IS15 Instruments

Wind Manual

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 IS15 Wind Manual

This manual is intended as a reference guide for installing

and using the analog IS15 Wind and IS15 Tack instruments
and the IS15 Wind Transducer (masthead unit).

Please take time to read the manual to get a thorough

understanding of the operation and system components
and their relationship to a complete IS15 instrument system.

Other documentation material that is provided with your

system includes a ‘bridge card’, and warranty card. The
warranty card must be filled out by the authorized dealer
that performed the installation and mailed in to activate the
warranty. You will find the warranty card in this manual.

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Document revisions
Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by
A 131299 NG GK ThH
B 180100 NG ThH
C 110200 NG IK ThH
D 100300 NG ThH

Document history
Rev. A First edition
Rev. B More NMEA connections added. Minor corrections in text.
Addendum implemented.
Rev. C New addendum on this page
Rev. D Addendum from rev. C implemented. Roblink Power Cable and
IS15 Power Supply included. Chapter 5.7 added on IS15 as NMEA
repeaters.

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Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 5
1.1 The Basic IS15 Wind System (W-1)........................................................... 5
1.2 Equipment supplied ................................................................................... 6

2 OPERATION OF IS15 WIND INSTRUMENT.............................................. 7

2.1 General Description .................................................................................... 7
2.2 Powering Up................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Display backlighting................................................................................... 8
2.4 LCD Screens ................................................................................................. 9
2.5 Alarm Sounding ........................................................................................ 12

3 OPERATION OF THE IS15 TACK ................................................................ 14

4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 15
4.1 IS15 WIND ................................................................................................. 15

5 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 17
5.1 General........................................................................................................ 17
5.2 Instrument Head Mounting .................................................................... 17
5.3 Wind Transducer ...................................................................................... 19
5.4 Cabling........................................................................................................ 20
5.5 Instrument head connections .................................................................. 24
5.6 Wind Transducer connection .................................................................. 28
5.7 IS15 Instruments as NMEA repeaters .................................................... 28

6 SETTING-UP...................................................................................................... 29
6.1 First Time Turn on .................................................................................... 29
6.2 Installation and Calibration Menu ......................................................... 29

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Basic IS15 Wind System (W-1)

A basic stand alone Wind System comprises the following:
• IS15 Wind instrument head w. 0.3m (1’) cable
• IS15 Wind Transducer with 30 meters (99’) of mast cable.
• Roblink Power Cable P/N 22093587
The units may be interconnected as per below.
IS15 Wind
SIMRAD Wind
Transducer

** *
10m (33')
Supply 10,8-15,6VDC 30m (99')

Junction box (mast foot)

Circuit breaker

* Roblink cable with connector

Speed input
** (Special) Roblink Power Cable on NMEA

Figure 1-1 Basic IS15 Wind System

Note ! If no speed input is available on NMEA 0183 format, the above

instrument system will only display apparent wind speed and angle.
Refer to Chapter 5.4 for more information.

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1.2 Equipment supplied

The units in an IS15 Wind System are supplied with the
following parts as standard:
• Instrument head(s): Mounting kit, 0,3 m (1’) IS15
(Roblink) Cable and Operator’s
Quick Reference Guide (“bridge
card”).
• IS15 Wind Transducer: Mounting accessories, 30 m (99’)
mast cable, junction box, 10 m
(33’) IS15 (Roblink) Cable and
manual.

Optional equipment
• IS15 Cable 5 m (16’) P/N 22092548
• IS15 Cable 10 m (33’) P/N 22092027
The cables can be used for extension and/or as cables for
NMEA interface to peripheral equipment.
• IS15 Cable Adapter P/N 22092001
Interconnects IS15 cables where cable extension is required.
• Roblink Power Cable (2,5 m (8’) P/N 22093587.
Required when using 2 or 3 instrument heads as NMEA
repeaters in a “daisy chain”.
Also required when using a single IS15 Wind instrument as
stand alone with the Wind Transducer connected directly to
the head.
• IS15 Power Supply P/N 22093595.
Required when using 4-7 instrument heads as NMEA
repeaters in a “daisy chain”.

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2 OPERATION OF IS15 WIND INSTRUMENT

Scale LCD Arrow

legend
Pointer

Arrow

Right button
Left button
LCD display

2.1 General Description

The display is divided into two sections, the scale with pointer,
and the LCD. Both are controlled by the two buttons.

