MANUAL Simrad IS15 Wind
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IS15 Wind Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for installing and using the analog IS15 Wind and IS15 Tack instruments and the IS15 Wind Transducer (masthead unit). Please take time to read the manual to get a thorough understanding of the operation and system components and their relationship to a complete IS15 instrument system. Other documentation material that is provided with your system includes a ‘bridge card’, and warranty card.
IS15 Wind Manual Document revisions Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by D 100300 NG ThH E 091100 NG ThH F 191200 NG ThH G 080202 H 230502 NG NG ThH ThH I 300403 NG ThH J 300305 NG ThH Document history Rev. D Addendum from rev. C implemented. Roblink Power Cable and IS15 Power Supply included. Chapter 5.7 added describing IS15 as NMEA repeaters. Rev. E Fault Finding, Maintenance and Spare Parts List included. Updated to software version V1R3. Rev. F Chapter 4.
IS15 Wind Manual Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 5 1.1 The Basic IS15 Wind System (W-1) .................................................... 5 1.2 Optional equipment............................................................................... 6 2 OPERATION OF IS15 WIND INSTRUMENT ....................................... 7 2.1 General Description ..............................................................................
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Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Basic IS15 Wind System (W-1) A basic stand alone Wind System comprises the following: • IS15 Wind instrument w.: Mounting kit, 0,3 m (1’) IS15 (Roblink) Cable and Operator’s Quick Reference Guide (“bridge card”). • IS15 Wind Transducer w.: Mounting accessories, 30 m (99’) mast cable, junction box, 10 m (33’) IS15 (Roblink) Cable and manual. • Roblink Power Cable: Note ! Special power cable 2,5 m (8’).
IS15 Wind Manual 1.2 Optional equipment • IS15 Cable 2 m (6,5’) P/N 22093728 • IS15 Cable 5 m (16’) P/N 22092548 • IS15 Cable 10 m (33’) P/N 22092027 The cables can be used for extension and/or as cables for NMEA interface to peripheral equipment. • IS15 Cable Adapter (joiner) P/N 22092001 Interconnects IS15 cables where cable extension is required. • Roblink Power Cable 2,5 m (8’) P/N 22093587. Required when using 2 or 3 instrument heads as NMEA repeaters in a “daisy chain”.
Operation 2 OPERATION OF IS15 WIND INSTRUMENT Scale LCD Arrow legend Pointer Arrow Right button LCD display Left b 2.1 General Description The display is divided into two sections, the scale with pointer, and the LCD. Both are controlled by the two buttons. The Scale The pointer indicates apparent or true wind angle, depending on the mode selected. The LCD Display During normal operation the LCD shows one of the items below: • Apparent Wind Speed. • True Wind Speed.
IS15 Wind Manual There are three arrows at the top of the LCD indicating what data is being displayed at any one time. The arrow legend is printed on the scale. The right arrow indicates APP for 'Apparent Wind', the left TRUE for 'True Wind', and the center VMG for 'Velocity Made Good'. Buttons and screens The buttons are used to scroll through the display screens and to adjust illumination and damping levels. Right button Left Figure 2-1 - The Buttons 2.
Operation 2.4 LCD Screens Use short presses on the left/right buttons to select the preferred screen as shown below. Screen Display Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Analog Apparent wind angle True wind angle* Apparent wind angle True wind angle True wind angle LCD Apparent wind speed True wind speed VMG to wind VMG to wind Wind direction ** * Screen 5 Requires speed input ** Requires heading or Course Over Ground input. A BEEP will confirm correct operation of a button.
IS15 Wind Manual Screen 4 True Wind Angle and VMG This display is indicated by the left LCD arrow being lit, showing 'True' (Wind Angle). Otherwise similar to the Apparent Wind Angle and VMG display. Screen 5 True Wind Angle and Wind Direction This display is indicated by the left LCD arrow being lit, showing 'True' (Wind Angle), with the LCD showing the wind direction in degrees. Notes ! 1. The Wind Direction is calculated from available heading data.
Operation Display Damping (d1-d4) Both the wind angle and the wind speed are controlled by the same damping function. There are four damping levels. On power up damping level 1 is always selected. To change the damping level: button, hold for 2 seconds and release. The 1. Press the display damping screen is shown [d1-d4]. 2. Repeat the above. The figure flashes. 3. Select damping level (d1-d4) by pressing 4. Press the setting. or .
