WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L
User’s Manual
DEIF A/S
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3. Mounting and connecting the wind sensor
Placing of wind sensor
Ideally, the wind sensor should be placed far from large objects that might influence the measuring
results; however, in practice this is normally not possible on-board a ship. The best result is
achieved by placing the wind sensor at the top of a mast in the opposite end of the superstructure.
Placing the sensor just above the superstructure is disadvantageous, especially where the
superstructure consists of wide side faces, over which the wind is forced. This may result in
turbulence, velocities and wind directions that are out of proportion to the actual, undisturbed
wind speed and wind direction.
The wind sensor is intended for installation on a vertical socket or a tube using the tap mounted on
the wind sensor on delivery. See the drawing below for dimensions of the tap.
The tap is not to be
removed from the wind sensor, as this will damage the waterproof sealing.
To ensure that the display represents the precise wind direction according to the ship, the wind
sensor must be adjusted correctly. I.e. when mounting the wind sensor, the arrow printed on the
bottom of the sensor must point towards the stem of the ship, and on land-based installations
the arrow must point towards north.
Do not expose the plastic part of the wind sensor to any torque when
mounting the sensor, the tools used for fastening are only to be applied on
the actual tap.
Keep away from the funnel.
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