MANUAL Simrad IS15 Instruments General Manual
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IS15 General Manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing a Simrad IS15 Instrument System using the digital IS15 Combi and IS15 Multi instruments, the analog IS15 Compass instrument and the IS15 Transceiver with speed and depth transducers. 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.
IS15 General Manual Document revisions Rev Date Written by G H I J K L 300301 290801 180402 200203 060204 190405 NG NG NG NG NG Checked by Approved by IK ThH ThH ThH ThH ThH Document history Rev. G Instrument Software Information on page 48 updated. Figure 6-5 corrected. Depth specifications on page 45 updated. Rev. H IS15 Expander included Rev. I Updated to software version V1R5. Rev. J Corrected supply voltage for IS15 Expander in fig. 6-24 and 6-33.
IS15 General Manual Contents 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 5 1.1 The Basic IS15 System.............................................................................. 5 1.2 Equipment supplied................................................................................... 6 2 OPERATION OF THE IS15 COMBI INSTRUMENT ............................... 9 2.1 General Description.............................................................
IS15 General Manual 5.5 Instrument Software Information ............................................................ 54 5.6 NMEA messages and data overview....................................................... 55 5.7 Display head and Transceiver dimensions .............................................. 57 5.8 Transducer dimensions............................................................................ 58 6 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................
Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Basic IS15 System A basic stand alone IS15 SDT-1 (tri-data) system is shown in Figure 1-1. It comprises: • IS15 Combi instrument head • IS15 Transceiver • Speed/temperature and Depth transducers. More instrument heads may be added to the system by using single cables in a “daisy chain”. Please study the different system configurations in section 6 for more information.
IS15 General Manual The IS15 Instrument System uses a single cable to carry power and data between the IS15 Transceiver and the instruments. The transfer of power and data is made by a proprietary data link called Roblink. Interface to peripheral equipment is made on NMEA 0183 format, the marine industry standard. 1.
Introduction • IS15 Expander (P/N 22092431) IS15 Expander is an upgraded version of the IS15 Transceiver. In addition to electronics for depth sounding and speed/ temperature transducers it offers two NMEA I/O ports and the capability of driving 8 instrument heads. Further instructions on how to connect the instruments and peripheral equipment are found in this manual. The following parts are included as standard: − Mounting kit − 2 ea.
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Operation of IS15 Combi 2 OPERATION OF THE IS15 COMBI INSTRUMENT Screen group reverse button Screen group advance button Upper screen section LCD Display Middle screen section Lower screen section Screen advance button/illumination control Screen reverse button Reset button 2.1 General Description The instrument is operated by five buttons. By pressing one of the arrow buttons you can move up, down, or sideways through the selection of display screens that are available.
IS15 General Manual 2.4 Display Screens The Table of Display Screens The display screens of the COMBI instrument are arranged in a ‘table’ as per below. The table consists of a number of screen groups, each group being a logical collection of useful screens. To access the screens you move ‘up’ or ‘down’ through the groups using the upper and buttons, and ‘sideways’ through the screens using the lower and buttons.
Operation of IS15 Combi Screen Group Group 1 Screen 1 Screen 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Screen 4 Screen 5 Depth Depth Trim speed SOG Shallow alarm status Boat speed SOG Depth Boat speed Deep alarm status Trip Log Sea Temp.
12 Shal. Alarm Limit Deep alarm ON-OFF Depth Sounder ON/OFF Depth damping 3 2 sec. XXX - Setup - Quick press to select sub screen Sub screen 2 - Setup XXX 2 sec. Wind alrm limit Alarm ON/OFF True Wind Speed Mag. Var Monitor Auto or manual adjust WIND Wind damp. 1-4 Sub screen 1 Anch. Alarm ON-OFF 5 Main screen Deep alarm Limit 4 Damp 0-3 2 1 Shal. Alarm ON-OFF DEPTH/SPEED Boat Speed SUB SCREEN MAIN SCR. GROUP Decrease Increase UTC Offset Mag.
Operation of IS15 Combi 2.5 Screen Group 1: Depth, Speed, Trip Log There are five screens in this group (all have one or more sub screens). Screen 1 DEPTH BOAT SPEED TRIP LOG • The upper screen section displays ‘DEPTH’, unit (e.g. ‘mtrs’) and the depth value. An arrow indicates a rising (↑) or falling (↓) bottom. A bargraph indicates the strength of the signal. ‘EXT’ replaces the bargraph if the depth signal is from an external source on NMEA format. • The middle screen section displays ‘BOAT’, unit (e.g.
IS15 General Manual Note ! When the sounder is turned off, the display will show OFF instead of the depth reading. Follow the instructions in Figure 2-2 to access the depth sounder ON/OFF screen. With the ON-screen flashing select OFF and return to Screen 1 as per instructions. This setting is not affected by power off/on or a Communication Reset, but defaults to ON after a Master Reset. Depth damping The displayed depth has four levels (0-3), 0 = Off. On power up the last set damping is selected.
Operation of IS15 Combi Screen 3 has three sub-screens, similar to screen 1. Refer to pages 13 and 14. To Reset the Trim Speed The Trim Speed may be reset at any time, as per below: • Select either of the two display screens that show Trim Speed. • A short press of the (Reset) button will set the target speed as the current speed. The trim speed displays will then show changes from the current speed.
IS15 General Manual Screen 5 SHALLOW ALARM DEEP ALARM ANCHOR ALARM The screen shows the setting of the alarm limits and whether the alarms are activated or not (On/Off). The alarms can be set to ON or OFF at any time. Screen 5 has five sub screens. The first two are for Shallow Alarm ON/OFF and Shallow Alarm Limit settings. The next two are for Deep Alarm ON/OFF and Deep Alarm Limit settings. The last one is for setting the anchor alarm ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’.
