WSI, WSDI, WSS or WSS-L
User’s Manual
DEIF A/S
Page 7 of 19
Cable connection
The wind sensor is supplied with 2 metres fixed cable. From factory the cable is connected to the
sensor via a waterproof gland, and this must not be replaced by another cable; the cable is
extended by using a standard connection box or the optional IP67 connector kit for WSS.
In order to protect the wind sensor and the personnel in the best possible way from lightning
strokes, use a lightning rod installed with the tip at least one metre above the wind sensor. The
lightning rod must be properly grounded in compliance with all applicable safety regulations. The
wind sensor cable screen and the installation cable screen must be connected.
For further protection of the cable between the wind sensor and the connection box, as well as the
installation cable between the connection box and the interface box, it is recommended to use a
metal conduit pipe. If the instrument is installed in a metal panel, this panel has to be carefully
earthed, as well as the instrument itself.
Installation cable, e.g. UL2464 1 AE, 4 x 0.75mm
2
screened, max. 300m, and max.
70nF capacity between the signal conductors. Suitable extension cable is available from DEIF.
Connection of the WSS wind sensor
Cable colour
Function
Note
Black
Supply voltage -
30V DC supply for the WSS wind sensor
Red
+
Orange
RS485 comm. A
Wind speed and direction data output
Brown
B
Shield
Cable shield
Shield is connected to the stainless steel tap
inside the WSS
Connection of the WSS interface box WSI
Pin no.
Function
Note
1
Supply voltage -
24V DC (1.25A) supply for the interface box
2
+
3
NC
4
RS485 comm. A
Wind speed and direction data from the wind
sensor
See IMPORTANT note!
5
B
6
GND
7
Power supply
out
+
30V DC supply for the wind sensor
8
NC
9
-
10
Wind speed
TTL out
Wind speed and direction data to the display
type WSDI
11
Direction
TTL out
12
Common
GND
13
NC
Do not connect
14
NC
15
NC
IMPORTANT!
The WSS stainless steel mounting base shall be connected to the ship’s earth
cable (or steel hull).
