User manual VDO WIND

[. . . ] It will tell you all you need to know about the functions of your VDO anemometer system and ensure that it is straightforward and safe to use. If you have any further queries or problems, please do not hesitate to contact your VDO Kienzle agent who will be pleased to help you. Yours sincerely VDO Kienzle Vertrieb und Service GmbH © Copyright by VDO Kienzle Vertrieb und Service GmbH 1999 All rights reserved 24 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions Please respect all instructions in this manual. Please pay particular attention to text marked with this symbol, which indicates an important aspect of system operation and safety. Using the compass system does not relieve you of the responsibility for your ship, and requires good seamanship. [. . . ] Check that replacement fuses are of the indicated type and current rating. The use of temporarily repaired fuses or jumpering the fuse holder is strictly forbidden. 26 VDO OCEAN LINE WIND The VDO Ocean Line Wind Analog dial Display The VDO Ocean Line Wind is a reliable anemometer system designed for use in yachting. When in operation, the system displays the apparent wind direction on the analog dial. The apparent wind speed is shown on the LCD. A maximum of 3 additional subsidiary indicating instruments can be connected to the indicating instrument, for example a wind speed indicating instrument. An NMEA Interface VDO Number N01 610 506 is also available as an accessory. This can be used to transmit data to the VDO LOGIC MAP or to the PC. 27 VDO OCEAN LINE WIND Components of the system The supplied kit contains: Indicating instrument Union nut for instrument fixation Anemometer sensor with fixation base plate Mast cable from sensor to display unit, length 30 m Strain relief for mast cable Connecting socket Product certificate Installation and operating instructions Accessories (must be ordered separately) Fixation kit (bracket) Lighting kit (24 V / 1. 2 W) Analog wind speed indicating instrument NMEA Interface N05 800 792 N05 800 550 N01 310 502 N01 610 506 Spare parts: Lighting kit (12 V / 1. 2 W) Other spare parts are available on request. N05 800 552 28 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS Display functions of the VDO Ocean Line anemometer system Apparent wind direction Apparent wind speed Angle giving unit for wind speed 1. Apparent wind direction The needle on the indicating instrument indicates the apparent wind direction. The colored area on the dial marks the optimum wind angle at which the best possible speed can be expected, either against or with the wind. Apparent wind speed The wind speed is shown on the LCD in the unit specified during setup (m/s, km/h, bft or kts). The selected unit will be marked on the display with a small angle (in the above illustration, for example, the wind speed will be displayed in knots). On connection to the boats supply system, the unit in which the wind speed should be displayed in the LCD should be set (see the Installation section). 2. 29 MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance of the VDO Ocean Line Wind The indicating instrument is maintenance-free. Clean the indicating instrument with a damp, non-fuzzing or anti-static cloth. The wind sensor does not need any maintenance. Do not oil the sensor bearings, as the oil may gum and attract dirt particles. The electrical contacts of the socket at the mast footing should be cleaned once per season. Oxidized contacts can lead to system failures. Troubleshooting Fault - VDO Ocean Line Wind without function Cause/ Remedy: - Check electrical connections are accordance with the wiring in diagram - Check the on-board voltage, supply voltage is 10. 8 to 32 V DC - Check contacts and connections for corrosion or dirt deposits - Check mast cable integrity - Sensor offset: Sensor must be mounted exactly in the pointing ahead direction. For a direction of 90°, 180° or 270° the vane must be mounted as described on page 13. - Check contacts and connections for corrosion or dirt deposits - Different instrument for wind speed: install an instrument as described on page 16. - Incorrect direction display - Incorrect wind speed 30 INSTALLATION Installing the VDO Ocean Line Wind Please read the safety instructions on pages 25 and 26 before starting the installation. Installing the indicating instrument Make a hole, diameter 86 mm, at an adequate location. Clean the surroundings and remove the chips before inserting the indicating instrument. Pass the cable connections to the indicating instrument through the mounting hole and the union nut. [. . . ] Connect the 8 wires at both cable ends according to the following table, using the 6-channel terminal board: Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 3 Terminal 4 Terminal 5 Terminal 6 red and pink brown grey yellow white blue and green 35 INSTALLATION Electrical installation Setting the instrument for wind speed indication The VDO Ocean Line WIND is fitted with an LCD, which can display wind speed in m/s, km/h, bft (Beaufort) or kts (Knots). The black angle in one of the four corners of the display shows the instrument which has been selected. The setting can be adjusted as follows: 1. The main and secondary indicating instruments should be connected as shown below. [. . . ]