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User Guide 

 

 

 
 

 

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General Information

 

The chart plotter is a precision-crafted GPS 
chart Plotter with high-performance receiver 
for the Global Positioning System 
constellation of satellites, providing precise 
location data with a host of navigation 
features. Some functions require optional 
units and sensors installed on your boat.   

 

The chart plotter can be connected to 
external devices with NMEA0183 interface 
and display information.   
Following are the examples. 

 NAVTEX   

 AIS receiver 

 DSC VHF radio 

 Transducer & sensors 

 Autopilot

 

 

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Specification

 

 

[NF800] 

GENERAL

 

Category

 

Detail

 

Size 

227mm(H) x 257mm(W) x 119mm(D)

 

Display 

8 inch, 640 x 480 pixel 

Supply Voltage 

11 ~ 35V DC Approx 40W 

Supply Current 

13.8 V 
1.0 A    - LCD minimum brightness. 
1.5 A    - LCD maximum brightness 

Temperature 

Antenna : -30

°C

 ~ +85

°C

, Main unit : -15

°C 

~ +55

°C

 

ALARMS

 

User set 

:

 Arrival radius

loss of DGPS fix

anchor

,

 dangerous AIS vessels

 

GPS NAVIGATION

 

Chart card

 

NAVIONICS SD card 

User card

 

SD card 

Waypoints

 

Up to 1,000

 

Routes 

20 routes (1 route 

 20 points) 

Tracks 

2000 tracks 

Chart datums 

216 Chart datums, One user-defined map shift.

 

Chart scale

 

0.2 to 500 nm for chart (chart dependent) down to 0.005 nm in plotter 
mode.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

NMEA 

NMEA 0183-Port1 Port : 4800, 9600, 38400 

NMEA 0183 Input 
 

DBK, DBS, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, GNS, GGA, GSV, HDG, HDT, 
MDA, MTA, MTW, MWD, MWV, RMC, RPM, VHW, VTG, VWT, ZDA 

NMEA 0183 Output 
 

APA, APB, BWR, GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMB, RMC, VTG, XTE, 
DBT, DPT, VHW, MTW, ZDA, PLT 

Fish finder 

Depth 

0 m ~ 600 m 

Output of transducer   

Power : Maximum 600 W RMS 
2 type frequency (50 kHz, 200 kHz) 

Temperature 

range : 

0° 

37.7°C (32°F 

99.9°F)

 

Speed 

(Paddle wheel)

 

1 ~ 96.6 kph (57.5 mph, 50 kn). 

 

Introduction

 

 

 

User Guide 

 

10 

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Packing List

 

 

Item List

 

Model 

NF800 

N800 

Display 

NF800-E 

N800-E 

Bracket 

ACC-PLOT-064 

Display Cover 

NF800 

CC 

Power cable 

SCN-3M-D3 

Bracket mounting screw 

NF800 

BP 

Protection Cover 

ACC-CABA-064 

User manual 

NF800 

BE 

GPS Antenna 

SAN-60-10m 

Quick User Guide(Eng) 

NF800 

BE 

B45 Transducer 

 

B45 

 

 

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Optional Accessories

 

 

Item List 

Part number 

list 

 
GPS    
GPS Antenna support

 

 
SAN-60-20m 

GPS A BNC Plug 
GPS Antenna support 
GPS Antenna cable(20m) 

GPS Antenna stand support 

57745 

GPS Antenna stand support 

Remote 

REM-350-E 

Optional item 

B45 transducer 

B45 

Optional item 

SPARE FUSE 

12V/7A, 24V/3A 

3A : 2EA, 7A : 2EA 

 

Summary of Contents for NF800

Page 1: ...User Guide 1 User Guide 2...

Page 2: ...UV rays may shorten the life of the liquid crystals used in you plotter This limitation is due to the current technology of the LCD display Avoid overheating which may cause loss of contrast and in ex...

Page 3: ...d Dual frequency fish finding 29 3 6 4 Range 29 3 5 5 Gain 30 3 5 6 Sonar window display 31 3 5 7 No split 31 3 5 8 Split zoom and Full Screen zoom 32 3 5 9 Split bottom 32 User Guide 6 3 5 10 Split 5...

Page 4: ...Load 53 4 6 3 Delete 53 4 6 4 Format 54 4 6 5 Screen Snap Shot 54 4 7 AIS Settings 54 4 7 1 Display Filter 55 4 7 2 Alarm Option 55 4 7 3 Display Option 55 4 7 4 Restore Default 55 4 8 Alarm Settings...

Page 5: ...Chart datums 216 Chart datums One user defined map shift Chart scale 0 2 to 500 nm for chart chart dependent down to 0 005 nm in plotter mode COMMUNICATIONS NMEA NMEA 0183 Port1 Port 4800 9600 38400 N...

