a curveDeleting a curve Selecting a curveCalibration Setup enginesTo the reading of the fuel dispenser’s gauge Then press Tides window Choosing the date of the tide chartTides window shows data for the chosen date User card window has User card windowSaving data to the user card Deleting a file from the user card 15 AISSorting the file names Rereading the file informationViewing AIS Vessels AIS Windows Safety msgs rxVessels Displaying Full AIS DetailsDisplays Distress Poll 16 DSC/Buddy track windowsBoat positions Using the displays Displaying a boat on the chartCreating a waypoint Deleting a boatSetting up SmartCraft Setup option menusTime see Favorites see 17-14 Simulate see Auto power off Setup SystemFactory reset LanguageSetting map datum Setup ChartRotation PaletteMap shift Nmea datum offsetApplying a map shift Map shiftLat/lon grid Pulse power Setup SonarFrequency Digit sizeSetup Fuel Setup GPSGPS Source Dgps SourceSetup tanks Setup enginesSource Num enginesDistance Setup TrackTime RecordSetup Logs Setup AIS Show Dangerous OnlyReset total dist Reset engine hoursSymbol Alarm Setup AlarmsArrival radius Anchor alarm Alarm sounds when it is onTemperature Setup UnitsSetup Comms FuelTemperature filter Setup CalibrateSpeed Speed filterSetup Favorites Setup TimeKeel Offset Speed rangeSetup Simulate InstallationSimulate ModeInstallation Options and Accessories Installation What comes withOptional sensors and instruments GPS or Dgps antenna For GPS navigation see sectionPin Wire Function Power/data cableConnections Display unit 18-3 Black Yellow BlueFlush Mounting Installation The display unitBracket Mounting There are two mounting arrangementsBasic power Installation Power/data cableBlack Power/data cable Red Yellow Fuse 2A Auto powerInstalling an antenna Installation GPS antenna Selecting an antennaDgps Source Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors Installation Sonar transducerBlue Sonar cable Either Installation Other NavBus instruments Installation SmartCraftNavBus Installation Other Nmea instruments Installation Northstar VHF radioEnter setup data to set up the 657 to your Installation Setup and testIf the display unit is bracket mounted, adjust Tilt and rotation for best viewing and handAppendix a Specifications Adindan Afgooye List of datumsSouth American General problems Appendix B TroubleshootingFuel consumption problems GPS navigation problemsTwin engine installation shows only one flow rate Sonar fishfinding problemsErratic Fuel Flow readings There is no reading for fuel economyBottom is displayed too far up the screen Bottom is not displayedThere is a double bottom trace displayed Glossary Appendix C Glossary and navigation dataNavigation data TBMFT!COUNBSJOFDPN