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GPS NAVIGATOR

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing NX2 GPS Navigator instrument. We are convinced that you will appreciate all the valuable information either you are a cruiser or a racer. It is important that you are following this instruction regarding installation and operation.

If the instrument are to be used in a Nexus Network, there are some systems settings that are dependent on where the transducers are installed, i.e. at the instrument or at the Server.

This manual is written for NX2 GPS Navigator instrument version 2.01 – 2.10

Edition: March 2007

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2 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 7

2.1.5 MAN OVER BOARD.............................................................................................. 8

2.1.6 TIME ...................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 EXTRA NEXUS FEATURES .......................................................................................... 9

3 Installation............................................................................................................................. 10

3.1 Mounting the instrument ............................................................................................... 11

4.1

4.2

DEFAULT SETTINGS FROM FACTORY..................................................................... 18

GPS STATUS and OPERATION.................................................................................. 19

5 HOW TO USE THE 5 PUSH BUTTONS ................................................................................ 20

5.6

5.7

5.8

5.9

ACCESS TO SETTINGS .............................................................................................. 21

CLEAR (or ERASE) a WP or value. ............................................................................. 21

MAN OVER BOARD..................................................................................................... 21

ESCAPE (or ABORT) from edit mode. ......................................................................... 21

5.11 GENERAL WAYPOINT SEARCH ................................................................................ 21

6.1 POS .............................................................................................................................. 24

6.1.1 POSITION and ALTITUDE .................................................................................. 24

6.1.2 DATE and TIME................................................................................................... 24

6.1.4 SATELLITE STATUS and SIGNAL to NOISE. .................................................... 25

6.2 WP ................................................................................................................................ 26

6.2.5 DELETE............................................................................................................... 28

6.3 NAV .............................................................................................................................. 29

6.3.1

6.3.2

COMBI VIEW and X~TRACK ERROR ................................................................ 29

ETA and TTG....................................................................................................... 29

6.3.3 DRIFT .................................................................................................................. 29

6.3.4 WCV and CTS ..................................................................................................... 30

6.4 ROUTE ......................................................................................................................... 32

6.4.4 DELETE............................................................................................................... 36

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7 SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................................38

7.1 UNITS............................................................................................................................38

7.2 ALARMS........................................................................................................................39

7.2.1 Arrival line ON/OFF. .............................................................................................39

7.2.3 X-track error limit. .................................................................................................39

7.3.1 Dampening of SOG, COG....................................................................................40

7.4 DGPS ............................................................................................................................41

7.5 NMEA ............................................................................................................................41

7.5.1 Select NMEA output. ............................................................................................41

7.6 OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................42

7.6.2 Push button beep .................................................................................................42

7.6.3 WP-BANK.............................................................................................................42

7.7 CONFIG ........................................................................................................................44

7.7.1

7.7.2

CHOICE OF POSITION SOURCE.......................................................................45

STANDARD NX2 NAVIGATION SETUP .............................................................45

7.7.3

7.7.4

NX2 REPEATER SETUP .....................................................................................45

NMEA REPEATER SETUP..................................................................................45

9 SPECIAL NMEA AND NEXUS APPLICATIONS....................................................................49

12 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................55

13 WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................55

14 ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................56

15 Specifications ..................................................................................................................57

15.2 Nexus Network introduction and user policy .................................................................57

17 Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................60

18 Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 61

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NX2 GPS Navigator is delivered with all parts for mounting. Check prior to installation.

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Description

Instrument, NX2 GPS Navigator

Instrument front cover

Installation and user manual

Reference

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6 2 Pin bolts for instrument mounting

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Nuts for instrument mounting

Tube of silicon grease

2 4-pol screw terminal

1 Instrument Cable 8m

1 Power cable, red and black, 3 m (9 ft)

5 Extra wire protectors, 0,25 mm (1/100”)

5 Extra wire protectors, 0,75 mm (1/32”)

Additional in GPS Navigator complete with GPS Antenna

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3 Mounting screws for Antenna

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Registering of this product

Once you have checked that you have all the listed parts, please take time to fill in the warranty document and return it to your national distributor.

By returning this document, it will assist your distributor to give you prompt and expert attention, in the event of your experiencing difficulties with this product. Keep your proof of purchase. Also, your details are added to our customer database so that you automatically receive new product catalogues as and when they are released.

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2 INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE NX2 GPS NAVIGATOR.

The GPS system is operated by the DOD (Department Of Defence) USA and the

Systems accuracy and maintenance is totally within their responsibility.

Remember that a GPS navigator is a '

1 tool" or a navaid to common navigation methods, and should therefore be used as a complement to maps and compass, and not as a replacement.

Please read about the GPS system in the NX2 GPS Antenna manual.

The NX2 GPS navigator system.

The NEXUS GPS NAVIGATOR offers TRUE multiple nav-station operation. When operating, ONLY ONE WP database is in use for the whole NEXUS system. Therefore, you may store or delete waypoints, create or call up a route on any NEXUS GPS or

Multi Center instruments.

By adding this GPS navigator into the NEXUS series of instruments, you will benefit from the high integration level that makes navigation simple, precise and reliable.

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Position is given in latitude and longitude to 3 decimal places with selectable set-up for minutes and seconds or minutes and 1 000ths of minute. Altitude in METRES or FEET can also be displayed.

Course and Speed Over Ground (COG/SOG) in knots, km/h or miles/h.

Select either magnetic or true, for both course over ground and bearing to waypoints.

This will be clearly "flagged" with the reversed text MAGNETIC on the LCD to prevent confusion and uncertainty. Distance to WP is selectable in nautical miles, kilometres or miles. Actual X-track error is displayed to 3 decimal places which is perfect for high precision Differential GPS navigation.

Store up to maximum 399 WP in lat/long each with a 7 character name. You may Copy,

Move or Delete a single WP or in a block.

Up to 25 "named" routes can be stored with 24 WP in each route.

They can also be called and used "reversed" (e.g. return to harbour).

2.1.5 MAN OVER BOARD

For your safety, the M.O.B. (Man over board) function can be activated very easily.

Please see chapter 5.8.

2.1.6 TIME

Month, day and time is displayed (local time can be set). When navigating towards a waypoint, both ETA (estimated time of arrival) and TTG (estimated time in hours and minutes to go) is displayed.

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2.2 EXTRA NEXUS FEATURES

For sailracing (with a complete NEXUS System), the built in race timer clock become extra valuable. The exact GPS time is used to "trigger" the NEXUS instruments start timer up to 1 8h and down to the last second (hh:mm:ss) before the actual start.

With the PC-interface and software, you may transmit receive waypoints; log selected data to a file; monitor NEXUS information in real time, using a

PC.

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY SAILING!

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3 Installation

You can install the NX2 GPS Navigator in two different ways:

• The GPS antenna connected directly to the NX2 GPS Navigator instrument

• The installation may also include a NX2 Server where all transducers may be connected. All data including power will pass along one cable.

The installation includes 6 major steps:

1. Read the installation and operation manual.

2. Plan where to install the transducers and instruments.

3. Run the cables.

4. Install the transducers and instruments.

5. Take a break and admire your installation.

6. Learn the functions and calibrate your system.

Before you begin drilling ... think about how you can make the installation as neat and simple as your boat will allow. Plan where to position the transducers, Server and instruments. Think about leaving space for additional instruments in the future.

A few ”do nots” you should consider:

Do not cut the cables too short. Allow extra cable length at the Server so it can be disconnected for inspection without having to disconnect all attached cables.

