Garmin gWind Wireless User Manual

gWind
™
Wireless
Installation Instructions......................................................... 2
Instructions d'installation.......................................................6
Istruzioni di installazione..................................................... 10
Installationsanweisungen....................................................14
Instrucciones de instalación................................................18
Instruções de Instalação..................................................... 22
Installatie-instructies........................................................... 26
Installationsvejledning.........................................................30
Asennusohjeet.................................................................... 34
Installeringsinstruksjoner.................................................... 38
Installationsinstruktioner..................................................... 42
Instrukcja instalacji..............................................................46
Pokyny pro instalaci............................................................ 50
Upute za instalaciju.............................................................54
安装说明............................................................................. 58
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®
, the Garmin logo, and Nexus
®
are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. gWind
™
, GND
™
, and GMI
™
are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
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®
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November 2016 190-01723-99_0EPrinted in Taiwan
TA-2013/1725
TA-2013/2433

Garmin gWind Wireless Specifications

General

Brand	Garmin
Model	gWind Wireless
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

General safety advice including wearing protective gear and using caution when working at heights.

Battery Warnings and Handling

Critical warnings regarding battery handling, damage risks, and proper disposal.

Installing the Battery

Battery Installation Steps

Instructions for opening the battery door, connecting the battery, and securing the compartment.

Installing the Propeller

Propeller Installation Steps

Guidance on aligning the shaft, seating the propeller, and securing it with a set screw.

Mounting Considerations

Transducer Mounting Location

Advice on mounting the wind transducer on a horizontal surface on the mast head.

Installing the Mounting Bracket

Bracket Installation Steps

Steps for marking pilot holes, drilling, and fastening the mounting bracket to the surface.

Securing the Device in the Mounting Bracket

Device Securing Steps

Procedure for loosening the lock nut, placing the device, and securing it with the lock nut and security clamp.

Mounting the WSI

WSI Mounting Steps

Steps for marking pilot holes, drilling, and attaching the WSI device to the mounting surface.

Testing the Signal Strength

Signal Strength Test Procedure

Steps to test signal strength between the wind transducer and WSI before permanent mounting.

WSI Box Connection Considerations

WSI Power and Network Connection

Recommendations for WSI power supply and connection to the NMEA 2000 network via a GND 10 bridge.

Configuring the Wind Transducer

NMEA 2000 Configuration

Instructions for configuring the wind transducer via NMEA 2000 settings on a marine instrument.

Adjusting the Orientation

Guidance on adjusting the wind angle offset if the sensor is not facing the boat's center line.

Adjusting the Wind Angle Filter

How to adjust the wind angle filter for display responsiveness to direction changes.

Adjusting the Wind Speed Filter

How to adjust the wind speed filter for display responsiveness to speed changes.

Maintenance and Storage

Cleaning and Storage Advice

Recommendations for cleaning the transducer and storing the transducer and WSI for long periods.

Pairing the Wind Transducer with the WSI

Transducer and WSI Pairing

Instructions for pairing the wind transducer with the WSI, typically done at the factory.

Specifications