Simrad NSS evo2 User manual
ENGLISH
NSS evo2
Operator Manual
simrad-yachting.com
Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact
your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not
cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE
OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other
information relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been
translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any
Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will
be the official version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its
subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications
without notice.
Trademarks
Lowrance®and Navico®are registered trademarks of Navico.
Fishing Hot Spots®is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc. Copyright© 2012
Fishing Hot Spots.
Navionics®is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc.
NMEA 2000®is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association.
SiriusXM®is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
FUSION-Link™Marine Entertainment Standard™is a registered trademark of FUSION
Electronics Ltd.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
SD™and microSD™are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United
States, other countries or both.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Additional mapping data: Copyright© 2012 NSI, Inc.: Copyright© 2012 by Richardson’s
Maptech.
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)
•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
•DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)
•ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan)
•GoFree™ (GoFree)
•Halo™ Pulse Compression Radar (Halo Radar)
•SonicHub® (SonicHub)
•StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
•StructureScan® (StructureScan)
•StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Navico Holding AS.
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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: simrad-
yachting.com.
Regulatory statements
This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas
administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.
The NSS evo2 complies with:
•CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) standard 2008
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the NSS evo2 section on the following
website: simrad-yachting.com.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the NSS evo2. It assumes that all equipment is
installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use.
The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology
and practices.
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:
ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should
proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/
personnel.
Manual version
This manual is written for the NSS evo2 software version 3.0. The manual is continuously
updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be
downloaded from simrad-yachting.com.
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Viewing the manual on the screen
The pdf viewer included in the NSS evo2 makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf
files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from simrad-yachting.com.
The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s
internal memory.
Use the menu options or the keys and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the pdf file as
described below:
•Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down
Select the relevant panel button.
•Scroll pages
Turn the rotary knob.
•Panning on the page
Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
•Zoom In/Out
Use pinch or spread gestures.
•Exit the pdf viewer
Press the Xkey or select the Xin the upper right corner of the panel.
The Software version
The software version currently on this unit can be found in the About dialog. The About
dialog is available in the System Settings.
For information regarding upgrading your software, refer to "Softwareupgrades" on page 114.
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Contents
10 Introduction
10 The front panel and keys
11 The Home page
12 Application pages
13 Integration of 3rd party devices
14 Remote controllers
15 Basic operation
15 Turning the system on and off
15 Display illumination
15 Locking the touchscreen
15 Touchscreen operation
16 Using menus and dialogs
17 Selecting pages and panels
17 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
17 Screen capture
18 Customizing your system
18 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
18 Adjusting panel size
18 Password protection
19 Adding new favorite pages
19 Edit favorite pages
19 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar
21 Bridge Control
23 Charts
23 The Chart panel
23 Chart data
23 Showing dual chart types
24 Panning the chart
24 Chart scale
24 Vessel symbol
24 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
25 Displaying information about chart items
25 Using the cursor on the chart panel
25 Saving waypoints
26 Creating routes
26 Measuring distance
26 Find objects on chart panels
27 3D charts
27 Chart overlay
27 Insight charts
28 Navionics charts
