ADVANSEA Speed s400 User manual

Installation and Operation Manual S400 series 2
S400 advanSea instruments comply with regulations in force.
Important
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to ensure that this appliance is installed and used in such a
way that will not cause any accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this
appliance is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
Installation: if not installed correctly, the appliance will not operate to the best of its ability.
In the event of doubt, please contact your advanSea retailer. Ensure that all holes made to
mount the appliance are drilled in places without risk and that they do not weaken the structure
of the boat. If in doubt, contact a qualified boat builder.
PLASTIMO SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN THE EVENT THE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE CAUSES
ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR INFRINGEMENT OF THE LAW.
Reference language: this statement, instruction and user manuals and other information
documents regarding the appliance, hereinafter referred to as "documentation", may be
translated into other languages. In the event of a dispute regarding interpretation of the
documentation, the French version shall be binding. This manual presents the procedures for
installing and operating the appliance at the date of printing. AdvanSea reserves the right to
modify the technical characteristics of the appliance without notice.
Copyright © 2009 Plastimo, France, all rights reserved. AdvanSeaTM is a registered
trademark of Plastimo.
Warning

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1. Introduction
1.1. General presentation ..................................................... p.4
1.2. Components supplied with your MultiS400...................... p.5
1.3. Technical characteristics ................................................ p.5
2. General operation
2.1. Powering on.................................................................. p.7
2.2. Operation in normal mode ............................................. p.7
2.2.1. Selecting information on the upper display
2.2.2. Selecting information on the lower display
2.2.3. Selecting units of measurement
2.2.4. Resetting data
2.2.5. Countdown timer
2.2.6. Backlighting
2.3. Alarms.......................................................................... p.10
2.3.1. Setting the echo sounder alarm thresholds
2.3.2. Setting the speed alarm thresholds
2.3.3. Setting the battery alarm threshold
2.4. Configuration ................................................................ p.12
2.4.1. Keel offset
2.4.2. Speed damping
2.4.3. Calibrating the water temperature
2.4.4. Calibrating by speed
2.4.5. Calibrating by log
2.4.6. Configuring the countdown timer
2.4.7. Simulation mode
2.4.8. Key beeps
2.4.9. Resetting data in the memory
2.5. Standby........................................................................ p.15
2.6. Network operation (Bus AS-1)........................................ p.16
2.7.1. Displaying multiple data
2.7.2. Remote access
2.7. Messages...................................................................... p.17
Table of contents

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3. Installation
3.1. NMEA 0183 interfacing .................................................. p.18
3.1.1. NMEA 0183 input interface
3.1.2. NMEA 0183 output interface
3.2. Mounting and connections ............................................. p.19
3.2.1. Mounting the Multi S400 unit
3.2.2. Description of electrical connections
3.2.2.1. Bus connection
3.2.2.2. Speed connection
3.2.2.3. Sounder connection
3.2.2. Connections
4. Troubleshooting.................................................................. p.22

