Navman WIND 3100 User Manual

WIND 3100

Installation and

Operation Manual

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FCC Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.

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Contents

1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 4

2 Operation ......................................................................................................... 5

2-1 Turn on and off ............................................................................................................5

2-2 Basic operation............................................................................................................ 5

2-3 Alarms .........................................................................................................................5

2-4 Simulate mode............................................................................................................. 5

2-5 Key reference .............................................................................................................. 6

2-6 Apparent and true wind speed and direction................................................................. 7

3 Wind direction ................................................................................................. 8

3-1 Wind direction display ................................................................................................. 8

3-2 Set wind direction pointer type ..................................................................................... 8

3-3 Set wind direction damping.......................................................................................... 8

3-4 Calibrate wind alignment.............................................................................................. 9

4 Wind speed, VMG ............................................................................................ 9

4-1 Set wind speed units ................................................................................................... 9

4-2 Reset maximum wind speed ........................................................................................9

4-3 Set wind speed alarm .................................................................................................. 9

4-4 Calibrate wind speed ................................................................................................... 9

5 Steer to wind.................................................................................................. 10

5-1 Set required steering angle ........................................................................................ 11

5-2 Set steering resolution ............................................................................................... 11

6 Systems of several instruments ...................................................................11

6-1 NavBus ..................................................................................................................... 11

6-2 NMEA ....................................................................................................................... 11

7 WIND 3100 hardware ..................................................................................... 12

7-1 What comes with your WIND 3100 ........................................................................... 12

7-2 Other parts required .................................................................................................. 12

7-3 Accessories............................................................................................................... 12

8 Installation and setup.................................................................................... 13

8-1 Installation ................................................................................................................. 13

8-2 Setup......................................................................................................................... 15

8-3 Resetting to factory defaults ...................................................................................... 15

Appendix A - S pecifications ............................................................................ 16

Appendix B - Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 16

Appendix C - How to contact us ..................................................................... 79

Units

The factory default units are knots. To change these units, please refer to section 4-1 of this manual.

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1 Introduction

The WIND 3100 displays:

Apparent wind direction and wind speed.
True wind direction and wind speed (requires

data from a speed instrument).
Maximum wind speed.
Steering directions to sail at a constant angle

to the wind (steer to wind).
VMG , the component of boat speed parallel to

the wind (requires data from a speed
instrument).

An installed WIND 3100 has two parts:

The display unit.
The masthead unit, which has devices for

measuring wind speed and wind direction.
The unit is powered from the boat’s power supply.
The WIND 3100 is part of the NAVMAN family of

instruments, which includes instruments for speed,
depth, wind and repeaters. These instruments can

The WIND 3100 display unit

Display

(backlit)

Alarm symbol

Speed display

(Wind speed,

Max wind speed

or VMG)

Four keys

(backlit)

be connected together to form an integrated data
system (see section 6).

For maximum benefit, please read this manual
carefully before installation and use.

How it measures wind speed

The masthead unit has a rotor with three windcups
which spins as the wind moves past the boat. The
masthead unit measures how fast the rotor is
spinning to calculate the wind speed.

How it measures wind direction

The masthead unit has a windvane which points in
the direction that the wind is coming from. The
masthead unit electronically senses the direction the
windvane is pointing.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean the display unit with a damp cloth or mild
detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners, petrol or other
solvents.

Wind direction
displays, digital
and analogue

111 x 111 mm
(4.4" x 4.4")

Important

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and masthead unit in a manner that
will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible
for observing safe boating practices.

NAVMAN NZ LIMITED DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR AN Y USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WA Y THA T
MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MA Y VIOLATE THE LAW .

This manual represents the WIND 3100 as at the time of printing. Navman NZ Limited reserves the right
to make changes to specifications without notice.

Copyright © 2002 Navman NZ Limited, New Zealand, All rights reserved. NA VMAN is a registered trademark
of Navman NZ Limited.

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2 Operation

2-1 T urn on and off

Turn the unit on and off with the auxiliary power switch
on the boat. The unit does not have its own power
switch. When you turn it off, any settings you have
made are retained.

If the word SIM flashes at the top, right of the display,
then the unit is in simulate mode (see section 2-4).

