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1. 28 6 4 C52Unit for Wind speed ssssssseeeneeneenemnnee 28 6 4 8 C53 Wind speed calibration 28 6 4 4 C54 Adjustment of Wind anqloe eem 28 6 4 5 C55 C62 Calibration table for the Wind transducer 28 6 4 C63 Speed reference water or GPS sse 29 6 4 7 C64 Wind trim reference 29 6 4 8 C68 Roll adjustment nennen 29 6 4 9 C69 Pitch adjuStMeNt nsnnsssssssssesrserrsrssresrrenrrsnrsnnranrrensr er eene nennen 29 6 5 G70 Gonfig re NX2 1 baee 30 6 51 G71 Wind master uc tete 6 30 6 5 2 072 Log Master 3 n necem deret ede 30 6 5 8 C78 Function on terminal INS 30 6 5 4 Connection of trim button 31 6 5 5 C74 Demo PAGE Edge ie Pede aoe ts 31 7 Maintenance and fault finding esses 32 7 1 Maintenarice eee te ed a niles Ls c Geet ee Ceu ne te 32 7 2 Fault finding iiem adel tel ae TT 32 7 2 1 53 General tioni 32 4 2 2 Eault acllOD unt Te ettet he hes 33 728 Error messag6S eite ero e n Se E eR RS 33 8 SpBeciTICallons oic ie oa ede kucde ctae dnd ecc ie e fra decas 34 8 1 Technical specifications eeeseeseeeeeeeeeeee ennt 34 8 2 Nexus Network introduction and user policy 34 9 Optional Accessories reete thinner 35 10 Abbreviatlofis coord cte b dini du esca chers aa na Flex Puri 37 RrucA 36 WIND DATA NEXUS 1 Part specifications NX2. 6 4 7 C64 Wind trim reference This default reference for Wind angle trim Each time the instrument is powered up and apparent Wind angle is selected as trim reference this value will be pre set 6 4 8 C68 Roll adjustment This adjustment is valid only if roll is selected in C73 you have to exit and enter the calibration again after C73 is set to Roll Adjustment of the roll offset Mount the roll transducer 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 available at the time for this manual 6 4 9 C69 Pitch adjustment This adjustment is valid only if roll is selected in C73 you have to exit and enter the calibration again after C73 is set to Roll Adjustment of the pitch offset Mount the pitch transducer according to the instructions Adjust the offset so the pitch 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 pitch transducer is connected the Wind speed and angle will be compensated for pitch and accuracy is inc
3. 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 While you are approaching the proper angle the value is negative i e 12 and then increasing to 00 which is on lay line after tack except for the drift which is the margin you must add to compensate for the drift Note This function is only used on the last leg WIND 23 WIND DATA Down Wind When sailing down Wind the boat can always 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 24 WIND DATA NEXUS 6 Calibration To get the most out of your NX2 instrument it is important to carefully calibrate the instrument The calibration values are stored in a non volatile memory To access calibration PAGE press and hold SET more than 2 seconds To select a calibration code press MINUS PLUS and PAGE as required To return to normal operation PAGE press SET when the text return RET is displayed The different calibration routines are divided into five groups C10 C15 USR User settings C20 C24 BSP Log transducer and temp calibrations C30 C38 HDC Compass settings C50 C64 WND Wind transducer settings calibrations C70 C74 CON Config
4. On will display bearing course and Wind direction as magnetic The LCD indication is MAG Select 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 STA for static use at fixed installations such as at the yacht club airfield ferry berth and so on In static PAGE you may mount the transducer in the direction of North or if not possible you may adjust the transducer electronically See C54 6 4 4 Note COG as reference will only operate properly when the boat is doing speed over ground 27 NEXUS WIND DATA 6 4 C50 Wind Settings To return to normal PAGE press SET when the text rET is displayed 6 4 4 C51 Network setting of true or apparent Wind angle Select true TWA or apparent Wind angle AWA as main function The optional analogue Wind instrument will display the same selection All Multi Control instruments which have the calibration code 63 set to WIA will display what is selected in C51 6 4 2 C52 Unit for Wind speed Unit for Wind speed KTS for KnoTS M S for Metres S and BF for Beaufort 6 4 8 C53 Wind speed
5. TO YOUR NATIONAL OISTRIBUTOR WIND Data Instrument tret oooond ooo0000 oooond oooon0g nononQ O00000 nonona nooona nonoona aonond Installation and Operation Manual English Date of purchase Date instated Dealers stamp 10 WIND DATA NEXUS 2 Installation You can install the NX2 Wind Data in three different ways The wind transducer connected directly to the NX2 Wind Data instrument Byusing the connection kit when both log and wind transducers are installed with a single Wind Data The installation may also include a NX2 Server where all transducers may be connected All data including power will pass along one cable The installation includes 6 major steps Read the installation and operation manual Plan where to install the transducers and instruments Run the cables Install the transducers and instruments Take a break and admire your installation Learn the functions and calibrate your system ooBomc e Before you begin drilling think about how you can make the installation as neat and simple as your boat will allow Plan where to position the transducers Server and instruments Think about leaving space for additional instruments in the future e Afew 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 N atta
