957 GPS/WAAS CHART NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision C1 Part Number GM957IM Northstar Technologies 30 Sudbury Road Acton, Massachusetts 01720 800/628-4487 978/897-6600 www.northstarcmc.com Limited warranty policy Northstar Technologies, Inc. warrants the Northstar 957 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and to any subsequent owner during the warranty period, which begins on the date of shipment of the unit, F.O.B. Acton, Massachusetts, to an authorized Northstar dealer. Systems may not be returned to Northstar without a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Call the Northstar dealer or Northstar for instructions. During the unit's warranty period, Northstar will repair or replace, at its option, any part of the unit it finds to be defective due to faulty material(s) or workmanship. All such repairs and/or replacements will be promptly performed by Northstar free-of-charge to the owner, excluding freight costs incurred in shipping to the factory. Return shipments from Northstar to points within the United States are made via ground transportation, freight prepaid. Special shipping charges (overnight, two-day, and so on) are the responsibility of the owner. To be covered by this warranty, the Northstar equipment must have been in normal use. This warranty does not apply to units with defects caused by improper installation, physical damage, abuse, tampering, lightning or other abnormal electrical discharge, or to units with defaced or altered serial numbers, or to units repaired by unauthorized persons or repaired in a manner that violates Northstar's recommended service procedures. All repairs and/or replacements made under this warranty must be performed at Northstar's facilities in Acton, Massachusetts. Performance of warranty work elsewhere will not be authorized, and Northstar will not pay for any charges for such work. Northstar will not be responsible for payment of any charges imposed by a Northstar dealer or other party for services requested by and/or performed for a unit's owner in connection with this warranty. Such services might include removal of the unit from a vessel, inspection, packaging, handling, reinstallation, and the like. Northstar Technologies assumes no responsibility for any consequential losses of any nature with respect to any of its products or services sold, rendered, or delivered. The foregoing is the only warranty expressed or implied. No other warranty exists. Contents SECTION ONE: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Welcome to the Northstar 957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Who should read this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scope of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major installation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... ... ... . .1 . .1 . .2 . .2 SECTION TWO: Installing and wiring the 957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bench-testing the 957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting the 957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiring the 957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. ... ... ... ... . .5 . .6 . .6 .13 SECTION THREE: Installing and wiring the 2201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Introducing the 2201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Installing the 2201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Wiring the 2201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 SECTION FOUR: Installing and wiring the 2701 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Introducing the 2701 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the 2701 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiring the 2701 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the AN205-P antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... ... ... .25 .26 .27 .28 SECTION FIVE: Checking out the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Inserting a chart cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Turning the 957 on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Installation-test checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 SECTION SIX: Interfacing the 957 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Wiring the connector pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Configuring the NMEA output ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Using 200 ppnm output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Configuring the RS-232 port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Connecting the 957 to a remote display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Connecting the 957 to a video camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Connecting with a radar device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Connecting two Northstar units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Setting the anchor-watch alarm honk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 SECTION SEVEN: Troubleshooting and servicing the 957 system. . . . . . . . . . . 