NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 operation manual Possible injury or death, Damage

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

 

Please read carefully before installation and use.

 

 

 

 

 

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal

DANGER

injury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid

 

 

possible injury or death.

 

 

 

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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury

 

 

 

 

 

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CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property

 

 

damage.

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER: 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.

BRUNSWICK NEW TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or

has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation.

This manual represents the Explorer 657 as at the time of printing. Brunswick New Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.

Copyright © 2006 Brunswick New Technologies Inc. Northstar™ is a registered trademark of Brunswick New Technologies Inc

FCC Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.

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Contents Explorer Could result in minor or moderate injury Possible injury or deathCould result in death or serious injury DamagePage Contents Tides window User card window 15 AIS Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors Installation Other Nmea instrumentsIntroduction Plug-in cards Cleaning and maintenanceOverview 657 can use two kinds of plug-in cardTurn the display unit off see -2 and put the dust cover on Changing the plug-in cardRemoving the display unit Replacing the display unitBasic Operation Using the keysUsing the menus Overview of the keysTurning on and off / auto power Turning on manually Turning off manuallyTo cancel MOB or set another MOB Backlight and night modeNight mode Man overboard MOB657 has user settable alarms see section AlarmsSimulate mode Main windows Page Multi window displays Adding a favorite display to the list Favorite displaysSelecting a favorite display Deleting a favorite display from the listCompass Setting the data header for a displayData header Displays can show data at the top, called the data headerIntroduction to navigating Navigation ChartGoing to a waypoint or to a point on the chart Navigating to a pointPreparing Starting a route from the chart windowCancelling a route Starting a route from the routes windowTypical chart window shows Chart windowTo go to the Chart window, press then select Chart Land Sea Cursor see section Typical waypoint see sectionChart symbols and information Chart modesChart scale Latitude and longitudeDistance and bearing calculator Finding a chart symbolPerspective view Projected courseTime intervals Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Navigation Highway windowTracks and tracking Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 orNavigation Waypoints Waypoints windowCreating a new waypoint Displaying a waypoint on the chartManaging waypoints Moving a waypointChanging a waypoint’s data Navigation RoutesDeleting all waypoints Sort WaypointsManaging routes Creating a new route from the chart windowRoutes window Creating a new routeEditing a route Displaying a route on the chartEditing a route from the chart Creating a new route from the routes windowSatellites Satellite window UsingSonar fishfinding Introduction Satellite window showsInterpreting the display Strength of echoesWater Bottom typesFrequency and cone width DepthShadows When to use 50 kHzWhen to use 200 kHz Example of shadowsWhen to use Mixed When to use 50/200 kHzKHz display 200/50 Khz display Mixed display Minute ago Seconds ago NowFish arches Fish detection and display Where to find fishFish symbols Auto Range657 has two range modes Zoom range and offsetGain window Changing modeGain and threshold This display is called the gain windowSonar fishfinding Displays Sonar history display no splitScreen. Press to return to the most recent echo Extended history modeSonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displays History position barSonar Bottom display Sonar 50/200 displayFish recognition Setting gain and thresholdSonar A-Scope display Bottom typeSelecting a Gauges layout Gauges windowData window Changing a gauge layoutFuel window Fuel functions and displayWhat the fuel computer does Fuel window showsWhen you add or remove fuel Boat speed sensors Low fuel alarmWhen you remove fuel Speed Log Economy Water speed and ground speedSpeed Log Economy Range Start running the boat in a straight line Fuel consumption curvesMaking a curve Press twice, then select FuelDeleting a curve Using a curveRenaming a curve Selecting a curveTo the reading of the fuel dispenser’s gauge Then press Setup enginesCalibration Tides window shows data for the chosen date Choosing the date of the tide chartTides window Saving data to the user card User card windowUser card window has Sorting the file names 15 AISDeleting a file from the user card Rereading the file informationViewing AIS Vessels Vessels Safety msgs rxAIS Windows Displaying Full AIS Details16 DSC/Buddy track windows Displays Distress PollCreating a waypoint Using the displays Displaying a boat on the chartBoat positions Deleting a boatSetting up Time see Favorites see 17-14 Simulate see Setup option menusSmartCraft Factory reset Setup SystemAuto power off LanguageRotation Setup ChartSetting map datum PaletteApplying a map shift Nmea datum offsetMap shift Map shiftLat/lon grid Frequency Setup SonarPulse power Digit sizeGPS Source Setup GPSSetup Fuel Dgps SourceSource Setup enginesSetup tanks Num enginesTime Setup TrackDistance RecordReset total dist Setup AIS Show Dangerous OnlySetup Logs Reset engine hoursArrival radius Anchor alarm Setup AlarmsSymbol Alarm Alarm sounds when it is onSetup Comms Setup UnitsTemperature FuelSpeed Setup CalibrateTemperature filter Speed filterKeel Offset Setup TimeSetup Favorites Speed rangeSimulate InstallationSetup Simulate ModeOptional sensors and instruments Installation What comes withInstallation Options and Accessories GPS or Dgps antenna For GPS navigation see sectionConnections Power/data cablePin Wire Function Display unit 18-3 Black Yellow BlueBracket Mounting Installation The display unitFlush Mounting There are two mounting arrangementsBlack Power/data cable Red Yellow Fuse 2A Installation Power/data cableBasic power Auto powerDgps Source Installation GPS antenna Selecting an antennaInstalling an antenna Blue Sonar cable Either Installation Sonar transducerInstallation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors NavBus Installation SmartCraftInstallation Other NavBus instruments Installation Northstar VHF radio Installation Other Nmea instrumentsIf the display unit is bracket mounted, adjust Installation Setup and testEnter setup data to set up the 657 to your Tilt and rotation for best viewing and handAppendix a Specifications South American List of datumsAdindan Afgooye Appendix B Troubleshooting General problemsGPS navigation problems Fuel consumption problemsErratic Fuel Flow readings Sonar fishfinding problemsTwin engine installation shows only one flow rate There is no reading for fuel economyThere is a double bottom trace displayed Bottom is not displayedBottom is displayed too far up the screen Appendix C Glossary and navigation data GlossaryNavigation data TBMFT!COUNBSJOFDPN
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