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Airmar 100WX Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
Summary of 100WX
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Record the serial number found on the underside of the instrument. Serial no._______________date of purchase_________________ 17-461-01 rev.06 10/03/11 owner’s guide & installation instructions weatherstation ® instrument models: 300wxr 300wx 150wx 110wx 100wx pb200 pb150 lb150 patents pending.
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Copyright © 2008 - 2011 airmar technology corp. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without prior written consent of ai...
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents introduction & features.............................................................4 outputs & functions................................................................. 5 safety instructions.................................................................... 6 importance of true ...
Page 4: Introduction
4 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. Features • waterproof h...
Page 5: Table 1: Outputs & Functions
5 a. Optional heater b. Optional humidity sensor c. 3-axis compass d. 2-axis compass table 1: outputs & functions 300wxr 300wx 150wx 11 0wx 100wx pb 200 pb 150 lb 15 0 apparent wind speed and angle * * * * * * * * true wind speed and direction * * * * * * true wind speed relative to water * * * * * ...
Page 6: Warning
6 follow the safety precautions below to reduce the risk of poor product performance, property damage, personal injury, and/or death. Warning: correct installation important the weatherstation instrument must be installed and operated according to the instructions in this owners guide. Warning: inst...
Page 7: Adding External Sensors
7 the importance of understanding true wind direction when the weatherstation instrument is stationary, the direction from which the wind is blowing is known as the true wind. The weatherstation instrument is programed to measure the direction based upon the specific orientation of the sensor. For t...
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8 cables & connecting/converting hardware the weatherstation instrument can be connected to a device and/or network in several ways. You must have the correct cable and any needed converting/ connecting hardware before beginning the installation. Weatherstation cables length part no. • nmea 0183 cab...
Page 9: Tools & Materials
9 tools & materials safety goggles dust mask pencil level electric drill drill bits phillips screwdrivers teflon pipe-thread tape (optional) deck gland (some installations) grommets (some installations) cutting pliers (some installations) wire strippers (some installations) heat-shrink tubing (some ...
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10 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 oth...
Page 11: Installing
11 installing caution: the reflector plate and the waterproof film found in the wind channel of the weatherstation instrument are essential to its operation (see figure 3). Be careful not to scratch the plate, puncture the film, or damage them in any way. Caution: the weatherstation instrument must ...
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12 permanent mounting 1. Place the mounting hardware at the selected location. Orient any cable exit in the direction that you want the cable to travel. 2. Position the mounting hardware at a 90° angle to the mounting surface. If necessary, use shims to make the mounting surface level (see figure 4)...
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13 attaching the cable to the weatherstation instrument 1. 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 f...
Page 14: Cable Routing & Connecting
14 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. Warning: the power supply must...
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15 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. Connector on display end if your weathers...
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16 figure 6. Nmea 0183 weatherstation cable—no heater copyright © 2007 - 2011 airmar technology corp. Weatherstation bare nmea 0183 x 10 10 rs422 interface connector nmea 0183 rs232 interface v+ v- tx out rx in no connection no connection shield locator v+ v- a /+ out a/+ in b/- in b/- out shield fi...
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17 connecting to an nmea 2000 ® network caution: only two termination resistors are required on an nmea 2000 network. More than two will degrade the bus performance. Route the weatherstation cable to the nmea 2000 network. Plug the nmea 2000 connector into the network node (see figure 8). Coil any e...
Page 18: Calibrating The Compass
18 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...
Page 19: Maintenance
19 maintenance caution:do not disassemble the weatherstation instrument. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Removing the three screws holding the lower housing will damage the waterproof seal, voiding the warranty. Caution: do not immerse in water or pressure wash. Doing so may allow water ...
Page 20: Software
20 humidity sensor: 110wx, 150wx, 300wx, 300wxr 1. Remove the two screws from the humidity sensor or blank (see figure 11). 2. Remove the sensor or blank. 3. Push the new humidity sensor into place. Fasten it with the two screws supplied. Using a torque wrench, apply 0.25 - 0.30nm. Do not over tight...
Page 21: Troubleshooting
21 troubleshooting no readings or inaccurate readings • is there power to the weatherstation instrument? • are all the connections tight? • is the cable-run free of kinks? • is the wiring correct? • are there any obstructions in the wind channel? Keep it free of spider webs, insects, dirt, and other...
Page 22: Technical Information
22 technical information additional data available from the weatherstation instrument there are parameters that the weatherstation instrument can make available to the user. Usually, more data is available from the weatherstation instrument than can be displayed in a reasonable format on a screen. A...
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23 acronyms cd compact disk egnos european geostationary navigation overlay service gps global positioning system len load equivalency number na not available npt national pipe thread pc personal computer uns unified national standard usb universal serial bus waas wide area augmentation system gloss...
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