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Kongsberg SIMRAD IS15 Manual

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  • Page 1 IS15 Instrument Wind Manual A L W A Y S T H E F O R E F R O N T T E C H N O L O G Y...
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  • Page 3 IS15 Wind Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for installing and using the analog IS15 Wind and IS15 Tack instruments and the IS15 Wind Transducer (masthead unit). Please take time to read the manual to get a thorough understanding of the operation and system components and their relationship to a complete IS15 instrument system.
  • Page 4 IS15 Wind Manual Document revisions Date Written by Checked by Approved by 131299 180100 110200 100300 091100 191200 080202 230502 Document history Rev. A First edition Rev. B More NMEA connections added. Minor corrections in text. Addendum implemented. Rev. C New addendum on this page Rev.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    IS15 Wind Manual Contents INTRODUCTION ....................5 The Basic IS15 Wind System (W-1)............5 Optional equipment ..................6 OPERATION OF IS15 WIND INSTRUMENT ..........7 General Description..................7 Powering Up....................8 Display backlighting ..................8 LCD Screens....................9 Alarm Sounding ..................12 OPERATION OF THE IS15 TACK..............14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............15 IS15 WIND (IS15 TACK)................15 Instrument Software Information ............17 INSTALLATION ....................19...
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Basic IS15 Wind System (W-1) A basic stand alone Wind System comprises the following: • IS15 Wind instrument w.: Mounting kit, 0,3 m (1’) IS15 (Roblink) Cable and Operator’s Quick Reference Guide (“bridge card”). • IS15 Wind Transducer w.: Mounting accessories, 30 m (99’) mast cable, junction box, 10 m (33’) IS15 (Roblink) Cable and manual.

  • Page 8: Optional Equipment

    IS15 Wind Manual 1.2 Optional equipment • IS15 Cable 2 m (6,5’) P/N 22093728 • IS15 Cable 5 m (16’) P/N 22092548 • IS15 Cable 10 m (33’) P/N 22092027 The cables can be used for extension and/or as cables for NMEA interface to peripheral equipment.

  • Page 9: Operation Of Is15 Wind Instrument

    Operation 2 OPERATION OF IS15 WIND INSTRUMENT Scale LCD Arrow legend Pointer Arrow Right button Left button LCD display 2.1 General Description The display is divided into two sections, the scale with pointer, and the LCD. Both are controlled by the two buttons. The Scale The pointer indicates apparent or true wind angle, depending on the mode selected.

  • Page 10: Powering Up

    IS15 Wind Manual There are three arrows at the top of the LCD indicating what data is being displayed at any one time. The arrow legend is printed on the scale. The right arrow indicates APP for 'Apparent Wind', the left TRUE for 'True Wind', and the center VMG for 'Velocity Made Good'.

  • Page 11: Lcd Screens

    Operation 2.4 LCD Screens Use short presses on the left/right buttons to select the preferred screen as shown below. Screen Display Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 Analog Apparent True wind Apparent True wind True wind wind angle angle wind angle...
  • Page 12 IS15 Wind Manual Screen 4 True Wind Angle and VMG This display is indicated by the left LCD arrow being lit, showing 'True' (Wind Angle). Otherwise similar to the Apparent Wind Angle and VMG display. Screen 5 True Wind Angle and Wind Direction This display is indicated by the left LCD arrow being lit, showing 'True' (Wind Angle), with the LCD showing the wind direction in degrees.
  • Page 13 Operation To change the damping level: 1. Press the button, hold for 2 seconds and release. The display damping screen is shown [d1-d4]. 2. Repeat the above. The figure flashes. 3. Select damping level (d1-d4) by pressing 4. Press the button and hold for 2 seconds to save the setting.

  • Page 14: Alarm Sounding

    IS15 Wind Manual 6. Press the button, hold for 2 seconds and release to save the limit setting. 7. Press the button and hold for 2 seconds to return to the main screen. 2.5 Alarm Sounding Alarms are system wide and all the instruments will sound and flash a warning message.
  • Page 15 Operation True Wind Angle Wind Direction Apparent Wind Angle True Wind Speed Figure 2-2 Apparent / True Wind and Wind Direction 20220752H...

  • Page 16: Operation Of The Is15 Tack

    IS15 Wind Manual 3 OPERATION OF THE IS15 TACK Scale Pointer LCD arrows legend Arrow Right push Left push button button LCD display The IS15 Tack has basically the same functions as IS15 Wind. The difference is the magnified wind angle scale which makes it useful when sailing close hauled or running down wind.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 IS15 WIND (IS15 TACK) True and Apparent Wind Angle Functions Wind Angle Display 0 to 180° (0 to 50° – 130° to 180°) Port / Stbd Wind Angle Resolution 1/3° Wind Angle Damping 4 damping levels (default level 1) True and Apparent Wind Speed Functions Wind Speed Display 0 to 99.9 Knots...
  • Page 18 IS15 Wind Manual Wind data Output via NMEA port General Power Requirement 10,8 to 15,6VDC, 70 mA, (100 mA with max. lighting) Size See Figure 4-1 Weight 225 grams Environmental Protection IP56 from front, IP44 from rear Temperature Range ° °...