Do not place sealant behind the display. The instrument gasket eliminates the need for sealant.

Do not run cables in the bilge, where water can appear.

Do not run cables close to fluorescent light sources, engine or radio transmitting equipment to avoid electrical disturbances.

Do not rush, take your time. A neat installation is easy to do.

The following material is needed:

Wire cutters and strippers.

Small and large Philips and small flat head screw driver.

Hole saw for the instrument clearance hole 63 mm (2½").

5 mm (

1

/

4

") drill for the mounting holes.

Plastic cable ties

If you are doubtful about the installation, obtain the services of an experienced technician.

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3.1 Mounting the instrument

• Place the adhesive drill template on the desired location for the instrument. Drill the

2 holes using a 5 mm (

1

/

4

") drill for the two pin bolts. Use a 63 mm (2½") hole saw to machine the clearance hole for the instrument connection socket. Remove the template.

• Screw the two pinbolts to the instrument

• Put the instrument in place

• Screw the two nuts from the back

Note! The two nuts must just be tighten by hand

• Run the Nexus Network cable from the Server to the instrument.

• If you want to cut the Nexus Network cable to length, disconnect 4-pole jack plug and cut the cable. Peel off about 35 mm (1,4") of the cable insulation. Remove about 6 mm (1/4") from the 3 isolated wires (the 4th wire is an earth / screen). Attach the 4 cable protectors to the wires using a pair of flat pliers.

• Connect the 4 cable protectors to the 4-pole jack plug as shown. Apply silicon paste on all locations as shown.

Note: Must be done to avoid corrosion.

Silicon paste

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• Apply silicon paste to the instrument connection pins at the back of the instrument.

Press the jack plug onto the instrument pins. Press the cable in to the cable leads.

• Mount the connection back cover with the screw.

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A. COMPLETE STANDALONE NX2 GPS NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION

The NX2 GPS Navigator may be used stand alone without a Nexus Network. Connect the NX2 GPS Antenna or other NMEA GPS direct to the instrument. Power is also connected according to figure below.

In this configuration, the instrument has to be set up as follows:

NMEA POS see 7.7

MASTER see 7.7

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B. IN A NEXUS NETWORK

The NX2 GPS Navigator may be used in a Nexus Network. Connect the NX2 GPS

Antenna or other NMEA GPS direct to the Server. Connect the Nexus Network cable to the instrument. Power will be supplied via the Nexus Network Cable

In this configuration, the instrument has to be set up as follows:

NEXUS POS see 7.7

MASTER see 7.7

Green

Yellow

White

Screen

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C. AS A REPEATER IN A NEXUS NETWORK

If you already have a NX2 GPS Navigator or another GPS in the Nexus Network that is

Navigating (storing the waypoints and calculates Bearing and Distance to WP etc.) you may use an other NX2 GPS Navigator as a repeater.

In this configuration, the instrument has to be set up as follows:

NEXUS POS see 7.7

REPEATER see 7.7

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The 3 m red and black power cables connect 12 V supply, ALWAYS USE WITH 3A

FUSE.

Cable wiring on the instruments backside.

NEXUS databus and power. +12V GREEN

NMEA 0183 output A.

(RS 422) output B.

NMEA 0183 input.

TERMINAL 1

TERMINAL 2

TERMINAL 3

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After installation and before switching the power on, make sure that the GPS Antenna is away from anything that may obscure the satellites.

The instrument will then ask you to press the button to be able to give the instrument an ID or a "logical" NEXUS number.

You will then see the software VERSION and its ID number (Your instruments version number may differ from this example).

If the instruments are accessed in random order, you may reset the

ID numbers for all NEXUS instruments and then start again by pressing SET in preferred number (remote access) order.

Just press Clear during the time when VER ID is displayed. Then press the SET in preferred number order (always wait for the OK text before pressing the SET on the next instrument).

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4.1 DEFAULT SETTINGS FROM FACTORY

UNITS are set to Nautical Mile for distance, Knots for speed and

Metres for altitude.

POSITION presentation is set to present position in degrees minutes and

1/1000

of a minute. Alternative is degrees minutes and seconds.

TRUE bearing and course over ground. MAGNETIC course can be set as an alternative. Local magnetic variation must then be set.

CONFIGuration is set for this instrument and the NX2 GPS

Antenna. For repeaters or other combinations, please see settings in chapter 7.7.

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4.2 GPS STATUS and OPERATION

Non of the 2D or 3D flag will be lit during satellite search before navigation can start. When the GPS is tracking satellites, the status symbols 2D or 3D will be displayed at the top of the LCD, as online information If a DGPS receiver is connected and working correctly, the symbol text DGPS will also be displayed.

When 3 satellites have been found and tracked, the 2D symbol is displayed; 3D when more that 3 satellites are tracked.

No Symbol Acquisition of data from satellites.

2D 2 dimensional position (with locked altitude) for

3D

DGPS

3 dimensional position for all land navigation. differential GPS is active.

The initial GPS receiver start is called a COLD START and will be performed if the GPS has been moved a large distance, or if used for the first time. It will take about 3 minutes and is indicated by neither of the 2D or 3D flag is on.

Warm start takes from 35 seconds up to 2 minutes depending on the age of the emphemeris almanac and your position (within 4 hours).

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5 HOW TO USE THE 5 PUSH BUTTONS

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Is used for selecting main function. Each press on this key will change to a new main function (from left to right). The selected main function will be indicated with the LCD arrow.

When editing any value, this key will also move cursor key to edit numbers or text characters with the same functions as above.

Is accessed with a long press (> 2 secs) on the PAGE button.

Three light levels, LOW, MED, MAX plus light OFF can be selected.

Is used to "pull down" next function from the selected main menu.

When in edit mode, this button is used to increase a digit value or a text character.

Is used to "pull up" previous function from the selected main menu.

When in edit mode, this button is used to decrease a digit value or a text character.

This is the SET KEY that will "unlock" a value, text or function to be set or altered, then "lock" when ready.

It is also used as a toggle page when a secondary function is available, e.g. to toggle between the Combi function and X-track error.

2 sec

2 sec

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5.6 ACCESS TO SETTINGS

Press minimum 2 secs. on the SET button.

5.7 CLEAR (or ERASE) a WP or value.

5.8 MAN OVER BOARD

To engage Man Over Board, press the two outer keys.

5.9 ESCAPE (or ABORT) from edit mode.

Press the Cursor key (PAGE) for minimum 2 seconds.

Press the PAGE and MINUS simultaneously to "back step" to previous function or for moving the cursor to the left.

5.11 GENERAL WAYPOINT SEARCH

The SEARCH METHOD is the same for all searches. You will use it when searching for "NAMED" waypoints to edit, when activating a

WP to navigate towards, or calling up a "NAMED" route, The same method is also used when selecting a "NAMED" geodetic datum.

1. Search for a waypoint number by scrolling PLUS or MINUS

(increase or decrease the waypoint numbers). As an example, function EDIT WP is chosen.

To find e.g. WP "BUOY", select EDIT WP and press SET (No:023 shows the next free waypoint)

The display shows FREE no:023. Digits flashing, press MINUS to scroll backwards to find the waypoints that you have stored earlier under WP function.

2 sec

&

2 sec

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The display shows ex. "BUOY" no:022. This is the last stored waypoint.

Scroll MINUS for other waypoints to EDIT or PLUS to create a new waypoint from a FREE number. Press SET and proceed with the editing. See chapter 6.2.2. regarding editing of WP's.

