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  • Page 1 NSS evo3 Operator Manual ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Navico product references This manual can refer to the following Navico products: • Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar) • Broadband 3G™ Radar (Broadband 3G Radar) • Broadband 4G™ Radar (Broadband 4G Radar) Preface | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Copyright Copyright © 2016 Navico Holding AS. Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or system: www.simrad- yachting.com. Compliance statements This equipment complies with: •...
  • Page 5 The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com. The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s internal memory.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Saving waypoints Creating routes Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Chart overlay Insight and C-MAP charts Navionics charts Chart settings 37 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Routes Tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs Contents | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 AUTO mode (auto compass) NoDrift mode NAV mode WIND mode Turn pattern steering Using the NSS evo3 in an AP24/AP28 system Using the autopilot in an EVC system Using the NSS evo3 in an AP70/AP80 system Autopilot settings 63 Radar...
  • Page 8 AIS target symbols Viewing information about AIS targets Calling an AIS vessel AIS SART 100 Vessel alarms 101 Vessel settings 103 Instrument panels 103 Dashboards 103 Customizing the Instruments panel 104 Audio 104 Enabling audio Contents | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 124 Preventive maintenance 124 Cleaning the display unit 124 Cleaning the media port door 124 Checking the keys 124 Checking the connectors 124 NMEA Data logging 125 Software upgrades 126 Backing up your system data Contents | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Power key - press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF Press once to display the System Controls dialog, additional presses to toggle through three default dimming levels Card reader door Dual card reader slots Introduction | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: The Home Page

    Each application connected to the system is presented on panels. The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination with other panels in a multiple panel page. All application pages are accessed from the Home page. Introduction | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    For more information, refer to "Adding new favorite pages" on page 20. Integration of 3 party devices Several 3 party devices can be connected to the NSS evo3. The applications are displayed on separate panels or integrated with other panels. Introduction | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 13 Refer to "Video" on page 115 for more information. BEP CZone integration The NSS evo3 integrates with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoring a distributed power system on your vessel. The CZone icon is available in the Tools panel on the Home page when a CZone system is available on the network.

  • Page 14: Remote Controllers

    You can connect a remote controller to the network and remotely control the unit. To find out which remote controllers can be used, refer to the product web page at: www.simrad-yachting.com. A separate manual is included with the remote controller. Introduction | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    You can also cycle the preset backlight levels by short presses on the Power key. Night mode The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions. Ú Note: Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night mode is selected! Basic operation | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Wireless

    Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option. Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling. Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel. Basic operation | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Using Menus And Dialogs

    You activate a panel by tapping it. Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page You can display the Favorites panel as a pop-up on any page by pressing and holding the Home key. Basic operation | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Creating A Man Overboard Waypoint

    To view files, refer to "Files" on page 120. Basic operation | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Customizing Your System

    Select the adjust splits option in the dialog Adjust the panel size by dragging the adjustment icon Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels, by pressing the rotary knob or the Enter key. Customizing your system | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Password Protection

    Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels), if required Save the page layout. The system displays the new favorite page, and the new page is included in the list of favorite pages on the Home page. Customizing your system | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Edit Favorite Pages

    Select Edit to change an instrument gauge followed by the gauge you want to change Select the content you want to display from the Choose Data dialog Select Menu and then Finish editing to save your changes. Customizing your system | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: Bridge Control

    When the displays are included in a bridge, you can configure twelve page configurations (presets) for each bridge. Adding displays to a Bridge Ú Note: All displays must be turned on to be available for bridge configuration. Open the Bridge Configuration dialog Customizing your system | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 23 Repeat step 3 and 4 until a page is configured for all displays in all Bridge presets Select the edit icon again to leave the edit mode and to save your configuration Customizing your system | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 24 You display an overview of available Bridge presets by swiping down on Bridge Control on the Home page. When you select one of the preset configurations all devices included in that bridge will switch to the pre-configured pages. Customizing your system | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Charts

    If you have different chart types available - embedded, in the card slot, or on the Ethernet network - you can show two different chart types simultaneously on a page with two chart panels. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Panning The Chart

    Displays the chart with the direction the vessel is ACTUALLY traveling directed upward, which in some cases is not the direction the vessel is headed. Look ahead Moves the vessel icon closer to the bottom of the screen so that you can maximize your view ahead. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    You can reposition the measuring points by dragging either icon as long as the measuring function is active Ú Note: The bearing is always measured from the grey icon to the blue icon. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Saving Waypoints

