Simrad SimNet Quick start guide

INSTALLATION & USE
Electronics
Flyer Gran Turismo 34 and 38

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UNDERSTAND ..................................... Page 4
SimNet
Flyer GT & Simrad
INSTALL ............................................. Page 16
Autopilot
Additional devices
AIS Class-B: NAIS300
Entertainment: SonicHub
Communication: RS82
Radar: Broadband Radar 3G
USE ..................................................... Page 30
dVHF Radio System - RS82
Multifunction Display - NSS8
REPAIR .............................................. Page 42
SimNet Tool - ST10
After Sales Service Process
Web portal

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Connections
3-way SimNet joiner
7-way SimNet joiner
SimNet cables - Comes in different lenghts
(0.30 - 2 - 5 - 20 meters)
SimNet power supply cable without termina-
tor (Yellow)
SimNet power supply cable with terminator
(Red)
Terminator
Joiner
AT10 - SimNet / NMEA0183 Converter
SIMNET - NETWORK COMPONENTS
SimNet (Simrad Intelligent Marine Network) a complete intelligent network system
for easy installation and integration of Simrad marine electronics.
• Based on CAN bus / NMEA2000
• Up to 50 products in one system
• Signal rate 250 kbit/sec - 50 times faster than NMEA0183
• Maximum total SimNet cable length: 150 meters.
• Maximum current: 5 Amps
• Automatic source selection
• 2x2 twisted pair (Data pair 0.24 mm2; Power pair 0.5 mm2)
• Thin cables with small 9 mm plugs
• Watertight: IP66
SimNet must be powered with 12 V power supply

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SIMNET - NETWORK COMPONENTS
Devices
Device with integrated SimNet
cable. For a shunt in the network
(eg: RC42, RF25) - The cable
must not be lengthened or short-
ened.
Device with one SimNet connec-
tor (eg: NSS). For a shunt in the
network - Use SimNet drop cable
(6 m Max).
Device with two SimNet connec-
tors (eg: IS20 Instruments). For a
series connection in the network
(Daisy Chain) - Use SimNet drop
cable (6 m Max).
Device fitted with a Micro-C con-
nector (eg: DST800, NSS). For a
shunt in the network - Supplied
with an adapter cable SimNet /
Micro-C.
NMEA0183 device (eg: RS25).
For a shunt in the network with the
AT10 converter.

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SimNet must be powered with 12 V power supply DC. 12V DC
SIMNET - RULES
To make the SimNet backbone operative it must be termi-
nated at each end (impedance: 60 Ώ). The wind vane is
fitted with an internal terminator.
Do not cut the SimNet cables. The 9 mm diameter connec-
tors are designed to go through the deck.
Bad, or non conform connections will result in network
instability.
12V DC
Max: 6 m
Sensor with integrated cables (eg: compass, rudder)
have a defined length (≈5 m)
They must not be shortened,
or lengthened.
Avoid long drop cables (max 6 m) and multi derivation installations.
Failure to follow these rules will result in network instability.
x2

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SIMNET - EXAMPLES
OR
12V DC
OR
12V DC
Example 1: SimNet with one terminator (or IS20 masthead unit) on each extremity and pow-
ered with SimNet power cable without terminator (yellow).
Example 2: SimNet with one terminator (or IS20 masthead unit) on one extremity and powered
with SimNet power cable with terminator (red) at the other extremity.
Example 3: SimNet with different type connections and "Daisy Chain".
12V DC
Daisy Chain

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FLYER GT & SIMRAD - MAIN PACKS
Ambition
Electronic Pack

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FLYER GT & SIMRAD - MAIN PACKS
P79
• Depth / Speed
• In hull - Plastic / Frequency 50/200 kHz
• RMS 600 W
NSS8 MFD
• 8” LED multifunction color display with embedded
cartography of Europe
• Integrated Pilot control (optional)
• Ethernet and SimNet
• Compatible with Broadband radar, Broadband
Sonder, Structure Scan, Sonic Hub
SonicHub
• Marine audio server with waterproof dock - SimNet
• Full iPod, iPhone and MP3 compatibility, FM receiver
included
• Dock provides a safe waterproof spot and full opera-
tional control
• Music control for up to 3 individual zones
SG05
• Autopilot Interface for Volvo engine
NAIS300
• Class-B AIS Transponder
Radar 3G
• Broadband Radar
RS82
• dVHF DSC Radio System

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FLYER GT 34 & SIMRAD - BACKBONE
Option Auto Pilot IPS
Pack Elect.
2m
136719
SimNet
Multi
BR24 3G
10m
RI10
Option Radar
Ethernet
NAIS
300
Option AIS
RS82
12-24 V
DC
T
Simrad SG05
Gateway
Autopilot Interface kit
(V olvo Penta part number 3819744)
Autopilot
Gateway
EVC connect point
Y-split
cable
Not Included
128311
4m
2m
2m
136719 128312
5m
Option VHF
12-24 V
DC
12-24 V
DC
128316
2m
136719
Photo 1
Photo 1
Photo 3
Photo 5
5A
5A
7way
SimNet
Joiner

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FLYER GT 34 & SIMRAD - BACKBONE
11/3/2010
CREATION
DATE
TITLE Flyer GT34-Schematics
AUTHOR JMB LAST EDIT 10/10/2011VERSION
RC42
5m
T
128310
Fonction Display Finition 2
NSS-8"
P79
Echo sounder Finition 2
12m
Rem
ote
Marine Audio Server & Dock
Finition 2
1m
136717
12-24 V
DC
12-24 V
DC
12VDC
128312
5m
128314
128316
128313
Photo 4
Photo 2
Photo 2
Photo 5
5A
5A

