Humminbird AS WX 1 User manual

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AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver
Installation & Operations Manual
AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver
Installation & Operations Manual

Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in Fishfinders.
Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing
top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird®
accessory is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine
environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® accessory does
require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during
the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the
one-year period. For complete details, see the separate warranty card
included with your accessory. We encourage you to read this operations
manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and
applications of your Humminbird® product.
Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our web
site at www.humminbird.com.
WARNING! This device indicates impending weather patterns; however weather
conditions may move too quickly to allow adequate reaction time. It is the operator’s
responsibility to make prudent decisions regarding personal safety. This device
should not be used as a replacement for official weather forecasts.
WARNING! It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or
manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the X
Satellite Radio system. The user of this or any other software contained in an X
Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer,
or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into
human-readable form. The software is licensed solely for use within this product.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.
WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed
by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to
repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the
warranty.
NOTE: The AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver is compatible with many
Humminbird® models, and every effort has been made to note the differences
between the models and functions throughout this manual. The illustrations
in this manual may look different than your display, but your model will
operate in a similar way.
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XM WX™ is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio and Weather to the Power of X® is a
registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
700 Series™, 900 Series™, 1100 Series™, CannonLink™, DualBeam PLUS™,
Humminbird®, HumminbirdPC™, InterLink™, WeatherSense®, and X-Press™ Menu,
are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird®.
© 2009 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.
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Ta le of Contents
AS WX 1 Accessory Kit 1
About M W Satellite Weather® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
M W Satellite Weather® Service Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
How to Subscribe an Activate XM WX 2
Installing the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver 4
Stem Mount with 1” - 14 Thread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Access Under Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
No Access Under Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Finish Routing the Cable and Check Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Views 11
WeatherView................................................... 12
CurrentWeather................................................. 13
ForecastConditions...............................................14
WeatherAlerts.................................................. 16
CityandSpotForecasts........................................... 18
WeatherInfoSubmenu........................................... 20
Loop Playback (788c-ci, 786ci, 798c-ci, 900 Series™, and 1100 Series™ only) . . . . . . . 21
Chart/Weather Combo View (900 Series™ and 1100 Series™ only) ............ 23
Weather Legen , Icons an Select Rea outs 24
WeatherLegend .................................................24
Icons.......................................................... 25
SelectReadouts................................................. 26
Current Conditions in the Select Readouts Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Forcast Conditions in the Select Readouts Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
The Menu System 29
Start-UpOptionsMenu ........................................... 29
-Press™Menu ................................................. 29
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Ta le of Contents
MainMenu..................................................... 29
Simulator (Start-Up Options enu) ..................................... 30
System Status (Start-Up Options enu) ................................. 31
SelfTest ....................................................... 31
AccessoryTest .................................................. 31
GPSDiagnosticView ............................................. 31
eather X-Press™ Menu (Weather Views only) 32
WeatherDisplay................................................. 33
WeatherDetailLevel............................................. 33
Loop Playback (788c-ci, 786ci, 798c-ci, 900 Series™, and 1100 Series™ only) . . . . . . . 34
Active Side (900 Series™ and 1100 Series™ only) .......................... 34
Split Position (900 Series™ and 1100 Series™ only)......................... 35
Select Readouts ( etup Main Menu: Advanced) 36
Views Menu Tab 37
XM eather Submenu (Accessories Main Menu) 38
Legend ........................................................ 39
AlertRadius .................................................... 39
MInfo ....................................................... 40
M Diagnostic (Advanced) .......................................... 40
Troubleshooting 41
AS W 1 Satellite Weather Receiver Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
FishingSystemDoesn’tPowerUp................................... 42
Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached. . . . . . . . . 42
Humminbird® Accessories 43
Contact Humminbird® 46
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AS WX 1 Accessory Kit
The Humminbird® AS WX 1 Connection Kit includes the following items:
• XM Weather Receiver with 20' (6 m) cable
• Hardware kit for stem or deck mounting
• AS WX 1 Accessory Manual
NOTE: 10 foot extension cables are available as an optional purchase item. These
can be used to extend the total receiver cable length up to 50 feet. Contact our
Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our web site at
www.humminbird.com.
A out XM WX Satellite Weather®
XM WX Satellite Weather® is a graphical weather data service provided by
XM Satellite Radio. The service uses the XM network of geosynchronous
satellites to deliver high-resolution weather data and forecasts.
XM WX Satellite Weather® Service Disclaimer
Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Subscription
fee is consumer only. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation
fee may apply. All fees and weather data subject to change. XM WX Weather
displays and individual product availability vary by hardware equipment.
Reception of the XM signal may vary depending on location. Subscription
subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and
available at xmradio.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States.
XM WX data is not available in Canada.
XM WX is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio and Weather to the Power of X®
is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
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How to Su scri e and
Activate XM WX
The AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver
requires a monthly subscription from XM WX Satellite Weather®. Before the
AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver can be used on the water, the
subscription must be activated on your Humminbird® control head.
To activate XM X Satellite eather®:
1. The XM Radio ID is required to set up the XM WX subscription.
1a. Use a Y-Cable to connect a PS and the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather
Receiver to your Humminbird® control head. The slots are keyed to
prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connectors
into the slots (see Finish Routing the Cable for details).
1b.Power on the control head and start Normal (with transducer
attached) or Simulator mode (without transducer attached).
1c. Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu. Select the
Accessories tab. Highlight XM Weather, and press the RI HT Cursor
key. Select XM Info, and press the RI HT Cursor key. The Radio ID is
the set of uppercase, alphanumeric characters shown here.
NOTE: The Radio ID can also be found on AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver
packaging or on the bottom of the receiver; however the Humminbird® control
head must be powered ON with the receiver connected to complete the
subscription activation process.
2. After you’ve noted the Radio ID, press the EXIT key to exit out of the
Main Menu. Press the VIEW key until the Weather View is displayed.
The Weather View is identified by the Signal Icon on the screen.
3. Check the Signal Icon to confirm that the unit is receiving a strong
signal (4 bars). Move the receiver if the signal is weak. The most
effective reception is outdoors, facing south, without any obstructions
(i.e. people, trees, buildings), and at least 3 ft from the control head.
4. Contact XM on the web at www.xmradio.com and click Activate Radio,
or call [phone] or [phone] to set up your account.
Refer to your Radio ID, and select “NavWeather Basic ackage.”
Subscription & Activation

