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  • Page 1 IS15 Instruments General 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 General Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing a Simrad IS15 Instrument System using the digital IS15 Combi and IS15 Multi instruments, the analog IS15 Compass instrument and the IS15 Transceiver with speed and depth transducers.
  • Page 4 IS15 General Manual Document revisions Date Written by Checked by Approved by 131299 180100 110200 100300 021100 181200 300301 290801 180402 Document history Rev. A First edition Rev. B More NMEA connections added. Missing information on Wind Speed Damping and True Wind Speed Alarm implemented. Minor corrections in text and editing.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    IS15 General Manual Contents 1 INTRODUCTION.................... 5 1.1 The Basic IS15 System................5 1.2 Equipment supplied ................... 6 2 OPERATION OF THE IS15 COMBI INSTRUMENT........ 9 2.1 General Description................... 9 2.2 Powering Up....................9 2.3 Display backlighting.................. 9 2.4 Display Screens ..................10 2.5 Screen Group 1: Depth, Speed, Trip Log..........
  • Page 6 IS15 General Manual 5.5 Instrument Software Information ............54 5.6 Display head and Transceiver dimensions ..........57 5.7 Transducer dimensions................58 6 INSTALLATION ................... 61 6.1 General ....................61 6.2 Mounting of Instrument Head ..............61 6.3 System layout ..................63 6.4 IS15 Transceiver Mounting..............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Basic IS15 System A basic stand alone IS15 SDT-1 (tri-data) system is shown in Figure 1-1. It comprises: • IS15 Combi instrument head • IS15 Transceiver • Speed/temperature and Depth transducers. More instrument heads may be added to the system by using single cables in a “daisy chain”.

  • Page 8: Equipment Supplied

    IS15 General Manual The IS15 Instrument System uses a single cable to carry power and data between the IS15 Transceiver and the instruments. The transfer of power and data is made by a proprietary data link called Roblink. Interface to peripheral equipment is made on NMEA 0183 format, the marine industry standard.
  • Page 9 Introduction • IS15 Expander (P/N 22092431) IS15 Expander is an upgraded version of the IS15 Transceiver. In addition to electronics for depth sounding and speed/ temperature transducers it offers two NMEA I/O ports and the capability of driving 8 instrument heads. Further instructions on how to connect the instruments and peripheral equipment are found in this manual.
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  • Page 11: Operation Of The Is15 Combi Instrument

    Operation of IS15 Combi 2 OPERATION OF THE IS15 COMBI INSTRUMENT Screen group Screen group reverse button advance button Upper screen section Middle screen Display section Lower screen Screen advance section button/illumination Screen reverse control button Reset button 2.1 General Description The instrument is operated by five buttons.

  • Page 12: Display Screens

    IS15 General Manual 2.4 Display Screens The Table of Display Screens The display screens of the COMBI instrument are arranged in a ‘table’ as per below. The table consists of a number of screen groups, each group being a logical collection of useful screens. To access the screens you move ‘up’...
  • Page 13 Operation of IS15 Combi Screen Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 Screen 6 Screen 7 Group Depth Depth Trim speed Shallow Group 1 alarm status Boat speed Depth Boat speed Deep alarm status Trip Log Sea Temp. Average Anchor speed...
  • Page 14 IS15 General Manual Figure 2-2 Access of sub- screen(s) 20220760I...

  • Page 15: Screen Group 1: Depth, Speed, Trip Log

    Operation of IS15 Combi 2.5 Screen Group 1: Depth, Speed, Trip Log There are five screens in this group (all have one or more sub screens). Screen 1 DEPTH BOAT SPEED TRIP LOG • The upper screen section displays ‘DEPTH’, unit (e.g. ‘mtrs’) and the depth value.
  • Page 16 IS15 General Manual Note ! When the sounder is turned off, the display will show OFF instead of the depth reading. Follow the instructions in Figure 2-2 to access the depth sounder ON/OFF screen. With the ON-screen flashing select OFF and return to Screen 1 as per instructions.
  • Page 17 Operation of IS15 Combi Screen 3 has three sub-screens, similar to screen 1. Refer to pages 13 and 14. To Reset the Trim Speed The Trim Speed may be reset at any time, as per below: • Select either of the two display screens that show Trim Speed.
  • Page 18 IS15 General Manual Screen 5 SHALLOW ALARM DEEP ALARM ANCHOR ALARM The screen shows the setting of the alarm limits and whether the alarms are activated or not (On/Off). The alarms can be set to ON or OFF at any time. Screen 5 has five sub screens.

  • Page 19: Screen Group 2: Wind

    Operation of IS15 Combi 2.6 Screen Group 2: Wind There are three screens in this group. Screen 1 APPARENT WIND ANGLE APPARENT WIND SPEED • The upper screen section displays ‘APPARENT WIND’ • The middle screen section displays a wind direction icon and the apparent wind angle value.
  • Page 20 IS15 General Manual True Wind Speed Alarm limit Refer to Figure 2-2, page 12 to set the wind speed alarm limit (0- 99 knots). Screen 3 WIND DIRECTION The screen displays the Wind Direction in degrees and the unit (‘T’rue or ‘M’agnetic). Refer to page 20. Screen 3 has a sub screen for setting the magnetic variation.

