DRS4D-NXT and TZTL 15 F

[captjjb]

Installed the radar to the existing Navnat TZ2 last year and still learning optimum use. Two questions: Is there a separate Operator Manual? Have seen some videos and used the install manual but I feel like there are some fine tuning things not very clearly spelled out.
Second question. Cannot get the Radar overlay on the MFD. I assume this is because I have an old Simrad autopilot and electronic compass. The Simrad gear is not integrated with the MFD/NMEA 2K.

 

[Johnny Electron]

Although old, if you can interface the NMEA heading from the simrad to the NMEA 2000 bus it should enable the radar overlay feature. Radar operations is covered in the MFDs operator's manual. The radar unit only has an installation manual.

 

[captjjb]

Thanks Johnny. Am I correct that I cannot get radar overlay without a compass input?

 

[Johnny Electron]

Correct, you can not conduct radar overlay without having heading data received by the unit.

 

[captjjb]

Thanks Johnny. I assume you will recommend the Furuno converter. IF-NMEA2K2?? :furuno

 

[Johnny Electron]

Yes, it is a good converter if you need one to convert heading data.