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Basic operation | 

GN70/MX610/MX612 Operator and Installation Manual

Basic operation

Light/Power key

• 

Press and hold:  Turn unit off

• 

Single press:

To turn ON or display dialog for 

light/night

 mode adjustment

• 

Repeated 
presses:

Toggle preset brightness levels  
(10 - 6 - 3- 1)

• 

Check box

To switch to 

night

 mode operation

 

¼

Notes: 

1. 

The CDU goes through its boot-up routine as soon as external power is applied. It will be 
ready to turn on in about 30 seconds. The succeeding turn on time will be instantaneous 
thereafter as long as the external power is not disconnected.

2. 

If the 

POWER 

key is released before shut-down is completed, the power off is cancelled.

Night mode

The 

Night 

mode optimizes the color palette for low light conditions. To activate, rotate the 

knob until the 

Night

 mode check box is highlighted, then press the 

ENT

 key.

 

¼

Note: 

Details on the display may be less visible during Day time when the 

Night

 mode is 

selected!

The display backlight can be adjusted in two ways by using the

 

rotary knob (10 steps) or by 

pressing the 

LIGHT/POWER

 key repeatedly.

PAGE key

Select Pages

You can view the different main pages sequentially by pressing the 

PAGE 

key repeatedly.

You can also view the main pages directly by pressing the hot keys at the bottom of the 
display. The

 PAGE

 key is also used to change tabs or toggle between the Tools and Settings 

screens of the main menu.

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Summary of Contents for GN70

Page 1: ...ENGLISH GN70 MX610 MX612 Operator and Installation Manual navico com commercial...

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Page 3: ...C Tick For more information please refer to our website www navico com commercial and www simrad yachting com The Wheelmark The GN70 MX610 MX612 system is produced and tested in accordance with the Eu...

Page 4: ...Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document In case of any queries refer to our websites www navico com commercial and www simrad yachting com About this manual This manual is a ref...

Page 5: ...22 Satellites 22 Waypoints routes tracks 23 Trip Log 23 Sun moon 23 Tides 24 System Configuration 24 General 24 The Quick Menu Dialog and Submenus 24 Network Settings 39 Waypoints Routes Tracks 39 Way...

Page 6: ...MX61xJB junction box 70 MX610JB mounting 70 MX612JB Mounting 71 GN70 MX610 MX612 display unit mechanical dimensions 72 GS70 antenna unit 72 MX521A MX521B smart D GPS antenna unit 73 HS80 HS80A MX575C...

Page 7: ...when you press the center of the rotary knob 7 MOB key Short press will save the present position L L into the next vacant waypoint Press and hold for 3 seconds will activate the Man Over Board MOB fu...

Page 8: ...fading slowly sharp and weak Top right corner is a status indicator Note See detailed information in Main pages on page 14 Settings pages SettingsMenu ToolsMenu Press the MENU key to open the Quick m...

Page 9: ...nder the Settings page press ENT 4 Scroll to GNSS Mode press ENT 5 Scroll to GPS GLONASS press ENT 6 Press the CLR key repeatedly or press any hot key to exit D GPS Indicator Icon Description Definiti...

Page 10: ...switches to RAIM safe R condition The RAIM feature and RAIM Alert can be turned ON or OFF using the procedure below 1 Press the MENU key 2 Scroll down to Tools Settings menu press ENT 3 Select the GP...

Page 11: ...ased before shut down is completed the power off is cancelled Night mode The Night mode optimizes the color palette for low light conditions To activate rotate the knob until the Night mode check box...

Page 12: ...rning the rotary knob clockwise CW or counterclockwise CCW direction Drop down listings are selected by pressing the ENT key when the highlight is at the selected item If you do not want to accept the...

Page 13: ...ically performed A MOB mark is positioned at the vessel s position The display switches to NAV screen showing the range and bearing going back to the MOB point The GN70 MX61x creates an active route t...

Page 14: ...how the POS2 page showing the L L Altitude and Depth Pressing the POS key the third time will bring up the POS3 page showing the Odometer Trip meter SOG and the trip time hh mm ss Not for GN70 NAV pag...

Page 15: ...2000 network or when they are connected to the MX61xJB junction box AIS page The AIS page is not certified for use on SOLAS ships Pressing the AIS key will therefore bring up a warning page After ackn...

Page 16: ...lso create waypoints routes or tracks or bring up the Tools and Settings menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Data Sources Goto Wpt Rte Tracks Tools Settings Auto Select Compass Navigation Position Bo...