  • Page 21: Screen Group 3: Vmg

    Operation of IS15 Combi 2.7 Screen Group 3: VMG There are three screens in this group. Screen 1 VELOCITY MADE GOOD (VMG) TO WIND BOAT SPEED APPARENT WIND ANGLE • The upper screen section displays ‘VMG’, the VMG to wind value and the unit (e.g.

  • Page 22: Screen Group 4: Nav(Igation)

    IS15 General Manual Screen 3 VELOCITY MADE GOOD (VMG) TO WIND APPARENT WIND SPEED APPARENT WIND ANGLE The upper screen section displays ‘VMG’ as on Screen 1. The middle screen section displays ‘WIND APP.’, apparent wind speed value and the unit (e.g. ‘kts’). The lower screen section displays ‘WIND APP.’, a wind direction icon and the apparent wind angle value.
  • Page 23 Operation of IS15 Combi MAG. VARIATION The IS15 instruments automatically read the Magnetic Variation compensation from a connected GPS. The compensation is presented on the screen. You are not allowed to adjust the compensation from the GPS. If you press the button and hold for 2 seconds the screen just flashes AUTO and returns to show the compensation from the GPS.
  • Page 24 IS15 General Manual Note ! The direction to the track line may not be the direction to steer directly to the Waypoint, but may be important for safety reasons; for instance, if the track passes close to shoals, or a restricted area.

  • Page 25: Screen Group 5: Time Log

    Operation of IS15 Combi UTC offset Screen 3 has a sub screen for setting of the UTC offset. To change the UTC offset follow the procedure in Figure 2-2, page 12. It can be changed in steps of 30 minutes. Screen 7 POSITION •...
  • Page 26 IS15 General Manual Screen 2 RACE TIME RACE LOG LOCAL TIME • The upper section displays ‘RACE TIME’ as on Screen 1. • The middle screen section displays ‘RACE’ (log), the distance and the unit, ‘nm’ or ‘km’. • The lower screen section displays ‘LOCAL’ (time) and hours:minutes:seconds.
  • Page 27 Operation of IS15 Combi 5 minutes BEEP (3 minutes if 3-6 timer selected) 1 minute BEEP BEEP 30 seconds BEEP BEEP BEEP 5 seconds BEEP 4 seconds BEEP 3 seconds BEEP 2 seconds BEEP 1 second BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP → → → → GO To Freeze the Race Timer The Race Timer may be frozen and restarted at any time that it is running, before or after the start of a race, as below:...
  • Page 28 IS15 General Manual Screen 3 CUMULATIVE LOG TRIP LOG PASSAGE TIME • The upper screen section displays ‘LOG’, the cumulative log value and the units, ‘nm’ or ‘km’. The cumulative log is the total distance traveled by the vessel. It can only be reset by a Master Reset.

  • Page 29: Alarm Sounding

    Operation of IS15 Combi 2.10 Alarm Sounding The alarm is system wide and all the instruments will sound and flash a warning message. If there is an external alarm connected then this will be sounded at the same time (only if an IS15 Expander is part of the system). To cancel a sounding alarm press any button on any of the instrument displays.
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  • Page 31: Operation Of Is15 Multi Instrument

    Operation of IS15 Multi 3 OPERATION OF IS15 MULTI INSTRUMENT Screen group Screen group reverse button advance button Display Screen reverse Screen advance button button/illumination control Reset button 3.1 General Description The instrument is operated by the five buttons. By pressing one of the arrow buttons you can move up, down, or sideways through the selection of display screens that are available.

  • Page 32: Display Screens

    IS15 General Manual 3.4 Display Screens The Table of Display Screens The data screens of the MULTI instrument are arranged in a ‘table’ as per below. The table consists of a number of screen groups, each group being a logical collection of useful screens. To access the screens you move ‘up’...
  • Page 33 Operation of IS15 Multi Notes ! 1. If data is not available then “---” will be displayed in place of data on the appropriate screen(s). 2. Some of the main screens have (concealed) sub-screens attached for added information and user settings. Sub-screens (- setup -) The diagram on the next page shows the sub-screen matrix, how to select a sub-screen and how to change a setting.
  • Page 34 IS15 General Manual Figure 3-2 Access of sub-screen(s) 20220760I...

