Gill Instruments Ltd
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WindObserver 65
Page 21
Issue 4
Doc. No. 1390-PS-0039
June 2016
6.8.
Using the WindObserver 65 with the Gill WindDisplay
The WindObserver 65 is designed to interface with the Gill WindDisplay unit to provide a
complete wind speed and direction system. To interface to a non NMEA WindDisplay the
WindObserver is set for Polar (M2) and 9600 (B3) configuration settings.
When coupled to a WindDisplay, the WindObserver 65 can be used as supplied, however
if a fault occurs the WindDisplay may lock into the last valid reading. Re-configuring the
WindObserver 65 to Fixed Field output (O2) will ensure that any fault is flagged on the
WindDisplay.
After coupling to a WindDisplay, the Wind Speed units and the Averaging period can be
selected using the WindDisplay controls.
See the WindDisplay User Manual
.
Note that although the WindDisplay can display wind speed in various units, these are
calculated within the WindDisplay. The data coming to the WindDisplay
must
be in
metres/sec (the factory default output setting).
Figure 3 WindDisplays
Meteorological Display
Marine
Display
NOTES:-
If the WindDisplay is configured for NMEA mode then the WindObserver 65 must
also be configured for NMEA mode and 4800-baud operation (configuration settings
M5 and B2).
If required the WindDisplay can provide power for the sensor circuitry but not
power for the heater circuitry.
Units set for Averaging Mode 15 will not be compatible with the WindDisplay input
requirements.
