Part specification...5 Installation...8 Installing the instrument...9 Mount the transducer ...10 3.1.1 Correct location of paddlewheel transducer ...10 3.1.2 Installing the through hull fitting ...11 3.1.3 Run and install the cables...12 3.1.4 Installing instrument to the Server ...13 3.1.5 Installing the transducer direct to the instrument..13 3.1.6 Installing transducer to the Server ...14 First start ...15...
Part specification Items delivered with the Instrument Qty. Description Instrument, FI-30 Speed Instrument Instrument front cover Drill template Operator’s Manual Pin bolts for instrument mounting Nuts for instrument mounting Tube of silicon grease Connection cover 4-pol screw terminal Power cable, red and black, 3 m (9 ft) Extra wire protectors, 0.25 mm (1/100") Extra wire protectors, 0.75 mm (1/32") Log transducer...
Nexus Network. The Server is the ”heart” of your Nexus Network, to which transducers for speed, depth, heading, wind and navigation (GPS, Loran or Decca) are connected. From the Server the single Nexus Network cable transmits power and data to the instruments, which repeat the information sent from the Server, or other FI-30 transducers.
Installation The installation includes 6 major steps: 1. Read the operation manual. 2. Plan where to install the transducers and instruments. 3. Run the cables. 4. Install the transducers and instruments. 5. Take a break and admire your installation. 6. Learn the functions and calibrate your system. Before you begin drilling ...
Installing the instrument Place the adhesive drill template on the desired location for the instrument. Drill the 2 holes using a 5 mm ( saw to machine the clearance hole for the instrument connection socket. Remove the template. Screw the two pinbolts to the instrument Put the instrument in place Screw the two nuts from the back Note! The two nuts must just be tighten by hand...
Mount the transducer 3.1.1 Correct location of paddlewheel transducer Generally the transducer should be placed as far forward as possible along the waterline length and close to the centreline. It is important that the transducer is always in the water, within the whole speed range of the boat.
3.1.2 Installing the through hull fitting 1. Use a 43 mm (1 11/16”) hole cutter to cut through the hull. (See above for correct location). 2. Slide both rubber O-rings on the dummy plug. 3. Generously apply the silicone grease to the exterior of the dummy plug. 4.
Run and install the cables Run the Transducer cable from the transducer or from the Server to the instrument. If you want to cut the Nexus Network cable to length, disconnect 4-pole jack plug and cut the cable. Peel off about 35 mm (1,4") of the cable insulation.
3.1.4 Installing instrument to the Server ll FI-30 instruments are connected directly to the Nexus Network in a daisy chain. They all use the same colour coded 4-pole jack plugs. 3.1.5 Installing the transducer direct to the instrument. If you use the FI-30 speed as a stand alone unit (not in a Nexus Network), the transducer and the power supply are connected direct to the instrument.
3.1.6 Installing transducer to the Server The log transducer are supplied with a connector for quick connection to the server. Screen White Yellow Green...
First start Initialising the instrument Only in a Nexus Network At power on, the instrument will perform a self test. The display will first show all segments, then the software version number and the Nexus Network ID number. At first power on after installation, you will be asked to press SET (PrESkey).
Operation About this manual In this manual each time a push-button is refereed to, the push-button name will appear in bold and CAPITAL letters example PAGE. Unless otherwise stated the push-button presses are momentary. Each time a function is mentioned in the text, it will be in brackets and in the same format, where possible, as displayed, ex.
How to use the push-buttons DAMPENING SIGN FUNCTION CLEAR MINUS 5.2.1 PAGE The PAGE button is used to move the cursor when in edit mode. A press on PAGE moves the cursor in a circular pattern, one step to the right for every press.
5.2.5 Clear / cancel / reset A press on CLEAR, clear digits, cancel alarms or resets the counters. 5.2.6 Calibration To access calibration mode, press and hold SET more than 2 seconds. To return to main-function mode, press SET when the text return (RET) is shown.
SPEED functions SPEED main-function Boat speed through the water. Unit available in knots (KT), km/h (Kh) or miles/h (Mh) (See 7.1.2,C11). SPEED sub-functions 6.2.1 TRIP LOG (TRP) 0-199.99 NM, only displayed in NM. Distance covered from power on. To reset TRIP LOG press CLEAR. 6.2.2 TOTAL LOG (LOG) 0-19999 NM, only displayed in NM.
6.2.8 DEPTH (unit/DPT) Only in Nexus Network Depth from the water surface or the keel depending on calibration setting (See 7.2.3, C22). Unit available in meters (m), feet (FT) or fathoms (FA). (See 7.2.2,C21). The text alternates between the selected (unit) and (DPT).
Calibration To get the most out of your Nexus Network, it is important to carefully calibrate the Network. The calibration values are stored in a non volatile memory. To access calibration mode, press and hold SET more than 2 seconds. To select a calibration code, press MINUS, PLUS and PAGE as required.
If you use the FI-30 Speed stand alone, the following calibration groups are available: Calibration of speed C10 7.1.1 C10 Return (RET) To return to normal mode, press SET. 7.1.2 C11 (Unit KTS) Unit for speed. Knots (KTS), km/h (K/h) or miles/h (m/h). 7.1.3 C12 (1.25 CAL) Calibration value for speed and distance (1.00 - 1.99).
C20, calibration of depth 7.2.1 C20 (RET) To return to normal mode, press SET. 7.2.2 C21 (Unit m) Unit for depth. Metre (m), feet (Ft) or fathoms (FA). 7.2.3 C22 ( - 00.0 ADJ) Calibration of the depth transducer position. This option is used to select whether the displayed water depth is measured from the water level or the keel.
Maintenance and fault finding Maintenance To clean the instrument, use only mild soap solution and rinse with water. Do not use detergents or high pressure washing equipment. At least once a year, check all your connections and apply additional silicon paste at each connection point. Always use the instrument cover for protection, when not in use.
8.2.2 Fault - action 1. Speed and distance functions: No reading ( --- ) - C95 (COG) should be OFF, if no navigator is connected. If wrong speed and distance are displayed, calibrate the unit. For more information, see manual for FI-30 Server. Irregular values: Check the speed damping (SEA), (see 7.1.4).
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