    All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears flat. When the 3D chart option is selected, the Pan and the Rotate icons appear on the chart panel. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Chart Overlay

    2 knots) or green (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in that location. If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 30 Removes contour lines from the chart. Raster charts Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart. Raster transparency Controls the transparency of raster imagery. High resolution bathymetry Enables and disables higher concentration of contour lines. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 31 (darker shades) water. After enabling Safety depth, specify the desired safety depth limit. The Safety depth sets the limit at which depths will be drawn without blue shading. Depth filter Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter limit. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Navionics Charts

    Adjusts what SonarChart Live rendering treats as the safety depth. This affects the coloring of the SonarChart Live area. As the vessel approaches the safety depth, the SonarChart Live area will gradually change from a simple grey/white to red. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 33 No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay Photo transparency The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 34 Highlights areas of shallow water. This allows you to highlight areas of water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30 feet). No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Chart Settings

    Determines which icon to use on 3D charts. Boat settings The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route. The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use Navionics Dock-to-dock autorouting and easy routing features. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 36 Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart. Waypoints, Routes, Tracks Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Also opens the Waypoints, Routes and Tracks dialogs you can use to manage them. Charts | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms dialog" on page 118. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 38: Routes

    Selected routepoints are colored red. Only two routepoints can be selected, and the system discards any routepoints between your selected start and end points. Select Accept to start the automatic routing. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Tracks

    Tracks are made up of a series of points connected by line segments whose length depends on the frequency of the recording. Ú Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks Dialogs

    The Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed by selecting the Waypoints button on the Tools panel on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: Navigating

    Routepoint information Position panels You can switch between displaying the Nav panel or the Position panel. The Position panel is activated from the menu. By default, there is one position panel available showing GPS position. Navigating | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 43: Navigate To Cursor Position

    Start navigating a route from the Route dialog You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by: Selecting the Waypoint tool from the Home page and then the Routes tab • • Selecting the route details from the menu Navigating | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Navigating With The Autopilot

    Rhumb lines are tracks of constant bearing. It is possible to travel between two locations using Rhumb line computation, but the distance would usually be greater than if Great circle is used. Arrival radius Sets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint. Navigating | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 45: Arrival Alarm

    Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the NSS evo3. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.

  • Page 46: Tripintel

    You can manually start the recording later from the TripIntel page. You can turn off the automatic trip detection feature from the Tracks and Trip settings dialog. TripIntel | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: Start And Stop Trip Recordings

    Vessel Setup page. You must select the Fuel Remaining measurement type. • Fuel consumed by engine(s) • Fuel tank level sensor(s) Ú Note: This is only for the TripIntel page and the economy graph. TripIntel | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 48: Tide Gauge

    History list and then select the name in the Trip History details dialog. This opens the Trip name dialog where you can change the trip name. TripIntel | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 49 TripIntel | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Autopilot

    Autopilot pop up You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up. The pop-up has a fixed position on the page, and it is available for all pages except when an Autopilot panel is active. Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 51 Data fields The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel: Course to steer Distance to destination Distance to next waypoint Speed over ground Course over ground Cross track error (L: left or R: right) Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Autopilot Modes

    Tacking in AUTO mode Ú Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog and is not available for NAC-1 autopilot computers. Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Nodrift Mode

    Ú Note: To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the NSS evo3 must have valid position input. Autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.

  • Page 54: Wind Mode

    The set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are entered from the compass heading and the wind transducer at the moment the WIND mode is selected. From that point the autopilot changes the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change. Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Turn Pattern Steering

    U-Turn changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite direction. The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be changed during the turn. Ú Note: Refer to the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual for information about Rate limit settings. C-turn Steers the vessel in a circle.
  • Page 56 Activate AUTO mode, select depth contour steering and monitor the depth reading. Select the port or starboard option in the turn dialog to initiate the depth contour steering to follow the bottom sloping to starboard or to port: Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: Using The Nss Evo3 In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    Using the NSS evo3 in an AP24/AP28 system Command transfer If your NSS evo3 is connected to an autopilot system including an AP24 or AP28 control unit, only one control unit can be active at the same time. An inactive control unit is indicated with a square with a cross symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.
  • Page 58 In an Open system setup, the MFD can take control of the autopilot by selecting the Mode button on the Autopilot controller pop-up and then selecting Take cmd in the CMD transfer Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 59 MFD. When control of the autopilot is requested from another control unit, a prompt is displayed in the MFD to authorize command transfer. Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Autopilot Settings