6. below decks connection are properly made e Make sure the transducer is aligned correctly see C54 6 4 4 e Measure with a voltmeter at the screw terminal pin 1 and ground and between pin 2 and ground e If the voltmeter shows 1 5 to 4 V DC minimum Wind speed 3 m s at both measuring points the transducer and the connections are OK e If the voltmeter shows 0 or 5 V DC at both measuring points the transducer or the connections are defect Contact you NX2 dealer with this information 2 Speed and distance functions No reading e C13 should be ON See 6 1 3 e If you have a voltmeter available you can check the 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 e At the back of the instrument measure between pin 4 and ground e 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 should average around 2 5 V DC Irregular values Check the speed damping SEA see C11 6 1 1 3 Compass functions No reading e C14 should be ON See 6 1 4 7 2 3 Error messages The following error messages can appear on the display ERROR 2 Nexus Network is missing check colour coded connections ERROR 3 No Network data received within a given time ERROR 10 Range error caused by bad
7. cause disturbance and block the information on the Nexus Network To re initialise the instrument press MINUS and PLUS together during the power up sequence when version and ID numbers are displayed The display self test is then re started on all instruments and you will be asked to press SET on each instrument as explained above Note If you do not succeed to re initialise we suggest you disconnect all but one instrument with the same ID number then repeat the above procedure 12 WIND DATA NEXUS 5 Operation 5 1 About this manual e Each time a push button are referred to in this manual the push button name will appear in bold and CAPITAL letters e g PAGE e Unless otherwise stated the push button presses are momentary e Each time a function is mentioned in the text it will be in brackets and in the same format where possible as displayed e g AWA e This manual has been written to be Compatible with Wind Data instrument from software version 1 0 e 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 products better some information can differ from the products functions If you need further information contact your national distributor 13 NEXUS WIND DATA 5 2 How to use the 5 push
8. format e g 430 ERROR 11 Remote command that can not be performed If other error messages than the above appears on the Wind Data instrument contact your NX2 dealer 33 NEXUS WIND DATA 8 Specifications 8 1 Technical specifications Dimensions Wind Data instrument 113 x 113 mm 4 3x4 3 inch Instrument cable Power supply 12 V DC 10 16 V The instrument is polarity protected Power consumption Instrument 0 08 W 0 8 W at max illumination Log and temp sensor 12 mW Wind transducer 50 mW Temperature range Storage From 30 C to 80 C 22 F to 176 F Operation From 10 C to 70 C 14 F to 158 F Weight Instrument 283 g 9 98 oz Transducer 293 g 10 33 oz Enclosure Instrument Water proof CE approval The products conforms to the EMC requirements for immunity and emission according to EN 50 08 1 8 2 Nexus Network introduction and user policy Introduction The Nexus Network is a Multi talker Multi receiver data bus specially 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 the manufacturer which means the specification must be followed in
9. policy of continuous improvement may result in changes to product Specification without prior notice 38 WIND DATA NEXUS File id 1 WARRANTY CARD TO BE RETURNED TO YOUR NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OWNER Name Street City Zip Code Country Product name Serial number A B mg O O OO O O O O OO OOOOOe a ERR LILIEIEIEIETe OOOOOO LILILILILILI BIEIEEIEIE OOOOUOO Date of purchase Date installed Dealers stamp L Tick here if you do not wish to receive news about future products 39 40 WIND DATA Copyright Nexus Marine AB Kuskv gen 4 191 62 Sollentuna Sweden Tel 46 0 8 506 939 00 Fax 46 0 8 506 939 01 www nexusmarine se 22134 1 Edition 3
