INTRODUCTION
The Target wind speed and direction instrument is supplied complete with
display unit, mast head sensor and mounting kit. It is designed to operate
from the vessels 12v battery supply.
PRETEST OF INSTRUMENT
Before mounting check that the instrument is complete and undamaged. Plug
the sensor into the display unit and apply
12 volts. Gently spin the wind cups
and the wind vane and check the operation of the display.
INSTALLING THE DISPLAY
Select a convenient position for the display on a panel or bulk head.
The site must be flat and the cavity behind the panel must remain dry at all
times. (The cable entry
boss
is not sealed to allow free passage of air to and
from the unit. This prevents misting of the display.)
The positions for the fixing holes can be marked on the panel using the drill
template which is an integral part of the packing carton. Before drilling check
that there is sufficient space behind the panel to route the cables and to allow
access to tighten up the wing fixing nuts.
Drill the five holes and check that the unit fits. It may be wise to connect the
cables before finally fixing the unit in position. Connect the black wire to
negative and the red to positive. It is wise to use a fuse to provide protection
should a fault occur. The current consumption is very small, a
1/4
AMP
fuse
is more than adequate. For display illumination the orange lead is also
connected to positive. This can be connected through a switch which controls
illumination for other instruments.
A
sponge rubber seal is provided which should be fitted into the
slot in the
back
of
the instrument.
Fit the instrument into the panel and tighten the four wing nuts finger tight only.
