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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONPlease read carefully before installation and use.DANGER! WARNING! CAUTIONCAUTIONThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personalinjury hazards, Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death.WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injuryCAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in minor or moderate injury.CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.DISCLAIMER: It is the owner’s soleresponsibility to install and use the instrumentand transducers in a manner that will not causeaccidents, personal injury or property damage.The user of this product is solely responsible forobserving safe boating practices.BRUNSWICK NEW TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND ITSSUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALLLIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN AWAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE ORTHAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.Governing Language: This statement,any instruction manuals, user guides andother information relating to the product(Documentation) may be translated to, orhas been translated from, another language(Translation). In the event of any conflictbetween any Translation of the Documentation,the English language version of theDocumentation will be the official version of theDocumentation.This manual represents the Explorer F210as at the time of printing. Brunswick NewTechnologies Inc. and its subsidiaries andaffiliates reserve the right to make changes tospecifications without notice.Copyright © 2006 Brunswick New TechnologiesInc. Northstar is a registered trademark ofBrunswick New Technologies IncFCC StatementNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a normal installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.Northstar Explorer F210 Installation and Operation Manual 3

Contents1 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 5Fuel Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Other Fuel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Changing the fuel remaining value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Setting the low fuel alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Alarm activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Resetting the TRIP LOG or the TOTAL LOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Instrument Setup .................................................................................................................................. 7Selecting units of measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 8Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Wiring Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Installation of the fuel flow transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Appendix A - Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 10Appendix B - Troubleshooting Chart ........................................................................................................ 114Northstar Explorer F210 Installation and Operation Manual

1 OperationFuel FlowPress the key to display the current fuel flowrate.FLOW TOTAL86.8 Other Fuel FunctionsPress the key to cycle through the possiblefunctions. Each time the key is pressed thedisplay will show an identifier for 2 secondsbefore the value is displayed.Fuel used on tripFuel used in totalTOTALTOTALLow fuel alarm settingTOTALChanging the fuel remaining valueTo change the value of fuel remaining in the tank,press the key until the display indicatesfor two seconds and then displays the currentvalue.FLOWTOTALGAS26.0Press and hold both keys for three seconds andthe displayed value will begin to flash.Press and hold for 3 secondsUse the and keys to change the value.Press and hold both keys for one second tosave this new value to memory and to exit thisfunction. The display will indicate and thenthe new value.Fuel remaining in tankNorthstar Explorer F210 Installation and Operation Manual 5

Setting the low fuel alarmUse the key to select the alarm function. TheLCD will indicate for two seconds and willthen display the present alarm value. If no alarmvalue has been entered the LCD will indicate .FLOWTOTAL Press and hold both keys for three seconds andthe displayed value will begin to flash.Press and hold for 3 secondsUse the and keys to select the desiredalarm value. Press and hold both keys for onesecond to save this new value to memory and toexit this function. The display will indicate and then the new value. The arrow pointing at the alarm bell will beactivated.Alarm activationIf the fuel remaining value drops below the fuelalarm value, the alarm will sound and the alarmarrow will flash. Press any key to mute the alarm. The alarmarrow will continue to flash as long as the alarmcondition remains.Resetting the TRIP LOG or the TOTAL LOGTo reset a log, press the key until the displayindicates the name of the log to be reset.Press and hold both keys for three seconds.Display will show or for 2 secondsbefore resetting to zero.Press and hold for 3 seconds The trip log value may be reset without changingthe total log value.If the total log is reset to zero, then the trip logwill automatically reset to zero.Note: If the total log exceeds 999 then both itand the trip log will be reset to zero.6Northstar Explorer F210 Installation and Operation Manual

2 Instrument SetupSelecting units of measureThe Explorer F210 will indicate fuel values inLitres, Imperial gallons or US gallons. To changethe current setting perform the following steps:1. Power up the unit while holding down thekey.FLOWTOTALHold down during power up2. When the unit is on, release the key. Thedisplay will indicate the current display unitwith:8U1Imperial Gallons8U2US Gallons8U3Litres3. To select the display unit desired, use theand keys to change the value.4. To exit this mode, press and hold both theand keys simultaneously for one second.CalibrationThe fuel transducer supplied with the fuel flowmeter will provide readings at better than 5%accuracy. Individual calibration will increase thislevel of accuracy to better than 2% over a fuelflow range of 10.0 to 120 litres per hour. Use thefollowing steps to calibrate your fuel flow meter:1. Reset the total log value to zero (see previouspage).2. Use a known amount of fuel. The larger theamount the more accurate the calibration willbe.3. Take note of the actual volume of fuel usedand the fuel used indicated by the total log. Ifthese two totals are different the instrumentmay require calibration.4. Press and hold the key while applyingpowerFLOWHold down during power up5. Release the key. Display will flash currenttotal log value.6. Use the or keys to make the displayindicate the actual volume of fuel used.7. Press both keys simultaneously for 1 sec toexit.Press and hold to exitInformation will now be indicated in the selecteddisplay unit.Press and hold for 1 secondThe fuel flow meter is now calibrated.Northstar Explorer F210 Installation and Operation Manual 7

