Morer WIB4S Manuale utente
User Manual
WIB4S
concerning Software-Version 1.0.x
NAVTEX receiver for 518kHz in Eng ish anguage and for 490kHz in nationa
anguage
Sea weather receiver of the German weather service at 147,3kHz
Barograph
This manua contains important information for correct using of this device.
P ease read the manua carefu y before start up.
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Technica ones are subject to change.
An iabi ity for the correctness of the contents of this pub ication cannot be taken over.
In spite of carefu processing and programming a defect and/or comp ete fai ure of the
WIB4S can not be comp ete y exc uded. Due to atmospheric disturbances or to
disturbances of other e ectrica and e ectronic devices, contents of messages can be
fa sified. The operators of the transmitting p ants can change or stop the broadcasting
service (temporari y or permanent).
Therefore no iabi ity for avai abi ity and correctness of the indicated messages are taken
over. In particu ar no iabi ity for possib e damages resu ting from use of the WIB4S and
information of this manua wi be taken over.
In this manua trademark, trade names, customer names, etc. are used. Even if these are
not particu ar y characterized, the appropriate protection regu ations are effective.
Note
Software updates for this product are avai ab e in the Internet:
http://www.weatherinfobox.com/eng ish/Down oads.htm
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Contents
Scope of de ivery....................................................................................................................3
Introduction.............................................................................................................................4
Connections...........................................................................................................................4
Hand ing.................................................................................................................................5
Menu Overview..................................................................................................................6
DWD Messages.................................................................................................................8
NAVTEX Messages...........................................................................................................9
Barograph........................................................................................................................11
Se ect DWD frequency....................................................................................................11
Station List.......................................................................................................................12
Set C ock..........................................................................................................................13
Set Timer.........................................................................................................................13
Set Disp ay Contrast........................................................................................................14
Set Disp ay Back ight.......................................................................................................14
Set Screensaver..............................................................................................................15
Set Barometer A titude.....................................................................................................15
Ca ibrate Barometer.........................................................................................................16
Antenna remote Power Supp y........................................................................................16
Set Language...................................................................................................................17
Test Radio Reception......................................................................................................17
System Information..........................................................................................................18
Software...............................................................................................................................18
Software insta ation.........................................................................................................18
Operating instructions..........................................................................................................18
RTC Buffer Batterie..............................................................................................................19
Specifications.......................................................................................................................19
Warranty...............................................................................................................................19
Appendix NAVTEX Stations.................................................................................................20
Scope of delivery
The fo owing parts be ong to the scope of de ivery of the WIB2S:
•1 x WIB4S,
•1 x USB cab e,
•2 x fastening screws,
•1 x retaining brackets,
•1 x CD with WIB3/4 software,
•1 x User Manua .
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Introduction
The WIB4S is a NAVTEX and sea weather receiver. The device receives NAVTEX
messages on medium wave frequencies 518 kHz (internationa , Eng ish) and 490 kHz
(nationa , nationa anguage) and sea weather messages in German anguage (147,3 kHz,
11039 kHz, 4467,3 kHz) or Eng ish anguage (4583 kHz, 7646 kHz, 10100,8 kHz).
Both NAVTEX frequencies and one weather frequency od Deutscher Wetterdienst are
received simu taneous y.
The NAVTEX and weather messages are disp ayed on 240 x 128 pixe LCD.
The WIB4S equiped with an inserted precision air pressure sensor, is ab e to record the air
pressure during a period of up to seven days. On the device disp ay on y the air pressure
of the ast two days can be seen.
The device can be connected to the PC via an USB interface. The data of the WIB4S wi
be disp ayed by a comfortab e Windows software. The software is working with the
operating systems Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Software updates for the WIB4S are avai ab e in the Internet at:
http://www.weatherinfobox.com/eng ish/Down oads.htm
Connections
The connections for power supp y and antenna are ed out at the back of the WIB4S. The
fo owing tab e shows the termina assignment:
Terminal Assignment
red 12V +
b ack 12V -
green/ye ow Ground
BNC Antenna
The antenna termina (BNC) can be connected with an active antenna (12V) or a passive
antenna (e.g., iso ated backstay with passiv-ba un).
In the WIB4S menu you have to determine whether you use an active or passive antenna
(see page 15).
The antenna input impedance is 50Ω.