  • Page 35: Screen Group 1: Depth

    Operation of IS15 Multi 3.5 Screen Group 1: Depth There are five screens in this group: Screen 1 DEPTH • The upper screen section displays ‘DEPTH’ and the data unit, e.g. ‘MTRS’. An arrow indicates a rising (↑) or falling (↓) bottom.
  • Page 36 IS15 General Manual Screen 2 SEA TEMPERATURE • The upper screen section displays ‘SEA’ and the temperature unit, e.g. ‘°C’. • The lower screen section displays the sea temperature reading. Screen 2 has no sub-screens. Screen 3 SHALLOW ALARM • The upper screen section displays ‘SHAL’, the depth that the Shallow Alarm is set to and the depth unit, such as ‘M’...

  • Page 37: Screen Group 2: Speed

    Operation of IS15 Multi Deep Alarm limit Refer to Figure 3-2 to set the Deep Alarm limit. Screen 5 ANCHOR ALARM STATUS • The upper screen section displays ‘ANCH ALRM’. • The lower screen section displays the Anchor Alarm status; ‘ON’...
  • Page 38 IS15 General Manual Screen 2 TRIM SPEED • The upper screen section always displays ‘TRIM’, a sign ‘+’ or ‘–‘ showing increasing or decreasing speed, and the trim speed unit, e.g. ‘KTS’. • The lower screen section displays the trim speed reading. The Trim Speed is the difference in speed between the present boat speed and the target speed.

  • Page 39: Screen Group 3: Wind

    Operation of IS15 Multi Screen 5 BOAT AVERAGE SPEED • The upper screen section displays ‘BOAT AVG’ and the Average Speed unit, e.g. ‘KTS’. • The lower screen section displays the Average Speed reading. The Average Speed is calculated as the distance covered by the boat since power up or when the passage time was last reset, divided by the passage time.
  • Page 40 IS15 General Manual Screen 3 TRUE WIND ANGLE • The upper screen section displays ‘TRUE WIND°’ and a wind direction icon. • The lower screen section displays the True Wind Angle reading. Screen 3 has a sub-screen for setting the wind damping. Refer to screen 4.

  • Page 41: Screen Group 4: Nav 1

    Operation of IS15 Multi Screen 5 has a sub-screen for setting the magnetic variation. Refer to page 40 Refer to notes 1-4 on page 18. Note ! 3.8 Screen Group 4: Nav 1 There are six screens in this group. Only screen 3 has a sub- screen.

  • Page 42: Screen Group 5: Nav 2

    IS15 General Manual Screen 4 DISTANCE TO WAYPOINT • The upper screen section displays ‘DIST TO WP’ and the unit, e.g. ‘NM’. • The lower screen section displays the reading of the distance to the waypoint. Screen 5 TIME TO GO •...
  • Page 43 Operation of IS15 Multi MAG. VARIATION The IS15 instruments automatically read the Magnetic Variation compensation message from connected GPS. compensation is presented on the screen. You are not allowed to adjust the compensation from the GPS. If you press the button and hold for 2 seconds the screen just flashes AUTO and returns to show the compensation from the GPS.

  • Page 44: Screen Group 6: Race

    IS15 General Manual 3.10 Screen Group 6: Race There are three screens in this group: Screen 1 RACE TIME • The upper screen section displays ‘RACE TIME’. • The lower screen section normally displays the Race Timer start time. See Note 1 below. Screen 1 has a sub-screen for selecting Race Timer (5-10 min.

  • Page 45: Screen Group 7: Log

    Operation of IS15 Multi To Freeze the Race Timer See page 25. To Reset the Race Timer and Race Log The Race Timer may be stopped and reset at any time that it is running, before or after the start of a race, as below: 1.

  • Page 46: Alarm Sounding

    IS15 General Manual To Reset the Trip Log to Zero The Trip Log may be reset together with the Passage Time, Average speed and Max. Speed at any time, as below: 1. Select the Trip Log screen. 2. Press the RESET button and hold for 2 seconds. This will reset the Trip log, Passage Time, Average Speed and Max.

  • Page 47: Operation Of Is15 Compass Instrument

    Operation of IS15 Compass 4 OPERATION OF IS15 COMPASS INSTRUMENT Pointer Scale LCD Arrow Legend Arrow Right button Left button LCD display 4.1 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 scale indicates heading in degrees and the four main bearings N, S, E, W.

  • Page 48: Powering Up

    IS15 General Manual The Buttons A given press on any of the two buttons will change the mode from ‘Heading’ to ‘Locked Course’ mode and vice versa. The left button is used to enter set-up and installation screens. The right button sets the lighting level. When in a set-up or installation screen both buttons are used to change settings.
  • Page 49 Operation of IS15 Compass Magnetic variation [Var] This is a sub-screen to the Heading display. The IS15 instruments automatically read the Magnetic Variation compensation message from connected GPS. compensation is presented on the screen. You are not allowed to adjust the compensation from the GPS. If you press the button and hold for 2 seconds the screen just flashes AUtO and returns to show VAr.

  • Page 50: Alarm Sounding

    IS15 General Manual If you want to change the set course apply short presses on the button to set the next course to steer to port or starboard respectively. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter the new setting.

