NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 operation manual Contents

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1 Introduction

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1-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1-2 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1-3 Plug-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1-4 Removing and replacing the display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 Basic Operation

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2-1 Using the keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2-2 Turning on and off / auto power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2-3 Backlight and night mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2-4 Man overboard (MOB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2-5 Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2-6 Simulate mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2-7 The main windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3 Navigation: Chart

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3-1 Introduction to navigating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3-2 Chart window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3-3 Distance and bearing calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 3-4 Projected course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 3-5 Tracks and tracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4 Navigation: Highway window

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5 Navigation: Waypoints

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5-1 Waypoints window

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5-2 Managing waypoints

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6 Navigation: Routes

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6-1 Routes window

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6-2 Managing routes

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7 Satellites

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7-1 Satellite window

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8 Sonar fishfinding: Introduction

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8-1 Using the 657. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8-2 Interpreting the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 8-3 Single and Dual frequency fishfinding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Contents Explorer Possible injury or death Could result in death or serious injuryCould result in minor or moderate injury DamagePage Contents Tides window User card window 15 AIS Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors Installation Other Nmea instrumentsIntroduction Cleaning and maintenance OverviewPlug-in cards 657 can use two kinds of plug-in cardChanging the plug-in card Removing the display unitTurn the display unit off see -2 and put the dust cover on Replacing the display unitUsing the keys Using the menusBasic Operation Overview of the keysTurning on and off / auto power Turning on manually Turning off manuallyBacklight and night mode 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 Favorite displays Selecting a favorite displayAdding a favorite display to the list Deleting a favorite display from the listSetting the data header for a display Data headerCompass Displays can show data at the top, called the data headerNavigation Chart Going to a waypoint or to a point on the chartIntroduction to navigating Navigating to a pointStarting a route from the chart window Cancelling a routePreparing Starting a route from the routes windowChart window To go to the Chart window, press then select ChartTypical chart window shows Land Sea Cursor see section Typical waypoint see sectionChart modes Chart scaleChart symbols and information Latitude and longitudeFinding a chart symbol Perspective viewDistance and bearing calculator Projected courseNavigation Highway window Tracks and trackingTime intervals Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 orNavigation Waypoints Waypoints windowDisplaying a waypoint on the chart Managing waypointsCreating a new waypoint Moving a waypointNavigation Routes Deleting all waypointsChanging a waypoint’s data Sort WaypointsCreating a new route from the chart window Routes windowManaging routes Creating a new routeDisplaying a route on the chart Editing a route from the chartEditing a route Creating a new route from the routes windowSatellites Using Sonar fishfinding IntroductionSatellite window Satellite window showsInterpreting the display Strength of echoesBottom types Frequency and cone widthWater DepthWhen to use 50 kHz When to use 200 kHzShadows Example of shadowsWhen to use Mixed When to use 50/200 kHzKHz display 200/50 Khz display Mixed display Minute ago Seconds ago NowFish symbols Fish detection and display Where to find fishFish arches Range 657 has two range modesAuto Zoom range and offsetChanging mode Gain and thresholdGain window This display is called the gain windowSonar fishfinding Displays Sonar history display no splitExtended history mode Sonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displaysScreen. Press to return to the most recent echo History position barSonar Bottom display Sonar 50/200 displaySetting gain and threshold Sonar A-Scope displayFish recognition Bottom typeGauges window Data windowSelecting a Gauges layout Changing a gauge layoutFuel functions and display What the fuel computer doesFuel 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 Fuel consumption curves Making a curveStart running the boat in a straight line Press twice, then select FuelUsing a curve Renaming 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 15 AIS Deleting a file from the user cardSorting the file names Rereading the file informationViewing AIS Vessels Safety msgs rx AIS WindowsVessels Displaying Full AIS Details16 DSC/Buddy track windows Displays Distress PollUsing the displays Displaying a boat on the chart Boat positionsCreating a waypoint Deleting a boatSetting up SmartCraft Setup option menusTime see Favorites see 17-14 Simulate see Setup System Auto power offFactory reset LanguageSetup Chart Setting map datumRotation PaletteNmea datum offset Map shiftApplying a map shift Map shiftLat/lon grid Setup Sonar Pulse powerFrequency Digit sizeSetup GPS Setup FuelGPS Source Dgps SourceSetup engines Setup tanksSource Num enginesSetup Track DistanceTime RecordSetup AIS Show Dangerous Only Setup LogsReset total dist Reset engine hoursSetup Alarms Symbol AlarmArrival radius Anchor alarm Alarm sounds when it is onSetup Units TemperatureSetup Comms FuelSetup Calibrate Temperature filterSpeed Speed filterSetup Time Setup FavoritesKeel Offset Speed rangeInstallation Setup SimulateSimulate ModeInstallation What comes with Installation Options and AccessoriesOptional sensors and instruments GPS or Dgps antenna For GPS navigation see sectionPower/data cable Pin Wire FunctionConnections Display unit 18-3 Black Yellow BlueInstallation The display unit Flush MountingBracket Mounting There are two mounting arrangementsInstallation Power/data cable Basic powerBlack 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 Northstar VHF radio Installation Other Nmea instrumentsInstallation Setup and test Enter setup data to set up the 657 to yourIf the display unit is bracket mounted, adjust Tilt and rotation for best viewing and handAppendix a Specifications Adindan Afgooye List of datumsSouth American Appendix B Troubleshooting General problemsGPS navigation problems Fuel consumption problemsSonar fishfinding problems Twin engine installation shows only one flow rateErratic 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 Appendix C Glossary and navigation data GlossaryNavigation data TBMFT!COUNBSJOFDPN
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