The Scale
The pointer indicates apparent or true wind angle, depending
on the mode selected.

The LCD Display

During normal operation the LCD shows one of the items
below:
• Apparent Wind Speed.
• True Wind Speed.
• Velocity Made Good to Wind (VMG)
• Wind Direction, (if a suitable heading or Course Over
Ground data input is available).

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There are three arrows at the top of the LCD indicating what
data is being displayed at any one time. The arrow legend is
printed on the scale. The right arrow indicates APP for
'Apparent Wind', the left TRUE for 'True Wind', and the center
VMG for 'Velocity Made Good'.

Buttons and screens

The buttons are used to scroll through the display screens that
are available and to adjust illumination and damping levels.

Left button Right button

Figure 2-1 - The Buttons

2.2 Powering Up
When powering up the instrument, the pointer will turn past
the top of the scale, and the LCD display will show the software
version for approximately one second.
The instrument will then display Apparent Wind Speed and
Angle.

2.3 Display backlighting

Press the button and hold for 2 seconds. The display then
presents the backlighting level. Repeat pressing until desired
backlighting level. Selectable values are 1-7 and off (0).

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2.4 LCD Screens

Use short presses on the left/right buttons to select the
preferred screen as shown below.
Screen
Display Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5

Analog Apparent True wind Apparent True wind True wind

wind angle angle wind angle angle angle
LCD Apparent True wind VMG to VMG to Wind
wind speed speed wind wind direction *

* Only if there is a heading or Course Over Ground input.

A BEEP will confirm correct operation of a button.

Screen 1
Apparent Wind Angle and Apparent Wind Speed
This is the first display that is shown on power up. It is
indicated by the right LCD arrow being lit, showing 'APP.' for
'Apparent'.
The wind speed is shown in one of the selected units, Knots,
Metres Per Second, Beaufort, or Kmh. All units except Beaufort
are shown to one decimal place.

Screen 2
True Wind Angle and True Wind Speed
This display is indicated by the left LCD arrow being lit,
showing 'True'.
As for apparent, the true wind speed is shown in one of the
selected units.

Screen 3
Apparent Wind Angle and VMG
This display is indicated by the right LCD arrow being lit,
showing 'APP.' with the centre LCD arrow also being lit,
showing 'VMG'.
The VMG is shown in one of the selected units, Knots, Mph or
Kmh, to one decimal place.

Note ! The VMG is shown as positive when heading upwind, and negative
when heading downwind.

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Screen 4
True Wind Angle and VMG
This display is indicated by the left LCD arrow being lit,
showing 'True' (Wind Angle), with the centre LCD arrow also
being lit, showing 'VMG'.
The VMG is shown in the selected units to one decimal place.

Note ! The VMG is shown as positive when heading upward, and negative
when heading downward.

Screen 5
True Wind Angle and Wind Direction
This display is indicated by the left LCD arrow being lit,
showing 'True' (Wind Angle), with the LCD showing a three
digit number with a degree sign on the right side which is the
wind direction referenced to Magnetic North.
The wind direction given is the effective wind direction over
the water. The display will be most accurate after a period on
one heading, however, it will respond rapidly to course
changes.
If there is no magnetic compass heading data, but magnetic
course over ground (COG) data is available, then the Wind
direction is calculated from the course over ground. In this case
there is compensation for the current (tide) as the wind
direction given is the effective wind direction over the ground.
However, the display will not be accurate after a course change,
and will require a period on one heading before it is correct. (In
addition, position errors will degrade the accuracy of the wind
direction.)

Sub screens
All main LCD screens have the same three sub screens to set the
following: Display damping, (true) Wind Speed Alarm On/Off
and (true) Wind Speed Alarm Limit.
Press and hold the left button for 2 seconds to access the sub-
screens. Use short presses on the button to select one of the
set-up screens.

Display Damping (d1-d4)

Both the wind angle and the wind speed are controlled by the
same damping function. There are four damping levels.
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On power up damping level 1 is always selected.

To change the damping level:
1. Press the button, hold for 2 seconds and release. The
display damping screen is shown [d1-d4].
2. Repeat the above. The figure flashes.
3. Select damping level (d1-d4) by pressing or .
4. Press the button and hold for 2 seconds to save the
setting.
5. Press the button shortly to enter the alarm on/off
screen or press and hold for 2 seconds to return to main
screen 1.