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS See page 56 for NMEA information. 5.1 IS15 Combi and IS15 Multi Speed Functions 0 to 99.9 Knots Speed Display Speed Units/Resolution Knots, mph or km/h / 0.1 speed units Speed Damping 3 damping levels + 0=off Average Speed From Power On or passage time reset Maximum speed...
  • Page 52 IS15 General Manual True and Apparent Wind Speed Functions Wind Speed Units Knots, m/s, km/h or Beaufort Scale Wind Speed Display 0 to 99.9 Wind Speed Units Wind Speed Resolution 0.1 Wind Speed Units Wind Speed Damping Linked to wind angle damping True Wind Speed Alarms On/Off Control, one adjustable alarm limit Velocity Made Good (VMG) Functions...
  • Page 53 Technical Specifications Waypoint Functions Waypoint Identity 13 Alpha-Numeric characters Waypoint Bearings 0 to 359° (True or Magnetic) Waypoint Bearing 1° Resolution Waypoint Distance 0 to 999 Log Units Waypoint Distance 1, 0.1 or 0.01 Log Units as appropriate (4 digits) Resolution Navigation Functions Cross Track Error (XTE)

  • Page 54: Is15 Compass

    IS15 General Manual 5.2 IS15 Compass Heading Functions Heading Display (Digital) 0 to 359° Heading Resolution 1° Heading Display (Analog) 0 to 359,9° Heading Resolution 1/6° Heading Reference True or Magnetic North Heading Lock Direction to steer on digital display. Course to Steer Settable on digital display Direction to steer on digital display.

  • Page 55: Is15 Expander

    Technical Specifications Speed/temp transducer, TB2 Pulse rate 4.8 Hz/knot Power supply TB1 10.8 –15.6V 5.4 IS15 Expander General Power Requirement 10.8-15.6V, max 20 W Size Refer to Figure 5-2 IS15 Transceiver Dimensions Weight 0.4 kg Environmental Rating IP44 ° ° Temperature Range Operating: 0 C to 55...

  • Page 56: Instrument Software Information

    IS15 General Manual 5.5 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 57 Technical Specifications • Two new screens in the Installation Menu Group 8, Rudder. Screen 1 shows rudder angle offset and screen 2 shows rudder angle source. • New Setup screen for Depth damping in Screen group 1. • Default depth offset change from –0.3 m to 0.0 m. •...
  • Page 58 NMEA messages and data overview for IS15 Remarks: Message ident. Compass_Data Compass heading, M Compass heading, T Rudder_Data Rudder angle Wind_Data Apparent wind angle Instruments V1R5 onwards, Expander V1R2 Apparent wind speed onwards, also transmits MWV with true wind. Depth_Data Depth ref transducer 1 2 2 1: normal priority, 2:higher priority...

  • Page 59: Display Head And Transceiver Dimensions

    Technical Specifications 5.6 Display head and Transceiver dimensions 30 mm [1,18"] 85 mm Dia [3,35"]. 9 mm (Panel cut-out) [0,35"] 21 mm 110 mm [4,33"] 32 mm [0,83"] [1,26"] Figure 5-1 IS15 Display Head Dimensions Figure 5-2 IS15 Transceiver Dimensions 20220760I...

  • Page 60: Transducer Dimensions

    IS15 General Manual 5.7 Transducer dimensions Ø 75 mm Ø 75 mm 14 mm 2"-12 UN 2"-12 UN threads threads 89 mm 89 mm Ø 51 mm Ø 51 mm 5 mm 5 mm Ø 75 mm Ø 75 mm Figure 5-4 Figure 5-3 P17 Depth Transducer...
  • Page 61 Technical Specifications Ø79 mm Ø78 mm 35 mm 35 mm 2"-20 UN 2"-12 UN threads threads 90 mm 90 mm Ø 51 mm flange nut Ø 51 mm isolation 11 mm washer isolation bushing 14 mm 5 mm 6 mm Ø...
  • Page 62 IS15 General Manual M22 x 1.5 threads 127 mm Ø 38 mm 29 mm Ø 62 mm 79 mm Figure 5-10 SS505 Depth Transducer Ø 79 mm 2"-12 UN threads 134 mm Ø 51 mm 27 mm 140 mm Figure 5-12 P52 Tri-ducer Figure 5-11 B744V Tri-ducer 20220760I...

  • Page 63: Installation

    Installation 6 INSTALLATION 6.1 General This section provides detailed information required to successfully install an IS15 Instrument System utilising the IS15 Combi, IS15 Multi and IS15 Compass instruments. It also describes the interconnection with an IS15 Wind System and the connection to peripheral equipment.
  • Page 64 IS15 General Manual 3. Allow sufficient space for the protection cover as shown on the template when instruments are installed adjacent to each other. 4. Drill a small pilot hole first, and then check the location on the other side of the panel or bulkhead to confirm suitability. 5.

