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WIB4S
concerning Software-Version 1.0.x
NAVTEX receiver for 518kHz in English language and for 490kHz in national
language
Sea weather receiver of the German weather service at 147,3kHz
Barograph
This manual contains important information for correct using of this device.
Please read the manual carefully before start up.
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- Page 1 User Manual WIB4S concerning Software-Version 1.0.x NAVTEX receiver for 518kHz in English language and for 490kHz in national language Sea weather receiver of the German weather service at 147,3kHz Barograph This manual contains important information for correct using of this device.
- Page 2 (temporarily or permanent). Therefore no liability for availability and correctness of the indicated messages are taken over. In particular no liability for possible damages resulting from use of the WIB4S and information of this manual will be taken over.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
RTC Buffer Batterie......................19 Specifications........................19 Warranty..........................19 Appendix NAVTEX Stations....................20 Scope of delivery The following parts belong to the scope of delivery of the WIB2S: 1 x WIB4S, • 1 x USB cable, • 2 x fastening screws, • 1 x retaining brackets, •... -
Page 4: Introduction
On the device display only the air pressure of the last two days can be seen. The device can be connected to the PC via an USB interface. The data of the WIB4S will be displayed by a comfortable Windows software. The software is working with the operating systems Windows XP, Vista and 7. -
Page 5: Handling
Handling The WIB4S is handled by five keys. Press the power key ( ) to switch the device on or off. In order to switch off, the power key must be pressed during approx. 3 seconds. -
Page 6: Menu Overview
Menu Overview The menu of the WIB4S is constructed as follows: DWD GERMAN WEATHER REPORT NORTH/BALTIC SEA REPORT GERMAN NORTH/BALTIC SEA COAST WEATHER REPORT MEDITERRANEAN SEA FORECAST NORTH SEA (5 DAYS) FORECAST BALTIC SEA (5 DAYS) FORECAST MEDITERRANEAN SEA (5 DAYS) FORECAST EASTERN ATLANTIC (5 DAYS) FORECAST NORWEG./BALTIC SEA (2 DAYS) - Page 7 NAVTEX 518KHZ (ENGLISH) ALL MESSAGES NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS WEATHER WARNINGS ICE REPORTS SEARCH AND RESCURE INFORMATIONS WEATHER FORECASTS PILOT SERVICE MESSAGES ELEC. NAVAID MESSAGES REMAINING MESSAGES NAVTEX 490KHZ (NATIONAL) ALL MESSAGES NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS WEATHER WARNINGS ICE REPORTS SEARCH AND RESCURE INFORMATIONS WEATHER FORECASTS PILOT SERVICE MESSAGES ELEC.
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Page 8: Dwd Messages
In the DWD menu an overview of the different message types is shown: By selecting a message type from the menu the corresponding message appears. If a selected message is not available in then memory of the WIB4S you see the note: NO MESSAGE AVAILABLE. -
Page 9: Navtex Messages
NAVTEX 490KHZ (NATIONAL) (national messages) in the main menu. An overview of the different message types is shown. The number behind the message types indicates the number of messages of the corresponding type stored in the WIB4S. Old messages are deleted automatically after two days uptime. - Page 10 By selecting a message from the message list, the contents of the message appears on the display. With the cursor keys ▲ and ▼ the messages can be scrolled up and down.Characters, which were not received correctly, will be shown by the WIB4S as an underline (_).
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Page 11: Barograph
To choose the DWD frequency, please choose the menu item SELECT DWD FREQUENCY in the main menu. Use the keys ▲ and ▼ to select a DWD frequency an der key ► to activate it. The WIB4S is also able to select the best frequency automatically. Use therefor the menu items AUTOMATIC GERMAN or AUTOMATIC ENGLISCH for German or Englisch weather messages. -
Page 12: Station List
Station List To view the station list, please select in the main menu the menu entries SETTINGS→STATION LIST 518KHZ for international and SETTINGS→STATION LIST 490KHZ for national NAVTEX messages. The station list is used to hide undesirable NAVTEX stations. To hide a station, please select the corresponding station key with the keys ▲ and ▼. Then the station can be deactivated and activated with the key ►. -
Page 13: Set Clock
In the Set Clock dialog you can set time and date of the clock in the WIB4S. Please, select the field to be changed with the key ►. The value of the field can be changed with the keys ▲... -
Page 14: Set Display Contrast
Set Display Contrast To reach the Display Contrast menu please choose the menu entries SETTINGS→ DISPLAY CONTRAST in the main menu. the adjustment of the display contrast is possible with the keys ▲ and ▼. With the key ◄ you will return to the menu Settings. Set Display Backlight By selecting the menu item DISPLAY BACKLIGHT in the menu SETTINGS the adjustment of the afterglow time of the display backlighting is possible with the... -
Page 15: Set Screensaver
(height of the device above sea level) in 5 meter steps is possible with the keys ▲ and ▼. With correctly justified barometer height the WIB4S displays the air pressure referred to sea level. The adjustment range of the barometer altitude is between 0 and 1000 meter. -
Page 16: Calibrate Barometer
Calibrate Barometer The typical long term stability of the air pressure sensor of the WIB4S is -1 hPa/year. Every year the displayed air pressure sinks by approx. 1 hPa. You can correct this by calibrating the device. You need a reference air pressure referred on sea level. The baromter altitude must be adjusted correctly before calibration. -
Page 17: Set Language
By selecting the menu item LANGUAGE in the menu SETTINGS the adjustment of the menu language of the WIB4S is possible with the keys ▲ and ▼. At present the WIB4S supports the languages German and English. The following list contains the path to the language settings in all supported languages: EINSTELLUNGEN→SPRACHE... -
Page 18: System Information
The system information shows the firmware version and the serial number of the device. Software You can also use your PC to read the data of the WIB4S. The software appropriate is included in the scope of supply of the WIB4S. The software is working with the operating systems Windows XP, Vista and 7. -
Page 19: Rtc Buffer Batterie
RTC Buffer Batterie The WIB4S is equipped with an internal clock (RTC) which is buffered with a 3V lithium battery. If the clock does not work properly, the lithium battery must be changed. Wasted batteries must be disposed properly and do not belong in the domestic waste. -
Page 20: Appendix Navtex Stations
Appendix NAVTEX Stations A list of the NAVTEX stations for Navarea 1 (North Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic Sea), Navarea 2 (Atlantic East) and Navarea 3 (Mediterranean Sea) can be seen below. A liability for the correctness and completeness of the following entries cannot be taken over. - Page 21 NAVAREA 2 - Atlantic East 518 kHz (international) Code Station Latitude Longitude Time (UTC) Corsen (FRA) 48° 28' N 05° 03' E 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00 Couna (ESP) 42° 54' N 09° 16' W 00:30, 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 20:30 Horta (AZR) 38°...
- Page 22 Code Station Latitude Longitude Time (UTC) Cagliari (ITA) 39° 13' N 09° 14' E 03:10, 07:10, 11:10, 15:10, 19:10, 23:10 Trieste (ITA) 45° 40' N 13' 45' E 03:20, 07:20, 11:20, 15:20, 19:20, 23:20 Augusta (ITA) 37° 14' N 15° 14' E 03:30, 07:30, 11:30, 15:30, 19:30, 23:30 La Garde (FRA) 43°...
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