5. The control head will begin to receive the authorization data.
Weather
Legend
Subscription Activation Complete
Signal Icon
indicates strength
of reception
Weather
Status: Current
Weather Data
(colors) Weather Icons
Activating XM X Subscription
on the Humminbird® Control Head
Signal Icon
indicates strength
of signal, which
should be 4 bars
to successfully
receive the
subscription
activation.
Weather
Status: Current
Diagonal Lines
indicate weather
data unavailable
or not yet received
Weather
Legend
NOTE: The control head must stay powered ON the full amount of time to
complete the subscription activation process, which may take up to 1 hour.
When activation is complete, the diagonal lines will disappear, and the
Weather View will display current weather conditions on the chart. The X
Info setting will also display “NavWeather Authorized” when the activation
status is confirmed. See XM Weather ubmenu for more information.
3Subscription & Activation

Installing the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver
Use the chart below to determine the appropriate mounting method for your
AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver. The instructions for each mount are
described on the following pages.
NOTE: You must have an X WX Satellite Weather® account and a GPS must also
be installed on your boat and connected to your Humminbird® Fishing System.
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An antenna stem with standard 1" – 14 thread Stem Mount with 1" - 14 Thread
Access under mounting location Access Under Mounting Location
No access under mounting location No Access Under Mounting Location
For Best Performance: ount the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver in an
area that provides full exposure to the sky. The effective area of reception is 10°
above the horizon, with a clear access to the south at all times.
It is also important to separate the receiver at least 3 feet from the control head.
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Stem Mount describes when you have purchased or have a pre-existing
antenna pole to mount the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver.
For Best erformance: Mount the receiver in an area that provides full exposure
to the sky. The effective area of reception is 10° above the horizon, facing south.
It is also important to separate the receiver at least 3 feet from the control head.
If you have a pre-existing stem mount, proceed
to step 3.
1. Determine the best location to mount the
antenna pole (stem). Preplan and test the
cable routing to your Humminbird® unit
before you start drilling or cutting any
of your boat surfaces, and then route the
20’ (6 m) cable to the planned mounting
location.
2. Mark the location and drill a 3/4” (19 mm)
hole for the cable and cable connector. If
you have purchased hardware to stem
mount your AS WX 1 Satellite Weather
Receiver, follow the instructions included
with that hardware to attach the stem to
the boat.
NOTE: 10’ extension cables may be purchased from
Humminbird® if your planned cable route exceeds 20’
(6 m). aximum cable length, including extension
cables, should not exceed 50’ (16 m). Visit our web site
at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer
Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to purchase
extension cables.
Stem Mount, Attaching
Receiver Base to Stem
Receiver
Base
Receiver Head
Antenna
Stem
Installation