Wind Speed Alarm On/Off [[Link] – [Link]]

The IS15 Wind display has a true wind speed alarm, and it can be
turned on or off as desired.
1. Enter the display damping screen.
2. Apply a short press on the button. The wind speed
alarm On/Off screen is shown.
3. Press the button, hold for 2 seconds and release. The
figure flashes.
4. Select On or Off by pressing or .
5. Press the button and hold for 2 seconds to save the
setting.
6. Press the button shortly to enter the alarm limit screen
or press the button and hold for 2 seconds to return to
screen 1.

Wind Speed Alarm Limit

The alarm limit can be set to any whole value in Knots, Metres
per second, Kilometres per hour or Beufort. It is always valid,
and is controlled On or Off by the alarm On / Off setting.
The alarm limit is set as follows:
1. Enter the alarm on/off screen as described above.
2. Apply a short press on the button. The wind speed
alarm limit screen is shown.
3. Press the button, hold for 2 seconds and release. The
current value will be shown flashing.
4. Increase the alarm value using the button.

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5. Decrease the alarm value using the button.

6. Press the button, hold for 2 seconds and release to save
the limit setting.
7. Press the button and hold for 2 seconds to return to
screen 1.

2.5 Alarm Sounding

The alarm is system wide and all the instruments will sound
and flash a warning message.
If there is an external alarm connected then this will be sounded
at the same time (only if an IS15 Expander is part of the
system).
To cancel a sounding alarm press any button on any of the
Wind or Tack displays.

Note ! The flashing warning message will remain as long as the alarm
condition exists and disappears automatically when there is no longer
an alarm condition. The sounding alarm, however will always have to
be cancelled.

Alarm messages
The symbols that are shown when an alarm is triggered are as
below:
‘SHAL’ = The Shallow Water Alarm
‘dEEP’ = The Deep Water Alarm
‘AnCH’ = The Anchor Alarm
‘HIGH’ = The High Wind Speed Alarm
‘[Link]’ = System failure (Contact your Simrad dealer)

Compass calibration:
‘RUn.C’ = Compass calibration running
‘FAIL’ = Compass calibration failed
‘dOnE’ = Compass calibration done

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True Wind Angle

Boat Speed
Wind Direction
Apparent Wind Angle
True Wind Speed

Apparent Wind Speed

Figure 2-2 Apparent / True Wind and Wind Direction

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3 OPERATION OF THE IS15 TACK

Scale

Pointer

LCD arrows
legend Arrow

Left push Right push

button button

LCD display

The IS15 Tack has basically the same functions as IS15 Wind.
The difference is the magnified wind angle scale which makes it
useful when sailing close hauled or running down wind.
The operation of IS15 Tack is identical to that of IS15 Wind with
the same screen menus on the LCD. Refer to Sections 2 and 6
for further information.

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4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 IS15 WIND

True and Apparent Wind Angle Functions
Wind Angle Display 0 to 180° Port / Stbd
Wind Angle Resolution 1°
Wind Angle Damping 4 damping levels (default level 1)
True and Apparent Wind Speed Functions
Wind Speed Display 0 to 99.9 Knots
Wind Speed Units Knots/Metres per Second/Beaufort/Kmh
Wind Speed Resolution 0.1 Knots/Metres Per Second/Kmh
Wind Speed Damping Linked to Wind Angle Damping
High Wind Speed Alarm
True Wind Speed Alarm Settable / Retained Alarm
Wind Speed Alarm Value 1 to 99 Knots
Wind Speed Alarm Unit Knots/Metres per Second /Kmh/Beaufort
Wind Speed Alarm Resolution 1 Knot, 1Kmh, 1 m/s,
Velocity Made Good (VMG) Functions
VMG Display 0 to 99.9 Knots
VMG Units Knots/MPH/Kmh (same as boat speed units)
VMG Resolution 0.1 Knots/MPH/Kmh
VMG Damping Linked to Wind Angle Damping
Wind Direction Functions
Magnetic Wind Direction 000 to 359° Magnetic/True
Display (No indication on display of ‘M’ or ‘T’)
Wind Direction Resolution 1°
Wind Direction Damping Linked to Wind Angle Damping
Additional Functions
System Calibration Facility Yes
External Alarm Drive Yes (via Expander Unit
Display Backlighting Green colour with seven levels plus Off
Display Backlighting Control Two independent lighting banks or
individual settings (bank 0)