Operation of IS15 Combi 2.6 Screen Group 2: Wind There are three screens in this group. Screen 1 APPARENT WIND ANGLE APPARENT WIND SPEED • The upper screen section displays ‘APPARENT WIND’ • The middle screen section displays a wind direction icon and the apparent wind angle value. • The lower screen section displays the apparent wind speed reading and the unit (e.g. ‘kts’). Screen 1 has a sub screen for setting the wind data damping.
IS15 General Manual True Wind Speed Alarm limit Refer to Figure 2-2, page 12 to set the wind speed alarm limit (099 knots). Screen 3 WIND DIRECTION The screen displays the Wind Direction in degrees and the unit (‘T’rue or ‘M’agnetic). Refer to page 20. Screen 3 has a sub screen for setting the magnetic variation. Refer to page 21. Notes ! 1. The Wind Direction is calculated from available heading data. The wind direction given is the effective wind direction over the water.
Operation of IS15 Combi 2.7 Screen Group 3: VMG There are three screens in this group. Screen 1 VELOCITY MADE GOOD (VMG) TO WIND BOAT SPEED APPARENT WIND ANGLE • The upper screen section displays ‘VMG’, the VMG to wind value and the unit (e.g. ‘kts’). The VMG display shows the Velocity Made Good into the wind, this is shown as a positive speed if the vessel is travelling upwind, and as a negative speed if the vessel is travelling downwind.
IS15 General Manual Screen 3 VELOCITY MADE GOOD (VMG) TO WIND APPARENT WIND SPEED APPARENT WIND ANGLE The upper screen section displays ‘VMG’ as on Screen 1. The middle screen section displays ‘WIND APP.’, apparent wind speed value and the unit (e.g. ‘kts’). The lower screen section displays ‘WIND APP.’, a wind direction icon and the apparent wind angle value. Screen 3 has no sub-screen. 2.8 Screen Group 4: Nav(igation) There are seven screens in this group.
Operation of IS15 Combi MAG. VARIATION The IS15 instruments automatically read the Magnetic Variation compensation from a connected GPS. The compensation is presented on the screen. You are not allowed to adjust the button and compensation from the GPS. If you press the hold for 2 seconds the screen just flashes AUTO and returns to show the compensation from the GPS. If a GPS is not connected you will be able to enter the magnetic and buttons.
IS15 General Manual Note ! The direction to the track line may not be the direction to steer directly to the Waypoint, but may be important for safety reasons; for instance, if the track passes close to shoals, or a restricted area. Screen 3 has a sub screen for setting the magnetic variation. Refer to page 21. Screen 4 WAYPOINT ID WAYPOINT BEARING DISTANCE TO WAYPOINT • Here the lower screen section displays the distance to waypoint and the unit, ‘nm’ or ‘km’.
Operation of IS15 Combi UTC offset Screen 3 has a sub screen for setting of the UTC offset. To change the UTC offset follow the procedure in Figure 2-2, page 12. It can be changed in steps of 30 minutes. Screen 7 POSITION • The upper screen section displays the ‘LATITUDE’ (N or S) in degrees and minutes with two or three decimal points. • The lower screen section displays the ‘LONGITUDE’ (E or W) in degrees and minutes with two or three decimal points. Screen 5 has no sub-screen. 2.
IS15 General Manual Screen 2 RACE TIME RACE LOG LOCAL TIME • The upper section displays ‘RACE TIME’ as on Screen 1. • The middle screen section displays ‘RACE’ (log), the distance and the unit, ‘nm’ or ‘km’. • The lower screen section displays ‘LOCAL’ (time) and hours:minutes:seconds. Screen 2 has the same two sub-screens as screen 1. Notes ! 1. Two Race Timers are available; 10-5 minutes or 6-3 minutes. They are selectable in a sub-screen to the Race timer main screens. 2.
Operation of IS15 Combi 5 minutes 1 minute 30 seconds 5 seconds 4 seconds 3 seconds 2 seconds 1 second BEEP (3 minutes if 3-6 timer selected) BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP → GO To Freeze the Race Timer The Race Timer may be frozen and restarted at any time that it is running, before or after the start of a race, as below: 1. Apply a short press on the RESET button to freeze the Race Timer. 2. Press the RESET button a second time to show the running Race Timer again.
IS15 General Manual Screen 3 CUMULATIVE LOG TRIP LOG PASSAGE TIME • The upper screen section displays ‘LOG’, the cumulative log value and the units, ‘nm’ or ‘km’. The cumulative log is the total distance traveled by the vessel. It can only be reset by a Master Reset. • The middle screen section displays ‘TRIP’, the trip log value and the units, ‘nm’ or ‘km’. The trip log can be reset, but is not lost when the system is turned off.
Operation of IS15 Combi 2.10 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 instrument displays. Note ! The flashing warning will remain as long as the alarm condition exists and disappears automatically when there is no longer an alarm condition.
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Operation of IS15 Multi 3 OPERATION OF IS15 MULTI INSTRUMENT Screen group reverse button Screen group advance button LCD Display Screen reverse button Screen advance button/illumination control Reset button 3.1 General Description The instrument is operated by the five buttons. By pressing one of the arrow buttons you can move up, down, or sideways through the selection of display screens that are available. The table of screens is shown on page 30.
IS15 General Manual 3.4 Display Screens The Table of Display Screens The data screens of the MULTI instrument are arranged in a ‘table’ as per below. The table consists of a number of screen groups, each group being a logical collection of useful screens. To access the screens you move ‘up’ or ‘down’ through the groups using the upper buttons, and ‘sideways’ through the screens using the lower buttons.
Operation of IS15 Multi Notes ! 1. If data is not available then “---” will be displayed in place of data on the appropriate screen(s). 2. Some of the main screens have (concealed) sub-screens attached for added information and user settings. Sub-screens (- setup -) The diagram on the next page shows the sub-screen matrix, how to select a sub-screen and how to change a setting. Note ! 20220760L Main screens that have repeated or no sub-screen(s) are not shown in this diagram.