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FLYER GT 38 & SIMRAD - BACKBONE
30 cm
128298
7way
SimNet
Joiner
SimNet
Multi
BR24 3G
10m
RI10
Option Radar
Ethernet
NAIS
300
RS82
12-24 V
DC
T
Simrad SG05
Gateway
Autopilot Interface kit
(Volvo Penta part number 3819744)
Autopilot
Gateway
EVC connect point
Y-split
cable
Not Included
128311
4m
2m
2m
136719
Pack Elec
12-24 V
DC
12-24 V
DC
128316
2m
136719
Photo 1
Pack Elec
Pack Elec
5A

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FLYER GT 38 & SIMRAD - BACKBONE
11/3/2010
CREATION
DATE
TITLE Flyer GT38 - Schemativs
AUTHOR JMB LAST EDIT 10/11/2011VERSION
COMMENTS Schematic PAGE FLYER GT38
RC42
5m
T
Fonction Display Finition
Ambition
NSS-8"
P79
Echo sounder Finition
Ambition
12m
Rem
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Marine Audio Server & Dock
Finition Ambition
1m
136717
128312
5m
12-24 V
DC
12-24 V
DC
7way
SimNet
Joiner
128314
128316
Photo 3
Photo 2
Photo 5
Photo 4
5A
128310 12VDC
5A

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FLYER GT 34 & SIMRAD - LOCATION
11/3/
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CREATION
DATE
TITLE Flyer GT34 - Locations
Photos 1-3
Photo2
Photo 4 Photo 5
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FLYER GT 38 & SIMRAD - LOCATION
11/3/2010
CREATION
TITLE Flyer GT38
–
Inside Locations
Photo 1
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Photo 3
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AUTOPILOT
The autopilot settings are done by the yard. It is not necessary to do the boat commis-
sioning again.
It is necessary to do these settings after a reset of the autopilot.
Seatrial (Auto tune)
1. Turn On the NSS Multifunction display with the PWR key.
2. Access to seatrial menu by using the following sequence.
3. Set the transition speed at 15 knots.
4. Run the seatrial by pressing Autotune. This function will
automatically drive the boat through several tests allowing the
configuration of main autopilot parameters.
5. A success or fail message will indicate the end of the sea trial
process.
6. Try again in case of failure.
7. Close the commissionning window when completed.
The seatrial can be terminated at any time by pressing STBY/AUTO
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AUTOPILOT
Manually adjusting steering parameters
The autotune function in the autopilot is so refined that the majority of
boats will need no further adjustments of the steering parameters. On
some boats however, or in particular sea conditions, fine tuning of the
steering parameters may improve the performance of the autopilot.
1. Access the autopilot parameters by using the following sequence.
2. Set the sterring parameters manually in accordance to the boat
model.
Autopilot parameters
Flyer
GT 34
High parameters Low parameters Auto Trim Rate Limit
Rudder C. Rudder Rudder C. Rudder
40 s 6°
0,53 0,90 0,34 0,59
Flyer
GT 38
High parameters Low parameters Auto Trim Rate Limit
Rudder C. Rudder Rudder C. Rudder
40 s 6°
0,52 0,90 0,35 0,60

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ADDITIONAL DEVICES
SimNet devices
1. Any additional SimNet compatible device can be connected
directly to the network on an available Joiner, and in compliance
with the installation rules.
2. SimNet devices are Plug & Play and will automatically be detected
and identified by the network when connected.
3. Do an automatic source update from NSS or RS82 to confirm the
new device has been recognized.

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ADDITIONAL DEVICES
NMEA0183 compatible devices
1. Any additional device with NMEA0183 In/Out can be connected to
SimNet network via an AT10 converter.
2. SimNet network will recognize the AT10 converter as a new
source.
3. Do an automatic source update from NSS or RS82 to confirm
the new device has been recognized.
Automatic source update from NSS

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AIS CLASS-B: NAIS300
To GPS antenna
(supplied)
To SimNet Power supply
12-24VDC
To VHF antenna
(not supplied)
Features
• Class-B AIS transponder
with integrated GPS in black
box module
• NMEA and SimNet
• CD and RS232 connection
supplied for settings via PC

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AIS CLASS-B: NAIS300
Wire one end of the supplied RS232 cable into the connector block on the
main unit, refer to Fig 2.1, then plug the 9 pin RS232 connector into the
serial port on your PC or laptop.
If your PC or laptop does not have a serial port, and you are using a USB
to serial converter, please ensure this is fully installed before proceeding.
1. Insert the Installation CD into your computer and locate the “Setup.
exe” file.
2. Double click the “Setup.exe” file tobegin installation.
3. Follow the on screen prompts to install the .Net framework, if re-
quired.
4. When a security warning is displayed, Press “Install”.
5. A Start Menu folder and shortcut will be created with the name
“proAIS“. This shortcut should be used to re-launch the application as
required.
For security reasons the MMSI of the vessel cannot be changed once
programmed. Do not programme the MMSI unless you are certain you
have the correct information. Please check the number entered carefully.
If the MMSI programmed is incorrect the AIS transponder will need to be
returned to the supplier for factory reset.
Should it become necessary to change your MMSI, for example, if you
wish to re-install your NAIS-300 into a new vessel; you will need to con-
tact your local Navico dealer about reprogramming a new number.
If no MMSI is entered the AIS transponder will operate in receive only
mode. The vessels own position will not be transmitted. An MMSI must be
entered to allow the AIS transponder to transmit its own position to other
vessels.
For a more detailed description of how to configure your NAIS-300,
please refer to the application user guide on the CD supplied with the unit.
Connecting to a computer