SECTION TWO - Installation

Table 2: Troubleshooting the installation (continued)

 

 

 

Problem Area

Symptom

Possible Solutions/Reasons

 

 

 

 

 

 

DGPS (cont’d)

There’s no DGPS indicator on the Chart

 

 

screen, and:

 

 

The BEACON RX SELF-TEST AND SOFT-

• Wait 30 minutes after start-up (only if

 

a new unit) so the receiver can find a

 

WARE message reads PASSED, AND

 

THE DGPS STATUS message reads

differential transmitter within range)

 

SEARCHING.

check local knowledge or transmit-

 

 

ters).

 

 

• Check for high noise level, possibly

 

 

due to a storm front, or for local inter-

 

 

ference at the marina or on the ves-

 

 

sel. See the Northstar 961 Operations

 

 

and Reference Manual (GM1700) for

 

 

details about noise-level meanings.

 

 

• Turn off power to each and all of the

 

 

vessel’s other instruments, one at a

 

 

time, to isolate the source of the inter-

 

 

ference.

 

 

• Try manually selecting and setting a

 

 

DGPS beacon station to be used to

 

 

see if the signal can be received.

 

 

• Consult the Coast Guard's Local

 

 

Notice to Mariners to determine if

 

 

there may be a scheduled mainte-

 

 

nance outage for the station you’re

 

 

trying to use.

 

 

• For additional guidance, call the

 

 

Northstar Service Department.

 

 

 

DGPS (cont’d)

There’s no DGPS indicator on the CHART

 

 

screen, and:

 

 

The BEACON RX SELF-TEST AND SOFT-

• No DGPS corrections have been

 

WARE reads PASSED, and the DGPS

received, and the system has

 

STATUS message reads OLD CORREC-

returned to non-differential operation.

 

TIONS.

You may be out of range of a transmit-

 

 

ter, or if you’re experiencing bad

 

 

weather, noise may be interfering. In

 

 

either case, you must wait.

 

 

 

DGPS (cont’d)

There’s no DGPS indicator on the CHART

 

 

screen, and:

 

 

The BEACON RX SELF-TEST AND SOFT-

• Wait for the satellite configuration to

 

WARE reads PASSED, and the DGPS

 

STATUS message reads POOR DOPS.

automatically update, which should

 

 

only take a few minutes.

 

 

 

DGPS (cont’d)

There’s no DGPS indicator on the CHART

 

 

screen, and:

 

 

BCN UNHEALTHY is displayed.

• Wait—the transmitter is switching to

 

 

another beacon. You can try manually

 

 

switching to another transmitter.

 

 

 

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961X, 961XD specifications

NorthStar Navigation has long been a leader in marine navigation systems, and the NorthStar 961XD and 961X are no exceptions. These cutting-edge devices bring advanced navigation capabilities to both recreational boaters and professional mariners, ensuring precise positioning and enhanced safety on the water.

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.

One of the standout features of the NorthStar 961XD and 961X is their intuitive user interface. The devices boast a large, high-resolution color display that provides clear visibility in various lighting conditions, including bright sunlight. The menu-driven system allows users to quickly access essential functions, making it easy to plot courses, set waypoints, and track routes on the go.

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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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