  • Page 19: Instrument Software Information

    Technical Specifications 4.2 Instrument Software Information V1R1: Beta version, not used in ordinary production. V1R2: First production version V1R3: Upgraded version with added features. • Trip log replaces sea temperature on first screen of IS15 Combi. • In Locked Course mode the LCD on IS15 Compass has been changed to show deviation in degrees from locked course.
  • Page 20 IS15 Wind Manual Notes! 1. PCB Ass’y with this revision does not accept V1R2 or V1R4 software. 2. V1R6 is backward compatible with V1R2 and V1R4. However, anomalies may be observed if attention is not being paid to the NMEA interface. In systems with mixed software, do not interface NMEA ‘talkers’...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Installation 5 INSTALLATION 5.1 General This section provides detailed information required to successfully install an IS15 Instrument System utilising the IS15 Wind, IS15 Tack and IS15 Wind Transducer unit. It also describes the connection to peripheral equipment and interconnection with other types of IS15 instruments. 5.2 Instrument Head Mounting The instrument head is fully waterproof from the front and can, therefore, be installed on deck or below.
  • Page 22 IS15 Wind Manual 2. Carefully position the self-adhesive template provided on the surface where the display head is to be mounted. 3. Allow sufficient space for the protection cover as shown on the template when instruments are installed adjacent to each other, see Figure 5-2.

  • Page 23: Wind Transducer

    Installation 5.3 Wind Transducer Location The sensor must be mounted in the fore-aft direction, with the sensor forward of the mast so that the wind flow is not affected by the sails. Assembly Counter weight The transducer is supplied with the vane and cups packed separately.

  • Page 24: Cabling

    IS15 Wind Manual 6. When the wand is correctly in position, screw down the collar until it is HAND tight (2). 7. Lock the retaining clip into place (3). Note ! Remove the wand in the reverse order. The cable is easily threaded down the mast if a pull-through cord or mouse has been left for that purpose.
  • Page 25 Installation Use the Roblink Power Cable (P/N 22093587) for supply to connector no. 1. Cut off one of the plugs on the supplied 0,3 m (1’) cable and extend it to the NMEA source using twisted pair cable. Use connector no. 4 for NMEA connection (see Figure 5-9).
  • Page 26 IS15 Wind Manual Figure 5-5 IS15 Instrument system – Cabling diagram 20220752H...
  • Page 27 Installation An example of a fully equipped IS 15 system is shown in Figure 5-5. See also the Interconnection – Principle diagram Figure 6-5 in the IS15 General Manual. Choosing the Cable Routes When routing the cables choose the most direct paths while avoiding the following hazards: •...

  • Page 28: Instrument Head Connections

    IS15 Wind Manual Figure 5-6 Securing connectors to the instrument Make sure that all empty sockets have the protection plugs inserted. Coat the connectors with silicone grease or petroleum jelly. These products will not harm the instrument. 5.5 Instrument head connections Figure 5-7 - Instrument Connections The instrument head has four identical two-pin connector sockets protected by rubber plugs.
  • Page 29 Installation NMEA connections general The NMEA port on the IS15 instruments is unidirectional, i.e. it is Note ! automatically configured for input (listening) or output (talking). Thus you will need a minimum of any two instrument heads to make the system both ‘listen’...
  • Page 30 IS15 Wind Manual Connecting a Simrad Robertson “X” series autopilot NMEA Out This connection will provide wind input to the autopilot. The connection is made to the J3xx Junction Unit Main Board, Terminal RX1+ and RX1-. Observe the color code for correct polarity.

  • Page 31: Wind Transducer Connection

    Installation Connecting to a Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series GPS Plotter NMEA out This will provide the chart plotter also with wind information if the Wind/Tack instruments are part of the IS15 system, see Figure 5-4 and Figure 5-5. (Connect the chart plotter input to the optional instrument in Figure 5-4).

  • Page 32: Is15 Instruments As Nmea Repeaters

    IS15 Wind Manual 2. Refer to section 5.4 and connect one end of the supplied 10 m Roblink cable to one of the Roblink sockets in the Transceiver or to the WIND instrument. 3. Cut the Roblink cable to an appropriate length for connection to the Junction Box.

  • Page 33: Setting-Up

    Setting-Up 6 SETTING-UP 6.1 First Time Turn on Always turn on all NMEA “listeners” and “talkers” connected to the Note ! system before the first time you turn on the IS15 system. This includes turn on after a COMMUNICATION RESET or a MASTER RESET. The system will then automatically configure the IS15 NMEA ports as talkers or listeners.