    Installation settings are defined during commissioning of the autopilot system. No changes should later be done to these settings Both user settings and installation settings depends on which autopilot computer that is connected to the system. Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 61 The lock function is not available on a unit which has autopilot control! If the NSS evo3 is part of an AP24/AP28 system, all other autopilot control units can be locked for autopilot control from the AP24/ AP28 control unit.
  • Page 62 Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual. Commissioning Ú Note: Only available for NAC-1 autopilot computers. Used for commissioning the rudder or virtual rudder feedback. See the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual. Autopilot | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 63: Radar

    Racons. You can select a dual radar panel by pressing and holding the Radar application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two radar panels. Radar | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: Radar Overlay

    You can also put the radar in transmit mode from the System Controls dialog. Radar Range You adjust radar range by turning the rotary knob or by selecting the zoom icons on the radar panel. Radar | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    A waypoint is saved at the cursor position if active or at the vessel's position if the cursor is not active on the panel, by doing the following: • Pressing the rotary knob Pressing the Mark key • • Using the new waypoint option in the menu Radar | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 66: Radar Sector Blanking

    Not all controls are adjustable in each mode. The following list shows preset controls and adjustability for each control. Range Threshold Custom: Adjustable Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Full* Harbor: 30% Offshore: Full* Offshore: 30% Weather: Full* Weather: 0% Bird: Up to 24nm Bird: 0% Radar | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 67 If the gain is set too high, the image might be cluttered with background noise. Gain has a manual and an automatic mode. You toggle between automatic and manual mode in the slide bar, or by pressing and holding the rotary knob. Radar | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 68: Advanced Radar Options

    Noise Reject control to High and the threshold as low as possible. The default is 30% for less clutter on the screen. If OFF is selected for the NSS evo3, the range performance is about equal to 3G radar. In some areas where extreme high interference may exist, try OFF for best radar image.

  • Page 69: Radar View Options

    Radar motion is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either TM (True motion) or RM (Relative motion). The radar position can only be changed when the radar is transmitting. Radar | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 70: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    Ensure that the cursor is not active Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select the marker you wish to offset Select the set offset option Position the cursor on the radar panel to set the offset position Radar | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 73. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance. Ú Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the NSS evo3. MARPA target symbols The system uses the target symbols shown below.

  • Page 72: Recording Radar Data

    (valid GPS position and heading sensor connected to the radar server). Recording radar data You can record radar data and save the file internally in the NSS evo3 unit, or save it onto a memory card inserted into the unit’s card reader.

  • Page 73: Radar Settings

    "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 102. An alarm triggers if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone. Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or NSS evo3 Installation manuals. Radar | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Echosounder

    For more information how to select the source for a panel, refer to "Source" on page 77. Zooming the image You can zoom the image by: Echosounder | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: Using The Cursor On The Image

    You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active. When you select Finish measuring or press the X key, the image resumes to normal scrolling. Echosounder | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Saving Waypoints

    It is good for bottom discrimination and wide area search. • A high frequency, for example 200 kHz, offers higher discrimination and is less sensitive to noise. It is good for separating targets and for higher speed vessels. Echosounder | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 77: Advanced Options

    The source can be the internal Echosounder, another MFD on the Ethernet network, or a Echosounder module. To define sources, refer to the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual. Ú Note: Using two transducers at the same frequency ranges can cause interference between the two, and they can show up on the image as vertical lines.

  • Page 78: Start Recording Log Data

    Ú Note: XTF format is for use only with select 3rd party Echosounder viewing tools. Save to Select whether the recording is to be saved internally or to a memory card in the card reader. Echosounder | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Stop Recording Log Data

    If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which channel to display. You exit the replay mode by pressing the X key or by selecting the X symbol in the upper right corner of the replay image. Echosounder View options Echosounder | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 80 ID appears on the panel. Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish. Echosounder | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Echosounder Settings

    Network Echosounder You can share the Echosounder images from this unit with other units connected on the Ethernet network. For more information about how to setup Echosounder, refer to the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual. Overlay downscan When a DownScan source is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image.
  • Page 82 Installation Used for defining Echosounder sources available for selection in the Source menu option. For information about defining sources, refer to the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual. For information about Source selection, refer to "Source" on page 77. ForwardScan Installation Used for ForwardScan installation and setup.