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Wind data Output via NMEA port

General
Power Requirement 10,8 to 15,6VDC, 70 mA, (100 mA max with max
lighting)
Size See Figure 4-1
Weight 225 grams
Environmental Protection IP56 from front, IP44 from rear
Temperature Range Operation: 0°C to +55°C (+32 to +130°F)
Storage: -30°C to +80°C (-22 to +176°F)

30 mm
[1,18"]
110 mm [4,33"]

110 mm [4,33"]

85 mm Dia
9 mm [3,35"].
[0,35"] (Panel cut-out)

21 mm 32 mm 110 mm [4,33"]
[0,83"] [1,26"]

Figure 4-1 IS15 Dimensions

210 mm
(8.2in)

178 mm (7in)

Figure 4-2 IS15 Wind Transducer

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5 INSTALLATION

5.1 General
This section provides detailed information required to
successfully install an IS15 Instrument System utilising the IS15
Wind, IS15 Tack and IS15 Wind Transducer unit. It also
describes the connection to peripheral equipment and
interconnection with other types of IS15 instruments.

5.2 Instrument Head Mounting

The instrument head is fully waterproof from the front and can,
therefore, be installed on deck or below. The connections at the
rear should be protected from water ingress. The position
selected should, in the first instance, meet the requirements of
the helmsman, or crew.
The selected surface for the instrument head must be flat and
even to within 0.5 mm.
Before installation, note the Serial Number of the unit and keep
it in a safe place.

0.5 mm max.

✓ ✗ ✗
Figure 5-1 - Installation

1. Do not remove the protection film on the display before the

installation and setup is completed.
2. Carefully position the self-adhesive template provided on
the surface where the display head is to be mounted.
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3. Allow sufficient space for the protection cover as shown on

the template when instruments are installed adjacent to each
other.
4. Drill a small pilot hole first, and then check the location on
the other side of the panel or bulkhead to confirm suitability.
5. Open out the pilot hole to 85 mm (3.4”) using a cutter in a
hand-held brace, or an electric drill saw (86 mm or 3 3/8”).
6. Drill the four screw holes using a 2.5 mm (0.1”) drill.
7. Secure the instrument using the four self-tapping screws
provided. Ensure that the sealing gasket is correctly located.
8. Apply the front panel corners.

Note ! Ensure that all sockets without cable connections have the protection
plug inserted.

Caution ! Do not over-tighten fixing screws.

Do not use sealing compound on the instrument back.
Do not use WD40 or any solvent on any part of the
instrument.

Figure 5-2 - Mounting Details (Not To Scale)

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5.3 Wind Transducer

Location
The sensor must be mounted in the fore-aft direction, with the
sensor forward of the mast so that the wind flow is not affected
by the sails.
Counter Assembly
weight
The transducer is supplied with the vane and cups packed
separately. Fit the vane to the top collar of the transducer body,
so that the shaft in the vane fits into the collar bearings. Once
the vane is in place, screw the counterweight in by hand far
enough to lock the vane into place. Check that the vane rotates
freely - do not over tighten the counterweight using the
supplied Allen key or it may restrict the vane’s movement.
The anemometer cups fit to the base of the transducer body in a
similar way. Once fitted, they are held in place by a grub screw,
which should be tightened enough to hold the cups in place
without restricting their movement. Push the cups all the way
up before tightening the screw. Check that the cups rotate freely
afterwards.

To install unit
1. Before installing, apply a
coat of silicon grease to
both the plug and socket
to protect the contacts.
2. Apply the self adhesive
template (supplied) to the
masthead, pointing fore-
aft.
3. Using the template, drill 4
holes 3.7 mm (1/8 in)
diameter.
4. Fix the Masthead Bracket
to the mast with the
screws supplied.
5. Locate the wand into the
Masthead Bracket as
shown (1) and carefully
push home.

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6. When the wand is correctly located in position, screw

down the collar until it is HAND tight (2).
7. Lock the retaining clip into place (3).
8. The cable is easily threaded down the mast if a pull-
through cord or mouse has been left for that purpose. If
there is no mouse, it may help to fix a weight to the end of
the cable to assist its passage through the mast.
9. If there is a small error in the alignment of the masthead
unit, this can be compensated for using the calibration
function in the system. Please refer to the relevant
calibration instructions for more details.