IS15 Wind Manual 2. Apply a short press on the limit screen is shown. button. The wind speed alarm button, hold for 2 seconds and release. The 3. Press the current value will be shown flashing. 4. Increase the alarm value using the 5. Decrease the alarm value using the button. button. button, hold for 2 seconds and release to save 6. Press the the limit setting. button and hold for 2 seconds to return to the 7. Press the main screen. 2.
Operation N True Wind Angle Boat Speed Wind Direction Apparent Wind Angle True Wind Speed Apparent Wind Speed Figure 2-2 Apparent / True Wind and Wind Direction 20220752J 13
IS15 Wind Manual 3 OPERATION OF THE IS15 TACK Scale Pointer LCD arrows legend Arrow Left push button Right push button LCD display The IS15 Tack has basically the same functions as IS15 Wind. The difference is the magnified wind angle scale which makes it useful when sailing close hauled or running down wind. The operation of IS15 Tack is identical to that of IS15 Wind with the same screen menus on the LCD. Refer to Sections 2 and 6 for further information.
Technical Specifications 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 IS15 WIND (IS15 TACK) True and Apparent Wind Angle Functions Wind Angle Display 0 to 180° (0 to 50° – 130° to 180°) Port / Stbd Wind Angle Resolution Wind Angle Damping 1/3° 4 damping levels (default level 1) True and Apparent Wind Speed Functions Wind Speed Display 0 to 99.9 Knots Wind Speed Units Knots/Metres per Second/Beaufort/Kmh Wind Speed Resolution 0.
IS15 Wind Manual Display Backlighting Control Two independent lighting banks or individual settings (bank 0) via NMEA port Wind data Output General Power Requirement Size Weight Environmental Protection Temperature Range 10,8 to 15,6VDC, 70 mA, (100 mA with max. lighting) See Figure 4-1 225 grams IP56 from front, IP44 from rear Operation: 0°C to +55°C (+32 to +130°F) Storage: -30°C to +80°C (-22 to +176°F) 85 mm Dia [3,35"].
Technical Specifications 4.2 Instrument Software Information V1R1: Beta version, not used in ordinary production. V1R2: First production version V1R3: Upgraded version with added features. • Trip log replaces sea temperature on first screen of IS15 Combi. • In Locked Course mode the LCD on IS15 Compass has been changed to show deviation in degrees from locked course. • Improved log calibration procedure. Possible to set Log reading as percent (%) of default value.
IS15 Wind Manual Notes! 1. PCB Ass’y with this revision does not accept V1R2 or V1R4 software. 2. V1R6 is backward compatible with V1R2 and V1R4. However, anomalies may be observed if attention is not being paid to the NMEA interface. In systems with mixed software, do not interface NMEA ‘talkers’ to heads with V1R2 software.
Installation 5 INSTALLATION 5.1 General This section provides detailed information required to successfully install an IS15 Instrument System utilising the IS15 Wind, IS15 Tack and IS15 Wind Transducer unit. It also describes the connection to peripheral equipment and interconnection with other types of IS15 instruments. 5.2 Instrument Head Mounting The instrument head is fully waterproof from the front and can, therefore, be installed on deck or below.
IS15 Wind Manual 2. Carefully position the self-adhesive template provided on the surface where the display head is to be mounted. 3. Allow sufficient space for the protection cover as shown on the template when instruments are installed adjacent to each other, see Figure 5-2. 4. Check the location on the other side of the panel or bulkhead to confirm suitability. Drill a small pilot hole first. 5. Open out the pilot hole to 85 mm (3.
Installation 5.3 Wind Transducer Location The sensor must be mounted in the fore-aft direction, with the sensor forward of the mast so that the wind flow is not affected by the sails. Counter weight Assembly The transducer is supplied with the vane and cups packed separately. Fit the vane to the top collar of the transducer body, so that the shaft in the vane fits into the collar bearings. Once the vane is in place, screw the counterweight in by hand far enough to lock the vane into place.
IS15 Wind Manual 6. When the wand is correctly in position, screw down the collar until it is HAND tight (2). 7. Lock the retaining clip into place (3). Note ! Remove the wand in the reverse order. 8. The cable is easily threaded down the mast if a pull-through cord or mouse has been left for that purpose. If there is no mouse, it may help to fix a weight to the end of the cable to assist its passage through the mast. 9.