2-2 Basic operation

The keys

The unit has four keys, labelled and .
In this manual:

Press means to push the key for less than a

second.

Hold for two seconds means to hold the key

down for two seconds or more.

Press one key + another key means to push

both keys together.

Set backlight for screen and keys

You can set the backlight to one of four brightness
levels or off (the key backlight does not turn off). Press

once to display the current backlight level, press
again to change the level:

Backlight
level 2

Press one or more times to change the speed
value displayed in the bottom part of the screen (see
section 4):

Wind speed, apparent or true.
Maximum apparent wind speed.
VMG , the component of boat speed parallel to

the wind (only available if the WIND 3100 is
connected to an instrument with a speed
output, for example the SPEED 3100 or a
NAVMAN GPS).

2-3 Alarm

The WIND 3100 can be set to sound an alarm when
the apparent wind speed exceeds the alarm value
(see section 4-3). When the alarm sounds, the
internal beeper sounds, the symbol on the display
flashes and any external beepers or lights operate.

Press

to mute the alarm. The alarm stays muted
until the wind speed drops below the alarm value.
The alarm will sound again if the wind speed exceeds
the alarm value again.

2-4 Simulate mode

Simulate mode allows you to become familiar with
the unit off the water. In Simulate mode, the WIND
3100 functions normally except that the data from
the masthead unit is ignored and the unit generates
this data internally. The word SIM flashes at the top,
right corner of the screen.

To turn Simulate mode on or off:
1 Turn the power off.
2 Hold down while you turn the power on.

Change the items displayed

If an item displays as dashes (— —) then it means
that the value is not available. For example true wind
values are not available if the WIND 3100 is not
connected to a speed instrument.

The top part of the screen displays wind direction
and the bottom part displays a speed.

Press

one or more times to select:

True wind direction and speed (only available if
the WIND 3100 is connected to a speed
instrument, for example the SPEED 3100 or a
NAVMAN GPS).

Apparent wind direction and speed.
Steer to wind (see section 5).

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2-5 Key reference

Turn power on

Hold

Hold

5 sec

+

Turn Simulate
on or off

Reset memory

Set alarm

Set Wind
Speed alarm

Hold

2 sec

Turn
alarm
on or off

Increase
alarm
speed

Decrease
alarm
speed

Normal operation

Hold

2 sec

+

Change wind mode
(True, Apparent, Steer to wind)

Change speed display
(Wind speed, Max wind speed,
VMG)

Mute an kgxalarm

Adjust backlight
(4 levels or off)

Hold
2 sec

Hold

2 sec

Change wind speed units
(M/S or KNOTS)

+

(If displaying MAX Speed)
Reset MAX Speed to 0

+ (If displaying Steer to Wind)

Set steering angle

Set steering
angle

Increase
steering angle

Decrease
steering angle

Setup

Set Wind Direct­ion Damping

Set Steer Angle
Resolution

Calibrate Wind
Alignment

Calibrate Wind
Speed

Set Pointer Typ e

Select Backlight
Group

Set Speed Mode

Return to
normal
operation

Increase
value or

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

change
setting

Decrease
value or
change
setting

Return to
normal
operation

Return to
normal

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2-6 Apparent and true wind speed and direction

Apparent wind speed and direction are the values
measured by the mast head unit on the boat. True
wind speed and direction are calculated values that
allow for boat speed.

True wind speed is the same as apparent wind speed and
true wind direction is the same as apparent wind direction

Boat is
at rest

Boat moving upwind. Apparent wind speed is greater than true wind speed
and apparent wind direction is closer to dead ahead than true wind direction

True

True wind
direction
45°

wind
speed
20 kts

True
wind

speed

20 kts

If the boat is moving , then the apparent wind speed
is different to the true wind speed and the apparent
wind direction is different to the true wind direction,
as shown below.