Note ! The masthead bracket includes an integral weatherproof cap that

should always be fitted to the socket if the wand has been removed.

5.4 Cabling
Stand Alone system (W-1)
IS15 Wind
SIMRAD Wind
Transducer

** *
10m (33')
Supply 10,8-15,6VDC 30m (99')

Junction box (mast foot)

Circuit breaker

* Roblink cable with connector

Speed input
** (Special) Roblink Power Cable on NMEA

Figure 5-3 W-1 IS15 Wind System

Use the Roblink Power Cable for supply to connector no. 1.

Remove one of the plugs on the supplied 0,3 m (1’) cable and
extend it to the NMEA source using twisted pair cable. Use
connector no. 4 for NMEA connection on the head (see Figure
5-9). Connect the Wind Transducer to no. 3 connector (sensor).

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Note ! If no speed input is available on NMEA 0183 format, the above

instrument system will only display apparent wind speed and angle.
Boat speed input is required to display True Wind angle and speed.
When connected to an IS15 Tri-data system as shown on Figure 5-4
speed data is available on Roblink format within the system.

Integrated systems
IS15 Combi/Multi IS15 Combi/Multi IS15 Wind
SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD Wind
Transducer
Optional
third
instrument

* *
0,3 m (1') 0,3 m (1') **
NMEA
NOTE: ** To Autopilot
Cables are not shown Stand alone
* (NMEA)
in connected order. compass
10 m (33')

From Autopilot
(NMEA)
IS15
Transceiver
Supply 10,8-15,6VDC * 10 m (33') 30 m (99')

Circuit breaker Junction box (mast foot)

NOTE:
The wind transducer should be
10 m (33') 10 m (33') connected to the Transceiver unit.

* Denotes Roblink
Speed/temp Depth cable with connector
transducer transducer Optional extra
**

Figure 5-4 IS15 Wind – IS15 Combi (Tri-data) System layout

An example of a fully equipped IS 15 system is shown in Figure

5-5. See also the Interconnection – Principle diagram in the IS15
General Manual.

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Group no. 1 Group no. 2
IS15 Wind IS15 Compass IS15 Multi (Speed) IS15 Multi (Depth) IS15 Multi (Speed) IS15 Multi (Depth) IS15 Compass
SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD
IS15 Wind Manual

* * * * * * *
0,3m (1') 0,3m (1') 0,3m (1') 5-10m (16-33') 0,3m (1') 0,3m (1')
**
** ** ** **
To Autopilot

From Autopilot To Chart plotter (NMEA) To Radar

10m (33')

From Chart plotter (NMEA)

*
IS15 * 10m (33') 30m (99')
Transceiver Wind
Junction box (mast foot)
Transducer

Supply 10,8-15,6VDC
* Roblink data Bus

10m (33') 10m (33') ** NMEA data

Roblink Cable/Connector
Speed/temp Depth

Figure 5-5 IS15 Instrument system – Cabling diagram

Wind Transducer Connector
transducer transducer

Note: The order of instruments

may be any preferred order.

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Choosing the Cable Routes

When routing the cables choose the most direct paths while
avoiding the following hazards:
• Sharp bends or kinks in the cable
• Hot surfaces (exhaust manifolds or cooking equipment)
• Rotating or reciprocating equipment
• Sharp or abrasive surfaces
• Door and window jambs
• Corrosive fluids or gases

Extending Cables
The standard IS15 (Roblink) cables available are 0.3 m (1’) P/N
22092019, 5 m (16.5’) P/N 22092548 and 10 m (33’) P/N
22092027.
A Cable Adapter (P/N 22092001) is available for
interconnecting any two cables to provide cable extension.

Note ! The total length of (Roblink) cables in a system should not exceed
30 m not including the cable to the Wind Transducer. Refer to IS15
General manual.

Securing the Cables

After the ideal cable routing has been established, use tie-
wraps, ‘P’ - clips or other fixings to secure the cables along the
routings.

Note ! To prevent chafing add protection for the cable jackets where the cables
pass through bulkheads, or past sharp edges.

Secure the cable near to the terminals for strain relieving. See also
Figure 5-6 below.
Secure the cable ends with enough slack to allow for easy connection /
disconnection with the instrument removed from its location.
Cut any spare wire ends to an appropriate length.