  • Page 65: System Layout

    Installation 6.3 System layout Basic SDT-1 System IS15 Combi SIMRAD NMEA from GPS/Chart plotter 10 m (33') Denotes Roblink cable with connector IS15 Transceiver Optional extra Supply 10,8-15,6VDC Circuit breaker 10 m (33') 10 m (33') Depth Speed/temp transducer transducer Figure 6-3 IS15 Combi (Tri-data) System layout The SDT-1 system is capable of displaying Speed, Depth and Temperature on a single IS15 Combi instrument head.

  • Page 66: Is15 Transceiver Mounting

    IS15 General Manual SDT-2 System IS15 Multi IS15 Multi SIMRAD SIMRAD 0.3m (1') NMEA input from GPS/Chart plotter 10 m (33') Output on NMEA to autopilot and Chart plotter Denotes Roblink IS15 cable with connector Transceiver Supply 10,8-15,6VDC Optional extra Circuit breaker 10 m (33') 10 m (33')

  • Page 67: Transducers

    Installation 6.5 Transducers Follow carefully the instructions that come with the speed/temp. and depth transducers. Mounting Guidelines Depth Transducers • The main source of the vessel generated noise is the propeller. • The deeper the transducer projects the lower the risk of aerated water.

  • Page 68: Cabling

    IS15 General Manual 6.6 Cabling Figure 6-5 Interconnection – Principle diagram Choosing the Cable Routes After you have decided on the system and mounted the components of the IS15 System, the next step is to route the cables between the various parts of the system and to the power supply.
  • Page 69 Installation INSTR. #1 INSTR. #7 SIMRAD SIMRAD 30m (99') Max 7 instrument heads IS15 Total length of all Roblink cables, max. 30 m (99') TRANSCEIVER INSTR. #1 INSTR. #7 SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD 30m (99') Max 7 instrument heads IS15 Total length of all Roblink TRANSCEIVER cables, max.

  • Page 70: Instrument Head Connections

    IS15 General Manual Securing the connectors It is recommended that for extra security you secure the connectors with the enclosed self-tapping screws. Figure 6-7 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.

  • Page 71: Nmea Connections

    Installation Interconnections Connection between the instrument head and the IS15 Transceiver is made by the 10 m (33’) Roblink cable supplied with the Transceiver. Connect the Roblink cable between one of the three Roblink sockets on the IS15 Transceiver and the PWR-ROBLINK socket (1) on the display head.
  • Page 72 IS15 General Manual Connecting a Simrad Robertson “X” series autopilot NMEA Out This connection will provide speed and depth input to the autopilot. The connection is made to the J3xx Junction Unit Main Board, Terminal RX1+ and RX1-. If an IS15 Wind Transducer is connected to the system, wind information will also be transferred to the autopilot.
  • Page 73 Installation Connecting a Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series GPS Plotter NMEA out This will provide the chart plotter with speed, depth, temperature and wind information. NMEA in This will provide navigational data to the instrument system. Figure 6-12 Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series connection Note ! Even if the NMEA input is automatically polarized on the IS15 instruments, it may be necessary to interchange the wires from...
  • Page 74 IS15 General Manual Figure 6-13 Connection to Figure 6-14 Connection to AP12H/AP14H Autopilot AP12R/AP14R Autopilot RFC35N (NMEA) and RFC35R (Rate) Compass connection Figure 6-15 Connection to RFC35N and RFC35R Compasses Read the wiring instructions that comes with the RFC35R Rate Note ! Compass.

  • Page 75: Is15 Transceiver

    Installation 6.9 IS15 Transceiver This unit contains the depth and the speed/temperature electronics. The power supply (battery) and the transducers are connected to the unit. The unit has three Roblink connectors for instrument heads and wind transducer. Speed/temp transducer and depth transducer are hard-wired to plug-in screw terminals on the PCB (pwr terminal is fixed).
  • Page 76 IS15 General Manual Figure 6-17 Depth Transducer connections Figure 6-18 Speed/Temp Transducer connections Power connection There is no power cable supplied for the Transceiver. Use a cable with minimum wire gauge of 1.5mm (AWG14). The outer diameter should be 10 mm (0,4”) to ensure a tight fit through the gasket.

  • Page 77: Is15 Instruments As Nmea Repeaters

    Installation 6.10 IS15 Instruments as NMEA repeaters Figure 6-20, Figure 6-21 and Figure 6-22 are examples of how IS15 instruments can be used as NMEA repeaters. Depth, speed and temperature can be displayed when connected to a Simrad CEXX Chart plotter/Echo sounder or CAXX Multifunction radar.
  • Page 78 IS15 General Manual Figure 6-19 IS15 Instrument system – Cabling diagram 20220760I...
  • Page 79 Installation Wind SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD Transducer (Special) Roblink Power Cable. 30m (100') 0.3m (1') 0.3m (1') 10m (33') 2,5m (8') 12V Supply Junction box (mast foot) Simrad CE-Type Autopilot Chart Plotter/ J3000X Echo Sounder Junction or CA Multi- function radar Unit Roblink cable with connector Optional extra...
  • Page 80 IS15 General Manual SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD Wind Transducer 30m (100'). Junction box (mast foot) 0.3m (1'). 0.3m (1'). 0.3m (1'). 0.3m (1'). 10m (33'). 5m (16'). 12V Supply Simrad CE-Type Chart Plotter/ Echo Sounder or CA Multi- function radar IS15 Power Supply Autopilot J3000X Junction Unit Roblink cable with connector...

