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Manual
Simrad IS80
Wind Instrument WI80
English

Manual
Simrad IS80
Wind Instrument WI80
English
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© Copyright 2008 by Navico Holding AS.
Document no: 20223202
Revision: A
Date: November 2008
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2 | WI80 Wind indicator
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:
3 s
Time indication (1, 3, 5 or 10
seconds)
SELECT
3 s
Single key press with time
indication
MODE
SETUPSELECT
+
3 s
Combined key press with time
indication
A. 1 A.2
SELECT
Repeated key presses on single
key
1 s
0FFS
Automatic change in LCD readings
with time indication (no key
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.

WI80 Wind indicator | 3
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 ow chart.................................... 18
4 Changing the default settings................... 19
General ..................................................... 19
Display damping ......................................... 19
Wind speed alarm ....................................... 20
Wind shift alarm ......................................... 21
Speed units................................................ 22

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Light bank selection .................................... 23
5 Spare parts............................................... 25
Spares and auxiliaries.................................. 25
SimNet cables and accessories ..................... 25
6 Specications ........................................... 27
Technical specications................................ 27
Dimensional drawing ................................... 28

Introduction | 5
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.
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Installation | 7
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 at and even to within
0.5 mm.
Drill 4 mounting holes and make a panel cut-out1
according to the drilling template included in the
package
Use the supplied self tapping screws to secure the2
unit to the panel
Apply the front corners3
Do not over-tighten the screws!

8 | Installation
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
must be cut off and the wires connected to terminals 3
through 6 according to the color codes shown below.
TERMINAL
NO SIGNAL TYPE COLOR
1GND -Supply -
2VCC + 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 specied in the
product specication, 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.
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Installation | 9
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.
If the instruments are connected to other SimNet
compatible products, refer to the manual for those
products.
Use only 12V as SimNet supply!
SimNet
Supply
(Red disk)
Instrument
Supply
SimNet
T-joiner
SimNet
T-joiner
SimNet
T-joiner
12-24V
12V
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