just bought a Simrad NSS12 Evo2
Submitted by rigpig on Tue, 2015-06-02 14:46
After months of back and forth I have finally settled on an NSS12 Evo 2. The big install will be this weekend and I can't wait to get out on the water to try it out. It is going onto my side consol Trailcraft Profish 510 so its a big screen on a small boat... I am going from a Navman TrackFish 6500 to this so basically crawling out of a cave into the real world.
Any advice on setup / install, do's and don'ts would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
JJ
D_d_001
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installed my own NSS8 not
installed my own NSS8 not long ago. (I also went from a navman trackfish)
really nothing to the install.
are you going the 1KW tranny ?
I just took the time to make up the fast screens I wanted
IE 60% LHS chart. top RHS Nav. bottom RHS sounder.
Just an eg. but you will quickly (if you havn't already) work out what you like to see while
traveling to a spot
sounding
drifting
etc etc and the screen for each.
setup and menus are so easy and logically set out. you"ll be a pro in no time.
rigpig
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Thanks for the info D_d_001
Thanks for the info D_d_001 , I am only going with the P66 50/200 tranny at this time as I have no plans to go out deep in the small boat. The furtherest I will probably venture is out behind the 5 Fathom Banks from Safety Bay. Once I upgrade the boat to maybe a 6.5m then I'll go the 1kw tranny. My plan is to get to know what I'm looking at on the screen compared to whats on the bottom (confirm by diving etc) and then work my knowledge up from that. I'll just be happy to finally see a decent track to follow when drifting over a lump or something..
Cheers
Mowong slayer
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Hay jj Your probably done a
Hay jj
Your probably done a fair bit of reserch into sounder before you Purchased found it to be great got to do software upgrade if yor plaing to run chirp and lss at same time. The 1 kw chirp is probably not perfected yet but if that's how you went 95-105htz works good on deep dropping. The wifi function is great . A point one ha also give you greater reception and a screen protector a must a mob in the states do good deal check ebay. I just installed mine afyer 16 was to big. attached a stereo ,wifi,lss 2 ,tm260,tm150,50/200 trannys . Point1 GPS, bsm3. I basically purcahsed everything and self fitted and am very happy if you need any info on install pm me happy to help out.
Also get A sd card for software update and recording function.
rigpig
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Hi Mowong, thanks for the
Hi Mowong, thanks for the heads up on the software uprade and the screen protector is a great idea, i'll definately look into that. I don't think the back of my boat is big enough to fit all the tranny's you have on yours lol but I will be adding more when the boat upgrade happens.
Thanks for the info mate..
randall df223
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When I installed my nss7
When I installed my nss7 last year it wasn't displaying water temp. After speaking with the navico guys I did a software upgrade and problem solvered. Also make sure you go through the settings and select the correct transducer that you're using.
If you plan on taking screen shots like these.....
make sure your info bar at the top isn't displaying lat / long or your cursor is displayed (which also displays kat / long bottom left...)
otherwise there may be a few more boats in the area next time ;)
Fish! HARD!
rigpig
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software upgrade
Thanks for that Randall, you make a great point about the screen shots.. I'll be sure to do as you recommend. Is the software upgrade a easy process? I haven't picked it up yet so I want to get my ducks in a row before I collect it and maybe ask them to ensure its all updated with the latest info..
Cheers
Sea Hunter
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setup
I have been trying to get the split to zoom as you have it set up here. I have not been able to figure that out, any advice would be appreciated
Sea Hunter
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setup
I have been trying to get the split to zoom as you have it set up here. I have not been able to figure that out, any advice would be appreciated
randall df223
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hmmm. need to remember. I
hmmm. need to remember. I think when you select split screen - zoom you can then increase the magnitude of the zoom. I just can't remember how now. might be a button selection I think.... I know I discovered it by accident.
Fish! HARD!
hooty
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Most reputable sellers of
Most reputable sellers of such gear are all set up and should do it in a couple of minutes. Really the sounder should have the latest software update before it leaves the shop. If it doesn't Joe, I have the card reader ect to do it , and the update is readily available free online. Very similar to the lowrance units.
randall df223
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Yep it is an easy process
Yep it is an easy process but I'd ask the shop first. It really is as easy as downloading it to a micro SD card, putting that in the unit and following the instructions.
Fish! HARD!
rigpig
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All sorted
The unit has arrived and Luke at Chivers is going to update the unit with the latest software for me. Install is on for this weekend.. Thanks Hooty for the offer of the card reader etc..
hooty
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Most reputable sellers of
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rigpig
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it's installed
I can't believe how easy it was to install. I did have a mate come around to check on the wiring setup but it is all good to go. I have had the boat in twice but am having trouble with the sounder image dropping out when I apply speed to the boat. I guess it will just be a matter of adjusting the transducer up and down to find the right position.
So far I'm very happy with it..
randall df223
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hmmm. you'll always lose
hmmm. you'll always lose picture momentarily when in reverse due to turbulence. but when taking off... can't help there.
Fish! HARD!
rigpig
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almost got it sorted
Randall, i launched from Bent St, Safety Bay on Sunday (horrible weed build up) and after raising the transducer up a bit I got a much better reading and I maintained the bottom image travelling at 15 klm. I will raise it a tad more but have to re-drill the holes to do this. I obvously had it too far below the hull and turbulance or something was affecting it. I'm much happier now that I know what needs to be done..