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LPHAWIND MF
Installation & operation manual
ALPHATRON MARINE B.V.Schaardijk 233063 NH ROTTERDAM
The NetherlandsTel: +31 (0)10 453 4000Fax: +31 (0)10 452 9214
P.O. Box 210033001 AA ROTTERDAM
Web: www.alphatronmarine.comMail: [email protected]
Information in this manual can be updated without furthernotice. No rights can be derived from this manual.
Document : Manual ALPHAWIND MFRevision : 1.4 ALPHATRON MARINE B.V.
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Table of contents:
1 REVISION HISTORY .................................................................................................. 52 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 63 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Supplied parts ................................................................................................... 73.2 Positioning the ALPHAWIND MF ........................................................................... 8
3.2.1 ALPHAWIND MF flush mounted ..................................................................... 83.2.2 ALPHAWIND MF bulkhead .......................................................................... 10
3.3 Connecting the ALPHAWIND MF ......................................................................... 113.3.1 Cable assembly ........................................................................................ 123.3.2 Earthing the ALPHAWIND MF ...................................................................... 133.3.3 Connecting the power supply ...................................................................... 133.3.4 Connecting the analogue wind sensor (anemometer) ..................................... 143.3.5 Connecting a digital (NMEA) wind sensor ..................................................... 153.3.6 Connection of the central dimming signal ..................................................... 16
3.4 Accepted NMEA data sentences ......................................................................... 18
4 ALPHAWIND MFMF OPERATION ............................................................................... 214.1 Push buttons ................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Switching the ALPHAWIND MF on ................................................................ 214.1.2 Switching the ALPHAWIND MF off ................................................................ 21
4.2 Work mode/statuses ........................................................................................ 224.2.1 Normal mode ........................................................................................... 224.2.2 Alarm mode ............................................................................................. 234.2.3 Dim mode (dimming the backlight) ............................................................. 244.2.4 Menu mode (using the menu) ..................................................................... 25
5 SCHEMATIC COMPOSITION OF THE MENU STRUCTURE ............................................... 456 FIRMWARE REVISION ............................................................................................. 467 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................... 46
8 TECHNISCHE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 469 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................. 4610 ALPHATRON Dealers Deep-sea (Authorized) ........................................................... 4711 ALPHATRON Dealers Inland Shipping (Authorized) .................................................. 4812 Appendix 1: Mounting frame ................................................................................ 4913 Appendix 2: Instrument dimensions ...................................................................... 5014 Appendix 3: Complete connection diagram ............................................................. 5115 NOTES: ............................................................................................................. 52
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Figures and images:
Figure 1: The complete hardware of the ALPHAWIND MF ..................................................... 7Figure 2: Possible positions for flush mounting ................................................................... 8Figure 3: Flush mounting frame ........................................................................................ 9Figure 4: Bulkhead frame MF line .................................................................................... 10
Figure 5: ALPHAWIND MF connectors .............................................................................. 11Figure 6: Cable assembly ............................................................................................... 12Figure 7: Correct cable assembly .................................................................................... 12Figure 8: Correct earthing of the instrument .................................................................... 13Figure 9: Power supply connection .................................................................................. 13Figure 10: Anemometer Figure 11: Anemometer internal schematic ........................... 14Figure 12: Connecting the analogue signal ....................................................................... 14Figure 13: Connecting the digital/NMEA signal .................................................................. 15Figure 14: Connecting the central dimming system ........................................................... 16Figure 15: Central dimming system (CAN bus) ................................................................. 17Figure 16: 1) left button, 2) right button, 3) on/off button, 4) dim/menu/enter button .... 21Figure 17: ALPHAWIND MF in normal mode ...................................................................... 22
Figure 18: ALPHAWIND MF in alarm mode ....................................................................... 23Figure 19: Dimming mode ............................................................................................. 24Figure 20: Menu cursor in the LCD display ....................................................................... 25Figure 21: Main menu ................................................................................................... 26Figure 22: Backlight menu ............................................................................................. 27Figuur 23: Central dim menu .......................................................................................... 28Figuur 24: Background menu ......................................................................................... 28Figure 25: Language menu ............................................................................................ 29Figure 26: Unit settings menu ........................................................................................ 30Figure 27: Service menu ................................................................................................ 31Figure 28: Analogue LOG menu ...................................................................................... 32Figure 29: NMEA digital LOG menu.................................................................................. 33
Figure 30: CAN settings menu ........................................................................................ 34Figure 31: CAN address menu ........................................................................................ 35Figure 32: Example Dim groups ...................................................................................... 36Figure 33: Dim group menu ........................................................................................... 37Figure 34: Dim limit menu ............................................................................................. 38Figure 35: Offset menu .................................................................................................. 39Figure 36: Offset direction wind sensor ............................................................................ 40Figure 37: Offset pointer menu ....................................................................................... 41Figure 38: Reset all offsets menu .................................................................................... 42Figure 39: Sensor type menu ......................................................................................... 43Figure 40: Factory settings menu .................................................................................... 44
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CAUTION!
