Raymarine RSW-Wired Installation Instructions Manual
Raymarine RSW-Wired Installation Instructions Manual

Raymarine RSW-Wired Installation Instructions Manual

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RSW-Wired
Smart Performance Wind Transducer & Gateway
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
English (en-US)
Date:
06-2024
Document number:
87465 (Rev 3)
© 2024 Raymarine UK Limited

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  • Page 1 RSW-Wired Smart Performance Wind Transducer & Gateway INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS English (en-US) Date: 06-2024 Document number: 87465 (Rev 3) © 2024 Raymarine UK Limited...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION....8 CHAPTER 4 PARTS SUPPLIED........17 Safety warnings Parts supplied ..............8 ............. 18 Product warnings ............... 8 Additional components ..........18 Regulatory notices ............. 8 CHAPTER 5 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS....... 19 Disclaimer ..............8 Product dimensions — Wind transducer .....
  • Page 6 Configuring RSW wind using LightHouse 4 12.2 CHAPTER 17 SPARES AND ACCESSORIES .... 62 display ................45 Spares 17.1 ................ 63 Configuring RSW-Wired wind using i70 / i70s 12.3 GNSS (GPS) receiver accessories 17.2 ..... 63 instrument display ............47 Heading sensor accessories 17.3...
  • Page 7 APPENDIX A SUPPORTED NMEA 2000 PGNS ..71...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Important Information

    Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your vessel and/or poor product performance. Regulatory notices • Raymarine highly recommends certified installation by a Raymarine approved installer. A certified installation qualifies for enhanced product warranty benefits. Disclaimer Register your warranty on the Raymarine website: www.raymarine.com/warranty...
  • Page 9: Warranty Registration

    However, cannot accept liability Raymarine Raymarine UK Ltd declares that the following products are in compliance for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of with the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU: continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Document Information

    CHAPTER 2: DOCUMENT INFORMATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 2.1 Applicable products — page 11 • 2.2 Document information — page 11 • 2.3 Document conventions — page 11 • 2.4 Document illustrations — page 11 • 2.5 Product documentation — page 11 •...
  • Page 11: Applicable Products

    • 87465 — RSW-Wired Performance Wind Installation Instructions (This Procedures for performing specific tasks using the product’s document) user interface. • 87459 — RSW-Wired Wind Transducer & Smart Wind Wired Gateway The term “Select” is used to refer to the action of: Mounting Template Document information...
  • Page 12: Operation Instructions

    These and other Raymarine product documents are available to download For the latest software for your display refer to the Raymarine website: in PDF format from www.raymarine.com/manuals www.raymarine.com/software Operation instructions For detailed operation instructions for your product, refer to the documentation that accompanies your display.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Product And System Overview

    CHAPTER 3: PRODUCT AND SYSTEM OVERVIEW CHAPTER CONTENTS • 3.1 Product overview — page 14 • 3.2 Smart Wind Transducer compatibility — page 14 • 3.3 System example — page 15 Product and system overview...
  • Page 14: Product Overview

    3.1 Product overview • Precision design for increased accuracy. • Lightweight arm design with rigid carbon construction. The RSW-Wired is a short arm Smart Wind transducer system designed for • NMEA 2000 wired gateway included, for connection to SeaTalk NG performance sailors.
  • Page 15: System Example

    Displaying mast rotation angle data In order to display mast rotation angle data, the following Raymarine® devices must be available on the network: • Axiom multifunction display, running LightHouse™ 4 version v4.6.103...
  • Page 16 9. MFD / charplotter (e.g.: ), running Axiom 2 Pro LightHouse 4 v4.6.103 later. Note: • In order for your connected multifunction display / chartplotter to calculate and display True wind values, Speed Through Water (STW) (received from a speed transducer) and Heading (received from a heading sensor) data must be available on the network.
  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Parts Supplied

    CHAPTER 4: PARTS SUPPLIED CHAPTER CONTENTS • 4.1 Parts supplied — page 18 Parts supplied...
  • Page 18: Parts Supplied

    Ring crimp terminal (required for additional ground connection when the gateway is not mounted on a metal surface which is already grounded). Hex wrench (Allen key), 3 mm (0.04 in). Mast cable, 30 m (98.43 ft) reel. Documentation pack. RSW-Wired Smart Wind transducer.
  • Page 19: Chapter 5: Product Dimensions

