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Apply silicon paste to the instrument connection pins at the back of the instrument.
Press the jack plug onto the instrument pins. Press the cable in to the cable leads.

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Mount the connection back cover with the screw.

Your instrument installation is done!

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Summary of Contents for NX2

Page 1: ... Instrument Installation and Operation Manual WIND Data performance by NEXUS NETWORK English ...

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Page 3: ...er or a racer It is important that you are following this instruction regarding installation and operation If the instrument are to be used in a Nexus Network there are some systems settings that are dependent on where the transducers are installed i e at the instrument or at the Server This manual is written for NX2 Wind Data instrument version 1 00 Edition May 2002 ...

Page 4: ...p log TRP option 18 5 5 8 Water temperature TMP option 18 5 5 9 Trim function for optimum Wind angle or speed option 18 5 6 More functions in a Nexus Network 20 5 6 1 Geographic Wind direction TWD 21 5 6 2 WCV Waypoint Closing Velocity 21 5 6 3 X track error XTE 22 5 6 4 HDC NXT Course after tack or jibe 22 5 6 5 BTW NXT Bearing and angle deviation relative next course 23 6 Calibration 25 6 1 C10 ...

Page 5: ...ce 29 6 4 8 C68 Roll adjustment 29 6 4 9 C69 Pitch adjustment 29 6 5 C70 Configure NX2 30 6 5 1 C71 Wind master 30 6 5 2 C72 Log master 30 6 5 3 C73 Function on terminal In3 30 6 5 4 Connection of trim button 31 6 5 5 C74 Demo PAGE 31 7 Maintenance and fault finding 32 7 1 Maintenance 32 7 2 Fault finding 32 7 2 1 General 32 7 2 2 Fault action 33 7 2 3 Error messages 33 8 Specifications 34 8 1 Tec...

Page 6: ...8 5 Extra wire protectors 0 75 mm 1 32 8 Additional in Wind Data complete with transducer 1 Mast top cable 25m 83 ft 9 1 Wind transducer NX2 10 3 Mounting screws for mast bracket 11 1 Mast head bracket 12 Registering of this product Once you have checked that you have all the listed parts please take time to fill in the warranty document and return it to your national distributor By returning this...

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Page 8: ...oat will allow Plan where to position the transducers Server and instruments Think about leaving space for additional instruments in the future A few do nots you should consider Do not cut the cables too short Allow extra cable length at the Server so it can be disconnected for inspection without having to disconnect all attached cables Do not place sealant behind the display The instrument gasket...

Page 9: ...from the back Note The two nuts must just be tighten by hand Run the Nexus Network cable from the Server to the instrument If you want to cut the Nexus Network cable to length disconnect 4 pole jack plug and cut the cable Peel off about 35 mm 1 4 of the cable insulation Remove about 6 mm 1 4 from the 3 isolated wires the 4th wire is an earth screen Attach the 4 cable protectors to the wires using ...

Page 10: ...te to the instrument connection pins at the back of the instrument Press the jack plug onto the instrument pins Press the cable in to the cable leads Mount the connection back cover with the screw Your instrument installation is done ...

Page 11: ...e between Power supply and instrument 3 2 Connections in Nexus Network If you already have a Nexus Network i e a Server it is more practical to connect the transducer to the Server due to the single instrument cable installation Note set C71 OFF see 6 5 1 The instrument is then connected to the Server s Nexus Network terminal pin 5 6 7 and 8 or any instrument Server Transducer 3A Fuse Black Scree ...

Page 12: ... log a D 20 log a 2200 log or a 220 log you may connect the single log pulse wire from that instrument to the Wind Data instrument terminal 4 If you don t have a log instrument but want to install a log transducer use the connection box Art no 21453 From log transducer NEXUS Star D 20 2200 or 220 3A Fuse ...

Page 13: ...number 16 then 17 and so on The order in which you press SET is the same order as the instruments will be given a logical ID number on the Nexus Network The example shows that the instrument version number is 1 00 and the given logical ID number is 16 4 2 Re initialising the instrument If two instruments by mistake have the same ID number this can cause disturbance and block the information on the...

Page 14: ...here possible as displayed e g AWA This manual has been written to be Compatible with Wind Data instrument from software version 1 0 All functions followed by the text option is not valid in a factory set up instrument See calibration to be able to display these functions Note We have put in a lot of effort in order to make this manual correct and complete But since we continuously make our produc...

Page 15: ... to the right for every press A press on PAGE and MINUS together back steps cursor to the preceding step When in editing PAGE a long press 2sec on PAGE will escape from that editing PAGE 5 2 2 MINUS A press on MINUS moves to the next sub function In edit PAGE it decreases to previous digit 5 2 3 PLUS A press on PLUS moves to the previous sub f unction In edit PAGE it increases to next digit MINUS ...

