SECTION TWO - Installation

Table 2: Troubleshooting the installation (continued)

 

 

 

Problem Area

Symptom

Possible Solutions/Reasons

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROCESSOR

Vibration-related:

 

(cont’d)

 

• Vibration induced into the hull and

System lock-ups

The system locks up while underway under

 

certain conditions. Systems tend to lock up

surrounding structure from the engine

 

on those vessels that are 35-55 feet in

and the running gear.

 

length with varying beam widths, having

• The action of the waves against the

 

twin large displacement engines, moving

hull while the vessel is underway at a

 

approximately 20 to 35 knots, and with their

medium-to-high rate of speed.

 

processors installed at/or below the water-

• Cavitation of the water pumps in jet

 

line and close the outside hull.

 

boat propulsion systems.

 

 

 

 

• Incorrect installation practices, includ-

 

 

ing improperly fitted lower attachment

 

 

clips for the internal hard drive

 

 

assembly. If this is the case, to rem-

 

 

edy the problem, ensure that the tabs

 

 

are engaged and tightly secured in

 

 

their respective slots on the

 

 

power-supply frame so that the bot-

 

 

tom of the drive mounting bracket is

 

 

properly restrained. Use the mounting

 

 

bracket with the ME500-series vibra-

 

 

tion mount.

 

 

 

PROCESSOR

Hardware-related:

 

(cont’d)

 

• Ensure that the processor internal

System lock-ups

The system locks up on a random basis with

 

no apparent pattern.

cooling fans are operating and that

 

 

the processor is not overheating. If

 

 

you can not comfortably place your

 

 

hand on the top of the processor

 

 

when it is operating then it is most

 

 

likely overheating and the reason

 

 

needs to be determined and cor-

 

 

rected. Make sure that the compart-

 

 

ment where the processor is mounted

 

 

has adequate ventilation to prevent

 

 

heat build up.

 

 

 

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961X, 961XD specifications

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The NorthStar 961XD is equipped with a powerful GPS receiver that delivers exceptional accuracy, even in challenging environments. This is achieved through a combination of differential GPS (DGPS) technology and support for WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System). These features enable users to achieve positioning accuracy within a few meters, which is crucial for safe navigation in crowded or complex marine environments.

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In summary, the NorthStar 961XD and 961X deliver a winning combination of advanced navigation technologies, user-friendly interfaces, integrated fishfinding capabilities, and robust construction. These features make them indispensable tools for anyone serious about safe and efficient navigation on the water.
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