10. 2 Wind Data is delivered with all parts for mounting Check prior to installation Wind Data instrument Description Reference Instrument NX2 Wind Data 1 Instrument front cover Drill template Installation and user manual Warranty card Pin bolts for instrument mounting Nuts for instrument mounting Tube of silicon grease Connection cover 4 pol screw terminal Power cable red and black 3 m 9 ft Extra wire protectors 0 25 mm 1 100 Extra wire protectors 0 75 mm 1 32 N Na a NNa A A ae 2 0 00 40 00000 20 nm 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 document it will assist your distributor to give you prompt and expert attention in the event of your experiencing difficulties with this product Keep your proof of purchase Also your details are added to our customer database so that you automatically receive new product catalogues as and when they are released WIND DATA TEMPLATE SCHABLONE GABARIT DE PERCAGE I I MONTERINGSMALL I 76 2 I 95 o5 SILA T Q64 fom COVER I OUTLINE INSTRUMENT tam v Fela WARRANTY CARD TO DE RETURNED
11. 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 drift must be included in your decision when to tack to reach the mark After a tack it will take some minute before the new tack angle is steady due to the dampening The functions HDC and NXT is toggling but they can be locked or unlocked by use of the SET 22 WIND DATA NEXUS 5 6 5 BTW NXT Bearing and angle deviation relative next course To get this function set NAV On C14 See 6 1 4 This function is using both the Compass and the navigator information to calculate the angle deviation between the bearing and the course after tack i e the angle deviation is exactly what you should expect after the tack BTW is showing the actual Bering to Waypoint and NXT is showing the negative positive tack or downwind angle that 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
12. Navigator instrument 21970 GPS Antenna with NMEA 0183 output 20992 2 Bracket GPS Antenna plastic with female thread 1 x 14 tpi 21735 Bracket for GPS Antenna 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 Linear Rudder Angle Transmitter 21134 Pumpset PF 0 3 12V 21134 24 Pumpset PF 0 3 24V 21341 Pumpset PF 0 3S 12V with solenoid 21341 24 Pumpset PF 0 3S 24V with solenoid 21136 Linear Drive AN 23 stroke 229mm peak thrust 680kg 69991 12 Integrated Linear Drive HP 40 stroke 254mm peak thrust 500kg 36 WIND DATA 10 Abbreviations BSP BTW C F KM KTS MH LCD LOW MID MAX RET SOG TRP Boat Speed Bearing To Waypoint Celsius Fahrenheit KiloMetre KnoTS Miles per Hour Liquid Crystal Display LOW MID MAX RETurn Speed Over Ground TRIP Minus Plus 37 NEXUS WIND DATA WARRANTY GENERAL All our products are designed and built to comply to the highest class industry standards If the products are correctly installed maintained and operated as described in the installation and operation manual they will provide long and reliable ser
13. PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE Wind Data Instrument Installation and Operation Manual English WIND DATA NEXUS WIND DATA Introduction Thank you for choosing NX2 Wind Data instrument We are convinced that you will appreciate all the valuable information either you are a cruiser 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 2 10 Edition March 2007 WIND DATA NEXUS 1 Part sSpecificati ons ieri hoe ii ce ecko cei ind da ea nn reu cri a ada 5 2 IrstallatlOTiz iioii eror oed accen 7 3 Installing the instrument ener 8 3 1 Installing cable uem MRERER 10 3 2 Connections in Nexus Network ssssseeeeeeeneeenenneeennne 10 3 3 Connection of log transducer sssmonsessserrsrerresrresrrenrrsnrrnr senses sne renare nere arne n renen an 11 4 First start only in a Nexus Network 12 4 1 Initialising the instrument sososesssersssrerssssrssssrresnreressrrss snaran rr e 12 4 2 Re initialising the INStfUMGNt sssssssserssssrrssserresersreserrrsse rss nsrr rr rer r rr me 12 5 Operation Maec 13 5 1 About this man al 3 5 n tice ER ARRIERE CSI ia 13 5 2 How
14. 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 From log transducer NEXUS Star D 20 2200 or 220 3A Fuse If you don t have a log instrument but want to install a log transducer use the connection box Art no 21453 GREEN V l YEU Zw CHA INSTRUMENT ORAN Los BLUE NI BROWN OV c LoG TRANSDUCER LABEL 1 11 NEXUS WIND DATA 4 First start only in a Nexus Network 4 1 Initialising the instrument At power on the instrument will perform a self test The display will first show all segments then the software version number and the Nexus Network ID number At first power on after installation you will be asked to press SET PrSSET This will give the instrument a logical ID number on the Nexus Network To initialise the instrument press SET on all installed digital instruments one at the time Note Always wait for the text Init OK N to be displayed before you press SET on the next instrument The Server automatically gives the first unit ID 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