2. Search in "ALPHABETICAL" order by scrolling PLUS or

'DOWN".

This example is demonstrating alphabetical scrolling in the GOTO

WP function.

Select GOTO WP and press

SET

The display shows ex. "NAME" no:023 as last edited waypoint

(digits flashing).

Press the PAGE (cursor) button once and the "NAME" starts to flash. Use PLUS or MINUS button to scroll through all waypoints in

"ALPHABETICAL" order.

Single character search, starting with the left hand 3. character.

Press the PAGE (cursor) button once more and the first "character" in the "NAME" will flash.

By pressing the PLUS character in alphabetic is found in the memory button you will display the next order and the FIRST waypoint that with that character is shown.

By pressing the MINUS button, you will display the previous character in alphabetical order and the LAST waypoint that is found in the memory with that character is shown.

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4. Finding a WP by entering the WP number.

If we use the same example as before, there are two ways of moving the cursor to the three digit position (no:nnn).

A. Repeated press on the PAGE button until the left hand digit is flashing.

When the desired digit is flashing, enter the number with the PLUS or MINUS button and then move the cursor to the next digit. Press

SET lock.

The definition of navigation is to know where you are, where to go, and how to get there.

You may simply utilise POSition data to navigate or fully utilise the waypoint features, after the following steps.

Prepare for WAYPOINT NAVIGATION.

1. LOCATE on your chart, the LAT and LON position of your waypoint's.

2.

3,

STORE the WP's in the WP bank.

SELECT one of the WP's stored function. Prepare for SAIL PLAN NAVIGATION. in the GOTO WP

4. ADD ON additional WP's in the SAIL PLAN queue.

The first WP in that queue is already selected in the GOTO WP function ( point 3 above).

5. SAVE the complete SAIL PLAN as a ROUTE for later use.

A SAIL PLAN is a list of pointers (up to 24) to your pre programmed waypoints in the navigator memory. The navigator will then navigate towards the waypoints, in a sequence, one by one. You may also store the complete SAIL PLAN as a ROUTE (up to 25 routes).

When a ROUTE is called up, it will be added to the SAIL PLAN.

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6.1 POS

Access levels and summary of the POS functions.

"FIRST SHOWN" POSITION and ALTITUDE, ch. 6.1.1.

"Press DOWN" DATE and TIME (local or UTC), ch.6.1 .2.

"Press DOWN" BATTERY VOLTAGE (inside the instrument), ch. 6.1.3.

"Press DOWN" SATELLITE STATUS and SIGNAL to NOISE, ch. 6.1.4.

Tip !, Use the PLUS button to get access to the last function.

6.1.1 POSITION and ALTITUDE

Latitude (top) and longitude (bottom) in selected geodetical datum.

Press MINUS to display the ALTITUDE above sea

level.

6.1.2 DATE and TIME

Press SET to set Local time zone. Add or subtract one or more hours to UTC (GMT) (GPS) time to make local time. Find out your time zone with help of the time zone map on page 2.

Note! The unit will not accept 1/2 hour time differences.

Plus indication, "_" will flash, use PLUS to change to minus sign, "-

". Use plus indication when situated east of Greenwich and minus sign, west of Greenwich.

Move cursor with PAGE button to set hour difference.

Increase/decrease flashing value by pressing PLUS or

MINUS.

Lock the required value by pressing SET

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The battery voltage is measured inside the instrument and will differ from the NEXUS Multi Control instrument, where the battery voltage is measured in the Server.

6.1.4 SATELLITE STATUS and SIGNAL to NOISE.

HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Precision) has normally a low value. If higher than or equal to 1 0, the 2D or 3D will start to flash as a warning of bad satellite geometry

Note Not with NX2 GPS Antenna

4 SAt indicates the number of satellites used mm 3 and max 15.

The GPS will internally track up to 12 satellites.

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6.2 WP

Note! This page is only accessible when the NX2 GPS Navigator is in MASTER or SLAVE mode.

Not accessible when operating as a REPEATER. See 7.7.

Access levels and summary of the WP functions

"FIRST SHOWN" MARK WP (Marks a waypoint from pre sent position), chapter 6.2.1.

"Press MINUS" EDIT WP ( EDIT a WP in Lat/Lon), chapter

6.2.2.

"Press MINUS " COPY WP (Copy one or a block of WP's to another memory part), chapter 6.2.3.

"Press MINUS " MOVE WP (As with COPY but clears the "from" memory when done), chapter 6.2.4.

"Press MINUS " DELETE (DELETES one or a block of WP's), chapter 6.2.5.

"Press MINUS " ED B/R (EDIT a WP in Bearing and range), chapter 6.2.6.

Notel All waypoints are stored and identified with an unique number and with any 7 alphanumeric "NAME".

Use MARK WP when passing a position to store for later use. The position will be stored directly when the SET is pressed.

The first free waypoint is shown in the example as no 002.

Press SET and you are invited to optionally give the waypoint a name. Enter the character with PLUS or MINUS buttons and move to the next character with the PAGE button (cursor). Press SET when ready.

Next free WP to MARK will now be ready.

EDIT WP (In latitude/longitude)

Use EDIT WP when creating a new WP or when editing an old WP.

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Press SET and the text FREE is displayed with the WP number flashing. Accept this free WP by pressing the SET.

Note! When editing an "old" WP you may search for it by scrolling through the numbers with PLUS or MINUS button. You may also use the GENERAL WAYPOINT SEARCH, see ch 5.11.

Give your WP a name (optional) and follow the same routine as described in chapter 6.2.1, then press SET.

Now, the position is shown in latitude and longitude Enter the correct latitude with PLUS / MINUS and PAGE (cursor) and press

SET Enter correct longitude in the same way and press SET

Note! Make sure you set the correct hemisphere for lat (N/S) and long

(E/W).

DELETE a WP

You may also delete a WP and make it a FREE position by CLEAR

WARNING!

If you have created a ROUTE and then later change or delete a WP that is within that ROUTE, the ROUTE will be affected

Our recommendation is to decide early how to organise the waypoints You may use the first 1 GO WP for "temporary" waypoints and the rest as more "permanent" WP's for use in

ROUTES Always check that the GPS datum and the chart datum match

Copy one or a block of WP's to another position without erasing the original block of waypoints

Press SET

Press SET (first digit flashing)

Select the FIRST WP (12) in the "block" and press SET Select the

LAST WP (200) in the "block" and press SET

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Select the TO WP number for the WP block 012-123 Set this WP for example "address" to 200 and press SET

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MOVE WP

Is the same as COPY with the difference that it will first copy the selected WP's to the new block position before the original waypoints will be erased.

6.2.5 DELETE

Deletes a single or a block of WP's by use of the same procedure as in COPY and MOVE.

Warning ! There is no way back if DELETE is fully executed. But if you accidentally press the SET, you may ESCAPE without

DELETING with a long press on the PAGE button.

ED B/R (EDIT a WP in Bearing and range from present position).

Note! BEARING and RANGE is ALWAYS in TRUE NORTH from

PRESENT POSITION.

Press SET and FREE is displayed, accept or select an other free

WP number and press SET.

Enter the WP's "NAME" (as described iii chapter 6.2.1) and press

SET.

"WP NAME"(example shows distance 1 2.24 NM and bearing 205 from 1 2.34 205 present position)

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6.3 NAV

Access levels and summary of the NAV functions

"FIRST SHOWN" COMBI VIEW and X-TRACK ERROR, chapter

6.3.1

"Press MINUS" ETA and TTG (Arrival time or time to go to WP), chapter 6.3.2

"Press MINUS " DRIFT (Tidal and boat drift), chapter 6.3.4.

