INSTALLING THE MASTHEAD UNIT
The masthead sensor is designed for mast mounting and is supplied
with 20 metres of cable. Choose a position where the masthead unit
can receive an unobstructed flow of air from all directions. The masthead
unit must be substantially horizontal, however the orientation with
respect to the vessel is unimportant. Four mounting blocks together
with four stainless steel self tapping screws are supplied to screw the
masthead unit to a metal mast. If the masthead unit is to be fitted to a
wooden mast, suitable screws should be used. After the masthead
unit is securely fitted, run the cable to the display unit and connect it,
using the terminal block, to the short cable. Plug the short cable into
the socket on the rear of the Meteoman display unit. The masthead
sensor is a generic device and can be used independently of the
Meteoman. Refer to section 2 for details.
USING THE METEOMAN
Connect the Meteoman to the vessel's 12 volt supply and full user
instructions will be displayed on the screen.
The operation of each key is shown by the box above the key. The
first task is to press SETUP where the clock can be set to the correct
time and the pressure adjusted to compensate for altitude. After each
setting press OK to return to system setup options. To complete the
setup options press MORE where there are more settings for
backlight period, the standby period, the display contrast and the
wind vane calibration. Press DONE to exit setup and the instrument
is ready for use.
Pressing MODE enables selection of INSIDE which gives internal
temperature and supply voltage or OUTSIDE which gives air pressure,
external temperature, wind speed and direction or CLOCK which
gives access to the clock, stopwatch and countdown timer.
When in outside mode the historical atmospheric pressure (Barograph)
can be selected. From the barograph the 24 hour trend
(pressure tendency) can be selected. Finally the anemograph can be
selected from the trend screen.