32 3 2 1 SUB SCREEN MAIN SCR. GROUP Quick press to select sub screen Access 2 sec. Sub screen 2 XXX Speed Damp 0-3 SPEED 2 sec. Anch. Alarm ON-OFF Sub screen 1 Deep alarm Limit ON-OFF ON-OFF Shal. Alarm Limit Deep alarm Shal. Alarm Main screen Depth damping ON-OFF Sounder DEPTH XXX (Mag. Var. Monitor (Auto)) * Mag. Var. Adjust Quick press to adjust setting Decrease Increase Wind Speed Alarm. Lim. Wind Speed Alarm ON/OFF ** Wind damp. 1-4 WIND YYY 2 sec. (Mag. Var.
Operation of IS15 Multi 3.5 Screen Group 1: Depth There are five screens in this group: Screen 1 DEPTH • The upper screen section displays ‘DEPTH’ and the data unit, e.g. ‘MTRS’. An arrow indicates a rising (↑) or falling (↓) bottom. A bargraph indicates the strength of the signal. If the depth signal is from an external source on NMEA format, an “E” will replace the bargraph. • The lower screen section displays the water depth reading.
IS15 General Manual Screen 2 SEA TEMPERATURE • The upper screen section displays ‘SEA’ and the temperature unit, e.g. ‘°C’. • The lower screen section displays the sea temperature reading. Screen 2 has no sub-screens. Screen 3 SHALLOW ALARM • The upper screen section displays ‘SHAL’, the depth that the Shallow Alarm is set to and the depth unit, such as ‘M’ (metres). • The lower screen section displays whether the alarm is ON or OFF.
Operation of IS15 Multi Deep Alarm limit Refer to Figure 3-2 to set the Deep Alarm limit. Screen 5 ANCHOR ALARM STATUS • The upper screen section displays ‘ANCH ALRM’. • The lower screen section displays the Anchor Alarm status; ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’. Screen 5 has a sub screen for setting the anchor alarm ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’. Anchor Alarm On/Off Refer to Figure 3-2, page 32 to turn the Anchor Alarm ON or OFF. Note ! The anchor alarm should be off when the boat is not at anchor.
IS15 General Manual Screen 2 TRIM SPEED • The upper screen section always displays ‘TRIM’, a sign ‘+’ or ‘–‘ showing increasing or decreasing speed, and the trim speed unit, e.g. ‘KTS’. • The lower screen section displays the trim speed reading. The Trim Speed is the difference in speed between the present boat speed and the target speed. At turn on the Trim Speed will only be displayed if it has been reset (see below), until that time it will show ‘---’.
Operation of IS15 Multi Screen 5 BOAT AVERAGE SPEED • The upper screen section displays ‘BOAT AVG’ and the Average Speed unit, e.g. ‘KTS’. • The lower screen section displays the Average Speed reading. The Average Speed is calculated as the distance covered by the boat since power up or when the passage time was last reset, divided by the passage time. Resets at Passage Time reset and Trip log reset. (see paragraph 3.11).
IS15 General Manual Screen 3 TRUE WIND ANGLE • The upper screen section displays ‘TRUE WIND°’ and a wind direction icon. • The lower screen section displays the True Wind Angle reading. Screen 3 has a sub-screen for setting the wind damping. Refer to screen 4. Screen 4 TRUE WIND SPEED • The upper screen section displays ‘TRUE WIND’ and the unit, e.g. as ‘KTS’. • The lower screen section displays the True Wind Speed reading. Screen 4 has three sub-screens.
Operation of IS15 Multi Screen 5 has a sub-screen for setting the magnetic variation. Refer to page 40 Note ! Refer to notes 1-4 on page 18. 3.8 Screen Group 4: Nav 1 There are six screens in this group. Only screen 3 has a subscreen. Screen 1 WAYPOINT ID • The upper screen section displays the destination waypoint I.D. • The lower screen section is empty.
IS15 General Manual Screen 4 DISTANCE TO WAYPOINT • The upper screen section displays ‘DIST TO WP’ and the unit, e.g. ‘NM’. • The lower screen section displays the reading of the distance to the waypoint. Screen 5 TIME TO GO • The upper screen section displays ‘TIME TO GO’. • The lower screen section displays Time To Go to destination waypoint in hours and minutes (h:mm or hh:m). Screen 6 VELOCITY MADE GOOD TO WAYPOINT • The upper screen section displays ‘VMG TO WP’ and the unit, e.g. ‘KTS’.
Operation of IS15 Multi MAG. VARIATION The IS15 instruments automatically read the Magnetic Variation compensation message from a connected GPS. The compensation is presented on the screen. You are not allowed to adjust the compensation from the GPS. If you press the button and hold for 2 seconds the screen just flashes AUTO and returns to show the compensation from the GPS. If a GPS is not connected you will be able to enter the magnetic and buttons.
IS15 General Manual 3.10 Screen Group 6: Race There are three screens in this group: Screen 1 RACE TIME • The upper screen section displays ‘RACE TIME’. • The lower screen section normally displays the Race Timer start time. See Note 1 below. Screen 1 has a sub-screen for selecting Race Timer (5-10 min. or 3-6 min.) Screen 2 RACE LOG • The upper screen section displays ‘RACE LOG’ and the unit, ‘NM’ or ‘KM’.
Operation of IS15 Multi To Freeze the Race Timer See page 25. To Reset the Race Timer and Race Log The Race Timer may be stopped and reset at any time that it is running, before or after the start of a race, as below: 1. Select the Race Time display screen. button to reset the Race Time to the 2. Press and hold the previous start time and to reset the Race Log to “---”. The Race Timer instructions are echoed to all other Combi and Multi instruments so that Start/Freeze/Reset occur synchronously (together).