  • Page 81: Is15 Expander

    Installation 6.11 IS15 Expander Mounting The IS15 Expander is not waterproof and should be mounted vertically in a dry place with the cable outlets pointing downwards. The unit is mounted to bulkhead or panel by four screws through the mounting lugs. Transducers Refer to paragraph 6.5.
  • Page 82 IS15 General Manual Chain no. 1 IS15 Wind IS15 Compass IS15 Multi IS15 Multi Wind SIMRAD SIMRAD Transducer SIMRAD SIMRAD 0,3m (1') 0,3m (1') 0,3m (1') Chain no. 2 IS15 Combi IS15 Multi IS15 Multi IS15 Compass SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD 0,3m (1') 0,3m (1')
  • Page 83 Installation Total length of Roblink cables The IS15 Expander can drive a total of 8 instrument heads. They can be connected to J1 (port 1) and J2/J4/J5 (port 2) of the Expander with maximum 7 instrument heads to one port. The total length of the interconnecting Roblink cables should not exceed 30 m from each port as shown in Figure 6-25.
  • Page 84 IS15 General Manual Transducers and Power connections Figure 6-26 IS15 Expander – Connector and terminal locations Refer also to Figure 6-17 and Figure 6-18 Power connection There is no power cable supplied for the Expander. Use a cable with minimum wire gauge of 1.5mm (AWG14).
  • Page 85 Installation Figure 6-27 NMEA out Figure 6-28 NMEA in The NMEA “listeners” must be NMEA “talkers” must connected to either TB6 or TB7. connected to either TB5 (GPS) or TB11 (Autopilot and other). The IN ports polarized (colour independent). Notes ! 1.
  • Page 86 IS15 General Manual Interfacing to a Simrad AP11 or AP 20 series autopilot Use a single cable with two twisted pairs of wire for this connection. NMEA Out The connection will provide speed, depth, temperature and wind data input to the autopilot. With a J3000X Junction Unit in the system the autopilot will also receive GPS data via this connection provided a GPS/chartplotter is connected to the Expander.
  • Page 87 Installation Connecting a Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series GPS Plotter Use a single cable containing two twisted pairs of wires if you need to extend the cable(s) that comes with the equipment. NMEA out This will provide the chart plotter with speed, depth, temperature and wind information.
  • Page 88 IS15 General Manual Connecting a Simrad AP12 or AP14 Autopilot NMEA Out (TX2, RX2) This connection will provide speed and wind data to the autopilot. Use twisted pair cable. Figure 6-32 Connection to Figure 6-31 Connection to AP12R/AP14R Autopilot AP12H/AP14H Autopilot RFC35N (NMEA) and RFC35R (Rate) Compass connection The heading input is normally from the autopilot on NMEA...
  • Page 89 Installation Setting-Up Follow the instructions in Section 7 and in the IS15 Wind Manual, section 6. Expanding the system You may add another 7 instruments to an IS15 system that contains an IS15 Expander. Please refer to Figure 6-34 and observe the following: •...
  • Page 90 IS15 General Manual Secondary system (NMEA Chain) SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD Wind Main system chain 2 Transducer SIMRAD SIMRAD Supply IS15 10,8-15,6VDC Power Supply NMEA* Main system chain 1 SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD 30m (99') 10m (33') 10m (33') Junction box...

  • Page 91: Setting-Up

    Setting-Up 7 SETTING-UP 7.1 First time turn on Note ! Always turn on all NMEA “listeners” and “talkers” connected to the system before the first time you turn on the IS15 system. This includes turn on after a COMMUNICATION RESET or a MASTER RESET.

  • Page 92: Installation And Calibration Menu

    IS15 General Manual Note ! When an instrument is replaced it is important that a Master Reset has been made on the new one before it is connected to the system. Refer to section 9.5 Local Master Reset on page 118. 7.2 Installation and Calibration Menu After installation, certain functions in the system should be calibrated to take into account the physical position and type of...
  • Page 93 Setting-Up 1. Press the button and hold for 10 seconds to access the Installation Menu. 2. Apply a short press on the button to select a group of screens in the Installation Menu. 3. Again press and hold the button for 2 seconds to access the screens in the selected group.

