Master/Slave Selection

To select the master/slave mode of operation: 1. Apply power while holding down .

OFF

Hold down during power up

2.When the unit is on. The display will indicate the current display unit:

example

3.Continue to hold until the display indicates the current master/slave selection.

MasterSlave

4.Use and to change the selection.

5.To exit this mode, press and hold both and simultaneously. Alternatively, if no keys are pressed for a period of 5 seconds normal depth display will resume.

ONOFF

Press simultaneously

Note: If the data link is inadvertently broken then the display will alternate between -- and -SL.

Linked or Separate Selection

By default a dual station pair of Explorer D210 instruments automatically keep the following settings the same in both instruments:

Alarms On/Off

Alarm Values (Deep and Shallow)

Keel Offset (see note)

Units of measure (see note)

Example: Switching an alarm off on the slave instrument will also switch the alarm off on the master instrument. The reverse also applies, alarms changed on the master will be automatically changed in the slave instrument.

Note: The keel offset and units of measure should only be changed on the Master instrument.

If independent settings are required the link feature can be disabled.

To enable or disable the linked mode:

1. Apply power while holding down .

OFF

Hold down during power up

2.When the unit is on. The display will first indicate the current display unit:

Example

3.Continue to hold . The display will indicate the current master/slave selection.

Slave

4.Continue to hold until the display indicates the current linked/separate selection.

Linked Separate

5.Use and to change the selection.

6.To exit this mode, press and hold both and simultaneously. Alternatively, if no keys are pressed for a period of 5 seconds normal depth display will commence.

ONOFF

Press simultaneously

Note: This setup procedure applies to the master device and all slave devices. For separate operation all devices, including the master, must be set to Separate mode. Also, for linked operation all devices, including the master, must be set to Linked mode.

Northstar Explorer D210 Installation and Operation Manual