"Press MINUS " WCV (VMG to WP) and CTS (Course To Steer including Drift), chapter 6.3.5.

"Press MINUS " XTE (Cross track error)

6.3.1 COMBI VIEW and X~TRACK ERROR

The most used function in NAV is the COMBI VIEW where you will see;

SPEED and COURSE OVER GROUND, DISTANCE and

BEARING TO WAYPOINT (When a WP is active)

The X-track error is the distance of 90° from your track. The symboI indicates that the error is to the left, or right, of your track.

Note! To make COG (Course Over Ground) stable, use higher dampening at low speeds and lower dampening at high speeds. Try to keep dampening as low as possible. Row to set dampening, see chapter 7.4.

6.3.2 ETA and TTG

Estimated Time of Arrival

Note! ETA is calculated on the assumption that both speed and direction will be constant during travel towards the waypoint.

Press MINUS

TTG or Time To Go in hours and minutes to the WP with the same criteria as ETA.

6.3.3 DRIFT

When both Compass heading and log data are available, the boats drift including tide (speed and direction) can be calculated. In the

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Press SET to set the damping of SET/DRIFT and CTS (please see below).

Note! The dampening setting will affect all instruments and is not local, as with boat speed and compass.

The damping will correspond to

the

following;

D0 = 5s d1 = 10s d2 = 20s d5 = 2 min 40s d8 = 20min

D3 = 40s

D6 = 5min

D9 = 40min d4 = 1 min 20s d7 = 10min

6.3.4 WCV and CTS

WCV (Waypoint Closing Velocity) is the speed made good towards the waypoint. CTS (Course To Steer) is the course (selectable

TRUE or MAGNETIC) that the boat must keep to be able to reach that waypoint in a straight line. CTS includes compensation for the boats drift.

See DRIFT chapter 6.3.4.

Note! CTS does not include the calculation for changes in tidal direction.

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The GOTO WP function is the fastest way of selecting a WP to go to and it is normally accessed by pressing the SET button once wherever you are in the NAV page except in DRIFT (where SET sets the dampening) in the Nav function.

Press PLUS or MINUS to select the waypoint you want to go to.

Press the SET again to select your WP to GOTO, in this example,

"BOUY NE" was the last edited WP.

Last edited WP is displayed

Digits "flashing", ( you may select another WP)

Press the SET to accept this WP and the navigation will start

WP 000 is defined as the "present position" and is used as the

FROM waypoint and WP 134 "BOUY NE" is the TARGET waypoint

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How to use GOTO WP in combination with the SAIL PLAN

The GOTO WP function is actually a direct jump to the SAIL

PLAN's first LEG (the "active" WP), then replacing that WP with a new "GOTO WP" waypoint

Example; You have set up a SAIL PLAN with 1 2 WP's and on the first LEG you are navigating towards is WP134 "BOUY NE", then by some reason you decide to go to WP1O4 "BOUY NW" instead

To make this easy, start from the Combi Nav display and press

SET to the GOTO WP function, select WP1 04 "BOUY NW", then press SET again (navigation starts)

Press MINUS to return to the Combi Nav display where you will see your new Distance and Bearing to "BOUY NW"

Note! The "old" PROM WP will be replaced with "present position" to begin a new X-N-ack error calculation. When the Arrival alarm criteria appears, next WP in the SAIL PLAN is activated as normal.

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6.4 ROUTE

Note! This page is only accessible when the NX2 GPS

Navigator is in MASTER or SLAVE mode. Not accessible when operating as a REPEATER. See 7.7.

Access levels and summary of the ROUTE functions

"FIRST SHOWN"

"Press DOWN"

"Press DOWN"

"Press DOWN"

"Press DOWN"

SAIL PLAN (Create, or edit the sail plan), chapter 6.4.1

ROUTE CALL (Call a route for use), chapter 6.4.2

REVERSE CALL (Call a route for use in the opposite direction), chapter 6.4.3.

DELETE (Delete a route), chapter 6.4.4.

ROUTE STORE (Store the complete sail plan as a route), chapter 6.4.5.

The SAIL PLAN is the "tool" where you can create, delete or

insert one or more WP's to form a number of LEG's. The complete SAIL PLAN can then be stored and named in ROUTE

STORE. Up to 24 WP's can be used in plan ( Each ROUTE can then consist of maximum function each sail 24 WP's).

NOTE! A route is a stored Sail Plan. The Sail Plan is the current list of waypoint to go to and when you pass a waypoint, it will disappear from the Sail Plan list. (However, the waypoint is still in memory)

How

to make the first LEG:

Press SET in SAIL PLAN

WP 000 is defined as present "START" position. NXT (Next) indicates that the next WP is ready to be selected to form the first

LEG.

Note! You may choose any other waypoint as the "START" WP.

Press the MINUS button.

To select another FROM WP, press the SET and select your start

WP. The primary effect is that the X-track error will be calculated by use of the new FROM WP and the TARGET WP, see drawing

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Normally, WP 000 (current position/present position) is accepted as the "START" WP.

Press the PLUS button (LEG 01) and press SET.

The last edited WP is displayed flashing. Use the GENERAL

WAYPOINT SEARCH, chapter 5.11 for finding the first WP to go to and press SET.

As an Example we choose "BOUY SW" and then press

SET.

Note! Before distance and bearing to the target WP is displayed, the LEG number is shown.

The distance to "BOUY SW" is 32.34 NM and the bearing is 2340 in this first LEG.

Press the PLUS button for NEXT LEG;

WP 103 will be the FROM WP for the NEXT LEG (LEG 2).

Press SET, get next WP and press SET.

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Repeat until a maximum of 24 WP's (LEG's) have been included in the SAIL PLAN.

Also, make it a habit to always VERIFY the Distance and Rearing for all LEG's in the SAIL PLAN, especially if stored as a ROUTE

Important! You will affect the ROUTE if you change the lat/ long position for a waypoint that is used within that route.

CLEAR SAIL PLAN.

To clear the complete SAIL PLAN, press CLEAR, PLUS and

MINUS buttons simultaneously when the text SAIL PLAN is displayed. The display will then show CLEAR PLAN for a short moment.

INSERT A LEG INTO THE SAIL PLAN.

EXAMPLE. Insert a new leg (WP 1 27) between the present WP

103 and WP 107. This will move WP 107 one LEG minus in the

SAIL PLAN queue list. Use the PLUS and MINUS buttons for scrolling through the different LEG's in the SAIL PLAN.

LEG 02 is first displayed, then distance and bearing;

BEFORE,

WP 1O3 ----- LEG 2 ----- WP 107

INSERT of a new LEG by pressing both PLUS and SET buttons simultaneously at the preferred "LEG INSERT" location.

The text INSERT appears followed by the normal "search" window where you select WP 127.

AFTER THE INSERT, WP 1O3 ----- LEG 2 ----- WP 127

----- LEG 3 ----- WP 107

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DELETE A LEG

Example; Delete WP 1 27 in LEG 2 without any other effect in the

SAIL PLAN Use PLUS and MINUS buttons for scrolling through the different LEG's

LEG 2 is first displayed, then distance and bearing;

DELETE WP 1 27 in this LEG by pressing both PLUS and MINUS buttons simultaneously at the preferred "LEG" location (LEG 02)

BEFORE, WP 003---LEG 2---WP 127---WP024

AFTER, WP 003---LEG 2---WP 024

At least one ROUTE must have been stored to be able to use this function

This function will ADD a selected ROUTE to the SAIL PLAN in the same way as it was created It is therefore possible to ADD ON (or

"link") a new ROUTE into the SAIL PLAN as long as the number of

WP's are less then 25

Tip! It is practical to ADD ON a new ROUTE when only 2 or 3 WP's are remaining in the SAIL PLAN, thus creating a long "seamless"

ROU]T

WARNING!!

