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Northstar 8000i 12" display processor and system installation manual www.Northstarnav.Com.
Page 2: Preface
2 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 1 preface in this chapter important safety information........................................ 2 disclaimer ............................................................................. 4 warranty......................................
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3 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual the electronic chart used by the northstar 8000i is an aid to navigation designed to supplement, not replace, official government charts. Only official government charts supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information r...
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4 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual failure to adhere to these warnings may lead to death, serious injury or property damage. Northstar disclaims all liability for installation or use of this product that causes or contributes to death, injury or property damage or t...
Page 5: Contents
Contents 1 preface 2 1.1 important safety information....................................................................................... 2 1.2 disclaimer............................................................................................................................. 4 1.3 warranty .....
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6 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 7 mounting the 8000i 12 inch display processor 33 8 wiring guidelines 37 8.1 power ...................................................................................................................................38 8.2 gps port ....
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7 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10.14.5 select the large scale distance units ........................................................................73 10.14.6 select the small scale distance units ...................................................................
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8 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 2 introducing the northstar 8000i system congratulations on your purchase of the northstar 8000i, the revolutionary new integrated marine electronics system. The 8000i is designed for ease of use in the marine environment, with tou...
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9 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual protective caps hr000099 mounting screws hr000089 usb dash mount connector cb000319b-g power cable and fuses as000453-g utility cable ns004801 audio cable ns004802 ethernet loopback as010646a chart license key ns004820
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10 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual mounting template la000600a-g chart licence key holder ms000622a-g this installation manual mn000605c-g 8000i operation manual mn000603c-g 8000i quick start guide mn00643d-g lcd cleaning cloth ms000619a-g warranty registration car...
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11 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 4 find your way around the 12 inch display processor a display key press once to show single pane options; press again to show page options b control key press to change the active pane on a page; and, if you expand the pane to fu...
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12 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual n power key press once to power the 8000i and the display unit on. Hold down for four (4) seconds to commence power off. When the system is running press once to display on screen display to adjust screen brightness or to disable ...
Page 13: The Network Master Unit
13 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 5 the network master unit the simplest type of 8000i system consists of a single stand-alone processor. A more sophisticated 8000i system consists of multiple processors, which can be a combination of 12" display processors or bla...
Page 14: 8000I System Installation
14 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 6 8000i system installation a minimum 8000i system consists of a processor, display and gps antenna. The system consists of either the black box processor combined with a 12" display processor or the all- in-one processor inside t...
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15 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual other processors are off). Take note of the master processor name. It will be a good idea to use the provided system setup check sheet. This will provide a record of the settings on install and serve as a reminder to check all set...
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16 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual location guide the 12" display processor is sunlight viewable with an anti reflective coating. For best results position out of direct sunlight. The ideal location should have minimal glare from windows or bright objects. The unit...
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17 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual optional parts gps antenna (see "northstar gps antenna (ns004743)" page 26), network sounder (see "northstar 8000i 1 kw network sounder" page 22), network radar (see "northstar 8000i network radar" page 19), chart licences (see "n...
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18 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual place in 8000i system primarily to display the 8000i software from a northstar 8000i black box processor. The 15" monitor may also be used to display the video output of a pc or compatible video source, composite, s-video and dvi ...
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19 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 6.4 northstar 8000i network radar northstar hd digital radar description the northstar hd digital radar consists of a scanner and a radar processor box. Information from the scanner is processed and broadcast onto the 8000i networ...
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20 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual don't install the scanner inside of the recommended compass safe distances of any navigation instruments such as the magnetic compass and the chronometer. The compass safe distances are as follows: 2 kw radar std 2.3 ft (0.7 m) st...
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21 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual optional parts ethernet cables to connect to other devices. Choose from the following lengths: • network cable 1.6 ft (0.5 m) ns004810 • network cable 6.5 ft (2 m) ns004811 • network cable 16.5 ft (5 m) ns004812 • network cable 33...
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22 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual functionality allows up to four (4) usb devices to be connected to a 8000i processor. Can accept the following devices • ns004740 northstar 8000i dvd-cd player (see "northstar 8000i dvd-cd player" page 23) • ns004747 northstar 800...
