Nexus NX2 User manual

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Compass
Installation and Operation Manual
English
Installation and Operation Manual
English

COMPASS
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing NX2 Compass 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 Compass instrument version 2.00 – 2.10
Edition: March 2007
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1Part specifications .....................................................................5
2Installation ..................................................................................7
2.1 Installing the instrument.................................................................................8
2.1.1 Installing cable.........................................................................................10
2.1.2 Connections in Nexus Network................................................................10
2.1.3 Connection of log transducer...................................................................10
3First start...................................................................................12
3.1 Initialising the instrument in a Nexus Network..............................................12
3.2 Re-initialising the instrument........................................................................12
4Operation ..................................................................................13
4.1 About this manual........................................................................................13
4.2 How to use the 4 push-buttons ....................................................................14
4.2.1 PAGE ......................................................................................................14
4.2.2 MINUS.....................................................................................................14
4.2.3 PLUS.......................................................................................................14
4.2.4 SET .........................................................................................................14
4.2.5 Clear........................................................................................................15
4.2.6 Calibration ...............................................................................................15
4.2.7 Lighting....................................................................................................15
4.3 Main function ...............................................................................................16
4.4 Analogue function........................................................................................16
4.5 Sub-functions...............................................................................................17
4.5.1 Set a steer (STR) reference direct in MEM..............................................17
4.5.2 Set a numeric steer reference (STR) in MEM..........................................17
4.5.3 Advanced use of (STR) MEM..................................................................18
4.5.4 Steer referens [AWA], option...................................................................18
4.5.5 Steer referens [BTW], option...................................................................19
4.5.6 Steer referens [CTS], option....................................................................19
4.5.7 Tactical use of [MEM]..............................................................................20
4.5.8 Battery voltage [BAT]...............................................................................20
4.5.9 Boat speed [BSP], option.........................................................................20
4.5.10 Trip log [TRP], option ..........................................................................21
4.5.11 Water temperature [TMP], option ........................................................21
4.5.12 Dead reckoning [CMG / DMG].............................................................21
4.5.13 X-track error, [XTE], Option.................................................................21
4.5.14 In a small NEXUS network ..................................................................21
5Calibration / Set-up ..................................................................23
5.1 C10 User settings........................................................................................23
5.1.1 C11 Select the dampening ......................................................................23
5.1.2 C13 Displaying boat speed, trip log and temperature, option ....23
5.1.3 C14 Display NAV functions, option..........................................................23
5.1.4 C15 Beep when KEY is pressed..............................................................24
5.1.5 C16 Referens pointer On/OFF.................................................................24
5.1.6 C17 ”Knock Timer” KTR ..........................................................................24
5.2 C20 Calibration of Log.................................................................................24
5.2.1 C21 Select unit for speed ........................................................................24
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5.2.2 C22 Calibration of log transducer.............................................................24
5.2.3 C23 Unit for temperature..........................................................................25
5.2.4 C24 Temperature offset...........................................................................25
5.3 C30 Compass Settings.................................................................................25
5.3.1 C31 True or magnetic course, MAG ........................................................25
5.3.2 C32 Magnetic deviation, VAR..................................................................25
5.3.3 C33 Autodeviation....................................................................................25
5.3.4 C34 Check the Autodeviation...................................................................25
5.3.5 C35 Clear the Autodeviation....................................................................26
5.3.6 C36 Adjust the Compass alignment.........................................................26
5.3.7 C37 Off course alarm...............................................................................26
5.3.8 C68 Roll adjustment.................................................................................26
5.3.9 C69 Pitch adjustment...............................................................................27
5.4 C70 Configure NX2......................................................................................28
5.4.1 C71 HDC-master .....................................................................................28
5.4.2 C72 Log-master.......................................................................................28
5.4.3 C73 Function on terminal In3...................................................................28
5.4.4 Connection of trim button.........................................................................29
5.4.5 C74 Demo mode......................................................................................29
6Maintenance and fault finding................................................ 30
6.1 Maintenance.................................................................................................30
6.2 Fault finding..................................................................................................30
6.2.1 General....................................................................................................30
6.2.2 Fault - action............................................................................................30
6.2.3 Error messages........................................................................................31
7Specifications ..........................................................................32
7.1 Technical specifications ...............................................................................32
7.2 Nexus Network introduction and user policy.................................................32
8Optional Accessories.............................................................. 33
9Abbreviations........................................................................... 35
10 Warranty ................................................................................... 36
9 Warranty............................................................................................................. 36
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