Ultrasonic wind measuring system

Type WSS, WSDI, WSI

4921250059C

• Sea-waterproof construction

• Accurate read-out of wind direction and wind speed

DEIF A/S

• NMEA data output

• 1-3 displays per sensor

• Based on ultrasonic principle – no moving parts

• Built-in, automatically activated heating element to prevent ice

Application
The wind measuring system WSS is a fast responding and accurate system designed for measurement of wind speed
and wind direction on-board ships. The wind measuring system WSS is classified for residential, commercial and light
industry plus industrial environment.

This system offers the advantage of reading the measuring results from several locations on-board, e.g. at control desks
both on the bridge and on the bridge wings.

The displays are provided with data output for serial transfer of measuring values to the navigation computer of the ship
and/or to a personal computer via NMEA protocol.

The system indicates relative wind speed and wind direction. If indication of absolute wind speed and wind direction is
required, these values must be calculated separately.

Construction
The wind measuring system WSS consists of three components: A wind sensor, an interface box and 1-3 displays for
indication of wind speed and wind direction.

Wind sensor type WSS

The sensor is based on 3 ultrasonic transducers arranged in a triangle for measuring of wind speed and wind direction by
measuring the time it takes the ultrasound to travel from one transducer to the other two.

Placing: Ideally, the wind sensor should be placed far from large objects that might influence the
measuring results; however, in practice this is normally not possible on-board a ship.
The best result is achieved by placing the sensor at the top of a mast in the opposite
end of the superstructure.

Placing the sensor just above the superstructure is disadvantageous, especially where
the superstructure consists of wide side faces, over which the wind is forced. This may
result in turbulence, velocities and wind directions that are out of proportion to the
actual, undisturbed wind speed and wind direction.

Connections: The wind sensor is supplied with 2 metres fixed cable. From factory the cable is
connected to the sensor via a waterproof gland, and this must not be replaced by
another cable; the cable is extended by using a standard connecting box.
Optional: The IP67 connector kit can be ordered together with the transducer and used
to connect the fixed transducer cable with an extension cable. (Note: connectors are for
soldering).
2
Installation cable: 4 x 0.75mm screened cable, e.g. UL2464 18AWG4C+AE, length max. 300 metres,
capacity max. 70nF between signal conductors.
Optional: a suitable extension cable can be ordered with the transducer in length from 1
to 300 meters.

Mounting: The sensor is delivered with a mounted steel tap. The tap is fastened on the mast using
e.g. a pole/tube with an inner ¾” RG thread.

WSS interface box type WSI

The interface box is connected between the sensor and the display. The interface box is supplied from an 18…32V DC
supply and will then supply the ultrasonic transducers and the built-in heating element and at the same time convert the
data signal for wind direction and wind speed into a TTL signal intended for the display. This is to make it possible to
replace an existing wind sensor type 879.3c with our new sensor type WSS, and to be able to connect the sensor to the
existing display type 879.50/879.521. Please note that the new name for the display is WSDI. Besides, the already
mounted cable for the sensor can still be used.

Display type WSDI

The display is equipped with a display for read-out of wind speed plus a circle of red LEDs for indication of wind direction.
On the display a ship's symbol plus graduation lines are printed.

The keyboard on the front of the display is provided with 3 push-buttons at the right for setting of:

Light intensity: The light intensity is adjusted to a suitable level by pressing the up arrow (▲)/down
arrow (▼) keys to increase/decrease the light intensity (8 levels).

Read-out in "m/s" or "knots": The "MODE" push-button is used to change the measuring unit for the wind speed
between reading in m/s or knots. A red LED at the centre of the display is lit, indicating
the selected measuring unit.