    CHAPTER 5: PRODUCT DIMENSIONS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 5.1 Product dimensions — Wind transducer — page 20 • 5.2 Product dimensions — Gateway — page 20 Product dimensions...
  • Page 20: Product Dimensions - Wind Transducer

    5.1 Product dimensions — Wind transducer 5.2 Product dimensions — Gateway Description 14.70 mm (0.58 in) 176.80 mm (6.96 in) 137.98 mm (5.43 in) Description Description 155.61 mm (6.13 in) 186.22 mm (7.33 in) 540.71 mm (21.29 in) 47.83 mm (1.88 in) 104.26 mm (4.10 in) 118.50 mm (4.67 in) 30.61 mm (1.21 in)
  • Page 21: Chapter 6: Location Requirements

    CHAPTER 6: LOCATION REQUIREMENTS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 6.1 Warnings and cautions — page 22 • 6.2 Wind transducer location requirements — page 22 • 6.3 Gateway location requirements — page 22 Location requirements...
  • Page 22: Warnings And Cautions

    6.1 Warnings and cautions • Damage — Install the product in a location where it will be protected from physical damage and vibration. Important: • Mounting surface — Ensure the product is adequately supported on a secure surface. Do not mount the product or cut holes in places which may Before proceeding, ensure that you have read and understood the damage the structure of the vessel.
  • Page 23: Chapter 7: Installation

    CHAPTER 7: INSTALLATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 7.1 Tools required — page 24 • 7.2 Mast cable routing — page 24 • 7.3 Mast cable drip loop — page 25 • 7.4 Mounting the wind transducer — page 25 • 7.5 Mounting the gateway — page 27 Installation...
  • Page 24: Tools Required

    7.1 Tools required 7.2 Mast cable routing The following tools are required for installation. When routing the cable inside the mast, the mast cable exit can be located under the mounting plate (the mounting plates includes a cable recess for this purpose) or on the side of the mast.
  • Page 25: Mast Cable Drip Loop

    RSW-Wired Smart wind transducer. 7.4 Mounting the wind transducer 2. Cable routing internally (side mast cable exit). 3. Cable routing internally (mounting plate cable exit). Procedure for mounting the wind transducer. 4. Mast. Pre-requisites: 5. Cable conduit. • Ensure that you have followed the location requirements guidance when 6.
  • Page 26 1. Route the mast cable from the top of the mast to the gateway’s intended Note: position: Only self-tapping mounting screws are provided with the product, as it is not assumed that the installer will have the specialist thread-tapping tools Cable routing option required to drill and tap holes in an aluminium mast.
  • Page 27: Mounting The Gateway

    7.5 Mounting the gateway 3. Drill 2 pilot holes at the marked locations. Procedure for mounting the gateway. Alternatively, the gateway can be Note: secured in a suitable location using cable ties. The pilot hole size must be suitable for the material type and thickness of Pre-requisites: the mounting surface.
  • Page 28: Chapter 8: Cables And Connections - General Information

    CHAPTER 8: CABLES AND CONNECTIONS — GENERAL INFORMATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 8.1 General cabling guidance — page 29 • 8.2 Connections overview — page 30 • 8.3 Connecting cables — page 30...
  • Page 29: General Cabling Guidance

    It is important to use cables of the appropriate type and length. – High current carrying AC and DC power lines. • Unless otherwise stated only use cables supplied by Raymarine – Antennas. • Where it is necessary to use non-...
  • Page 30: Connections Overview

    8.2 Connections overview 8.3 Connecting cables The wind transducer connects to the network using Follow the steps below to connect the cable(s) to your product. SeaTalk NG NMEA 2000 the supplied adaptor cable and gateway. 1. Ensure that the vessel's power supply is switched off. 2.
  • Page 31: Chapter 9: Power Connection

    CHAPTER 9: POWER CONNECTION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 9.1 SeaTalk NG power supply — page 32 • 9.2 SeaTalk NG power cables — page 32 • 9.3 SeaTalk NG product loading — page 33 • 9.4 SeaTalk NG power connection point — page 33 •...
  • Page 32: Seatalk Ng Power Supply

    9.1 SeaTalk NG power supply Note: The suitable fuse rating for the thermal breaker is dependent on: Your product is supplied power via the backbone (and/or the SeaTalk NG How many devices you have connected to your network, backbone if applicable). SeaTalk NG NMEA 2000 and;...
  • Page 33: Seatalk Ng Product Loading