Apparent
wind speed
28 kts

Apparent
wind speed
28 kts

Apparent

wind

direction

30°

Boat
speed
10 kts

Boat
speed
10 kts

Boat moving downwind. Apparent wind speed is less than true wind speed
and apparent wind direction is closer to dead ahead than true wind direction

True

wind

speed

20 kts

True wind

direction

135°

Apparent
wind speed
15 kts

Boat
speed

True
wind
speed
20 kts

10 kts

Boat
speed
10 kts

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Apparent
wind speed
15 kts

Apparent

wind

direction

107°

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3 Wind direction

3-1 Wind direction display

To display wind direction, press one or more
times, until TRUE (true wind direction) or APP
(apparent wind direction) is displayed. True wind
direction is only displayed if the WIND 3100 is
connected to a speed instrument.
The wind direction is displayed in degrees (0 to 180°
port or starboard) and by the pointer (see right).

3-2 Set wind direction pointer type

The wind direction pointer can be set to one of five
types (see right). Type 1 is the default.

Types 1, 2 and 3 simulate wind vanes, and
have a black spot in the centre. The thinner
part points to where the wind is coming from.
Types 4 and 5 point to where the wind is

coming from.
T o set the pointer type:
1 Press + several times until the Pointer

Type screen is displayed:

Pointer
type 1

2 Press or to set the pointer type.
3 Press .

3-3 Set wind direction damping

Wind turbulence, gusts and mast motion cause the
wind direction to fluctuate. To give a stable reading,
the WIND 3100 calculates the wind direction by
measuring the direction several times and averaging
the measurements. The wind direction damping
value ranges from 1 to 5:

A lower value averages readings over a shorter

period of time. This gives the most accurate

direction but has the most fluctuations.

A higher value averages readings over a longer

period of time. This gives the most stable

direction but will ignore some true changes in

direction.

Note : The damping affects the numeric wind
direction, not the pointer. Set the wind direction
damping to the lowest value which gives a stable
numeric wind direction. Values of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
average readings over a time period of 6, 12, 18, 24
and 30 seconds respectively.

To set the damping:

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Wind from 30° to starboard, pointer type 1

Wind
direction

Wind from 30° to port, pointer type 2

Wind direction

Wind from 150° to port, pointer type 3

Wind direction

Wind from 30° to starboard, pointer type 4

Wind
direction

Wind from 120° to starboard, pointer type 5

Wind
direction

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1 Press + to display the Wind Direction

Damping screen:

Damping
equals 3

2 Press
3 Press

or to change the damping.
.

3-4 Calibrate wind alignment

You will need to calibrate the wind alignment if you
believe that the displayed wind direction is inaccurate
or, at installation, if the masthead arm is not parallel
to the centre line of the boat:

1 You must know what the correct wind direction

is. The easiest way for a boat with a motor is to
travel at maximum speed when there is no
wind. The correct wind direction is then from
ahead, 0°.

2 Press

3 Press

4 Press

+ several times until the Calibrate

Wind Alignment screen is displayed:

Wind
direction is 5°
to starboard

or to change the displayed wind

direction to the correct value.

.

4 Wind speed, VMG

The WIND 3100 can display one of three speeds in
the bottom part of the screen. Press
times to select:

WIND SPEED: The wind speed, apparent or

true (see section 3).

MAX SPEED: The maximum apparent wind

speed since MAX SPEED was reset or the unit

was switched on.

VMG: The component of boat speed parallel to

the wind.
True wind speed and VMG are only displayed if the

WIND 3100 is connected to a speed instrument or a
NAVMAN GPS.

4-1 Set wind speed units

The wind speed units can be selected to be KNOTS
or M/S:

Hold until the units change.

Note: VMG is always shown in knots.

4-2 Reset maximum wind speed

Resetting starts calculating a new maximum:
1 Press
2 Hold

until MAX speed is displayed.

+ for two seconds.

4-3 Set wind speed alarm

The wind speed alarm sounds if the alarm is turned
on and the apparent wind speed becomes equal to
or more than the wind speed alarm value. If the alarm
sounds, press to mute it.

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one or more

To set the alarm value or turn the alarm on or off:

Wind speed
value 50 kts

Alarm is On

1 Hold

2 To change the alarm value, press
3 To turn the alarm on or off, press
4 Press

for two seconds to display the Wind

Speed Alarm screen:

or .

.

.