If you have created a ROUTE and then later change or delete a WP within that ROUTE, it will be affected

Press SET

"012 flashing", select your ROUTE and press SET

The ROUTE is now ADDED to the SAIL PLAN and you will see the

LEG number briefly, then Distance and Bearing between "FROM" and "TO" will be displayed

Note! If you are ADDING the ROUTE to another ROUTE, you will get into the SAIL PLAN's actual LEG number for this Route’s first

WP

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At least one ROUTE must have been stored to be able to use this function.

The selected ROUTE will be copied to the SAIL PLAN in reverse order. It is ADDED to the SAIL PLAN as in the ROUTE CALL.

Press SET, "012 flashing"

Select your ROUTE and press SET (it will now be your REVERSE

ROUTE).

See also ROUTE CALL regarding ADDING Route’s.

6.4.4 DELETE

Delete a selected ROUTE in memory.

Press SET

Select the ROUTE which shall be deleted and press SET

Warning! There is no way back if DELETE is executed.

Store the SAIL PLAN as a ROUTE (in chapter 6.4~1)

Press SET, "001 flashing"

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The first free ROUTE is no 001, press SET and give the route a name by using the PLUS, MINUS and PAGE buttons

Press

SET

and the number of stored WP's are displayed

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7 SETTINGS

Enter the SETTINGS by pressing the SET button minimum 2 secs.

There are seven groups of SETTINGS

UNITS

ALARMS

GPS

DGPS

NMEA

OPTIONS

CONFIG

RETURN

Scroll between the main settings with PLUS or MINUS, press the

SET

in any of the main settings to enter the submenu

Then select from the submenu with PLUS or MINUS and press

SET.

Press PAGE to return back to a "higher" level or back to normal operation mode.

7.1 UNITS

DST NM

SPD KTS

ALT M

Select NM, KM or MILES

Select KTS, Km/h or MPH

Select M or FT

SECONDS OFF Select ON when using charts with degrees, minutes and seconds (OFF = minutes and 1/1000 of a minute)

RETURN Return from UNIT set-up

2 sec

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7.2 ALARMS

Arrival circle alarm, within the set radius.

Ex. shows circle with 0.20 Nautical miles radius.

Note! The Circle Alarm MUST be in Nautical Mile.

7.2.1 Arrival line ON/OFF.

(see drawing;).

7.2.2 Auto change

Auto change to next WP in the sail plan. Can be important when used with autopilots.

7.2.3 X-track error limit.

Ex. shows alarm value entered, 2.5 NM.

Note! The XTE Alarm MUST be in Nautical Mile

Set actual start time (within 18 hrs) to be used to trig the NX2

Multi Control start timer.

RETURN from ALARM set-up.

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7.3.1 Dampening of SOG, COG

The damping will correspond to the following; d0 = 0s d1 = 1.8s d2 = 2s d3 = 10s d4 = 20s d5 = 40s d6 = 1'20s d7 = 2'40s d8 = 5' d9 = 10'

This dampening affects Speed Over Ground and Course Over

Ground.

Note! This is only possible for older Nexus GPS Antennas that are

Nexus network compatible (Art no. 21000

Manual latitude correction from WGS-84 in Nautical 0'205 Miles,

Note! Only in 1/1000ths of a minute.

Note! This is only possible for older Nexus GPS Antennas that are

Nexus network compatible (Art no. 21000

Manual longitude correction from WGS-84 in Nautical 0'023

Miles, Note! Only in 1/1000ths of a minute.

Note! This is only possible for older Nexus GPS Antennas that are

Nexus network compatible (Art no. 21000

Altitude correction in selected unit (metres or 025feet) from WGS-

84 to selected geodetic datum

T-ZONE, YEAR, DATE, TIME,

Note! This is only possible for older Nexus GPS Antennas that are

Nexus network compatible (Art no. 21000)

Note! This is only possible for older Nexus GPS Antennas that are

Nexus network compatible (Art no. 21000

Set initial estimated position (within 100 km), speeds up the time to first FIX.

RETURN from GPS setup

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7.4 DGPS

This is a special POP UP feature for future differential receivers.

7.5 NMEA

Receive NMEA 0183 waypoints ON/OFF.

Send out internal WP's once via the NMEA port. Select an individual WP or a group of WP's.

7.5.1 Select NMEA output.

Select NMEA output for the 8 channels

Each one of the 8 channels can also be set to -, meaning, no output.

See further information in NMEA 0183 DATA

RETURN from NMEA setup.

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7.6 OPTIONS

Magnetic bearing

Magnetic bearing is displayed for BTW, HDC, COG, CTS and

SET. The MAGNETIC flag is then displayed.

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Max 99.9 degrees. (EAST-- +, WEST-- ).

Note! This setting will directly by affect the compass if it is present.

7.6.2 Push button beep

Push button beep ON/OFF.

7.6.3 WP-BANK

Select for use with Multi instruments,(000, 100, 200, 300….)

Example, if you select WP bank 200 then all waypoints accessed from a Multi instrument will be in this bank (200

299). This means that when you edit waypoint no: 22 in a

Multi, you are actually changing waypoint no: 222.

This is a special function for transfer (import) of WP's FROM a

NEXUS MASTER GPS Navigator instrument TO a NEXUS repeater instrument,

Important! IMPORT can only be done from a NEXUS repeater instrument.

You must also select WP-BANK since IMPORT will transfer in blocks of 100 WP's. You can IMPORT another NEXUS GPS instrument.

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Example 1.

Move all 99 WP's from the Server to this instrument's WP BANK

300. The Servers WP's from 1 to 99 will then be stored in memory position 301 to 399.

Do as follows,

1. Set to NEXUS REPEATER in the CONFIG

2. Switch POWER OFF then ON to activate this mode change.

3. Set the WP-BANK to 300.

4. Select IMPORT and press the SET

5. Set to MASTER in the CONFIG mode and switch POWER

OFF and ON again.

6. You are now able to use the Servers waypoints 1 99 as WP's

300-399.

Example 2.

Move WP 100 to 200 from NEXUS GPS navigator "A" to NEXUS

GPS navigator instrument "B" (into memory position).

-instrument the same

5.

Do as follows,

1.

"A".

2.

Set to MASTER in the CONFIG for NEXUS GPS

Set to NEXUS REPEATER in the CONFIG mode for NEXUS GPS "B".

3 Switch POWER OFF then ON to activate this mode change.

4.

Set the WP-BANK to 300 (in "A" or "B")

Select IMPORT in "B" and press the SET.

Reserved for future POP UP use, set to OFF.

RETURN from OPTION set-up.

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7.7 CONFIG

MASTER, NEXUS-REPEATER or NMEA-REPEATER.

NEXUS POS or NMEA P0S.

NMEA

input or RTCM input.

RETURN from CONFIG setup.

Important! Always switch POWER OFF then ON to activate a mode change.

MASTER

Primary navigation is performed in the MASTER instrument. Only one MASTER instrument is allowed.

NEXUS REPEATER

The MASTER instrument can be remotely controlled from this instrument. There is no difference in functions between a MASTER and a REPEATER.