  • Page 83: Structurescan

    • using the panel zoom icons • by pinching or spreading on the screen Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel. StructureScan | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Using The Cursor On The Structurescan Panel

    You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then doing one of the following: • Pressing the rotary knob Pressing the Mark key • • Using the new waypoint option in the menu StructureScan | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Viewing Structurescan History

    This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint exactly on the StructureScan image, and if you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image. StructureScan | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: Advanced Structurescan Settings

    Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth (Downscan) and distance (SideScan). Recording StructureScan data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the NSS evo3 unit, or onto memory card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 78. StructureScan...

  • Page 87: Structuremap

    When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the StructureScan transducer is reduced, but the width and the length of the image history is increased. Ú Note: Live mode does not save any data. If the unit is turned off, all recent data is lost. StructureMap | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Structuremap Tips

    You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as the source. Unavailable options are greyed. Range Sets the search range. StructureMap | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 89 The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Clear live history Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current data. Record data Records StructureScan data. Source Selects StructureMap source. StructureMap | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 90: Forwardscan

    You can also connect the ForwardScan transducer to the Sonar2 port on your NSS evo3 unit, leaving the Sonar1 port available for a CHIRP transducer. Ú Note: When a ForwardScan transducer connected to the NSS evo3 is in use. Transducers connected to Sonar1 port will be paused. Warning: Do not rely on this equipment as your principle source of navigation or hazard detection.

  • Page 91: Setting Up The Forwardscan Image

    Displays lines on the screen that make it easier to quickly estimate depth and the underwater objects. Heading extension You can use the heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values. ForwardScan | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Forwardscan Setup

    If you travel into water shallow enough to cross into the critical zone, the Critical Zone alarm is activated. You can display the critical warning zones by activating the Show zones menu option. ForwardScan | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 93 (for example; bottom of the keel, rudder, or skeg) in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. Before setting the offset, measure the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. ForwardScan | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 94 Depth below surface (waterline) offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the surface - this should be set as a positive value. For example, +0.5 m (+1.77 ft). For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0. ForwardScan | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 95: Wireless Connection

    (in Access point mode). Ú Note: For safety reasons, Autopilot and CZone functions cannot be controlled from a wireless device. Connecting a tablet Install the GoFree App on the tablet before following this procedure. Wireless connection | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 96: Uploading Log Files To Insight Genesis

    Recorded log files can also be uploaded to Insight Genesis if you have specified Upload to Insight Genesis in the Record Echo dialog. For more information, refer to "Start Recording log data" on page 78. Wireless connection | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Wireless Settings

    Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For more information, refer to the NSS evo3 Installation Manual. Connect to a wireless hotspot Displays the Wireless device dialog that you can use to connect the wireless functionality to a wireless hotspot.

  • Page 98: Ais

    From a chart panel you can search for AIS targets by using the Find option in the menu. If the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position. | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: Calling An Ais Vessel

    If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to other vessels from the NSS evo3. The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.

  • Page 100: Vessel Alarms

    If you select the AIS SART icon on the chart panel, then you can see the AIS MOB details. Vessel alarms You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost. | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Vessel Settings

    By default, all targets are shown on the panel if an AIS device is connected to the system. You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings, distance, and vessel speed. | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 102 A different line style is used on the extension lines to indicate motion, as shown below. AIS vessels shown with Absolute motion AIS vessels shown with Relative motion AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: Instrument Panels

    Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a colored background Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu Instrument panels| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 104: Audio

    Audio If a SonicHub server, a FUSION marine entertainment system, or NMEA 2000 audio system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the NSS evo3 to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. When connected to a WM-3 Satellite module with an active subscription, you can include SiriusXM products on your system.
  • Page 105 Bluetooth) or IOS device (over USB and Bluetooth). Ú Note: You must be in a valid location to use Pandora. Refer to the Pandora website for more information. Use menu controls to run Pandora on the smart device. Audio| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: The Audio Panel

    Select to select frequency rewind/play fast previous/next Press and hold to tune in a channel forward track Select to select next/previous favorite channel Select to start Select to pause playback Select to display the volume slider Audio| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 107: Setting Up The Audio System

    The speakers Speaker zones The NSS evo3 can be set up to control different audio zones. The number of zones depends on the audio server connected to your system. You can adjust balance, volume and volume limit settings individually for each zone.

