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User’s Manual Ultrasonic wind measuring system WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L 4189350034A • Sea-waterproof construction • Accurate read-out of wind direction and wind speed • NMEA data output • 1-3 displays per sensor • Based on ultrasonic principle - no moving parts •...
WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual Table of contents GENERAL INFORMATION ....................3 ..........................3 PPLICATION ............................3 ESIGN WARNINGS AND GENERAL INFORMATION ..............5 MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE WIND SENSOR ............6 ......................6 LACING OF WIND SENSOR ........................
WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual 1. General information IMPORTANT: In this document, the term WSS will represent both WSS and WSS-L if no specific mentioning of the WSS-L is made. Application The wind measuring system WSS is a fast responding and accurate system designed for measurement of wind speed and wind direction on-board ships.
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WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual increased by one level, while each push on the " " button decreases the light intensity by one level correspondingly. The "MODE" key is used to switch measuring mode, which enables reading of the measurements either in m/s or in KTS.
WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual 2. Warnings and general information Do not expose the plastic part of the wind sensor to any torque when mounting the sensor; the tools used for fastening are only to be applied on the actual tap.
WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual 3. Mounting and connecting the wind sensor Placing of wind sensor Ideally, the wind sensor should be placed far from large objects that might influence the measuring results; however, in practice this is normally not possible on-board a ship. The best result is achieved by placing the wind sensor at the top of a mast in the opposite end of the superstructure.
Installation cable, e.g. UL2464 18AWG4C + AE, 4 x 0.75mm screened, max. 300m, and max. 70nF capacity between the signal conductors. Suitable extension cable is available from DEIF. Connection of the WSS wind sensor Cable colour...
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WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual IP67 Connector kit assembly (OPTIONAL) WSS/WSS-L WSS extension Signal comments fixed cable cable xx meters Male Female connector connector Connector pin no. Black (-) Black (-) 30V DC Supply for WSS/WSS-L Red (+)
WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual 4. Configuration of the display Communication type NMEA Change between NMEA 1.5 and NMEA 2.x-3.0 is possible by removing the back plate and changing the position of the jumper located on the rear side of the display PCB, see the drawing below.
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WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual Change from 110V AC to 220V AC by removing the jumpers across 1 and remounting the jumper across 2. Change from 220V AC to 110V AC by mounting the 2 jumpers across 1 and removing the jumper across 2 (or by breaking the copper line by means of a knife).
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External mode For external dimmer and read-out of m/s or KTS in control the display Input from Terminal 12 on the interface box, WSI WSS interface Wind speed Terminal 10 on the interface box, WSI Direction Terminal 11 on the interface box, WSI Screen The cable screen.
First, the purpose is to locate the cause of e.g. a missing supply voltage, a blown fuse, a defective wind sensor, a defective interface box, a defective display or fault in the cable connection. Further fault-finding and possible repair must be carried out by DEIF A/S. No light in the instrument There is no light in the LED circle, nor in the display, the “m/s”...
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WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual +0.5/-7V. If the voltage level is OK, then disconnect the brown and orange wires in the connection box. Check the voltage level on the brown and the orange wires with respect to the black wire on the cable end connected to the interface box.
WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual 6. Technical information Wind sensor type WSS Power supply 12V DC ±20% (max. 1.1A) 24V DC ±20% (max. 0.6A) Temperature working range -52…+60° C Weight 0.8kg Dimensions See drawing in chapter 3 of this manual...
WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual The receiver is connected to instrument type WSDI with a 2-wire screened cable. Terminal "A" is signal and terminal "B" is return (0V). The NMEA 0183 standard requires the following signal levels: |Isink| ≥ 0mA "1"...
WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual 7. Drawings Display 100.8 144.0 Wind Speed and Direction Indicator - WSDI Max 40.0 PANEL CUT-OUT TOL:±0.5 ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM. 136.0 + 1.0 POWER SUPPLY AC 220V AC 0R 110V AC EARTH...
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WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual Connection diagram IMPORTANT! Connect to the 2 meters of cable - part of WSS ship’s earth cable (or steel hull). Alternatively use the Connection IP67 Connector kit option 9 7 5 4 6 4 x 0.75mm²...
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WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual Connection diagram for 3 displays EXTERNAL CONTROL MODE SCREEN RETURN Display SIGNAL WSDI COMMON OR SCREEN INDIVIDUAL CABLE DIRECTION SPEED EARTH SUPPLY MODE SCREEN RETURN Display SIGNAL WSDI TO CABLE SCREEEN SCREEN DIRECTION...
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WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L User’s Manual Interface box 99.7 85.0 110.0 15 14 13 12 11 10 DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the above. DEIF A/S Page 19 of 19...
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