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NorthStar 6000i Installation Manual

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6000i
NETWORKED NAVIGATION SYSTEM
I
M
NSTALLATION
ANUAL
Revision G
Part Number GM6KIM
Northstar
www.NorthstarNav.com
a unit of Brunswick New Technologies Marine Electronics
Service: 978/897-6600
30 Sudbury Road
Sales: 800/628-4487
Acton, Massachusetts 01720

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  • Page 1 6000i NETWORKED NAVIGATION SYSTEM NSTALLATION ANUAL Revision G Part Number GM6KIM Northstar www.NorthstarNav.com a unit of Brunswick New Technologies Marine Electronics Service: 978/897-6600 30 Sudbury Road Sales: 800/628-4487 Acton, Massachusetts 01720...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SECTION ONE: Introducing the 6000i Checking the 6000i package SECTION TWO: Installing and wiring the 6000i - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Bench-testing the 6000i Mounting the 6000i - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5...

  • Page 5: Section One: Introducing The 6000I

    PAL-compatible video sources, such as a video camera, TV, DVD, or VCR. For installation instructions for the Northstar 491 or Northstar radar, see the Northstar 491 Installation Manual (P/N GM495) or the Northstar Radar Installation Manual (P/N GMKRadIM or GMRad2KIM).
  • Page 6 To connect multiple units using Northstar’s N2 technology, Ethernet cables must be purchased separately (see ”SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i” starting on page 17). Table 2: Parts Kit contents for 6.4”, 8.4”, and 10.4” 6000i (P/N 6K-PK) Part name...
  • Page 7 SECTION ONE: Introducing the 6000i Table 5: 6000i Optional equipment Part name Part number Ethernet cables See Section 4 Remote control and batteries 6KRMC-A Spare batteries for remote control BL134 Additional antenna cable WC255 or WC263 Northstar Echosounder Northstar Radar 6000i Installation Manual, Rev.
  • Page 8 SECTION ONE: Introducing the 6000i Page 4 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G...

  • Page 9: Section Two: Installing And Wiring The 6000I

    CAUTION! Choosing the best mounting location Choose the mounting location carefully before you drill or cut. The 6000i should be installed in an accessible, dry location where the operator can easily use the controls and clearly see the display screen. Be sure to leave a direct path for all of the cables. The display screen is high-contrast and anti-reflective, and is viewable in direct sunlight, but for best results, install the 6000i out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 10: Mounting Dimensions

    SECTION TWO: Installing and wiring the 6000i Mounting dimensions Figures 1 – 5 show the overall unit dimensions. 3.12 Dimensions in inches 3.12 Dimensions in inches 3.12 Dimensions in inches Page 6 10.1 6.4" 6.25 Figure 1: Dimensions (6.4” unit) 8.4"...
  • Page 11 (not necessary for the 12” or 15” units). Flush mounting requires good ventilation behind the mounting panel. Poor ventilation may cause the 6000i to overheat, which, in turn, will cause the screen brightness to dim. For overall width and height requirements, see the Northstar 6000i 6000i Installation Manual, Rev.

  • Page 12: Wiring The 6000I

    CAUTION! Use the supplied flush-mount template to cut the hole for the 6000i, and use the supplied gasket between the 6000i and the instrument panel to help seal against water penetration. The use of anti-seize compound on the flush-mount studs and nuts is recommended.
  • Page 13 Table 6: Interface connector functions Connector name NMEA (18-pin connector) Ethernet (RJ-45) (TNC coaxial 50 Ohm) 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G SECTION TWO: Installing and wiring the 6000i NTSC FUSE VIDEO (7 Amp) ANTENNA INPUT ETHERNET REAR VIEW OF 6000i...
  • Page 14 Connecting the to ship’s power The 6000i is shipped with a 10-foot power cable that you can lengthen to a maximum of 25 feet: • for a cable length up to 15 feet, use 16-gauge wire or heavier • for a cable length from 15 to 25 feet, use 14-gauge wire or heavier If you lengthen the power cable, use an external fuse at the battery end as an added safety precaution.
  • Page 15 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G SECTION TWO: Installing and wiring the 6000i Grounding the 6000i to the vessel usually reduces interference. Without an earth grounding, performance may be reduced. Secure the green wire to the vessel’s nearest grounding point. If a noise-free earth grounding point isn’t available, cap and insulate the green...
  • Page 16 SECTION TWO: Installing and wiring the 6000i Page 12 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G...

  • Page 17: Section Three: Installing And Wiring The Antenna

    Don’t lengthen on shorten the cable beyond these limits. The AN150-P antenna is normally shipped with the 6000i. If you need to use a longer cable than can be used with that antenna, contact the factory about substituting a higher-gain AN-156-P antenna.
  • Page 18 Table 7: GPS antenna cable lengths Antenna AN150-P (standard) AN156-P (optional) Figure 8: Recommended separation distances between antennas Page 14 Minimum length 20 feet 50 feet Figure 7: Northstar AN150-P antenna 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G Maximum length 50 feet 100 feet...