31 Jeppesen charts
34 Chart settings
36 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
36 Waypoints
37 Routes
39 Tracks
40 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs
41 Navigating
41 Navigation panels
42 Navigate to cursor position
42 Navigate a route
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43 Navigating with the autopilot
43 Navigation settings
45 Autopilot
45 Safe operation with the autopilot
45 Activating the autopilot
45 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
45 Autopilot indication on the pages
46 The Autopilot panel
47 Mode overview
47 Standby mode
47 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
47 Follow-up steering (FU)
48 AUTO mode (auto compass)
48 NoDrift mode
49 NAV mode
50 WIND mode
51 WIND Nav mode
51 Turn pattern steering
53 Using the NSS evo2 in an AP24/AP28 system
53 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
54 Autopilot settings
57 Radar
57 The radar panel
57 Dual radar
58 Radar overlay
58 Radar operational modes
58 Radar Range
59 Using the cursor on a radar panel
59 Saving waypoints
60 Radar sector blanking
60 Adjusting the radar image
62 Advanced radar options
63 Radar view options
64 EBL/VRM markers
64 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
65 MARPA targets
66 Recording radar data
66 Radar settings
68 Echosounder
68 The Echosounder image
68 Zooming the Echosounder image
69 Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel
70 Saving waypoints
70 Viewing Echosounder history
70 Setting up the Echosounder image
71 Advanced Echosounder options
72 Start recording log data
73 Stop recording log data
73 Viewing the recorded sounder data
73 Echosounder View options
75 Echosounder settings
76 StructureScan
76 The StructureScan image
76 Zooming the StructureScan image
76 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel
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77 Saving waypoints
78 Viewing StructureScan history
78 Setting up the StructureScan image
79 Advanced StructureScan settings
80 StructureMap
80 The StructureMap image
80 Activating Structure overlay
80 StructureMap sources
81 StructureMap tips
81 Recording StructureScan data
81 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
81 Structure options
83 ForwardScan
83 The ForwardScan image
84 Setting up the ForwardScan image
84 ForwardScan view options
84 Heading extension
85 ForwardScan setup
87 Wireless connection
87 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot
87 GoFree Shop
87 GoFree Controller & Viewer
88 Uploading log files to Insight Genesis
88 Wireless settings
90 AIS
90 AIS target symbols
90 Viewing information about AIS targets
91 Calling an AIS vessel
91 AIS SART
92 Vessel alarms
93 Vessel settings
95 Instrument panels
95 Dashboards
95 Customizing the Instruments panel
96 Audio
96 Enabling audio
96 The Audio panel
97 Setting up the audio system
98 Operating the audio system
98 Favorite channels
98 Sirius radio (North America only)
99 Weather
99 Wind barbs
99 Showing weather details
99 GRIB weather
101 SiriusXM weather
103 Weather alarms
104 Video
104 The Video panel
104 Setting up the video panel
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104 FLIR camera control
106 Time plots
106 The Time plot panel
106 Selecting data
107 Alarms
107 Alarm system
107 Type of messages
107 Single alarms
107 Multiple alarms
107 Acknowledging a message
108 Alarms dialog
109 Tools
109 Waypoints/routes/tracks
109 Tides
109 Alarms
109 Settings
109 Vessels
109 Sun, Moon
109 Trip calculator
109 Files
110 Find
111 Simulator
111 Demo mode
111 Simulator source files
111 Advanced simulator settings
113 Maintenance
113 Preventive maintenance
113 Cleaning the display unit
113 Cleaning the media port door
113 Checking the keys
113 Checking the connectors
113 NMEA Data logging
114 Software upgrades
114 Backing up your system data
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Introduction
The front panel and keys
1 Touch screen
2 Power key
Press once to display the System controls dialog.
Repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness.
Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF.
3 Rotary knob
Rotate to scroll through menu items, then press to confirm a selection.
Rotate to adjust a value.
Rotate to zoom a zoomable panel.
4 STBY / AUTO key
With the autopilot in any automatic mode: Press to set the autopilot to Standby
mode.
With the autopilot in Standby mode: Press to display the autopilot mode selection
pop-up.
5 Home key
Press once to activate the Home page. Repeat short presses to cycle the favorite
buttons.
Press and hold to display the Favorite panel as an overlay on active page. Repeat
short presses to cycle the favorite buttons.
6 X key
Press once to exit a dialog, to return to previous menu level and to remove the
cursor from the panel.
7 MARK key
With cursor active on the panel: Press to immediately save a waypoint at cursor
position.
With no active cursor: Press to immediately save a waypoint at vessel position.
Press and hold to display the Plot menu used for saving new waypoints, routes and
tracks.
8 Card reader door
9 Micro-SD Card readers
ÚNote: The MARK key is not available on 7" units.
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