WEATHER STATION
WS-200
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
www.furuno.co.jp
MODEL
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
• The descriptions in this manual are intended for readers with a solid knowledge
of English.
• No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission.
• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.
• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• Store this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
• FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use
or modification of the equipment (including software) by an unauthorized agent
or a third party.
• When it is time to discard this product it must be done according to local regulations for disposal of industrial waste. For disposal in the USA, refer to the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/).
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The input voltage must be 12 VDC.
Any other input voltage will damage the
equipment.
Always wear safety goggles and a
dust mask when installing to avoid
personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Warning, Caution
Mandatory Action
Prohibitive Action
WARNING
CAUTION
GPS position and velocity accuracies
are controlled by the U.S. Department
of Defense. Therefore, the position
accuracy described in the specifications cannot be guaranteed.
No one navigation device should ever
be solely relied upon for the navigation of a vessel.
Always confirm position against all
available aids to navigation, for safety of
vessel and crew.
The compass safe distance for
standard and steering compasses is
0.30 m.
Observe this distance to prevent
inteference to a magnetic compass.
Do not disassemble the unit.
Disasembling the unit will damage
the waterproof seal. Further, there are
no user-serviceable parts inside.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The operator of this equipment must read these safety instructions before attempting to
operate the equipment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD...............................................................................................iv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.............................. .. .......................................v
1. INSTALLATION.......................................................................................1
1.1 Equipment Lists ...........................................................................................1
1.2 Parts, Tools & Materials...............................................................................1
1.2.1 Cable................................................................................. ............ ......2
1.2.2 Antenna Mount.............................................................................. ......2
1.3 Choosing the Mounting Location .................................................................2
1.4 Installing the Weather Station Instrument....................................................4
2. WIRING, SETTINGS................................................................................6
2.1 NMEA 2000® Connection............................................................................6
2.1.1 Direct Connection.. ............ ........................ ............ ............ ............ ......6
2.1.2 Network Connection...................................................................... ......7
2.1.3 Routing and Connecting the Cable Assembly....... ............ ............ ......8
2.2 NMEA 0183 Connection ..............................................................................9
2.3 Settings for NavNet vx2.............................................................................10
3. MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................11
3.1 Maintenance ..............................................................................................11
3.2 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................12
4. HOW THE WEATHER STATION INSTRUMENT WORKS...................13
5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................17
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................SP-1
PACKING LIST........................................................................................ A-1
OUTLINE DRAWING............................................................................... D-1
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................................ S-1
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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the WS-200
Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO WS-200 Weather Station. We are
confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for
quality marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by
our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
This equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the
marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow
the recommended procedures for installation, operation and maintenance.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.
Features
The WS-200 Weather Station provides round the clock, up-to-the-minute comprehensive weather, position information, all in one remarkably small unit. Know what
weather lies ahead before departing, by checking wind speed and direction, temperature and barometric pressure. And find minute changes in weather while underway.
The WS-200 outputs
• Air temperature
• Angle of vessel pitch
• Angle of vessel roll
• Apparent wind speed
• Apparent wind direction
• Barometric pressure
• GPS position
• Rate of Turn
• True wind chill temperature
• True wind speed*
• True wind direction*
• Vessel speed over ground (SOG)
• Vessel course over ground (COG)
• Wind chill temperature
Other features
• Built-in GPS receiver with 12-channel parallel reception of 12 satellites
• Position accuracy within 3 m (WAAS)
• Position updated every second
• Built-in rate gyro
• Output in NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000
®
format
• Space saving installation
• No moving parts for virtually maintenance
free operation
* "Relative to water" information available
with water-referenced speed in NMEA 0183
or NMEA 2000
®
format.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
: Standard supply
: Optional supply
: Local supply
NMEA 2000
NMEA 0183
WS-200
NavNet 3D Series
FI-50 Series Instruments
Remote Display Unit
NavNet vx2 Series
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1. INSTALLATION
1.1 Equipment Lists
1.2 Parts, Tools & Materials
• Pencil
•Level
• Safety goggles
•Dust mask
• Electric drill
• Drill bits
• Phillips screwdrivers
• Plumber’s tape (optional)
• Cutting pliers (some installations)
• Wire strippers (some installations)
• Electrical tape (some installations)
• Cable ties (some installations)
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Standard Supply
Weather
Station
WS-200 1
Installation
Materials
CP20-03100
000-012-576
1 set,
choose
one
With NMEA
2000
®
cable (6m)
See packing
list at back of
manual
CP20-03110
000-012-577
No cable
Optional Supply
Cable Assy. 22-1025-02
000-168-883-10
1
6 m, for NMEA 2000
®
Cable Assy. 22-1025-06
000-168-884-10
1
10 m, for NMEA 2000
®
Cable Assy. 22-910-03
000-168-885-10
1 10 m, for NMEA 0183
Cable Assy. MJ-A7SPF/
SRMD-100
000-144-534
1 10 m, straight, MJ7P(P)-
MJ7P(J), for NMEA 0183
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1.2.1 Cable
The Weather Station instrument can be connected to a device and/or network in
several ways. You must have the correct cable before beginning the installation.