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23 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual description the 8000i sounder is an ethernet based 1000 w/600 w auto-sensing depth sounder. It’s ethernet output provides fast accurate updates of depth data over the network to all 8000i processors. Place in 8000i system you can ...
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24 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual functionality • plays music cds, music dvds, mp3, • plays dvd movies, video cds • loads music on to 8000i system media location. • loads new system software. Place in 8000i system the dvd-cd player is not a network device. The med...
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25 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual location guide locate the keypad relative to the screen it is controlling. The keypad does not require external power mounting select an area that has easy access in order to control the 8000i. Make sure the panel it is being moun...
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26 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual place in 8000i system connects to any usb port of a processor, usb hub or 15" monitor usb hub. One (1) license key is required per system. The licence key is inserted into the master processor on a multiprocessor system. This proc...
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27 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 6.13 other components 6.13.1 autopilot northstar autopilot 3300 display ns002881 core pack ns002874 description the autopilot system comprises of a display, a main control unit (mcu), a heading sensor and rudder feed back unit. It...
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28 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 6.13.2 heading sensor hs02 , hs03 rate gyro heading sensor ns002437, ns002443 description the northstar family of heading sensors utilize a combination of a fluxgate compass and a rate gyro to provide a gyro stabilized heading. Bo...
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29 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual description the 8000i system provides audio from music or movies that are played on the system. Audio out is achieved by connecting the 8000i processor to an external amplifier and speakers. This could be a car stereo head unit wi...
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30 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual gsa gps dop and active satellites gsv gps satellites in view hdg heading, deviation and variation hdm heading, magnetic hdt heading, true mtw water temperature mwd marine weather discussion mwv wind speed and angle rmc recommend m...
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31 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 6.13.5 mass storage devices description mass storage devices are third party products such as portable hard drives, and flash drives. These may be used to store music and movies. Many people have large music libraries which are to...
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32 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 6.13.6 human interface devices hid pointing devices description the 8000i processors are compatible with most usb, widows xp compliant pointing devices. The user may prefer to operate the system using a remote wireless pointing de...
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33 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 7 mounting the 8000i 12 inch display processor choosing the best mounting location choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. The 8000i display should be mounted so that the operator can easily use the contro...
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34 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual viewing angle the viewing angle can influence the viewability of the 8000i display processor. The best angle is from the top to slightly below perpendicular. Lower than perpendicular and the screen image will fade slightly. See fo...
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35 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual before you cut a hole in a panel, make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind the panel. When flush mounting, be sure to mount the 8000i component on a flat surface. Mounting on a curved surface can r...
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36 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual form the cables into loops below the unit so that any condensation will drip off. Turn on the processor (see "turn on the 12 inch display processor" page 63)..
Page 37: Wiring Guidelines
37 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 8 wiring guidelines avoiding cable wiring shortcuts most installation problems are caused by shortcuts taken with system cables. When wiring the 8000i, follow the guidelines below. Do not do this! Do this! Do not make sharp bends ...
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38 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 8.1 power before starting the installation, be sure to turn electrical power off. If power is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur. Be sure that the voltage of the...
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39 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual supplied ns004800 power cable a red battery positive supply 12 v dc or 24 v dc b black battery negative supply c green / yellow stripe (or brown on older cables ships ground (optionally connect to battery negative) d fuse fuse e b...
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40 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 1 battery - 2 battery + 3 ground note: drawing is the unit connector, not the cable 8.2 gps port install an optional northstar gps (ns004743) antenna using the supplied instructions and connect to northstar 8000i processor gps por...
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41 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 8.3 utility port connect to other electronic devices using the the optional northstar 8000i utility cable (ns004801). The utility cable has the following communication capabilities. • 1 x nmea receive (see "nmea" page 44) • 1 x nm...
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42 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual for example when the power button is pressed on the northstar 15" monitor it sends a + volts signal through its utility cable (external wake up) to the black box processors utility cable (remote power on). The processor detects th...
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43 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual l brown / white m northstar 8000i 15" monitor n northstar 8000i black box processor o ns004801 utility cable remote power is a feature of the 12" display processor, black box processor, 15" monitor, network sounder and network rad...
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44 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 8.3.2 nmea nmea connection on the northstar 8000i processor utility cable. For more information on nmea (see "nmea-0183 data" page 29) on a multiple processor unit connect nmea to the master unit receive nmea 8000i utility cable n...