DO NOT modify this equipment in any way without obtaining a writtenpermission from ALPHATRON MARINE, otherwise you will void the warranty.
CAUTION!
This product is only to be installed by a certified installation company, eitherapproved by ALPHATRON MARINE or by one of its distributors, otherwise you
will void the warranty. This product must be installed according to theprescribed installation methods in this manual, otherwise you will void thewarranty.
CAUTION!
Alphaline MF instruments contain no operator serviceable parts. Service andrepair of both units shall only be done by trained and certified personal.
Nothing from this manual may be multiplied and/or published by means of press, photocopy, microfilm or any otherway, without written consent beforehand by Alphatron Marine B.V.
Even though this manual has been composed with the utmost precision, Alphatron will not accept any responsibility for
the consequences of possible inaccuracies.
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1 REVISION HISTORY
Revision number Description Date
V1.0 Document drawn up 07/03/08V1.1 Menu for adjusting offset indicator transferred 23/06/08to the service menu instead of settings menu.
V1.2 Changed menu structure (offset menus) 23/12/08Added LOG menu.NMEA outputs $--MWV, when analogue input is selected.
V1.3 0 Added central dimming and CAN Bus menus 16/11/090 changed standard of NMEA sentences intoIEC61162-1 standard instead of NMEA 0183 standard.
V1.4 Paragraaf 4.2.4.3 en 4.2.4.4 added, 4.2.4.2 09/07/10changed; switching central dim on/off is moved toa new menu, a submenu to switch the backlight onor off is added.
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2 INTRODUCTIONThe ALPHAWIND MF is designed for analogue and digital displaying of the relative wind directionand wind speed. The analogue pointer/indicator provides a clear indication of the wind direction,and at the same time the wind speed can be digitally read from the LCD screen. An analogue ora digital (NMEA) wind sensor can be connected to the ALPHAWIND MF.
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3 INSTALLATION3.1 Supplied partsThe ALPHAWIND MF hardware consists of the following parts:
Mounting frame ALPHAWIND MF indicator 4x Signal connector 1x Power supply connector
Figure 1: The complete hardware of the ALPHAWIND MF
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3.2 Positioning the ALPHAWIND MFThe ALPHAWIND MF can be mounted in a number of ways. The ALPHAWIND MF can bedelivered as a flush mounted or a bulkhead mounted instrument.
3.2.1 ALPHAWIND MF flush mountedThe ALPHAWIND MF can be placed horizontally, vertically as well as under an angle. Figure 2shows the positions for flush mounting.
Figure 2: Possible positions for flush mounting
In order to mount the ALPHAWIND MF, the flush mounting frame needs to be built-in first. Ahole with the measurements of the flush mounting frame needs to be made in the bridge oroverhead console. The measurements of the flush mounting frame can be found in the appendixof this manual.
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3.2.2 ALPHAWIND MF bulkheadThe bulkhead ALPHAWIND MF requires an extra DIN 144 bulkhead frame. This bulkhead frameis not part of the standard delivery. Also see figure 4.
Figure 4: Bulkhead frame MF line
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3.3 Connecting the ALPHAWIND MFThe ALPHAWIND MF has five different connectors on the rear side of the instrument. These arefour signal connectors and one power supply connector. These various connectors and theirfunction are described below. Also see figure 5.
Connector 1 = Power supply connection (Galvanically separated) Connector 2 = Digital/NMEA input (Galvanically separated) Connector 3 = CAN data / central dimming (Galvanically separated) Connector 4 = Not connected / NC Connector 5 = Analogue input (Galvanically separated)
Figure 5: ALPHAWIND MF connectors
Connector 1Power supply
Connector 5Analogue
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3.3.1 Cable assemblyIt is important that all cables are assembled correctly, otherwise the instrument will not workproperly. Cables need to be prepared according to figure 6.
Figure 6: Cable assembly
Note:The earth cover/shield needs to be cut only halfway in order to slide it back over the cablejacket. Then, a little more than half of the earth cover/shield that has been slid back will beattached to cable jacket with tape. The remaining uncovered piece of the earth cover/shield thathas been slid back needs to be attached under the metal clasp on the back of the instrument.See figure 7.
Figure 7: Correct cable assembly
This will ensure the optimum protection effect of the earth cover/cable shield.
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3.3.2 Earthing the ALPHAWIND MFIn order to function properly, the instrument needs to be earthed. An earthing point can befound on the right side next to the signal connectors on the back of the instrument. Thisearthing point must be connected via a low impedance connection to the ship's mass. Thismeans using a thick and as short as possible wire or earth shield. See figure 8.