IS15 General Manual To Reset the Trip Log to Zero The Trip Log may be reset together with the Passage Time, Average speed and Max. Speed at any time, as below: 1. Select the Trip Log screen. 2. Press the RESET button and hold for 2 seconds. This will reset the Trip log, Passage Time, Average Speed and Max. Speed. 3. The Trip Log is system wide, resetting it on this instrument will reset it across the whole system. Screen 3 PASSAGE TIME • The upper screen section displays ‘PASSAGE TIME’.
Operation of IS15 Compass 4 OPERATION OF IS15 COMPASS INSTRUMENT Pointer Scale LCD Arrow Legend Arrow Right button Left button LCD display 4.1 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 scale indicates heading in degrees and the four main bearings N, S, E, W. The pointer always indicates True or Magnetic Heading.
IS15 General Manual The Buttons A given press on any of the two buttons will change the mode from ‘Heading’ to ‘Locked Course’ mode and vice versa. The left button is used to enter set-up and installation screens. The right button sets the lighting level. When in a set-up or installation screen both buttons are used to change settings. Figure 4-1 - The Buttons 4.2 Powering Up At first time turn on please refer to section 7.13.
Operation of IS15 Compass Magnetic variation [Var] This is a sub-screen to the Heading display. The IS15 instruments automatically read the Magnetic Variation compensation message from a connected GPS. The compensation is presented on the screen. You are not allowed to adjust the compensation from the GPS. If you press the button and hold for 2 seconds the screen just flashes AUtO and returns to show VAr. If a GPS is not connected you will be able to enter the magnetic variation manually.
IS15 General Manual If you want to change the set course apply short presses on the or button to set the next course to steer to port or starboard respectively. Press and hold the setting. button for 2 seconds to enter the new The display will stop flashing and the arrow points in the direction to steer, while the digits on the LCD show how much the boat is off the new set course. 4.5 Alarm Sounding The alarm is system wide and all the instruments will sound and flash a warning message.
Technical Specifications 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS See page 56 for NMEA information. 5.1 IS15 Combi and IS15 Multi Speed Functions Speed Display Speed Units/Resolution Speed Damping Average Speed Maximum speed Speed Trim Speed Over Ground Display 0 to 99.9 Knots Knots, mph or km/h / 0.1 speed units 3 damping levels + 0=off From Power On or passage time reset From Power On or passage time reset changes in speed to 0.
IS15 General Manual True and Apparent Wind Speed Functions Wind Speed Units Knots, m/s, km/h or Beaufort Scale Wind Speed Display 0 to 99.9 Wind Speed Units Wind Speed Resolution 0.1 Wind Speed Units Wind Speed Damping True Wind Speed Alarms Linked to wind angle damping On/Off Control, one adjustable alarm limit Velocity Made Good (VMG) Functions VMG Units VMG Display VMG Resolution VMG Damping Knots, km/h or mph (same as boat speed units) 0 to 99.9 VMG Units 0.
Technical Specifications Waypoint Functions Waypoint Identity Waypoint Bearings Waypoint Bearing Resolution Waypoint Distance Waypoint Distance Resolution 13 Alpha-Numeric characters 0 to 359° (True or Magnetic) 1° 0 to 999 Log Units 1, 0.1 or 0.01 Log Units as appropriate (4 digits) Navigation Functions Cross Track Error (XTE) XTE unit XTE Resolution 0 to 99 XTE unit Nautical Miles or Kilometres 0.01 or 0.
IS15 General Manual 5.2 IS15 Compass Heading Functions Heading Display (Digital) Heading Resolution 0 to 359° 1° Heading Display (Analog) Heading Resolution 0 to 359,9° 1/6° Heading Reference True or Magnetic North Heading Lock Direction to steer on digital display. Course to Steer Settable on digital display Direction to steer on digital display.
Technical Specifications Speed/temp transducer, TB2 Power supply TB1 Pulse rate 4.8 Hz/knot 10.8 –15.6V 5.4 IS15 Expander General Power Requirement Size Weight Environmental Rating Temperature Range Compass safe distance 10.8-15.6V, max 20 W Refer to Figure 5-2 IS15 Transceiver Dimensions 0.4 kg IP44 Operating: 0°C to 55°C (+32 to +130°F) Stored: -30°C to 70°C (-22 to +158°F) 0.5 m (1.6’) Cable connections Instrument port no. 1, J1 Instrument port no.
IS15 General Manual 5.5 Instrument Software Information V1R1: Beta version, not used in ordinary production. V1R2: First production version V1R3: Upgraded version with added features. • Trip log replaces sea temperature on first screen of IS15 Combi. • In Locked Course mode the LCD on IS15 Compass has been changed to show deviation in degrees from locked course. • Improved log calibration procedure. Possible to set Log reading as percent (%) of default value.
Technical Specifications • Increased damping of wind display at level 2, 3 and 4. • Increased damping of boat speed at level 2 and 3. • Instruments output True Wind Angle and Speed in addition to Relative Wind Angle and Speed. • NMEA depth sentence ‘DBT’ added. • Access to all offset adjustments when the instrument is used as NMEA repeater. • Corrected a bug in the UTC offset. • New NMEA In/Out screen in the Installation Menu Group 1 General.
Compass_Data Compass heading, M Compass heading, T Rudder_Data Rudder angle Wind_Data Apparent wind angle and speed True wind angle and speed Depth_Data Depth ref transducer Transducer-Keel Offset Depth range Speed_Temp_Data Speed through water Log distance and trip Water temperature Gps_Data Nav_Data Steering_contr1 IS15 RX: IS15 TX: ZTG HSC XTE XTR RMB BWR BWC BWW APB BOD ZDA (APA) VTG RMC GLL RMA GGA VLW VHW DPT MTW DBT (DBK) MWV (VWR) x HDT x x RSA HDG Message
Technical Specifications 5.7 Display head and Transceiver dimensions 9 mm [0,35"] 21 mm [0,83"] 32 mm [1,26"] 85 mm Dia [3,35"].