Page 16: ...urn RET is shown 5 2 7 Lighting The instrument uses red back lighting for the display and the 5 push buttons The lighting can be set at 4 different levels To quick access the light control press and hold PAGE for more than 2 seconds The flashing text Lit OFF will be displayed and the display will be lit momentarily To select between the 4 light levels press PLUS LOW MID MAX and OFF To lock the sel...

Page 17: ...ction Change Wind scale between 180 and 60 with PAGE Selected scale is shown with the LCD arrow pointing at scale The text APP displays selected main function as apparent Wind angle or Wind speed MIX 180 The text MIX 180 means that both APP and TRUE Wind angle is displayed in scale 180 MIX 60 The text MIX 60 means that both APP and TRUE is displayed in scale 60 The scale can be altered between 60 ...

Page 18: ... The text TWS True Wind Speed and its value is displayed below The text TWS True Wind Speed is toggled with the text KTS KnoTS M S Metres s or BF BeauFort 5 5 3 True maximum Wind speed Press the SET in the sub function TWS to display maximum true Wind speed After 5 seconds the display will go back to TWS again Re set or clear the MAX Wind speed value by pressing CLEAR or switch off the power 5 5 4...

Page 19: ...ter temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit This function require a NX2 Nexus or Star log transducer 5 5 9 Trim function for optimum Wind angle or speed option The text TRM and OFF is displayed when this function is off The trim function can be used as an aid to keep the correct tacking angle or to discover speed changes caused by sail or rig trimming Some of the functions can only be used when the W...

Page 20: ... There is a number of different speeds to be used for trimming The most common is BSP Boat SpeeD and VMG Velocity Made Good The Wind Data instrument can also display deviation from optimum calculated boat speed TBS or Target Boat Speed The TBS is normally calculated by use of polar diagram on PC with racing software The value Target Boat Speed is transmitted through the NX2 Server on the NMEA 0183...

Page 21: ...be added if the corresponding transducer is connected The Wind Data functions may be added or removed by the user The Wind Data instrument can be used in a small Network together with the Multi Log or analogue instrument without a Server In order to make the installation easy when using both log and Wind transducer in a small Network we recommend you to install with connection kit art no 21453 Onl...

Page 22: ...ce for heading under the criteria that the vessel must be moving Change C33 from USE Hdc to USE COG See 6 3 3 When the boat is laying still the TWD will be random readings if COG is used You may also check long term geographical Wind shifts by entering a marker at present Wind direction as a remainder The marker will stay until power off or by clearing the function A Wind shift of 5 will be easy t...

Page 23: ...ion set NAV On C14 See 6 1 4 This function also needs a Compass connected to the NX2 Server If the Compass sensor is missing the HDC may be replaced by the COG Course over ground by setting the reference in COG See C33 6 3 3 The text HDC is displayed with actual magnetic or true heading After 4secs the text NXT together with the true or magnetic course to keep after tack or jibe Note The boat s dr...

Page 24: ...t you would expect if you where tacking or jibing You may use COG but our recommendation is to use the Compass since the response and accuracy is superior If you use COG without a differential GPS you will loose too much accuracy in the information BTW and NXT is toggling TACK Example If you expect your drift to be 05 your tack should be made when you read NXT 05 to be on and stay on lay line Whil...

Page 25: ...lways be sailing at the highest WCV speed towards the mark When NXT is 00 you should jibe because your drift is not important The functions BTW and NXT is toggling but can be locked or unlocked by use of the SET Note This function is only used on the last leg WIND ...

Page 26: ...change a calibration value press SET To select calibration value press MINUS PLUS and PAGE as required To lock the selected value press SET 6 1 C10 User settings To return to normal PAGE press SET when the text rET is displayed 6 1 1 C11 Select the dampening The dampening will affect Wind angle Wind speed boat speed and VMG Dampening is between d0 0s and d9 1 20 To change the dampening press SET a...

Page 27: ...e a beep at every key press while OFF is silent 6 2 C20 Calibration of Log To return to normal PAGE press SET when the text rET is displayed 6 2 1 C21 Select unit for speed Unit for speed knots KTS km h K h or miles h m h 6 2 2 C22 Calibration of log transducer Calibration value for speed and distance 1 00 1 99 Drive the boat a measured distance at normal speed Compare the distance with the trip c...