Figure 8: Correct earthing of the instrument
3.3.3 Connecting the power supplyThe ALPHAWIND MF needs to be connected to a 10VDC - 40VDC power supply that can supplyat least 1.0 ampere. The power supply connection is Connector 1 in figure 5. The polarity of thepower supply connection is presented on the power supply circuit board as well as on theconnection sticker on the backside of the instrument. If the power supply connectors areconnected the wrong way around, the fuse will burn-out/blow. However, the instrument will notbe damaged. The maximum diameter of the connectable wire is 2.5mm. The completeconnection diagram of the ALPHAWIND MF can be found in the appendix of this manual.
Figure 9: Power supply connection
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3.3.4 Connecting the analogue wind sensor (anemometer)The ALPHAWIND MF can be connected to an anemometer. The standard type anemometer thatis used is the Davis (type 7911) anemometer.
Figure 10: Anemometer Figure 11: Anemometer internal schematic
The anemometer includes a potentiometer and a reed relay. The potentiometer indicates thewind direction, and needs to be connected to pins 17, 20 and 21 of the analogue input. Thereed relay has already been connected to one side of the internal power supply (POT+). Thereed relay output needs to be connected to pin 22 of the analogue input. Also take a look atfigure 11 and the connection diagram in the appendix of this manual.
Figure 12: Connecting the analogue signal
Reed-relay
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3.3.5 Connecting a digital (NMEA) wind sensorThe ALPHAWIND MF can be connected to a digital wind sensor. This can be of any type, as longas the sensor sends its data via an RS422/485 connection. This serial connection needs to beconnected to connector 2, also see figure 5. These are the connections with pin numbers 31 and32. This digital sensor cannot be powered by the ALPHAWIND MF and will therefore have to be
connected to an external power supply. The information sent by the digital sensor needs tocomply with the specifications as mentioned in chapter 3.4. The complete connection diagram ofthe ALPHAWIND MF can be found in the appendix of this manual.
Figure 13: Connecting the digital/NMEA signal
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3.3.6 Connection of the central dimming signalIt is possible to connect the ALPHAWIND MF to a central dimming system. This central dimmingsystem works by use of a CAN bus system, and can only function between the variousinstruments of the Alphaline MF and the Alphaline MFD. The instrument needs to be connectedto the CAN bus with connection 1 and 2 of signal connector 3. The complete connection diagram
of the ALPHAWIND MF can be found in the appendix of this manual. See also figure 14 below.
Figure 14: Connecting the central dimming system
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3.4 Accepted NMEA data sentencesThe ALPHAWIND MF accepts asynchronous serial data at 4800 baud via its RS485/RS422inputs. This data needs to consist of data frames of 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity bits.
Baud rate = 4800Data bits = 8 (bit D7 is always zero)Parity = noneStop bits = 1
All received data will be interpreted as ASCII characters which together need to form NMEAsentences compliant to IEC61162-1. Accepted sentences of the ALPHAWIND MF:
Start D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7=0 Stop
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These data sentences need to be received with an interval of at least once and a maximum of10 times per second.
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4 ALPHAWIND MFMF OPERATIONThis section explains how the ALPHAWIND MF is operated.
4.1 Push buttonsIn order to operate the ALPHAWIND MF, four push buttons have been placed on the front of theinstrument. The only button with a fixed function is the ON/OFF button. This button can only beused to switch the instrument on or off. This button works under all circumstances.
The other three buttons have various functions depending on the mode the instrument is in atthat moment.
Figure 16: 1) left button, 2) right button, 3) on/off button, 4) dim/menu/enter button
During normal operation the only button functioning is the DIM/MENU/ENTER button. Thisbutton can be used to go to dimming or menu mode. If the instrument is in alarm (alarmmode), this button can be used to accept the alarm. The left and right buttons only functionduring dimming and menu mode.
4.1.1 Switching the ALPHAWIND MF onIn order to switch on the ALPHAWIND MF the on/off button needs to be pressed shortly. Theinstrument will switch on immediately. The LCD screen will display the instrument type andsoftware version. The analogue pointer will calibrate itself.
4.1.2 Switching the ALPHAWIND MF offIn order to switch off the ALPHAWIND MF the on/off button needs to be pressed forapproximately 5 seconds. The instrument will switch off after 5 seconds. The LCD screen will
turn black and the analogue pointer or scale will stop immediately at the value that it presentedlast.
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4.2 Work mode/statusesThe ALPHAWIND MF can be in one of the four possible modes/statuses. These are:
Normal mode Alarm mode
Dim mode Menu mode
4.2.1 Normal modeIf there are no alarms and if the instrument is not in dim or menu mode, the instrument is innormal mode. While in this mode, the instrument's pointer/indicator will indicate the relativewind direction related to the ship. The wind speed can be read from the LCD screen. Themeasured peak wind speeds (max wind) can also be read from the display. Also see figure 17.
