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- Page 1 Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions WeatherStation Instrument ® Models: 300WXR 300WX 150WX 110WX 100WX PB200 PB150 LB150 Patents Pending Record the serial number found on the underside of the instrument. Serial No._______________Date of Purchase_________________ 17-461-01 rev.06 10/03/11...
- Page 2 Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Airmar reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction & Features.............4 Outputs & Functions..............5 Safety Instructions..............6 Importance of True Wind............7 Adding External Sensors............7 Hardware.................. 8 Tools & Materials..............9 Where to Purchase Parts............9 Choosing the Mounting Location..........10 Installing................... 11 Cable Routing &... -
Page 4: Introduction & Features
IMPORTANT: Please read the Owner’s Guide completely before proceeding. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Airmar’s ultrasonic, WeatherStation Instrument. This exciting product has multiple sensors in a single unit—without any moving parts. The compact housing is waterproof with a single removable cable. Functions and features vary by model. -
Page 5: Outputs & Functions
Table 1: Outputs & Functions Apparent wind speed and angle True wind speed and direction True wind speed relative to water Heater to keep wind channel free of ice Air temperature Apparent wind chill temperature True wind chill temperature Barometric pressure Relative humidity Dew point temperature Heat index temperature... -
Page 6: 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. Follow the safety precautions below to reduce the risk of poor product performance, property damage, personal injury, and/or death. -
Page 7: Importance Of True Wind
For the WeatherStation Instrument to accurately calculate the true direction of the wind, it must be installed and oriented correctly. To learn more about true and apparent wind direction, visit www.airmar.com and go to Installation Instructions and Owner’s Guides > WeatherStation Instruments or see the “How the WeatherStation Instrument Works”... -
Page 8: Hardware
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 9: Tools & Materials
Multimeter (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 10: Choosing The Mounting Location
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. Since each installation is unique, the best separation distances from other equipment will vary depending on the particular equipment and how it is configured. -
Page 11: Installing
(where air travels through the sensor) lower housing reflector plate (heated) alignment indentation Figure 3. WeatherStation Instrument (150WX with heater shown) Copyright © 2008 - 2011 Airmar Technology Corp. - Page 12 6. Screw an extension tube onto the antenna mount if desired (see Figure 4). rain sensor WeatherStation lower housing alignment indentation nut assembly extension tube (most installations) cable exit (some installations) antenna mount (some installations) Figure 4. Installation (300WXR shown) Copyright © 2007 - 2011 Airmar Technology Corp.
- Page 13 WeatherStation Instrument changing the alignment or loosen the nut assembly from the antenna mount/extension tube. WeatherStation connector alignment captive nut assembly antenna mount or extension tube Figure 5. Attaching the cable to the WeatherStation Instrument Copyright © 2007 - 2011 Airmar Technology Corp.
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Page 14: Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines
Cable Routing & Connecting Depending on the equipment you will be using, route the WeatherStation cable to an Airmar Converter, Combiner, or Splitter; an NMEA 0183 display or an NMEA 2000 network. After reading the cautions below, go to the appropriate instructions. -
Page 15: Connecting To An Nmea 0183 Display
Connecting to an Airmar Converter, Combiner, or Splitter Follow the installation instructions that are supplied with the unit. Connecting to an NMEA 0183 Display Route the WeatherStation cable to the display. Do not fasten the cable in place at this time. - Page 16 RX IN B/- IN NO CONNECTION B/- OUT NO CONNECTION SHIELD SHIELD Figure 6. NMEA 0183 WeatherStation Cable—no heater Copyright © 2007 - 2011 Airmar Technology Corp. locator WeatherStation NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 connector RS422 interface RS232 interface A /+ OUT...
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Page 17: Connecting To An Nmea 2000® Network
Figure 8. NMEA 2000® WeatherStation Cable [6m (20') shown] Copyright © 2008 - 2011 Airmar Technology Corp. NOTE: Weatherstation cables longer than 6m (20') have a termination resistor built into the sensor connector (see Figure 9). termination resistor in connector locator 120Ω... -
Page 18: Calibrating The Compass
Calibrating the Compass WARNING: The internal compass may need to be calibrated after the instrument is installed for maximum accuracy. Perform the pretest below to determine if calibration is necessary. CAUTION: Boat—The Pretest and AutoCalibration Procedure must be done in calm seas in a 0.8 km (0.5 mile) open area away from other boats and ferrous objects such as structures and aids to navigation. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Gently thread an alcohol wipe through the wind channel to remove spider webs and any debris. rain sensor waterproof film wind channel reflector plate lower housing serial number humidity sensor temperature sensor screw (3) Figure 10. Maintenance (300WXR shown) Copyright © 2008 - 2011 Airmar Technology Corp. -
Page 20: Installing The Humidity Sensor
Airmar may release updated versions of both the WeatherStation firmware and the WeatherCaster™ software. Check Airmar’s website at www.airmar.com to down- load the latest revision, or contact Airmar’s technical support personnel for a CD. Installing WeatherCaster™ Software Follow the instructions in the WeatherCaster Software Guide. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Move the instrument farther back and higher (see Figure 12). Figure 12. Boat/vehicle mounting location (boat shown) Copyright © 2007 Airmar Technology Corp. Rain Sensor Not Working The rain sensor functions by detecting individual rain drops. To check whether the rain sensor is working, use a gentle spray from a nozzled garden hose. -
Page 22: Technical Information
Note that those parameters not transmitted are, nevertheless, retained in the WeatherStation Instrument. For more detailed information, visit www.airmar.com and go to Installation Instructions and Owner’s Guides > WeatherStation Instruments or see the “Technical Manual”... -
Page 23: Acronyms & Glossary
WeatherCaster™ software The PC application program Trademarks Airmar® is a registered 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. WeatherCaster™ is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation. - Page 24 35 Meadowbrook Drive, Milford, New Hampshire 03055-4613, USA www.airmar.com...