Airmar LB150 Informations techniques

Record the serial number found on the WeatherStation® instrument.Serial No._________________________Date of Purchase___________________WeatherStation®

10Permanent Mounting1. Place the mount at the selected location. Orient any cable exit in the direction that you want the cable to travel (see Figure

11Attaching the WeatherStation InstrumentCAUTION: If you use a thread lock, use plumber’s tape. Do not use a liquid thread lock as it may weaken the p

12Cable Routing & ConnectingDepending upon your application, route the WeatherStation cable to a Converter, PDA, laptop computer, or other device.

13Mounting Location of the Converter1. Select a convenient, dry, mounting location for the water-resistant Converter, a minimum of 1m (3') from t

14Completing the Installation1. Fasten the Converter in place with the screws supplied.2. Plug the WeatherStation cable into the Converter.3. Plug the

15Maintenance & UpdatesSoftware UpdatesPeriodically, Airmar will release updated versions of both the WeatherStation firmware and the WeatherCaste

16Where to PurchaseGemeco (USA) Tel: 843.394.3565Fax: 843.394.3736email: [email protected] EMEA Tel: 33.(0)2.23.52.06.48(Europe, Middle East, A

17Appendix A—How the WeatherStation Instrument WorksAbout the Ultrasonic Wind SensorThe ultrasonic wind sensor (an ultrasonic anemometer) measures app

18Consider the case of a vehicle proceeding at a speed of 15 MPH in calm air. An observer on board would experience a wind of 15 MPH from dead ahead.

19About the Electronic CompassThe WeatherStation instrument includes a pair of magnetoinductive sensors that measure magnetic field strength in two ax

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20About the Relative Humidity SensorThe WeatherStation instrument contains a capacitive cell humidity sensor that measures the relative humidity of th

21About the Global Positioning SystemSome WeatherStation instruments have a built-in GPS with their own antenna, receiver, and position determining el

22Appendix B—Technical InformationNMEA 0183 SentencesDatum Reference $GPDTMGPS Fix Data $GPGGA *Geographic Position L/L $GPGLLStandard GNSS DOP and Ac

23Acronyms & AbbreviationsCD Compact DiskCOG Course Over Ground DOP Dilution Of PrecisionGNSS Global Navigation Satellite SystemGPS Global Positio

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3Table of ContentsIntroduction...4Safety Instructions...

4IntroductionThank you for purchasing Airmar’s ultrasonic WeatherStation® instrument. This product is actually six different sensors in a single unit—

5Safety InstructionsWARNING: Correct Installation ImportantThe WeatherStation instrument must be installed and operated according to the instructions

6Adding External SensorsSome WeatherStation instruments can receive data from an external relative-humidity and/or air-temperature sensor(s). The inst

7Choosing the Mounting LocationFor accurate readings and a reliable GPS signal, selecting the best location for the WeatherStation instrument is very

8MountsThe WeatherStation nut has standard 1"-14 UNS or 3/4" NPT threads.Where to PurchaseGemeco (USA) Tel: 843.394.3565Fax: 843.394.3736em

9InstallingWARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask.CAUTION: The silver metal plate and the blue film found in the wind channel of the Weat