4-4 Calibrate wind speed

The unit is factory calibrated and should not normally
need calibrating, however you should calibrate it if
you believe that the displayed wind speed is
inaccurate:

1 You must know what the correct wind speed is.

The easiest way for a boat with a motor is to
travel at maximum speed when there is no
wind; the correct wind speed is then equal to
the boat speed. Find the boat speed from a
speed instrument in the boat or in another boat
travelling at the same speed.

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2 Press

+ several times until the Calibrate

Wind Speed screen is displayed (see right).
3 Press

or to change the displayed wind

speed to the correct value.
4 Press

.

5 Steer to wind

The steer to wind function gives steering instructions
to sail at a constant angle to the apparent wind. The
WIND 3100 automatically calculates the correct
instructions for port or starboard tacks.

To start steering to wind, press
displayed. The display shows:

1 The required steering angle to the apparent

wind (to set the required steering angle, see

section 5-1).
2 A direction arrow showing which way to steer

to reach the required steering angle.
3 The steering error (the difference between the

required steering angle and the actual steering

angle) is shown on the circular display:

Steer to wind examples

The required steering angle is 40° and the boat is at
30° to the apparent wind. The steering error is 10°.
The boat should turn 10° to port. The steering
resolution is 1° and so 10 segments of the circular
display are on:

Required
steering angle
40°

Steering
correction
10° to port

Actual

steering

angle

30°

until STEER is

Wind
direction

Wind speed

The top two segments are always on
The greater the steering error, the more

segments turn on
The steering resolution determines how

many segments turn on. The number of
segments that turn on is the steering error
divided by the steering resolution (to set
the steering resolution, see section 5-2).

If the boat should steer to port, then
segments to the right of centre turn on

If the boat should steer to starboard, then
segments to the left of centre turn on.

The required steering angle is 40° and the boat is at
70° to the apparent wind. The steering error is 30°.
The boat should turn 30° to starboard. The steering
resolution is 5° and so 6 segments of the circular
display are on:

Required
steering angle
40°

Steering

correction

30° to starboard

Wind
direction

Actual
steering
angle
70°

Required steering angle

10

Direction arrow
(way to steer)

Steering error ,
10 segments
are on

Required steering angle

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Direction arrow
(way to steer)

Steering error ,
6 segments
are on

5-1 Set required steering angle

The required steering angle is the required angle
between the boat direction and the apparent wind
direction:

1 While steering to wind, press + ; the

required steering angle flashes:

Required
steering
angle is 45°

2 Press

3 Press

or to change the required steering

angle. The range is 0

.

° to 150°.

6 Systems of several instruments

Several NAVMAN instruments can be connected
together to share data. There are two ways of connecting
instruments together, NavBus or NMEA.

6-1 NavBus

NavBus is a NAVMAN proprietary system that allows
systems of multiple instruments to be built using a single
set of transducers. When instruments are connected
by NavBus:

If you change the units, alarms or calibration in

one instrument, then the values will automatically

change in all other instruments of the same type.

Each instrument can be assigned to a group of

instruments (see section 1, 8-2, step 3). If you

change the backlight in an instrument in group 1,

2, 3 or 4 then the backlight will automatically

change in the other instruments in the same

group. If you change the backlight in an

instrument in group 0 then no other instruments

are affected.

If an alarm sounds, mute it by pressing on any

instrument which can display that alarm.

NavBus and the WIND 3100

If the WIND 3100 does not have a masthead unit

fitted then the unit will automatically take wind

direction and speed readings from another

instrument, via NavBus, if the data is available.

For more information, refer to the NavBus

Installation and Operation manual.

If a masthead unit is not fitted to the unit and the

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5-2 Set steering resolution

In steer to wind, the circular pointer shows the steering
correction. The steering resolution is a number from 1
to 5 that sets the number of degrees of steering error
that each segment represents (see examples on
previous page).

Use a smaller steering resolution for more exact sailing.
To set the steering resolution:
1 Press

+ several times until the Steering

Resolution screen is displayed:

Steering
resolution
is 5°

2 Press
3 Press

or to change the resolution.

.

corresponding external data is not available then
the displayed value will be dashes (— —).

To display true wind speed, true wind direction
and VMG, the WIND 3100 must be connected to
an instrument that outputs boat speed. Typical
instruments that output boat speed are:

A GPS receiver (outputs boat speed over
ground).