    9.4 SeaTalk NG power connection point Autopilot Control Unit connection cable The point along the backbone where the power connection should be made is based on the length of the backbone. Note: autopilot to spur cable, 0.3 m (1.0 ft) •...
  • Page 34: Seatalk Ng System Loading

    NOT cover every scenario. If you are unsure how to provide the correct connection point would be to have a loading of 8 LEN either side of the level of protection, please consult an authorized Raymarine dealer or a connection point.
  • Page 35 Waterproof fuse holder with 5 A inline fuse must be fitted (not supplied). Important: power cable. SeaTalk NG Observe the recommended fuse / breaker ratings provided in the product’s documentation, however be aware that the suitable fuse / breaker rating is 3.
  • Page 36: Power Connection Via Autopilot Control Unit (Acu-Series)

    12 V dc power from a compatible SeaTalk NG Be aware that some products in your system (such as sonar modules) Autopilot Control Unit ( Raymarine ACU-Series can create voltage peaks at certain times, which may impact the voltage available to other products during the peaks.
  • Page 37 Note: autopilot control units cannot supply power ACU-100 ACU-150 SPX-5 to the backbone. SeaTalk NG Fuse for power supply. SeaTalk NG 2. Power switch for power supply: SeaTalk NG [OFF] a. Select the position if your backbone is supplied SeaTalk NG power directly from a battery or distribution panel.
  • Page 38: Chapter 10: Ground Connection

    CHAPTER 10: GROUND CONNECTION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 10.1 Gateway ground connection — page 39...
  • Page 39: Gateway Ground Connection

    10.1 Gateway ground connection Mounting scenario Grounding solution Gateway is mounted on The gateway’s fixing screw will act as The gateway MUST have a ground connection to the vessel’s RF ground a metal surface which is a suitable ground connection. point;...
  • Page 40: Chapter 11: Connections

    CHAPTER 11: CONNECTIONS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 11.1 Connecting the wind transducer — page 41 • 11.2 Cutting the cable — page 41 • 11.3 Connecting mast cable to the gateway — page 41 • 11.4 Connecting the gateway to the network — page 43...
  • Page 41: Connecting The Wind Transducer

    11.1 Connecting the wind transducer 11.2 Cutting the cable Follow the steps below to connect the wind transducer’s cable to the Once the cable has been fully routed, if desired, any excess cable can be cut connector on the supplied mast cable. off and the wires prepared for connection to the gateway.
  • Page 42 8. Position the gateway cover cutout groove above the mast cable, and then push down and forward so that the cable rests at the top of the cutout groove before engaging the cover clips. Terminal color Wire color connection 9. Secure the cover by tightening the captive retaining screw until it is Green Green secure.
  • Page 43: Connecting The Gateway To The Network

    11.4 Connecting the gateway to the network The gateway must be connected to a / NMEA 2000 network. SeaTalk NG 1. Connect the gateway’s DeviceNet connector to the DeviceNet connector on the supplied SeaTalk NG to DeviceNet adaptor cable. 2. Connect the SeaTalk NG connector on the supplied SeaTalk NG to DeviceNet adaptor cable to an available spur connection on the SeaTalk NG network.
  • Page 44: Chapter 12: Configuration

    12.1 RSW-Wired series wind transducer configuration — page 45 • 12.2 Configuring RSW wind using LightHouse 4 display — page 45 • 12.3 Configuring RSW-Wired wind using i70 / i70s instrument display — page 47 • 12.4 RSW-Wired Internal compass calibration — page 47...
  • Page 45: Rsw-Wired Series Wind Transducer Configuration

    12.1 RSW-Wired series wind transducer 2. Offset angle. configuration Note: series of wind transducers requires configuration to ensure RSW-Wired Offset only needs to be entered if there is no heading sensor present on accurate readings are presented. the network. It is recommended that wind transducers are installed facing directly forwards, inline with the mast centerline.
  • Page 46 RSW Wired Gateway 1. Select the from the network list. 5. If your vessel does not have a rotating mast but does have a heading sensor, no offset value is required. However, if poor heading data is [Configure settings] 2. Select from the Pop-over options.
  • Page 47: Configuring Rsw-Wired Wind Using I70 / I70S Instrument Display

