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WIND DATA DISPLAY

GENERAL

The Wind Data Display is housed in a DIN 43700 pattern (Din144 x 144) case and reads appropriate
NMEA 0183 serial data (“MWV and / or “MWD”) messages to provide readings of “relative” and / or
“true” wind speed and wind direction. The digital displays of wind speed and wind direction are set
inside a ring of LED’s, which give an “analogue” display of wind direction. Power supply
requirement is 24vDC.

The wind data display has two arrays of 7-segment LED displays, the top array of three digits and the
bottom array of four digits. These are inset in a ring of 72 LED’s spaced at 5° intervals, which give a
display, analogous to a pointer, in respect of wind direction.

The top array is used to indicate wind speed, which can be read in either “Knots” (KTS), “Metres per
Second” (MPS) or “Kilometres per Hour” (KPH). There are three separate LED’s immediately to the
right of this display. One of these LED’s will be lit to indicate the particular wind speed unit being
displayed. Default condition; i.e. after switch on, is for “knots” to be displayed.

The lower array is used to display the wind angle in degrees off the bow of the vessel on ship systems.
A negative sign indicates wind on the port side of the vessel or from a Westerly direction on a fixed
land based system. This relative wind direction will also be shown by the appropriately lit LED, on
the outer ring LED display.

A NMEA 0183 retransmit facility is in-built into the wind data display for use as required.

The display has illumination keypad controls which allows dimming to extinction, and also gives full
lamp test facilities. The indicator has a splash-proof overlay but is not waterproof.

After connecting the equipment, and upon first switching on, the wind data display will read zero for
a few seconds before displaying the actual data transmitted by the talker / sensor. The intensity of the
LED’s can be altered, to preserve night vision, by pressing the up [∆] and down [∇] arrow buttons as
appropriate. The initial level of illumination can therefore be adjusted as required using the
appropriate keypad switches.

Switching between the three different wind speed units is achieved by pressing and releasing both
illumination buttons, [∆] and [∇] simultaneously. The indicator LED’s to the right of the wind speed
display window will change to indicate the new unit selected.

The “Lamp Test” facility is accessed by pressing the [L/T] button.

The [T/R] button can be used as follows.

• In “relative” mode, with the button pressed to obtain the “R” being lit. The display will
operate from reading an input NMEA 0183 serial “MWV” message providing relative wind
information.

• Pressing the T/R button again will cause the “T” above the button to flash continuously. In
this case, with the “T” flashing, the display will operate only if a “MWV” message with “true”
rather than “relative” fields was being received.

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• Pressing the T/R button again, the “T” will be permanently lit. The display will operate only
if a “MWD” message was input.

INSTALLATION

A mounting plate is provided so that the wind data display can be readily fitted into panels with cut-
outs conforming to that shown on drawing 3035-2-11, and secured in position using screws at the four
corner fixings. Removal of the indicator from the panel is therefore easy, requiring only external front
panel access. Close control of the cut-out’s dimensions is not critical.

Alternatively, the wind data display can be mounted directly into a panel without using the mounting
plate provided. This, however, necessitates access to the rear of the panel concerned in order to fit and
tighten the securing clamps provided. Removal of the display for servicing etc would also require
such rear panel access. In order to mount the display in this way, a square cut-out of 138.0mm +/-
0.25mm (5.435” +/- 0.010”) sides is required with 90° corners.

In the chosen fitted position, access to the in-built keypad switches along the bottom of the wind data
display fascia is necessary for the control of the LED illumination level and “lamp test” facility.

See drawing 3036-2-10 for Installation drawing of the P249 Wind Data Display.

See drawing 3035-2-11 for Panel Cut-Out detail.

CABLING

A two core cable (0.5mm CSA) with overall screen is required for connection of the 24vDC power
supply.

A two core (twisted pair) cable (0.5mm CSA) with overall screen is required for serial data
connection. This cable specification applies both to the NMEA 0183 input from the talker concerned
and the NMEA 0183 output “re-transmit facility” that is also available for use, if required.

Cable entry into the wind data display is via cable glands fitted in the underside of the terminal box on
the rear of the display. Three identical glands are fitted and accept cables with an outside diameter
between 4.5mm and 7.0mm.