2
Technical specifications
Wind sensor type WSS
Sensor generally:
- Power supply: 12V DC ±20% (max. 1.1A)
24V DC ±20% (max. 0.6A)
- Temperature: Working range: -52...+60°C
Storage: -60...+70°C
- Relative humidity: 0…100%
- Pressure: 600…1100hPa
2
- Electrical connection: 2m 4 x 0.75mm screened cable type UL2464 18AWG/4C+DW+AL/MY+Jacket.
The 2m cable is fixed mounted on the sensor and is open-ended.
- Materials: Wind sensor housing: Polycarbonate +10% glass fibre
Mounting tap: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel
Weight: 0.8kg
- Protection: IP66, to EN 60529
- Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 61326: 1997 + Am 1:1998 + Am 2:2001

Wind speed section:

- Measuring range: 0...99.9 KTS
- Resolution: 0.1 KTS
- Linearity: 0...68 KTS: ±0.6 KTS or ±3%, whichever is greater
68...99.9 KTS: ±5%
- Response time: 1.0 s

Wind direction section:

- Measuring range: 0...360° continuously
- Resolution: 1°
- Accuracy: ±3° in relation to the wind direction
- Response time: 1.0 s

Communication port:
- RS485: NMEA 0183 protocol. For further information, see specific manual
Installation options:

- IP67 Connector kit 1 pcs, Plug Male 7 pin. IP67, for soldering 10 22 00 00 52
1 pcs, Screw cap for male plug 10 29 92 00 02
1 pcs, Plug female 7 pin. IP67, for soldering 10 22 00 00 53
1 pcs, Screw cap for female plug 10 29 92 00 03
2
- Extension cable 1 to 300 meters 4x0.75mm cable (1m steps) 10 20 23 00 16
WSS interface box type WSI:
- Power supply: 24V DC +30% -25% reverse polarity protected (working voltage 18…32V DC)
- Power consumption: Max. 0.9A at 24V DC (1.25A at 18V DC). A 2A fuse is recommended as protection
for the supply input
- Galvanic separation: Between supply and the rest: 600V
- Output for WSS supply: 30V DC 0.6A to WSS
- Output for display WSDI: TTL. 5V wind speed and direction
- Input from WSS wind sensor: RS485 communication for wind speed and direction
- EMC: According to EN 61000-6-1/2/3/4
- Protection: Housing: IP40. Terminals: IP20 to IEC 529 and EN 60529
- Temperature: Operating: -25°…70°C to EN 60051
Storage: -50°…90°C
- Material: Polycarbonate (30% GFR) UL94V0
- Mounting: Mounted on a 35mm DIN rail or by means of two 4mm screws according to DIN
46277 and DIN EN50022
- Vibration: 3…13.2Hz: 2mm (peak-peak) EN 60945
13.2…100Hz: 0.7g DNV Class A
- Weight: 0.45kg

3
Display type WSDI:

- Number of LEDs in circle: 64 pcs.

- Display: 2½ digit luminous 7-segment displays, height 14mm
- m/s or knots: Indication of m/s or knots is changed by means of the "MODE" push-button
- Power supply: 110 or 220V AC, 50-60Hz
- Power consumption: 6W
- EMC: According to EN 61000-6-1/2/3/4
- Protection: Housing: IP52. Terminals: IP20 to IEC 529 and EN 60529
- Material: All plastic parts are self-extinguishing to UL 94 (V0)
- Weight: 0.8kg
- Data-out (serial): NMEA 0183 (EIA/RS422), version 2.x-3.0 or IEC 61162-1
Optional: NMEA-0183 version 1.5
Transmission speed: 4800 Baud
Number of bits: 8
Number of parity bits: 0
Number of stop bits. 1
Transmission interval: 1s
- Protocol NMEA 0183 ver. 1.5: $IIMWD,xxx,T,,,yy.y,N,,*zz<CR><LF>
Wind direction (0…360°) xxx
Wind speed (0.0…99.9 KTS) yy.y
Hexadecimal check sum zz
(XOR of all characters until the “*”-character (not included))
End of transmission (EOT) <CR><LF>
- Protocol NMEA 0183 ver. 2.x-3.0: $WIMWV,xxx,x,R,yy.y,N,A*zz<CR><LF>
Wind direction (0…360°) xxx,x
Wind speed (0.0…99.9 KTS) yy.y
Hexadecimal check sum zz
(XOR of all characters until the “*”-character (not included))
End of transmission (EOT) <CR><LF>
- Connection: Terminal “A” signal, terminal “B” return (0V). Use a 2-wire screened cable
- Signal levels for NMEA 0183
(EIA/RS422): The NMEA 0183 standard requires the following signals levels:
“1” between -15V and +0.5V |Isink| ≥ 0mA
“0” between +15V and +4V |Isource| ≥ 15mA @ +4V
The display type WSDI releases the following levels:
“1” -9.5V ±0.5V |Isink| ≥ 1mA @ -8V
“0” +9.5V ±0.5V |Isource| ≥ 15mA @ +8V
Please notice that NMEA does not request that the output may settle power in "1"
condition, but it is permissible. This is used in WSDI in order to make it compatible
with RS-232C/V24.
The NMEA 0183 signal is inverted like RS232.
The "A" and the "B" signals are galvanically separated as prescribed by NMEA. An
RS232C receiver may be connected. Applicable would be a PC with the following
configuration:
Transmission speed: 4800 Baud
Number of data bits: 8
Parity bits: None
Number of stop bits: None