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Thank you for choosing an AdvanSea product. We are convinced your S400 instrument will
provide you with many safe and happy years of navigation. This manual describes how to
install and operate the Multi S400 AdvanSea.
1.1. General presentation
Description of the display:
The S400 unit is equipped with a large screen, and large characters for optimum readability
from all angles of vision. The screen is treated against condensation to prevent the formation of
mist. The screen and its keys are backlit with adjustable level.
The LCD screen on your Multi S400 is designed to:
display the surface speed of the boat
display the water temperature
display the depth
display the battery voltage
acquire data through its NMEA input
send data via its NMEA output
exchange data on the AS-1 AdvanSea bus
activate external lights and buzzers
- Backlighting
setup
- Validation
- Standby
- Lower display
- Decrease
- Change units
- Upper display
- Increase
- Change units
- Menus
alarms and
configuration
Upper line
(32mm characters)
Lower line
(22mm characters)
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To do so, it is supplied with 3 connection cables:
1 connector-free cable for the power supply, the bus, the NMEA IN & OUT, the alarm output
1 LT8 cable for connection to the speedometer sensor
1 RCA cable for connection to the sounder sensor
The Multi S400 is part of the S400 advanSea family of navigation instruments, including
instruments for measuring speed, depth, and wind. They may be connected together to form
an integrated data system for a boat (see chapter 2.7).
1.2. Components supplied with your Multi S400
The Multi S400 comes with (as standard):
-protective cover
-user manual
-warranty card
-adhesive rear sealing joint for flush mounting
The Multi S400 does not come with sensors. You can order complete kits, or consult our
website www.advanSea.com.
You will also find a complete list of accessories at www.advanSea.com
1.3. Technical characteristics
Measurement characteristics
Sounder:
Measurement range: from 0.5 to 199 meters
Operating frequency: 200 kHz
Accuracy: ±0.1 meter up to 5.0 meters and ≤2% beyond 5.0 meters
(this accuracy is given for a constant sound speed in water of 1490
m/s)
Resolution: 0.1 from 0 to 19.9 and 1 beyond
Configurable offset: ±9.9 meters
Speed:
Measurement range: from 0.0 to 60.0 knots
Speed ratio: fixed at 6.1 Hz/knots
Accuracy: ±1.0 knots up to 20.0 knots and ±5% beyond 20.0 knots.
Resolution: 0.01 from 0 to 19.99 and 0.1 beyond
Calibration possible on 2 measurement points (Slope and Offset)
Trip log:
Measurement range: from 0.00 to 655.35 kilometres
Resolution: 0.01
Total log:
Measurement range: from 0 to 65535 kilometres
Resolution: 1
Battery voltage:
Measurement range: from 10.0V to 16.5V
Accuracy: ±0.2V
Resolution: 0.1V

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Electrical specifications
Buzzer output
(green wire):
Switched to ground, open collector, 30 V DC and 300 mA max. It is
recommended to protect this output with a 300 mA fuse.
NMEA 0183:
Version 3.01, asynchronous 4800 baud, 8 bit link, without parity, 1
stop bit. The electrical levels used on the NMEA output are referenced
to the ground and vary according to the system’s voltage supply.
On powering on, a proprietary NMEA frame $PNKEV, MULTI V0.10*4A
is sent to identify the transmitter.
Communication
bus:
Half-Duplex 38400 baud link on one wire. Words are sent on 8 bits,
without parity with 1 stop bit. The number of devices connected to
the bus is limited to 20.
Power supply:
9 volts to 16.5 volts / Consumption <150m
Mechanical specifications
Overall dimensions
Unit size 112mm x 112mm depth 28mm
Mounting on flat wall by means of a threaded drum of diameter
49mm, step 1.5mm and length 35mm and a plastic nut diameter 80
mm
Environment
IP66 Front panel
IP40 rear panel
Operating
temperature
From -10°C to +50°C
Storage
temperature
From -20°C to +60°C

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2.1. Powering on
The MULTI S400 display does not include an integrated switch. The unit is powered by a 12 V
DC supply on the red (+) and black (-) wires. When stopped, all settings are memorized.
2.2. Operation in normal mode
2.2.1. Selecting information on the upper display
The key is used to select various data in the upper line. Key operation:
2 General operation
Depth
DEPTH
Speed over ground (if connected to a GPS)
SOG
Boat speed
SPEED
Average speed
AVG SPEED
Max speed
MAX SPEED
Temperature
TEMP

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2.2.2. Selecting information on the lower display
The key is used to select various data in the lower line. Key operation:
Regatta stopwatch
CHRONO
Regatta stopwatch
CHRONO
Battery voltage
BAT
Battery voltage
BAT
Trip log
LOG
Trip log
LOG
Total log
Total LOG
Total log
Total LOG
Temperature
TEMP
Temperature
TEMP
Depth
DEPTH
Depth
DEPTH
Boat speed
SPEED
Boat speed
SPEED
Average speed
AVG SPEED
Average speed
AVG SPEED
Maximum speed
MAX SPEED
Maximum speed
MAX SPEED

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2.2.3. Selecting units of measurement
To change the unit of measurement for some data in the upper line, press at least 2 seconds
on the key.
To change the unit of measurement for some data in the lower line, press at least 2 seconds on
the key.
The following table summarizes the various units displayed according to the data selected:
Data
Unit of measurement
Temperature
°Fahrenheit
°Celsius
Depth
Feet
Metres
Speed over ground
Knots
km/h
Miles/h
Boat speed
Average speed
Max speed
Trip log
Nautical Miles
Kilometres
Miles
Total log
In bold, default units.
2.2.4. Resetting data
To reset the average speed and max speed data on the upper line, first display the parameter
to be reset to 0 and press simultaneously at least 2 seconds on the + keys.
To reset the average speed, max speed, Trip log and Total log data on the lower line, first
display the parameter to be reset to 0 and press simultaneously at least 2 seconds on the
+ keys.

