WINDY ANEMOMETER FOR BOATS
MANUAL
Model: WINDY B/M
PREFACE
Thank you for buying Navis Windy anemometer for boats. This manual provides information for the best performance and safe
application of wind sensors.
Read this manual carefully before starting the installation of the sensors. Keep this manual after installation for future reference.
ASSEMBLY
Before mounting of sensor, p
lace the cups on axe and press them with moderate force to their end position. To remove the cups, grab
them in the center part and pull from the axle with moderate force.
Before mounting, place the sensor on sun for a few hours to charge the battery.
Download the app, set correspondent sensor address and check if smartphone receive the data from the sensor.
INSTALLATION
Mount the sensor by 3 self-tapping screws (not enclosed) to horizontal plate. Optional mounting accessories for mounting to vertical
surface is also
available.
For better signal reception it is recommended that the sensor
is turned in such a way that it is visible from the helmsman's seat.
OPERATING
Sensor switches “ON” automatically when the anemometer cups revolve. Wind speed and direction are continuously measured and
fresh data are transmitted over Bluetooth every second. In no wind condition the s
ensor switches “OFF” 6 hours after the anemometer
have stopped rotating.
Sensor “switched OFF” parameter can be set with application.
With
“Windy Marine” app you can read data of current, average and maximum wind speed, wind direction, temperature or view history
graphs.
RANGE
The range is up to 100 meters - at 10 m sensor mounting height and when there is no obstacle between the sensor and the receiver.
Inside the building the range is much smaller. Range also varies with types of smartphones.
SMARTPHONE APPLICATION
Applications
“WINDY MARINE” or “WINDY ANEMOMETER” can be downloaded from Google Play and form Apple App Store.
Detailed instructions of application can be viewed on HELP menu.
ANDROID: Application requires device with Android 4.4 or newer with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
APPLE: Application requires device with iOS 11 or newer with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Please note that application will increase battery consumption of your smartphone because of active Bluetooth communication.
App can
’t operate in background so history graphs are available only with display switched ON.
SENSOR ADDRESS
In application setting menu always set the address correspond to the address of the sensor from which you wish to receive data.
Address of the sensor is indicated on the sensor label.
With function “Nearby sensors” in settings menu you can scan and select the
sensors in range.