Page 17: ...ONG OFFSET METHOD ARRIVAL RADIUS XTD LIMIT ARRIVAL LIMIT COORDINATE SYSTEM DATUM MAGNETIC VAR SOURCES DEVICE LIST DIAGNOSTIC SIMNET GROUPS DAMPING NMEA 2000 LANGUAGE TEXT SIZE KEY BEEPS TIME RESTORE D...

Page 18: ...mits for arrival radius cross track error XTE limit Arrival alert Coordinate system Datum and Mag Variation Network settings List of data sources device list connected to the CAN bus network diagnosti...

Page 19: ...The RX message tab provides a list of text messages received from other AIS enabled vessels who sent you a directed or broadcast message Alerts tool This screen is used to manage and control the alert...

Page 20: ...Route and Tracks page Trip Log tool You can track the distance travelled using the two trip meters as well as the overall distance travelled in the today page To reset highlight the Reset button and p...

Page 21: ...select it The Tools dialog includes options and tools that are not specific to any display page A tools dialog will open on top of your previous page Press any hot key to exit or press the CLR key to...

Page 22: ...ert options in the system with current settings Satellites Status page for GPS satellites that are in view The SBAS like WAAS EGNOS differential position correction can be turned On or OFF using the c...

Page 23: ...g station information from the Admiralty Tide Reference table Use the rotary knob to scroll through time Procedure to add a new tide station 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the quick menu 2 Select To...

Page 24: ...data compass data depth data etc Source of position selection is required on initial start up of the system if any part of the CAN bus network has been changed or replaced or if an alternative source...

Page 25: ...press the ENT key to place a check mark 5 Press CLR key 6 Scroll down to RTCM signal press ENT 7 Scroll to MXJB NMEA4 xxxxx press ENT to place a check mark 8 Press the CLR key 9 Scroll down to RTCM co...

Page 26: ...icular GN70 MX61x unit only Advanced selection This is similar to the manual selection mode Using this mode will allow you to view all the available resources available in the N2K network Selection ca...

Page 27: ...s and Settings then press the knob or the ENT key 3 Scroll to Network then press the ENT key 4 Scroll to NMEA 0183 over MX61xJB then press ENT 5 Scroll to the Port desired i e Port 1 then press ENT Th...

Page 28: ...ted via the network By assigning several units to the same group a parameter update on one unit will have the same effect on the rest of the group members The illustration below shows a network of thr...

Page 29: ...vice configuration dialog as shown below by pressing the MENU key 4 Scroll to Tools and Settings press the ENT key 5 Scroll to NETWORK icon press the ENT key 6 Scroll to Device list press the ENT key...

Page 30: ...Message Description GGA GPS system fix data GLL Geographic position GSA GNSS DOP and Active Satellites GSV GNSS Satellites in view GRS GNSS Range Residuals GBS GNSS Satellite Fault Detection GNS GNSS...

Page 31: ...er junction box then press ENT A list of port numbers will be shown The MX610JB has 4 ports while the MX612JB has 12 ports 5 Scroll to the port you want to use i e Port 1 then press ENT to bring up th...

Page 32: ...t detection GNS GNSS fix data VTG Course over ground and speed over ground ZDA Time and date DTM Datum RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data RMB Recommended minimum navigation information NAV AAM...

Page 33: ...oll down to NMEA 0183 over junction box menu then press ENT A drop down list show ing the port numbers will be shown 3 Scroll to the port you want to use i e Port 1 then press ENT to bring up the list...

Page 34: ...tem error exceeds the pre set limit of 100 meters This feature requires at least five or more GPS satellite to operate properly There are three RAIM states namely RAIM safe R system error is less than...

Page 35: ...tion from combined GPS GLONASS becomes available DGPS Mode The DGPS mode controls the implementation of DGPS corrections to the GPS receiver The three differential modes are Off WAAS and Beacon WAAS i...

Page 36: ...hot keys to exit MX612with12Ports MX610with4Ports Where Power Reset cycles the power to the junction box High speed ports 3 7 and 11 will reset to 19 200 Restore to default restores baud rate of port...

Page 37: ...e the baud rate of the antenna and the MX61xJB port 3 to 4800 baud When normal communication between the MX antenna and the Junction box is restored they both will change to 19 200 baud without user i...

Page 38: ...ed values during the installation setup procedure you should not perform a restore to factory settings 24 Hour HDOP History This screen presents a bar graph representing the HDOP for the past 23 hours...