3 InstallationWARNINGIT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INSTALL A FUEL FILTER BETWEEN THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCERAND THE FUEL TANK. THIS FILTER WILL CATCH LARGER PARTICLES OF DIRT FROM THEFUEL TANK AND PREVENT THE FINE GAUZE FILTER IN THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER FROMBECOMING BLOCKED AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE ENGINE.LocationThe Explorer F210 is designed for above or belowdeck installation. Select a position that is:• On a flat surface• At least 300mm (12”) from a compass• At least 500mm (20”) from any radio• Easy to read by the helmsman and crew• Protected from physical damage• Accessible to electrical cable connectionsMountingThe instrument panel must be 3mm to 19mm( 1 / 8” to 3 / 4”) in thickness.• Drill a 51mm (2”) hole in the instrument panel.• Remove brackets and insert the instrumentso the back is flush with the instrument panel.• Slide the bracket over the instrument andtighten the mounting nut until secure.InstrumentPanel51mm (2”)HoleMounting NutMountingBracketInstrumentSealingGasket8Northstar Explorer F210 Installation and Operation Manual

Wiring Connection• Keep electrical and transducer cables awayfrom alternator or other noise generatingelectrical cables. Avoid connecting theinstrument to power circuits that shareloads with ignition, alternators, inverters andradio transmitters. Electrical power supplyconnections should always be as short aspossible.BRACKET• Connect the red wire to the positive supplyvia a 1 amp fuse or a 1 amp circuit breaker.Connect the black wire to the electricalground.• Connect the fuel flow transducer to the fivepin transducer inlet cable.BUZZER600mm (24”)POWER CORDFUJI 5-PINCONNECTORRED(+) TERMINALBLACK(-) TERMINALInstallation of the fuel flow transducerThe fuel flow transducer is designed forinstallation in Coast Guard approved 9.5 mm( 3 / 8”) flexible fuel line. The transducer MUST beinstalled AFTER the main fuel filter. It should belocated well away from any area where it will beeffected by excessive heat or vibration from theengine. It is preferable to mount the transducer ina vertical position.Drain all the fuel from the flexible fuel line. Cutthe fuel line and using the fuel hose fixing clipsprovided install the transducer so that the FUELIN side of the transducer connects to the fueltank.Northstar Explorer F210 Installation and Operation Manual 9

Appendix A - Specifications• SizeMount - 51mm diameter holeDepth behind face plate - 95mm max.Display - 3-character LCD• ColourBlack with texture on bezel.• BacklightingRed coloured diffused lighting for display.• Water IntegrityFront will withstand direct water spray.• AlarmAudio and visual alarm indicates remainingfuel total has dropped below a preset alarmvalue.• Flow2.5 to 160 litres per hour0.5 to 43 US gallons per hour0.4 to 36 imperial gallons per hour• LogsLogs record fuel used up to 999 display units.Total Log is saved in memory at power down.Both Trip Log and Total Log can be reset viathe keypad.• Fuel RemainingUser enters a fuel value into memory viathe key pad. The quantity of fuel used isautomatically subtracted from this total. Thisvalue remains in memory at power down.• Operating Voltage8 V DC to 16.5 V DC.• Operating Temperature0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F).• Current Drain70 mA max.• RF Interference

Appendix B - Troubleshooting ChartNo display:1. Check DC power connections and DCpolarity with voltmeter.2. Check fuse.No flow reading indicated:1. Check connection to flow transducer.2. Remove transducer from fuel line, blowthrough transducer, a whistling noise willindicate the turbine is rotating.Low flow reading indicated:1. Check that the gauze filter is clean. If the filteris not installed fine strands may clog up theturbine.2. Check calibration is correct.High or erratic reading:Check fuel connections are well made. Air infuel lines will cause erratic or high readings.Northstar Explorer F210 Installation and Operation Manual 11

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