Explorer | NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 instruction

Explorer 657

Fishﬁnder and Chartplotter

Installation and Operation Manual

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NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 operation manual Explorer

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Explorer Could result in death or serious injury Possible injury or deathCould result in minor or moderate injury DamagePage Contents Tides window User card window 15 AIS Installation Other Nmea instruments Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors Introduction Overview Cleaning and maintenancePlug-in cards 657 can use two kinds of plug-in card Removing the display unit Changing the plug-in cardTurn the display unit off see -2 and put the dust cover on Replacing the display unit Using the menus Using the keysBasic Operation Overview of the keys Turning off manually Turning on and off / auto power Turning on manually Night mode Backlight and night modeTo cancel MOB or set another MOB Man overboard MOB Simulate mode Alarms657 has user settable alarms see section Main windows Page Multi window displays Selecting a favorite display Favorite displaysAdding a favorite display to the list Deleting a favorite display from the list Data header Setting the data header for a displayCompass Displays can show data at the top, called the data header Going to a waypoint or to a point on the chart Navigation ChartIntroduction to navigating Navigating to a point Cancelling a route Starting a route from the chart windowPreparing Starting a route from the routes window To go to the Chart window, press then select Chart Chart windowTypical chart window shows Land Sea Cursor see section Typical waypoint see section Chart scale Chart modesChart symbols and information Latitude and longitude Perspective view Finding a chart symbolDistance and bearing calculator Projected course Tracks and tracking Navigation Highway windowTime intervals Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Waypoints window Navigation Waypoints Managing waypoints Displaying a waypoint on the chartCreating a new waypoint Moving a waypoint Deleting all waypoints Navigation RoutesChanging a waypoint’s data Sort Waypoints Routes window Creating a new route from the chart windowManaging routes Creating a new route Editing a route from the chart Displaying a route on the chartEditing a route Creating a new route from the routes window Satellites Sonar fishfinding Introduction UsingSatellite window Satellite window shows Strength of echoes Interpreting the display Frequency and cone width Bottom typesWater Depth When to use 200 kHz When to use 50 kHzShadows Example of shadows When to use 50/200 kHz When to use Mixed Minute ago Seconds ago Now KHz display 200/50 Khz display Mixed display Fish symbols Fish detection and display Where to find fishFish arches 657 has two range modes RangeAuto Zoom range and offset Gain and threshold Changing modeGain window This display is called the gain window Sonar history display no split Sonar fishfinding Displays Sonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displays Extended history modeScreen. Press to return to the most recent echo History position bar Sonar 50/200 display Sonar Bottom display Sonar A-Scope display Setting gain and thresholdFish recognition Bottom type Data window Gauges windowSelecting a Gauges layout Changing a gauge layout What the fuel computer does Fuel functions and displayFuel window Fuel window shows When 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 Making a curve Fuel consumption curvesStart running the boat in a straight line Press twice, then select Fuel Renaming a curve Using a curveDeleting a curve Selecting a curve Calibration 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 Deleting a file from the user card 15 AISSorting the file names Rereading the file information Viewing AIS Vessels AIS Windows Safety msgs rxVessels Displaying Full AIS Details Displays Distress Poll 16 DSC/Buddy track windows Boat positions Using the displays Displaying a boat on the chartCreating a waypoint Deleting a boat Setting up SmartCraft Setup option menusTime see Favorites see 17-14 Simulate see Auto power off Setup SystemFactory reset Language Setting map datum Setup ChartRotation Palette Map shift Nmea datum offsetApplying a map shift Map shift Lat/lon grid Pulse power Setup SonarFrequency Digit size Setup Fuel Setup GPSGPS Source Dgps Source Setup tanks Setup enginesSource Num engines Distance Setup TrackTime Record Setup Logs Setup AIS Show Dangerous OnlyReset total dist Reset engine hours Symbol Alarm Setup AlarmsArrival radius Anchor alarm Alarm sounds when it is on Temperature Setup UnitsSetup Comms Fuel Temperature filter Setup CalibrateSpeed Speed filter Setup Favorites Setup TimeKeel Offset Speed range Setup Simulate InstallationSimulate Mode Installation Options and Accessories Installation What comes withOptional sensors and instruments GPS or Dgps antenna For GPS navigation see section Pin Wire Function Power/data cableConnections Display unit 18-3 Black Yellow Blue Flush Mounting Installation The display unitBracket Mounting There are two mounting arrangements Basic power Installation Power/data cableBlack Power/data cable Red Yellow Fuse 2A Auto power Installing 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 Other Nmea instruments Installation Northstar VHF radio Enter setup data to set up the 657 to your Installation Setup and testIf the display unit is bracket mounted, adjust Tilt and rotation for best viewing and hand Appendix a Specifications Adindan Afgooye List of datumsSouth American General problems Appendix B Troubleshooting Fuel consumption problems GPS navigation problems Twin engine installation shows only one flow rate Sonar fishfinding problemsErratic Fuel Flow readings There is no reading for fuel economy Bottom is displayed too far up the screen Bottom is not displayedThere is a double bottom trace displayed Glossary Appendix C Glossary and navigation data Navigation data TBMFT!COUNBSJOFDPN