    After the initial linearization has completed, the transducer will RSW-Wired 2. Select your RSW-Wired wind transducer from the list. continue to monitor and adapt its calibration to ensure optimum performance 3. If your vessel has a rotating mast: in current conditions.
  • Page 48: Resetting Compass Calibration (I70 / I70S)

    [Transducer Set-up] menu: [Menu > Set-up > Transducer Set-up] 1. Select [Continue] 2. Select the RSW-Wired wind transducer from the list. [Restart Compass] 3. Select [Yes] 4. Select The calibration is reset and will start again automatically once the calibration...
  • Page 49: Chapter 13: Maintenance

    CHAPTER 13: MAINTENANCE CHAPTER CONTENTS • 13.1 Service and maintenance — page 50 Maintenance...
  • Page 50: Service And Maintenance

    13.1 Service and maintenance This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance and repair to authorized dealers. Unauthorized Raymarine repair may affect your warranty. Routine equipment checks It is recommended that you perform the following routine checks, on a regular basis, to ensure the correct and reliable operation of your equipment: •...
  • Page 51: Chapter 14: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 14: TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER CONTENTS • 14.1 Troubleshooting — page 52 • 14.2 Wind data troubleshooting — page 52 • 14.3 LED diagnostic guidance — page 53 • 14.4 LED diagnostics — page 54 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    (STW) data available. 2. If wind data appears, and you Before packing and shipping, all products are subjected to Raymarine require True wind instead, check comprehensive testing and quality assurance programs. If you do experience the source of STW data.
  • Page 53: Led Diagnostic Guidance

    14.3 LED diagnostic guidance Your product has diagnostic LEDs which can be used to identify the unit’s status and to help troubleshoot any potential issues that may occur. The following section provides two basic examples of how to interpret the LED diagnostic patterns included in this publication.
  • Page 54: Led Diagnostics

    • Consider contacting your local dealer or Raymarine® Product Support; for contact details, refer to: p.57 — Raymarine product support and servicing (Green) No wind vane connected •...
  • Page 55 LED indication LED status and possible solutions (Green) Wind vane / Gateway updating • Normal operation — no user action is required. (No color) No power Check the vessel’s battery voltage, the condition of the battery terminals and power supply cables, ensuring connections are secure, clean and free from corrosion;...
  • Page 56: Chapter 15: Technical Support

    CHAPTER 15: TECHNICAL SUPPORT CHAPTER CONTENTS • 15.1 Raymarine technical support and servicing — page 57 • 15.2 Learning resources — page 59...
  • Page 57: Raymarine Technical Support And Servicing

    Italy (Raymarine subsidiary): Raymarine offers dedicated service departments for warranty, service, and repairs. • E-Mail: support.it@raymarine.com Don’t forget to visit the Raymarine website to register your product • Tel: +39 02 9945 1001 for extended warranty benefits: https://www.raymarine.com/en- Spain (Authorized Raymarine distributor): us/support/product-registration •...
  • Page 58: Viewing Product Information

    To get started, you will first need to contact Raymarine Product Support. If the representative considers that your support case would benefit from a remote session, you need to first ensure that your display has an active Internet connection via Wi-Fi.
  • Page 59: Learning Resources

    15.2 Learning resources has produced a range of learning resources to help you get the Raymarine most out of your products. Video tutorials official channel on YouTube Raymarine • http://www.youtube.com/user/RaymarineInc Training courses regularly runs a range of in-depth training courses to help you Raymarine make the most of your products.
  • Page 60: Chapter 16: Technical Specification

    CHAPTER 16: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 16.1 Physical specification — page 61 • 16.2 Power specification — page 61 • 16.3 Environmental specification — page 61 • 16.4 Conformance specification — page 61...
  • Page 61: Physical Specification

    16.1 Physical specification 16.3 Environmental specification Specification Specification Length: • Wind transducer (including cable): 657.76 mm Operating temperature range: -25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F) (25.90 in) Storage temperature range: -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F) • Wind transducer (excluding cable): 540.71 mm Relative Humidity: •...
  • Page 62: Chapter 17: Spares And Accessories

