Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NS 10 Humminbird
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NS 10 Operations Manual HOW THE NS 10 WORKS There are two main components of the NS 10 navigational system: the receiver which mounts outside the cabin at a high, unobstructed point on your boat, and the NS 10 control head, which mounts on the cons ole or at some other point convenient for use.
WHAT C OMES IN THE BOX Before installing your new NS 10, please ensure that the following parts are included in the box: NS 10 Navigational System………………………………………….NS 10 USCHO GR - 1 receiver……………………………………………………….
A variety of standard marine antenna hardware is available at marine dealers, which fit the 1” - 14 female mounting threads on the receiver. Fiberglass shaft extensions are helpful accessories for a.
- Any accessories such as the NMEA output cable should be routed befo re installing the NS 10. MOUNTING THE RECEIVER Deck Mount Follow the instructions below if you are deck mounting the receiver: (Figure 3) 1.
6. Place the stem mount with either the spacer or the rubber gasket over the mounting holes and fasten using the mounting screws provided. If the spacer is used, the receiver must be held in close proximity to the stem mount so that the cable may be routed through the gap in the side of the spacer prior to installing the screws.
INSTALLING THE CONTROL HEAD Gimbal Bracket Mount Follow instructions below for mounting the NS 10 with the gimbal bracket. (Ref er to Figure 6) 1. Set the gimbal bracket on the mounting surface. 2. Mark the position of the 4 mounting holes for mounting screws.
IMPORTANT: Do not shorten the 40' receiver cable or connect the receiver directly to the control head without the 40' receiver cable. This will cause damage to the NS 10 electronics and void your warranty. Do not cut and splice the cable s from the receiver to the control head.
NS 10 SCREEN DISPLAY Cursor: The cursor key is used to move the cursor which is the cross - hair line visible in the graphics area. Light: Multiple pushes of this key will adjust the level of light. Map Datum: The map datum in use is displayed in this area.
Discrete Keys and Num eric Keypad CLEAR: Clear is used to turn off alarms, and to negate modes such as PICK, CURSOR, ROUTE, and DIST (distance). It can also be used to turn off a route being traveled and to delete all temporary waypoints and routes. DIST: Distance calcula tes the distance between two points, other than your present location.
2. DIFFERENTIAL BEACON RECEIVER INPUT: The connector provides an input port for a differential GPS signal. When using DGPS there will be an indicator on your display. If the indicator is a hollow box the NS 10 is receiving information from the receiver.
Gimbal Mounting Bracket: Allows the NS 10 to be adjusted to the optimum viewing angle. To adjust, loosen the knobs on the gimbal mounting bracket and adjust the unit for best visibility. After adjusting, tighten the knobs and the unit will stay in position.
The unit first performs an internal self test (Refer to Trouble - shooting for more information). After about 10 seconds, the display will show which map is installed in your unit and the map datum. Check to see that the installed map is the map you are expecting, US or International.
At least three satellites must be located in order for the NS 10 to ascertain its position and you can watch its progress in the on - screen graphic. As the NS 10 searches for satellites, the satellite number will appear in a white icon. When a satellite is being tracked the icon wil l turn dark.
cold start. If so, to save time you may want to turn the NS 10 off and back on again to initiate a warm start. Continue to the next section “Selected System”, if your NS 10 appears to be working correctly. To power off the NS 10 hold down the power button for about 3 seconds, until you hear an audible chirp.
- Units: Distance/Speed - Heading display - Clock time display - Update averaging - NMEA O utput - Position: Lat/Lon or TD All setting adjustments will be retained even when power is turned off or disconnected. Press SELECT. This will display the MAIN MENU in the graphics area of the display.
Use the up/down arrows to select the parameter needing adjustment. Press ENTER, when the setting is correct. This will automatically prompt the adjustment menu. Use t he up/down arrows to adjust the setting for your preference. Press ENTER, when the setting is correct.
If you choose 12 or 24 local use the up/down arrows to select the number offset hours for your region then press ENTER. Note: If you do not know the UTC offset hours for your t ime zone, adjust the setting until the time shown at the lower right of the display matches the current local time.
Use the up/down arrows to choose LORAN TD or LAT/LON coordinates. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. If you choose LORAN TD the SELECT GRI menu will be d isplayed. You must choose the group repetition interval. (Refer to section X. Glossary) Use the up/down arrow to select the GRI setting.
IMPORTANT: Before using existing Loran TD numbers, you should be aware that there is a difference between the ab solute accuracy and the repeatable accuracy of Loran units. Whereas GPS receivers effectively have no difference between absolute and repeatable accuracy, the absolute and repeatable accuracy will vary greatly with Loran units.
Note: The Display Contrast setting adjustment will be retained even when power is turned off or disconnected. LIGHT, TEXT, MAP, CLEAR AND HELP BUTTONS The following discrete function keys will be helpful in the basic operation of your NS 10. LIGHT: Multiple pushes of this key will adjust the level of light.
The “top down view” is the default setting, and allows you to see your course history line, which is where you have been. Rememb er that north is always shown at the top of the map, so the course indicator arrow is important to see the direction you are traveling.
Note: When using the two smallest zoom ranges, the graphics area will become a plotter only, with no map shown. The smallest zoom range is 0.5 NM, 0.6 SM, or 1.0 KM. The largest zoom range is the region map. ZM IN or ZM OUT centers the new range around your present position, except when in the cursor or pick mode.
Note: The cursor cannot be operated in the forward looking view. To Determine the Distance and Bearing From Present Position The simpl est and most frequent use of the cursor is to determine the distance and bearing from your present position to some point of interest.
Storin g Present Position Clear the cursor mode. Simply Pressing P STOR will store your present position as a temporary waypoint. Temporary waypoints are stored as numbers T01 through T99. Note: When the P STOR key is pressed, the temporary waypoint num ber will be displayed for about three seconds.
Now press the cursor arro w which best corresponds to the direction of the waypoint from your present position. (Refer to fig. 22) Pressing CLEAR will cancel the PICK mode. You may only PICK waypoints that are visible on the screen. Due to the accuracy of the NS 10, you may hav e stored several waypoints very close to each other.
CREATING TEMPORARY ROUTES USING GO TO The NS 10 has the capability to store up to nine temporary routes. A temporary route consists of your present position, and one or more waypoints.
Note: The course history line is not displayed when the PICK mode is on, but it is being recorded and will be displayed when the mode is turned off. STEERING INFORMATION In this sectio n you will lear.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS OF THE NS 10 This section provides complete information on operating advanced features of the NS 10. You are encouraged to read this information completely as you first learn to use the NS 10. Doi ng so will ensure that you can make the most of its many features and functions.
Use the up/down arrows t highlight ENTER WAYPOINTS. Press ENTER. A series of requests will be di splayed beginning with SELECT NUMBER. Use the up/down arrows to choose a number between 1 and 150. The NS 10 will not allow you to assign an already used number and will default to the lowest available number.
Use up/down arrows to highlight EAST or WEST. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. The SELECT LONGITUDE screen will be displayed requesting a numerical coordinate. Use the keypad to enter your num erical coordinate for longitude. Press ENTER when the setting is correct.
Use the up/down arrows to select the individual letters of the waypoint name. All eighr spaces do not have to be used. Press ENTER after each correct letter.
Use the up/down arrows to choose the waypoint to be changed or deleted. Temporary and permanent waypoints will be disp layed. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. The next screen will ask if you wish to CHANGE or DELETE the waypoint. Use the up/down arrows to highlight CHANGE or DELETE.
Use the up/down arrows to choose NORTH or SOUTH. Note: If you do not want to change a setting simply press ENTER and the next menu will be displayed. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. The CHANGE LATITUDE screen will be displayed requesting the new latitude coordinate.
Use the keypad to enter the new numerical longitude coordinate. Press ENTER when th e setting is correct. The CHANGE SYMBOL screen will be displaye. Use the up/down arrows to choose a new waypoint symbol. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. The CHANGE NAME screen will be displayed.
Use the up/down arrows to highlight WAYPOINT Press ENTER when th e selection is correct. The WAYPOINT menu will be displayed. Use the up/down arrows to highlight LIST WAYPOINTS. Press ENTER when selection is correct. A listing of all stored waypoints will be displayed.
You may use the up/down arrows again to choose a different waypoint to list, or you may select a waypoint then press PICK or GOTO to return to the graphic area with the selected waypoint high lighted. If you press GOTO a leg to the selected waypoint will also be created.
TRAVEL/CLEAR - Selecting this menu will allow you to travel or clear an existing route. (Refer to "To Travel or Clear a Route") LIST ALL - Selecting this menu will allow you to list all stored routes. (Refer to "Route Listing") Use the up/down arrows to highlight ENTER A NEW.
Use the keypad to enter the number of the next waypoint in the route. A maximum of 20 waypoints may be entered in a route. Note: The "S" is the start of the route and the "E" is the end of the route. When traveling a route you can start at any waypoint and travel in either dire ction (Refer to section IV.
Use the up/down arrows to highlight CHANGE/DELETE. Press ENTER when selection is correct. The SELECT ROUTE screen will be displayed. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the route you wish to change or delete. Press ENTER when the selection is correct.
Use the up/down arrows to select the individual letters of the new route name. If you do not wish to chan ge the way point name, press SELECT. Press ENTER after each correct letter.
Use the up/d own arrows to select the waypoints that you wish to delete. Press ENTER when each selection has been made. When you have selected all waypoints to be deleted, press SELECT to return to ROUTE menu. Press SELECT again to return to the MAIN MENU, press SELEC T a third time to exit the Select System and return to the map.
Use up/down arrows to highlight YES or NO. Pr ess ENTER when correct, the ROUTE menu will be displayed. Note: When a route has been activated, it can also be cleared without using the Select System by pressing and holding down the CLEAR key. If you are not traveling a route, then the SELECT ROUTE TO TRAVEL screen will be displayed.
Use the up/down arrows to choose the direction of travel. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. This will return you to the ROUTE menu. Pressing SELECT will exit to the MAIN MENU. Pressing SELECT again will exit the Select System and return to the map.
Use the up down ar row to highlight the route about which you wish to receive more information. Press ENTER when the selection is correct. Additional information will be displayed, including all waypoints in the route and the total distance of the route.
Press ' once, and you will notice a DIST mode indicator appearing in the lower part of the graphics area. Press DIST, again to define the point you want to know the distance to. Note: If you use PICK to identify the first point for the DIST function, then you must continue using only PICK.
The ARRIVAL alarm sounds when you are within the specified distance of an interim or destination waypoint while travelling a route. Press ENTER when the selection is correct. The ARRIVAL menu will be displayed. Use the up/down arrows to choose the range from your destination that the alarm will sound.
Use the up/down arrows to choose OFF or the range that your boat must stay of your present position. You may choose. 1, .25, .5 or 1.0 in the units that you chose when you set - up your NS 10, or you may turn the ANCHOR alarm off. Note: When the ARRIVAL alarm or ANCHOR alarm is activated, the alarm boundary is drawn in the graphics area.
Use the up/down arrows to choose YES or NO. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. Press SELECT to return to ALL CLEAR menu, pressing SELECT again will exit to the MAIN MENU, pressing SELECT a third time will exit the Select System and return to the map.
Use the up/down arrows to highlight DATALOG. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. The DATALOG menu will be displayed. The DATALOG menu displays your latitude, longitude, course, speed, time, elapsed distance, average s peed and elapsed time. Press CLEAR if you wish to reset the elapsed distance, average speed, and elapsed time.
Press EN TER to return to the SATELLITE STATUS 1 screen. Press SELECT to return to the MAIN MENU. Pressing SELECT again will exit the Select System and return to the map. Or you may press MAP, at any time while in the Select System, to return directly to the map di splay.
8. Channel Status Indicators - This is the status of the receiver channels. A black box in dicates tracking. 9. SATELLITE NUMBER - This is the identification number of the satellite being tracked. 10. ELEVATION - The elevation of the satellite given is in degrees above the horizon.
Press ENTER when the parameter is selected. This will prompt the adjustment menu for the selected parameter. Use the up/down arrows to adjust the setting to BLACK or WHITE. Press ENTER when the setting is correct. This will return you to the MAP SETUP menu.
Use the up/down arrows to dis play waypoint icons as a SYMBOL or a BOX. Use the up/down arrows to adjust the setting: WGS 84 (default setting), RT 90, OSGB 36, NAD 27 NXGD 49, ED 50, AGD 84. Note: When entering a waypoint from a chart or listing, ensure that the NS 10 is set to th e same map datum.
Use the up/down arrows choose ON or OFF then press ENTER. The MAP OFFSET Menu allows you to accommodate localized regions where there is a persistent offset in the map with respect to your present position. The offset is due to a shift in the data base used to generate the digitized maps.
Simulator and Map Preview This section explains the use of the unit in simulator mode and map preview. The Simulator and Map Preview menu is only available when the NS 10 is not navigating. The main difference between the simulator and map preview is that the simulator shows movement much like a boat, while the map preview does not show movement.
Press ENTER when setting is correct. The SELECT REGION screen will be displayed. This allows you to change the origin of the simulator or map preview. This setting will be retained even when power is turned off or disconnected. Use the up/down arrows to locate desired region.
waypoints. You may also require more information than bearing and distance to a point. For example, steering information, time to a point, off course ala rm, and cross track error. In order to navigate using a route, you must first define the route you plan to travel.
information. Figure 29 illustrates a sample route you may have established using one of th e techniques discussed earlier, and includes your starting point, destination, and two waypoints in between where directional changes are necessary to avoid terrain.
The display for Position 2 shows that your boat's course is now 054 degrees. The steering indicator shows a deviation from your planned route t hat is still within the boundaries of your OFF COURSE alarm setting. A RIGHT OF COURSE message will appear, and the cross track error is displayed as 0.
Position 4, the boat has deviated substantially from your planned route due to oncoming traffic or other unforeseen hazards. This scenario illustrates the information the NS 10 will provide in this situation.
In position 5 your boat has arrived at waypoint 08 and the arrival alarm has been silenced by pressing CLEAR. The size of the arrival alarm circle is control led through the Select System. Pressing CLEAR to silence the alarm also commands the NS 10 to begin providing steering information to the next waypoint in the route.
Returning to the point can be done as quickly as you can turn your boat, or may be done months later with equal accuracy. To precisely position your boat over the wa ypoint, you may want to zoom into the smallest zoom range.
Lithium battery replacement: After 5 years of use the NS 10 control unit should be take n to an authorized repair facility or returned to the factory for replacement of the internal lithium battery. If returning to the factory, call Humminbird customer service for the battery replacement charge.
In hot weather, with direct sun on the display screen, it is normal for liquid crystal displays to become dim. Use the display contrast adjustment to improve the contrast and also try to shield the display from direct sun. A cool wet towel put over the control head will quickly lower the temperature and improve contrast.
After the original warranty period, a standard service charge will be assessed for each repair (physical damage and missing parts are not included). Please call our Customer Support Department to verify the service charge for your unit. The standard service charge includes UPS or Parcel Post freight only.
Accessories Humminbird also offers the following ac cessories. Note that for installation on a large boat where the receiver is located well away from the NS 10, you may need to purchase one or more 10' extension cables before beginning installation.
- This product complies with NMEA 0183 standard for interfacing marine electronic devices, version 2.00, January 1, 1992. DGPS - Port #5 is for DGPS input. This port accepts the standard RTCM SC - 104 in the 6 of 8 format at 4800 or 9600 baud. Glossary ALL CLEAR DE FAULT SETTING: No The last option on the user set - up menu is called ALL CLEAR.
This is a convenient way to clear routes and waypoints at one time. You may clear individual routes or waypoints through their respective me nus, one at a time. CLEAR: used to turn off activated alarms, and to negate modes such as PICK, CURSOR, ROUTE, and DIST (distance).
Three options are available for units of measurement: Nautical miles and nautical miles per hour, statute miles and st atute miles per hour, and kilometers and kilometers per hour. Select the option which best suits your needs, and press ENTER to store that setting and proceed to the next menu.
NAUTICAL MILE: Unit of distance with 1 nautical mile equating 1 minute of latitude or about 6000 feet. NMEA INTERFACE (OUTPUT) Default se tting: off Connector #6 on the rear of the NS 10 is used to communicate with autopilots, plotters, radar etc.
Select Station One; After determining the GRE, the NS 10 must know which two secondary stations you want to use. Select Station Two; Now identify the second secondary station. At this point, the NS 10 will return to the next system option menu. POWER: Press the power key once to turn the NS 10 on.
B Bearing from present position 26 see also course bearing C Clear All temporary waypoints and routes 23, 27 All waypoints and routes 47 Clock adjustment 20 Cold start/warm start 16, 49 Contrast 22 Co.
P STOR 14, 27 STEER 14, 30 TEXT 14, 23 VIEW 14, 24 ZM IN/ZM OUT 14, 25 L Lat/Ion gridlines 20 Lat/Ion position 52, 53 Light 13, 23 M Main Menu 18 Maintenance 60 Magnetic North 19 MAP 14 Map Coverage 6.
S Satellite Carrier to noise ratio 49 coverage 6, 17 HDOP49 PDOP49 status 17, 49 VDOP49 Screen Display 13 cursor 13 light 13, 23 mode indicator 13 multi function display box 13 numeric icon 13 numeric.
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