Airmar 200WX—Ultrasonic WeatherStation® Instrument User Manual

Record the serial number found on the underside of the WeatherStation® Instrument.Serial No._______________Date of Purchase_________________17-461-01

10Choosing the Mounting LocationFor accurate readings and a reliable GPS signal, selecting the best location for the WeatherStation Instrument is very

11InstallingCAUTION: The reflector plate and the waterproof film found in the wind channel of the WeatherStation Instrument are essential to its opera

12Permanent Mounting1. Place the mounting hardware at the selected location. Orient any cable exit in the direction that you want the cable to travel.

13Attaching the Cable to the WeatherStation Instrument1. With the nut assembly on the cable near the WeatherStation connector, thread the cable throug

14Cable Routing & ConnectingDepending on the equipment you will be using, route the WeatherStation cable to a Converter, Combiner, or Splitter; an

15Connecting to a Data Converter, Combiner, or SplitterFollow the installation instructions that are supplied with the unit.Connecting to an NMEA 0183

16Figure 6. NMEA 0183 WeatherStation Cable—no heaterWeatherStationBAREx1010RS422connectorRS232V+V-TX OUTRX INNO CONNECTIONNO CONNECTIONSHIELDlocatorV+

17Connecting to an NMEA 2000® NetworkCAUTION: Only two termination resistors are required on an NMEA 2000 network. More than two will degrade the bus

18Calibrating the CompassWARNING: The internal compass may need to be calibrated after the WeatherStation Instrument is installed for maximum accuracy

19MaintenanceCAUTION: Do not disassemble the WeatherStation Instrument. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Removing the three screws holding

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20Humidity Sensor: 110WX, 150WX, 200WX1. Remove the two screws from the humidity sensor or blank (see Figure 11).2. Remove the sensor or blank.3. Push

21TroubleshootingNo Readings or Inaccurate Readings• Is there power to the WeatherStation Instrument?• Are all the connections tight?• Is the cable-ru

22Technical InformationAdditional Data Available from the WeatherStationThere are parameters that the WeatherStation Instrument can make available to

23AcronymsCD Compact DiskEGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay ServiceGPS Global Positioning SystemLEN Load Equivalency NumberNA Not Availab

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Table of ContentsIntroduction & Features...4Functions & Outputs...

4IntroductionThank you for purchasing Airmar’s ultrasonic, WeatherStation Instrument. This exciting product has multiple sensors in a single unit—with

5Table 1: Functions & Outputs200WX 150WX 110WX 100WXApparent wind speed and angleTrue wind speed and directionTrue wind speed relative to waterHea

6Follow the safety precautions below to reduce the risk of poor product performance, property damage, personal injury, and/or death.WARNING: Correct I

7The Importance of Understanding True Wind DirectionWhen the WeatherStation Instrument is stationary, the direction from which the wind is blowing is

8Cables & Connecting/Converting HardwareThe WeatherStation Instrument can be connected to a device and/or network in several ways. You must have t

9Tools & MaterialsSafety gogglesDust maskPencilLevelElectric drillDrill bitsPhillips screwdriversTeflon pipe-thread tape (optional)Deck gland (som