Simrad NSS Installation Guide

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10 | NSS overview | NSS Installation ManualSupplied with NSS display Optional accessoryHD RADARNEP-2LSS-1WEATHERAUDIO SonicHubExternal GPS: GS15Aut

| 11 NSS overview | NSS Installation ManualVIDEO IN Optional accessoryHD RadarECHOSOUNDERBSM-1 or BSM-2NEP-2LSS-1WEATHERAUDIO External GPS: GS15Au

12 | Planning the installation | NSS Installation ManualPlanning the installationPreparing for installationTools required324567811 Drill2 Jig Saw3

| 13 Planning the installation | NSS Installation ManualCheck the contents23455678910111221Key Description Key Description1 Sun Cover 7 Bracket mou

14 | Planning the installation | NSS Installation ManualMounting locationChoose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. The displa

| 15 Mounting the NSS display | NSS Installation ManualMounting the NSS displayPanel mount2Attach the  ush mounting template to the selected mount

16 | Mounting the NSS display | NSS Installation ManualBracket mountDrill cable and fastener pilot holes.Using the bracket as a template, mark place

| 17 Wiring the NSS | NSS Installation ManualWiring the NSSWiring guidelinesDon’t do this Do thisDon’t make sharp bends in the cables Do make drip

18 | Connecting power | NSS Installation ManualConnecting power Power connection (basic)The NSS display can be powered by either 12 V or 24 V DC. Di

| 19 Connecting power | NSS Installation Manual12 - 24 V DCRedBlackPower Control MasterPower Control SlaveBoradband RadarYellowRedBlackYellowRedBla

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20 | Connecting power | NSS Installation Manual External alarmBlue wire on power cable:An external alarm can be connected to one or more displays o

| 21 External GPS | NSS Installation ManualExternal GPSMounting locationDepending on vessel design and materials, certain mounting locations chosen

22 | External GPS | NSS Installation ManualEchosounderInternal echosounderThe NSS7 and NSS8 have an Internal Broadband Echosounder. Navico transduce

| 23 External GPS | NSS Installation ManualTransducer adapter cablesFor vessels with existing transducers that do not have the Navico blue 7 pin co

24 | External GPS | NSS Installation ManualEchosounder setupSelect echosounder sourceChoose the Echosounder source in the Echo Settings . MENU >

| 25 External GPS | NSS Installation Manualment, divide the SOG by the paddlewheel speed, and multiply the product by 100. Calibration range: 50-10

26 | RADAR | NSS Installation ManualRADARBroadband radar (BR24 and 3G)+_NMEA2000 cablesSimNet cablesEthernet cableEthernet cables ifusing NEP-2FUSEF

| 27 RADAR | NSS Installation ManualHD radar+_Magnetic heading source required for Chart Overlay / MARPAN2k-SimNet CableSimNet cablesEthernet cable

28 | RADAR | NSS Installation ManualRadar setupSetup and con guration of the Broadband radar has been simpli ed compared to traditional pulse rada

| 29 RADAR | NSS Installation ManualSidelobe suppression  Note: This control should only be adjusted by experienced radar users. Target loss in ha

| 3 NSS Installation ManualPrefaceAs Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to theproduct at any time wh

30 | Video In | NSS Installation ManualVideo InConnect up to two composite video cameras to each display unit using the supplied Video / Data cable.

| 31 NMEA0183 | NSS Installation ManualNMEA0183To exchange NME0183 data, the NSS display has a NMEA0183 serial port, providing both an input and an

32 | NMEA0183 | NSS Installation ManualSerial port setupNMEA 0183 setup is done from the Network Settings page. Receive waypointSelect this option t

| 33 NMEA2000 / SimNet | NSS Installation Manual NMEA2000 / SimNetNMEA 2000 is a combined electrical and data speci cation.NMEA2000 and SimNet is

34 | NMEA2000 / SimNet | NSS Installation ManualPlanning and installing a SimNet backbonePlan the SimNet backbone carefully Note: For part numbers r

| 35 NMEA2000 / SimNet | NSS Installation ManualIn the slightly larger system below, power is connected at one end using termi-nated power cable, a

36 | NMEA2000 / SimNet | NSS Installation ManualFor larger systems introduce power at central point in the backbone to “balance” the voltage drop of

| 37 NMEA2000 / SimNet | NSS Installation ManualData bridgingNMEA 0183 to SimNet / NMEA2000: All supported NMEA 0183 sentences entering the system

38 | NMEA2000 / SimNet | NSS Installation Manual NMEA 2000 / SimNet setupData setup is required on initial start up of the system, or if any part of

| 39 Ethernet (NETWORK port) | NSS Installation Manual Ethernet (NETWORK port)The NSS system uses an Ethernet network to interconnect high bandw

4 | NSS Installation Manualmeasures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver• Connect t