NMEA REPEATER

Navigation is processed by an external NMEA navigator and then repeated here. The NMEA navigator is connected to THIS instrument, you must therefore also select NMEA P05 as the position source (see chapter 7.7.1). You can NOT use the GOTO

WP or ROUTES, as long as this instrument acts as a pure NMEA repeater. The NMEA data is also converted and is sent out on the

NEXUS Network.

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7.7.1 CHOICE OF POSITION SOURCE

This GPS navigator instrument can as an option, use NMEA position data from a GPS receiver or from an active GPS Antenna.

If NMEA P0S is selected, you must connect the NMEA source to this instruments NMEA 0183 input port, on the back of the instrument, see chapter 3.3.

Note! A SILVA GPS Antenna or GPS COMPASS will automatically take over and transmit position data when connected. The NMEA

POS set-up is therefore only important when a NMEA position source is to be used.

CONFIG: NMEA-POS - Standard set-up with NX2 GPS

CONFIG: NEXUS-POS - Optional set-up when instrument used as a Repeater

7.7.2 STANDARD NX2 NAVIGATION SETUP

CONFIGuration is: MASTER and NMEA POS.

This is the default CONFIGuration for the sole GPS Navigator instrument connected to the SILVA GPS Antenna.

7.7.3 NX2 REPEATER SETUP

New CONFIG: NEXUS REPEATER and NEXUS P0S.

All additional GPS Navigator instruments (for multiple Nav-stations) must be set as NEXUS REPEATERS. There can be only ONE

MASTER in the system.

7.7.4 NMEA REPEATER SETUP

New CONFIG: NMEA REPEATER and NMEA POS.

When used as a Navigation REPEATER. This set-up will enable

NMEA NAVIGATION data from the external navigator or PC, then convert and REPEAT it on to the NEXUS Network.

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When used as a navigator, it will take the NMEA position data from a NMEA GPS

Antenna or a navigator, then use the internal waypoints and sail plans as if it was a sole

GPS NAVIGATOR.

SILVA NMEA 0183 Input/Output

This document gives a description of the NMEA 0183 sentences sent and received by the GPS navigator instrument

HDC (Heading Comppass) and BSP (Boat speed) is also sent out on NMEA when available from the NEXUS Network.

When used as a NMEA repeater, all data will be retransmitted on to the NEXUS

Network.

Note! In the CONFIG SETUP there is a choice between

NMEA-01i83 and , RTCM Input. If RTCM is selected the NMEA

Input port is used for RTCM (DGPS) corrections only. The

NMEA 0183 output will only operate normal as long as the

RTCM Input is set to 4800 baud (bits/sec).

Output

The output from the GPS Navigator instrument is divided into 8 different "time-slots".

The required NMEA sentence can, be selected (or de-activated) individually for each slot. The complete period for all slots is two seconds, so the time between each slot is

¼ sec.

Data that is not available will be sent with null fields.

Checksum is added on all sentences. Talker ID (address character 1 and 2) is always

GP (GPS source).

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The following sentences can be selected (in the SETUP in the sending

Instrument:

No: Sentence: Contents:

0 No sentence sent

1 APB

2 BOD Bearing, origin to destination

Bearing & Distance to Waypoint 3 BWC

4 GLI

5 GGA Global Positioning System

6 HDT

7

8

RMB

RMC

9

10

11

VDR

VHW

VTG

12 WCV

13 WPL

Heading Coarse (True)

Minimum Navigation data

Minimum Specific GPSI

Set & Drift

Water speed and heading

Track made good and ground speed

Waypoint Closure Velocity

14 XTE

15 ZDA

Cross-Track-Error

Time & Date

Examples of each sentence listed above:

$IIAPB,A,A,0.002,L,N,,, 1 48,T,004, 1 48,T, 151 ,T* 1 D

$IIBOD,1 48,T,145,M,004,000*24

$IIBWC,090502,591 2.888,N,01 81 2.577,E, 1 48,T, 1 45,M, 15.661 ,N,004* 1 E

$IIGLL,5926.144,N,01 756.232,E,090502,A*3C

$IIGGA,090502,5926. 1 44,N,01 756.232,E, 1,4,1.49,1 7,M,,,, *27

$IIHDT,027,T*39

$IIRMB,A,0.002,L,000,004,59 1 2.888,N,01 81 2.577,E, 15.660,148,0.53, * 58

$IIRMC,090503,A,5926. 1 44,N,01 756.232,E,0.64, 173,1 50295,003,E*5F

$IIVDR,226,T,224,M, 1.21 ,N,2.24,K*58

$IIVHW,028,T,025,M,0.00,N,0.00,K*58

$IIVTG,253,T,250,M,0.94,N, 1 .74,K*55

$IIWCV,0.00,N,004*OA

$IIWPL,591 2.888,N,01 81 2.577,E,004*60

$IIXTE,A,A,0.058,L,N *44

$IIZDA,090753,1 5,02,1 995,-Ol ,*79

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Note! The WPL (WayPoint Location) sentence, only contains the position of the destination Waypoint. All other Waypoints will be sent out when the SEND-

WP function is activated in the SETUP.

Waypoint ID's are equal to the true (none banked) WP number in the NEXUS

Network (with digits). There is no Waypoint Base Number as in the Server-

Unit.

Input

The NMEA input in the GPS navigator instrument is exclusively used for

POSITION and NAVIGATION data (including Waypoints).

The received data is divided into three categories:

1)

Basic POSITION related data: POSITION, SOG/COG, TIME/DATE and a limited satellite status if the sender is a GPS.

This information is received and sent out on to the NEXUS Network, but ONLY

IF the NMEA-POS is selected in the CONFiGuration SETUP.

2) NAVIGATION data: BTW, DTW, BOD, XTE plus Set and Drift

This information is received ONLY IF the NMEA-REPEATER is selected in the

CONFiGuration SETUP.

The GPS instrument will automatically calculate related data that is used in the

NEXUS Network, such as: Set and Drift, WCV, TTG and CTS (Coarse To

Steer).

3) WAYPOINTS: Waypoints are received from WPL sentences if the REC-

WPT is ON in the NMEA SETUP.

If the receiving GPS instrument isn't the active navigator (MASTER) the

Waypoint will automatically be sent to the active navigator through the NEXUS

Network.

See further in the Multi Control manual for using NMEA with the Nexus Server.

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9 SPECIAL NMEA AND NEXUS APPLICATIONS

In some applications, you might need an EXTRA NMEA input port. This is possible by using the NEXUS Server (with one Multi Control instrument) together with one NEXUS

GPS navigator instrument. This CONFIGuration will convert NMEA position to NEXUS

Network and the NEXUS GPS Navigator instrument will do the Navigation.

Example:

A boat is equipped with a NMEA GPS Antenna (or a NMEA 0183 navigator) and a

NEXUS Chartplotter (see also page 43,44 Tip! for the Chartplotter).

The active NMEA GPS Antenna is connected direct to the

NEXUS Server's NMEA input port and the Chartplotter is connected to the NMEA input port and output port on the

NEXUS GPS NAVIGATOR instrument.

CONFIGuration in the NEXUS GPS instrument is: MASTER and NEXUS P0S.

The Server will then have one NMEA output port free for use with an Autopilot, radar,

MAXI Repeater or any other NMEA application. On the NEXUS Network, additional transducers can be used for wind speed, wind angle, depth, log and compass heading.

