Nexus FDX-kit User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
English
FDX-kit
NexusRace SW

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This manual is written for NexusRace SW version 1.08
Edition: January 2011

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1Function overview............................................................................................5
2Part specification .............................................................................................6
3Installation ........................................................................................................7
3.1 Installation of the USB to RS-232 converter...................................................................7
3.1.1 General.....................................................................................................7
3.1.2 System Requirements..............................................................................7
3.1.3 Features ...................................................................................................7
3.1.4 Converter Installation................................................................................8
4USB to RS232 converter issue(s)....................................................................9
5Installation of the NexusRace Software .......................................................11
5.1.1 General...................................................................................................11
5.1.2 Installing the Software............................................................................11
5.2 How to use the NX2 Sail Performance.........................................................................12
5.2.1 Monitoring...............................................................................................12
5.2.2 Setup......................................................................................................13
5.2.3 Navigation...............................................................................................13
5.3 Connection of the cables .............................................................................................15
6Set-up the NXR instrument via Nexus Race SW..........................................16
6.1 Configure the NXR instruments....................................................................................17
6.1.1 Unit settings............................................................................................18
6.1.2 Damping settings....................................................................................19
6.1 Setup the NXR Multi Control Instrument ......................................................................19
6.2 Edit display of NXR Multi Control Instrument................................................................20
6.3 Setup the NXR XL20 and XL30 instruments.................................................................22
6.4 Edit display of NXR Multi Control Instrument................................................................23
6.4.1 Secondary function.................................................................................28
6.4.2 Global damping ......................................................................................28
6.5 Custom data................................................................................................................29
7Tools................................................................................................................30
7.1 Calibration....................................................................................................................30
7.2 Manual calibration........................................................................................................30
7.2.1 Log calibration........................................................................................30
7.2.2 Depth calibration ....................................................................................31
7.2.3 Compass calibration...............................................................................32
7.2.4 Wind calibration......................................................................................34
7.2.5 Correction tables for nWind....................................................................36
7.2.6 Automatic Calibration .............................................................................38
7.3 Controls.......................................................................................................................39
7.3.1 Timer ......................................................................................................39
7.3.2 Steer Pilot...............................................................................................40
7.3.3 Trim ........................................................................................................40
7.3.4 Reset Trip Counter.................................................................................43
7.3.5 Man Over Board .....................................................................................43
7.3.6 Reinitialize Nexus Network.....................................................................43
7.4 Polar table ...................................................................................................................44
7.5 Settings........................................................................................................................45
7.5.1 NX2 Server settings................................................................................45
7.5.2 NMEA.....................................................................................................46
8Specifications.................................................................................................47
8.1 Nexus Network introduction and user policy.................................................................47

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1 Function overview
The functions in the XL20 and XL30 Instruments are divided into 20 pages.
Each page is configurable for lead text, function, unit, dampening and update rate.
When using the Nexus Race SW, it is also possible to create a page that toggles
between two functions, select update rate, change the name of the function, select
backlight colour etc. etc. see chapter 7.
It is also possible to have the same function on two or more pages but with different
damping or unit. As an example you may set-up three Boat speed pages on the top
instrument with three different dampening, by selecting page, you will then select boat
speed with three different damping.
Damping and unit may be global (same damping and unit on all instruments) or local
(individual for each instrument)
When an instrument is selected from the Multi Control, the top row (indicating the
function) is flashing for 3 seconds. Every time the function is changed, it starts to flash
to indicate which instrument that is active.
The NXR Multi Control Instrument is both a Full Functioning Display as well as the
remote control for the XLR instruments.
NXR is also fully compatible with the NX2 system and the NX2 Multi XL may be
controlled by the NXR Multi Control.
In a NXR system, all calibrations and setting are made from a PC, using the Nexus
Race SW. There are some setting and calibrations that may be done from the NXR
Multi Control and they are: Calibration of BSP, set Heel and Pitch to zero, make an
automatic deviation, set the compass A-fault and adjust the offset of the true wind
angle. Damping and units may also be changed from the Multi Control and affect the
whole system.