15. also displayed by pressing PAGE one or more times until the display to the right is displayed together with the pointer If the Compass transducer is missing but there is a GPS installed you may use the GPS as a reference 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 to detect after hours of sailing Select function TWD 360 with PAGE and when the text TWD is flashing press SET The marker is now set When there is a constant Wind shift you will see this marker as a slow blinking reminder of the origin Wind direction 5 b 2 WGN ee 21 NEXUS WIND DATA 5 6 3 X track error XTE To get this function set NAV On C14 See 6 1 4 The text XTE is displayed shortly when this function is selected then a symbolic boat is displayed on one side of the road which is displayed as three vertical lines Your boat will be displayed on the right or left side of the road The distance is also displayed and can be in either Nautical mile Km or Miles 5 6 4 HDC NXT Course after tack or jibe To get this function set NAV On C14 See 6 1
16. buttons APPARENT MAIN FUNCTION WIND ANGLE INFOTEXT TRUE WIND ANGLE SUB WIND DATA TRIM FUNCTION FUNCTION CLEAR MINUS SET PAGE PLUS 5 2 1 PAGE A press on PAGE change the PAGE of the graphical display It scrolls in a circular pattern one step for every press The PAGE button is also used to move the cursor when in edit PAGE A press on PAGE moves the cursor in a circular pattern one step 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 gt 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 WIND DATA NEXUS 5 2 4 SET A press on SET unlocks a digit to access edit PAGE When unlocked the digits are active flashes and can be edited by pressing MINUS PLUS and PAGE as required When finished editing lock the digit by another press on SET 5 2 5 Clear A press on C clear digits 5 2 6 Calibration To access calibration PAGE press and hold SET more than 2 seconds To return to main function PAGE press SET when the text return 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 qui
17. calibration Use 1 50 for a single fin transducer with two propeller blades Use 1 70 for a twin fin transducer with three propeller blades 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 unit Each mast top unit is individually calibrated for best accuracy See the separate Wind calibration certificate supplied with each mast top unit Each of the inter cardinal directions are calibrated C55 000 000 C56 045 045 C57 090 090 Set the calibration value according C58 135 135 to the provided calibration certificate C59 180 180 C60 225 225 C61 270 270 C62 315 315 28 WIND DATA NEXUS 6 4 6 C63 Speed reference water or GPS This function is only used when the instrument is connected in the Nexus Network When BSP is selected the reference is water speed provided by the log transducer for calculation of true Wind speed and angle VMG and NXT function together with the BTW When SOG is selected the reference is speed over ground Note the boat must be moving to give correct readings We also recommend you to use differential GPS to get good readings
18. ched cables Do not place sealant behind the display The instrument gasket eliminates the need for sealant Do not run cables in the bilge where water can appear Do not run cables close to fluorescent light sources engine or radio transmitting equipment to avoid electrical disturbances Do not rush take your time A neat installation is easy to do The following material is needed Wire cutters and strippers Small and large Philips and small flat head screw driver Hole saw for the instrument clearance hole 63 mm 2V2 5 mm AW drill for the mounting holes Plastic cable ties If you are doubtful about the installation obtain the services of an experienced technician N WIND DATA 3 Installing the instrument e Place the adhesive drill template on the desired location for the instrument Drill the 2 holes using a 5 mm drill for the two pin bolts Use a 63 mm 2 2 hole saw to machine the clearance hole for the instrument connection socket Remove the template e Screw the two pinbolts to the instrument e Put the instrument in place e Screw the two nuts from the back Note The two nuts must just be tighten by hand e Run the Nexus Network cable from the Server to the instrument e f 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 Be cable insulation Remove about 6 mm 1 4 VARAR Pe from the 3 isolate
19. ck 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 selected level press SET The selected light level will be copied to all NX2 instruments connected to the system When the lighting is on it is not possible to reduce or turn off the lighting on an individual instrument 15 NEXUS WIND DATA 5 3 Main function Top data is relative Wind angle AWA Apparent Wind Angle As an alternative to AWA the following can be displayed AWS Apparent Wind Speed TWA True Wind Angle if the log transducer is connected TWS True Wind Speed if the log transducer is connected To change between these functions see C12 6 1 2 5 4 Analogue function 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 and 180 to get more accurate readings At scale 180 each sector represent 5 and at scale 60 each sector represent 1 See the example below WIND True win