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NMEA INPUT

The NEXUS GPS NAVIGATOR input port (normally used as the

NMEA 0183 input) can also be set to receive the RTCM 104 messages for the SILVA GPS COMPASS. It is preferable to use

4800 baud on the RTCM data to utilise the NMEA 0183 standard output data specified at this baud-rate.

Alternative RTCM, Then select baud rate, see below.

Select baud rate if RTCM is selected and then RETURN.

Note! If possible, always use 4800 baud for RTCM data, it will NOT then affect the baud rate for the NMEA output (4800 is the standard).

9.1 TOGETHER WITH NEXUS CHARTPLOTTER

The link between paper charts and electronic navigation instruments. It is used as the navigation tool that will make both WP navigation and position identification extremely simple, fast and reliable.

When the Chart plotter is used with this navigator instrument and the SILVA GPS

Antenna, it is preferable to connect the Chart plotter direct to the instrument.

Connect battery POWER, NMEA IN and NMEA OUT without further cabling.

See connection diagram.

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Navigation tips!

Select WP 001 in the GOTO WP function on the GPS navigator and then select

WP 01 the WAYPOINT mode on the Chart plotter.

Now move the "puck" to the position you want to go to and press the top left button.

That position co-ordinate will then be "transferred" as WP 01. The NEXUS

NAVIGATOR immediately starts navigating towards that WP, whenever a new "WP" to go to is preferred, move the puck to it and "click". This unique feature makes WP navigation very easy as there is no need for storing and recalling waypoints.

If you prefer to use the Chart plotter as the tool for fast storing of a great number of waypoints (over 100), you must first enter the Chart plotters set-up and select WP block number according to this:

0183

0183-1

0183-2 for WP's 00 and up to 099 for WP's 00 and up to 099 for WP's 00 and up to 099

When this set up is correct, the WP's will be received and stored in the corresponding

NEXUS NAVIGATOR's memory.

9.2 SPECIAL USE TO GET EXTRA WP's.

When two or more navigator instruments are connected to the NEXUS Network and if more than one "skipper" or family are using the boat, it is sometimes practical to utilise two completely separate WP bank's.

This can be done by changing the CONFIG in the two instruments, giving two users 399

WP's each. This can also be done with more than two instruments (up to 32 navigator instruments !!).

Do as follows:

Dedicate the instruments between you "personal" navigators. Enter the CONFIG set up on "your partners" navigator and set it to NEXUS REPEATER

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Then enter the CONFIG set-up on "your" instrument and set it to MASTER. Turn the power OFF and then ON again to activate this change. The waypoints are now used from the new MASTER instead. Both (or all) instruments can now use the "new" waypoint bank.

9.2 EXTRA FEATURES WITH SILVA NEXUS NETWORK

Integrate the navigator with the NEXUS Multi Control and Server by adding compass and speed transducers. You will then get compass heading, boat speed, drift and tidal data (its speed and direction).

PC-INTERFACE CABLE

The interface, (RS 232 to RS 485) is built-in in the 25-pole D-SUB connector which connects to the PC (use 25-9 pole adapter if necessary).

Connect the interface cable (art.no. 20913 or 21122) between PC and GPS. Select the function REMOTE, then run the interface software (see instructions).

Contact your SILVA dealer for more information.

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10 FAULT FINDING

Check:

-

-

-

-

Sufficient battery voltage.

Cables for damage.

Faulty contact in connectors.

Connector corrosion caused by poor protection.

Short circuit on the NEXUS Network. -

The following error messages can appear on the display:

Some errors are made by improper connections or when calling for unconnected functions (missing transducers).

02 = SILVA BUS missing, Check databus colours and connections.

03 = Watchdog Timout, Check the connections.

OB = Break Point Reset

09 = EEPROM-Initialization

10 = Range-error caused by incorrect format, e.g. 17070 minutes East.

11 = Remote command that can not be performed (calibration-error)

12 = No response, or missing navigator unit

13 = WayPoint Not DEFined

14 = Oporation that can not be done with external NMEA navigator.

15 = Operation that can not be done in AUTO-Pilot Mode

16 = (notused)

17 = (notused)

18 = (notused)

19 = (notused)

20 = GPS -> CPU: Communication Error.

21 = GPS AQUISITION - failure (time out during indoor use).

22 = CPU -> GPS: Communication errori

23 = DGPS (RTCM) overrun

24 = Bad-Fix (1-Fix timout)

27 = Extended Object Server Error (set the GPS to Master)

28 = Route command error (bank, full..)

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11 TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions:

Data cable:

Battery voltage:

113 x 113 x 23 mm

8 m. Battery cable 3 m.

Mm. 6.0 V, max. 16.5 V.

Power consumption: Without light 0,1 W, With light 0,8 W.

Temperature range: Operation -20C to +70C. Storage -30C to + 80C.

Weight: Instrument: 280 g

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12 MAINTENANCE

Clean the instrument with mild soap solution only

- Do not use high-pressure washing equipment!

- It is advisable to remove the instrument during long cold periods.

- Put silicon grease on each contact.

- Check terminals and use wire protection.

13 WARRANTY

SILVA SWEDEN AB gives a two year warranty against manufacturing faults or faulty components. The supplied warranty card together with a purchasing receipt must be shown if a warranty claim is made. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by careless handling or faulty installation. The warranty does not apply to secondary damage caused by faults in instruments or transducers. The right to change the specification is reserved by the manufacturer.

SILVA SWEDEN AB reserves the right to change product specifications without notice.

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14 ABBREVIATIONS

ALT Altitude

AQU Acquisition

BOD Bearing origin destination (the FROM WP)

BRG Bearing

BTW Bearing To Waypoint

COG

COR

CTS

Course Over Ground

Correction of LATILON from WG584

Course To Steer

DoD

DTW

EDIT

ETA

F

GPS

HDOP

Department of Defence

Distance To Waypoint

Programme /enter or alter a value or a name

Estimated Time of Arrival

Figure of merit

Global Positioning System

Horizontal Dilution of Precision

INIT P05 Initialisation of a known position in cold start

MAG VAR Magnetic Variation

MOB Man Over Board

NAV Navigate

NMEA National Marine Electronic Ass.

POS Position

RTCM Differential Correction Standard

SAT

UG

VMG

Satellites used in navigation.

Time to go to next WP.

Velocity Made Good

WCV Waypoint Closure Velocity

WP Waypoint

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15 Specifications

Dimensions: Wind Data instrument: 110 x 110 mm.

Instrument cable:

Power sPLUSply: 12 V DC (10-16 V). The instrument is polarity

protected.

Power consumption

0.8 W (at max illumination)

Temperature range:

Weight:

Storage: From -30°C to +80°C.( -22°F to 176°F)

Operation: From -10°C to +70°C. (14°F to 158°F)

Instrument: 283 g (9.98 oz).

Transducer: 293 g (10.33 oz).

Instrument. Water proof Enclosure:

CE approval

The products conforms to the EMC requirements for immunity and emission according to

EN 50 08-1,

15.2 Nexus Network introduction and user policy

Introduction:

The Nexus Network is a Multi talker Multi receiver data bus specially designed for marine navigation applications. It utilises the RS485 standard with PLUS to 32 senders and/or receivers to form a Local Area Network. Data is transmitted synchronously with 1 start-bit, 8-data-bits, 1 parity-bit, two stop-bits in 9600 baud.

User policy:

The Nexus Network is open for new users and applications without the licence or a licence fee. The data bus however is, the property of the manufacturer, which means the specification must be followed in order to protect the manufacturer’s commitments to the Nexus Network performance and safety.