  • Page 34: Installation And Calibration Menu

    IS15 Wind Manual Installation and Calibration Menu The installation menu is arranged as follows: Screen Display Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Analog Apparent wind Apparent wind Apparent wind Apparent wind angle angle angle angle Digital Illumination bank Wind speed unit VMG to wind unit Wind angle,...
  • Page 35 Setting-Up Screen 1 ILLUM. BANK [bAn.1] The display reads bAn.0 – bAn.2 The IS15 instrument system can have two separate banks of instruments. Setting the lighting level on one display will set all the other displays in that bank to the same level, but will not effect any displays in the other bank.
  • Page 36 IS15 Wind Manual Displayed Velocity Made Good units may be set to Knots, Miles Per Hour or Kilometres Per Hour. (This will be the same as the systems setting for boat speed.) To select the VMG to Wind Unit use the above procedure. The different VMG to Wind units are selected according to the table below.
  • Page 37 Setting-Up Screen 6 SHOP MODE [SHOP] The instrument has a demonstration mode that can be activated by selecting ‘Shop’ On. This function is very useful for dealers when they want to demonstrate the IS15 system or when it is put on display on a show. The Shop Mode is turned off when power is turned off.
  • Page 38 IS15 Wind Manual Notes ! 1. The Roblink must be turned Off when the instrument is used as a single NMEA repeater. However, if more heads are daisy-chained as NMEA repeaters the Roblink must be On. 2. When the Roblink has been turned Off it will not default to ON even after a Master Reset.

  • Page 39: Fault Finding

    Fault Finding 7 FAULT FINDING If the instrument is part of an IS15 instrument system including a Transceiver (IS15 Power Supply or Expander), or if it is connected to another instrument system as a NMEA repeater, then see the IS15 General Manual. General Display and Communications Faults Condition Probable Cause...
  • Page 40 IS15 Wind Manual Wind Display Faults Condition Probable Cause Action There are no Wind The wind transducer Check, and fit the transducer if necessary. Speed or Wind is not fitted to the Check the wind transducer’s Roblink Angle displays, or mast head connector.
  • Page 41 Fault Finding Condition Probable Cause Action The Wind Angle The wind transducer Check the wind transducer’s connections displays are is not connected to to the IS15 Transceiver and to the Junction incorrect. the IS15 Transceiver Box. properly. Check that the wind transducer cable is not damaged.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    IS15 Wind Manual 8 MAINTENANCE 8.1 General Maintenance Do not use any abrasives, chemical cleaners, petrol or diesel to clean this Caution ! unit. The instrument head will require no maintenance apart from occasional cleaning. Use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent).

  • Page 43: Return For Service

    Maintenance 8.4 Return for Service Please ensure that an instrument that is believed to be faulty is correctly installed, the wiring is in good condition and correct, that all connections are secure, and that a correct supply is present at it’s Roblink/power connector. Should the unit have to be returned to your dealer, adequate packing must be used.

  • Page 44: Spare Parts List

    IS15 Wind Manual 9 SPARE PARTS LIST 22092100 IS15 Wind Instrument 22092704 IS15 Wind PROM (programmed) V..R.. 20220794 IS15 Wind/Tack Operator’s Quick Reference Guide 22092142 IS15 Tack Instrument 22092712 IS15 Tack PROM (programmed) V..R.. 20220794 IS15 Wind/Tack Operator’s Quick Reference Guide 22092837 IS15 Mounting kit consisting of: 22084529 Cabinet corners 44165181 Screw 3.5x32...
  • Page 45 Sales and service world-wide SALES AND SERVICE WORLDWIDE (150502) EUROPE MALTA SWEDEN (Recreational) Medcomms Ltd. Simrad AB Maritim Oy AUSTRIA Veneentekijäntie 1 4 Msida Rd. Svalörtsgatan 14 Allroundmarin Gzira GZR03 42668 Västra Frölunda SF 00210 Helsinki Griesfeldstrasse 1 Tel.: +356 21 335521 Tel.: +46 31 69 51 00 Tel: +358 9 681 631 A-2351 Vienna...
  • Page 46 Fax: +51 1 453 7325 Darya Negar Co. CANADA Tel.: +91 484 323 675 Office 2, 1 Floor, URUGUAY Fax: +91 484 323 694 Kongsberg Simrad Bldg. No. 64 Electromaritima Mesotech Ltd. Fatemi Square INDONESIA Uruguaya Ltda. (Maritime Dept.) Teheran...
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  • Page 48 Manufacturer: Simrad Egersund AS P.O. Box 55 N-4379 Egersund Norway Telephone: +47 51 46 20 00 Telefax: +47 51 46 20 01 www.simrad.com A L W A Y S T H E F O R E F R O N T T E C H N O L O G Y...

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