Manual

Simrad IS80
Wind Instrument WI80

English

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Manual
Simrad IS80
Wind Instrument WI80

English

Document no: 20223202

Revision: A
Date: November 2008

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 About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for installing and
operating the Simrad WI80 Instrument.
The manual does not include installation procedures for
sensors that can be connected to the system.
In this manual, names of modes and keys are written in
boldface (e.g. User setup, Mode/Setup key).
In the illustrations throughout the manual the following
symbols are used:

3s Time indication (1, 3, 5 or 10

seconds)

3s
Single key press with time
SELECT
indication

3s
Combined key press with time
MODE
SETUP + SELECT
indication

SELECT
Repeated key presses on single
key
A. 1 A.2
1s
Automatic change in LCD readings
with time indication (no key
0FFS presses required)

Important text that requires special attention from the

reader is emphasized as follows:

Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or

some important information.

When necessary, used to warn personnel they

should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury
and/or damage to equipment.

2 | WI80 Wind indicator

Contents

1 Introduction................................................ 5
General information.......................................5
Instrument layout..........................................5

2 Installation.................................................. 7
Location of the unit........................................7
Panel mounting..............................................7
Cable connection and interface........................8
Securing the cables........................................9
Interconnecting instruments............................9

3 Operation.................................................. 13
Turning the WI80 on..................................... 13
Using the keys............................................. 13
Selecting active display mode........................ 14
Bargraph.................................................... 15
Backlighting................................................ 16
Error Alarm................................................. 16
Maintenance................................................ 17
Operation flow chart..................................... 18

4 Changing the default settings.................... 19

General...................................................... 19
Display damping.......................................... 19
Wind speed alarm........................................ 20
Wind shift alarm.......................................... 21
Speed units................................................. 22

WI80 Wind indicator | 3

 Light bank selection..................................... 23

5 Spare parts................................................ 25
Spares and auxiliaries................................... 25
SimNet cables and accessories...................... 25

6 Specifications............................................ 27
Technical specifications................................. 27
Dimensional drawing.................................... 28

4 | WI80 Wind indicator

 1 Introduction

General information
The WI80 Instrument presents you with relevant wind
information on a combined analog and digital display.
Adjustable backlight for night operation is provided
as well as adjustable intensity on the LED displays for
operation in sunshine.

Instrument layout
The WI80 display includes bargraph, dial with pointer
and LED display. Modes of operation and units for
measure are indicated by monitor diodes.

The instrument is
operated by 2 keys.
These are used to switch
between display modes,
to set parameter values
and to adjust background
illumination.

 The dial is divided into 360°. Hence, when the wind is

coming from port in true and relative modes, the image
of the starboard dial should apply.

Introduction | 5
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6 | Introduction
 2 Installation

Location of the unit

The WI80 should be mounted with special regard to the
unit’s environmental protection, temperature range and
cable length. Refer to the Specifications chapter.
Avoid mounting the unit where it is easily exposed to
sunlight, as this may unintendedly overheat the unit.

Panel mounting
The mounting surface must be flat and even to within
0.5 mm.

1 Drill 4 mounting holes and make a panel cut-out

according to the drilling template included in the
package
2 Use the supplied self tapping screws to secure the
unit to the panel
3 Apply the front corners

Do not over-tighten the screws!

Installation | 7
 Cable connection and interface
Signal input, network and power supply are wired to the
enclosed terminal block that is to be plugged in on the
rear side.
The instrument is delivered with a 0.3 m SimNet cable
with a standard SimNet plug in both ends. One plug
1 must be cut off and the wires connected to terminals 3
through 6 according to the color codes shown below.

TERMINAL
SIGNAL TYPE COLOR
NO
1 GND - Supply -

2 VCC + Supply 12 - 24V DC -

3 SimNet - H NMEA2000 channel Yellow
4 SimNet - C NMEA2000 channel Black
5 SimNet - L NMEA2000 channel Blue
6 SimNet - S NMEA2000 channel Red
7 RS485 A NMEA0183 (Rx+) -
8 RS485 GND No connection -
9 RS485 B NMEA0183 (Rx-) -

Any voltages other than those specified in the

product specification, page 29, may cause damage
to the instrument.

Data on the NMEA0183 port will be converted to SimNet/

 NMEA2000 format and distributed to other instruments
that are interconnected on the SimNet network.

8 | Installation
 Securing the cables
Use the eclosed tie wrap to secure the cables to the
instrument.

Interconnecting instruments
Interconnect a series of instruments by using a SimNet
power cable with termination and T-joiners as illustrated
below.

Instrument
Supply 12-24V

SimNet 12V
Supply
(Red disk)
SimNet SimNet SimNet
T-joiner T-joiner T-joiner

 If the instruments are connected to other SimNet

compatible products, refer to the manual for those
products.