20. d ads e gt Apparent lt T TWS wind angle AWA 8 True wind Y angle Apparent wind angle WIND DATA N 5 5 Sub functions Select sub function with PLUS or MINUS Information text for the sub function is displayed You may also park your favourite function so it will automatically be displayed after power on Press both PAGE and SET to park the displayed function The display will flash once to confirm that you have parked the function 5 5 4 Apparent Wind Speed AWS The text AWS Apparent Wind Speed and its value is displayed below The text AWS is toggled with the text KTS KnoTS M S Metres S or BF Beaufort 5 5 2 True Wind Speed TWS 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 Velocity Made Good WIND VMG The text VMG Velocity Made Good is displayed with the actual boat speed towards or against the Wind The water speed information from the log transducer is needed The speed information can be taken from the log transducer or from Nexus Network VMG 0 0 knots when the true Win
21. d angle is perpendicular to the boat NEXUS WIND DATA 5 5 5 Battery voltage BAT option The text BAT will display battery voltage The voltage is measured inside the instrument and will not compensate for any voltage drop caused by installation 5 5 6 Boat speed BSP option The text BSP will display boat speed water speed The text BSP will toggle with selected unit i e KTS KMH or MPH As an option you may add or remove displaying boat speed BSP trip log TRP and water temperature TMP See further under calibration 5 5 7 Trip log TRP option The text TRP is displayed and will show trip distance from 0 00 to 99 9 nautical miles kilometre or miles After 99 9 0 00 is displayed Clear trip by pressing CLEAR 5 5 8 Water temperature TMP option The text TMP is displayed with water 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 Wind Data is connected to Nexus Network As the first example we will use TRM AWA TRIM Apparent Wind Angle To trim on wind angle deviation select the text Press CLEAR the display will flash Selec
22. d wires the 4th wire is an OOOO K earth screen Attach the 4 cable protectors to the wires using a pair of flat pliers e Connect the 4 cable protectors to the 4 pole jack plug as shown Apply silicon paste on all Silicon paste locations as shown Note Must be done to avoid corrosion WIND DATA NEXUS e 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 e Mount the connection back cover with the screw Your instrument installation is done NEXUS WIND DATA 3 1 Installing cable The power cable is connected via a 3A fuse from the battery or at the boats fuse panel and direct to the instrument or Server One red and one black power wire is included Note set C71 On see 6 5 1 r ly and instrument Always nee a3 AMP fuse bejween Power supply and instrument White Black 3A Fuse 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 Transducer The instrument is then connected to the Server s Nexus Network terminal pin 5 6 7 and 8 or any instrument From Server or other NEXUS instrument 10 WIND DATA NEXUS 3 3 Connection of log transducer If you have an other log instrument i e a NX2 log a Star log
23. ectly 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 liable for charges arising from sea trials installation surveys or visits to the boat to attend to the equipment whether under warranty or not The right is reserved to charge for such services at an appropriate rate The Manufacturer reserves the right to replace any products returned for repair within the warranty period with the nearest equivalent if repair within a reasonable time period should not be possible e The terms and conditions of the warranty as described do not affect your statutory rights CLAIMS PROCEDURE Equipment should be returned to the national distributor or one of its appointed dealers in the country where it was originally purchased Valid claims will then be serviced and returned to the sender free of charge Alternatively if the equipment is being used away from the country of purchase it may be returned to the national distributor or one of its appointed dealers in the country where it is being used In this case valid claims will cover parts only Labour and return postage will be invoiced to the sender at an appropriate rate DISCLAIMER Common sense must be used at all times when navigating and the Manufacturer s navigation equipment should only be considered as aids to navigation The Manufacturers
24. ibration By adding Ko Network more functions will 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 Only one cable will carry the signals to the instrument then there is one Network power cable to the Multi or Log instrument See 3 3 When using the Wind Data in a bigger Network with more then 3 transducers we recommend you to use the NX2 Server Only one cable will be used to connect all instruments You will also have the NMEA 0183 input output If you need to be able to read the depth information on more then one instrument the Server is the only choice Network bonus function 20 WIND DATA NEXUS If you are using the race timer on the Multi or Log instrument you will have a graphical 60 second countdown timer popping up on this instrument In this example there is 45 second to start 5 6 1 Geographic Wind direction TWD To get this function set NAV On C14 See 6 1 4 Text TWD is displayed shortly then is the abbreviation for Wind directions displayed SSW NO WNW etc together with the numerical direction below The graphic direction is