Page 39: ...is done by a momentary press of the MOB key This action will save the position Lat Long into the next vacant waypoint number Note The MOB key is a two function key A momentarily press saves the positi...

Page 40: ...ined radius Deleting waypoints You can delete waypoints using the Delete All menu command or you can delete a specific group of waypoints with Delete all by symbol in the menu dialog box Note Waypoint...

Page 41: ...sired then press the MENU key to edit or start the route Starting a Route 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the quick menu 2 Scroll to Wpt Rte Trk and press the ENT key 3 Press the PAGE key to tab to T...

Page 42: ...below to configure the track feature 1 Press the MENU key 2 Scroll to Tracks press the ENT key 3 Turn the knob to highlight the Logging type then press the knob 4 Select Auto Distance or Time press t...

Page 43: ...ss ENT key or for same func tion press MENU key scroll to New 5 In New Track window highlight field press rotary knob use virtual keypad to enter name 6 Press Enter button in keypad when completed 7 T...

Page 44: ...70 MX61x starts navigating the cross track limits will be indicated on the NAV screen Navigate a Route Start navigating a route by pressing the NAV key then pressing the MENU key and then activating t...

Page 45: ...from the leg If the vessel goes beyond this limit an alarm will be activated Arrival Alarm When the arrival alarm is enabled an alarm will be activated as the vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is...

Page 46: ...over ground TTD Time to destination ETA Estimated time of arrival STEER Course to steer towards next waypoint Course Line When travelling on a route the course line shows the intended course from one...

Page 47: ...ate format is available Time UTC or Local Date MM DD YYYY SOG Speed over ground Knots COG Course over ground True or Magnetic Note The COG SOG field will indicate the source of data if you assign a 5...

Page 48: ...nd Settings Will bring up the main menu page Data Source Selection There are two methods for data source selection auto or manual In Auto Select mode the source of compass data is selected based on th...

Page 49: ...leave a check mark You can exit at anytime when the selection is completed by pressing any one of the hot keys Heading reference control The heading reference can be changed to TRUE or MAGNETIC using...

Page 50: ...s feature is an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance You can define alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost AISvesselsonAIS PLOTscreen AISPl...

Page 51: ...oll to the desired AIS target 2 Press the ENT key to show the details of the target vessel 3 Press any hot key to exit Vessel alarms You can define several alarms to alert you if a target comes within...

Page 52: ...to show any targets or to filter the icons based on security settings distance and vessel speed Vessels extension lines The length of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels can be...

Page 53: ...Course indication The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets either as absolute true motion in the chart or relative to your vessel Different line style is used on the ex...

Page 54: ...active The alert dialog will show alert cause followed by the name of the device that generated the alert Alert type Icon State Indication Alarm Active not acknowledged not silenced Flashing symbol a...

Page 55: ...remain active until you acknowledge it or until the reason for the alert is removed The following options are available in the alert dialog for acknowledging a message Option Result Close or OK Sets...

Page 56: ...lation Manual Alert Settings To setup the alert limits press the PAGE key to change the tab to Settings Use the rotary knob to scroll up or down through the different alert settings and press the ENT...

Page 57: ...below the limit XTD Cross Track Error A Vessel drifts out of the crosstrack zone Waypoint radius A Vessel enters the radius of the waypoint Arrival W Vessel arrives at waypoint High voltage A Input vo...

Page 58: ...mode Simulation setup To activate the simulator do the following 1 Press the MENU key 2 Scroll to Tools and Settings then press the ENT key 3 Scroll to System icon then press the ENT key 4 Scroll dow...

Page 59: ...ed cleaning products as they may damage the anti glare layer plastics bezel or rubber keys To prevent UV damage to the plastic bezel and rubber keys it is recommended that sun cover be fitted when the...

Page 60: ...ta is the HS70 HS80 HS80A MX575C MX575D or Gyro is selected under the MENU Data sources Compass Perform an auto select procedure or manually select the proper GPS compass unit If problem persist repla...

Page 61: ...n ON the unit 7 Verify the software version number by pressing the MENU key 8 Scroll down to Tools Settings menu press ENT 9 Select the Systems icon press ENT 10 Scroll to About press ENT 11 End of pr...

Page 62: ...the junction box to Default Press MENU select Tools and Settings Network and NMEA183 Over MXJB Activate Restore to default 16 Power cycle the system Notes It is important that the three MXJB gateways...

Page 63: ...he 12 24 VDC power to the MX61x unit by using the power supply switch or circuit breaker 4 Press and hold down the PAGE button top left button above the rotary and apply external power to the unit 5 L...