  • Page 94: General Screen Group

    IS15 General Manual Use the above procedure and flowchart as reference when accessing installation screens and adjusting the settings. 7.3 General Screen Group The sequence for IS15 Combi and IS15 Multi is identical but the screens are slightly different. In the following both screens are presented.
  • Page 95 Setting-Up Screen 3 SHOP MODE The instrument has a demonstration mode that can be activated by selecting ‘Shop Mode’ 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 96: Depth Screen Group

    IS15 General Manual Screen 6 ROBLINK TEST Test screen on IS15 Combi only. This screen is used for trouble shooting. Refer to Chapter 8. Screen 7 COMMUNICATION RESET Allows you to reset the system communication (Roblink) in the event anomalies are observed on one or more instruments. This reset will not default the calibration or unit settings.

  • Page 97: Boat Speed Screen Group

    Setting-Up Screen 2 DEPTH OFFSET When the depth offset is set to zero, the indicated depth is from the transducer to the bottom. If you want to indicate the depth from the water surface to the bottom you have to set the depth offset according to the vertical distance between the surface and the transducer (Positive (+) value).
  • Page 98 IS15 General Manual Screen 3 LOG CALIBRATION USING SOG With a GPS connected to the system the log can easily be calibrated using the Speed Over Ground input. 1. Maintain a steady speed and course and allow the SOG and log readings to settle.

  • Page 99: Temperature Screen Group

    Setting-Up 7.6 Temperature Screen Group Screen 1 TEMP. UNIT One of the following temperature units may be selected: IS Combi and IS15 Multi: Centigrades (°C), Fahrenheit (°F). 7.7 Wind Screen Group Screen 1 WIND SPD UNIT The following apparent and true wind speed units may be selected: Knots, Metres Per Second, Kilometres Per Hour or Beaufort.

  • Page 100: Navigation Screen Group

    IS15 General Manual Screen 3 WIND OFFSET, MANUAL CORRECTION Any residual error in the apparent wind angle display can be corrected manually by entering the required offset. Activate using the button. • Adjust the wind angle offset to starboard using the button (positive reading).
  • Page 101 Setting-Up Screen 1 COMPASS CAL. This function will activate the automatic compass calibration procedure. Note ! Do not use the calibration procedure when the IS15 is connected to a Simrad autopilot. Before you begin the compass calibration procedure, make sure you have enough open water around you to make a full clockwise turn.

  • Page 102: Rudder Screen Group

    IS15 General Manual Screen 4 HEADING SOURCE Test screen on IS15 Combi only 7.10 Rudder Screen Group The Rudder Screen Group applies only for the IS15 Combi. Screen 1 Rudder angle offset Local offset adjustment on instrument. Activate pressing the button (2 seconds) Adjust offset to Stbd using the button (+)

  • Page 103: Leaving The Installation Menu

    Setting-Up 7.12 Leaving the Installation Menu Return to the main display from the Installation Menu as follows: 1. From any Installation Menu screen, press the button and hold for 2 seconds to return to the group screen. 2. From any group screen press the button and hold for 2 seconds to leave the Installation Menu and return to the main screen.
  • Page 104 IS15 General Manual Installation and Calibration Menu The installation menu is arranged as follows: Screen Display Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 Digital Illumination Compass Heading Offset Heading T/M Shop mode bank Calibration (on/off) bAn.1 CAL.C OFFS SHOP Screen...
  • Page 105 Setting-Up Note ! You can also have individual lighting on all instruments. Then the illumination bank setting must be 0. Screen 2 COMPASS CALIBRATION [CAL.C] This function will activate the automatic compass calibration procedure. Note ! Do not use the calibration procedure when the IS15 instruments are connected to a Simrad autopilot.
  • Page 106 IS15 General Manual Screen 4 MAGNETIC OR TRUE HEADING [HdG] The display heading (and bearings) may be set to reference either Magnetic (MAG) or True (trUE) North. If True North is selected magnetic variation must be available from a GPS receiver or entered manually.
  • Page 107 Setting-Up 2. When the Roblink has been turned Off it will not default to ON even after a Master Reset. If required it must therefore be turned On again using the procedure above. Screen 8 ROBLINK TEST [tESt] Refer to section 8 Fault Finding for details. Screen 9 COMMUNICATION RESET [C.rES] Allows you to reset the system communication (Roblink) in the...
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  • Page 109: Fault Finding