25. jibe ssmssssssseerseseersenenrenernrenrnennr renar nana 22 5 6 5 BTW NXT Bearing and angle deviation relative next course 23 6 Calibration ent bate dieses tec ett aA 25 6 1 O10 User settirgs e aie Eee ee ee Re aese 25 6 1 1 C11 Select the dampening msmsnrssssesssersreoresoresoresnrenrsenrsnr enn nen sn sonen renarna nn 25 6 1 2 C12 Select main information 25 6 1 3 C183 Displaying boat speed trip log and temperature option 26 6 1 4 C14 Display NAV functions option eee 26 6 1 5 C15 Beep when SET is pressed ssssssse 26 6 2 C20 Galibration of Eog egt tete me pm reo Decet tet 26 6 2 1 C21 Select unit for speed sissmnnsssssssesssersrersesrresrnrenrssnrsn ran rs ens renen reor enar nns 26 NEXUS WIND DATA 6 2 2 C22 Calibration of log transducer sseeee 26 6 2 3 C23 Unit for teMPeratUlB sssssssesssersrerresrresrrseresrrenrserrser rer ne reser snar renen ene n an 27 6 2 4 C24 Temperature offset sesssssssssseeeeeneenenennenenennes 27 6 3 G30 Compass Settirigs idc ete dere li e RA RR ERR ORE 27 6 3 1 C31 True or magnetic course sssseeeeeeeneeen eene 27 6 3 2 C32 Magnetic deviation 27 6 3 3 C38 Reference for Compass static or GPS sssssssssss 27 6 4 G50 Wind SetlingS 2s iu certo a este eee bee mie tres 28 6 4 1 C51 Network setting of true or apparent Wind angle
26. or The selection NAV On will add the functions BTW XTE etc 6 1 5 C15 Beep when SET is pressed Setting On will make 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 counter Calculate the value with the following formula True distance from the sea chart T T Log trip counter distance L xC N The current calibration value C L New calibration value N If you suspect a current in the water drive the boat in both directions and divide trip counter distance by two If the Wind Data is installed with NX2 Server where the log is already calibrated no further calibration is needed 26 WIND DATA NEXUS 6 2 3 C23 Unit for temperature Select degree Celsius C or degree Fahrenheit F 6 2 4 C24 Temperature offset By adding a positive or negative value here it will be added as an offset before displayed as the temperature 6 3 C30 Compass Settings To return to normal PAGE press SET when the text rET is displayed 6 3 1 C31 True or magnetic course This function is only used when the instrument is connected in the Nexus Network MAG
27. order to protect the manufacturer s commitments to the Nexus Network performance and safety For most PC applications the full duplex interface Art No 21248 will be a very useful tool for monitoring real time data to edit and store Waypoints to PC file or to Server and or to the NX2 GPS The interface is supplied with a cable for connection from PC to the Server or NX2 instruments and or the NX2 GPS A 9 pole D sub connector is connected to the RS232 port on the PC 34 WIND DATA NEXUS 9 Optional Accessories Below find a selection of optional accessories available Please contact your local NX2 dealer for more information NX2 Completes 22118 3 Multi Control instrument and Server 8m cable 22118 2 Multi Control and Server with Speed Log and depth transducer 8m cable 22118 1 Speed log with log transducer 8m cable 22118 4 Wind Data with transducer 25m cable mast bracket 22118 5 Compass Data with transducer 35 8 m cable 22118 6 GPS Navigator with GPS Antenna 8 10m cable NX2 Nexus Transducers 22120 1 Server compl with 3m power cables 20707 Log Temp transducer 8 m cable for Nexus and Star 19915 8 Depth transducer 8m cable for NX2 only 21731 Compass transducer 35 8m cable 20860 Compass transducer 45 8m cable 20721 Wind transducer 25m cable mast bracket 20721 1 CF wind transducer Carbon Fibre 1260mm long 380g no mast cable incl 20594 Nexus mast cable 25m 21721 MTC Mast Twist Compensation box 8m cable fo
28. r 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 Navigator instrument 22117 7 Autopilot instrument NX2 Analog Instruments all supplied with 0 2m cable 22115 01 NX2 Analog Wind Angle 22115 02 NX2 Analog Steer Pilot 22115 03 NX2 Analog Speed Trim 22115 05 NX2 Analog Speed 0 16kts 22115 06 NX2 Analog Speed 0 50kts 22115 07 NX2 Analog Depth 0 200m 22115 08 NX2 Analog Depth 0 600ft 22115 09 NX2 Analog Rudder angle 22115 10 NX2 Analog Compass 22115 11 NX2 Analog GPS Speed 0 16kts 22115 12 NX2 Analog GPS Speed 0 50kts 22115 13 NX2 Analog GPS Course Nexus Remote Control Instrument 21210 Remote Control Instrument RCI with Autopilot control 5m cable bracket 21218 1 Bracket Remote Control instrument 20966 Connector 4 pole NEW model Allows cable cable connection 35 NEXUS WIND DATA Nexus Multi XL 21680 1 Multi XL instrument 4m cable RCI or Multi Center needed to control Multi XL 21684 1 Multi XL Set Multi XL instrument and Remote Control instrument 69995 Mast bracket XL in aluminium for Multi XL and Nexus Star 110x110mm instr NX2 GPS 22118 6 GPS Navigator with GPS Antenna 8 10m cable 22117 6 GPS