Page 64: ...610 GPS navigation system P N 000 10917 001 Part Name Qty Part number MX610 Display Unit 1 000 10914 001 Operator and Installation Manual 1 988 10370 001 Quick Guide 1 988 10369 001 Power Cable Assemb...

Page 65: ...bag 003 8721 00 Mounting gasket 1 074 1114 000 Cable Assy 6 m N2K Ext BLK 1 003 8634 00 Micro C T Connector 1 000 10404 001 NMEA 2000 N2K smart antenna models choose one Part Name Part number Remarks...

Page 66: ...junction box 000 10916 001 AT10 N2K to NMEA Converter 24005936 Cable Micro C 0 6 m 000 0119 88 Cable Micro C 1 8 m 000 0127 53 Micro C 4 5 m 000 0119 86 Cable Micro C 7 5 m 000 0119 83 Micro C T conn...

Page 67: ...ity EMC stan dards but proper installation is required to get best use and performance from this product Ensure adequate separation from other on board electronics and electrical equipment GN70 MX61x...

Page 68: ...protected against salt corrosion 1 Use the bracket base as a template to mark the screw hole locations 2 Drill pilot holes and hole for cables if required 3 Secure the bracket base to the surface 4 S...

Page 69: ...elines Install the antenna where it has a clear view of the sky around it Ensure a minimum distance of 1 m to other GPS antennas Keep it away from large metal structures like the main mast or overhead...

Page 70: ...as little vibration as possible If possible mount the unit close to the edges of a panel to minimize vibration Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat s structure...

Page 71: ...10 MX612 Operator and Installation Manual GN70 MX610 MX612 display unit mechanical dimensions MOB MENU PAGE POS NAV HDG AIS USB 54 mm 2 13 252 mm 9 92 144 mm 5 67 135 mm 5 31 220 mm 8 66 32 mm 1 26 Mi...

Page 72: ...72 Mounting GN70 MX610 MX612 Operator and Installation Manual GS70 antenna unit MX521A MX521B smart D GPS antenna unit...

Page 73: ...ng GN70 MX610 MX612 Operator and Installation Manual HS80 HS80A MX575C MX575D D GPS compass unit MX610JB smart junction box unit 211 mm 8 29 197 mm 7 77 185 mm 7 27 60 mm 2 36 180 mm 7 08 80 mm 3 15 4...

Page 74: ...74 Mounting GN70 MX610 MX612 Operator and Installation Manual MX612JB smart junction box unit 340 mm 13 38 320 mm 12 60 100 mm 3 94 109 mm 4 29 250 mm 9 94 253 mm 9 84 MX612JB JUNCTION BOX...

Page 75: ...e of the power supply is compatible with the spec for the units GN70 or MX61x navigation system basic wiring principles The GN70 MX61x navigation system is comprised of the MX61x display unit MX61xJB...

Page 76: ...cription 1 MX610JB or MX612JB junction box with built in CAN bus terminator and network power supply 2 0 6 m 2 ft pigtail cable female connector 3 Micro C T joiner 4 CAN bus drop cable with connectors...

Page 77: ...The shield shall not be electrically connected within the interface to the electronic device chassis or ground The shield shall be electrically continuous through the network connection The shield sha...

Page 78: ...EN 3 LEN 4 LEN 3 LEN 3 LEN 2 LEN 12 LEN 12 LEN N2Ksystemwithbalanceload Powering the GN70 MX61x display units The GN70 MX61x control units are powered directly from a 12 V DC or 24 V DC source The uni...

Page 79: ...te Ports 3 7 and 11 are high speed ports IEC61162 1 2 NMEA0183 DEVICES RX Rx_A Rx_B Tx _A Tx_B MX61xJB PCB MX61xJB Computer Rx_A Rx_B Tx _A Tx_B Rx_A Rx_B Tx _A Tx_B Rx_A Rx_B Tx _A Tx_B Port1 Port2 P...

Page 80: ...the GN70 MX61x display unit The alarm signal has an open contact for an alarm buzzer or an external alarm relay as illustrated below The alarm voltage is the same as the main supply voltage The maximu...

Page 81: ...e the MOB feature see diagram below for connection A momentary press on the Ext MOB switch will save the MOB point and calculate the range and bearing back to the MOB point To stop the MOB press the M...

Page 82: ...MEA 0183 Devices on page 79 From the GN70 MX61x unit we are using the same two wires red and blue as for external alarm relay connection Under normal operation you will see 12 24 V between these two w...

