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GN70 MX610/MX612
Operator Manual Addendum
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Addendum for GN70/MX61x CDU and MX61xJB junction box software updates
This addendum documents new features that are included in the new software for the GN70, MX610, MX612, MX610JB and MX612JB that are not included in the original manuals or other documentation.
Feature
GN70 MX610 MX612 Refer
GPS / GLONASS mode indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 1: Introduction Page 7
GPS/GPS+GLONASS selector Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 1: Introduction Page 7
Setting the antenna port (port 3) baud rate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 10
NMEA 0183 output over junction box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 16
Determine unit’s software version
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 18
CDU and antenna software version
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 18
All devices in the N2K network GNSS Mode
GPS/GPS+GLONASS
Reset Procedure
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 19
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 19
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 20
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 21
How to reset the junction box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 21
How to reset the MX antenna Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 22
How to restore the CDU to default settings
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sec. 5: System Configuration - Page 22
Maintenance/Troubleshooting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Software upgrades
Yes
Yes
Yes
MX610/MX612 CDU soft-
ware update procedure (USB No
Yes
Yes
method)
MX61xJB software update
procedure using the MX61x
No
Yes
Yes
display (USB method)
GN70/MX61x software update using PC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Addition of MX521B, MX575D and HS80A antenna models
Yes
Yes
Yes
Addition of new MX Antennas (MX521B, HS80A & MX575D)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Preface | GN70/MX610/MX612 Operator and Installation Manual
Sec. 12: Maintenance Page 24
Sec. 12: Maintenance Page 26
Section 12: Maintenance - Page 26
Section 12: Maintenance - Page 26
Section 12: Maintenance - Page 27
Sec. 15 - MX61s_Wiring - Page 32-34
Sec. 16 - Specifications Page 47-48
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Contents
5 Introduction 5 The GN70/MX610/MX612 Front Panel and Keys 6 The MX610/MX612 Screens
9 System Configuration 9 General 9 The Quick Menu Dialog and Submenus 9 Network Settings
24 Maintenance 24 Preventive maintenance 24 Simple maintenance procedures 24 Trouble shooting 26 Software upgrades
28 List of components
32 Wiring 32 Wiring guidelines 32 MX61x navigation system; basic wiring principles 33 CAN bus 34 Power supply 36 NMEA 2000 and SimNet devices 36 IEC61162-1/2 (NMEA 0183) Devices 37 Alarm interface
45 Specifications 45 Technical specifications 45 GN70/MX610/MX612 control unit 46 MX61xJB junction box 49 GN70/MX610/MX612 Connector Pinouts 50 Supported data
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Contents | GN70/MX610/MX612 Operator and Installation Manual Addendum
1
Introduction
The GN70/MX610/MX612 Front Panel and Keys
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PAGE MENU
4
5
CLR
MOB
ENT
6
7
POS NAV
HDG AIS
8 9 10 11 12 13
14 12
USB
USB
No. Key Description
1
PAGE key: Brings up different screen page every time this key is pressed or to change tab in the settings and tools menu.
2 MENU key: Brings up the quick menu dialog box.
PWR/LIGHT key Short press - to turn ON the unit.
3 Momentary press brings up the backlight and night view controls.
Series of short presses will cycle through 6 levels of display brilliance. Long Press - to turn power off.
ROTARY KNOB: Rotate to scroll through the menu icons or numbers in the virtual
4 keypad. Press the center of the knob to select menu item or accept entry. Same entry
action when you press the ENT key.
5 CLR key: Press to clear, escape or back out of the menu or data entry.
6
ENT key: Press to accept menu selection or data entry. The same action as pressing the center of the rotary knob.
MOB key: Short press will save the present position L/L into the next vacant
7 waypoint. Press and hold for 3 seconds activates the Man-Over-Board (MOB)
function.
8
POS key: Hot key to display the present position Latitude, Longitude, COG, SOG, Date and Time. Press repeatedly to show POS1, POS2 or POS3 screens.
9
NAV key: Hot key to display the navigation information. Press repeatedly to show NAV1, NAV2 or NAV3 screens.
HDG key: Hot key to show the compass rose, Pitch, ROT and Yaw information
10 coming from a gyro or a GPS compass. Press repeatedly to show HDG1 or HDG2
screens
AIS key: Hot key to display the PLOT screen showing your vessel, waypoints, route
11 and other navigation information. Will show AIS targets when connected to an AIS
receiver via the NMEA 2000 network.
USB door: To open, lift the right tab and slide the cover to the right. To close, slide cover to
12 left and push the tab down. Close USB door at all times to prevent moisture intrusion. (MX610
and MX612 only)
13 USB key: Press to display the files contained in the USB memory stick.
14 USB Connector
Introduction | GN70/MX610/MX612 Ope.