A NAVMAN SPEED 3100, which uses a
paddlewheel transducer (outputs boat speed
through water).

Note: If there is a current, these two speeds are
different.

You must select which type of boat speed the WIND
3100 will use (see section 3.1 and 8-2, step 2).

6-2 NMEA

NMEA is an industry standard, but is not as flexible
as NavBus as it requires dedicated connections
between instruments. Wind, speed and direction data
are output by the WIND 3100 and can be read and
displayed by the NAVMAN REPEAT 3100 or other
NMEA instruments. The WIND 3100 can receive
NMEA boat speed data:

RMC or VTG from any compatible GPS
instrument (speed over ground)

VHW from any compatible instrument with a
paddlewheel speed transducer (speed through
water).

Y ou must select which type of boat speed the WIND
3100 will use (see section 3-1, 8-2, step 2).

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7 WIND 3100 hardware

7-1 What comes with your WIND 3100

Standard configuration:

WIND 3100 unit with protective cover.

Masthead unit.

30 m Masthead cable.

Masthead cable junction box.

Warranty card.

Mounting template.

This Installation and Operation Manual.

7-2 Other parts required

One or more 3100 series instruments will be
connected to the boat 12 V DC power supply via:

An accessory switch to turn the instruments on

and off.

A fuse. Use a 1 A fuse for between one and five

instruments.
Optional external beepers or lights can be fitted. The

WIND 3100 output is switched to ground, 30 V DC
and 250 mA maximum. If the beepers and lights
require more than 250 mA, fit a relay.

For systems of several instruments, wiring and
connectors are required (see section 6 or the NavBus
Installation and Operation manual).

In order to display true wind speed and direction and
VMG, the WIND 3100 must be connected to an
instrument that outputs speed (see section 6).

The WIND 3100 is usually used with the supplied
masthead unit. However, the unit can take readings
from another NAVMAN wind instrument, in which
case the masthead unit does not need to be fitted
(see section 6-1).

7-3 Accessories

These accessories are available from your NAVMAN dealer.

Replacement

masthead unit

12

Masthead unit windcup

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NavBus junction box

(see section 6)

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8 Installation and setup

Correct installation is critical to the performance of
the unit. It is vital to read this section of the manual
and the documentation that comes with the other
parts before starting installation.

The WIND 3100 can:

Drive external beepers or lights for the alarm.

Send and receive data from other NAVMAN

instruments connected via NavBus. Settings

for alarms, units, calibration and backlighting

are shared (see section 6-1).

Send and receive NMEA data to and from other

instruments (see section 6-2).

Warnings

The unit is waterproof from the front. Protect the rear
of the unit from water, or else water might enter the
breathing hole and damage the unit. The warranty
does not cover damage caused by moisture or water
entering the back of the unit.

The cable up the mast to the masthead unit must
run in conduit.

Ensure that any holes that you cut will not
weaken the boat or the mast. If in doubt,
consult a qualified boat builder or marine
engineer.

8-1 Installation

WIND 3100 display unit

1 Choose a location for the display unit that is:

Easily seen and protected from damage.
At least 100 mm from a compass and at

least 500 mm from a radio or radar
antenna.

Away from engines, fluorescent lights, and
power inverters.

Accessible from behind; the minimum
clearance required at the back is 50 mm
(2") (see mounting diagram).

With the back of the unit protected from
moisture.

2 The unit must mount on a flat panel which is

less than 20 mm (0.75") thick. Stick the

mounting template in place. Drill a 50 mm (2")

fixing hole through the centre hole in the

template. Note that the template allows space

around the unit for the protective cover.
3 Remove the fixing nut from the back of the unit.

Insert the stud at the back of the unit through the

mounting hole. Hand tighten the fixing nut.

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Side view of display unit mounting:

Fixing hole
50 mm (2")

Masthead unit

Plan the installation. Read through these instructions
before you install the masthead unit and plan where
you will fit the mounting block and where you will
drill the cable holes in the mast. It is usually easiest
to install the masthead unit when the rig is off the
boat.

1 The mounting block is at one end of the 30 m

(90 ft) masthead cable. Fit the mounting block
on top of the mast:

Use the self-tapping screws provided.