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2 Part specification
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Items delivered with the FDX kit
Qty. Description
1 USB to RS-232 converter
4 3 m 9-pole serial cable
2 Installation CD
1 Installation manual
The FDX kit comes with all NX2 Servers and contains cables and software to connect
your NX2 system to your PC. You may either use the Serial port (RS-232) or the USB
port using the USB to Serial-port converter.
NOTE: The FDX Server will use the standard NMEA protocol for communication with
all standard software’s. If the NX2 Sail Performance Software is used, a command is
send to change the protocol to FDX which enables you to control the whole NX2
system from your PC.
The NX2 Sail Performance Software will only work together with a FDX Server. An
FDX Server has the following label on the cover:

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3 Installation
3.1 Installation of the USB to RS-232 converter
3.1.1 General
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port technology has emerged in response to the
proliferation of external peripheral devices (scanner, digital camera, removable
drives, etc.) that are increasingly being connected to the latest generation of
PCs. The USB behaves in a similar fashion to conventional bus ports (i.e.,
serial, parallel, PS/2), but since it does not require any IRQs, more devices can
be attached to the system without conflicts.
The USB Serial converter provides an external plug-and-play RS-232 device
connection for PCs, notebooks, laptops, and handheld computerizing devices
that support the USB specification. The converter comes with a standard DB-
25 Male or DB-9 Male connector to be plugged into the RS232 port, and has a
0.4M - 1.8M, respectively, USB cable with a type A plug for connection to the
PC’s USB port or to a USB hub.
Note: Since the most computers have only one or two USB ports, USB
hubs are often used to provide additional ports so that numerous USB
peripheral devices can be connected up at the same time.
For further convenience, especially to users of notebooks, laptops and
handholds, the USB to RS-232 converter device can be operated by the power
from the Universal Serial Bus, no external power supply needed. As it is a USB
specification compliant device, energy-saving suspend and resume are
provided.
3.1.2 System Requirements
Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/Windows7,Mac8.6 and higher, Linux.
The system must be equipped with USB Host Controller
3.1.3 Features
Supports automatic handshake mode.
Works with cellular phones, PDA, digital cameras,
modems, and ISDN terminal adapters.
Supports remote wake-up and power management.
Frees your RS-232 ports for other uses.

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3.1.4 Converter Installation
1. Connect the peripheral device with the converter first, then plug the other
end into the computer’s USB port; the NEW Hardware Wizard appears;
click on Next to continue.
2. In the dialog box that comes up, leave the default choice (Search for the
best drives for your device)
3. Click on Next to continue.
4. In the dialog box that comes up, select the proper drive for your media;
insert the driver CD in the drive; Click on Next to continue.
5. In the Ready to install dialog box that comes up; click on Next to
continue.
6. If the driver files have been copied to the hard disk, a dialog box will
appear to confirm the completion of the installation; click on Finish.
Windows now finishes up the installation.
TO check if the converter was correctly installed:
1. Open the My Computer folder.
2. Open the Control Panel folder.
3. Open the System folder.
4. Click on the Device Manager tab at the top of the dialog box.
5. Click on the plus sign in front of the Universal Serial Bus Controller
heading.
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4 USB to RS232 converter issue(s)
The following description applies only under Windows XP.
Symptom1: The virtual serial port provided by the USB driver cannot be opened in Sail
Performance or Hyper Terminal, although there is no apparent application that keeps
the port opened.
Symptom2: The mouse pointer may behave erratically (it jumps at random locations
on the screen, even without moving the mouse).
Issue: Sometimes Windows mistakenly identifies the cable as a “Microsoft Serial
BallPoint”, or “Microsoft Serial Mouse”.
How to verify:
If symptom2 is encountered, to gain control over the mouse, make sure the DB9 end
of the cable it’s not connected to any data source.
If control over the mouse it’s still not restored, remove the cable from the USB port.
You should now have complete control over the mouse.
1) Open Device Manager ([Start].menu->[Control Panel].menu->[System].option-
>[Hardware].tab->[Device Manager].button). Open the Mice and other pointing
devices category in Device Manager.
a. If the cable is detached from computer, this category should look similar
to Figure 1 (only one pointing device).
b. If the cable is attached to an USB port on the computer, the category
should probably be similar to Figure 2 (more than one pointing device).
Figure 1. Device Manager
with the cable detached from
computer
Figure 2. Device Manager
with the cable attached to
computer
2) Attach the cable (if it’s not already attached), but make sure that the DB9 end of
the cable it’s not connected to any data source.

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a. If the Mice and other pointing devices category looks similar to Figure 2
(i.e. more than one pointing device), identify, select and remove (by the
Delete key) the fake pointing device (usually Microsoft Serial Mouse, but
may vary).
b. If the category contains a single item (the “real” mouse driver), no action
is needed, and if there still is a problem, it has another source.
Notes:
Extra care should be taken while working with Device Manager. Make sure you
correctly identify the “real” mouse driver in use by the system (by identifying the brand,
model or type of connection). Removing the wrong device may cause Windows to work
improperly.