3. Screw on the receiver base to the stem
first, making sure that the stem pipe does
not protrude from the receiver base. This
adds protection to the cable when pulling
it through the pipe stem. Deburr the pipe
edges to reduce cable abrasion.
4. Route the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather
Receiver cable through the stem and
continue with the planned cable route.
5. Attach the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather
Receiver to its base using the included
#6 - 1/4” screws. Hand tighten only.
6. Proceed to “Finish Routing the Cable and
Check Operation.”
Attaching the Receiver
to the Base
(make sure cable
is not pinched)
Cable
Route
Stem
Stop
#6 - 1/4” ounting
Screws
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Access Under Mounting describes when you can route the cable down
through the mounting surface.
For Best erformance: Mount the receiver in an area that provides full
exposure to the sky. The effective area of reception is 10° above the horizon,
facing south. It is also important to separate the receiver at least 3 feet from the
control head.
1. Determine the best location to mount, then
test route the 20’ (6 m) cable from the
Humminbird®control head to the planned
mounting location of the AS WX 1 Satellite
Weather Receiver.
NOTE: 10’ extension cables may be purchased from
Humminbird® if your planned cable route exceeds 20’
(6 m). aximum cable length, including extension
cables, should not exceed 50’ (16 m). Visit our web site
at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer
Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to purchase
extension cables.
2. Mark the mounting location and drill a
3/4” (19 mm) hole for the cable and cable
connector. Route the cable.
3. Cover the cable hole with the AS WX 1
Satellite Weather Receiver. Make sure the
receiver is flush against the surface and mark
the two mounting holes with a pencil or awl.
4. Move the receiver to the side and drill two
pilot holes, using a 5/32” (4 mm) bit.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled holes
as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
Access Under
Mounting Location
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5. Align the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver’s screw holes over the
pilot screw holes and attach with the #6 - 3/4” Phillips head screws.
Hand tighten only.
NOTE: If the mounting surface is thin or made of a light-weight material, you may
need to add reinforcing material below the mounting surface in order to support
the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver.
6. Proceed to “Finish Routing the Cable and Check Operation.”
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No Access Under Mounting describes when you must route the cable to the
side because there is no space for a cable underneath the mounting location.
For Best erformance: Mount the receiver in an area that provides full exposure
to the sky. The effective area of reception is 10° above the horizon, facing south.
It is also important to separate the receiver at least 3 feet from the control head.
1. Determine the best location to mount, then
test route the 20’ (6 m) cable from the
Humminbird®control head to the planned
mounting location of the AS WX 1 Satellite
Weather Receiver.
NOTE: 10’ extension cables may be purchased from
Humminbird® if your planned cable route exceeds 20’
(6 m). aximum cable length, including extension
cables, should not exceed 50’ (16 m). Visit our web
site at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer
Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to purchase
extension cables.
No Access Under
Mounting Location
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2. Confirm that the cable length is adequate and route the cable from
the receiver to the Humminbird® control head. If holes are required to
route the cable, they must be 3/4” (19 mm) to allow for the cable
connector.
3. The AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver has two wire routing notches.
Use the cable notch closest to the intended cable route.
4. With the cable routed, position the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver
in the planned mounting location and mark the mounting holes with a
pencil or awl.
5. Move the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver to the side and drill the
two 5/32” (4 mm) pilot holes.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled
holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
6. Align the screw holes of the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver over
the pilot screw holes, and attach with the #6 - 3/4 Phillips head
screws. Hand tighten only.
7. Proceed to “Finish Routing the Cable and Check Operation.”
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Follow these steps to finish routing the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver
cable between the control head and the receiver:
1. Secure the cable along its path to the control head as needed, using
cable ties.
2. Insert a Y-cable’s COM connector into the appropriate terminal slot
on the back of the Humminbird® control head. Connnect the PS
cable to the NMEA-COM connector, and attach the AS WX 1 cable to
the ACCY-COM connector.
NOTE: The slots are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to
force the connector into the slot.
Fishing System
COM
NMEA-COM
ACCY-COM
COM
ACCY-COM
ACCY-COM
AS-YC ("Y") Cable
GPS Receiver AS WX 1
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Views
When the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver is
connected to your Humminbird® unit, the following
views will be added to the View Rotation:
• Weather View
• Chart/Weather Combo View (900/1100 only)
NOTE: When you press the VIEW key, the display cycles through the available views
on your screen. When you press the EXIT key, the display cycles through the
available views in reverse order.
Your Fishing System will display the chart from the installed Unimap
included in your model, from an optional-purchase NVB chart, or from an
optional-purchase MMC/SD card chart. Weather data is displayed on the
chart in the Weather View and the Chart/Weather Combo View, and the data
refreshes every 2 minutes.
Sonar
Views
Navigation
Views
Weather
View
Weather
Combo
View
Views