Securing the connectors

For extra security you may secure the connectors with the
enclosed self-tapping screws.

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Figure 5-6 Securing connectors to the instrument

Make sure that all empty sockets have the protection plugs
inserted. Coat the connectors with silicone grease or petroleum
jelly. These products will not harm the instrument.

5.5 Instrument head connections

Figure 5-7 - Instrument Connections

The instrument head has four identical two-pin connector

sockets protected by rubber plugs. Each socket is identified by
number and signal markings.

Note ! NMEA cable must be plugged into connector no. 4. Wrong

connection may damage the connected equipment.

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Interconnections
Connection between the instrument head and the IS15
Transceiver is made by the 10 m (33’) Roblink cable supplied
with the Transceiver.
Connect the Roblink cable between one of the three Roblink
sockets on the IS15 Transceiver and the PWR-ROBLINK socket
(1) on the display head. Refer to the IS15 General manual.
Interconnection between instrument heads is made by the
supplied 0.3 m Roblink cable.

NMEA connections
General

Note ! The NMEA port on the IS15 instruments is unidirectional, i.e. it is

automatically configured for input (listening) or output (talking).
Thus you will need a minimum of any two instrument heads to make
the system both ‘listen’ and ‘talk’ (I/O).

Roblink cables have to be ordered separately for NMEA

connections (see page 23).

Figure 5-8 NMEA out Figure 5-9 NMEA in

Use no other connector than no. 4.

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Connecting a Simrad Robertson “X” series autopilot

NMEA Out
This connection will provide speed input to the autopilot. The
connection is made to the J3xx Junction Unit Main Board,
Terminal RX1+ and RX1-.
If an IS15 Wind Transducer is connected to the system, wind
information will also be transferred to the autopilot.
NMEA In
This will provide the instrument system with heading data.
A Roblink cable has to be ordered separately for this purpose.
Connect the Roblink cable to the NMEA socket on one of the
instrument heads.
Connect the other end to the screw terminals in the J3xx
Junction unit in the autopilot system.

Figure 5-10 Simrad Robertson “X” series autopilot connection

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Connecting a Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series GPS Plotter

NMEA out
This will provide the chart plotter with wind information and
speed depth and temperature information if the Wind/Tack
instruments are part of an integrated IS15 system (Figure 5-4
and Figure 5-5).
NMEA in
This will provide navigational data to the instrument system.

Figure 5-11 Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series connection

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5.6 Wind Transducer connection

The Wind Transducer should be connected to the IS15
Transceiver. Use the supplied 10 m Roblink cable.
1. Connect one end of the Roblink cable to one of the Roblink
sockets.
2. Cut the cable to an appropriate length for connection to the
Junction Box at the mast foot.
3. Connect the two Roblink wires to the Junction Box screw
terminal. The connection is non-polarized (colour
independent). Refer to the connection diagram.
4. Connect the Wind Transducer wires to the terminal as
shown.
Junction Box

Red
To IS15
Transceiver Black
Roblink socket From
Colour independent
Screen Wind
N.C. Transducer
Green (MHU)
N.C.

N.C. White

Figure 5-12 Wind Transducer Junction Box connections

5.7 IS15 Instruments as NMEA repeaters

All IS15 instrument heads can be used as NMEA repeaters
either as stand alone units or connected in a “daisy chain” with
more heads. Please refer to the IS15 General Manual for
detailed information.

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6 SETTING-UP

6.1 First Time Turn on

Before leaving the factory a Master Reset has been performed
on all the instruments. The first time power is applied to an
instrument, the display will read:
PrES
To assign an instrument to a system, press the button and
hold for 2 seconds. In a multiple instrument system the
instruments are assigned to the system in the same sequence as
the buttons are pressed. The instrument that is assigned as
#1 will be the master unit and broadcast common set-up
information on the Roblink to the other instruments.

Note ! When assigning more than one instrument to a system, allow a 5

second interval between each assignment

When an instrument is replaced it is very important that a Master

Reset has been made on the new one before it is connected to the
system.