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5 Installation of the NexusRace Software
5.1.1 General
The NexusRace Software is a shareware that only works together with a FDX Server.
5.1.2 Installing the Software
Insert the CD to your computer
Open Run Software
Brows to your CD (normally D:) and click on NX2 Sail Performance
Click on Setup
Follow the instructions on your screen
Now run the NX2 Sail Performance Software.
Click on the connector symbol in the top left corner
Select the Communication port where the cable to the Server is connected
Click OK
A green light will be turned on in the top right corner when communication is
established.’

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5.2 How to use the NX2 Sail Performance
When the Software is started and connected to the Server, you can start to use it:
5.2.1 Monitoring
Click on the instrument symbol in the top left corner. A list of functions appear.
Select the function from the list. Some functions may be displayed digital or analog,
some only digital. Select the type of display you want by double clicking on the
corresponding icon.
Now the display appears on the screen. You may now move or change the window
with the mouse control.
You may open as many windows as you want. The layout may be saved, up to five
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5.2.2 Setup
Under tools and options, you may set-up the Software.
You can select if the SW should connect automatically after start. You can also
automatically load your favourite layout.
If you tick the box: “Record automatically”, the SW will remind you to satrta log file at
every start. If you select “auto-hide” the tool bar will be hidden after the amount of
seconds you shoose. To get the bar back, move your mouse to the top of the screen.
If you tick the box “keep always on top” the NX2 Sail Performance will always be on top
on your screen, even if you are running an other software.
5.2.3 Navigation
If you have a NX2 or Nexus navigator (GPS Navigator or Multi Center) you can create
and edit waypoints and routes from your NX2 Sail Performance Software. All
Waypoints and routes are stored directly in your instrument.

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5.3 Connection of the cables
Connect the Server to your PC with the supplied 3m Serial Cable as showed in the
picture. If you use the USB to RS-232 converter, the 3m cable is still needed!

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6 Set-up the NXR instrument via Nexus Race SW
Start the Nexus race SW
Click on the connect icon
Select the com port where the PC cable from the Nexus Server is connected
Press OK to connect
When the SW has connected to the Nexus Server, the green LED will turn on.

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6.1 Configure the NXR instruments
To go to the configuration of the NXR instruments, click on Tools and select Configure
The current settings of the instruments are read
A list of the connected instruments in the network is displayed with their version
numbers. Also a list of system units is displayed at the right and a list of global
damping values on the bottom.

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6.1.1 Unit settings
The Unit for water speed will affect all NXR instrument in the network and change to
the selected unit for:
Boat speed
VMG
WCV
Average Speed
Speed Over Ground
Drift
The Unit for Air speed will affect all NXR instrument in the network and change to the
selected unit for:
True Wind Speed
Apparent Wind Speed
The Unit for Depth will affect all NXR instrument in the network and change to the
selected unit for Depth
The Unit for Distance will affect all NXR instrument in the network and change to the
selected unit for:
Total Distance
Distance
Trip Distance
XTE
Distance to Waypoint DTW
The Unit for Direction will affect all NXR instrument in the network and change to the
selection of true or magnetic for
Heading
COG
BTW
Set of current
Mote: It is also possible to use local setting of units. That is used if you want to have
one instrument displaying an other unit than the rest in the system. Select <local> and
select the unit individually in each instrument.

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6.1.2 Damping settings
The damping of the displayed data is selectable from the either the Multi Control
instrument or in the Configure box. The damping can either be local (different on each
instrument) or global (same damping on all instruments. The factory setting is global.
The damping is selectable in 10 steps 0-9 and the damping time (for how long an
average value is calculated) is as follows:
D0 raw data, no averaging
D1 2 second
D2 4 seconds
D3 6 seconds
D4 8 seconds
D5 10 seconds
D6 14 seconds
D7 18 seconds
D8 25 seconds
D9 30 seconds
To change damping from the instrument, go to the function you want to change
damping for. If it is a main function, you press SET and PLUS together and if it is a sub
function, you press SET and MINUS together.
The selected value for the damping is displayed next to the function. Change to the
new value with PLUS or MINUS and confirm with SET.
If the value is written with a capital D, the damping is global and all instruments will be
set to the same damping. If the damping is written with a lower case d the damping is
local and only this instrument is affected.
6.1 Setup the NXR Multi Control Instrument
If you right click on the NXR Multi instrument and select Setup, the Instrument property
box pops up.