4
Dimensions, wind sensor WSS
All dimensions in mm

127.0

114.0
198.0

149.8

82.4

49.5

¾” thread.

WSS

Dimensions, display
All dimensions in mm

100.8
144.0
144.0

135.5

m/s
kts m/s
kts

Wind Speed and Direction Indicator - WSDI

Max 40.0
PANEL CUT-OUT

TOL:±0.5
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM.

136.0 + 1.0

WSDI

WSS interface box type WSI

Dimensions Front panel
4.5

99.7
75.0

61.0

85.0 110.0

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

5
Connections
WSS interface box WSI
Pin no. Function Note
1 Supply voltage - 24V DC supply for the interface box
2 +
3 NC
4 RS485 comm. A Wind speed and direction data from the wind sensor
5 B
6 GND
7 Power supply + 30V DC supply for the wind sensor
8 out NC
9 -
10 Wind speed TTL out Wind speed and direction data to the display type WSDI
11 Direction TTL out
12 Common GND
13 NC Do not connect
14 NC
15 NC

Display WSDI
Pin no. Function Note
AC Supply 220V AC or 110V AC To change from 220V AC to 110V AC or vice versa, see the
AC manual for WSS
GND EARTH The ship’s hull, it is not necessary to connect this terminal
1 AUX +5V DC External mode control For external dimmer and read-out of m/s or KTS in the display
2 0V Input from WSS Terminal 12 on the WSS interface box
3 Wind speed interface box Terminal 10 on the interface box
4 Direction Terminal 11 on the interface box
5 Screen The cable screen. Do not connect the other end
A Signal NMEA NMEA0183 version 1.5 or 2.x-3.0
B Return
Screen The cable screen. Do not connect the other end
9 Mode shift m/s or KTS Read-out in the display
10 Dimmer ▼ Decrease illumination
11 Dimmer ▲ Increase illumination

Wind sensor WSS

Cable Function Note
colour
Black Supply voltage - 30V DC supply for the WSS wind sensor
Red +
Orange RS485 comm. A Wind speed and direction data output
Brown B

IP67 Connector kit assembly instruction (OPTIONAL)

WSS/WSS-L WSS extender cable Signal comments
cable (black) xx meters

Male (CON1) Female (CON2)

connector connector
Connector
pin no.
Black (-) ● 1 Black (-) ● 30V DC Supply for WSS/WSS-L
Red (+) ● 2 Red (+) ●
Orange ● 3 Orange ● RS485 Comm. From WSS/WSS-L
Brown ● 4 Brown ●
Screen ● 5 Screen ● Cable screen

Each connector must be soldered to respective cable (detailed information is available in the installation instruction).

6
Connection diagram

2 meters of cable - part of WSS

Alternatively use the IP67

Connection
9 7 5 4 6 connection kit option
box

4 x 0.75mm²
cable lenght 1
18-32V

WSS interface box

Power

max. 300m 2
+

3
4
B A
Input

5
WSS

6
7
+
Supply

8 D = wind Direction
9 S = wind Speed
3 10
DS
DO NOT Display

4 11
WSDI

2 12
13
Not used

connect

14
15
The WSS box has to be mounted indoor,
recommended is close to the indicator.

LISTENER
220V AC ACCORDING TO
NMEA 0183 MULTIPLE
STANDARD LISTENERS

1 2 3 4 5 A B 9 10 11
SIGNAL
+5V
0V

MODE
EARTH

DIRECTION
SCREEN

RETURN
SCREEN
wind Speed

LISTENER

Display
E.g. VDR
WSDI

1
11

EXTERNAL
10 CONTROL

9 MODE

Order specifications
Type Power supply
Example: WSS 220V AC