Simrad NSS evo2 User manual
ENGLISH
NSS evo2
Operator Manual
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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 instrument and transducers 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.
Additional mapping data: Copyright© 2012 NSI, Inc.: Copyright© 2012 by Richardson’s
Maptech.
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 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
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: www.simrad-yachting.com.
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About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad NSS evo2 systems. 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.
Viewing the manual on the NSS evo2 screen
The pdf viewer included in the NSS evo2 makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf
files on the unit. Manuals can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com.
The manuals can be read from an inserted Micro-SD card or copied to the unit’s internal
memory.
Use the keys and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the pdf file as below:
Search, Goto page, Page
Up and Page Down Tap the relevant 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 the X in the upper right corner of the panel.
The software
This manual is written for the NSS evo2 Release to Market 1 (RTM1).
The manual will be continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest
available manual version can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com.
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Contents
9 Introduction
9 The front panel and keys
10 The Home page
11 Application pages
12 Integration of 3rd party devices
13 GoFreeTM wireless
13 OP40 Remote controller
14 Basic operation
14 Turning the unit on and off
14 Display illumination
14 Locking the touch screen
15 Touch screen operation
16 Using menus and dialogs
16 Selecting pages and panels
17 Adjusting panel size
17 Adding new favorite pages
17 Edit favorite pages
18 Customizing the Home page background
18 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar
19 Positioning a Man Over Board mark
19 Screen capture
20 Charts
20 The Chart panel
21 Showing dual chart types
21 Vessel symbol
21 Chart scale
21 Panning the chart
21 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
22 Displaying information about chart items
22 Using the cursor on the chart panel
23 Saving waypoints
23 Creating routes
23 Measuring distance
23 Find objects on chart panels
24 3D charts
24 Chart overlay
24 Insight specific chart options
25 Insight view options
25 Navionics specific chart options
26 Navionics view options
28 Chart settings
29 Waypoints, routes and tracks
29 Waypoints
30 Routes
31 Tracks
32 Waypoints, routes and tracks dialogs
33 Navigating
33 Navigation panels
34 Navigate to cursor position
34 Navigate a route
35 Navigating with the autopilot
35 Navigation settings
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37 Autopilot
37 Safe operation with the autopilot
37 Activating the autopilot
37 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
37 Autopilot indication on the pages
38 The Autopilot panel
39 Mode overview
40 Standby mode
40 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
40 Follow-up steering (FU)
40 AUTO mode (auto compass)
41 NoDrift mode
41 NAV mode
42 WIND mode
43 WIND Nav mode
44 Turn pattern steering
45 Using the NSS evo2 in an AP24/AP28 system
46 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
46 Autopilot settings
49 Radar
49 The radar panel
49 Radar overlay
50 Radar operational modes
50 Radar Range
50 Using the cursor on a radar panel
50 Saving waypoints
51 Adjusting the radar image
52 Advanced radar options
52 Radar view options
53 EBL/VRM markers
54 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
55 MARPA targets
56 Recording radar data
56 Radar settings
58 Echosounder
58 The Echosounder image
59 Zooming an Echosounder image
59 Using the cursor on the echosounder panel
60 Saving waypoints
60 Viewing sounder history
60 Setting up the Echosounder image
61 Advanced Echosounder options
61 Recording echosounder data
62 Echosounder view options
63 Echosounder settings
65 StructureScan™
65 The StructureScan™ image
65 Zooming the StructureScan image
66 Using the cursor on the StructureScan™ panel
66 Saving waypoints
66 Viewing StructureScan™ history
67 Setting up the StructureScan image
67 Recording StructureScan data
68 Advanced StructureScan settings
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69 StructureMap
69 The StructureMap image
69 Activating Structure overlay
69 StructureMap sources
70 StructureMap tips
70 Recording StructureScan data
70 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
71 Structure options
72 AIS
72 AIS target symbols
73 Viewing information about AIS targets
74 AIS SART
75 Vessel alarms
75 Vessel settings
78 Instrument panels
78 Dashboards
78 Customizing the Instrument panel
79 Audio
79 Enabling audio
80 The Audio panel
81 Setting up the audio system
82 Operating the audio system
82 Favourite channels
82 Using Sirius radio (North America only)
83 Weather
83 GRIB weather
84 SiriusXM™ weather
89 Video
89 The Video panel
89 Setting up the video panel
89 FLIR camera control
91 Time plots
91 The Time plot panel
91 Selecting data
92 Alarms
92 Alarm system
92 Type of messages
92 Single alarms
92 Multiple alarms
93 Acknowledging a message
93 Alarms dialog
94 Tools
94 Waypoints/routes/tracks
94 Tides
94 Alarms
94 Settings
94 Vessels
94 Sun/moon
94 Trip calculator
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94 Files
94 Find
95 Simulator
95 About the simulator
95 Demo mode
95 Selecting simulator source files
96 Advanced simulator settings
97 Maintenance
97 Preventive maintenance
97 Cleaning the display unit
97 Cleaning the media port door
97 Checking the keys
97 Checking the connectors
97 NMEA 0183 Data logging
98 Software upgrades
98 Backing up your system data
8Contents | NSS evo2 Operator Manual
Introduction
The front panel and keys
Key Description
1 Touch screen
2 Power key
Press once to display the System control 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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The Home page
The Home page is accessed from any operation by a short press on the Home key.
Key Description
1 Applications
Tap a button to display the application as a full page panel.
Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split page options for the
application.
2 Tools
Tap a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored
information.
3 Close button
Tap to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page.
4 Favorites
Tap a button to display the panel combination.
Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel.
5 Mand Over Board (MOB) button
Tap to save a Man Over Board (MOB) marker at the current vessel position.
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