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  • Page 1 NX Sea Data Set TH43 Installation and Operation Manual English...
  • Page 2 Sea Data Set TH43 English...
  • Page 3 English Sea Data Set TH43 Edition: April 2007...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Sea Data Set TH43 English Part specification ......................5 Installation ......................... 7 Installing the instrument ....................8 Installing the WSI-box ...................... 9 Installing the Log and depth transducers ............... 10 2.3.1 Correct location of transducer ................10 2.3.2 Installing the through hull fittings ................. 12 Electrical Installation.......................
  • Page 5 English Sea Data Set TH43 8.1.4 Damping of Speed, C13 (SEA) ................24 8.1.5 Unit for Depth readings, C14 (Unit m) ..............24 8.1.6 Adjust Depth readings, C15 ( - 00.0 ADJ) ............24 8.1.7 Unit for Temp readings, C16 (Unit°C) ..............24 8.1.8 Adjustment of Temp reading,C17 (0°C TMP)............25 8.1.9 Unit for Air Pressure, C18 (Unit hPA)..............25...

  • Page 6: Part Specification

    4-pole jack plug Silicon paste tube Plastic cable strap Adhesive drill template for instrument Nexus Network cable, 8 m (26 ft) Inter-connection cable, 0,3 m (1 ft ) 3m red power cable 3m black power cable Installation and operating manual...
  • Page 7 English Sea Data Set TH43 NX Sea Data - Instrument - Installation and Operation Manual English...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Sea Data Set TH43 English Installation • The installation includes 6 major steps: 1. Read the installation and operation manual. 2. Plan where to install the WSI-box, transducers and instruments. 3. Run the cables. 4. Install the WSI-box, transducers and instruments. 5.

  • Page 9: Installing The Instrument

    Run the Nexus Network cable from the WSI- box 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.

  • Page 10: Installing The Wsi-Box

    Drill the 3 screw holes using a 2.8 mm (0.11") drill. Mount the WSI-box using the 3 mounting screws. Apply silicon paste on the screw terminal. Connect the 8 m Nexus Network cable supplied with cable protectors to the WSI-box on...

  • Page 11: Installing The Log And Depth Transducers

    English Sea Data Set TH43 Installing the Log and depth transducers 2.3.1 Correct location of transducer Generally the transducers should be placed as far forward as possible along the waterline length and close to the centreline. The depth transducer can be mounted on the opposite side from the speed transducer. If the transducers are mounted on the center line of the boat, the depth transducer should be mounted about 40cm in front of the speed transducer.
  • Page 12 Sea Data Set TH43 English Sailboats with a fin keel must have the transducer located at least 25 cm but not more than 75 cm in front of the keel. It should be placed no more than 10 cm off the centreline. On sailboats with a pronounced “V”...

  • Page 13: 2.3.2 Installing The Through Hull Fittings

    English Sea Data Set TH43 2.3.2 Installing the through hull fittings Use a 43 mm (1 11/16”) hole cutter to cut through the hull. (See section 3 for correct location). Apply the polyurethane sealing compound on the outer flange of the through-hull fitting and tighten the nut on the inside by hand.

  • Page 14: Electrical Installation

    Sea Data Set TH43 English Electrical Installation...

  • Page 15: First Start

    You will be asked to press SET (PrESkey) on the instruments the very first time after installation. This will give the instrument a logical ID number that belongs to your specific Nexus Network. Press SET, on each installed instrument, one at the time.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Push-Buttons Of The Sea Data

    Sea Data Set TH43 English How to use the push-buttons of the Sea Data MAIN PAGE MAIN FUNCTION FUNCTION CLEAR MINUS PAGE PLUS Clear trip log, Move to the next Change main Move to the Set or edit alarm cancel alarms sub-function.

  • Page 17: Instrument Backlight

    English Sea Data Set TH43 Instrument backlight The back light may be switched on at the Sea Data or wind instrument. 1. Press and hold PAGE 2 sec 2. Select backlight level with PLUS 3. Set the light level with SET Function overview of the Sea Data The functions in the Sea Data instrument are divided into 2 pages: SPEED and DEPTH.

  • Page 18: Speed Functions

    Sea Data Set TH43 English SPEED functions The Sea Data instruments SPEED page is indicated by the LCD marker at top of the display. You can easily combine this main function with any sub function (See 9). SPEED main-function Boat speed through the water Unit available in knots (KT), km/h (Kh) or miles/h (Mh) SPEED sub-functions Both water speed and water temperature is measured from the...