With water contact the signa to noise ratio and therefore the reception of weak signa s
improves. The ine GND is decoup ed to the 12V(-) connection by an 100nF/50V capacitor
in para e with a100kΩ resistor.
When connecting the supp y vo tage p ease pay attention to the correct po arity. Protect
the supp y ines of the WIB4S with time- ag 250mA fuse. The WIB4S is protected interna y
with a resetab e fuse e ement.
The WIB4S can be integrated to the board connecting b ock. For receiving and saving
messages in spite of the board network is switched off, the WIB4S must be connected
direct y to the battery. Additiona y the supp y ines must be protected by a fuse direct y at
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battery.
With the enc osed USB cab e the connection of the WIB4S (out et USB) with PC/Notebook
wi be done.
The bulk of the USB jack as well as the connection 12V(-) are coupled with each
other. Please note you can get undesirable ground-loops between the USB
connection and the PC. In such a case other electric devices can be parasetical
connected with ground (or battery -). Devices needing much current could cause a
damage in wiring or connected devices.
Handling
The WIB4S is hand ed by five keys. Press the power key ( ) to switch the device on or
off. In order to switch off, the power key must be pressed during approx. 3 seconds.
Use the four cursor keys (▲▼◄►) to navigate within the menus. After switch on, the
WIB4S disp ays the main menu (see figure be ow).
On the eft beside the menu entries an arrow is ocated which can be moved by the keys
▲ and ▼.
With the key ► the menu item beside the arrow is se ected. With the key ◄ the previous
menu step can be reached unti the main base. Practice a whi e with the hand ing of the
cursor keys, unti you are fami ar.
On top of the disp ay the actua air pressure, the air pressure tendency and the time of day
are disp ayed. If the WIB4S is in timer operation the remaining term is a so shown.
The menu anguage of the WIB4S can be changed (see section Set Language, page 17).
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Menu Overview
The menu of the WIB4S is constructed as fo ows:
DWD GERMAN
WEATHER REPORT NORTH/BALTIC SEA
REPORT GERMAN NORTH/BALTIC SEA COAST
WEATHER REPORT MEDITERRANEAN SEA
FORECAST NORTH SEA (5 DAYS)
FORECAST BALTIC SEA (5 DAYS)
FORECAST MEDITERRANEAN SEA (5 DAYS)
FORECAST EASTERN ATLANTIC (5 DAYS)
FORECAST NORWEG./BALTIC SEA (2 DAYS)
FORECAST NORTH ATLANTIC (2 DAYS)
FORECAST WEST. EUROPEAN SEA (2 DAYS)
FORECAST WEST. MEDITER. SEA (2 DAYS)
FORECAST EAST. MEDITER. SEA (2 DAYS)
GALE AND STORM WARNINGS
NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS
WARNINGS BALTIC SEA (ENGLISH)
WARNINGS NORTH/BALTIC SEA (ENGLISH)
STATION REPORTS NORTH/BALTIC SEA
STATION REPORTS MEDITERRANEAN SEA
ADVICE TRANSMISSION TROUBLE/NOTICES
ADVICE ON THE USE OF WEATHER DATA
DWD ENGLISH
WEATHER REPORT NORTH/BALTIC SEA
REPORT GERMAN NORTH/BALTIC SEA COAST
WEATHER REPORT MEDITERRANEAN SEA
FORECAST NORTH SEA (5 DAYS)
FORECAST BALTIC SEA (5 DAYS)
FORECAST MEDITERRANEAN SEA (5 DAYS)
FORECAST EASTERN ATLANTIC (5 DAYS)
FORECAST NORWEG./BALTIC SEA (2 DAYS)
FORECAST NORTH ATLANTIC (2 DAYS)
FORECAST WEST. EUROPEAN SEA (2 DAYS)
FORECAST WEST. MEDITER. SEA (2 DAYS)
FORECAST EAST. MEDITER. SEA (2 DAYS)
GALE AND STORM WARNINGS
NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS
WARNINGS BALTIC SEA
WARNINGS NORTH/BALTIC SEA
ADVICE ON THE USE OF WEATHER DATA
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NAVTEX 518 HZ (ENGLISH)
ALL MESSAGES
NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS
WEATHER WARNINGS
ICE REPORTS
SEARCH AND RESCURE INFORMATIONS
WEATHER FORECASTS
PILOT SERVICE MESSAGES
ELEC. NAVAID MESSAGES
REMAINING MESSAGES
NAVTEX 490 HZ (NATIONAL)
ALL MESSAGES
NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS
WEATHER WARNINGS
ICE REPORTS
SEARCH AND RESCURE INFORMATIONS
WEATHER FORECASTS
PILOT SERVICE MESSAGES
ELEC. NAVAID MESSAGES
