Networking The 972 - NorthStar 972 Quickstart Manual And Reference Manual

Networking the 972

Northstar's networking technology lets you
connect two or more 972 units in order to
share navigation data (including radar and
sounder data) and all waypoints and routes
between the units. The system can be
operated from any connected unit, and all
changes to routes and waypoints are
reflected on all the networked units.
Networking is fully automatic on the 972 —
no special steps are necessary
One display unit is designated as the
master, and all others as slaves. The only
restrictions on networking are the
following:
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is the universal caution symbol for
•
caution and warning information
related to your personal safety or
possible damage to the system. The
CAUTION and WARNING
critical information—please read them!
The phrase "Press a key" means push
•
briefly and release, unless otherwise
specified. "Press and Hold" means to
hold the key until the desired result
occurs.
there must be one and only one master
•
unit operating in a network
Text written like "
•
refers to named keys on the 972's front
panel.
Text written like "More info" generally
•
notes contain
refers to the 972's menu keys at the
right side of the screen.
Whenever this manual tells you to
•
press
can press
not to perform that function. These
keys are abbreviated
the 972.
all units must have the same software
•
version.
If, for example, a slave unit is turned on
before the master, a message is displayed
reminding you to turn on the master unit
before using the slave. In case the master
unit is not available (removed for service,
for example), brief instructions show how
to temporarily convert a slave into a master
unit.
For details on networking, see Networking,
starting on page 141.
" generally
CHART
to perform a function, you
ENTER
instead if you decide
CLEAR
and
ENT
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