Use only 12V as SimNet supply!

Installation | 9
 Installation setup
SimNet, NMEA0183 and Demo mode are selectable
inputs on the WI80. After installation, the system must
be configured to read the preferred input signal before
the instrument is ready for use.

MAIN INSTALLATION
The Installation MODES 10 s SETUP
Setup is accessed MODE
+
as shown in the SETUP SELECT

- RELATIVE - INPUT
illustration. SIGNAL MODE
SETUP
- TRUE
- OFFSET
5s
- GEO-
GRAPHIC
MODE
SETUP + SELECT

As an example the illustration below shows the LED

reading when the input type is changed from SimNet to
Demo.

MAIN INSTALLATION
MODES 10 s SETUP 1s
MODE
SELECT
SETUP + SELECT

- RELATIVE - INPUT
MODE
51 0A.183 +
SIGNAL
- TRUE

- GEO-
GRAPHIC
5s
- OFFSET 1 A.2 SETUP SELECT

MODE
SETUP + SELECT

3s

Refer also to the Operation flow chart in the Operation

section.
The pointer position will change accordingly as shown in
the table.

SIGNAL INPUT LCD POINTER

SimNet 51
NMEA183

Demo

10 | Installation
 Offset adjustment
Any residual error in the apparent wind angle can be
adjusted manually by entering an offset angle.
A positive value (no sign) indicates starboard offset
angle, while an offset angle to port is indicated with
negative value (negative sign).
The illustration below illustrates the required key presses
to offset the angle to 12.1°.
Range: +/-99 Default: 0.0

MAIN INSTALLATION 1s
MODES 10 s SETUP

MODE
+
SELECT 3s
SETUP SELECT

- RELATIVE - INPUT
SIGNAL
- TRUE
- OFFSET

0FFS 00.0 00. 1

5s
- GEO-
GRAPHIC
MODE
SELECT
SETUP + SELECT

SELECT 3s

00. 1 0 1. 1 02. 1 SELECT

1s
SELECT

MODE
02. 1 12. 1 SETUP + SELECT

3s
12. 1
Starboard (+)
+/- 1s
SELECT

MODE
-12. 1 SETUP + SELECT

3s
-12. 1
Port (-)

Installation | 11
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12 | Installation
 3 Operation

Turning the WI80 on

WI80 has no power key, and will be running as long as
power is connected.
When power is applied to the system the display will
indicate the active mode as shown in the table.

LED POINTER
MODE
Initial After 1 second

Relative
Actual wind Wind direction
True speed according according to
to active mode active mode
Geographic

After approximately 3 seconds the instrument is

operative.
Default: Relative wind
Before the instruments is ready to operate the default
settings should be checked and changed if other values
are preferred. Refer to the Changing the default settings
chapter.

Using the keys

The instrument is operated by the 2 keys on the front.
They are used to switch between display modes, to set
values and to adjust the illumination as illustrated in the
table on the next page.
Key presses or key combinations not indicated in the
table have no effect.
Refer also to Operation flow chart.

Operation | 13
 KEY MODE/ACTION
KEY
PRESS DISPLAY MODE SETUP MODES
MODE Short Go to next main display Go to next Setup mode
SETUP
3 sec. Switch to User Setup Switch to main display
Select parameter
SELECT Short Increase light level
Adjust parameter
None /
3 sec.
Change to next digit
MODE Save setting and return to
SETUP SELECT Short
+ Setup parameter
Enter Installation
10 sec.
Setup
5 sec Return to main display

 Time out from User Setup is 10 sec. Time out from

Installation Setup is 5 min.

Selecting active display mode

The WI80 can display relative, true and geographic wind
speed and direction.
The instrument will
MODE
SETUP
scroll through these
REL
displays by pressing
GEO
the Mode/Setup
TRUE
key.
Active mode is indicated by a lit diode in the display.

 To calculate true wind, speed data input is required. To

calculate geographic wind, both speed and heading data
input is required. If these data are not available, no value
will be displayed in the LED when True or Geographic
wind is selected.

14 | Operation
Bargraph
The bargraph operates as a releative wind gust indicator.
The direction of the wind gust is displayed as shown in
the table below.

WIND DIRECTION BARGRAPH

1 lit diode per 1m/s increased wind
speed, starting from the right side,
30° - 150° max 10 diodes are lit

PORT STBD

2 lit diodes per 2m/s increased wind

speed, starting from both sides, max
150° - 210° 10 diodes on each side

PORT STBD

1 lit diode per 1m/s increased wind

speed, starting from the left side, max
210° - 330° 10 diodes are lit

PORT STBD

2 lit diodes per 2m/s increased wind

speed, starting from center going to
330° - 30° both sides.

