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NorthStar 952XD Operator's Manual (206 pages)
GPS chart navigators
Brand:
NorthStar
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 1.69 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Quick Start
11
Welcome
12
Using this Manual
12
Technical Support
13
Table 1: Contacting Northstar
13
Turning the Unit on and off
15
Displaying a Chart
17
Display Screen
19
Figure 1: Proper Insertion of a Chart Cartridge
19
Initial Position
19
Displaying Position Coordinates
20
Navigating to a Waypoint
22
Introducing the Northstar 951/952
25
Overview
26
Maintaining Your Unit
27
Upon First Start-Up
28
Understanding the Features
30
Understanding the Function Keys
31
Understanding Special Functions
32
Understanding the Display Screen
33
Introducing the Interfacing Function
34
Comparing GPS and Loran
35
Figure 2: Position Accuracy of Uncorrected GPS
38
Using the Controls
41
Using the PWR Key
42
Using the ARROW Key
42
Using the SAVE/MOB Key
42
Using the Function Keys
43
Using the Menu Keys
45
Using the Cursor Pad
45
Using the Alphanumeric Keypad
46
Understanding the Special Display Windows
47
Menu Key
48
Using Charts
51
Displaying Your Present Position on a Chart
52
Understanding Electronic Charts
53
Understanding Nav Aids
54
Controlling the Cursor
56
Changing the Zoom Levels
57
Using Vessel Mode
58
Using Browse Mode
60
Using Distance and Bearing Mode
61
Setting up the Chart Screen
62
Determining Position Coordinates
69
Displaying Position, Heading, and Speed
70
Using GPS
71
Table 2: Definitions of GPS Status Messages
72
Using DGPS
74
Table 3: Definitions of Noise Levels
76
Table 4: Definitions of DGPS Status Messages
76
Using Loran
77
Table 5: Definitions of Loran Warning Indicators
79
Using Phantom Loran
80
Creating Waypoints
83
Introducing Waypoints
84
Creating Waypoints
84
Figure 3: Waypoint Symbols
85
Entering Waypoints
88
Creating Avoidance Areas
90
Displaying Waypoints
93
Displaying Waypoint Coordinates
95
Editing Waypoints
95
Updating Waypoint Coordinates
97
Moving Waypoints and Routes between Units
99
Transferring Waypoints to and from a PC
106
Creating Routes
107
Introducing Routes
108
Creating Routes from the Chart
109
Creating Routes from a Waypoints List
111
Saving a Route as You Travel
112
Editing a Route
115
Understanding Waypoint/Route Navigation
125
Navigating Directly from the Chart Screen
126
Navigating to "Quick" Waypoint Coordinates
126
Navigating to a Stored Waypoint
128
Steering to a Waypoint
128
Navigating Along Routes
133
Restarting the Course Line
134
Figure 4: Restarting the Course Line
134
Using Nav Log
137
Understanding the Nav Log
138
Reversing the Trip
139
Adding Waypoints to the Trip
139
Stopping Navigation
139
Restarting Navigation
140
Using Other Special Functions
141
Understanding the Alarms
142
Table 6: Alarm Types and Descriptions
143
Table 7: Beep and Honk Settings for All Alarms
148
Adjusting the Display Screen Backlighting
149
Understanding Tidetrack
149
Changing the Time Zone
152
Customizing the Unit
155
Changing Display Options
156
Changing Navigation Options
161
Table 8: Datum List
165
Table 9: Options for Displaying Cross-Track Information
172
Changing Receiver Options
174
Changing Port Setup Options
179
Displaying Service Information
180
Appendix A - Northstar 951/952 Features
185
Plotter Functions
187
Glossary
189
Index
193
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NorthStar 952XD Installation Manual (80 pages)
GPS CHART NAVIGATORS
Brand:
NorthStar
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 1.37 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
SECTION ONE - Introduction
11
Welcome
11
Who Should Read this Manual
11
Scope of this Manual
11
Getting Technical Support
11
Servicing the Unit
12
Table 1: Contacting Northstar
12
Returning a Unit for Service
13
SECTION TWO - Installing the Unit
15
Safety Considerations
15
Ordering Information
15
System Overview
16
Installation Considerations
17
Choosing a System Location
18
Figure 1: 951/952 Dimensions (Side)
19
Figure 2: 951/952 Dimensions (Front)
20
Figure 3: Yoke Mount Drilling Dimensions
21
Figure 4: Flush Mount Drilling Dimensions
22
Wiring the Unit
23
Figure 5: Rear Connectors
24
Installing the Antenna
25
Figure 6: Separation Distances between Antennas
26
Figure 7: GPS-Only Antenna (AN150)
27
Figure 8: Stripping the Coax Cable Jacket
29
Figure 9: Flared Cable Braid
29
Figure 10: Completed BNC Connector
29
Figure 11: Combo GPS/DGPS Antenna (AN205-P)
30
Figure 12: Correct AN205-P (Combo Antenna) Splitter Wiring
31
Figure 13: Stripping the Coax Cable Jacket
32
Figure 14: Flared Cable Braid
32
Figure 15: Completed TNC Connector
32
Figure 16: ACU Assembly
33
Figure 17: Correct AN150 and 8410 Wiring
34
Figure 18: PL 259 (UHF) Connector
36
Turning the Unit on and off
38