Page 83: ...line NMEA 0183 line GN70 MX61x MX521 MX521A MX521B Ports 3 4 Port 2 Port 1 MX525 MX525A MXB5 ANT Coax Cable Option GN70 MX610 MX610JBjunctionboxandMX521 MX525diagram ExternalDifferentialCorrectionconn...

Page 84: ...cle Listener units connected must be set to operate at 19 200 baud Ports 2 6 and 10 are dedicated RTCM data input Output is selectable Antenna power leads are to be connected directly to supply Red wi...

Page 85: ...N70 MX61xsystemwithMX575CGPScompassdiagram REMOTE PORT1 PORT2 PORT3 PORT4 SUPPLY TERMINATION SIMNET SIMNET BRN BLK BRN YEL YEL BLK GRN BLK GRN RED BLK MX575C MX575D GPS Compass MX61xJB PCB Terminals A...

Page 86: ..._A T x_B Rx_A Rx_B T x _A T x_B NMEA 183 CH5 NMEA 183 CH6 NMEA 183 CH7 NMEA 183 CH8 REMOTE 2 PCB UPPER Rx_A Rx_B T x _A T x_B Rx_A Rx_B T x _A T x_B Rx_A Rx_B T x _A T x_B Rx_A Rx_B T x _A T x_B NMEA...

Page 87: ...MX612 Operator and Installation Manual HS80 HS80AN2Kconnection T 12 24V DC MX61xJB Junction Box 12 24V DC Where N2K Backbone Drop line NMEA 0183 line GN70 MX610 MX612 HS80 HS80A GPS Compass Ports 4 Po...

Page 88: ...and NMEA 0183 IP USB Socket No Yes POWER Local supply 12 24 VDC 30 10 Consumption local supply 0 7 0 4 A at 12 VDC 0 4 0 3 A at 24 VDC backlight full off NMEA 2000 LEN 50 mA 1 INTERFACE External alar...

Page 89: ...2 MECHANICAL Weight 0 9 kg 2 lbs 4 4 kg 9 5 lbs Size width x height x depth 211 x 180 x 60 mm 340 x 250 x 100 mm Mounting Bulkhead Material Plastic Anodized aluminium Aluminum Color Black Cable inlet...

Page 90: ...No MX575C D Yes HS80A No MX575D Yes Operating Mode No Manual Automatic and Database Channels No 2 channel parallel tracking Beacon Freq No 283 5 to 325 0 KHz Compliance No IEC 61108 4 beacon standard...

Page 91: ...lbs 0 6 Kg 1 3 lbs 2 4 Kg 5 4 lb Size length x width x height 90 mm Dia x 38 mm H 182 mm Dia 102 mm H 209 16 mm W 668 54 mm L 122 32 mm H Connector N2K Micro C 10 Pin Round 18 Pin Round N2K adapter o...

Page 92: ...on 4 1 8 3 2 1 1 Black Battery 2 Blue Alarm Active 3 Yellow External command 4 Red Battery 12 24 V DC Power cable 2 m 6 5 ft CAN NMEA 2000 SimNet Micro C cable connector female front view Layout Pin W...

Page 93: ...S80A antenna connection High speed ports restores to 19 200 after restore or power cycle Dedicated RTCM data input port Output is selectable GN70 MX61x communications via NMEA 0183 Sentence NMEA 0183...

Page 94: ...owledgement 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 126996 Product Information GPS related 65293 Configuration Message 126992 System Time 129025 Position on RU 129026 COG SOG RU 129029 Position Data...

Page 95: ...Related Broadcast Message 129803 AIS Interrogation 129804 AIS Assignment Mode Command 129805 AIS Data Link Management Message 129806 AIS Channel Management 129807 AIS Group Assignment 129809 AIS Class...

Page 96: ...t Waypoint GLONASS Global Orbiting Navigational Satellite System GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GPS Global Positioning System HDOP Horizontal...

Page 97: ...s 22 Sun moon 23 Trip Log 23 Vessels 21 Waypoints routes tracks 22 M Magnetic variation 45 Maintenance 59 Man Over Board 13 Cancel navigation 13 Delete a MOB mark 13 External MOB command 81 Menus 12 M...

Page 98: ...Steer panel 46 47 Sun moon 23 System Configuration 24 T Target symbols 50 Tides 23 Tracks 42 Creating new 42 Panel 39 Settings 42 Trouble shooting 59 V Vessel settings panel 52 Vessel status listing...

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