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45 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual n.B. Ensure baud connector on multiplexer is not connected to gnd. If it is, remove the link and power cycle the multiplexer. 2. Start com port application, set port to 4800, 8, n, 1, no flow control and connect to port. 3. To set...
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46 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual noland nm42 connections a noland nm42 nmea 0183 multiplexer b db9 serial connector db9 terminated to the 8000i utility cable c power power 8 v dc - 28 v dc d baud / ground connection connect the baud to ground. This enables 19200 ...
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47 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual refer to the northstar 8000i operation manual for instructions on operation. Connect 8000i to a low current external alarm which requires less than 250 ma a battery positive (12 v dc or 24 v dc) b external alarm c dark green wire ...
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48 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 8.4 usb an 8000i processor has two type a connectors, which are designed for northstar 8000i usb cables. Each usb port’s 5 v dc power output can provide up to 500 ma. Connect a usb accessory, such as an 8000i system remote keypad,...
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49 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual connection on 8000i processor usb device connection on device b northstar 8000i 15" monitor connect to port labeled usb out c northstar 8000i remote keypad connect to usb "b type" d northstar 8000i dvd-cd player connect to usb "b ...
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50 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 8.6 rgb port the rgb port is used to connect the northstar 8000i processor to an external monitor. This can be either the northstar 8000i 15" monitor or any third party monitor capable of displaying a minimum of 800 x 600 resoluti...
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51 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual insert loop back in to network socket if unit is operating as a standalone system use a northstar 8000i network cable to connect to other 8000i network devices. If connecting to only one other network device, use optional cable ns...
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52 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual ns004812 network cable 16.5 ft (5 m) ns004812 network cable 16.5 ft (5 m) ns004813 network cable 33 ft (10 m) ns004813 network cable 33 ft (10 m) ns004817 unterminated cable 328 ft (100 m) (use ns4816 network connector field termi...
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53 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual ns004816 northstar 8000i field terminate kit parts rj45 connector lock nut gasket body seal strain relief order of assembly northstar field terminating ethernet kit pinouts a brown b white/brown c blue d white/green e green f whit...
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54 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual g orange h white/orange i rj45 connector viewed from top with tang underneath j cat 5e cable k shield terminating a northstar 8000i rj45 field kit 1. Cut the network cable to the desired length 2. Slide the strain relief boot on t...
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55 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 9. Hold the arranged wires between your thumb and index finger so that the wires are close together and flatten 10. Once the wires are in the right order and flat cut them off to a length of ½" (12.7 mm) (see diagram above) 11. In...
Page 56: Example System Layouts
56 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 9 example system layouts 9.1 8000i chart plotter a northstar 8000i 12" display processor b ships dc power. Use a 10 amp fuse or breaker c ns0004743 d chart license key e ethernet loopback.
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57 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 9.2 8000i plotter sounder.
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58 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual a northstar 8000i 12" display processor b ships dc power (see "power" page 38) connect using 10 amp fuse or breaker c ns004743 northstar gps antenna d network cable (see "network" page 50) e ns004815 network crossover cable f ns00...
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59 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 9.3 entertainment.
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60 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual a northstar 8000i processor b ships dc power 10 v dc - 35 v dc 10 amp fuse or breaker (see "power" page 38) c ns004743 northstar gps antenna d ns004802 northstar aux in / out audio cable 6.5 ft (2 m) e vessels audio system: connec...
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61 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 9.4 full system.
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62 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual a northstar black box processor ns004730. This unit is set up as the system master, all nmea is connected to this processor as is the c-map chart licence b northstar black box processor ns004730 c northstar 8000i remote keypad d n...
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63 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10 northstar 8000i initial setup when starting a multi-processor system for the first time. The following sequence should be followed. 1. Power on the master processor (see "turn on the 12 inch display processor" page 63) and set ...
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64 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10.3 set the network master unit when starting the processor for the first time, the system needs to be told which is going to be the master on the network. This also applies for stand alone processors. The following screen will a...
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65 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10.4 install the chart data when you've purchased your chart collection licenses and any subscriptions, all the license code information for those charts is uploaded onto your c-map chart master key. You must install the charts on...