Additional cable lengths are available.
• NMEA 0183 10m cable (option)
• NMEA 2000® 6m cable
• NMEA 2000® 10m cable (option)
1.2.2 Antenna Mount
The Weather Station instrument has standard1-14" UNS threads. Attach the instru-
ment to a marine extension pole.
1.3 Choosi ng the Mounting Location
For accurate readings and a reliable GPS signal, selecting the best location for the
Weather Station instrument is very important. Easy access and appearance should
be secondary considerations. Since each installation is unique, the best separation
distances from other equipment on the boat will vary depending on the particular
equipment and how it is configured. Choose a location that balances the requirements below (see the figure on the next page).
• The Weather Station instrument must be mounted in “clear air”—away from
obstructions in any direction that will interfere with air flowing through the unit. If
there is an obstruction, be sure to mount the Weather Station instrument at least
2m (6') away. On land, avoid roof tops, chimneys, trees, etc.
• If possible, mount the Weather Station instrument higher than any other object.
Mount it a minimum of 500mm (20") above the surrounding surfaces.
Note: The higher the Weather Station instrument is mounted, the less accurate
the pitch and roll readings.
• Because the Weather St ation instrument has an electronic compass, it should be
at least 0.30 m away from any on-board radar equipment or other strong magnetic fields from equipment such as radio transmitters, boat engines, generators,
etc.
• Because the Weather Station instrument has a GPS, it must be lower than any
on-board INMARSAT communications antenna.
• Because the Weather S tation instrument has a GPS, be sure it is as far as possible from high-powered transmitting antennas to avoid mutual interference.
• Because the Weather Station instrument has a GPS, check for any electromagnetic shading. That is, any obstructions from other vessels or shoreline buildings
that will interfere with the GPS signals that the Weather Station instrument must
receive.
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not within
INMARSAT beam
VHF antenna
or RX MF/HF
whip antenna
Loop
antenna
Weather station instrument
TX whip
antenna
(MF/HF)
INMARSAT
antenna
Long-wire
TX MF/HF
antenna
Min. 3 m
not within
radar beam
Min. 1 m
Min. 4 m
Min. 1 m
Min. 5 m
Min. 1.5 m
Min. 5 m
Radar
Min. 4 m
B-, F-type: 25°
C-type: 15°
Antenna
insulator
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1.4 Installing the Weather Station Instrument
Before beginning the installation, note the following points:
• The blue metal plate and the blue film found in the wind channel of the Weather
Station instrument are essential to its operation (see the figure below). Be careful not to scratch the plate, puncture the film, or damage them in any way.
• Do not remove the waterproof connector(s) to ease cable routing. If the cable
must be cut and spliced use a suitable splash-proof junction box. Cutting the
cable or removing the waterproof connector(s), except when using a junction
box, will void the sensor warranty.
• The Weather Station instrument must be installed vertically—NOT tilted to one
side.
Installation overview
1. Fasten the marine extension pole (local supply) to the chosen location. Be sure
the pole is vertical.
2. Screw the bottom of the nut assembly onto the marine extension pole.
Hand-tighten only. Do not over tighten.
.
Waterproof film
Wind channel
Metal plate
Wind channel
where air travels
through the sensor
Nut assembly
Marine extension pipe
(local supply)
Alignment tabs
face forward
and parallel to
the keel (centerline)
of the vessel
WeatherStation
Cable exit
(some installations)
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