OP50 Controller
User Guide
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Wiring
CAN BUS (NMEA 2000)
A
Male Micro-C drop cable 1.8 m
(6 ft) cable
B Micro-C T-connector
C
CAN BUS (NMEA 2000) backbone
A
C
B
C
¼ Note: NMEA 2000® and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of the National Maritime Electronics Association.
Compliance Statements
OP50 controller:
• complies with CE under EMC directive 2014/30/EU
• complies with the requirements of level 2 devices of the
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard
2008
MOB
DISP
WIN MENU
Front panel and keys
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12
11
10
1 2 3
DISP
MOB
4 5 6
WIN MENU
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6
7
8
4
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
DISP
MOB
MENU
WIN
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Description
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PORT and STARBOARD indicators. Indicators will be lit when the autopilot is active. Indicators will not be visible when the autopilot is on standby or not present.
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For the Landscape OP50 controller the Port and Starboard indications will always be off.
DISP (Display) key. Press once to toggle through displays that are configured for the control of the OP50. Press and hold to turn the OP50 to configuration mode.
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STBY/AUTO key. Switches the system to Standby mode if the autopilot is active.
Displays the autopilot dialog if the autopilot is not active.
HOME key. Press once to activate the Home page.
Press and hold to display the Favorite panel as an overlay on active page. Repeat short presses to cycle the favorite buttons.
MENU key. A single press displays the menu for the active panel/overlay. A second press displays the settings menu.
ROTARY/JOYSTICK knob. Rotate to scroll through menu items or to zoom a zoomable panel. Press to confirm a selection.
Move joystick to pan the chart or to navigate through menus.
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POWER/BRIGHTNESS key. Press once to activate the dialog used to adjust brightness, change day / night illumination and set the unit in standby mode.
Press and hold to shut down the MFD that is currently under OP50 control.
8 X (Exit) key. Cancels changes and returns to previous menu level.
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MARK/GOTO key. Press once to mark a waypoint at the vessel’s position. Press and hold to activate the GOTO menu.
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WIN key. It is used on multiple panels pages. A short press toggles between the panels, a long press expands active panel to a full page panel and back again.
11 MOB (Man Over Board) key. Press to mark a waypoint at the vessel’s position.
12 DISPLAY ASSIGNMENT LEDs. Indicates which display the OP50 is controlling.
Configuring the OP50
The OP50 can control up to 6 compatible MFDs (Multi Function
Displays). Refer to your MFD’s website for more information.
¼ Note: Out of date software on MFDs will limit the remote control to
4 MFDs.
From the factory the OP50 is not assigned to control any MFD. It will not be responsive until it has been assigned to control an MFD on the network.
1. Turn ON all MFDs that are to be configured for OP50 control
2. Press and hold the DISP key on the OP50 for 5 seconds to enter
OP50 configuration mode
All LEDs on the OP50 turn red to indicate that the OP50 is in configuration mode.
The configuration dialog is displayed on all MFDs.
Active MFD Passive MFD
3. Press the DISP key until the MFD to be assigned shows the active assignment dialog
¼ Note: The MFDs are identified with letters for assignment purpose.
These letters are random and not in any particular order.
4. If required, move the joystick left/right to switch to a different LED position
It is logical to assign LED(s) 1 through 6 (left to right) to units moving from left to right.
5. Select the Assign button, or press the MENU key and select the
Assign option to assign active MFD to a LED position on the OP50 controller
6. Press the DISP key or move the joystick up/down to select different displays for that LED position
Already assigned MFDs will now show the passive assignment dialog.
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1 2 3
DISP
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7. Repeat step 3 and 4 until all MFDs are assigned to a LED
8. Press the X key to save your settings and return to normal operation
Unassigning an MFD from an OP50
1. Press and hold the DISP key on the OP50 for 5 seconds to enter
OP50 configuration mode
All LEDs on the OP50 turn red to indicate that the OP50 is in configuration mode.
The configuration dialog is displayed on all MFDs.
2. Use the rotary knob to select the MFD that is to be unassigned
Selected MFD is identified with a border.
3. Select the Unassign button, or press the MENU key and select the
Unassign option
4. Press the X key to save your settings and return to normal operation
Configuring the next OP50
Press and hold the DISP key for 1 second to take command of another OP50 in configuration mode.
Selecting which MFD to control
Press the DISP key to toggle through the LEDs.
Once a LED has red steady light the OP50 is in control of the MFD assigned to that LED.
The MFD controlled by the OP50 has a small icon on the screen.
OP50 LEDs
Status
Off
Flashing
Steady
All LEDs Steady
Description
The OP50 is not powered, or no MFD is assigned to the LED position.
The MFD assigned to the LED position is not active (either Off or still switching On).
The MFD assigned to the LED position is
ON and ready for OP50 control.
The OP50 is in configuration mode.
Technical specifications
¼ Note: For updated technical specifications, compliance and certifications, refer to our website.
Weight & Dimensions
Dimensions 150 mm x 60 mm (H x W)
5.9 in x 2.3 in (H x W)
0.36 kg (0.8 lbs) with cable Weight
Power
Power supply
Current consumption
Data
Micro-C
12 V DC (Micro-C)
< 90 mA : 2 LEN
Integrated 1.8 m (6 ft) male
Micro-C cable (Male Micro-C)
NMEA 2000 Network
Technical
Keypad beeper
Backlight
Environmental protection
< 80 dBA @ 0.5 m
White
IPX6 (dash mounted only)
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For regulatory compliance certificates and declarations, refer to the product website on: www.simrad-yachting.com
*988-10906-001*