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2.2.5. Countdown timer
Once CHRONO is displayed on the lower line, trigger it by pressing simultaneously on the
+ keys.
The countdown starts from the data displayed (which can be configured between 1 and 10
minutes, see menu paragraph 2.5.6.). A long beep signals when the countdown switches to the
full minute. The end of the countdown is signalled by a short beep every second for the last 5
seconds followed by a long beep to mark the end of the countdown.
When the countdown is finished, the countdown timer counts the navigation time in
hours/minutes (with two points flashing per second).
Press again simultaneously for at least 2 seconds on the + keys during the
countdown to stop it and reset the display to the selected value.
2.2.6. Backlighting
The display and the 4 keys are backlit, with 4 levels of intensity. Level
"0" corresponds to backlighting switched off.
To control backlighting:
Press the key to display the backlighting page, then the and
keys to adjust the lighting level from 0 to 4.
Pressing again on the key send the lighting level on the bus to
control backlighting on other device displays.
2.3. Alarms
The icon is lit when at least one alarm has occurred on one item of data managed by the
MULTI display.
A sensor alarm appears when it is activated (different from 0) and the measurement has
exceeded the high or low threshold previously defined. This alarm is then shown by:
The flashing icon
The data concerned by the alarm flashing,
Automatic lighting of the LCD backlighting to its highest level,
The internal buzzer sounds,
The buzzer or the external lights are activated.

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An alarm can be cancelled and inhibited for 3 minutes by pressing on any key on the keypad.
After this period, a new alarm may be triggered when the measurement sensor once again
exceeds the programmed thresholds.
Several devices interconnected on the bus, can be used to relay a sensor alarm to other
compatible displays present on the network. Example: a boat speed alarm can be viewed on all
"MULTI" displays present on board.
The Depth and Boat speed data can be monitored by configuring high and low alarm
thresholds.
The Battery voltage data can be monitored by configuring the low threshold alarm.
2.3.1. Setting the depth alarm thresholds
Press
menu
, then once again on
menu
to display the "dEEP" high
threshold page for the sounder, then adjust the required value of the
threshold using the and keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
Press
menu
, then once again on
menu
to display the "SHAL" low
threshold page for the sounder, then adjust the required value of the
threshold using the and keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
2.3.2. Setting the speed alarm thresholds
Press
menu
, then once again on
menu
to display the "SPEEd " low
threshold page for the speed, then adjust the required value of the
threshold using the and keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
Press
menu
, then once again on
menu
to display the "SPEEd " high
threshold page for the speed, then adjust the required value of the
threshold using the and keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.

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2.3.3. Setting the battery alarm threshold
The battery alarm allows you to monitor the supply voltage to your installation. This is
important, particularly for good sounder performance.
Press
menu
, then once again on
menu
to display the "bAt" low
threshold page, then adjust the required value of the threshold using
the and keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
2.4. Configuration
2.4.1. Keel offset
The depth displayed on the Multi display represents the distance between the probe mounted
on the hull and the bottom, plus or minus the keel offset:
For a positive offset, the depth is measured from a point located above the probe
(Depth = distance between probe and bottom + Offset).
For a negative offset, the depth is measured from a point located below the probe
(Depth = distance between probe and bottom - Offset).
To adjust this offset:
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then on
menu
until the "kEEL offset page is
displayed, then adjust the required value using the and
keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
2.4.2. Speed damping
A damping coefficient is available to the user for boat speed. Depending on navigation
conditions, this parameter can be adjusted to between 1 and 30.
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then on
menu
until the "dAMP" setup page
is displayed, then adjust the required value using the and
keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.

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2.4.3. Calibrating the water temperature
The water temperature is calibrated in the calibration menu, by replacing the water
temperature displayed with the water temperature estimated by the user, or measured using
another source.
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then on
menu
until the "tEMP" setup page
is displayed, then adjust the required value using the and
keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
2.4.4. Calibrating by speed
The speedometer sensor can be calibrated by speed or by distance.
The boat speed is calibrated in the calibration menu, by replacing the boat speed displayed with
the boat speed estimated by the user, or measured using another source.
We recommend you navigate at constant speed. Note the speed displayed on a GPS receiver (it
should be greater than 5 kts) or measure the time taken to cover a given distance (speed
between 5 and 20 kts, in calm seas, with little current).
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then on
menu
until the "SPEEd" setup page
is displayed, then adjust the required value using the and
keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
2.4.5. Calibrating by log
After resetting the Trip log to "0", cover a specific set distance (identified on a chart). To partly
compensate for current and tide effects, cover the distance in both directions, parallel to the
current.
In the calibration menu, replace the distance displayed for the Trip log with the real distance
covered.
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then on
menu
until the "LOG" setup page is
displayed, then adjust the required value using the and
keys (max. ±50% adjustment of the value measured by the Trip
log).Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.

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2.4.6. Configuring the countdown timer
The duration of the countdown can be configured to the nearest minute, between 1 and 10
minutes.
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then on
menu
until the "tIME" setup page
is displayed, then adjust the required value using the and
keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
2.4.7. Simulation mode
Simulation mode can be accessed via the Configuration menu. This mode is shown by the icon
flashing on the LCD and remains active after power has been cut off. It may be used
for sales demonstrations of the product and features the following functions:
Displays a coherent bottom profile (in distance and variation),
Displays a coherent boat speed (in absolute value and in acceleration),
Displays a speed over ground related to the simulated boat speed,
Displays a coherent water temperature,
Displays the real supply voltage,
Transmits simulated data via the NMEA output.
Transmits simulated data via the communication bus.
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then
menu
until the "SIMUL" page is
displayed, then activate (on) or deactivate (OFF) simulation using the
and keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
2.4.8. Key beeps
The key beeps can be activated or deactivated.
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then
menu
until the "bIP" page is
displayed, then activate (on) or deactivate (OFF) the beep using the
and keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.

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2.4.9. Resetting data in the memory
At any time, the memory of the Multi display can be returned to factory settings. To do so, a
memory reset command is accessible in the menu. The following parameters are restored in the
memory:
Speed unit: Knots
Depth unit: Metres
Distance unit: Nautical Miles
Temperature unit: °Celsius
Speed damping: 10 seconds
Speed calibration coeff.: Slope at 1.0
Temp. calibration coeff.: Offset to 0
Keel offset: 0
Depth alarms: deactivated, high and low threshold at 0
Speed alarms: deactivated, high and low threshold at 0
Temperature alarms: deactivated, high and low threshold at 0
Battery alarm: deactivated, low threshold at 0
Countdown timer init.: 10 minutes
Trip log: 0
Total log: 0
Simulation mode: deactivated
Backlighting level: 0 (OFF)
Press
menu
for 2 seconds, then
menu
until the "rESEt" page is
displayed, then activate (on) or deactivate (OFF) the reset using
the and keys.
Press to exit setup mode, or time out after 10 seconds.
2.5. Standby
To save energy on board, the "MULTI" display can be placed on standby by pressing for 5
seconds on the key.
Standby mode switches off backlighting, the screen, stops sensor measurement and processing
of NMEA input and output interfaces. Only the vital bus management and keyboard functions
remain active. Active displays present on the bus indicate measurement impossible with an OFF
icon instead of the data.
Standby mode is not saved. At any time, simply pressing one of the four keys or cutting
off the power stops standby mode and returns all device functions to normal.