  • Page 108: Favorite Channels

    You can create a list of your favorite Sirius channels from within the channels list. You cannot add unsubscribed channels. Locking channels You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted. A 4-digit-code must be entered to lock channels and the same code entered to unlock the channels. Audio| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: Weather

    Chart panel: • When you select a GRIB file with the File manager, the import option is available. Use it to import a GRIB file into memory. Select the GRIB file to import the data. Weather| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 110 The Forecast menu option displays the GRIB file currently in memory and overlaid on the chart. Select the Forecast menu option to import a new GRIB file into memory. Importing a new file overwrites the GRIB data in memory. Wind barbs Pressure contours GRIB information window Weather| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: Siriusxm Weather

    (preferred). It also includes antenna status, service level, and the electronic serial number for the weather module. Sirius weather display Sirius weather can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel. When weather overlay is selected, the chart menu increases to show the available weather options. Weather| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 112 Turn Cloud tops on/off. Cloud tops indicate the height of the top of the clouds. The color palette used is grey with darker greys indicating lower clouds. Cloud tops cannot be shown at the same time as Precipitation or Echo Tops. Weather| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 113 You can select a marine zone on a chart and view its forecast. You can also select a marine zone as your current zone of interest and you will be notified of any weather warnings in that zone. Weather| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 114: Weather Alarms

    Animating Sirius weather graphics The NSS evo3 records the weather information you have turned on, and this information can be used to animate past or future weather conditions. The amount of information available in the system depends on the amount of weather activity;...

  • Page 115: Video

    Setting up the video panel Video source NSS evo3 supports two video input channels. You can select to view one channel only, or to cycle the image between available video cameras. The cycle period can be set from 5 to 120 seconds.
  • Page 116 When the connection is established the menu changes to include access to FLIR camera control. Ú Note: You can take over camera control from any NSS evo3 unit connected to the Ethernet network. Panning and tilting the FLIR camera When the connection to the FLIR camera is established, pan and tilt panel buttons appear on the video panel.

  • Page 117: Time Plots

    Time plots The NSS evo3 can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels. The Time plot panel The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows.

  • Page 118: Alarms

    There is no time-out on the alarm message or siren. They remain until you acknowledge the alarm or until the reason for the alarm is removed. Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. Alarms| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 119 The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 120: Tools

    You can copy screen captures and logs to a card in the card reader. You can also export System Settings, Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a card. Exporting files is covered in the section "Maintenance" on page 124. Tools| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 121: Find

    Social Map charts. When you log on, the system automatically gives you a notification if a new software version is available for your system. If an update is available, you can download it to a card slot or defer the download until later. Tools| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 122: Simulator

    You can also use your own recorded log data files in the simulator. Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. Simulator| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 123 Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course come from the selected source file. Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position. Ú Note: This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 124: Maintenance

    PDF files), this may reduce the allowed file size for the log file. The system logs as much data as possible within the file size limitation, and then it starts overwriting the oldest data. Maintenance| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 125: Software Upgrades

    PPI to indicate this feature is enabled. Software upgrades The latest software is available for download from our website, www.simrad-yachting.com. Before initiating an update to the unit itself, be sure to back up any potentially valuable user data.

  • Page 126: Backing Up Your System Data

    If your MFD is connected to the Internet, you can download the software update from the Updates Dialog into a memory card. You can also download the software update from www.simrad-yachting.com to a memory card inserted in a smart device or PC connected to the internet.
  • Page 127 This is necessary to allow user data to be synchronized across multiple units on an Ethernet network. If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system. Ú Note: When user data is purged from the memory, it cannot be recovered. Maintenance| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 128 Depth contour tracking 56 Selecting chart type 26 Dodging 53 Settings 35 EVC system 57 Using the cursor 27 Follow-up steering 52 Vessel symbol 26 Gybing 55 Zooming 26 Indication in Status bar 50 Index | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 129 Using the cursor 75 Importing data 109 View history 76 Information window 111 View options 79 Overlay on chart panel 110 View recorded data 79 Zoom bar 74 Zoom bars 80 Home page background 19 Index | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 130 Range 64 NMEA Data logging 124 Recording data 72 NMEA Sea clutter 68 Exporting log file 125 Sea State 69 Noise rejection 77 Sensitivity 71 Settings 73 Source 64 Operation Target boost 69 Touch 16 Index | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 131 SmartCraft VesselView 13 Tools Smartphone connection 96 Tools Software upgrade 125 Find items 121 Software version 5 Touch Software Operation 16 How to update 126 Touchscreen SonicHub 104 Locking 16 Speaker zones 107 Tracks Index | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 132 Alarms 114 Showing weather details 109 WheelKey Configure 19 Wind barbs 109 Wireless hotspot Connect and disconnect 95 Wireless Devices details 97 Smartphone connection 96 Tablet connection 95 XTE limit 45 xtf format 78 Index | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...
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