Figure 17: ALPHAWIND MF in normal mode
The ALPHAWIND MF can also provide the outside temperature and the barometrical atmosphericpressure. This data does need to be sent out by the wind sensor. The data needs to be receivedin the form of correct NMEA sentences. A list of the accepted NMEA data sentences can befound in chapter 3.4.
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4.2.2 Alarm modeWhen the ALPHAWIND MF is connected to an analogue wind sensor, no alarms can becomeactive. The two types of alarms can only become active when the ALPHAWIND MF is connectedto a digital (NMEA) wind sensor. These two types of alarms are:
1. No NMEA data alarm (NMEA Time-out) 2. Invalid NMEA data alarm
The definitions of these alarms will be explained in the next chapter. If either one of the alarmsbecomes active, the instrument's backlight will turn red and start flashing and a buzzer/audiotone will be heard. The display will display the text of the alarm. The instrument is now in alarmmode.
Figure 18: ALPHAWIND MF in alarm mode
If the cause of the alarm is now corrected, the instrument will automatically go back to normalmode. The backlight will go back from blinking red to the originally selected colour, and thebuzzer/audio tone will switch off. The alarm text will disappear from the screen.
If the cause of the alarm is not corrected, the alarm needs to be accepted first. This can bedone by shortly pressing the dim/menu button. The backlight will go back from blinking red tothe originally selected colour, and the buzzer/audio tone will switch off. However, as long as thealarm is not corrected, the alarm text will remain in the display. If the cause of the alarm iscorrected, the instrument will go back to normal mode. The alarm text will disappear from thescreen.
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4.2.2.1NMEA time-out alarmThe first type of alarm is the NMEA time-out alarm. See figure 18. This alarm will automaticallybe activated if the instrument does not receive NMEA data for a period of 5 seconds or longer.This alarm can only be deactivated by sending the correct NMEA data to the instrument.
4.2.2.2Invalid data alarmThe second alarm is the NMEA invalid data alarm. This alarm is activated if the instrumentreceives more than 5 NMEA sentences with invalid data in the data fields. This alarm isdeactivated if one sentence is received fully correctly.
4.2.3 Dim mode (dimming the backlight)The brightness of the backlight of the instrument can be adjusted in 15 steps from 1 to 100%.In order to adjust the brightness of the backlight, the instrument needs to be set to dimming
mode. The dimming mode can only be activated from the normal mode. This can be done byshortly pressing the 'dim/menu' button. The display will now show the brightness level of thebacklight in text as well as graphically. See figure 19.
Figure 19: Dimming mode
By shortly pressing the 'left' button, the brightness of the backlight will decrease by one step.By shortly pressing the 'right' button, the brightness of the backlight will increase by one step.
Note: Continuously pressing the 'left' or 'right' button does not affect the brightness of the backlight. Only pressing and release will!
If none of the buttons are pressed for 3 or 4 seconds, the instrument will automatically returnto normal mode.
Backlight 75%
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4.2.4 Menu mode (using the menu)The instrument's settings can be changed via the menu. This menu can be used to adjust theinstrument's backlight colour or calibrate the instrument. The menu can be opened by pressingthe 'dim/menu' button for approximately 6 seconds. The main menu will now appear in the LCDscreen.
If the main menu, backlight or language menu is opened and none of the buttons are pressedfor 5 seconds or longer, the menu will automatically close. The instrument will now return tonormal mode. This function has been disabled in all other menus.
Selection of and navigating through the menus is done with a round cursor on the left side ofthe display. See figure 20.
Figure 20: Menu cursor in the LCD display
This cursor can be used to select and open menus and submenus or select and activate menuitems. In order to select a submenu or menu item, the cursor can be moved up and down byusing The left and right buttons.
In order to open a submenu or activate a menu item, the cursor needs to be placed in front ofthe relevant menu or item. It is now possible to open this menu or activate this item by
pressing the 'dim/menu' button.
The menu mode can be closed by selecting and activating the 'Exit' option in the main menu.The menu mode will now be closed down and the instrument will automatically return to normalmode.
Main menu
Backlight
Language
Settings
Service menu
Exit
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4.2.4.1Main menuThe main menu is the start menu. This menu directs to various submenus and the 'Exit' optionwill close down the menu. The instrument will now return to normal mode.
Figure 21: Main menu
This main menu opens the following submenus:
Backlight menu Language menu Settings menu Service menu
Main menu
Backlight
Language
Settings
Service menu
Exit
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4.2.4.2Backlight menuThis menu is used to choose the instruments backlight colour and switch the central dimmingon or off. There are three possible backlight colours.