  • Page 19: Maximum Speed (Max)

    English Sea Data Set TH43 MAXIMUM SPEED (MAX) Maximum speed since power on, or from reset of start timer To reset, press CLEAR DEPTH (unit/DPT) Depth reading can be set to show distance from the water surface or from the keel. Unit in meters (m), feet (FT) or fathoms (FA) The text alternates between the selected (unit) and (DPT).

  • Page 20: Depth Functions

    Sea Data Set TH43 English DEPTH functions DEPTH main-function The actual depth between the boats keel or the water surface. Units in meters (m), feet (FT) or fathoms (FA) Preference is set by the user. DEPTH sub-functions LIGHT CONTROL Set light level for all instruments, LOW, MID, MAX or OFF. SHALLOW ALARM (SHA) Aaudible and visual alarm is activated if the actual depth becomes less than the pre-set value.

  • Page 21: Apparent Wind Angle (Twa)

    English Sea Data Set TH43 6.1.2 APPARENT WIND ANGLE (TWA) Displays the apparent wind angle. 6.1.3 TRUE WIND SPEED TWS This function requires a log transducer. Displayed in m/s (m/s), knots (KTS) or Beaufort (BF). (See 12.5, C52).The text alternates between (TWS) and the selected (unit) 6.1.4 APPARENT WIND SPEED (AWS)

  • Page 22: Silencing An Alarm

    Sea Data Set TH43 English Silencing an alarm To silence a triggered alarm that sounds and flashes, press ANY button. The sound is silenced and the flashing stops. The alarm is only triggered again if the selected depth value is exceeded (shallower or deeper) by 2 m (6 feet).

  • Page 23: Customise Your Display

    English Sea Data Set TH43 Customise your display All sub-functions are organised in a list under the main-function. The first location in the sub-function list is an empty display. You can have your favourite sub-function moved in the same sub-function list, or copied and locked to any other page. Move and lock a sub-function Example: In SPEED page, move and lock the sub-function depth (DPT) to the top of the sub-function list.

  • Page 24: Calibration Setting Up The Sea Data Instrument

    English Calibration setting up the Sea Data instrument To get the most out of your Nexus instrument, it is important to carefully calibrate the instrument. The calibration values are stored in a memory and will keep the values even if the instrument is un powered for more than 1o years.

  • Page 25: Damping Of Speed, C13 (Sea)

    English Sea Data Set TH43 If you suspect a current in the water, drive the boat in both directions and divide trip counter distance by 2. 8.1.4 Damping of Speed, C13 (SEA) Damping of indicated boat speed through the water. Controls the response time of speed changes.

  • Page 26: Adjustment Of Temp Reading,C17 (0°C Tmp)

    Sea Data Set TH43 English 8.1.8 Adjustment of Temp reading,C17 (0°C TMP) Value to adjust the temperature. To add, use underlining character ( _ ) ahead of the digit ( _1 TMP). To subtract, use minus character ( - ) ahead of the digit (-1 TMP). 8.1.9 Unit for Air Pressure, C18 (Unit hPA) Future function.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Fault Finding

    All connected instrument and trancducers , including their software version numbers. • Server software version number. • Nexus Network data bus ID numbers for each instrument (displayed at power up). 9.2.1 General fault finding In most cases, the reason for faults in electronic equipment is the installation or poor connections.

  • Page 28: Fault - Action

    For more information, see manual for WSI box or NX2 Server. 9.2.3 Error messages The following error messages can appear on the display: ERROR 2 Nexus Network is missing, check colour coded connections ERROR 3 No data received within a given time. ERROR 10 Range error caused by bad format e.g.

  • Page 29: 10 Specifications

    English Sea Data Set TH43 10 Specifications 10.1 Technical specifications Sea Data Dimensions: Sea data instrument: 113 x 113 x23 mm (4.3x4.3 inch). Instrument cable: 8 m (26 ft). Power supply: 12V DC (10-16V). The instruments are polarity protected Power consumption at 12V: Sea Data instrument: 0,08W with maximum lighting 0,8W.

  • Page 30: 11 Waranty

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  • Page 33 English Sea Data Set TH43 Copyright ©: Nexus Marine AB Kuskvägen 4, 191 62 Sollentuna, Sweden Tel: +46 -(0) 8 – 506 939 00. Fax: +46 -(0) 8 -506 939 01 www.nexusmarine.se...

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