2 Drill an 8 mm (5/16") hole at the top of the

mast close to the mounting block for the cable
to enter the mast. Do not install the masthead
cable yet.

3 Drill an 8 mm (5/16") hole at the bottom of the

mast at a convenient place for the cable to exit
the mast. You will fit the cable junction box
close to this hole; it should be in a dry place
and not in the bilge.

4 Calculate how long the cable from the

masthead mounting block to the cable junction

20 mm (0.75")
maximum thickness

Display

unit

Cables Clearance

50 mm (2") minimum

With the base of the block horizontal.
With the fitting for the masthead arm facing

forward, parallel to the centre line to within
a few degrees (if the arm does not face
exactly forward, the wind direction will need
to be aligned, see section 3-4).

Arm faces forward

Forward

Fixing nut

Cables

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box needs to be. Allow extra length for

terminating the cable in the junction box. Cut

the masthead cable to this length from the

mounting block. Do not throw away the other

piece of cable.
5 Lead the bare end of the masthead cable into

the hole at the top of the mast, down the

conduit in the mast and out the hole at the

bottom of the mast. Fit a strain relief clamp or

cable tie to the cable at the mast top. Fill both

cable holes in the mast with sealant.
6 Feed the end of the cable through a gland on

the cable junction box. Strip the cable jacket off

and terminate the wires on the terminal block

supplied.
7 Take the piece of masthead unit cable that you

cut off earlier and connect the cable into the

back of the WIND 3100 display unit. Run the

cable between the display unit and the cable

junction box:

Keep the cable away from other cables,
engines, fluorescent lights and power
inverters

Secure the cable at regular intervals.

8 Cut the cable to length, allowing extra length

for terminating the cable in the joining box.

Feed the end of the cable through the other

gland on the cable junction box. Strip the cable

jacket off and terminate wires on the terminal

block, matching the wire colours.
9 Screw the lid on the junction box and screw the

box in place on a panel.
10 Fit the wind cups to the shaft on the masthead

unit using the allen key supplied.

Installed Masthead Unit:

Cable

Forward

Mast

Cable strain relief
Hole in mast,

fill with sealant

Cable runs

down inside

of mast in

conduit

Hole in mast,
fill with sealant

Cable junction box

Power/data wiring

1 Wire the display unit power/data cable:

The unit requires 12 V DC power. Fit a
power switch and fuse to the power supply
or power the unit from a fused auxiliary
switch. The fuse should be 1 A for up to five
instruments.

If the external beepers and lights require
more than 250 mA DC total, fit a relay.

Cable to
Wind 3100

Fit
wind
cups

Arm

Fit mounting block

to mast top (Step 1)

Plug arm
into block

11 Attach the arm to the mounting block:

Plug the arm into the mounting block.
Screw the sleeve on the arm onto the

mounting block.

Screw sleeve
onto block

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Mast

Masthead
unit cable

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Black
Red

Green
Yellow
White
Orange
Blue

Switch

External beepers or

lights (optional)
NMEA in (GPS, optional)
NMEA out (optional)

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Fuse

12 V DC

power

A single unit can be wired as shown below:
With several instruments, use the optional

junction boxes to simplify wiring, as shown
below:

i Press + several times until the

Speed Mode screen is displayed:

Group 1

Junction box

Power & data
connections

Power/data cables

Group 2

NavBus cable

Junction box

Power & data
connections

Power/data cable

For information on how to connect NavBus and
to use junction boxes, refer to the NavBus
Installation and Operation manual.

2 Tape or cover any unused wires or connectors

to protect them from water and keep them from
shorting together.

8-2 Setup

1 Take the boat for a trial run to check that all the

instruments work correctly.

2 To displayVMG, true wind speed and direction,

the WIND 3100 must be connected to an
instrument that outputs boat speed. If the
WIND 3100 is connected to an instrument that
outputs speed through water and to an
instrument that outputs speed over ground,
then you can select which the WIND 3100 will
use (see sections 3-1 and 6):

Mode is

or

Group is 3

ii Press

or to change the mode to
(Speed over ground) or (boat speed
through water).

iii Press

.

3 If the unit is part of a system of 3100 series

instruments connected by NavBus, set the
backlight group number (see section 6-1):

i Press

+ several times until the

Backlight Group screen is displayed:

ii Press

or to set the backlight group

number.

iii Press

.