Red
Green White
The left and right buttons can be used to select the desired colour. The selected colour can beactivated by pressing the 'dim/menu' button. The backlight colour changes immediately aftershortly pressing the 'dim/menu' button.
From this menu, a submenu can be opened to switch the central dim on or off. To do so, theCentral dim menu item must be selected and activated.From this menu, another submenu can be opened to switch the backlight on or off, the
Background menu. If the option in this menu is set to backlight off, the backlight will switchoff after 10 seconds when no buttons are pressed or no central dimming/central configuring is
in progress. This menu can be opened by selecting it with the left- and right-keys and shortlypressing the dim/menu button.
Select and activate the 'Exit' option to close this menu. The instrument will now return to themain menu.
Figure 22: Backlight menu
4.2.4.3Central dim menuThis menu is used to switch the central dimming on or off. The rectangle indicates the currentactive central dimming setting. The left and right buttons can be used to select the desiredsetting. The selected colour can be activated by pressing the 'dim/menu' button. The backlightcolour changes immediately after shortly pressing the 'dim/menu' button.
Backlight menu
Red
Green
White
Central dim menu
Background menu
Exit
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Figure 23: Central dim menu
In order to close the central dim menu, the Exit option must be selected and activated. Thedevice will return to the Backlight menu.
4.2.4.4Background menuThis menu is used to switch the background on or off. The rectangle indicates the current activecentral dimming setting. The left and right buttons can be used to select the desired setting.When Background OFF is set, the background will automatically switch off when none of thebuttons is pressed for about ten seconds, the device is not dimmed or controlled remotely andno alarm is active. When the backlight is switched off, it will switch on when a button ispressed, the device is dimmed or controlled remotely or when an alarm becomes active.When Background ON is set, the backlight will always be on.The desired selection can be selected with the left- and right buttons. A short press on the
dim/menu button will save and activate the selection.
Figure 24: Background menu
Central dim menu
Central dim ON
Central dim OFF
Exit
Background menu
Background ON
Background OFF
Exit
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4.2.4.6Settings menuThis settings (or user's) menu can be used to adjust the unit of the wind speed. This menu canalso be used to reset the peak wind speed or to open the submenu in order to adjust the type ofwind sensor used.
Figure 26: Unit settings menu
The left and right buttons can be used to select the menu items. The unit currently in use isindicated with a selection rectangle. Menu items one to three are the possible units for windspeed (Bft, knots, m/s). Select and activate the desired wind speed unit by pressing the
dim/menu button. The selection rectangle will now jump to the selected wind unit. Select andactivate the 'Exit' option in order to return to the main menu.
Reset the peak wind speed by selecting and activating the menu item Reset max wind. Afterresetting select and activate the Exit menu option. When returned to the normal mode, thedisplayed peak value will be equal to the current wind speed.
Unit settings
Bft
Knots
m/s
Reset max wind
Exit
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4.2.4.7 Service menuThe service menu opens the various settings menus or activates the NMEA monitor/scanner. Ifthe service menu is opened, a password is requested. This option has been added in order toprevent unauthorised people to enter the service menu. Select and activate the 'Enter' optionby pressing the 'dim/menu' button shortly twice. The service menu will now open.
Figure 27: Service menu
The left and right buttons can be used to select the desired submenus. They can be openedby pressing the dim/menu button.
This service menu opens the following submenus:
LOG menu CAN settings Offset menu Sensor type menu Factory settings menu
Service menu
LOG menu
CAN setting
Offset menuSensor type
Factory settings
Exit
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When using the digital NMEA input to read the wind direction and speed, the LOG menu willindicate the following:
Figure 29: NMEA digital LOG menu
After the NMEA sentences have been received, they are displayed at the top of the screen. TheTime-out value indicates how long ago a correct NMEA sentence has been received. TheError_Cntr indicates how many received NMEA data sentences are invalid. When there is a goodconnection, the Error_Cntr will not be set to 1 very often, and if, it will immediately go back to0. The menu also indicates an internal register variable. According to the given variable value,the instrument can determine whether for instance the push buttons are read by the processor.
Note: The communication ports of this instrument are of the RS485/422 type. These
communication standards have a + and a - potential which need to be connected withthe correct potential to the correct connector pins of the instrument. The instrumentwill not receive data if the polarity of the connected signal does not match the polarity
of the instrument's ports.
Last received
NMEA sentence
NMEA time-out timer
Digital LOG
Time-out=1
Error_Cntr = 0
F_update = 53378
$WIMWV,357.0R,10.5,K,A*22\r\n
Invalid / errorsentences counter
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4.2.4.9CAN address menuIf the instrument is used in a central dimming or control system of multiple instruments, eachinstrument should have a unique CAN address. The instrument's CAN address can be set in theCAN address menu.
