NorthStar Navigation Explorer 538i - Manual (Page 7)

Northstar Explorer 538i/538 Installation and Operation Manual 7
1-2 Cleaning and maintenance
The Explorer 538/538i screen is covered by a
proprietary anti-reflection coating. To avoid
damage, clean the screen only with a damp cloth
and mild detergent when dirty or covered in
sea salt. Avoid abrasive cleaners, petrol or other
solvents. If a plug-in card gets dirty or wet, clean
it with a damp cloth or mild detergent.
To optimize performance, avoid walking on or
jamming cables and connectors.
Push the dust cover over the display when the
Explorer 538/538i is turned off.
The Northstar Explorer 538 is a compact, rugged,
highly integrated marine chartplotter. It is easy to
use and has a Color display. Complex functions
can be performed with a few key presses, taking
the hard work out of boating.
This manual covers:
Explorer 538
Color display, external GPS antenna.
Explorer 538i
Color display, interrnal GPS antenna.
The available functions, displays and setup
menus depend on the optional sensors and
instruments that are installed:
Fuel functions require one or more
petrol/gasoline sensors to be installed.
1-1 Overview
SmartCraft engine functions require a
SmartCraft system to be installed. For
information on using SmartCraft, see
the SmartCraft Gateway Installation and
Operation Manual.
The Explorer can send data to other
instruments, such as an autopilot, and receive
data from other instruments.
For information on installing options, see section
15-2.
This manual describes how to install and operate
the Explorer 538/538i. Special terms are explained
in Appendix C. For maximum benefit, please read
this manual carefully before installing and using
the unit. For more information on this instrument
and other Northstar products, go to our website,
www.northstarnav.com.
1-3 Plug-in cards
The Explorer 538/538i can use two kinds of
plug-in card:
C-MAP™ chart cards have chart details
required for navigating in a particular region.
When a chart card is plugged in, the extra
details automatically appear on the Explorer
538/538i chart display.
The Explorer 538/538i can use NT, NT+ and
NT-MAX cards.
C-MAP™ user cards are used to store
navigation data. Each user card expands the
Explorer 538/538i memory and allows the
data to be transferred to another Explorer
538/538i easily (see section 14).
Note: The older 5 volt user cards are not
supported.
1 Introduction