For most PC-applications, the full dPLUSlex interface (Art. No. 21248), will be a very useful tool for monitoring real time data, to edit and store Waypoints to PC-file or to

Server and/or to the NX2 GPS. The interface is sPLUSplied with a cable for connection from PC to the Server or NX2 instruments and/or the NX2 GPS. A 9-pole D-sub connector is connected to the RS232 port on the PC.

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22115-01

22115-02

22115-03

22115-05

22115-06

22115-07

22115-08

22115-09

22115-10

22115-11

22115-12

22115-13

21210

21218-1

20966

16 Optional Accessories

Below find a selection of optional accessories available. Please contact your local NX2 dealer for more information.

22118-3

22118-2

22118-1

22118-4

22118-5

22118-6

22120-1

20707

19915-8

21731

20860

20721

20721-1

20594

21721

69980

21970

21735

NX2 Completes

Multi Control instrument and Server, 8m cable

Multi Control and Server with Speed Log and depth transducer, 8m cable

Speed log with log transducer, 8m cable

Wind Data, with transducer, 25m cable, mast bracket

Compass Data, with transducer 35°, 8 m cable

GPS Navigator, with GPS Antenna, 8+10m cable

NX2/Nexus Transducers

Server compl with 3m power cables

Log/Temp transducer, 8 m cable (for Nexus and Star)

Depth transducer, 8m cable (for NX2 only)

Compass transducer 35°, 8m cable

Compass transducer 45°, 8m cable

Wind transducer, 25m cable, mast bracket

CF-wind transducer, Carbon Fibre, 1260mm long, 380g, no mast cable incl.

Nexus mast cable 25m

MTC (Mast Twist Compensation) box, 8m cable, for Wind Data instr.

MRC (Mast Rotation Sensor Compensation) box

GPS Antenna, with NMEA 0183 output

Bracket for GPS Antenna and 35° Compass transducer for bulkhead mount

22117-1

22117-3

22117-4

22117-5

22117-6

NX2 Digital Instruments (all supplied with 0.2m cable)

Speed log instrument

Multi Control instrument

Wind Data instrument

Compass Data instrument

GPS Navigator instrument

NX2 Analog Instruments (all supplied with 0.2m cable)

NX2 Analog Wind Angle

NX2 Analog Steer Pilot

NX2 Analog Speed Trim

NX2 Analog Speed 0-16kts

NX2 Analog Speed 0-50kts

NX2 Analog Depth 0-200m

NX2 Analog Depth 0-600ft

NX2 Analog Rudder angle

NX2 Analog Compass

NX2 Analog GPS Speed 0-16kts

NX2 Analog GPS Speed 0-50kts

NX2 Analog GPS Course

Nexus Remote Control Instrument

Remote Control Instrument (RCI), with Autopilot control, 5m cable, bracket

Bracket Remote Control instrument

Connector 4-pole, NEW model (Allows cable - cable connection)

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21210

22115-09

21035-2

20860

21731

21036

69981

21134

21134-24

21341

21341-24

21136

69991-12

21680-1

21684-1

69995

22118-6

22117-6

21970

20992-2

21735

Nexus Multi XL

Multi XL instrument, 4m cable (RCI or Multi Center needed to control Multi XL)

Multi XL Set, Multi XL instrument and Remote Control instrument

Mast bracket XL, in aluminium for Multi XL and Nexus / Star 110x110mm instr.

NX2 GPS

GPS Navigator, with GPS Antenna, 8+10m cable

GPS Navigator instrument

GPS Antenna, with NMEA 0183 output

Bracket GPS Antenna, plastic with female thread 1" x 14 tpi

Bracket for GPS Antenna and 35° Compass transducer for bulkhead mount

Nexus Autopilot components

Remote Control instrument, with Autopilot control, 5m cable, bracket

NX2 Analog Rudder angle

Servo Unit A-1510, 8m cable

Compass transducer 45°, 8m cable

Compass transducer 35°, 8m cable

Rudder Angle Transmitter RFU-25, 15m cable, ball joint linkage 230mm x 2

Linear Rudder Angle Transmitter

Pumpset PF-0.3 12V

Pumpset PF-0.3 24V

Pumpset PF-0.3S 12V, with solenoid

Pumpset PF-0.3S 24V, with solenoid

Linear Drive AN-23, stroke 229mm, peak thrust 680kg

Integrated Linear Drive HP-40, stroke 254mm, peak thrust 500kg

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17 Abbreviations

BTW Bearing To Waypoint

GPS NAVIGATOR

KM KiloMetre

MH

LCD

Miles per Hour

Liquid Crystal Display

LOW LOW

MID MID

MAX MAX

SOG Speed Over Ground

- Minus

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WARRANTY

GENERAL

All our products are designed and built to comply to the highest class industry standards. If the products are correctly installed, maintained and operated, as described in the installation and operation manual, they will provide long and reliable service. Our international Network of distributors can provide you with the information and assistance you may require virtually anywhere in the world.

Please read through and fill in this warranty card and send it to your national distributor for product registration.

LIMITED WARRANTY

The warranty covers repair of defective parts due to faulty Manufacturing and includes labour when repaired in the country of purchase. The warranty period is stated in the product manual, and commences from the date of purchase. The above warranty is the Manufacturer’s only warranty and no other terms, expressed or implied, will apply. The Manufacturer specifically excludes the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

CONDITIONS

• The supplied warranty card and receipt with proof of purchase date, must be shown to validate any warranty claim. Claims are to be made in accordance with the claims procedure outlined below.

The warranty is non-transferrable and extends only to the original purchaser.

• The warranty does not apply to Products from which serial numbers have been removed, faulty installation or incorrect fusing, to conditions resulting from improper use, external causes, including service or modifications not performed by the Manufacturer or by its national distributors, or operation outside the environmental parameters specified for the Product.

The Manufacturer will not compensate for consequential damage caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of its equipment. The Manufacturer is not liable for any personal damage caused as a consequence of using its equipment.

The Manufacturer, its national distributors or dealers are not liable for charges arising from sea trials, installation surveys or visits to the boat to attend to the equipment, whether under warranty or not. The right is reserved to charge for such services at an appropriate rate.

The Manufacturer reserves the right to replace any products returned for repair, within the warranty period, with the nearest equivalent, if repair within a reasonable time period should not be possible.

• The terms and conditions of the warranty as described do not affect your statutory rights.

CLAIMS PROCEDURE

Equipment should be returned to the national distributor, or one of its appointed dealers, in the country where it was originally purchased. Valid claims will then be serviced and returned to the sender free of charge.

Alternatively, if the equipment is being used away from the country of purchase, it may be returned to the national distributor, or one of its appointed dealers, in the country where it is being used. In this case valid claims will cover parts only. Labour and return postage will be invoiced to the sender at an appropriate rate.

DISCLAIMER

Common sense must be used at all times when navigating and the Manufacturer’s navigation equipment should only be considered as aids to navigation.

The Manufacturers policy of continuous improvement may result in changes to product specification without prior notice.

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File id:

WARRANTY CARD

TO BE RETURNED TO YOUR NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR

OWNER:

Name:

Street :

City/Zip Code :

Country:

Product name: Serial number:

A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Date of purchase: _______________Date installed ________________

Dealers stamp:

Tick here if you do not wish to receive news about future products

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Nexus Marine AB

Kuskvägen 4, 191 62 Sollentuna, Sweden

Tel: +46 -(0) 8 – 506 939 00. Fax: +46 -(0) 8 -506 939 01 www.nexusmarine.se

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