Figure 31: CAN address menu
It is important that each instrument on the same CAN network has a unique address. The CAN
address can be increased or decreased via the options CAN address +1 and CAN address -1.Choose one of the options and then press the dim/menu button. The CAN address is displayedat the bottom of the display. Save the CAN address to the memory by selecting the Enteroption and shortly press the 'dim/menu' button. The instrument will now automatically return tothe CAN settings menu.
Select and activate the 'Exit' option in order to return to the CAN settings menu. Any changesmade will not be saved to the memory.
CAN address
CAN address +1
CAN address -1
Enter
Exit
CAN address: 3
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4.2.4.10 Dim group menuIf the instrument is used in a central dimming system of multiple instruments, each instrumentshould be assigned to a dim group. Each instrument can be assigned to one of the dim groups(max. 5 groups).
It is recommended to assign all instruments connected to the central dimming system and thatare physically at the same distance of the user to the same dim group. A minimum lower limitvalue can be assigned to each group via the Dim limit menu. This means that it is NOTpossible to remotely dim this group below this set value.
Possible dim groups:
Figure 32: Example Dim groups
In the example above, the minimum dim value of dim group 1 is set to 40%, and "dim group
2" to 0%. If one of the instruments from "dim group 2" is dimmed from 100% to 0%, theinstruments from "dim group 1" will not go below the set 40%. The instruments in the overheadconsole will now remain easily readable to the user.
The left and right buttons can be used to select the desired menu option. Activate theselected menu option by pressing the 'dim/menu' button.
Dim group 1
Dim group 2
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Figure 33: Dim group menu
The dim group number can be set with the options Dim group +1 and Dim group -1. Thedim group number can be increased or decreased by selecting either of these options and thenpressing the dim/menu button. The dim group number is displayed at the bottom of the display.Save the dim group number to the memory by selecting the Enter option and shortly pressingthe 'dim/menu' button. The instrument will now automatically return to the CAN settings menu.
Select and activate the 'Exit' option in order to return to the CAN settings menu. Any changes
made will not be saved to the memory.
NOTE: The DIM group number can only be set to 1 or higher.
Dim group
Dim group +1
Dim group -1
Enter
Exit
Current group: 2
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4.2.4.11 Dim limit menuVia the Dim limit value menu a lower/minimum limit value can be set to the instrument'sbacklight. The dim limit value is the lower limit value for dimming an instrument via thecentral dimming system. This means that it is NOT possible to central dim the instrument belowthis set value. If this value has been set to zero, the instrument can fully be dimmed. See also
Dim Group menu.
Figure 34: Dim limit menu
Note: the set dim limit value only works on dimming via the central CAN bus dimsystem. An instrument that is dimmed individually (by means of the buttons) canalways be dimmed back to zero.
The minimum dim value can be set using the options Dim limit +1, Dim limit +10, Dimlimit -1 and Dim limit -10 by using the left and right buttons and then the 'dim/menu' button.The current dim limit value is displayed at the bottom of the display: Value: xx%. If thedesired Dim limit value is set, it can be saved to the memory by selecting the Enter option andshortly pressing the 'dim/menu' button. The instrument will now automatically return to theCAN settings menu.
Select and activate the 'Exit' option in order to return to the CAN settings menu. Any changesmade will not be saved to the memory.
Dim limit
Dim limit +1%
Dim limit +10%
Dim limit -1%Dim limit -10%
Enter
Exit Value: 30%
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4.2.4.12 Offset menuThis submenu opens various menus that can be used to determine the offsets for the windsensor and the analogue pointer/indicator. An offset may be necessary because the frontend ofthe wind sensor does not completely match with the front of the ship.
Figure 35: Offset menu
The following submenus can be opened:
Offset sensor menu (this is used to compensate the difference between the frontend of theship and the wind sensor's frontend)
Offset pointer menu (this is used to compensate the mechanical difference between theinternal zero sensor and the analogue pointer/indicator)
Reset all offsets menu (this is used to reset all offsets at once)
NOTE:It is recommended to reset all offsets to zero via the Reset all offsets during the first start-up/commissioning. Then set the sensor offset. After this it is also possible to set the offsetpointer. This must be done according to the wind direction that is outputted from the sensor.
The pointer offset must not be more that +/- 10 degrees.
Offset menu
Offset sensor
Offset pointer
Reset all offsets
Exit
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4.2.4.13 Offset sensor menuThis offset needs to be adjusted first. This offset is used to compensate the difference betweenthe frontend of the ship and the wind sensor's frontend. Before doing so, it is wise to reset alloffsets to zero. See also Reset all offsets menu. Before adjusting the analogue wind sensor'soffset, a different operation needs to be done with regards to the digital NMEA sensor.