REMAINING MESSAGES
BAROGRAPH
SETTINGS
SELECT DWD FREQUENCY
NAVTEX 518 HZ STATION LIST
NAVTEX 490 HZ STATION LIST
CLOC
TIMER
DISPLAY CONTRAST
DISPLAY BAC LIGHT
SCREENSAVER
BAROMETER ALTITUDE
CALIBRATE BAROMETER
ACTIVE ANTENNA REMOTE POWER SUPPLY
LANGUAGE
TEST RADIO RECEPTION
SYSTEM INFORMATION
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DWD Messages
The Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) transmits sea weather reports, weather forecasts and
station messages on the frequencies 147,3kHz, 11039 kHz and 14467,3 kHz in German
anguage and on the frequencies 4583 kHz, 7646 kHz und 10100,8 kHz in Eng ish
anguage.
You can adjust the WIB4S to receive either weather messages in German or Eng ish
anguage (see section Select DWD Frequency, page 11).
The WIB4S receives and stores this messages sorted by message type. To disp ay the
messages p ease se ect the menu item DWD GERMAN or DWD ENGLISH in the main menu.
In the DWD menu an overview of the different message types is shown:
By se ecting a message type from the menu the corresponding message appears. If a
se ected message is not avai ab e in then memory of the WIB4S you see the note:
NO MESSAGE AVAILABLE.
With the cursor keys ▲ and ▼ the shown message can be scro ed up and down.
With the key ► you can switch to o der messages in the memory of the device.
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NAVTEX Messages
The structure of a NAVTEX message is to be exp ained on the basis of fo owing examp e:
ZCZC PA09
NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD
NAVIGATIONAL WARNING NR. 9 172128 UTC AUG
PLATFORM L10-G 53-29.4N 004-11.7E
UNLIT
NNNN
Each NAVTEX-message begins with the etters ZCZC, fo owed by the message
identification (PA09). The first etter of the message identification serves the master station
for identification. In this examp e it is NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD (P).
In the second etter the kind of message is coded, here navigationa warning (navigation
warnings). The ast two numbers of the message identification (09) are a seria numbers.
The number 00 has a privi eged position. It is reserved for distress messages.
NAVTEX messages have a time stamp. It is shown at the end of the third ine (172128
UTC AUG) and means: 17. August, 21:28 UTC. The time stamp refers to the date, the
message was produced and not to the time of the radiant transmission. Afterwards the
message content fo ows. The message ends with NNNN.
To disp ay NAVTEX messages p ease fo ow the menus entries
NAVTEX 518 HZ (ENGLISH) (internationa e messages) or
NAVTEX 490 HZ (NATIONAL) (nationa messages) in the main menu.
An overview of the different message types is shown. The number behind the message
types indicates the number of messages of the corresponding type stored in the WIB4S.
O d messages are de eted automatica y after two days uptime.
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The fo owing tab e gives an overview about the message types:
Code Menu Comment
A - Z ALL MESSAGES
A, L NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS
BWEATHER WARNINGS (Meteoro ogica warnings)
CICE REPORTS
DSEARCH AND RESCURE INFO
EWEATHER FORECASTS
FPILOT SERVICE MESSAGES
G - K ELEC. NAVAID MESSAGES Information about DECCA, LORAN, GPS
M - Z REMAINING MESSAGES
By se ecting a message type from the menu, a ist with a messages of corresponding type
appears.
The ast received message is on top of the ist. The date and time behind the message
identification shows when the message was received. The message identifications are
marked with either NEW, ROLLBAC or READ according y new, repeated or read messages.
By se ecting a message from the message ist, the contents of the message appears on
the disp ay. With the cursor keys ▲ and ▼ the messages can be scro ed up and
down.Characters, which were not received correct y, wi be shown by the WIB4S as an
under ine (_).
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