4 Set:

The speed units (see section 4-1) .
The pointer type (see section 3-2).

5 Calibrate if required:

Wind alignment (see section 3-4).
Wind speed (see section 4-4).

8-3 Resetting to factory defaults

All settings may be reset to the manufacturer’s
default settings (see below).

Wind speed units ................................ knots

Pointer type................................................. 1

Direction damping ......................................2

Steering angle ......................................... 40°

Steer angle resolution ..........2° per segment

Wind speed alarm .................................... Off

SIMULATE mode ......................................Off

Backlight Level ...........................................0

Backlight Group.......................................... 1

Boat Speed Input ......................................

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T o reset to factory defaults:
1 Turn the power off.
2 Hold down + while you turn the power

on and continue to hold the keys down for at
least five seconds.

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Appendix A - Specifications

Physical

Case size 111 mm (4.4") square.
LCD display 82 mm (3.2") wide, 61 mm (2.4")
high; twisted nematic.
LCD digits 30 mm (1.2") high on top line,
20 mm (0.8") high on bottom line.
Four operator keys, laser etched.
Backlighting for display and keys, amber, four
levels and off (the key backlight does not turn off).
Operating temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F).
Power Cable length 1m (3.25 ft).
Masthead unit cable length 30 m (99 ft).

Electrical

Power supply 10.5 to 16.5 V DC, 20 mA without
backlighting, 120 mA with full backlighting and
transducer.
External beeper or light output, switched to
ground, 30 V DC and 250 mA maximum.

Wind

Wind direction, true and apparent: Range 0 to
180°, port or starboard.
Wind speed, true and apparent: Range 0 to 199
knots (0 to 102 m/s).
Maximum apparent wind speed.
Apparent wind speed alarm.

Appendix B - Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide assumes that you have
read and understood this manual.

It is possible in many cases to solve difficulties
without having to send the unit back to the
manufacturer for repair. Please follow this
troubleshooting section before contacting the
nearest NAVMAN dealer .

There are no user serviceable parts. Specialized
methods and testing equipment are required to
ensure that the unit is reassembled correctly and is
waterproof. Repairs to the unit must only be carried
out by a service centre approved by Navman NZ
Limited. Users who service the unit themselves will
void the warranty.

More information can be found on our website:
www.navman.com

1 Unit will not turn on:

a Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
b Battery voltage is outside the range 10.5 to

16.5 V DC.

c Power/data cable damaged.

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Calibration

Wind speed and wind direction (alignment) can
be calibrated.

Interfaces

NavBus connection to other NAVMAN
instruments.
NMEA 0183 outputs: MWV, VPW; inputs RMC,
VHW, VTG.

Standards compliance

EMC compliance

USA (FCC): Part 15 Class B.
Europe (CE): EN50081-1, EN50082-1
New Zealand and Australia (C Tick):

Environment: IP66 from front when correctly
mounted.

Power/data cable wires
Wire Signal

Red Power positive, 12 V DC, 120 mA
Black Power negative, NMEA common

Green External beeper or light out, switched to
Orange NavBus +

Blue NavBus ­White NMEA out
Y ellow NMEA in

2 Wind speed or direction readings wrong or

3 The word SIM flashes at top, right of screen,

4 The display fogs:

maximum

ground, 30 V DC and 250 mA max.

erratic:

a Wind speed calibration is incorrect (see

section 4-4).

b Wind direction alignment is incorrect (see

section 3-4).

c Masthead unit cable unplugged or

damaged.
d Masthead unit is damaged or fouled.
e Interference from electrical noise. Review

installation.

values displayed are unexpected:

a Unit is in simulate mode (see section 2-4).

a Moist air has entered the breathing tube at

the rear of the unit. Air the boat or run unit

with backlight fully on.
b Water has entered the breathing tube.

Return unit for service.

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Appendix C - How to contact us www.navman.com

NORTH AMERICA

NAVMAN USA INC.