6.2 Installation and Calibration Menu

The installation menu is arranged as follows:

Screen

Display Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 Screen 6 Screen 7

Analog Apparent Apparent Apparent Apparent Apparent Apparent Apparent

wind angle wind angle wind angle wind angle wind angle wind angle wind angle
Digital Illumination Wind speed VMG to Wind angle, Wind angle Shop mode Master reset
bank unit wind unit automatic offset (on/off)
calibration (manual
calibration)
bAn.1 SPd1 SPd1 OFS.A OFFS

To enter the Installation Menu:

1. Press the button, hold for 10 seconds and release to
access the Installation Mode.
2. Apply a short press on the or button to select one of
the LCD screens in the Installation Mode.
3. Press the button, hold for 2 seconds and release to
access a setting. The item to be set starts flashing.

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4. Apply a short press on the or button to select a new

setting.
5. Press the button and hold for 2 seconds to save a
setting.
6. Apply a short press on the button to show the next
screen or press the button and hold for 2 seconds to
return to normal operation.

Screen 1
ILLUM. BANK [bAn.1]
The display reads bAn.0 – bAn.2
The IS15 instrument system can have two separate banks of
instruments. Setting the lighting level on one display will set all
the other displays in that bank to the same level, but will not
effect any displays in the other bank. For instance, the lighting
level can be independently controlled for:
• The cockpit and chart table displays of a yacht.
• The cockpit and mast displays of a yacht.
• The cabin and flybridge of a power boat.

Note ! You can also have individual lighting on all instruments. Then the
illumination bank setting must be 0.

To select the illumination bank that the particular instrument

shall be allocated to, use the above procedure.

Screen 2
WIND SPEED UNIT SELECTION [SPd1]
The display reads SPd1 – SPd4 with both arrows lit on top.
Displayed wind speed units may be set to Knots, Metres Per
Second, Beaufort or Kmh (shown in the LCD display as SPd1,
SPd2, SPd3 or SPd4).
To select the Wind Speed Unit, use the above procedure.
The different speed units are selected according to the table
below.
'SPd1' = Knots
'SPd2' = Metres Per Second
'SPd3' = Kmh
'SPd4' = Beaufort

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Screen 3
VMG TO WIND UNIT SELECTION [SPd1]

Note ! This is the same unit as boat speed unit.

The display reads SPd1 – SPd3 with the centre arrows lit on
top.
Displayed Velocity Made Good units may be set to Knots, Miles
Per Hour or Kilometres Per Hour. (This will be the same as the
systems setting for boat speed.)
To select the VMG to Wind Unit use the above procedure.
The different VMG to Wind units are selected according to the
table below.
'SPd1' = Knots
'SPd2' = Kilometres Per Hour
'SPd3' = Miles Per Hour

Screen 4
WIND ANGLE OFFSET – AUTO CALIBRATION [OFS.A]
The display reads OFS.A.
The IS15 instrument system can be automatically corrected for
errors in the mounting of the wind angle sensor. Head the
vessel directly into the wind, and then activate the automatic
calibration function. Any error in the wind angle will be
corrected to zero the reading on the scale.
To activate the Wind Angle Offset Auto Calibration follow the
above procedure.
The display reads OFS.A, starts flashing and finally reads done.

Screen 5
WIND ANGLE OFFSET – MANUAL CALIBRATION [OFFS]
Any residual errors in the apparent wind angle display can be
corrected manually by entering the required offset.
To select the Wind Angle Offset Manual Calibration use the
above procedure.
The display reads OFFS, then starts flashing 000.
• Adjust the wind angle to starboard using the button
(positive reading).

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• Adjust the wind angle to port using the button (negative

reading).

Screen 6
SHOP MODE [SHOP]
The instrument has a demonstration mode that can be activated
by selecting ‘Shop Mode’ On. This function is very useful for
dealers when they want to demonstrate the IS15 system or
when it is put on display on a show. The Shop Mode is turned
off when power is turned off.
Use the above procedure to select and activate the Shop mode.
The display will show SHOP and then start flashing ‘OFF’ or
‘ON’. Select the preferred mode.

Note ! When in Shop Mode the instruments will display data if any data is
received.

Screen 7
MASTER RESET [rES]
When a MASTER RESET is performed on one of the
instruments on a system it becomes system wide and all
instruments are reset to default values. A Master Reset may be
necessary when anomalies are observed on one or more
displays.
The display reads rES.
Press the button and hold for 2 seconds. The LCD
display shows ‘PrES’
Refer to paragraph 6.1 First Time Turn on and assign the
instrument(s) to the system.

Note ! After the Master Reset and assigning of all instruments, turn the
system Off and On. Then perform a new set-up as per paragraph 6.2.

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