IS15 General Manual 5.8 Transducer dimensions Ø 75 mm Ø 75 mm 35 mm 2"-12 UN threads 2"-12 UN threads 90 mm 89 mm Ø 51 mm Ø 51 mm 14 mm 5 mm 5 mm Ø 75 mm Ø 75 mm Figure 5-3 P19 Depth Transducer Figure 5-4 P17 Depth Transducer Ø75 mm Ø78 mm 16 mm 2"-12 UN threads 2"-12 UN threads 98 mm 89 mm Ø 51 mm Ø 51 mm Ø 75 mm Figure 5-5 B22 Depth Transducer 58 14 mm 5 mm 5 mm Ø 75 mm Figure 5-6 ST610 Speed/Temp.
Technical Specifications Ø79 mm Ø78 mm 35 mm 35 mm 2"-20 UN threads 2"-12 UN threads 90 mm Ø 51 mm flange nut Ø 51 mm isolation washer 11 mm isolation bushing 14 mm 5 mm 6 mm Ø 75 mm Figure 5-7 ST650/B17 Speed/Temp. Transducer Ø 80 mm Figure 5-8 SS557 Speed/Temp. Transducer M22 x 1.5 threads 2"-12 UN threads 76 mm 114 mm Ø 51 mm 55 mm Ø 75 mm 101 mm Figure 5-9 B45 Depth Transducer 20220760K 14 mm 5 mm 31 mm Figure 5-10 ST300/P371 Speed/Temp.
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Installation 6 INSTALLATION 6.1 General This section provides detailed information required to successfully install an IS15 Instrument System utilising the IS15 Combi, IS15 Multi and IS15 Compass instruments. It also describes the interconnection with an IS15 Wind System and the connection to peripheral equipment. 6.2 Mounting of Instrument Head The instrument head is fully waterproof from the front and can be installed on deck or below.
IS15 General Manual 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. 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.
Installation 6.3 System layout Basic SDT-1 System IS15 Combi SIMRAD * ** NMEA from GPS/Chart plotter 10 m (33') * Supply 10,8-15,6VDC IS15 Transceiver ** Denotes Roblink cable with connector Optional extra Circuit breaker 10 m (33') Speed/temp transducer 10 m (33') Depth transducer Figure 6-3 IS15 Combi (Tri-data) System layout The SDT-1 system is capable of displaying Speed, Depth and Temperature on a single IS15 Combi instrument head.
IS15 General Manual SDT-2 System IS15 Multi IS15 Multi SIMRAD * ** SIMRAD ** * 0.3m (1') NMEA input from GPS/Chart plotter 10 m (33') Output on NMEA to autopilot and Chart plotter Supply 10,8-15,6VDC IS15 Transceiver * ** Denotes Roblink cable with connector Optional extra Circuit breaker 10 m (33') 10 m (33') Speed/temp transducer Depth transducer Figure 6-4 IS15 Multi (Tri-data) System layout This system displays the same information as SDT-1.
Installation 6.5 Transducers Follow carefully the instructions that come with the speed/temp. and depth transducers. Mounting Guidelines Depth Transducers • The main source of the vessel generated noise is the propeller. • The deeper the transducer projects the lower the risk of aerated water. • On displacement hulls place the transducer 1/3 aft along waterline. • Avoid locations near the keel or bow due to aeration. • Mount the transducer on the side of the hull where the propeller is moving downward.
IS15 General Manual 6.6 Cabling Figure 6-5 Interconnection – Principle diagram Choosing the Cable Routes After you have decided on the system and mounted the components of the IS15 System, the next step is to route the cables between the various parts of the system and to the power supply.
Installation INSTR. #1 INSTR. #7 SIMRAD SIMRAD 30m (99') IS15 TRANSCEIVER Max 7 instrument heads Total length of all Roblink cables, max. 30 m (99') INSTR. #7 INSTR. #1 SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD 30m (99') Max 7 instrument heads IS15 TRANSCEIVER Total length of all Roblink cables, max. 30 m (99') Figure 6-6 Total length of Roblink cables Extending Cables See page 6 ‘Optional equipment’.
IS15 General Manual Securing the connectors It is recommended that for extra security you secure the connectors with the enclosed self-tapping screws. Figure 6-7 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. 6.
Installation 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. Interconnection between instrument heads is made by the supplied 0.3 m Roblink cable. Refer to Figure 6-5 Interconnection diagram on page 66. 6.
IS15 General Manual Connecting a Simrad Robertson “X” series autopilot NMEA Out This connection will provide speed and depth 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.
Installation Connecting a Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series GPS Plotter NMEA out This will provide the chart plotter with speed, depth, temperature and wind information. NMEA in This will provide navigational data to the instrument system.
IS15 General Manual Figure 6-13 Connection to AP12H/AP14H Autopilot Figure 6-14 Connection to AP12R/AP14R Autopilot RFC35N (NMEA) and RFC35R (Rate) Compass connection Figure 6-15 Connection to RFC35N and RFC35R Compasses Note ! Read the wiring instructions that comes with the RFC35R Rate Compass. NMEA in: ‘Heading’ and ‘Calibration Completed’ from compass NMEA out: ‘Start Calibration’ to compass.
Installation 6.9 IS15 Transceiver This unit contains the depth and the speed/temperature electronics. The power supply (battery) and the transducers are connected to the unit. The unit has three Roblink connectors for instrument heads and wind transducer. Speed/temp transducer and depth transducer are hard-wired to plug-in screw terminals on the PCB (pwr terminal is fixed). • Remove the top cover to get access to the plug-in terminals. • Press the cable end through an appropriate recess in the gasket (ref.