55 Troubleshooting 957 installation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Getting technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Servicing the 957 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Returning a 957 system for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Maintaining the 957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 APPENDIX A: 957 system technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 SECTION ONE: Introduction Welcome to the Northstar 957 The Northstar 957 is a full-featured color GPS/WAAS vector chart navigator. The 957 can be connected with a variety of optional equipment such as the Northstar 490 echo sounder, and with VGA output equipment such as the Northstar 1201 remote display. Other optional interfaces include any NTSC-compatible video input equipment (such as a video camera, TV, DVD, or VHS), and the optional Northstar 2701 DGPS/WAAS receiver (used instead of the standard 2201) for WAAS and GPS plus radiobeacon differential. Who should read this manual The Northstar 957 Installation Manual is for marine technicians who are installing, interfacing, and troubleshooting the Northstar 957 GPS/WAAS chart navigator system and other optional compatible equipment. 957 Installation Manual, Revision C1 Page 1 SECTION ONE: Introduction Scope of this manual In this manual, you'll find information about the following topics: · · · wiring and installing the 957 wiring and installing the 2201 antenna or optional 2701 DGPS/WAAS receiver configuring the NMEA ports for NMEA 0183 devices configuring the AUX port for the optional 490 echo sounder interfacing the 957 with an optional remote display NTSC video inputs for docking, engine room, security, entertainment, etc. testing and troubleshooting the 957 installation the technical specifications for the 957, 2201 antenna, and 2701 receiver For instructions on using the 957, see the Northstar 957 Operator's Manual (part number GM957UG) · · · · · For instructions on connecting the 957 to the Northstar 490 echo sounder, see the Northstar 490 Installation Manual (part number GM491), included in the 490 shipping carton. Major installation steps The following list of recommended installation steps isn't a substitute for all the details in this manual. To ensure that you meet all of the installation requirements, be sure to read this entire manual and follow its recommendations closely. Northstar suggests following the steps as outlined below. PRE-INSTALLATION: Step 1. Check the shipping carton for any damage, and immediately report any damage to the carrier. Save all packing material in case you have to return any system components to the Northstar factory for service. Step 2. Fill out the warranty card and mail it to Northstar. Step 3. Unpack the carton, and check its contents. You should have received the following parts: · · · · · 957 unit flush-mount hardware kit (P/N 957PK) flush-mount gasket (P/N HG366) 10-foot interface cable (P/N WA215) 10-foot power cable (P/N WA535-A) Page 2 957 Installation Manual, Revision C1 SECTION ONE: Introduction · · · · · · · · · · · · · sunshield (P/N XP600) warranty registration card (P/N GD671) Northstar 957 Installation Manual (P/N GM957IM) Northstar 957 Flush-Mounting Template (P/N GT957) Northstar 957 Operator's Manual (P/N GM957UG) 2201 WAAS/GPS antenna 50-foot 2201 data/power cable (P/N 957POD-CA) 2201 mounting screws (3 of each, P/N HS520) 2201 washers (3 of each, P/N HW500) cable heat shrink (P/N HM1005) cable heat shrink (P/N HM509) 6-pin cable connector for AUX port (P/N KS672) optional 2701 beacon receiver, including: - AN205-P GPS/DGPS antenna - 50-foot AN205-P antenna cable (P/N WC-256) - 10-foot data/power cable (P/N 957BDM-CA) · · optional 957 yoke-mount kit (P/N 601YOKE-IK) optional remote control and batteries (P/N 957RC) NOTE: The cables and connectors for the 957's VIDEO connector (input, BNC) and VGA connector (output) aren't supplied by Northstar, since the required cables will depend on the particular installation. The installer must provide these cables. NOTE: If you're installing the optional Northstar 490 echo sounder, you'll find the 490 and its components in the separate 490 shipping carton. MOUNTING AND WIRING: Step 1. Review all of the installation requirements as described in Section Two and Section Three. Step 2. Make sure you have all the right tools before starting the installation. Step 3. Install the 957--see "Mounting the 957" beginning on page 6. Step 4. Install the 2201 and cable-- see "SECTION THREE: Installing and wiring the 2201" beginning on page 17; or else install the optional 2701--see "SECTION FOUR: Installing and wiring the 2701" beginning on page 25. 957 Installation Manual, Revision C1 Page 3 SECTION ONE: Introduction Step 5. (Optional) Install and connect the Northstar 490 Echo Sounder. For instructions, see the Northstar 490 Installation Manual (part number GM491). Step 6. Connect the 957 to ship's power, the 2201 or 2701, and optionally, the 490--see "Wiring the 957" on page 13. POWERING UP AND INTERFACING: Step 1. Turn on the 957--see "SECTION FIVE: Checking out the system" starting on page 31. Step 2. Check that the system is running properly by performing a functional test, including checking for GPS/WAAS signals. For help, see "Installation-test checklist" on page 37, and Table 10, "Troubleshooting the 957 installation," on page 55. Step 3. (Optional) Connect the 957 to a remote display or a ...