Refer to drawing 3352-A4-18: Connection Diagram for the P249 Wind Data Display.

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MAINTENANCE

SERVICING:

There are no user serviceable parts requiring routine maintenance.

FAULT FINDING:

Any loss, or interruption, of input serial data will cause the display to blank. The last valid readings
will remain for approximately 30 seconds after which time the display will go blank. If the
transmitted data is not restored, the display will, after approximately a further 30 seconds, come back
on and show “zero” digital wind speed and wind direction values. The wind direction “analogue
pointer” LED, on the outer ring LED display, will be lit, however, in accordance with the last valid
received serial wind direction message, and will remain stationary.

Check all connections at the terminal block within the rear terminal box. If the problem is found to be
a loose input NMEA 0183 connection, re-connect the cable core concerned. Incoming data will be
restored to the display. Whilst digital readings will be restored immediately, note that the LED on the
outer ring LED will take a few seconds to catch up.

If connections at the indicator are satisfactory, then continuity of the serial data transmission cable,
from the talker itself, and connections at the talker, must be checked.

If connections at the indicator, talker, and the input serial cable continuity, are satisfactory, then serial
data transmission from the talker concerned must be checked. If the appropriate message/s are being
transmitted and received, the fault must lie within the P249 wind data display itself. The unit must be
returned for investigation / repair.

Concerning NMEA 0183 serial data, note that the maximum incoming message rate is 4Hz and that a
maximum of one single decimal point is acceptable in relation to wind speed and direction data fields.
If the wind direction field is a NULL the message will be ignored; if the wind speed field is a NULL
the message will be accepted with only the wind direction value being displayed.

REFERENCES

Drawing 3036-2-10: Installation drawing of P249 Wind Data Display

Drawing 3035-2-11: Panel Cut-Out Detail

Drawing 3352-A4-18: Connection Diagram

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SPECIFICATION
DISPLAY Digital: Red LED
Upper “Wind Speed” Display: 3 x 7.6mm (H)
7 segment LED.
Lower “Wind Direction” Display: 4 x 7.6mm
(H) 7 segment LED
Illumination (Red) dimmable by integral
keypad control
PARAMETERS
Wind Speed and Direction As per NMEA 0183 “MWV” and/or “MWD”
message
Wind Speed Knots / m/sec / k.p.h. - as set via integral tactile
keypad control
“relative” / “true to ship” / “true to North”
(with appropriate NMEA 0183 “MWV” /
“MWD” message) via integral tactile keypad
control
Wind Direction Degrees: “relative” (0-180-0; + Stbd / - Port) /
“true to ship” (0-180-0; + Stbd / - Port) / “true
to North” (0-359) (with appropriate NMEA
0183 “MWV” / “MWD” message) via integral
tactile keypad control
Resolution Wind Speed: single units
Wind Direction: 1 degree
Accuracy Dependant upon talker
NMEA INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Via integral terminal block
INPUT / OUTPUT FORMAT NMEA 0183 version 2.3
COMMUNICATION FORMAT RS422
STANDARDS IEC 61162-1: 2000
POWER REQUIREMENT 24v DC 200mA (max under normal operation)
(400mA max: full brightness and with lamp
test – all LEDs lit - activated)
OTHER OUTPUTS NMEA 0183 re-transmit facility
COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE Standard: 0.9m Steering: 0.5m
ENVIRONMENTAL Compliant with EN 60945: 2002
MECHANICAL
Size / Weight See drawing 3036-2-10
Din 43700 Pattern: Din 144 x 144
Weight: 1.2kg (inc clamps + mounting plate)
Mounting Panel / Console mounting:
See cut-out drg 3035-2-11
Material: Case: Steel fabrication; zinc plate / passivated
Inner / Outer Bezel: Nylon; black
Front Overlay: Polycarbonate with integral
100 opi RFI mesh
Case Back: Bakelite; black, RFI shielded
Terminal Box: ABS RFI shielded

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Note:
This document shall not form part of any contract.
In accordance with our policy of continuous development, changes may be made from time to time
without prior notice.

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