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2. 6. Network operation (Bus AS-1)
The AS-1 bus is used to connect products in the advanSea family via a rapid and reliable
exchange protocol. Only the bus wires need to be connected. No start-up settings are required.
The communication protocol allows for multiple data exchange at previously defined
transmission speeds.
Thus, it is possible:
to exchange several similar measurements on the same bus, for example: several
speedometer sources.
to change the units, the alarm threshold values or to calibrate from a single
instrument.
to activate or deactivate alarms from a single instrument.
The protocol allows exchange of similar data from different sources (direct measurement from
the sensor, or from the bus or via NMEA).
2.6.1. Displaying multiple data
In order to display multiple data, a repeater instrument (without a sensor) should be
differentiated from a measurement instrument (with a sensor or receiving NMEA data).
A repeater instrument can display maximum 2 multiple data available on the bus (for example:
port speed and starboard speed). If there are more than 2 multiple data present on the bus (for
example 3 speed sensors), the repeater will only read the information from the 2 measurement
instruments with the lowest serial numbers.
A measurement instrument (with a sensor or receiving NMEA data) will only display the data
from its own sensor or from the NMEA source received, even if other similar data are available
on the bus.
2.6.2. Remote access
A repeater instrument (without a sensor) can read and write, via AS-1 bus, all the calibration
parameters or the alarm thresholds from the same type of measuring instrument. Thus, it is
possible to calibrate the speed from the MULTI display connected to the bus.
System limitation:
For complex installations, with several similar measurement instruments, it is impossible to
calibrate alarms from a repeater instrument. In this case, these settings can only be adjusted
from the measurement unit (display to which the sensor is connected).

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2.7. Messages
There are 3 event messages which automatically disappear after 5 minutes or simply by
pressing a key:
Err Bat Displayed each time a power drop near the 9V threshold is detected (safety
threshold). Returns to normal if the battery exceeds this security level after a few seconds.
Err MEM Displayed on powering on if a memory malfunction occurs.
Err Bus Displayed at the first detection, after powering on, if a bus wire is pinched (incorrect
wiring).

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3.1. NMEA 0183 interfacing
The Multi S400 display has one NMEA 0183 input and one output, non shielded. The NMEA
0183 frame format recognized by the Multi display complies with the V3.01 standard of January
2002.
3.1.1. NMEA 0183 input interface
The NMEA 0183 input interface can simultaneously acquire the 5 physical measurements listed
in the table below. To avoid confusing the same data from different frames, a 3-levl priority
management algorithm is used to prioritize some frames over others. Example: if the frames
VTG and RMC are received, only the VTG frame will be decoded to receive the SOG data.
No
NMEA data
Frames used
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
1
Boat speed
VHW
--
--
2
Speed over ground
VTG
RMC
--
3
Depth
DPT
DBT
--
4
Log
VLW
--
--
5
Water temperature
MTW
--
--
Note: The data from the NMEA input are displayed with the icon.
3.1.2. NMEA 0183 output interface
The Multi S400’s NMEA output emits at a speed of 1 Hz the 5 frames below:
No
NMEA frames
Data transmitted
1
VHW
Boat speed
--
2
VLW
Total log
Trip log
3
MTW
Temperature
--
4
DBT
Depth
--
5
DPT
Depth
--
Note: The NMEA 0183 output does not repeat the frames received on its input.
3.2. Mounting and connections
3. Installation
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3.2.1. Mounting the Multi S400 unit
The Multi unit must be mounted in a visible location and protected from any risk of shocks. It
should be placed more than 10cm from a compass and more than 50cm from radio or radar
antenna, far from all engines, fluorescent light, alternators and radio or radar transmitters. It
should be accessible from the rear; minimum depth cabin side 50mm. The rear panel of the
unit should be protected from humidity. The mounting surface should be flat and of thickness
less than 20mm.
Drill a hole 50mm in diameter at the chosen location
Unscrew the nut located on the rear of the unit
Remove the adhesive protection around the unit
Insert and position the unit in the mounting hole
Screw back the nut
3.2.2 . Description of electrical connections
3.2.2.1. Bus connection
The bus link is provided by a 7-wire shielded cable, arranged as follows:
Red +12V DC
Black GND / NMEA (-) Input and Output
Orange bus
Yellow NMEA input (+)
White NMEA output (+)
Green Buzzer and external light
Blue NC
3.2.2.2. Speed connection
The connection with the speed sensor is provided by a 30 cm shielded cable, fitted with an 8-
pin connector with bayonet locking.
Connector pins:
1: Bare Ground
2: Red +12V DC
3: White Thermistor -
4: Brown Thermistor +
5: Yellow Sensor presence
6: Green Paddlewheel
7: Bare Sounder ground
8: Colourless Sounder excitation
This connection is used to connect a multifunction sensor: Speed/Sounder/Temperature
3.2.2.3. Sounder connection