The front of the analogue windsensor needs to be (temporarily) pointed to the ship's frontendduring this procedure. It is for instance necessary to fasten the wind flag with tape.
Figure 36: Offset direction wind sensor
The indicator will reach its final position if the ALPHAWIND MF's internal filter is full afterapproximately 30 seconds (max 40s). The indicator will now not or hardly move anymore. Thedifference between the zero point and the indicator is the offset that needs to be used. If theindicator is on the right side from the zero point, the offset should be positive. If the indicator ison the left side from the zero point, the offset should be negative.
The current offset value can be found at the bottom of the screen, on the right side besides thetext Exit. The offset can be increased or decreased by selecting and activating the menu items
+1 degree, +10 degrees, -1 degree of -10 degrees and then pressing the dim/menu
button. In order to save the correct offset, select and activate the Enter menu item bypressing the dim/menu button. The selected offset value will now be saved in the instrument'smemory and applied for further use.
Select and activate the 'Exit' option in order to return to the service menu. Any changes to theoffset will not be used, and not be saved.
Offset direction
+1 degree
+10 degrees
-1 degree
-10 degrees
Enter
Exit Offset = 8
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4.2.4.14 Offset pointer menuIt is possible that the analogue indicator has a slight fixed deviation (max. 10 degrees) inrelation to the wind direction due to mechanical intolerances. This fixed deviation can becorrected by adding an offset to the indicator. This can be done in the Offset pointer menu.
When this menu is opened, the exact wind direction is digitally displayed at the bottom of thescreen. If the analogue display deviates from the digital display, correct this deviation by usingthe menu items + indicator or the - indicator.
If the analogue indicator is too high, this can be corrected by selecting the - indicator and thencontinuously pressing and releasing the dim/menu button until the required offset is reached.Each time the dim/menu button is pressed, the analogue indicator will make a small step tothe right.If the analogue indicator is too low, this can be corrected by selecting the + indicator and thencontinuously pressing and releasing the dim/menu button until the required offset is reached.Each time the dim/menu button is pressed, the analogue indicator will make a small step tothe left.
Figure 37: Offset pointer menu
Select the menu item 'Enter' if there is no more difference between the analogue and digitalcourse. By pressing the dim/menu button shortly, the chosen offset will be saved in theinstruments memory and applied for further use. The instrument will now automatically returnto the service menu.
By selecting and activating the Exit item the instrument will return to the service menu. Anyalterations to the analogue indicator will not be saved.
Offset pointer
+ indicator
- indicator
Enter
Exit
Wind dir= 1
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4.2.4.15 Reset all offsets menuThis menu is used to reset all offsets to zero at once. When opening this menu, the item Resetall offsets to 0 is automatically selected. By shortly pressing the dim/menu button, both thewind sensor offset as the pointer offset will be reset to 0. These values will be saved andapplied for further use.
Figure 38: Reset all offsets menu
By selecting and activating the Exit item the instrument will return to the service menu. Thechanges will not be saved.
Reset offsets
Reset all offsets
To 0
Exit
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Factory settings menu
This menu can be used to restore the instrument to factory settings. There are only twopossible options in this menu. The option reset factory settings has been automaticallyselected. By activating this option the ALPHAWIND MF will be reset with the following settings:
Backlight colour : White Background on/off : ON Language : English Offset pointer : 0 degrees Offset wind direction : 0 degrees Sensor type : Analogue Central dimming : OFF CAN bus Group number : 1 CAN bus ID : 0 CAN bus min dim value : 0
Figure 40: Factory settings menu
By selecting and activating the Exit item, the instrument will automatically return to the
service menu. Now, nothing has been changed to the instrument's settings.
Factory settings
Reset factory
setting
Exit
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5 SCHEMATIC COMPOSITION OF THE MENU STRUCTUREThe menu structure of the ALPHAWIND MF:
Main menu
Backlight menu
Red Green White Central dim menu
Central dim ON Central dim OFF Exit
Background menu Background ON Background OFF Exit
Exit
Language menu Nederlands English
Deutsch Exit
Unit settings menu Bft Knots m/s Reset max wind Exit
Service menu NMEA LOG menu or Analogue LOG menu
Time-out= x.x Analogue= x.x Error_Cntr = x Pulse_Wndspd=x.x F_update = x F_update = x Enter Enter
CAN settings
CAN address Dim group Dim Limit value Exit CAN address +1 * Dim group +1 * Limit value +1% CAN address +1 * Dim group +1 * Limit value +10% Enter * Enter * Limit value -1% Exit * Exit * Limit value -10%
* Enter* Exit
Offset menu Offset sensor Offset pointer Reset all offsets Exit
+1 degree * + Indicator * Reset all offsets +10 degree * - Indicator * Exit 1 degree * Enter 10 degree * Exit Enter Exit Offset = x
Sensor type Analogue sensor Digital (NMEA) sensor Exit
Factory settings menu Reset factory settings Exit
Exit Exit
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6 FIRMWARE REVISIONThis manual is in accordance with software version V3.3.