Weather View
Weather View displays current weather conditions within 400 statute miles
from your boat. Forecasts and additional weather details can also be seen from
this view. See the illustrations and descriptions on the following pages.
•Current Weather includes the visibility, winds, weather/precipitation,
temperature, and road conditions. The current conditions are
represented by weather icons and the colors on your screen.
•Forecast Conditions include hail or storm potential, the 30 minute
forecast for your current location, and the forecast for over 150
selected cities across the nation.
•Weather Alerts: When there is a new alert, your Fishing System will
display an alert banner on the screen, and the affected area will be
highlighted by red blocks on the Weather View. Your Fishing System
will display National Weather Service Advisories, Watches and
Warnings, Baron Alerts and Warnings, and road closures. Press the
EXIT key to read all subsequent weather alert banners.
•City Forecasts and Spot Forecasts: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control
key to move the cursor to a city icon or other latitude/longitude
position on the screen. Press the INFO key to view an information box
which displays information about that area.
•X- ress™ Menu: Press the MENU key once to access the X-Press™
Menu in the Weather View. In the Weather Display menu option, you
can select Current Weather or Forecast Weather. In Weather Detail
Level, you can choose how much weather detail you would like to see
on the screen. You can also start Loop Playback from the X-Press™
Menu. See Weather X-Press™ Menu for more information.
NOTE: Your Fishing System can display the chart from the installed Unimap included
in your model or from an optional-purchase NVB chart or C/SD card chart. The
weather information available will also depend on your Humminbird® model.
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Weather View

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Current Weather is the default display mode in the Weather View and
displays the current weather within 400 statute miles from your boat. The
Current Weather refreshes every 2 minutes and includes visibility, winds,
weather/precipitation, temperature, and road conditions.
•Weather Conditions are represented by icons and colors on your
screen (see Weather Legend, Icons, and elect Readouts).
•Signal Icon shows the strength of the signal the AS WX 1 Satellite
Weather Receiver is currently receiving.
•Current Weather is displayed next to the Signal Icon to indicate that
current weather is displayed in the view.
•Unavailable Conditions are represented by diagonal lines over the
chart in Weather View. To access information for a certain location,
use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the location,
and press the INFO key (also, see Views: City and pot Forecasts).
Water Surface
Temperature
Weather
Legend
Track Scale
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat
Speed of
Boat
Depth
eather View
with Current eather Displayed
Boat
Signal Icon
indicates strength
of reception
Bearing of Boat
with Respect
to True North
Weather
Status: Current
Weather Icons
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Forecast Conditions can be selected to display the forecasted weather
within 400 statute miles from your boat. Forecast Conditions refresh every 2
minutes and include hail or storm potential, the 30 minute forecast for your
current location, and the forecast for over 150 selected cities across the
nation.
•View Forecast Information: Press the MENU key once to access the
Weather X-Press™Menu, and select Forecast Weather from the
Weather Display menu option.
•Forecast Weather is displayed next to the Signal Icon to indicate
that the weather forecast is being displayed in the view.
•Forecast Conditions are represented by colors on your screen. Weather
icons are not displayed on the forecast display (see Weather Legend,
Icons, and elect Readouts).
•Unavailable conditions are represented by diagonal lines over the
chart in Weather View. To access information for a certain location,
use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the location,
and press the INFO key (also, see Views: City and pot Forecasts).
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Forecast Conditions