Airmar PB200 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Page 1 Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions WeatherStation Instrument ® PB200 Model Record the serial number found on the underside of the instrument. Serial No._______________Date of Purchase_________________ 17-461-01 rev.05 12/14/10...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction................4 Safety Instructions..............5 Adding an External Speed-Through-Water Sensor....6 Hardware, Tools & Materials........... 7 Choosing the Mounting Location..........9 Installing................... 10 Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines......... 13 Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display........14 Connecting to an NMEA 2000® Network....... 16 Calibrating the Compass............
Page 4: Introduction
IMPORTANT: Please read the Owner’s Guide completely before proceeding with the installation. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Airmar’s ultrasonic, WeatherStation Instrument. This exciting product is actually six different sensors in a single unit—without any moving parts. The compact housing is waterproof with a single removable cable.
Page 5: Safety Instructions
WARNING Navigation Aid Only—The WeatherStation Instrument is only an aid to navigation and should never be solely relied upon. It is not a replacement for traditional navigation aids and techniques. Only official government charts contain all the information needed for safe navigation. WARNING: Correct Installation Important The WeatherStation Instrument must be installed and operated according to the instructions in this owners guide.
Page 6: Adding An External Speed-Through-Water Sensor
NMEA 2000 network, the WeatherStation Instrument will use NMEA 2000 data. Speed-through-water sensor—An external speed sensor can be installed, such as an Airmar Smart™ Sensor. Airmar recommends installing the DST800V to receive water depth, boat speed, and water temperature data.
Page 7: Hardware, Tools & Materials
Extension tube (some installations) deck mount deck mount ratchet mount center pass-through side pass-through with extension tube extension with cable pass-through cable cable pass- passes through through center of mount Figure 1. Antenna mounts (not supplied) Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
Page 8 Electrical tape (some installations) Cable ties (some installations) Where to Purchase Parts Obtain parts from your instrument manufacturer or marine dealer. Gemeco Tel: 803.693.0777 (USA) Fax: 803.693.0477 Email: sales@gemeco.com Airmar EMEA Tel: +33.(0)2.23.52.06.48 (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Fax: +33.(0)2.23.52.06.49 Email: sales@airmar-emea.com...
Page 9: Choosing The Mounting Location
Min. 1m Min. 1m Figure 2. Minimum distance from WeatherStation Instrument Courtesy of Northstar BNT, Acton, MA Choosing the Mounting Location For accurate readings and a reliable GPS signal, selecting the best location for the WeatherStation Instrument is very important. Easy access and appearance should be secondary considerations.
Page 10: Installing
CAUTION: Do not remove the waterproof connector(s) to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and spliced, use Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035 and follow the instructions supplied. Removing the waterproof connector(s) or cutting the cable, except when using a water-tight junction box, will void the WeatherStation Instrument warranty.
Page 11 (some installations) antenna mount Figure 4. Installation Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask. 1. Place the antenna mount at the selected location and mark the holes for the screws (see Figure 1). Also, mark the hole in the center of the mount for the cable to pass through.
Page 12 Figure 5. Connecting Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. 6. With the nut assembly on the cable near the WeatherStation connector, thread the cable through the extension tube (if used), antenna mount, and the cable exit. Be sure to leave several inches of cable extending beyond the nut assembly (see Figure 5).
Page 13: Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines
1m (3'). CAUTION: Do not remove the waterproof connector(s) to ease cable routing. If the cable must be cut and spliced, use Airmar’s splash-proof Junction Box No. 33-035 and follow the instructions supplied. Removing the waterproof connector or cutting the cable, except when using a water-tight junction box, will void the instrument’s warranty.
Page 14: Connecting To An Nmea 0183 Display
Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display 1. Route the sensor cable to the display. Do not fasten the cable in place at this time. 2. Connect the WeatherStation Instrument to the display in one of two ways. • Connector—If your sensor cable came with a connector on the display end, and it can be plugged into the port on your NMEA 0183 display, do so now.
