User Manual WIB2D concerning Software-Version 1.2.x NAVTEX-receiver on 518kHz in English language and on 490kHz in national language Barograph This manual contains important information for correct using of this device. Please read the manual carefully before start up. Bäckerstraße 18 21244 Buchholz i.d.
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(temporarily or permanent). Therefore no liability for availability and correctness of the indicated messages are taken over. In particular no liability for possible damages resulting from use of the WIB2D and information of this manual will be taken over.
Hints to radio reception....................11 Rechargeable batteries....................11 Specifications........................12 Warranty..........................12 Appendix NAVTEX Stations....................13 Scope of delivery The following parts belong to the scope of delivery of the WIB2D: 1 x WIB2D, • 1 x USB cable, • 1 x 12V recharge adapter, •...
AAA). The battery capacity lasts for approx. three days of operation. The device can be connected to the PC via an USB interface. The data of the WIB2D will be displayed by a comfortable Windows software. The software is working with the operating systems Windows 2000, XP and Vista, available in German, English and French version.
Menu Overview The menu of the WIB2D is constructed as follows: NAVTEX 518KHZ (ENGLISH) ALL MESSAGES NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS WEATHER WARNINGS ICE REPORTS SEARCH AND RESCURE INFO WEATHER FORECASTS PILOT SERVICE MESSAGES ELEC. NAVAID MESSAGES REMAINING MESSAGES NAVTEX 490KHZ (NATIONAL) ALL MESSAGES...
The number behind the message kind indicates the number of messages of the corresponding type stored in the WIB2D. Old messages are deleted automatically after two days uptime. The number on top of the right in the display (518 or 490) shows whether international (518 kHz) or national (490 kHz) of NAVTEX messages are indicated.
With the cursor buttons ▲ and ▼ messages can be scrolled up and down. Characters, which were not received correctly, will be shown by the WIB2D as an underline (_). Barograph Please select the menu entry BAROGRAPH in the main menu to display the barograph data.
This raises the life time of the display and reduces the current consumption of the device. Language By selecting the menu entry LANGUAGE the adjustment of the menu language of the WIB2D is possible with the buttons ▲ and ▼. At present the WIB2D supports the languages German, English, Spanish and France.
The Barograph measures with decreased current consumption while the reception part of the WIB2D is switched off. If the power reserve is enabled and the battery is weak, the WIB2D does not switch off completely. The device keeps on recording the air pressure, until the battery is completely discharged.
Windows 2000, XP and Vista. Software installation The software of the WIB2D is stored on the enclosed CD. In the folder Deutsch on the CD you will find the installation program for the German version. The folder English contains the installation program for the English version and the folder Francais contains the appropriate installation program for the French version.
WIB2D always provides for optimally recharged batteries, so you don't have to pay attention about the recharging of the batteries. If you do not want to use the WIB2D for a longer period (longer than one year), it is meaningful to take out the batteries in full recharged condition out of the device and to replace them when needed.
Specifications Receipt frequency 518 kHz and 490 kHz LC Display 128x64 Pixel, monochrom PC interface USB Full Speed, socket mini-B 5-pin Rechargeable battery 3 x NiMH batteries, Typ AAA, 800mAh Resolution temperature 0,1°C Measurement error of the ±1°C temperature sensor Resolution of the air pressure sensor 0,1hPa Absolute measurement error of the ±1,5hPa...
Appendix NAVTEX Stations A list of the NAVTEX stations for Navarea 1 (North Atlantic, North Sea and Baltic Sea), Navarea 2 (Atlantic East) and Navarea 3 (Mediterranean Sea) can be seen below. A liability for the correctness and completeness of the following entries cannot be taken over.
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NAVAREA 2 - Atlantic East 518 kHz (international) Code Station Latitude Longitude Time (UTC) Corsen (FRA) 48° 28' N 05° 03' E 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00 Couna (ESP) 42° 54' N 09° 16' W 00:30, 04:30, 08:30, 12:30, 16:30, 20:30 Horta (AZR) 38°...
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Code Station Latitude Longitude Time (UTC) Rome (ITA) 41° 37 'N 12° 29' E 02:50, 06:50, 10:50, 14:50, 18:50, 22:50 Cagliari (ITA) 39° 13' N 09° 14' E 03:10, 07:10, 11:10, 15:10, 19:10, 23:10 Trieste (ITA) 45° 40' N 13' 45' E 03:20, 07:20, 11:20, 15:20, 19:20, 23:20 Augusta (ITA) 37°...
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