PORT STBD

Operation | 15
 Backlighting
The backlighting is adjusted by pressing the Light key
SELECT
when the instrument is in normal operation.
Current light setting will be indicated with the right LED
digit.
The light setting affects the diodes, the digital display
and the backlight as shown in the table:

LIGHT LEVEL DIODES AND DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

0 Low Off
1-7 Steps Steps
8 Medium Off
9 High Off

Level 8 and 9 are for bright daylight.

The instrument will return to normal operation 1 second

after the last key press.
Range: 0 - 9 Default value: 2

If several instruments are connected via SimNet,

the instruments can be grouped in different light
banks. Changing the backlight settings on one of the
instruments will affect all instruments in the group. Refer
to Light bank selection in Changing the default settings
chapter.

Error Alarm
In the event the error indicator is lit, the
instrument is not operable and service/repair is
required.

16 | Operation
Maintenance
The IS80 instruments are “repair by replacement” units,
and the operator is therefore required to perform only a
very limited amount of preventive maintenance.
If the unit requires any form of cleaning, use fresh
water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). It
is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and
hydrocarbons such as diesel, petrol etc.
If a weather cover is available this should be put on
when the unit is not in use.Operation flow chart

Operation | 17
18 | Operation
INSTALLATION
MAIN MODES USER SETUP
SETUP 10 s
3s
Input Type MODE Relative wind Display Damping
- SimNet SETUP + SELECT - Damping 0
True wind MODE
- NMEA0183 - Damping 1
SETUP
- Demo Geographic wind - Damping 2
- Damping 3
Offset 5s
- Adjust setting Wind Speed Alarm Limit
- Adjust limit
MODE
SETUP + SELECT Wind Shift Alarm Limit
- Adjust limit

Speed Unit
- m/s
Operation flow chart

- kts
- mph
- km/h
5 min - bu

10 s Light Bank Selection

- Simrad
- Gr 1
- Gr 2
- Gr 3
- Gr 4
- Gr 5
- Gr 6
- None
 4 Changing the default settings

General
The factory default
MAIN USER
settings may all be MODES SETUP
changed in the User
- DISPLAY
setup, accessed DAMPING

as shown in the - WIND

illustration. - RELATIVE
3s SPEED
ALARM

MODE
Detailed illustrations - TRUE
MODE
SETUP
- WIND SHIFT
ALARM
SETUP

for the different - GEO-

- SPEED
GRAPHIC
settings are shown on UNIT

the following pages. - LIGHT

BANK

Refer also to the

Operation flow chart
in the Basic Operation
chapter.

Display damping
The damping factor indicates how fast the display will
respond to changes in wind readings. The setting affects
both the LCD and the pointer.
The higher the damping factor the more stable display
reading on the instrument.
Range: 0 - 3 Default: 0
The illustration below shows how to change the Damping
level from 0 to 2.

MAIN USER 1s
MODES SETUP SELECT
- DISPLAY

MODE
DAMPING

3s
- WIND
SPEED A. 1 A.2 SETUP + SELECT
ALARM
- RELATIVE
MODE - WIND SHIFT
- TRUE SETUP ALARM
- GEO-
- SPEED
GRAPHIC
UNIT 3s
- LIGHT
BANK

Changing the default settings | 19

 Wind speed alarm
The wind speed alarm setting defines the maximum wind
speed limit before an alarm is activated.
The alarm is acknowledged by a short press on one of
the keys.
The range is defined by the selected speed unit:

SPEED UNIT RANGE

m/s 000 - 031
kts 000 - 060
mph 000 - 069
km/h 000 - 111
BEAU 000 - 011

Default value: Maximum range for the selected speed

unit.
The illustration on next page shows how to use the keys
to change parameter values. It applies also for the wind
speed alarm adjust.

The alarm is turned off by setting the value to A000

20 | Changing the default settings

 Wind shift alarm
Observe the dot after the “A”.

The wind shift alarm will monitor the wind angle. The
reference angle is set when the alarm is turned on,
and reset to present wind angle when an alarm is
acknowledged by a short press on one of the keys.
Range: 0 - 90° Default: 090°
MAIN USER
MODES SETUP
SELECT 3s
- DISPLAY
DAMPING

- WIND
3s SPEED
- RELATIVE

- TRUE
MODE
SETUP
ALARM

- WIND SHIFT
ALARM
A.090 SELECT

- GEO-
- SPEED
GRAPHIC
UNIT

- LIGHT
BANK
SELECT 3s

4 SELECT

1s

MODE
4 SETUP + SELECT

3s

The alarm is turned off by setting the value to A.000

Changing the default settings | 21

 Speed units
Selection used to define which unit used for measuring
wind speed.
M/S Active speed unit is indicated by a lit diode in the display.
KTS
MPH SPEED UNIT LCD
KM/H
BEAU m/s

kts

mph

km/h

BEAU

Default value: SPd1 = m/s

The illustration shows required key presses for changing
speed units from m/s to mph.

