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Manual
Simrad IS80
Wind Instrument WI80
English

Manual
Simrad IS80
Wind Instrument WI80
English
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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

4 | WI80 Wind indicator
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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6 | Introduction
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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.
1
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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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10 | Installation
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.
The Installation
Setup is accessed
as shown in the
illustration.
As an example the illustration below shows the LED
reading when the input type is changed from SimNet to
Demo.
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
5 1
NMEA183
Demo
A. 1 A.2
SELECT
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
5 1 0 183
- RELATIVE
- TRUE
- GEO-
GRAPHIC
- INPUT
SIGNAL
- OFFSET
MAIN
MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP SELECT
10 s
+
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
5 s
- RELATIVE
- TRUE
- GEO-
GRAPHIC
MODE
SETUP
- INPUT
SIGNAL
- OFFSET
MAIN
MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP SELECT
10 s
+
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
5 s

Installation | 11
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
SELECT
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
1 s
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
1 s
1 s
SELECT
3 s
SELECT
3 s
00.000. 1
3 s
3 s
12. 1
-12. 1
-12. 1
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
02. 1 12. 1
00. 1 0 1. 1
0FFS
02. 1
- RELATIVE
- TRUE
- GEO-
GRAPHIC
- INPUT
SIGNAL
- OFFSET
MAIN
MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP SELECT
10 s
+
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
5 s
+/-
Starboard (+)
Port (-)

12 | Installation
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Operation | 13
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.
MODE LED POINTER
Initial After 1 second
Relative
Actual wind
speed according
to active mode
Wind direction
according to
active mode
True
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.

14 | Operation
KEY KEY
PRESS
MODE/ACTION
DISPLAY MODE SETUP MODES
MODE
SETUP
Short Go to next main display Go to next Setup mode
3 sec. Switch to User Setup Switch to main display
SELECT
Short Increase light level Select parameter
Adjust parameter
3 sec. None /
Change to next digit
MODE
SETUP
+
SELECT
Short Save setting and return to
Setup parameter
10 sec. Enter Installation
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
scroll through these
displays by pressing
the Mode/Setup
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.
TRUE
GEO
REL


MODE
SETUP

Operation | 15
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
30° - 150°
1 lit diode per 1m/s increased wind
speed, starting from the right side,
max 10 diodes are lit
PORT STBD
150° - 210°
2 lit diodes per 2m/s increased wind
speed, starting from both sides, max
10 diodes on each side
PORT STBD
210° - 330°
1 lit diode per 1m/s increased wind
speed, starting from the left side, max
10 diodes are lit
PORT STBD
330° - 30°
2 lit diodes per 2m/s increased wind
speed, starting from center going to
both sides.
PORT STBD

16 | Operation
Backlighting
The backlighting is adjusted by pressing the Light key
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
0Low Off
1-7 Steps Steps
8Medium Off
9High 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.
SELECT

Operation | 17
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

18 | Operation
Operation ow chart
Relative wind
True wind
Geographic wind
Input Type - SimNet
- NMEA0183 - Demo Offset - Adjust setting
Display Damping - Damping 0 - Damping 1 - Damping 2 - Damping 3 Wind Speed Alarm Limit - Adjust limit Wind Shift Alarm Limit - Adjust limit Speed Unit - m/s - kts - mph - km/h - bu Light Bank Selection - Simrad - Gr 1 - Gr 2 - Gr 3 - Gr 4 - Gr 5 - Gr 6 - None
USER SETUPMAIN MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
5 s
10 s
5 min
MODE
SETUP SELECT
10 s
+

Changing the default settings | 19
4 Changing the default settings
General
The factory default
settings may all be
changed in the User
setup, accessed
as shown in the
illustration.
Detailed illustrations
for the different
settings are shown on
the following pages.
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.
- RELATIVE
- TRUE
- GEO-
GRAPHIC
MODE
SETUP
- DISPLAY
DAMPING
- WIND
SPEED
ALARM
- WIND SHIFT
ALARM
- SPEED
UNIT
- LIGHT
BANK
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
A. 1 A.2
SELECT
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
- RELATIVE
- TRUE
- GEO-
GRAPHIC
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- DISPLAY
DAMPING
- WIND
SPEED
ALARM
- WIND SHIFT
ALARM
- SPEED
UNIT
- LIGHT
BANK