Airmar PB150 Technical Information

Record the serial number found on the underside of the instrument.Serial No._______________Date of Purchase_________________17-426-02 rev.04 12/14/10O

101. Place the antenna mount at the selected location and mark the holes for the screws (see Figure 2). Also, mark the hole in the center of the mount

116. With the nut assembly on the cable near the WeatherStation connector, thread the cable through the extension tube (if used), antenna mount, and t

12Cable Routing & ConnectingDepending on the equipment that you will be using, route the WeatherStation cable to a Converter, a Combiner, or direc

13NOTE 3: The display power may be wired directly to the WeatherStation cable, or it may be wired separately.No Connector—Wiring1. Allowing an extra 2

14SoftwareInstalling the SoftwareFollow the instructions in the WeatherCaster™ Software Guide.Software UpdatesAirmar may release updated versions of t

15Where to PurchaseGemeco (USA) Tel: 803.693.0777Fax: 803.693.0477email: [email protected] EMEA Tel: 33.(0)2.23.52.06.48(Europe, Middle East, A

16Combiner ProblemsThe LED light on the Combiner indicates its current operating mode and if an error is detected during the self-test process. See th

17Appendix A—How the WeatherStation instrument WorksAbout the Ultrasonic Wind SensorThe ultrasonic wind sensor (an ultrasonic anemometer) measures app

18Consider the case of a vessel proceeding at a speed of 15 knots in calm air. An observer on board would experience a wind of 15 knots from dead ahea

19About the Electronic CompassThe WeatherStation instrument includes a pair of magnetoinductive sensors that measure magnetic field strength in two ax

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20About the Air Temperature SensorThe WeatherStation instrument includes a built-in negative-temperature-coefficient thermistor that measures the ambi

21About the Global Positioning SystemSome WeatherStation instruments have a built-in GPS with their own antenna, receiver, and position determining el

22About True Wind Relative to WaterIf a fix from a GPS receiver is not available, it is still possible for the WeatherStation instrument to determine

23Appendix B—Technical InformationBaud RatesWeatherCaster needs to be set as follows:• If you have a USB Converter, set the baud rate to 4800.• If you

24Acronyms & AbbreviationsCD Compact DiskCOG Course Over Ground COM Port Communications PortDOP Dilution Of PrecisionEGNOS European Geostationary

3Table of ContentsIntroduction...4Safety Instructions...

4IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Airmar’s ultrasonic WeatherStation® instrument. This exciting product is actually six different sensors in a

5WARNING: Navigation Aid OnlyThe WeatherStation instrument is only an aid to navigation and should never be solely relied upon. It is not a replacemen

6Adding External SensorsThe WeatherStation instrument can receive data from external sensors when they are connected through an optional Combiner. Thi

7Choosing the Mounting LocationFor accurate readings and a reliable GPS signal, selecting the best location for the WeatherStation instrument is very

8Tools & MaterialsAntenna mount with standard marine 1"-14 threads and pass-through for cable (see Figure 2)Hardware to install the antenna m

9InstallingWARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask.CAUTION: The reflector plate and the waterproof film found in the wind channel of the W