  • Page 19: Mounting And Wiring The An150-P Antenna

    4. Affix the TNC connector-end of the coax to the mating connector inside the upper half of the GPS antenna. Be sure to tighten it securely, as vibration can loosen the connection over time. In addition, protect the coax-to-antenna connection with liquid electrical tape or self-vulcanizing electrical tape.
  • Page 20 The connector ferrule-to-cable junction can be sealed and protected using adhesive-lined heat shrink. 10. Connect the antenna to the female TNC connection at the back of the unit. Page 16 Figure 11: Flared cable braid Figure 12: Completed TNC connector 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G...

  • Page 21: Section Four: Networking The Northstar 6000I

    To designate a 6000i as either master or slave, press and hold the STAR key for about a minute or so while turning the unit on. A special screen is displayed that allows selection of the proper mode.

  • Page 22: Restrictions On Networking

    Technical details The networking port found on the Northstar 6000i and other Northstar N2 devices conforms to the electrical specifications set forth by the IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX standard. This standard is also referred to as “Fast Ethernet.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Network Of Two Devices

    Any connectors exposed to the weather or possibility of exposure need to be waterproof. Cables can be ordered from Northstar with waterproof connectors installed on both ends, or (for installations that require passing the cable through a small hole or wiring tube) with a waterproof connector installed on one end and a kit containing all parts needed to field-install a waterproof connector on the other end.
  • Page 24 SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i Ethernet cables After determining the need for waterproofing and the type of cable required as described above, select the specific cables needed: • waterproof or not (for each end) • crossover or straight through •...
  • Page 25 30 feet (10 m) WA576-B 60 feet (20 m) All cables in the table above are normally stocked by the factory. 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i Crossover cable, waterproof both ends Type Cable end 1 Crossover...
  • Page 26 SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i Semi-waterproof straight-through cables For applications where the Ethernet switch is mounted in a dry area, straight-through cables with waterproof connectors on one end and non-waterproof connectors on the other are available from Northstar. They are used to connect N2 devices exposed to water to equipment installed in a protected area.
  • Page 27 30 feet (10 m) WA577-B 60 feet (20 m) Cables WA561-B and WA577-B in the table above are normally stocked by the factory. 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i Straight cables, Fully waterproof Waterproof switch Type...
  • Page 28 SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i Contact information for Woodhead Connectivity is listed below: Woodhead Connectivity Ltd. 9 Rassau Industrial Estate Ebbw Vale Gwent NP23 5SD United Kingdom. Tel +44 (0)1495-356300 Fax +44 (0)1495-356301 The telephone number for US inquiries is 1-800-225-6243. Woodhead Connectivity’s web page can be accessed at www.rjlnxx.com.

  • Page 29: Ethernet Switches

    “Wall Wart” type of a power adapter which is plugged into a 110V AC power outlet. Fully waterproof, DC powered switches are available from Woodhead Connectivity Ltd. The Northstar 6000i has been tested with the following Ethernet switches using standard Category 5 cables: Manufacturer...
  • Page 30 SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i Page 26 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G...

  • Page 31: Section Five: Checking Out The System

    Turning the 6000i on and off To turn on the 6000i, gently and briefly press the PWR key. The unit emits several short beeps as it displays the screen, then performs a series of self-tests to check its critical components and START-UP functions.

  • Page 32: Checking Dgps Status

    33 to 51. For example, the satellite for the Atlantic Operating Region (AOR) is PRN 122, which the 6000i displays as 35. See Table 8 below for the identification numbers for WAAS satellites that may be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 33 For more in-depth information about troubleshooting the 6000i installation, see ”SECTION SEVEN: Troubleshooting and servicing the 6000i system” starting on page 45. Checking the N2 network If N2 networking connections are used, they can be checked by turning all units on (making sure that one has been designated as the master).
  • Page 34 SECTION FIVE: Checking out the system Page 30 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G...

  • Page 35: Section Six: Interfacing The 6000I System

    This section describes the use of the NMEA, AUX, VGA and VIDEO connections. For N2 Networking using the Ethernet connections, see “SECTION FOUR: Networking the Northstar 6000i” beginning on page 17 A typical fully-loaded system with all options installed might be wired as follows:.

