Airmar PB100 Owner's Manual
Airmar PB100 Owner's Manual

Airmar PB100 Owner's Manual

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WeatherStation
Instrument
®
Owner's Guide
Models: PB100, PB150
Record the serial number found on the
WeatherStation
instrument.
®
Serial No._________________________
Date of Purchase___________________
17-426-02 r02
04/07/08

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  • Page 1 WeatherStation Instrument ® Owner’s Guide Models: PB100, PB150 Record the serial number found on the WeatherStation instrument. ® Serial No._________________________ Date of Purchase___________________ 17-426-02 r02 04/07/08...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2007, 2008 Airmar Technology Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..................4 Safety Instructions................5 Adding External Sensors..............6 Choosing the Mounting Location........... 7 Tools & Materials................8 Installing..................9 Cable Routing & Connecting............12 Connecting to a Converter............12 Connecting to a Combiner............14 Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display........24 Maintenance &...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    IMPORTANT: Please read the Owner’s Guide completely before proceeding with the installation. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Airmar’s ultrasonic WeatherStation instrument. ® This exciting product is actually six different sensors in a single unit—without any moving parts. The compact housing is waterproof with a single removable cable.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    WARNING Do not use the WeatherStation instrument for your primary navigational device. The two-axis compass can give inaccurate readings when the vessel is pitching and rolling. Safety Instructions WARNING: Navigation Aid Only The WeatherStation instrument is only an aid to navigation and should never be solely relied upon.
  • Page 6: Adding External Sensors

    WeatherStation compass. • Speed-through-water sensor—An external speed sensor with NMEA 0183 output can be installed, such as an Airmar Smart™ Sensor. Airmar recommends installing the DST800V to receive water depth, boat speed, and water temperature data.
  • Page 7: Choosing The Mounting Location

    Min. 1m Figure 1. Antennas Courtesy of Northstar BNT, Acton, MA Choosing the Mounting Location For accurate readings and a reliable GPS signal, selecting the best location for the WeatherStation instrument is very important. Easy access and appearance should be secondary considerations. Since each installation is unique, the best separation distances from other equipment on the boat will vary depending on the particular equipment and how it is configured.
  • Page 8: Tools & Materials

    Figure 2. Antenna mounts Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. Where to Purchase Gemeco (USA) Tel: 843.394.3565 Fax: 843.394.3736 email: sales@gemeco.com Airmar EMEA Tel: 33.(0)2.23.52.06.48 (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Fax: 33.(0)2.23.52.06.49...
  • Page 9: Installing

    CAUTION: Do not remove the waterproof connector(s) to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and spliced, use Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035 and follow the instructions provided. Cutting the cable or removing the waterproof connector(s), except when using Airmar’s junction box, will void the...
  • Page 10 Figure 4. Installation Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp. 1. Place the antenna mount at the selected location and mark the holes for the screws (see Figure 2). Also, mark the hole in the center of the mount for the cable to pass through.
  • Page 11 Figure 5. Connector Copyright © 2008 Airmar Technology Corp. 6. With the nut assembly on the cable near the WeatherStation connector, thread the cable through the extension tube (if used), antenna mount, and the cable exit. Allow several inches of cable topped by the connector above the nut assembly (see Figure 5).
  • Page 12: Cable Routing & Connecting

    WARNING: The power panel must have a 1 amp fast-blow fuse or circuit breaker. CAUTION: Do not remove the waterproof connector(s) to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and spliced, use Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035 and follow the instructions provided. Cutting the cable or removing the waterproof connector, except when using Airmar’s junction box, will void the...
  • Page 13 Mounting Location of the Converter 1. Select a convenient, dry, mounting location for the water-resistant Converter, a minimum of 1m (3') from the PC (see Figure 6). 2. Hold the Converter at the selected location and mark the position of the screw holes.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Combiner

    Figure 7. Combiner installation Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. What does NMEA IN and NMEA OUT mean? NMEA IN represents input for data flowing into an NMEA device. An IN device is an NMEA listener. NMEA OUT signifies output for data flowing out of a device.
  • Page 15 2. Allowing an extra 25 cm (10") for wiring ease, cut the cable to length. 3. Remove the cover of the Combiner to expose the terminals inside (see Figure 8). power cable cable Figure 8. Inside a Combiner Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
  • Page 16 Figure 9. Wiring an NMEA display to a Combiner Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. 6. Strip 60mm (2-1/2") of the outer jacket and foil shielding from the cut end of the cable. 7. Strip 10 mm (3/8") of conductor insulation from the end of each colored wire.
  • Page 17 050818-001 ACTIS See the NMEA display manual for power and shield connections. Note: Power is available from the Combiner as shown by the dashed lines. Figure 10. Wiring diagram to connect an NMEA display Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
  • Page 18 Auxiliary NMEA IN Grommet Use the AUX NMEA IN grommet to connect an external NMEA 0183 sensor such as: an Airmar Smart™ Sensor, an external GPS, an external compass, or other sensor. An “IN” device will supply additional data to the WeatherStation instrument.
  • Page 19 1. Route the cable coming from the external sensor to the Combiner. Do not fasten the cable in place at this time. 2. Allowing an extra 25 cm (10") for wiring ease, cut the cable to length. 3. Remove the cover of the Combiner to expose the terminals inside (see Figure 11).
  • Page 20 050818-001 ACTIS See the NMEA display manual for power and shield connections. Note: Power is available from the Combiner as shown by the dashed lines. Figure 12. Wiring diagram to connect an external sensor Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
  • Page 21 Figure 13. Wiring additional display devices to a Combiner Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. 1. Route the cable coming from the additional display device(s) to the Combiner. Do not fasten the cable in place at this time.
  • Page 22 Note: Power is available from the Combiner as shown by the dashed lines. A/+ B/- A/+ B/- NMEA IN AIRMAR NMEA DISPLAY 25-431-01 050818-001 ACTIS FIgure 14. Wiring diagram to connect additional display devices Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
  • Page 23 Power Cable 1. Route the power cable from the Combiner to the power supply (see Figure 13). Do not fasten the cable in place at this time. 2. Allowing an extra 25cm (10") for wiring ease, cut the cable to length. 3.
  • Page 24: Connecting To An Nmea 0183 Display

    Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display 1. Route the WeatherStation cable to the display. Do not fasten the cable in place at this time. 2. Connect the WeatherStation instrument to the display. • Connector—If your WeatherStation instrument came with a connector, and it can be plugged into the port on your NMEA 0183 display, do so now.
  • Page 25 6. Fasten all cable in place. 7. Your installation is complete. To begin receiving weather readings, refer to the owner’s manual that came with your display. Figure 15. Wiring diagram to connect to an NMEA display Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
  • Page 26: Maintenance & Updates

    Maintenance & Updates Software Updates Periodically, Airmar will release updated versions of both the WeatherStation firmware and the WeatherCaster software. Updates can be downloaded from Airmar’s web site, www.airmar.com, or contact Airmar’s technical support personnel for a CD. Calibration The WeatherStation instrument is calibrated at the factory and does not require any calibration after purchase.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    • Does the WeatherStation instrument have a clear view of the sky? Wind Readings Are Too Low • Is the WeatherStation instrument mounted forward and low on the boat’s hardtop in dead air? Move the instrument farther back and higher. Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
  • Page 28 2. Select the System option. 3. Select the Hardware tab. 4. Select Device Manager. 5. Select Ports. 6. Select Airmar NMEA 0183 – USB Converter. The Converter is powered when it is connected to the USB port on the PC.
  • Page 29: Appendix A-How The Weatherstation Instrument Works

    Figure 17. WeatherStation ultrasonic wind sensor Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. When there is no wind, the pulse travels at the speed of sound from the sender to the receiver. Whenever the wind is blowing in that direction, the pulse will arrive sooner than if the air is still.
  • Page 30 Figure 18. Apparent wind Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. In order to calculate the true wind speed and direction when on board a moving vessel, it is necessary to know the apparent wind speed and direction, the speed and course over ground of the vessel, the compass heading, and the local magnetic variation.
  • Page 31 About the Electronic Compass The WeatherStation instrument includes a pair of magnetoinductive sensors that measure magnetic field strength in two axes on the horizontal plane of the WeatherStation instrument. From these measurements, it calculates the resultant magnetic heading angle, thereby providing a built-in electronic compass. Like all magnetic compasses, the WeatherStation compass will be affected by any ferrous or magnetic materials in the vicinity, such as metal structures, motors, speakers, etc.
  • Page 32 About the Air Temperature Sensor The WeatherStation instrument includes a built-in negative-temperature- coefficient thermistor that measures the ambient air temperature. This NTC thermistor is located in a thermally isolated region of the WeatherStation housing that is open to the outside air. About Wind Chill Temperature Wind Chill is a term that describes the heat loss on the human body resulting from the combined effects of low temperature and wind.
  • Page 33 About the Global Positioning System Some WeatherStation instruments have a built-in GPS with their own antenna, receiver, and position determining electronics. The GPS receiver receives radio signals from a constellation of orbiting satellites maintained by the U.S. government. By accurately measuring the time it takes for a transmission to travel from each satellite to the receiver, the unit is able to determine the distance between the satellite and the receiver.
  • Page 34 In this case, it is necessary that a water-speed sensor with an NMEA output (such as an Airmar Smart™ Sensor) be connected to the NMEA input on the WeatherStation instrument (or to the optional Combiner).
  • Page 35: Appendix B-Technical Information

    Appendix B—Technical Information Baud Rates WeatherCaster needs to be set as follows: • If you have a USB Converter, set the baud rate to 4800. • If you have a Combiner, set the baud rate to 38400. NMEA 0183 Sentence Commands Datum Reference $GPDTM GPS Fix Data...
  • Page 36: Acronyms & Glossary

    WeatherCaster™ software The PC application program Trademarks Airmar® is a registered trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation. Smart™ Sensor is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation. WeatherCaster™ is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation. WeatherStation® is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation.

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