29. reased Pitch does not affect Wind speed and angle as much as roll 29 EXUS WIND DATA 6 5 C70 Configure NX2 To return to normal PAGE press SET when the text rET is displayed In the configuration you will be able to tell the Nexus Network where you have installed the log and Wind transducer This is important because you may optionally install those transducers at the Server too 6 5 1 C71 Wind master On the Wind transducer is connected at the Wind Data instrument OFF the Wind transducer is connected at the NX2 Server 6 5 2 C72 Log master On the log transducer is connected at the Wind Data instrument OFF the log transducer is connected at the NX2 Server 6 5 3 C73 Function on terminal In3 Select function on the terminal pin 3 The following functions are available TMP Standard temperature function from the 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 angle See C68 6 4 8 You may still use the water temperature by connecting the log transducer at the Server When Speed Trim SPT is selected a press on the external
30. t AWA with MINUS and confirm with SET Select the level of dampening d0 d9 and confirm with the SET The default or latest used Wind angle is displayed You may accept the proposed angle by pressing the SET or enter a new Wind angle with PLUS MINUS and PAGE before confirming with ANA SET TAH 035 The entered Wind angle will be lost when power off You may 18 WIND DATA NEXUS however select a default Wind angle in set up See C64 6 4 7 Every time you select this function or after power up the pre set value is proposed On the display you will see the text TRM and AWA toggling together with your Wind angle On the graphic part you will see your 045 4 reference angle as one straight horizontal segment when actual angle is equal to the pre set angle At the same time you will see apparent and true Wind angle The deviation is displayed visible upwards or downwards from the horizontal line to 15 The maximum visible deviation is 15 When the deviation is between 15 and 30 the 15 sector is lit When larger then 30 the segment sector is blanked out l mE m Each sector represents 2 Pi tab MENI C60 Str Select the trim function Press CLEAR Select text BSP by pressing PLUS and confirm with SET Trim on speed There is a number of different speeds to be used for trimming The most common is BSP Boat SpeeD and VMG Velocity Made Good TRM The Wind Data instrument can also displa
31. to use the 5 push buttons ssmosssssssessssssrssserrrsssrrsssssssnsrssnrrrr rss sans s sena nn rna 14 52d PAGE sevens cea 14 522 MINUS unir ite 14 5 2 9 PEU At emer eee e s teo bet ce 14 524 SET oie ene m HE ie iere Les 15 5 2 51 Gleason 15 52 6 Calibration acres ee ere ee re ee IY i 15 52 7 Eightirig itae eaedem tee neve eee eR ec Ce ene 15 5 3 Main UNCON is docct ettet ret eere ree eei e esl Goan 16 5 4 Analogue UNCON s 2 5 cite o eee eatin ania andi 16 5 5 Sub f rictiol8 tre bo PRENNE 17 5 5 1 Apparent Wind Speed AWS sse 17 5 5 2 True Wind Speed TWS ssssmsessssssesssersssornssrressrenrssorsnnrsnrnnnsnrn rer ore nosen rn nns 17 5 5 3 True maximum Wind Speed 17 5 5 4 Velocity Made Good VMG osmnonraseressserrsrsrresrresrrssrrser essensen ss nennen 17 5 5 5 Battery voltage BAT option eeemm m 18 5 5 6 Boat speed BSP OPtiONa ssssssesssersssrsssrresrrenrssorsneranrsen se nr sr rens n rna nana 18 5 5 7 Trplog TRP option 2 1 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 eesm e 20 5 6 1 Geographic Wind direction TWD sseee 21 5 6 2 WCV Waypoint Closing Velocity 21 5 620 track errors X ES nasce itte ar deri debeatis tas E E rei YI CRR ES 22 5 6 5 HDC NXT Course after tack or
32. trim button will transmit the trim command on the Network to all instrument To be able to set both the STEER reference and the TRIM reference the optimum way is to connect one trim button for speed to the Wind instrument and connect one trim button for Compass and Wind angle to the Server Such a installation gives you the opportunity to trim speed and angle at two separate buttons 30 WIND DATA 6 5 4 Connection of trim button Connect the trim button as per the drawing The button should make connection when pressed It is also possible to connect more than one button in parallel for example one on starboard and one on port 4 NEXUS f WIND f BE UKANNID AN 4 Article number g m1 23 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 31 NEXUS WIND DATA 7 Maintenance and fault finding 7 1 Maintenance e To clean the instrument use only mild soap solution and rinse with water N e Do not use detergents or high pressure washing equipment At least once a year check all your connections and apply additional silicon paste at each connection point e Always use the instrument cover for protection when not in use Storing transducers and instr