Installation Use the Roblink Power Cable (P/N 22093587) for supply to connector no. 1. Cut off one of the plugs on the supplied 0,3 m (1’) cable and extend it to the NMEA source using twisted pair cable. Use connector no. 4 for NMEA connection (see Figure 5-9). Connect the Wind Transducer to no. 3 connector (sensor). Notes ! 1. If one or two more instruments are added to the above system the Wind Transducer must be connected to the no. 2 connector on the last instrument in the daisy chain. 2.
24 * 0,3m (1') 10m (33') Depth transducer Speed/temp transducer Supply 10,8-15,6VDC Junction box (mast foot) 30m (99') From Chartplotter (NMEA) To Radar (alternative) 5-10m (16-33') From Autopilot ** * To Chartplotter (NMEA) ** 0,3m (1') * SIMRAD IS15 Multi (Depth) To Chartplotter (alternative) To Autopilot SIMRAD IS15 Multi (Speed) 0,3m (1') * * 10m (33') ** 10m (33') IS15 Transceiver 10m (33') ** SIMRAD SIMRAD * IS15 Compass IS15 Wind Group no.
Installation An example of a fully equipped IS 15 system is shown in Figure 5-5. See also the Interconnection – Principle diagram Figure 6-5 in the IS15 General Manual.
IS15 Wind Manual Figure 5-6 Securing connectors to the instrument Make sure that all empty sockets have the protective bung inserted. Coat the connectors with silicone grease or petroleum jelly. These products will not harm the instrument. 5.5 Instrument head connections Figure 5-7 - Instrument Connections The instrument head has four identical two-pin connector sockets protected by rubber plugs. Each socket is identified by number and signal markings.
Installation NMEA connections general Note ! The NMEA port on the IS15 instruments is unidirectional, i.e. it is automatically configured for input (listening) or output (talking). Thus you will need a minimum of any two instrument heads to make the system both ‘listen’ and ‘talk’ (I/O). Roblink cables can be ordered separately for NMEA connections when required (see page 6). Figure 5-8 NMEA out Figure 5-9 NMEA in Use no other connector than no. 4.
IS15 Wind Manual Connecting a Simrad Robertson “X” series autopilot NMEA Out This connection will provide wind input to the autopilot. The connection is made to the J3xx Junction Unit Main Board, Terminal RX1+ and RX1–. Observe the color code for correct polarity. NMEA In This will provide the instrument with heading data. Connect the Roblink cable to the NMEA socket on one of the instrument heads. Connect the other end to the screw terminals in the J3xx Junction unit Main Board TX1+ and TX1–.
Installation Connecting to a Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series GPS Plotter NMEA out This will provide the chart plotter also with wind information if the Wind/Tack instruments are part of the IS15 system, see Figure 5-4 and Figure 5-5. (Connect the chart plotter input to the optional instrument in Figure 5-4). NMEA in This will provide position and navigation data to the instrument system.
IS15 Wind Manual 2. Refer to section 5.4 and connect one end of the supplied 10 m Roblink cable to one of the Roblink sockets in the Transceiver or to the WIND instrument. 3. Cut the Roblink cable to an appropriate length for connection to the Junction Box. 4. Connect the two Roblink wires to the screw terminal as shown. The connection is non-polarized (colour independent). Junction Box Red To IS15 Transceiver Roblink socket Black Colour independent N.C. Screen N.C. Green N.C.
Setting-Up 6 SETTING-UP 6.1 First Time Turn on Note ! Always turn on all NMEA “listeners” and “talkers” connected to the system before the first time you turn on the IS15 system. This includes turn on after a COMMUNICATION RESET or a MASTER RESET. The system will then automatically configure the IS15 NMEA ports as talkers or listeners. Before leaving the factory a Master Reset has been performed on all the instruments. The first time power is applied to a Wind or Tack instrument, the display will read: 1.
IS15 Wind Manual 6.2 Installation and Calibration Menu The installation menu is arranged as follows: Screen Display Screen 1 Analog Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Apparent wind angle Apparent wind angle Apparent wind angle Apparent wind angle Illumination bank Wind speed unit VMG to wind unit Wind angle, automatic calibration bAn.1 SPd1 SPd1 Digital OFS.
