Simrad NSS4-12 12 MFD – No Sonar

Description

The Simrad NSS4-12 gives a 12-inch performance MFD more space for charts, radar, and system data than the 10-inch model. It is aimed at offshore fishing boats, cruisers, and center consoles that need a larger working screen but do not want sonar built into this particular display. Network sonar can be added through compatible S3100 or S5100 hardware.

The 1280 x 800 SolarMAX IPS screen is well suited to split-screen chart work, while 1200-nit brightness helps in an open helm. The Qualcomm 8-core processor handles the Simrad NOS interface, and the unit offers both a high-speed X-Coded Gigabit Ethernet port and a 5-pin Ethernet port. C-MAP Discover X and Reveal X are supported. This is not an included transducer package, so sounder and transducer selection remain part of the installation.

Key Features

• 12-inch SolarMAX HD IPS touchscreen – Provides more chart and radar space than the NSS4-10.
• 1280 x 800 resolution – Gives split-screen pages useful detail.
• 1200-nit brightness – Helps keep the display readable in daylight.
• Qualcomm 8-core processor – Provides the stated processing platform for the NSS4-12.
• Gigabit Ethernet, 5-pin Ethernet, USB, NMEA 2000, WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 4.0 – Supports a larger connected Simrad system.

Who Is This For?

This 12-inch Simrad MFD suits offshore fishing boats, cruisers, and center consoles that need more screen area for charts and network pages. It is not ideal for buyers wanting a ready-to-use fishfinder, because sonar requires S3100 or S5100 network hardware.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatibility includes S3100 and S5100 network sonar, C-MAP Discover X and Reveal X, NMEA 2000 through Micro-C, X-Coded Gigabit Ethernet, 5-pin Ethernet, USB, WiFi 5, and Bluetooth 4.0. No specific radar, autopilot, or transducer model is named. No named incompatible system was provided.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Simrad
• Model: NSS12 Evo4S, NSS4-12, 000-16276-001
• Display: 12-inch SolarMAX HD IPS touchscreen
• Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
• Brightness: 1200 nits
• Processor: Qualcomm 8-core processor
• Sonar: No internal sonar; network sonar via S3100/S5100
• Charts: Worldwide Basemap, C-MAP Discover X/Reveal X compatible
• Networking: X-Coded Gigabit Ethernet, 5-pin Ethernet, USB, NMEA 2000, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.0
• Water rating: IPX6 and IPX7

Warranty & Support

Simrad provides a 2-year standard warranty. The supplied specifications do not state exclusions or service procedures.

The NSS4-12 is the balanced choice over the NSS4-10 when the helm needs more room for chart and radar pages. It also has more network bandwidth through the X-Coded Gigabit port. The trade-off is higher power draw and a larger cutout, while sonar still requires separate S3100 or S5100 hardware. Choose it for a planned mid-size Simrad system.