IS15 General Manual Figure 6-17 Depth Transducer connections When installing Airmar depth transducers with a 200KHz-G designator, a 2 Kohm resistor should be connected across the terminals as shown. The resistor provides a better impedance match to the particular element used in these transducers, hence erratic readings are avoided in very shallow waters. The P52 and the SS505 listed by Simrad have a 200KHz-G designator and will need the 2 Kohm resistor.
Installation Power connection There is no power cable supplied for the Transceiver. Use a cable with minimum wire gauge of 1.5mm2 (AWG14). The outer diameter should be 10 mm (0,4”) to ensure a tight fit through the gasket. Connect the Power cable to TB1 on the IS15 Transceiver PCB and the other end to a circuit breaker. The connection is polarity protected and monitored by a green LED. If a red LED is lit on the PCB, swap the supply wires (see Figure 6-16). 6.
76 ** * 10m (33') Depth transducer 10m (33') Speed/temp transducer Supply 10,8-15,6VDC Junction box (mast foot) 30m (99') From Chartplotter (NMEA) To Radar (alternative) From Autopilot 5-10m (16-33') To Chartplotter (NMEA) ** * To Chartplotter (alternative) To Autopilot 0,3m (1') 0,3m (1') SIMRAD IS15 Multi (Depth) * ** SIMRAD IS15 Multi (Speed) * * 10m (33') ** SIMRAD IS15 Compass 0,3m (1') IS15 Transceiver 10m (33') * SIMRAD IS15 Wind Group no.
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IS15 General Manual 1. SIMRAD 2. 3. 7. SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD Wind Transducer 30m (100'). * ** ** 0.3m (1'). * 0.3m (1'). ** * * 0.3m (1'). ** Junction box (mast foot) 0.3m (1'). 10m (33'). 5m (16').
Installation 6.11 IS15 Expander Mounting The IS15 Expander is not waterproof and should be mounted vertically in a dry place with the cable outlets pointing downwards. The unit is mounted to bulkhead or panel by four screws through the mounting lugs. Transducers Refer to paragraph 6.5.
IS15 General Manual Chain no. 1 IS15 Wind IS15 Compass SIMRAD SIMRAD * * IS15 Multi IS15 Multi SIMRAD SIMRAD * 0,3m (1') Wind Transducer * * 0,3m (1') 0,3m (1') Chain no.
Installation Total length of Roblink cables The IS15 Expander can drive a total of 8 instrument heads. They can be connected to J1 (port 1) and J2/J4/J5 (port 2) of the Expander with maximum 7 instrument heads to one port. The total length of the interconnecting Roblink cables should not exceed 30 m from each port as shown in Figure 6-25. The length of the masthead cables shall not be included in the above. Note ! INSTR. #1 INSTR.
IS15 General Manual Transducers and Power connections Figure 6-26 IS15 Expander – Connector and terminal locations Refer also to Figure 6-17 and Figure 6-18 Power connection There is no power cable supplied for the Expander. Use a cable with minimum wire gauge of 1.5mm2 (AWG14). The outer diameter should be 10 mm (0,4”) to ensure a tight fit through the gasket. Connect the Power cable to TB1 on the IS15 Expander PCB and the other end to a circuit breaker. Use a 5 Amp fuse in the line.
Installation Figure 6-27 NMEA out The NMEA “listeners” must be connected to either TB6 or TB7. Figure 6-28 NMEA in The NMEA “talkers” must be connected to either TB5 (GPS) or TB11 (Autopilot and other). The IN ports are non polarized (colour independent). Notes ! 1. The NMEA input ports are dedicated, i.e. port no. 1 is for GPS/Plotter data and port no. 2 for other data.
IS15 General Manual Interfacing to a Simrad AP11 or AP 20 series autopilot Use a single cable with two twisted pairs of wire for this connection. NMEA Out The connection will provide speed, depth, temperature and wind data input to the autopilot. With a J3000X Junction Unit in the system the autopilot will also receive GPS data via this connection provided a GPS/chartplotter is connected to the Expander. The connection is made to the J3xx Junction Unit Main Board, Terminals RX1+ and RX1-.
Installation Connecting a Simrad XX32/XX40/XX50 series GPS Plotter Use a single cable containing two twisted pairs of wires if you need to extend the cable(s) that comes with the equipment. NMEA out This will provide the chart plotter with speed, depth, temperature and wind information. Compass heading (from the autopilot) will also be provided in the event there is no direct interface between the autopilot and the chartplotter. NMEA in This will provide navigational data to the instrument system.
IS15 General Manual Connecting a Simrad AP12 or AP14 Autopilot NMEA Out (TX2, RX2) This connection will provide speed and wind data to the autopilot. Use twisted pair cable. Figure 6-31 Connection to AP12H/AP14H Autopilot Figure 6-32 Connection to AP12R/AP14R Autopilot RFC35N (NMEA) and RFC35R (Rate) Compass connection The heading input is normally from the autopilot on NMEA format.
Installation Setting-Up Follow the instructions in Section 7 and in the IS15 Wind Manual, section 6. Expanding the system You may add another 7 instruments to an IS15 system that contains an IS15 Expander.
IS15 General Manual Secondary system (NMEA Chain) #2 #3 SIMRAD SIMRAD #1 SIMRAD 4 1 2 1 RL 2 RL 1 #5 #4 SIMRAD 2 RL 1 SIMRAD 2 RL 1 2 #6 #7 SIMRAD SIMRAD 1 RL 2 RL Wind Transducer Main system chain 2 #2 #1 SIMRAD 1 SIMRAD Supply 10,8-15,6VDC IS15 Power Supply NMEA* * 1 2 RL 1 4 Main system chain 1 #1 SIMRAD 1 2 RL #2 #3 SIMRAD SIMRAD 1 2 RL 1 2 RL 1 #4 #5 #6 SIMRAD SIMRAD SIMRAD 2 RL 1 2 1 RL 30m (99') 10m (33') RL 10m (33') RL Junct
Setting-Up 7 SETTING-UP 7.1 First time turn on Note ! Always turn on all NMEA “listeners” and “talkers” connected to the system before the first time you turn on the IS15 system. This includes turn on after a COMMUNICATION RESET or a MASTER RESET. The system will then automatically configure the IS15 NMEA ports as talkers (NMEA out) or listeners (NMEA in). Before leaving the factory a Master Reset has been performed on all instruments.