Page 15 7. Your installation is complete. To begin receiving data, refer to the owner’s manual that came with your display. WeatherStation connector NMEA 0183 display Figure 6. NMEA 0183 Sensor Cable Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
Page 16: Connecting To An Nmea 2000® Network
NMEA 2000 connector network connector Figure 7. NMEA 2000® Sensor Cable—6m (20') shown Copyright © 2008, 2009 Airmar Technology Corp. NOTE: Sensor cables longer than 6m (20') have a termination resistor built into the sensor connector (see Figure 8). locator 120Ω...
Page 17: Calibrating The Compass
Calibrating the Compass WARNING: The internal compass must be calibrated on the water after the WeatherStation Instrument is installed. Failure to do so may result in inaccurate compass readings, possibly contributing to damage to the boat and/or personal injury. CAUTION: Compass calibration needs to be done in calm seas in a 0.8 km (0.5 mile) open area away from other boats or ferrous objects (structures or aids to navigation).
Page 18: Software
Follow the instructions in the WeatherCaster™ Software Guide. Software Updates Airmar may release updated versions of the firmware. The latest revision will be available for download through an email to you, from Airmar’s website, www.airmar.com, or a CD can be mailed by Airmar’s technical support personnel.
Page 19: Where To Purchase Parts
Wind Readings Are Too Low • Is the WeatherStation Instrument mounted forward and low on the boat’s hardtop in dead air? Move the instrument farther back and higher (see Figure 10). Figure 10. Mounting location Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp.
Page 20 2. Select the System option. 3. Select the Hardware tab. 4. Select Device Manager. 5. Select Ports. 6. Select Airmar NMEA 0183 – USB Converter. The Converter is powered when it is connected to the USB port on the PC.
Page 21: Appendix A-How The Weatherstation Instrument Works
Figure 11. WeatherStation ultrasonic wind sensor Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. When there is no wind, the pulse travels at the speed of sound from the sender to the receiver. Whenever the wind is blowing in that direction, the pulse will arrive sooner than if the air is still.
Page 22 Figure 12. Apparent wind Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. In order to calculate the true wind speed and direction when on board a moving vessel, it is necessary to know the apparent wind speed and direction, the speed and course over ground of the vessel, the compass heading, and the local magnetic variation.
Page 23 About the Electronic Compass The WeatherStation Instrument includes three magnetoinductive sensors that measure magnetic field-strength in three axes relative to the instrument. From combined measurements of the three-axis magnetic and tilt sensors, it calculates the resultant magnetic heading angle, thereby providing a built-in three-axis electronic compass.
Page 24 The WeatherStation Instrument calculates two values for wind-chill temperature: one using the apparent wind-speed, and one using the true wind-speed. The apparent wind-chill temperature is relevant to what an observer is currently experiencing on the vessel. The true wind-chill temperature indicates what the wind chill would be if the vessel were not moving.
Page 25 In this case, it is necessary that a water-speed sensor with an NMEA output (such as an Airmar Smart™ Sensor) be connected to the NMEA input on the WeatherStation Instrument (or to the optional Combiner).
Page 26: Appendix B-Technical Information
Appendix B—Technical Information NMEA 0183 Sentence Commands * These sentences are enabled at the factory. $GPDTM Datum Reference $GPGGA * GPS Fix Data $GPGLL Geographic Position –Latitude/Longitude $GPGSA GNSS DOP and Active Satellites $GPGSV GNSS Satellites in View $HCHDG Heading, Deviation and Variation $HCHDT Heading True $WIMDA *...
Page 27 PGN 126720-34 Proprietary: True Wind Options PGN 126720-35 Proprietary: Simulate Mode PGN 126720-49 Set WAAS Satellite PGN 126720-50 Set Tzz Parameter PGN 126992 System Time PGN 126996 Product Information PGN 126998 Configuration Information PGN 127250 Vessel Heading PGN 127251 Rate of Turn PGN 127257 Attitude PGN 127258...
Page 28: Acronyms & Glossary
WeatherCaster™ software The PC application program Trademarks Airmar® is a registered trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation. WeatherStation® is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation. NMEA 2000® is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Assoc. Smart™ Sensor is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation.

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