    CHAPTER 17: SPARES AND ACCESSORIES CHAPTER CONTENTS • 17.1 Spares — page 63 • 17.2 GNSS (GPS) receiver accessories — page 63 • 17.3 Heading sensor accessories — page 64 • 17.4 Transducer accessories — page 64 • 17.5 SeaTalk NG cables and accessories — page 65...
  • Page 63: Spares

    17.1 Spares 17.2 GNSS (GPS) receiver accessories The following spares are available for your RSW-Wired transducer. The following Raymarine® GNSS (GPS) receivers can be used in conjunction with the RSW-Wired wind transducer to output Ground wind data. GNSS (GPS) Receivers:...
  • Page 64: Heading Sensor Accessories

    17.3 Heading sensor accessories 17.4 Transducer accessories The following Raymarine® heading sensors can be used in conjunction with The following Raymarine® speed transducers can be used in conjunction the RSW-Wired wind transducer to output Mast rotation angle data. with the RSW-Wired transducer to output accurate sailing wind and back-calculated Apparent Wind data.
  • Page 65: Seatalk Ng Cables And Accessories

    17.5 SeaTalk NG cables and accessories Speed and Temperature transducers: cables and accessories for use with compatible products. SeaTalk NG SeaTalk NG kits kits enable you to create a simple backbone. SeaTalk NG SeaTalk NG Starter kit (part number: T70134) consists of: 1 x Spur cable 3 m (9.8 ft) (part number: A06040).
  • Page 66 2 x Backbone cables 5 m (16.4 ft) (part number: A06036). Used to create converter kit (part number: E22158) consists of: SeaTalk 1 SeaTalk NG and extend the backbone. SeaTalk NG 2. 1 x Backbone cable 20 m (65.6 ft) (part number: A06037). Used to create and extend the backbone.
  • Page 67 1 x Power cable 2 m (6.6 ft) (part number: A06049). Used to provide 12 V dc power to the backbone. SeaTalk NG 2. 1 x Spur cable 1 m (3.3 ft) (part number: A06039). Used to connect a spur cables: SeaTalk NG device to the backbone.
  • Page 68 Backbone cables: 5-Way connector (part number: A06064). Each connector block allows • Backbone cable 0.4 m (1.3 ft) (part number: A06033). connection of up to 3 devices. Multiple connector blocks SeaTalk NG • Backbone cable 1 m (3.3 ft) (part number: A06034). can be ‘daisy chained’...
  • Page 69 • (male) adaptor cable 0.1 m (0.33 ft) (part SeaTalk NG DeviceNet number: A06078). • (male) adaptor cable 0.4 m (1.3 ft) (part SeaTalk NG DeviceNet number: A06074). • (male) adaptor cable 1 m (3.3 ft) (part number: SeaTalk NG DeviceNet A06076).
  • Page 71: Appendix A Supported Nmea 2000 Pgns

    Appendix A Supported NMEA 2000 PGNs Supported standard NMEA 2000 PGNs are listed below. Raymarine and other proprietary PGNs are not listed. Note: Support for some PGNs may be restricted to a specific application. Administration PGNs • 59392 — ISO Acknowledge (Receive / Transmit) •...
  • Page 73 Index Power..................32–33, 36 Power connections Power distribution ................34 SeaTalk NG..................43 Accessories ..................64–65 Wind transducer..................41 DST transducers .................. 64 Connections overview................30 SeaTalk NG adaptor cables ..............68 Contact details..................57 SeaTalk NG backbone cables ............. 67 SeaTalk NG cables ................
  • Page 74 Location requirements ................22 Wind transducer................... 22 Rotating mast..................46–47 Routine checks ..................50 RSW Wired Configuration ................. 45, 47 Maintenance....................50 Mast rotation angle...................15 Mounting Gateway....................27 SeaTalk NG ..................... 34 Wind transducer................... 26 Adaptor cables ..................68 Backbone cables ................. 67 Connectors ..................
  • Page 75 Vessel heading..................15 Warranty ....................9, 57 WEEE Directive..................9 What’s in the box ..................18 Wind transducer Configuration ................. 45, 47 Wire stripping ................... 41...
  • Page 78 Raymarine (UK / EU) Marine House, Cartwright Drive, Fareham, Hampshire. PO15 5RJ. United Kingdom. Tel: (+44) (0)1329 246 700 www.raymarine.co.uk Raymarine (US) 110 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH 03051. United States of America. Tel: (+1) 603-324-7900 www.raymarine.com...

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