IS15 General Manual When an instrument is replaced it is important that a Master Reset has been made on the new one before it is connected to the system. Refer to section 9.5 Local Master Reset on page 118. Note ! 7.2 Installation and Calibration Menu After installation, certain functions in the system should be calibrated to take into account the physical position and type of transducers installed. Furthermore the preferred display units should be selected.
Setting-Up button and hold for 10 seconds to access the 1. Press the Installation Menu. or 2. Apply a short press on the of screens in the Installation Menu. button to select a group 3. Again press and hold the button for 2 seconds to access the screens in the selected group. or 4. Apply a short press on the particular screen in the group. button to select a 5. Press the button and hold for 2 seconds to change a setting shown on a screen. The item to be set starts flashing. 6.
IS15 General Manual Use the above procedure and flowchart as reference when accessing installation screens and adjusting the settings. 7.3 General Screen Group The sequence for IS15 Combi and IS15 Multi is identical but the screens are slightly different. In the following both screens are presented. button and hold for 10 seconds to access the 1. Press the Installation Menu, General Screen Group. button and hold for 2 seconds to access the 2. Press the screens in the General Screen Group.
Setting-Up Screen 3 SHOP MODE 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. Note ! When in Shop Mode the instruments will display external data if data is available as input from sensors.
IS15 General Manual Screen 6 ROBLINK TEST Test screen on IS15 Combi only. This screen is used for trouble shooting. Refer to Chapter 8. Screen 7 COMMUNICATION RESET Allows you to reset the system communication (Roblink) in the event anomalies are observed on one or more instruments. This reset will not default the calibration or unit settings. button and hold for 2 seconds. The display shows Press the ‘POWER OFF’. Turn the system off and refer to section 7.1. to assign the instrument(s) to the system.
Setting-Up Screen 2 DEPTH OFFSET When the depth offset is set to zero, the indicated depth is from the transducer to the bottom. If you want to indicate the depth from the water surface to the bottom you have to set the depth offset according to the vertical distance between the surface and the transducer (Positive (+) value).
IS15 General Manual Screen 3 LOG CALIBRATION USING SOG With a GPS connected to the system the log can easily be calibrated using the Speed Over Ground input. 1. Maintain a steady speed and course and allow the SOG and log readings to settle. 2. Adjust the log reading to be equal to the SOG reading. Note ! If you are sailing in a known tide or current, add to or subtract this value from the final setting of the log reading.
Setting-Up 7.6 Temperature Screen Group Screen 1 TEMP. UNIT One of the following temperature units may be selected: IS Combi and IS15 Multi: Centigrades (°C), Fahrenheit (°F). 7.7 Wind Screen Group Screen 1 WIND SPD UNIT The following apparent and true wind speed units may be selected: Knots, Metres Per Second, Kilometres Per Hour or Beaufort.
IS15 General Manual Screen 3 WIND OFFSET, MANUAL CORRECTION Any residual error in the apparent wind angle display can be corrected manually by entering the required offset. Activate button. using the • Adjust the wind angle offset to starboard using the (positive reading). button • Adjust the wind angle offset to port using the (negative reading). button Screen 4 WIND SOURCE Test screen on IS15 Combi only.
Setting-Up Screen 1 COMPASS CAL. This function will activate the automatic compass calibration procedure. Note ! Do not use the calibration procedure when the IS15 is connected to a Simrad autopilot. Before you begin the compass calibration procedure, make sure you have enough open water around you to make a full clockwise turn. Let the boat turn at idle. 1. Begin turning the boat to starboard. 2. Press the ‘CAL’. button and hold for 2 seconds. The LCD flashes 3.
IS15 General Manual Screen 4 HEADING SOURCE Test screen on IS15 Combi only 7.10 Rudder Screen Group The Rudder Screen Group applies only for the IS15 Combi. Screen 1 Rudder angle offset Local offset adjustment on instrument.
Setting-Up 7.12 Leaving the Installation Menu Return to the main display from the Installation Menu as follows: 1. From any Installation Menu screen, press the hold for 2 seconds to return to the group screen. button and button and hold for 2 2. From any group screen press the seconds to leave the Installation Menu and return to the main screen. 7.13 Setting up the Compass Instrument First time turn on Note ! Please read the first note in this chapter (7.) before turn on.
IS15 General Manual Installation and Calibration Menu The installation menu is arranged as follows: Screen Display Screen 1 Digital Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Illumination bank Compass Calibration Heading Offset bAn.1 CAL.C OFFS Heading T/M HdG Screen 5 Shop mode (on/off) SHOP Screen Display Digital Screen 6 Screen 7 Screen 8 Screen 9 Screen 10 NMEA In/out Roblink on/off Test display Communication reset Master reset N 183 robl tESt CrES. rES.
Setting-Up Note ! You can also have individual lighting on all instruments. Then the illumination bank setting must be 0. Screen 2 COMPASS CALIBRATION [CAL.C] This function will activate the automatic compass calibration procedure. Note ! Do not use the calibration procedure when the IS15 instruments are connected to a Simrad autopilot. Before you begin the compass calibration procedure, make sure you have enough open water around you to make a full clockwise turn. Let the boat turn at idle engine speed.