Figure 19: Proper Insertion of a Chart Cartridge
39
Testing and Troubleshooting the 951/952
41
Table 2: Troubleshooting the Installation
41
Troubleshooting
45
Table 3: Troubleshooting the GPS/DGPS Antenna Installation
45
SECTION THREE - Interfacing
49
Interfacing the Unit
49
Figure 20: Interface Connector (as Viewed from Back of Unit)
50
Table 4: Interface Connector Pins
50
Configuring the NMEA Output Ports
51
Figure 21: 200 PPNM Output
51
Table 5: Port Setup Options
52
Table 6: 0183 Sentence Identifiers
54
Connecting to Other Equipment
58
Figure 22: Aux Port Interface Diagram (Wiring Side View, Solder Cup)
61
Table 7: Connecting to an External Northstar Beacon Receiver
62
Table 8: Connection to Northstar 800 Port a
64
Table 9: Connection to Northstar 800 Port B
64
Table 10: Northstar 800 Series Output Port Setup
64
Setting the Anchor-Watch Alarm Honk
65
Table 11: Yeoman Plotter Setup with the Unit
65
Figure 23: Pin 14 Honk Alarm Interface
66
Table 12: Beep and Honk Settings for All Alarms
67
Configuring the RS-232 Port
68
Ordering 951/952 Software Updates
70
APPENDIX A - Technical Specifications
71
IEC Compliance
72
Internal DGPS Receiver Specifications
72
Table 13: Standards for IEC Compliance
72
AN150 Active GPS Antenna
73
8410 Antenna Coupling Unit
73
Combination GPS/DGPS Antenna
73
NORTHSTAR 952XD Installation Manual (80 pages)
GPS CHART NAVIGATORS
Brand:
NORTHSTAR
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 1.43 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
SECTION ONE - Introduction
11
Welcome
11
Who Should Read this Manual
11
Scope of this Manual
11
Getting Technical Support
11
Servicing the Unit
12
Table 1: Contacting Northstar
12
Returning a Unit for Service
13
SECTION TWO - Installing the Unit
15
Safety Considerations
15
Ordering Information
15
System Overview
16
Installation Considerations
17
Choosing a System Location
18
Figure 1: 951/952 Dimensions (Side)
19
Figure 2: 951/952 Dimensions (Front)
20
Figure 3: Yoke Mount Drilling Dimensions
21
Figure 4: Flush Mount Drilling Dimensions
22
Wiring the Unit
23
Figure 5: Rear Connectors
24
Installing the Antenna
25
Figure 6: Separation Distances between Antennas
26
Figure 7: GPS-Only Antenna (AN150)
27
Figure 8: Stripping the Coax Cable Jacket
29
Figure 9: Flared Cable Braid
29
Figure 10: Completed BNC Connector
29
Figure 11: Combo GPS/DGPS Antenna (AN205-P)
30
Figure 12: Correct AN205-P (Combo Antenna) Splitter Wiring
31
Figure 13: Stripping the Coax Cable Jacket
32
Figure 14: Flared Cable Braid
32
Figure 15: Completed TNC Connector
32
Figure 16: ACU Assembly
33
Figure 17: Correct AN150 and 8410 Wiring
34
Figure 18: PL 259 (UHF) Connector
36
Turning the Unit on and off
38
Figure 19: Proper Insertion of a Chart Cartridge
39
Testing and Troubleshooting the 951/952
41
Table 2: Troubleshooting the Installation
41
Table 3: Troubleshooting the GPS/DGPS Antenna Installation
45
SECTION THREE - Interfacing
49
Interfacing the Unit
49
Figure 20: Interface Connector (as Viewed from Back of Unit)
50
Table 4: Interface Connector Pins
50
Configuring the NMEA Output Ports
51
Figure 21: 200 PPNM Output
51
Table 5: Port Setup Options
52
Table 6: 0183 Sentence Identifiers
54
Connecting to Other Equipment
58
Figure 22: Aux Port Interface Diagram (Wiring Side View, Solder Cup)
61
Table 7: Connecting to an External Northstar Beacon Receiver
62
Table 8: Connection to Northstar 800 Port a
64
Table 9: Connection to Northstar 800 Port B
64
Table 10: Northstar 800 Series Output Port Setup
64
Setting the Anchor-Watch Alarm Honk
65
Table 11: Yeoman Plotter Setup with the Unit
65
Figure 23: Pin 14 Honk Alarm Interface
66
Table 12: Beep and Honk Settings for All Alarms
67
Configuring the RS-232 Port
68
Ordering 951/952 Software Updates
70
APPENDIX A - Technical Specifications
71
IEC Compliance
72
Internal DGPS Receiver Specifications
72
Table 13: Standards for IEC Compliance
72
AN150 Active GPS Antenna
73
8410 Antenna Coupling Unit
73
Combination GPS/DGPS Antenna
73
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NorthStar 952XD Addendum Operator's Manual (12 pages)
GPS Chart Navigator
Brand:
NorthStar
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 0.14 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Addendum
5
Contacting Northstar
5
Rotating Charts on the Chart Screen
6
Changing the Rotation Setting
6
Understanding the Rotated Screens
7
Using Chart Rotation While Browsing
9
Other Notes
10
NorthStar 952XD Operator Instructions Manual (10 pages)
GPS Chart Navigators Waypoint/Route Sharing and Color Palette Selection
Brand:
NorthStar
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 0.19 MB
Table of Contents
Getting Technical Support
3
Sharing Waypoints and Routes
4
Hearing from You
4
Changing the Color Palette
9
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