18 Pine St. Ext.
Nashua, NH 03060.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

OCEANIA

New Zealand

Absolute Marine Ltd.
Unit B, 138 Harris Road,
East Tamaki, Auckland.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

Australia

NAVMAN AUSTRALIA PTY
Limited
Unit 6 / 5-13 Parsons St,
Rozelle, NSW 2039, Australia.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

SOUTH AMERICA

Argentina

HERBY Marina S.A.
Costanera UNO,
Av Pte Castillo Calle 13
1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

Brazil

REALMARINE
Estrada do Joa 3862,
CEP2611-020,
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro,
Brasil.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

Equinautic Com Imp Exp de
Equip Nauticos Ltda.
Av. Diario de Noticias 1997 CEP
90810-080, Bairro Cristal, Porto
Alegre - RS, Brasil.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

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ASIA

China

Peaceful Marine Electronics Co. Ltd.
Hong Kong, Guangzhou,
Shanghai, Qindao, Dalian.
E210, Huang Hua Gang Ke Mao
Street, 81 Xian Lie Zhong Road,
510070 Guangzhou, China.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

Website:

www.peaceful-marine.com

Korea

Kumho Marine Technology Co. Ltd.
# 604-816, 3F, 1117-34,
Koejung4-Dong, Saha-ku
Pusan, Korea
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website:
www.kumhomarine.com

Malaysia

Advanced Equipment Co.
43A, Jalan Jejaka 2, Taman
Maluri, Cheras 55100, Kuala Lumpur.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Singapore

RIQ PTE Ltd.
Blk 3007, Ubi Road 1,
#02-440, Singapore 408701
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
HP: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Thailand

Thong Electronics (Thailand)
Company Ltd.
923/588 Thaprong Road,
Mahachai,
Muang, Samutsakhon 74000,
Thailand.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Vietnam

Haidang Co. Ltd.
16A/A1E, Ba thang hai St.
District 10, Hochiminh City.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

Website: www.haidangvn.com

MIDDLE EAST

Lebanon and Syria

Letro, Balco Stores,
Moutran Street, Tripoli
VIA Beirut.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

United Arab Emirates

Kuwait, Oman & Saudi Arabia
AMIT, opp Creak Rd.
Baniyas Road, Dubai.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

AFRICA

South Africa

Pertec (Pty) Ltd Coastal,
Division No.16 Paarden Eiland Rd.
Paarden Eiland, 7405
Postal Address: PO Box 527,
Paarden Eiland 7420
Cape Town, South Africa.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

EUROPE

France, Belgium and
Switzerland

PLASTIMO INTERNATIONAL
15, rue Ingénieur Verrière,
BP435,
56325 Lorient Cedex.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.plastimo.fr

Germany

PLASTIMO DEUTSCHLAND
15, rue Ingénieur Verrière
BP435
56325 Lorient Cedex.
Ph: [phone]

[phone]
[phone]

Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

Website: www.plastimo.de

Italy

PLASTIMO ITALIA
Nuova Rade spa, Via del Pontasso 5
I-16015 CASELLA SCRIVIA (GE).
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.plastimo.it

Holland

PLASTIMO HOLLAND BV.
Industrieweg 4,
2871 JE SCHOONHOVEN.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.plastimo.nl

United Kingdom

PLASTIMO Mfg. UK Ltd.
School Lane - Chandlers Ford
Industrial Estate,
EASTLEIGH - HANTS S053 ADG.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.plastimo.co.uk

Sweden, Denmark or Finland

PLASTIMO NORDIC AB.
Box 28 - Lundenvägen 2,
47321 HENAN.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.plastimo.se

Spain

PLASTIMO ESPAÑA, S.A.
Avenida Narcís Monturiol, 17
08339 VILASSAR DE DALT,
(Barcelona).
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.plastimo.es

Other countries in Europe

PLASTIMO INTERNATIONAL
15, rue Ingénieur Verrière
BP435
56325 Lorient Cedex, France.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

Website: www.plastimo.com

REST OF WORLD /
MANUFACTURERS

NAVMAN NZ Limited
13-17 Kawana St. Northcote.
P.O. Box 68 155 Newton,
Auckland, New Zealand.
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:

[e-mail]

Website:

www.navman.com

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Made in New Zealand
MN000134 1951320B

WIND 3100

Lon 174° 44.535’E

Lat 36° 48.404’S

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