IS15 General Manual Screen 4 MAGNETIC OR TRUE HEADING [HdG] The display heading (and bearings) may be set to reference either Magnetic (MAG) or True (trUE) North. If True North is selected magnetic variation must be available from a GPS receiver or entered manually. See page 47. Screen 5 SHOP MODE [SHOP] Like the other IS15 instruments the IS15 Compass has a Shop button to Mode. Refer to Page 93 for more details.
Setting-Up 2. When the Roblink has been turned Off it will not default to ON even after a Master Reset. If required it must therefore be turned On again using the procedure above. Screen 8 ROBLINK TEST [tESt] Refer to section 8 Fault Finding for details. Screen 9 COMMUNICATION RESET [C.rES] Allows you to reset the system communication (Roblink) in the event anomalies are observed on one or more instruments. This reset will not default the calibration or settings. button and hold for 2 seconds.
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Fault Finding 8 FAULT FINDING This chart assumes that the instrument is part of an IS15 instrument system including an IS15 Transceiver, or an IS15 Power Supply or Expander. If it is connected to another equipment as a NMEA repeater, then perform the equivalent checks on that equipment. General Display and Communications Faults Condition Probable Cause Action All instruments have blank displays. No 12V Power Supply.
IS15 General Manual Condition Probable Cause Action One or more instrument(s) always show ‘----’, with the pointer of analog instruments at their zero positions. No data is reaching the affected instrument(s). Check the signal wiring to the affected instrument(s). Check Roblink data by entering the Roblink test menu on a Combi instrument. See the following fault finding charts for details.
Fault Finding Condition Probable Cause Action The Wind Speed has always been too low or too high. The wind transducer may be poorly sited. Check the transducer location. The Wind Angle displays are incorrect. The wind transducer is not connected to the IS15 Transceiver properly. Check the wind transducer’s connections to the IS15 Transceiver and to the Junction Box. Contact your dealer. Check that the wind transducer cable is not damaged. Contact your dealer.
IS15 General Manual Speed and Temperature Display Faults Condition Probable Cause Action The Boat Speed display always shows “----“ and/or Temperature show – 16°C/36°F. The speed transducer is not connected to the IS15 Transceiver properly. Check the speed transducer’s connections to the IS15 Transceiver. Check that the speed transducer cable is not damaged. Contact your dealer. The Boat Speed display always shows ‘0.0’, but the Sea Temperature display is shown.
Fault Finding Condition Probable Cause Action The Boat Speed is Dirty paddle wheel or Clean the paddle wheel and / or the hull as too low, when it was hull. required. previously correct. Damaged paddle Check that the paddle wheel and wheel or transducer transducer is not damaged, and that there body. are not ‘holes’ at the end of any of the paddle wheels vanes.
IS15 General Manual Heading and Autopilot Display Faults Condition Probable Cause Action There are no Heading or Wind Direction displays. The required data is not being received from the Fluxgate Compass or Autopilot. If it is a non Simrad compass, check the NMEA output compass specification against the IS15 input specification. (Ref. Table). Check the compass power supply wiring. Check the signal wiring from the compass to the IS15 Instrument head.
Fault Finding Condition Probable Cause Action Some or all Headings are incorrect, by different amounts. The compass hasn’t been calibrated. Recalibrate the compass. Magnetic or ferrous objects have been moved into or away from the vicinity of the compass. Check for possible objects that may affect the compass, e.g., a portable radio. If the change is permanent then recalibrate the Sensor.
IS15 General Manual Condition Probable Cause Action There are no Waypoint Data displays, even though the Course Over Ground display is working. The required data is Check that the GPS/Plotter has a not available from the destination Waypoint. GPS/Plotter. Make other checks as for ‘no navigation displays’, above. There is no Cross Track Error display, even though the Waypoint and Course Over Ground displays are working.
Fault Finding GENERAL Roblink Sync. OK Depth OK Compass heading OK Wind Speed & Angle OK SYC DPT HDG WND DATA DETECT 255 SPD 255 POS 255 NA1 255 NA2 255 255 255 255 Boat speed (Water) OK GPS Position data OK Navigation data OK Waypoint/Route navigation active All displayed items will start counting at 136. If data are OK they will count up and stop at 255. If data are not OK they will count down and stop at 15.
IS15 General Manual Send Displays ‘-Tx’ if the particular instrument is sending the particular message on Roblink. Only the instrument receiving data from NMEA and sending it to the Roblink displays ‘-Tx’. Actions to Roblink test results: 1. Zero (0) reading means ‘no message available’. 2. If the numbers are continuously flickering or counting down, perform a Communication Reset on the system. 3. Make sure the recommended cable length or number of instruments in the system are not exceeded.
Maintenance 9 MAINTENANCE 9.1 General Maintenance Caution ! Do not use any abrasives, chemical cleaners, petrol or diesel to clean the units. The instrument heads will require no maintenance apart from occasional cleaning. Use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). 9.2 Annual Maintenance Check all connections to the instruments and, if necessary, cover with silicone grease or petroleum jelly. The wind transducer is a robust unit that should give you years of reliable service.
IS15 General Manual 9.4 Return for Service Please ensure that an instrument that is believed to be faulty is correctly installed, the cabling is in good condition and correct, that all connections are secure, and that a correct supply is present at the Roblink/power connector. Should the unit have to be returned to your dealer, adequate packing must be used.
Spare Parts List 10 SPARE PARTS LIST 22092167 IS15 Combi Instrument 22092654 IS15 Combi PROM (programmed) V..R.. 20220778 IS15 Combi Operator’s Quick Reference Guide 22092183 IS15 Multi Instrument 22093322 IS15 Multi PROM (programmed) V..R.. 20220786 IS15 Multi Operator’s Quick Reference Guide 22092126 IS15 Compass Instrument 22092720 IS15 Compass PROM (programmed) V..R..
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