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NX Compass Pack 

 

 

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5.5.1 Geographic (True) Wind direction (TWD) 

Text  [TWD]  is  displayed  shortly,  then  is  the  abbreviation  for 
Wind  directions  displayed,  [SSW],  [NO],  [WNW]  etc.  together 
with the numerical direction below.  
 
 

5.5.1 Steer mode 

 
The  steer  function  will  display  the  difference  between  the 
reference course and the steered course.  
 
 
To  change  the  reference  course,  press 

SET

.  The  current 

heading  is  displayed,  change  with 

PLUS

  or 

MINUS

  and 

press 

SET

 to lock the value in.  

 
Note, an external push button may be connected to the back 
of  the  instrument  to  automatically  lock  in  the  current 
heading. 
 
 
 

5.5.2 

Start up mode 

 
Your favourite function can be automatically displayed at  power on. 
Go the your favourite page and press 

PAGE

 and 

SET

 together and the display will start 

flashing. Confirm  that selection  with a long press on 

SET

 
 

 
 

 

 

6  Calibration and setup of the Compass instrument 

To get the most out of your Nexus instrument, it is important to carefully calibrate the 
instrument. The calibration values are stored in a non volatile memory. 
 

6.1 

Set damping for heading 

 
Damping  is  how  quickly  the  instrument  shows  the  updated  information.  To  access 
settings for the Heading, press 

PLUS

 and 

SET

 together. 

The  selected  damping  for  heading  is  displayed.  Change  the  damping  with 

PLUS

  or 

MINUS

 and confirm  with 

SET

 
To  select  Magnetic  heading  instead  of  true,  press 

PLUS

  and 

SET

  together.  Press 

PAGE

 and the trU or AG is displayed. Toggle between the two choices with 

PLUS

 or 

MINUS

 and confirm with 

SET

Summary of Contents for NX Compass

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual NX Compass English...

Page 2: ...NX Compass Pack English 1...

Page 3: ...English NX Compass Pack 2 Edition Mar 2012 This manual is written for NX Compass Instrument 1 00...

Page 4: ...function 15 5 4 Analogue function 15 5 5 Sub functions 15 5 5 1 Steer function STR 15 5 5 2 Boat Speed BSP 15 5 5 3 Velocity Made Good VMG 15 5 5 1 Geographic True Wind direction TWD 16 5 5 1 Steer m...

Page 5: ...rs 0 75 mm 0 3 inch 6 Only in pack with Instrument and transducer 1 3m red power cable 7 1 3m black power cable 7 1 NX Compass transducer 8 1 Nexus Network cable 10 m 30 ft 9 3 Mounting screws for Com...

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Page 7: ...h at the instrument so it can be disconnected for inspection without having to disconnect all attached cables Do not place sealant behind the display The instrument gasket eliminates the need for seal...

Page 8: ...he two nuts from the back Note The two nuts must just be tightened by hand only Run the Nexus Network cable from the Compass transducer to the instrument If you want to cut the Nexus Network cable to...

Page 9: ...stances see page 11 The transducer does not have to be mounted in the centre of the boat The optimum position for the transducer is at the centre of gravity of the boat At that position there may be m...

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Page 11: ...the Nexus Network After the electric installation you should check the readings on the instrument before you proceed with the automatic compensation If the readings are inaccurate with more than 20 a...

Page 12: ...NX Compass Pack English 11 4 2 Connect In a NX system 4 3 NMEA and Push button connection C SET SET SPEED PLUS N AV WIND C...

Page 13: ...ling the instruments 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 co...

Page 14: ...nstrument a logical ID number that belongs to your specific Nexus Network Press SET on each installed instrument one at the time Always wait for the text Init OK to be displayed before you press SET o...

Page 15: ...igit PLUS A press on PLUS moves to the previous sub function In edit mode it increases to the next digit SET A press on SET unlocks a digit to access edit mode When unlocked the digits are active flas...

Page 16: ...US or MINUS A short press on C will set the current heading as steer reference 5 5 2 Boat Speed BSP The text BSP Boat SPeed and its value is displayed below The unit for BSP Boat SPeed may be selected...

Page 17: ...utomatically displayed at power on Go the your favourite page and press PAGE and SET together and the display will start flashing Confirm that selection with a long press on SET 6 Calibration and setu...

Page 18: ...correct it has to be calibrated To enter the calibration mode press SET for more than 2sec 1 Set the mounting orientation of the compass sensor Press SET for more that 2 sec Press PAGE one time and t...

Page 19: ...lowing points and make a list of All connected instrument and transducers including their software version numbers Software version numbers Nexus Network data bus ID numbers for each instrument displa...

Page 20: ...s Check the compass damping SEA 7 2 3 NMEA Out The NX Compass has a NMEA out port at the back of the instrument It will always send the following sentences 1 HDG Heading Deviation and Variation 2 HDT...

Page 21: ...o the EMC requirements for immunity and emission according to EN 50 08 1 FCC approval This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This dev...

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Page 26: ...NX Compass Pack English 25 232021 Edition 1 Copyright Nexus Marine AB Karlsbodav gen 20B 168 67 Bromma Sweden Tel 46 0 8 506 939 00 Fax 46 0 8 506 939 01 www nexusmarine se...

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