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66 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual yes to install the selected collection, no if you do not want to install the collection. 4. A progress bar appears indicating the installation status. You can only install the chart collection you have the license to. The presence...
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67 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10.6 set the system preferences 10.6.1 select the time format you can use the 12 hour or 24 hour time format. 24 hour is the default. To select the time format: 1. Select display . 2. Select setup from the control panel. 3. Select...
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68 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 4. The keyboard beeps check box shows the current setting. 5. Select the check box if you want to toggle to the other setting. The new setting is applied immediately and stays until you change it again. 6. When you are finished, s...
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69 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual alternatively: 1. If you are using a 12" display processor, press the power key briefly to display a list of options, then use the directional arrows to select key backlight . Use the rotary knob to change the setting. 10.6.6 show...
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70 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 2. Select setup from the control panel. 3. Select + installation to show a list of system installation specification options. (if you can't see these, select the down arrow to scroll them into view.) 4. Select change next to chang...
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71 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual wcv waypoint closure velocity wpl waypoint location xte cross-track error, measured zda time and date 10.10 set nmea baud rate the baud rate for nmea in and out can be changed between 4800 and 19200 to select nmea output sentences...
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72 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 5. Select ok to confirm the new name. The 8000i restarts with the new name. The setting stays until you change it again. 10.13 set the screen resolution the screen resolution can be changed on the 8000i black box processor to matc...
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73 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 2. Select setup from the control panel. 3. Select + units to display a list of unit specification options. 4. The pressure units button shows the current setting. Select the button if you want to change the setting and a drop down...
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74 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10.14.7 select the temperature units you can select either celsius or fahrenheit for temperature. Fahrenheit is the default. To select the temperature units: 1. Select display . 2. Select setup from the control panel. 3. Select + ...
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75 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10.15.2 change the radar startup mode to change the radar startup mode: 1. Select display . 2. Select setup from the control panel. 3. Select + radar to show a list of radar specification options. 4. Select radar power on action ,...
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76 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual to change the radar range offset: 1. Display the radar screen and control panel. If you can't see the adjust radar button, select return . 2. Select adjust radar , then select installation . 3. Select radar range offset then use u...
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77 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 2. Select setup from the control panel. 3. Select + radar to show a list of radar specification options. 4. Select edit next to the radar open array parking angle option, then enter the new setting using the online keyboard. 5. Se...
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78 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 4. The sounder speed offset button shows the current setting. Select edit , then enter the difference between the displayed speed and the actual speed. 5. The new setting is applied immediately to all the sounder screens. 6. When ...
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79 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual to add a new instrument: 1. Select display then select instruments . If you can't see the select panel button, select return . 2. Choose select panel then select the instrument panel that you want to change and select return . 3. ...
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80 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10.17.5 delete an instrument panel you can use this to delete an instrument panel. To delete an instrument panel: 1. Select display then instruments . If you can't see the config button, select return . 2. Select config, then sele...
Page 81: Maintenance
81 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 11 maintenance unless specified, clean the parts of the system with a damp cloth or mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners, petrol or other solvents. Do not paint any part except for the cables or removable bezels. Cleaning a gla...
Page 82: Restore
82 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 12 restore 12.1 restore settings and information you can restore the: global settings that are stored on the master unit. This option deletes all the changes that you've made and resets all the display units in your 8000i system l...
Page 83: Upgrading The 8000I System
83 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 13 upgrading the 8000i system upgrades to 8000i system can be implemented very easily. Upgrades are available from the northstar website. The upgrade is a single file that is downloaded and copied to the root of a usb pen drive. T...
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84 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 7. Select software upgrade 8. When the upgrade screen appears select ok to continue. Or cancel . (optionally use the tick or x on the keypad to continue or cancel) 9. When the system has finished copying files you will be prompted...
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85 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 10. Select the location of the image: files will be copied to the processor. This will take approximately ten minutes the system will restart and start installing the image. This will take approximately thirty minutes. Note: do no...
Page 86: Specifications
86 northstar 8000i system - 12" display processor installation manual 14 specifications display 12 inches (0.3 m), 24-bit colour. Resolution: 800 x 600 to 640 x 480. Direct bonded glass improves contrast and eliminates the possibility of condensation. Touch screen: infrared touch screen power: 12 v ...
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