    Fault Finding 8 FAULT FINDING This chart assumes that the instrument is part of an IS15 instrument system including an IS15 Transceiver, or an IS15 Power Supply or Expander. If it is connected to another equipment as a NMEA repeater, then perform the equivalent checks on that equipment.
  • Page 110 IS15 General Manual Condition Probable Cause Action One or more No data is reaching Check the signal wiring to the affected instrument(s) always the affected instrument(s). show ‘----’, with the instrument(s). Check Roblink data by entering the pointer of analog Roblink test menu on a Combi instrument.
  • Page 111 Fault Finding Condition Probable Cause Action The Wind Speed has The wind transducer Check the transducer location. always been too low may be poorly sited. Contact your dealer. or too high. The Wind Angle The wind transducer is Check the wind transducer’s connections displays are not connected to the to the IS15 Transceiver and to the Junction...
  • Page 112 IS15 General Manual Speed and Temperature Display Faults Condition Probable Cause Action The Boat Speed The speed transducer Check the speed transducer’s connections display always is not connected to the to the IS15 Transceiver. shows “----“ and/or IS15 Transceiver Check that the speed transducer cable is Temperature show –...
  • Page 113 Fault Finding Condition Probable Cause Action The Boat Speed is Dirty paddle wheel or Clean the paddle wheel and / or the hull as too low, when it was hull. required. previously correct. Damaged paddle Check that paddle wheel wheel or transducer transducer is not damaged, and that there body.
  • Page 114 IS15 General Manual Heading and Autopilot Display Faults Condition Probable Cause Action There are no The required data is If it is a non Simrad compass, check the Heading or Wind not being received NMEA output compass specification Direction displays. from the Fluxgate against the IS15 input specification.
  • Page 115 Fault Finding Condition Probable Cause Action Some or all The compass hasn’t Recalibrate the compass. Headings are been calibrated. incorrect, by Magnetic or ferrous Check for possible objects that may affect different amounts. objects have been the compass, e.g., a portable radio. If the Note : moved into or away change is permanent then recalibrate the...
  • Page 116 IS15 General Manual Condition Probable Cause Action There are no The required data is Check that GPS/Plotter Waypoint Data not available from the destination Waypoint. displays, even GPS/Plotter. Make other checks as for ‘no navigation though the Course displays’, above. Over Ground display is working.
  • Page 117 Fault Finding GENERAL DATA DETECT Roblink Sync. OK Boat speed (Water) OK Depth OK GPS Position data OK Compass heading OK Navigation data OK Wind Speed & Angle OK Waypoint/Route navigation active All displayed items will start counting at 136. If data are OK they will count up and stop at 255.
  • Page 118 IS15 General Manual Send Displays ‘-Tx’ if the particular instrument is sending the particular message on Roblink. Only the instrument receiving data from NMEA and sending it to the Roblink displays ‘-Tx’. Actions to Roblink test results: 1. Zero (0) reading means ‘no message available’. 2.

  • Page 119: Maintenance

    Maintenance 9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 General Maintenance Do not use any abrasives, chemical cleaners, petrol or diesel to clean Caution ! the units. The instrument heads will require no maintenance apart from occasional cleaning. Use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent).

  • Page 120: Return For Service

    IS15 General Manual 9.4 Return for Service Please ensure that an instrument that is believed to be faulty is correctly installed, the cabling is in good condition and correct, that all connections are secure, and that a correct supply is present at the Roblink/power connector.

  • Page 121: 10Spare Parts List

    Spare Parts List 10 SPARE PARTS LIST 22092167 IS15 Combi Instrument 22092654 IS15 Combi PROM (programmed) V..R.. 20220778 IS15 Combi Operator’s Quick Reference Guide 22092183 IS15 Multi Instrument 22093322 IS15 Multi PROM (programmed) V..R.. 20220786 IS15 Multi Operator’s Quick Reference Guide 22092126 IS15 Compass Instrument 22092720 IS15 Compass PROM (programmed) V..R..
  • Page 122 IS15 General Manual 22092456 IS15 Expander 22093389 Mounting kit 22094270 IS15 Expander PROM (programmed) V..R.. 22092068 Lid 22092076 Housing 22092084 Gasket 22091953 IS15 Expander PCB Assy 20220760I...
  • Page 123 Sales and service world-wide SALES AND SERVICE WORLDWIDE (030102) (Recreational) ITALY SPAIN EUROPE Simrad Srl. Simrad Spain, SL Maritim Oy AUSTRIA Viale Odone Belluzzi Partida Torres N° 38 Veneentekijäntie 1 Allroundmarin 45/61 Nave 8 Y 9 SF 00210 Helsinki Griesfeldstrasse 1 00128 Rome 03570 Villajoyosa Tel: +358 9 681 631...
  • Page 124 AMERICAS LEBANON Fax: +91 484 323 694 URUGUAY Selcom Electronics Sarl INDONESIA CANADA Electromaritima P.O. Box 55541 PT Sarana Teknologi Kongsberg Simrad Uruguaya Ltda. Dekwaneh Main Street Samudera Mesotech Ltd. Guatemala 1260 Beirut Wisma Dharmala Sakti (Maritime Dept.) 11800 Montevideo Tel.: +961 149 1489...
  • Page 125 TERMS OF WARRANTY, SIMRAD AS PRODUCTS SIMRAD warrants that every product shall be free of defects in material and workmanship as specified below: CATEGORY “A”: • Autopilots • Radars • Instruments • Navigators • Radiotelephones • Plotters • Gyro compasses incl. sensitive elements • Sonars • Echosounders •...
  • Page 126 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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