Setting-Up Screen 1 ILLUM. BANK [bAn.1] The display reads bAn.0 – bAn.2 The IS15 instrument system can have two separate banks of instruments. Setting the lighting level on one display will set all the other displays in that bank to the same level, but will not effect any displays in the other bank. For instance, the lighting level can be independently controlled for: • The cockpit and chart table displays of a yacht. • The cockpit and mast displays of a yacht. • The cabin and flybridge of a power boat.
IS15 Wind Manual Displayed Velocity Made Good units may be set to Knots, Miles Per Hour or Kilometres Per Hour. (This will be the same as the systems setting for boat speed.) To select the VMG to Wind Unit use the above procedure. The different VMG to Wind units are selected according to the table below. 'SPd1' = Knots 'SPd2' = Kilometres Per Hour 'SPd3' = Miles Per Hour Screen 4 WIND ANGLE OFFSET – AUTO CALIBRATION [OFS.A] The display reads OFS.A.
Setting-Up Screen 6 SHOP MODE [SHOP] The instrument has a demonstration mode that can be activated by selecting ‘Shop’ On. This function is very useful for dealers when they want to demonstrate the IS15 system or when it is put on display on a show. The Shop Mode is turned off when power is turned off. Use the above procedure to select and activate the Shop mode. The display will show SHOP and then start flashing ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’. Select the preferred mode.
IS15 Wind Manual Notes ! 1. The Roblink must be turned Off when the instrument is used as a single NMEA repeater. However, if more heads are daisy-chained as NMEA repeaters the Roblink must be On. 2. When the Roblink has been turned Off it will not default to ON even after a Master Reset. If required it must therefore be turned On again using the procedure above. Screen 9 ROBLINK TEST [tESt] Refer to section 7 ‘Fault Finding’ for details. Screen 10 COMMUNICATION RESET [C.
Fault Finding 7 FAULT FINDING If the instrument is part of an IS15 instrument system including a Transceiver (IS15 Power Supply or Expander), or if it is connected to another instrument system as a NMEA repeater, then see the IS15 General Manual. General Display and Communications Faults Condition Probable Cause Action All instruments have blank displays. No 12V Power Supply. Check that the ships instrument system fuse(s) or circuit breaker(s) are not blown / tripped.
IS15 Wind Manual Wind Display Faults Condition Probable Cause Action There are no Wind Speed or Wind Angle displays, or these displays always show ‘----’. The wind transducer is not fitted to the mast head connector. Check, and fit the transducer if necessary. Check the wind transducer’s Roblink connection to the Transceiver. The wind transducer Check that the wind transducer cable is is not connected to not damaged. the IS15 Transceiver Check the connections in the Junction properly.
Fault Finding Condition Probable Cause Action The Wind Angle displays are incorrect. The wind transducer is not connected to the IS15 Transceiver properly. Check the wind transducer’s connections to the IS15 Transceiver and to the Junction Box. Check that the wind transducer cable is not damaged. Contact your dealer. The Wind Angle has always been incorrect. Note ! The wind transducer is not calibrated. Calibrate the wind transducer. (Using another instrument.
IS15 Wind Manual 8 MAINTENANCE 8.1 General Maintenance Caution ! Do not use any abrasives, chemical cleaners, petrol or diesel to clean this unit. The instrument head will require no maintenance apart from occasional cleaning. Use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). 8.2 Annual Maintenance Check all connections to the instrument and, if necessary, cover with silicone grease or petroleum jelly. The wind transducer is a robust unit that should give you years of reliable service.
Maintenance 8.4 Return for Service Prior to return please ensure that an instrument that is believed to be faulty is correctly installed, the wiring is in good condition and correct, that all connections are secure, and that a correct supply is present at it’s Roblink/power connector. Should the unit have to be returned to your dealer, adequate packing must be used.
IS15 Wind Manual 9 SPARE PARTS LIST 22092100 IS15 Wind Instrument 22092704 IS15 Wind PROM (programmed) V..R.. 20220794 IS15 Wind/Tack Operator’s Quick Reference Guide 22092142 IS15 Tack Instrument 22092712 IS15 Tack PROM (programmed) V..R.. 20220794 IS15 Wind/Tack Operator’s Quick Reference Guide 22092837 IS15 Mounting kit consisting of: 22084529 Cabinet corners 44165181 Screw 3.