Page 28: ...ect OFF to display all as true 6 3 2 C32 Magnetic deviation Set the deviation direction first i e E East or W West then enter the magnetic value in 1 10 of a degree 6 3 3 C33 Reference for Compass static or GPS Select heading Compass Hdc when the Compass transducer is connected to the Nexus Network recommended Select course over ground COG when a GPS navigator is connected but no Compass Select ST...

Page 29: ... 6 4 4 C54 Adjustment of Wind angle Mast top unit misalignment adjust value or the so called A fault makes it possible to adjust any horizontal angle Example If the Wind angle is 4 when you sail drive the boat straight into the Wind set the calibration value in C54 to 356 6 4 5 C55 C62 Calibration table for the Wind transducer In channels C55 to C62 you set the calibration values for the mast top ...

Page 30: ...nsducer according to the instructions Adjust the offset so the roll is displaying 00 when the boat is horizontal By entering a minus sign in front of the value the roll will be decreased by the value When the offset is without a minus sign it will be added When a roll transducer is connected the Wind speed and angle will be compensated for roll and accuracy is increased The roll sensor is not yet ...

Page 31: ...log transducer TRM Use the external trim button for the STEER Pilot function SPT Use the external trim button for the SPEED TRIM function MOB Use the external trim button for the M O B function Roll Use the roll sensor to compensate Wind speed and angle Not yet available at the time for this manual When the selection roll is made further settings in calibration can be made to correct the offset an...

Page 32: ...e button in parallel for example one on starboard and one on port Article number for the push button 19763 6 5 5 C74 Demo PAGE The Wind Data instrument has a built in demonstration PAGE All values are simulated in this PAGE It is convenient to learn the functions of the instrument by using this PAGE Every 7th second the text DEM will appear to alert you that demo PAGE is selected ...

Page 33: ... make a list of All connected instrument and transducers including their software version numbers Instrument software version number Nexus Network data bus ID numbers for each instrument displayed at power up 7 2 1 General In most cases the reason for faults in electronic equipment is the installation or poor connections Therefore always first check that Installation and connection is made per ins...

Page 34: ...e condition of the transducer When measuring with voltmeter make sure everything is connected that the power is on and make sure the paddle wheel is rotating At the back of the instrument measure between pin 4 and ground When not rotating the value should be fixed at either about 0 or 5 V DC When rotating very slowly by hand the value should flip between 0 and 5 V DC When rotating faster the value...

Page 35: ...pecially designed for marine navigation applications It utilises the RS485 standard with up to 32 senders and or receivers to form a Local Area Network Data is transmitted synchronously with 1 start bit 8 data bits 1 parity bit two stop bits in 9600 baud User policy The Nexus Network is open for new users and applications without the licence or a licence fee The data bus however is the property of...

Page 36: ...st Compensation box 8m cable for Wind Data instr 69980 MRC Mast Rotation Sensor Compensation box 21970 GPS Antenna with NMEA 0183 output 21735 Bracket for GPS Antenna and 35 Compass transducer for bulkhead mount NX2 Digital Instruments all supplied with 0 2m cable 22117 1 Speed log instrument 22117 3 Multi Control instrument 22117 4 Wind Data instrument 22117 5 Compass Data instrument 22117 6 GPS ...

Page 37: ... and 35 Compass transducer for bulkhead mount Nexus Autopilot components 22117 7 Autopilot instrument 21210 Remote Control instrument with Autopilot control 5m cable bracket 22115 09 NX2 Analog Rudder angle 21035 2 Servo Unit A 1510 8m cable 20860 Compass transducer 45 8m cable 21731 Compass transducer 35 8m cable 21036 Rudder Angle Transmitter RFU 25 15m cable ball joint linkage 230mm x 2 69981 L...

Page 38: ...bbreviations BSP Boat Speed BTW Bearing To Waypoint C Celsius F Fahrenheit KM KiloMetre KTS KnoTS MH Miles per Hour LCD Liquid Crystal Display LOW LOW MID MID MAX MAX RET RETurn SOG Speed Over Ground TRP TRiP Minus _ Plus ...

Page 39: ...or by its national distributors or operation outside the environmental parameters specified for the Product The Manufacturer will not compensate for consequential damage caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of its equipment The Manufacturer is not liable for any personal damage caused as a consequence of using its equipment The Manufacturer its national distributors or dealers are not ...

Page 40: ...OUR NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OWNER Name Street City Zip Code Country Product name Serial number A B C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Date of purchase _______________ Date installed ________________ Dealers stamp Tick here if you do not wish to receive news about future products ...

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Page 42: ...WIND DATA 4 41 Copyright Silva Sweden AB Kuskvägen 4 191 62 Sollentuna Sweden Tel 46 0 8 623 43 00 Fax 46 0 8 92 76 01 www silva se 22134 1 Edition 3 ...

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