40 | Ethernet (NETWORK port) | NSS Installation ManualExpanding the NSS12With the NSS12, up to three ethernet devices can be connected directly to t

| 41 Ethernet (NETWORK port) | NSS Installation ManualEthernet setupNo special setup is required for establishing an ethernet network, it is all ‘p

42 | Autopilot | NSS Installation ManualAutopilotThe Simrad NSS includes complete autopilot integration. When NSS is connected to a com-patible Simr

| 43 Autopilot | NSS Installation ManualUsing the SG05 EVC gatewayThe SG05 is connected to the SimNet network in place of Autopilot computer. It co

44 | Autopilot | NSS Installation Manualcontrol head, refer to the AP24 Operator manual (part no 20222535) or the AP28 Operator manual (part no 2022

| 45 Autopilot | NSS Installation ManualRudder drive setupThe rudder drive setup controls how the autopilot computer controls the steering system.D

46 | Autopilot | NSS Installation ManualCompass calibrationBefore the compass calibration is started, make sure that there is enough open water arou

| 47 Autopilot | NSS Installation Manual1. Find the bearing from the boat position to a visible object. Use a chart or a chart plotter2. Steer th

48 | Autopilot | NSS Installation ManualSetting sailing parameters  Note: Sailing parameter settings are only available if the boat type is set to

| 49 Autopilot | NSS Installation ManualIf the value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be unstable.Counter rudderCo

| 5 Contents | NSS Installation ManualContents7 NSS overview8 Front - Controls9 Rear - Connectors10 NSS7/NSS8 typical system example11 NSS12 po

50 | Autopilot | NSS Installation ManualNavigation change limitThis parameter de nes the maximum course change where the autopilot is allowed to au

| 51 CZone connection to SimNet | NSS Installation ManualCZone connection to SimNetWhen interfacing to C-ZONE network it is recommended to use a BE

52 | CZone connection to SimNet | NSS Installation ManualCZone setupIn order to communicate with the CZone modules connected to the network, the NSS

| 53 Applying Software Updates | NSS Installation Manual Applying Software Updates From time to time Simrad releases software updates to it’s exis

54 | Applying Software Updates | NSS Installation ManualSelect update to run * 0: Cancel 1: “NSS-xxxx.upd”Turn the rotary knob so that the aster

| 55 Dimensioned Drawings | NSS Installation Manual Dimensioned DrawingsNSS715229.5 mm (9.03")260 mm (10.23")161 mm (6.33")168.5 mm

56 | Dimensioned Drawings | NSS Installation ManualNSS8288 mm (11.33")197 mm (7.75")192 mm (7.56")199 mm (7.83")SUN COVER26.5 mm

| 57 Dimensioned Drawings | NSS Installation ManualNSS12357.5 mm (14.07")250 mm (9.84")265 mm (10.43")231 mm (9.09")229.5 mm (9

58 | Connector Pinouts | NSS Installation ManualConnector PinoutsPowerPower ConnectorPower Connector1432Power Cable: 000-00129-001 (included)Power C

| 59 Accessory cables | NSS Installation ManualNMEA2000SimNet / NMEA2000 Connector34512Pin Function1 CAN_H2 SimNet power (+) 12 V DC3 SimNet powe

6 | Contents | NSS Installation Manual39 Ethernet (NETWORK port)39 Connecting directly to a single device 39 Connecting to multiple devices41 Eth

60 | Accessory cables | NSS Installation Manual Accessory cables Simnet cablesPart Number DescriptionSIMKIT-1 SimNet Starter Kit:• 24005845

| 61 Supported data | NSS Installation ManualSupported dataNMEA 2000 PGN ListNMEA 2000 PGN (receive)59392 ISO Acknowledgement59904 ISO Request60928

62 | Supported data | NSS Installation Manual129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message129808 DSC Call Information130074 Route and WP Service -

| 63 Supported data | NSS Installation ManualNMEA2000 PGN (transmit)61184 Parameter Request/Command65287 Con gure Temperature INSOcts65289 Trim T

64 | Supported data | NSS Installation Manual NMEA0183 supported sentencesTX / RX GPSReceive GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDATransmit GGA GLL GSA GSV VTG ZDA

| 65 Speci cations | NSS Installation ManualSpeci cations19Multi Function Display NSS7 NSS8 NSS12DisplayDisplay resolution 480 x 640 (H x W) 800

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| 7 NSS overview | NSS Installation ManualNSS overviewNSS Sport Touchscreen multifunction display range includes three display sizes: 6.4” (VGA) ,8

8 | NSS overview | NSS Installation ManualFront - ControlsMARKMOBGOTOMENUPAG ESSTBYINMOBOUTAUTOSIMRADNSS 7PUSH TO ENTER12 23456789101 Touchscreen2

| 9 NSS overview | NSS Installation ManualRear - ConnectorsNSS12 NSS7 & NSS823455523451Key Function Description1 ECHOBuilt in Broadband Echosou