NorthStar Navigation 800/628-4487 Section Seven Troubleshooting and servicing the 958 system

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SECTION SEVEN: Troubleshooting and servicing the 958 system

NOTE:

For 958’s still under warranty, field repairs aren’t authorized and will void the warranty! Please contact the Northstar Customer Service Department if you need clarification, or need assistance with having repairs done.

NOTE:

Before returning the 958 to the Northstar factory, to prevent delays, it is critical that you first obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from the Northstar Service Department. If the 958 was purchased through a dealer, call the dealer with the 958 serial number so they can help you get an RMA number. Shipments without a proper RMA number will not be accepted.

CAUTION!

You may want to back-up any user-defined waypoints and routes before returning the 958 for repair. See the Northstar 958 Operator’s Manual for details.

The 958 is covered by a two-year hardware-only warranty, which, in summary, states that if the unit is returned to the factory by the owner or dealer during the warranty period, Northstar will repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective due to faulty materials or workmanship if the system has been properly installed and hasn’t been abused. See the Limited Warranty Policy at the front of this manual for further details. The only cost to the owner will be the one-way shipping charges and any associated charges that may be imposed by the dealer. If you have overnight or second-day shipping requirements, before shipping the unit, please call the factory for turnaround time, freight charges, and payment arrangements.

The 958 should be shipped only in a properly designed carton with packing material, and to the Northstar factory at the following address: Northstar Technologies Service Department, 30 Sudbury Road, Acton, MA 01720 USA.

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Contents Integrated Navigation System Limited warranty policy Contents Page Checking the 958 package Section ONE Introducing958BDM-CA Bench-testing Section TWO Installing and wiringMounting Choosing the best 958 locationMounting recommendations Yoke-mounting Flush-mountingAvoiding cable wiring shortcuts WiringDo this Understanding the interface connectorsConnecting the 958 to ship’s power Electrical power requirementsSection TWO Installing and wiring Page Checking the 2201 and 2301 parts Section Three Installing and wiring the 2201 orChoosing the best mounting location Mounting and wiringTo mount the 2201 onto a deck or any other flat surface Mounting and wiringUsing a standard antenna mount Mounting the 2301 on an antenna mount Re-fabricating the 958 connector Wiring connections for 2201/2301 cableDescription Wire color Pin Choosing the best 2701 mounting location Section Four Installing and wiringConnecting the 2701 to Wiring connections for 2701 cableConnector 7-pin Connector 25-pin Function Installing the AN205-P antenna Connecting the 2701 to the antennaChoosing the best antenna mounting location Page Turning the 958 on and off Section Five Checking out the systemSelecting differential options Installation-test checklistWiring the connector pins Nmea connector pinsSection SIX Interfacing the 958 system Aux connector pins Configuring the Nmea output portsSetup options for the Nmea port Setting ChoicesChoosing the output format Displaying Nmea output sentences Choosing the lat/lon precision Choosing the talker IDChoosing the output rate Choosing the checksum settingChoosing the waypoint identification ID Selecting an independent Nmea output-port datumConfiguring the RS-232 port Using 200 ppnm outputUsing SC-104 Using copy port 1 and copy portConnecting the 958 to a video camera Connecting the 958 to a remote displayUsing the port off setting About the diagnostic settingConnecting two Northstar units Assembling the cableTerminating the cable 958 Function Pin # 958-to-958 wiringAUX Connector Setting the anchor-watch alarm honk 952/951/941 to 958 wiring952 Function 958 951 Pin # 941 Section Seven Troubleshooting and servicing the 958 system Troubleshooting installation problemsTroubleshooting the 958 installation Video Setup screen Then Troubleshooting the 2201 and 2301 installationTroubleshooting the 2701 and AN205-P installation Contacting Northstar Getting technical supportObtaining software updates Using the Dealer Express web pagesReturning a 958 for service Hearing from youSection Seven Troubleshooting and servicing the 958 system Page Appendix a 958 system technical specifications 958 technical specificationsPhysical features/environmental Interfacing 2201/2301 technical specifications Physical features InterfacingPerformance Environmental Waas 2701 technical specifications

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