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- Page 1 Manual Simrad IS80 Wind Instrument WI80 English www.simrad-yachting.com A brand by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics...
- Page 2 As we are continuously improving our products we retain the right to make changes to the product and the documentation at any time. Updated manuals are available from our website www.simrad-yachting.com, and are free to download. © Copyright 2008 by Navico Holding AS.
- Page 3 About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the Simrad WI80 Instrument. The manual does not include installation procedures for sensors that can be connected to the system. In this manual, names of modes and keys are written in boldface (e.g.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction ..........5 General information ........5 Instrument layout .........5 2 Installation ..........7 Location of the unit ........7 Panel mounting ..........7 Cable connection and interface .......8 Securing the cables ........9 Interconnecting instruments ......9 3 Operation ..........13 Turning the WI80 on ........13 Using the keys .......... - Page 5 Light bank selection ........23 5 Spare parts ..........25 Spares and auxiliaries ........25 SimNet cables and accessories ..... 25 6 Specifications ........... 27 Technical specifications ........ 27 Dimensional drawing ........28 4 | WI80 Wind indicator...
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Page 6: Introduction
1 Introduction General information The WI80 Instrument presents you with relevant wind information on a combined analog and digital display. Adjustable backlight for night operation is provided as well as adjustable intensity on the LED displays for operation in sunshine. Instrument layout The WI80 display includes bargraph, dial with pointer and LED display. - Page 7 Blank page 6 | Introduction...
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Page 8: Installation
2 Installation Location of the unit The WI80 should be mounted with special regard to the unit’s environmental protection, temperature range and cable length. Refer to the Specifications chapter. Avoid mounting the unit where it is easily exposed to sunlight, as this may unintendedly overheat the unit. Panel mounting The mounting surface must be flat and even to within 0.5 mm. -
Page 9: Cable Connection And Interface
Cable connection and interface Signal input, network and power supply are wired to the enclosed terminal block that is to be plugged in on the rear side. The instrument is delivered with a 0.3 m SimNet cable with a standard SimNet plug in both ends. One plug must be cut off and the wires connected to terminals 3 through 6 according to the color codes shown below. -
Page 10: Securing The Cables
Securing the cables Use the eclosed tie wrap to secure the cables to the instrument. Interconnecting instruments Interconnect a series of instruments by using a SimNet power cable with termination and T-joiners as illustrated below. Instrument 12-24V Supply SimNet Supply (Red disk) SimNet SimNet... - Page 11 Installation setup SimNet, NMEA0183 and Demo mode are selectable inputs on the WI80. After installation, the system must be configured to read the preferred input signal before the instrument is ready for use. MAIN INSTALLATION The Installation MODES SETUP 10 s Setup is accessed MODE as shown in the...
- Page 12 Offset adjustment Any residual error in the apparent wind angle can be adjusted manually by entering an offset angle. A positive value (no sign) indicates starboard offset angle, while an offset angle to port is indicated with negative value (negative sign). The illustration below illustrates the required key presses to offset the angle to 12.1°.
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Page 14: Operation
3 Operation Turning the WI80 on WI80 has no power key, and will be running as long as power is connected. When power is applied to the system the display will indicate the active mode as shown in the table. POINTER MODE Initial... -
Page 15: Selecting Active Display Mode
MODE/ACTION PRESS DISPLAY MODE SETUP MODES Short Go to next main display Go to next Setup mode MODE SETUP 3 sec. Switch to User Setup Switch to main display Select parameter Short Increase light level SELECT Adjust parameter None / 3 sec. -
Page 16: Bargraph
Bargraph The bargraph operates as a releative wind gust indicator. The direction of the wind gust is displayed as shown in the table below. WIND DIRECTION BARGRAPH 1 lit diode per 1m/s increased wind speed, starting from the right side, max 10 diodes are lit 30°... -
Page 17: Backlighting
Backlighting The backlighting is adjusted by pressing the Light key SELECT when the instrument is in normal operation. Current light setting will be indicated with the right LED digit. The light setting affects the diodes, the digital display and the backlight as shown in the table: LIGHT LEVEL DIODES AND DISPLAY BACKLIGHT... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance The IS80 instruments are “repair by replacement” units, and the operator is therefore required to perform only a very limited amount of preventive maintenance. If the unit requires any form of cleaning, use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). It is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and hydrocarbons such as diesel, petrol etc. -
Page 19: Operation Flow Chart
Operation flow chart 18 | Operation... -
Page 20: Changing The Default Settings
4 Changing the default settings General The factory default MAIN USER settings may all be MODES SETUP changed in the User - DISPLAY setup, accessed DAMPING as shown in the - WIND illustration. SPEED ALARM - RELATIVE Detailed illustrations MODE MODE - WIND SHIFT - TRUE... -
Page 21: Wind Speed Alarm
Wind speed alarm The wind speed alarm setting defines the maximum wind speed limit before an alarm is activated. The alarm is acknowledged by a short press on one of the keys. The range is defined by the selected speed unit: SPEED UNIT RANGE 000 - 031... -
Page 22: Wind Shift Alarm
Wind shift alarm Observe the dot after the “A”. The wind shift alarm will monitor the wind angle. The reference angle is set when the alarm is turned on, and reset to present wind angle when an alarm is acknowledged by a short press on one of the keys. Range: 0 - 90°... -
Page 23: Speed Units
Speed units Selection used to define which unit used for measuring wind speed. Active speed unit is indicated by a lit diode in the display. SPEED UNIT KM/H BEAU km/h BEAU Default value: SPd1 = m/s The illustration shows required key presses for changing speed units from m/s to mph. -
Page 24: Light Bank Selection
LIGHT BANK POINTER BEEPS Simrad Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 None Default value: Simrad MAIN USER MODES SETUP SELECT - DISPLAY DAMPING MODE - WIND SPEED SETUP... - Page 25 Blank page 24 | Changing the default settings...
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Page 26: Spare Parts
5 Spare parts Spares and auxiliaries Part no. Description 27107531 WI80 instrument head Mounting kit including: - 4 screws - 6 corners - 1 terminal block 22098495 NMEA0183 Interface cable 2.5 m (8’) SimNet cables and accessories Part. no. Description 24005829 0.3 m (1’) SimNet cable (SDC:0.3M) 24005837... - Page 27 Part. no. Description SimNet cable to Micro–C male 24005729 Cable that connects a SimNet product to a NMEA2000 network SimNet cable to Micro-C female cable that 24006199 connects a NMEA2000 product to SimNet 24006363 SimNet cable, 5.5 m (18’), with 1 plug 26 | Spare parts...
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Page 28: Specifications
6 Specifications Technical specifications Power supply ........12/24V DC (+30%, -10%) Power consumption ............< 5W SimNet network load ............1 NL Input signals: NMEA2000/SimNet ........1 can channel NMEA0183: ......1 optoisolated RS485 channel Input mode selection: ......NMEA2000/SimNet, NMEA0183, Demo mode NMEA0183 to SimNet converter: ....When NMEA0183 is selected Weight: ............ -
Page 29: Dimensional Drawing
Dimensional drawing 21 mm [0.83"] 47 mm [1.86"] 172 mm [6.78"] 10 mm [0.37"] 152 mm [5.98"] 136 mm [5.35"] 28 | Specifications...
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