WS150 User Manual
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1 General Information
Note: Please familiarize yourself with the entire manual and transducer installation guide before
attempting installation.
1.1 Introduction
The WS150 Wind Speed/Point is a high quality
instrument that provides accurate information
needed to set the proper sail trim. The instrument’s
advanced microprocessor computes and displays
both apparent and true wind speed and direction
(when provided with NMEA data from speed/log
instrument such as the SL150). The maximum wind
speed obtained since the last reset is also computed
and displayed on command. The waterproof front
panel is designed to withstand direct water spray
without damage.
Included:
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Owners manual
•
WS150 Wind instrument
•
Masthead transducer
•
Masthead cable
•
Junction box for mast cable
•
WS150 Panel Gasket
•
DC150 Dust cover
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes a large LCD and three-
button keypad. The keypad uses both tactile and
audible feedback to indicate when a key is pressed.
All functions are controlled entirely by these three
keys. The front panel also includes separate icons
which indicate that the instrument is displaying either
true (“TRU”) or apparent (“APT”) wind speed/wind
direction.
1.3 Rear panel
The rear panel contains a Fuji 5-pin connector for
connection to the wind transducer. It also contains
red and black wires for connection to the power
supply, a blue wire for NMEA output, and a green
wire for NMEA input.
2 Controls and connectors
Selects function on
lower section of display
Wind Speed, Max Wind
Speed or VMG
Maximum wind speed On/Off
Displays wind speed,
maximum wind speed or VMG
Display is backlit for
Night Operation
Selects true or apparent
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Speed alarm
Indicates true Wind
Speed and Direction
Indicates direction in 10
degree steps
Indicates apparent Wind
Speed and Direction