MAIN USER
MODES SETUP 1s
SELECT
- DISPLAY
DAMPING

MODE
SP 1 SP 2 SP 3 +
- WIND
3s SPEED
- RELATIVE
ALARM SETUP SELECT
MODE - WIND SHIFT
- TRUE SETUP ALARM
- GEO-
- SPEED
GRAPHIC
UNIT

- LIGHT 3s
BANK

22 | Changing the default settings

 Light bank selection
The light bank function is used to globally control light
settings for a group of units that are connected via the
SimNet network.
By assigning several units to the same group, the light
adjustment on one unit will be effective on the rest of
the members in the same group.

LIGHT BANK LCD POINTER BEEPS

Simrad 1

Group 1 1

Group 2 1

Group 3 1

Group 4 1

Group 5 1

Group 6 1

None 1

Default value: Simrad

MAIN USER
MODES SETUP
1s
SELECT
- DISPLAY
DAMPING

MODE
- RELATIVE
3s
- WIND
SPEED
ALARM SETUP + SELECT
MODE - WIND SHIFT
- TRUE SETUP ALARM
- GEO-
- SPEED
GRAPHIC
UNIT

- LIGHT
3s
BANK

If you prefer one instrument to stay outside any group

for independent light adjustment, you select “none”.

Changing the default settings | 23

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24 | Changing the default settings

5 Spare parts

Spares and auxiliaries

Part no. Description
27107531 WI80 instrument head
Mounting kit including:

- 4 screws

- 6 corners

- 1 terminal block

22098495 NMEA0183 Interface cable 2.5 m (8’)

SimNet cables and accessories

Part. no. Description
24005829 0.3 m (1’) SimNet cable (SDC:0.3M)
24005837 2 m (6.6’) SimNet cable (SDC:02M)
24005845 5 m (16.6’) SimNet cable (SDC:05M)
24005852 10 m (33’) SimNet cable (SDC:10M)
24005860 SimNet T-joiner (SDJ) (3p)
24006298 SimNet Multijoiner (7p)
24006306 SimNet Bulkhead T-connector
24005878 SimNet cable gland
24005886 SimNet protection plug
24005894 SimNet termination plug
24005902 2 m (6.6’) SimNet power w/termination
24005910 2 m (6.6’) SimNet power w/o termination
24005936 AT10 Universal NMEA0183 converter
24005944 AT15 Active T-connector, IS15
24005928 SimNet cable protection cap

Spare parts | 25
 Part. no. Description
SimNet cable to Micro–C male
24005729
Cable that connects a SimNet product to a
NMEA2000 network

SimNet cable to Micro-C female cable that

24006199
connects a NMEA2000 product to SimNet
24006363 SimNet cable, 5.5 m (18’), with 1 plug

26 | Spare parts
 6 Specifications

Technical specifications
Power supply.....................................12/24V DC (+30%, -10%)
Power consumption........................................................< 5W
SimNet network load....................................................... 1 NL
Input signals:
NMEA2000/SimNet........................................ 1 can channel
NMEA0183:........................... 1 optoisolated RS485 channel
Input mode selection:...........................NMEA2000/SimNet,
NMEA0183,
Demo mode
NMEA0183 to SimNet converter:.................When NMEA0183
is selected
Weight:........................................................ 0.55 kg (1.21 lb)
Material:........................................................ ASA/PC Luran S
Color:........................................................................... Black
Display:
Dial:....................................................................0 - 359°
Marking:.....................................................................10°
Illumination:.................................... Adjustable in 10 steps
Digital display:.................................. Four 7-segment LEDs
Environmental protection:
Front........................................................................ IP66
Back:....................................................................... IP20
Safe distance to compass:
Steering compass..................................... 0.40 m (1.32 ft.)
Stand-by/Emergency distance.................... 0.20 m (0.66 ft.)
Temperature:
Operating:.............................. -15 to +70°C (+5 to +158°F)
Storage:................................-40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F)
Climate
Max 95% RH:.................................... Max 30 days per year
Max 85% RH:............................................ Remaining days
Max 75% RH:.......................................... Average per year

Specifications | 27
 Dimensional drawing

21 mm [0.83"]
47 mm [1.86"]

172 mm [6.78"] 10 mm [0.37"]

172 mm [6.78"]

152 mm [5.98"]

136 mm [5.35"]
136 mm [5.35"]

153 mm [6.02"]

28 | Specifications
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