33. uments when not in use for longer periods It is advisable to remove the instruments and transducers and store them inside the boat or at home in room temperature if possible 7 2 Fault finding Before you contact your NX2 dealer and to assist your dealer to give you a better service please check the following points and make a list of e All connected instrument and transducers including their software version numbers e Instrument software version number e 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 e Installation and connection is made per instructions for instrument and transducers see 3 3 Screw terminals are carefully tightened No corrosion on any connection points No loose ends in the wires causing short cuts to adjacent wires Cables for damage that no cables are squeezed or worn Battery voltage is sufficient should be at least 10 V DC The fuse is not blown and the circuit breaker has not opened The fuse is of the right type Two instruments do not have the same ID number see 4 2 Check the following important settings C13 C14 C33 C63 C71 and C72 32 WIND DATA NEXUS 7 2 2 Fault action Wind No reading e f inaccurate Wind data is received check the connections separate through deck connection or
34. uration of the NX2 system To 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 dO 0s and d9 1 20 To change the dampening press SET and change with PLUS or MINUS and enter with SET 6 1 2 C12 Select main information Select function to be display at the top left of the LCD display There is five options AWA Apparent Wind Angle TWA True Wind angle by the use of log transducer AWS Apparent Wind speed TWS True Wind speed by use of log transducer WIA Main setting for the NX2 system When selected all instruments using WIA will be system affected and following the set up in the Multi Control setting C51 25 NEXUS WIND DATA 6 1 3 C13 Displaying boat speed trip log and temperature option When set to OFF the functions will be removed from the display The Wind Data instrument may be used as a Server in the Nexus Network transmitting the log and temp to other NX2 instruments without having the information displayed in this instrument 6 1 4 C14 Display NAV functions option NAV functions are only useful when the Wind Data is connected in a Nexus Network with Compass transducer and a navigat
35. vice Our international Network of distributors can provide you with the information and assistance you may require virtually anywhere in the world Please read through and fill in this warranty card and send it to your national distributor for product registration LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty covers repair of defective parts due to faulty Manufacturing and includes labour when repaired in the country of purchase The warranty period is stated in the product manual and commences from the date of purchase The above warranty is the Manufacturer s only warranty and no other terms expressed or implied will apply The Manufacturer specifically excludes the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose CONDITIONS e The supplied warranty card and receipt with proof of purchase date must be shown to validate any warranty claim Claims are to be made in accordance with the claims procedure outlined below The warranty is non transferrable and extends only to the original purchaser The warranty does not apply to Products from which serial numbers have been removed faulty installation or incorrect fusing to conditions resulting from improper use external causes including service or modifications not performed by the Manufacturer 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 indir
36. y deviation from optimum n calculated boat speed TBS or Target Boat Speed UF F d 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 input The Server will then transmit TBS on the Nexus Network On the Wind Data display you will see both the digital value in 96 and the graphical value as a 296 variation for each segment You may select speeds to TRIM from this list BSP Boat speed Log transducer AWS Apparent Wind Speed TWS True Wind Speed Log transducer SOG Speed Over Ground Navigator DRF Drift Log transducer Compass Navigator WCV Speed towards a waypoint Navigator VMG Velocity Made Good Log transducer TBS Optimum speed based on polar diagram PC NMEA0183 through NX2 Server OFF Function is OFF 19 NEXUS WIND DATA When BSP or other function is selected the dampening d3 is flashing Select dampening level and confirm with SET The text OFF is then displayed to show that the function is selected but no reference is yet set Press SET to set BSP reference The display will now show you the text toggling with text BSP or whatever trim you have selected The speed variation is expressed in from set value Press the SET every time you wish to set a new trim reference value There is an option to use an external trim button to set a new trim reference See more in the cal
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