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
8 TECHNISCHE SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical:
Parameter Value Comments
Operating voltage 10-40 Volts DC voltage
Power consumption 30mA turned off
0.3A turned onReverse battery protection Yes Fuse does defect
Input(s) 1x RS485/422
EMC approved IEC60945
Mechanical:
Parameter Value Comments
Size 161x181x123mm
Weight 1.5 KgIP value IP65 Only applies to the front ofthe instrument
Environmental:
Parameter Value Comments
Operation temperature 0C to +50C
Storage temperature -10C to +50C
9 TECHNICAL SUPPORTPlease contact Alphatron Marine B.V. for technical support regarding the ALPHAWIND MF:
Alphatron Marine BVSchaardijk 23
3063NH, RotterdamP.O. Box 21003The Netherlands
Tel: 0031(0)10 4534000
Fax: 0031(0)10 [email protected]
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10 ALPHATRON Dealers Deep-sea (Authorized)
FRANCE
Etna S.A.31 Rue des Ponts76620 Le Havre
Tel. + 33 2 355 460 60Fax. + 33 2 355 460 59E-mail : [email protected]: www.etna.fr
GERMANY
Alphatron Marine Deutschland GmbHNienhfener Str. 29-3725421 Pinneberg
Tel.: +49-(0)4101-203771-00Fax.: +49-(0)4101-203771-1124 h Service: +49-(0)15120377100E-Mail: [email protected]: www.alphatron-deutschland.de
NORWAY
ProNav ASFiskarvik Maritime Senter4370 EGERSUNDTel. + 47 514 94 300Fax.+ 47 514 92 100E-mail : [email protected]: www.pronav.no
SPAIN
Crame S.A.C/Lanzarote 1428700San Sebastian de los ReyesTel. + 34 91 658 65 08Fax. + 34 91 654 96 4424h Service: + 34 902 218750E-mail : [email protected]: www.crame.es
SINGAPORE
Alphatron Marine Systems Pte. LtdHO LEE Industrial Development59 S, Tuas South Avenue637418Tel.E-mail : [email protected]: www.alphatronmarine.com
INDIA
Elektronik LabR/13 Navroz BaugLalbaug MUMBAI 400012Tel. + 91 22 247 151 15Fax. + 91 22 247 104 44
E-mail: [email protected]: www.elektroniklab.com
SOUTH AFRICA
SMD Telecommunications CC53 Paarden Eiland Road7405PAARDEN EILAND CAPE TOWNTel.: + 27 - 21 511 0556Fax: + 27 - 21 511 288624h Service: + 34 902 218750E-mail : [email protected]: www.smd-marine.com
BRAZIL
JRC Do Brasil
Av. Almirante Barroso63 GR. 309 - CentroRJ CEP. 20036-900Tel. + 55 21 2220 8121Fax. + 55 21 2240 6324E-mail :[email protected]: www.jrcbrasil.com.br
CHILI
Selmar Ltda.
Avda.Coln 3140TalcahuanoTel. + 56 41 2920800Fax. + 56 41 2920803E-mail :[email protected]: www.selmarchile.com
ITALY
ITS RadiomarittimiP.zza Luigi Sturzo, 15I-00144 RomeTel. +39 06.54515299Fax. +39 06.65400100
E-mail : [email protected]: www. radiomarittimi.it
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11 ALPHATRON Dealers Inland Shipping (Authorized)
For dealers in other countries, see:www.alphatronmarine.nl
UNITED KINGDOM
Selex Communications LtdLambda HouseChristopher Martin Road
BASILDONESSEX SS14 3ELTel. + 44 (0) 1268 82 3400Fax.+ 44 (0) 1268 82 349324h Service: + 34 902 218750E-mail : Internet: www.selex-comms.com
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Elcome International L.L.C.Al Jadaf Dockyard DY159P.O. Box 1788
DUBAITel. + 971 4 4049100Fax. + 971 4 049200E-mail: [email protected]: www.elcome.ae
FRANCE
Avon Communications S.A.Village d'entreprise de St HenRue Anne Gacon BP 147Batiment 3- lot 1413322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16Tel. 0033-495069350E-mail : [email protected]
FRANCE
SIECMIAgence de Boulogne s/Mer9/10 Rue Huret LagacheTerrasse des Batiments de mare62200 BOULOGNE SUR MERTel. 0033-298975086E-mail : [email protected]
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12 Appendix 1: Mounting frame
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13 Appendix 2: Instrument dimensions
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14 Appendix 3: Complete connection diagram
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15 NOTES: