Nexus NX2 Compass Installation And Operation Manual

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- Instrument - Installation and Operation Manual Compass performance by NEXUS NETWOR K English ...

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COMPASS English 5-1 ...

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English COMPASS 5-2 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 i...

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COMPASS English 5-3 1 Part specifications .............................................................................................. 5 1 Installation ..........................................................Fel! Bokmärket är inte defi...

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English COMPASS 5-4 4.2.3 C23 Unit for temperature..................................................................... 25 4.2.4 C24 Temperature offset ......................................................................25 4.3 C30 Comp...

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COMPASS English 5-5 1 Part specifications NX2 Compass Data is delivered with all parts for mounting. Check prior to installation. Compass Data instrument Qty. Description Reference 1 Instrument, NX2 Compas...

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COMPASS English 5-7 2 Installation You can install the NX2 Compass in three different ways: • The compass transducer connected directly to the NX2 Compass instrument • By using the connection kit when both log and compass transd...

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English COMPASS 5-8 2.1 Installing the instrument • Place the adhesive drill template on the desired location for the instrument. Drill the 2 holes using a 5 mm ( 1 / 4 ") drill for the two pin bolts. Use a 63 mm (2½")...

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COMPASS English 5-9 • Apply silicon paste to the instrument connection pins at the back of the instrument. Press the jack plug onto the instrument pins. Press the cable in to the cable leads. • Mount the connection back cover with ...

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English COMPASS 5-10 2.1.1 Installing cable The power cable is connected via a 3A fuse from the battery or at the boats fuse panel and direct to the instrument or Server. One red and one black power wire is included. Note, Set C71 ON (...

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COMPASS English 5-11 If you have another log instrument i.e. a NX2 Log, Nexus log, a Star log, a D-20 log, a 2200 log or a 220 log, you may connect the single log pulse wire from that instrument to the Compass Data instrument terminal 4. ...

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English COMPASS 5-12 3 First start At each power on, the instrument will first show all segments lit up, then the ID number and software version [VER]. Number 8 is the fixed ID when the Compass transducer is connected direct at the ...

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COMPASS English 5-13 4 Operation 4.1 About this manual • Each time a push-button is referred to in this manual, the push- button name will appear in bold and CAPITAL letters, e.g. PAGE. • Unless otherwise stated, the push-button p...

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English COMPASS 5-14 4.2 How to use the 4 push-buttons 4.2.1 PAGE A press on PAGE, changes the mode page of the graphical display. It scrolls in a circular pattern, one step for every pr...

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COMPASS English 5-15 4.2.5 Clear A press on CLEAR, clear digits in edit mode. 4.2.6 Calibration To access calibration mode, press and hold SET more than 2 seconds. To return to main function mode, press SET when the text return [RET...

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English COMPASS 5-16 4.3 Main function Top data is COMPASS HEADING. Top data is either magnetic or true HEADING and your choice is set in the set-up. When magnetic Compass course is selected, the small MAG sign is lit on the LCD. ...

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COMPASS English 5-17 4.5 Sub-functions Select sub-function with PLUS or DOWN. Information text for the sub-function is displayed. You may also ”park” your favourite function so it will automatically be displayed after power on. Pr...

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English COMPASS 5-18 4.5.3 Advanced use of (STR) MEM The text [STR OFF] or [MEM] is displayed. Press CLEAR. The text [OFF] or [MEM] is flashing, select one of the following four different steering modes that are available; [MEM], [AW...

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COMPASS English 5-19 The windangle referens [AWA] is also sent out to all NX2 instruments and the STEER Pilot will also show you the deviation from your set angle. The AWA can also be used downwind, as a jibe warning indicator, or to keep...

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English COMPASS 5-20 4.5.7 Tactical use of [MEM] Function [MEM] is used to discover the smallest of wind shifts during upwind or downwind sailing, but it is your tactical decision wheter to tac or to stay on course. The Compass Data ins...

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COMPASS English 5-21 4.5.10 Trip log [TRP], option The text [TRP] is displayed and will show trip distance from 0.00 to 99.9 nautical miles, kilometre or miles. After 99.9, 0.00 is displayed. Clear trip by pressing CLEAR. 4.5.11 W...

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English COMPASS 5-22 When using the Compass Data in a Network with more then 3 transducers, we recommend you to use the NX2 Server. One Nexus Network power/data cable is used to connect all instruments. You will have NMEA 0183 in/out. De...

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COMPASS English 5-23 5 Calibration / Set-up It is important to carefully calibrate and set-up the instrument. The values are stored in a non volatile memory. To access calibration PAGE, press and hold SET more than 2 seconds. To sel...

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English COMPASS 5-24 5.1.4 C15 Beep when KEY is pressed Setting KEY On will make a beep at every KEY-press, and when KEY is OFF, There is no beep. 5.1.5 C16 Referens pointer On/OFF Setting REF On will show a reference pointer in the...

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COMPASS English 5-25 5.2.3 C23 Unit for temperature Select degree Celsius [C] or degree Fahrenheit [F]. 5.2.4 C24 Temperature offset By adding a positive or [-] negative value here, it will be added as an offset before displayed as th...

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English COMPASS 5-26 The text [CHK] starts flashing and a pointer will show you the course where to end. When you have taken the boat through the minimum 360° turn, press SET again, and if successful, the text [CHK Atd] will appear ag...

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COMPASS English 5-27 the boat is horizontal. By entering a minus sign [-] in front of the value the roll will be decreased by the value. When the offset is without a minus sign, it will be added. When a roll transducer is connected, both win...

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English COMPASS 5-28 5.4 C70 Configure NX2 To return to normal mode, press SET when the text [rET] is displayed. In the configuration you will be able to tell the Nexus Network where you have installed the log and wind transducer....

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COMPASS English 5-29 5.4.4 Connection of trim button Connect the trim button as per the drawing. The button should make a short connection when pressed. It is also possible to connect more than one button in parallel, for example one on ...

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English COMPASS 5-30 6 Maintenance and fault finding 6.1 Maintenance • To clean the instrument, use only mild soap solution and rinse with water. • Do not use detergents or high pressure washing equipment. • At least once ...

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COMPASS English 5-31 6.2.3 Error messages The following messages may appear on the display: ERR 2 Nexus Network is missing, check colour coded connections ERR 3 No Network data received within a given time. ERR 10 Range error caused ...

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English COMPASS 5-32 7 Specifications 7.1 Technical specifications Dimensions: Compass Data instrument: 113 x 113 mm. (4.3 x 4.3 inch) Instrument cable: 0.4 m (16 inch) Power supply: 12 V DC (10-16 V). The instrument is pol...

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COMPASS English 5-33 8 Optional Accessories Below find a selection of optional accessories available. Please contact your local NX2 dealer for more information. NX2 Completes 22118-3 Multi Control instrument and Server, 8m cable 22118...

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English COMPASS 5-34 Nexus Multi XL 21680-1 Multi XL instrument, 4m cable (RCI or Multi Center needed to control Multi XL) 21684-1 Multi XL Set, Multi XL instrument and Remote Control instrument 69995 Mast bracket XL, in aluminium...

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COMPASS English 5-35 9 Abbreviations ADJ ADJust APP Apparent AWA Apparent Wind Angle AWS Apparent Wind Speed BAT BATtery BSP Boat SPeed BTW Bearing To Waypoint C Celsius CAL CALibration CON CONfiguration DEM DEMonstration mod...

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English COMPASS 5-36 10 Warranty ...

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COMPASS English 5-39 Copyright ©: Silva Sweden AB Kuskvägen 4, 191 62 Sollentuna, Sweden Tel: +46 -(0) 8 - 623 43 00. Fax: +46 -(0) 8 - 92 76 01 www.silva.se 22135-1 Edition 4 ...