Page 6: ...ket 2 Gently push the display unit into the groove of bracket 3 Turn the knob to clockwise to lock Removing the display unit 1 Turn the unit off 2 Turn the knob to counter clockwise and pull the displ...

Page 7: ...an select a map between NAVIONICS and S MAP A user can select a map as follow instruction Chart Selection 1 Press and hold 2 Select the system setting icon 3 Select Chart then a chart you prefer NAVIO...

Page 8: ...bar Large Small Tip If you select None for all data fields the data bar will disappear to save space for the chart Tip Even though you setup a data bar for specific window the data bar is not apply t...

Page 9: ...ve window among windows an orange border indicates the active window To change the active window to the next window press and hold It is important to notice which screen is on due to the multi screens...

Page 10: ...hten Press to return to the previous screen Night mode The chart plotter has preprogrammed settings allowing you to customize the look of the Chart window The default is daytime view To select Night M...

Page 11: ...iew 3 4 1 Chart window To go to the Chart window Press and select Chart icon by pressing A typical Chart window shows Data bar To turn the data off or on or to change what data is displayed Compass Ch...

Page 12: ...of D section to display the information To find port service 1 Press 2 Select Find then Port service 3 Select a service you want to find 4 After searching process select a nearest service area in the...

Page 13: ...ant to start navigating to 3 Press and select start 4 Select Forward or Reverse to decide which direction you want to navigate Create Route Option 1 Press and select the chart window 2 Select New rout...

Page 14: ...Depth Single fish Fish symbols with depth School of fish Depth line Bottom Hard bottoms such as rock and coral shown as wide bands Soft bottoms such as mud weed and sand show as narrow bands Range of...

Page 15: ...hen the mode is set to Auto the unit adjusts the depth automatically for the best performance This option is recommended for normal operation Manual When the mode is set to Manual the unit only displa...

Page 16: ...frequency is useful for general detection and judging bottom condition High Frequency 200 kHz The 200 kHz frequency is ideal provide a better resolution which means it is ideal for the observation of...

Page 17: ...when navigating to a destination point To go to the Highway window press and select Highway icon The Highway window shows Compass Data bar Destination waypoint Boat s plotted course to destination DTG...

Page 18: ...t To Edit a waypoint from the chart window 1 Move the cursor to the waypoint you want to edit If you move the cursor on the waypoint correctly waypoint information will be displayed at the bottom left...

Page 19: ...ypoint while creating a route 1 If you want to insert a waypoint between waypoints which will be just after the one you want to insert 2 Press and select Insert 3 Move the cursor to the new inserted w...

Page 20: ...m the chart window 1 In the Chart window press 2 Select Find and Tide station 3 Press or to move cursor and select a tide station 4 Press or to the position of selected tide station and press 5 Select...

Page 21: ...he bottom of window AIS equipped vessel Dangerous Vessel Projected Course AIS equipped vessel Data Box Range Rings 3 12 2 AIS Windows To display the AIS windows 1 Press display and select AIS icon 2 P...

Page 22: ...the waypoint you edit in option menu is a different waypoint from the distress waypoint Deleting a Distress Call 1 Highlight a received distress call you want to delete 2 Press and select Delete Dele...

Page 23: ...ating to the engine in real time If any reason causing a problem is solved then corresponding error or malfunction indication will disappear User Guide 46 The system menu mainly consists of settings w...

Page 24: ...he original paper chart These objects have been obtained from other sources and then merged to the electronic charts in order to provide more information useful for the navigation Lat Lon Grid Turns t...

Page 25: ...the map shift 1 In the Chart setup menu select Map shift 2 Press and select Clear 4 2 8 Restore default Returns every chat settings to default User Guide 50 4 3 Sonar settings Sonar feature requires a...

Page 26: ...nt to other marine electronics 4 4 7 Ship speed To have more precise boat speed and course you can select your boat speed Mid is highly recommended option for the most of common boat 4 4 8 Magnetic Va...

Page 27: ...nter the file name and press 3 If you select tracks for saving data enter the file name and press Waypoint Route 4 6 2 Load Select a data you want to road into the load list then press 4 6 3 Delete Se...

Page 28: ...4 8 Alarm Settings Press long then select Alarms A warning message with beep sound is displayed when an alarm condition is met by user setting Press to clear the alarm However the alarm will be displa...

Page 29: ...nd select a desired output data 4 9 6 Time Local offset The time information supplied by the GPS satellites is in UTC Universal Time Coordinates To read the correct time change the time of GPS chart p...

Page 30: ...Antenna If an external antenna is required install the antenna and fit the antenna cable back to the display unit Follow the instructions in the manual supplied with the antenna Fit an optional exten...

Page 31: ...art plotter to your requirements and to set up any optional sensors or instruments 5 At the satellite display check that it picks up GPS satellites Wait for the GPS receiver to start up and the GPS sa...

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