  • Page 36: The Nmea Connector

    SECTION SIX: Interfacing the 6000i system The NMEA connector The 6000i’s NMEA connector contains the following functions: NMEA Port 1, NMEA Port 2, RS-232 Port, and the “Honk,” “200 ppnm” or “remote power control” signal. Wiring the NMEA connector pins...
  • Page 37 OUTPUT DATUM (see page 36) Choosing the output format The 6000i outputs navigation data in any of several standard formats as required by the receiving, or “listener,” device. The OUTPUT FORMAT • None turns the outputs off for when the 6000i isn’t connected to an external device.
  • Page 38 Choosing the talker ID The NMEA 0183 standard requires that the equipment you’re interfaced to—the “listener”—knows what type of device is transmitting the data. The 6000i’s talker ID tells the listener that it is receiving Page 34 as the output format (after pressing the EDIT menu key) and press those that won’t be output have two dashes...
  • Page 39 0183 (NMEA version 2.0) or Raytheon (RAY 0183). Because there isn’t enough time to transmit a large number of sentences within one second, you must select for output only those that are needed. If you select more sentences than can be output in one second, the 6000i displays the following error message: SORRY, CAN’T DO THAT.
  • Page 40 Some older devices may not accept sentences containing the NMEA 0183 checksum that’s output by the 6000i. In such cases, the device may not work properly or at all. If you have problems interfacing to older equipment, you can turn off the NMEA 0183 checksum: At the...
  • Page 41 SECTION SIX: Interfacing the 6000i system Wiring a high-power output The 6000i’s honk signal is an open-collector output limited to 100mA at 50 volts. If you need a higher current or voltage, connect an external relay as shown in Figure 16.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Rs-232 Port

    6000i to most PC’s without using an RS422-to-RS232 COPY PORT converter. This function copies the 0183 output of port 1 or port 2 to the 6000i’s RS-232 port for direct connection to the computer. A number of PC application programs can be used for waypoint/ route loading, charting programs, data logging, etc.

  • Page 43: Using The Aux Port

    ENTER. NOTES: Using the “EXTERN GPS” setting This setting can be used to interface the 6000i to an external GPS receiver and use its position coordinates. Using the “PORT OFF” setting Use this setting to reduce the loading on 6000i’s the processor when you don’t need the RS-232 port’s input or output functions.
  • Page 44 You must select a cable; use only shielded, twisted pair. To connect a 6000i with a Northstar 952, 951, or 941, the older unit must be using software version 3.12 or higher, and a 10-pin connector (KS653) is required.
  • Page 45 • For wiring a 6000i to a 958 or 957, see Figure 18 and Table 12 on page 42. • For wiring a 6000i to a 952, 951 or 941, see Figure 19 and Table 13 on page 43. 5. Slide the twist lock onto the connector body.
  • Page 46 SECTION SIX: Interfacing the 6000i system Table 12: 957/958-to-6000i wiring 957/958 Pin # 952/951/941 10-PIN AUX CONNECTOR No connect No connect No connect No connect Aux input B Ground/shield Aux output B Aux input A Aux output A No connect...

  • Page 47: Connecting The 6000I To A Remote Display

    Table 13: 952/951/941 to 6000i wiring 952, 951, 941 Pin # *Pins 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10 on the 941/951/952 aux connector, and pin 2 on the 6000i aux Connecting the 6000i to a remote display The 6000i’s VGA connector is used to connect it with a remote display, such as a VGA monitor. A standard VGA cable is used.
  • Page 48 SECTION SIX: Interfacing the 6000i system Page 44 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G...

  • Page 49: Section Seven: Troubleshooting And Servicing The 6000I System

    • System fails any initial self-tests. 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G Make sure that the 6000i doesn’t interfere with any other on-board systems. Check all other systems to ensure that their performance doesn’t degrade when the 6000i is turned on.
  • Page 50 Make sure the antenna is clean, and not covered with ice, snow, or exhaust soot. Check that WAAS is available in your operating area. Reset the 6000i’s satellite elevation setting to its default (5 degrees). Check that the 6000i’s DIFFERENTIAL OPTIONS option is set to WAAS.

  • Page 51: Getting Technical Support

    You can reach Northstar’s Service Department by e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, or phone as described in Table 14 below. Northstar’s Service Department is available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.

  • Page 52: Hearing From You

    6000i users should contact their respective dealer for software updates. Northstar does not recommend that operators install software updates. If an update is installed incorrectly by mistake, you may lose data and the 6000i may not work properly. Software updates aren’t covered by the Northstar warranty.
  • Page 53 If you have overnight or second-day shipping requirements, before shipping the unit, please call the factory for turnaround time, freight charges, and payment arrangements. The 6000i should be shipped only in a properly designed carton with packing material, and to the Northstar factory at the following address: Northstar Service Department, 30 Sudbury Road, Acton, MA 01720 USA.
  • Page 54 SECTION SEVEN: Troubleshooting and servicing the 6000i system Page 50 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G...

  • Page 55: Appendix A: 6000I System Technical Specifications

    RMA, RMB, VTG, WCV, XTE, ZDA, ZTG. (Conforms to NMEA v 2.0 and later. Supports 1.5 GLL and BWC.) Accepts most external loran receivers Networking between two to five 6000i units, including seamless sharing of navigation, waypoints and routes, radar, and sounder data.
  • Page 56 APPENDIX A: 6000i system technical specifications Page 52 6000i Installation Manual, Rev. G...

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