WSDI-2 indicator. The WSDI-2 indicator is made for direct connection to DEIF wind sensor type WSS or WSS-L. But other types can be used together with the WSDI-2, as long as the sensor has an RS485 (or RS422 talker) output with NMEA 0183.
The drawing below shows how to connect two or more indicators to the same wind sensor. Using the WSS from DEIF, up to three indicators can be connected to the same sensor. Please notice that if a VDR is needed, this has to be connected directly to the sensor’s RS485 communication output.
WSDI-2 User’s Manual/Installation Note 4. User interface Type Function Remark 1. Status LED Indicates selection of wind speed read-out in m/s 2. Status LED Indicates selection of wind speed read-out in knots 3. Status LED BEAU Indicates selection of wind speed read-out in Beaufort 4.
WSDI-2 User’s Manual/Installation Note 5. Setup The indicator has three different menus for use in different situations: The main menu is for the daily use, and here the user can: set the dimmer level according to the current light conditions on the bridge (10 dimmer levels).
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WSDI-2 User’s Manual/Installation Note The installation menu is for setting the indicator up for the first time or for fundamental change/control of installation. Here the installer can: select the input type: NMEA 0183 Select this for connection with WSS/WSS-L or another wind sensor with NMEA 0183.
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If a DEIF WSS or WSS-L sensor is connected, offset correction is stored in the WSS sensor. Otherwise (other sensor types), the offset is saved in the instrument.
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WSDI-2 User’s Manual/Installation Note Information about display reading: Wind speed range 0.0 – 9.9, display shows [ x.x ]. Wind speed range 10.0 – 99.9, display shows [ xx.x]. Wind speed range 100.0 – 999.0, display shows [xxx.x].
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WSDI-2 User’s Manual/Installation Note Installation menu Press > 10 sec. to enter this menu MODE ☼ Press < 1 sec. to save selected setting MODE ☼ Button: Button: Display: Remark: menu: Input NMEA 0183 ☼ MODE select r.183 NMEA 0183 and remote dimmer...
6. Error functions General: Error LED (6) Flashes orange when the display unit is not valid, contact DEIF! Display If no NMEA 0183 input is available, the display shows [- - - -]. When powering up, the display is showing the software version [1.20.3] for a few seconds.
The indicator has an integrated gasket, ensuring IP66 exposure from the front. An IP66 option ensuring IP66 exposure also from the rear is available. DEIF recommends using CH or PHRX screws, rustproof type. Never use UHRX! To obtain IP66 protection when mounting the display in...
WSDI-2 User’s Manual/Installation Note APPENDIX 1 – connecting a WSS or WSS-L to a WSDI-2 display DC power source WSDI-2 Conn. …. (Optional) Ground (earth) the sensor tap The data bus must be terminated with the resistor supplied with the...
3) Makes NMEA 0183 VWR and MWV wind sentences available. True wind The WSDI-2 is able to calculate the “true wind” relative to the ship’s heading and as if the ship was not moving (by compensating for the ship’s own speed).
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(both sentences will be present). WSDI-2 setup to support the NCI-1 In the WSDI-2 “installation menu”, the “input select” must be set to “183” (not “r.183” or “CAN”)! The remote dimmer function will then be disabled.
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WSDI-2 DC power connector source NCI-1 NMEA No connection NMEA out NMEA in to/from nav. system NCI-1 CAN cable connection to the WSDI-2 wind display NCI-1 WSDI-2 wire colour Function terminal Note Black Supply - Supply + Nominal 12-24V DC...
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(e.g. a single wire pair in an Ethernet CAT5 cable only used for the NMEA 0183 signal). Take care to connect the right cable to the WSDI-2. If the NMEA 0183 cable is accidently connected to the supply...
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WSDI-2 User’s Manual/Installation Note NCI-1 technical specifications Aux. voltage Nom. 12-24V DC (8-35V DC) Consumption Max. 0.8 W @ full loaded I/O CANbus Built-in 120 Ω termination NMEA 0183 input Opto-isolated NMEA input Sentence: VHW (water speed) or RMC, VTG (COG)
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WSDI-2 User’s Manual/Installation Note Dimensions DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the above. DEIF A/S Page 21 of 21...
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