Navico WM-4 Installation Instructions Manual

Navico WM-4 Installation Instructions Manual

Marine weather & audio receiver with siriusxm for simrad, lowrance, and b&g

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WM-4
WM-4 Marine Weather & Audio Receiver
Installation Instructions
English (en-US)
Date:
08-2019
Copyright © 2019 Navico Holding AS.

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  • Page 1 WM-4 WM-4 Marine Weather & Audio Receiver Installation Instructions English (en-US) Date: 08-2019 Copyright © 2019 Navico Holding AS.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the WM-4 Marine Weather and Audio Receiver Tracking of weather is easier than ever with the WM-4 Receiver for Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G multifunction displays. The WM-4 provides live, up-to-date weather information and forecasting to give you peace of mind,no matter when or how you are using your boat.
  • Page 3: Safety Notices

    This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance and repair Caution: Power supply protection to authorized Navico dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty. When installing this product ensure the power source is adequately protected by means of a suitably-rated...
  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information • Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G specified cables are used. EMC Installation Guidelines • Cables are not cut or extended, unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Note: Where constraints on the installation prevent Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations, any of the above recommendations, always ensure...
  • Page 5: Product Disposal

    Connections to Other Equipment Technical Accuracy Requirement for ferrites on non-Simrad, Lowrance, To the best of our knowledge, the information in this and B&G cables. If your Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G document was correct at the time it was produced. equipment is to be connected to other equipment However, Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G cannot using a cable not supplied by Simrad, Lowrance, and...
  • Page 6: Parts Supplied

    R E C E I V E R M A R I N E ANTENNA AUDIO NETWORK POWER WM-4 Stereo Audio Cable, Item #: 000-14973-001 WM-4 Marine Weather and Audio Receiver WM-4 Power Cable, Item #: 000-14971-001 Item #: 000-1494-001 SMA to SMB Adapter ®...
  • Page 7: Installation Overview

    MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY Installation Overview WM-4 RECEIVER Shown at right is a typical installation InfoLINK overview for the WM-4 Receiver. R E C E I V E R M A R I N E The WM-4 Receiver can be ANTENNA AUDIO...
  • Page 8: Required Additional Components

    Required Additional Components Required for Required for Component / Service SiriusXM Satellite Radio SiriusXM Marine Weather Sirius SRA-50 type-approved antenna Compatible Lowrance, Simrad and B&G multifunction displays GPS receiver — provides position information for your vessel in the weather, chart and radar applications. Some multifunction displays have an internal GPS receiver.
  • Page 9: Cable Identification

    Cable Identification The following is the pin identification for the Network Cable provided with the WM-4 Receiver. SiriusXM Receiver MFD/Network Item #: 000-14972-001 SiriusXM Network Description Description Connector Connector Ethernet RX+ (White/Green) Ethernet TX+ Ethernet RX– (Green) Ethernet TX– Ethernet TX+(White/Orange) Ethernet RX+ Ethernet TX–...
  • Page 10 The following is the pin and wire identification for the Power Cable provided with the WM-4 Receiver. Item #: 000-14971-001 Power Wire Description Description Connector Color Battery + (Switched) Battery + (Switched) Ground - Black Ground - RF Shield Ground...
  • Page 11: Receiver Installation

    WM-4 Receiver Installation Connect the Power Cable The WM-4 Receiver should be connected to a 12 or Select a mounting location for the WM-4 Receiver 24 volt power source, negative ground. that is sheltered from the elements. While the Caution: Some vessels may have a positive ground receiver is water resistant, it should be mounted system.
  • Page 12 • Each unit should have its own dedicated are connecting. If in doubt consult an authorized power cable wired back to the distribution Lowrance, Simrad, or B&G dealer. panel. Connect the Power Cable to the POWER connection of the receiver. Total Length Supply Cable Gauge...
  • Page 13: Connect The Network Cable

    If you are not installing an audio connection, do not remove the water resistant cap that is installed on If your Navico system utilizes a Network Expansion the WM-4 Receiver’s AUDIO connector. Port, connect the cable to the Network Expansion Port.
  • Page 14: Antenna Installation

    Also, determine if the antenna wire will be passed through the mounting surface, or if it will be routed along the surface. If the distance between the antenna and the WM-4 Receiver is more than 25 feet, special cable kits are available.
  • Page 15 Choose a Mounting Option In-Box Mounting Options Surface Mount Antenna secured from the underside of the mounting surface. For mounting surfaces between 1/4” and 1” thick, use the supplied extension shaft. Route antenna cable through the mounting surface. Secure from below mounting surface using the mounting lock washer &...
  • Page 16 Shaft normal vessel motion. Mounting Lock The following accessories are available: Surface Washer • WM-4 SIRIUS SAT WEATHER POWER CABLE Retaining Antenna • WM-4 SIRIUS SAT WEATHER ETHERNET Cable ADAPTER 2. For mounting surfaces greater than 1/4” • WM-4 SIRIUS SAT WEATHER RADIO CABLE thick (up to 1”...
  • Page 17 6. Connect the antenna cable to the 6” antenna 3. Orient the antenna as desired. Place on the lead. mounting surface and take off the antenna 7. Route the antenna cable to the WM-4 Receiver Screws (4) and connect the antenna cable to the SMA Antenna Base Gasket to SMB Adapter.
  • Page 18 Cable Opening 7. Connect the antenna cable to the 6” antenna lead. Base Gasket 8. Route the antenna cable to the WM-4 Receiver and connect the antenna cable to the SMA to SMB Adapter. Connect the adapter to the Pedestal Top Antenna connection of the WM-4 Receiver.
  • Page 19 gasket, and the pedestal top so that the 7. If you are not routing the 6” antenna lead openings for the 4 screws are aligned, and out through the side of the pedestal bottom, use the provided screws to screw them continue with step 9.
  • Page 20 1. Follow installation steps 2a and 2b for the lead. Pedestal Mount. 12. Route the antenna cable to the WM-4 Receiver 2. Place the rubber o-ring over the threads of and connect the antenna cable to the SMA the rail mount and route the 6” antenna lead to SMB Adapter.
  • Page 21: Verify Operation

    Verify Operation • Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activate Power on the system, and the WM-4 Receiver. Verify • By phone: 1-855-SXM-WTHR (1-855-796-9847) that the Power LED light is on (blue), and that the Network LED light is randomly flashing green, which In Canada: indicates normal network traffic.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    The troubleshooting information in this section is for general reference. Consult the documentation that accompanied your system for specific operating instructions and advisory messages that may be displayed. LED Indicator Lights The WM-4 Receiver has two LED indicator lights which show the current state of the receiver. Power LED Network LED...
  • Page 23: Customer Support

    1-844-823-0843 to subscribe. Check Antenna Make sure that the antenna cable (Chek Antenna, is firmly and securely plugged into Waiting To The WM-4 Receiver is connected to CHK Antena, Chek the WM-4 Receiver. Establish the MFD network, but the MFD has Ant)
  • Page 24: Specifications

    The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly WM-4 Receiver approved by Navico Inc. or Sirius XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the Dimensions ....7 in (W) x 3.1 in (H) x 1.7 in (D) FCC Rules.
  • Page 25 WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Copyrights and Trademarks Navico Legal Information Navico® is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS. Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS. Simrad® is used by license from Kongsberg. B&G® is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS.
  • Page 26 You must ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction. Navico product warranties do not cover the installation, removal, or reinstallation of any product.
  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    first purchase’ means the date the product was purchased by the first retail customer; or in the case of a product installed on a new vessel by a Certified/Approved Navico Boat Builder, the date the first retail customer took delivery of the vessel.

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